New York, NY—August 2^nd, 2011—Pop culture history will be made tomorrow as Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 hits shelves and introduces readers to the all-new Ultimate Comics Spider-Man! That’s right, for the first time ever, someone other than Peter Parker will be Spider-Man! But, after the death of Peter Parker, who will rise up to defend the Ultimate Universe? Meet Miles Morales, a seemingly normal teenager from New York who will soon discover  that with great power comes great responsibility…and even greater danger! But just what are the secrets behind Miles’ shocking abilities? What’s his connection to the original Spider-Man? And just why does he wear that costume? Courtesy of superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Ultimate Comics Fallout #4  begins the story that’ll have everyone talking for years to come!

 

 “When the opportunity arose to create a new Spider-Man, we knew it had to be a character that represents the diversity—in background and experience—of the twenty-first century,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “Miles is a character who not only follows in the tradition of relatable characters like Peter Parker, but also shows why he’s a new, unique kind of Spider-Man—and worthy of that name.”

 

With its inception in 2000, the Ultimate Comics Universe reimagined the world’s most popular super heroes for a new generation and has been critically lauded for its bold, resonant stories. In particular, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 is widely considered one of the most important comics of the century, setting records for trade paperback sales and introducing one of the most popular versions of Spider-Man ever. With the death of Peter Parker in June 2011, all eyes were once again on the Ultimate Comics Universe, as mainstream media and fans alike speculated just who Marvel would put under the mask of this beloved hero. Now, the chart-topping team of Bendis and Pichelli begin the next major chapter of the Ultimate Comics Universe with September’s historic Ultimate Comics spider-Man #1, giving readers a chance to learn the origin of the most important new character of the century.

 

“The chance for the world to join a new Spider-Man as he discovers what that means in this modern world is one of the most challenging and crazy fun opportunities I’ve had as a writer,” explained Bendis. “The Ultimate Comics Universe according to Miles is completely unique.  I can't wait to write every issue and I can't wait for people to start reading them.” 

 

Pichelli added, “I promise, you will fall in love with Miles-- I already did. 'Nuff Said.”

  

The world’s greatest super hero icon is about to undergo the most groundbreaking reinvention in comic book history—where will you be when the mask is lifted? Pick upUltimate Comics Fallout #4 tomorrow at your local comic shop or digitally on the Marvel Comics App for iOS devices.

 

ULTIMATE FALLOUT #4 (JUN110612)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER

Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN

Cover by MARK BAGLEY

ON SALE TOMORROW!

 

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 (JUL110605)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by SARA PICHELLI

Cover by KAARE ANDREWS (Cover will be POLYBAGGED)

Variant Cover by SARA PICHELLI

FOC—8/22/11, On-Sale—9/14/11

 

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #2 (JUL110607)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by SARA PICHELLI

Cover by KAARE ANDREWS

FOC—8/29/11, On-Sale—9/21/11

 

 

 

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at The Punisher #1! Eisner Award winning writer Greg Rucka and rising-star artist Marco Checchetto set the Marvel Universe’s deadliest man back out onto the streets! Frank Castle is locked and loaded for his most violent mission yet as he takes aim on New York City’s newest criminal organization, The Exchange! Can Marvel’s one man war machine mow down the entirety of the Exchange or will they prove to be too much for Frank Castle to take on alone? With every clip the Punisher empties into the guilty he gets further away from being able to find the man he used to be…and he has absolutely no problem with that. Get a view from behind the crosshairs as Marvel’s newest Big Shot unleashes his brand of justice, only in The Punisher #1!

 

THE PUNISHER #1 (JUN110657)

Written by GREG RUCKA

Penciled by MARCO CHECCHETTO

Cover by BRYAN HITCH

Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA

Variant Cover by NEAL ADAMS

Blank cover also available

Parental Advisory …$3.99

FOC – 7/11/11, ON SALE – 08/03/11

 

 

 

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Fear Itself: FF #1 from acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn and artist Tom Grummett! Ben Grimm, The Thing, has been deemed “worthy” by the villainous Serpent and now it’s up to the FF to put an end to his rampage! But do the FF have a prayer at prying their friend from the God of Fear’s grasp?  Find out this August, in the explosive Fear Itself: FF #1!

FEAR ITSELF: FF #1 (MAY110577)

Written by CULLEN BUNN

Art by TOM GRUMMETT

Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO

Rated A…$2.99

FOC—6/27/11, ON SALE—8/3/11

 

 

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Hulk #37, from critically acclaimed writer Jeff Parker and artist Elena Casagrande! The Thing has been chosen as one of the Serpent’s hammer-wielding Worthy and only one man can stand in his way – the Red Hulk! But can the Red Hulk take on the Breaker of Souls alone and saveNew York City in the process? Fear Itself continues its stranglehold on the Marvel Universe this August, only in Hulk #37!

HULK #37 (MAY110599)

Written by JEFF PARKER

Art by ELENA CASAGRANDE

Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN

Rated T+…$2.99

FOC—6/27/11, On Sale 8/3/11

 

 

 

 

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