Marvel Comics Solicitations for July 2008

Here is a look at Marvel Comics' assortment of comics related to Futureal Studio for July 2008. This listing is offered to inform our visitors of the current whereabouts of our associates.

AVENGERS/INVADERS #3 (of 12)

Writers: Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Artist: Steve Sadowski
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Olivier Coipel

The King of Atlantis vs the Prince of Atlantis with an entire kingdom as the ultimate prize. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Steve Sadowski continue the year’s most surprising cross-time epic with a battle that promises to tear two centuries asunder. Plus, more clues to the mystery of just how the Invaders landed in 2008!

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CAPTAIN AMERICA: OPERATION REBIRTH (NEW PRINTING) TPB

Writer: Mark Waid
Artists: Ron Garney, Pino Rinaldi, Mike Sellers, Scott Koblish, Denis Rodier and Mike Manley
Colorists: Malibu, John Kalisz and Paul Becton
Letterer: John Costanza
Cover: Ron Garney

The world again believes Captain America dead, but his life is saved by one he himself thought lost forever: S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter, the gallant girlfriend he saw perish in flames long before! But his one-time true love has only rescued him on behalf of his deadliest enemy, the Red Skull, who can't conquer the world until he and Cap stop Adolf Hitler and the Cosmic Cube from doing it first! Will working with one evil against another cost Cap his place as the U.S.A.'s premier protector? Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Doom! Collecting Captain America #444-448 and #450-454.

On sale July 2 264 pg, FC, $29.99 US

COUNTER X VOL. 1 TPB

Writers: Warren Ellis and Ian Edginton
Artists: N. Steven Harris, Whilce Portacio, Lan Medina, Ariel Olivetti, Enrique Breccia, Gerry Alanguilan, Gary Mayoralco, Alejandro Sicat and Edgar Tadeo
Colorist: Avalon Studios
Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Whilce Portacio

Like all mutants, X-Force must face a callous and deadly world—but now they've been trained for it by Peter Wisdom, one of the most callous and deadly mutants of all! The proactive paranormal platoon faces a city transformed by Cold War mad science and a mutant druglord terrorist, but will their deadliest enemies be Wisdom's long-lost allies? Featuring killer zombies, exploding buildings and the dynamic Domino! Collecting X-Force #102-109.

On sale July 2 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

DAREDEVIL #109

Writers: Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka
Artist: Michael Lark
Cover: Marko Djurdjevic

Part 3 of "Cruel and Unusual" with special guest co-writer Greg Rucka joining the acclaimed DD creative team!

Daredevil and Dakota North have investigated all angles of the brutal murders that Big Ben Donovan sits on Death Row for, and all they've come up with is more questions and conspiracies. Why does Big Ben want to be executed for a crime he probably didn't commit? And why does the government want Dakota and Matt Murdock off the case? Find out these answers and more!

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ESSENTIAL DEFENDERS VOL. 4 TPB

Writers: David Kraft, Ed Hannigan, Jim Shooter, Mary Jo Duffy, Steven Grant and Mark Gruenwald
Artists: Ed Hannigan, Bob Lubbers, Sal Buscema, Jim Mooney, Don Perlin, Bruce D. Patterson, Herb Trimpe, Jack Abel, Joe Sinnott, Tex Blaisdell and Pablo Marcos
Cover: Herb Trimpe

Havok, Nova, Captain Ultra... Shocker, Plantman, Batroc the Leaper—not the Defenders, but TWO incredible simulations! But the debacle of the dozens of "Defenders for a Day" is just the start for the latest look at Earth's Mightiest Non-Team! Will they be driven mad by Lunatik, or blown away by Foolkiller? International crises and extradimensional warfare abound! The secret of Omega the Unknown! Asgardians, androids and guys with wings on their heads! Plus: Spider-Man, the Black Panther and a guest-appearance by Millie the Model! Collecting Defenders #61-91.

On sale July 2 584 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

ESSENTIAL DOCTOR STRANGE VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)

Writers: Stan Lee, Don Rico, Roy Thomas, Dennis O'Neil, Ramond Marais and Jim Lawrence
Artists: Steve Ditko, Bill Everett, Marie Severin, Dan Adkins, George Tuska, George Roussos and Herb Trimpe
Letterers: Terry Szenics, Sam Rosen, Art Simek and Al Kurzrok
Cover: Steve Ditko

Relive the Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts’ earliest adventures! Featuring appearances by his arch-foes Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, the House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones and more! Collecting Strange Tales #110, #111 and #114-168.

On sale July 9 608 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 7 TPB

Writers: Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Chris Claremont and Steve Englehart
Artists: John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Rich Buckler, Ross Andru, Bob Brown, Dick Ayers and Joe Staton
Cover: Gil Kane

Miracles, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the end of time—when the world nears its end, the Fantastic Four's day has just begun! The world's greatest super-team faces enemies from the future, the past, the Earth's four corners and the Fifth Dimension! Doctor Doom, Annihilus, Ultron and the world-changing wedding that united Inhuman and mutant, FFer and Avenger! Guest-starring Namor the Sub-Mariner, the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans and more from the circle of friends of Marvel's foremost family! Plus: the first appearance of X-Factor's Madrox the Multiple Man! You've come a long way, Jamie! Collecting Fantastic Four #138-159, Giant-Size Super-Stars #1, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #2-4 and Avengers #127.

On sale July 30 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

HULK: WWH—WARBOUND TPB

Writer: Greg Pak
Artists: Leonard Kirk, Rafael Sandoval, Roger Bonet and Gary Martin
Colorists: Val Staples, Marte Gracia and Moose Ballmann
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Jim Cheung

The puny humans hate the Warbound, the savage alien monsters who joined the Hulk in his quest for vengeance against the heroes of Earth. But when new horrors arise in the New Mexico desert, the puny humans might just learn that a savage alien monster or two can be pretty handy in a pinch. What is Gammaworld? Which deadly enemy from the Hulk's past has returned? And who here dares to learn what it is to be Warbound, in life and death, whatever may come? Collecting World War Hulk: Warbound #1-5.

On sale July 16 120 pg, FC, $12.99 US

INVADERS CLASSIC VOL. 2 TPB

Writers: Roy Thomas, Ed Summer and Stan Lee
Artists: Frank Robbins, Jim Mooney, Alex Schomburg, Don Rico, Lee Elias and Al Avison
Cover: Gil Kane

After their first several sagas of success, the Invaders spread across the world to discover new friends and new foes, plus the ever-present question of which is which! Introducing Spitfire! Warrior Woman! The Golem! The Blue Bullet! The Spirit of '76! Agent Axis! Plus: genuine Golden Age villains not seen in decades! Crusaders, Avengers and Destroyers—all for you in '42! Collecting Invaders #10-21 and Annual #1.

On sale July 2 240 pg, FC, $29.99 US

IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM #4 (of 4)

Writer: David Michelinie
Artists and Cover: Ron Lim and Bob Layton

“Knightmare’s End”

It all comes down to this! The true motive for Dr. Doom seeking Iron Man’s aid comes to light at last, revealing a threat unlike any the Armored Avenger has faced before. Tony Stark, now partnered with his most dangerous foe, wrestles with impossible choices, even questioning the beliefs that form the very core of his being. And the decisions he makes will determine the fate of every man, woman and child on Earth. The stunning conclusion to The Camelot Trilogy will rock your world—literally!

On sale July 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LAST DEFENDERS #5 (of 6)

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Jim Muniz
Cover: Rodolfo Migliari

It's finally come down to this—literally the last Defender standing, as Kyle Richmond goes head-to-head with his past, his present AND his future...! And Yandroth is right there to exploit all three of them! And...at long last: Dr. Strange! The Hulk! Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Together again...for the first time! Plus, the Squadron Sinister! All this... and a last page that will leave you shell-shocked!

On sale July 9 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 9: NEW YORK’S FINEST DIGEST

Writer: Paul Tobin
Artist: David Hahn
Cover: Graham Nolan

All adventure, all action, for all ages! Join Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing for a wild ride of all-new, unforgettable exploits! Featuring the Rhino, the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android, A.I.M., and evil (though quite amateur) versions of some of Marveldom’s mightiest heroes! Collecting Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #33-36.

On sale July 23 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY-DICK #6 (of 6)

Writer: Roy Thomas (based on the novel by Herman Melville)
Artist: Pascal Alixe
Cover: John Watson

For three straight days Ahab has chased the great White Whale, and now the briny behemoth has finally turned, to do battle with his peg-legged pursuer! Refusing to give up in the face of the Pequod’s destruction and with a piercing roar of defiance at fate itself—the star-crossed captain closes with his aquatic obsession one final, fateful time. Don’t miss the shattering conclusion to one of the great American novels.

On sale July 30 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #8 (of 8)

Writer: Roy Thomas (based on the epic poem by Homer)
Artist: Miguel Angel Sepulveda
Cover: Paolo Rivera

Licking their wounds, the Trojans have withdrawn behind their impenetrable city walls. All, that is, save their most celebrated warrior, Hector, who refuses to retreat. And so the stage is set for the Achaeons’ mightiest hero, Achilles, to face Hector in a single combat that may decide the future of this epic struggle. It’s the final chapter of this timeless work that has spoken to countless generations of the triumphs and tragedies of war.

On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #2 (of 6)

Writer: Roy Thomas (based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas)
Artist: Hugo Petrus
Cover: Gerald Parel

The Musketeers are ensnared in a deadly plot by Cardinal Richelieu to gain revenge on the Queen for her once spurning his romantic advances. And if the evil Richelieu’s scheme is realized, d’Artagnan and company may find themselves outcasts of the throne! Will they discover they are being played as pawns before it’s too late? You know you have to read it to find out.

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE DEFENDERS VOL. 1 HC

Writers: Roy Thomas and Steve Englehart
Artists: Ross Andru and Sal Buscema
Cover: Neal Adams

Leap into the adventures of the dynamic Defenders, comics’ greatest non-team! Bonded in a mutual mission are the mightiest misfits in the Marvel U.: the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer. But these warriors three don’t rest on bylaws and butlers; they—along with the Master of the Mystic Arts, Dr. Strange, and the defiant Valkyrie—come together only in moments of utmost crisis. Facing enemies from across the incomprehensible divide, the Defenders square off against Dormammu; the Nameless One; the Enchantress; and a dark menace from Dr. Strange’s past, the sorcerer Cyrus Black. It’s not just baddies they do battle with, though. In a prelude to the epic Avengers/Defenders War,Hulk, Namor and the Silver Surfer go head-to-head with the mighty Avengers in a fight that pits hero against hero like none other! Collecting Sub-Mariner #34-35, Marvel Feature #1-3 and The Defenders #1-6.

On sale July 30 256 pg, FC, $54.99 US

MS. MARVEL #29

Writer: Brian Reed
Artist: Adriana Melo
Cover: Greg Horn

Secret Invasion continues here! Intergalactic war comes to the streets of Manhattan! As Ms. Marvel stands alone before the Skrull invasion, she must find the warrior within and stop an army of invincible killers!

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MS. MARVEL VOL. 4: MONSTER SMASH TPB

Writer: Brian Reed
Artist: Aaron Lopresti
Cover: Greg Horn

It’s Ms. Marvel vs. arch-enemies of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men! Ms. Marvel’s new Lightning Storm strike force receives two recruits from the Initiative: Machine Man and Sleepwalker?! And when the young hero Araña is kidnapped, it's time for Carol Danvers to use her newly expanded team to squash an evil that's hit too close to home! Plus: This is it—one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed! Carol Danvers heads to Monster Island, where the alien Brood and the very fate of the Earth—and possibly the galaxy—hangs in the balance! Collecting Ms. Marvel #18-24.

On sale July 9 168 pg, FC, $14.99 US

THE ORDER VOL. 2: CALIFORNIA DREAMING TPB

Writer: Matt Fraction
Artists: Barry Kitson, Javier Saltares, Scott Koblish, Mark Morales, Jonathan Sibal, Stefano Gaudiano, Paul Neary and Derek Fridolfs
Colorists: Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic, Chris Sotomayor, Antonio Fabela
Letterer: Artmonkey
Cover: Barry Kitson

A super-powered girl-gang known as the Black Dahlias takes the law into their own hands, and it’s up to the Order to shut them down—even if some members of the team agree with their purpose. And what does the mysterious-ish M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. want with former Order members? Meanwhile, out in the desert, some of the Order struggle to separate the
difference between Hopi Lizard People and plain old run-of-the-mill gamma monsters. Oh! And guess what washes up on-shore in San Diego? Collecting The Order #6-10.

On sale July 30 120 pg, FC, $12.99 US

PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT, AGENT OF THE INITIATIVE #1 (of 5)

Writer: Kathryn Immonen
Artist: David Lafuente
Cover: Stuart Immonen

Patsy Walker, S.H.I.E.L.D. wants YOU to join the Initiative... and protect the frozen north. You heard me right, sister. The Klondike. Seward’s Folly. Alaska. So pack some long johns and prepare for trouble. GUEST-STARRING: IRON MAN!

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

POWERS #32

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist and Cover: Michael Avon Oeming

"Z" Part 2

BRAND NEW STORY ARC! NEW FORMAT! HOP ON THE POWERS TRAIN! Who were the Rat Pack of the Powers universe? And was Detective Christian Walker one of them? When the controversial crime fighter only known as Z meets his maker, the investigation reveals a secret chapter of Walker's past. Will Walker's true origin reveal itself to those closest to him? And can they handle it?! Plus: Deena Pilgrim faces her future.

On sale July 23 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #21

Writers: Matt Fraction and Rick Remender
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Cover: Alex Maleev

JIGSAW PART 4: The Hand and it's cadre of fantastic killers makes its move against the Punisher as every shooter in New York City has their sites trained on Frank Castle... and with his only allies in hiding, Frank brings the fight underground. As the entire city watches Frank run, S.H.I.E.L.D. —and Bridge's Girls—follow. The creative genius of JIGSAW is in full bloom...how much punishment can one man take? You have no idea. By Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men, Invincible Iron Man) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The Atom), with art by the legendary Howard Chaykin (Wolverine, War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle).

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL VOL. 3: HUNTER/HUNTED TPB

Writer: Matt Fraction
Artists: Ariel Olivetti, Cory Walker, Scott Wegener and Howard Chaykin
Cover: Ariel Olivetti

The reintroduction of a classic, brutal and bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter! A bank robbery goes violently wrong—leaving the Rhino on the lam, running from the long arm of the law and, of course, the Punisher. As Frank Castle looks to settle the score with an old foe, the Hunter stalks the same prey, building himself the ultimate menagerie – a living, breathing super-human zoo! Add Spider-Man into this mix as the lone voice of sanity, and you've got chocolate and peanut butter with bullets dipped in it. Delicious! Violent! Explodey! Plus: Take a look inside the life and times of two misfits who’ve both been victims of the Punisher. And with World War Hulk in full swing and New York shut off from the outside world, who's left to protect those left behind? Frank @#$%!@!* Castle, that's who—and he's none too thrilled. As the insatiable Mung the Inconceivable rampages alone through lower Manhattan, Frank and Clarke help a small band of refugees hold back his relentless onslaught. Collecting Punisher War Journal #12-17.

On sale July 16 152 pg, FC, $14.99 US

SKRULLS! ONE-SHOT

Writer: John Rhett Thomas
Cover: Greg Horn

Ever since the dawning of the Marvel Age of heroes, the Skrulls have been known as scheming, conniving, insidious interlopers in the affairs not just of Earth, but the whole universe. Now, get the Skrulls' side of the story! Who are they, what drives them, and what are their ultimate goals? Who are their heroes, and who are their villains? And what will become of their clash between religion and modernity - manifest in their relentless pursuit of the Earth as the final prize—when it spills over into universal mayhem? SKRULLS! helps answer these questions and gives you the clues to ask even more! Featuring detailed information about the full expanse of Skrull history—including biographical data of classic Skrulls through the ages, reprints of key moments from Skrull history and original material that will help form a deeper understanding of the Skrull race... all from a Skrull perspective. SKRULLS! is 64 pages and no ads full of shape-shifting secrets!

On sale July 9 64 pg, FC, $4.99 US

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY VOL. 2 PREMIERE HC

Writers: Bob Gale and Zeb Wells
Artists: Phil Jimenez, Chris Bachalo, Barry Kitson, Andy Lanning, Danny Miki and Tim Townsend
Colorists: Jeremy Cox, Chris Bachalo and Antonio Fabela
Letterers: Cory Petit and Joe Caramagna
Cover: Phil Jimenez

Spider-Man’s Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Two new creative teams join the fray as writers Bob Gale (the Back to the Future trilogy) and Zeb Wells (Heroes For Hire) rock Spidey’s world along with new artists Phil Jimenez (New X-Men), Chris Bachalo (X-Men) and Barry Kitson (The Order). Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates! Collecting Amazing Spider-Man #552-558.

On sale July 16 168 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SQUADRON SUPREME 2 #1

Writer: Howard Chaykin
Artist: Marco Turini
Cover: Greg Land

“POWER TO THE PEOPLE” PART 1 (OF 6)

They were gods walking the Earth... powerful but flawed, they dreamed of remaking the world in their image. After their apocalyptic battle with Redstone, and after their terrifying fight with the Ultimate Universe, that dream has become a nightmare. While mankind struggles to rebuild, new heroes appear—and Nick Fury, left behind after the hit Ultimate Power limited series, learns the shocking secrets of four astronauts who returned to Earth... changed. Join comics legend Howard Chaykin and newcomer Marco Turinito ask the question—whatever happened to the Squadron Supreme?

On sale July 2 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THOR BY J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI VOL. 1 TPB

Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artists: Olivier Coipel and Mark Morales
Colorists: Laura Martin and Paul Mounts
Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Olivier Coipel

“Thor... succeeds quite well in blending fictional gods with very real conflicts...” –IGN.com

Thor is back! And in a story only J. Michael Straczynski could tell! Returned to the pantheon of great Marvel heroes, the Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of the mythic Norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes – but in a world that may not want them back! Collecting Thor #1-6.

On sale July 30 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

THUNDERBOLTS #122

Writer: Christos Gage
Artist: Fernando Blanco
Cover: Billy Tan

Secret Invasion strikes Thunderbolts Mountain as Captain Marvel attacks! But when you're dealing with the Thunderbolts, it's never quite clear who's the villain and who's the hero... Also, another unexpected visitor shows up, threatening to tear the T-Bolts apart from within! Can Norman Osborn hold his team of damaged psyches and tortured souls together, or is this the end of the Thunderbolts as we know them? Part 1 of 4.

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ULTIMATE IRON MAN II PREMIERE HC

Writer: Orson Scott Card
Artist: Pasqual Ferry
Colorists: Dean White, Laura Martin, Dave McCaig, Paul Mounts and Larry Molinar
Letterer: Cory Petit
Cover: Pasqual Ferry
Variant Cover: Gabriele Dell'Otto

The untold origin of Iron Man continues—written by international best-selling author Orson Scott Card! When last we saw him, young Tony Stark was nearly blown to bits. How much of him survived his initial Iron Man trial run, and where does the young genius go from here? Plus: How does James Rhodes fit into Tony’s plans for the perfect fighting machine? Four-time Hugo Award-winner, two-time Nebula Award-winner and World Fantasy Award-winner Orson Scott Card (author of Ender’s Game) returns to the Ultimate Universe, now joined by Ultimate Fantastic Four’s Pasqual Ferry! Collecting Ultimate Iron Man II #1-5.

On sale July 16 120 pg, FC, $19.99 US

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #124

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist and Cover: Stuart Immonen

“War of the Symbiotes” rages on—as the Ultimate Beetle takes flight! Deep inside the corporate headquarters of Roxxon lies a vial containing the creepy black symbiote substance…or at least it did, until the Beetle stole it! Can Spider-Man capture this bug thug before disaster strikes, and what is Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.’s interest in the stolen material? The answers await in the book that has Ain’t It Cool News saying “It’s got excitement, emotion, action... Ihave such love for this book.”

On sale July 23 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 18: APOCALYPSE TPB

Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artists: Salvador Larroca, Yanick Paquette, Kris Justice, Serge LaPointe and Harvey Tolibao
Colorists: Stéphane Péru and Paul Mounts
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Salvador Larroca

It’s dark times for the X-Men as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives! Will even the X-Men be enough to battle a being who has plotted our death and destruction for ages?! Meanwhile, two more monstrous threats—who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught—rear their ugly heads to ensure the young mutants’ downfall! Collecting Ultimate X-Men #89-93.

On sale July 16 120 pg, FC, $13.99 US

UNCANNY X-MEN #500

Writers: Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction
Artists: Greg Land and Terry Dodson
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Greg Land
Variant Cover: Michael Turner
Variant Cover: Terry Dodson

“SFX”, PART 1!

Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They’ve got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It’s all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in Uncanny. And it’s all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (Ultimate Fantastic Four, X-Men: Free Comic Book Day) and Terry Dodson (Spider-Man/Black Cat, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now.

On sale July 23 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #5 (OF 5)

Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Howard Chaykin
Cover: John Cassaday

The stunning conclusion to Garth Ennis (Punisher Max) and Howard Chaykin’s (Punisher War Journal) gritty World War I fighter pilot saga. The body count has reached an all time high and the pressures of combat have taken their toll on Karl Kauffman. Can he survive the war with his sanity intact? Can he survive at all?

On sale July 16 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

WOLVERINE: THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE TPB

Writers: Marc Guggenheim and Jason Aaron
Artist and Cover: Howard Chaykin

Wolverine dies! This is it: The story that takes Marvel's feral mutant to the limit—and beyond! With Wolverine reduced to a brain-dead vegetable, you'd think that was the end of his adventures—but it's actually just the beginning of Logan’s greatest challenge yet. Guest-starring Iron Man and Dr. Strange! Plus: All a recently divorced, down-on-his-luck ex-cop, Wendell Rayfield, has going for him is his new job. A job that involves a very large machine gun, a hole in the ground, a certain hirsute mutant and several thousand bullets. We all know what damage Wolverine can do with his claws, but how dangerous can he really be when all he's able to do is talk? Wendell Rayfield is about to find out. Collecting Wolverine #56-61.

On sale July 9 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES TPB

Writers: Mike Carey, Christos N. Gage and Christopher Yost
Artists: Scot Eaton, Chris Bachalo, Humberto Ramos, Michael Choi, Mark Bagley, Mike Perkins, Tom Grummett, Andrea DiVito, John Dell, Carlos Cueyas, Drew Hennessy and Tim Townsend
Colorists: Frank D'Armata, Studio F, Edgar Delgado, Raul Trevino and Sonia Oback
Letterers: Joe Caramagna and Cory Petit
Cover: Marc Silvestri

“No More Mutants.” They say words can never hurt you. But they never met Wanda Maximoff. At the height of her madness during the crisis known as M Day, the Scarlet Witch uttered those three little words that obliterated nearly the entire species of mutants, consigning them to the dustbin of Darwin’s evolution. Following in the wake of Decimation, and setting up the final showdown with fate in the X-Men event Messiah Complex, Endangered Species finds the Beast in a race against the clock to see what he can do to save the destiny of his fellow mutants before time runs out. Alone and with the future in his hands, can he stumble upon the key that will bring about a positive change, or will a species now endangered be headed irrevocably for extinction? Collecting the story originally serialized in the X-Men: Endangered Species one-shot X-Men #200-204, Uncanny X-Men #488-491, X-Factor #21-23 and New X-Men #40-42.

On sale July 23 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

X-MEN: ODD MEN OUT ONE-SHOT

Writers: Roger Stern and Michael Higgins
Artist: Dave Cockrum
Cover: Eric Nguyen

Featuring two never-before-seen stories illustrated by the late, legendary Dave Cockrum. First up, relive the history of the X-Men, as recounted by Professor X and his old friend, former FBI Agent Fred Duncan. Then, the New Mutants—Rictor, Boom Boom, Cannonball, Rusty, Skids, Sunspot and Wolvesbane—face off against the Mad Thinker.

On sale July 30 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US