AOM 06-2020

CIVIL WAR #1

Event Miniseries

Plot by EXCITER

Written by FRANK MILLER & ALAN MOORE

Art by SEAN GORDON MURPHY & MIKE MIGNOLA

“CRY HAVOC”

Clouds gather in the skies over Washington D.C., forming the image of King Thor, who speaks with a voice of thunder. He proclaims that this land, and it’s leaders, have chosen their allies poorly. As such, he delivers an ultimatum. The United States of America must immediately sever its alliance with Vanaheim, end all material support to Freyja and her allies, withdraw all forces from the other Eight Realms, surrender all Bifrost technology currently in the nation’s possession, pay reparations to Asgard, and submit to Asgardian inspections to ensure compliance with these terms. Refusal to submit, he warns, will force his hand... and hammer.

General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross fumes. America has never kowtowed to the demands of undemocratic foreign tyrants, and it never will. The Vanir, he believes, were justified in throwing off the shackles of Asgardian oppression. America will not abandon them and will never submit.

”So you have chosen... war.”

Americans are called to defend their nation - and Steve Rogers has never failed to answer that call. Who will join him, and who will side with Thor?

A war begins that will tear apart nations, realms, and friendships. And as the fighting starts, there will be nothing civil about it...

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

AGENTS OF A.R.C.A.N.A. #19

Plot by NX01A

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by JEROME OPEÑA

Theme Song: Demons & Wizards - Wicked Witch

'D.O.A.' Part 6/Finale 'SO DARKLY PROBABLE'

•After besting the MAN-THING at the cost of Miskatonic University's Fighting Cephalopods, the DEPARTMENT OF OCCULT ARMAMENTS begins its endgame!

•Agent HOLLYWOOD chants from De Vermis Mysteriis, "Tibi Magnum Innominandum signa stellarum nigrarum et bufaniformus Sadoquae sigillum!"

Agent STINGER recites from the Celaeno Fragments, "Come forth, Shambler from the Stars!"

Agent CHIPPER refrains from the Book of Eibon, "Come forth, White Worm of Zhothaqquah!"

Agent SUNDOWN shouts from the Eltdown Shards, "Come forth, Warder of Knowledge!" Agent CHARLIE sings from the Pnakotic Manuscripts, "Awake, Watcher of the Cold Waste, now the spheres six and twenty thousand years have revolv'd, and I return to the spot where I now burn!"

•As the stars whirl overhead and the ground shakes, a stepping disk teleports a lightly scorched AGATHA HARKNESS to Miskatonic's Rare Books Library with an open tome in her own hands. After passing her fingers over Braille-like patterns imbued with arcane energy, the swirling space and shaking time invert to converge on and consume the Agents.

•"This? Don't be silly, dears," the smiling witch says as she reads the Agents' dying thoughts then closes the Book of Azathoth which turns into a green-eyed black cat. "Everyone knows the Necronomicon isn't real."

32 PGs./ Rated M...$3.99

AMAZING FANTASY #7

Written by J.M.DEMATTEIS

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by SARA PICHELLI

“OCTOPETEY, PART 2” starring Spider-Man

Peter Parker has survived his first encounter with Otto Octavius (aka Dr. Octopus). But as a result of that fight, Octavius has been fired from his position at the U.S. Atomic Research Center. Like any good villain, Otto wants vengeance for his misfortune. The radiation which has permanently attached his prosthetic arms to his body and affected his mind also may have something to do with that, though. Of course, if you read last issue (and why wouldn’t you have?), you’d know Otto’s lust for power and glory led to said misfortune. So, vengeance on Ms. Gwen Stacy (Otto’s last intern) is sworn. Can Spider-Man keep both Gwen and his secret identity safe with an intelligent, insane, and in all likelihood invincible super-villain hunting Pete’s crush?

While this is going on, Pete’s also on the hunt for his own summer internship. Let’s hope he makes a choice, gets a position, and it goes better than Gwen’s has. But AOM-NU is NOT taking bets on that.

And in our Fantasy/Horror back-up…

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Layouts and graphic design by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Art by KEVIN MAGUIRE

“WHO’S TRYING TO FRIEND ME?”

An entry-level data analyst spends way too much time on the internet. One day, she receives a mysterious request to accept someone as a friend on a media app. The questions are she not only has no idea who is trying, but she can’t find that particular app anywhere. Should she swipe left, or swipe right?

32 Pgs./ Rated T...$3.99

All-WINNERS SQUAD vs. LIBERTY LEGION #2 of 4

Miniseries

Plot by EXCITER

Written by JOE KELLY

Art by RYAN OTTLEY

“WAR. ON. MALARKEY.”

With the participants unaware of the troubles back home, the Grandmaster pits super-teams hand-picked by Donald Trump and Joe Biden against each other on the distant planet Battleworld! There, the grandmaster can summon pockets of other dimensions in the multiverse. This round, the teams will confront threats from Earth 2020! Whichever team defeats them first, wins!

U.S.Agent, Silver Sable, Punisher 2099, and Yellowjacket are tasked with taking down two particularly yuge threats. (“My team, put together by a very stable genius, me, is ready for ANYTHING!”).

On your world, Zebediah Kilgrave was a mind-controlling monster. On Earth 2020, he’s pretty much the same... but he got into politics. And he’s a different color. The Purple Man was dangerous... but Orange Man bad! (“Terrible man, terrible lighting.”).

On your world, Morris Bench was a villain made of water called Hydro-Man. On Earth 2020, he’s made of disinfectant and injects himself under your skin! That’s Son of Bleach! (“Powerful enemy, can knock you out in a minute!”).

Meanwhile, Maria Hill, Werewolf by Night, Wonder Man, and Harry Osborn have their own dog-faced pony soldiers to contend with. (“Look fat, gimmie a break. I’m fighting a war on malarkey and my team can handle any two-bit trolley jumpers!”)

On your world, Reed Richards is a hero who can stretch. On Earth 2020, Tara Reed Richards is a villain who can stretch back in time to destroy you! (“She’s a damn liar. Anyone who says otherwise, how about a push-up contest?”).

On your world, Irene Adler was a mutant called Destiny who could see your future. On Earth 2020, she makes you forget your past! And a lot of your present, too. (“I refuse to be beaten by villains from Earth 30...330.”).

But there’s one thing nobody has considered... what if both teams lose? Let the games begin.

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #19 \*Civil War Tie-In\*

Plot by EXCITER

Written by FRANK MILLER

Art by SEAN GORDON MURPHY

“PEACE TALKS HAVE BROKEN DOWN”

Before Thor’s ultimatum, there is a meeting atop Steve’s Brooklyn Heights apartment building. Allies since World War II, the God of Thunder would have words with Steve Rogers before taking any action against the nation he champions. However, the two old friends quickly reach an impasse.

Thor attacked a U.S. Military base and liberated a prisoner before trial. He says he did it to free an ally, the Hulk, whom he believed would never have received a fair trial. But American soldiers died in the process...

The Vanir formally petitioned the USA for aid. By Queen Freyja’s account, long ago the Asgardian Aesir under Odin invaded her realm, killed her father, forced her into a political marriage, and have subjugated her people ever since. She characterizes herself not as a traitor but as a revolutionary, something Cap believes America’s Founding Fathers might identify with. Thor acknowledges his kingdom made mistakes in the past, but his wicked stepmother Freyja overthrew a lawful government, sacked his homeland and nearly murdered his father at his own wedding! Moreover, Thor fought beside the Founding Fathers personally (see AOM INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL #1), and believes Benjamin Franklin would also want to send a bolt of lightening straight up Freyja’s ass!

Thor is King now, and cannot let the Vanir continue to occupy Asgard. He does not relish it, but he must strike at their allies to weaken and defeat them as soon as possible. Cap is just a kid from Brooklyn, and he doesn’t decide who his country forms alliances with. But he can’t stand by while a foreign power invades his shores... even if that foreign power’s leader is a friend.

The time for talking is over. The civil war has begun!

Plus: A Frontlines Op-Ed by Sally Floyd, “Bigoted Asgard: 5 Ways to Identify Light Elf Privilege.”

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

CIVIL WAR: HULK #1

Tie-In Miniseries

Plot by EXCITER

Written by MARK MILLAR

Art by GREG CAPULLO

“ARMY STRONG”

In many ways, Bruce Banner is responsible for the Civil War. The Hulk rampaged in both the United States and in Vanaheim but was protected by Asgard. That was the proverbial straw that smashed the camel’s back. Blaming himself for the conflict, Banner is, more than ever, targeted by General “Thunderbolt” Ross!

You’ve heard of Delta Force, the unit of the most hard-nosed, tough sons-of-bitches in the U.S. Army? Imagine those badasses totally hulked-out and you have the 1st Super Forces Operational Detachment-Gamma, less formally known as Gamma Force! The experiments performed on Banner when he was held captive, which facilitated Ross’ transformation into the Red Hulk, have finally been leveraged for widespread military application. The soldiers of Gamma Force have the Hulk’s strength combined with Earth’s most elite military training. They smash more before 9 a.m. than most Hulks do all day, and they stand against Thor and his allies. There may be nothing the Hulk can do to stop them... but perhaps Bruce Banner can think of something?

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

CIVIL WAR: IRON PATRIOTS #1(of 4)

Tie-In Miniseries

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by SALVADOR LARROCA

Cover By Iron Man Legend BOB LAYTON!

“AMERICAN KNIGHTS!”

For the first time in over a century, a war will be fought on American soil! King Thor and the forces of Asgard have invaded the United States, Hel-bent on destroying their enemies and they are bringing some heavy-hitters with them! Frost Giants, Rock Trolls, Light Elves, dwarves and more! Captain America and the U.S. military are on the front lines fighting to defend their country against forces beyond their wildest imagination! But they brought along some big guns of their own in the War for America! Tony Stark, The Invincible Iron Man has joined the fight against his former friend Thor and he's not alone. Together with War Machine (James Rhodes), Rescue (Pepper Potts), the Superior Iron Man (Arno Stark) and Iron Heart(Riri Williams) they are The Iron Patriots! It's Avenger vs Avenger, brother vs brother and things will never be the same again! Next Issue: Gun Metal Heroes!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

CIVIL WAR: SORCERERS OF THE STARS #1 of 4

Tie-In Miniseries

Written by JEFF PARKER

Plot by H-E-D

Art by HAEMI JANG

“TOXICITY”

(Note: Set before Sorcerers of the Stars #11)

Did you think that Loki would come to the Ciress’ aid (See SORCERERS OF THE STARS #13) without a price? He owed the Sorcerers a debt; now see why!

As the war with the United States of America heats up, the God of Mischief and King of Jotunheim heads to Ciress to seek allies for a secret mission.

An Aesir death cult is making plans to revive the Serpent, Odin’s ancient nemesis – and brother.

Adam Warlock makes a deal with Loki in exchange for the Sorcerers of the Stars’ assistance – but what does Loki have to interest him?

32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

CIVIL WAR: THE ULTIMATES #1 of 4

Tie-In Miniseries

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Plot by H-E-D

Art by ACO

(Note: Set after Ultimates #13)

“WE’RE WITH YOU”

The Ultimates just finished defending Hanoi from an Asgardian invasion, and the cost was heavy.

So when Carol Danvers gets word from Captain America of the impending war with Asgard, she has no trouble deciding which side she’s on.

Together with Blue Marvel and Spectrum, she return home to prepare for war!

But Thor’s Asgardians are very different from the Worthy. Will the God of Thunder be able to change their minds?

32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

CIVIL WAR: THE WINTER SOLDIER #1

Tie-In Miniseries

Plot by EXCITER

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Art by JIM LEE

“THE LONGER, COLDER WINTER”

Bucky Barnes was a child soldier during World War II before the Soviet Union brainwashed him into becoming their most feared assassin. Throughout his entire life, there was never a time when he was not undertaking nearly impossible clandestine missions... and nothing has changed. Thor’s Asgard is attacking the United States, and his best friend Captain America has need of a man with the Winter Soldier’s unique skillset!

Intelligence wins wars. Asgard’s proverbial eyes, the mystical ravens Huginn and Muninn, are everywhere. They fly and spy, and are rumored to have set up a temporary nest in Idaho’s Teton Mountain Range. That’s where Bucky’s mission will bring him - but these are no ordinary birds. The massive black wings and razor-sharp claws atop that mountain may spell certain death!

And if the ravens don’t get him, his unconventional backup might! No bird hunt is complete without a retriever, and Bucky’s otherworldly allies from Vanaheim have arranged for him to be accompanied by the huge talking warg Hati Hróðvitnisson. Is the beast a winter soldier’s best friend, or is it a critical mistake for Bucky to trust this big, bad wolf?

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #19 \*Civil War Tie-In\*

Written by Kelly SUE DECONNICK

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by TOM GRUMMETT

In their darkest hour, the divided FF discover…

“WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY, AND THEY ARE US!”

America is at war with the Aesir, the former government of Asgard led by King Thor. Thor has allied himself with other worlds specifically Jotunheim, Nidavelir, and Alfheim. As a member of the United States Senate, Susan Storm has been asked to vote on declaring war on these three additional threats. Her “Yes” vote will have serious ramifications, but with unexpected personal consequences.

Sue’s husband Reed Richards has been shown evidence that the Asgardian exiles must succeed in their efforts and he agrees to help. The conundrum is the evidence and the request come from Dr. Doom, chancellor of Latveria, recently allied with the Aesir. And, as we all know, Doom is also the Fantastic Four’s greatest foe. See who goes with Sue and who goes with Reed in this epic war.

It’s a good thing the FF have space at both Area 44 and the island of Califournication because it looks like Reed’s going to be sleeping on the couch.

32 PGs./ Rated T...$3.99

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #11

Written by JOSHUA DYSART

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by SALVADOR LARROCA

“SUPERIOR!” Part 2

For years, Arno Stark has lived in the shadow of his younger brother Anthony. Although his genius is far greater, he has always never gotten the praise and credit he deserved for being smarter than Tony. He was never the favored son or was he the media darling. No Arno was never given credit for being better. But that all changes today. He looks down at the mangled Rescue armor of Pepper Potts who lies battered and unconscious inside. She is just the first victim in Arno's quest to destroy Tony's life!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

MARVEL SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #19

Written by CHIP ZDARSKY

Plot by PERSONAMANX

Art by KRIS ANKA

"OCEAN'S FIVE"

- Having arrived too late to stop the heist, LOA engages in a one-on-one judo battle with JD ROCKEFELLER IX. The fate of the MSS, and MOEBIUS INTERNATIONAL hangs in the balance.

- NAMOR, and NAMORELLA have activated the one trap they didn't know about. As the drill pierces the vault, the SHROUDS OF INFINITUM bleed into their newly made tunnel. Will they even recognize the danger?

- Bleeding out from his injuries last issue NORRIN RAD has only one chance of survival. But will ROGUE, and TIGRA return in time? It's a race against time with a surfer's life on the line.

- Meanwhile FLINT MARKO in conversation with MARRINA SMALLWOOD, and WALTER LANGOWSKI discover the unsettling truth that LOA learned before. This isn't about a simple heist anymore, it's about the continuation of human society!

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

M'BAKU: WARLORD OF WAKANDA! #11

Written by MALCOLM JONES

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by ADI GRANOV

“NEW WORLD ORDER!” Part 4 “WORLDS COLLIDE!”

The world teeters on the brink of war! NATO accuses Wakanda of sinking one of its' warship, killing 2500 men and women. Wakanda denies the allegation and forges an alliance with it's former enemies Niganda, Genosha, Azani and N'Gabo - The League of Nations! The lines are drawn, who will be the first to cross it and plunge the world into chaos!

Shuri finally reaches T'Challa and apprises him of the situation, war is coming to Wakanda! He tells her not to interfere with M'Baku's machinations and to stick to their plan. The Black Panther must stay in exile for a little while longer exile for a little while longer. Shuri tells him they must wrap this up quickly or the consequences could disastrous!

In the Wakandan war room, M'Baku meets with his new allies as they make plans on how to deal with NATO and the U.S. in particular. But before they go any further, Markus Zulu of Niganda wants to know what he plans to do about the the Black Panther! They all know that T'Challa is somewhere plotting how to regain the throne. M'Baku smiles and tells them not to worry, the Black Panther will no longer be a problem. At that moment, Hunter, the White Wolf enters along with his Hatute Zeraze. M'Baku gives them their orders: bring him the head of the Black Panther!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

THE MIGHTY THOR #19 \*Civil War Tie-In\*

Plot by EXCITER

Written by ALAN MOORE

Art by MIKE MIGNOLA

“WE COME FROM THE LAND OF THE ICE AND SNOW”

Since ascending to the throne of fallen Asgard, Thor reversed the course of the war against the Vanir and their allies. For half a year they were beaten, but his Járngreipr Offensive brought victory upon victory. Yet, more than any other from his pantheon, Thor had always protected and championed Midgard. Now, he was forced to wage war upon a nation of man - America. It would be difficult. It is home to many heroes who will rise to its defense. Moreover, the Bifrost is controlled by his enemies in occupied Asgard. The enchanted Mjölnir can open small portals, but major troop movements would require a more conventional invasion - with ships.

With his fleet of space skiffs prepared, Thor boards the Skíðblaðnir. His allies from Jotunheim, Nidavelir, and Alfheim assembled, he decrees: Military targets only, no harm to civilians. Their first target is the hub of America’s power, the headquarters of their defense... the Pentagon! But this is the very place where Thor’s half-brother Balder the Brave strategizes with General Thunderbolt Ross - and Thor is as yet unaware of the enchantment that makes Balder invulnerable!

Plus, Lady Sif took it upon herself to establish a forward operating base for the Aesir on the island of Bermuda - but Mockingbird plans to deny Asgard a foothold near America’s shore! Only one woman can get what she wants...

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

RUNAWAYS #19

Written by KELLY THOMPSON

Plot by PERSONAMANX

Art by DARKO LAFUENTE

"ACAB"

- Having decided to leave CALIFORNIA for greener pastures, the Runaways only have one obstacle standing in their way. The LAPD being highly militarized, poorly trained, and in the pocket of nobody good isn't about to let a group of diverse teenagers do anything unmolested.

- ALEX WILDER is strangled to death by an officer for no justifiable reason.

- VICTOR, and MOLLY are subjected to tear gas for trying to intervene. They are immediately arrested, and held indefinitely in a poorly operated detention facility.

- CHASE, KAROLINA, and GERT are beaten by batons but suffer no permanent injuries.

- NICO MINORU is pelted by rubber bullets as she attempts to film these events. Her injuries will require the amputation of her left arm, and she will likely lose her eyesight.

- The people of LA protest, but can't put up much of a fight as the police decide to riot. Thousands are beaten, hundreds are arrested, and many have no means of egress as the National Guard is called in.

- Broken, and separated from each other there will be no justice for the Runaways or anyone else until severe police reform is implemented.

- FINAL ISSUE

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

SONS OF DITKO #2 (crossover between AOM-NU and DC Next Dawn)

Written by MARK RUSSELL and J.M.DEMATTEIS

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by BRENDAN MCCARTHY

Book 2: “WHO IS JOHN GALT?”

Spider-Man deals with the Question, a masked adventurer whom he met while busting up a mugging. It’s an amazingly peaceful meeting and the two part on good terms.

Peter is later surprised by a gift from Aristotle Rodor, the professor he interviewed with about the prestigious Hub City University. Rodor is giving him two tickets to see Lorelei Circe, the Siren, at Citi Field as thanks for taking the interview. Pete, being a fairly intelligent young man, asks one of his crushes, Mary Jane Watson to accompany him to the show. The tickets are a corporate perc of working for Hub City U and Rodor wanted to impress young Parker. Pete and MJ are there with reporter Vic Sage, in NYC for business. In truth, Vic suspects the Siren of no good and her special effects “Master of Illusion”, going by the street name Mysterio, also raises concerns. Mysterio supposedly has the power to make you believe anything is happening and Siren supposedly can command you merely by using her voice.

Did we mention Pete is Spider-Man and Vic is the Question and neither one knows who the other is? Zany hijinks will arise, especially when Pete’s Spidey-Sense goes off.

And now, here is the development that could break the internet. Are Professor Aristotle Rodor and Aunt May an item? Will this be called #TAY or #MOT? Perhaps the interwebs will provide a better hashtag.

Rated T+, 40 pages, $3.99

SORCERERS OF THE STARS #13

Written by JEFF PARKER

Plot by H-E-D

Art by DUSTIN WEAVER

“KNOW”

With the Star of Catalax embedded in his chest, Krugarr has become the avatar of Kalothir, queen of the Hell Lords of Chandilar, empress of destruction!

It’s all hands on deck as Ciress defends itself from the Hell Lords’ Trojan horse.

Featuring cameos from as many of your favorite magicians as the Bullpin will allow! (No promises they’ll speak, but we all know a background cameo in a splash page is just as sweet as character development, right?)

The Agents of A.R.C.A.N.A. are here, alongside Dark Angel and Jennifer Kale, the Spellbinder! Loki, Sorcerer-King of Jotunheim, answers the call! As does Nico Minoru – or, rather, Lamashtu!

If Ciress falls, one of the most magically powerful places in the universe falls into the hands of evil. But with the universe’s magicians occupied by one Hell Lord, the Shi’ar Empire has nobody to defend it from the rest.

The coup de grâce?

This was all Adam Warlock’s plan.

Not a trick, not a hoax, this is the real deal. The galaxy’s most storied hero is the mastermind behind this horrific string of catastrophes.

But why?

And what can the rest of the Sorcerers do to stop him?

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

THUNDERBOLTS #1 \*Civil War Tie-In\*

Written by ALEX DE CAMPI

Plot by H-E-D

Art by CARMEN CARNERO & GABRIEL HARDMAN

“CIVIL WAR TIE-IN!”

With war on the horizon, patriotism is on the rise in the USA. And what’s more American than war profiteering?

General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross might have Captain America on his side, but not under his command.

And so, Ross has given a lucrative contract to a PMC (private military contractor) run by an old war buddy: Colonel Helmut Zemo!

Together, they put together a bold new team of heroes to bring the fight to Asgard!

Following the (plausibly deniable) mandate of their namesake, the Thunderbolts are a force for good to be reckoned with!

As long as they produce results, nobody will look too closely. And Zemo is counting on that, because he and his so-called heroes are anything but heroic!

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

THUNDERBOLTS #0

Written by ALEX DE CAMPI

Plot by H-E-D

Art by GABRIEL HARDMAN & CARMEN CARNERO

Ahead of their explosive debut in CIVIL WAR, meet America’s newest team of “heroes”!

-Col. Helmut Zemo is a seasoned military veteran, previously serving under the direct command of General Thunderbolt Ross. Later, he founded EKO Scorpion, a PMC with a dodgy reputation. Now, he’s about to lead the world’s first private superhero contractor – and his sights are set on something larger than profit…

-Karla Sofen was Zemo’s first recruit for the Thunderbolts. She’d spent her 20’s as a psychiatrist, dogged by rumors that the high rates of suicide and violence in her former patients were the intentional result of her therapy. Growing bored, Dr. Sofen got her hands on her namesake Moonstone by manipulating a patient. Officially, she’s serving her parole from the crime spree that followed by working as Zemo’s personal therapist.

-Melissa Gold never wanted to be a criminal, let alone a supervillain. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Participating in paid medical trials for Roxxon put her on the slippery slope that lead to her becoming sonic-powered Screaming Mimi. Now, Zemo offers her a fresh start as Songbird. But is this just another deal with the devil?

-Accused of a long list of war crimes, and convicted of enough, CPO Cletus Kasady was known in the Marines as Agent Carnage. And that was before he was bonded with an alien symbiote. Freed by a surprise Presidential Pardon, Kasady quickly joined Zemo in the private sector.

-Months ago, EKO Scorpion officers discovered an amnesiac with metal wings. Soon, they realized that he was actually the missing billionaire Warren Worthington III, missing for more than a year By then, however, Subject Archangel had proven such a valuable asset that Zemo made certain to keep the discovery off the books.

-A brilliant scientist and inventor, Dr. Chen Lu (Lu Chen by Western name order) sabotaged his own career by transforming himself into the Radioactive Man. Despite his presence posing no health risk, Dr. Chen found himself completely unhireable. After years of living off less-than-legal scientific work, he’s found himself a place in Zemo’s employ.

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

THE ULTIMATES #13

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Plot by H-E-D

Art by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO (main story); ARIELA KRISTANTINA (epilogue)

“APOTHEOSIS” Part 4 “ENDLESS NIGHT”

Nul has done it. Powering the God Machine with the life force of the Worthy, he has become a true god incarnate.

But, not a God of Fear as he planned. Before, he called himself the God of Nothing.

Now, he is the God of Nothingness – a Living Black Hole! If he isn’t stopped, and quickly, the entire world will be consumed.

Can the Ultimates protect the people of Hanoi from a singularity?

A solution presents itself, but the consequences may be dire.

The deaths of the Worthy has released Ond, god of souls, from his slavery.

He has the power to stop Nul, but after untold ages of torture by the parasite known as Angrir, he lacks the will to act.

Karma’s powers solve that problem – but at what cost?

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

UNCANNY X-MEN #19 \*Civil War Tie-In\*

Plot by NX01A

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Art by PEPE LARRAZ

Theme Song: Led Zeppelin- The Battle of Evermore

“THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR ESSEX” Part 4 “EXTINCTION AGENDAS”

•At roughly human size, LOKI is a mutant Jötunn (better known as Frost Giants). When he needs to finding traitors in Jotunheim who want him dead, he kidnaps Midgard's most powerful mutant mind to do so. Are Loki's consort, ANGRBODA, and his very big brothers, HELBLINDI and BYLEIST, plotting his demise? Only PROFESSOR X can find out... if he doesn't get squished underfoot (remember: Frost Giants). Apart from being safely sent back to Midgard, what does Xavier want in return for helping a god?

•With Xavier snatched to another dimension, CYCLOPS and JEAN GREY convince the thunderbird-woman formerly known as STORM to help them find the X-Men missing on Krakatoa. This Stormbird knows a secret entrance by air to the ruby palace within a dormant volcano where WOLVERINE, X-23, and NIGHTCRAWLER disappeared but the trio will not like what they find within, much less who finds them.

•As the CORVID-20 psirus (psionic virus) continues to spread across the planet and explosively kill humans, research reveals that mutants are immune. Mutants are in danger from those who believe they are intentionally spreading the virus as well as from the anti-infection AIs known as SENTINELS who want to study mutants to see if the x-gene holds a cure to the pandemic. Sentinels must first capture mutants, and it's time to upgrade their size, hardware, and firepower.

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

AOM QUARANTINE SPECIAL #3 (of ???)

Mail Order and Digital Only! #StayHome

“SOCIAL DISTANCING” PART THREE

Plot by H-E-D

Written by MIKE CAREY

Art by CLAY MANN

After months of social distancing, people are growing desperate for human contact. Telepaths can use their powers to approximate the real thing – but only if they’re willing to do their part! Can Betsy Braddock convince the egomaniacal Quentin Quire to help?

“IN WHICH MAY DISCOVERS LION KING AND TIGER KING ARE VERY DIFFERENT STORIES”

Written by J.M. DEMATTEIS

Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN

Art by special guest artist JOHN ROMITA, SR.

Starring, of course, the Antiquated Aunt May

May Parker is considered a medically frail elderly woman. Hence she has self-quarantined for this current COVID-19 crisis. But self-isolating at her home on Hauser Street is becoming monotonous. A friend from one of her clubs (Cribbage) suggested she try this computer application called Netflix and it will allow her to view many movies and TV shows. See what May is watching when nobody else is looking.

“FINAL PHASE”

Plot by EXCITER

Written by JOE KELLY

Art by RYAN OTTLEY

The year is 2099, and New York has finally reopened! But what kind of strange and different world will Jake Gallows, a.k.a. the Punisher, find outside? And will his every move be monitored by a time-travelling new overlord… Karen the Conqueror?

“PANIC BUY” PART THREE

Plot by H-E-D

Written by G. WILLOW WILSON

Art by ADRIAN ALPHONA

Most CEOs delegate responsibilities, but Norman Osborn prefers a hands-on approach. While Roxxon devotes its corporate resources towards private security and bribing cops to take down the black market of essential equipment that Ms Marvel has created, the Green Goblin himself comes gunning for Jersey City’s greatest hero!

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