Finally, the poster for the titular character of the film Avengers: Age of Ultron has been released. On Friday, we got to see Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch's Age of Ultron posters, and now it's time to see Ultron himself.
The image was released by Marvel.com today. Check it out.
Ultron will be voiced by James Spader, who you may know as Dr. Daniel Jackson from the movie Stargate or as Robert California from The Office.
Avengers: Age of Ultron opens up on May 1, 2015.
Ladies and gentlemen, we're straying just a little bit from the Battle of the Week's usual formula for this one. Not only is this a two versus one brawl, but it also takes place in a unique setting. So yes, that means the rules are critical here and shame on you if you vote without taking a minute to read them. Seriously, they're important, so don't be a slacker. Now, for the Batman Villains' latest Battle of the Week, we thought why not toss Harley Quinn and Joker into a match? Joker's unpredictable ways and Harley Quinn's agility will make them difficult to face, but what happens when they take on Bullseye, one of Marvel's bloodthirsty villains? Will their crazy ways and use of the location allow them to overcome their accurate opponent or will Bullseye put down two of Batman's fiends once and for all?
Seeing as Daredevil's able to dodge Bullseye's attacks because of his radar sense and that isn't a luxury these two DC baddies have, we thought we'd balance things out by making the two Bat-foes feel at home in the environment. But is that enough for them to defeat Bullseye? There's a lot to think about here. Will Harley and the Clown Prince of Crime stick together? How will the location help and harm both sides? What happens when it comes down to close combat? How many times can the DC characters get tagged before dropping? Will Bullseye's arrogance play a role? Okay, ready to read the rules? Let's go!
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Continuity can be a huge thing. As comic book readers, we tend to cringe when we see an event happen that contradicts another or simply doesn't fit in with other happenings. It's something that has slowly been ingrained into our thinking. We become so invested with the characters in which we spend so much of our time and money on. We want it all to make sense.
This wasn't always the case. Comic characters appeared in several titles and it really wasn't questioned. Look at Batman in the 90s with BATMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, SHADOW OF THE BAT, LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT, and numerous appearances with the Justice League, Superman, and other books in the DCU. The same could be said for Spider-Man with his various appearances. The late 90s showed us characters like Wolverine, Punisher, and Ghost Rider also had the ability to appear practically everywhere.
When DC launched the New 52, continuity really became a concern with readers. We had that mysterious "five years" and we all wondered what the heck happened in that time, particularly how could there be four different Robins (since Stephanie Brown got retconned out of being one). This month's ACTION COMICS #40 shows us maybe we really don't need to obsess over continuity.
ACTION COMICS #39 wrapped up a bearded Superman's adventures in Smallville. Even that story may have raised some questions since Clark (or Superman) didn't have a beard in SUPERMAN, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN, or JUSTICE LEAGUE. Issue #40 simply begins with Superman traveling through a portal, with no explanation how or why this was happening. He even mentiones, "But this Wednesday...I don't know where or how...I find myself spiraling miles beyond unpredictible...straight past continuity..."
The result was Superman ending up on Bizarro World with a pretty fantastic encounter against the backward character.
Besides the lack of explaining how this story followed the previous issue, there was also the fact that we had just been introduced to Bizarro in the New 52 during FOREVER EVIL. Barely a year and a half later, we see this other, more classic version.
It seems writer Greg Pak was allowed to tell a wacky and entertaining story which also seems to be setting up the Bizarro miniseries coming in June. It doesn't matter that this issue didn't explain how Superman ended up going through a portal or the fact that Bizarro World and its inhabitants exist despite a more serious Bizarro having already appeared. We got a comic that was entertaining. When it comes to readers spending their money on comics, that seems like a huge selling point. Even on the comic review aggregate site, ComicBookRoundUp, ACTION COMICS has a combined average review score of 9.2 out of 10. People seemed to like it.
A looser continuity is something that DC Comics Co-publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio told us they'd be leaning towards when we visited the DC Office in February. This doesn't mean all continuity is being thrown out the window. We can see in the June 2015 solicitations for DC that there is a Superman story, "Truth," that will take place in ACTION COMICS, BATMAN/SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN, and SUPERMAN. So we can still have continuity. The characters and creators just don't need to be locked down to making sure every single issue lines up or connects to another. It's more about the big picture.
This isn't anything new either. We've been seeing this more and more lately. What immediately comes to my mind is Captain America appearing in AVENGERS, UNCANNY AVENGERS, and CAPTAIN AMERICA.
We had Captain America spend 13 years in Dimension Z (time flowed at a different pace). We didn't know how this fit in with his appearances in the 616 Universe. Two of the books were even written by the same writer. It just didn't matter. Knowing where Cap's Dimension Z adventure took place would spoil the outcomes of other stories. If you didn't worry how it fit together, you could easily enjoy some great stories.
Having a looser continuity allows us to have different stories told at their own pace. This won't mean they'll contradict each other. Wolverine is still dead in the X-Men books. Thor (or Odinson) still is without Mjolnir. Lex Luthor is still seemingly a good guy. We won't have a character drastically affected or changed in one book and then see this ignored in another. In the big picture, these separate events will fit together to give us the definitive version of who the characters are today. This is likely what readers that wait for the trade paperbacks experience. It's not always clear where they fit in with the other titles due to the various printing schedules.
Continuity can be a good thing. We just don't need writers chained down and not allowed to take a character to different places because it would be too difficult to explain how they got there in another title. Writers and publishers are aware of this and we've been seeing this change slowly become more and more evident.
There will be some readers who fight this feeling of a looser continuity. As long as we keep getting great stories or even better ones, we all win. No one needs to map out a comic book character's day to day schedule and line up all the books. Just enjoy the great stories.
Nancy A. Collins, Luke Lieberman (w)
Fritz Casas (a)
Jay Anacleto, Walter Geovani, Lucio Parrillo (c)
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Following the aftermath of Sutekh’s siege of her school, Red Sonja travels to the fabled God Caves, where the barrier between the mortal world and those of the gods intersect, in hopes of contacting Scáthach, the ancient battle-goddess of her ancestors. But is she willing to pay the Queen of Swords’ price for her divine help?
John Carter: Warlord of Mars Special 2015
Robert Place Napton (w)
Rod Rodolfo (a)
Lucio Parrillo (c)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Mature
An unexpected attack from a deadly force puts Warlord of Mars John Carter and his beloved Dejah Thoris under siege within their very own palace. With the help of their loyal friend Tars Tarkas, they manage a hasty escape only to find their world teetering on the brink of destruction. Facing overwhelming odds, they must forge questionable alliances in order to save their people from a fate worse than death! A thrilling, action-packed story in the spirit of pulp master Edgar Rice Burroughs!
Chad Brewster, Jeff Drake, Justin Hook, Rachel Hastings, Mike Olsen (w)
Robin Brigstocke, Bernard Derriman, Frank Forte, Tyler Garrison, Tony Gennaro, Kat Kosmala, Brad Rader, Hector Reynoso, Steven Theis, Damon Wong (a)
Steve Umbleby (c)
FC • 136+ pages • $17.99 • Teen+
Now you can read about the Belcher family (parents Bob and Linda, and their children Tina, Gene and Louise) with brand-new in-canon stories created by the TV show's producers, writers, and animators – and overseen by series creator Loren Bouchard! ! That's right, all-original stories that expand upon the fan-favorite animated series, including hilarious installments of “Louise's Unsolved Mysteries", "Tina's Erotic Friend Fiction", "A Gene Belcher Original Musical", "Letters Written by Linda", "Bob's Burgers of the Day", and much more!
The first Saturday of May, every year, is Free Comic Book Day, where participating comic shops, as well as libraries and a few other places, offer free comic books to people who show up. That's pretty dang awesome, isn't it? This year, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is happening on Saturday, May 2nd.
In order to encourage fans to participate this year, Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker, The Joker, The Trickster, our hero growing up) made a video promoting the upcoming event. Check it out.
Here's some facts about FCBD:
· Over 2,300 comic shops are participating across the country and around the world
· Over 5.6 million comics will be given out for free
· There are 50 free titles available to choose from
· Comic shops also host special events for communities to take part in
· FCBD is a great opportunity for those who have never read a comic before to check them out for free
· FCBD is a family-friendly event as there are comics for readers of all ages available for free
· You can see the 50 free comics and find participating comic shop at www.freecomicbookday.com
You can check out a full list of comics in the link above. FCBD is happening on Saturday, May 2nd, and remember, if you do plan on participating, don't go nuts. FCBD is for everyone, so don't get greedy.
JONATHAN HICKMAN (w) • ESAD RIBIC (a)
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Variant cover by ESAD RIBIC
Connecting cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
VARIANT cover by MARGUERITE SAUVAGE
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
DR. GWENDGE VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW
VARIANT COVER BY BOB MCLEOD
ALL THE DEVILS DANCE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JONATHAN HICKMAN (w) • ESAD RIBIC (a)
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Connecting cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
VARIANT COVER by ERICA HENDERSON
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
AGWENGERS VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SAMNEE
VARIANT COVER BY ESAD RIBIC
VARIANT COVER BY Jim Starlin
ALL THE ANGELS SING!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DAN SLOTT (w) • MICHAEL ALLRED (a/C)
• THE LAST DAYS - “The Death of Everything That Ever Was or Will Be”
• Time ran out and the Marvel Universe died. From the edge of Battleworld to the outskirts of all infinity, every planet, moon, and star has been expunged. Every life force has been extinguished. There are NO survivors...
•...except the Surfer, Dawn, and Toomie. How did they pull this off? And, more importantly, can they figure out a way to bring everything BACK?
• If you care about the fate and future of the Cosmic corners of the Marvel Universe, you cannot miss this comic!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
G. WILLOW WILSON (w) • ADRIAN ALPHONA (a)
COVER BY KRIS ANKA
•When the world is about to end, do you still keep fighting?
•From the moment Kamala put on her costume, she’s been challenged, but nothing has prepared her for this: the Last Days of the Marvel Universe.
•Fists up, let’s do this, Jersey City.
•Plus a VERY special guest appearance fans have been clamoring for!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
NATHAN EDMONDSON (w) • PHIL NOTO (a/C)
BLACK WIDSGWEN VARIANT COVER BY TBA
TOO LATE FOR REDEMPTION?
• At the end of all things, Black Widow finds herself unexpectedly connected to one of the darkest moments of her past.
• See how the first lines of red in her ledger were written.
• Will Natasha fall into darkness or rage against the dying of the light?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
NATHAN EDMONDSON (w) • MITCH GERADS (a/C)
THE END IS NIGH!
• One of the Punisher’s allies falls. Someone’s picked the wrong fight.
• The Punisher steps back into a War Zone.
• Frank Castle is out for punishment, but the clock is ticking…
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
CULLEN BUNN (w) • PAUL DAVIDSON (a)
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
GWENETO VARIANT COVER BY DECLAN SHALVEY
• The Earth is on a collision course with oblivion…and Magneto has taken it upon himself to stop it!
• But acquiring the means he’ll need to do it may lead Magneto into a confrontation with one of the X-Men’s most gruesome foes…
• Enter: SUGAR MAN!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
AL EWING (w) • LUKE ROSS (a/C)
CAPGWEN AMERICA VARIANT COVER BY JAKE WYATT
• In Earth’s final hours, the Mighty Avengers come together one last time...
• ...but in the face of the end of everything, what help can they give?
• Guest-starring the latest and perhaps the greatest Mighty Avenger - YOU!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
AL EWING (w) • LEE GARBETT (a/C)
The LAST DAYS of Loki continue!
• All-out war in the heavens! Asgardia under siege! Freyja fights back! And which heroes of Asgard will return to face the evil King Loki?
• Meanwhile, Verity Willis tells the story of her life! But who is she talking to? And why?
• And why aren’t we mentioning what happened to present-day Loki yet? What horrible thing are we trying to hide? We’re monsters!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JASON AARON (w) • CHRISTOPHER SPROUSE (a/C)
Variant Cover by DALE KEOWN
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
GWEN OF THUNDER VARIANT COVER BY KRIS ANKA
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY Mico Suayan
BLANK COVER VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
• The Thors of every domain, together in one book! As cosmic cops!
•Whenever there’s trouble on Battleworld, the Thors answer the call. But a string of mysterious murders leaves some of them asking questions that may unravel all of reality!
•A hard-hitting Marvel Comics police drama. With hammers. Lots and lots of hammers.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JAMES ROBINSON (w) • STEVE PUGH (a)
Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
Variant cover by ROCK-HE KIM
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY PAT BRODERICK
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
BLANK COVER VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
THE ULTIMATE DEATH SENTENCE IN BATTLEWORLD
• There’s a place that’s so dangerous it’s walled off from the rest of BATTLEWORLD…
• …where WILD ZOMBIES feast on those who’ve been banished for crimes against the state.
• …where cold, mechanical ULTRONS destroy anything that’s human.
• Pity those who get caught between the two, for their death WON’T be fast and painless!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
NOELLE STEVENSON (w) • SANFORD GREENE (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY PHIL NOTO
• The best and brightest teens from all corners of Battleworld are chosen to attend a prestigious school on the planet’s capital!
• But what does the new class do when they discover the school’s beloved headmaster is actually a diabolical super villain? RUN AWAY!
• A SECRET WARS story like none other from the remarkable minds of Noelle Stevenson (LUMBERJANES) and Sanford Greene (UNCANNY AVENGERS)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (w) • MARK BAGLEY (a/C)
BRIAN MICHAEL GWENDIS VARIANT BY CHIP ZDARSKY
THE LAST ULTIMATES STORY BY THE GROUND-BREAKING UNIVERSE’S FOUNDING FATHERS!
• The countdown has begun
• An end of an era
• Who will survive?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
SIMON SPURRIER (w) • KEV WALKER (a/C)
Cover by Ken Lashley
Variant Cover by GREG LAND
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY Jerome Opeña
• Elsa Bloodstone is stationed on the Shield, burdened with the Sisyphean task of keeping the zombie hordes from rampaging through Battleworld.
• In those moments where she’s not enrapt in the throes of battle, she meditates on her deceased father…how everything he taught her gave her the means to fight the zombies, but all the love he didn’t give her is what motivated the self-destructive actions that landed her on the Wall in the first place.
• But when she sees a human child caught in the middle of the zombieverse, she’ll muster every ounce of determination she has to throw herself into the zombie horde to rescue the girl.
• And once Elsa finds her, she’s going to have to fight her way back out…
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FELIPE SMITH (w) • JUAN GEDEON (a)
Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
SLADE VARIANT cover by DAN PANOSIAN
ROBBIE REYES VARIANT COVER BY TRADD MOORE
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY MARK TEXEIRA
FURIOUS RACE FROM HELL IN A BLAZING ARENA OF HORROR!!!
• Welcome to the scorching-hot track where cursed souls race at the speed of sin, anything and everything goes and the only rule is no rule--it’s the spectacle known as the GHOST RACES; the most hellish “entertainment” known to BATTLEWORLD!
• 1st place prize: Temporary freedom from the ARENA, but what happens to the unlucky and unholy losers?
• It’s all-out, high-speed warfare among the most bizarre and vicious GHOST RIDERS of the MARVEL UNIVERSE. Expect MANY familiar SKULLS!!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
SAM HUMPHRIES (w) • ALTI FIRMANSYAH (a)
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE--finally in their own series together! But are they TOGETHER together?! And is this the Kitty Pryde that Peter loves or one from a completely different reality.
• This series takes place right in the thick of things on BATTLEWORLD and is sure to be a wild ride!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
KEVIN MAURER and SI SPURRIER (w)
CORY SMITH and JONATHAN MARKS (a)
Cover by SANFORD GREENE
• It’s Kraven’s Last Hunt in KILLVILLE…and Detectives Misty Knight and Paladin are the hunted!
• Lord Sinister’s secret weapon is his top shelf chef, MATT MURDOCK! But what happens when Sinister comes between Murdock and his love, rare food scout COLLEKTRA?
• The BEST SECRET WARS ANTHOLOGY continues! YOU HEARD US, SECRET WARS: BATTLEWORLD!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DAVID WALKER and DONNY CATES (w)
JJ KIRBY and MARCO TURINI (a)
Cover by CHRIS B. MURRAY
Variant Cover by JAMES STOKOE
• BLADE is on the trail of the dreaded Count Drakula, but not if HOWARD THE DUCK has something to say about it! (Spoiler: He Does!)
• Rising star David Walker (SHAFT) and JJ Kirby tell the tale of the Daywalker trapped in a city of ducks!
• The death of his daughter has made gladiator Thaddeus Ross a true WAR MACHINE, but will he ever find vengeance in the ring or become the monster he hates? Donny Cates (BUZZKILL, GHOST FLEET) and Marco Turini (CYBERFORCE) bring the pain and the glory!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
CHARLES SOULE (w) • JOHN TIMMS (a)
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
GWENDUSA VARIANT COVER BY TBA
DESIGN VARIANT BY TBA
• What is the Quiet Room?
• There’s a rebellion brewing on Battleworld and it’s centered around a mysterious silent man.
• Medusa will stop at nothing until the rebellion is squashed!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
HADEN BLACKMAN (w) • DALIBOR TALAJIC (a)
Cover by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
VILLAINOUS BETRAYAL! MARTIAL ARTS MASTERY! KUNG-FU ACTION!
• Shang-Chi may have found a new home with the Lower Caste, but can he keep them safe?
• Can Shang-Chi keep his vow of peace?
• Will Laughing Skull laugh last? Or will Shang-Chi kick that smile right off his face?!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
MARGUERITE BENNETT with KIERON GILLEN (w)
STEPHANIE HANS with MARGUERITE SAUVAGE (a)
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
Variant Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
GWENGELA VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• In the altered realms of BATTLEWORLD, Angela and Sera are WITCH HUNTERS, the scourges of King James’ England, 1602.
• In a land beset by magic and monstrosity, they seek a new and seductive evil—not witchbreed, but deal-making FAUSTIANS, who bargain with ancient creatures for unnatural power!
• Moral ambiguity? Fancy allusions? Marguerite making the most of that English degree?
• tl;dr – try 1602 WITCH HUNTER ANGELA #1!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DAN SLOTT (w) • ADAM KUBERT (a/C)
ISSUE #1 VARIANT COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
ISSUE #1 ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
ISSUE #1 MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ISSUE #1 ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ISSUE #1 VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ISSUE #1 YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
ISSUE #1 BLANK VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
ISSUE #2 VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
THE LAST SPIDER-MAN STORY
• Not even The Amazing Spider-Man is safe from Secret Wars! In this new Marvel Universe, Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson and their daughter have to scrape by to make ends meet, but they have each other…
• Face front, True Believers. This is the one you’ve been asking for.
32 PGS. (EACH)/Rated T …$3.99 (EACH)
MARGUERITE BENNETT & G. WILLOW WILSON (w)
JORGE MOLINA (a/C)
Variant Cover by KRIS ANKA
• With monsters appearing on the utopian island of Arcadia and threatening its inhabitants, She-Hulk and her team of Avengers set out to discover the source.
• But when they stumble upon a conspiracy that reaches far beyond Arcadia, She-Hulk may just find herself on the wrong side of the law!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
SKOTTIE YOUNG (w) • SKOTTIE YOUNG (a/C)
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY TBA
VARIANT COVER BY Humberto Ramos
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
• The toughest, funniest, craziest and most adorable Marvel heroes THROW DOWN.
• Featuring all your favorites including Cyclops, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Wolverine! They’re all there, just shorter!
• Skottie Young brings out the big guns in the series fans have been waiting for!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
JASON AARON (w)
MICHAEL DEL MUNDO (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY STEVE EPTING
VARIANT COVER BY SIMON BISLEY
VARIANT COVER BY JENNY FRISON
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
DESIGN VARIANT BY MICHAEL DEL MUNDO
BLANK VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
• Welcome to the wildest, most dangerous new corner of the Marvel Universe. Welcome to Weirdworld.
• A world of swords and sorcery and strange, perverted science. A world where one barbarian walks alone, on a dark and savage quest though all things weird and fantastic from throughout Marvel history.
• His name is Arkon. A lost man in a lost world. Follow him if you dare.
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
JASON AARON (w)
MICHAEL DEL MUNDO (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Weirdworld is where the lost things go. Like the barbarian lord Arkon, who’s now prisoner of the underwater apes.
• Or like his cellmate, a mysterious one-eyed man who appears to be made out of rock and calls himself a Crystal Warrior…
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
MARC GUGGENHEIM (w) • CARLOS PACHECO (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY JIM CHEUNG
DESIGN VARIANT BY CARLOS PACHECO
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
SQUADRON GWENISTER VARIANT COVER BY TBA
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
INHUMANS 50th ANNIVERSARY VARIANT BY TBD
BLANK VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
• They’re the WORLD’S GREATEST… VILLAINS. The SQUADRON SINISTER. And they’re taking Battleworld by force in this Secret Wars tie-in for fans of crime epics like The Godfather, The Sopranos and Sons of Anarchy. But will controlling one Domain be enough for Hyperion and his gang?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
GERRY DUGGAN (w) • EVAN “DOC” SHANER (a)
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
REAL HEROES DIE WITH THEIR BOOTS ON
• SHERIFF STEVE ROGERS faces corruption and fear in the boom town of TIMELY.
• The only thing ANTHONY STARK seems capable of is pulling a cork, so can he pull Rogers’ fat from the fire?
• But...a stranger comes to town that will change Timely forever...for anyone left standing, that is.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JAMES ROBINSON (w)
MARCIO TAKARA (a)
COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE
VARIANT BY STEVE PUGH
VARIANT BY VANESA DEL REY
IRON GWEN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID LAFUENTE
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY PASQUAL FERRY
YOUNG VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
BLANK VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
A SHADOW FALLS OVER AN ARMORED UTOPIA!
• TECHNOPOLIS: Amazing Domain of science and wonder created by rival genius brothers TONY AND ARNO STARK. A utopia except...a unique disease forces EVERYONE to wear armor to live and breathe.
• In this armored land a hero is murdered and the killer’s identity a mystery Baron Tony Stark must solve.
• But in doing so, will Technopolis be forced into a civil war?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JAMES ROBINSON (w)
MARCIO TAKARA (a)
COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
WHO IS THE IRON HAND?
• The mystery of a TECHNOPOLIS super hero’s murder deepens
• BARON TONY STARK and the Domain’s THOR – an armored JIM RHODES—uncover clues that could shake Technopolis to its very core!
• Are WILSON FISK and ARNO STARK in league?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
CHRIS SIMS & CHAD BOWERS (w) • SCOTT KOBLISH (a)
Cover by PEPE LARRAZ
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
THE X-GWEN VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
YOUNG VARIANT BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
BLANK VARIANT ALSO AVAILABLE
• Everyone’s favorite version of the X-Men from the ’90s is back!
• When Baron Kelly charges the Clear Mountain Project and it’s mysterious new director with “mutant rehabilitation,” it’s up to the X-Men to investigate!
• PLUS: Free Range Sentiels?!?
40 PGS./Rated T …$4.99
PETER DAVID (w)
GREG LAND (a/C)
Variant Cover by DALE KEOWN
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY DALE KEOWN
THE INGWENIBLE HULK VARIANT COVER BY NICK BRADSHAW
ON BATTLEWORLD, THE DICTATOR OF DYSTOPIA IS A FAMILIAR FACE!
• THE MAESTRO rules but there are those who want him dethroned!
• What role does RUBY SUMMERS have in the plan for this dangerous rebellion?
• Have the rebels genuinely found ODIN, the father of The Gods, as an ally against the Maestro?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
PETER DAVID (w)
GREG LAND (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
MONSTER SMASH!!!
• A BATTLE ROYALE between THE MAESTRO and the THING!!!
• But is it the BEN GRIMM we know and love under that rocky hide?
• What X-FACTOR member will show up as an unexpected ally of the rebels?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
MARGUERITE BENNETT (w)
MIKE NORTON (a)
Cover by ART ADAMS
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY MIKE PERKINS
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
YOUNG VARIANT BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
• In the dystopian nations of BATTLEWORLD, the mutants of New York City must fight to survive the rule of the Sentinels!
• At their center is Kate Pryde, a heroine tried and tested by war, and mother of the last mutant ever to be born before the purges of the Mutant Control Act!
• With revolution on the wind, the X-Men are not a broken team with nothing left to lose, but a desperate family with more at risk than ever before!
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
MARGUERITE BENNETT (w)
MIKE NORTON (a)
Cover by ART ADAMS
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Freed from their military prison, the X-Men race through the ruins of the city to rescue their teammates from a terrible fate!
• Horrified by what mutants must do to survive, Kate Pryde and her family must struggle to find a way to save their people--and seek out the haven where a dire weapon waits
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
GERRY DUGGAN (w) • SALVADOR ESPIN (a)
Cover by REILLY BROWN
HOWLING VARIANT COVER BY TBA
TEAM VARIANT COVER BY TBA
VARIANT COVER BY ADAM WARREN
• She is Shiklah—undisputed Queen of the Monster Metropolis below Manhattan!
• In the world that was, she married Deadpool, the Merc with the Mouth...
• ...But nothing on Battleworld is quite as it was.
• Now, she commands the Howling Commandos: Werewolf By Night! Frankenstein’s Monster! The Living Mummy! Man-Thing! And Marcus the Centaur!
• What would her late husband think of that???
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
MARC GUGGENHEIM (w)
CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO (a)
Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
Variant Cover by Mike Deodato
WANTED VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Ten years since the fall of Cameron Hodge and his fascist regime. Ten years that Havok and Wolfsbane have labored to rebuild Genosha. But their work may be for naught, as a plague has spread across their nation, infecting mutants and threatening their race with extinction.
• With the country quarantined and seemingly abandoned by the rest of the world, including the X-Men, old friends may become new enemies as Genosha’s rulers fight to save their people!
• Experience an alternate future fueled by the events of the landmark first X-Crossover of 1990, X-Tinction Agenda!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (w) • ANDREA SORRENTINO (a/C)
GWENVERINE VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS SAMNEE
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• He may be an Old Man, but never before has the world needed Logan as much as it does now.
• The people he loved have become mere memories. The world that he loved has decayed, becoming a festering Wasteland.
• But in a world devoid of heroes, even someone who is the best there is at what he does may find themselves overmatched by evil.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
CHRIS BURNHAM (w) • RAMON VILLALOBOS (a)
Cover by IAN BERTRAM
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• What happens when mutants prove they really are Homo SUPERIOR?
• What will happen to the X-Men when they fight for a world that wants to be them, rather than hate and fears them?
• And what exactly is Magneto doing running the Xavier institute??
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
DAN ABNETT (w) • OTTO SCHMIDT (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Lord Michael Korvac governs the Forest Hills, but his domain is threatened by rival lords, chaotic threats from beyond the Wall, and, worst of all, a dark madness that is spreading through the population.
• Led by the noble Major Victory, Korvac’s loyal Guardians must find the source of the evil before it corrupts the world as they know it.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (w) • Mike Deodato (a/C)
GWENOM VARIANT COVER BY ROB GUILLORY
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
CONNECTING VARIANT A BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
CONNECTING VARIANT B BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
•A single moon orbits Battleworld. But no, that’s no moon. It’s a space station. It’s Knowhere.
•The head of a dead Celestial, somehow saved in the universal collapse, a colony brimming with convicts and criminals.
•The Galaxy may be gone, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t places that still need heroes. Places that need champions. That need GUARDIANS.
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
KELLY SUE DECONNICK & KELLY THOMPSON (w)
DAVID LOPEZ (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY MIKE DEODATO
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
ANT-SIZED VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
• Atten-Hut! These ladies are the best of the best--and will take you down if you threaten their Captain.
• Welcome to Hala Field, where being a part of the elite Carol Corps, requires guts, guile and a whole lot of grit. So put on your uniform and get ready for a high-flying Captain Marvel series years in the making.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
CHRIS YOST (w) • AMILCAR PINNA (a)
Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE
Variant Cover by CHRISTIAN WARD
• When a Thor crash lands in Killville, the Mental Organism Designed Only for KILLING sets out to do what he does best!
• But little does M.O.D.O.K. suspect that he may be in over his head…
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DENNIS HOPELESS (w) • JAVIER GARRON (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• As if Colossus’s Inferno raid wasn’t impossible enough, now his skeleton crew X-Men are a team divided.
• With Boom Boom gut stuck and bleeding out.
• Nightcrawler caught in Darkchylde’s hellfire web.
• And Domino’s fate in the hands of The Goblin Queen Madelyne Pryor.
• Find out if our big metal mutant can pull his team’s bacon from the flames and get this suicide mission back on track as X-Men vs. Hell-on-Earth action continues.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
DUSTIN WEAVER & GERRY DUGGAN (w)
DUSTIN WEAVER (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Thanos vs. Nova!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
PETER DAVID (w) • WILLIAM SLINEY (a)
Cover by DAVE RAPOZA
SPIDER-GWEN 2099 VARIANT COVER BY JASON LATOUR
• Secret Wars continues as The Avengers of the Year 2099 come face to face with a tremendous beast who’s no stranger to the team!
• Who could it be? We’ll give you a hint – you won’t like him when he’s angry.
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
GARTH ENNIS (w) • RUSSELL BRAUN (a)
Cover by FRANK CHO
• Karl Kauffman, a.k.a. The Phantom Eagle, is in way over his head and he is only just scratching the surface of the Valley of Flames.
• This new terrifying area of the Marvel Universe is full of surprises!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
SAM HUMPHRIES (w) • MARC LAMING (a)
Cover by MICHAEL DEL MUNDO
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• Gladiator STEVE ROGERS, his trusty steed DEVIL DINOSAUR and the mysterious DOC GREEN go deeper into one of the most dangerous domains of BATTLEWORLD, the HULK infested territory known as GREENLAND!
• WILD HULKS in the jungle! GIANT HULKS in lakes of fire!
• But is the journey the most perilous part of this hellish mission or is it one of the travelers?
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
MIKE COSTA (w) • ANDRE ARAÚJO (a)
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
VARIANT COVER BY RICHARD ISANOVE
• Spider-Gwen is on Battleworld and face-to-face with Norman Osborn.
• This can’t end well.
• But what’s going on with the rest of the Web-Warriors?
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
CULLEN BUNN (w) • MATTEO LOLLI (a)
Cover by TONY HARRIS
GWENPOOL VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• If a secret war happens on a secret planet in secret space, and no one hears about it...DID IT REALLY HAPPEN?!?!
• That’s what you’ll be asking about this series for years to come!
• And the answer is YES! Deadpool really DID mess with the original Secret Wars!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
JASON AARON (W) • JOHN CASSADAY (A/C)
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
THE CONCLUSION OF “SKYWALKER STRIKES”!
• Luke vs. Boba Fett! Han Solo in hot water!
• This is “the comic book you’re looking for!” – Comic Book Resources
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.
KIERON GILLEN (W) • SALVADOR LARROCA (A)
Cover by ADI GRANOV
• The Emperor’s machinations revealed!
• Everything changes for Vader!
• The tale of Vader’s transformation from A New Hope to The Empire Strikes Back continues!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T …$3.99 (each)
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.
GREG WEISMAN (W) • PEPE LARRAZ (A)
Cover by MARK BROOKS
REBELS TELEVISION SHOW VARIANT COVER BY TBA• The Jedi Order is disbanded or dead!
• The Republic has fallen!
• Caleb Dume enters the dark times of the Galactic Empire!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99 not final cover
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.
MARK WAID (W) • TERRY DODSON (A/C)
LAST STAND IN THE NAME OF ALDERAAN!
• The rebel Princess leads her people against the Empire!
• The conclusion to Leia’s most personal mission!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.
JEFF LOVENESS (W) • BRIAN KESINGER (A)
Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
GWOOT VARIANT COVER BY TBA
VARIANT COVER BY TBA•
For the first time ever, the most famous talking-tree-thing in the Marvel Universe is starring in his own series! You might recognize him from Guardians of the Galaxy, the biggest movie of 2014.
• When Rocket and Groot are on an intergalactic roadtrip and calamity strikes, the two get separated – and for the first time in years, Groot’s on his own!
• Written by comedic ace Jeff Loveness (Jimmy Kimmel Live!) and drawn by Marvel Comics newcomer Brian Kesinger (Disney Animation), get a front row seat for EXPLOSIONS, SPACE SHARKS, ALIENS, AND INTERGALACTIC HITCHIKING (YEAH, BABY! YOU READ THAT RIGHT.)!
• Whatever may be coming Groot’s way, one thing’s for sure -- it’s going to be a GROOT adventure!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
CHIP ZDARSKY (w) • JOE QUINONES (a/C)
Variant cover by ED MCGUINNESS
GWEN THE DUCK VARIANT COVER BY JASON LATOUR• Looks like the “doctor is in” … this issue of HOWARD THE DUCK! Ha ha of course I’m referring to Dr. Strange, Sorcerer Supreme.
• I’m 100% positive nobody’s ever made that joke before, so I feel pretty confident doing so here.
• There will be other jokes of a similar nature in this issue.
• PLUS! A MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) tie-in!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
Bill Willingham (W) • DIOGO SAIDO (A)
Cover by Clay Mann
• Nightcrawler journeys to a far off world to represent Earth in their celebrated interplanetary blade-fighting competition. His hopes to acquit himself well are abruptly stalled when it turns out he’s facing Gamora in the semi-finals.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FRED HEMBECK with JIM SHOOTER (w)
FRED HEMBECK with RON WILSON, JOHN BYRNE,
MICHAEL GOLDEN, AL MILGROM, JOHN BUSCEMA & MORE (a)
Cover by FRED HEMBECK
• For over thirty years, cartoonist Fred Hembeck has been poking fun at Marvel’s mightiest heroes. Now, some of his greatest works are collected in a giant-sized one-shot that’s bursting with belly laughs!
• Fred relentlessly roasts the Fantastic Four with the help of an all-star cast of artists!
• Fred wipes out the Marvel Universe in the tale they said couldn’t be published (and almost wasn’t)!
• Even Spider-Man and the Hulk are no match for Hembeck’s trademark wit!
• Plus: a cornucopia of side-splitting short strips from the pages of Marvel Age — and an all-new introduction by the man himself!
• Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR ROAST, FRED HEMBECK DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN DIGITAL COMIC #16 — and material from HULK ANNUAL ’99; and MARVEL AGE #50, #52, #54-55, #69, #97, #122-123 and #130-131.
104 PGS./Rated T+ …$7.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9418-7
DENNIS HOPELESS (w) • TIGH WALKER (a)
Cover by MARCIO TAKARA
Connecting Variant Cover D by BRIAN CROSBY
ABBY BULLION STRIKES BACK!
• Abby throws her lot in with the bandits!
• But who can she really trust?
• Big Thunder is in dire straits…but mining profits are the least of Bullion’s worries!
32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99
Elements based on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad © Disney.
WILL CORONA PILGRIM (W) • ANDREA DIVITO (A)
Cover by JUNG-SIK AHN
• Join Hank Pym, a.k.a. ANT-MAN, as he learns that a little experiment can land him in BIG trouble!
• Can Ant-Man tame something as painfully formidable as the Bullet Ant before it’s too late?! Find out!
• PLUS: Reprinting Tales to Astonish #27 (the first appearance of Hank Pym) and Tales to Astonish#35 (the first of appearance of Ant-Man in costume)!
48 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
Marguerite Bennett (W) • ALEX SANCHEZ (A)
cover by STEPHANIE HANS
• Max and the Flock get closer to uncovering their past , but is it all just a game of entrapment?
• The bestselling series by acclaimed author James Patterson gets some Marvel love in this all-new adaptation.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JEFF LEMIRE (W) • RAMON PEREZ (A/C)
• In a very special issue, the past and the present collide as a young Clint and an older Hawkeye attempt to save whatever innocence they have left.
• Jeff Lemire and Ramon Perez bring you an issue unlike any other--reminding us why Hawkeye is a series unlike any other.
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
ROBBIE THOMPSON (w) • STACEY LEE (a)
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
•IT’S THE SPIDER TEAM-UP OF THE CENTURY TO TAKE DOWN THE BLACK CAT!
•Silk and Spider-Man, together in one book (no, not together. Calm down.)
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
DENNIS HOPELESS (w) • JAVIER RODRIGUEZ (a/C)
• A knockdown drag-out bout between Spider-Woman and a dangerous new foe – LADY CATERPILLAR!
• AND Spider-Woman’s first joint-investigation with Ben Urich comes to a close!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
JASON LATOUR (w) • ROBBI RODRIGUEZ (a/C)
•Still haunted by the death of her world’s young Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy pays a visit to the two people who knew him best.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
GERRY CONWAY (w) • CARLO BARBERI (a)
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
VARIANT COVER BY JUSTIN PONSOR
SPIRAL SPINS ON!
• As the crime war in New York continues to heat up, The Amazing Spider-Man finds himself caught between a cabal of super criminals and his ally The Wraith!
• This issue he has to face the Circus of Crime who are back and deadlier than ever!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
CULLEN BUNN (w) • RONALD D. II ACKINS (a)
Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
• Moon Knight finds himself fighting against high flying threats.
• With his world shakier than ever, an attack from above may finish him off!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
Adapted by Joe Caramagna
•Envious of Deadpool’s carefree life, Spider-Man spends some time with the madcap mercenary.
• But Spidey is about to learn a lesson just how serious a day in the life of a merc for hire can be!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
Adapted by Joe Caramagna• Modok takes over S.H.I.E.L.D and uses an Infinity Gem to cause the Avengers to swap minds.
• It’s Mind over Matter, as the team must scramble in their new bodies to defeat Modok!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
ALES KOT (w)
MARCO RUDY (a)
Cover by MICHAEL DEL MUNDO
“WHOLE PLANET TAKEOVER”
• Daisy Johnson goes on a hunt to a gun planet. Which is a planet that is an actual gun.
• Ventolin versus [REDACTED], and the lies fly wide and far. Or do they?
• The transdimensional team-up: Bucky #1 and Bucky #2 are ready to sort things out.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
NATHAN EDMONDSON (w)
MIKE PERKINS (a)
COVER BY MIKE PERKINS & BUTCH GUICE
DEATHLOK VERSUS BIOTEK!
• Can Henry Hayes take down BioTek on their home turf?
• What game are Agent Hope and Michael Collins playing? And will Domino play along?
• What happens when you put two Deathloks in a room together?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
MARK WAID (w) • GREG SMALLWOOD (a)
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
G.W.E.N.D.O.K. VARIANT COVER BY ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
MAOS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• The SHIELD agent you’ve been demanding – Skye, a.k.a. Quake, a.k.a. Daisy Johnson – has only one ally she can turn to: her father, Mr. Hyde!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID (w) • PIOTR KOWALSKI (a)
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
STEPHEN KING’S DARK FANTASY EPIC RETURNS – AS EDDIE DEAN COMES FACE TO FACE WITH THE GUNSLINGER!
• It’s Eddie and Roland versus the world as the gangland war with Balazar’s men reaches its bloody climax!
• Eddie Dean’s hit a point of no return - and when his rage comes to a boil, no one is safe!
• What doors will be opened when there’s nothing left to lose?
32 PGS./Mature …$3.99
GEORGE ROMERO (w) • ANDREA MUTTI (a)
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
THE FINAL CHAPTER IN GEORGE ROMERO’S EPIC EMPIRE OF THE DEAD SAGA CONTINUES!
• ELECTION DAY! Will Chandrake retain his rule, or will Chilly Dobbs have his day?
• Will the election even matter, as the rebellion’s shock and awe tactics threaten the city?!
• Detective Perez makes a terrifying discovery!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
RYAN NORTH (W) • ERICA HENDERSON (A/C)
• The start of a new arc! Squirrel Girl meets some potential new allies, including... GIRL SQUIRREL??
• I don’t know why we put question marks there; it’s actually what happens!
• Also a hippo named “Hippo” is in this issue! This character already existed and we absolutely did NOT make him up at the last minute!
• ALSO THERE’S FIGHTS!! AND EVEN SOME FEELINGS!
32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by Alex Ross
Star Wars has returned to Marvel, and a galaxy of comic-book stars have joined the celebration! Welcome back Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Artoo, Threepio, Darth Vader and the rest as you’ve never seen them before in this astonishing collection of covers from the likes of John Cassaday, Joe Quesada, Alex Ross, Skottie Young, J. Scott Campbell, Salvador Larroca, Terry Dodson and plenty more! Featuring every illustrated variant of the million-selling STAR WARS #1, plus all the covers of STAR WARS #2-6, PRINCESS LEIA #1-5 and DARTH VADER #1-6. Then prepare to be wowed by the new cover art from Marvel’s classic STAR WARS collections, including Adi Granov’s sensational takes on the original trilogy. It’s packed with special features, but this is one book you should judge by its covers!
208 PGS./All Ages …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9838-3
Trim size: oversized
STAR WARS: THE MARVEL COVERS VOL. 1 HC QUESADA COVER (DM ONLY)
208 PGS./All Ages …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9838-3
Trim size: oversized
Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN
Penciled by AL WILLIAMSON
Cover by ADI GRANOV
The comic adaptation of the darkest chapter in George Lucas’ original trilogy is remastered for the modern age! As the Imperial Forces regroup from the Death Star’s destruction, they target the new Rebel base on the ice planet Hoth. Will Darth Vader’s troops find Luke Skywalker, or will a wampa get Luke first? Meanwhile, feelings run high in the galaxy’s greatest love triangle, bounty hunters target Han Solo, and Jabba the Hutt lies in wait. Luke seeks out the great Jedi Master Yoda on swampy Dagobah, but the Emperor has designs on turning the young Rebel hero. As the battle begins for Skywalker’s soul, will his fear lead to anger, hate and the dark side? It’s all heading to one of the greatest confrontations of all time. Prepare for a grave disturbance in the Force! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #39-44.
144 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9367-8
Trim size: oversized
Written by ARCHIE GOODWIN, JO DUFFY, LINDA GRANT, ROY RICHARDSON, RANDY STRADLEY, ANN NOCENTI,
ROY THOMAS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STEVE MOORE, ALAN MOORE & STEVE PARKHOUSE
Penciled by AL WILLIAMSON, RON FRENZ, BOB MCLEOD, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, TOM PALMER, BRET BLEVINS,
TONY SALMONS, JAN DUURSEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, CYNTHIA MARTIN, KLAUS JANSON, HOWARD CHAYKIN,
WALTER SIMONSON, DAVE COCKRUM, CARMINE INFANTINO, JOHN STOKES, ADOLFO BUYLLA & ALAN DAVIS
Cover by TOM PALMER
The original Star Wars comic-book saga concludes! Savor an all-action adaptation of Star Wars: Episode VI — The Return of the Jedi, and find out what happens after the Battle of Endor! Luke, Leia and their allies seek to establish a new galactic government — but Imperial Forces still stand in the way. When Darth Vader falls, a Dark Lady will rise! Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca head to Wookiee World! The Ewoks go to war! And tragedy strikes close to C-3PO — could it be that even a droid can cry? Plus: a cornucopia of Star Wars rarities — including exclusive stories only published in the UK! Collecting STAR WARS (1977) #79-107 and ANNUAL #3, and RETURN OF THE JEDI #1-4 — plus material from PIZZAZZ #1-16; STAR WARS WEEKLY (UK) #60, #94-99 and #104-115; EMPIRE STRIKES BACK MONTHLY (UK) #149, #151 and #153-157; and STAR WARS MONTHLY (UK) #159.
1136 PGS./Rated T …$125.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9346-3
Trim size: oversized
STAR WARS: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 3 HC HILDEBRANDT COVER (DM ONLY)
1136 PGS./Rated T …$125.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9347-0
Trim size: oversized
Written by JOHN JACKSON MILLER
Penciled by BRIAN CHING, TRAVEL FOREMAN, DUSTIN WEAVER & HARVEY TOLIBAO
Cover by BRIAN CHING
A long, LONG time ago…Discover the state of the Star Wars galaxy in the distant past in this first volume of an Epic Collection series focusing on the ancient Knights of the Old Republic! When young Jedi Zayne Carrick is framed for the murder of his fellow Padawans, he is forced into an unlikely alliance with the Snivvian con artist Marn Hierogryph. Their quest to reveal the horrifying truth, and to obtain justice for the Padawan Massacre, joins them with Jarael and Camper aboard the junk hauler The Last Resort — and their adventures will take them from the research station Flashpoint to the banking planet Telerath! Brace yourself for days of fear — and nights of anger! Collecting STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1-18 and material from STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION #0.
440 PGS./Rated T …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9717-1
Written by GERRY CONWAY
Penciled by GENE COLAN
Cover by GIL KANE
Teamed with the Black Widow, Daredevil continues his adventures in the latest and greatest Marvel Masterworks yet! DD must make his decision between Karen Page and Black Widow — and when he does, it means it’s time to head West…where he and the Black Widow begin their exploits in San Francisco! There, they’ll face new challenges and classic villains — Electro, Killgrave the Purple Man and Mr. Fear, just to new a few. And they’ll do it while looking better than ever, courtesy of the unmatched art team of Gene Colan and Tom Palmer! There’s no doubt these are true Marvel masterworks, so don’t be shy — reserve your copy today! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #85-96.
DAREDEVIL (1964) #85-96.
272 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9152-0
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 9 HC —
VARIANT EDITION VOL. 223 (DM ONLY)
272 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9153-7
Written by STEVE GERBER
Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by AL MILGROM
Steve Gerber’s Defenders run comes to its revolutionary conclusion in the latest Marvel Masterworks extravaganza! Gerber consistently broke the boundaries of what a super-hero comic could be, and his Headmen saga stands as one of the high points in a celebrated career. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Gerber wove together an unlikely cast with a challenging critique of the era’s culture. His stories would influence a generation of new writers — and with artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, Defenders is an indisputable ’70s Marvel masterpiece. And we’ve topped it off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck MARVEL TREASURY EDITION team-up. Need we say more? Reserve your copy today! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #31-41 and ANNUAL #1, and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #12.
280 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9182-7
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 5 HC —
VARIANT EDITION VOL. 224 (DM ONLY)
280 PGS./Rated T …$75.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9183-4
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, GERRY DUGGAN, JOHN LAYMAN & KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Penciled by ED MCGUINNESS, VALERIO SCHITI, PACO MEDINA, MAHMUD ASRAR, MIKE MAYHEW,
DAVID BALDEON, JAVIER GARRON & DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
The Black Vortex, an ancient artifact of immeasurable power, is now in Mr. Knife’s hands! With billions of lives at stake, Star-Lord must steal it back — with the help of both the Guardians and the X-Men! But as a schism forms between the heroes, Knife’s Slaughter Squad closes in! Beast and Kitty must decipher the Vortex Book as Ronan, Nova and the Brood get involved, and Spartax falls! The Vortex grants near-infinite power to Knife’s forces; to counter them, the heroes will have to submit to its power themselves! Will the X-Men and Guardians lose their humanity forever? Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY & X-MEN: THE BLACK VORTEX ALPHA #1 and OMEGA #1, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #24-25, LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #9-11, ALL-NEW X-MEN #38-39, GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #3, NOVA (2013) #28, CYCLOPS (2014) #12, and CAPTAIN MARVEL (2014) #14.
312 PGS./Rated T+ …$49.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9770-6
Trim size: oversized
Written by JASON AARON, CM PUNK, NOELLE STEVENSON
Penciled by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN, ROB GUILLORY, MARGUERITE SAUVAGE & TIM TRUMAN
COVER BY RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
Who is the new Thor? That’s the question on everyone’s lips. Most especially the original Thor! And now he starts to narrow down the list of suspects. Meanwhile, tensions continue to flare between the All-Mother and All-Father, Malekith the Dark Elf forges his most dangerous pact yet, and the new Thor prepares to face her greatest challenge: the unstoppable machine of death and destruction that is…the Destroyer! As the battle for Mjolnir rages on, an unexpected character makes a shocking return — and the new Thor’s identity is revealed at last! Plus: Young Thor enters a drinking competition! The new Thor takes on a surprising foe! In the future, King Thor’s granddaughters quest to find him the perfect birthday gift! And more! Collecting THOR (2014) #6-8 and ANNUAL #1.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9784-3
Trim size: standard
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Cover by JACK KIRBY
Jack Kirby earned the nickname “King” over 50 plus years in comics, from co-creating Captain America to the Fantastic Four to Devil Dinosaur. In addition, Jack’s explosive layouts, high drama and fantastic imagination helped evolve the art form in ways few others can claim. Now, the House of Ideas explores that work in THE MARVEL LEGACY OF JACK KIRBY HC. In essays and commentary, this deluxe, oversized volume reviews the comics, the influence and the times of Kirby, and puts a special focus on the month that changed everything, November 1961. Don’t ask — just buy!!!
240 PGS./Rated T …$49.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9793-5
Trim size: landscape
Written by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Penciled by FILIPE ANDRADE & JACOB PARKER
Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Rocket Raccoon — the meanest, toughest, wittiest and furriest Guardian of the Galaxy — blasts his way into our hearts with the series beloved by Marvel fans everywhere! Rocket continues his quest to try to fix his past…um, bad calls, but he just might cause a cosmic calamity on the dreaded Winter Planet! Then, what happens when you water Groot a little too much? GROOTZILLA! He’s faster than a speeding Rocket, more powerful than Drax the Destroyer, able to eat tall buildings in a single gulp — and he’s not happy! And Rocket’s skills will be put to the ultimate test as he challenges everything he’s known about himself. Does the Book of Half-World actually exist, or was it all a big hoax? Is Rocket really alone in the world? Find out once and for all, right here! Collecting ROCKET RACCOON (2014) #7-11.
136 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9390-6
Trim size: standard
Written by TROY BENJAMIN
Season One revealed the intricate pieces of the latest saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now learn new secrets of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in this second keepsake volume! In the wake of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s collapse, Agent Coulson and his team must work even harder to oppose Hydra and protect the planet against the threats it doesn’t even know exist…even as their own world becomes more inhuman every day. Starring Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge along with a star-studded list of guests, Season Two is a whirlwind of betrayal and heroism. This collection will put fans on the inside with exclusive interviews, detailed production art and never-before-seen photography. The creators of the hit show reveal all!
240 PGS./All Ages …$49.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9380-7
Trim size: landscape
Written by MARK WAID
Penciled by CARLOS PACHECO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, ALAN DAVIS, CHRIS SPROUSE, MIKE CHOI & PAUL RENAUD
Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO
High-tech weapons. High-stakes missions. High-octane adventure! Special Agent Phil Coulson and his S.H.I.E.L.D. team bring together the best and the brightest, the gifted and the elite from across the Marvel Universe to confront, combat and curtail dangers beyond the scope of any conventional peacekeeping force! Coulson and Agents Melinda May, Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons face a possessed Heimdall! Simmons goes undercover at Ms. Marvel’s New Jersey high school! When magical terrorists strike, Coulson and Spider-Man must lead a strike team into Dr. Strange’s mansion! S.H.I.E.L.D. reveals its most secret agent yet: Sue Richards, the Invisible Woman! The team’s super-science is useless when a mystical threat rears its head — luckily, the Scarlet Witch might be able to help! But can a battered and broken S.H.I.E.L.D. team protect Earth from the Mindless Plague? Welcome to level eight! Collecting S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015) #1-6.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9362-3
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO, STUART IMMONEN, MAHMUD ASRAR, KRIS ANKA & FRAZER IRVING
Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
It’s the final explosive story in Brian Michael Bendis’ epic X-Men saga! Cyclops is on the edge! Recent events have driven this already tempestuous mutant to the point of disaster. Will Scott Summers save himself from ruin — or will he make that fateful leap?! Meanwhile, Kitty Pryde and Illyana Rasputin take on an assignment neither of them thought they would tackle: facing off against a legion of monsters! And Mystique returns, out for vengeance against Cyclops’ revolutionary team! Will Magik’s soulsword be enough to halt the shapeshifter’s wrath? Questions will be answered as everything builds to a head! The Jean Grey School, the New Xavier School, the time-tossed young X-Men — it’s all going to change! The X-Men are at a crossroads. And not everyone will make it through in one piece. Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN (2013) #32-35 and #600.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9230-5
Trim size: standard
Written by JACOB JOHNSTON
Experience the true scale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the latest entry in Marvel’s ART OF series. Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in size but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Stars Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas take up the mantles of Scott Lang and Hank Pym as Marvel’s Ant-Man brings the founding Avengers member to the big screen for the first time. In this keepsake volume, explore script secrets and production designs that showcase the creativity of Marvel’s talented filmmakers. With intricate concept art, full-color photography from the set and finished film, and commentary from the filmmakers, including Director Peyton Reed, this collectible will delight new and old fans alike!
240 PGS./All Ages …$49.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9008-0
Trim size: landscape
Volume #1 in the Ant-Man/Giant-Man Epic Collections
Written by STAN LEE & LARRY LIEBER with ERNIE HART
Penciled by JACK KIRBY, DON HECK, DICK AYERS & LARRY LIEBER
Cover by JACK KIRBY
A man of action and a man of science, Dr. Henry Pym invented an amazing growth serum and a cybernetic helmet, and with them he became — the Astonishing Ant-Man! Pym soon teamed with Janet Van Dyne, the winsome Wasp, and the two tiny titans went on to battle an array of mini- and maxi-sized menaces from the Scarlet Beetle to the Black Knight! But adventures in the microscopic world weren’t enough for one of the Marvel Age’s first super heroes. Soon, Ant-Man became the biggest Avenger there ever was — Giant-Man! And his foundational adventures are all here in this debut Epic Collection! Collecting the Ant-Man, Giant-Man and Wasp material from TALES TO ASTONISH (1959) #27 and #35-59.
448 PGS./All Ages …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9850-5
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, STAN LEE, LOUISE SIMONSON, ROY THOMAS
& FABIAN NICIEZA, BOB MCLEOD, PAT OLIFFE
AND SALVADOR LARROCA
Penciled by STUART IMMONEN, DAVID LAFUENTE,
BRANDON PETERSON, WALTER SIMONSON, BOB MCLEOD, PAT OLIFFE & SALVADOR LARROCA
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
The time-displaced young X-Men continue to adjust to a present day that’s more awe-inspiring and disturbing than they could ever have imagined! But will a tragic history repeat itself when Mastermind targets Jean Grey? And as one of their number departs to join the adult Cyclops’ crew of revolutionaries, the teens encounter the Uncanny Avengers — and young Cyclops meets the adult version of his brother, Havok! Then, in the fallout from BATTLE OF THE ATOM, Kitty Pryde and the All-New X-Men’s faith in Wolverine’s Jean Grey School has been completely eroded — so where have they gone, instead, and what will they do? And how will the teens react to their newest member, the ferocious X-23? Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN #11-15 and #18-21, and X-MEN: GOLD #1
272 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9822-2
Trim size: oversized
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI & LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
INFINITY is upon us! The Avengers must act fast when alien races fleeing an intergalactic terror crash to Earth. Captain Universe and Manifold take a trip across the universe — but whatever happened to Ex Nihilo, Abyss, Starbrand and Nightmask? As the Avengers recruit more members to deal with the mounting threat, the Builders enter the universe — and cosmic war begins. Deep in space, the Avengers join the intergalactic fight, but the Builders have already decimated the forces of the mighty Skrull Empire — so what chance do Earth’s Mightiest Heroes stand? And when betrayal strikes the Council of Worlds, and the Avengers find themselves prisoners of war, one last desperate plan is hatched! Galactic empires fall and rise — and as Earth is targeted, the Avengers race back home. But will they be in time? Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #14-23.
272 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9708-9
Trim size: oversized
Written by STAN LEE, STERANKO, GARY FRIEDRICH with JACK KIRBY, ROY THOMAS, DENNIS O’NEIL, ARCHIE GOODWIN,
STEVE PARKHOUSE & JIM STARLIN
Penciled by JACK KIRBY, STERANKO, FRANK SPRINGER & HERB TRIMPE with JOHN SEVERIN, DON HECK, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, HOWARD CHAYKIN, SAL BUSCEMA, JOE SINNOTT, DICK AYERS, HOWARD PURCELL & OGDEN WHITNEY
Covers by ALEX ROSS & JIM STERANKO
We are proud to present, in a single complete volume, one of the Marvel’s most-innovative series—S.H.I.E.L.D.! With international threats on the rise, Tony Stark and a council of global powers tapped Nick Fury to protect the us from Hydra, A.I.M., Baron Strucker and the Yellow Claw. The greatest team in comics, Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, dove into the world of covert ops, mixing Cold War drama with the mighty Marvel manner. They set the tone, but when Steranko took over, he rewrote the entire rulebook. Steranko turned S.H.I.E.L.D. into one of the most visually innovative comic books ever published and every issue, every story is presented in oversized glory! You’ve been granted Priority A-1 access, so reserve your copy today! Collecting STRANGE TALES (1951) 135-168, NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (1968) 1-15, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) 21, TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) 78, AVENGERS (1963) 72, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) 31 and material from NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) #3, 8 & 11
960 PGS./All Ages …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9852-9
Trim size: oversized
S.H.I.E.L.D.: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OMNIBUS HC STERANKO COVER (DM ONLY)
960 PGS./All Ages …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9853-6
Trim size: oversized
S.H.I.E.L.D.: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OMNIBUS HC MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. COVER (DM ONLY)
960 PGS./All Ages …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9854-3
Trim size: oversized
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by DAVID AJA, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, ANNIE WU, CHRIS ELIOPOULOS & JAVIER PULIDO
Cover by DAVID AJA
Matt Fraction and David Aja’s Eisner Award-winning reinvention of the arrowed Avenger concludes! Kate Bishop heads to Los Angeles to get away from New York and Clint Barton — but she can’t escape trouble, because Madame Masque is hanging out poolside! As Kate helps a reclusive artist find his lost masterpiece, Madame Masque finds Kate. By which we mean tries to kill her again. Meanwhile, back in New York, Hawkeye is reeling from recent events. And just when Clint’s rock bottom couldn’t arrive fast enough, his brother shows up. After a lifetime of bad decisions, Clint and Barney Barton realize they’ll have to save one another — if they don’t kill each other first. And when Clown and the Tracksuit Draculas lay siege to their building, it doesn’t go well! Read this book, bro! Collecting HAWKEYE (2012) #12-22 and ANNUAL #1.
280 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-5461-7
Trim size: oversized
Written by GERRY DUGGAN, BRIAN POSEHN,
FABIAN NICIEZA, MARK WAID, JOE KELLY, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, FRANK TIERI, GAIL SIMONE,
VICTOR GISCHLER, DANIEL WAY, BEN ACKER & BEN BLACKER
Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE, SCOTT KOBLISH, SCOTT HEPBURN, JOHN MCCREA, PACO MEDINA,
NIKO HENRICHON, JOHN TIMMS, DEXTER SOY, ALVIN LEE, SHAWN CRYSTAL, BONG DAZO, CARLO BARBERI,
EVAN SHANER & JOHN LUCAS
Cover by MARK BROOKS
The magical day has arrived: Deadpool and succubus queen Shiklah tie the knot! But when Deadpool and his bride honeymoon in Japan, will married life agree with our mouthy merc? Or will he start doing the “take my wife, please” joke all the time? Meanwhile, Agent Preston makes a surprising discovery: Deadpool has a daughter! And there’s more to her life than meets the eye! But Deadpool is up to his neck fighting Dracula’s forces — can he escape in time to safeguard his own flesh and blood? And where did his daughter even come from? Deadpool’s Original Sin is revealed as we learn the very darkest chapter of Deadpool’s dark past! Plus: Deadpool and Nick Fury fight Hitler! And Deadpool “teams up” with Madcap (it’s gross)! Also featuring stories by every single Deadpool writer ever! Collecting DEADPOOL (2012) #26-34 and ANNUAL #1.
304 PGS./Parental Advisory …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9825-3
Trim size: oversized
Written by STEVE GERBER
Penciled by VAL MAYERIK, FRANK BRUNNER, JOHN BUSCEMA, GENE COLAN, SAL BUSCEMA & MORE
Cover by FRANK BRUNNER
Get the full story of how Marvel’s most notorious movie star became trapped in a world he never made! Howard the Duck takes an adventure into fear when he’s plucked from Duckworld and finds himself on Earth, bill to proboscis with the melancholy muck-monster Man-Thing! Stuck here on a planet of hairless apes, the furious fowl forges a future for himself in, of all places, Cleveland. But the would-be Master of Quack Fu will have his wings full hanging out with Spider-Man — and waging “waaaugh” with madcap menaces like the Space Turnip, the Cookie Creature, the Beaver and Doctor Bong. Will that earn him a spot on the Defenders? Better yet, Howard for president! Collecting FEAR #19, MAN-THING (1974) #1, HOWARD THE DUCK (1976) #1-16 and ANNUAL #1, MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #12, and material from GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #4-5.
456 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9776-8
WRITTEN BY MAIRGHREAD SCOTT, PAUL ALLOR & JOE CARAMAGNA
PENCILED BY ADAM ARCHER
Featuring screen-capture images from MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Based on the highly anticipated new animated series coming to Disney XD in 2015, follow the further adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy!
• With a galaxy full of danger, only the Guardians stand between us and the destruction of everything! Be glad these guys are on our side!
• Learn more about the most daring heroes in the galaxy as they face down deadly villains and fearsome foes — all while trying to get along with one another!
• Rocket and Groot find themselves in the spotlight as one adventure hits home for the unlikely pals!
• As the threats build and the pressure mounts, is this the end for our dear Guardians…or can they save the galaxy one more time?
Collecting MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1-4.
88 PGS./All Ages …$9.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9315-9
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Penciled by PACO MEDINA & FREDDIE WILLIAMS II
Cover by PACO MEDINA
Star-Lord comes face-to-face with Mr. Knife — and you won’t believe who’s behind that snazzy mask. All this craziness seems to have put a little strain on Peter and Kitty’s long-distance relationship, but you know what’ll fix that right up? Space date! Or rather, space prison break! Peter Quill, what a catch. But the growing mystery of the Black Vortex might destroy the couple’s relationship before Peter has a chance to screw it up himself. Heroes assemble to counter the Vortex’s cosmic threat, but Mr. Knife and his new business partner want the Vortex for themselves! Kitty discovers a way to neutralize the Vortex’s power, but the entire planet of Spartax is in grave danger — and to guard the galaxy from this threat, the heroes’ only choice may be to submit to the Vortex! Collecting LEGENDARY STAR-LORD #6-12.
160 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9160-5
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, DAN ABNETT,
ANDY LANNING, DAN SLOTT & KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Penciled by NICK BRADSHAW, PHIL JIMENEZ,
GERARDO SANDOVAL & DEXTER SOY
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Meet the new Guardians! With Star-Lord missing and the entire galaxy gunning for the Guardians of the Galaxy, it’s time to bring in some help. But as the Guardians prepare for new members Venom and Captain Marvel, unexpected dangers arise that may tear the team to its core! Where in the universe is Star-Lord? What does his disappearance mean for Earth’s safety? And can he survive on the run from a mysterious new adversary without the Guardians’ help? Plus: relive Flash Thompson’s transformation into Venom and Carol Danvers’ debut as Captain Marvel! And the series celebrates a milestone with two special stories by former Guardians writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning! Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2013) #14-17, CAPTAIN MARVEL (2012) #1, and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2014 (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) #1 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #654.
160 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8967-1
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by ESAD RIBIC, AGUSTIN ALESSIO,
RM GUERA & SIMON BISLEY
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
Thor battles to save Earth, but who can he fight when the planet itself is dying? S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Roz Solomon has a suggestion: the nefarious energy company Roxxon and its ruthless new CEO, “the Minotaur!” Has Thor met his match in the form of a multinational super-corporation? Meanwhile, millennia from now, King Thor and his granddaughters, the Warriors of Thunder, face a very different battle to save what remains of the earth — from Galactus! But even if Thor wins, is the Earth still doomed? In the present, Thor makes a final stand against the Minotaur, Ulik the Troll and Roxxon’s forces — but not even a god can save everyone. Plus: Young Thor vs. Frost Giants! The untold origin of Malekith! And King Thor’s granddaughters discover the startling secret of his Original Sin! Collecting THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #19-25.
168 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8991-6
Written by GERRY CONWAY, LEN WEIN, MARV WOLFMAN, MIKE FRIEDRICH, DOUG MOENCH, TONY ISABELLA & BILL MANTLO
Penciled by MIKE PLOOG, WERNER ROTH, TOM SUTTON, GIL KANE, DON PERLIN, ROSS ANDRU, GENE COLAN, VIRGILIO REDONDO, YONG MONTANO & FRANK ROBBINS
Covers by MIKE PLOOG & TBA
He’s Jack Russell by day, but he’s the Werewolf By Night! On his 18th birthday, Jack discovers that he has inherited his father’s curse — and that’s when things really get hairy! Can he save his sister from sharing his fate? Discover how Jack became one of Marvel’s supernatural stars of the seventies in these classic adventures, serving up everything from witches to aliens to Dracula himself! But which horrifying heroes will join Jack in the Legion of Monsters? Whether he’s teaming up with Spider-Man, eclipsing Moon Knight, or fighting like cats and dogs with Tigra, Jack is one lycanthrope you’re guaranteed to like! Collecting MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #2-4, WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (1972) #1-43, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #12, TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #18, GIANT-SIZE CREATURES #1, GIANT-SIZE WEREWOLF #2-5, MARVEL PREMIERE #28 and material from MONSTERS UNLEASHED #6-7.
1176 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9904-5
WEREWOLF BY NIGHT OMNIBUS HC VARIANT COVER (DM ONLY)
1176 PGS./Rated T+ …$125.00
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9907-6
Trim size: oversized
Written by ELLIOT KALAN
Penciled by MARCO FAILLA & R.B. SILVA
Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
Meet the Jean Grey School’s new guidance counselor: Spider-Man! He’s supposed to be secretly investigating the suspicion that one of the students is a traitorous mole. But now Spidey’s got his hands full with a very special student class — and a maniacal merger of the X-Men’s rogues’ gallery with his own! Sauron and Stegron the Dinosaur Man team up to take over Staten Island! Chameleon and Mojo cast Spidey and the X-kids in a live death match against the Sinister Sixty-Six! And Deathbird teams the Brood with the Symbiotes! But as Spidey faces the Beast in a no-holds-barred science fair, someone at the school discovers his secret identity! All betrayals, deceptions and misunderstandings fall into place as the mole is revealed — but will Spidey and his students survive to learn the truth? Collecting SPIDER-MAN & THE X-MEN #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9700-3
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL & GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
It’s the biggest Spider-event ever! When the evil Inheritors begin exterminating spider-characters throughout the multiverse, every single Spider-Man ever is needed to save the day! A spider-army gathers to fight Morlun and his deadly family, and the Superior Spider-Man intends to lead it! Our universe’s amazing Spider-Man has an issue with that, but the army doesn’t have time for this in-fighting as the Inheritors continue slaughtering Spider-totems left and right! As the first skirmishes unfold into all-out war, Miles Morales shows his stuff, Silk finds a valuable edge, and a surprising Spider-character makes the scene! When the Prophecy comes to fruition, every spider must fight — and no spider is safe! But what does the Superior Spider-Man have up his sleeve? And what will the war’s fallout mean for Peter Parker and the rest of the spiders? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2014) #9-15.
168 PGS./Rated T …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9234-3
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Penciled by MARK BAGLEY
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Doc Green, the Omega Hulk, continues targeting members of the extended “Hulk family” — Lyra the future She-Hulk, the Gamma Corps…and Thunderbolt Ross, the insanely powerful Red Hulk! But there’s no happy ending in sight as mistakes are made and science runs amok! As Doc Green’s wayward artificial intelligence continues causing problems, the Doc trains under Iron Fist and hires Deadpool for a very sensitive mission! But will Deadpool really betray Red Hulk, his former boss? Green and Red clash in an epic and violent grudge match between the two titans! And as the U.S. military makes a surprising and game-changing alteration to their gamma-monster policy, Doc Green sets his sights on the last remaining Hulk: his cousin, Jen Walters, the Sensational She-Hulk! The Omega Hulk saga ends here! But what is Doc Green’s startling secret? Collecting HULK (2014) #11-16.
136 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9226-8
Written by MARK WAID
Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE
The end begins here! Mark Waid and Chris Samnee start the slow build to the shocking climax of their beloved, Eisner Award-winning run with the return of one of Matt Murdock’s oldest and (now) scariest enemies. But who? A mystery that’s been building since the very beginning starts to pay off big as Daredevil’s recent traumas have him coping in an unexpected way! Writing his own life story has forced Matt Murdock to face his darkest demons — and it’s changing him. Kirsten and Foggy don’t like the man Daredevil is becoming — and neither do the San Francisco police! As the Owl sets his machinations into motion, another old foe waits in the wings to blindside Daredevil. Matt must make some hard choices — but is he going off the deep end? Guest-starring the Stunt-Master! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2014) #11-15.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9228-2
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by VICTOR IBANEZ, PHIL BRIONES & AL BARRIONUEVO
Cover by STEPHANIE HANS
During the course of her recent adventures, Storm has made some powerful enemies. And now they’ve pulled some strings and had her branded Public Enemy No. 1! Can Storm evade the authorities long enough find out who’s gunning for her and clear her name? As vengeful assassins armed to the teeth target her, Storm pursues the mastermind who made her a fugitive — and in order to succeed, she might have to call in help from some unexpected places! Then, when Gambit gets in over his head, it’s up to Storm to bail him out! But while she’s remembering how to pick locks, a figure from her past resurfaces as a deadly new threat. Will Storm be able to right a wrong she caused long ago? Or is she be doomed to relive history? Collecting STORM (2014) #6-11.
136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9162-9
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by JAVIER GARRON
Cover by ALEX LOZANO
Scott Summers finds himself aboard a pirate spaceship with a cruel cutthroat captain, and a crew of criminals and killers. None of them trust Scott — and a few want to kill him! But, hey, that captain’s daughter is kinda cute, right? This pirate crew is rampaging across space, and Cyclops is expected to rampage alongside them! How far will Scott go to save his skin — and rescue his captive father? And what does it all have to do with a stolen superweapon sitting in the cargo hold — one powerful enough to destroy an entire solar system?! Which will kill Cyclops, Corsair and the Starjammers first: the spaceship full of pirates, the alien jungle full of monsters or the ticking superweapon? And what happens when Cyclops and the pirate princess fall for one another? Collecting CYCLOPS (2014) #6-12.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9076-9
Written by G. WILLOW WILSON
Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI
Cover by TERRY DODSON
It’s a brand-new story penned by MS. MARVEL writer G. Willow Wilson! When a sinkhole appears under mysterious circumstances in the middle of the Black Rock Desert, the X-Men go to investigate — but little do they suspect that the phenomenon has monstrous connections to old allies — and enemies! Now, trapped deep underground, Storm battles her claustrophobia while trying to find answers — and as natural phenomena tear apart the desert, the X-Men race to uncover the truth and save their teammate! While some of the X-Men follow a lead that takes them to the Inhuman Queen Medusa, Psylocke makes an explosive discovery of her own! Reliving history, can the X-Men find a way to win the day this time around — or are they doomed to continue making the same painful mistakes? Collecting X-MEN (2013) #23-26.
96 PGS./Rated T+ …$12.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9726-3
Written by ALES KOT
Penciled by MICHAEL WALSH
Cover by TRADD MOORE
Ales Kot and Michael Walsh’s explosive, subversive, manipulative and just plain confusing Secret Avengers story concludes! Hawkeye and Coulson face off. But why? Vladimir makes a deal with the Fury. Is this a good or a bad thing? As the Helicarrier comes under attack, M.O.D.O.K. gets the message — and the horror of the nursery is revealed! Black Widow and Lady Bullseye might just have to deal with this together — but with Maria Hill gone, what happens to the rest of the team? Do we dare trust M.O.D.O.K.? The Fury meets its babies, but Spider-Woman’s gift can change everything in an instant. Unlikely partners have a meeting far away from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier as the journey’s end loops around to its beginning. Is it possible that the Secret Avengers actually had a plan all along?! Collecting SECRET AVENGERS (2014) #11-15.
112 PGS./Rated T+ …$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9710-2
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
ORIGINAL SIN tie-in! Remember when the Illuminati erased Captain America’s knowledge of their existence? So does Captain America! The Illuminati have fortified themselves to save the Earth — but Captain America will remind them of the cost. And as Avenger faces Avenger, the Time Gem reappears and takes the team on a peril-filled journey forward into days-to-come! 50 years into the future, the Avengers meet with the legacy of their actions! Then, 5,000 years into the future, the rogue planet’s mysterious origin is revealed! And finally, 50,000 years into the future, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find themselves on Holoworld, captured in conceptual space. But as they try to figure out how to defeat an idea, the first Avenger meets the last Avenger, the Avengers World crumbles, and you won’t believe what comes next. Collecting AVENGERS (2012) #29-34.
152 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8922-0
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by VALERIO SCHITI & KEV WALKER
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
It’s the battle you didn’t know you wanted to see — until now! In all creation, only one Earth has successfully met and triumphed over each Incursion that has threatened it: the Earth of the heroes of the Great Society! And guess which Earth is on a collision course with ours? Now, the New Avengers must take on the combined power of the Great Society — and only one parallel Earth can survive! But how far is Dr. Strange willing to go to protect the Marvel Universe? Which New Avenger will find the strength to press the button that destroys a world? And what will come in the aftermath? As the Illuminati shatters under the weight of an exploding planet, follow the broken would-be world-savers through their last day on Earth. Collecting NEW AVENGERS (2013) #18-23.
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8960-2
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by WILL SLINEY
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
Miguel O’Hara is finally back in his home era, 2099! But there’s no time for nostalgia as Spider-Man 2099, Lady Spider and the six-armed Spider-Man are on the run from the ravenous Inheritors! Miguel and Lady Spider bring past and future science to bear, desperate for a clue to help battle Morlun and his family. But can they regroup with the rest of the spiders in time to win the final battle? Then, battered and bloody, Miguel returns to his home dimension to discover that the malicious Maestro has taken charge! Looks like Spidey may have to call in some Strange backup. And Miguel and Peter Parker’s worlds collide once again when Alchemax and Parker Industries are caught in a bidding war! Has Miguel’s time traveling put his friends in imminent danger? Collecting SPIDER-MAN 2099 (2014) #6-12.
160 PGS./Rated T …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9080-6
Written by CHARLES SOULE & RAY FAWKES
Penciled by ARIELA KRISTANTINA, ARIO ANINDITO, JASON MASTERS, KRIS ANKA & JUAN DOE
Cover by KRIS ANKA
Questions build as the battle inside Shogun begins to risk the lives of his teammates and friends! Lady Deathstrike is falling for him — but which side of his personality, Sharp or Ogun? Only Fang can help set Sharp straight — but will he? Meanwhile, Fantomelle and Culpepper have been fighting for a mysterious benefactor — but what happens when their sponsor gets more (and less!) than they paid for? And what does all of this mean for the Paradise Team and the Wolverines’ overall mission? Mystique has been planning something that involves the precise involvement of each fly caught in her manipulative web. But as the final pieces fall into place for her, she loses two essential pawns — and it might spell utter disaster! Meanwhile, Daken tracks the monster who stole his healing factor through the mountains of Japan. Collecting WOLVERINES #11-15.
112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$15.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9735-5
Written by VICTOR GISCHLER, CULLEN BUNN, MARY HK CHOI & JAMES ASMUS
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, WHILCE PORTACIO, PHILIP BOND, PACO MEDINA, KYLE BAKER, MARAT MYCHAELS, DOMINIKE STANTON, IRENE STRYCHALSKI & DARNELL JOHNSON
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Deadpool gears up for an intergalactic adventure — but to succeed, he’ll need to assemble a crack team of special operatives! So naturally he recruits four other versions of himself! What could go wrong? Lady Deadpool, Kid Deadpool, Dogpool, Headpool and the original Merc With a Mouth form…the Deadpool Corps! The consciousness-sapping Awareness has wiped out the free will of millions of planets, and the Corps must stop it from destroying the galaxy! If they can keep the infighting and binge drinking to a minimum, they just might just stand a chance. Then, the Omega Confederation hires the Corps to stop a rebellion. But when Deadpool falls for Princess Teela, the group promptly switches sides — and incites a civil war! Will their meddling destroy an entire planet? Collecting PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #1-5, DEADPOOL CORPS #1-12 and DEADPOOL FAMILY #1.
448 PGS./Parental Advisory …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9731-7
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
It’s the Fantastic Four like you’ve never seen them before, courtesy of comics superstars Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Steve McNiven! The members of Marvel’s First Family face their most personal crisis yet: bankruptcy! To overcome it, they’ll need to call on the humor, determination and family ties that have delivered them from danger time and again. Metal-faced despots, intergalactic deities and subterranean savages couldn’t destroy the Fantastic Four, but will the team be torn apart by the realities of life? Then, Reed, Sue and Ben take Franklin and his friends camping in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. But their getaway takes a terrifying turn when the campers realize something otherworldly is stalking them in the woods. Could it be the mysterious Jersey Devil? All this, and a classic knock-down, drag-out brawl between the Thing and the Human Torch! Collecting MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #1-7.
176 PGS./Rated T+ …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9743-0
Written by CB CEBULSKI, TERRY MOORE, CHRIS YOST, JAMES ASMUS & KATHRYN IMMONEN
Penciled by PHIL NOTO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, TAKESHI MIYAZAWA, SARA PICHELLI, EMMA RIOS & PATRICK SPAZIANTE
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
The Runaways’ adventures conclude! Soldiers from Karolina’s home planet arrive, demanding that she be handed over. Squabbling over the best course to take, the Runaways fracture. Can they face the alien threat when they can’t face one another? Meanwhile, a DJ creates a mystical song that transforms anyone with plastic surgery into an obedient zombie. In L.A., that’s a lot of zombies! And when a mysterious airplane crash takes a Runaway’s life, the team’s mourning is cut short by armed troops, dispatched to retrieve the wreckage. But an ominous figure from the group’s past has returned to confront them! Plus: Nico in solo action! And what if the Runaways became the Young Avengers? Collecting RUNAWAYS (2008) #1-14, WHAT IF THE RUNAWAYS BECAME THE YOUNG AVENGERS?, and material from MYSTIC ARCANA: SISTER GRIMM and BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #1.
448 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8905-
Written by DAN SLOTT, JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV, CHRISTOS GAGE & ZEB WELLS
Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, HUMBERTO RAMOS, NUNO PLATI & STEVE DILLON
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
The Big Time era concludes! Morbius has developed a cure for the Lizard, but is there anything left of Dr. Curt Connors to save? And how can Spidey trust Morbius when the Living Vampire keeps sinking his teeth into fresh victims? Then, Alpha is the most powerful entity on Earth — a brash slacker who gained powers in a lab accident caused by Peter Parker! Alpha will have to learn to be a hero, fast — which means Spider-Man’s got his first sidekick! But Spidey may be in over his head when a War of the Hobgoblins breaks out! Phil Urich has donned the demonic cowl, but Roderick Kingsley plans to reclaim his murderous mantle! And Alpha revels in some Big Time adventure of his own! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #688-697, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #11 and ALPHA: BIG TIME #1-5.
360 PGS./Rated T …$34.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9216-9
Written by JEN VAN METER, GAIL SIMONE,
FRANK TIERI, JOHN ARCUDI & DAVID MORRELL
Penciled by RICH ELLIS, NEIL EDWARDS, FELIZ RUIZ, JOE QUINONES & JONATHAN MARKS
Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
Untold tales from Wolverine’s century-long life! In 1963, Wolverine must defend a group of innocent workers from evil. Meanwhile, in Dallas, an event will change the world. Then, meet the sole survivor of the 1929 Valentine’s Day Massacre: Wolverine! It’s gangsters, bullets, babes, villains, heroes and murder in a showdown in Capone’s town! Next, in the midst of World War I, Logan leads a daring mission, finds himself at the business end of twenty German soldiers’ guns and discovers that he isn’t the only mutant at war! Then, Wolverine takes on the Wild West! Finally, in the present, Wolverine collides head first with some bad luck on the worst possible day. He’s the best there is at what he does — but what if he has a bad day? Hopefully Jubilee can lend a hand! Collecting SAVAGE WOLVERINE #18-23
136 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-8965-7
Volume #1 in the Iron Fist Epic Collections
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT with ROY THOMAS, LEN WEIN, DOUG MOENCH & TONY ISABELLA
Penciled by JOHN BYRNE with GIL KANE, LARRY HAMA, ARVELL JONES & PAT BRODERICK
Cover by GIL KANE
A Himalayan expedition to find the mystical city of K’un Lun left nine-year-old Daniel Rand’s parents dead, but Daniel found the path to K’un Lun and spent a decade there training under its immortal inhabitants. He became an unmatched master of martial arts and spiritual control; armed with the shattering power of the iron fist, Daniel left immortality behind to set out into the Western world and avenge his parents’ deaths. In tales packed with wall-to-wall kung-fu action, Iron Fist runs a gauntlet through the Kara-Kai death cult, ninja adversaries and mystic dimensions — joined by Misty Knight and Colleen Wing. Iron Fist’s skill in both mind and body will be tested — until his final showdown with the Steel Serpent! Collecting MARVEL PREMIERE #15-25, IRON FIST (1975) #1-15 and MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #63-64.
528 PGS./Rated T+ …$39.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9164-3
AGE OF ULTRON VS. MARVEL ZOMBIES #1 BY PACHECO POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
5960605400-50221
GIANT-SIZE LITTLE MARVEL: AVX #1 BY YOUNG POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
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KORVAC SAGA #1 BY SCHMIDT POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
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MARVEL ZOMBIES #1 BY LASHLEY POSTER
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S.H.I.E.L.D. BY ROSS POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
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SQUADRON SINISTER #1 BY PACHECO POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS BY KUBERT POSTER
FOC 5/11/15 ON-SALE 6/10/2015 - 24x36…$8.99
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X-MEN ‘92 #1 BY LARRAZ POSTER
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On April 10, Daredevil will finally hit Netflix and people everywhere will spend the day engaged in a 13-hour long binge on the show. Today, the Daredevil Twitter page released this quick video showing both sides of Matt Murdock.
Serve justice by day, deliver it by night. #Daredevil https://t.co/i65WUQKIKg
— Daredevil (@Daredevil) March 17, 2015
It's quick, but it's pretty awesome. What it does do well is get folks all pumped up for the upcoming show on April 10. What do you think of the video?
Convergence begins in April at DC Comics. Yesterday we got a first look at the Jae Lee variant for CONVERGENCE #2. Today we have another cover reveal. Check out Tony Daniel's super variant cover fo rthe issue.
(W) Jeff King (A) Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Mark Morales
As Telos, the Planet Incarnate, easily defeats the survivors of Earth 2, Thomas Wayne and Dick Grayson set off to find help in the pre-Flashpoint Gotham City. The emotional implication of these worlds colliding comes crashing down when Thomas Wayne confronts this world's Batman, as father meets son!
Plus, Alan Scott's attempts to connect with The Green yield unexpected results, setting our team on a quest to escape the planet. And the cyborgs of Futures End engage in a battle to the death against the reimagined heroes of the Just Imagine Universe, while the city of Superman Red and Blue takes on the opposing forces from GENERATIONS!
Item Code: FEB150143 In Shops: 4/15/2015 SRP: $3.99
Fans of Dominic Purcell's character Heatwave on CW's The Flash, based on the character of the same name, will be excited to hear that he will also be on the upcoming Flash/Arrow spin-off show. Reported by Deadline, Purcell will be joining Wentworth Miller (Captain Cold), Brandon Routh (Ray Palmer), Victor Garber (Dr Martin Stein), and Caity Lotz (Black Canary) for the show.
In addition, as mentioned recently, this show will also include three major DC characters who have never appeared in a television series. With this cast of characters, what could this new show be about?
Before BLOODSHOT REBORN #1 arrives on April 15th…get an extra-early look inside the year's most anticipated new series right here as superstar creators Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan deliver a devastating new vision of Valiant's most unrelenting hero!
Valiant is proud to present an advance look inside BLOODSHOT REBORN #3 – the next essential chapter of the new VALIANT NEXT ongoing series from New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire (THE VALIANT, Green Arrow) and visionary storyteller Mico Suayan (HARBINGER, Moon Knight)! On June 17th, Bloodshot's mind-bending journey into the depths of the darkness and destruction he thought he left behind reaches a pivotal turning point as the FBI joins the pursuit – and puts Bloodshot in their crosshairs!
Bloodshot is hot on the trail of another mysterious mass-murderer – but he may find the only way to stop this madman is to do the one thing Bloodshot swore he would never do again. Can Bloodshot resist his past or will he succumb to the bloodthirsty voices in his head as they get louder...and more violent?
All-star creators Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan push Bloodshot closer to the brink on June 17th as the government joins the chase – and Bloodshot confronts his greatest terror yet – only in BLOODSHOT REBORN #3!
Featuring covers by Mico Suayan (X-Men: Legacy), Lewis LaRosa (Punisher MAX), Das Pastoras (Thor: God of Thunder), and Ryan Lee (X-O MANOWAR), the year's most anticipated new series continues here! Plus: don't miss the first two essential chapters in BLOODSHOT REBORN #1, on sale April 15th, and BLOODSHOT REBORN #2, on sale May 20th.
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by MICO SUAYAN with JEFF LEMIRE
Cover A by MICO SUAYAN
Cover B by LEWIS LAROSA
Variant Cover by DAS PASTORAS
Variant Cover by RYAN LEE
$3.99 | 32 pages | T+ | On sale JUNE 17 (FOC – 5/25/15)
Yesterday we heard that John Cassaday was leaving STAR WARS after issue #6. That left the big question, who is taking over the art duties. Marvel has just announced who the new artist will be as of issue #8--Stuart Immonen!
Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfim Ltd. are pleased to announce the addition of blockbuster artist Stuart Immonen (All-New X-Men, All-New Captain America) as the new series artist for STAR WARS! Immonen joins series writer Jason Aaron to continue the chart-topping, record breaking series this July!
Beginning this July with Star Wars #8, Stuart Immonen journeys to a galaxy far, far away for the continuing adventures of some of fiction’s most beloved characters! For now, get a peek at what to expect with your very first look at Immonen’s early pencils for the Star Wars #8 cover (Note: attached artwork is not final. Final artwork will be redistributed once approved).
The historic return of Star Wars™ to the House of Ideas continues this July as the can’t miss creative team of Jason Aaron and Stuart Immonen put their epic stamp on the world of Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca and the Droids! A bold new beginning is coming – so don’t miss the second arc of the series that has the world talking!
Stay tuned over the next few days for more info about incoming STAR WARS artist Stuart Immonen as well as the announcement of STAR WARS #7’s very special guest artist!
For more on Star Wars™ please visit marvel.com and join in the conversation on Twitter with #StarWars. To experience Star Wars™ online, visitStarWars.com or follow Star Wars onFacebook,Tumblr,Twitter,Instagram,Google+ orYouTube.
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
On Sale in July!
Any guesses who the guest artist for #7 will be? Who would you like to see do it?
Pierrick Colinet (w) • Elsa Charretier (a & c)
The two women seek refuge in a time wrap created by Teddy and start to build a life together, away from their old world. But they must confront the morality of hiding while others human anomalies are being killed…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Here is what is coming down the pipelines this June from Archie Comics!
NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Daughter of the Revolution, Part 1” Since the dawn of the republic, whenever her country faces its blackest days, she returns: a spirit of the revolution sent to fight for what is right. But when she reappears for the first time in a generation with no memories—not even of her own identity—and encounters an evil force expecting her arrival, all the Shield can do is… run!
Script: Adam Christopher and Chuck Wendig
Art: David Williams, Gary Martin, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Cover: David Williams
Variant Cover: Wilfredo Torres
Variant Cover: Andrew Robinson
Variant Cover: Rafael Albuquerque
Dark Circle Movie Throwback Variant Cover: Robert Hack
On Sale Date: 6/17
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
CONCLUDING THE FIRST, NOIR ARC OF THE FLAGSHIP DARK CIRCLE COMICS SERIES! “Bullet’s Kiss, Part 5”:The Black Hood finally corners the mysterious “Connection” on the abandoned seventh floor of City Hall. No cops, no witness—just the two of them, ready to throw down. But when the Connection finally reveals his identity, Greg realizes the game was rigged from the beginning. And it’s going to take all of the Black Hood’s strength to walk out of this building alive…
Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Michael Gaydos, Rachel Deering, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Black Hood #5 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla
Black Hood #5 CVR B Variant: David Mack
Black Hood #5 CVR C Variant: Howard Chaykin
Black Hood #5 CVR D Variant: Dennis Calero
Black Hood #5 CVR E Variant: Matthew Dow Smith
On Sale Date: 6/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
NEW ONGOING SERIES FROM DARK CIRCLE! “Fox Hunt, Part 4”: The FOX has been punched, thrown, stabbed, crushed, shot at and smothered by a virtual army of super villains—but nothing is stopping Paul Patton, Jr. from finding his son! But that was just for starters—get ready for intense action and psychedelic paranoia as The Fox straddles the line between reality and a world of NIGHTMARE! Who is behind all of this madness? Will Fox's son, the Ghost Fox, make it out of the city alive? Find out as the hunt continues! Featuring cover art from Dean Haspiel, Irvin Rodriguez, Dirk Shearer and Jay Shaw!
Plot: Dean Haspiel
Art: Dean Haspiel, John Workman and Allen Passalaqua
Script: Mark Waid
The Fox #4 CVR A Reg: Dean Haspiel
The Fox #4 CVR B Variant: Irvin Rodriguez
The Fox #4 CVR C Variant: Dirk Shearer
The Fox #4 CVR D Variant: Jay Shaw
On Sale Date: 7/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES REIMAGINE AN ICON! Change is coming to Riverdale in this can’t-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-have #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun—but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens—and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue!
Script: Mark Waid
Art: Fiona Staples
Archie #1 CVR A Reg: Fiona Staples
Archie #1 CVR B Variant: J. Scott Campbell
Archie #1 CVR C Variant: Colleen Coover
Archie #1 CVR D Variant: Tania del Rio
Archie #1 CVR E Variant: Joe Eisma
Archie #1 CVR F Variant: Francesco Francavilla
Archie #1 CVR G Variant: Genevieve F.T.
Archie #1 CVR H Variant: Michael Gaydos
Archie #1 CVR I Variant: Sanford Greene
Archie #1 CVR J Variant: Robert Hack, Steve Downer
Archie #1 CVR K Variant: Dean Haspiel
Archie #1 CVR L Variant: David Mack
Archie #1 CVR M Variant: Moritat
Archie #1 CVR N Variant: Mike Norton
Archie #1 CVR O Variant: Jerry Ordway, Jose Villarubia
Archie #1 CVR P Variant: Ramon K. Perez
Archie #1 CVR Q Variant: Ron Salas
Archie #1 CVR R Variant: Greg Scott, Steve Downer
Archie #1 CVR S Variant: T. Rex, Andre Szymanowicz
Archie #1 CVR T Variant: Brittney Williams
Archie #1 CVR U Variant: Chip Zdarsky
Archie #1 CVR V Variant: Blank Sketch
On Sale Date: 7/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Summer time is here and Archie and Veronica are ready to hit the hot sands of Riverdale Beach! Archie’s looking forward to a relaxing day laying out in the sun, but when Veronica gets too picky about where to set up shop on the beach, Archie’s day of rest turns into a “Beach of Burden”! Enjoy this brand new summer-fun lead story to this comics double digest!
Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Bob Bolling, Jack Morelli, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/1
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Something amazing is happening in Riverdale! The Archie Comic Super Special Magazine returns with this summer spectacular-themed edition! School is out and that means Archie and the Gang will be hanging out at the beach, laying pool side, spending time at Pop’s and having tons of fun in the sun! It's classic summer fun and hi-jinks from the Archie vault. All this plus the latest Archie news, a brand new cover and much, much more in this jam-packed magazine!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/24
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Continuing the tradition of the TOP SELLING Best of Archie series, ARCHIE'S FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL COMICS takes readers into a world of laughter and discovery with full-color story gems about Archie, Betty, Veronica and friends and their trials and tribulations at Riverdale High School! This title reveals a special treasure trove of over 400 pages of classic hand-selected Archie Comics stories and is designed for both kids and adults to discover and enjoy together. This collection is a must-have for all ages!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-62738-953-2
$9.99/$10.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
TR
416 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/8
Betty and Veronica are living life as one another on the next leg of their world tour: Seoul, South Korea! In this new country they discover their voices—literally—when they are approached with the musical offer of a lifetime! Meanwhile, trouble is brewing back at home in Riverdale, USA, as transfer student Violette is ready to call it quits and head back home to France! Will the girls at Riverdale High make their school more welcoming to these new transfers? And just how well will these new girls fit in with everyone in town? All these questions and more will be answered in this exciting, penultimate chapter of “Farewell, Betty & Veronica”!
Script: Michael Uslan
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Andrew Pepoy, Ben Hunzeker
On Sale Date: 6/17
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Anything boys can do, girls can do better! The gals are taking center stage and showing the boys who's boss! Watch the girls as they challenge their male counterparts to a dance-off, show them what's what on the sports field and even fight crime! It's not just a battle of the sexes, but also a fun walk through history, highlighting important female figures throughout time standing up for what's right! This collection spotlights the girls of Riverdale, including Betty, Veronica, Nancy, Cheryl, Ethel, Ginger, Trula Twyst and Brigitte, featuring a special introduction by comics legend Gail Simone! In this collection, the girls really do rule!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-62738-952-5
$10.99/$11.99CAN
5 1/4 x 8”
TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/1
When Archie and Reggie get into a heated volleyball match with two rivals from Pembrooke High, Betty and Veronica are not happy waiting on the sidelines for their dates to finish up—and they’re especially not happy to watch them lose so miserably! When they offer some solid advice on how to win the game, they guys don’t want to listen—so it’s up to the girls to reclaim Riverdale’s title in “Volley Dollies,” the new lead story to this fun comics double digest!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jack Morelli, Jim Amash
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 6/24
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Josie and the Pussycats are back and take center stage in this brand new story! When the Pussycats are set to audition for “The Midvale Morning Show” summer concert series, infamous-meddler Alexandra Cabot does everything she can to ruin their chances and snag the spotlight all to herself! Will she succeed, or will she just make a monster out of herself? Find out in “Showstopper,” the hilarious lead story to this comics double digest!
Script: J. Torres
Art: Gisele Lagace, Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/8
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Celebrate 50 issues of Mega Man with the latest chapter in the globe-smashing SONIC/MEGA MAN crossover event! "Worlds Unite" Part Four: Act One comes to its mind-blowing conclusion! Sigma’s plan reaches its first stage, and the worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have fused! It’s definitely going to take more than one hero to stop the threat from the future—maybe even ten! Sonic, Mega Man, X, Sticks, the Freedom Fighters, Robot Masters and Maverick Hunters—UNITE! PLUS: Stick around for a special bonus anniversary story as Mega Man and X meet for the first time! Featuring a wrap-around cover from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante! PLUS 5 variant covers from Edwin Huang, Irvin Rodriguez, Patrick Thomas Parnell, Roger & Idalia Robinson and part 4 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Dan Schoening, POWREE, Rick Bryant, Jack Morelli and Luis Delgado
Mega Man #50 Wrap-around CVR A Reg: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
Mega Man #50 CVR B Variant: Roger and Idalia Robinson
Mega Man #50 CVR C Variant: Edwin Huang
Mega Man #50 CVR D Variant: Irvin Rodriguez
Mega Man #50 CVR E Variant: Patrick Thomas Parnell
Epic Poster Variant (pt 4 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 6/17
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S
ALL-NEW DIRECT MARKET-EXCLUSIVE special! There are so many epic battles in the SONIC/MEGA MAN crossover event that the biggest brawls of the bunch have exploded into their very own book! This extra-special bonus issue features exciting duels spilling over from the pages of the much-talked about “Worlds Unite” event, and feature an all-star cast of creators! Watch Mega Man bring the ruckus to the Deadly Six, the Maverick Hunters ultimate showdown with Vile and Dr. Light’s Robot Masters tussle with the unstoppable power of hero-turned-uber-villain Sonic Man! LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! Also featuring variant art from Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and a special wrap-around cover and sketch variant by Sonic and Mega Man superstars Evan Stanley & Jamal Peppers!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn, Howard Mackie, T. Rex
ART: Ben Bates, Jamal Peppers, Brent McCarthy, Rachel Deering and Elaina Unger
Cover: Evan Stanley, Jamal Peppers, Phyllis Novin and Ben Hunzeker
Sketch Variant Cover: Evan Stanley and Jamal Peppers
United Variant Cover: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
On Sale Date: 6/17
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S
The next exciting chapter in the SONIC/MEGA MAN "WORLDS UNITE" crossover event starts here! "Worlds Unite" Part Five: The worlds of Sonic and Mega Man have been joined together by Sigma, and it’s going to take a full-on army of unified heroes to make it right! Actually—scratch that—it’s going to take some heroes AND some villains! When the mysterious and malicious Xander Payne inexplicably arrives with Drs. Eggman and Wily in tow, our heroes get new insight into Sigma’s plans! Featuring cover art from the legendary Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and variant cover art from CLAUS-Justin Harder (Thor: the Dark World, SNL) and part 5 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Edwin Huang, Gary Martin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
Super-group Variant Cover: CLAUS-Justin Harder
Epic Poster Variant (pt5 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 6/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
The SONIC/MEGA MAN crossover event GOES BOOM! "Worlds Unite" Part Six: The war against Sigma has been waged! Sonic, Mega Man and X lead their unified friends against hordes of mechaniloids led by the armored, super-powered Deadly Six! That sounds pretty scary and exciting, and now is definitely the time for everyone to work together and pay close attention. Especially Sticks. She tends to do some distracting stuff, like falling off the Sky Patrol and landing into a Genesis Portal or something—wait? Did she really? Well, where did she land? No way! Is that - -?! You won't believe where Sticks lands, but what you BETTER believe is that this issue sports some awesome cover art by Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante and the return of the EVIL FRIENDS FOREVER (E.F.F.) variant by Brent McCarthy! Plus part 6 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Edwin Huang, Gary Martin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
Evil Friends Forever E.F.F. Variant Cover: Brent McCarthy
Epic Poster Variant (pt6 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 7/1
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
The heroes of the SONIC/MEGA MAN crossover event: AT WAR?! "Worlds Unite" Part Seven: The unified army is not so unified anymore! What has driven Mega Man, X and their robot companions to attack Sonic and the Freedom Fighters? Drs. Eggman and Wily may have the answer! Or a weapon. Could a weapon be the answer? Or is it more trademark treachery? Meanwhile, Sigma grows in power, preparing for the next phase of his master plan! And speaking of masters, this issue features cover art from master-artist Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, a CG-SLUGFEST Variant cover from Rafa Knight and part 7 of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Edwin Huang, Gary Martin, John Workman and Gabriel Cassata
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
CG-SLUGFEST Variant Cover: Rafa Knight
Epic Poster Variant (pt7 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 7/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
Treachery and mystery abound in the next exciting installment of the SONIC ARCHIVES graphic novel series! Sonic finds himself caught in the middle as heroes and villains alike plot and plan their own agendas—what’s a super-speedy hedgehog to do? Dr. Eggman draws his wayward people into a city-sized trap! The power of the kingdom is snuck out from under Princess Sally by a double-sleeper agent! Sonic faces down his super-powerful cyborg rival! SONIC ARCHIVES VOLUME 25 collects SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #92-95.
Script: Ken Penders, Karl Bollers
Art: Ken Penders, Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante, James Fry, Ron Lim, Michael Higgins, Jim Amash
Cover: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante
978-1-61988-964-4
$7.99/$8.99CAN
5 x 7 3/8”
TR
112 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/15
In this JUMBO-sized version of World of Archie, we’ve got not one, but TWO new stories for you! First, in “A Knight to Remember,” Archie gets Medieval during a nap on the beach, where he learns how history can help him shape his future! Then, in “Let’s Pretend,” everyone’s favorite little troublemaker Pat the Brat returns and takes a trip up the beanstalk—but he might have worse things to fear than the giant! Enjoy these fun trips into the imaginary world in this jumbo comics digest!
Script: George Gladir, J. Torres
Art: Jeff Shultz, Tim Levins, Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 6/17
288-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
The CONVERGENCE #2 variant covers keep rolling our way. Yesterday DC gave us a first look at the Jae Lee variant. Earlier today we saw the Tony Daniel one. Now we have our first look at the David Finch Wonder Woman sketch variant. This is a 1:100 variant.
(W) Jeff King (A) Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz (CA) David Finch
As Telos, the Planet Incarnate, easily defeats the survivors of Earth 2, Thomas Wayne and Dick Grayson set off to find help in the pre-Flashpoint Gotham City. The emotional implication of these worlds colliding comes crashing down when Thomas Wayne confronts this world's Batman, as father meets son!
Plus, Alan Scott's attempts to connect with The Green yield unexpected results, setting our team on a quest to escape the planet. And the cyborgs of Futures End engage in a battle to the death against the reimagined heroes of the Just Imagine Universe, while the city of Superman Red and Blue takes on the opposing forces from GENERATIONS!
Item Code: FEB150145 In Shops: 4/15/2015 SRP: $3.99
The wait is over. Back in 2011, Vertigo released the iZOMBIE series written by Chris Roberson with art by Mike Allred. I immediately fell for the comic so with the news of a live-action television show, I had some fears and high expectations. As more information was released, it was clear it wasn't going to be an identical adaptation. Doing so could be difficult with some of the aspects and likely, it just wouldn't translate well. Basically, there are some changes.
Instead of Gwen Dylan, we get to meet Olivia 'Liv' Moore, a semi-obsessed med student that still managed to find time for her boyfriend. Right away, this is a departure from the comic. Getting to see her before she changes and actually seeing the change is fascinating in some ways. This will make it easier for viewers unfamiliar with the comic to connect to the character rather than simply be introduced to a character that is a sort of zombie.
After the incident that caused the change, we do see Liv trying to acclimate to what happened and the story jumps forward five months later. Liv gives up her chance at having a great career to work in a morgue (instead of working as a gravedigger as in the comic). This allows her to have access to brains, which she eats from time to time. Her supervisor is Dr. Ravi Chakrabarti, who basically is one of the few friends Liv has.
In the comic, the main character was friends with a ghost and a were-terrier (think werewolf but more terrier-like).
If Liv doesn't eat brains, she'll become meaner and dumber. As a side effect, she gains a psychic sort of connection to the deceased. She gets flashes of memories and when a murder victim is the latest meal Liv snacks on, she inadvertently ends up helping a rookie homicide detective, looking to make his first collar.
The search for a killer takes the two to different places. It also helps to give Liv a sense of direction. Sharing the memories with a murder victim, she now has the urge to try to help the innocent.
This is a bit of a police procedural type show. We do have young actors to give it a lighter vibe. As a pilot episode, the show does have to introduce us to all the characters and set the tone and situation. It does a good job at that all around. Despite being a show centered around a zombie, it's all handled extremely well. There are some moments of cheesiness but it actually doesn't really deal with that aspect of the show. To remind us that Liv is a zombie, there is a moment of action where she does go a little into zombie mode.
By the end of the episode, you'll have fallen for Liv. You feel the plight she has to undergo. We get some moments of humor but it's not the forced sort that makes you roll your eyes. And just when you feel this could be just your typical help the victim of the week show, the ending is promising and gives a hint at a bigger direction the show could go in.
It's not a mirror image of the comic but that's fine. There is room for improvement but as this was the pilot, it's off to a pretty good start. I have to admit, I hadn't watched Veronica Mars when it aired but fans of the show will dig the fact that Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright are behind this one. There are even little bits of comic art used as the show returns from commercial breaks. Combining elements from the comic book series, the zombie genre, police dramas, and twenty-something programming, iZombie is a show many can and will enjoy. iZombie is a show you'll want to sink your teeth in.
*Yup, there's some spoilers in here. The major ones are covered in spoiler tabs, though!*
"Must have been before my time."
The Flash is finally back! Okay, I know the break wasn't that long (Breaking Bad's was a full year, people), but when a show is this good and has so many interesting things going on, the wait sure does feel way longer than it actually is. Thankfully, "Out of Time" was worth the wait. As expected, there's some major developments with Harrison Wells -- developments that are sure to drop some jaws. Also, Weather Wizard setting his sights on Joe West brings about some solid performances and a whole lot of CGI fun.
First and foremost, how cool was the slow motion bit in the car? It seems like the show always manages to throw one of those slow motion sequences our way and they continue to impress. You'd think it would start to get old by now but it sure hasn't. I mean, obviously it's not as cheerworthy as the train bit, but it was still exciting stuff. That said, was anyone else wondering about what the villain was doing immediately after that moment? Sure, he'd be looking at the explosion, but Barry and Joe would still be in his peripheral vision, right? It seemed like they went about 15-20 feet to the left of the car. I guess Barry ran away with Joe right after that?
Let's talk about all of the relationship drama for a minute. First and foremost, this show continues to generate some lovable and adorably lighthearted scenes. In this case, it was the bowling date. A lot of credit obviously goes to the cast (remember when people were unsure about Grant Gustin getting the role and it turned out he's amazing?) and it was a nice way to balance out the tone after the dark and special effects-driven opening. On the flip side, the jealousy and Iris holding back the truth isn't exactly the show's greatest strength. Watching Iris continue to lie to herself is a little too familiar at this point and while I totally get Eddie's jealousy, it unfortunately isn't all that interesting. It just feels like another way of telling the viewer that yes, Barry and Iris are meant to be together. Hopefully they'll find a way to give Eddie something more attention-grabbing as that plot thread moves forward.
In a show that's full of fun and surreal craziness, Jesse L. Martin always brings a ton of heart to the show. Whether it's joking around with Barry or delivering something more powerful, his performance is always humanizing and completely absorbing. The guy's incredibly talented and his chemistry with Gustin is phenomenal.
The Caitlin and Wells scene was the perfect way to follow-up all of the mystery surrounding this villain. We know what's up (well, for the most part at that point), but watching everyone put together the pieces and get closer and closer to what we know is amusing. Watching Barry defend the guy is something we've already seen before (to be fair, that did instill some doubt in him), but the buildup with everyone else was definitely interesting and all of that buildup had some satisfying payoff in the scene with Caitlin. You couldn't help but feel the tension and wonder whether Wells is putting the pieces together in his head. Then, when that moment hits, it just gets your excitement level through the roof. Or at least it did for me and it should for you, too.
The one heartbreaking moment -- yeah, you know the one I'm talking about - had me totally captivated and kept me on the fine line between being okay and wanting to curl up in a ball and cry forever. I'm not going to lie, it had me holding back some tears, but a small part of me couldn't help but feel like this gripping encounter was slightly ruined by the way the show was promoted. Just like many other fans, I watched the trailer for what's to come. So, several moments from video that rushed to my mind and had me saying, "Yeah, even though this is incredibly emotional, there's about a zero percent chance it'll stick." Despite that criticism (which is really aimed at the people behind the promos and not the show), the scene was still so powerful. Seriously awesome performances from both of the people involved. And yeah, dancing around that spoiler wasn't easy.
That tidal wave scene was a double-edged sword for me. On the positive side, it brought about a satisfying (and overdue!) reveal, looked terrific, and brought about a huuuuuge plot development. Plus, seeing Barry push himself is just always awesome, you know? That scene has changed the stage and we're about to get some hopefully great stuff because of it. On the negative side, that action from Weather Wizard seemed to come out of nowhere. He made it clear he was going to kill Joe's daughter (she pays for the sins of her father and what not) and then probably him. But killing one unarmed woman suddenly turned into "everyone in the city will die with her!" I get he's an evil dude, but that escalated quickly. Based on what we saw, it didn't really make any sense for the character to take things to that level instead of just targeting Iris. Like I said, the scene looked great and produced some important things, but it feels like the villain did that just for the plot. It's not a big deal, but it stood out to me.
So, about that big Reverse-Flash reveal.
Minor criticisms: What's up with police officers being totally useless in the CW-verse? No one drew their gun when that dude started dropping threats? I get Joe warned them after getting struck, but you'd think at least one of them would shoot at this man who's clearly attacking the station. It would have been a really cool way of showing us that Weather Wizard can generate wind around him that's powerful enough to stop bullets. That would justify why Flash couldn't just run up and punch the baddie in the jaw.
The Flash is back and this episode reminds me why I love this show so very much. It's the kind of show that hits you with heartbreak and drama but never keeps you feeling down for too long. It's done a brilliant job giving us an emotional connection to these characters, so when it all goes downhill for someone, it hits us in the gut like a supersonic punch. But that feeling doesn't last forever because the show's every bit as focused on making us smile, laugh and fill us with awe. The first season isn't over yet and this show has already taken some huge steps forward. It's doing a stunning job embracing this character's mythos and giving us an enormous amount of fan service. Sure, I have some criticisms about tonight's episode. It's a bit of a bummer
Note: There will be spoilers in our summary.
Skye's father is tracking down other "gifted" individuals from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Index. He says he wants to free them from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s shackles. What this means is S.H.I.E.L.D. has been keeping certain powered individuals safely tucked away. We saw some of this in the first season but in the case of someone like Karla Faye Gideon, she's allowed to live in an actual apartment only she's been forced to wear a device on her hands that prevents the razor sharp blades at her fingertips from being exposed.
Skye is still staying in the secure room on the Bus. She's also being put on the Gifted Index. Talking to Coulson, she says she's learning to control her powers and could go back in the field soon. Coulson talks to May about it. She says protocol is they have to be evaluated. Simmons is still upset that Fitz lied to her. Mac has Hunter locked up at a safe house.
May finds someone that could help evaluate Skye. Andrew Garner hasn't worked for S.H.I.E.L.D. In a while. She explains it's a different organization now. He has conditions to help. They can't be monitored or recorded. His priorities are to Skye. It's also revealed that this guy is May's ex-husband.
Skye doesn't want to talk to a shrink. When she finds out he's May's ex, she's intrigued to find out about May's past. He asks to stop avoiding the main issue and why she shot herself with the knock out gun. It's because she didn't want to hurt her teammates. She doesn't say much so he tells her he and May eloped. Accepting this little bit of information, Skye, in turn, admits she was afraid she couldn't control herself.
Skye's dad's group breaks into a maximum security asylum. There's a secret sub-basement holding dangerous individuals in the index. There's only two people locked up. Skye's dad is certain S.H.I.E.L.D. will come after them. They go to Wisconsin. Cal now has the following with him: John Bruno, David A Angar, Wendell Levi., Francis Noche, and Karla Faye Gideon.
Andrew and May catch up a little. Fitz was unaware May was married before and is weirded out a little seeing May with her guard down and laughing. Fitz and Simmons are talking about it, even though she admitted earlier she was still angry with Fitz, when the alarm goes off. Skye was sleeping and her powers are going off again. Coulson and Bobbi continue the hunt after Skye's dad. None of the individuals are really too gifted. Cal says together they'll be something. Coulson confronts Bobbi about her relationship with Hunter and that she was hiding it. She claims she broke it off when Hunter fell into his old habits.
The attack is at Coulson's old school. Actually, it's a school that his dad worked at. One of the gifted (Angar) lets out a yell and everyone on the football field either dies or gets knocked out.
May is taking the Bus to give Coulson back up. Skye insists she's going out too. She says she can hold it together and the fact that the Bus isn't shaking apart is proof she can hold it together.
Skye's dad wants S.H.I.E.L.D. exposed for their treatment of special individuals. May arrives with a gun to Skye's head. She says they're either going to contain her or kill her. He has to let the innocents go or she'll kill her. The teleporter arrives and takes Skye's dad. It's a fight for the rest. Skye starts to lose control. She pulls it back in but passes out. She has bruises on her arms. She has several burst capillaries and fractures. She wasn't containing the power, she was directing it inside.
Simmons wants to separate the Index into two categories--Enhanced and Man-made powers. Andrew's recommendation is Skye leaves S.H.I.E.L.D. altogether. He says it's too dangerous for everyone if she stays. May says they can help.
Mac reveals to Hunter they're working for another organization--the real S.H.I.E.L.D.
Skye's dad asks the eyeless teleported why they didn't take his Daisy. He says what they do isn't his concern. He's making too much noise. But he isn't one of them, he's a science experiment. What's to become of him? That's for someone else to decide.
This episode had some hit and miss moments. We do get to see some more superpowers as Cal gathers up a bunch of them. The problem is, none of them, except Angar, really had too much to offer (Angar was pretty cool though). That's likely part of the point. Cal (thanks to Maclachlan's performance) is all over the place. He has an almost goofy but deadly manner to himself. It does help to make him more unpredictable. The mention that he started taking a formula to make himself stronger fits with his comic book counterpart.
The struggle Skye is going through is really great. Her character has come a long way since the very beginning. Comic readers can see where she's headed. The fact that she's now trying to contain her power inside and the affect it had on her arms is a good reason for someone to build a device to help her contain her powers. An example can be seen on the just revealed cover to S.H.I.E.L.D. for June.
Finding out more about May helps to add to her character so she doesn't just come across as a cold robot. The struggle between Fitz and Simmons is both hard and fun to see.
Who is Cal being taken to see? If only it could be Black Bolt or Medusa. No way that could happen here. We do have to assume that this group of Inhumans is fine with Skye being kept with S.H.I.E.L.D. rather than bring her in for themselves.
The Real S.H.I.E.L.D.?
This is an interesting twist. We know Edward James Olmos is coming on board. The ad in this week's comics suggests that he's likely in charge of this other S.H.I.E.L.D. Obviously this will cause some conflict for Coulson and his team. One might think this could help lead into Civil War but the next Captain America movie is too far off. With HYDRA scrambling again and Ward off doing who knows what, Coulson's team will need something else to fight against to keep us on the edge of our seats.
