Marvel Comics Solicitations for June 2008

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

ASTONISHING X-MEN VOL. 4: UNSTOPPABLE TPB

Writer: Joss Whedon
Artist: John Cassaday
Cover: John Cassaday

Strap yourselves in, folks! It's Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of recent issues, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are unstoppable! Collecting Astonishing X-Men #19-24 and Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1.

On sale June 4 192 pg, FC, $19.99 US

AVENGERS/INVADERS #2 (of 12)

Writers: Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Artist: Steve Sadowski
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Mike Perkins

The cross-time team-up of the year continues with the award winning team behind Earth X, Justice and Project: Superpowers! With World War II's greatest heroes mysteriously transported to 2008, it takes the Mighty Avengers to bring them in before the world realizes that the Invaders are back… including the original Captain America. But will Iron Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. have enough firepower to hold them…or do the Invaders have everyone just where they want them?

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE VOL. 2: KILLED IN ACTION PREMIERE HC

Writers: Dan Slott and Christos Gage
Artists: Stefano Caselli, Salvador Larroca, Clayton Henry, Steve Uy, Carmine DiGianmenico, Tom Feister, Patrick Scherberger, Danielle Rudoni, Paul Neary and David Meikis
Colorists: Steve Uy, Danielle Rudoni, Stéphane Péru, Jose Villarrubia and Will Quintana
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Jim Cheung

Training is almost over for our cadets. Some will graduate. Some will washout. And, yes, some WILL die! And with the clock ticking on the first class of recruits, get ready to meet the next batch! Including new Marvels, old Marvels, at least one SKRULL and... THE IRREDEEMABLE GIANT-MAN!? Also, with the Gauntlet out of commission, just wait until you meet Camp Hammond's new Drill Instructor—he's a real Taskmaster! Collecting Avengers: The Initiative #7-13 and Annual #1.

On sale June 4 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US

DAREDEVIL #108

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

"Cruel and Unusual" Part Two of Four

Matt Murdock throws himself into what is probably a losing case, a last-minute death-penalty appeal... while Dakota North and Daredevil discover people are willing to kill to keep them from pursuing this investigation. But is it the mob... or the government? The multiple-Eisner-nominated team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark is joined by the acclaimed Greg Rucka co-writing!

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN MARVEL VOL. 1 TPB

Writers: Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Arnold Drake, Gary Friedrich and Archie Goodwin
Artists: Gene Colan, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Frank Springer, Tom Sutton, Gil Kane and John Buscema
Cover: Gil Kane

He made a big Return during Civil War, but how'd he get here in the first place? Watch the wonders of Mar-Vell right from the start in stories reprinted for the first time in more than 25 years! Earth's newest protector faces such forgotten furies as Mandroid, Man-Slayer and the Metazoid - along with the Super-Skrull, Ronan the Accuser and more of the deadliest dynamos from three galaxies! Plus: the start of his lifelong bond, molecular and otherwise, with professional sidekick Rick Jones! But where there's Rick, can a jade-skinned giant be far behind? Also guest-starring Iron Man and Namor the Sub-Mariner—and introducing Carol Danvers, later known as Ms. Marvel! Collecting Marvel Super Heroes #12-13 and Captain Marvel #1-21.

On sale June 4 528pg, B&W, $16.99 US

ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)

Writer: Stan Lee
Artists: Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Joe Sinnott, Dick Ayers and Steve Ditko
Letterers: Art Simek, John Duffy, Sam Rosen and Ray Holloway
Cover: Jack Kirby

These early classic Stan Lee/Jack Kirby adventures of Marvel's First Family—the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch, the Thing and Mr. Fantastic—defined the Marvel Age of Comics! Collecting Fantastic Four #1-20 and Annual #1.

On sale June 4 544pg, B&W, $16.99 US

ETERNALS BY NEIL GAIMAN TPB

Writer: Neil Gaiman
Artists: John Romita Jr., Danny Miki, Tim Townsend, Tom Palmer, Jesse Delperdang and Klaus Janson
Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth, Paul Mounts and Dean White
Letterer: Todd Klein
Cover: John Romita Jr.

"An intriguing plot and amazing visuals... one of the most entertaining and exciting Marvel titles I've had the pleasure to read in a long while." - Kelvin Green, SilverBulletComicBooks.com
More than thirty-five years ago, comics legend Jack "The King" Kirby returned to the House of Ideas with perhaps his biggest idea of all: the universe of the Eternals! Their creation was the result of Kirby's ceaseless curiosity about the origin of man and his mythologies—but like many of the King's concepts, it was definitely ahead of its time. Flash forward to 2006: Superstar creators Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr. have boldly taken on these concepts with a loving hand, in the process telling a fresh and crackling fun yarn full of mystery, suspense and majestic power—all with an eye on helping establish Kirby's creations as a vital part of the Marvel Universe once and for all. Against the backdrop of Marvel's Civil War, the Eternals are being awoken one by one from a strange, waking dream, at once coming to terms with the fact that they are far more than the normal people they have thought themselves to be. They find there is little time to commiserate about such things, however, as they are thrust into a life and death struggle that spans both time and space! Collecting Eternals #1-7.

On sale June 18 256 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HULK VS. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE TPB

Writers: Stan Lee, Roger McKenzie, Bill Mantlo, Peter David and Howard Mackie
Artists: Jack Kirby, Marie Severin, Frank Miller, Sal Buscema, Todd McFarlane, John Romita Jr and Jorge Lucas
Cover: John Romita Jr

Before World War Hulk, before Planet Hulk, the Green Goliath spent years fighting the finest the Marvel Universe has to offer! Hulk vs. the Thing! Hulk vs. Thor! Hulk vs. the Silver Surfer, Wolverine and more! Whether facing a tag-team match from the Fantastic Four and the Avengers or going one-and-one against Spider-Man and Daredevil, the Incredible Hulk's the strongest one there is no matter who his opponents are! Also featuring the X-Men, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Fin Fang Foom! Collecting Fantastic Four #25-26, Journey Into Mystery #112, Tales To Astonish #92-93, Daredevil #163, Incredible Hulk #300 and #340, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #14; and Hulk Vs. Fin Fang Foom #1.

On sale June 4 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HULK: WWH - DAMAGE CONTROL TPB

Writers: Dwayne McDuffie and Greg Pak
Artists: Salva Espin, Rafa Sandoval and Vincente Cifuentes
Colorists: Val Staples and Guru eFx
Letterers: Joe Caramagna and Nate Piekos
Cover: Greg Land

World War Hulk is over. But the Aftersmash has just begun. Heroes and monsters rise and fall as the events of World War Hulk reverberate through the blasted ruins of New York City with goliath impact in a massive story featuring the Warbound, the Renegades, Heroes for Hire, Iron Man, Tom Foster and Damage Control. And yes, smashing will be involved. Plus: We don't know if you heard, but Hulk came back to earth and made a HUUUUUUUUGE mess. Who's S.H.I.E.L.D. gonna get to clean it up? DAMAGE CONTROL, the roughest, toughest dilapidated dirt dogs this side'a the universe. If anyone can clean up the aftereffects of World War Hulk, they can. But while they're picking up the pieces, they find that the war…may not be over. Collecting World War Hulk: Aftersmash and WWH Aftersmash: Damage Control #1-3.

On sale June 18 112 pg, FC, $12.99 US

INCREDIBLE HERCULES: AGAINST THE WORLD PREMIERE HC

Writers: Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente
Artists: Khoi Pham, Reilly Brown, Eric Nguyen and Bob Layton
Cover: Arthur Adams

In the wake of World War Hulk, the Mighty Avengers are hot on the heels of unrepentant renegades Hercules and Amadeus Cho. Driven into a mindless berserker rage by Ares, Herc has become the critical piece of Cho's plan to utterly destroy S.H.I.E.L.D. What is Cho's master plan to wipe out the spy agency…and is he willing to get Herc killed to do it? Guest-starring the Champions of Los Angeles! Yes, seriously. Collecting Incredible Hercules #112-115 and Hulk vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide.

On sale June 11 136 pg, FC, $19.99 US

IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM #3 (of 4)

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

Through sorcery and subterfuge Dr. Doom has taken possession of Excalibur, the legendary blade that can cut through anything—including Iron Man! If Shellhead can't stop him from joining the sword with its enchanted scabbard, Doom will become invulnerable as well as invincible, and nothing will be able to prevent his hidden agenda. Don't miss this exciting tale of technology versus magic, which features the premiere appearance of Iron Man's surprising mystical armor, as well as a final page that is, quite literally, an eye-opener!

On sale June 11 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LAST DEFENDERS #4 (of 6)

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Jim Muniz
Cover: Phil Jimenez

After leading a rogue Defenders team into battle, Nighthawk comes face to face with Tony Stark and Henry Gyrich—and... well... they're not called the LAST Defenders for nothing! But can the Defenders get it in gear for one last battle as the mysterious Yandroth makes his move? And what roles do KRANG and the SON OF SATAN play in the Defenders ultimate chapter?

On sale June 11 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #37

Writer: Chris Eliopoulos
Artist: Ronan Cliquet
Cover: Graham Nolan

An irradiated cockroach collective has decided it needs a human host in order to take over the world, but they need a strong one. Who better than the ever-loving blue-eyed Thing? Can The Thing and the rest of the FF stop the roaches before they take over the Thing's body and then the world? It'll be a comic book you'll bug all your friends to read!

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY-DICK #5 (of 6)

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

At last, Ahab's single-minded obsession is rewarded: the tell-tale spout of Moby-Dick has been spotted! With every whale boat on the Pequod launched in pursuit, Ahab and his Filipino crew lead the charge. But the wily whale is not to be undone, violently surfacing under Ahab's boat and capsizing it! Is this truly the end for Ahab and his twisted voyage into madness?

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED:THE ILIAD #7 (of 8)

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

Reconciling himself to Agamemnon in the wake of Patroclus' death, Achilles goes on a rampage, slaughtering Trojan soldiers. Achilles nearly takes the city himself until he is challenged by Prince Agenar, actually Apollo in disguise. Looking down on the battlefield Zeus himself rescinds his injunction against divine interference and the gods join the struggle once more, shaking the heavens with the sudden unleashing of their awesome power!

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #1 (of 6)

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

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: SGT. FURY VOL. 2 HC

Writer: Stan Lee
Artists: Dick Ayers, George Roussos, Steve Ditko, Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, Chic Stone and Carl Hubbell
Letterers: Art Simek and Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby

Get off your duff, goldbrick, and get ready for another k-ration of the adventures of Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos! From the heart of the Marvel Age Stan Lee and Darlin' Dick Ayers bring you an assortment of WWII adventures that define the "War comic for people who hate war comics!" That means it's for you AND everybody else, bunky! Fury and his crack squadron tackle the Axis powers across both the European and Pacific theatres—over land and under sea, from scorching sands of North Africa to the darkest jungles of Burma, there's no order too tall for the Howlers! They'll square off against Baron Strucker and his cadre of Nazi commandos, the Blitzkrieg Squad; meet the young Hans Rooten for the first time; and before you finish turning these pages, one will fall in the line of duty, forever changing the life of Nick Fury. To top it off, we're including the first Sgt. Fury Annual, featuring a rare adventure of the Howlers in the Korean War and the story of Fury's promotion to Second Looie! Collecting Sgt. Fury #14-23 & Annual #1.

On sale June 18 240 pg, FC, $54.99 US

MARVELS PREMIERE HC

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist and Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Alex Ross

All-new edition! Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world. This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels. Collecting Marvels #0-4.

On sale June 18 248 pg, FC, $24.99 US

MIGHTY AVENGERS VOL. 2: VENOM BOMB PREMIERE HC

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artists: Mark Bagley, Marko Djurdjevic, Allen Martinez, Danny Miki and Victor Olabaza
Colorists: Justin Ponsor, Stéphane Péru and Marko Djurdjevic
Letterer: Dave Lanphear
Cover: Frank Cho

The Ultimate Spider-Man super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers' biggest problem ever!

A Venom virus hits the city of New York! A Venom virus! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark gets himself a green-skinned present in a body bag. Collecting Mighty Avengers #7-11.

On sale June 4 120 pg, FC, $19.99 US

MS. MARVEL #28

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

The Secret Invasion is here and the Battle for Manhattan has begun. Earth's heroes have been scattered, New York City is under siege and only one hero is left to stand up for humanity -- Carol Danvers—going to war. All of the frustrations, drama and insecurities of Ms. Marvel's life lead up to this as she takes on an invading horde of Super-Skrulls... and don't put money on anyone green getting out alive!

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

POWERS #31

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

"Z"

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 June 25 40 pg, FC, $3.95 US MATURE READERS

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #20

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

G.W. Bridge's heartbreakers and lifetakers—Domino, Silver Sable and Contessa Valentina Allegra di Fontaine of S.H.I.E.L.D.—come gunning for The Punisher. Kid Punisher goes on another major rampage. And Jigsaw's noose tightens around Frank's neck as he puts a 100 million dollar bounty on Frank's head. Every bounty hunter in the Marvel U is gonna come gunning for the Punisher and there's only one place for him to run...underground. By Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, Invincible Iron Man) and Rick Remender (Fear Agent, The End League), with art by Howard Chaykin (Wolverine War Is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle).

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME TPB

Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Tan Eng Huat
Colorist: Jose Villarrubia
Letterer: Cory Petit
Cover: Michael Turner

The Silver Surfer delves alone into the furthest depths of the void—tangling with organ-stealing pirates, demonic beasts and a race of alien aristocrats. Everyone's favorite Cosmic Wanderer discovers that even in the midst of a galactic utopia, horror is never far away. Featuring electrifying artwork by the dynamic Tan Eng Huat (Doom Patrol, Batman) and an endlessly inventive script by Simon Spurrier—the writer behind the sold-out Gutsville! Collecting
Silver Surfer: In Thy Name #1-4.

On sale June 11 96 pg, FC, $10.99 US

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #123

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist and Cover: Stuart Immonen

Venom returns in part 1 of "War of the Symbiotes"! When Spidey's most fearsome foe strikes, it looks bad for the outmatched web-slinger, but Silver Sable and her Wild Pack may turn the tide! Have they come to save Spider-Man or is their motive something more sinister? Plus: this story adapts, expands and incorporates the hit Ultimate Spider-Man video game (which Brian Michael Bendis just happened to co-write) into Ultimate Spider-Man continuity! So be like Venom and return to Ultimate Spider-Man to find out why folks like Wizard are saying it's "the best Spider-book on the stands right now."

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 8 HC

Writers: Robert Kirkman and Sean McKeever
Artists: Mark Brooks, Ben Oliver, Yanick Paquette, Pascal Alixe, Salvador Larroca, Jaime Mendoza, Serge LaPointe, Pat Davidson, Danny Miki, Victor Olazaba and Kris Justice
Colorists: Jason Keith, John Rauch, Stéphane Péru and Jose Villarrubia
letterers: Joe Caramagna and Cory Petit
Cover: Michael Turner

This deluxe hardcover collects Ultimate X-Men Vol. 16: Cable and Ultimate X-Men Vol. 17: Sentinels, plus extras. In Cable, if one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, it's this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It's a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You've been warned. Plus: Delve into the secret life of the X-Men's rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! And in SENTINELS, the X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you'll never guess who's behind the attacks—or who the new Ultimate X-Men are! Collecting Ultimate X-Men #75-88.

On sale June 11 352 pg, FC, $39.99 US

WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #4 (of 5)

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

Kaufmann racks up another kill but the thrill of combat is now gone. Replacements arrive to strengthen the squad but with little training and less experience, they seem easy prey for the deadly pilots of the Hun. Can Kaufmann teach them to survive in the unforgiving skies of war torn Europe? Can he even save himself?

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US MATURE READERS

WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB

Writer: Mark Millar
Artists: John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson and Kaare Andrews
Colorists: Paul Mounts and Jose Villarrubia
Letterers: Rus Wooton, Chris Eliopoulos and Randy Gentile
Cover: John Romita Jr.
"I haven't enjoyed Wolverine this much since the Claremont & Byrne X-Men days... Millar is at the top of his game, and John Romita Jr. is doing the best work of his career."
- David S. Goyer, screenwriter of Batman Begins & Blade

The complete epic, available for the first time in softcover!

Brainwashed by the ninjas of the Hand, Wolverine slices and dices his way through foes and friends alike, ultimately resulting in the death of an X-Man! Captured and reprogrammed, Wolverine is sent against his former masters—but amid an orgy of death and destruction, is even the fiercest mutant alive a match for the deadly stare of the Gorgon?! Collecting Wolverine #20-32.

On sale June 11 352 pg, FC, $29.99 US

WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #4

Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Salva Espin
Cover: Alan Davis, Mark Farmer and Paul Mounts

"The Last Knights of Wundagore" (Part 2): Wolverine has been "evolved" out of his berserker instincts... Kitty Pryde has been mutated into a half-cat, half-human creature... And they are all that stands between an unsuspecting Earth and the ravenous hordes of the rampaging
MAN-BEAST!

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

X-FACTOR #32

Writer: Peter David
Artist: Pablo Raimondi
Cover: Glenn Fabry

After the recent loss of both Wolfsbane and Layla Miller, and the destruction and evacuation of the former Mutant Town, X-Factor is left questioning their purpose more than ever. At that lowest moment, Val Cooper and the O*N*E* step in, giving the group an ultimatum that will change everything about the team.

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

X-FACTOR VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 4 TPB

Writers: Peter David and Skip Dietz
Artists: Jae Lee, Joe Quesada, Chris Batista, Terry Shoemaker, Buzz, Al Milgrom, Mark McKenna and Jeff Albrecht
Colorists: Brad Vancata, Glynis Oliver, Marie Javins, Ariane Lenshoek, Joe Rosas and Carlos Lopez
Letterers: Richard Starkings, Steve Dutro, Lois Buhalis, Dave Sharpe and Pat Brosseau
Cover: Joe Quesada

X-Factor's part in the X-Cutioner's Song Saga sets them against X-Force while the life of mutual mentor Professor X hangs in the balance! The mutant teams finally rally to the same side, only to be outnumbered by three times the scheming as Apocalypse, Stryfe and Mister Sinister vie to see who can kill them first! The Horsemen, the Mutant Liberation Front and the Dark Riders are all in on a wild battleride leading to the Moon and a turning point in mutantdom's destiny! All this plus jousting in Genosha, trips into our heroes' deepest psyches and final battle with the deadliest enemies X-Factor's never heard of! Guest-starring the X-Men, Doc Samson and more! Collecting X-Factor #84-89 and Annual #8.

On sale June 4 136 pg, FC, $15.99 US