ULTIMATE TITLES
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #66 & #67
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Mark Bagley.
"Switcheroo," parts 1 and 2 of 2. A bizarre occurrence brings Spider-Man and Wolverine together for the weirdest team-up in super-hero history. As the two struggle to unravel this mystery, their lives literally unravel. Why are both heroes too concerned with their own lives to work together?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 6 and Oct. 20.
ULTIMATE NIGHTMARE #3
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Trevor Hairsine.
There¹s something under the Tunguska Wasteland, where a comet crashed a century ago. The Ultimates and the X-Men have entered it from different sides, unaware of each other‹and unaware of what¹s waiting for them. There¹s something under the Tunguska Wasteland, where a comet crashed a century ago.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 6.
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #12
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Stuart Immonen.
"Doom," part 6 of 6. The Fantastic Four have tracked Victor Van Damme down to the "Free State" he¹s formed in the middle of Copenhagen. But Van Damme has an army and the Fantastic Four only have themselves.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 27.
ULTIMATE ELEKTRA #3
Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.
"Devil's Due," part 3 of 5. Elektra comes face to face with a classic Marvel villain never before seen in the Ultimate Universe! Is she on-target thinking she can face this deadly killer alone? Matt Murdock doesn't think so. Sparks are sure to fly when comics' hottest couple is reunited.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 27.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #52
Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Andy Kubert.
"Cry Wolf," part 3 of 4. It's the Ultimate X-Men versus the Fenris twins -- with Rogue and Gambit in the middle. The Fenris twins threaten to expose Gambit's past sins -- and they are legion -- unless he obeys them. But, with Rogue on the other side, to whom will the Ragin' Cajun finally lend his loyalty?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 13.
MARVEL KNIGHTS TITLES
DAREDEVIL #66
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Alex Maleev.
"Golden Age," part 1 of 4. Leaping off the pages of last month¹s anniversary special, we follow Matt Murdock through a story that literally spans the entire history of Marvel. Who was the Kingpin before the Kingpin and what was his relationship to Matt Murdock? Find out right here.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #7
Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Terry Dodson.
"Venomous," part 3 of 4. Things get worse! Everyone's favorite symbiote is back -- as only Millar and Dodson could envision him. Hold on to your spit, there's a beatdown coming for at least one guy with a spider on his chest!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
HULK & THING: HARD KNOCKS #2
Written by Bruce Jones, art and cover by Jae Lee.
Part 2 of 4. Round two between Marvel's two most powerful sluggers. Think you know everything about the unique relationship between this pair? Guess again. Please note: Hulk & Thing replaces the Incredible Hulk ongoing series for four months.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 6.
DISTRICT X #6
Written by David Hine, art by David Yardin, cover by Steve McNiven.
"Mr. M," part 6 of 6. The explosive conclusion to Bishop's very first case in District X. Bishop and Ismael have their final showdown with the mysterious Mr. M.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
MADROX #2
Written by Peter David, art by Pablo Raimondi, cover by David Lloyd.
Part 2 of 5. The murder of one of Madrox's dupes sends the original Jamie on a quest to the Windy City of Chicago to determine just who was responsible... unaware that Clay, the assassin who killed his dupe, is still stalking him, determined to finish the job.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 20.
MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #11
Written by Robert Aguirre-Sacasa, art by Jim Muniz, cover by Steve McNiven.
"The Stuff of Dreams," part 2 of 3. With a diseased Psycho-Man loose somewhere in the city, the very fabric of New York¹s reality is unraveling at a frightening rate. While Susan hunts their old foe, the rest of the Fantastic Four try to stem the tide of hysteria threatening to destroy Manhattan.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
TOMB OF DRACULA #1
Written by Robert Rodi with Bruce Jones, art by Jamie Tolagson, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
Part 1 of 6. Every thousand years, Dracula enters a chrysalis state for four days, leaving him in a vulnerable state. During this time the most powerful vampires from around the world gather in Transylvania to protect him. Now they are about to be joined by an eclectic team of vampire slayers that have gathered to take down the legendary Vampire King -- including the best and most dangerous slayer of them all -- Blade.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6.
BLACK WIDOW #2
Written by Richard K. Morgan, art by Goran Parlov and Bill Sienkiewicz, cover by Greg Land.
Part 2 of 6. No matter what she does to get out of the spy game, Natasha's past keeps catching up with her. With the help of a retired agent from her old S.H.I.E.L.D. days, the Black Widow investigates the murder of a woman and makes a startling discovery. But will she be killed before she has time to follow her only lead? Written by breakout sci-fi author Richard K. Morgan, winner of the 2004 Philip K. Dick Award, with cinematic storytelling by Goran Parlov and Bill Sienkiewicz.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
ELEKTRA: THE HAND #3
Written by Akira Yoshida, art by Chris Gossett, cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
"The First Impression," part 3 of 5. As The Hand's power continues to grow, Kagenobu Yoshioka's grasp on Japan tightens. But when he begins teaching their secret martial arts knowledge and mystic skills to the young Eliza Martinez, all of Yoshioka's careful planning threatens to come undone.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
STRANGE #2
Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Samm Barnes, art and cover by Brandon Peterson.
Brash young surgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is on a collision course with destiny -- a journey that will force him to search the deepest corners of his own heart...and the outer reaches of the cosmos. The adventures of the Master of the Mystic Arts in the year's most highly anticipated origin story.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Oct. 13.
BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS #2
Written by Daniel Way, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Mike Deodato Jr.
Part 2 of 5. The untold story of Daredevil;s ultimate nemesis is revealed at last! And who thought being bad could be so much fun? Featuring timely cameos by Daredevil, Elektra, the Kingpin and the Punisher!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
MARVEL AGE TITLES
MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #13
Written by Mike Raicht, art by Shane Davis, cover by Michael Ryan.
"The Grotesque Adventures of the Green Goblin." Spider-Man goes Hollywood! The Wall-Crawler is offered the chance to star in his very own motion picture but things aren't what they seem. Who is the Green Goblin and what does he want with our Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man? It's Spider-Man's first run-in with his greatest foe and the Green Goblin has brought along some friends... The Enforcers. How will Spider-Man survive a showdown in the desert? And where does the Hulk fit in?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 6.
MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #14
Written by Mike Raicht, art by Jamal Igle, cover by Roger Cruz.
"Kraven the Hunter." The world's greatest big game hunter has come to New York City to stalk his newest prey. Will Spider-Man be up to the challenge? And if going up against Kraven isn't enough, the Chameleon is set to strike if Kraven fails! But even if he does beat the bad guys, will Peter Parker make it home in time for his blind date with new neighbor Mary Jane Watson? It's two times the trouble for Spidey in the New York jungle.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 20.
MARVEL AGE FANTASTIC FOUR #7
Written by John Layman, art by Ryan Odagawa, cover by Makoto Nakatsuka.
An unstoppable robot from a doomed world prepares Earth for invasion. With the public caught in the grip of alien mind-control technology, the Fantastic Four have no choice but to make a desperate trip into space to stop the "Invaders from Planet X."
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Oct. 6.
SPIDER-GIRL #79
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Ron Frenz.
"If This Be My Desinty!" Spider-Girl learns the fate Norman Osborn planned for his grandson when she finally uncovers the secret of the woman who claims to be Normie's wife. Plus -- at long last -- Normie chooses between Raptor and Spider-Girl.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 6
MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #2
Written by Todd Dezago, art by Lou Kang, cover by Randy Green.
Spider-Man gets the thrill of a lifetime as he meets the living legend of World War II, Captain America! Webs spin and shields fly as Cap and everybody's favorite wall-crawler come face to face with the Gray Gargoyle and the nefarious schemes of AIM.
32 pages, $1.75, in stores on Oct. 13.
MARVEL AGE HULK #2
Written by Mike Raich, art by Patrick Scherberger, cover by Shane Davis.
On the road and on the run, Bruce Banner encounters a family in desperate need of help. But no good deed goes unpunished -- when a mysterious man hunts them down, it's up to the Hulk to protect them.
32 pages, $1.75, in stores on Oct. 20.
MARVEL AGE SENTINEL VOL. 2: NO HERO DIGEST
Written by Sean McKeever, art and cover by UDON.
Juston Seyfert's life is changing faster than he could have ever dreamed. But it's not just acne and algebra tests that this high school sophomore has to cope with... Juston has a secret bigger than anyone in his hometown of Antigo, Wisconsin, could possibly have imagined: He's discovered the battle-ravaged remains of a Sentinel -- a gigantic mutant-hunting robot built by the government -- in his family's junkyard and has used his prodigious technical skills to put the mechanical marauder back together. Collects Sentinel #6-12.
144 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 4 THE GOBLIN STRIKES DIGEST
Written by Todd Dezago and Mike Raicht, art by Gus Vazquez, Jamal Igle and Shane Davis, cover by Michael Ryan.
Continuing the Marvel Age adventures of Spider-Man, re-creating the first appearances of the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter and Spider-Man's first meeting with Daredevil.
96 pages, $5.99, in stores on
MARVEL AGE MARY JANE VOL. 1: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS DIGEST
Written by Sean McKeever, art and cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
Whether she's going to school or hanging out with her friends at the Coffee Bean, Mary Jane Watson is always the life of the party. But what no one knows is that this gorgeous redhead's exuberant personality is a shell designed to make her forget about life's harsh realities. From her social life to her undying interest in becoming an actress to her crush on that costumed crime-fighter who swings along the New York City rooftops, it's clear that Mary Jane just wants to escape. Join MJ, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson and Harry's nerdy friend, Peter Parker, as they experience the thrilling highs and the crushing lows of high-school existence in this new teen drama! Collects Marvel Age Mary Jane #1-4.
96 pages, $5.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
THOR: SON OF ASGARD VOL. 1: THE WARRIORS TEEN DIGEST
Written by Akira Yoshida, art by Greg Tocchini, cover by Adi Granov.
Explore the early years of the God of Thunder in this brand-new adventure full of Marvel myth and magic! Join young Thor and his godly companions, Balder and Sif, as they travel the mystical land of Asgard on a quest of cosmic proportions. When Odin, the All-Father, sends his favorite son to gather four mystical elements that he will use to craft a powerful new weapon, not even Ragnarok will be able to stop the boy who would be king! Collects Thor: Son of Asgard #1-6.
144 pages, $7.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
MAX TITLES
PUNISHER #12
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Leandro Fernandez, cover by Tim Bradstreet.
"Kitchen Irish," part 6 of 6. Everyone gets just what they deserve. The bloodcurdling, bloodthirsty, bloody ending to Kitchen Irish.
32 pages, $2.99, in store on Oct. 13.
DOCTOR SPECTRUM #3
Written by Samm Barnes, art by Travel Foreman, cover by Dale Keown, creative consultant J. Michael Straczynski.
Part 3 of 6. From the pages of Supremere Power, the limited series that reveals the dark secrets of Joe Ledger¹s past. And while figures from Dr. Spectrum¹s past continue to haunt him, the government searches for a way to solve the Hyperion problem,
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 13.
SUPREME POWER #13
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Gary Frank.
"The Squadron," part 1 of 6. In their first adventure as a team, Hyperion, Blur and Nighthawk -- the newly formed Squadron -- encounter a super-powered serial killer! But will they live long enough to stop him?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Oct. 27.
ICON COMICS TITLES
POWERS #5
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.
A story that will stun fans old and new alike! Deena Pilgrim is missing -- and Walker cannot find her. And we¹d tell you the ending, but this cardiac special may be harmful to your health.
32 pages, $2.95.