MARVEL KNIGHTS 5th ANNIVERSARY STRANGE #1 Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & SARA (Samm) Barnes Penciled by Brandon Peterson Cardstock Cover by Brandon Peterson The master of the mystic arts is back – as only J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Brandon Peterson could envision him! Brash young surgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is on a collision course with destiny – a journey that will force him to search the deepest corners of his own heart…and the outer reaches of the cosmos! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$ 3.50 UPC: 5960605606-00111 BLACK WIDOW #1 (of 6) Written by Richard K. Morgan Penciled by Bill Sienkiewicz Cover by Greg Land PART 1 (of 6) Acclaimed science fiction novelist Richard K. Morgan (Altered Carbon and Broken Angels) and legend Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, Stray Toasters) bring you old ghosts and new revelations about the original Black Widow -- Natasha Romanova -- in this hardboiled noir tale. The deadliest agent in the Marvel Universe has finally gotten out of the spy game, and she’s not asking for much, just a life of her own. When a sudden assassination attempt provides a harsh reality check, the former Soviet agent tracks a string of international killings that will lead her back to a Russia she can barely recognize. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$2.99 UPC: 5960605550-00111 HULK & THING: HARD KNOCKS #1 (OF 4) Written by Bruce Jones Cardstock Cover & Pencils by Jae Lee "HARD KNOCKS" PART 1 (of 4) Bruce Jones and superstar artist Jae Lee bring you the ultimate Hulk/Thing battle! Think you know everything about the unique relationship between Marvel’s two most powerful sluggers? Guess again. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$ 3.50 UPC: 5960605605-00111 DAREDEVIL #64 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Alex Maleev "The Widow," Part 4 (of 4) The blistering climax to the sexy 4-part Black Widow storyline (just in time for a certain blistering redhead to debut in her own title, elsewhere in Marvel Previews). Who is behind the assassination attempts against the Widow? It’s a voice from the past you gotta see to believe! And what kind of future do Natasha and Matt have together? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960604706-06411 DAREDEVIL #65 - THE DAREDEVIL ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Written by Brian Michael Bendis Penciled by Alex Maleev & Friends Cover by Greg land Daredevil headlines this special, oversized issue celebrating both the 40th anniversary of the character AND the 5th anniversary of the groundbreaking Marvel Knights imprint! The Eisner-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev invite some of the greatest comic artists who have never before drawn Daredevil to answer the question: How has the public revelation of Daredevil’s secret identity affected the rest of the Marvel Universe? This once-in-a-lifetime gathering of super heroes and superstar talent includes Spider-Man, Captain America, The Punisher, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, Elektra, and many more. Artists include Maleev and a band of stars including Chris Bachalo, Michael Golden, Greg Horn, Jae Lee, Mike Mayhew, Frank Quitely, and P. Craig Russell (at least)! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$3.99 UPC: 5960604706-06511 OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE DAREDEVIL/ELEKTRA 2004 Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, RONALD BYRD & MICHAEL HOSKIN Cardstock Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA & RICHARD ISANOVE Whatever happened to Turk? Just how many times HAS Elektra died and come back to life? And who the heck is Mike Murdock?! Find out here as the Mighty Marvel Handbook rolls on! Featuring in-depth profiles on more than 30 of Daredevil's friends and foes -- and an all-new cover by superstar artist Salvador Larroca, digitally painted by Richard Isanove - - OHOTMUDD04 is a must-have for any true Marvel Knights fan! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$3.99 UPC: 5960605612-00111 ELEKTRA: THE HAND #1 & 2 (OF 5) Written by Akira Yoshida Penciled by CHRISTIAN GOSSETT Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz The Hand – few names have ever instilled such terror in the very soul of the Marvel Universe! Elektra witnesses a mystic ceremony that leads her to the never-before-revealed origin of The Hand, the world’s most deadly assassins! In feudal Japan, a single murder fuels one young samurai’s struggle for dominance – a struggle that will lead to the inception of this immortal ninja clan. And when a foreign merchant sends his beautiful daughter to learn the ways of the warrior, a cycle is set in motion that will change the Marvel Universe... forever. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$2.99 Issue #1 UPC: 5960605619-00111; Issue #2 UPC: 5960605619-00112 BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS #1 (OF 5) Written by Daniel Way Penciled by STEVE DILLON Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. The untold origin of Daredevil’s ultimate nemesis is revealed at last! And who thought being bad could be so much fun? Featuring timely cameos by Daredevil, Elektra, the Kingpin and the Punisher! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$2.99 UPC: 5960605567-00111 MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #10 Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Penciled by Jim Muniz Cover by Steve McNiven "THE STUFF OF DREAMS" 1 (OF 3) Something very, very strange is happening to New York’s First Family of Super Heroes. Their deepest fears and doubts are spreading from their dreams – their unconscious minds– to the waking world. What’s real and what’s not? The FF’s old villain Psycho-Man may hold the key, but he’s… dying? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605524-01011 WHAT IS MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099? MARVEL KNIGHTS – founded in 1999 – has been a symbol of cutting-edge quality not just for Marvel, but for the entire industry. Now, on the fifth anniversary of this imprint, Marvel is shooting 100 years from the start date for a special event – MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099. These five one-shots are set in a familiar time for longtime Marvel fans, but will turn the future upside down, just as KNIGHTS did for classic characters over the past five years. MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099: DAREDEVIL #1 Written by Robert Kirkman Penciled by STEVE EPTING Cover by Pat Lee Samuel Fisk carries on his shoulders the burden of a legacy that has lasted over 100 years. He struggles to balance his life with the duty he has accepted in order to continue the works of those that have come before him. Samuel Fisk is Daredevil! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605629-00111 MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099: BLACK PANTHER #1 Written by Robert Kirkman Penciled by KYLE HOTZ Cover by Pat Lee T'Challa is gone, but Wakanda stands strong. The vibranium mines are still active and it remains one of the richest countries in the world. T'Challa left no heir, and since his passing a succession of Wakandans have attempted to claim the throne. Doctor Doom of Latveria has turned his sights on Wakanda; an invasion is imminent. But where is the Black Panther? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605631-00111 MARVEL KNIGHTS 2099: INHUMANS #1 Written by Robert Kirkman Penciled by CLIFF RATHBURN Cover by Pat Lee After the mutant registration act being reinstated spurred a battle between mutants, super heroes, and the government, it was clear to the Inhumans that anything more than human... was not welcome on Earth. 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Featuring the incredibly moody pencils of Pablo Raimondi. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605555-00111 MAN-THING #3 (of 3) Written by Hans Rodionoff Cover & Pencils by Kyle Hotz The Man-Thing movie prequel concludes with a horrific showdown with Man-Thing as you’ve never seen it before! Check out an incarnation of Man-Thing too wild to make it into the film! The wrath of nature explodes in Bywater, Louisiana...will the mysterious newcomer make it out alive? Featuring all-new, original content and set in the world of the film, penned by the team of macabre master Kyle Hotz & Man-Thing screenwriter Hans Rodionoff. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$2.99 UPC: 5960605549-00311 NYX #6 Written by Joe Quesada Penciled by Robert Teranishi Cover by Joshua Middleton What if you could become anyone in the world for a day? What would you do? Who would you be? Captain America fighting alongside the Avengers? Bono during a concert in Wembley Stadium? Meet a young mutant who doesn't have to wonder. 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Or does Loki have a few more tricks up his sleeve? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$ 3.50 UPC: 5960605317-00411 THE PULSE #5 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Cover & Pencils by Mark Bagley "THIN AIR" Part 5 (of 5) The downfall of Norman Osborn – the shocking conclusion to the story that rocked the Spidey-verse! Straight from the pages of Marvel Knights Spider-Man! See how it happened! Luke Cage vs. the Green Goblin! Right here! 32 PGS./ALL AGES …$2.25 UPC: 5960605483-00511 MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #6 Written by Mark Millar Cover & Pencils by Terry Dodson "VENOMOUS" 2 (OF 4) As Spider-Man continues to search for Aunt May, he pays a visit to a certain academy in Westchester and enlists the help of the world’s most famous team of mutants! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605521-00611 See the Marvel Knights Spider-Man Vol. 1 TPB in the Trade Paperback Section! DISTRICT X #5 Written by David Hine Penciled by David Yardin Cover by Steve McNiven "MR. M" Part 5 (of 6) Tragedy strikes Bishop and Ismael as the hunt for Mr. M continues! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605530-00511 CELEBRATE 65 YEARS OF MARVEL COMICS! Marvel 65th Anniversary Special Marvel 65th Anniversary Special featuring the first historic battle between the Sub-Mariner and the Human Torch! Never before collected, this special edition features the first-ever crossover from the Golden Age of comics with stories from Marvel Mystery Comics #8 and #9. If this deluxe reprint is not enough of a Marvel birthday bash for you, the excitement continues in the Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Marvel Comics Vol. 1 HC, also on sale this month. 48 PGS. /CARDSTOCK COVER/ ALL AGES . . . $4.99 upc: 59606-05636-00111 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 HC In celebration of 65 years in comic book publishing the House of Ideas is proud to present the first four issues of the comic series that launched Marvel Comics. This monumental hardcover volume re-masters and restores these first four historic issues and collects them for the first time. Return to the Golden Age of comics with the original tales of Sub- Mariner, the Human Torch, the Angel, and Ka-Zar. 264 PGS. / ALL AGES . . . $49.99 upc: 59606-11609-00111 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE MARVEL COMICS VOL. 1 – VARIANT EDITION $54.99 (UPC: 59606-11610-00111) RETAILERS PLEASE NOTE: Final Order Cut-Off 8/26 (On-Sale 9/29) Ultimate Marvel ULTIMATE NIGHTMARE #2 (of 5) Written by Warren Ellis Cover & Pencils by Trevor Hairsine "NIGHTMARE" PART 2 (of 5) In Tunguska, Russia, teams led by Charles Xavier and Nick Fury appear in an area rife with mutations and – far, far more. 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Meanwhile, Peter struggles with the events of Ultimate Carnage! 32 PGS./MARVEL ALL AGES …$2.25 UPC: 5960605031-06511 ULTIMATE ELEKTRA #2 (of 5) Written by mike carey Cover & Pencils by Salvador Larroca "DEVIL’S DUE" Part 2 (of 5) A slam-bang second issue! Ultimate Kingpin enters the life of the young warrior, Elektra, and he’s joined by a mystery killer who’s right on target! What does that mean for Matt Murdock? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.25 UPC: 5960605562-00211 ULTIMATE X-MEN #51 Written by Brian k. Vaughan Cover & Pencils by Andy Kubert "CRY WOLF" Part 2 (of 4) It’s all about the Ragin’ Cajun as the mysterious Gambit gives hints of where he’s been, what he wants and why the X-Men will not be happy about it. 32 PGS./MARVEL ALL AGES …$2.25 UPC: 5960605047-05111 See the Ultimate X-Men Vol. 8 TPB in the Trade Paperback Section! X-MEN: RELOAD – ANOTHER CLIP ASTONISHING X-MEN #5 Written by JOSS WHEDON Cover & Pencils by John Cassaday "GIFTED" 5 (OF 6) As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men finally go head-to- head with Ord, with an unexpected ally -- and some unexpected adversaries -- tipping the scales. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605543-00511 UNCANNY X-MEN #448 & #449 Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Olivier Coipel Cover by Greg Land "GUESS WHO’S BACK IN TOWN?" Parts 1 & 2 (of 2) After their battle with the Fury, the X-MEN look forward to a pleasant visit in England with their old friends Brian and Meggan Braddock — but naturally, fate has other plans! A surprise villain with an especially ugly history with WOLVERINE and a score to settle with SAGE is crashing the party…and she’s not leaving without the life of an X-Man! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR …$2.25 (each) ISSUE 448 UPC: 5960602461-44811; ISSUE 449 UPC: 5960602461-44911 EXCALIBUR #5 Written by Chris Claremont Penciled by Aaron Lopresti Cover by Andy Park "FOOD FIGHT" Part 1 (of 4) Professor Xavier has now assembled his ragtag team of Magneto and Callisto, with youngsters Wicked, Freakshow and Shola under their tutelage. Already struggling to keep the peace in Genosha as well as between themselves, will the team have the strength to get to the bottom of simultaneous terrorist attacks on X-Corp offices around the world? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605540-00511 X-MEN #161 & #162 Written by Chuck Austen Cover & Pencils by Salvador Larroca "HEROES AND VILLIANS" Parts 1 & 2 (OF 4) Brand-new story arc! The Brotherhood of Mutants is back with Nocturne from the Exiles, and a surprise shocker of a member! 32 PGS. 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Written by Eisner-nominated writer Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead) with art by Derec Donovan (Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach), Jubilee is an all-ages, new-reader-friendly romp that will get you in touch with your mall mojo! 32 PGS./ALL AGES…$2.99 UPC: 5960605574-00111 NIGHTCRAWLER #1 Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Penciled by Darick Robertson Cover by Greg Land “THE DEVIL INSIDE” PART 1 (OF 6) The X-Man known as NIGHTCRAWLER is a man with a foot in two worlds – one the daylight world of super heroes and super-villains, the other a netherworld of demons and angels, ghosts and monsters – human and otherwise. 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Anderson Penciled by JORGE LUCAS Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA PART 4 (of 5) Young Tolo Hawk sees his opportunity for revenge when trouble befalls his captors. But will he be willing to take advantage of this chance…especially once he finds out what their real motives are? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605503-00411 WEAPON X #28 Written by Frank Tieri Penciled by Tom Mandrake Cover by Andy Park "MAN AND SUPERMAN" 3 (OF 3) Sabretooth comes one step closer to discovering a sinister secret about his past...but will it be this step that drives him over the edge? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605372-02811 EXILES #52 Written by Tony Bedard Penciled by James Calafiore Cover by Mizuki Sakakibara "LIVING PLANET" 1 (OF 2) The Exiles must stop the Avengers and Doctor Doom before they destroy the Earth! And did someone say Ego, The Living Planet? 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And with her relationship with fellow X-Man GAMBIT falling on hard times, might the temptation be too much? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605486-00311 MYSTIQUE #19 Written by Sean McKeever Penciled by Manuel Garcia Cover by Mike Mayhew PART 1 (oF 1) When an assassin's bullet aims for Mystique, the shape-shifting mutant and her enigmatic employer, Shepard, hunt down the source. 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The newest Marvel Age title has our friendly neighborhood webslinger and New York’s favorite super-team doing their best to put aside their differences in order to defeat the evil master of disguise – the Chameleon! 32 PGS./MARVEL ALL AGES… $1.75 UPC: 5960605627-00111 MARVEL AGE HULK #1 Inspired by Stan Lee and JACK KIRBY Written by MIKE RAICHT Penciled by Alex Sanchez Cover by Shane Davis A certain green Goliath smashes his way into the Marvel Age, making it, indeed, more and more mighty! This title may in fact be the strongest one there is!! At least it is when Bruce Banner is angry. When Bruce loses control, he becomes a VERY different man -- the unstoppable creature men call the Hulk! Bear witness to never-before-told Hulk adventures in the thrilling Marvel Age manner! 32 PGS./MARVEL ALL AGES …$1.75 UPC: 59606 05628 00111 MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #11 Plot by STAN LEE AND STEVE DITKO Written by TODD DEZAGO Pencils by Valentine De Landro Cover by MICHAEL RYAN "UNMASKED BY DOCTOR OCTOPUS!" Desperate to clear his name and rid himself of the accursed SPIDER-MAN, DOCTOR OCTOPUS draws the wall-crawler out and DEFEATS him! But that’s not all! Ock UNMASKS Spidey before the very eyes of J. JONAH JAMESON! Get ready for the ride of your lives, True Believers, ‘cause you won’t believe the twists and turns that go into this incredible Marvel Masterpiece! 32 PGS./ALL AGES …$2.25 UPC: 5960605505-01111 MARVEL AGE SPIDER-MAN #12 Plot by STAN LEE AND STEVE DITKO Written by Mike Raicht Penciled by Derec Aucoin Cover by Michael Ryan "THE MENACE OF MYSTERIO" There's a new criminal in town and his name is... Spider-Man?! Is Spider-Man committing crimes in his sleep? Is he losing his mind? 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Thor struggles with the knowledge that his father knew these end-times would come--and yet did nothing to prepare for it. Does that mean Thor should embrace this ultimate doom he and the gods of Asgard were born to face, or like a true warrior, fight against it to the bitter end? To find his answers, Thor must walk the path of his father and embark on the hero’s journey – the journey into mystery! He must surpass his father’s deeds in the search for knowledge and pay the ultimate price. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960603506-08411 MARVEL HEROES INVADERS #2 Written by Allan Jacobsen Penciled by C. P. Smith Cover by Scott Kolins “TO END ALL WARS” part 2 (of 3) A secret society of madmen and monsters, a battleship with world-threatening weaponry, the return of a forgotten hero, and the birth of a new heroine are just the beginning! New Invaders: jump on the ride. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605526-00211 WARLOCK #1 Written by Greg Pak Penciled by CharlES Adlard Cover by J.H. Williams III In a world on the brink, humankind’s time is running out, but deep in the jungles of South America a solution is being forged, a solution that will bring about a grand new utopia – and that solution is Adam Warlock! Warlock is written by director/screenwriter Greg Pak (Robot Stories) with art by Charlie Adlard (THE WALKING DEAD, Batman/Scarface) and covers by Eisner-Award winner J.H. Williams III (Promethea). Prepare yourself for the brave new world of Warlock! 32 PGS./PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605576-00111 ALPHA FLIGHT #7 Written by Scott Lobdell Penciled by Dave Ross Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG "WAXING POETIC" Part 1 (of 2) Is the All-New, All-Different Alpha Flight really disbanding after only seven issues? Not if the rest of the Marvel Universe has anything to say about it! 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Special Guest Appearances by: Beta- Ray Bill, Gladiator, and Adam Warlock! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605527-00711 GUARDIANS #4 Written by Marc Sumerak Pencils & Cover by Casey Jones "REACH FOR THE STARS " Part 4 (of 5) Their childhood fantasies have finally come true as the grown-up Guardians rocket into outer space on the adventure of a lifetime! But when the dreaded Alliance attacks, will their dream turn into a nightmare? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605571-00411 THOR: SON OF ASGARD #8 Written by Akira Yoshida Penciled by GREG TOCCHINI Cover by JO CHEN "ENCHANTED" 2 (OF 3) It was bad enough that Sif had to compete with Amora the Enchantress for Thor's affections. But with the arrival of the beautiful warrior exchange student, Brunnhilda, all bets are off. Fearing she can't compete with these blond bombshells, Sif teams with Loki to steal the Mirror of Mycha in an effort to magically win Thor's heart. But when Loki's involved, nothing ever goes according to plan... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99 UPC: 5960605485-00811 POWERLESS #4 (OF 6) Written by Matt Cherniss & Peter Johnson Penciled by Michael Gaydos Cover by ANDY BRASE With great power must come great responsibility… but when the entire Marvel Universe is recast as a world that is powerless… are our heroes still noble? Was it the radioactive spider bite that made Peter Parker a hero and Norman Osborn a villain? 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Join the award-winning writer and artist of Daredevil: Parts of a Hole, Daredevil: Wake Up, and Daredevil: Echo as he marks the 10th anniversary of Kabuki! As a bonus, this issue features extras with early Kabuki art by Brian Michael Bendis! You’ve heard about all the awards… You’ve heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing… Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about! 32 PGS./MATURE …$2.99 UPC: 5960605608-00211 Powers #4 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Michael Avon Oeming Cover by Michael Avon Oeming The city is being torn apart by a Powers turf war – and the super heroes are nowhere to be found! What could be worse?? Detective Deena Pilgrim is trapped alone with one of the city’s most insane criminals – one she put in prison! Can Walker find her in time? • Nominated for the Eisner for Best Writer of the Year! 32 PGS./MATURE …$2.95 UPC: 5960605609-00411 Powers is TM & © 2004 Jinxworld Inc., 2004. All Rights Reserved. MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE X-MEN VOL. 4 HC Written by ROY THOMAS Pencils by WERNER ROTH & DON HECK Cover by GEORGE TUSKA The latest & greatest title in the juggernaut that is Marvel Masterworks! Collecting the original tales of Marvel's merry mutants, MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE X-MEN VOL. 4 presents the long out-of-print stories from X-MEN (Vol. 1) #32-42 for the first time in thirty years! This is the original X-Men: ReLoad featuring the team’s first new costumes and the death of Professor X! So hold onto your hats as the X-Men go toe-to-toe against Juggernaut, the Mole Man, Mekano, the Changeling and more menaces than any other mutants’ muster could match! 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VAUGHAN Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN & MANUEL GARCIA Cover by MIKE MAYHEW Mystique is a shape-shifting mutant and former terrorist, recruited by Professor Xavier of the X-Men to be a secret agent. Her current mission: to find and destroy a deadly new strain of smallpox... one that’s spread telepathically! Problem is, she's not the only mutant who wants to get her hands on this potentially apocalyptic bio-weapon! Plus: Mystique’s globe-trotting missions take her everywhere imaginable, but now she’s going back to the last place she’d ever imagine… her romantic past. Her old flame Forge can fix almost anything, but can he fix their relationship? Collects MYSTIQUE #7-13. 168 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$17.99 UPC: 5960611555-00111 WITCHES VOL. 1 TPB Written by BRIAN WALSH Penciled by MIKE DEODATO JR. & WILL CONRAD Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. Doctor Strange, Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme, recruits three young witches – Jennifer Kale, Topaz and Satana – to find the mysterious Tome of Zhered-Na, which threatens to destroy the entire world! Featuring stunning artwork by AMAZING SPIDER-MAN penciler Mike Deodato Jr.! Collects WITCHES #1-4. 96 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ …$9.99 UPC: 5960611508-00111 DAREDEVIL VS. BULLSEYE VOL. 1 TPB Written by MARV WOLFMAN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, JIM SHOOTER, DENNY O'NEIL & FRANK MILLER Penciled by BOB BROWN, GIL KANE & FRANK MILLER Cover by FRANK MILLER The devil and the death-dealer. Their enmity toward each other cast a shadow across the bodies of Daredevil's loved ones, all the way to the big screen. Now, see how the first target was drawn in this collection of the earliest battles between Marvel's deadliest assassin and the Man Without Fear! Collects DAREDEVIL #131-132, #146, #169, #181 and #191. 144 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$15.99 UPC: 5960611562-00111 ESSENTIAL SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP TPB Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, LEN WEIN, TONY ISABELLA, GERRY CONWAY, JIM SHOOTER, MARV WOLFMAN, STEVE ENGLEHART, BILL MANTLO, ARCHIE GOODWIN & LARRY LIEBER Pencils by BILL EVERETT, GEORGE EVANS, WALLY WOOD, JOHN BUSCEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, GENE COLAN, BOB HALL, MIKE SEKOWSKY, GEORGE PEREZ, JIM SHOOTER, SAL TRAPANI, GEORGE TUSKA, GEORGE EVANS, HERB TRIMPE & KEITH GIFFEN Cover by GIL KANE The line between hero and villain can be very thin, but rarely as thin as in a book this big! The giants of the field collaborate on a war epic stretching from the towers of Doctor Doom's Latveria to the depths of Namor's Atlantis – with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and the Champions caught in the middle! Attuma! The Red Skull! Magneto! The world is at stake, and you are there! Collects GIANT-SIZE SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #1-2, SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP #1-14 and #16-17, AVENGERS #154-156, CHAMPIONS #16, and ASTONISHING TALES #1-8. 552 PGS./ALL AGES …$16.99 UPC: 5960611545-00111 MARVEL PREVIEWS #13 Don’t miss even a page of the indispensable tool for Marvel fans! Includes a special Marvel preview! 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 page after page 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 #12 features items scheduled to go on sale in OCTOBER 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 8/25 (Final Order Cut-off [FOC] Thursday, 8/5) UPC: 5960605479-01311