Marvel Comics Solicitations for May 2008

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

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 3: MIND GAMES TPB

Writer: Tom DeFalco
Artists: Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema
Cover: Ron Frenz

Caught in the middle of a war between the Black Tarantula and the Hobgoblin, Spider-Girl learns that there's a new Crimelord in town who claims to possess the secret files of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime. Plus: celebrate the 10th-year anniversary of the first appearance of Spider-Girl in What If? #105 with guest-stars galore as Spider-Girl battles a horde of her greatest villains! Collecting Amazing Spider-Girl #13-18.

On sale May 14 152 pg, FC, $13.99 US

AVENGERS CLASSIC #12

Writers: Stan Lee and Bob Burden
Artists: Don Heck, Juan Doe and Dick Ayers
Letterer: Sam Rosen
Cover: Art Adams

"THIS HOSTAGE EARTH!" In which the mighty Avengers battle to save their beloved planet from a fate so deadly that none but the macabre Mole Man could have devised it! A timeless Marvel tale of most compelling excellence by Stan Lee and Don Heck! PLUS! An astonishing all-new Avengers adventure chockablock with madcap mayhem from masters of mirth Bob Burden (Flaming Carrot Comics) and Juan Doe (Fantastic Four: ¡Isla de la Muerte!)!! And MORE all-new material in this double-sized final issue!

On sale May 21 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

AVENGERS/INVADERS #1 (of 12)

Writers: Jim Krueger and Alex Ross
Artist: Steve Sadowski
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: David Finch

Legends Live Again.

The original Invaders (Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Toro, and the Sub-Mariner) return in a twelve issue maxi-series by the award winning team behind Earth X, Justice and Project Superpowers. The greatest super-team of World War II finds themselves transported from the battlefields of the Second World War to a future they never imagined! Now, the Invaders find themselves confronted by two teams of Avengers who want desperately to believe these heroes are who they say they are, while Tony Stark faces his greatest challenge since the Civil War as he must deal with the "return" of Steve Rogers. Confronted by a world they barely recognize, the Invaders will have to show two teams of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes just what kind of power, courage and sheer determination it took to defeat the forces of unrelenting evil in the Twentieth century. In fact... they may just have to do it again in the Twenty-First.

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #11

Writers: J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins
Artists: Ron Garney, Ramon Bachs, Bill Reinhold and John Lucas
Colorists: Matt Milla and Larry Molinar
Letterers: Cory Petit and Randy Gentile
Cover: Steve McNiven

Experience Civil War and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In Amazing Spider-Man #538, the Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax—with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? And in Civil War: Front Line #11, Sally Floyd and Ben Urich have the hottest story in Marvel history... and the realization that it can never see print—the true reasons behind the Civil War. In the aftermath of the Civil War events, they confront Iron Man and the leaders of the Pro-Registration movement with their findings. The reactions will shock you.

On sale May 14 72 pg, FC, $4.99 US

DAREDEVIL #107

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

MATT MURDOCK TAKES A NEW CASE!

Still reeling from the conclusion of his battle with Mr. Fear, an old friend drags Matt Murdock back into the light of day by bringing him the last-minute appeal of a Marvel villain now sitting on DEATH ROW. What will Matt do, is the question, when confronted with a bad guy who is completely innocent of the crime he was convicted of?

"OTHER PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS" Part One!

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DAREDEVIL BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artists: Alex Maleev, David Mack, Manuel Gutierrez, Terry Dodson, Gene Colan, Lee Weeks, Klaus Janson, John Romita, Joe Quesada and Mike Avon Oeming
Cover: Alex Maleev

An epic of ambition, betrayal and comeuppance culminates with the world learning the devil's mask hides a pair of blind eyes! The hero of Hell's Kitchen is assailed as both civilian and super hero by a wave of his worst enemies—including the Owl, Mister Hyde, Bullseye, Typhoid and the Kingpin of Crime! But it's the heart of the Man Without Fear that gets the real workout with not only the introduction of Milla Donovan—but also the Black Widow, Elektra and Echo! Who? Echo! Plus: the mystery of Leap-Frog and the trial of the White Tiger! Also featuring Luke Cage and Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, and enough other guest-stars to fill a jury box! Collecting Daredevil #16-19 & #26-50 & #56-60.

On sale May 848 pg, FC, $99.99 US

ESSENTIAL RAMPAGING HULK VOL. 1 TPB

Writers: Doug Moench, Jim Starlin, John Warner and Bill Mantlo
Artists: Walt Simonson, Jim Starlin, Keith Pollard, Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema and Ron Wilson
Cover: Ken Barr

Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story... so what IS it? Judge for yourself as the gamma-powered gargantua's long-lost black-and-white adventures are reprinted for the first time! Rarely seen moments of Hulk history featuring aliens, magic, horror and wonder—the full gamut for Marvel's great green giant! Guest-starring the Avengers, the X-Men and more! Collecting Rampaging Hulk #1-9, The Hulk! #10-15 and Incredible Hulk #269.

On sale May 29 576 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 1 TPB (ALL-NEW EDITION)

Writer: Chris Claremont
Artists: Dave Cockrum and John Byrne
Cover: Gil Kane

Relive the genesis of the All-New, All-Different X-Men—and discover the human within the hero... and the truth behind the legend! Featuring the Juggernaut, Magneto and more!

On sale May 7 520 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE NEW FANTASTIC FOUR TPB

Writer: Dwayne McDuffie
Artists: Paul Pelletier and Rick Magyar
Colorist: Paul Mounts
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Cover: Michael Turner

The old order changeth! In the absence of Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, Black Panther and Storm take up the challenge as the newest members of the Fantastic Four. But there is no time to ease into the job, as the Four are flung into a space epic that will see them battle the cosmic-powered Epoch; the Silver Surfer and Stardust; and the FF's most powerful foe, the planet-eater Galactus! Back on Earth, the Wizard plots revenge on Mr. Fantastic—and he isn't about to let millions of miles of airless vacuum get in the way, following his enemy to the moon Titan with a new and expanded Frightful Four! Can the new FF defeat Galactus and return in time to save the team's absent founders?

Collecting Fantastic Four #544-550.

On sale May 7 168 pg, FC, $15.99 US

GIANT-SIZE INCREDIBLE HULK #1

Writer: Roger Stern
Artists: TBD, John Byrne and Bob Layton
Cover: Gary Frank

The Hulk may be a misunderstood monster, but his former sidekick, Fred Sloan, is determined to set the record straight. He's traveling the country, finding stories of the Hulk touching people's lives, researching for his book, "Hulk Encounter: A Survivor's Story." But will he find the Hulk revered as a hero, or despised as a menace? Meanwhile, the green goliath himself is on the run, getting into trouble as he goes. Join classic Hulk writer Roger Stern for this look into the impact of Hulk's smashing! PLUS: Re-presenting the hard-to-find Incredible Hulk Annual #7 by Roger Stern, John Byrne and Bob Layton!

On sale May 14 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD PREMIERE HC

Writers; George R.R. Martin and Ben Avery
Artist and Cover: Mike S. Miller

Adapting New York Times best-selling author George R. R. Martin's Sworn Sword! The long-awaited sequel to Hedge Knight tells the story of the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire one year after their initial meeting at the tournament in Ashford. After traveling the land in search of the puppeteer girl Tanselle, Dunk and Egg find themselves in the charge of Ser Eustace, an aged knight who has accepted Dunk as his sworn sword. But Ser Eustace has another knight in his service who is nothing but trouble, and he will make Dunk's life far more difficult when he rashly attacks a peasant and causes grief to a local noble, the Lady Rohanne Webber. But the Lady Rohanne has problems of her own—and she knows the truth about Ser Eustace and the side he took in the battle of Redgrass Field.

Collecting Hedge Knight II: Sworn Sword #1-6.

On sale May 152 pg, FC, $19.99 US

HULK VISIONARIES: JOHN BYRNE VOL. 1 TPB

Writer: John Byrne
Artist and Cover: John Byrne

When the Hulk came back from the Crossroads, John Byrne was waiting for him—complementing his popular X-Men and FF runs by literally breaking the Green Goliath in two! After the Hulk and Bruce Banner are separated, the Jade Giant becomes the Earth's emerald enemy—outfighting Iron Man, Wonder Man, Sub-Mariner, Hercules and Doc Samson! Could the one to succeed where these powerhouses failed be... Bruce Banner himself?! Plus: the wedding of Bruce Banner and Betty Ross! The new Hulkbusters! And the sinister Scourge! Collecting Incredible Hulk #314-319 and Annual #14, and Marvel Fanfare #29.

On sale May 21 208 pg, FC, $24.99 US

HULK: WWH— X-MEN TPB

Writers: Christos N. Gageten, Dan Slott, Robert Kirkman and Daniel Way
Artists: Andrea Di Vito, Stefano Caselli, Phil Hester, Jackson Guice, Javier Saltares, Ande Parks and Scott Hanna
Colorists: Laura Villari, Danielle Rudoni, Bill Crabtree, Val Staples, Dean White and Dan Brown
Letterers: Joe Caramagna, Cory Petit and Rus Wooton
Cover: Ed McGuinness

The effects of World War Hulk are being felt across the entire Marvel Universe. When the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Our young recruits have seen plenty of action, but will it prepare them for ALL-OUT WAR?! Meanwhile, the Irredeemable Ant-Man is on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed—the Hulk has come to town. Will Ant-Man finally be the hero he was born to become and defend New York City from the Green Goliath? Also, with Iron Man missing after his battle with the Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D. is thrown into chaos! In other corners of the Marvel U Johnny Blaze gets what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. And it's an all-out action as the X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! Collecting World War Hulk: X-Men #1-3, Avengers: The Initiative #4-5, Irredeemable Ant-Man #10, Iron Man #19-20 and Ghost Rider #12-13.

On sale May 14 240 pg, FC, $24.99 US

IMMORTAL IRON FIST VOL. 2: THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN PREMIERE HC

Writers: Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction
Artists: David Aja, Howard Chaykin, Dan Brereton and Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic
Cover: David Aja

Once a generation, the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align on a plane far beyond the ken of mortal men. It is here that these cities send their Immortal Warriors to compete against one another in a combat tournament to end all tournaments, and it is here that Daniel Rand was spirited to in his darkest hour. Generations of mystical war traditions await their chance to prove they have the greatest kung fu – to the Immortal Iron Fist! Plus: The Book of Iron Fist, written on parchment made from the dragon scales of Shou-Lao the Undying, tells the life stories and kung-fu secrets of every man and woman ever to hold the mantle of the Immortal Iron Fist – except two. One, Danny Rand, the current Iron Fist and the possessor of this most remarkable book. The other was Orson Randall, the Golden Age Iron Fist, and he died as he lived: trying to outrun the Iron Fist legacy. And if Danny hopes to escape a similar fate, he'll have to track down Orson's long-lost story and learn the mysteries within before it's too late. Collecting Immortal Iron Fist #8-14 and Annual #1.

On sale May 29 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1

Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist and Cover: Salvador Larroca
Variant Cover: Joe Quesada
Variant Cover: Marko Djurdjevic
Variant Cover: Bob Layton
Variant Cover: Billy Tan
Variant Iron Man Movie Cover

A bold new ONGOING TITLE for the biggest hero of 2008!

IRON MAN! You know you love him! And as the summer's most anticipated movie boot-jets its way into theaters, here's the perfect jumping-on point for new readers and Iron Man fans alike! Tony Stark—Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D.—faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and opposite... except younger, faster, smarter…and immeasurably evil. Rising star writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (Uncanny X-Men) join forces to repulsor-ray your comic books to a cinder!

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN TPB

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist and Cover: Eric Canete

Warming up for movie event of 2008—find out exactly how Iron Man's deadliest nemesis came to be. A tale from the early days of the Marvel Universe, this saga contains secrets never-before-revealed of the first-ever meeting between the Golden Avenger and the global terrorist known only as the Mandarin! What really happened during that first encounter? Even if you've read the original comics, you only know HALF of the story! Collecting Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #1-6.

On sale May 7 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM #2 (of 4)

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

Iron Man is trapped in Hell, a victim of Dr. Doom's sworn vengeance. And as if battling Mephisto's minions isn't trouble enough, he soon finds himself facing a threat from his past; a danger he can't destroy without endangering his own immortal soul! While on Earth, Dr. Doom strikes a black bargain with Morgana Le Fey, gaining new armor and a weapon that could make him the most dangerous man on the planet!

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

KING SIZE HULK #1

Writers: Jeph Loeb, Len Wein and Roy Thomas
Artists: Art Adams, Frank Cho, Herb Trimpe, Jack Abel and more
Cover: Frank Cho
Variant Cover: Art Adams

HULK vs. SHE-HULK!
HULK vs. WENDIGO!
HULK vs. ???????????

JEPH LOEB! ART ADAMS! FRANK CHO! TOO many SUPERSTARS to fit into a puny REGULAR-SIZED issue!!!

We're comin' upside your head with a KING-SIZE spectacular with MORE smashing, bashing, trashing, and clashing than should be allowed by law!!! Three new tales that fill in the gaps of the best-selling HULK book, and set up NEW storylines! PLUS, classic tales including The Incredible Hulk 180 (the REAL 1st appearance of Wolverine!) and Avengers 83 (Lady Liberators, anyone?)! More? You want MORE!?!? How about a super-secret MYSTERY ARTIST...???

On sale May 29 96 pg, FC, $4.99 US

THE LAST DEFENDERS #3 (of 6)

Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: Jim Muniz
Cover: Leinil Yu

DEFENDERS... No More?! It sure looks like it, as Iron Man shuts down New Jersey's Initiative team…and Nighthawk's dreams of redemption. But when the diabolical U-MAN threatens humanity, Nighthawk finds the best Defenders money can buy: Paladin, Junta and Atlas! Meanwhile, what role does DAMIEN HELLSTROM play? And who has he sought out to advise him in his journey? A strange connection to the Defenders' past appears as the must-have super hero team book of '08 continues!

On sale May 14 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 8: MONSTERS, MOLES, COWBOYS & COUPONS DIGEST

Writers: Steve Niles, Daniel Way, Kirsten Sinclair and Joe R. Lansdale
Artists: Leonard Kirk, Steve Scorr and Ronan Cliquet
Cover: Leonard Kirk

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 an unforgettable face-off against the Hulk! Collecting Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #29-32.

On sale May 21 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #13

Writer: Fred Van Lente
Artist: Scott Koblish
Cover: Graham Nolan

Iiiiiiin this corner! Weighing in at 200 lbs. and wielding a microfilament whip that can cut through solid steel: the feared enforcer of the Maggia Crime Family, Blacklash! Aaaaaaaand in this corner! Weighing 500 lbs. (in armor) and defending Tony Stark's chauffeur, ex-boxer "Happy" Hogan, the Iiiiiiiiiiron Man! Ding-ding! Leeeeeet's get ready to... Er, we can't finish that phrase because of potential trademark violations. But it rhymes with "grumble."

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY #6 (of 6)

Writer: Roy Thomas (based on the novel by Oscar Wilde)
Artist: Sebastian Fiumara
Cover: Gerald Parel

Having plumbed the darkest depths of depravity, Dorian now wants to reform and become virtuous. More than anything, his tortured soul wishes to love again-but finds it impossible. And so, in his final throes of agony, the eternally young Dorian Gray confronts the portrait which has so altered his existence. What happens then is the greatest shock of all!

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #6 (of 8)

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

While the epic battle continues to rage, Patroclus pleads with Achilles to wear the hero's armor in combat. With Achilles' blessing, Patroclus sallies forth with the fearsome Myrmidons at his back. Guided by the god Apollo, the Trojan warrior Hector joins the disguised Patroclus in combat, the outcome of which will seal the fates of these two great civilizations!

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY DICK #4 (of 6)

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

While Captain Ahab feels the Pequod is on the verge of finding the elusive White Whale, some in the crew have reached their limit with the secretive and obsessed captain and contemplate his grisly end. Emerging from a sudden and monstrous typhoon which nearly capsizes the ship, Ahab glimpses at last the monster that has haunted his very existence, the leviathan of the deep, Moby Dick!

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE MIGHTY THOR VOL. 7 HC

Writer: Stan Lee
Artists: Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta
Letterers: Art Simek and Sam Rosen
Cover: Jack Kirby

The epic saga of the God of Thunder continues as the Marvel Masterworks present another volume of Mighty Thor masterpieces by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! And there's no holds barred from these masters of storytelling from page one: The evil Loki, God of Mischief, has created a dilemma of Asgardian proportions (natch!). Only with the medical skill of his guise as Dr. Donald Blake can Thor save the life of the lovely Lady Sif, but only with the power of Thor can he keep Loki at bay!
Meanwhile, in the darkened depths, a threat greater than any Thor has ever before faced rises when the malignant Mangog threatens to unsheathe the Odinsword and bring Ragnarok upon the Norse gods. It's a tale considered by many to be Lee and Kirby's most-pulse pounding Asgardian epic. Need we say more?

We do! Because with Stan and Jack, there's always more amazing revelations around the corner. Like the startling secret hidden from Donald Blake, and a galaxy-spanning adventure that includes the origin of Galactus and a melee that pits Thor and Ego the Living Planet up against the infamous world devourer! Collecting Thor #153-162

On sale May 21 224 pg, FC, $54.99 US

MS. MARVEL #27

Writer: Brian Reed
Artist: Andres Coelho
Cover: Greg Horn

There is a Skrull in Lightning Storm's midst. There is a secret truth to the life of Ms. Marvel's lover, William Wagner. Something happens between Ms. Marvel and Wonder Man that can never be undone. And an era comes to an explosive end in a pivotal moment in the life of the most important woman in the Marvel Universe.

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NEW X-MEN BY GRANT MORRISON ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 1 TPB

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Sciver, Igor Kordey, Tom Derenick, Leinil Francis Yu, Tim Townsend, Mark Morales, Dan Green, Prentis Rolins, Sandu Florea, Scott Hanna, Rich Perrotta, Danny Miki and Gerry Alanguilan
Colorists: Brian Haberlin and Hi-Fi Design
Letterers: Comicraft
Cover: Frank Quitely

Sixteen million mutants dead—and that was just the beginning! In one bold stroke, writer Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman) propelled the X-Men into the 21st century—masterminding a challenging new direction for Marvel's mutant heroes that began with the destruction of Genosha and never let up. Regarded as the most innovative thinker of the current comic-book renaissance, Morrison proceeded to turn the mutant-hero genre on its ear. Gone were the gaudy spandex costumes—replaced by slick, black leather and an attitude to match. Now, his entire Eisner Award-nominated run on New X-Men is collected across three titanic trade paperbacks! Collects New X-Men #114-126 and Annual 2001.

On sale May 14 376 pg, FC, $34.99 US

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #19

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

All the players are assembled... the stage is set... the lights are lowered... and a conspiracy 18 issues in the making begins. This is it: the ultimate revenge saga as designed and engineered by Punisher's arch-rival, Jigsaw! He's killed off the loose ends from Frank Castle's life before The Punisher; he's replacing him on the streets with a leaner, meaner psychotic; and now Jiggy's taking out everyone and everything that Castle holds dear and framing him for it. And this is just the bloody beginning... Written by Matt Fraction and Rick Remender, with art by Howard Chaykin.

On sale May 7 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #122

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist and Cover: Stuart Immonen

The worst day in Peter Parker's life! Spider-Man has been defeated and kidnapped! Wait till you see who did what the Green Goblin, the Kingpin and Doctor Octopus couldn't do! And can Kitty Pryde and Mary Jane team up to save him in time?

On sale May 29 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #3 (of 5)

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

An unfortunate ailment aids Kauffman in battle, but his celebration is short lived, as the unit is running low on airworthy planes and pilots alike. Kauffman has seen more action than he ever dreamed, but still can't reconcile his fantasies with the horrors around him. There's no glory on the battlefield, no chivalry in the air and no end in sight for this war. Can Kauffman make it through alive? And if so, what will he sacrifice for the sake of survival?

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US

X-FACTOR #31

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

Never has a title said it all quite like "The Middle East Side is Burning." X-Factor's battle with Arcade may be over, but the former Mutant Town is now paying the price. Walled in, cut off from any possible aid, the residents of the Middle East Side are hemmed in by flames on all sides, and their only hope of survival are the embattled members of X-Factor.

On sale May 21 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND BOOK 2 (of 2)

Writers: Mike Carey, C.B. Cebulski, Duane Swierczynski and Andy Schmidt
Artists: Scott Eaton, David Lafuente, Frazer Irving and more
Cover: Brandon Peterson

Exploring the fallout of Messiah CompleX, the second part of this collection of short stories follows some of our favorite mutants as they make their way in a world without the X-Men. And only those who adapt will survive. Featuring Beast, Dark Beast, Havok, Vulcan and Surge!

On sale May 21 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

X-MEN: THE COMPLETE ONSLAUGHT EPIC BOOK 2 TPB

Writers: Warren Ellis, Larry Hama, Howard Mackie, Todd Dezago, Tom DeFalco, John Ostrander, Terry Kavanagh and Jeph Loeb
Artists: Carlos Pacheco, Val Semeiks, Jeff Matsuda, Stefano Raffaele, Herb Trimpe, Mike Wieringo, Mark Bagley, Joshua Hood, John Romita Jr, Tom Lyle, Steve Skroce and Anthony Castrillo
Cover: Adam Kubert

You all know about Onslaught Reborn, now see how it first got under way! Professor X hasn't been himself lately—moody, inscrutable—but the psionic armor and army of Sentinels are the real tip-offs! It'll take every super hero New York has to face the Onslaught—including not only the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force, but also forgotten stars of the nineties like Phil Urich, the Green Goblin; Nate Grey, the X-Man; and Ben Reilly, a.k.a. Spider-Man! Also guest-starring the Punisher, S.H.I.E.L.D. and others! Collecting Excalibur #100, Wolverine #104, X-Factor #125-126, Amazing Spider-Man #415, Green Goblin #12, Spider-Man #72, Punisher #11, X-Man #18 and X-Force #57.

On sale May 29 248 pg, FC, $29.99 US