Captain Britain & Ultimate Spider-Man Annual

Ultimate Annuals are making a big splash in their debut year, and Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 is no exception. When Marvel decided to bring back the Annuals, Joe Quesada gave the one condition that they “count,” and Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 delivers.

“I’m thrilled at the story possibilities that have now opened up because of this Annual! And you better believe those possibilities will be played out!!”

Quesada can’t say too much because of the unique story twist in the Annual. It is known that Spider-Man gets a new girlfriend, now that Mary Jane and Peter have broken up, but the identity of his new-found love remains shrouded in mystery. The cover has been shown, but the female figure has been blacked out. Don’t expect anyone to spill the beans on this character’s identity, either.

“Comics need an element of surprise,” says Marvel’s Director of Marketing, John Dokes, “and we’re just happy surprises can still be pulled off. It adds an excitement to the books, and people will surely be excited when they see this!”

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 is in stores 8/17.



ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MARK BROOKS
Cover by MARK BAGLEY
FOC – 7/28, On Sale 8/17


Captain Britain Story Released for First Time in US

For the first time in the United States, a story featuring the original Captain Britain, Brian Braddock, will be released in Marvel Milestones: Captain Britain, Psylocke, and Golden Age Sub-Mariner.

Originally released in the United Kingdom, the Captain Britain story was a part of a UK Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine and now it is finally reaching the US. The story finds Captain Britain teaming up with Spider-Man to take on the Red Skull, who is in possession of the cosmic cube with destruction on his mind.

"We listened to the fans on this one. You demanded it, you got it. And some folks said it couldn't be done," said Marvel's Director of Sales David Gabriel.

This story marked the first time in 13 years that Captain Britain appeared in an original British comic strip and now it is being presented for American audiences to enjoy.

“There’s been a great deal of demand for this story, which was previously available only in the U.K., and we’re happy to give fans in the U.S. an opportunity to enjoy it,” says Special Projects Senior Editor Jeff Youngquist.

Brian isn’t the only Braddock appearing in this Marvel Milestone, though. A story about his sister Betsy, better known as the X-Man Psylocke, also appears. In Uncanny X-Men #213, Psylocke finds herself all alone against Sabretooth in an event that took place during the Mutant Massacre crossover. A third story is also included featuring a Golden Age Sub-Mariner invading New York in Human Torch #2, which was originally released in 1941.

Relive landmarks events in Marvel Comics history with Marvel Milestones, featuring your favorite heroes in classic stories.


MARVEL MILESTONES: CAPTAIN BRITAIN, PSYLOCKE AND GOLDEN AGE SUB-MARINER
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT, JIM ALEXANDER & BILL EVERET Penciled by ALAN DAVIS, JON HAWARD & BILL EVERETT
Cover by JON HAWARD
FOC – 7/28, On Sale – 8/17

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