NEW AVENGERS #39

Taking refuge in Avengers Penthouse, the New Avengers continue to elude Stark’s Mighty Avengers and continue their hunt to weed out Skrull imposters. New Avengers #39 follows Echo as a skeptical Maya Lopez, along with Wolverine riding shotgun, widens her eyes in a shocking revelation about the Skrull infiltration!
Superstar Brian Michael Bendis and award-winning artist David Mack (the man who created Echo) give us the next chapter in the events leading up to the highly anticipated Secret Invasion event! And they bring in a very special guest appearance by a character near and dear to both Bendis and Mack’s hearts!
The New Avengers stand on the precipice of Secret Invasion and their ranks, as well as those of the entire superhero community, are about to be shaken to their very core!
How deep have the Skrulls infiltrated the New Avengers? Could Echo and Wolverine provide more insight to the invasion? All this and an exciting Avenger hookup in New Avengers #39!
NEW AVENGERS #39
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art and Cover by DAVID MACK
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 2/21, On-Sale – 3/12/2008

NEW AVENGERS #38

COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: MICHAEL GAYDOS
INKS: MICHAEL GAYDOS
COLORED BY: JOSE VILLARRUBIA
LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT
THE STORY:
The break up! CONSPIRACY, PARANOIA, BETRAYAL may have taken their toll on the Avengers newlyweds Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. After the shocking turn of events at the end of last month's NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL, has Jessica Jones turned her back on THE AVENGERS? Who better to help tell this story than Alias artist Michael Gaydos returning to Marvel for this special issue. Guest-Starring the Mighty Avengers. WHO DO YOU TRUST?
Rated A…$2.99

Preview: New Avengers #33

Still reeling from the new reveals about their lives and shocking betrayal of one of their own, the New Avengers press forward, trying to find a way to trust each other. All that and The Hood starts his takeover as Kingpin of the super-villains. So dust off your old Marvel Handbooks, because you will not believe who he is gathering to join him and who he kills to make his mark!
Plus guest-star Deathlok!!!
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
COVER & PENCILS: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
IN STORES: August 8, 2007

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #2

The Avengers Battle The Autobots!
The pop culture collision of the summer continues in Marvel & IDW Publishing’s New Avengers/Transformers #2 (of 4), as the Autobots and Avengers come to blows…with each other? Writer Stuart Moore and artist Tyler Kirkham assemble to bring you this clash of heroes…while Doctor Doom and Megatron lay in wait! But what is the connection between these diabolical villains? Why was Spider-Man taken hostage? Answers come fast and furious, but when the dust settles, there may not be anyone left standing to prevent Armageddon!
Robots In Disguise, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the most powerful villains either team have ever faced—what else do you need? It’s time to assemble and roll out with New Avengers/Transformers #2!
Written by STUART MOORE
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by JASON PEARSON
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/19/07, On-Sale—8/08/07

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #32

The New Avengers have found a huge clue to the threat that has faced them since the day they banded together. And now just the knowledge of that threat is tearing them apart. What secret could be so damning that it could do to the New Avengers what the Civil War could not??
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
COVER BY: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
COLORED BY: DAVE MCCAIG
LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT
PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: July 11, 2007

PREVIEW: New Avengers / Transformers #1

It’s time to Assemble–and Roll Out! What in the world could unite Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Autobots? Maybe the Decepticons and Dr. Doom know! War is about to break out on the border between Latveria and Symkaria — unless two unique teams of heroes can unravel a dark mystery… that is, if they don’t destroy each other first! Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE, PUNISHER X-MAS SPECIAL) and Tyler Kirkham (X-MEN: PHOENIX WARSONG) bring together fan-faves like Wolverine, Megatron, Spider-Man and Optimus Prime in this all-new, four-issue, widescreen adventure!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
WRITER: STUART MOORE
PENCILS: TYLER KIRKHAM
IN STORES: July 4, 2007
HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. Copyright 2007 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

TWO INTERVIEWS WITH BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS-ON NEW AVENGERS #31

SPOILER SPORT: NEW AVENGERS #31


"NEW AVENGERS" #31: BENDIS TALKS ABOUT THE BIG TWIST

PREVIEW: New Avengers Illuminati #3

THE MEGA SMASH MINI SERIES IS BACK!! Years ago a mysterious creature called the Beyonder gathered the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe for an epic called SECRET WARS. Now, finally, after decades of mystery, the TRUE origin of this powerful creature is revealed when the Illuminati try to stop the Beyonder from interfering with the Earth once more.
What powerful connection does the Beyonder’s true origin have to one of the power players of the Illuminati? Another stunner from Bendis (NEW AVENGERS, MIGHTY AVENGERS) Reed (MS. MARVEL) and Jim Cheung (YOUNG AVENGERS)
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: Jim Cheung
IN STORES: 2007-05-30

A.I.M.-ING FOR ILLUMINATION: REED'S "MS. MARVEL" & "NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI"

A.I.M.-ING FOR ILLUMINATION: REED'S "MS. MARVEL" & "NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI"

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #31

Everything has been leading up to one revelation that will rock the Marvel Universe at its very core. There are no coincidences. There are no heroes who won’t be affected. There is no escape. When you’ve finished reading New Avengers #31, you’ll realize why this is the one issue you just can’t miss. The superstar creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu have been thrilling critics and fans alike with their new direction for New Avengers, but you never saw the last page of this issue coming!
If that weren’t enough, Marvel is also revealing the secrets of the Mighty Avengers in Mighty Avengers: Most Wanted Files, putting the spotlight on the newest Avengers from Ares to Ms Marvel, and shedding new light on your favorite villains! Fans new and old will discover something exciting about their favorite characters in this special look at Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Marvel also urges retailers to check their orders New Avengers #31, which lays the foundation for Marvel’s new direction and 2008’s Marvel Universe epic. This is where it all ends…and where it all begins!
NEW AVENGERS #31
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—05/24/07, On Sale—6/13/07
MIGHTY AVENGERS: MOST WANTED FILES
Written by SEAN MCQUAID, JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, ANTHONY FLAMINI, MICHAEL HOSKIN, MARK O'ENGLISH, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER & CHAD ANDERSON
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
Rated T+ …$3.99
On Sale—6/13/07

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #30

The recent incarnation of the New Avengers doesn't have it easy, forging their own underground movement against the Superhuma
Registration act they consider unjust and finding themselves embroiled in conflicts with their former friends. But as readers will learn in
New Avengers #30, it's going to get worse before it gets better. As readers continue to learn how the New Avengers survived their conflict with Iron Man's state-sponsored Mighty Avengers team in the past, they'll also be thrilled to the New Avengers' current conflict with the martial arts crime cabal known as the Hand! Throughout this top-selling story arc by award-winning writer Brian Bendis and red-hot artist Leinil Yu (one of Marvel's Young Guns), fans have wondered just who is wearing the new Ronin armor and they're about to find out in May.
Oh, and did we mention this all sets the stage for 2008's top secret Marvel epic?
So don't miss the series that ComicBookResources.Com's Augie De Blieck called, "the premiere team title of the Marvel Universe." Marvel advises retailers to check their orders on New Avengers, which not only ties into the best-selling ongoing Initiative storyline, but continues to sell out with each issue.
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL YU
Rated A ...$2.99
On Sale- 5/9/07

WHO IS RONIN? BREVOORT LISTENS TO THEORIES

WHO IS RONIN BREVOORT LISTENS TO THEORIES

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #29

The Story:
Your eyes do not deceive you. It’s THE NEW AVENGERS
VERSUS THE MIGHTY AVENGERS. Bendis and Yu bring the pain to both Avengers teams. All this and...
WHO IS THE NEW RONIN?
COVER BY: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
COLORED BY: DAVE MCCAIG
LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT
Rated A …$2.99

New Avengers: Illuminati Return In Special Edition

If you thought you knew the history of the Marvel Universe, you may very well be wrong! As hordes of readers snapped up issues the initial two issues of New Avengers: Illuminati, they were thrilled to learn about a secret cabal of heroes (Black Bolt, Iron Man, Charles Xavier, Dr. Strange, Namor and Mr. Fantastic) and their intervention into the Marvel Universe's biggest events.
With both issues selling out quickly, Marvel is making available a collected edition of the first two issues, just before the May release of New Avengers: Illuminati #3, continuing the smash mini-series as it races towards its shocking conclusion. With writers Brian Michael Bendis (New Avengers, Mighty Avengers) and Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) teaming with artist Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) on each issue, you can expect that issue #3, featuring the Illuminati battling the Beyonder, will leave you reeling!
"Illuminati continues to impress me," said BrokenFrontier's Kert McAfee after reading the second issue. "If you're looking for a book filled with some Marvel Universe historical significance, this is a highly recommended series."
SilverBulletComicBooks' Geoff Collins expressed a similar sentiment, saying, "This really would be a great ongoing title."
For the fans who missed the first two issues of New Avengers: Illuminati, make sure to pick up your copy of New Avengers Illuminati: Secret History, so you're not the only one left out of the loop!
NEW AVENGERS ILLUMINATI: SECRET HISTORY
Written by Brian Michael Bendis & BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 4/5, On-Sale – 4/25/2007
Collects New Avengers: Illuminati #1-2
NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #3 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS AND BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 4/26, On-Sale – 5/16/2007

MARVEL ANNOUNCES THREE MORE SELLOUTS

Press Release
Civil War is over and Tony Stark and Marvel are finding that the Initiative is proving to be a huge success. New Avengers #28, Ms. Marvel #13 and Thunderbolts #112, three titles involving Marvel’s bold new direction, the Initiative, have sold out at Diamond.
In New Avengers #28, a team of underground heroes who refuse to subscribe to the Registration Act must not only take down planetary threats, but are forced to duck other heroes from the Initiative who are hunting them.
Dave Wallace of SilverBulletComicBooks.com says, “This is one book which has really benefited from the fallout of Civil War. The story of the New Avengers has gained a new sense of immediacy as a result of the group's status as outlaw heroes, pitting them not only against their more traditional comic book villains, but also against their own pro-registration brethren, giving the team an "outsider" vibe which makes them more attractive and more fun to root for. Bendis' writing is fun and energetic and…Leinil Yu again shows off his immense artistic talent here.”
Ms. Marvel, both the title and the character, have been greatly affected by the end of Civil War as Carol Danvers, on her quest to the be the best of the best, actually becomes leader of the Mighty Avengers.
Paul King of ComicBloc.com says, “This title is easily the best female superhero title on the market right now. It is intelligently written and beautifully rendered. This issue is accessible and appropriate for everyone.”
Thunderbolts twists the long-running theme of the T-bolts as a team of villains looking for redemption into a team comprised of the worst villains being forced to work for the government.
Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.com calls Thunderbolts #112 “extremely well written” and “the art by Deodato Jr. continues to impress.”
Watch as the new Initiative continues to shake the Marvel U to its very core and changes the status quo of your favorite heroes.
Marvel currently does not plan to go back to press on New Avengers #28, Ms. Marvel #13, or Thunderbolts #112. Note, there may be copies of these issues at the retailer level.
MS. MARVEL #15
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by GREG HORN
“Ready, A.I.M., Fire!” part 1 (of 3)! Operation: Lightning Storm goes into full effect as Ms. Marvel targets the terrorist organization that has been a thorn in her side for years! That’s right, the leader of the Mighty Avengers has declared a one-woman war against A.I.M. and its fearful leader M.O.D.O.K.! Be there as Ms. Marvel continues her battle to become “the best of the best,” courtesy of writer Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and penciler Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK)!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 4/12, On-Sale – 5/2/2007
NEW AVENGERS #30
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL YU
The New Avengers versus the Hand!! AND the New Avengers versus the Mighty Avengers!! AND the identity of the new Ronin revealed!! Who is the new mystery player in the New Avengers? Find out here!!
Guest-starring the Mighty Avengers and... wait for it... BROTHER VOODOO!!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 4/19, On-Sale – 5/9/2007
THUNDERBOLTS #114
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Variant Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
A mission to capture the Steel Spider goes awry when two other rogue heroes accidentally cross the Thunderbolts’ path. Do the likes of Sepulchre and American Eagle even stand a chance?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 4/19, On-Sale – 5/9/2007

MARVEL ANNOUNCES 11 SELLOUTS

Press Release
The House of Ideas is on fire! Between the fallout of Civil War, the Death of Captain America and sizzling hot titles like Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born and Marvel Zombies vs. Army of Darkness, Marvel continues to make must-reads of all its titles!
The response has been so incredible that Marvel is going back to press on a dozen titles to fill the demand for all of these exciting stories.
The death of Captain America has made Captain America #25 the hottest issue to hit shelves in over a decade and Marvel is rushing back to press for a second printing with a new variant cover featuring the instantly-iconic Steve Epting image of Cap shot.
Another comic making waves all over the world is Stephen King’s Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1, which continues to thrill King and comic fans alike, with the first issue receiving a second printing with a new cover by Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada.
The best-selling comic event, Civil War, has injected excitement into titles across the Marvel Universe, making the Initiative one of the most talked about stories in comics! Mighty Avengers #1, Civil War: The Confession, Iron Man #15 and Civil War: The Initiative have all sold out and are receiving second printings.
Plus, Civil War’s tragic ending for Spider-Man has the Wall-Crawler in a new frame of mind and him adopting his black costume once again. Spider-Man is Back in Black, which has Spidey back on top with three sellouts of Sensational Spider-Man #35, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #17, and Spider-Man Family #1, which are going back to press with all-new variant second printing covers by Clayton Crain, Adi Granov, and Leonard Kirk respectively.
And as it was announced earlier this week, Marvel Zombies vs. the Army of Darkness #1 will be going back to press with an all-new Arthur Suydam zombie homage cover of Captain America #1.
Also, the hit series New Avengers: Illuminati will have its first two sold out issues collected together in New Avengers: Illuminati – Secret History.
Please note, the first printings of these titles may still be available at the retailer level. Marvel encourages retailers to order up on the subsequent issues of these series in order to meet customer demand.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated T+ …$3.99
On-Sale – 3/28/2007
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1 (of 7) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by Peter David & Robin furth
Art by Jae Lee & Richard isanove
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC - 4/5, On-Sale – 4/25/2007
MIGHTY AVENGERS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by FRANK CHO
Rated A …$2.99
FOC - 3/29, On-Sale – 4/18/2007
NEW AVENGERS ILLUMINATI: SECRET HISTORY
Written by Brian Michael Bendis & BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 4/5, On-Sale – 4/25/2007
Collects New Avengers: Illuminati #1-2
MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Art by FABIANO NEVES & JUNE CHUNG
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 4/12, On-Sale – 5/2/2007
CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE SECOND PRINTING
Written by Brian Michael Bendis & WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by Marc Silvestri
Rated T+ …$4.99
On-Sale – 3/28/2007
CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 3/29, On-Sale – 4/18/2007
IRON MAN #15 DE LA TORRE SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by Daniel & CHARLES Knauf
Pencils and Cover by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 3/22, On-Sale - 4/11/2007
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #35 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencils by Angel Medina
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Rated A …$2.99¶
On-Sale – 4/11/2007
FOC – 3/22, On-Sale – 4/11/2007
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #17 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by Peter David
Penciled by Todd Nauck
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 3/22, On-Sale – 4/11/2007
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by TERRELL BOBBETT
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Rated A …$4.99¶
FOC – 3/22, On-Sale – 4/11/2007

PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #31 THE COVER

NEW AVENGERS #31
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
No hype! No BS! The most important last page of any Marvel comic this year! Do not miss it!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

PREVIEW: New Avengers #28

It’s the New Avengers versus Elektra and the Hand, AND the New Avengers versus the Mighty Avengers. You think the war is over?? The war is over when Luke Cage says it is!!!
COVER BY: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
COLORED BY: DAVE STEWART
LETTERED BY: COMICRAFT
PRICE: 2.99
IN STORES: 2007-03-14

NEW AVENGERS TRANSFORMERS VIDEO PREVIEW

This is the worse preview ever, A 4 year just a made a better one on his Leapster (posted later today) -Uatu

PREVIEW: New Avengers, Illuminati #2

The Infinity Gems offer their users complete mastery of the universe — if any one of the Gems fell into the wrong hands, it would be catastrophic. So, when the Illuminati discover the Infinity Gems are scattered across the cosmos, completely unguarded, the race is on to collect them before anyone else learns the truth. The fate of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as Brian Michael Bendis (New Avengers) and Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) team up with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to tell another chapter in the tale of the Illuminati!
COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: JIM CHEUNG
INKS: MARK MORALES
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-21

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