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Cover art by Steve Lightle. Typhoid's Kiss Part 8: Monsterpiece starring Wolverine and Typhoid Mary, script by Ann Nocenti, art by Steve Lightle. Rest and Sweet Glory Part 4: Broken Symmetry starring Giant-Man, script by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Ron Wilson. Legion of Vengeance Part 4: Our Name Is Legion starring Ghost Rider and Iron Fist, script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Shawn McManus. Just Desserts starring Two-Gun Kid. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Script by Steve Lightle and Ann Nocenti. Cover and art by Steve Lightle. Bloody Mary A Battle of the Sexes Part One: Fractured Fairy Tales; Wolvie springs Mary from her shrinks and asks her to help him save a mutant empath from her captors; Mary becomes Typhoid and comes to Jessie's rescue but is captured by her handlers; She sends a psychic distress call to Wolvie, DD and Vengence; As Vengeance battles Wolverine and Steel Raven takes on Daredevil, Typhoid manifests a new personality, Bloody Mary, and escapes with Jessie; They go to a battered women's shelter where Mary leaves Jessie as she learns that the young mutant is really a boy; Utilizing files she has stolen from the shelter, Mary begins to exact vengeance on men who have abused their wives. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. Scare Tactics starring Clan Destine, script by Alan Davis, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Mark Farmer. A New Warriors Solo Part 4: Reversal of Fortune starring Kymaera, script by Ed Lazellari, pencils by Ed Lazellari, inks by Joe Rosas. Altered Spirits Part 3: Fire and Blood starring Vengeance, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by Reggie Jones, inks by Fred Harper. The Gauntlet starring Shang-Chi, Master of Martial Arts, script by Karl Bollers, pencils by Cary Nord, inks by Bambos Georgio. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, IVAN BRANDON, RICH KOSLOW-SKI, & JESSE BLAZE SNIDER Penciled by FRANCIS TSAI, NIKO HENRICHON, & MARCO CHECCHETTO Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE Answers abound, as the secrets of VANGUARD-BLADE, YELENA BELOVA, MICROMAX, DOMINIC FORTUNE-are revealed to STACY DOLAN...and the ever-lovin' THING! Plus, GUARDIAN begins to understand how to utilize his newfound powers, just in time to confront his tormentors, in WEAPON OMEGA. MACHINE MAN's flashbacks continue to cause problems in the real world, and Jesse Blaze Snider and Marco Checchetto brings us a very special tale of the Merc with a Mouth: DEADPOOL! 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Conan: Revenge of the Barbarian. Written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema, based on Robert E. Howards Black Vulmea's Vengeance. Includes a feature on the first Conan movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Full color. Cover by Earl Norem. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

The Savage Sword of Conan. Conan in Robert E. Howards Trail of the Bloodstained God, written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga. Red Sonja in Day of the Red Judgment, written by Roy Thomas, with art by Howard Chaykin. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. Cover price $1.50.

25 copy special press run edition with gold seal. Autographed by the artists. Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part I of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Detailed maps and background info on Weirdworld, despite this being the first Weirdworld story since creator Mike Ploog left Marvel in a contract dispute. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 60 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Conan the Barbarian. The official comic book adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Barbarian Movie Special #1-2 and the Marvel Illustrated paperback. Full color; 52 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.50.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The official comic book adaptation of the second Indiana Jones film. Indy and his companions battle a death cult in India. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Jackson Guice and Bob Camp. Story later reprinted in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom #1-3. Cover by Guice. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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Conan the Destroyer. The official comic book adaptation of the second Conan movie, which was plotted by comics writers Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway. This version is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Destroyer #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material, as well as some spot art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.50.

Red Sonja. The official comic book adaptation of the 1985 Red Sonja film starring Brigette Nielsen. The swordswoman goes on a quest for vengeance. Written by Mary Wilshire and Louise Simonson, with art by Wilshire; in fact, the entire production crew was female, except for inker Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Marvels Red Sonja (1985) #1-2. Cover by Wilshire. Full color; 52 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Captain America and Iron Man reprints from Tales of Suspense 88 and 95. Cover by Gil Kane. "If Bucky Lives..!," script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Red Skull (behind the scenes) sets a trap for Cap by showing him a robot duplicate of Bucky. "If a Man Be Stone!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; While SHIELD agent Sitwell bothers Tony Stark, Grey Gargoyle harasses Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

Written by Eric J. Moreels, Ronald Byrd, and Stuart Vandal. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers!

Also Includes stories from Giant Size X-Men (1975-2005) #3-4. Written by Joss Whedon and Chris Claremont. Art by Neal Adam, Rick Leonardi, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

Plus: Over a 50+ page cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects Avengers Fairy Tales (2008) #1-4, Spider-Man Fairy Tales (2007 Marvel) #1 and X-Men Fairy Tales (2006) #2. Written by C.B. CEBULSKI and DAVID SEXTON. Art by KYLE BAKER, JOÃO LEMOS, NUNO PLATI, TAKESHI MIYAZAWA and RICARDO TERCIO. Cover by WARREN KREMER. Re-imagining the greatest Marvel stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe! In Avengers, see Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Avengers as you've never seen them before with all-new interpretations of Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz. In SPIDER-MAN, Mary Jane fills the shoes of another famous red-head in this retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with super hero sensibilities! Will Spider-Man be able to save her on her way to Aunt May's house? And in X-MEN, it's a re-imagining of the tragic origin of Professor Xavier and Magneto! In the ancient African tale, "The Friendship of the Tortoise and the Eagle," dangerous circumstances cause two pals to take violently different life paths... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

Stories and art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. In an issue-length, multi-part adventure, The Marvel Family discovers that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are real. And their time has come at last, unless The Marvel Family can stop them. The Four Horsemen Ride Again, Chapter 1: Shazam's Warning; Spook Cargo; Lazy Lee; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Headline Harry: The Starry Night; Chapter 2: The Fury of the Flames; Chapter 3: The Last Stand of the Marvel Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by C.C. Beck. The Pandora Pirates Ch. 1: The Treasure Danger, script by Otto Binder, art by C.C. Beck; Sterling Morris finds a magic bottle that leads him, along with Billy, Freddy and Mary, to what they hope is a buried treasure; Unfortunately there is no treasure, but they manage to release the Barbary Pirates. Crime On the Speedway text story by Daniel Sheldon. Marvel Family Puzzle Page. Doubtful Strategy humor half-page starring Boxcar Benny. Front Page Foolishness starring Headline Harry, script and art by Howard Boughner. The Pandora Pirates Ch. 2: The Pirate Plunder; Sterling Morris finds a magic hat that turns him into the leader of the Barbary Pirates. The Pandora Pirates Ch. 3: The Pirate Pay-Off; The Marvel Family rescues Sterling Morris from the Barbary Pirates and sends them to jail. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Otto Binder, Kurt Schaffenberger and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. While visiting Pa Potter, Billy, Mary and Freddy discover an old treasure map and go in search of lost treasure. This Goonies-style adventure takes a left turn with the appearance of the Scarlet Skull and his army of zombies, something only the Marvels can handle. Headline Harry's hand-grenade joke gets him assigned to the underworld beat. The Flying Skull; FBI Triumphs; Lazy Lee; Boxcar Benny; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Headline Harry: The Handy Hand Grenade; Wilbur the Waiter; Rubbernose Randolph; The Marvel Family Battles Chief Thundercloud. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Weirdworld is the feature in "The Were-Men of Lord Raven!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Craig Russell. Weirdworld pin-ups by Pat Broderick/Alan Weiss and John Buscema/Rudy Nebres. Back-up story: "Elegy." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by David Ross, inks by Bob Wiacek. Appearances by Nick Fury, the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Beast, Wonder Man, Wolverine, Captain Marvel, Binary, and Carol Danvers. Russell front cover; Ross back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Weirdworld is featured in "Raven's Dark Sorcery." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Brett Breeding. Dave Sim (Cerebus creator) portfolio--full-page illustrations of Shang-Chi Master of Kung Fu, Howard the Duck, Moon Knight, Cyclops (of the X-Men), and Iron Man. Captain Universe stars in "School's Out!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Terry Austin. Captain Universe pin-up by Brigman/Austin. Broderick front cover; Broderick/Bob Patterson Weirdworld back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Pat Broderick. Editorial in which Al Milgrom expresses sorrow for artist Will Jungkuntz who died before his story was printed. "The Goblin Spree," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey; The elves' final confrontation with Lord Raven; featuring Weirdworld. "Death and the Queen," script and pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Bob Wiacek; Captain America fights against a mercenary from Saint Cyril know as Death; He wants to kidnap the queen of Saint Cyril during a ceremony in NY. Weirdworld pinup, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Captain America pinup, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Bob Wiacek. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Charles Vess. "Life With Volstagg," script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; When Loki is not invited to an Asgardian wedding, he takes his revenge by transforming the bridegroom into a goat; Unless the Warriors Three can quickly collect the magic charms needed to reverse the spell, Asgard is doomed!; In part one, Volstagg's might and legendary girth are put to the supreme test when his quest takes him to the castle of a devious sorceress; Cameos by Thor, Odin, Fandral, Hogun, and Heimdall. Vess portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Warriors Three, Hogun, Fandral, and Loki. Mike Mignola portfolio--full-page illustrations of Atuma, Nightmare, the Red Skull and Baron Zemo, Kraven the Hunter, Dormammu, and Kang the Conqueror. Back-cover art by Charles Vess. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Charles Vess. "Fandral's Follies," script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Loki tricks Una's father with one more false goat, leading him to commission Fandral to take the goat to the Isle of Love and get help from the priestess of Freya; The Isle of Love is populated only by maidens tending to the Temple of Freya, all of whom are sworn to vows forbidding them to love until their apprenticeship is over; Fandral nonetheless relentlessly flirts with every maiden he meets; He convinces the boat girl that even though she breaks her vows with him, he'll take her with him and marry her; When she notices him wooing other women immediately afterwards, she runs off heartbroken and prepares to leap from a cliff; Cameos by Thor, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. "Touch of Fire... Dawn of Fear!" starring Man-Thing, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Tom Sutton; Man-Thing deals with kidnappers. Man-Thing pin-up by Sutton. Back cover art by Charles Vess. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by P. Craig Russell. "Time After Time," script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Mike Mignola, inks by P. Craig Russell; When the Sub-Mariner is thrown back into history, he becomes a seafaring buccaneer!; He winds up have so much fun almost nothing could make him return to his own time; But something does and that something is the key to this adventure-filled thriller! "Death In a Vacuum!", script by Bill Mantlo, art by Greg Brooks; the Fantastic Four deal with bank robbers/hostage takers. Brian Murray portfolio: full-page illustrations of the Hulk, Moon Knight & Wonder Man, Wolverine, the Vision & the Human Torch, and Daredevil. Silver Surfer pin-up by Alan Weiss. Mephisto pin-up by Kerry Gammill. Howard Chaykin Human Torch back cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

The Black Knight stars in "Paradise Lost." Script by Steven Grant, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Jose Marzan. Cameos by Captain America, the Hulk, the Vision, Hawkeye, and the Black Panther. Iron Man stars in "Never Say ---!" Script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Dave Ross, inks by Chris Ivy. Pin-ups: the Black Widow (by June Brigman/Jim Lee) and the Cat (Brigman/Drake). Buscema front cover pencils; Ross/Ivy back cover. Cover price $2.25.

The Black Knight stars in "Dishonor!" Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Christopher Ivy. Wolverine back-up story, "Pieces of Fear." Script and art by Richard Howell. June Brigman portfolio: full-page illustrations of Dagger, Power Pack, and She-Hulk. Smith/Ivy front cover; Howell back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Power Pack and the New Mutants star in "The Battle of P.S. 87!" Script by Terry Austin, pencils by Colleen Doran, inks by Bob Wiacek. Wolverine back-up: "Death in the Dark Woods." Script and art by Richard Howell. Letter to the editor from Charles Novinskie (Topps Comics). Doran/Wiacek front cover; Howell back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Life Lessons - Written by Jaimie Campos. Art by Stephen Jones & Mike Witherby. Cover by Stephen Jones & Scott Kolins. Only Dazzler, Longshot and his underground rebellion can stop Mojo! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.99.

"Paranoia is the Para-Man!" Starring Ant-Man and the Wasp. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Craig Russell. Inks by Dan Adkins and Mark Kersey. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. It's an off-beat tale as Ant-Man and the Wasp (both still stuck at insect-size) are captured by an eccentric man and his robotic creation, Para-Man! But oddly enough, it's the robot who is calling the shots, and thus the parameters are set! It's the Pyms versus Para-Man! Also features a letter to the editor from comics writer David Michelinie. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Frank Thorne and John Romita (alterations). "Blood of the Hunter," script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne; After robbing the brigand Rejak, Sonja is tracked by Rejack who wants revenge and kills everyone in his way. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Frank Thorne. "Balek Lives!", script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja must stop a mechanical man called Balek. A map of the Hyborian Age. Marvel value stamp series B #53 (includes part of Captain America and the Swordsman). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Frank Thorne and John Romita (alterations). "The Bear God Walks!", script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja is after the Bear-God to collect a village's reward. Red Sonja pinup by Frank Thorne. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Frank Thorne. "Beware the Sacred Sons of Set!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Thorne; Karanthes hires Red Sonja to find a lost page of the Book of Skelos. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Frank Thorne. "The Battle of the Barbarians!", script by Roy Thomas, art by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja delivers a stolen page from the Book of Skelos to Karanthes, but Conan has tracked her there and wants the page for himself. Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Spider-Man. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Frank Thorne cover. Red Sonja stars in "The Bear God Walks!" Script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne. Cover price $0.30.

Collects New Avengers 13, and Capt. America (Vol.5) 14 Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Collects Man in the Iron Mask (2007 Marvel Illustrated) #1-6.

Based on the novel by ALEXANDER DUMAS. Adapted by ROY THOMAS. Art by HUGO PETRUS. Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC.

Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can!

Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe...who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask - and put Philippe on the throne!

It's an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you.

Hardcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Man in the Iron Mask (2007 Marvel Illustrated) #1-6. Based on the novel by ALEXANDER DUMAS. Adapted by ROY THOMAS. Art by HUGO PETRUS. Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC. Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe...who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask - and put Philippe on the throne! It's an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Odyssey (2008 Marvel Illustrated) #1-8. Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the epic by HOMER). Art and cover by GREG TOCCHINI. Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature and the greatest voyage in all mythology. Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Odyssey (2008 Marvel Illustrated) #1-8. Written by ROY THOMAS (based on the epic by HOMER). Art and cover by GREG TOCCHINI. Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature and the greatest voyage in all mythology. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Three Musketeers (2008 Marvel Illustrated) #1-6. Based on the novel by ALEXANDRE DUMAS. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art by HUGO PETRUS. Cover by GERALD PAREL. Paris, 1625. A young man called d'Artagnan, after a series of misadventures, attempts to join the King's elite fighting force-The Musketeers! Joined by Porthos, Aramis and Athos, the four make short work of the Crown's adversaries. But little do they know, the evil Cardinal Richelieu is creating a counter force to the Musketeers, one which may soon challenge the power of the French throne itself! The latest title in the Illustrated line reunites the creative team which brought you the much-lauded adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. All for one and one for all! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Three Musketeers (2008 Marvel Illustrated) #1-6. Based on the novel by ALEXANDRE DUMAS. Written by ROY THOMAS. Art by HUGO PETRUS. Cover by GERALD PAREL. Paris, 1625. A young man called d'Artagnan, after a series of misadventures, attempts to join the King's elite fighting force-The Musketeers! Joined by Porthos, Aramis and Athos, the four make short work of the Crown's adversaries. But little do they know, the evil Cardinal Richelieu is creating a counter force to the Musketeers, one which may soon challenge the power of the French throne itself! The latest title in the Illustrated line reunites the creative team which brought you the much-lauded adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask. All for one and one for all! Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

cover by joe quesada chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/klaus janson It's Zaran, the Weapons Master?as you've never seen him before! The assassin has a new look, a new attitude and a new target: one of the Marvel Knights! And speaking of the Knights, while Daredevil and the loosely formed team turn their attention to hunting down the Punisher, a very familiar hero makes a bid for membership! FC Cover price $2.99.

cover by trent kanuga & danny miki chuck dixon/eduardo barreto Nelson decastro Daredevil, Moon Knight, Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Dagger and Luke Cage confront a convicted war criminal?but he's got a trio of super-villains defending him... and they may be too much even for the Marvel Knights! Plus: Shang-Chi's father strikes?and Cloak makes popcorn for Nick Fury! Cover price $2.99.

PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GREG RUCKA & PETER GROSS (W)/GREG HORN & PETER GROSS (P)/RYAN KELLY (I) ? THE SCOOP: The MK imprint presents two more bold visions by two killer creative teams! ? THE STORIES: First, Greg Rucka and Greg Horn unite to present an Elektra tale with full CGI art! Then, the Eisner-Award- nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) swing the spotlight on Cloak & Dagger! ? THE FORMAT: A four-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. ? MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, ERIC J. MOREELS, MARK O'ENGLISH, CHAD ANDERSON, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, SEAN MCQUAID, AL SJOERDSMA, MIKE FICHERA, ANTHONY FLAMINI, CHRIS BIGGS, RICH GREEN, JACOB ROUGEMONT & ERIC ENGELHARD Cover by RON LIM Just what is the 1990s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1999. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it's from a comic that has a December 1999 cover date or earlier, you'll find it in this magnificent mag! Featuring 1990s takes on the Avengers, Captain Marvel, the Secret Defenders, Generation X, Dr. Octopus, the Green Goblin, Iron Man and Spider-Man - plus Blackwulf, Clan Destine, Ghost Rider 2099, Lunatik, Necrom, Nightwatch, the Phalanx, Random, the Skrull Kill Krew, Sleepwalker, Solomon Prey, Stunner, Vengeance, X-Men 2099, X-Treme and more! 64 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99 Cover price $4.99.

COVER BY BEN DUNN BEN DUNN (W & P) ? THE SCOOP: Due to its the stunning success, The House proudly announces the return of the Marvel Mangaverse! ? THE STORY: Meet Marvin Elwood, timid teenager... and possible savior of Earth! Heir to alien Kree technology and the awesome Nega Bands, Marvin must face his legacy as ? Captain Marvel! But can even this cosmic crusader save the world from the gigantic threat of Galactus? Guest-starring the Megascale Metatalent Response Team Fantastic Four! ? THE CREATOR: You thought his MARVEL MANGAVERSE book-ends rocked... now see what writer/artist Ben Dunn can do when allowed to really cut loose! ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05296-7-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Cover price $2.25.

cover by lea hernandez peter david (w)/lea hernandez (p) ? THE SCOOP: Meet the Punisher... if you're bad, she'll spank you! ? THE STORY: Meet Sosumi Brown. In her regular identity, she's known as the strict, tough-as-nails principal of the Ikenobo School ? but to the gangsters and seedy underworld elements in Japan, she's known as the paddling Punisher! When Tokyo's number one crime family summons up a demonic Oni to bolster their power, it's up to Sosumi and sister Hashi (along with Sosumi's trusty steed Kiso) to stop their hellish rampage! ? THE CREATORS: Written by Peter David (CAPTAIN MARVEL), with art by Lea Hernandez (Killer Princesses)! ? THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-tbd-00111 2.25 Cover price $2.25.