An 10-page (!) preview of Spider-Man Family finds the webslinger back in black in one story and big-eyed in another -- in the US premiere of Yamanaka Akira's Spider-Man J, that is. Meanwhile, long-time Marvel lame-o Stilt Man is laid to rest, a gathering of super-baddies sure to draw in Frank Castle in Punisher War Journal #4.

Civil War Funeral in Punisher War Journal #4

Frank Castle's first super-victim in his renewed war on super-crime is laid out to rest amongst the ashes of Civil War in Punisher War Journal #4. It's the funeral of Stilt Man and the super villain community gathers to pay their respects for not only a fallen friend, but a lost way of life.

Be here for a MUST SEE funeral attended by a veritable who's who of Marvel villains. It's everyone from the Shocker to Dr. Doom! Spider-Man even swings by to say goodbye.

Raise a glass as we remember an inept, but very tall, super villain in Punisher War Journal #4; the first of many Punisher victims to come.


PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #4 (DEC062332)
Written by Matt Fraction
Pencils and Cover by Mike Deodato
Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC -2/1, On-Sale -2/21/2007

Spider-Man Family #1 Presents America Debut of Spider-Man J


Get ready for a Spider-Man extravaganza in Spider-Man Family #1! The first issue of this new bi-monthly series will feature an all-new feature length tale written by Sean McKeever, a new 10-page back-up tale featuring a special surprise guest, classic reprints, and for the first time seen in America: from the Land of the Rising Sun -Spider-Man J!

Spider-Man J was originally printed in Japan and enjoyed a large following of loyal Spidey J readers. Well, now America fans can enjoy the manga-influenced adventures of Spider-Man J, too! Written and illustrated by Yamanaka Akira, Spider-Man J is brought to you thanks to the gracious translation of Yuko Fukami and Marvel exclusive writer Zeb Wells (Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways)! In this full-length story, Spidey J takes on an all-new villain that Japan hasn't seen since Godzilla terrorized their shores.

This jam-packed issue has something for every fan. Writer Sean McKeever and artist Terrell Bobbett kick off Spider-Man Family #1 with a new tale of Spidey in his original black costume, alien symbiote and all! Plus, this 104-page monster features reprints of Untold Tales of Spider-Man #3 and Amazing Spider-Man #176.

Can you handle all this web action? Spider-Man Family #1 is a can't miss with a new Sean McKeever Spidey story and the American debut of Spider-Man J!

SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1 (DEC062294)
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by TERRELL BOBBETT
Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA
104 PGS./Rated A ...$4.99
New FOC and On-Sale: FOC - 2/1, On-Sale - 2/21/2007