AOM 01-2019

AGENTS OF A.R.C.A.N.A. #2

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by nx01a

Art by JEROME OPEÑA

'GIANT-SIZE'

•There is a point in the swamp outside Citrusville, Florida where every universe, every reality, every impossibility converges. The OPHIDIAN ORDER want to harness the chaotic hex bolts of the mutant SCARLET WITCH to rip that singularity wide open to usher in the second coming of their imprisoned sidewinding saviour! DOCTOR VOODOO communes with his own snake loa but DANBALA warns not to let this serpent society succeed!

•While AGATHA HARKNESS tries to help Wanda focus her chaos blasts, the unlikely duo of ELSA BLOODSTONE and a strangely magic-less MAGIK fend off wave after slithering wave of serpentine assailants! SNAKE CHARMER, SIDEWINDER, BLACK MAMBA, CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN SNAKE, COTTONMOUTH, COPPERHEAD... The duo will soon be constricted and consumed by the eldritch-enhanced mercenaries!

•From the murky muck, a moss man materializes. He senses evil. He senses fear. And whatever knows fear burns at the MAN-THING's touch!

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ASTONISHING ANT-MAN & THE WASP #2

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE

Plot by DEKU

Art by DAN MORA

It’s the first team-up between the new Ant-Man and Wasp team as Hank and Nadia take on the Shocker. Hank is understandably worried by Nadia being a hero but Nadia isn’t a rookie. Can Hank let go and let Nadia do her job?

32 PGs./Rated T …$3.99

BLACK PANTHER: KING OF WAKANDA #2

Written by MALCOLM JONES

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by ADI GRANOV

"TO THE VICTOR..."

The world sits on edge as reactions to Wakanda's recent actions continue to reverberate around the globe! In Washington, the President calls his Cabinet together to discuss what their next move will be. Although there are those who hoped that it would never come to this, The POTUS declares that it is time to enact the Wakandan Protocols!

In Wakanda, Queen Zanda of the recently defeated country of Niganda, is in a meeting with King T'Challa in his private chambers...working out terms of her surrender. Later, T'Challa gathers his Council composed of PM Shuri, General Okoye, Erik Killmonger,leader of the Hatute Zeraze(black ops), Nakia, leader of the Dora Milaje/Midnight Angels(elite forces) and W'Kabi, Defense Minister. T'Challa knows that other nations will make plans to act against them, many of them joining forces. After the meeting is over, T'Challa pulls one member of the Council aside and tells them that they must follow the plan to the letter, no matter how bad things will look!

The next day, a Wakandan aircraft departs with three lone passengers on board, T'Challa, W'Kabi and General Okoye. W'Kabi asks the King where they are headed. T'Challa gives a wry grin, "Our enemies will gather many allies against us. We travel to gather the only ally we will need for the coming war!" Next Issue: Savage Days!

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BUCKY BARNES: THE LONG, COLD WINTER #2

Written by TOM KING

Plot by GLOBAL HONORED

Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III

"Scope of Influence"

The Morning after. Natasha concerned with James (aka Bucky) following the recent assassination attempt of controversial Senator Wertham (see last issue) after the deceased would-be-assassin turned out to be a kid, spent the night, but the next morning when the conversation steers towards the attractive girl hugging up on James in a video that's gone viral (she's social media darling and the Senator's daughter, Wendy Wertham - also last ish) they are forced into defining their relationship, which neither is comfortable in doing.

The Afternoon. Bucky sneaks in to the morgue to find out more about the dead boy assassin, where he discovers someone else snooping around - Private Investigator extraordinaire, Dakota North! What's she doing in town? She informs him she wasn't here for the attack on Wertham but is looking in to a string of deaths that have somehow been missed by the press. A number of high profile lawyers and fix it men, handlers for big money lobbyists, and even a government official have been offed in recent months, all to mysterious silence. She's looking for a link with the Wertham attempt. Bucky agrees to help her if she'll assist him in digging up information on this dead kid who was trained to be a killer. A deal is made.

The Evening. Terror hits D.C.! An explosion at Dulles International Airport. Casualties reported. The city is in shock. Criminal mastermind Moses Magnum is taking responsibility and now making demands. Senator Wertham is on his favorite News Channel in mere minutes to stir up his base, blaming the current government for failing to protect them, spouting off misinformation and wild radical theories, while pointing fingers and raising fear towards anyone that doesn't look like like his "silent majority." The town, the country is boiling over.

Midnight. The man known as Microchip sits in his dark basement in front of a row of screens and monitors. He watches on closed circuit camera Natasha leaving Bucky's apartment, and it doesn't look like its on the best of terms. Microchip smiles. Once Natasha leaves and Bucky climbs in to bed alone, Microchip moves to another machine, he punches in a few coded commands. A red light flickers. The Screen Reads "WINTER SOLDIER PROTOCOLS ACTIVATED." Bucky rises out of bed. His look, his movements a bit more mechanical than before. He enters his closet and opens a safe that reveals keypad, with the code entered a wall moves, opening to a hidden room behind. Within is an arsenal of weapons and another monitor reading "Target: Monroe Ellison, Capital Consulting Legal Adviser. Address: 1499, Jackson Hill Trail. Target has damaging information concerning our client, jeopardizing his ascension to the throne. Immediate and full sanctioning authorized." Bucky loads his weapon.

To Be Continued....

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CAPTAIN AMERICA #2

Plot by EXCITER

Written by FRANK MILLER

Art by SEAN GORDON MURPHY

“WEB OF VENGEANCE”

Valerie Cooper is a powerful woman. She sits on the federal Commission on Superhuman Activities and is the director of the newly commissioned Office of National Emergency, a.k.a. O\*N\*E\*, the agency tasked with containing and controlling “non-conventional” threats to the United States. Unlike S.H.I.E.L.D., the activities of O\*N\*E\* are public. There’s accountability and transparency. And that’s how she got Captain America to work for her.

Currently Director Cooper is extremely concerned about advanced weapons the ISIS terrorists Steve defeated in Mosul had in their possession, believing them to be of alien design and to have originated in Sharzhad, a radical middle-eastern nation that seemingly sprung up overnight between Egypt and Libya. Unfortunately, she has to assign Agent Mockingbird to investigate that crisis; Captain America is otherwise occupied.

Los Arañas Delvadia is a vicious South American gang with an increasingly violent domestic presence. That usually wouldn’t be O\*N\*E\*’s jurisdiction, but they are led by a superhuman: Anton Miguel Rodriguez, better known as Tarantula, a super-soldier with spider-powers on top. His thugs killed the teen brother of a friend of Steve’s who refused their aggressive recruitment efforts, and Captain America absolutely will not stop until that young man has been avenged and the gang is eradicated in its entirety... which is going to bring him inevitably into a direct confrontation with the gang’s leader - and into the Tarantula’s web!

Plus: A Frontlines Op-Ed by Sally Floyd, “Captain Xenophobia: Behind Steve Rogers’ Bigoted Campaign Against Undocumented Migrants.”

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THE DEFENDERS #2

Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS

Plot by LEE STONE

Art by KEVIN NOWLAN

"Into the Shadowlands, Part 2"

The Defenders find themselves in a standoff when Dormammu refuses them access to the Shadowlands to stop the Shadow Demon invasion of the Earth Dimension.

While Doctor Strange, Clea and Jack of Hearts take a diplomatic approach to work out an agreement, Andromeda, Sersi, Hercules and Moon Knight head back to Earth to repel the invading forces.

But when one of the Defenders gets possessed by a Shadow Demon, help comes from an unexpected source: another Doctor Strange?!

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THE ENFORCERS #2

Written by GREG RUCKA

Plot by LEE STONE

Art by STEVE EPTING

"Play Misty for Me"

More mysteries are revealed as the Enforcers face off against Deathlok and a pair of giant robots!

While the team puts an end to the gang, Fury and Sable search through records for more information about Sable's father.

And Misty does some searching of her own when she discovers that her visitor from last issue left her a gift.

When the Enforcers' headquarters security is compromised, Jessica Drew steps in to help Misty track down the person responsible.

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EVERYBODY LOVES HAWK GUY...er, HAWKEYE #2

Written by BRIAN K VAUGHAN

Plot by GLOBAL HONORED

Art by GREG CAPULLO

"The City of Brotherly Blood"

Nos4@U, Philly's own best selling vampire hip hop recording artist, is the prime suspect in a string of missing persons cases. The common thread - the lost souls all attended concerts during the recent East Coast tour promoting his monster hit album "FANG SHUI". In response to constant hassle from authorities, Nos has publicly proclaimed his innocence (Sample lyrics from his latest jam "My Bite is Nice" that just dropped on spiderfy: "Best check my dental records yoyos, and go check yoself paranormal po-pos, always profilin' not just cuz I'm black but cuz I'm a bat") and personally pleaded his case to the town's newest resident heroguy-for-hire. "Those fools got it all wrong. Don't they know I'm a vegan? I only suck on tofu blood these days. I got my own brand and everything. DripSoy, it's bloody delicious! Will you help me, Purple Arrow?"

Now with all eyez on them and only 24 hours before Detective Irving's special task force serves the arrest warrant, Clint (It's Hawkeye!) and Nos must dig deep to get to the bottom of a dark conspiracy dating back centuries in order to prove a vampire's innocence. The secret history of the city of brotherly love comes unearthed and it...sucks!

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FANTASTIC FOUR #2

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by TOM GRUMMETT

“For your viewing pleasure…”

Gregory Gideon is arguably the world’s richest man. And trust us (we’re comic book creators), that’s a much of a fearsome superpower as flight or x-ray vision. He’s set his sights on that the US Government is doing at Area 44. It may be premature, but he’s hired the Thinker, Rhona Burchill to develop a plan for this scientific facility. What’s the plan? In true Gideon fashion, you’ll have to buy the issue to find out. Rhona’s signed a non-disclosure agreement, you see.

Tonight on AOMNU-TV, TMZ has exclusive coverage of the LA date between Human Torch Johnny Storm and ice sculptress supreme Wendy Winter. CNN has an indepth look at the upcoming 25th anniversary of State U’s Year of Titans (copyright). This, as you probably know is the class including Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, Gregory Gideon, and some mysterious European leader.

And what’s up with Sue’s powers? Why can’t she get wet in the shower?

32 PGs./ Rated T?...$3.99

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by SALVADOR LARROCA

THE TIN MAN HAS NO HEART

In the year 2515, Earth is a devastated world with only pockets of humanity left. The great cities are nearly destroyed. Young Tony Stark looks at the destruction all around him with the words of Kang Still ringing in his ears, "You are to blame!" As he asks what happened to Earth, Kang tells Tony that his dream of taking humanity to the stars was accomplished but it came at a terrible price!

Contact with alien races led to Earth to becoming a target. Being a young race in a vast universe, it was no match for the older races who stripped of it's resources and left it as a broken husk. Earth's defenders fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and died in defense of their world. You caused this Tony, Kang continues, because of your ego and pride believing that you could venture into the black and not escape the notice of the gods, tyrants and demons who inhabit the universe.

As he prepares to depart, Kang leaves Tony with a warning: Stay home Earth man, you are not ready for the future. Do not let your foolish notions cause the destruction of all that you hold dear. Hours later, Kang reappears in another location in this timeframe. A figure hides in the shadows and asks Kang if he was successful. Kang tells him yes, Tony Stark will not be a problem and their plans can proceed. Here is the technology that you will need. Arno Starks steps forward to accept his prize. "You were always the favored Tony", he thinks to himself. "This time I will be the one to lead Earth to the stars and you will be nothing but a forgotten memory"!

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MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #2

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY

Plot by PERSONAMANX

Art by KRIS ANKA

“Beach Bodies: Part 2”

- The World's oceans have disappeared, but luckily the McKenzies might have a solution. But will they be able to persuade the UNITED NATIONS in time to recover the fabled MARVEL SWIMSUITS?

- Alani, and Norrin continue to evade the dreaded Mud Monster. Will Smallwood and Langowski be able to turn the tide of battle? Your guess is as good as ours.

- Agent Nelson has been disavowed by INTERPOL. Caught with her hand on the trigger, and assisting the known fugitive Rogue she's public enemy number one. Running away, into the desolate sea is their only option, but how far will they go?

20 PGs./ Rated T+...$3.99

THE MIGHTY THOR #2

Plot by EXCITER

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art by MIKE MIGNOLA

“OF ORDER AND CHAOS” part one “DUALITY”

Not long ago, the Mighty Thor journeyed to Midgard to battle its greatest monster - the Incredible Hulk. But this was a Hulk unlike any previously witnessed. An encounter with the cosmic entity of duality known as the In-Betweener left the man and monster deeply polarized, driving Bruce Banner inexorably towards “order” whilst sending the Hulk spiraling into greater “chaos.” Not even Thor could defeat him, and only through great effort was Banner finally able to reassert himself. Fearful of ever unleashing the chaotic Hulk again, Banner begged Thor for help - and Thor, seeing a hero afflicted with a curse most foul, petitioned his father Odin to secretly sequester an isolated region of one of the Nine Realms where puny Banner could be left alone in peaceful solitude. And so he was. Until Loki found him on Vanaheim... and made him angry! Now the realm must contend with an uncontrollable and indiscriminate rage the likes of which it has never seen! Will Banner ever be able to forgive himself for the countless acts of violence the Hulk is about to commit?

Meanwhile, the God of Thunder’s quest to recapture the rebel Rock Trolls has culminated in a duel with their new leader. Thor fights for the honor and security of Asgard. Ulik fights for the freedom of his people. As Balder, Sif, and the other trolls look on, the titanic contest may be cut short when it appears the only way to stop the chaotic Hulk is for the two uru-wielding enemies to join forces!

And all the while, the In-Betweener continues to effectuate universal balance...

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OLD MOON CRONE #2

Written by AMY REEDER

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by VERONICA FISH

“Massachusetts – The Battle of Fitchburg – V2.aomnu”

Lunella Lafayette has discovered the first clue in her quest to discover what happened to her best friend Devil Dinosaur. The trail heads west and she, along with her new companions, Killraven and the Rigellian Recorder android, finds herself reliving a battle only hinted at in one of the TV series she used to watch as a young girl after her parents thought she was in bed.

For some reason, the Badoon are fixated on the small Rollstone hill in the center of this small city. As Recorder runs geological studies of the local quarry. Lunella and Killraven must find a way to tunnel inside the hill where another clue to either Devil’s location or a way to rid the planet of the Badoon or both, may exist.

And just as our heroes start to make progress through the hill, the silicon chip inside Lunella’s head gets switched to overload. “Lunella? It’s me, Val, you got a few minutes to catch up? Let me explain why you see me as a nine year old girl and why I’m a hologram in your head.”

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RUNAWAYS #2

Written by KELLY THOMPSON

Plot by PERSONAMANX

Art by DAVID LAFUENTE

“Highway Gothic”

- After finding their parents draped in animal skins, hovering over a dead body; Nico Minoru, Karolina Dean, Alex Wilder, and Chase Stein have some tough questions to ask, and decisions to make. What did they see? Who used to be the bloody mess on the floor? Who do they trust?

- In regards to the last question, they can probably trust Ana Kravinoff, and Molly Hayes-Hernandez. But how could two Thirteen year old girls be of any help, and what should they tell them? This is a complicated situation!

- Meanwhile P.R.I.D.E, and Sergei Kravinoff must decide what has to be done about Richard Fisk. He knows too much, but doesn't have a lot of power to work with. Will their dark master give them time to do anything?

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SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK #2

Written by CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS

Plot by DEKU

Cover by GURIHIRU

After humiliating Titania with a fourth wall breaking beatdown, Jen is looking for a vacation. Luckily her friends Even and Lisa have booked a weekend in Vegas. But this is a superhero comic, so you know she is not going have a fun and safe weekend. The Chameleon is in Vegas. What is he planning? It is not what you expect.

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THE SPECTACULAR WEB WARRIORS #2

Written by: G. Willow Wilson

Plot by: VGCinema

Art by: David Marquez

"Getting to Know"

The Web Warriors went home that night with their minds buzzing with anticipation with what the future might hold. Both Peter and Gwen thought they made a mistake, with one worrying about his only family, his Aunt May. While Gwen was afraid her best friend would find out the truth about the night his uncle died. Miles though, he was excited. Full of anticipation on the adventures his new friends would go on. He hoped they were friends now anyway.

The next day they went to school as if nothing out of place had happened. They ate lunch together and Peter and Gwen talked and laughed like they always had, not missing a beat introducing Miles and Ganke into their small circle of friends. Miles loved it, but couldn't help but be scared by this new environment. It was hard for him to make friends, but he tried his best not to feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. Mary Jane was probably his favorite. She seemed really nice while still being able to speak her mind and tell you what she thought about things. The other person he got to know was Phil Urich. He was distracted, talking about his internship at Oscorp. He had a passion for science, but that was about it. Miles wasn't sure if he did something wrong or if he was always like this.

After school the Web Warriors got together to talk about Hobgoblin. They agreed the way they had handled their problem yesterday was wrong, but they still weren't sure what the right move was. After awhile Gwen suggested if they did find him, they wouldn't have defeated him together. She remembered a few things her father had said over the phone or radios regarding his job. She told them they needed to learn how to work together or they might as well be dead in the water. Peter agreed and said they needed a strong leader who knew what they were doing and without hesitation both Miles and he agreed it should be Gwen. She got upset by the notion. She couldn't say anything, but she hated that Peter kept putting her in positions that made her feel worse. She felt like she didn't know anything and she didn't deserve to lead anyone. But she hesitantly agreed, knowing she couldn't bare telling him why she didn't want to.

They went on patrol for the first time that night and Peter couldn't have been any happier. Swinging through the air was his favorite thing in the world. All his worries would leave his mind and any anger he had throughout the day he could take out on random crooks and burglars. They spent a few hours fighting together, trying to figure out each others fighting style. Peter noticed he was more aggressive than the others, while Gwen was more strategic and relied on speed. Miles was still new at this, so he wasn't exactly skilled at anything in particular, but he could hold his own. Peter loved this. He really did. But it was even better being able to share it with people for the first time.

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UNCANNY X-MEN #2

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Plot by nx01a

Art by PEPE LARRAZ

'Weapon M' part 2/3 'Claws'

•The X-MEN's battle with the BROTHERHOOD continues! The heavens weep as STORM battles the druidic ANYA LEHNSHERR! JEAN GREY stretches her telekinesis against heavy artillery fired by illusion-maddened soldiers and her telepathy against JASON, MARTINIQUE, and REGAN WYNGARDE: the MASTERMINDS! PROFESSOR X keeps MYSTIQUE and DESTINY in mental stasis while he tries one last time to reason with MAGNETO whose telepathy-proof helmet keeps him safe from Xavier's mental might! Should reason fail, SCOTT SUMMERS' optic blasts are laser-focused to penetrate the Master of Magnetism's magnetic force fields!

•The devil who selflessly teleported Xavier from the collapsing ruins of MUTANT FORCE's base after he'd been left for dead, however, watches from the sidelines. NIGHTCRAWLER has no family except his mothers, Mystique and Destiny, but can he openly betray them to save the lives of hundreds of soldiers?

•And in the supposedly indestructible metal cage magnetically pulled from far beneath the military base and warped open is an unconscious young woman with two metal claws protruding from each hand and one from each foot! To protect her, overly cocky Scott must battle her father, the final member of Magneto's Brotherhood: the adamantium-clawed LOGAN!

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