Captain America and Falcon #1 Preview

Steve Rogers turns 70 this year and Marvel are celebrating with a bunch of one-shots. Preview of the first one below, including the awesome Greg Tocchini (Last Days of American Crime) connecting cover art.

Your First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Captain America and Falcon #1, from fan favorite creators Rob Williams and Rebekah A. Isaacs! Kicking off a series of five one-shots celebrating the 70 years of the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America’s erstwhile partner Sam Wilson, must confront his past to save a boy’s future! Join Captain America and Falcon as they take on an evil far below the spires of Avengers Tower – the very streets Falcon fought to escape. When Captain America and Falcon #1 hits stands this March, fans should rush out to their comic shops to be amongst the first to grab an exclusive print featuring the connecting covers of red-hot artist Greg Tocchini! Salute the legacy of America’s super-soldier all month long as Marvel pays tribute to Captain America and those around him who have made him the man he is!

*Retailers should check the Marvel Mailer for special incentives on the below listed titles for great deals and promotions.

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1 (JAN110704)

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1 GATEFOLD VARIANT (JAN110705)

Written by ROB WILLIAMS

Penciled by REBEKAH A. ISAACS

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Gatefold Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/2/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FIRST THIRTEEN #1 (JAN110706)

Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN

Penciled by RAMÓN PEREZ

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/9/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND CROSSBONES #1 (JAN110707)

Written by WILLIAM HARMS

Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/16/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND BATROC #1 (JAN110708)

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Penciled by RENATO ARLEM

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/23/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE SECRET AVENGERS #1 (JAN110709)

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK

Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+…$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/30/11

Final Fantastic Four Teaser and Preview

Since this week’s death in FF the team have been in the news, and will continue to be on fans’ minds, with the release of next month’s final issue. Teaser for said issue below, but don’t worry, Marvel’s First Family will return in the new FF series by Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting on March 23. If you don’t want to know which member of the FF died, don’t scroll down – whatever you do!

FANTASTIC FOUR #588 – The Final Issue!

FANTASTIC FOUR #588 (DEC100592)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA

Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Rated A …$3.99

FOC – 1/31/11, On Sale 2/23/11

Your First Look at the FINAL ISSUE OF FANTASTIC FOUR!

The end of the Fantastic Four is here! Huge choices that dramatically impact the Marvel Universe are made this February in Fantastic Four #588, from the superstar creative team of Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta and Mark Brooks! Following up on the sold-out hit Fantastic Four #587, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the FINAL issue of the long-standing series, guest starring all your favorite Marvel heroes! But the story isn’t over yet because where one door closes, another opens. It’s now up to Reed, Sue, and Ben to make life-changing decisions of their own volition that set them on a course destined to change the Marvel Universe in Johnny’s honor!

“The reaction from fans and retailers to Fantastic Four #587 was overwhelming and we’re excited to show fans, who have been chomping at the bit, to see what’s next!” exclaims SVP of Sales, David Gabriel. “It may be the end of the series, but it’s the beginning of something much bigger.”

Say your final farewells to the Fantastic Four, this February in Fantastic Four #588!

FANTASTIC FOUR #588 (DEC100592)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & MARK BROOKS

Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Rated A …$3.99

FOC – 1/31/11, On Sale 2/23/11

Emma #1 Preview

It’s great to see gallery artist Janet Lee getting more comics work in her unusual layered style, as seen in one of last year’s best OGNs Return of the Dapper Men. Details and perty pics below.

Your First Look At Janet Lee’s Mesmerizing Pages of Emma #1

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Emma #1 from New York Times best-selling writer Nancy Butler (Sense & Sensibility) and rising star artist Janet K. Lee (Return of the Dapper Men)! This March, delve into the world of nineteenth century courtship courtesy of a Rita Award-winning author and the illustrator whose work Newsarama.com calls “truly breathtaking.” Local matchmaker Emma Woodhouse can make anyone the perfect pair – provided she can stop the men folk from falling for her first! Find out how one upstanding young woman comes to find herself stuck in a love triangle as big as an English village, only in Emma #1!

EMMA #1 (JAN110685)

Written by NANCY BUTLER

Art and Cover by JANET K. LEE

Rated A… $3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale – 3/2/11

Black Panther, Red Sonja and FF Minus One

The Black Panther motion comic has been on DVD here in Australia since the 1st of December last year, but for some reason other countries haven’t had that privilege until now. The 6 episodes briefly premiered on iTunes before disappearing, but now the DVD is out collecting all the episodes based on the Reginald Hudlin/John Romita Jr. comic story. See if it was worth the wait here.

Jen Van Meter is writing a 40 page Red Sonja one-shot for Dynamite that arrives in April. It’s a surprising choice for the writer of Hopeless Savages and Black Lightning: Year One, but it should be worth a purchase, even though the title seems a bit odd.

Written by Jen Van Meter and drawn by Edgar Salazar, the Red Sonja: Break the Skin one-shot is a must-read!  In the story hitting comic shops this coming April, it looked like such a simple job: Zepur, a princess of the nomadic Talakma Horsemen, sought Sonja’s sword to defeat an unwelcome suitor and his army. When Sonja discovers she’s led her mercenary band into the middle of a bitter and vicious rivalry for leadership of Zepur’s clan, she’s got to figure out who’s lying to her the least, which promises she can keep, and how to fight the soul-eating avatar of an angry ape god.

“It had been awhile since I’d gotten the opportunity to write a character like Sonja–an unapologetic badass who answers to little outside herself–so I dove into this gleefully,” says writer Jen Van Meter.  “Red Sonja: Break the Skin is my effort to really look at her mercenary, sword-for-hire life in a world in which  the lies and political machinations that are handled comparatively cleanly in other genres are visceral and passionate and immediate, and in which angry gods are active players who can be manifest, grotesque and cruel.  The great thing about Sonja, to me, is that she feels like a lone gunslinger and a wild-eyed pirate captain at the same time; there’s tons of charisma, lusty bravado and brazen ego there, alongside this wonderfully quiet isolation.  There aren’t a lot of female characters who have both those modes available to them so readily, so it’s been a real delight to write her.”

Writer Jonathan Hickman talks about the death in this week’s issue of Fantastic Four. I won’t mention who it is, unlike the mainstream press.

Sticking with Marvel super teams, you can see two more full episodes for free of the new Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! cartoon, focusing on Hawkeye, Captain America and Black Widow. I assume it only works if you’re a U.S resident though as it won’t work for me, alas.

Takio Preview

Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Avon Oeming got their big break around the same time with their work on Powers. Now they’re reuniting for an all-ages OGN due for release in March. Details and preview below.

Your New Look At Bendis and Oeming’s TAKIO!

On March 2nd, the powerhouse creative team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming, take the comics industry by storm with their first all-ages graphic novel – TAKIO! When two sisters from a multiracial, adoptive family drive one another to the brink of insanity, is there anything that can bring them together? Well after a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime accident gives them real-life superpowers; the world’s first superheroes will be closer than ever! Perfect for comic fans of any age, Takio brings together Bendis’ acclaimed trademark dialog with Oeming’s fan-favorite art style for an action packed adventure like no other!

With its release right around the corner, the masterminds behind Takio are teeming with enthusiasm!

“As exciting as it was to stretch my writing muscles and help create this new modern all ages superhero world, I am most excited for people to see a new side to the entire Powers crew,” explains writer Brian Michael Bendis. “This book is so good looking.”

Artist Michael Oeming adds “This has been an exciting adventure for me, drawing and creating with my extended family has added a whole new dimension to our work. One of the best times I’ve ever had making comics.”

Can these two sisters put aside their differences, save the world and be home in time for dinner? Be sure to get in on the ground floor for the graphic novel that will have everybody talking, as Takio hits stores everywhere this March!

TAKIO GN HC (DEC100634)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING

All Ages …$9.95

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale – 3/2/11

Hulk #30 Preview

Ed McGuiness draws bulging muscles and bombastic, powerhouse battles like no-one else, and now he’s returning to Hulk. Details, and rare preview pages with text, below.

Ed McGuinness returns to HULK!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at HULK #30, as superstar artist Ed McGuinness returns to the book he helped create and joins red hot writer Jeff Parker for the gamma-irradiated team-up you never thought you’d see! That’s right, the Green Goliath and the rampaging Red Hulk must put aside their differences to take on a threat so massive it’ll take the both of them to put a stop to it. The Earth will shake as the COMPOUND HULK makes its shocking debut!

“Thanks to his amazing run with Jeph Loeb, Ed’s become THE definitive Hulk artist of our time,” said Senior Editor Mark Paniccia. “HULK #30 is pure McGuinness madness, introducing new characters that are bound to be instant classics, and some Hulk villains that fans have been frothing for. All this and the Impossible Man, too.”

Prepare for an action-packed, gamma-fueled beat down that only the combined might of two Hulks can deliver in HULK #30, on sale this February!

HULK #30 (DEC100576)

Written by JEFF PARKER

Pencils and Cover by ED McGUINNESS

T+…$3.99

FOC 1/24/11, On-Sale 2/16/11

The Mighty Thor by Fraction and Coipel

Thor is the man of the hour, or the year, and now has a new title. At least this series has promise, thanks to its creative team though. Here’s the skinny, and the two covers including a film focused one and an even better variant from artist Travis Charest. Artist Oliver Coipel helped relaunch Thor back in 2007 with a new series with writer J. Michael Straczynski, and Matt Fraction has been writing the current Thor series for a while. However that series will now be renamed Journey into Mystery, (by Kieron Gillen and Doug Braithwaite) the series that debuted Thor decades ago. Poor Thor. He’s getting shuffled around all over the place, just to make the most of becoming a movie star. Fair enough really. Find out more here.

Marvel Announces THE MIGHTY THOR By Fraction & Coipel

Prepare yourselves for a new Asgardian age with The Mighty Thor #1! In this all new ongoing series, from the superstar creative team of Matt Fraction and Olivier Coipel, Thor must defend his homeworld of Asgard from Galactus! When Thor and Sif retrieve an artifact from deep within the World Tree, nobody expected the Silver Surfer to show up. And where the Sentinel of the Spaceways travels, Galactus is sure to follow! It’s the World Eater vs. Asgard in the explosive opening arc that’s great for new readers! No fan can miss this monumental new series that will redefine what it means to be the Odinson!

“The God of Thunder ain’t never been mightier than now!” exclaims writer Matt Fraction. “Everything is going beyond-epic in The Mighty Thor and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Olivier onboard for the book’s maiden voyage. Look up – think big – fight hard!”

“It’s a really exciting time to be working on Thor. A lot of things that have been developing over the last few months are about to come to fruition in a big way—and in a way that’s going to affect not only all of Asgard, but all of the Marvel U,” said Marvel Editor Charlie Beckerman. “With the release of Marvel Studios’ Thor this May, we wanted to be sure that we pulled out all the big guns. And I’m talking talent—Matt, Olivier, Mark and Laura—and I’m talking characters: I can’t say exactly who’s going to show up, but I will say that it will knock your socks clear off.”

The fate of the golden city of Asgard, the wonder of the nine realms, hangs in the balance and only Thor can ensure the survival of the Asgardians! What does the World Eater seek and what terrible outcome awaits the Mighty Avenger? Discover the answers you seek as Fraction and Coipel pull out all the stops in The Mighty Thor!

THE MIGHTY THOR #1

Written by MATT FRACTION

Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL

Variant Cover by TRAVIS CHAREST

Variant Cover by WALT SIMONSON

Blank Variant Cover also available

Thor Movie Variant also available

Rated T+ …$3.99

ON SALE IN APRIL!

X-Men: Legacy #245 Preview

The first chapter of the new epic, Age of X appears in February’s issue of X-Men: Legacy. Text-free preview below.

Your First Look at AGE OF X: CHAPTER ONE!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at X-Men: Legacy #245, from writer Mike Carey and artist Clay Mann! Slam headlong into the landmark first chapter of Age of X! Mutantkind has been purged from the very face of the earth and its eradication wasn’t an accident…it was government policy. But just who are the unlikely survivors of this grim future…and do they dare announce their existence to a world that fears and hates them? The pulse-pounding X-saga kicks off this February, only in X-Men: Legacy #245!

X-MEN: LEGACY #245 (DEC100623)

X-MEN: LEGACY #245 FF ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (DEC100541)

Written by MIKE CAREY

Pencils by CLAY MANN

Cover by LEINIL YU

Fantastic Four Anniversary Variant by PAOLO RIVERA

Rated A…..$2.99

FOC – 2/1/11, On-Sale 2/23/11

Iron Man 2.0 Preview

Tony Stark received an armour upgrade last year, and now it’s his buddy Jim Rhodes’ turn. Below are all 4 covers to the new series, including 2 for #1 and some concept art. The first issue of Iron Man 2.o goes on sale February 9.
Iron Man 2.0 – War Machine Evolved!
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at War Machine’s new duds debuting in the pages of Iron Man 2.0! From the power-house creative team of rising star writer Nick Spencer and legendary artist Barry Kitson, the single most advanced one-man weapon of conventional combat receives an upgrade! The now lighter, leaner and meaner Iron Man 2.0 is the result of an upgrade that Lt. Col. James Rhodes needs to survive! What new tricks will this new suit have in its sleeves? And just how will Rhodey adapt to his new role as Iron Man 2.0? Find out when Iron Man 2.0 storms store shelves everywhere!
IRON MAN 2.0 #1 (DEC100557)
IRON MAN 2.0 #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (DEC100558)
IRON MAN 2.0 #1 VERMA VARIANT (DEC100559)
Written by NICK SPENCER
Penciled by BARRY KITSON
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Variant Cover by DEERAJ VERMA
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC – 1/17/11, On-Sale 2/9/11
IRON MAN 2.0 #2 (DEC100560)
IRON MAN 2.0 #2 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (DEC100561)
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by BARRY KITSON
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 1/31/11, On-Sale – 2/23/11
IRON MAN 2.0 #3 (JAN110727)
IRON MAN 2.0 #3 DJURDJEVIC (JAN110728)
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by BARRY KITSON
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 2/14/11, On-Sale – 3/9/11
IRON MAN 2.0 #4
Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON SALE THIS APRIL

Invincible Iron Man #500.1 Preview

Marvel’s new Point One issues are set to be accessible stories for those new to the series, and Iron Man is kicking things off. Below is a text-free preview from next month’s ish. From the pages below it does indeed look like a great place to start from IM newbies, as it show’s Tony Stark’s history, including the much maligned teenage Tony from the past, as seen in the second last panel on page 4, from the convoluted storyline from the late ’90s.

Marvel Point One Soars With INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1!

The past, present and future of Iron Man collide in Invincible Iron Man #500.1, from the Eisner-winning creative team of writer Matt Fraction and artist Salvador Larroca, kicking off Marvel Point One! Invincible Iron Man #500.1, an all-new, high-octane Iron Man story for a great price setting up all the characters, conflicts, and providing a unique insight into the mind of Tony Stark simply cannot be missed! Want to get in from the ground level for the next great Iron Man story? Well here’s your chance with this great initiative intended for new readers! Learn what it means to be Iron Man in the 21st Century in Invincible Iron Man #500.1!

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1 (DEC100562)

Written by MATT FRACTION

Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

Rated A …$2.99

FOC – 1/10/11, On-Sale – 2/2/11

Death of Spider-Man Covers and Final Fantastic Four

So the Ultimate version of Spider-Man is being killed in February. Below are two covers for the x-over series.

Your First Look At McGuinness and McNiven’s DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN Covers!

Marvel is proud to debut the awe-inspiring covers to Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #153 & #154 from superstar artists, Ed McGuinness and Steve McNiven!

DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN launches in February, running through issues of both Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates and changing the way you see the Ultimate Universe…because there are no rules!

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #153 (DEC100542) [DoSM Prelude]

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #153 PICHELLI VARIANT (NOV108155)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID LAFUENTE

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

Variant Cover by SARA PICHELLI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC—1/10/11, On-Sale—2/2/11

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #154 (DEC100543) [DoSM Prelude]

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID LAFUENTE

Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

Rated T+ …$3.99

ON-SALE IN FEBRUARY

FOC—1/31/11, On-Sale—2/23/11

ULTIMATE AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1 (of 6) (DEC100544)

ULTIMATE AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1 (of 6) HITCH VARIANT (DEC100544)

ULTIMATE AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1 (of 6) CHO VARIANT (DEC100544)

Written by MARK MILLAR

Pencils & Cover by LEINIL YU

Variant Covers by BRYAN HITCH & FRANK CHO

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC—1/17/11, On-Sale—2/9/11

Fantastic Four is ending in February’s FF #588 apparently. Cover below.

Fantastic Four: Final Issue

FANTASTIC FOUR #587 (NOV100584)

FANTASTIC FOUR #587 SPOILER VARIANT (NOV100585)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by STEVE EPTING

Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Spoiler Variant Cover by TBA (On Sale 2/2/11)

FOC – 1/3/11, On Sale – 1/26/11

FANTASTIC FOUR #588 (DEC100592)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA

Cover by ALAN DAVIS

Rated A …$3.99

FOC – 1/31/11, On Sale 2/23/11

As an added bonus, here’s a teaser image, also from Marvel, for a new X-Men story that’s set for a May debut. All we know is that it starts in Giant Size X-Men #1 and continues in X-Men #11.

Death of Spider-Man on iPhone and Print Simultaneously

Now this is big news. Like they did with Ultimate Thor #1, Marvel are releasing every ish of Spidey’s death to comic shops and digital stores at the same time. The press release is below, but fear not – this is the Ultimate version of Spider-Man that’s being killed (presumably temporarily) not the Spider-Man from the main Marvel Universe. This is good news for those who like reading their comics on a screen as much as paper, and for Marvel to choose such a high profile story for this move, obviously they believe in the future of their expanding digital customers.

Marvel Announces DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN On The Marvel Comics App

Groundbreaking New Storyline Hits the Marvel Comics App in February

Marvel is proud to announce that every issue of the hotly-anticipated DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN will be available day & date on the Marvel Comics app, available via iTunes for the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch. Superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar , Leinil Yu and Mark Bagley bring you the most controversial comic book story of the century!

DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN launches in February, running through issues of both Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates and changing the way you see the Ultimate Universe…because there are no rules!

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #153 [DoSM Prelude]

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID LAFUENTE

Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

Rated T+ …$3.99

On-Sale—2/2/11

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #154 [DoSM Prelude]

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils by SARA PICHELLI & DAVID LAFUENTE

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

Rated T+ …$3.99

On-Sale—2/23/11

ULTIMATE AVENGERS VS. NEW ULTIMATES #1 (of 6)

Written by MARK MILLAR

Pencils & Cover by LEINIL YU

Rated T+ …$3.99

On-Sale—2/9/11

Third Marvel vs Capcom 3 Trailer

The game arrives on PS3 and Xbox 360 next year, and here’s the latest trailer featuring Hulk, Magneto, X-23, M.O.D.O.K , and some Capcom characters.

New Spider-Armor

Hmmm…looks like something from the Spidey musical.

Your First Look At The NEW SPIDER-ARMOR!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Spider-Man’s all new Spider-Armor, debuting in Amazing Spider-Man #656, from the superstar creative team of Dan Slott and Marcos Martin. Peter Parker may have hit the Big Time, but that hasn’t stopped new villains from terrorizing Manhattan. What kind of foe would prompt Spider-Man to suit up in this high-powered costume? Find out in Amazing Spider-Man #656!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #656

Written by DAN SLOTT

Penciled & Cover by MARCOS MARTIN

Captain America 70th Anniversary Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA

Rated A …$3.99

ON SALE IN MARCH!