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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 12 February 2009 17:00

Marvel's first family takes on Norman Osborn's new strikeforce when Jonathan Hickman and Sean Chen bring you Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1, plus the merc with a mouth comes face-to-disfigured face with the Thunderbolts when "Magnum Opus" kicks off in Deadpool #8.

 

 

DARK REIGN Strikes The Fantastic Four

 

As Dark Reign sweeps across the Marvel Universe, it finds its way to the doorsteps of Marvel's first family - The Fantastic Four!  Join these heroes as they desperately fight to defend themselves as H.A.M.M.E.R agents swarm the Baxter Building in Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1!  Eisner nominated writer Jonathan Hickman and fan favorite artist Sean Chen deliver thrills-a-minute action as the Fantastic Four battle fierce new enemies on this dawn of a darker Marvel Universe.  Plus, what does Reed Richards do that drastically changes their lives forever?  More importantly, we finally discover the answer to the question: What is the "Bridge?" Plus, don't miss a special 70^th Anniversary Variant Cover by Young Gun Marko Djurdjevic!

 

Critics and Fans agree new writer Jonathan Hickman has established himself as an elite writer in the comic book world:

 

"A mastermind...one of the industry's hot new writers," says Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

 

"One of the best writers in the industry," says Pozzyfreak, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

 

"Hickman has a unique voice in comics," says Timothy Callahan, Comicbookresources.com

 

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1, as the series - and all Dark Reign related tie-ins-- continue to generate significant buzz and quick sellouts!  How will the Fantastic Four respond to the events of Dark Reign throughout the Marvel Universe?  Make sure you don't miss Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1!

DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (JAN092472)

DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 70^th ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (JAN092443)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by SEAN CHEN

Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI

70th Anniversary Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-2/12/09, On-Sale-3/4/09

 

Deadpool and Thunderbolts Collide in Magnum Opus Crossover!

 

Are you ready for the nastiest fight of '09? The four part "Magnum Opus" crossover between Deadpool and Thunderbolts promises a pulse-pounding fight that will have jaws dropping! The story begins in Deadpool #8 by acclaimed creative team Daniel Way and Paco Medina and continues in Thunderbolts #130 brought to you by fan-favorites Andy Diggle and Roberto de la Torre. Deadpool's got a target on his back as Norman Osborn deploys the brand-new Thunderbolts to eliminate everybody's favorite Merc with a Mouth!

 

The chaos continues into April in the pages of Deadpool #9 and concludes in Thunderbolts #131 with an epic showdown between Deadpool and Norman 's new T-Bolts.  Get ready for the loudest, craziest and biggest crossover you dare not miss!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Deadpool, Thunderbolts and all Dark Reign tie-ins. Who's the deadliest in this showdown of Marvel mercenaries - Deadpool or Thunderbolts? Find out when the two clash in "Magnum Opus"!

"MAGNUM OPUS" PART 1

DEADPOOL #8 (JAN092474)

Written by DANIEL WAY

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Cover by JASON PEARSON

Parental Advisory ...$2.99

FOC-2/12/09, On-Sale-3/4/09

"MAGNUM OPUS" PART 2

THUNDERBOLTS #130 (JAN092476)

THUNDERBOLTS #130 LANGLEY VARIANT (JAN092477)

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE

Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA

Variant Cover by CLINT LANGLEY

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-2/26/09, On-Sale-3/18/09

"MAGNUM OPUS" PART 3

DEADPOOL #9 (FEB092520)

Written by DANIEL WAY

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Cover by JASON PEARSON

Parental Advisory ...$2.99

FOC-3/12/09, On-Sale-4/1/09

 

"MAGNUM OPUS" PART 4

THUNDERBOLTS #131 (FEB092521)

THUNDERBOLTS #131 LANGLEY VARIANT (FEB092522)

Written by ANDY DIGGLE

Penciled by BONG DAZO

Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA

Variant Cover by CLINT LANGLEY

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-3/26/09, On-Sale-4/15/09

 

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