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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 14 August 2008 17:00

Japan's greatest superheroes return in Big Hero Six #1, while the secrets of Magneto's rise to power are finally revealed when crossovers collide in Civil War: House of M #1.

 

 

Return to the House of M for Civil War!

When the Scarlett Witch suffered a mental break down and altered the Marvel U, creating a world where Magneto ruled, she forever changed the universe - Welcome to the House of M!  Now, find out the secret history of how the Master of Magnetism came to rule in Civil War: House of M #1!  Rising star writer, Christos Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers), joins forces once again with his World War Hulk: X-Men collaborator, artist Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation, Marvel Comics Presents) for the greatest House of M story never told!  As Magneto fights for the liberation of mutants, witness the transformation that makes him leader of all!  There will be Sentinals galore, a very familiar mutant Professor, and an explosive battle with the mutant High Lord... Apocalypse!  Plus, a stunning cover featuring the artwork of Mike Perkins (upcoming The Stand: Captain Trips)!

 

How did Magneto come to rule all mutants and the world?  Whatever happened to Professor X?  What will be the fate of Apocalypse?  Find out the answers to these questions and more in this not-to-miss limited series, Civil War: House of M #1!

 

CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #1 (of 5) (JUL082282)

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE

Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO

Cover by MIKE PERKINS

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC-- 08/21/08 On-Sale-- 09/10/08

The Big Hero Six Make A Triumphant Return!

They're Japan 's top heroes, defending the land of the rising sun - they are Big Hero Six!  Get ready for the all action you can handle in this bold new limited series...Big Hero Six #1 (of 6)!  When some of the worst villains in the Marvel Universe begin to attack Tokyo , Big Hero Six are the only ones who can stop them!  Written by the legendary and award-winning Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men, New Exiles), come join Hiro (the most brilliant mind in Japan ), Baymax (his reliable synthetic entity), Honey Lemon (with her super-powered purse), and Gogo Tomago (an unstoppable explosive ball of energy)!  Don't miss Big Hero Six defend their country along with awesome interiors from rising-star artist, David Nakayama (Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, Marvel Adventures Hulk)!  Plus, meet the two new fascinating members of Big Hero Six!

 

Who are the villains attacking Tokyo and what do they want? Who are the Six's new teammates?  Find out the answers to these questions and more as you embark on new adventures, True Believer, in Big Hero Six #1 (of 6)!

BIG HERO SIX #1 (of 6) (JUL082271)

BIG HERO SIX #1 (of 6) VARIANT COVER (JUL082272)

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

Pencils, Cover & Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA

Rated A ...$3.99

FOC-- 08/21/08 - On Sale 09/10/08

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