New Avengers...
NEW AVENGERS #1
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by David Finch.
"New Avengers," part 1 of 5. After the devastating destruction of the original Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of Avengers Disassembled, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis and Finch join with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 24.
AVENGERS FINALE #1
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by David Finch, George Perez, Steve Epting, Jimmy Cheung and others, cover by Neal Adams.
Avengers Disassembled Epilogue. In the wreckage of Avengers Mansion, Earth's Mightiest Heroes meet for the very last time. It's the end of an era, brought to you by Brian Bendis and an all-star cast of artists -- including names like George Perez, Steve Epting, Jim Cheung, Eric Powell, Darick Robertson, Mike Oeming, Alex Maleev, David Mack and more Surely, there isn't a dry eye in the House of Ideas, True Believer.
48 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 3.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #1
Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Steve Epting.
It's a new beginning as four-time Eisner-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker makes his Marvel debut, joined by white-hot artist Steve Epting. As the new regular creative team, they will take Cap's life in directions fans will never see coming. In just this first issue, the Red Skull lays the groundwork for his most devastating attack ever on Captain America and the land he holds dear...and with the Cosmic Cube in his possession, how can Cap hope to stop him? Find out in the shocking twist-ending.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17
IRON MAN #1
Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Adi Granov.
"Extremis," part 1 of 6. It's the beginning of a new era for Iron Man as renowned scribe Warren Ellis joins forces with digital painter Adi Granov to redefine the armored avenger's world for the 21st century?a landscape of terrifying new technologies that threaten to overwhelm fragile mankind! What is Extremis, who has unleashed it, and what does its emergence portend for the world?
48 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 10.
NEW THUNDERBOLTS #1 & #2
Written by Kurt Busiek, art and cover by Tom Grummett.
Avengers Disassembled tie-in. Parts 1 and 2 of 6. From the ashes of the Avengers a new group of heroes spring forth -- all of whom happen to be former villains. This new ongoing series signals a return to greatness for one of Marvel's longest-running titles of the last decade. And it may look all-new, but longtime fans can relax -- these are the same creative schlubs who brought you the rollicking Avengers/Thunderbolts Limited Series.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10 and Nov. 24.
AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #1 & #2
Written by Joe Casey, art and cover by Scott Kolins.
Parts 1 and 2 of 8. This is where the legend began! A bi-weekly look into the early, pivotal period of the Marvel Universe, when five fledgling heroes -- Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, The Wasp and The Hulk -- banded together to fight the foes no single hero could overcome! But how did the public react? How did the U.S. government react? Previously untold secrets surrounding the formation of the Avengers are revealed in this all-new series, just in time to sate fans whipped into a frenzy by the Avengers Disassembled event. Here, for the first time, don't miss a beat as five individuals must learn to work as a team, and forge a legend.
32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov 3 and Nov. 17.
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: BOOK OF THE DEAD 2004
Written by Jeff Christiansen, Eric J. Moreels, Michael Hoskin, Jonathan Couper-Smartt and Ronald Byrd, cover by Salvadro Larroca.
The House of Ideas pays tribute to its fallen heroes. OHOTMUBOTD04 includes in-depth bios on more than 40 of Marvelıs dearly departed -- from ancient ones, old soldiers, kid sidekicks and Stacys to casualties of Avengers Disassembled. Plus: an all-new, digitally painted cover by Salvador Larroca!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
Marvel Heroes...
MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2004
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Tom DeFalco, cover by Stuart Immonen.
In the great Marvel tradition comes a new holiday special with three premiere stories. Industry Legend Tom Defalco (Spider-Girl) brings you a riff on A Christmas Carol starring Spider-Man. Rising star Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (MK Four, Nightcrawler) writes two mini-holiday tales, one featuring a Hanukkah story with Ben Grimm (The Ever-Lovin' Blue-Eyed Thing)!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
THE PULSE #6
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled by Brent Anderson, cover by Mike Mayhew.
Part 1 of 5. Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's lives have been destroyed by the events of the Secret War, so what is Jessica going to do about it? Fans of Secret War -- feel The Pulse as it pounds out more gritty intrigue even as it welcomes a new artist: Brent Anderson. Guest-starring: Captain America, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Nick Fury and many, many more.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
FANTASTIC FOUR #520
Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Mike Wieringo.
"Galactus," part 1 of 6.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 16.
SHE-HULK #9
Written by Dan Slott, art by Juan Bobillo, cover by Mike Mayhew.
"Strong Eough." After months in deep space, She-Hulk returns to Earth a changed woman. A major power boost has made her stronger than ever, maybe even stronger than this issue's guest star: Hercules! Feats of strength can wait, however, 'cause this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON #9
Written by Christopher Priest, art and cover by Joe Bennett.
"Brothers and Keepers (Adelphoite Phylaxes)," part 2 of 5. MODOK's origin is revealed as the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing continues stalking former A.I.M. agents across Europe. Cap attempts to broker a cease-fire with Navy Intelligence. But, although the fate of the Anti-Cap appears to be resolved, the government refuses to drop criminal charges against The Falcon, which in turn pushes The Falcon to even more extreme measures. But, has he gone too far this time?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 & #2
Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Scott Kolins.
"Golden Child," parts 1 and 2 of 2. When Cerebro detects Paul Patterson, a student attending Peter Parker's school who has developed mutant powers -- it sets Wolverine and Spider-Man on the same path. But with competing agendas, will they work together? Will they be at odds?
32 pages, in stores on Nov. 3 and Nov. 17
WARLOCK #3
Written by Greg Pak, art by Charlie Adlard, cover by J.H. Williams III.
Part 3 of 6. "He will be a vengeful god. But he will have the heart of a man." The training of a god has ended, and now his reign will begin. Prepare yourself for the Second Coming of Adam Warlock, as the golden gladiator lays his judgment upon the world.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
ALPHA FLIGHT #9
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Clayton Henry.
"Days of Future Present, Past Participle," part 1 of 4. Continuing the Marvel tradition of classic time-traveling stories! Former Alpha Flight ally Flashback comes begging our heroes to time-jump to the past and stop his future self from dying in an attack that involves the original Alpha Flight, and er...Omega Flight.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
POWERLESS #6
Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson, art by Michael Gaydos, cover by Steve McNiven.
The mysteries of the Powerless universe are finally revealed in the series' climactic conclusion! What devastating truth will psychiatrist William Watts learn when the lives of Peter Parker, Matt Murdock and Logan all converge on him for the last time? In a world without powers, who will live and who will die? And who will be changed forever?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
INVADERS #4
Written by Allan Jacobsen, art by C. P. Smith, cover by Scott Kolins.
"Blood," part 1 of 2. Come to England for a blood-thirstingly good adventure, chaps! Der Blutsauger, the Children of Blood. Vampires. Skinheads. The ancestral curse of the Falsworth Bloodline has returned, and this time they're out for Spitfire's blood! Featuring the Mighty Destroyer and the V-Battalion.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
X-Men & Related...
ASTONISHING X-MEN #7
Written by Joss Whedon, art and cover by John Cassaday.
"Dangerous," part 1 of 6. A tragic death at the school reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected -- and no, it's not Magneto.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
WOLVERINE #22
Written by Mark Millar, art nad cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson.
"Enemy of the State," part 3 of 6. The Fantastic Four is trapped in the Baxter Building with the world's deadliest weapon... Wolverine! Think this is as good as it gets for Wolverine? Four against one isn't a fair fight... for the Four, that is...
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 17.
X-MEN: THE END -- DREAMERS AND DEMONS #5
Written by Chris Claremont, art by Sean Chen, cover by Greg Land.
Part 5 of 6. X-Men past and present under siege by their greatest enemies. A daring escape attempt from the Neverland concentration camp. Wolverine and Storm join the fray. And with the Phoenix re-emerging, can Madeline Pryor be far behind?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
EXCALIBUR #7
Written by Chris Claremont, art by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Andy Park.
"Food Fight," part 3 of 3. Who are the 16 Million, and what do they have against Professor X?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
UNCANNY X-MEN #452
Written by Chris Claremont, art by Andy Park, cover by Paul Smith.
"Chasing Hellfire," part 1 of 3. While on assignment to track down missing teammate Sage, the X-Men discover more than they bargained for: the birth of a newer and deadlier Hellfire Club.
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 3.
GAMBIT #4
Written by John Layman, art by Georges Jeanty, cover by Greg Land.
"House of Cards," part 4 of 6. Gambit goes on the trail of his upstart rival, "Fast Jack" Jessup -- all while trying to stay two steps ahead of the men who are after him! Will he be able to evade his pursuers long enough to settle his score with Fast Jack?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
NIGHTCRAWLER #3
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, penciled by Darick Robertson, cover by Greg Land.
"The Devil Inside," part 3 of 4. Nightcrawler has enlisted the help of his one-time girlfriend, Amanda Sefton -- a.k.a. Magik -- to get to the bottom of the mystery of the 13 dead children. Can she defend him against the forces of the supernatural that appear to be at work, or are they both out of their league?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
X-MEN #164
Written by Chuck Austen, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.
"Heroes and Villains," part 4 of 4. The explosive conclusion to the battle between the X-Men and the newly re-formed Brotherhood of Mutants! When the dust clears, will everyone remain standing?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 3.
ROGUE #5
Written by Rob Rodi, art by Cliff Richards, cover by Rodolfo Migliari.
"Going Rogue," part 5 of 6. The love triangle between Rogue, Gambit and the mysterious stranger who's been both helping and hindering Rogue in her quest heats up! But what happens when Rogue's search for the missing pieces of her life begins to put the life of someone she loves in danger?
32 pages, $2.99, in store on Nov. 24.
MYSTIQUE #21
Written by Sean McKeever, art by Manuel Garcia, cover by Mike Mayhew.
"Quiet," part 2 of 5. Mystique is caught between two masters--one, mutant activist Charles Xavier; the other, the mysterious Quiet Man. Now, the time has come when she can no longer serve both.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
NEW X-MEN #7
Written by Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, art by Michael Ryan, cover by Randy Green.
"Haunted," part 1 of 3. Someone...or something...is haunting the halls of the Xavier Institute, and it's up to the New X-Men to get to the bottom of it! Plus, what is the secret of Prodigy's younger sister?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
EXILES #54
Written by Tony Bedard, art and cover by Mizuki Sakakibara.
"Chain Lightning," stand-alone issue. A seemingly trivial, low-key mission spirals into a cataclysmic, universe-shattering disaster...all because of a Danish? The Exiles' most hilarious adventure yet!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
SABRETOOTH #3
Written by Daniel Way, art by Bart Sears, cover by Paolo Rivera.
Part 3 of 5. As Sasquatch embarks on a mission to capture or destroy Sabretooth, more mysterious questions are raised... Has Sabretooth slaughtered an entire town of innocent civilians? And if not, what mysterious agent has turned the desolate and isolated Isle Dupree into a graveyard?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
STARJAMMERS #6
Written by Kevin J. Anderson, penciled by Jorge Lucas, cover by Tommy Ohtsuka.
"The Cadet and the Corsairs" epilogue. The Starjammers have declared war on the Union of Intelligent Races...but how do they plan to win? The answer might just be in young Tolo Hawk's hands.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
CABLE/DEADPOOL #9
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Patrick Zircher.
"The Passion of the Cable," part 3 of 6. Will the new Six Pack tear Cable's floating sanctuary to the ground if it means ruining mankind's last hope for peace? And speaking of peace -- or pieces -- Deadpool is tracking down components of the hi-tech puzzle that will de-power Cable -- but so is everyone else in the Marvel Universe... and wait until you find out who hired Deadpool to do the job.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
X-FORCE #4
Plot, pencils and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza.
Part 4 of 6. Cable, Shatterstar and Co. encounter the evil of the Administrator and the terrible power of the Watchtower. Which side will Sam and Spectre fight for? Guest-starring Wolverine and Deadpool.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
Spider-Man & Related...
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #514
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Mike Deodato.
"Sins Past," part 6 of 6. All is revealed in the pulse-pounding conclusion to "Sins Past"!
32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Nov. 24.
MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #8
Written by Mark Millar, art by Frank Cho, cover by Terry Dodson.
Conclusion of "Venomous" Everyone's favorite symbiote is back with a brand-new look!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 10.
AMAZING FANTASY #6
Written by Fiona Avery, art and cover by Mark Brooks.
Part 6 of 6. It's the end of the origin of Anya Corazon -- and a new beginning. But, first, the question on everyone's mind: what's the public identity of Marvel's newest media darling?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 24.
SPIDER-MAN: INDIA #1
Written by Jeevan J. Kang, Suresh Seetharaman and Sharad Devarajan, art and cover by Jeevan J. Kang.
Everybody knows the story of Spider-Man...but what if things had happened differently? What if it wasn't a New Yorker named Peter Parker, but an Indian teenager named Pavitr Prabhakar who was gifted with the abilities of the spider? Witness the rebirth of a legend as young Pavitr learns hard lessons about power...and responsibility.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 17.
SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #21
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Talent Caldwell.
Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange, Black Cat and Angel. Ben Grimm's all-night poker games have become legendary among the super-hero set, and for the first time Spider-Man has been asked to join the table! But when the Kingpin unexpectedly deals himself in, the stakes are raised. Can the wall-crawler come out on top in this celebrity poker showdown?
32 pages, $2.25, in stores Nov. 10.
SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #6
Written by Sheldon Allen and Scott Gimple, art by Jim Cheung and Stuart Immonen, cover by Mike Allred.
Two new tales of Spidey's world by two new writers and the best artists in the business! First, Spider-Man must grapple with the grim spectre of defeat in a story by Sheldon Allen and Jim Cheung. Then, witness the life story of a man who'll one day be known as "Thug #1" by Scott Gimple and Stuart Immonen.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 3.
SPIDER-MAN: ENTER DOCTOR OCTOPUS! KIDıS CHAPTER BOOK
Written by Louise Ann Gikow, cover by Mark Bagley, art by Francisco Herrera.
An author, editor, television writer, and composer--there is little that Louise Ann Gikow has not done in children's entertainment. She's even spent time on the New York Times best-seller list for her novelization of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Now, she has teamed up with Marvel Press to create a must-read chapter book series starring Spider-Man. Life's hard -- welcome to Peter Parker's world! He not only has to do tons of homework and help his Aunt May make ends meet, but also has to battle super-villains and save the world. When Doc Ock rolls into town, it spells danger for everyone, especially Peter's best friends, Mary Jane and Harry. And Peter soon learns that the life of a super hero isn't always so super.
224 pages, $8.99.
