MARVEL COMICS MAY 2004 PREVIEWS

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<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASTONISHINGX001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASTONISHINGX001t.jpg" align=left alt="Astonishing X-Men #1 preview"></a>Direct from Marvel Comics, here are the publisher's solicitation copies and preview images for books which are due to ship in May 2004.
All titles are Full Color (FC) unless otherwise noted.
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SOLICITATION CATALOG

MARVEL PREVIEWS #9
Each issue of Marvel Previews is a comic-book-sized, 96-page, glossy, full-color guide to all of Marvel's upcoming releases, along with 20-plus pages of previews from upcoming new blockbuster projects and sold-out reprints of our hottest books! It's Marvel fans' one source for advanced Marvel solicitations and preview images!

Marvel Previews #9 features items scheduled to go on sale in July 2004! Please ask your local comic book retailer to reserve you a copy and order form!
96 PGS./Marvel PSR…Just $0.99! (or FREE with a purchase of Diamond's Previews!)
In Stores 4/21 (Final Order Cut-off [FOC] Thursday, 4/1)
UPC: 5960605479-00911



X-MEN

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASTONISHINGX001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASTONISHINGX001t.jpg" align=right alt="Astonishing X-Men #1 preview"></a>ASTONISHING X-MEN #1
Written by Joss Whedon
Pencils & cover by John Cassaday

"Gifted" pt. 1 (of 6)
Dream-team creators Joss Whedon (creator of TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Planetary, Captain America) bring you the explosive #1 issue of the all-new flagship X-Men series! As part of X-Men: Reload, this issue marks a return to classic greatness and the beginning of a brand-new era for the X-Men.
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605543-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/UNCX444_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/UNCX444_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Uncanny X-Men #444 preview"></a>UNCANNY X-MEN #444
Written by Chris Claremont
Pencils & cover by Alan Davis

"The End of History" pt. 1 (of 4)
Beloved X-Men creators Chris Claremont and Alan Davis return to the series that started it all! New alliances are forged as old friendships are rekindled, but one thing is certain: The X-Men will never be the same!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960602461-44411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/XMEN_157_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/XMEN_157_colt.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men #157 preview"></a>X-MEN #157
Written by Chuck Austen
Pencils & cover by Salvador Larroca

"Day of The Atom" pt. 1 (of 4)
Uncanny X-Men scribe Chuck Austen moves to X-Men (formerly New X-Men) to team up with new regular artist Salvador Larroca as part of X-Men: Reload!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960601772-15711




<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/New_Xmen_Academy_X_1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/New_Xmen_Academy_X_1t.jpg" align=right alt="New X-Men: Academy X #1 preview"></a>NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #1
Written by Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina Weir
Pencils & cover by Randy Green

"Choosing Sides" pt. 1 (of 5)
For the young mutants at the Xavier Institute, life will never be the same! The children at the X-Mansion thought they had it tough when Professor X was running things - but now that X-Men Cyclops and Emma Frost have taken over the reins of the school, they're wishing for the simpler times of yesterday! Codenames, school-issued uniforms and mandatory training sessions in the Danger Room are just a few of the changes being implemented around the Institute - but when the entire student body is forced to divide itself up into small squads and "choose sides," Xavier's will never be the same again!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605544-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/EXCAL001_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/EXCAL001_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Excalibur #1 preview"></a>EXCALIBUR #1
Written by Chris Claremont
Pencils by Igor Kordey
Covers by Andy Park

"Forging The Sword" pts. 1 & 2
The island of Genosha was once a thriving nation of mutants, built from the ground up by Magneto, the mutant Master of Magnetism. Then, one day, an apocalyptic attack killed every man, woman and child, and reduced an entire society to rubble within hours. Now, Professor Charles Xavier - legendary founder of the X-Men, and the man who dreams of peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants - has come to Genosha with one intention: to rebuild a nation from its ashes. This brand-new X-Men: Reload series features stories and art from the creative team that brought you X-Treme X-Men!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #1 UPC: 5960605540-00111
Issue #2 UPC: 5960605540-00211



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/X-Men_handbook_Xmansion.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/X-Men_handbook_Xmansiont.jpg" align=right alt="The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004 preview"></a>THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: X-MEN 2004

Featuring extensive diagrams and maps of the new X-Men Mansion, profiles on your favorite heroes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes X-Men: Reload material that can only be seen here, The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004 is a must-have for any true Marvel fan.

48 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Marvel PSR …$3.99
UPC: 5960605545-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DistrictX001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DistrictX001t.jpg" align=right alt="District X #1 preview"></a>DISTRICT X #1
Written by David Hine
Pencils by David Yardin
Cover by Steve McNiven

"Mr. M" pt. 1 (of 6)
A new Marvel Knights series! Welcome to Mutant Town, the dark corner of New York City where the long arm of the law has been severed clean. Here, the mutant population doesn't sport GQ style or champagne dreams. They eke out each day in squalid tenement rows and filthy streets where only one man and one law can be trusted: the X-Man Bishop.
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605530-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/EXILES046_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/EXILES046_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Exiles #46 preview"></a>EXILES #46 & 47
Written by Tony Bedard
Pencils & covers by Mizuki Sakakibara

"Earn Your Wings" pts. 1 & 2 (of 3)
There's no rest for the weary when there are realities to save! After the devastating events of their last mission, the Exiles hope for a little downtime, only to find themselves 'ported directly into a none-too-friendly reception from the regular Marvel Universe! This X-Men: Reload issue is a perfect jumping-on point, featuring the debut of new writer Tony Bedard (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Negation) and the promotion of Exiles cover artist Mizuki Sakakibara to regular artist! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Beak from New X-Men!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #46 UPC: 5960605108-04611
Issue #47 UPC: 5960605108-04711



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WX023cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WX023covt.jpg" align=right alt="Weapon X #23 preview"></a>WEAPON X #23 & 24
Written by Frank Tieri
Pencils by Tom Mandrake
Covers by Andy Park

"War of The Programs" pts. 1 & 2 (of 3)
Featuring Wolverine and Fantomex! Writer Frank Tieri and new regular artist Tom Mandrake take Weapon X in an exciting new direction! What is the Weapon X Program? What is its relationship to the shadowy past of the most famous X-Man, Wolverine? And what did Wolverine recently learn about himself that threatens to destroy everything he believes in? Guest-starring Fantomex, these X-Men: Reload issues serve as a great jumping-on point! Featuring covers by Tomb Raider artist Andy Park!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #23 UPC: 5960605372-02311
Issue #24 UPC: 5960605372-02411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MYST014_FLcov_silo.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MYST014_FLcov_silot.jpg" align=right alt="Mystique #14 preview"></a>MYSTIQUE #14 & 15
Written by Sean McKeever
Pencils by Manuel Garcia
Covers by Mike Mayhew

"Unnatural" pts. 1 & 2 (of 5)
When Mystique is sent to Europe to investigate a biotech company rumored to be using mutants as guinea pigs, she discovers a mystery far greater than anything she'd imagined! Join the new X-Men: Reload creative team of Sean McKeever (Sentinel, The Waiting Place) and returning artist Manuel Garcia (Avengers) for this bold new adventure featuring everyone's favorite shape-shifting secret agent!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #14 UPC: 5960605431-01411
Issue #15 UPC: 5960605431-01511



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ALPHAF003_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ALPHAF003_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Alpha Flight #3 preview"></a>ALPHA FLIGHT #3
Written by Scott Lobdell
Pencils & cover by Clayton Henry

"You Gotta Be Kiddin' Me" pt. 3 (of 6)
The All-New, All-Different Alpha Flight - led by everyone's favorite Chewbacca look-alike, Sasquatch - unites to tackle the menace of the Plodex. But will Canada's newest, hippest fighting force be able to save their maple-leaf-clad forefathers in time? Could this be - gasp! - the end of Puck, the Killer Canuck?
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605518-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Emma_Frost_11.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Emma_Frost_11t.jpg" align=right alt="Emma Frost #11 preview"></a>EMMA FROST #11
Written by Karl Bollers
Pencils by Carlo Pagulayan
Cover by Greg Horn

"Mind Games" pt. 5 (of 6)
Emma Frost has freed herself from her overbearing father, but now she's on her own and in over her head with the Boston mob! Her developing mutant powers have barely saved her so far, but how will she escape mob custody with nowhere to run?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605432-01111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CABDP003_FLCOV.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CABDP003_FLCOVt.jpg" align=right alt="Cable/Deadpool #3 preview"></a>CABLE/DEADPOOL #3
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Pencils by Mark Brooks
Cover by Rob Liefeld

"If Looks Could Kill" pt. 3 (of 6)
The One World Church has a lovely message of eliminating all that divides us to bring about a glorious global unity. All they want is to love you till you're blue in the face - literally! Will Cable and Deadpool allow themselves to be recruited, or will they go ballistic?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605490-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTX045cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTX045covt.jpg" align=right alt="Ultimate X-Men #45 preview"></a>ULTIMATE X-MEN #45
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils & cover by David Finch

The last part of "New Mutants" sees a final battle between the X-Men and the Sentinels in the heart of Washington, D.C. How will the not-so-merry mutants deal with the awful aftermath?

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605047-04511



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTX046_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTX046_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Ultimate X-Men #46 preview"></a>ULTIMATE X-MEN #46
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Pencils & cover by Brandon Peterson

New storyline! New creative team! An Ultimatized version of one of the X-Men's greatest adversaries rears his scary head.

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605047-04611



SPIDER-MAN

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/USM058.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/USM058t.jpg" align=right alt="Ultimate Spider-Man #58 preview"></a>ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #58 & 59
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils & covers by Mark Bagley

"Hollywood" pts. 5 & 6 (of 6)
As the cameras roll, the real web-slinger is beaten by Doc Ock and hijacked by plane to Brazil! And what is the public reaction as the flick has its premiere? Plus: Something strange happens while Doc Ock is in S.H.I.E.L.D. custody.

32 PGS. (each)/All Ages …$2.25 (each)
Issue #58 UPC: 5960605031-05811
Issue #59 UPC: 5960605031-05911



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASM508cov_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ASM508cov_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Amazing Spider-Man #508 preview"></a>AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #508
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils & cover by John Romita Jr.

The enigmatic Ezekiel returns to Peter's life! But is he the same man who stood by Spider-Man's side in his hour of need, or will he prove to be something much deadlier?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960604716-50811



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/VENOM014cvr_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/VENOM014cvr_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Venom #14 preview"></a>VENOM #14 & 15
Written by Daniel Way
Pencils by Skottie Young
Covers by Clayton Crain

"Twist" pts. 1 & 2 (of 5)
It's symbiote vs. symbiote as two bloodthirsty Venom creatures go head-to-head - with Spider-Man caught in the middle of it all!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #14 UPC: 5960605436-01411
Issue #15 UPC: 5960605436-01511



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SMUN003_colcov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SMUN003_colcovt.jpg" align=right alt="Spider-Man Unlimited #3 preview"></a>SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #3
Written by Tom McLaughlin & Brandon Thomas
Penciled by Scott Kolins & Ale Garza
Cover by Steve McNiven

It's another pair of stories set in the world of the web-slinger! A young man must grapple with a life-altering choice in "Preventative Medicine" by Tom McLaughlin and Scott Kolins. Then, in "6th" by Brandon Thomas and Ale Garza, Spidey must cope with both the Vulture and his own spider-sense!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605506-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SpecSpidey14.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SpecSpidey14t.jpg" align=right alt="Spectacular Spider-Man #14 preview"></a>SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #14
Written by Paul Jenkins
Painted art & cover by Paolo Rivera

A special fully painted stand-alone story! On a rooftop in the Bronx sits a sad handicapped man. A prisoner of his own crippled body, how will a battle between the wall-crawler and Morbius, the Living Vampire, change his life?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960605427-01411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MKSM002_cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MKSM002_covt.jpg" align=right alt="Spider-Man #2 preview"></a>SPIDER-MAN #2
Written by Mark Millar
Pencils & cover by Terry Dodson

With his secret identity exposed, a madman threatening to destroy his family and enemies at every turn, Spider-Man pays a visit to Earth's Mightiest Heroes - the Avengers - for some assistance. But things don't turn out quite like he expects…

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605521-00211



MARVEL KNIGHTS

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FOUR006.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FOUR006t.jpg" align=right alt="4 #6 preview"></a>4 #6
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencils & cover by Steve McNiven

"The Pine Barrens" pt. 2 (of 3)
A family camping trip to the pristine Pine Barrens takes a terrifying twist when a group of extraterrestrial terrors turn their hungry eyes on the most powerful family on the planet!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605524-00611



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WOLV015_cvr.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WOLV015_cvrt.jpg" align=right alt="Wolverine #15 preview"></a>WOLVERINE #15
Written by Greg Rucka
Pencils & cover by Darick Robertson

"Feral" pt. 3
The deadly Sabretooth continues his hunt for the mysterious feral creature through the pristine backwoods of the Pacific Northwest, and nothing will stand in his way - including Logan! Featuring part of Logan's life we've never seen before…

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.25
UPC: 5960605458-01511



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WOLPUN003_cvr.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/WOLPUN003_cvrt.jpg" align=right alt="Wolverine/Punisher #3 preview"></a>WOLVERINE/PUNISHER #3 (of 5)
Written by Peter Milligan
Penciled by Lee Weeks
Cover by Chris Brunner

In the bowels of the South American jungle, the Punisher and Wolverine must fight for their lives against a town full of nasties with just the firepower to bring them down.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.99
UPC: 5960605520-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DD060.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DD060t.jpg" align=right alt="Daredevil #60 preview"></a>DAREDEVIL #60
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils & cover by Alex Maleev

"The King of Hell's Kitchen" pt. 5 (of 5)
Daredevil returns, ready to rid the city of Yakuza crime lords once and for all. And this time, he's brought some backup.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960604706-06011



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DDFATHERcvr_2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/DDFATHERcvr_2t.jpg" align=right alt="Daredevil: Father #2 preview"></a>DAREDEVIL: FATHER #2 (of 5)
Written, penciled & cardstock cover by Joe Quesada

Daredevil has his work cut out for him: New York's crippling heat wave shows no signs of release - and
neither does a serial killer with a stranglehold on the city. Meanwhile, a new vigilante group enters the fray.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$3.50
UPC: 5960605542-00211



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/XStatix_23.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/XStatix_23t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Statix #23 preview"></a>X-STATIX #23
Written by Peter Milligan
Pencils & cover by Mike Allred

Who's stronger? Well, friends, you're about to find out, as America's favorite mutants go toe-to-toe with Earth's Mightiest Heroes: the Avengers! In part three, Vivisector squares off against Hawkeye, while Venus puts the squeeze on Ant-Man!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.99
UPC: 5960605332-02311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Cap_Am26.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Cap_Am26t.jpg" align=right alt="Captain America #26 preview"></a>CAPTAIN AMERICA #26
Written by Robert Morales
Pencils by Chris Bachalo
Cover by Dave Johnson

The "Bucky Issue" resurfaces, as Cap must answer for his World War II history with young Bucky Barnes fighting by his side.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605153-02611



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/HULK072COVER.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/HULK072COVERt.jpg" align=right alt="Incredible Hulk #72 preview"></a>INCREDIBLE HULK #72
Written by Bruce Jones
Pencils & cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Round two of "Big Things: Trust Me", as the Hulk squares off against the invincible Iron Man!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960604745-07211




MARVEL HEROES

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/PULSE003.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/PULSE003t.jpg" align=right alt="The Pulse #3 preview"></a>THE PULSE #3
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils by Mark Bagley
Cover by Mike Mayhew

"Thin Air" pt. 3 (of 5)
Spider-Man joins forces with Jessica Jones, Ben Urich and Kat Farrell to bring the Green Goblin to justice!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605483-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SCWAR002_COV.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SCWAR002_COVt.jpg" align=right alt="Secret War #2 preview"></a>SECRET WAR: BOOK TWO (OF FIVE)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Painted art & cardstock foil cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto
The heroes assemble! Superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Gabriele Dell'Otto continue the Super Hero event of the year!

48 PGS./Marvel PSR …$3.99
UPC: 5960605484-00211




<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FF513_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FF513_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Fantastic Four #513 preview"></a>FANTASTIC FOUR #513
Written by Mark Waid
Pencils & cover by Mike Wieringo

"Spider Sense" pt. 2 (of 2)
It's a sad day to be the Human Torch, when your popularity has sunk so low even the web-slinger is more beloved by the people of New York City! Plus: Who is the woman from Reed Richards' past?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25
UPC: 5960604456-51311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Avengers_83.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Avengers_83t.jpg" align=right alt="Avengers #83 preview"></a>AVENGERS #82 & 83
Written by Chuck Austen
Pencils by Scott Kolins
Covers by Scott Kolins & Jimmy Cheung

"Once an Invader…" pts. 1 & 2 (of 3)
Beginning a storyline that will spin off into an all-new Invaders series! Who is the mysterious figure that claims to be Captain America, and what mission is he recruiting the super-soldiers of past wars to accomplish? As the new Invaders hit the battlefield, Namor the Sub-Mariner marshals his forces against a crucial island nation! But whose side will the Avengers come down on?

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.25 (each)
Issue #82 UPC: 5960604458-08211
Issue #83 UPC: 5960604458-08311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/AVETH004_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/AVETH004_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Avengers/Thunderbolts #4 preview"></a>AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS #4 (of 6)
Written by Fabian Nicieza & Kurt Busiek
Pencils by Tom Grummett
Cover by Barry Kitson

Secrets revealed! Schemes undone! Loyalties betrayed! And the way one character deals with the emotional maelstrom could very well lead to the destruction of both teams!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605509-00411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CapFal003.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CapFal003t.jpg" align=right alt="Captain America & The Falcon #3 preview"></a>CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON #3
Written by Christopher Priest
Pencils & cover by Bart Sears

"Two Americas" pt. 3 (of 4)
Ordered to find and capture the Falcon, Captain America follows in his closest friend's footsteps as he seeks to uncover the true reason why the authorities want the Falcon in custody. Did the Falcon violate National Security? Or is there more to these charges than meet the eye?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605511-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SheHulk03.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SheHulk03t.jpg" align=right alt="She-Hulk #3 preview"></a>SHE-HULK #3
Written by Dan Slott
Pencils by Juan Bobillo
Cover by Adi Granov

"Dead Certain"
Can a ghost testify at his own murder trial? It's another bizarre case of Superhuman Law for the lawyers at She-Hulk's new firm. Special guest-appearance by the recently-back-from-the-dead, ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing!
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605527-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THOR078_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THOR078_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Thor #78 preview"></a>THOR #78 & 79
Written by Dan Jurgens
Pencils & covers by Scott Eaton

Will the devastating attack of Desak, Destroyer of Gods, on the empire Thor has built unite the Odinson and his son, Magni? Who will wield the unstoppable hammer, Mjolnir?

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #78 UPC: 5960603506-07811
Issue #79 UPC: 5960603506-07911



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ThorSOA004.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ThorSOA004t.jpg" align=right alt="Thor: Son of Asgard #4 preview"></a>THOR: SON OF ASGARD #4 (of 6)
Written by Akira Yoshida
Pencils by Greg Tocchini
Cover by Adi Granov

"The Warriors Teen" pt. 4 (of 6)
As Thor, Sif and Balder continue their quest, emotions run high between the troubled teens, and the cracks in their friendship continue to widen. Now, they must make their way across the desert plains of Jennia, in search of one of the land's magic jewels, but little do they know what terrors await them beneath the shifting sands...
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605485-00411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Silver_Surfer_9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Silver_Surfer_9t.jpg" align=right alt="Silver Surfer #9 preview"></a>SILVER SURFER #9
Written by Dan Chariton & Stacy Weiss
Pencils by Lan Medina
Cover by Paolo Rivera

"Revelation" pt. 3
The Silver Surfer begins to doubt his own mission, just as Gabe Acheron finally accepts the harsh necessity of the Surfer's plans for Earth. Meanwhile, a trusted friend betrays Denise, with Ellie's life at stake.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605439-00911



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THANOS010_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THANOS010_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Thanos #10 preview"></a>THANOS #10
Written by Keith Giffen
Penciled by Ron Lim
Cover by Keith Giffen

It's Thanos vs. the Maker (a.k.a. Cosmos, a.k.a. the Beyonder, a.k.a. Skippy the Wonder Weasel) in a no-holds-barred, cosmic brawl that answers the oft-asked question: Quisp or Quake?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605488-01011



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CAPM023_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/CAPM023_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Captain Marvel #23 preview"></a>CAPTAIN MARVEL #23
Written by Peter David
Pencils by Aaron Lopresti
Cover by Chris Cross

"Odyssey" pt. 5 (of 6)
The Earth is destroyed! Humanity is gone! There is only one question: How will we be remembered? You may not like the answer. Guest-starring the Magus, Moondragon and Doctor Doom!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605396-02311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/IM07.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/IM07t.jpg" align=right alt="Iron Man #81 preview"></a>IRON MAN #81 & 82, 83
Written by John Jackson Miller
Pencils by Philip Tan & Jorge Lucas
Covers by Adi Granov

Issues #81 & #82: "The Deep End" pts. 3 & 4 (of 4); #83: Stand-Alone Story
The lady's name is Vitriol! She's a bombshell - literally! Her touch is acid, and her temper is worse! Only Iron Man can stop her from killing millions, but he's got no defense against her. As Vitriol's threats escalate to their terrifying potential, a face from Iron Man's past arrives on the scene. Not to help - but to rip Tony Stark's head off! And in #83: the Titanium Man!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR …$2.99 (each)
Issue #81 UPC: 5960604457-08111
Issue #82 UPC: 5960604457-08211
Issue #83 UPC: 5960604457-08311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/HAWK008_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/HAWK008_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Hawkeye #8 preview"></a>HAWKEYE #8
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Pencils by Joe Bennett
Cover by Salvador Larroca

"A Little Murder" pt. 2 (of 2)
For the Avenging Archer, "A Little Murder" means a LOT of trouble! How do you say "WMD" in Russian? Clint better learn fast, because while he's hunting down a long-lost secret of the Afghani/Russian war, a KGB assassin with a rocket in his pocket is hunting him down. An old acquaintance is neck-deep in the mess, as well... but will she turn out to be friend or foe?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605489-00811



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/IRNFST003_col1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/IRNFST003_col1t.jpg" align=right alt="Iron Fist #3 preview"></a>IRON FIST #3
Written by Jim Mullaney
Pencils & cover by Kevin Lau

"Breathless" pt. 3
With Iron Fist gone, it's Danny Rand who finds himself thrust to the front lines in a centuries-old conflict. His hope of a peaceful life shattered, his home attacked by an unstoppable enemy, Danny is forced to desert his mountain retreat - but the shadows of night give chase. On the run now, protecting Mary Blue Cloud, the Lakota Indian girl who tried to warn him of the coming storm, Danny must stay one step ahead of the grim specter of death - and an unknown foe whose forces are massing.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605528-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SPOWER010_400_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SPOWER010_400_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Supreme Power #10 preview"></a>SUPREME POWER #10
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils & Cover by Gary Frank

"Ladies' Night"
Introducing Power Princess! Who is this mysterious woman? And what does her appearance mean for Hyperion?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
UPC: 5960605457-01011



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/PUNMAX006_FLcov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/PUNMAX006_FLcovt.jpg" align=right alt="The Punisher #6 preview"></a>PUNISHER #6
Written by Garth Ennis
Penciled by Lewis Larosa
Cover by Tim Bradstreet

Everyone gets just what they deserve in the bloody climax to the 6-part "In The Beginning".

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
UPC: 5960605497-00611



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Ultimate_FF_6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Ultimate_FF_6t.jpg" align=right alt="Ultimate Fantastic Four #6 preview"></a>ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #6
Written by Brian Michael Bendis & Mark Millar
Penciled by Adam Kubert
Cover by Dale Keown

"The Fantastic" pt. 6 (of 6)
It was too big to fit in five issues, so we're concluding the Ultimate FF's first story line in six! The Mole Man and his army of ani-men confront the only four people in the world who can stop his plan of global conquest. Guess who they are?

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605499-00611




MARVEL AGE

Welcome to the Marvel Age... a new imprint of "all ages" titles created especially for new and young readers, featuring some of the best Marvel stories of the last few years, as well as new, contemporary versions of some of the greatest stories from Marvel mythology.

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MASM003covCol.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MASM003covColt.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel Age: Spider-Man #3 preview"></a>MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #3
Plot by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko
Written by Daniel Quantz
Pencils by Jonboy Meyers
Cover by Mark Brooks

Can't be harmed, can't be punched, how can he be caught?! The Sandman oozes through the web of Spider-Man! Marvel Age kicks into overdrive as Spidey is unmasked by his most dangerous foe yet!

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605505-00311



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MASM004cov.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MASM004covt.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel Age: Spider-Man #4 preview"></a>MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN #4
Plot by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko
Written by Daniel Quantz
Pencils & cover by Mark Brooks

How do Spider-Man and Flash Thompson figure into Doctor Doom's plot for world domination and revenge against Reed Richards? It's a tale of mistaken identity, ill-advised pranks and more Doombots than you can shake a stick at as the Marvel Age rolls on! Plus: the Fantastic Four!

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605505-00411



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MAFF02Cov_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/MAFF02Cov_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel Age: Fantastic Four #2 preview"></a>MARVEL AGE: FANTASTIC FOUR #2
Plot by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Written by Sean McKeever
Cover & pencils by Makato Nakatsuka

The Fantastic Four have gone mad, leaving nothing but destruction and mayhem in their wake; the only ones who can stop them are...the Fantastic Four? Discover the devious plan of the Skrulls from outer space in this modern retelling of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's classic!

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25
UPC: 5960605541-00211



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/RUNAWY015_COV.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/RUNAWY015_COVt.jpg" align=right alt="Runaways #15 preview"></a>RUNAWAYS #15
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Pencils by Adrian Alphona
Cover by Jo Chen

"The Good Die Young" pt. 3
The Runaways' biggest adventure continues! Our young heroes are finally ready to take on their evil parents, and the future of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
UPC: 5960605452-01511



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SPIG073_cov_col.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/SPIG073_cov_colt.jpg" align=right alt="Spider-Girl #73 preview"></a>SPIDER-GIRL #73 & 74
Written by Tom DeFalco
Pencils & covers by Ron Frenz & Pat Olliffe

Spider-Girl's hunt for the new Doctor Octopus is sidetracked by Claw, the Cat, a high-tech villain who's faster, stronger, and more agile than our girl! Plus: an unexpected cliffhanger!

32 PGS. (each)/All Ages ...$2.99 (each)
Issue #73 UPC: 5960603503-07311
Issue #74 UPC: 5960603503-07411



MARVEL AGE DIGESTS

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Spider-Man_DOC_OCK_Digest.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Spider-Man_DOC_OCK_Digestt.jpg" align=right alt="Marvel Age: Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus - Out of Reach Digest #73 preview"></a>MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN/DOCTOR OCTOPUS - OUT OF REACH DIGEST
Written by Colin Mitchell
Pencils by Keron Grant & Derec Aucoin
Cover by Keron Grant

Whiz kid Brigham Fontaine was once Peter Parker's brightest student. But his new mentor - Doctor Octopus - os teaching him a lesson in crime. Can Spider-Man outsmart this brainy duo and get Brigham back on the side of the good guys? Collects Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach #1-5.

120 PGS./5"x8"/All Ages…$7.99
UPC: 5960611360-00111



MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS - HARDCOVERS

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Hulk-Gray_HC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Hulk-Gray_HCt.jpg" align=right alt="Hulk: Gray HC preview"></a>HULK: GRAY HC
Written by Jeph Loeb
Cover & pencils by Tim Sale

The creators behind the best-selling "Marvel Spectrum" stories - Daredevil: Yellow and Spider-Man: Blue - examine in new detail the earliest days of the Incredible Hulk. As Dr. Bruce Banner makes his first transformations into his brutish alter ego, relationships that will influence his life and the life of the Hulk are forged… and destroyed.
160 PGS./Marvel PSR…$21.99
UPC: 5960611314-00111



MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS - TRADE PAPERBACKS

<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTSM_vol_8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ULTSM_vol_8t.jpg" align=right alt="Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 8: Cats & Kings TPB preview"></a>ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 8: CATS & KINGS TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils & cover by Mark Bagley

Sam Bullit is running for Mayor of New York City on an anti-Spider-Man campaign, and Daily Bugle Editor-in-Chief J. Jonah Jameson is backing him 100%. But who's pulling Bullit's strings? None other than the Kingpin of Crime. Plus: Spider-Man meets the sexy and elusive cat burglar called the Black Cat, who claws herself into the young web-slinger's life and purrs her way into Peter Parker's. When the Cat gets her paws on a stolen tablet that the Kingpin desperately wants, the crime lord hires the deadly Elektra to retrieve the artifact for him. Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #47-53.

184 PGS./All Ages …$17.99
UPC: 5960611250-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/VenomV1-Shiver.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/VenomV1-Shivert.jpg" align=right alt="Venom Vol. 1: Shiver TPB preview"></a>VENOM VOL. 1: SHIVER TPB
Written by Daniel Way
Pencils by Francisco Herrera
Cover by Sam Kieth

Venom's back! This time, the alien symbiote has popped up near the Arctic Circle, leaving a trail of dead bodies in his wake. Now able to change human hosts in the blink of an eye, he's on the run from mysterious clandestine forces - each with their own agenda for the deadly, elusive alien. Collects Venom #1-5.

120 PGS./Marvel PSR …$13.99
UPC: 5960611252-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/NEWX_vol_7_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/NEWX_vol_7_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="New X-Men Vol. 7: Here Comes Tomorrow TPB preview"></a>NEW X-MEN VOL. 7: HERE COMES TOMORROW TPB
Written by Grant Morrison
Pencils & cover by Marc Silvestri

Featuring the return of legendary X-Men artist Marc Silvestri. In a tale inspired by the classic "Days of Future Past," meet the X-Men from 150 years in our future. While some faces may seem familiar, readers will have the chance to discover all-new X-Men heroes and villains for the very first time. What incredible force threatens to destroy the mutants of the future - and how will it affect the X-Men of today? Collects New X-Men #151-154.

112 PGS./Marvel PSR …$10.99
UPC: 5960611345-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/UNCX_vol_5_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/UNCX_vol_5_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="Uncanny X-Men Vol. 5: She Lies With Angels TPB preview"></a>UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 5: SHE LIES WITH ANGELS TPB
Written by Chuck Austen
Pencils & cover by Salvador Larroca

In this special tribute to William Shakespeare's most beloved work, Romeo & Juliet, popular X-Men artist Salvador Larroca illustrates a poignant but riveting tale about a young human and a young mutant falling in love, and what terrible consequences it will have not only for them, but for their family and friends.
Collects Uncanny X-Men #437-441.

120 PGS./Marvel PSR…$11.99
UPC: 5960611196-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ESSXMN005cvr.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/ESSXMN005cvrt.jpg" align=right alt="Essential X-Men Vol. 5 TPB preview"></a>ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 5 TPB
Written by Chris Claremont
Penciled by John Romita Jr., Barry Windsor-Smith, Michael Golden, Bret Blevins & Steve Leialoha
Cover by John Romita Jr.

The X-Men face off with some of their greatest foes in the latest edition from Marvel's popular Essential line. In this volume, the X-Men go up against the Juggernaut, Doctor Doom and the Hellfire Club's newest recruits, the Hellions - and team up with the Avengers, Spider-Man and Power Pack. Featuring the first appearances of Forge and Nimrod, and a chapter from the legendary Secret Wars II crossover! Plus: Parts I & II of Claremont and Windsor-Smith's unforgettable epic, "Lifedeath."
Collects Uncanny X-Men #180-198 and X-Men Annual #7-8.

576 PGS./B&W/Marvel PSR…$16.99
UPC: 5960611366-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Old_Soldiers_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/Old_Soldiers_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men: Old Soldiers TPB preview"></a>X-MEN: OLD SOLDIERS TPB
Written by Chris Claremont
Pencils & cover by Alan Davis

Celebrating Chris Claremont and Alan Davis' return to Uncanny X-Men, Marvel collects their earliest collaborations on Marvel's merry mutants! In these classic stories - some reprinted here for the first time - the New Mutants take on Mojo and Spiral, then must contend with the alien antics of the Impossible Man; the X-Men face an enemy who can grant them their most secret desires; and Wolverine battles Sabretooth amid the infamous "Mutant Massacre"! Collects New Mutants Annual #2 and #3, Uncanny X-Men Annual #11, and Uncanny X-Men #213 and #215.

200 PGS./Marvel PSR …$19.99
UPC: 5960611463-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FF_visionaries_vol2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/FF_visionaries_vol2t.jpg" align=right alt="Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 2 TPB preview"></a>FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES: JOHN BYRNE VOL. 2 TPB
Written, pencils & cover by John Byrne

Not since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the trailblazers of the Marvel Universe, had someone so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic sense of adventure of Marvel's first family of super heroes. Writer/artist John Byrne launched the Fantastic Four into realms where few creators before had dared to go. Now, the collection of his classic run continues as the FF face off against two of their greatest foes: Galactus and Doctor Doom! Guest-starring the Black Panther, Thor, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, the Inhumans, the X-Men and more! Collects Fantastic Four #241-250.

256 PGS./Marvel PSR …$24.99
UPC: 5960611464-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THANOS_vol_4_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THANOS_vol_4_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="Thanos Vol. 4: Epiphany TPB preview"></a>THANOS VOL. 4: EPIPHANY TPB
Written by Jim Starlin
Pencils & cover by Jim Starlin

The most powerful, enigmatic villain in the Marvel Universe takes center stage in a galaxy-spanning tale woven by his creator, Jim Starlin (Marvel Universe: The End). He's held ultimate power in his hands, only to see it all slip away time and again. His attempts at conquest and destruction have all been thwarted. So what inner demons drive the mad Titan known as Thanos towards his goals - and what hidden desires now pull at his heart and mind? Collects Thanos #1-6.

144 PGS./Marvel PSR …$14.99
UPC: 5960611355-00111



<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THOR_VOL_5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/0504/THOR_VOL_5t.jpg" align=right alt="Thor Vol. 5: The Reigning TPB preview"></a>THOR VOL. 5: THE REIGNING TPB
Written by Dan Jurgens
Pencils by Scott Eaton
Cover by Ben Lai

The day of man is over. Now is the time of gods on Earth. A character from the present is thrust into the future to witness the brave new world Thor has built atop the ruins of human society. Is it a utopia, or a totalitarian state? This visitor from the past thinks he knows the answer, and his presence threatens to tear the Thunder God's new kingdom apart. Collects Thor #68-74.

168 PGS./Marvel PSR …$17.99
UPC: 5960611247-00111



ALIAS VOL. 1 TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils by Michael Gaydos

NEW PRINTING!
Meet Jessica Jones, one-time costumed adventurer turned private investigator. After realizing her powers were unremarkable compared to those of the icons in the Marvel Universe, she gave up being a hero and eventually opened a detective agency. Now, having uncovered the potentially explosive secret of one hero's true identity, Jessica's life immediately becomes expendable. But her wit, charm and intelligence just may help her survive through another day. Thrust into the midst of a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels, has Jessica burned too many bridges to turn to old friends for help?

208 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99
UPC: 5960611141



ALIAS VOL. 2: COME HOME TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils by Michael Gaydos

NEW PRINTING!
The adventures of Jessica Jones continue as the costumed hero-turned-private investigator travels to upstate New York to probe the disappearance of a teenage girl rumored to be a mutant in a prejudiced small town.

128 PGS./Parental Advisory…$13.99
UPC: 5960611123



COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/1 (ON-SALE 4/21)
Marvel Previews #9 (for products on-sale July 2004)

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
Alpha Flight #3
Captain America & The Falcon #3
Exiles #46
Marvel Age: Fantastic Four #2
Marvel Age: Spider-Man #3
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Spider-Girl #73
Spider-Man Unlimited #3
Supreme Power #10
Thanos #10
Thor #78
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
4 #6
Avengers #82
Captain America #26
District X #1
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Incredible Hulk #72
Iron Fist #3
Iron Man #81
Mystique #14
She-Hulk #3
Spectacular Spider-Man #14
Spider-Man #2
Thor: Son Of Asgard #4
Ultimate X-Men #45
Venom #14
Weapon X #23

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Cable/Deadpool #3
Captain Marvel #23
Daredevil #60
Elektra #47
Fantastic Four #513
Hawkeye #8
Marvel Age: Spider-Man #4
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Runaways #15
Spider-Girl #74
Thor #79
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Amazing Spider-Man #508
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers #83
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Daredevil: Father #2
Excalibur #2
Iron Man #83
Mystique #15
Punisher #6
Silver Surfer #9
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Venom #15
Weapon X #24
Wolverine/Punisher #3
X-Statix #23

HARDCOVERS & GRAPHIC NOVELS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/8 (ON SALE 5/5)
Thor Vol. 5: The Reigning TPB
Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 8: Cats & Kings TPB
Uncanny X-Men Vol. 5: She Lies With Angels TPB

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/8 (ON SALE 6/2)
Marvel Age: Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus - Out of Reach Digest (advance solicited)

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/12)
Essential X-Men Vol. 5 TPB
Venom Vol. 1: Shiver TPB

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/19)
New X-Men Vol. 7: Here Comes Tomorrow TPB
Thanos Vol. 4: Epiphany TPB

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 2 TPB
Hulk: Gray HC
X-Men: Old Soldiers TPB


Pre-order any of these items online now at X-World Comics and save! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=59&cat=MARVEL)

[Youri Zoutman]

Nice design for the X-Mansion!!

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/1 (ON-SALE 4/21)
Marvel Previews #9 (for products on-sale July 2004)

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
Captain America & The Falcon #3
Exiles #46
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Supreme Power #10
Thanos #10
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
Avengers #82
Excalibur #1
Iron Fist #3
Iron Man #81
Mystique #14
Spectacular Spider-Man #14
Spider-Man #2
Thor: Son Of Asgard #4
Ultimate X-Men #45

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Cable/Deadpool #3
Captain Marvel #23
Daredevil #60
Fantastic Four #513
Hawkeye #8
Runaways #1579
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers #83
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Daredevil: Father #2
Excalibur #2
Iron Man #83
Mystique #15
Punisher #6
Silver Surfer #9
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Wolverine/Punisher #3
X-Statix #23

HARDCOVERS & GRAPHIC NOVELS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/12)
Essential X-Men Vol. 5 TPB

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Hulk: Gray HC

[umanumanamo]

(ON SALE 5/5)
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

(ON SALE 5/12)
4 #6
District X #1 - I'll give this a try...
Excalibur #1
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45
Weapon X #23

(ON SALE 5/19)
Daredevil #60
Fantastic Four #513
Runaways #15
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
X-Men #157

(ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2
Astonishing X-Men #1
Daredevil: Father #2
Excalibur #2
Punisher #6
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Weapon X #24
X-Statix #23


My list just keeps getting bigger...I'll have to find something to drop.

[Inferno256]

Has Nyx been cancelled?

[NicholasRogue]

Bout frickin time Marvel collected Essential X-Men #5! WOHO! And thank you David Finch for finally putting Rogue on an Ultimate X-Men cover! About time for that too!!!! The Reload stuff doesn't really excite me that much, is that sad? I think it is, if I knew where Rogue and Gambit were going maybe I'd be a little more excited but I'm just not. I'm going to miss X-Treme most of all.... It was my favorite book with my favorite cast:( Well good things don't last forever.....

[Inferno256]

I'm also excited to find out who the new Excalibur artist is. But I still want to know about Nyx's future...it's a great book.

[Enigma]

I'm very much interested in the X-Men titles this month. I'm currious what rosters will be featured in which titles and a more detailed explanation of the concepts of each series. (Comixfan, are you guys looking into that, yet?) ;)

The covers are beautiful this month as well. One minor complaint though, Secret War #2 is the exact same cover with the exception of featuring Wolverine instead of Spidey! I was expecting other hero profiles to be in the back... Picky? Okay, I'll shut up now.

[DevDev]

No sign of Jubilee anywhere! :{

Hate to say it, but I'm way dissapointed.

[boomerang_robert]

Essential X-men Vol.5. Have it!

And on the Exiles cover, I recognise 5 of them [mimic, morph, blink, sasquatch, nocturne, but whose that in the background looking away? Magick ain't blue?!?!?!

Oh and Dust in New X-Men: Academy X as well, Back of the net!

[Radicals]

Lets see, I will be continuing to get...

1. Daredevil.
2. She-Hulk.
3. Amazing Spider-Man.
4. Spider-Girl.
5. Captain America and Falcon.
6. Fantastic Four.
7. Emma Frost.
8. Mystique.
9. Ultimate Fantastic Four.
10. Supreme Power.

And i'll be adding to my pull list...

1. Astonising X-Men.
2. Weapon X.

So my Marvel Pull has actuily gone up by two this month, not bad Marvel.

[mindovermatter]

I just have one question, with Wolverine appearing over and over in his spandex uniform does that mean that a return to spandex is coming? Please god say it ain't so!

[Drackdallion]

COuld it be that the characters left out of the image in Excalibur`s cover are the ones that make the roster?. Angel (who we all know IS part of the book), Jubilee, Northstar, Chamber and Karma... and probably Shadowcat (but I think it`s safe to assume Kitty`s the beautiful one with the yellow "cat-like" glasses on) (also.. mayba that`s not Kitty but Rachel?) (if it`s kitty then the one on the cover of Astonishing could really be Cecilia Reyes? `cause the look it`s too diferent). Also is that Siryn next to Sam?
I hope Andy Park takes over as artist of the book replacing Kordey!! his x-men look cool!!!!


Oh! and I LOVE the New X-Men (formerly New Mutants), the new uniforms are cool and kinda sexy. Amazing. I love Sofia`s look. Of course they all look sad, this turn of events Emma and Scott are putting them trough is not what they expected. Chiristina and Nunzio will probably make this a great ride, it has been so far!!!

Man!! my head is spinning so fast I`m ranting too much hehe!!!:D
so... bye;)

[Robb Welch]

ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 5 TPB!!!!!!!!! YAAYYY


Took them three friggin years. Its about damn time!!

[Dylan McKay]

Is Marvel trying to punish people for becoming Iron Man fans? 2 I can understand, having 3 in one month due to delays I can understand, but soliciting 3? Yeesh.

I'm noticing the weekly lists are incomplete, so I'll just list the issues.

Definatly:
EXILES #46 & 47
ALPHA FLIGHT #3
4 #6
FANTASTIC FOUR #513
IRON MAN #81 & 82, 83
SUPREME POWER #10

Maybe(Based on cast of new x-books, artist and money.):
ASTONISHING X-MEN #1
UNCANNY X-MEN #444
X-MEN #157
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #1
EXCALIBUR #1
WEAPON X #23 & 24
EMMA FROST #11
ULTIMATE X-MEN #46
WOLVERINE #15
DAREDEVIL #60
X-STATIX #23
CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON #3

[Radical_Dreamer]

I love the Academy X costumes:) new and hip, with a spandexy feeling.
Wolverine's old spandex with some modifications is.....okay. but I liked his old jacket too. Oh well........

[Inferno256]

I too, love the New X-Men costumes. Classic spandex with a modern coolness and such. Yeah.

So, I'll be getting:

Astonishing X-Men
Excalibur
Uncanny X-Men
New X-Men
Adjectiveless X-Men
Exiles
Ultimate X-Men
Ultimate FF
Emma Frost
Runaways

Wasn't X-Men:The End supposed to come out? Also, Nyx?

[x-ploited]

I'm glad to see the costumes come back. I want my super heroes back, I think the "I'm too cool for spandex" additude should stay with the independent titles.
I really think Teri is the best man to be clearing up the Weapon X( Plus) storyline. It would be nice to see them clear up all the mystery behind Wolverines past and Weapon X and just move on with it.

[Mike Gonzalez]

I dig the costumes. The loss of the costumes was one of the things that sent me to DC for a while, but this may help win me back.

[Ken Boehm]

That Daredevil: Father cover looks terrible. It seems as though Quesada tried to copy Sienkewicz's version of Daredevil and it just turned out wrong.

And forget mutant academy X or whatever it's called now, no Barberi, none of my money.

Very nice mansion redesign though. I tip my hat to Caliafore.

[Dylan McKay]

It's funny, it's because Barberi's gone that I'm thinking of picking it back up again, he's the reason I dropped it...

And I definatly like the new costumes for the team. I like non-spandex costumes sometimes, but most of the current X-costumes are pretty crumby. Xtreme was the only title that could get it right IMO.

[mikey g]

Does the cover for Uncanny mean Nightcralwer will be amongst the cast???

[Caliente]

I'm all excited... like the loser I am. I think I'll keep Emma Frost, Exiles, Mystique, Ultimate X-Men, Uncanny X-Men (at least sometimes -- like before), and Weapon X. I'm adding Academy X, District X (maybe -- depends on reviews), and whatever book (or books) Cannonball, Rogue, and Gambit end up in. Now I'm just wondering about NYX... and I'm curious about the new Invaders series, Ultimates (Vol. 2), and X-Men: The End. *squeels with joy* This is great!! Adios.

-- Caliente
a.k.a. lexi

[Red Licorice]

The Excalibar cover looks pretty cool, but i highly doubt all of them r gunna b in that series.

Astonishing looks pretty kewl 2. i lyk Cyclops new costume.

Im really intrested in the New...uh..New mutants title, n Dust will b Joining them!!Luv their costumes 2 haha

i also wonder wuh the roster 4 da X-Teams will b...

Mays gunna b fun, kan't wait...

[FrodoLives]

I'm at a loss right now. So Many titles look good it's time for some drastic additions and cutbacks. However that New Mutants cover (New Xmen: Mutant Academy Bah!) looks awesome and i love the way that plot is going. At all else I’ll still be getting Runaways.

[Mike Gonzalez]

Am I the only one who thinks that the Uncanny cover is really stark and dull? The Iceman one is great, but I would have liked to see more than just Nightcrawler's tail.

[dopplegager]

I cant for the new excaliber. minus igor kordey. He was a reliable artist but I didn't like his art. Oh well. Hope chris claremont can bring back psylocke in uncanny.

[cattmoe]

The Iceman cover looks really cool... unfortunately, that appareantly means that he's in the Chuck Austen book. Well, I'll try not to be negative and give it a chance, who knows, it may be a better than his run on Uncanny (like his work on Exiles, he was awesome on that.)

[jamienanberg]

I have a ridiculous question - Are the students in New X-men: Academy X official members of the X-men? Or is New X-Men: Academy X just the title? I guess that’s two questions.

[emesem]

uugghh...spandex bad......very bad....couldnt they at least let logan wear the brown one?....

the morrison era is over alas.....

[Cobain]

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/1 (ON-SALE 4/21)
Marvel Previews #9 (for products on-sale July 2004) (i've always looked forward to these every month, I dont know why, I just do)

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004 (its only 3.99, i figure why not)
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)

Avengers #82
Excalibur #1 (i'll give the first issue a shot)
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45 (what a rockin cover, but wheres Angel?)
Weapon X #23

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Cable/Deadpool #3 (another rockin cover from Lobdell)
Hawkeye #8 (that salva cover...WOW!)
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers #83
Excalibur #2
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Weapon X #24

I wonder though....wheres Ultimates?

[PinkShiro]

hahaha she lies with angels tpb.....what were they thinking!???......oh wait......they were thinking x-men=cash cow=$$$

[Mike Gonzalez]

I wonder if people years from now are going to look back on the leather and call it an era fad, like Storm's mohawk.

[cicada rosa]

Comics for, like, 60 years had bright spandex. I'm all for updating things, but superheroes are supposed to be be bright and larger that life. It's good to see wolvie almost back in the good old yellow with the ears.
I don't know how many times I can say it, but Whedon on X-men!!! This is gonna be great (I hope).
(Numfar, do the dance of joy) :banana:

[camax]

(ON SALE 5/5)
Uncanny X-Men #444
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Captain America & The Falcon #3
Exiles #46

TONY BEDARD at Marvel! Ahhhhhhhhh! This could be the beginning of something GREAT! Negation is the best comic book on the market, so maybe Exiles (a book I've never picked up) will reach new levels of greatness as well!

(ON SALE 5/12)
Avengers #82
Excalibur #1

(ON SALE 5/19)
New X-Men: Academy X #1
X-Men #157

(ON SALE 5/26)
Avengers #83
Astonishing X-Men #1
Excalibur #2

[emesem]

getting rid of spandex was just another step in the slow evolution of comics....marvel in the 60's added real cities and heroes with real world problems, in the 70's they moved on the more contemporary themes, drugs, racism, sexism,...etc...the 80's brought more charactization, complex plots and the 90's beleive it not brought more realism to the art.....(yes while Jim Lee's heroes had unbeleiveable bodies, they looked more like real people..Alex Ross was the apex of this realism).....Morrison just pushed it a bit more....uniforms that looked like real clothes but retained the motifs of each character.......this was a further evolution of brings comics into the real world and heightening the drama.....

my guess is that Ultimate will be where "realism" will be the asthetic and the old 616 universe will be the tired "back to basics" approach....the Morrison experiment was a failure in that it did not ultimately expand the universe of comic readers as hope but damn it was a worthy effort and i think was pointing in the right direction.....

[DeadmanWade]

I think wolvies new costume is spiffy so lets see for team line ups we got.

Astonishing X-men
Cyclops
Beast
Emma
Kitty(???)
Cash cow..i mean Wolverine...sorry

Uncanny
Nightcrawler
Sage
Storm
Bishop

x-men
Iceman

Excalibur
Xavier
Angel


And here are some guesses. Cyclops and Emma will be in new as well maybe uncanny. Juggernaut will be in x-men. I hope polaris and havok are some where other then limbo. And same goes for Gambit and Rogue. Also....Bring back longshot!!!!...ok...i may be the only one be he roxya! Would be cool if Sunspot finally made it to the big leagues cannonballs had his time Give berto the lime light!

[cicada rosa]

Looks like alot of the 'big leaguers' will be in Astonishing, which is cool. It feels like some writers are just changing titles and taking their characters with them. Uncanny by CC hasBishop, Sage and Storm, Austen is taking iceman and I assume most of uncanny's old cast (although luckily nightcrawler escaped. phew).
Iwould really love to see CC writing Juggernaught as an X-man, so hopefully he'll appear in Uncanny or Excalibur.
Anyone have any ideas on who's drawing Excalibur by the way?

[Cannonball1138]

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
Alpha Flight #3
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Supreme Power #10
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
4 #6
Avengers #82
District X #1
Excalibur #1
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45
Weapon X #23

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Cable/Deadpool #3
Captain Marvel #23
Fantastic Four #513
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1(The variant cover, it looks awesome!)
Avengers #83
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Excalibur #2
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Weapon X #24

[BoomBot]

I'd say that Excalibur cover is pretty bad, as it is both moody and too cartoony. A better fit could've been made for the first issue of this new series. Also, isn't Warren a main character in this series? He's not even on the cover, or as far I can tell. Although, Park's cover for Weapon X isn't too bad.

Damn, I'm still deciding on the Handbook. It does seem "fanboyish" but it seems cool still.

I'm definitely getting Astonishing despite the uniform change that I disagree with. Oh well, that's only a minor problem.

[mikeyh99]

ok first off i like the excalibur cover but i'm still wondering... is the girl with the glasses jean,rachel,or firestar? i honestly hope firestar because i just like her! Oh and please bring back cecilia and dazzler! and well betsy even though she's dead!

and how come everyone is saying that cyclops is on the astonishing cover? for me it just shows wolverine's claws! sooo could someone pleas epost the other cover?!

thanks in advance

[Jared Oberholtzer]

ON SALE 5/5
Uncanny X-Men #444

ON SALE 5/12
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Ultimate X-Men #45
Weapon X #23

ON SALE 5/19
New X-Men: Academy X #1
X-Men #157

ON SALE 5/26
Astonishing X-Men #1
Excalibur #2
Ultimate X-Men #46
Weapon X #24

[Prof_VonDiabolica]

Can anyone tell me what X-Men: Reload is?

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

(5/5)
Exiles #46
Spider-Man Unlimited #3
Thanos #10

(5/12)
Spectacular Spider-Man #14
Spider-Man #2
Venom #14
Weapon X #23

(5/19)
Captain Marvel #23
Exiles #47

(5/26)
Amazing Spider-Man #508
Secret War #2
Venom #15
Weapon X #24
Wolverine/Punisher #3

The cover for Spectacular looks sweet.

[X-Corps(NZ)]

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)

The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004, aside from Astonishing this is going to be my biggest thrill for May.
Uncanny X-Men #444, I never read X-Treme because first it was the concept and second it was the art that put me off, but I like the characters expecially Storm and Sage.

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)

Emma Frost #11, great series, great writing, great character.
Excalibur #1, concept sounds different to any of the other books, and what anyone was expecting, I think it has alot of potential, glad that Kordey is off this book but not that he's been fired, his style has a place, just not here.

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)

New X-Men: Academy X #1, never read New Mutants but I want to give this new series a shot out of curiosity, don't really know the characters and I don't really like the uniforms though.
X-Men #157, Austen for me has been hit and miss, some of his work good and I mean real good and the other bad, really bad (DRACO).

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1, this will be the best and the new flagship title of the X-Men, anyone doubting this now won't be when it comes out in may.
Excalibur #2
Ultimate X-Men #46, I love Brian K. Vaughn on Y: The Last Man so this is a definite, and I would like to get back into Ultimate, I left after the end of the first arc and the art looks to be good too.

[umanumanamo]

I think I like Wolverine's costume!

[Alex G.]

I will get: Uncanny X-Men Vol.5:She lies with Angels TPB
New X-Men Vol.7:Here comes Tomorrow TPB
Essential X-Men Vol.5 TPB (Finally!!!!)

And I will still buy TPB from UXM,XM,AXM,Excalibur,Exiles,but
that take some time ;)

I will get the Official Handbook from Marvels X-Men 2004 too,hopefully too find out the Roosters for each Team.

I'm out :bamf:

[Zachary J. Morrison]

WHOAH! The cover preview for Ultimate X-Men #45 is definitely HOT. I'm so looking forward to picking this up! I'm also loving the cover preview to New X-Men: Academy X, and the costumes look sweet. And finally...WHOAH! The cover preview to Wolverine #15 is definitely something to drool over. I love it a lot!

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

ON SALE 5/5
Alpha Flight #3
Captain America & The Falcon #3
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Uncanny X-Men #444

ON SALE 5/12
4 #6
District X #1 (maybe)
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Mystique #14
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45

ON SALE 5/19
Cable/Deadpool #3
Daredevil #60 (possibly)
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

ON SALE 5/26
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Daredevil: Father #2 (possibly)
Excalibur #2
Mystique #15
Secret War #2
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Wolverine/Punisher #3
X-Statix #23

HARDCOVERS & GRAPHIC NOVELS CHECKLIST

ON SALE 5/26
Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 2 TPB (possibly)

[Drax]

Originally posted by Alex G.
I will get: Uncanny X-Men Vol.5:She lies with Angels TPB


Will did it much better a few centuries ago buddy. But I'm just saying.

Because I'm dropping Mystique, have already dropped Avengers & Amazing Spider-Man, and the cancellation of X-Treme, I'm going to give all 5 of the main X-books a shot. Yeah, I promised myself I'd even give Austen a whole arc before deciding whether to drop or not. As to Academy X, unless it's freakin' amazing, I'm only planning on getting it for the first arc.

And where the crap is the Ultimates Hardcover?

Getting:

Supreme Power #10 (probably)
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

Excalibur #1
Incredible Hulk #72
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45

Cable/Deadpool #3
Captain Marvel #23
Daredevil #60
Fantastic Four #513
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Runaways #15
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

Secret War #2
Astonishing X-Men #1
Daredevil: Father #2 (probably)
Excalibur #2
Punisher #6
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Ultimate X-Men #46

[mic]

(ON SALE 5/5)

Alpha Flight #3 (maybe)
Captain America & The Falcon #3 (maybe)
Exiles #46 (maybe)
Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Supreme Power #10
Uncanny X-Men #444

(ON SALE 5/12)

District X #1
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Spider-Man #2
Weapon X #23

(ON SALE 5/19)

Cable/Deadpool #3 (maybe)
Captain Marvel #23
Fantastic Four #513
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Runaways #15
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

(ON SALE 5/26)

Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4 (maybe)
Excalibur #2
Punisher #6
Secret War #2
Ultimate Fantastic Four #6
Weapon X #24
Wolverine/Punisher #3 (maybe)

Reload looks pretty lame, Wolverines costume super........





.......lame. Who designed that?

[Dragon]

I look forwards to most of the X-books but how will the resent news effect Excaliber release i wonder

[Wolverine]

Man that is a cool design for the X-mansion

What a sweet month. I sorta like the new Wolverine look. Still prefer the New X-men look!

[Jennifer de Vries]

From what it looks like now, it's going to be:

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Captain Marvel #23
Fantastic Four #513

Which has to be the smallest amount of books I've gotten from Marvel like, ever.

[bugalugs1]

WEll, I guess thsat ends the speculation of who lives ad dies in the current Exiles arc

But, at lesat we get early Betsy appearances in the AD/CC trade and finally get the 5th Essentials book

[raul grau]

With no NYX this month, my Marvel shopping becomes much simpler...

Secret Wars #2

Ok, my list has been completed. :)

[Steve]

Originally posted by emesem
....couldnt they at least let logan wear the brown one?....



I also like the brown costume a lot more.

I have the Marvel Previews and the new costume looks to me like a mix between the classic yellow costume and the Ultimate costume. The "ears" are smaller than they've been for a while. No "horns" on the boots either.

Beast seems to still look feline (--sigh--), but appears to have hands and feet instead of paws.


I read the Astonishing script excerpt too. Logan, Scott, Emma, Kitty, and Hank. What an odd combination. But I will pick it up, because it seems interesting.

[Robb Welch]

What I'm getting:

ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 I love cassiday
Uncanny X-Men
X-Men
EXCALIBUR
CABLE/DEADPOOL
SPIDER-MAN
WOLVERINE
WOLVERINE/PUNISHER
DAREDEVIL
DAREDEVIL: FATHER
THE PULSE
SECRET WAR: BOOK TWO
CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON
AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS #4 [maybe]
CAPTAIN MARVEL
SUPREME POWER
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR
HULK: GRAY HC
ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 5 TPB

[Lobster Johnson]

YAY Randy Green on Academy X :banana: !

The ultimate x-men cover looks great, best cover of the series I've seen in a while. Actually almost everything looks good in March, I really like the FF cover :D
No more Coipel on Avengers :( , he was the only thing keeping me on. But without Avengers I can buy Spiderman, which looks and sounds promissing

[Andy James]

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
Alpha Flight #3
Exiles #46
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Spider-Man Unlimited #3
The Pulse #3
Ultimate Spider-Man #58
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
4 #6
Avengers #82
District X #1
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Incredible Hulk #72
Mystique #14
Spider-Man #2
Ultimate X-Men #45
Venom #14
Weapon X #23

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Captain Marvel #23
Daredevil #60
Fantastic Four #513
New X-Men: Academy X #1
Runaways #15
Ultimate Spider-Man #59
Wolverine #15
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Amazing Spider-Man #508
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers #83
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Daredevil: Father #2
Excalibur #2
Mystique #15
Punisher #6
Ultimate X-Men #46
Venom #15
Weapon X #24
X-Statix #23

Far too many again although the sheer volume of books coming out twice this month is quite shocking.

[jota]

In the core X-Books they could have put the rosters, some nice action or even another pin-up. What do we get instead? Characters body parts. Three of the most boring covers I've seen in a lot of time.

I was interested n Excalibur until it was anounced that they fired Kordey.

Weapon-X has the first clear image of Wolverine's new costume. It's oficial and it looks like crap! They hire Tom Mandrake, who draws such a wonderfull, gritty Wolverine and then make him draw him in that costume.

Ultimate X-Men- No more Finch? I hope he gets something great to work in next, because I love his art.

Wolverine/Punisher- Am I the only one who thinks that, given Wolverine's facial expression and the fact that he is crouching, he is about to do something that will force him to wipe himself with some leafs when he is done? Food for thought.

Wolverine#15's cover is just fabulous. Logan and Creed just look fantastic, gritty, savage. Just wonderfull!! At least until #18, I know this book won't dissapoint me.

Great cover in Hulk.

[Chris Eight]

Lots of great book this month, great x-men stuff, but other than that nothing much new.

[Youri Zoutman]

:sigh: I want a full-size image of the Astonishing X-Men cover that was previously released!

[Erika Santiago]

This month, I'll be getting:

Daredevil #60
Ultimate X-Men #45 & 46
X-Statix #23 (I'm hoping the title will redeem itself with the Avengers arc)

That's the least I've ever gotten from Marvel in a month. I'll probably wait for Uncanny and Astonishing to come out in trade. For some reason, I'm not that all that excited about Reload.

[bmack]

Originally posted by mindovermatter
I just have one question, with Wolverine appearing over and over in his spandex uniform does that mean that a return to spandex is coming? Please god say it ain't so!

I hope the spandex comes back. I'm so sick of the quasi-movie look. Black leather? Might as well be spandex. More fun and colorful and brings back that old school feeling from the 60's-90's. Whoever brought those ugly yellow/black jackets and pants into the comics should be fired... whoops, they probably already were. Welcome back colorful costumes!

~ The Mack

[Thorn]

Great month! Love all the Claremont!

My picks:
Highest Priority:
EXCALIBUR #1 & #2
UNCANNY X-MEN #444
CAPTAIN MARVEL #23
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #508
FANTASTIC FOUR #513


If Budget Allows:
ASTONISHING X-MEN #1
X-MEN #157
NEW X-MEN: ACADEMY X #1
AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS #4 (of 6)
AVENGERS #82 & 83

[Suiciety]

Damn! My heart almost skipped a beat when I saw the cover to X-MEN #157! For a second, I thought it was a cover of Colossus. Dang it!

[Mike Gonzalez]

Alpha Flight #3
Uncanny X-Men #444
Excalibur #1
Weapon X #23
Cable/Deadpool #3
New X-Men: Academy X #1
X-Men #157
Secret War #2
Astonishing X-Men #1
Excalibur #2
Weapon X #24
X-Statix #23

[Merlin]

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/1 (ON-SALE 4/21)
Marvel Previews #9 (for products on-sale July 2004)

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004
Uncanny X-Men #444

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
Avengers #82
Emma Frost #11
Excalibur #1
Mystique #14
Weapon X #23

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Fantastic Four #513
X-Men #157

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2
FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1
Avengers #83
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4
Excalibur #2
Mystique #15
Weapon X #24


O.K. some comments

Exiles #46 - A great new creative team, CrossGen has some of the top talent and marvel needs to use them as well
The Official Handbook of The Marvel Universe: X-Men 2004 - Sounds very cool, Since it has reload material does it has Igors Excalbur stuff??? it would be funny if it did.
Spider-Girl #73 -
Supreme Power #10 - They sound so great but I'll either get the tpb or hardcover(depends if the hardcover has any special features)
Thanos #10 - Kieth you are great, can't afford another book but I can afford another tpb to get
Uncanny X-Men #444 - Wow I am so so happy, this is just great

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
4 #6 - Lots of hype, no money. The book for sure will be tpb so then I'll get it
Avengers #82 - Meh
Captain America #26 - Wow Bachalo is on the top of his game, 6 issues no breaks, I thought he would need a fill in artist, I am very impressed
District X #1 - sounds O.K. but I'll pass
Emma Frost #11 - A great comic I'm glad they did not change it
Excalibur #1 - Well I don't think this will come out on this date, I wish they kept Igor
Iron Man #81 - 3 issues this month WOW
Mystique #14 - Why did Vaughan leave and Ryan too. I saw Manuels Mystique not good at all his avengers was sooo much better and Ryan is so so so much better than him, and why take Vaughan off the book. Does marvel want to sabatoge this comic and get ride of a great writer and send him off to DC. So far Vaughan is doing 4(? maybe more maybe less) issues of Unlimited X-men then he will be done and Singer will write it. Then there is Runaways which I'm sure is great but how long can it last with its sales I give it a little after 18 maybe 24 or 25 issues and then Vaughan will be gone writer the critically acclaimed fan-fav DC/Vertigo comic Y the last man and nothing for marvel. Mystique was the only Tusami (SP) title that could last. Now I don't have much hope in Mystique lasting long.
Weapon X #23 - Bring back Georges or another artist after Mandrakes unlimted issue why does marvel think this counts as reload, give Weapon X a good (by good I mena higher profile, great artist) no offence to Mandrake but marvel wants weapon X to sell better bring a bigger artist on board

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/19)
Captain Marvel #23 - Keep Lopristi
Fantastic Four #513 - Sounds very cool, I wonder who this woman is, Waid said in an interview in 2004 you do not want to be Sue Richards, could this woman be part of it??
New X-Men: Academy X #1 - Sounds very good I just can't afford it
X-Men #157 - Bring back the New, Why do they have to have Chuck write it why

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2 - I can't wait

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1 - Sounds spectacular Wheadon Cassaday yay
Avengers #83 - again meh
Avengers/Thunderbolts #4 - I like the interlocking cover
Excalibur #2 - guess this won't come out
Mystique #15 - See issue 14
Weapon X #24 - see issue 23
Wolverine/Punisher #3- get a new cover
X-Statix #23 - I love the art in this book, DC should get him to do a Silver Age Legion story

[camax]

Man, I just cannot wait for TONY BEDARD ON EXILES!

I am so excited! Negation is hands down the best comic out there, in my opinion, and Tony Bedard writes an amazing all out action sci-fi romp on Negation, as well as the twisted Route 666, and just finished up a hilarious run on Mystic!

Marvel fans, do yourself a favor, and pick up Negation back issues or trades, or at the very least start getting Negation War, starting next month, for a preview on how AWESOME Exiles is going to be!

[ZOD]

My stash:
Amazing Spiderman # 508
Avengers vs Thunderbolts # 4
Daredevil # 60
Daredevil: Father # 2
Fantastic Four # 513
Pulse # 3
Secret War # 2
Spectacular Spiderman # 14
Spiderman # 2
Ultimate Fantastic Four # 6
Ultimate Spiderman # 58 and 59
Ultimate X-Men # 45 and 46
Wolverine # 15

No "Reload" for me.

[salvador]

The Hawkeye cover is wonderful! Now that Larroca has no more X-Treme covers to do :( I hope he'll draw more covers for the other Marvel book. He did a great Black Widow!

[Alex Guillen]

Academy X looks very good(glad to see Dust on the cover), actually all of the X-Relaoded books look amazing but I especially am looking forward to Astonishing, Uncanny and X-Men. i want to see soem cast lineups abouit now so i hope it's worth the wait.

and in the Exiles cover (fantastic by the way). the team seems to be minus Magik (could this be her demise?)

[Terry Stull]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Wolverine is in desperate need of a costume update.. and not the simple "tweak" of his Yellow and Blue uniform. It served it's purpose in the 70's and in the 90's (the brown costume in the 80's looked cooler, but one felt that something was missing from that outfit, so yes the yellow costume had more style).

Still, This is the new millenium, and I can come up with a better design than the one Marvel recently came out with (ok bravo for losing the blue undies, but shifting the blue color to the sides of the pants isn't that much of an improvement). Again, he needs a darker outfit. I say a combination between his movie outfit and the yellow outfit. The flap mask would look exactly the same, he can retain his shoulder pads, but have the rest be all-black, with his claw satripes on the sides and on top be outlined in yellow, and the overall tosro shouldn't look too different from the movie's tosro. Wolvie needs a hi-tech outfit man!!

[Caliente]

I'm psyched for the Reload!!

Must Haves:
Astonishing X-Men
District X
Emma Frost
Exiles
New X-Men: Academy X
Ultimate X-Men
Weapon X

Possabilities:
Excalibur
Uncanny X-Men
(adjectiveless) X-Men

I have to see which characters end up where. I'm going to follow Cannonball, Gambit, and Rogue -- so I could end up with all of 'em. Who knows?? Just thought I'd share. Adios.

-- Caliente
a.k.a. lexi

[Mike Gonzalez]

Originally posted by Terry Sull
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Wolverine is in desperate need of a costume update.. and not the simple &quot;tweak&quot; of his Yellow and Blue uniform. It served it's purpose in the 70's and in the 90's (the brown costume in the 80's looked cooler, but one felt that something was missing from that outfit, so yes the yellow costume had more style).

Still, This is the new millenium, and I can come up with a better design than the one Marvel recently came out with (ok bravo for losing the blue undies, but shifting the blue color to the sides of the pants isn't that much of an improvement). Again, he needs a darker outfit. I say a combination between his movie outfit and the yellow outfit. The flap mask would look exactly the same, he can retain his shoulder pads, but have the rest be all-black, with his claw satripes on the sides and on top be outlined in yellow, and the overall tosro shouldn't look too different from the movie's tosro. Wolvie needs a hi-tech outfit man!!

http://www.dynamicforces.com/images/UXM381.jpg

[Bloodfoot]

I am so very excited about Reload! Bring on all the newness.

And I'm happy that the Fantastic Four's coming to the Pine Barrens. :yeah: Nothing but trees and highway and gun shops... woo yeah.

[Terry Stull]

I've seen that deign before Gonzalez, still feels too dry. They should have the skull cap remain yellow, shoulder pads intact (recognize the lack of shoulder pads in that pic?), and the stripes shouldn't be fully yellow, but outlined (remember how they look on the X-Men movie?). The outfit could be drawn to not resemble a form fitting spandex, but a leather battle suit like in the movie. I'm imagining a hybrid between a superhero suit and a realistic battlesuit similar to the one in the films. Boots would be the same exact ones he wears in "Ultimate X-Men" (army boots).

[Vasilios]

Oh my god how funny is that cover for She Lies With Angels TPB? Its already a really bad arc, and Marvel slapped a huge central shot of Logan...I guess they really think no one will buy it. I know what theyre thinking...."Oh crap, another bad and boring arc.....quick put Wolverine on the cover so all the morons can buy it!"

[jota]

Originally posted by Vasilios
Oh my god how funny is that cover for She Lies With Angels TPB? Its already a really bad arc, and Marvel slapped a huge central shot of Logan...I guess they really think no one will buy it. I know what theyre thinking....&quot;Oh crap, another bad and boring arc.....quick put Wolverine on the cover so all the morons can buy it!&quot; You know, I think you just nayled that one. I remember looking at that cover and thinking: "What the hell is he doing in there?" He is the least used character in the all roster. He shouldn't be in the cover of any of the issues, much less in the cover of the trade. Idiots!

[LVR]

Originally posted by salvador
The Hawkeye cover is wonderful! Now that Larroca has no more X-Treme covers to do :( I hope he'll draw more covers for the other Marvel book. He did a great Black Widow!

Not just great--perfect! That Hawkeye story-arc looks good, too. It's nice to see him back with the Black Widow. :D

[@@liy@h]

Is Marvel going to release more variant covers, like the will do with Astonishing X-Men?

[dopplegager]

Does deadpool have a title. Where's agent-x.

[Anthony Zisa]

I'll be picking up X-Men #157 for review purposes. Otherwise, nothing, save waiting for Astonishing X-Men in hardcover.

--acz

[Iron Man]

i only want to know who is in the teams so i can decide which book im gonna stick with thats the only reason i will get astonishing, xmen, uncanny and excalibur in the same month

[Phlogiston]

Arg, why bring back the yellow? Morrion even had him call it stupid, it doesn't make sense! It made more sense before.... why? WHY? Hes more recognizable without the mask now, with all the promotion for the movie, and in both movies he didn't have a mask... From a monetary standpoint, and a common sense standpoint.... why would he put the mask back on? He can see and hear better without it... I don't understand...

[Danja]

One thing I have a problem with is the fact that the cover with Iceman on shows him with no hair. I thought Iceman iceing up into a naked bald guy had been left in the ninties. It makes much more sense and looks better when he ices up in the shirt, jacket, shades kinda outfit and his hair goes icy with him.

[geanneskitot]

I'm getting tons of X-Men: Reload titles except maybe for District X... hehehehehe. Bankcrupcy in May...

[Iron Man]

i know its reldiculous how many im getting but they all look so good

[Nick Costanzo]

Wow, look at all the money I'll be saving this year....

District X and Excalibur are the only two X-Books I find remotely interesting.

*Sighs sadly*

Anyway... the cover to that Marvel Age Fantastic Four comics is just... really wrong...

[snake_eyes]

COMIC BOOKS CHECKLIST

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/15 (ON SALE 5/5)
Alpha Flight #3

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/22 (ON SALE 5/12)
District X #1 (maybe)
Excalibur #1
Spider-Man #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 4/29 (ON SALE 5/26)
Secret War #2

FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 5/6 (ON SALE 5/26)
Astonishing X-Men #1
Excalibur #2

[Mike Gonzalez]

Originally posted by Danja
One thing I have a problem with is the fact that the cover with Iceman on shows him with no hair. I thought Iceman iceing up into a naked bald guy had been left in the ninties. It makes much more sense and looks better when he ices up in the shirt, jacket, shades kinda outfit and his hair goes icy with him.

Why would he cover his cold body in clothes? They'd just freeze up and shatter.

[camax]

How about the new announcement that Aaron Lopresti is now the artist on Excalibur? It's going to look absolutely beautiful now!

Marvel knows talent! They've got both Aaron Lopresti and Tony Bedard from CrossGen's Mystic. Aaron made Giselle stunningly beautiful (looking forward to his take on some X-babes), and Tony made for an intricate, interesting, and overall humorous book!

I think Lopresti has been holding back on Captain Marvel, because his stuff on Mystic was outrageous! Hopefully he gets unleashed on Excalibur, and we see that incredibly detailed art and beautiful women (even if we likely won't see his dinosaurs!)

If Exiles is even half as good as Negation is, well Marvel just got me to pick up two books I wasn't planning on, just by assigning likely the best writer in comics (imho) and one of the most exciting artists. It's CrossGen Reloaded! I mean, X-Men Reloaded! I'm excited a lot of others will finally get to see these two.

For a real treat, pick up Mystic #31-43 for some of the best Aaron Lopresti stuff [Tony Bedard also writes those], and Negation 1-27 for the ultimate in HOLY $@#! writing from Tony Bedard - if THOSE don't help sell copies of Exiles and Excalibur, nothing will! Sheesh, I know now that I HAVE to check them out. Thanks Marvel! No, really!

[Fusion]

Originally posted by camax
How about the new announcement that Aaron Lopresti is now the artist on Excalibur? It's going to look absolutely beautiful now!

Marvel knows talent! They've got both Aaron Lopresti and Tony Bedard from CrossGen's Mystic. Aaron made Giselle stunningly beautiful (looking forward to his take on some X-babes), and Tony made for an intricate, interesting, and overall humorous book!

I think Lopresti has been holding back on Captain Marvel, because his stuff on Mystic was outrageous! Hopefully he gets unleashed on Excalibur, and we see that incredibly detailed art and beautiful women (even if we likely won't see his dinosaurs!)

If Exiles is even half as good as Negation is, well Marvel just got me to pick up two books I wasn't planning on, just by assigning likely the best writer in comics (imho) and one of the most exciting artists. It's CrossGen Reloaded! I mean, X-Men Reloaded! I'm excited a lot of others will finally get to see these two.

For a real treat, pick up Mystic #31-43 for some of the best Aaron Lopresti stuff [Tony Bedard also writes those], and Negation 1-27 for the ultimate in HOLY $@#! writing from Tony Bedard - if THOSE don't help sell copies of Exiles and Excalibur, nothing will! Sheesh, I know now that I HAVE to check them out. Thanks Marvel! No, really!

I know. I am SOOOO getting Excalibur now!!!

[Crazy-A]

I'm not into Alpha Flight but I happened to check out a preview of the new book and I must ask... who's the hunky, hunky Native American-looking guy on the team? I just gotta know :yeah:. Don't tell me that's Shaman. Or Earthmover. Man, Clayton sure knows how to draw guys :lick: :LOL:

[Erika Santiago]

I'll be picking up Exiles for the first time. Gotta get my Beak fix. :D

[bigveney]

I'm excited about what the new X-teams are going to be. The new directions that they're taking. And the X-mansion looks magnificent! Weapon-X has me really intrigued though....

[Mavericklock]

The day I've been waiting for is here, return of Claremont. I know this isn't a popular opinion, but i missed costumes. I missed continuity (i can't spell who cares). I liked the Scottish guys stories too yal, but his plan to boil down the characters to their essential beings was crap. When I started reading X-Men it was issue 258, talk about hard to tell what's going on, but i did what countless others did. I when to the comic store and started digging through backissues. I finally stopped when Classic X-Men caught up with my backissues that begain at issue 150. Characters are built and taking away the events and relationships that made them makes them flat. Take Wolverine for instance under Claremont, Wolverine is the failed samuria that struggles with his personal demons and acts as a moral compass for the team. Under the Scottish guy, crazy take no crap guy. Mabey I'm wrong, but I've found that even though his stories where great these great characters in them became somewhat less. I thought i was reading the Authority with X's on their clothes. Characters that were close to each other seemed to not care about each other when they interact. Just my humble opinion.

[Benjamin Ong]

Personally, I'm looking forward to ALL the Reload X-titles. Even the new ones (as well as the ones being renamed, and the ones that feature new creative teams) sound promising, such as District X, New X-Men: Academy X, Exiles. And I like the fact that Morrison-ism is still going to be felt in May, with Beak in Exiles, Fantomex in Weapon X, Dust in New X-Men: Academy X.

Good time to be an x-fan!

[Duncan]

Uncanny X-men
Excaliber
Astonishing X-men

... is that all I'm getting?

I'm not getting Academy X, since it's not a core title, or at least no more a core title than New Mutants was.
I'm not getting District X, since all signs point to an early death.
Weapon X has become a Wolverine title, which means I'm avoiding it like the plague, Fantomex being in there doesn't help change that situation, only enforce it.
I'm staying well away from X-men, since Austen is writing that one, and I'm not wasting my money on the products that carry his name.
Exiles still is a throwaway title, no matter who they're goint to put on it, it's the concept, not the team.
Alfa Flight, I head not even the writer of this series takes it seriously, so why should I bother?
Emma Frost, still Greg Horn covers, but I never cared about the character, and the previews don't spark any sort of emotion that forces me to pick it up, it's more of the same, the young years of Emma Frost, it's basically like Titanic, we know how it ends, before it even begins.
Mystique, mildly interested, but I never liked the character. I liked her as a villain, but not a hero.

There aren't any titles that scream Buy Me, Pick Me Up Now! Like 1602 did a while ago (and god I'm still not quite sure whether it was a good or a bad move to start picking that series up.

and what's up with this Marvel Age stuff? Another re-telling of past stories, what is this, the four-hundreth time that we're going to get to hear the story of how the Fantastic Four came to be?
Not interested in that.

so yes, those three titles are the only thing I'm getting...

must be old age.

[Captain America]

X-Men

Astonishing X-Men - issue 1
Uncanny X-Men - issue 444
X-Men - issue 157
Exiles - issues 46 & 47

Marvel Knights

4 - issue 6
Wolverine - issue 15

Marvel Heroes

Avengers - issues 82 & 83
She-Hulk - issue 3


I think that's what I will be getting. Only two months ago, I got 7 titles a month, all X-Men. See, after only 12 years of getting comics, I'm expanding my horizons!

[Nunzio DeFilippis]

Originally posted by Duncan
I'm not getting Academy X, since it's not a core title, or at least no more a core title than New Mutants was.

Well, it actually is a core title. At least that's what Mike Marts tells us and what he and Joe Quesada have said in interviews.

The big difference between New Mutants and New X-Men: Academy X, in terms of core-book status is that we are not following some other book's lead on the school.

Scott and Emma are regulars in our book, and the major school-related decisions made them will be made in our book.

That, I think, is why they want this considered a core book and thus why they gave it the New X-Men name.

[Duncan]

Originally posted by Nunzio DeFilippis


Well, it actually is a core title. At least that's what Mike Marts tells us and what he and Joe Quesada have said in interviews.

The big differenc