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Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios Announce All-New Castle Comic Book Limited Series

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Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are proud to announce Castle: A Calm Before A Storm, an all-new comic book limited series by the popular Castle television series. The first issue of this five issue series, based the titular novel from noted author Richard Castle, hits comic shops, the Marvel Comics app and the Marvel Web Store on December 5th,, 2012. Following issues will ship monthly through April 2013. Castle: A Calm Before A Storm is written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David, penciled by popular artist Robert Atkins and features powerful covers by Mico Suayan.

Derrick Storm is looking forward to finally getting out of the game – stocking up his cabin cruiser and heading out into the open Atlantic for good. But his plans are put on hold when, on the eve of a UN summit, the severed head of a Russian diplomat is found bobbing in the backwaters of the Hudson. Storm’s CIA handler Clara Strike, enlists him to crack a plot of global proportions, pitting the uncanny PI against a legion of eastern bloc mercenaries, and an ex-KGB hit-man known simply as “The Fear.”

CASTLE: A CALM BEFORE THE STORM #1
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS
Cover by MICO SUAYAN
13 & Up …$3.99
ON SALE DECEMBER 5, 2012

Captain America Elected President Of The United States of America!

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The people have spoken—and tomorrow Steve Rogers, the man known as Captain America, becomes President Elect of the United States of America! In Ultimate Comics Ultimates #15, from writer Sam Humphries and artist Billy Tan, Captain America’s made his dramatic return and publicly saved America from an insidious new enemy in one of his most harrowing battles yet. But when all the dust settles, Steve Rogers is about to get the biggest surprise of his life—he’s won the special election for the Presidency via write-in! What does this mean for his future as Captain America? Can he be a President who fights on the frontlines?

Then next week, in Ultimate Comics Ultimates #16, Humphries and artist Luke Ross, Steve Rogers accepts the position of President of The United States- and not a moment too soon! A deadly villain with a personal tie to the Ultimates is about to enact his endgame, one which promises to leave no hero unscathed. Now Captain America must find a way to safeguard this country both as a President and as a super hero—but can he do both?

ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #15 (JUL120568)
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by MICHAEL KOMARCK
On Sale – 9/19/2012

ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #16 (JUL120569)
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Penciled by LUKE ROSS
Cover by MICHAEL KOMARCK
On Sale – 9/26/2012

The Future of Uncanny X-Force Is Marvel NOW!

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In January 2013, prepare for the deadliest game of all as Uncanny X-Force #1 kicks off an all-new ongoing series from rising star creators writer Sam Humphries and artist Ron Garney. As part of Marvel NOW!, Uncanny X-Force joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!

After the shocking end to the previous group known as X-Force, the mutant known as Psylocke recruits her own clandestine group of operatives—Storm, Puck and Spiral—for missions so important—and so bloody—no one can know the truth. But when the time traveler known as Bishop returns to the present, he puts this new X-Force in his sights and won’t rest till he finds them. But just why does this former ally of the X-Men now hunt his former teammates? The answer will leave you speechless.

Marvel NOW! is the culmination of Marvel ReEvolution, the groundbreaking new initiative to evolve the comic book experience through innovation. With Uncanny X-Force, Marvel NOW! ensures fans will discover an entirely new perspective on the tough decisions heroes need to make…and if they can still be heroes after pulling the trigger.

Each issue of Uncanny X-Force includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, each issue of Uncanny X-Force features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

UNCANNY X-FORCE #1
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art by RON GARNEY
ON SALE JANUARY 2013!

Preview – Bloodshot #4

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Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Bloodshot #4 from acclaimed writer Duane Swierczynski and the artistic duo of Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi.

What top-secret cataclysm did Project Rising Spirit unleash years ago on Atlee, Nevada? And what role did the nanite-enhanced commando known as Bloodshot play in scratching an entire city off the map? With his false memories now wiped away, Bloodshot and the PRS escapee codenamed Pulse are about to bring one hell of a reckoning to the black ops butchers that made them into walking weapons. But will the truth that lies beneath Atlee leave Bloodshot bloodied – or with blood on his hands?

Go inside the process that revamped and rebuilt the Valiant heroes for a new generation with the Bloodshot #4 Character Design Cover – featuring exclusive Bloodshot art and concept designs by superstar artist David Aja.

BLOODSHOT #4 – ON SALE OCTOBER 10th!
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art by MANUEL GARCIA & ARTURO LOZZI
Cover by ARTURO LOZZI
Character Design Cover by DAVID AJA
$3.99/Rated T+/32 pgs.

Preview – Extermination #4

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Extermination #4

Written by Simon Spurrier
Art Jeffrey Edwards
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: John Cassaday
COVER B: Trevor Hairsine
Diamond Code: JUL120883

Red Reaper’s and Nox’s partnership has never been on shakier ground. At each other’s throats, will the duo survive the dangerous trek down to New Orleans where a supposed “coalition of capes” has assembled? Or have they been sent on a wild goose chase through EDDA territory by the ramblings of a (deceased) madman? Don’t forget to ask your local retailer about the rare CGC 9.8 near mint variant by John Cassaday!

Preview – Peanuts Vol. 2 #2

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Peanuts Vol 2 #2

Written by Charles Schulz, Mona Koth, Shane Houghton, Vicki Scott
Art by Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth, Vicki Scott
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Vicki Scott & Paige Braddock
COVER B: Vicki Scott & Paige Braddock
Diamond Code: JUL12 0911

All your favorite Peanuts characters can’t wait to join the fun as the carnival rolls into town! But it’s not all fun and games – September doesn’t just bring the fair, but the start of the new year of school, too, and Peppermint Patty just can’t hide her, well, lack of excitement. Throw in Linus and his beloved blanket, a crop of Charles Schulz Sunday strips, and a 1st appearance Pig Pen variant cover, and you’ve got another classic issue of PEANUTS!

Preview – Snarked #12

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SNARKED #12

Written by Roger Langridge
Art by Roger Langridge
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Roger Langridge
Diamond Code: JUL120902

FINAL ISSUE of the Eisner Award-winning series! Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge’s (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHT AVENGER) critically acclaimed series SNARKED comes to a close in this touching finale. Will our heroes escape the dangers of Snark Island? With her father the Red King in tow, will Scarlett be able to save the kingdom from the clutches of the dastardly royal advisors? And what will become of the Walrus and the Carpenter? Find out here!

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