ASTONISHING X-MEN: XENOGENESIS #3 (of 5)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Hoping to witness the rebirth of the mutant species, the X-Men race to the small African village of Karere, where a sudden spate of super-powered infants have been born. However, they quickly learn that these newborns are not their brand of mutant. And no sooner have the X-Men discovered the shocking truth of these infants’ origin than they are ambushed by a local dictator who has plans of his own for these baby-shaped timebombs. Could this trip get any worse?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #50
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TONY BEDARD • Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF & VICENTE CIFUENTES • 1:25 variant cover by PATRICK GLEASON & JOHN DELL
BRIGHTEST DAY burns on as Cyborg-Superman returns! You won’t believe how far he’ll go to secure his sinister new secret agenda. Plus, Green Lantern Ganthet has made a clandestine deal with Atrocitus. What is it and why might it spell doom for the Green Lantern Corps? The Emerald Warriors might have survived the BLACKEST NIGHT just in time for a great evil to rise!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #1 (of 9)
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Women of Marvel Variant by JELENA-KEVIC DJURDJEVIC
The Young Avengers return in an epic, bi-monthly Marvel maxi-series by series creators Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung. When Wiccan’s reality-altering powers begin to rival those of the Scarlet Witch, the young hero sets out on a quest to find her that spans the Marvel Universe and pits Wiccan against both the Avengers and the Young Avengers. But will Wiccan’s desire to solve the mystery of his parentage be his salvation or his undoing? This self-contained Marvel maxi-series reintroduces and redefines the Young Avengers and the Scarlet Witch for the Heroic Age and is essential reading for any Avengers fan.
32 PGS./Bi-Monthly/Rated T+ …$3.99
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #41
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by james robinson • Art by MARK BAGLEY & NORM RAPMUND • Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO • 1:25 “DC 75th Anniversary” Variant cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
In part 2 of the JLA/JSA crossover, the Starheart has staked its claim on Alan Scott and his kids Jade and Obsidian! Can the combined might of the Justice Society and the Justice League break up the newly reunited family before they unwittingly unleash serious damage on the DC Universe?
Also features the second piece of the 5-part interconnecting cover by Mark Bagley and Jesus Merino!
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 2 #5 (of 6)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
The Avengers have Hell to pay as Nick Fury’s new squad faces off with the demonic Ghost Rider! Hell’s emissary is collecting souls, and Vice-President Blackthorne is next on his list. Hawkeye, The Punisher, War Machine, and Black Widow are cranked up and ready to face Satan’s soldier, but are they prepared to fight two of him!? Good thing they have the brand-new Hulk on their side! Don’t miss this devilishly exciting issue from best-selling creators MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR, KICK-ASS) and LEINIL FRANCIS YU(SECRET INVASION)!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #47
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by JAMES ROBINSON • Art by MARK BAGLEY, ROB HUNTER & NORM RAPMUND
Cover by MARK BAGLEY & JESUS MERINO
The BRIGHTEST DAY continues with Part 3 of the JLA/JSA crossover! Jade is back! But is her return a blessing or a curse? The powerful Starheart empowering Green Lantern Alan Scott is out of control and unleashing its chaotic energy across Earth. What has lured the Starheart here and what familiar threat must the World’s Greatest Heroes and the Justice Society of America team up to stop?
ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #1 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils by RAFA SANDOVAL
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Villian Variant by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Now that the Ultimate Enemy has revealed his plan, the heroes of the Ultimate Universe search to discover their enemy’s true identity before any more damage can be done. Join the Ultimate heroes on a chase that will take them all over the world and beyond! Superstar creator Brian Michael Bendis and artist sensation Rafa Sandoval continue to thrill in the next segment of the Enemy Trilogy!
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
AZRAEL #10
On sale JULY 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by jeremy haun
Cover by guillem march
New writer David Hine (ARKHAM REBORN, DETECTIVE COMICS) makes his AZRAEL debut in part 1 of the 4-part “The Killer of Saints!” Members of religious cults are being murdered in grotesque reenactments of the martyrdom of Christian saints. Each victim holds part of a centuries-old secret that, once revealed, will alter the course of human history.
AVENGERS #3
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The time space continuum is broken! And the Avengers must travel to the far flung future to see exactly what terrible mess their children have made of the world. But maybe, just maybe, Kang didn’t tell our heroes the truth about what has gone wrong. Guest starring the Next Avengers, the Future Imperfect Hulk and the Amazing Spider-Girl! Yeah, you heard us! Another blockbuster issue from Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita, Jr.! Plus! Another chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis…!
32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99
OUTSIDERS #31
RESOLICIT • On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by DAN DIDIO
Art and cover by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION
“The Great Divide” continues! Separated by two continents and personal differences, the two Outsiders teams are pushed to their limits. Black Lightning, Owl Man and newest member Freight Train take on the combined might of Chemomorpho while Geo-Force and his army invade a neighboring country – only to come face-to-face with that country’s defender, The Olympian!
NEW AVENGERS #2
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN
All new Marvel magic by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen! The Avengers don’t even get a chance to move in to their new digs when a dimensional invasion tears right into the heart of the team. This is a story that wlll completely reinvent the rules of magic in the Marvel Universe and have long- lasting effects on a handful of your favorite Marvel characters. Plus: an Avenger disappears! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis!
32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99
FINAL CRISIS: REVELATIONS TP
On sale August 11 • 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US
Written by GREG RUCKA
Art by PHILIP TAN & JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by PHILIP TAN
As a massive cosmic battle between good and evil rages across the DC Universe, a war of faith tests the might of The Spectre and the souls of humanity! It’s up to The Spectre, The Question and Batwoman to take down the minions of Darkseid before all hope is lost in this title collecting the 5-issue miniseries!
AGE OF HEROES #3 (of 4)
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK, KEVIN GREVIOUX, FRED VAN LENTE & DAN SLOTT
Penciled by MC WYMAN, JEFTE PALO, TY TEMPLETON & MORE
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
What mission could cause Maria Hill, Sharon Carter, and Victoria Hand, the three Avengers liasons, to join forces? Plus, the Blue Marvel makes his presence known around the world to re-establish himself as a hero of the people. TASKMASTER learns in Tokyo that The Heroic Age is a none too friendly place for villains who have fallen from the top! Plus a nutty, new turning point in the life of Squirrel Girl!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
TEEN TITANS #85
On sale JULY 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by FELICIA D. HENDERSON
Co-feature written by REX OGLE
Art and cover by José Luís & MARIAH BENES Co-feature art by TED NAIFEH
As the hunt for Raven rages on, the Teen Titans must survive against a world bent on killing them. They’re in the Wyld country now, and the rules have all changed. Meanwhile, Bombshell and Aqua Girl must battle in the belly of the beast!
Plus, Traci 13 and Black Alice face off against one another! Is there anything Zatara can do to stop them from pushing the fight too far?
SHADOWLAND #1 (of 5)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Wraparound Variant Cover by BILLY TAN
Matt Murdock Dared Evil…and Lost!
The battle for the soul of a hero begins! Pushed beyond his limits, Daredevil faces off for a final time against his deadliest foe–Bullseye– in their most brutal battle ever with more than just Hell’s Kitchen is at stake. Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Punisher and more join forces to stop a war that is breaking out throughout New York, with Daredevil at the center. This event will change the streets of New York City—and the heroes that protect it—forever. Plus, a jaw-dropping final page that will have everyone talking for years to come!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
FRINGE: TALES FROM THE FRINGE #2
On sale JULY 28 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US
Written by ALEX KATSNELSON & CHRISTINE LAVAF and MATTHEW PITTS
Art by DAVID LAPHAM and DAXIONG
Cover by DIEGO LATORRE
1:10 Photo variant cover
Based on the hit TV show! In the first tale, we discover one reason Agent Broyles is the man he is today. In the second tale, a library night watchman explores the restricted section and learns far more about his life – and future – than he can handle.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
THUNDERBOLTS #146
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by KEV WALKER
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Who or what is Unit 23? Luke Cage must lead his new Thunderbolts deep below on their deadliest mission and face the horrors that mankind can become. While S.H.I.E.L.D. was shut down, a now-missing government squad was charged with guarding a cavern full of impure Terrigen crystals…and if these powerful elements morph Inhumans with wild transformations, what in the world will they do to humans? It’s a volatile environment–and a bad time for a challenge to authority from The Juggernaut!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
WILDCATS #25
On sale JULY 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by ADAM BEECHEN • Art by TIM SEELEY & ANDY SMITH • Cover by AL BARRIONUEVO
The conclusion of “The Protectorate” brings the showdown WildStorm fans have clamored after for years! When Zealot and Midnighter – two masters of the killing arts – collide, can either walk away alive? And who gets caught in the crossfire? Meanwhile, the mystery of Aeon deepens, and Grunge takes a major step forward in his secret mission for Spartan.
X-WOMEN #1
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils and Cover by MILO MANARA
International superstar Milo Manara joins X-Legend Chris Claremont for X-WOMEN! Go on a high-flying, death-defying, globetrotting adventure with your favorite X-Ladies. Storm, Psylocke, Shadowcat, Marvel Girl and Rogue save the world and look great doing it. Don’t miss this prestige event!
64 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$4.99
THE AUTHORITY #24
On sale JULY 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Written by TOM TAYLOR • Art and cover by AL BARRIONUEVO
Deep in space, The Authority wage battle on two fronts. Aboard The Carrier, the combined might of the entire team is barely enough to keep the possessed, reanimated Aegean in check. It’s time for Hawksmoor to finally unleash his secret weapon, but will it be enough? Outside, against the vast entity known as Mondregon, even the immense Carrier is a mere speck. The High’s comeback may prove to be short–lived, as he’s about to face down Mondregon in what could turn out to be a suicide mission.
X-FACTOR #207
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
Remember when we warned you about the shocking twist involving Madrox’s baby? Remember when the return of Shatterstar wound up making every comics-related website? Well, that was just a warm-up for the shocking end of this issue. X-Factor gets a new client, a tall green-garbed woman with a deadly secret, but that’s just a set-up for the jaw-dropping final page that’s going to reignite the Internet and have fandom going, “Did you BELIEVE what happened at the end of X-Factor #207?!”
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
