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From Jim McCann at Marvel Comics http://www.marvel.com

Marvel Knights Finds a New Mission!

            Eight years after its inception, Marvel Knights is
re-inventing itself while seeing a return to its roots!
Originally meant to shine a light on Marvel's darker corners and
forgotten characters, Knights lead the first wave of Marvel's
renaissance.  Now, as Marvel and the rest of the comic book
industry continues to see business grow, Marvel Knights has
redefined its mission, and plans to unveil upcoming series that
will set the industry ablaze once again!

The proud "father" of Marvel Knights, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe
Quesada, is thrilled with the continued success and future of the
imprint he helped shape.  "Marvel Knights is the showcase for
'evergreen events' -- self-contained limited series that think
outside the box, that challenge readers to re-think their
favorite Marvel characters and re-evaluate the legends that
surround them.  In other words, Marvel Knights will be a place
for top talent to work without constraints, and deliver the kind
of product fans deserve!"

Executive Editor and Marvel Knights' "god-father" Axel Alonso
sheds light on this new development.  "These stand alone stories
won't just challenge readers to re-think their favorite Marvel
legends. Oftentimes, we'll focus on characters that are off the
beaten path-boiling these archetypes down to their cores. We want
to build on the tradition of limited series like Ennis and
Crain's GHOST RIDER, Frank Cho's SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL and Rodi
and Ribic's LOKI -- each of which offered very distinct visions
for Marvel characters, and each of which -- judging by sales
numbers -- were embraced by fandom."

            The mini-series that will define Marvel Knights for
the future include the upcoming FURY: PEACEMAKER (Issue #1 -
DEC051990) by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson, the previously
announced SILVER SURFER: REQUEIM by J. Michael Straczynski & Esad
Ribic (set for early 2007), and the follow-up to the red-hot
GHOST RIDER mini-series SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE by Garth Ennis &
Clayton Crain.  Also slated for Knight-hood is a chilling tale of
Peter Parker's future entitled THE SPIDER by Kaare Andrews.  Look
for these and more throughout 2006 and into 2007!

            As for the on-going series that currently call
Knights their home, they are moving under the Marvel Universe
banner.  It is important to note that this does not affect these
books ratings, creative teams, or story content.  The books
affected will change with the issues indicated below:

BLACK PANTHER #14 (JAN062011), the first issue of the
"Bride of the Panther" arc, which will see the union of Black
Panther and the X-Men's Storm.

DAREDEVIL #82 (DEC051984), which finds Daredevil's fate at
the mercy of some of his most feared villains, and masterfully
crafted by Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark!

MOON KNIGHT #1, a new on-going which re-establishes the
wildly popular, and unpredictable, character back in the Marvel
Universe by crime-fiction author Charlie Huston and David (New
Avengers) Finch

SQUADRON SUPREME #1 (JAN062014), will relaunch in March as
the team is formed and stands as their Universe's last line of
defense-if they don't kill each other or their own world first!

            The ongoing WOLVERINE series will also change as of
issue #42, when Logan welcomes aboard a new creative team and
enters the brewing CIVIL WAR

            Two books will also see a name change due to their
move to the Marvel Universe.
MARVEL KNIGHTS FOUR will become FOUR with issue 28
(JAN0620090).
MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN becomes SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN with
issue 23 (DEC051976), as Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Angel Medina
take the helm of that title

            2006 is the year to watch for the Marvel Universe,
and Marvel Knights is no exception.  Look for more ground-
breaking, buzz-worthy series as the year progresses!

The HORESMEN Ride Again - and Get a New Look Courtesy of a re-
vamped Salvador Larocca!!

            Mutantkind has been Decimated to the verge of
extinction and finds itself in need of a savior.  Beginning in X-
Men #182, the world must brace themselves for the return of
APOCALYPSE! And to help readers brace themselves, Marvel is
pleased to offer, at no extra charge, 5 additional pages of
backup stories featuring the Horsemen.

            Fans know that wherever Apocalypse goes, his Horsemen
are sure to follow!  Historically, his Horsemen have been mutants
willing to make a deal with the devil, and this time his chosen
Horsemen will cut the X-Men deeper than ever before!  This time,
the X-Men will find those they once called friends and teammates
on Apocalypse's side.

            Sunfire has already been revealed as a new Horsemen,
but for a MAJOR hint as to who will be the Horseman Death, check
out this unseen cover to X-Men #185.

            And Apocalypse isn't the only one who's changed.
Superstar X-artist Salvador Larocca has adopted a jaw-dropping
new style, just in time for a revamped Apocalypse and four brand-
new Horsemen.

"Salva-already an amazing artist-has succeeded in taking
his art style to the next level," says editor Mike Marts.  "His
change in style adds new layers of excitement and energy to the
pages. Readers are going to love this."

X-Men #182 kicks off the five-part "Blood of Apocalypse"
storyline where each issue will feature a bonus five page back-up
story, at no extra cost, explaining why each of Apocalypse's
Horsemen made their deal with the devil.

Be sure to pick up X-Men #182 for the beginning of a huge
turning point in X-Men history where destruction and betrayal
ensure that only the fittest will survive.

X-MEN #182   (DEC052049)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50
FOC - 1/19, On Sale - 2/8/2006

X-MEN #183   (DEC052050)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50
FOC - 2/2, On Sale - 2/22/2006

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE/DRACULA #1 (of 4)  (DEC052053)
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JAE LEE
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
FOC - 1/26, On Sale - 2/25/2006

Hulk, Betrayed by Friends, Enters a Smashing Saga

            You've heard about it for months, and now here it is;
Incredible Hulk #92 kicks off the Planet Hulk saga!  If you think
the beginning to this storyline is shocking, wait until you see
what happens. well, let's just say you've never seen Hulk Smash
like this before!  Marvel is pleased to present the first 10
pages of Incredible Hulk #92, in stores February 8th!  Don't make
Hulk angry, reserve your copy today!

INCREDIBLE HULK #92  (DEC052007)
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by CARLO PAGULAYAN
Cover by LADRTNN
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
FOC - 1/19, On Sale - 2/8/2006

New Team of Aguirre-Sacasa and Medina Make Spidey Sensational

            Spider-Man will be sensationalized once again as
Marvel Knights Spider-Man is undergoing a name change to
Sensational Spider-Man starting with issue #23.

The title will become Sensational Spider-Man just in time
for the addition of the new creative team of Roberto Aguirre-
Sacasa and Angel Medina.   Aguirre-Sacasa and Medina plan to show
just how sensational Spidey can be in their first arc "Feral,"
which finds Spider-Man's animalistic foes, including the Lizard,
Man-Wolf, and the Black Cat becoming more bestial than ever
before.

            "It's thrilling to be writing Spider-Man when so many
exciting things are happening to him and the entire Marvel
Universe," says writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa.  "It is both
challenging and exciting to be aligning Sensational Spider-Man
back with the other Spider-Man titles as well as the Marvel
Universe.  It also helps that Angel Medina's art is nothing short
of sensational."

            Matt Yocum of ComicCritique.com says," Renowned
playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has nailed the tone of what a
Marvel book should be."  More of the same can be expected when he
takes over everybody's favorite wall-crawler.

Spider-Man is going to have to be more than just amazing
and spectacular to quell the strange transformations that are
undergoing his deadly, long-time foes.  He's going to have to be
sensational.

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #23  (DEC051976)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by ANGEL MEDINA
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
FOC - 1/19, On Sale - 2/8/2006
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From THE BEAT by Heidi McDonald at
http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/

JANUARY 16, 2006
Harvey Award Ballots available

Voting for the Harvey Award Nominations is open. Voting is open
to those involved in the creative end of the comics industry.
The Executive Committees of the Harvey Awards and the Baltimore
Comic-Con are proud to present the official Nomination Ballot for
this year's Harvey Awards. Named in honor of the late Harvey
Kurtzman, one of the industry's most innovative talents, the
Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential
art.

Nominations for the Harvey Awards are selected exclusively by
creators - those who write, draw, ink, letter, color, design,
edit or are otherwise involved in a creative capacity in the
comics field. They are the only industry awards both nominated by
and selected by the full body of comic book professionals.
Professionals who participate will be joining nearly 2,000 other
comics' professionals in honoring the outstanding comics'
achievements of 2005. Your participation in completing this
Nominating Ballot will allow the Harvey Awards Committee to place
before you a Final Ballot in late March - one which reflects your
candidates for the most outstanding comics work of 2005.

The Harvey Awards have moved to the Baltimore Comic-Con, held
each year at the Baltimore Convention Center in September. We're
thrilled to add this commemoration of the comic book arts to what
is already one of the most successful comic-centric shows on the
annual convention calendar. We hope that the Harvey Awards will
call Baltimore home for many years to come.

The dates for this year's Baltimore Comic-Con are September 9-10,
with the convention itself open Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday
10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the 2006 Harvey
Awards will be held Saturday night, September 9, with time and
location to be announced.

We look forward to your participation and input in this process,
and we look forward to seeing you at the Baltimore Comic-Con and
the Harvey Awards.

Additional details about the Harvey Awards and the awards
ceremony will be released over the next few months.

Additional information about the Harvey Kurtzman and the Harvey
Awards http://www.harveyawards.org/

Additional information about the Baltimore Comic-Con
http://www.comicon.com/baltimore

Comics Jam War unleashed!

Nat Gertler is at it again. The About Comics mastermind behind 24
Hour Comic Day has a new nationwide comics events comin' at ya,
COMICS JAM WAR on April 1.

The organizers of Comics Jam War have announced their initial
list of comics shops hosting this comics creation contest. With
the April 1st contest date still month away, the contest already
has a dozen shops signed up in seven U.S. states and one Canadian
province, with more locations in the midst of signing up.

The contest is simple. Teams of creative folks will gather at
events hosted by comics shops. At noon Eastern time, some
specific information will be announced that all the teams have to
build eight page black-and-white all-ages comic book stories
around. At midnight, all the artists will have to put their
drawing implements down. The work will then be sent to a panel of
comics professionals for judging. Cash prizes and publication
await the creators of the best, most publishable stories.

Stores that have arranged to host events include

* Austin Books in Austin, Texas
* Bunjee's Comics in McDonough, Georgia
* Buy Me Toys.com in South Bend, Indiana
* Captain Blue Hen in Newark, Delaware
* Comic-Kazi in Calgary, Alberta
* Comickaze Comics Books and More in San Diego, California
* Happy Harbor Comics and Toys in Edmonton, Alberta
* Kingdom Comics in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
* Knightly Games in El Centro, California
* Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, California
* Modern Myths in Northampton. Massachusetts
* That's Entertainment in Worcester; Massachusetts

Writers and artists who live near these stores should contact
them to sign up for the event. The addresses of these shops can
be found on the ComicsJamWar.com website.

Folks who don't have an announced location near them shouldn't
feel shut out, however. "There are still more than two months
before the contest," explains Nat Gertler, publisher of About
Comics and founder of Comics Jam War, "and we're going to keep
signing up stores. If our experience with 24 Hour Comics Day is
any indication, the number of stores will double by the contest
date. The best thing to do is to talk to your local comics shop,
tell them you're interested, and steer them toward the
ComicsJamWar.com for more information on what it takes to host an
event."

Meanwhile, Gertler is not resting. "I'm sending out promotional
posters to the hosts, getting ready to print up t-shirts for the
events, talking to additional stores about joining in on the fun,
and generally trying to make this event special for all involved.
All that and I have to keep convincing folks that just because
it's happening on April 1, that doesn't mean it's an April Fool's
joke."

Comics Jam War is a creation of About Comics, a publisher of
comics books and other materials for the comics fans. More
information about Comics Jam War is available at
ComicsJamWar.com. More information about About Comics can be
found at AboutComics.com. And more information about the annual
24 Hour Comics Day can be found at 24HourComics.com
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From the Comics Continuum at http://www.comicscontinuum.com/:

FAMILY GUY COMICS FROM DEVIL'S DUE

Devil's Due Publishing will begin a series of comics based on
Fox's Family Guy in April.

Family Guy: Volume 1 will kick off a bimonthly series.
Matt Fleckenstein, staff writer of the animated series, is the
book's writer, with art by Benjamin Phillips.

Here's how Devil's Due describes the book:
 "The Family Guy steps out of the TV screen and into a new
bimonthly series from Devil's Due! Each of the three volumes in
this series focuses on one of the star characters, and their
views on life... however skewed they may be! Want advice from
Peter or Stewie? Probably not, but they're going to give it to
you anyway! In between these hilarious one-on-one segments are
stories rivaled only by the TV show itself."
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From ComiX-Fan at http://www.comixfan.com/xfan

SPIDER-GIRL CANCELLED AFTER 100 ISSUES

The future of Marvel Comics' long-running Spider-Girl series has
been settled once and for all with the publisher confirming to
Newsarama that the title will be ending with issue #100 in
August.

Earlier this week, the title was once again under a cloud of
doubt in the lead-up to its landmark 100th issue, with word from
series artist - and Spider-Girl co-creator - Ron Frenz that the
series had yet to be renewed past #100.

"Her future after issue #100 is now being considered by the
'Powers that be'," Frenz posted on the Spider-Girl Message
Board. "Naturally, when we know anything definite you guys will
probably know it first."

The end of the Spider-Girl series also sees an end to the
monthly chronicling of the MC2 universe, which featured other
future Marvel characters such as A-Next, a future Avengers team
which had its own series that debuted at the same time as
Spider-Girl and lasted 12 issues; J2, the son of the Juggernaut,
who also had a 12 issue series; the Fantastic Five, who starred
in their own 5 issue series; Wild Thing, daughter of Wolverine
and Elektra who had a 6 issue series; and the Buzz and
Darkdevil, who both starred in 3 issue mini-series' spin-offs
from Spider-Girl.

Despite its cancellation, Spider-Girl will still retain the
title as Marvel's longest-running monthly series featuring a
lead female character.

BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD CAST AS GWEN STACY IN SPIDER-MAN 3

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Bryce Dallas Howard is
in negotiations to play Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man 3, which is
scheduled to begin filming later this month.

According to the trade paper, Columbia is keeping a tight lid on
the third movie's story line, though it is known that Gwen is the
third part of a love triangle and that the character does
survive.

Gwen Stacy is best known to comic fans as Peter Parker's high
school crush, his first girlfriend and his first love. In Amazing
Spider-Man #121 she was kidnapped by the Green Goblin and thrown
off a bridge to her death. That storyline was used in the
original Spider-Man film, placing Mary Jane Watson in the
situation, which she survived.

Howard, the daughter of filmmaker Ron Howard, starred in M. Night
Shymalan's The Village in 2004. This year, she will star in
Shymalan's Lady in the Water and Kenneth Branagh's As You Like
It.

Spider-Man 3 is scheduled to be released on May 4, 2007.
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From the DC Comics Online Newsletter at  http://www.dccomics.com

ARTIST DAN JURGENS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT WITH DC COMICS

Dan Jurgens, whose thrilling artwork has graced DCU projects
including the classic "Death of Superman" storyline and the
upcoming miniseries INFINITE CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR
BLUDHAVEN, has signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics.

"Everyone in comics admires the sense of enthusiasm and creative
hustle that DC exudes these days," says Jurgens. "When (Senior VP
- Executive Editor, DCU) Dan DiDio and (Group Editor) Eddie
Berganza approached me with the idea of joining DC exclusively,
with Dan saying he wanted a 'gunslinger,' I couldn't help but be
intrigued. Working in a high-octane environment like the one at
DC gets the creative fires burning and that adds up to books
reflecting that energy and excitement. We have some very exciting
projects planned for the next few years and I can't wait to get
started. I spent a fair amount of time contributing to the DCU's
past. It's great to be back amid friends with a chance to
contribute to its future."

"Dan was such an important part of DC's successes in the 1990s,"
says DiDio. "We're extremely happy to have him back with us,
where he'll bring that same talent and enthusiasm to his new
projects and the new direction of the DC Universe."

Some of Jurgen's previous work for DC may be found in these
titles, all available for reorder:

BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOL. 3 TP (OCT058192)
DC/MARVEL: CROSSOVER CLASSICS IV TP (MAY058169)
DC VERSUS MARVEL TP (DEC048300)
JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK 2 TP
(STAR19376)
OUTSIDERS VOL. 3: WANTED TP (AUG050225)
SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM TP (STAR19668)
SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF CLARK KENT TP (STAR06829)
SUPERMAN: THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN TP (JUL058229)
SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS TP (STAR10334)
SUPERMAN: THE RETURN OF SUPERMAN TP (OCT058018)
SUPERMAN VS. THE FLASH TP (FEB050263)
SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING AND BEYOND TP (STAR07122)
SUPERMAN: WORLD WITHOUT A SUPERMAN TP (STAR00471)
ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME TP (DEC030291)

IAN CHURCHILL CREATES VARIANT COVER FOR AQUAMAN: SWORD OF
ATLANTIS #40

Ian Churchill, the acclaimed artist of SUPERGIRL, has created a
special variant cover for AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40. The
issue, scheduled to arrive in stores on March 1, is the first by
the new creative team of writer Kurt Busiek and artist Butch
Guice.

Retailers may order one copy of the AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS
#40 VARIANT EDITION for every ten copies of the standard edition
ordered.

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40 (JAN060302), written by Busiek
with art and cover by Guice, is solicited in the January Previews
(Volume XVI #1) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on March 1.

The AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40 VARIANT EDITION (DEC058016),
featuring a new cover by Churchill, is available for order now.

Please note that due to this change, retailers may reduce their
orders on AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40 (JAN060302) one time
only from now through February 2. Qualification for the AQUAMAN:
SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40 VARIANT EDITION (DEC058016) will be based
on final orders after any order reductions are made.

DC COMICS PROVIDES CONTENT UPDATE ON JONAH HEX

Due to a scheduling change, DC Comics announces content updates
on JONAH HEX #5 (JAN050314) and #6 (FEB060276).

In JONAH HEX #5, scheduled to arrive in stores on March 1, artist
Tony DeZu?¤iga returns to the character he first illustrated in
1972's ALL-STAR WESTERN #10, in a tale of amorality during a
Christmas gone horribly wrong! This issue is written by the
regular team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray and features a
cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Issue #6, scheduled to arrive in stores on April 5, will feature
the story originally scheduled for issue #5, in which the world's
ugliest bounty hunter faces off against the deadliest combination
known to mankind: nuns with guns! This issue is written by
Palmiotti & Gray, with art by Luke Ross and a cover by Brian
Bolland.

And for more of DeZu?¤iga's early Hex stories, don't miss the
SHOWCASE PRESENTS JONAH HEX VOL. 1 TP (SEP050243), available for
reorder now!

DC COMICS ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO UPCS FOR COLLECTED EDITIONS

Please note that beginning with titles arriving in stores now, DC
Comics trade paperback collected editions will feature only the
book trade Universal Product Codes. The Direct Sales bar UPC on
the inside front cover of these titles has been eliminated.

SOLD OUT!

Please note that the following items are now sold out at DC:

FALLEN ANGEL TP (APR040304)
THE FOUNTAIN HC (SEP050308)
GREEN LANTERN: BROTHER'S KEEPER TP (STAR18922)
GREEN LANTERN: THE ROAD BACK TP (STAR18752)
HAPPYDALE: DEVILS IN THE DESERT #1 (STAR09606)
HAPPYDALE: DEVILS IN THE DESERT #2 (STAR09795)
JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: THE FLASH MINI MAQUETTE (SEP030331)
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From ICV2.com

2005 Graphic Novel Sales in Comic Stores up 33%
Periodicals Up Only 4%
 January 16, 2006
With a strong finish in December, graphic novel sales finished
out the year up a third in comic stores, according to our
analysis of Diamond's sales to comic stores based on the monthly
Top 100 Graphic Novel report.  Since backlist sales have also
been strong this year, that percentage may understate the actual
growth.

December graphic novel sales were up 29%; fourth quarter graphic
novel sales, driven by a rockin' November, were up 44%.

As was the case throughout the year, December comic sales were up
by a much smaller percentage, a modest 6%.  Fourth quarter comic
sales were up 5%.  And comic periodical sales were up only 4% for
the year, which may be less than the average price increase.

The combined total of comic and graphic novels sales in comic
stores was up a respectable 8% for the year, better than the 5%
increase in 2004 (see "Q4 Down, 2004 Up").  2005 also differed
from 2004 in that the 2004 increase was the same for periodicals
and graphic novels, vs. the heavy weighting toward graphic novel
increases in 2005.

Coordinated Launch for 'Eureka Seven'
Bandai to Release Manga, Soundtrack & DVD in April
 January 18, 2006
Bandai Entertainment has announced a coordinated launch for its
Eureka Seven property, which debuts on April 25th with the
release of Volume #1 of the Eureka Seven DVD, the original
soundtrack CD for the series, and the first volume of the Eureka
Seven manga by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou.  Bandai will
eventually publish six volumes of Eureka Seven manga -- four
volumes that adapt the Eureka Seven anime series, and a two-
volume adaptation of the Eureka Seven videogame prequel story.
This will mark the first manga release for Bandai Entertainment,
whose entrance into the American book market has been expected
for some time.

Eureka Seven, with its hoverboarding mecha, non-stop adventure
and touching romance, is one of the most anticipated anime
releases of 2006 and a glance at the 50-episode series' creative
team explains why.  Studio Bones (Cowboy Bebop, Full Metal
Alchemist) produced the series, which was written by Dai Sato,
story supervisor for the Cowboy Bebop TV series.  It's directed
by Tomoki Kyoda, director of Rahxephon the Movie.  Famed designer
Shoji Kawamori (Macross, Escaflowne) created the mecha for Eureka
Seven, while Kenichi Yoshida (Princess Mononoke) produced the
character designs.

One detail in the launch plan has not yet been announced; there
is a plan to broadcast the series on an undisclosed premier TV
network in the U.S.  But Bandai has announced that it will
provide a free Internet streaming of the first episode in the
series simultaneously with the TV broadcast.

'Comics Creators on X-Men'
A Raft of Marvel X-Titles Out in Time for 'X-3'
 January 18, 2006
Titan Books has announced the May release of Comics Creators on
X-Men an in-depth history of the mutant superhero team written by
former Marvel EIC Tom DeFalco, who has conducted interviews with
a host of key X-Men creators including Stan Lee, Chris Claremont,
John Byrne, Alan Davis Grant Morrison and Mark Millar.

The Titan volume will include exclusive sketches, script pages, a
cover gallery, and essential background information on the myriad
X-Men characters (both heroes and villains) and the group's
labyrinthine history -- and it should appear in time for
retailers to take advantage of the opening of the third X-Men
movie, now known simply as X-3, which will debut over the
Memorial Day weekend.

Marvel has also announced its April releases, which include a
tsunami of X-Men books, most of which should receive some
additional interest (especially in bookstores) thanks to the
release of X-3.  Joss (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity)
Whedon's stint on the Astonishing X-Men has been a big hit in the
direct market and the Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1 hardcover ($29.99)
should do very well.  Marvel is also reprinting the gift-worthy
hardcover Marvel Masterworks: X-Men Vol. 6 ($49.99), while the
mammoth Uncanny X-Men Omnibus ($99.99) collects some of Chris
Claremont's best X-Men work (Uncanny X-Men #94 through #131, plus
the Annual #3 and Giant Size X-Men #1).   A number of other
classic Claremont volumes will be available again including X-
Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga, ($24.99), The Essential X-Men Vol. 4
($16.99) and Vol. 7 ($16.99) as well as The New Mutants Classic
Vol. 1 ($24.99).  New X-Men collections out in April include
Decimation: X-Men -- The Day After ($15.99), X-Men: The Complete
Age of the Apocalypse Epic Vol. 3 ($29.99), and the origin saga
of the comely new mutant character X-23, which is revealed in X-
23: Innocence Lost ($15.99)
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