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Cover by John Byrne. Roger Stern/John Byrne/Al Milgrom. Firefall! The Black Fox! Oxbow and Pixie! Blackjack! Positron! Effigy! Together they are the First Line, the foremost super-team of their age! But even their superior numbers are no guarantee of victory against the villainy of Monsoon, Howler, Scythe, Talan and Axis! Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this series is numbered in reverse with #12 being the first issue in the series/story and #1 being the last. Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Times #2 (1970s Circa, no publication or copyright dates given). Marvel Comics related articles by Andy Dahm, James Van Hise, Gary Brown and Orlando Falcon. Edited by G.B. Love. Magazine-sized. no color, 20 pages including covers. Cover price $0.75.

Whitman Edition. Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #17 features the Incredible Hulk. This issue features "Within the Swamp, there Stirs a Glob" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #121) by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe, "Among us Walks the Golem" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #134) by Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, and Sal Buscema, "Cry Hulk, Cry Havok" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #150) by Archie Goodwin, Herb Trimpe, and John Severin, and "Frenzy on a Far-Away World" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #158) by Roy Thomas, Steve Gerber, Herb Trimpe, and Sal Trapani. Guest-starring the X-Men (Ice Man, Polaris, and Havok), Adam Warlock and featuring the villainy of Rhino and the Leader. 80 pages. Cover price $1.50.

New 6-page Wolverine/Hercules story: "At the Sign of the Lion!" Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by George Perez. Reprints: "To Destroy the Monster" (from Incredible Hulk 167), "The Hate of the Harpy" (from Hulk 168), "Calamity in the Clouds" (from Hulk 169; minus page one); and "Death From On High" (from Hulk 170, minus page one). A Marie Severin sketch of the Hulk is on the inside front cover. New Al Milgrom/Joe Rubinstein front cover (Wolverine's head by John Byrne/Terry Austin); new Ron Wilson/Pablo Marcos back cover. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America and Wundarr guest star in "Doomsday 3014!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four) and Medusa cameos. At the behest of a beautiful woman in distress, the Idol of Millions and the Sentinel of Liberty time-travel to the 31st Century to help free humanity from the slavery. But can even Thing and Captain America contend with the super technology of the future? Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp #88 (the Leader). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by John Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America guest star in "Seven Against the Empire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. The Thing and Captain America are trapped in the 31st Century and at the mercy of humanity's reptilian masters, the Brotherhood of Badoon. Now, their only hope lies in the hands of the futuristic freedom fighters known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp #93 (the Silver Surfer by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

"Death on the Bridge to Heaven!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thor and the Human Torch. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Shooter. Art by Ron Wilson, Marie Severin, and Pablo Marcos. Seth, the Egyptian God of Death, has unleashed the monstrosity known as the Devourer, and not even the man-brute strength of the Thing and the power of Thor, the Thunder God, may be enough to stop it. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $100.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0954622008

Cover by Gil Kane and Pablo Marcos. "In the Power of the Piranha!" Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, and Deathlok cameos. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and John Tartas. Alicia is in the hands of the murderous Piranha. Now, the oceanic villain orders the Thing and Namor to battle to the death or Ben's squeeze will be sleeping in "Davy Jones' Locker." Cover price $0.30.

Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. "From Stonehenge...with Death!" Guest-starring Modred the Mystic and Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew). Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and John Tartas. When the Thing and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, arrive at legendary Stonehenge for some sight-seeing, the Idol of Millions winds up fighting side-beside with Spider-Woman and Modred in a mystical battle that could decide the fate of the world. Cover price $0.35.

"A Monster Walks Among Us!" Guest-starring Nighthawk. Nick Fury and Deathlok cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Pablo Marcos. A bizarre creature not of this earth arrives and is immediately hounded and hunted for being a monster. But, is this unearthly thing a creature of malevolent intent, or is there a benevolent heart that beats within its otherworldly chest? This is truly a tragic tale and a hard lesson in the dangers of prejudice. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

"The Wonderful World of Brother Benjamin J. Grimm!" Guest-starring Hercules. Human Torch cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman and Bob Hall. Art by Bob Hall and Frank Giacoia. The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing fights side-by-side with Hercules, the Prince of Power, for the fate of Olympus against Manduu the Merciless and Krokarr the Cruel. Cover price $0.35.

"The Cure!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic, the Inhumans, and Stingray. Quicksilver cameo. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by Ron Wilson and Gene Day. The Thing and his pals Karnak, Gorgon, and Stingray square-off against the minions of Maelstrom: Helio, Lord of Air, Gronk, muscled Master of Adhesion, and Phobius, able to instill fear in his foes with but a single glance. Cover price $0.50.

"Only the Swamp Survives!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing, Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, and the Howling Commandos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. When the Thing crash-lands in the middle of the dark foreboding swamp he comes face-to-face with the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, see Ben Grimm in a flashback adventure side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos. Cover price $0.50.

"Eyes of the Sorcerer!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Jan Strnad. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Jim Mooney. At the Central Park Renaissance Fair, an unsuspecting man's mind, body, and soul are usurped by a malevolent force from the past. Now, it's up to the Thing and the Amazing Spider-Man to stop this deadly new menace, but can they do it without killing an innocent man? Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4387667018 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

"Visiting Hours!" Guest-starring Everybody. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. Story continued from the classic Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7. After his recent run-ins with cosmic powerhouses like the Shi'ar superman, Gladiator (see Fantastic Four #249-250), and the Elder of the Universe known as the Champion (see Annual #7), Ben Grimm is laid up in the hospital for some much needed R&R. However, the criminal underworld sees this as an opportunity to take out a thorn in their side. Lucky for ole blue-eyes he has friends like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Avengers, Alpha Flight, and the X-Men around to keep him safe and sound while he recuperates. Even the Hulk shows up to save his erstwhile sparring partner. Cover price $0.60.

35 cent variant edition, limited distribution. Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew). Nick Fury cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Pablo Marcos. Alicia Masters has been taken captive and it's up to her rock-hided boyfriend, the Thing, and the one responsible for her abduction, Spider-Woman, to save her. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Captain America and Wundarr guest star in "Doomsday 3014!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four) and Medusa cameos. At the behest of a beautiful woman in distress, the Idol of Millions and the Sentinel of Liberty time-travel to the 31st Century to help free humanity from the slavery. But can even Thing and Captain America contend with the super technology of the future? Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp # 88 (the Leader). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America guest star in "Seven Against the Empire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. The Thing and Captain America are trapped in the 31st Century and at the mercy of humanity's reptilian masters, the Brotherhood of Badoon. Now, their only hope lies in the hands of the futuristic freedom fighters known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp # 93 (the Silver Surfer by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Power Man guest stars in "I Created Braggadoom...the Mountain that Walked like a Man!" Script by Roger Slifer and Len Wein, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Vince Colletta. A timid scientist has created a creature of immense size and power and it could mean the end of the world. So he hires Luke Cage to take care of the problem, but the Hero for Hire might not be enough to stop the monster. Luckily, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing is here to lend a hand. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 11, upper left corner of Conan the Barbarian by Barry Windsor-Smith. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Ron Wilson cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death on the Bridge to Heaven!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Thor and the Human Torch. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Shooter. Art by Ron Wilson, Marie Severin, and Pablo Marcos. Seth, the Egyptian God of Death, has unleashed the monstrosity known as the Devourer, and not even the man-brute strength of the Thing and the power of Thor, the Thunder God, may be enough to stop it. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "And Only the Invisible Girl can Save us Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Invisible Girl and Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew). Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Pablo Marcos. The Thing and Spider-Woman are no match for the chemically altered Alicia Masters. If they are going to save Bengy's sweety they'll need a little help from the Invisible Girl. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "From Stonehenge...with Death!" Guest-starring Modred the Mystic and Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew). Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and John Tartas. When the Thing and his girlfriend, Alicia Masters, arrive at legendary Stonehenge for some sight-seeing, the Idol of Millions winds up fighting side-beside with Spider-Woman and Modred in a mystical battle that could decide the fate of the world. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Thing Behind Prison Bars!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and Jim Mooney. He failed to clear the Thing's name in a court of law, now Matt Murdock will use his alter-ego, Daredevil, to clear his friend's good name. Plus, the machiavellian villain behind it all stands revealed. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Curse of Crawlinswood!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Gene Day. While Ben Grimm battles a golem of nigh immeasurable strength on the material plane, the Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange, confronts the true culprit on the Astral Plane. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Pegasus Project. Part 1 of 6. "The Inner Wall!" Guest-starring Quasar. Thundra and Deathlok cameos. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnot. The Thing pays a visit to the top secret facility known as Project: Pegasus and meets the young hero named Quasar (who is fresh off his epic adventure from Captain America #229-230 and Incredible Hulk #232). Plus, who is the mysterious Wundarr and why is he under surveillance? Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Trial and Error!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Story by Marv Wolfman and Ralph Macchio. Art by Chic Stone and Al Gordon. The World Trade Center has caught on fire and only the Thing and his erstwhile nemesis, the Human Torch can stop the blaze before it gets out of control. Includes a 1-page ad for the Parker Brothers Rom the Spaceknight electronic action figure that inspired the excellent comic series created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Serpent Crown Affair Part 3 of 3. "A Congress of Crowns!" Guest-starring Scarlet Witch, Triton (of the Inhumans), and Stingray. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by George Perez and Gene Day. The Scarlet Witch joins the fray in the concluding chapter of the Serpent Crown Affair. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Only the Swamp Survives!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing, Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, and the Howling Commandos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. When the Thing crash-lands in the middle of the dark foreboding swamp he comes face-to-face with the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, see Ben Grimm in a flashback adventure side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Monster Man!" Guest-starring Wonder Man. Beast cameo. Story by Tom DeFalco and David Michelinie. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. Hollywood is making a movie whose protagonist looks an awful lot like a certain member of the Fantastic Four, and the Thing isn't happy about it. But, what happens when the star of the movie is the Avenger powerhouse, Wonder Man? And worse yet, what happens when the alien Xemu takes control of said powerhouse? Super hero Brawl! 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Call Him...Monster!" Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. Feeling less than appreciated, Ben Grimm leaves town and comes face-to-face with another monster/outcast hero. Can even the Thing take on the Spirit of Vengeance, the Ghost Rider. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "No Home for Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Human Torch, Quasar, and Giant Man (Bill Foster) cameos. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. The Thing is taken captive by the deadly monstrosity known as MODOK, and only Ben's erstwhile sparring partner the Savage Sub-Mariner can save him. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Fatal Effects of Virus X!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and Giant Man (Bill Foster). Mr. Fantastic cameo. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Chic Stone. The Thing begins to mutate into an even uglier monstrosity and it's up to the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and Giant Man to cure him before it's too late. However, the sinister creature MODOK has other plans for our hero. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cameos from Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and the Avengers. Cover price $0.60.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovoin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Andromeda Rub-Out!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Story by P. Gillis. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Esposito. Boss Barker, the Racket Boss from Planet Kral who once enslaved Ben and forced him to fight like a gladiator for his amusement (see Fantastic Four #91), has returned to get revenge on the Thing. Only the Kree superman Captain Marvel can save Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew now.

Kicking off an all-new story line starring Bloodstone, Doctor Druid and Zawadi--the Monster Hunters! Before there was a Fantastic Four, there existed the Monster Hunters, a loose affiliation of champions, costumed and otherwise, who stood as mankind's defenders against fearsome creatures beyond understanding! Now, they have been gathered together by federal agent Jake Curtiss (who holds more than one secret himself) to seek out the source of the monsters plaguing humanity...and destroy it! Featuring the collected might of Gorgilla, Grottu and the Molten Man-Thing! Written by Roger Stern. Art by Mike Manley. #4A jam cover by Mike Manley, Michael Golden, Walt Simonson, Duncan Fegredo, Dan Brereton, Scott McDaniel, Bruce Timm, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $1.99.

Kicking off an all-new story line starring Bloodstone, Doctor Druid and Zawadi--the Monster Hunters! Before there was a Fantastic Four, there existed the Monster Hunters, a loose affiliation of champions, costumed and otherwise, who stood as mankind's defenders against fearsome creatures beyond understanding! Now, they have been gathered together by federal agent Jake Curtiss (who holds more than one secret himself) to seek out the source of the monsters plaguing humanity...and destroy it! Featuring the collected might of Gorgilla, Grottu and the Molten Man-Thing! Written by Roger Stern. Art by Mike Manley. #4B cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover price $1.99.

Creature on the Prowl! - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Bret Blevins & Mike Manley. Cover by Mike Manley. Starring the Monster Hunters! It's more monster mayhem in the mighty Marvel manner as Gorgilla mugs Manhattan! Their tracks dogged by Harvey Elder, can the Monster Hunters put an end to the man-brute's rampage -- and uncover the shadowy mastermind pulling the strings? Meanwhile, FBI agent Jake Curtiss makes the first in a series of startling revelations about his murky past! The threads of the Marvel Universe come together here! 38 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Return to Midnight Mountain! - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Jason Armstrong & Mike Manley. Cover by Bruce Timm. Starring the Monster Hunters! The team heads for the center of the Earth to confront the power that's been unleashing monsters on an unsuspecting world -- a menace well known to readers of the modern day Marvel Universe! And, when things look most dire, a hero from Marvel's Golden Age makes a stunning reappearance -- for the first time in over 50 years! Kirby creations of two eras collide in cataclysmic combat! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Monsters Attack! - Written by Roger Stern. Art by Jason Armstrong & Mike Manley. Cover by Mike Manley. Starring the Monster Hunters! All the masks come off as the Monster Hunters come face-to-face with the force behind the monster invasion, and become embroiled in a conflict that's raged for centuries! Featuring: the truth behind Jake Curtiss! The origin of Bloodstone! The fate of Harvey Elder! The dread appearance of a major Marvel menace! And more monsters than you can shake a stick at! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Article on Alpha Flight, with comments from editor Jaye Gardner and Steve Seagle; article on Thunderbolts, with comments from editor Tom Brevoort and Kurt Busiek; Gene Colan interview; The History of Marvel's Horror Comics, Part 3; Time Slip: Karnak illo by Steve Yeowell; article on Deathlok, with comments from Doug Moench; Marvel's Silliest Moments: Luke Cage vs. a soda machine; The Greatest Comics Never Seen: the original cover for X-Factor #66 by Whilce Portacio and Jackson Guice; Beast Files: Cable/Nathan Summers-Dayspring/Askani'son; Jorge Gonzalez interview; Larry Hama remembers his first Marvel comic; Q & A with Steve Buccellato; Q & A with George Roussos; Marvel Chronicles: 1973; article on Flashback Month, with comments from Bob Harras, Adam Kubert and Larry Hama. Cover by Scott Clark and Chris Carlson. Cover price $1.50.

Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by EDUARDO BARRETO Cover by ERIC POWELL 'TOOTH & CLAW' A modern day adventure with SHE-HULK reminds the TWO-GUN KID of one of his most fraught-filled yarns of yesteryear! So saddle up, pards, and ride with the Wild West Avenger as he sets his sights on some rustlers, but finds himself face-to-fang with critters that are neither man nor beast! It's a timeless twin-barreled tale a' terror comin' your way courtesy a' Dan Slott and Eduardo Barreto! Plus! A classic Kirby RAWHIDE KID tale! Cover price $3.99.

Jim Lee art (reprints from X-Men trading cards) Cover price $2.95.

Cover by GREG LAND. Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by KEV WALKER. The acclaimed creative team behind MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 returns...with another adventure that takes place in the Marvel U! The vampire. The witch. The werewolf. The muck-monster. The devil. They're nobody's idea of heroes, but they're all that stands between our world and an unstoppable apocalypse! They're the new Midnight Sons, and their quest to track down the undead who escaped from A.R.M.O.R. will lead them around the globe-and right to a cruise ship overrun with undead undersea-dwelling cannibals! Can this monstrous team stop the 'red tide' before it unleashes untold horror upon the mainland? Not if the Merc With Only a Mouth has anything to say about it! Yes, writer Fred Van Lente and artist Kev Walker-the guys who made IGN.com say 'MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 may actually rank as the best in the series'-are back again, unleashing the flesh-eaters for another roller coaster ride of gore, action, gore, thrills, gore and gore! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Limited Edition (1 for 20) Variant Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Written by FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by KEV WALKER. The acclaimed creative team behind MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 returns...with another adventure that takes place in the Marvel U! The vampire. The witch. The werewolf. The muck-monster. The devil. They're nobody's idea of heroes, but they're all that stands between our world and an unstoppable apocalypse! They're the new Midnight Sons, and their quest to track down the undead who escaped from A.R.M.O.R. will lead them around the globe-and right to a cruise ship overrun with undead undersea-dwelling cannibals! Can this monstrous team stop the 'red tide' before it unleashes untold horror upon the mainland? Not if the Merc With Only a Mouth has anything to say about it! Yes, writer Fred Van Lente and artist Kev Walker-the guys who made IGN.com say 'MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 may actually rank as the best in the series'-are back again, unleashing the flesh-eaters for another roller coaster ride of gore, action, gore, thrills, gore and gore! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Written by FRED VAN LENTE. Art by KEV WALKER. Cover by GREG LAND. 80s DECADE VARIANT BY TBA. You've heard of Dark Reign, right? Well here comes the Dark Rain-a toxic cloud that zombifies everything in its path! The Midnight Sons can't enter the deadly mist, so they call in a reserve member who can-the macabre Man-Thing! Can the muck-encrusted shambler of the swamps apprehend the undead before the Marvel Universe is totally infected? And will The Hood stop at anything in his mad goal to profit from the growing horror to his own gain? Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Collects Marvel Zombies 4 (2009) #1-4. Written by FRED VAN LENTE. Art by KEV WALKER. Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. The acclaimed creative team behind MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 returns...with another adventure that takes place in the Marvel U! The vampire. The witch. The werewolf. The muck-monster. The devil. They're nobody's idea of heroes, but they're all that stands between our world and an unstoppable apocalypse! They're the new Midnight Sons, and their quest to track down the undead who escaped from A.R.M.O.R. will lead them around the globe - and right to a cruise ship overrun with undead undersea-dwelling cannibals! Can this monstrous team stop the "red tide" before it unleashes untold horror upon the mainland? Not if the Merc with Only a Mouth has anything to say about it! Yes, writer Fred Van Lente and artist Kev Walker-the guys who made IGN.com say "MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 may actually rank as the best in the series" - are back again, unleashing the flesh-eaters for another roller coaster ride of gore, action, gore, thrills, gore and gore! Guest-starring the Hood. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $19.99.