AOM 05-2015

THOR & THE WARRIORS THREE #11

Written by BRIAN Q. MILLER

Plot by MCGAFFER

Art by DALE EAGLESHAM

* + - SUPERNATURAL:SURVIVAL\*\*\*

"BLOOD WAR"

Thor goes to war with his grandfather! Bor Burison leads the newly resurrected Twilight Warriors against the World Tree itself. They mean to topple it intot the void and all of existence with it, there will be only one existence - Twilight and the Forever Ending! The prospect of oblivion often throws up unusual alliances though, Ymir and Malekith both object to their worlds being cast into the void and now Thor fights with his most fearsome enemies against his own blood.

The Twilight Tree finds it's first two roots, Gods of Death and Destruction who will anchor it in existence - Lady Sif and the Enchantress! The Tree of Death has it's anchorage and will now begin to spread the chaos of Ragnarok to all of existence!

Odin's ravens whisper in his ear. He knows it is a falsehood, the Ravens were eaten by the Dark Con! Their knowledge absorbed into the spreading Darkness. So what whispers in his ear as he sits in his dark cell? What are these twisted nightmares that silkily form visions of a burning world? And why does he continue to hear the same words? "All hope lies with Doom!"

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

BLACK PANTHER: KING OF THE DEAD #11

Written By CHRISTOPHER PRIEST

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By ADI GRANOV

"Hostile Intent" Part 4: Defend The Family!

Queen Shuri vs Moses Magnum for a newly discovered rare strain of the Vibranium ore in the Savage Land! Magnum has beaten the Wakandan Science Team and was mere moments away from taking the ore. However Shuri's arrival presents a bigger challenge! She's a formidable fighter and has battled the omega level mutant to a standstill! But luck favors Magnum when Science Team member Titan(Tom Foster) enters the fray again! He fires a powerful blast at the young upstart, knowing Shuri will protect her charge, thus allowing him to grab the Vibranium and escape! Under the ancient city of Rome, the Black Panther and his brother Hunter take on the unlikely team of Klaw, Thundra, the weapons master Zaran and the vicious Armless Tiger Man! Both teams seek the time-lost breastplate, the final piece of the legendary Armor of Mars! Despite being outnumbered, the Panther and Hunter hold their own and begin to get the upper hand against the four killers. Hunter sees an opportunity to grab the artifact and makes his move but is suddenly stopped by a sharp pain! Zaran has stabbed him through the heart! An enraged Panther sees his brother slump to the ground and attacks Zaran, ripping out his throat! The others grab the breastplate and escape! T'Challa holds his brother's lifeless body in his arms and tells him that Zaran will not be the last to die at his hands! They will all feel the wrath of the Black Panther!

32 PGS./Rated M: Mature Readers Only...$2.99

FALCON: BIRD OF PREY #11

Written by CHUCK DIXON/DARWYN COOKE

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by DARWYN COOKE

"HOUSE OF ZOLA!" Part 5: Aerie's End!

The Falcon and Jet: The Beginning! Jet tells Sam how years ago, her and her father Arnim Zola came up with a plan for Sam to fall in love with her and conceive a child! A son was born and once Jet became pregnant with a second child, Sam was taken to Dimension Z and his memory of everything erased! He was returned to Earth with no knowledge of Jet or their child. Jet and her firstborn, artificially aged son Paul who was named after Sam's father soon killed Zola and began to rule Dimension Z! They have plans to extend their empire into our realm! Today: Sam, and his allies Honcho and rebel leader Rikki have been brought before his son Paul who now goes by the name The Raven to watch as he plans to invade Earth! Jet wants Sam to see his son grow up to be a tyrant who will destroy his world! She wants him beaten and broken before she kills him! But Sam heartbroken at the sight of a son he never knew turned into a monster remembers the words of his father: " The strength and determination of a good man is greater than all the evil in the world." With those words, Sam snaps his bonds and frees the others! He tells them to help the other rebels who have stormed the stronghold! He will deal with Jet and the Raven! Next Issue: Falcon vs The Raven!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

“1945” Part One of Four \*\*NEW JUMPING ON POINT\*\*

Following the events of the previous arc, Captain America finds himself hurtling back to Earth, only with a problem. Steve has found himself in the middle of World War 2 – caught in a different world where the experiments on Steve Rogers failed leaving the world without a Captain America – and hopeless to stop the all conquering powers of HYDRA!

But first, Steve has bigger problems than just HYDRA. He has to convince another world’s Peggy Carter and Howling Commandos that he is who he says he is – and not a HYDRA Agent! This of course, might be a little more complicated than previously thought – especially because Peggy watched this world’s Steve get blown up in the result of Howard Stark’s failed experiment!

32pgs/Rated T.../$2.99

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by JOSS WHEDON

Art by GREG CAPULLO

“RUNAWAY JURY” Part One of Three

The fallout from Harry Osborn’s revelation as The Amazing Spider-Man hits home, and even if the result wasn’t broadcast worldwide as previously thought, the captive jury who witnessed the trial still heard his name, and it’s only a matter of time before someone tells the whole world. However, it comes as a shock to Peter – and Harry – when members of the jury start disappearing, one by one, with their corpses turning up days later, mutilated in horrific ways.

However, this mystery is about to hit home on a more personal level for Peter – because as it happened, Aunt May, who was captured by the now imprisoned Vigilante Killer – saw Osborn’s revelation and becomes the target of none other than the mysterious GREEN GOBLIN, whose identity is even more of a secret than that of Spider-Man’s!

Next Month: The hunt for Aunt May!

32pgs/Rated T.../$2.99

SHE-HULK, ATTORNEY AT LAW #5

Written by CHARLES SOULE

Plot by EXCITER

Art by JOE MADUIERA

“PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL” Part Four “ADVERSARIAL PROCEEDINGS”

She-Hulk has all the evidence she needs to prove that mega-corporation Power Broker, Inc. was using the dim-witted aspiring pugilists of the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation as human guinea pigs in non-FDA approved tests of their patent-pending prototype super-human power enhancers. Problem is, she no longer has a client! The man without fear of trademark infringement, Jersey Devil, fired her then unsuccessfully tried to kill her after making an uncounseled settlement with PBI. Of course, Shulkie can handle an attempted homicide - but what really hurt was the injunction that PBI's legal department served on her, preventing the jade giantess from going public with the incriminating documents she acquired during the course of litigation! Unable to take matters to the courtroom or the press, it's time for less service of process and more service of SMASH! As Jen seeks to bust up their illegal operation herself, PBI CEO Curtiss Jackson and his mad scientist, Dr. Malus, have a surprise waiting for her. You see, Curtiss isn't just the CEO of Power Broker, Inc., he's also a client – and he's been waiting for a chance to unleash his very expensive new abilities!

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

SNAKE EYES: REAL AMERICAN HERO #3

Written by CHUCK DIXON

Plot by EXCITER

Art by JEROME OPEÑA

“HALF THE BATTLE” Part Three “THE HEAD OF THE SNAKE”

Gregory Stark is the less moral industrialist brother of Tony Stark. He's wealthy beyond description and enjoys many lucrative government contracts. Snake Eyes also thinks he is the Secret Emperor of the terroristic Secret Empire and the man responsible for disfiguring him years ago. He just has no way to prove it...

Unable to formally bring him to justice, can the world's greatest ninja commando storm Gregory Stark's highly fortified Chicago skyscraper and cut the head off the proverbial snake? Even if he can get by all the security forces, he'll have to face the man himself – a man who has enhanced himself with nanotechnology. And thanks to a recent download, Gregory Stark knows Arashikage-style ninjitsu...

Meanwhile, “Black Widow” Monica Chang continues to spy on the Secret Empire's transactions with anti-American rogue states, but is that Storm Shadow she sees selling super-tech to Syrians?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

AVENGERS #11

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Grounded"Part 3 of 4

Guest-starring, the HULK, ALIEN LEGION and KILLRAVEN!

By order of the President, the Avengers are no more. However, in one of Snake Eye's off the grid safe-houses a group of ex-Avengers listen to the dire warnings of 2 mysterious beings about an invasion from Mars. One is the charismatic, part serpentine leader of the ALIEN LEGION Sarigar and the other is the escaped Martian prisoner the warrior/metahuman Killraven. The White-House and the Pentagon have been taken over by shape-changing Martians. This includes the President, his cabinet and all congressman and military leaders of the U.S. Killraven wants to takeover the ex-Avengers and annex them into his own rag-tag unit the Freemen, while Alien Legion simply want to annihilate the Martian threat from Earth by any means necessary. Killraven and Sarigar disagree with each other's tactics and Tony Stark disagrees with both of them. This leads to major throwdown between the 3 factions only to be interrupted by the ex-Avengers new recruit...the INCREDIBLE HULK! However there are other unexpected guests, the Martian government controlled replacement for the Avengers...the ULTIMATES. They have been sent by the commander in chief..to destroy all!!

CONTINUED IRON MAN #11!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

IRON MAN #11

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by BRYAN HITCH

"Grounded" Part 4 of 4

Guest-starring , the HULK, ALIEN LEGION and KILLRAVEN!

CONTINUED FROM AVENGERS #11!

Snake Eyes and Black Widow have invaded the White-House with one mission: to eliminate the President who is actually a shape-shifting Martian. However, when you assassinate a president there are MAJOR CONSEQUENCES. From above Rescue, Falcon, Redwing and Killraven invade the Pentagon. It is stealth war against a compromised government who have the Army and the National Guard as their protectors. However, Tony Stark has also recruited a secret weapon aka his frenemy Bruce Banner...the INCREDIBLE HULK. Hulk is ready to SMASH on a green on green fight sequence the likes of which has ever been seen!Meanwhile Iron Man in his Hulk-Buster armor leads the former Avengers and Alien Legion in a major fight with martian government controlled Avenger's replacements the ULTIMATES. It's Iron Man, Spider-Man, She-Hulk, Prime, Thor and Squirrel Girl vs Sentry, Ronin, Alpha, Wiccan, Hulkling, Iron Patriot and Stature. However, the team has 2 other major obstacles: the superman Sentry has gone to his dark side aka the Void and they must eliminate the orchestrator of the assault...Tony Stark!?!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

ALPHA FLIGHT #10

Written by TY TEMPLETON

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Art by BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

“CRASHING THE NET”

What do you do when your team, Canada’s premier superheroes ALPHA FLIGHT, have been having the worst month ever? When your pseudo-niece has had her strength and speed enhanced ten-fold, but terraforms the ground beneath her feet unwillingly? When your best friend’s made a deal with a northern demon and gotten fuzzier and muskier than ever thought possible? You just keep bouncing, trading barbs, and paying for the first round, Eugene Judd! Take a look inside the life of the one and only PUCK, as he goes through training exercises with his enhanced teammates and friends, mediates a Parliament Hill-shaking argument between Heather Hudson and the Prime Minister himself, and takes a solo mission to the town of Nipissing, Ontario to personally stop some meandering Roxxon agents! But there are big surprises in store…as Mac Hudson announces his intentions to retire from the field, and offers the GUARDIAN suit to our acrobatic underdog!

* Get well soon, Mr. Templeton! Canada and AoM sends its well wishes for a quick recovery!\*

32PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

SPYMASTER #11

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by J H WILLIAMS III

"Being Tony Stark" 1 of 2

The penultimate issue of Spymaster.

It's come down to this. Spymaster has been given a blank check by an unknown source to eliminate the most important man in world...Tony Stark. As a man with no name, no known history or record Spymaster has always been able to accomplish tasks without being suspected. Today he must be ultimate identity thief and become his target..ANTHONY STARK. He has studied him for decades and now he has his face, mannerisms, fingerprints, sense of humor and his access. Spymaster has invaded Stark's home and facilities unnoticed multiple times. Now come his biggest task, confronting Stark in his penthouse. However, Tony has been waiting for this for years! NEXT: FINAL ISSUE!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

TAKE A.I.M.! #11

Written by DENNIS HOPELESS

Plot by EXCITER

Art by SEAN MURPHY

“THE BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE AND M.O.D.O.K.” Part One “ULTRA-MAX”

After nearly a year of plotting, M.O.D.O.K.’s grand plan to take A.I.M. was finally unfurled... and it failed spectacularly! Resoundingly defeated and delivered to his old enemies the Winter Guard, he now finds himself a permanent resident of one of Russia’s toughest ultra-max prisons! Can M.O.D.O.K. survive on the inside without getting shanked? And how can he not drop the soap with those little arms? His only hope is to prey on the sympathy of one of his captors - but can he exploit the less-than-grizzly nature of the Russian Man-Bear, Ursa Major, to effectuate an escape? Probably not!

Meanwhile, there’s a new man in charge of A.I.M. - and he’s really cold blooded! Where will the Lizard lead the brotherhood of evil scientists?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

INVADERS INITIATIVE #10

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Art by JEFTE PALO

“ABSENT”

The prisoners have taken over, and SABRA, BLACK TARANTULA, and the rest of the INVADERS are prepared to take on the world…starting with their apparently traitorous former leader, JIM HAMMOND, who accused them all, hero and criminals alike, of treason before unleashing his flames against them! Bound together by their imprisonment, the Invaders are ready to strike back, and plan from the shelter of the repossessed stronghold of ABSENTIA! And they’ve got help, in the form of fellow Absentia inmate and mechanical genius ROGER BOCHS, and security guard-turned-hostage OMEGA SENTINEL! But it wouldn’t be the Invaders Initiative without some disagreements…and between the Shocker, Bochs, and Nuwa arguing about dismantling Omega Sentinel, and Sabra and Black Tarantula butting heads about their hostage, there’s plenty of squabbling to go around! That is until the UN’s most wanted activate Absentia’s contingency program, the completely robotic, electromagnetically energized Omega Guardians! Worse still, the once mystically enhanced Scarab gets sent a message from the UN itself: give up her teammates, and she’ll be reunited with her long absent overlord, the ancient god SET!

32PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS #11

Written by DAVID LISS

Plot by MARVELL2100

Art by STEFANO CASELLI

ATHENA Rising: Conclusion!

ATLAS! ATHENA! Superia! The President of the United States! It all ends here as ATHENA'S attack on the World Summit has resulted in the deaths of many world leaders! However, Superia's main target, the POTUS is still alive and she cannot allow that to remain unchallenged! ATLAS agents Kasper Kole, Jimmy Woo and Cloud 9 with their unlikely allies Max Fury and Madam Hydra have captured or killed many of Superia's forces! But she still has one card to play! Cloud 9's partner 3-D Man, agent Delroy Garrett! A powerful bomb has been strapped to his heart and she will use him to kill the President as she aims her helpless captive at the escaping target! The only way to stop Garrett and the bomb is to kill him! The agents hesitate for a split second, unsure of what to do! Fury begins to aim his weapon but before he can fire, two shots ring out amidst the chaos! One shot hit's Superia in the head as she slumps to the ground. The second shot hits Garrett in the chest killing him but also deactivating the bomb! They all turn to see where the shots came from and are shocked to see Cloud 9 lowering her rifle, the smoke from the red hot barrel still wafting through the breeze!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON #5

Written By CULLEN BUNN

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By EMMA VICELLI & NICK DRAGOTTA

"Games of Death and Deceit!" Part 5 : Nimrod!

Nimrod Unleashed! The place: The rogue nation of Latvia! Cyber-Tek has unleashed it's newest, most powerful weapon against the Daughters of the Dragon's Misty Knight and White Fox! Nimrod is what Cyber-Tek has been hiding from the rest of the world, the next stage human/nanotech engineering! The two managed to escape from the assassins Bullet and Barracuda but now face the ultimate killing machine! As Colleen Wing and top Cyber-Tek scientist Michael Collins arrive in Latvia to save Colleen's partners, Collins can't help but reflect that they used his work to turn his best friend Luther Manning into a weapon of mass destruction! But those thoughts quickly disappear as they run into the Killer B's Barracuda and Bullet! Meanwhile Misty and White Fox have made it to the top of the Cyber-Tek building where they become trapped by Nimrod! Suddenly two blasts send Nimrod reeling back! Help has come from an unexpected source, former MI-13 agent Leiko Wu and travelling gun for hire Paladin!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

SHIELD’60 #5

Written by LEE CHILD

Plot by CYBERHUBBS

Art by MICHAEL LARK

"WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PANAMA." PART 1 OF 2

"We made it outta Waterloo, a little banged up, a little shot up, but that's nothing new. Comes with the job when you sign that dotted line. Duggan got it the worse, though, so I dropped him off at an Air Force base where me and Robards were hitching a ride on the next flight out. We headed for Panama. Yeah, that Panama. And right in time for the riots, too. Just our luck, right? Plan was to meet up with Gabe Jones, old friend of mine from the War who'd been spending the last few years hunting Nazis up and down Central and South America. He never could forgive or forget. After that, we were gonna stow away on a heavily-guarded cargo ship -- during a national riot, mind you -- and break into a top secret Hydra Island no one knew how to find..."

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

VENOM #2

Written By ZEB WELLS

Plot By SHOCKDINGO

Art By CLAYTON CRAIN

“Rising Tide: Part 1”

- The first mission is off to a success...except for Flash teleporting 40 miles off-course. Well, Henry did say that it was a refurbished belt-housed unit from a fellow techie. Oh, he didn't mention that and hey, is that a Spider-man logo? This wont end well. At least visiting his teammates and Sha Shan will be easier.

- The monster reports have gotten worse, disappearances are on the rise, and cryptic Russian graffiti has begun to appear on surfaces across Philadelphia. Thankfully, Agent Venom's on the case!...but so is ace reporter Katy Kiernan. How does she keep getting the drop on him?

32PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

AVENGERS 4 HIRE #5

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by IAN CHURCHILL

"Text me..Tweet me...Google me....EAT ME" Part 3 of 3

•Dollar Bill, the Avengers 4 Hire one man P.R. firm is making changes with the team. First he fires Flash Thompson aka Agent Venom due to his inability to control the symbiote. However, it may actually be due to being bullied by Flash in highschool either way both Flash and Venom don't take to kindly to the firing. Fortunately, for Dollar Bill he has A4H mascot Miss Lion in his corner and this innocent looking, but powerful super dog eats symbiotes for breakfast. Machine Man and Miraclewoman are sent text from a kid in a small town saying her cat is missing. Little do they know the town is populated by many immigrants from the Savage Lands and their cats are sabre-tooth tigers and that's just the beginning. However, the duo's biggest problem may be getting along with each other.

•Dr. Noah Body's invisibility process has been purchased by A4H. Now Luke Cage, Shang Chi and Firestar have been able to observe major crime organizations, beginning with the the 1200 lb crimelord Ulysses X. Lugman aka Slug. Once the trio collects the evidence it's clobberin time! Night Thrasher and Ant Man (Eric O'Grady) try to do the same with the Kingpin, but wants the invisibility ends, Thrasher goes into kick-a$$ beastmode and thing go to Hell. The Kingpins lawyer want to press charges and Antman agrees to be a witness to the assault against his own teammate?!?

32 PGS/Rated T…$2.99

CAGE & FINCH: NORTHERN LIGHTS #5

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by ALES KOT

Art by SARA PICHELLI

You Are Being Watched...

“TOMORROW’S WAR” ACT 1: PART I “THE CALM”

Get ready from the epic summer event brought to you by ALES KOT and SARA PICHELLI, in a special mega-sized opening issue for the normal price of $2.99!

• In the wake of the Carnage Problem, Anya Corazon has joined the alliance of Luke Cage and Harold Finch as they attempt to stop crimes before they can happen. But can even Spider-Girl be enough to stop the Machine’s identity from being exposed to the world at large when the Punisher returns to New York – hellbent on taking the Machine for himself in an effort to make his job at finding people to kill a lot easier.

• However, alongside the Punisher, another social security number has come up in the Machine – the number of the lawyer Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, who has discovered the Machine’s existence – and wants to shut it down for good, believing in not only how wrong its existence is – but also that Finch might not have it under his control. (Of course, he’s right, but not for the reasons that Daredevil believes!)

• The Punisher’s first strike cripples Team Machine’s Library HQ, and they’re able to escape in the nick of time. However, now they’re separated – and on the run in the streets of New York – and to make matters worse, Daredevil and the Punisher are not the only ones hunting the Machine. As is evident from a simple phonecall. “Hello, Nick Fury. Yes, we met during the meeting with the President. My name is John Greer. I represent Decima Technologies, and I... I have a proposition to make...”

Continued in this month's DAREDEVIL #11!

40pgs/Rated T.../$2.99

DAREDEVIL #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by GREG RUCKA

ART by BILLY TAN

You Are Being Watched...

“TOMORROW’S WAR” ACT 1: PART II “THE GOOD SAMARITAN”

The unmissable summer event of Tomorrow’s War reaches the next chapter, continued from this month’s CAGE AND FINCH: NORTHERN LIGHTS!

• The Punisher has Harold Finch! Finch, Spider-Girl and Power Man’s attempt to escape the converging forces of Daredevil, Punisher and the NYPD went horribly wrong an now Finch is in the hands of Frank Castle, who wants access to the Machine and is willing to do anything to get it. To show how serious he is, he’s kidnapped Senator Mark Riley, who oversees the Machine from the Government Sector, where they deal with threats to National Security, rather than the irrelevant numbers that Finch and Cage get.

• Daredevil realises that Finch in the wrong hands is considerably worse than Finch in the hands of nobody at all, and makes a temporary alliance with Spider-Girl and Power Man to get him back. But where has the Punisher taken Harold Finch, and are they the only ones who want him captured?

• Witness why an alliance between John Greer’s Decima Technologies and SHIELD is something that the world should fear – especially if Decima have a completely new gameplan involved that could make the location of the Northern Lights irrelevant – because a new player in the war between Artificial Intelligences has entered the game! Enter Samaritan.

Continued in The Punisher: War Journal #11!

32pgs/Rated T.../$2.99

PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by NATHAN EDMONDSON

Art by STEVE EPTING

"You Are Being Watched..."

TOMORROW’S WAR ACT 1: PART III “THE DEVIL YOU KNOW...”

Continued from this month’s DAREDEVIL #11, the mega crossover event of the summer reaches the conclusion of its first act!

Decima Technologies has plans for a new Artificial Intelligence that will render the Machine obsolete! It’s called Samaritan, and now the Punisher recognises the damage that Samaritan will do in the hands of the wrong people.

Harold Finch comes up with a plan to stop Samaritan, but he’s going to need access to its HQ – and to get into it, he’s going to need help. The Punisher’s willing to do that – for now. But still... Better the Devil You Know.

Meanwhile, Daredevil comes up with a plan to convince SHIELD that Decima can’t be trusted, and Anya Corazon and Luke Cage take the fight to the heart of Decima Technologies.

But soon, this alliance of superheroes has to face the question... What if they’re too late to do anything at all?

ACT 2 BEGINS IN NEXT MONTH’S DAREDEVIL #12!

32pgs/Rated T.../$2.99

THE PROWLER #11

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI

Art by KERON GRANT

“PARENTAL INSTINCT”

The battle of the Bronx rages onward, and the blood, sweat, and tears of Hobie Brown and his allies, his friends, his family, continue on through the night! With the impersonator Prowler, RICK LAWSON, lying dead in his apartment, Hobie, unmasked by the police as the one, true PROWLER, makes his way to the hospital before his wife can give birth. But when JOSIAH X calls in, and reveals that Hobie’s former partners in crime Rikki and Rico have been felled by the corrupt police force led by Carl ‘the CRIPPLER’ Stricklan, a detour is in order…one that will result in Stricklan living up to his name. Meanwhile, across town, interns and rookie superheroes FROG-MAN and ROCKET RACER attempt to wipe Hobie’s records clean and dispose of his technology at Hammer Industries…only to come face-to-face with Justin Hammer himself, who’s found their arsenal of gadgets and weaponry, and intends to use it against them! And with the police in pursuit, Mindy Brown’s friend Lauren, LADY STILT-MAN takes a bullet to the chest…and gives Mindy her suit to get to the hospital, before it’s too late!

32PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

RALPH G. FAKE: THE LEGAL EAGLE #4

Written by CHARLES SOULE

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Art by MARCIO TAKARA

“FOWL INTENTIONS” \*\*A Feather-Rufflin’ Crossover with JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY: DUCK’S DOZEN!\*\*

It’s a miracle! Salvation from above! A gift from some higher power! It’s…HOWARD THE DUCK! And when every Z-list criminal’s favourite lawyer Ralph G. Fake gets a breather defending his quote-unquote malpractice, he’ll be called to represent a good guy for once! But our Legal Eagle may be in over his head, as Howard introduces him to the plaintiffs: the sword-slingin’ BLACK KNIGHT and vengeance-lovin’ GHOST RIDER, who are suing the Duck’s Dozen for copyright infringement! And Ralph will have to be on his best behaviour in this courtroom, because the judge is a one James Mephisto…also known as OH GOOD GOLLY THIS ISN’T GOING TO END WELL. It’s a most unusual meeting of the minds as a duck, a griffin, and a quartet of criminals lead by a crowbar-wielding madman figure out how to outwit the devil himself…but not before unleashing the demon ZARATHOS! Oops!

32PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

MS. AMERICA #5

Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Art by DUNCAN FEGREDO

“SPARE CHANGE AND POCKET LINT”

We’re going back to the fut- wait, we’re allowed to say that, right? Well, come along as we head back to the year 2099, where Sylvie Lushton, the teenaged Enchantress, continues her training with the Sorceress Supreme, Strange! But when you’re faced with cyborg crash-test dummies and a teacher increasingly distracted by her supernatural duties, progress slows to a crawl! And when Sylvie’s friend America Chavez checks in and comments on the destruction caused by the multiverse-hopping demon she’ll one day become, her anxiety only worsens…and awakens the demon hidden inside of Strange, who lays in wait to consume not only the powerful Enchantress…but Ms. America, as well!

32PGS./Rated T...$2.99

THE BUGLE #11

Written by DAN SLOTT

Plot by GLOBAL HONORED & SUPERCOOPER

Art by DAVE JOHNSON

“TELL A VISION”

- Lights, camera, non-print, instantaneous, interactive, moving, noisy, glorious action! With the Bugle behind them, Gloria Grant and Ben Urich have officially moved on to the digital world of twenty-four news, courtesy of an upstart network, the American News Directory!

- He’s still hitting the streets! As Ben heads out with his cameraman Bob Barezi to capture every crime and carnival in New York City, he’ll stumble upon something his former coworker Betty Brant had worried about…a culling of destitute Skrulls in the underbelly of the city by renegade agents…

- Led by Bob himself! Well, at least his Skrull name is intimidating! B’iab!

- Meanwhile, back at AND, Gloria Grant interviews her first guest, the seer of the future and wearer of horrible suits Mister Magenta! But when his first prediction is the destruction of the AND computer network, Gloria will channel her inner J. Jonah Jameson and move everyone to action...as Magenta’s prophecy comes true, and every screen, tweeter, and zip file flickers off!

32PGS./Rated T...$2.99

THE INFINITY EFFECT #2 \*An Event of Cosmic Proportions!\*

Written By JOSHUA DYSART

Plot By MCGAFFER & MARVELL2100

Art By DAVID MARQUEZ

"Life is a precious gift but sometimes death can be a blessing." -unknown

Quasar, Lord Doom, Captain Mar-Vell, and Moondragon have gathered on Tartarus IV, a moon on the far side of the planet Maltus just beyond the Andromeda galaxy! They await the arrival of the rest of the Infinity Watch to determine how best to protect the Infinity Gems from Lord Mar-Vell! Time grows short as the stones begin to flicker and wane, their power fluctuating! They can sense the imminent danger and desire to be protected at all costs. Just then, a spatial warp opens before them but instead of the rest of the Watch members appearing, it is Lord Mar-Vell who emerges! He demands that they hand over the Gems so that he may save our universe from Death! Quasar and Captain Mar-Vell each attack with an energy blast while Moondragon strikes with a telepathic burst! Lord Mar-Vell shrugs off their assault and strikes with a powerful blow of his own, sending them all scattering! Only Lord Doom remains standing, unfazed by Mar-Vell's attack. He tells the others to flee as he will deal with the mad fool who would dare challenge Doom! Realizing they have no choice, the others leave Doom to face Mar-Vell alone! After they finally reach the rest of the Watch to inform them about what happened, the Gems suddenly begin to glow brightly then fade! A member of the Infinity Watch is dead!

40 PGS./Rated T+...$3.50

WAR OF KINGS #11 \*Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*

Written BY JOSHUA DYSART

Plot BY MARVELL2100

Art By DAVID MARQUEZ

The universe is under assault! Lord-Marvell has unleashed the Annihilation Horde upon the galaxies and billions of lives are in the balance! The Kree, Skrulls, Galadorans, Xandarians, Helgan and the rest of the races have put aside their differences to unite against the Horde! Even Earth has been accepted as an equal by the major powers as they all face extinction! Ronan, Crystal, Yondu, Veranke, Ravenous, Terrax and Jack of Hearts lead the assembled might of a thousand worlds! But will it be enough to stop the Annihilation Horde? Back on New Chandilar, the Spartax and Shi'ar do not escape the wrath of Lord Mar-Vell! Mar-Vell has sent his acolytes Dark Magus and Nebula(Cancerverse Quasar) to obtain the M'Kraan crystal to help control the power of the Infinity Gems! All of this is happening while an open rebellion is going on! The Shi'ar, the Imperial Guard and the Guardians of the Galaxy have all united to overthrow the Spartax!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: BEHIND ENEMY LINES #11 \*Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*

Written By MALCOLM JONES

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By AARON LOPRESTI

Chandilar has been Invaded! Twisted versions of the iconic Invaders team from the Cancerverse have attacked the Shi'ar homeworld during the middle of an uprising by the Shi'ar against their Spartax occupiers! The Guardian Mantis has probed their minds and learned that they, along with the Dark Magus and Nebula have been sent by Lord Mar-Vell to Capture the M'Kraan Crystal! With the Guardians at full strength, Star-Lord directs Drax, Magdalene and Groot to help the Imperial Guard against the attackers and aid the rebellion while he, Lilandra, Bug, Rocket and Mantis race to protect the Crystal! Gray'Ven and Deathbird also race towards the ancient artifact to protect it as well! But they're all surprised when they get to the Crystal's chamber to find D'Ken, mad brother of Deathbird and Lilandra standing together with Nebula and the Dark Magus in an unholy alliance!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

SILVER SURFER: HERALD OF DEATH #11 \*Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*

Written By CHRISTOS GAGE

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By DUSTIN WEAVER

Black Sun Rising! Part 3: Cosmic Powers!

Power Cosmic and Enigma Force vs the Essence of The Undying! The Surfer and Black Sun have formed an uneasy alliance to battle the Imperialist Guard, sent by Lord Mar-Vell to eliminate any obstacles that would interfere with his quest for the Infinity Gems! Outnumbered but not outgunned, the unlikely duo hold their own against the forces amassed against them and soon have their enemies reeling! But the Guard have yet to unleash their most powerful members yet, Gladiatrix and Smasher! Has the balance of power shifted against the Surfer and Black Sun? In the void between the nothingness of space, far away from the battle, Mistress Death has a secret meeting with a hidden individual. A deal has been struck and when the time comes, the plan must be executed! And as a gesture of good faith, Mistress Death hands over the lifeless form of Shalla Bal! Death has made a bargain!

32 PGS./Rated M: Mature Readers Only...$2.99

ADAM WARLOCK #11 \*Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*

Written By JIM STARLIN

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By MIKE PERKINS

"Life and Death" Part 2

The stakes have been raised as the Infinity Watch has lost a powerful member! Now the others must rally and find the missing Gem as well as stop the Cancerverse's Lord Mar-Vell! The rest of the universe is under assault as well as other forces have emerged from the Cancerverse to wreak havoc! Adam Warlock senses that the Watch is failing and that Lord-Marvell is nearly unstoppable! So he turns to Quasar and hands him the Soul Gem. "Guard it well", he tells him, "I go to meet my fate!" The others try to stop him from this suicide mission but he tells them he must do this, this is his role to play. He goes to face Lord Mar-Vell and give him the fight of his life! As he looks back, he tells them to give the next bearer of the Soul Gem a message, "Protect my soul, for I will have need of it again!" Next Issue: The Life And Death Of Adam Warlock!

32 PGS./Rated M: For Mature Readers Only...$2.99

NOVA CORPS: THE BORDER WARS #11 \*An Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*

Written By CARLOS PACHECO

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By MIKE MCKONE

Anti-Novas Part 2: "Corp vs Corpse!"

Nova Prime Richard Rider and the Nova Corp take on twisted versions of themselves from the Cancerverse known as the Anti-Nova Corpse! With only a single battalion, Richard and his team must hold together against an army of nearly a thousand Kamikaze Centurians until help arrives! With his team steadily losing members and unable to hold their position much longer, Richard, Samara, Mari, Pyo and Robert form a wedge ram to break through the Anti-Nova ranks as the other Centurions follow closely behind! They have to race to a rendezvous point to where the reinforcements will arrive! With the Anti-Nova Corpse hot on their trail, Richard knows that if his gamble fails, this may very well mean the end of the Nova Corps! Next Issue: Survive and Advance!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

QUASAR & THE INFINITY WATCH#5

Written by ROGER STERN

Plot by MCGAFFER & MARVELL2100

Art by KAARE ANDREWS

"TIME......."

Smoke rises from the crumpled face mask of Lord Doom! The fight splintered time itself as Lord Doom and Lord Mar-Vell fought for supremacy, Doom's one mistake was to try and defeat his opponent with death! Lord Mar-Vell has defied death time and again and the prospect holds no fear nor power over him. Lord Doom brought forth every occasion of death throughout time and let it flow through Lord Mar-Vell and it did nothing! But death once summoned cannot be denied, Lord Doom brought the pure essence of every death together and someone must taste this most eternal of embraces. Every death, everywhere, everywhen - in one individual - creates shock-waves throughout time! The battle and the resultant tidal wave of causality altering chaos from Lord Doom's death sends a powerful message, and it cannot be ignored! There are always new guardians waiting for the call!

The rest of the Infinity Watch feel the impact of the battle through their own Gems, a call for help? A sadness felt so strongly amongst strangers? A cold fury gripping their very souls? They realise now they are more then just themselves, they are Infinity! Or rather they were, Time must be brought back to it's kin, Time must be restored to it's rightful place, Time must be avenged!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

HIGH EVOLUTIONARY#4 An Infinity Effect Tie-In!

Written By DOUG MOENCH

Plot By MCGAFFER

Art By PAUL GULACY

"IT'S A CONSORTIUM! NOT A LEAGUE!"

Rom the Space Knight leads the Knights of Wundagore into battle against possibly the deadliest group in the known universe, "The Consortium of Extraordinary Cosmic Beings!" The greatest (still) living legends who crossed the cosmos before it was big enough to be called a cosmos. These beings were the original irritants of the high and mighty Over-Lords of Creation and they've gotten bored with retirement. The High Evolutionary can offer them something that they need, rejuvenated bodies and power! As much as the High Evolutionary would like to play with such advanced genetic material he still bears a slight resentment to being forcibly taken and ordered about under pain of death! So the original Cosmic Knights want Herbert Edgar Wyndham to play God with their very beings? Well if his Knights can subdue them in time, he'll grant their every wish, scream by scream.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SECRET WARS #5

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by KEV WALKER

* + - THE INFINITY EFFECT\*\*\*

A dark version of the Avengers from a darker universe, the Revengers have arrived and have already destroyed half the population. They want the "lost" Infinity Gem hidden on this world and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Battleworld, a living planet populated by denizens taken from across the universe. The creator, a rogue being of great power who observes all. The architect, one of the most brilliant minds in the universe who is believed dead, but has found new life in orchestrating an entire planet. The prisoners, 2 men imprisoned several levels underground who identities will truly change the world. The war, a never-ending symphony of destruction by opposing factions for the fate of their adopted world. The Avengers vs the Legion of Doom. It's Wasp, Red Hulk, War Machine, Blue Marvel, Thor (Red Norvell), Demolition Man, Raccoons with big guns and Spider Ham vs Cynthia Doom aka Lady Doom, Ares, Lady Deadpool Nitro, Vulture, Titania, Overdrive, Super Skrull. The wildcards, one is an ultimate warrior equipped with claws of adamantium who wants to unify the factions against Revengers. The other is a lost scarlet speedster who knows the secrets of this world, but not his own identity. Rom the greatest Space Knight and protector of the item the Revengers seek and he's ready for the fight of his life! If they only knew the power item in his possession is not an Infinity Gem, but actually a Starbrand and his plans for it will change the universe!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

SYMBIOSIS #1 \*\*\*All-New Series\*\*\*

Plot By VENOMOUS MASK

Written By RICK REMENDER & MENTON3

Art By LEONARDO MANCO

"THE DOOM THAT CAME TO RAVENCROFT"

In the darkest realms of the universe, where lurks the unnameable things that should not be, it is only the insane who will not be driven to utter madness. Locked away in the most secure wing of Ravencroft Asylum lurks the murderous alien beast known as Carnage, whose mind holds cosmic secrets that are nothing less than pure blasphemy against the natural order of creation. This forbidden knowledge has attracted the attention of the Many Angled Ones, the Elder Gods who dwell in the eldritch dimensions just outside the perception of mortals. They now intend to use Carnage as a tool to spread their hellish influence to all corners of the galaxy, uniting the gibbering, monstrous hordes who prowl the edges of the universe under one black banner. Nevertheless, there are those who would oppose the will of these eternal abominations of the void, with some doing so out of a noble desire to save the civilized peoples of the galaxy from the complete enslavement of both the body and soul, while others are motivated by unknown, still-imperceptible ambitions...

One man who would take up arms against this storm of diabolism is Colonel John Jameson, former astronaut and restored head of security at Ravencroft. His perceptive instincts, honed through years of experience battling the champions of madness and also a residual effect of the curse bestowed upon him by the dreaded moonstone, tell him that something evil is in the air at the asylum. Is this darkness solely the product of the growing cosmic evil surrounding the prison's most infamous inmate, or is there a more base, more human malevolence at work as well?

FUTURE IMPERFECT #5

Written By DAN ABNETT

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By KHARI EVANS

"The Future Is Now!" Part 4: Deep Blue Sea!

M'Baku has found Doom 2099's newest recruit, the warrior Hippolyta, deep within the jungles of the Savage Land! She is protecting a small village against a group of heavily armed savages mounted on top of Raptors! Without hesitation, he leaps into the midst of the armed band fighting both men and Raptors alike! When the dust clears only M'Baku is left standing! He tells her of Doom's offer and she agrees to join them if he will help her against the true threat to this village, The Petrified Man! Just outside of Atlantis, Doom has easily defeated Orca and confronts Attuma about his proposal. Attuma agrees to become apart of Doom's Black Cabinet and they both make their way to the surface, unaware that they have been observed by the King of Atlantis, Namor the Submariner! Next Issue: The Friend of My Enemy!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #12

Written By JONATHAN HICKMAN

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By NICOLA SCOTT

"Storm of the Century!" Part 5: Fight Fire With Fire!

The Negative Zone! Ben, Wyatt and Johnny have broken free of their restraints and rallied the people of Varese to fight against the Warlord of Harkov and prevent the wedding of Tarren to the tyrant! But Johnny has discovered that the warlord is a son that he's never seen, J'Hon Storm, the Human Inferno! He refuse to fight him and tries to reason with him but to no avail! With Ben and Wyatt's help, the Varesans begin to gain the upper hand against the Warlord's forces as more citizens join the fray! Seeing this, J'Hon blasts his father aside and begins a furious assault against Ben! Johnny sees a son he never new relentlessly attacking a man that he loves more than a brother! With deep regret and sadness in his heart, the Torch utters two words that will change the entire out come of this battle: FLAME ON!!! Next Issue: The Day the Fire Died!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

THE INHUMANS #11

Written By ROBERT VENDETTI

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By MARK BROOKS

Return of the King!

Several weeks have passed since The Inhumans rescued Luna and Ahura from Project Wideawake and Queen Medusa formed an alliance with the nation of Wakanda. There is a relative quiet in the city of Attilan but Medusa knows that there is something on the horizon just waiting to happen. She knew it was bound to happen, that her husband Black Bolt was not dead and would return one day to reclaim his thrown! She has been preparing for this but doubt plagues her mind. Will she fight again for the crown that she has worked so hard to earn? After all, it was she who kept the Inhumans together and protected Attilan. Or will she welcome her husband home with open arms, he who sacrificed himself to save all of his people yet kept her in the dark about his plans? Suddenly there is an explosion at the outer gates of the city! So this is it, Black Bolt would wage war to reclaim his throne! She gathers her guard and the Royal Family and prepares to meet his challenge! But to her shock, it is not Black Bolt who has come to claim what he believes rightfully belongs to him, but someone thought dead and long forgotten! The very first king of the Inhumans, The Unspoken! Next Issue: Family Matters!

32 PGS./Rated T+...$2.99

DOOM #12

Written by NEIL GAIMAN

Art by CLAYTON CRAIN

Plot by MCGAFFER

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*

'THE TRUE COST OF SURVIVAL!'

* + - Doom foray into the future has revealed the Dark Con's plans to him - To cast everyone into the oblivion reserved solely for him! It seems the Dark Con is lonely and desires company in the void, a need Doom plans to supply. If the Dark Con requires a world to keep him company then Doom will provide one, and as he crushes the skull of his weak future self he knows exactly where to find this world! His plans will require the co-operation of others though and the fools have no stomach for a simple sacrifice let alone plunging an entire world into darkness so Doom will simply maneuver them like the pawns that they are! First though he needs a deal from Heaven, he doesn't necessarily have to go to Heaven to find one of those though. There is plenty of Heavenly power walking around on Earth and Doom will harness it to serve himself.
		- Rachel Van Helsing aka the Penance Rider hangs in chains in the Dark Con's cells and doesn't even realise that the mind of Doom has turned to her. She has a part to play in Armageddon, an entire world will dance on her fingertips above the terrible void. And Doom will whisper into her ear, "Let it burn!" And it will. Souls will be damned, the Dark Con will end, Doom will be victorious and Heaven itself will beg his mercy! Survival always comes at a cost!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

CABAL #11

Written by DANIEL WAY

Art by FRANK CHO

Plot by MCGAFFER

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*

'BATTLE OF ALBION'

The Red Skull's hands close around the throat of the bleeding Gandalf the Gray and slowly begin to squeeze the life out of the old wizard! The green fields of Britain run red with blood as the Cabal and the army of the Skull crush everything underfoot in their relentless march! Gandalf fought valiantly for three days, harnessing the power of Albion and marshalling the forces of the Talis Clan but evil cannot be denied! The Cabal have been ordered to extinguish the ancient Isles of magic and bury it's rubble beneath the sea. Morgan Le Fay once again betrayed Britain in her cowardice, she saw the Red Skull's army and panicked! She threw Owen Reece's mind into chaos and turned on the allies allowing the Cabal to roll over their forces. But does the Skull really serve the Dark Con? The Maestro has been sent on a particular mission. The Skull has learnt that a Hulk killed the Dark Con the last time he showed up and with a Hulk at his side the Skull feels he has all he needs to wrest this world from the Dark Con's vile grasp. But first he must deal with these fools! Gandalf's eyes flicker and his sight blurs as he looks up into the Red Skull's grin, "Now Dracula! Now! Or all is lost!" What could be Gandalf's last thoughts echo in his head.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

GUNSLINGER #11

Written by STEPHEN KING

Art by LEINAL FRANCIS YU

Plot by MCGAFFER

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*

'MURDER IN THE DARK'

Eve stands on the cold sands of the night cloaked desert and holds aloft the burning head of Jack O' Lantern! She doesn't feel the heat of the flames nor do they do her any damage. She does feel pleasure though in the way the head continues to scream, hours after she separated it from the rest of it's body! She uses the flames to find her way in the dark, her guns search the inky blackness just as keenly as her eyes, her boots march at a steady pace. Fear isn't an emotion that she's naturally given to, and this old injun' ain't about to start inflicting it on her now! The Adversary watches his young prey march towards her death, the ancient demon had been summoned to kill the Dark Con but after slaying the unwitting fools who had summoned him it was now time to start stocking his own larder! He watches her hold that pathetic weapon in front of her as though it could truly shield her from death, but why does she grin as though she knows something that the demon does not? And what can he hear begging her for death? The Adversary suddenly realises he may not be the deadliest being about this cold, dark night.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE WATCH #11

Written by JAMES O'BARR

Plot by MCGAFFER

Art by ESAD RIBIC

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*
		- Ian McNee vs the Maestro who has been armed with the darkest magical weapons and armory that the Dark Con can provide! The battle rages in the catacombs beneath Notre Dame, but does Ian McNee fight alone? There are forces in the shadows of Notre Dame that don't take kindly to the continuing genocide of their own!
		- Roland Deschain steps willingly into the Devil's Snare and looks Mephisto in the eye! Can the devil be trusted? Apparently there is a way into Rome and the Vatican, but only if Roland is willing to risk his very sanity by travelling through the reality twisting delight's of the devil's favourite playground. "Take my arm Gunslinger, let me show you the way!"
		- Solomon Kane kneels before Amanda Sefton, he will become a delightful recruit to Kulan Gath's army of slaves! His sword will serve the ancient sorcerer in the forging of his new kingdom. But as Solomon watches his friends being brought forward for the sacrifice which will tie his soul to Amanda's corrupted grasp he hears uproar from Kulan Gath's army "The Sons have come! The Sons of Midnight are here!" This fight just got interesting!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

MAGIK #11

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Plot by SUNOFDARKCHILD

Art by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

Legacy Part 1

The Brotherhood of Mutants is on a routine mission investigating reports of a demon-mutant in Russia that causes his victims to go insane. They cannot find this mutant, but they sure feel his presence when they begin turning on each other. This is no young mutant in need of guidance they can recruit. It is an old evil that has destroyed empires. It is the Rasputin family legacy. And Illyana may not escape it.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE DEFENDERS #11

Written by MIKE MIGNOLA

Plot by EXCITER

Art by SALVADOR LARROCA

“PREEMPTIVE WARFARE” Part One “YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE A REFUGEE”

His name was Keldor, and once he was a prince of his realm. But he was greedy. He wanted more. After an unsuccessful attempt at a coup, he reached out to the universe, desperately seeking any source of power that could help him overcome his enemies - and he found the Dark Dimension. With the magical might he discovered there, his face melted away and he ceased being Keldor. From that moment forth, he was indelibly transformed into the malevolent sorcerer... Skeletor! But why is he being targeted by the Defenders?

Dr. Strange, Hulk, Namor, the Silver Surfer, and the de-powered Beyonder have finally returned from the dystopian future. They brought with them a list, and you better believe they're checking it twice – because this list was written by the Dr. Doom of 2040 and it details how to preemptively foil Dormammu's impending plans to conquer the Earth Realm! First item – eliminate the man who would become one of Dormammu's top lieutenants and who is destined to murder Stephen Strange – (you guessed it) Skeletor! But in the year 2015, Skeletor is banished from his home of Eternia, slowing amassing power in the hinterlands of the majestic realm of K'ai. Though Doom forgot to mention that Skeletor had made friends with the refugees from the warrior world of Polemachus and their Hulk-hating leader, Arkon the Magnificent! Which members of the Defenders will be willing to do whatever it takes to save Earth from Dormammu? Which will be willing to engage in preemptive warfare, where there must be casualties?

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance #2

Written by GUILLERMO DEL TORO

Art by JAE LEE

Plotted by JUMPOFF AKA JOHNNYBLAZED

* + - Supernatural: Survival\*\*\*

Return of the Rider pt. 2

The Ghost Rider rides again, and he’s slaughtering every demon and monster in his way!! The Ghost rider has the power and the means to end the threat of The Dark Con once and for all, the reassembled medallion of power. The Dark Con is not pleased with this development and plains to end the threat of the spirit of vengeance permanently! He plans on engaging the archangel and keeper of the spirits Uriel in a battle to the death. While at the same time dispatching Johnny Blaze the Original Ghost rider to kill Dan! That’s right its brother versus brother in a flame headed knocked down brawl!! Can the Ghost rider save his brother Johnny from total damnation, or will The Spirit of Vengeance’s return be short lived??! Meanwhile in the hallowed halls of heaven Dr. Doom makes a power play that will help shift the balance of power towards him! While back in New York, Stacy is being hunted by the one person she fears the homicidal Blackout!! He means to send his own message to Danny, he’s already claimed the life of Mrs. Ketch, and now blackout wants his wife!! Can she and Danny’s best friend Jack D’Arua aka Shirker survive a walking nightmare of cat and mouse or will the Ghost Rider be avenging their blood.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ALL-NEW NEXTWAVE REBORN #9.1.NOW.NEW

WRITTEN BY: Marv Wolfman

PLOT BY: Mighty Roman

ART BY: Mateus Santoluoco

All-New Nextwave Reborn #9.1.NOW.NEW[\*]'Whatever Happened to Nocturne?'[\*]

Perfect jumping on point! New readers start here! Recommend for fans of the movie! [Warning: Watching Nextwave: The Movie may cause fatal blowing of mind, always read the label.]

A couple of issues ago [see #6, True Believer!] Nextwave broke out of Halfworld Asylum. But where was Nocturne? How did she get left behind? Well, it turns out that tripping over a cable can result in you getting left behind in an Asylum run by talking animals. But now, Nocturne is getting a prison transfer-to Planet X-the Home of forgotten heroes! Desperate to escape, Nocturne teams up with the Planet X Avengers, but can she survive on a Planet made from a giant Groot? Meanwhile, Dirk Angry.... is angry. And he's got a job offer for Nocturne!

Featuring:

Gratuitous Cameos from (Xemnu the Living) Hulk and (The Mythological) Thor!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY: DUCK'S DOZEN #5

Written by: PETER MILLIGAN

Plot by: MIGHTY ROMAN

Art by: ART ADAMS[\*]'One More Day Part 1: To Hell and Back'[\*]

After winning a court case against Black Knight and Ghost Rider, the Dozen finally get to go out for some celebratory Ice Cream. Now, this unlikely group of misfits are like a family-they pretend to like each other, while each of them hides simmering rage and hatred for each other.[\*] But Howard is hiding something. And not just his Blu-ray copy of the George Lucas Howard the Duck Movie! Howard has sold his marriage to Beverly Switzler to Mephisto because he couldn't afford Court Fees! Now, Howard is diving into Hell for a refund. Bringing Ant-Man and Ghost Rider V, The Dozen are on a road trip on the highway to hell-featuring the dastardly début of the All-New Duckmobile!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

RISE OF THE ARGONAUTS #2\*\*\*mini-series\*\*\*

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art by CLAYTON CRAIN

Plotted by - MCGAFFER

"MONSTER WORLD"

* + - Bellerophon and Pegasus fight for their lives above the beleaguered City of Thebes against the deadly Erinyes. He strikes down as many as he can but there is always one more and Greece's greatest monster slayer may finally be devoured. The gates of Thebes shudder under the blows of the children of the Titans, it is no use praying the God's have turned their backs and the monsters will finally have their fill of blood. Cadmus slowly paces the deserted street in front of the crumbling gates. The king will not lay down easily, he will make them remember his sword for a millennia and ensure his name haunts the nightmares of a world populated only by monsters.
		- Odysseus has travelled a dangerous road to talk with humanity's last chance, it's initial saviour against the growing darkness, Prometheus! Despite his eternal suffering Prometheus finds the strength to whisper one word to Odysseus "Atalanta!" Odysseus must find the legendary Arcadian Princess, for now it seems she is the new fire that will rescue man!
		- Echidna finally slithers up to the surface of the mortal world. The Mother of Monsters has a world to play with again, once she has consumed every last little hero that is. Behind her, in her old prison, lays the battered and broken Jason. Forgotten in the moment of her freedom, Jason's breaths start to become stronger once again.

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE DARK TOWER #2\*\*\*mini-series\*\*\*

Written by STEPHEN KING

Art by JAE LEE

Plotted by MCGAFFER

SERIES I: THE DAY THE TURTLE DIED

Roland watches as worlds tumble into the Prim and he runs. He tries to run from the madness but the Dark Tower burns in his mind's eye, it draws him in his blindless desperation. When he finally dares to open his eyes there is only one world, a dead uncaring world of rubble and ruin all around him. He see's some footprints in the dust and begins to follow them untill he stumbled upon the message, "Walter O'Dim was here " He stares at the message smudged in the dust by a grimy finger. And slowly realises that he isn't alone. The last desperate survivors of this world, teetering on the brink of oblivion, sense a chance at a last meal. A chance to commit one last sin before their eternal damnation. A last chance to do those things they never dared do before but stand condemned for anyway. Roland's hands whip out his guns, how many of them are there? How many bullets does he have? He supposes he'll have answers to those questions before the day is out!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

GOD SQUAD #11

Written by KURT BUSIEK

Plot by MCGAFFER

Art by STEVE DILLON

"DON'T FEAR THE REAPER!"

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*

Paranoia, Phobia and Cobweb the deadly minions of the Fear Lords slither silently into the desperate world. Time to join in the fun that the Dark Con is spreading! But their arrival is not as secret as they hoped for Bast has smelled them and they smell like prey. Bast, Monkey King and the Green Knight race to battle these deadly demons before they can do great harm. Unfortunately the Dark Con has also noticed them and is looking to use them to paralyze the world in an icy grip of terror. Venus and Hercules try to find some escape from this world, but love is a dwindling force in this diseased dying world. Venus slips into a coma, her life now tied to the Dark Con's existence and his plans for utter despair. Perhaps the Dark Con should have worked on destroying anger first, for now Hercules is coming and all he see's is pure murder...and a raven! One of Odin's? What twist is Hercules about to uncover now?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

MIDNIGHT SONS #10

Written by MIKE RAICHT

Plot by MCGAFFER

Art by CLAY MANN

"RUMBLINGS"

* + - Supernatural:Survival\*\*\*
		- The Midnight Sons slam into Kulan Gath's army, the Watch can't perish at this madman's hands! The Son's must find a way to turn the tide in this war and manpower is their best solution so far. Brother Voodoo takes on Kulan Gath in a desperate battle of sorcerers wits and he does not fight alone. Red Sonja had her hands on Mephisto but a powerless devil is still a slippery fiend, he escaped. But now she can unleash her fury on an old foe, Kulan Gath's head is a long desired prize! And the look of fear and recognition in his eyes warms her very being as she cuts her way to him.
		- The Living Mummy hears a voice on the air and strays from the battle, what voice can he hear beckoning him to an unknown destination and why does he feel so compelled to obey? The voice speaks of power and disdain. Disdain that he has never embraced the true power he has always been capable of wielding. Disappointment that he has never spread terror like he could, but he will be taught. First though he must serve, there is a task that he must complete if this world is to continue. Dracula whispers across the foggy moors, the smell of blood from the distant battles is enticing but not nearly so rewarding as the riches that the Living Mummy can unknowingly deliver!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

HULK #11

Written by MARK WAID

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by ANDY KUBERT

* + - SUPERNATURAL:SURVIVAL\*\*\*

"Displaced Paranormals"

Doc. Green and Nightmask have been testing and training "DP7" displaced paranormal in the use of their newfound abilities and powers. However, when they discover that they are all being watched and are actually imprisoned in the facility things change rapidly. First DP7 meets one of Banner's other alterego the volatile enforcer Mr. Fixit who wants to open a can of you know what. Fixit, Mastodon, Antibody, Mutator, Sponge, Blur, Friction and Scuzz are not prepared for the facility's security...a whole unit of Hulkbusters. They are not prepared for fighting 2 Hulks...it's the return of Bruce's gamma radiated grandmother..aka Gam Ma!

The Leader introduces his new protege Amadeus Cho to his think tank facility that will change the world...The Leader Directive Institute. While the Leader and Cho now have matching giant brains, they have conflicting views on saving the world. However, Cho is shocked when he's introduced to another member of L.D.I. He is a brilliant mind who lost his memory years ago in a gamma explosion and subsequently had his identity stolen...Dr. Bruce Banner?!?

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

DARK AVENGERS #11

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by MIKE DEODATO JR

* + - SUPERNATURAL:SURVIVAL\*\*\*

"HUNTERS AND GATHERERS" Part 2 of 2

After their assault on Vatican City, the "Dark Avengers" have all been arrested. They are thoroughly interrogated and then tortured. What secrets are revealed about Angela, Blade, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Throg and Kaine? What will happen when the team is sentence to immediate execution? Why is this all part of their plan? What happened to Buffy and Johnny Blaze, why they are special dinner guests of man who secretly rules the world...Dark Con!?!

NEXT:FINAL ISSUE!!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

THE UNCANNY X-MEN #11

Written by RICK REMENDER

Plot by EXCITER

Art by CHRIS BACHALO

“REM WAR”

* + - A Nightmare on Graymalkin Lane\*\*\*

Freddy Krueger's back and he's terrorizing young mutants in the one place Wolverine can't protect them... their dreams! After a scant few months of public support, the Uncanny X-Men have once again damaged their reputation by breaking Charles Xavier out of a maximum security prison. But they had a good reason - only Charles has the psychic prowess to battle Freddy on his home turf – the dreamworld! Now, it's a showdown of epic proportions as Professor X enters Jubilee's nightmare to throw-down one-on-one with the Springwood Slasher! Can he keep his student alive while vanquishing the evil he helped unleash thirty years ago? Or will Storm be forced to seek help from the last person she'd ever go to for aid... the Shadow King?!?

Meanwhile, Senator Robert Kelly formally announces that he's running for President in 2016. If he wins, the real nightmare for mutants in America may begin. Can Henry “Beast” McCoy defeat him in the Democratic primary?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

AGENTS OF FUTURE PAST #11

Written by JEFFREY DEAVER

Plot by MCGAFFER

Art by NEAL ADAMS

"WASTELANDS: PROLOGUE"

The old man kneels patiently as the Forgeries do their work. The cloned copies of the mutant Forge continue the work of Lord Stryfe in preparing the Quietus! The old man kneels patiently as he is turned into the ultimate weapon of death ready to spread Lord Stryfe's rule across all of time. He dimly remembers opposing the great Lord, fighting him personally, but these memories belong to a different man. A man who was betrayed by those he protected and in the darkness that he had been abandoned to only one hand reached out for him. Bucky died that day, as Lord Stryfe dragged him back into the light, and the Quietus was born. Trained by the best warriors throughout all of time, armed with the best weapons ever made and bathed in the blood of countless enemies the Quietus will bring a war to Earth unlike any other seen before it. The Forgeries have almost finished their work, the old man's patience is finally running out.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Base Perception Tower - Project C.A.B.L.E. Update #29673 - Blindfold can't stop screaming, she says the same thing over and over "The Waste Lands are coming! They cannot be stopped! He can't be stopped! The Waste Lands are coming, Death himself is bringing them! The Waste Lands are coming!"

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

ASTONISHING X-MEN #11

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN

Plot by EXCITER

Art by KEN ROCAFORT

"X-FINITY" Part One "QUEEN FOR A DAY"

* + - Infinity Effect Tie-In!\*\*\*

It's a bad time for the Astonishing X-Men to be traveling space in the Celestial Ship they stole from Apocalypse! Lord Mar-Vell of the Cancerverse has invaded with the goal of eliminating Death herself – but all kings need a queen, and who from our universe has cheated death more than the Phoenix herself - Jean Grey?! Problem is, Jean's not really looking for a relationship right now... Can she, Scarlet Witch, Iceman, and the rest hold off the spurned Mar-Vell's heinous undying Revengers? Does the secret of bringing them permanent death lie with the X-Men's Cancerverse proxies... the X-Tinctionists? And what will the Revengers do with the special scrap metal locked in Ship's cargo hold? What will they do... with Megatron's extinguished spark?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

DEADPOOL & FORCE WORKS #11

Written by JASON AARON

Plot by EXCITER

Art by MATTEO SCALERA

“MARRIED... WITH DEADPOOL” Part One “SHOE SALESMAN WITH A MOUTH”

* + - A Nightmare on Graymalkin Lane\*\*\*

So, bear with me because its all kind of fuzzy. Last issue I decided to pick a fight with Freddy Krueger on his home turf (My dreams!). It went pretty much as badly as you might expect, and then got a whole lot worse. Sure, he could slice and dice me to his infernal heart’s content, but they don’t call me the "guy who don’t die" for nothin’! (Nobody really calls me that now, per se, but I'm trying to make it happen). Unable to finish me off, Freddy did what he knew I most feared... he crept through my subconsciousness, killed my identity, and replaced it with a nightmare! Left on the outskirts of Chicago with no knowledge of who or how kick-ass I really am, as far as I know now I’m a below-average guy named Wade that makes minimum wage selling women’s shoes! But at least my co-worker isn’t so bad. He once scored four touchdowns in a single game, and he plans on taking me to the nudie bar later. His name’s Al Bundy, and I think I've got a new best friend! But the question is, as he hands me the latest issue of Big'uns, has my inner Deadpool finally found peace? Do I even want to go back?

Issue comes with a free NO MA'AM membership insignia!

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

LEGENDARY WOLVERINE #11

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Plot by EXCITER

Art by DECLAN SHALVEY

“URGENT FURY”

In 1983, Operation Urgent Fury was the code-name for a U.S.–led invasion of Grenada. While more than 7,600 troops prepared to land on the island intent on deposing General Austin, head of the revolutionary military council that disbanded the previous government six days earlier, Weapon X’s Team X was sent in with a much different mission – eliminate the General, then tag and bag the unusual number of mutants in Austin’s employ! But when James Howlett has his target within striking distance, the man who usurped control of Grenada reveals that he brought the mutants to his island for one reason… to protect them from Weapon X! What else doesn't James know? What the General has to tell him will change his life forever! See how the man who would be Wolverine split with Weapon X, and the unbelievable beginning of his decades-long feud with his brother, Victor... a.k.a. Sabretooth!

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

THE SECRET HISTORY OF MUTANTS #4

Written by JASON LATOUR

Plot by KINGKASARA

Art by CHIP ZDARSKY

“THE SECRET HISTORY OF MUTANTS TEENAGERS”

* + - A Nightmare on Graymalkin Lane Tie-In\*\*\*

The Secret History of Mutants class returns from their eventful trip to Salem, Massachusetts with the intention of getting some rest, relaxation, and written reports in! Yeah, Sage isn’t going to let them skip out of homework just because they saved a whole town! But when the class reaches the X-Mansion, they find all the students asleep! They soon learn that Freddy Krueger is targeting mutant children in their dreams! Unfortunately, an exhausted Morph has already fallen asleep! Using Marvel Girl’s telepathic abilities, Sage leads the team on a rescue mission. But once they’re inside, Morph’s mimicry-focused mind leads to each of them having to explore their own personal nightmares. Can Rachel pull her classmates together even while learning all things they would rather keep hidden? And what’s that locked door that Sage went into? What secrets does she know about Freddy Krueger, and what role did she play all those years ago in Krueger’s death?

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

X-CORPS #2

Written by GREG RUCKA

Plot by DARKGREED

Art by MARK BROOKS

“OLD CONNECTIONS” Part Two

The battle for baby Grey heats up as the Nasty boys go all out! Nate Grey seems to have their hands full, but what else could go wrong? Enter Omega Red!? Nate Grey and friends are defeated; baby stolen and not a clue about what’s going on. Nate and friends search for Threndoy, only to find her wounded and unconscious in the hands of Garrison Kane? While the Nasty Boys hand over the baby Grey to their master Mrs. Sinister? What are her plans ?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

X-FORCE #11

Written by JEPH LOEB

Plot by LOREC

Art by ED MCGUINNESS

“THE LORDS OF WAR” Part Three “DESTRUCTION”

Sebastian Shaw considers X-Force and its leader Cable the wildest of wild cards. Of all of the X-Men's allies, Cable and his team are the ones most likely to do the unthinkable, the ones most likely to get in his way. To defeat them, Shaw must engage them on his terms, at a time when they are vulnerable... like now, in Miami. Enter Blockade.

While helping the authorities in Miami comb through the wreckage for survivors, X-Force is taken completely by surprise by an attacking Blockade. A mutant with the power to cancel out the powers around him and then use those powers is a handful. When Blockade attacks X-Force however, is he ready for the sheer telekinetic and telepathic powers Cable has at his command? And perhaps just as important, can he deal with Synch's own ability to replicate powers?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by CHRIS YOST

Art by MIKE CHOI

“BLINK AND YOU’RE DEAD” Part Two of Two!

Blink and Sunfire have been lured into a trap by the enigmatic Caleb, but have now turned the tables on him and have locked him in a secure, anti-mutant facility where he can no longer harm anybody else. However, when someone even deadlier than Caleb makes the two mutants Number One on their hitlist, Blink and Sunfire will soon have to survive a night in the prison, and - like Caleb, without access to their powers!

Cut off and surrounded without any backup, Blink and Sunfire’s only hope of survival against superior numbers may be to somehow broker a deal with Caleb – which may be just what the mutant wants!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

EXCALIBUR #2

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Art by STUART IMMONEN

Plot by PSYLOCKE1902

"EXCALIBUR REBORN” Part Two of Three

“Brian, help me please! Brian ! Please! ARRRG!” Dani can hear Meggan and Betsy screaming in agony as she is laying there, dying slowly each second. Nova has won. She stole the soul of the Loch Ness monster and infused it into an eerie looking yellow cocoon. From there, an unfathomable freak-show hatched. Calling itself Psycho X, it instantly exploited Meggan and Psylocke’s mental powers to rip their mind to pieces. Brian is breaking down in tears over his helplessness, losing all his confidence and thus, his powers. Hope, Wisdom, and Dazz are fighting hard but they are no match for the energy absorbing Psycho X. As for her, Dani has been infected by a mutated creature and she can feel the virus seeping through every fiber of her being. Soon, she will be another one of Nova’s cannibalistic pawns and probably will feast on the carcasses of her dead teammates. Maybe this is the end. “Not today, girl!” said Hela. Hela is pissed the Hel off at Cassie Nova running around, stealing all HER yummiest souls, and insulting her authority as the true Goddess of Death. Hela has granted Dani the highest extent of Valkyrie power possible to deal with these mortal fools. Risen from the ashes, clad in her invincible Valkyrie armor, Dani charges in on Brightwind with a battle-cry: “Now which one of you b@#$%es chewed off my left leg one hot minute ago? Come back here and bite me.”

32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #11

Plot by BANEOFKINGS

Written by JUSTIN JORDAN

Art by CHRIS SAMNEE

“DAY ONE” Part Two of Two

The wrong kind of people have Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters Hostage on its first day, and they want the money that Xavier’s Uncle owes them – or they will take the Mansion. And they’re recording the entire hostage situation to send to boss – so they can’t use any of their mutant powers to defeat them or risk exposure! Or... most of them can’t, anyway. You see, a certain Erik Lensherr just happened to escape the initial sweep of the building, and is now running in the shadows, lurking through the conveniently, man-sized ventilation shafts...

It’s DIE-HARD in the X-Mansion from the thrilling creative team of JUSTIN JORDAN and CHRIS SAMNEE!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

X-FACTOR #11

Plotted by BANEOFKINGS

Written by PETER DAVID

Art by MITCH GERADS

“THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE” Part Three of Three \*\*\*AGE OF MARVELS/NEW DAWN CROSSOVER\*\*\*

Continued from this month’s issue of DC’s New Dawn THE FLASH!

The groundbreaking crossover between the Age of Marvels Universe and the DC New Dawn ‘Verse continues – with not one, not two, but THREE Speedsters locked in a race across Central City with the outcome being filmed for the whole world to see. However, there’s a problem – should they drop below 88 mph, then the bombs strapped to their chests by the insane villain known as The Trickster will explode – and not even Barry Allen, Wally West or Quicksilver can survive such a catastrophic explosion! But even they can’t keep running forever, so unless the X-Factor, working with Harrison Wells, can stop the bombs from going off – while in motion – a seemingly impossible task – the race will end before they get to settle the truth concerning who really is the fastest man alive!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

IMMORTAL X-MEN #2

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Plot by NX01A

Art by MIKEL JANIN & IBRAIM ROBERSON

“RESURRECTION IS FOREVER” Part Two “ALIVE”

Theme Song: Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die

The origin of FACTOR THREE begins here!

TWO WEEKS AGO... It started out as a simple heist: break into a heavily fortified anti-mutant group's facility, steal and wreck stuff, leave. Unfortunately, VANISHER, MESMERO, and MIMIC came across techno-organic pods containing resurrected X-Men and their associates! After freeing BANSHEE, CHANGELING, THUNDERBIRD, and CANDY SOUTHERN, they all made a quick exit before the compound exploded!

NOW... After sending ASTRA's Alliance of Mutants scurrying, Factor Three resumes its mission: tracking down who's really responsible for their resurrection and find out why it's happened before anyone truly evil is reborn. Unfortunately, the X-Men have already found some live evil while investigating the hate group Factor Three stopped in their first public appearance. While ARCHANGEL, CECILIA REYES and M talk about everlasting life for humans only with the angelic GABRIEL and his mysterious winged CHOIR, can ELIXIR survive alone against a squadron of SENTINELS that has already taken out SIRYN and WARPATH?

Remember, gang: NEVER SPLIT UP!

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

NEW MUTANTS #11

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO

"DREAM WARRIORS” Part Two of Two

* + - A Nightmare on Graymalkin Lane\*\*\*

The New Mutants are trapped in dark twisted dreamworlds. They are pursued by a sadistic serial killer with claws who has a hatred of mutants and lives in their nightmares. However, thanks to Brian Xavier aka Cerebro, the hunted now become the hunters. The New Mutants have not only learned to use their powers in their dreams, but to enhance them! In their dreams, Wolfsbane has adamantium claws and is completely fearless, Cannonball is a man of steel complete with a red cape, Husk can fight like Ronda Rousey, Skaar is the ultimate Hulk with the Punisher's weaponry, Spider-Girl is also the sorcerer supreme, Chamber is the equipped with the latest Stark Tech and Spyke has a utility belt that has EVERYTHING! The first to find their target, Freddy Krueger, is their newest member, Parasite. She is mutant who can control micro-organisms, but she's also a Kraven - a family known for hunting the most dangerous prey. However, Freddy rules nightmares and Parasite's time with the New Mutants...is up!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

DOC SAMSON: SUPERHUMAN THERAPIST #4

Written By: DAN SLOTT

Plot by: MIGHTY ROMAN

Art by: WILL CONRAD

'Baymaximum Carnage'

"The Supervillain Ward-been beaten up by Thor? Then give us a call!"

Doc Samson has been instructed to visit the Hamada Hospital, which is being ran by replicas of Baymax! As the Good Doctor begins to relax, he finds a deadly new visitor-Carnage! Can Samson knock the sinister symbiote senseless?! Why are all of the human Doctors trying to drink his blood? And why would any self-respecting midtown hospital have a supervillan ward?! And can Doc Samson stop the uprising of the Symbiote Baymaxes?!

INGLORIOUS BASTERDS #8

Written By JIM STERANKO

Plot By MCGAFFER

Art By HERB TRIMPE

"IT HAD TO TURN UP SOMEWHERE"

The Luftwaffe have a plan to bring the allies to their knees! One night of deadly bombing over the United Kingdom, except they won't be dropping bombs! They will be dropping their own specially cloned miniature Bermuda Triangles! A drunken time-traveler tipped a barman in Berlin with a rather peculiar item. Apparently it was the Bermuda Triangle from his own native reality, which ceased to exist somehow and now he can't get it to work. He mumbled something peculiar about going to work in a Fortress and then disappeared! Miniature devices which contain vast dimensions of captured time and space where soon in mass production and now the United Kingdom and it's allies will be swallowed up into indefinite chaos. That is unless a certain Raccoon with a flair for this kind of technology and aided by a Man-Thing with a certain knowledge of how these holes in reality work collaborate and create a country wide net that deflects all of these cloned Bermuda Triangles and sends them to the real one (Think of hundreds of rubber bands twisted into one ball, that's how complicated this is about to get dimension wise)! Couldn't work, could it?

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

H.E.R.B.I.E. FOR HIRE #8

Written by CHRIS ELIOPOLOUS

Plot by SUPERCOOPER

Art by STUART IMMONEN

“P.A.I.N.T. (PREPOSTEROUS ASSUMPTIONS IMPLYING NEGLIGIBLE TRAINING)”

The HERBIES are putting their profit margins, non-existent as they are, aside to do some volunteer work! To help promote his business and get the good work of the HERBIES out there, CEO HERBIE Alpha has his employees paint ‘inspiring’ and ‘community revitalizing’ murals of themselves in cities across the globe! And when queen of the canvas HERBIE 709 garners the attention of Lisbon’s art scene, she and the company will be thrust into the limelight of impressionists, sculptors, graffiti artists and more! But as HERBIE Alpha’s intentions are revealed to the public, 709 will face the wrath of the International Community of Assassin Artists: Pallet Jones, master of the deadly paint tubes; Marblor, the woman of stone who carved herself; and Gl-0-r-1-A, the living abstract portrait! When robots and artists collide, sparks will fly and paint will be spilled! You’re gonna need a smock for this one!

32PGS./Rated A...$2.99

MOJOVISION #8

Written by ERIC POWELL

Plot by EXCITER

Art by ROB GUILLORY

“MID-SEASON REPLACEMENT” Part Four “A MATTER OF LIFEGUARD AND DEATH”

•Some people stand in the darkness, afraid to step into the light. Some people need to help somebody when the edge of surrender’s in sight. Longshot’s team are not typically such people.

•Major Domo’s rating report: Viewer’s fear the unknown and latch onto established properties like leeches. This is why nostalgic reboots always do consistently well in all ratings demographics.

•”Nostaligia, eh? Well today’s thirty-somethings were teens in the 90s - and most of them became men by watching Baywatch! Let’s bring it back with a postmodern twist!!!

•Set up to take the fall for the murder of Mojo, Longshot, Spiral, NFL Superpro, Quark, and Screwball have thus far managed to evade execution and hooked up with the rebels of Mojoworld. But our stalwart heroes are about to be changed into unwilling lifeguards as Mojo II unleashs a massive tsunami on the rebel-held city! Can Longshot keep his anti-Mojo insurgents alive, or will Spiral need to enhance the team's flotation devices?

32 PGs./Rated T+...$2.99

LI'L FRANK #8

Written By JOE CASEY

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By SKOTTIE YOUNG

A Boy Named Frank! Conclusion: The Outlaw Frank Castle!

This is it! The battle for all the tokens and the heart of Li'l Whitney Frost! Li'l Frank takes and the Kennedi boys hired gun Willie Fisk in a water pistol duel with everything at stake! G Dub and the hellcat Li'l Patsy keep the Kennedis from interfering while the rest of the kids at Chuck E. Cheese look on! As Frank and Fisk eye each other, the tension begins to increase! Suddenly the room explodes in colored water as the two combatants empty their pistols! And when all the water is wiped from everyone eyes, Frank is the last man standing as the kids cheer in adulation for their hero! However, Frank is about to learn a painful lesson. He may have won the battle but he's lost the war! He watches as Li'l Whitney, the very girl he was smitten with, helps Fisk wipe the water from his face and leaves with him, without so much as a backwards glance in Frank's direction.

32 PGS./Rated G...$2.99

THE INVINCIBLE BRICK! #7

Written By JOHN OSTRANDER

Plot By MARVELL2100

Art By CULLY HAMNER

"Age of A-Rock-Alypse!" Part 4

A-Rock-Alypse and his Four Horsemen have conquered the world! Sister Shale and the Brotherhood have been soundly defeated and A-Rock-Alypse has destroyed nearly all technology! The world has been smashed back to the Stone Age! So where is the Invincible Brick? That's what Kid Quartz and Obsidian are trying to find out! The finally track the Brick to a very remote part of the Himalayas, where they find him in deep meditation still dealing with the death of Master Granite! Kid Quartz tells him about A-Rock-Alypse's return, the fall of the Brotherhood and how he's taken over the entire planet! He's unstoppable! As the Brick arises from his meditation, Obsidian notices a change in his friend, he's somehow different! The Brick looks skyward and tells his friends, "Come! It's time to end the reign of A-Rock-Alypse!" Next Issue: A Brick in the Head!

32 PGS./Rated G...$2.99

ALL NEW JEWEL #3

Written by: KIERON GILLEN

Plot by: DARKSPELLMASTER

Art by: MEGHAN HETRICK

“A New Legacy?” Part 3

There should be a rule about being a superhero when you’re trying to not be spotted, find a way to disrupt Cellphone videos! It seems the cat’s out of the bag for Jenifer. After discovering that the alien tech belt that she now possess has the ability to morph into a specialized suit with the use of gemstones, she decided, against the better judgment of her best friend Jamie, to take it for a spin and wound up stopping a robber that was being trailed by Patriot. Unfortunately for her someone filmed the event and it would up on the net, and now SHEILD knows that someone is using what could potentially be a weapon. Eli wants some answers and is doing his own investigating while Jenifer and her Aunt get confronted by Agent Coulson over the fact that the signature of the unknown entity wound up vanishing over their home. On top of all that the local police have come across a grisly scene where some local UFO fans were killed in an unusual way by a Raptor sent by a being called the Conductor who wants the belt retrieved and will kill anyone that gets in their way to get the item. Oh and the Alien that crashed, she’s waking up, and she’s not happy at all!

32 PGS./Rated T...$2.99