One of the most anticipated comics sequels this year, the horror hit Marvel Zombies II #1 hits stands just in time for Halloween! Plus, a heap of 5-page previews: Hellcat takes centerstage in Marvel Comics Presents #2, it's "last stand" time against the new Ultron in Mighty Avengers #5, and it's Red Skull vs. Winter Soldier in Captain America #31.

The Marvel Zombies Return To Earth

After they gorged themselves on (just about) everything in the universe, Robert Kirkman (Marvel Zombies, Ultimate X-Men) and Eisner-Winning Sean Philips (Marvel Zombies, Criminal) bring the Marvel Zombies back home in Marvel Zombies 2 #1 (of 5)!  Taking place forty years after the original best-selling series, Marvel Zombies 2 features an unprecedented event of stomach churning proportions: the MARVEL ZOMBIES CIVIL WAR!

This amazing sequel limited series reunites Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips as they continue the amazing smash hit series that won two Spike TV Scream Awards (Best Comic Book Series and Best Comic Book Artist: Sean Philips), and went back to press numerous times, both in single issues and in collections. Each issue of Marvel Zombies 2 features gorgeous new zombie interpretations of classic Marvel covers by the critically acclaimed Arthur Suydam!

What awaits the Marvel Zombies back on Earth is beyond anything even they (or you) could have possibly conceived! Will any of these monsters rediscover their humanity? Or will the fledgling human population find that their days are numbered?

And don't miss more Zombie goodness in October, as the now-classic Marvel Zombies covers are collected in Marvel Zombies: The Covers HC; the oversized Marvel Zombies: Dead Days Poster arrives; and go behind the scenes of this pop culture phenomenon in Marvel Spotlight: Marvel Zombies. Plus, next week brings Marvel Zombies: The Book Of Angels, Demons & Various Monstrosities, exploring the secrets of the Zombie-verse and revealing the true history of the Marvel Zombies!

True believers, keep your eyes peeled for special, as select Marvel titles will ship with unannounced, top secret Zombie variant covers! That's right-October is Marvel Zombie Month at your local comic store!

The Marvel Zombies are back, daring to ask: "Whose stomach are you in?" The answer comes in the can't-miss Marvel Zombies 2 #1,

MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #1 (of 5) (AUG072242)

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS

Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM

Parental Advisory ...$2.99

FOC-9/27/07, On-Sale-10/17/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE BOOK OF ANGELS, DEMONS & VARIOUS MONSTROSITIES (   JUL072178)

Written by JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, MICHAEL HOSKIN, STUART VANDAL , CHAD ANDERSON, MADISON CARTER, DAVID WILTFONG,  RONALD BYRD, ERIC J. MOREELS, ANTHONY FLAMINI & AL SJOERDSMA

Cover by GREG LAND

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

On-Sale-9/26/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE COVERS HC (AUG072292) 

Featuring the artwork of ARTHUR SUYDAM, GREG LAND & KYLE HOTZ.

104 Pages/ Parental Advisory ...$19.99

On-Sale-10/24/07

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: MARVEL ZOMBIES (AUG072241) 

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-10/04/07, On-Sale-10/24/07

MARVEL ZOMBIES DEAD DAYS POSTER (AUG072314)

55x20 Color Poster...$15.99

ON-SALE-10/3/07

Marvel Comics Presents Hellcat, Taskmaster, Weapon Omega & More!

Marvel's all-new cutting edge anthology series ups the ante with the action-packed Marvel Comics Presents #2, featuring Hellcat, Taskmaster, the enigmatic Weapon Omega, and the introduction of an all-new super team dedicated to Captain America ! This issue's creative team is an equally amazing assemblage, featuring the writing talents of Marc Guggenheim, Kathryn Immonen, M. Zachary Sherman and Rich Koslowski; and the penciling prowess of Dave Wilkins, Stuart Immonen and Khoi Pham. Critics and fans alike have hailed Marvel Comics Presents for it's mix of different genres and acclaimed talent!

IGN.com's Jesse Schedeen deemed Marvel Comics Presents a "must read" saying, "There's a lot to love within these many pages."

SilverBulletComicBooks.Com's Bryant Frattalone praised the series for its "Top quality art and writing talents."

Where else will you find Hellcat, Weapon Omega, an all-new team of Marvel heroes, and Taskmaster single-handedly taking on a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier?  The answer is "nowhere"...except the brand new, can't miss Marvel Comics Presents #2!

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #2 (AUG072240)

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, KATHRYN IMMONEN,

M. ZACHARY SHERMAN & RICH KOSLOWSKI

Penciled by DAVE WILKINS, STUART IMMONEN, KHOI PHAM

Cover by STUART IMMONEN

Rated A ...$3.99

FOC-9/27/07, On-Sale-10/17/07

The Mighty Avengers' Last Stand Against Ultron?

Nuclear missiles have been launched, Iron Man is nowhere to be seen and the Sentry is mourning the loss of his wife. Oh yeah, Ultron's back and it's taken the form of Janet Pym so it can wreak havoc on the world! In Mighty Avengers #5, from the red-hot superstar creative team of writer Brian Bendis and artist Frank Cho, it's the penultimate chapter of the team's first mission...but is there any way to defeat a foe who just won't stay down? Ares, former villain turned ally is Earth's Newest Mightiest Hero, but he may just be their last hope!

Luke Handley of SilverBulletComicBooks.Com praised the series, exclaiming, "Bendis seems to effortlessly combine good old superheroics with his usual trademark banter."

With the entire world at risk, the Mighty Avengers put it all on the line to stop the seemingly unstoppable Ultron and when the dust clears, the team will never be the same again! It's all coming up in Mighty Avengers #5 as Earth's Mightiest confronts Earth's Deadliest!

MIGHTY AVENGERS #5 (MAY072143)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils and Cover by FRANK CHO

Rated A ...$2.99

FOC-9/27/07, On-Sale-10/17/07

The Red Skull's Revenge On The Winter Soldier!

Captain America is dead. The Winter Soldier is Red Skull's captive. Falcon and Black Widow have been betrayed by someone close to them. And in Captain America #31¸ by the Eisner-winning & Harvey-winning "Best Writer" Ed Brubaker and acclaimed artist Steve Epting, it's only going to get worse for our heroes! In the first chapter of the brand new "The Burden Of Dreams" arc, Winter Soldier's held prisoner and tortured by Dr. Faustus, while the Red Skull hopes to use Bucky to his own advantage-but what could those plans be? Meanwhile, still reeling from last issue's shocking betrayal, Black Widow, Sharon Carter and the Falcon come face to face with the man who might be their last hope-Iron Man! But by the time the truth surfaces and Bucky can be located, will he be friend...or foe?

Critics and fan alike continue to praise Captain America, with IGN.Com's Jesse Schedeen deeming the latest issue a "Must Read" and saying he's enjoying, "what is quite possibly the greatest extended run the character has ever seen...The only thing you can expect here is another stellar issue of Captain America by one of Marvel's best writers."

Kevin Powers of SilverBulletComicBooks.Com described the series as, "easily one of the best runs on a comic book in the modern comic age, and it is easily Marvel's number one book... compelling and mind-blowing."

As Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting continue their groundbreaking run on Captain America, all seems lost for those seeking to honor Captain America 's memory. By the time "The Burden Of Dreams" concludes, nothing will ever be the same for Cap's allies! Find out now why Captain America is one of the consistently most acclaimed books each month in the can't-miss, action packed thriller called Captain America #31!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #31 (AUG072212)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-9/27/07, On-Sale-10/17/07

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