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Preview: Marvel UK Returns in Your First Look at Revolutionary War: Alpha!

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In 2014, Marvel readers should prepare for the next British Invasion. Starting in January, cult favorite Marvel UK characters return for an 8-issue limited series kicking off in Revolutionary War: Alpha #1! Today, Marvel is excited to present your first look at that exciting first issue from blockbuster creative team of writers Andy Lanning & Alan Cowsill and artist Richard Elson!

Long ago, Captain Britain, Dark Angel, Motormouth and the pantheon of Marvel UK Heroes believed they had defeated the shadowy Mys-Tech organization in one Earth-shattering climactic battle. But they were wrong. Mys-Tech has returned, and their presence threatens not only the world – but the entire universe!

Now, Marvel UK’s greatest heroes must band together for the first time in 20 years to stop a long forgotten enemy.  But are they too late? The battle begins this January in Revolutionary War: Alpha #1 and continues one week later Revolutionary War: Dark Angel #1 and various one-shots on-sale through February and March!

REVOLUTIONARY WAR: ALPHA #1 (NOV130642)
Written by ANDY LANNING & ALAN COWSILL
Art by RICHARD ELSON
Cover by MARK BROOKS
FOC – 12/09/14  On-Sale – 1/08/14

REVOLUTIONARY WAR: DARK ANGEL #1 (NOV130644)
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Art by DIETRICH SMITH
Cover by MARK BROOKS
FOC – 12/16/13 On-Sale – 1/15/14

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Review – The Amazing Spider-Man #698

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Spider-Man’s amazing journey is barreling it’s way to it’s historic 700th issue and the relaunch for it to join Marvel NOW!. I’m not the biggest Spider-Man fan, but from what little I’ve read of Dan Slott‘s run and the buzz online, the series has been seeing an energy and creativity that’s been missing for a while. I had to check out this issue to see what the fuss was about as Slott had been hinting that the major changes for the character that’s been coming has been revealed here.

I got through the issue thinking there wasn’t much special about it, other than it was well written, until the end. Boy did I not see that coming. The comic is really solid writing with a twist at the end, that guarantees you’ll be sticking around for the next two issues at least, if not more.

I don’t want to give away the twist, I don’t want to be that person, but it’s really good. It might not be the most original thing, but it could lead to a lot of interesting stories depending on how far it’s taken and the end of the issue leaves me scratching my head as to how it’ll be resolved.

I have no idea how long I’ll stick around as far as my Spider-Man consumption, but for the short term, Slott’s writing and story telling has got me staying to see what happens next.

Story: Dan Slott Art: Richard Elson

Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Amazing Spider-Man #698 – Heading Back to Comic Shops!

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Amazing Spider-Man #698, the first chapter of Dying Wish has sold out at Diamond and Marvel will be going back to press on Amazing Spider-Man #698 with the Amazing Spider-Man #698 Second Printing Variant as a result of overwhelming demand! It’s the essential opener to the biggest conclusion of the year and Marvel is committed to ensuring it’s retail partners have enough copies on hand for any and all fans looking to get in on the action.

The end of Spider-Man’s world begins when Doctor Octopus discovers who Peter Parker really is. This is the beginning of the end to this fifty year run and you will want to see the secret that will change everything! So don’t miss the most talked about comic of the year, returning to store shelves in just a few weeks with Amazing Spider-Man #698 Second Printing Variant!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #698 (OCT128224)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art by RICHARD ELSON
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
FOC – 11/26/12 On-Sale – 12/19/12