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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 18 June 2009 17:00

Marvel's being extra-stingy with the preview art of late, but we do have some pretty pictures to share, including second printing variant covers, some decade-themed variants, and the covers to the hotly anticipated Captain America: Reborn.

 

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN!

The one true Captain America , Steve Rogers, returns in

Captain America Reborn #1

 Five-Issue Series Chronicling the Return Begins July 1, 2009

New York , NY (June 15, 2009) -It was the shot heard ‘round the world. Following the most shocking and controversial event in comic book history - the assassination of Captain America in the pages of Captain America #25 - neither the heroes of the Marvel Universe nor the rest of the world have quite come to grips with this most traumatic of losses. From the moment he was taken from us until today, one fact has proven to be true: the world still needs Captain America . And now, the time has come! At long last, the legend, the hero, is back.  Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return from the grave in the publishing event of the year: Captain America Reborn, a five part series from Marvel Comics beginning this July.

 

Long seen as the world's greatest hero, Captain America made his first appearance in March, 1941, boldly fighting the Nazis in World War II. As a symbol of true patriotism, his popularity soared during the war as he became a nationally revered icon of US efforts to spread freedom around the globe. Serving as the Sentinel of Liberty for nearly 70 years, Cap embodied the spirit of the American people and became one of the world's most beloved and recognizable characters. His death rocked the entire world, real and fictional, and his return from the grave promises to be a landmark event as well.

 

The recipient of two Eisner Awards for his tale about the life and death of Captain America , Ed Brubaker joins forces with acclaimed Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch for the landmark Captain America Reborn series. This partnership promises to produce the visually arresting, action packed story that fans around the world have been eagerly anticipating.

 

 A story that captured international attention, Captain America #25 polarized shocked audiences by starkly depicting the murder the cultural icon.  On that fateful day when shots rang out on the courthouse steps, Cap's greatest enemy-the Red Skull-- achieved his greatest ambition-or so it seemed. Since that time, the Marvel Universe has been in chaos, as as the Red Skull has worked towards his true endgame.  But now there is a ray of hope in the form of Steve Rogers!

 

 How can Steve Rogers return from the dead, and will his rebirth be enough to stop the global threat of his sworn enemy? Hitting shelves on July 1^st, the special five part series Captain America Reborn finally reveals the true scope of the Red Skull's nefarious plan, and begins Captain America 's triumphant return.

 

For fans of Captain America and those wanting to own a part of this historic moment in Marvel history, visit your local comic book retailer on July 1, 2009 to purchase Captain America Reborn #1.  To learn more about this landmark event, go to www.marvel.com/reborn! To find a comic book retailer near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ or call 888-COMICBOOK.  And be sure to pick up Captain America #600, on sale this week, as the road to Reborn begins!

 

 

Marvel Unveils Joe Quesada Cover to CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1

Marvel is proud to unveil Marvel EiC, and superstar artist, Joe Quesada's Captain America Reborn #1 Quesada Variant! The biggest story of the year is here, as Eisner Award-winning scribe Ed Brubaker and superstar artist Bryan Hitch team up for the return of the original Captain America !

 

Retailers, please note that this variant cover ships during the week of Comic-Con International in San Diego .

 

REBORN #1 (of 5) (MAY090412)

REBORN #1 (of 5) CASSADAY VARIANT (MAY090413)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Penciled by BRYAN HITCH

50/50 Covers by BRYAN HITCH & ALEX ROSS

Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

Rated T+ ...$3.99 

FOC-6/16/09, On-Sale-7/1/09

 

REBORN #1 (of 5) QUESADA VARIANT (APR098376)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Penciled by BRYAN HITCH

Cover by JOE QUESADA

Rated T+ ...$3.99 

FOC-6/16/09, On-Sale-7/22/09

 

Captain America #600 Returns With New Printing!

 

This week, there's no bigger super hero than Captain America and mainstream media frenzy caused Captain America #600 to sell out immediately (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Captain America #600 Second Printing Variant, from Eisner Award-winning scribe Ed Brubaker and a cavalcade of artistic superstars! How does the Marvel Universe react to the one year anniversary of Captain America 's death? What happens when Rikki Barnes meets Patriot? And just what does Sharon Carter know that leads into the hotly anticipated Captain America Reborn #1? Find out here! Captain America #600 Second Printing Variant features the stunning interior art of Butch Guice on a new cover!

 

Following an unprecedented Monday on-sale of Captain America #600 and mainstream media coverage of Captain America , retailers nationwide report that Captain America is all the rage!

 

"Captain America #600 is selling extremely well for us, and fortunately we're prepared with lots of copies...Lots of consumers came in looking specifically for this book and spiced up our Monday sales. Thank you Marvel!"-- Gerry Gladston, Midtown Comics (http://www.midtowncomics.com/)

 

"We very much appreciate the discount package and free copies that Marvel has offered to help capitalize on this media event, and welcome further opportunities when future mainstream media events comics come out...We at Jim Hanley's Universe think the Captain America #600 is quite an impressive introduction to Cap, his supporting cast, and his history. Ed Brubaker is one of the finest writers working in comics today (and a long time friend of Jim Hanley's Universe), we all here eagerly await Captain America Reborn, to see just how he brings back Steve Rogers!"-Ron Hill, Jim Hanley's Universe (http://www.jhuniverse.com/)

 

"Had lots and lots of customers excited about this and did lots of pre-pays all week long on Captain America #600 and the new Reborn series. Good job by Marvel for getting it done right and realizing they might be shorting their numbers and relationship with the direct market, and extending the FOC on Reborn."-Mike Malve, Atomic Comics (http://www.atomiccomics.com/)

 

"People all day were excited and upbeat wondering what was in store for them when they read the issue.  A big thank you goes out to you and Marvel for making this possible.  I know that thinking out of the box can be challenging in the selling of comic books, and not everyone is on board.  However, it is nice to see a publisher try to make a historically slow sales day into a fun, and profitable one for us."-- Craig Lopacinski, Neptune Comics (http://www.neptunecomics.com/)

 

David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation said, ""First and foremost, I'd like to thank all those retailers who made this amazing event possible by participating in this special advance release on Monday. Despite what might have been the largest overprint we've ever done for a book, copies sold out well before even the early on sale date. This is a great indicator for the excitement that we're anticipating for Captain America Reborn. We'd also like to thank the fans and press for getting behind Captain America #600. Trust me, you're in for a lot of fun and we're glad to have you along for the ride! "

 

Now's your chance to find out why Benjamin Birdie of ComicBookResources.Com deemed Captain America #600, "An impressive examination of just what Steve Rogers and Captain America meant to Americans." Don't miss Captain America #600 Second Printing Variant!

 

For all the latest Captain America news, please visit www.marvel.com/reborn!

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098394)

Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & STAN LEE

Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM, AL AVISION, HOWARD CHAYKIN, DAVID AJA, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE & KALMAN ANDRASOFSZKY

Cover by BUTCH GUICE

Rated T+ ...$4.99

FOC-6/25/09, On-Sale-7/15/09

CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) (MAY090412)

CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) CASSADAY VARIANT (MAY090413)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Penciled by BRYAN HITCH

Inked by BUTCH GUICE

50/50 Covers by BRYAN HITCH & ALEX ROSS

Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY

Rated T+ ...$3.99

FOC-6/16/09, On-Sale-7/1/09

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #1 (of 5) QUESADA VARIANT (APR098376)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Penciled by BRYAN HITCH

Inked by BUTCH GUICE

Cover by JOE QUESADA

Rated T+ ...$3.99

FOC-6/16/09, On-Sale-7/22/09

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098200)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Pencils by LUKE ROSS, MARCOS MARTIN & FRED HEMBECK

Cover by MARCOS MARTIN

Rated T+ ...$3.99

ON SALE NOW!

 

Spider-Man: American Son Returns With New Printings!

Marvel is pleased to announce that the latest chapters of the red hot Dark Reign storyline "American Son", Amazing Spider-Man #596 & #597, have sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Amazing Spider-Man #596 Second Printing Variant and Amazing Spider-Man #597 Second Printing Variant. Acclaimed scribe Joe Kelly, with artists Paulo Siqueira and Marco Chechetto, present the next stunning chapters of the story you've been waiting for: Spider-Man takes the war to Nortman Osborn! Amazing Spider-Man #596 Second Printing Variant features the interior art of Siqueira on the cover while Amazing Spider-Man #597 Second Printing Variant features the interior art of Chechetto on a wraparound cover!

 

Fans and critics can't stop raving about the "American Son" storyline:

 

"Amazing Spider-Man is in a great place right now. The latest issue is a true showcase of Kelly's talents, and the writer gives us a lot to think about as the book rockets even closer to a major milestone in its publishing history"-- Marc Diefenderfer, IGN.Com

 

"Highly recommended"-Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.Com

 

"This comic blew me away. My heart raced and I was cheering Spider-Man on, laughing out loud, and ended up being completely satisfied with the end result."-Ryanscribbles, PowComics

 

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all upcoming issues of Amazing Spider-Man, as "American Son" continues to sell out quickly & draw rave reviews! Don't miss Amazing Spider-Man #596 Second Printing Variant and Amazing Spider-Man #597 Second Printing Variant!

 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #596 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098040)

Written by JOE KELLY

Pencils & Cover by PAULO SIQUEIRA

Rated A ...$2.99

FOC-7/1/09, On-Sale-7/22/09

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #597 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098041)

Written by JOE KELLY

Pencils & Cover by MARCO CHECHETTO

Rated A ...$2.99

FOC-7/1/09, On-Sale-7/22/09

Deadpool: Suicide Kings Sells Out and Returns with New Printings!

 

Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1-3 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1 Second Printing Variant, Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 Second Printing Variant and Deadpool: Suicide Kings #3 Second Printing Variant!  Emmy Award-nominated scribe Mike Benson (television's Entourage) and fan favorite artist Carlo Barberi weave a tale of bullets and betrayal as the "Merc with a Mouth" is framed!  Wade Wilson does a lot of stupid things, but it's the one thing he didn't do that gets him into the most trouble!  Someone tarnishes the name of this charismatic enigma and revenge is on his mind, but first he must escape a trio of Marvel powerhouses! Can Deadpool stay out of the line of fire when the Punisher, Daredevil, and Spider-Man come looking for him?  Be sure to catch the stylish art of Barberi on the cover of these interconnecting second printing variants!

 

Critics and fans are raving about Deadpool: Suicide Kings:

 

"Non-stop humor and enjoyably crazy." - WeeklyComicBookReview.com

 

"Laughs and mayhem aplenty...so much fun to read. Suicide Kings is giving the audience what they want." - Michael Colbert, Comicsbulletin.com

 

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Deadpool: Suicide Kings issues, as the series continues to generate praise and quick sell-outs.  Why was Wade Wilson framed?  Can the "Crimson Comedian" use his flare for the dramatic and stage a shocking act of vengeance?  Find out all the answers in Deadpool: Suicide Kings #1 Second Printing Variant, Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 Second Printing Variant and Deadpool: Suicide Kings #3 Second Printing Variant!

 

 

DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #1 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098384)

Written by MIKE BENSON

Penciled by CARLO BARBERI

Cover by CARLO BARBERI

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

FOC--6/25/09, On-Sale-- 7/15/09

DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #2 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098385)

Written by MIKE BENSON

Penciled by CARLO BARBERI

Cover by CARLO BARBERI

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

FOC--6/25/09, On-Sale-- 7/15/09

DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #3 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098386)

Written by MIKE BENSON

Penciled by CARLO BARBERI

Cover by CARLO BARBERI

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

FOC--6/25/09, On-Sale-- 7/15/09

 

 

Who's Getting Married In Amazing Spider-Man #600?

 

 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 (MAY090484)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 ROMITA VARIANT (MAY090485)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 QUESADA VARIANT (MAY090486)

Written by DAN SLOTT, STAN LEE & THE REST OF SPIDEY'S WEB-HEADS

Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR., MARCOS MARTIN, MARIO ALBERTI & MORE!

50/50 Wraparound Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS

Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.

Wraparound Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA

All-New/Rated A ...$4.99

FOC-6/25/09, On-Sale-7/15/09

September, 2009: The Iron Patriot Acts.

Marvel Loves The 90s & The 80s!

 

Marvel Comics is proud to unveil the unprecedented 70^th Anniversary Decade Variants, celebrating the coolest and most controversial fashions, music and cultural quirks from last seven decades. Each of these unique variants is guaranteed to make you smile-where else are you gonna see War Machine grunging out on Fender Jaguar? Or Rogue vogue-ing it up? The 90s and 80s take center stage when the 70^th Anniversary Decade Variants make their sensational debut!

 

This June and July, don't miss any of the 70^th Anniversary Decade Variants as Marvel counts down to the official 70^th Anniversary of Marvel Comics on August 11^th!

 

For more on Marvel's 70^th Anniversary, please visit www.marvel.com/70

 

ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #3 (of 4) (APR090462)

ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #3 (of 4) DECADE VARIANT

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Penciled by PETER VALE & MICHAEL RYAN

Cover by PAUL RENAUD

90s DECADE VARIANT BY JUAN DOE

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

On-Sale-6/17/09

MARVEL ZOMBIES 4 #3 (APR090500)

MARVEL ZOMBIES 4 #3 DECADE VARIANT

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Penciled by KEV WALKER

Cover by GREG LAND

80s DECADE VARIANT BY MIKE PERKINS

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

On-Sale-6/17/09

WAR MACHINE #7 (APR090515)

WAR MACHINE #7 DECADE VARIANT

Written by GREG PAK

Penciled by TBA

Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA

90s DECADE VARIANT BY MIKE CHOI

Rated T+ ...$2.99 

On-Sale-6/17/09

X-MEN: LEGACY #225 (APR090532)

X-MEN: LEGACY #225 DECADE VARIANT

Written by MIKE CAREY

Art by PHILIPPE BRIONES

Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA

90s DECADE VARIANT BY ADRIANA MELO

Rated A ...$2.99

On-Sale-6/17/09

 

 

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