A pair of releases from writer Christos Gage for this week: first, Songbird and Moonstone faceoff in Thunderbolts: Breaking Point, then Tony Stark takes on Madame Hydra in Iron Man: Director of SHIELD Annual #1.

Will The Thunderbolts Reach Their Breaking Point?

The two longest serving members of the Thunderbolts-Songbird and Moonstone-are on a collision course with each other in Thunderbolts: Breaking Point! Acclaimed author Christos Gage (World War Hulk: X-Men, House Of M: Avengers), fan favorite penciler Brian Denham (Nova) and cover artist Marko Djurdjevic team up for this look for at the tenuous relationship between a pair of diametrically opposed Thunderbolts members. Songbird is working to prevent Moonstone from corrupting the team and Moonstone would be happy to just kill Songbird in the field. But is there a more effective way to remove Songbird from the picture? And a familiar face from Songbird's past makes their long-awaited return!

Will the conflict between Songbird and Moonstone tear the Thunderbolts apart? One thing's for sure-the only place to find the answer is in Thunderbolts: Breaking Point. Perfect for readers new and old alike, this is the Thunderbolts special that can't be missed!

THUNDERBOLTS: BREAKING POINT (SEP072229)

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE

Pencils by BRIAN DENHAM

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC 

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-11/1/07, On-Sale-11/21/07

International Iron Man Of Mystery!

There's only one man qualified to go undercover and take down Madame Hydra-and it's Tony Stark in the extra-sized Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Annual #1. Writer Christos Gage, who's drawn acclaim for his work on Iron Man, and hot newcomer artist Harvey Tolibao bring you a roller coaster ride of action and espionage that will leave the nation of Madripoor changed forever! With his Extremis powers blocked, his Iron Man armor available for emergencies only and enemies like Bloodscream & Roughhouse around the corner, it's not looking good for Tony Stark! Can he complete his mission without paying the ultimate price?

It's Tony Stark versus the leader of an entire terrorist organization-and Stark's going to show just what makes him a hero! Wizard's "20007 Writer To Watch" Chris tos Gage will leave you on the edge of your seat in the action-packed Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Annual #1!

IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ANNUAL #1 (SEP072200)

Written by Christos Gage

Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO

Cover by JIM CHEUNG

Rated A ...$3.99

FOC-11/1/07, On-Sale-11/21/07

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