"Between a Rock and a Hard-Drivel" Virtual Mortality Part 4 of 4. Direct Edition (with purple cover). Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jimmy Palmiotti (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Jimmy Palmiotti.
Story continues from Scarlet Spider (1995) #1. The Scarlet Spider's takeover of the Spider-titles is complete! And Ben Reilly's four-part adventure is approaching its zenith inside Club Noir! Doctor Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) sends three lackeys: Aura, Override, and the Looter; to retrieve critical cybernetic components from the mob boss (and owner) of the nightclub! However the new Doc Ock doesn't know that the bar's newest employee is the Scarlet Spider! The scarlet one battles two new foes and one old one to protect his co-workers and his corrupt boss! It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it! Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer, Alistair Smythe, and Master Programmer. (Notes: The Spectacular Scarlet Spider title briefly replaced the Spectacular Spider-Man series. Ben Reilly appears next in Web of Scarlet Spider 2.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.95.
The real Spider-Man is back, and the greatest artists in the industry celebrate his return with a pinup book in the unique "fold-out" HOT SHOTS format. Featured artists include Brian Stelfreeze, Alex Ross, Charles Vess, Mark Texeira, Ken Steacy, and more!
Painted cover by Vince Evans. Cover price $2.95.
Cover pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mark McKenna.
Targets starring Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus, and the New Warriors, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Mark McKenna and Mick Gray; The Metahumes are brainwashed by their leader into committing crimes.
36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.
Things are looking real grim for the web-slinger! Spidey's being held in the clutches of the Life Foundation, and what they have planned for him isn't too pretty. And just to make sure he doesn't escape, the Jury stand at the ready!
Written by Mike Lackey. Art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman.
Cover price $1.75.
Cover pencils by Samuel Clarke Hawbaker, inks by Mark McKenna. Stepping from the pages of Captain America. 3-page fold-out "Wanted" poster. "The Favor Banker," written by Fabian Micieza, pencils by S. Clarke Hawbaker, inks by Mark McKenna, letters by Chris Eliopoulos, color by Joe Rosas
Origin of Nomad--Jack Munroe begins his new career in Seattle, as a hired vigilante, while caring for his adopted daughter, Bucky. 2-page spread for "Marvel Master Vision" game. Includes "Bullpen Bulletins."
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.
Cover by Dario Carrasco, Jr. and Mark McKenna. Fast and Loose!, script by Simon Furman, art by Dario Carrasco, Jr. and Ian Akin; Jack Keefer
General Clarke sends Tigerstryke, Yeti, Killspree and Double Trouble after Northstar, who has been living a life of luxury since leaving Alpha Flight.
36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.
Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross. Art by Doug Braithwaite and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Alex Ross.
Mr. Fantastic and his allies plan to recreate Death, and Meggan is reunited with King Britain. Characters: Dr. Doom; Captain America; The Skull; Punisher; Giant-Man; Daredevil; Phoenix; Iron Man; Black Bolt; Kingpin; Nighthawk; Watcher; X-51; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Woman; Wyatt Wingfoot; Cyclops; Immortus; Hulk; Dr. Strange; Plantman; King Britain; Medusa; Prestor John; Black Knight; Amanda Sefton; Meggan; Belasco; Colossus; Thor; Loki; Odin.
32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.99.
Written by JIM KRUEGER Pencils by DOUG BRAITHWAITE Cover by ALEX ROSS
The conclusion of the PARADISE X series and of the entire EARTH X trilogy! Learn the final fate of the cosmos in this exciting finale issue!
32 PGS./MARVEL PG... Cover price $2.99.
painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger(w)/steve yeowell(p)/bill sienkiewicz(i)
The Master of the Mystic Arts sails into the spotlight in this one-shot that continues the finale to the EARTH X saga!
Dr. Strange, with the help of Sunfire and the Xen, leads a rescue operation to save Clea by sneaking into the mighty realm of Asgard! And in the midst of this turmoil, the truth behind his relationship with Clea is finally revealed! Plus, a painted cover by Alex Ross, as the possible future of the Marvel Universe continues!
This 56-page one-shot is printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover.
Cover price $4.50.
"For Want of a Soul!" Script by Chris Cooper. Pencils by Rurik Tyler. Inks by Bob Downs. Cover by Rurik Tyler and Bob Downs.
Back home in Pennsylvania, the Darkhold Redeemers regroup after barely surviving the climatic events of the Midnight Massacre saga! Louise, Victoria, Sam, and Jinx must come terms with their near death experiences and plot a path forward! Meanwhile on the streets of London, Modred the Mystic bumps into the Dwarf! And per his modus operandi, the Dwarf offers Modred a Darkhold page... that will allow him to reclaim his lost soul from Chthon! Will Modred accept it? Of course! But will Modred regret it? Stay tuned! Cameo appearance by Diabolique.
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
"Moment of Truth" Betrayal Part 3 of 3. Script by Chris Cooper. Pencils by Rurik Tyler. Inks by Bob Downs. Cover by Rurik Tyler and Dave Simons.
In a shocking betrayal, Sam has handed Victoria Montesi and Professor Hastings over to the Darkholders! And now the sinister worshippers of Chthon want Victoria to give them the location of a special Darkhold page! Auspiciously though, Jinx stowed away in Sam's vehicle as it departed Los Angeles! And once inside the Darkholders' compound, he frees his fellow Redeemers at the first opportunity! So Vicki, Louise, and Jinx have a chance to escape, but only if they can convince Sam that they are the heroes... not the villains! Cameo appearances by Modred and Diabolique. Special feature: One-page pin-up of the Darkhold Redeemers by Rurik Tyler and Bud LaRosa.
32 pages. Cover price $1.75.
Die-Cut Cover, pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Cam Smith. Death's Head pinup, pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Cam Smith.
Reprints of some of the original Death's Head's appearances, with new linking tale "Connections" starring Death's Head II, script by John Freeman (plot) and Dan Abnett (script), art by Simon Coleby; Death's Head II and Tuck discover an archive that is dedicated to the study of the original Death's Head. Reprinted stories: "The Crossroads of Time" featuring Doctor Who, script by Simon Furman, art by Geoff Senior; During the final engagements in the Robot War, Death's Head was caught in the gravitational well of a collapsing planet, which accelerated him at trans-temporal speeds into the time-space continuum, where he collides with The Doctor's TARDIS. "Watch Out Dragon's Claws, Here's Death's Head!", script by Simon Furman, art by Geoff Senior. "Data Retrieval: Dragon's Claws" character profile. "Introducing... Death's Head" article, art by Bryan Hitch; Profile of Death's Head and listing of Death's Head's United Kingdom and United States appearances.
52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.
Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Stuart Immonen.
It's a blast from the past as the original five students of Professor X - Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel and Beast - are plucked from the past and brought to the present. But what they find, the state that their future selves are in and the state of Xavier's dream, is far from the future they dreamed of. And how will the X-Men of the present deal with their past coming crashing forward?
Cover price $3.99.
Fear the Future: Part 5 of 6 - (W) Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning (A) Felix Ruix (CA) John Tyler Christopher
The New Mutants thought they'd defeated their most unexpected foe, but they will soon learn that while you can change the future, but you can never escape it! The shocking story that (yeah, we're saying it) will change the New Mutants as you know them!
Cover price $2.99.
Final Exam: Part 1 of 4 - (W) Christos N. Gage (A) Tom Grummett (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
AvX fall-out: Avengers Academy is closed...indefinitely! Alchemist, a.k.a. wunderkind industrialist Jeremy Briggs, offers the students a chance to be normal again! But is there a catch? And who will accept his deal? Years of plot threads explode as your favorite Avengers Academy characters face their ultimate challenges in part 1 of 'Final Exam'!
Cover price $2.99.
AVX Tie-in - Protective Services: Part 5 of 5 - (W) Christos N. Gage. (A) Timothy Green II, Jeff Huet. (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
AVENGERS VS. X-MEN TIE-IN! When the X-Men come for the school's Sentinel, who will take a stand?
Cover price $2.99.
AVX TIE-IN - (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Ron Garney
They gather to stop the horrors of the Marvel universe before they happen but the secret group known as the illuminati failed to stop the Phoenix time and time again. They come together one last time...but will it be enough?
Cover price $3.99.
Dark Reign tie-in - Story continued from Dark Reign: The List - Avengers (2009) - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art and cover by MIKE MAYHEW.
Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones. Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Mike Mayhew.
48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.
Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by RAMON BACHS, STEVE LIEBER & OTHERS Cardstock Cover by JOHN WATSON
The betrayer among the Marvel heroes stands revealed, as war with Atlantis seems inevitable! And Speedball comes face-to-face with his accuser!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.
Written by VARIOUS Select Character Artwork by GUS VaZquez Cover by KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY
2010's A-Z update concludes with this amazing final issue! All-new profiles for heroes like Ricochet, the Twelve's Witness, and Prince of Orphans; cosmic characters like the Universal Church of Truth, Mentor of Titan, the Fraternity of Raptor's Talon, and the Quist/Arcane; with an extra-large serving of villains: Boomerang, Quicksand, the Intelligencia, Mesmero, Blackout (Daniels), Icemaster, and Scramble! All this plus Mort the Dead Teenager, the Creatures from Kosmos, and Marvel Apes, too! Featuring brand-new art by Gus Vazquez!
64 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Want super powers to make yourself a Black Ops wetwork specialist overnight? Need an ultra-tech weapon to take down the local government? If you have money to burn we have the ultimate illegal auction web site for you: TWILIGHT IDOL, where the equipment and DNA of great heroes of the Golden Age and today go to the highest anonymous bidder. Power Man and Iron Fist follow the clues to Crime-Buster's clues here, but to go any further they'll have to get past its owner, the world's greatest--and deadliest--gambler, POKERFACE! (Hold 'em like they do in Texas, please...)
32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.
Cover by MIKE DEODATO. The Trouble with John Steele: Part 1 of 2 - Written by ED BRUBAKER. Art by WILL CONRAD.
The secrets of John Steele and his link to the Shadow Council are revealed in a special two-part World War Two espionage adventure! Also starring Captain America and the Prince of Orphans, deep behind enemy lines!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Cover by TERRY DODSON Breaking Point: Part 1 of 4 - Written by KIERON GILLEN Pencils by TERRY DODSON
When the X-Men left the militaristic alien Breakworld, its political structure was reduced to ashes. It didn't stay that way forever.?Now a warship is crossing the gulf of space, with a mission that will strike the lives of star-crossed lovers Colossus and Kitty Pryde?with all the force of a meteor. Join them as they discover what the vessel them means for them, mutantkind and the rest of the Earth. All courtesy of KIERON GILLEN and TERRY DODSON!
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Eyes of the Dragon: Part 1 of 5 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR.
Everybody is Kung Fu fighting... as the Secret Avengers descend into the depths of Marvel's darkest corners on a new case that brings them face to face with a Master of Kung Fu and many forces of evil.
Cover price $3.99.
