Civil War: Unmasked #5
(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar
CAPTAIN AMERICA: UNDERCOVER? As the Civil War heats up, Captain America is forced to hide his iden-tity and go undercover as a security guard at a mall using the alias BRETT HENDRICK. But when disaster strikes, Cap gets a glimpse of the other side of the registration conflict and experiences firsthand what it’s like to live without power in a super-powered world…
The streets of the Marvel Universe explode this October as the Punisher comes face-to-face with some of Marvel’s most dangerous heroes! Beginning with Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1, writer Tom Waltz and artist Greg Land are showcasing previously untold conflicts between Frank Castle and other members of the Marvel Universe in a series of oversized one-shots. It all begins as Punisher and Natasha Romanoff, aka the Black Widow, collide during a mission to stop a terrorist attack in Las Vegas. If Frank can make it through that encounter in one piece (that’s no guarantee!), he’ll have to contend with both Wolverine and the Winter Soldier in the follow-up one-shots releasing in November and December.
FRANK CASTLE CROSSES PATHS WITH HEROES OF THE MARVEL U!
In Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1, A threat from a terrorist cell puts Frank Castle on a mission to Las Vegas, where the Black Widow’s intel on a Wolf Spider operative will set them all on a bullet-riddled collision course! But will Punisher and Black Widow see eye to eye or is this eye-for-an-eye going to leave bodies in their wake?! The Punisher’s one-man war on the guilty crosses paths with other denizens of the Marvel Universe with explosive and unexpected results! It comes to shops October 21.
In Punisher Showdowns: Wolverine #1, Wolverine digs into the criminal underground of New York City as the Yakuza unleash a deadly and violence-inducing drug on the streets! The Punisher already has his sights set on these death-peddling scum, so what happens when Logan crosses paths and claws with Frank Castle? What follows, you’ll have to read to believe! With art by Bruno Büll, a main cover by Whilce Portacio and variant cover by Joe Jusko, it’s out November 4.
In Punisher Showdowns: Winter Soldier #1, when Punisher targets a death-dealing criminal with political ties, Soviet Russia activates its deadliest asset—the Winter Soldier—to intercept. But will the Punisher get his man, or will the Winter Soldier complete his mind-controlled mission? Featuring art by Edgar Salazar, it has a main cover by Ian Churchill, variant by Jusko. The issue is out December 2.
Check out Greg Land’s Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow #1 cover below, which also boasts variants by Mark Bagley and Joe Jusko.
Civil War: Unmasked #4
(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar
THE TWO FACES OF TIGRA! A never-before-seen look at the truth behind Tigra’s decision to spy for Iron Man! In the wake of Goliath’s death, Tigra is assigned her first mission, and as the lines on both sides become grayer, she’ll discover that lying in the name of a greater good can sometimes cause far more harm…
Civil War: Unmasked #3
(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar
THE LEGACY OF GOLIATH!
In the wake of Bill Foster’s funeral, his nephew Tom sought vengeance against the heroes who caused his uncle’s death. Revisit the events of WORLD WAR HULK as Tom adopts Bill’s mantle to bring justice to IRON MAN and faces his first battle with the SUPER-ADAPTOID. As he’ll learn, becoming GOLIATH is no small feat…
Civil War: Unmasked #2
(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar
PETER PARKER… SPIDER-MAN! Witness the agonizing moments leading up to Spider-Man’s decision to reveal his identity to the world! As Peter consults AUNT MAY, TONY STARK and MARY JANE WATSON, he must decide if the rewards are worth the risks involved in exposing his double life. And the ramifications of his decision come sooner than he’d imagined…
Civil War: Unmasked #1
(W) Christos Gage (A) Edgar Salazar
Whose side are you on? Revisit the event that unleashed shockwaves across the Marvel Universe! In this five-issue miniseries, follow the unseen stories of Iron Man, Spider-Man, Goliath, Tigra, and Captain America before, during and after the events of Civil War! An urgent mission from Bishop takes Tony Stark into the Days of Future Past, where the revelation of the apocalyptic future changes everything Tony thought he knew about the consequences of the Superhuman Registration Act.
Written by all-star Christos Gage (Battleworld), drawn by Edgar Salazar (The Last Wolverine), and returning colorist Morry Hollowell, you won’t want to miss this special anniversary series two decades in the making!
This May, Marvel Comics honors the 20th anniversary of Civil War with Civil War: Unmasked, a five-issue limited series by writer Christos Gage, artist Edgar Salazar. The series delivers unseen stories set before, during and after the iconic event, including startling insights into the storyline’s more impactful moments. Each issue will have a connecting variant cover by artist Paulo Siqueira with colors by Rachelle Rosenberg that captures some of these historic moments including Spider-Man’s legendary unmasking to Captain America and Iron Man’s decisive final battle.
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON NOW?
The original Civil War went on to become one of Marvel’s best-selling collections and the inspiration behind sequels, films, video games, and more. Civil War: Unmasked celebrates its legacy by recapturing the exciting spirit of the era and shedding light on its most historic developments. An anniversary series two decades in the making, the sagas will be packed with twists and surprises, including ones that will impact present-day storytelling.
Check out Siqueira’s first three connecting covers and preorder Civil War: Unmasked at your local comic shop today. Plus, be on the lookout for special Civil War Celebration Variant Covers on your favorite titles throughout May.
It’s been 20 years since Marvel Comics pit their most legendary super heroes against each other and asked the question “Whose Side Are You On?” in Civil War! This May, Marvel honors the milestone anniversary of the groundbreaking event with Civil War: Unmasked, a recently announced limited series by Christos Gage and Edgar Salazar revealing all-new stories set during the Civil War era, and new Civil War Celebration Variant Covers.
Drawn by today’s top artists, the new cover collection spotlights epic matchups between both sides of the conflict that tore the super hero community apart! The showdowns depicted include memorable battles from the event like Captain America vs. Spider-Man and Hercules vs. the infamous clone of Thor as well as never-before-seen throwdowns like Storm vs. Ms. Marvel and Cyclops vs. Wonder Man. The Civil War Celebration Variant Covers will grace some of Marvel’s hottest titles and be showcased using the now-iconic Civil War trade dress.
The original Civil War redefined event storytelling and unleashed shockwaves across the Marvel Universe that are still felt today. Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s modern masterpiece went on to become one of Marvel’s best-selling collections and the inspiration behind sequels, films, video games, and more. Celebrate its legacy and revisit its impact by picking up Civil War: Unmasked and all ten Civil War Celebration Variant Covers at your local comic shop this May!
Check out all ten Civil War Celebration Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!
The Last Wolverine #3
(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Edgar Salazar
LAST WOLVERINE STANDING!
X YEARS LATER, WOLVERINE has tracked down LOGAN. But when student meets teacher on the field of battle, who will remain standing as the LAST WOLVERINE? A heartbreaking tale of betrayal and broken promises, this issue will remain a touchstone in WOLVERINE storytelling!
The Last Wolverine #2
(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Edgar Salazar
THE QUEST FOR LOGAN!
X YEARS LATER, WOLVERINE has teamed up with NIGHTCRAWLER, with a plan to save LOGAN. A new ally has brought information that could turn the tide and save him — HEATHER HUDSON, A.K.A. VINDICATOR! To do so will mean venturing back into the Revelation Territories… which will have horrific consequences for Nightcrawler and Wolverine! PLUS: Wait till you learn VINDICATOR’s secret!
