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Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by ANDREA DI VITO Cover by MIKE PERKINS The biggest House of M story is finally revealed: how did Magneto take over the world? He began life as a penniless refugee, but rose to conquer the entire planet...and now Christos N. Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) and Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) show you how the Master of Magnetism did it! Witness Magneto's first battle with the Sentinels...the tragic end of his marriage...and his fight against Apocalypse for leadership of all mutants! The secret history of the House of M unfolds here! Collecting CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #1-5. 120 pages. /Rated T .
It all comes to a head in this explosive final issue! The house of cards has collapsed. The web of lies has unraveled. With his life falling apart around him, can John Dusk survive? Or will he who chases monsters become a monster himself? Don't miss the shocking conclusion of the acclaimed miniseries - the book Ed Brubaker calls ""my favorite thing from Christos Gage so far""! John always knew there would come a time when he had to choose between his two lives. That time is now. And either way, there's no going back. He wants to be forgiven...but he doesn't want to stop. This series explodes into stores with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp and Crime Files Edition by Mike Wolfer, as well as a Vigilante Retailer Order Incentive.
You've seen Christos Gage's work for Marvel, WildStorm, IDW and others, but you've never seen his imagination unleashed with absolutely no restrictions...until now. ABSOLUTION introduces John Dusk, a superhero in a world where they're a sanctioned arm of law enforcement. But this veteran hero has been scarred by his exposure to man's infinite capacity for evil, and he's seen one too many perpetrators escape justice. One day he crosses the line...lets a murderer die...and discovers it feels good. In this brutal second issue, John Dusk's campaign of exterminating criminals intensifies...as his girlfriend Karen reaches the conclusion that only an 'enhancile' could have committed the murders she's investigating. We'll see that not all superhumans in John's world are on the side of the law, and meet some of the renegades, including the enigmatic Happy Kitty. And before the issue's over, someone will discover John's secret... He wants to be forgiven...but he doesn't want to stop. This series explodes into stores with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp and Crime Files Edition (featuring the sexy Happy Kitty) by Paul Duffield.
Christos Gage pushes John Dusk to the brink as Absolution kicks into high gear! You know the situation Dick Cheney likes to talk about--the one where you have a criminal in custody, there's imminent danger to innocent lives, and only your captive has the information needed to save them? John Dusk is in that situation now. Except the perp isn't in John's custody, he's in the NYPD""s. And they don't torture. If John takes matters into his own hands, with everyone watching... everything changes. He's always told himself he brutalized criminals to save innocents. But will he NOT torture and kill to save himself, even if it means others die? John always knew there would come a time when he had to choose between his two lives. That time is now. And either way, there's no going back. He wants to be forgiven... but he doesn't want to stop. This series explodes into stores with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, Wraparound by Juan Jose Ryp and Crime Files Edition (featuring everyone's favorite cutesy assassin Happy Kitty) by Paul Duffield.
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava One of the most critically acclaimed recent superhero stories is finally collected along with all-new material! All seven of the original issues of ABSOLUTION are here as well as a huge cover gallery and an all-new Crime Files segment with additional information on John Dusk's allies and most feared villains! You've seen Christos Gage's work for Marvel, Wildstorm, IDW, and others, but you've never seen his imagination unleashed with absolutely no restrictions... untiln ow. ABSOLUTION introduces John Dusk, a superhero in a world where they're a sanctioned arm of law enforcement. But this veteran hero has been scarred by his exposure to man's infinite capacity for evil, and he's seen one too many perpetrators escape justice. One day he crosses the line... lets a murderer die... and discovers it feels good. Surrounded by sociopaths, both human and superhuman, who he knows will prey on others if they're not stopped -- permanently -- how far will he go, knowing every step he takes puts him further on a collision course with his teammates Alpha and The Servant, not to mention his homicide detective girlfriend? Drawing on his experience writing for TV crime dramas like Law & Order: SVU, and his years of acclaimed work on comics like G.I. Joe: Cobra, StormWatch: PHD, and Avengers: The Initiative, Gage and artist Roberto Viacava bring you a riveting, no-punches-pulled saga that fans of shows like The Shield and Dexter, or comics such as Powers and Sleeper, won't be able to put down. John Dusk just wants to be forgiven... but he doesn't want to stop. This amazing collection is also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to just 1,500 copies. [Juan Jose Ryp]
(W) Christos Gage (A) Roberto Viacava One of the most critically acclaimed recent superhero stories is finally collected along with all-new material! All seven of the original issues of ABSOLUTION are here as well as a huge cover gallery and an all-new Crime Files segment with additional information on John Dusk's allies and most feared villains! You've seen Christos Gage's work for Marvel, Wildstorm, IDW, and others, but you've never seen his imagination unleashed with absolutely no restrictions... untiln ow. ABSOLUTION introduces John Dusk, a superhero in a world where they're a sanctioned arm of law enforcement. But this veteran hero has been scarred by his exposure to man's infinite capacity for evil, and he's seen one too many perpetrators escape justice. One day he crosses the line... lets a murderer die... and discovers it feels good. Surrounded by sociopaths, both human and superhuman, who he knows will prey on others if they're not stopped -- permanently -- how far will he go, knowing every step he takes puts him further on a collision course with his teammates Alpha and The Servant, not to mention his homicide detective girlfriend? Drawing on his experience writing for TV crime dramas like Law & Order: SVU, and his years of acclaimed work on comics like G.I. Joe: Cobra, StormWatch: PHD, and Avengers: The Initiative, Gage and artist Roberto Viacava bring you a riveting, no-punches-pulled saga that fans of shows like The Shield and Dexter, or comics such as Powers and Sleeper, won't be able to put down. John Dusk just wants to be forgiven... but he doesn't want to stop. This amazing collection is also available as a Hardcover edition with an all-new cover by artist Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to just 1,500 copies. [Jacen Burrows]
SPIDEY MEETS THE AVENGERS ACADEMY CONTINUES! With dark and desperate emotional weapons at his disposal, Psycho-Man has twisted the kids of Avengers Academy into bloodthirsty villains! Now Spider-Man must do battle with the Academy students in a super-powered showdown that tests Spidey's abilites and the promises he made in the wake of Marla Jameson's death! All of it leading to the surprise return of a classic Spider-Man character next month! (Here's your hint, arachnophiles: THE GOJDW). Plus an Infested prelude by Dan Slott and Emma Rios.
Written by Dan Slott Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI Cover by FRANK CHO 'the Ghost of Jean DeWolff"" ANTI-VENOM returns to help SPIDER-MAN wage war against MISTER NEGATIVE and his criminal empire whether Spidey wants him to or not. And when an all-new WRAITH enters the fray, will she prove to be a friend or foe? Plus: From the pages of SECRET AVENGERS, a special guest appearance by SHANG-CHI, The Master of Kung Fu! PLUS: ""Infested"" continues in...the lead-in to SPIDER-ISLAND 40 pages. /Rated A
Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI Cover by FRANK CHO ""Death Won't Stop Me"" THE WRAITH stands unmasked and all of her secrets are revealed. What will this mean for SPIDER-MAN? And how will this effect the growing gang war in Chinatown? And if ANTI-VENOM wants to get his hands on MR. NEGATIVE, he'll have to get past HAMMERHEAD and THE SPOT first! Of all the days for Aunt May to return to the F.E.A.S.T. Center 40 pages. /Rated A
GUEST STARRING AVENGERS ACADEMY! After his work with the new FF wraps for the week, what can the original teenaged superhero teach the worlds most at risk group of super-powered teens? Find out when Spider-Man substitutes at the Avengers Academy! But it's far from a normal day at school when a field trip is interrupted by a vengeful PSYCHO-MAN armed with hate, doubt and fear! Guest starring the FF, Giant-Man. and the Malevolent Marvel Monster Mayhem of MONSTEROSO! Plus a ""Day in the Life of Spider-Man"" by Paul Benjamin and Javier Pulido!
ANGEL & FAITH #1 (STEVE MORRIS COVER) - Full Color. Description: Christos Gage (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A), Steve Morris (Cover), Left in a near-catatonic state following the events in Buffy Season 8, Angel will need a seriously rude awakening if he's to make amends for his ill-conceived deeds. Enter rebel Slayer with a cause-Faith Lehane. Together they'll have full access to the Watcher files and opportunities to make amends for all they've done . . . and will do. 40 pages.
Christos Gage (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A/Variant cover), Steve Morris (Cover), and Dan Jackson (C) Giles's personal Watcher files lead Angel and Faith to what Angel believes will be his true redemption-at least for a portion of his unforgivable sins. In the underbelly of London, where demons are coping with the lack of magic and the resulting changes to the natural hierarchy, Angel and Faith follow the first major lead in Angel's quest . . . forcing him to reflect on his earliest days in Los Angeles.
Christos Gage (W), Rebekah Isaacs (A/Variant cover), Dan Jackson (C), and Steve Morris (Cover) As Angel continues his quest to resurrect the dead by following leads he digs out of the Watcher's Files, Faith has second thoughts about supporting his seemingly impossible venture. A new ally warns her to weigh the consequences-good and bad-of Angel's endeavor. Meanwhile, amidst clubbing, mentoring, and slaying, Faith has her own concerns counseling a damaged and vengeance-seeking Slayer! There's pressure from all sides. Can Faith handle it?
Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with a fantasy quest for the key to the entire event! The new Quasar - - a.k.a. Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel - - embarks on an epic journey that could bring an end to Conquest. What has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? What is troubling her lover, Moondragon? Join the action as Wizard's "2007 Writer to Watch" Christos Gage (UNION JACK) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella) introduce you to a sci-fi Joan of Arc determined to earn her legacy and save a galaxy!
[Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE LILLY Cover by MATT WILSON]
The epic quest to solve the secret of CONQUEST continues! Racing against the clock, pursued by a merciless adversary, Quasar -- the rookie Protector of the Universe -- and the former Avenger known as Moondragon arrive on a barren world which just may contain the key to saving an entire galaxy. But what dark twist will turn their journey upside-down? Your eyes won't believe the shock ending that writer Christos Gage (WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella) have cooked up! [Written by Christos Gage / Penciled by Mike Lilly / Cover by Matt Wilson]
The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What is next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - QUASAR #1-4; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #1-4; and ANNIHILATION SAGA. [Written by Keith Giffen, Christos Gage, Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning / Penciled by Timothy Green, Mike]
MEANWHILE Cyclops, Emma, Wolverine and Armor are off in Japan dealing with giant monsters. Meanwhile, something dire happens that demands the attention of the X-Men. With their leaders away, should the X-Men deny their help? HELL NO! Storm, Colossus and Kitty Pryde join Beast and Agent Brand to take on the Brood. But when intergalactic law prevents the destruction of an enemy who can only be defeated by extermination, the X-Men have a problem. Are Storm and her crew up to the task? And what is Cyclops going to say when he learns of this? This adventure takes place at the same time as the MONSTROUS arc concurrently happening in Astonishing X-Men in a way never before seen!
Written by DANIEL WAY Pencils & Cover by JASON PEARSON ""MONSTROUS"" Mentallo has taken over Monster Island and is controlling the minds of all the inhabitants. He already sent Fin Fang Foom to tear apart Tokyo, but what are his plans for the rest? And can three X-Men and one X-Man-In-Training stop a dozen mind-controlled monsters if Emma can't get in Mentallo's head? And if that's not enough, one of the X-Men is changed forever. This is not a what-if, it is for real! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA I AM CAPTAIN AMERICA VARIANT BY Ed McGuinness ""MEANWHILE"" Part 2 (of 3)-The Brood are terrorizing the X-Men again, but wiping out the terrifying parasitic aliens isn't an option as they are an?Endangered Species. Oh, and Agent Brand has been infected. Christos Gage (AVENGERS ACADEMY) and Juan Bobillo?(SHE-HULK) bring you part 2 of the alternating story arc of the most thought-provoking X-Book! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JUAN BOBILLO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA ""Meanwhile"" Storm, Beast, Colossus and Agent Brand have all been implanted with Broodlings and it's only a matter of time until they are full-on Brood themselves. Only Kitty and Lockheed are left, but is there anything they can even do to help their teammates? This story comes to its amazing conclusion.
The Authority - or what's left of them - struggle to survive in their harsh new environment. As if the daily struggle to continue living in this devastated world wasn't enough, things take a turn for the worse when a ragtag army of vicious psychopaths approach the Carrier - led by the Eidolon! Are the Authority capable of handling this new threat? Plus: Part 2 of the Wetworks backup story that began last month in WILDCATS #2, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Brandon Badeaux! [Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Brandon Badeaux / Co]
The Midnighter confronts the Eidolon and his Army of the Mad... but can even he overcome an entire army alone? And the Engineer makes a startling discovery in the bowels of the Carrier that could turn the team's fortunes around in this desolate new world! Plus, the second chapter of the Marc "Backlash" Slayton backup story continues by Christos Gage and Mike McKone (GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS)! [Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Mike McKone & Lanni]
Swift finds herself at the mysterious Rendlesham base. Who - and what - she finds will have staggering results for everyone. Aboard the Carrier, the team's worst fears manifest as a viral outbreak rages! Also included is the second chapter of the Cybernary backup from Christos Gage and Pete Woods.
[Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Pete Woods / Cover ]
Fan-favorite creators Christos Gage (StormWatch: PHD) and Darick Robertson (The Boys) bring their incredible talents to The Authority - and it's a match made in heaven! StormWatch Prime has finally managed to crack the infamous Henry Bendix's encrypted "memory tower" and located a mysterious bunker hidden the Southwest desert. Knowing that anything springing from Bendix's brilliant, twisted mind could prove either invaluable or catastrophic, they immediately head for the bunker. But The Authority are watching, too, and want what's in the bunker for themselves. Will the Authority's desire to build a "finer world" come into conflict with StormWatch's goal of protecting humanity from the super-humans of the world? You bet it will! [Written by Christos Gage / Art and Cover by Darick Robertson]
The Authority and StormWatch Prime were once teammates and the closest of comrades...but a custody battle over Henry Bendix's secret bunker causes long-held grudges to boil over! Can such powerful superhumans clash without someone getting killed? It's mayhem as two of the strongest teams in the WildStorm Universe collide in a battle for the ages! [Written by Christos Gage / Art and cover by Darick Robertson]
Henry Bendix's mysterious desert fortress is under assault by two of the world's most powerful teams: The Authority and StormWatch Prime! But to crack the defenses, they'll have to put aside their personal squabbles and do the impossible: work together! And how can Apollo and the Midnighter be fighting...Apollo and the Midnighter? [Written by Christos Gage / Art and Cover by Darick Robertson]
Collecting the red-hot 6-issue miniseries! The Authority and StormWatch Prime were once teammates and the closest of comrades...but a custody battle over Henry Bendix's secret bunker causes long-held grudges to boil over! It's mayhem as two of the strongest teams in the WildStorm Universe collide in a battle for the ages! [Written by Christos Gage / Art and cover by Darick Robertson]
The Authority has survived the cataclysmic events following NUMBER OF THE BEAST - but just barely! Do they have a hope of rebuilding their "finer world," or is that hope dead and gone? Don't miss the beginning of an astounding new direction for the series! Plus: Part 2 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! [Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby and Trevor Hairsine / Co]
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by SEAN CHEN Cover by MIKE McKONE Guest-starring Taskmaster! As the fallout from Tigra's shocking act last issue rocks the Academy, Finesse goes in search of the man who could be her father...the character readers have demanded since issue #1...Taskmaster! Be here for the explosive reunion in the book that IGN.com calls ""the best Avenger book on the market."" 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by TOM RANEY Covers by MIKE MCKONE The return of the Wasp? The return of Korvac? It's two book-shaking issues in one month - and issue #12 guest-stars the Avengers! First it's a ""day in the life"" of the students, with special guest instructors Protector and Dr. Strange! Then Thor, Steve Rogers, Iron Man and more assemble as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' most powerful villains storms the school as Korvac comes back! Enroll in AVENGERS ACADEMY now and find out why ComicBookResources.com calls it ""one of my favorite new series to come along in a while."" 32 pages. (each) /Rated A
It's Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the ""Best New Book of 2010""! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you've ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative...and featuring smack downs and smooch downs! Then the trainees get a crash course in big-time villainy as they take on Spider-Man's greatest foes, the Sinister Six, in a story that will have major ramifications when FEAR ITSELF hits next month!
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN GIANT-MAN VS. XXXXXXXX ...the rematch! Now empowered by the evil at the heart of Marvel's next huge event, XXXXXXXX is a walking engine of destruction...and when XXXX brings the pain to Hank Pym, all hell's going to break loose! Plus, the students of Avengers Academy get their first taste of war...and none of them will escape unscathed! FEAR ITSELF will rock this book in the months to come, so jump on here and find out why Newsarama's Best Shots says ""As 2011 dawns, I urge any hesitant readers topick up AVENGERS ACADEMY. You won't regret the choice."" 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN The Academy teachers must battle not one, but two hammer-wielders at the same time! Meanwhile, the horrors of war take their toll on the students, as one of them is pushed ever further towards a life-changing decision! Don't miss the shocking events that will rock the book that IGN.com calls ""the under-appreciated gem of the Avengers franchise."" 32 pages. /Rated A
AVENGERS ACADEMY #18 - Description: Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by TOM RANEY Covers by BILLY TAN FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN Trapped in the Infinite Mansion with murderous demigods, the heroes-in-training of Avengers Academy must do the?unthinkable...or die! Is this the issue where the students choose evil? Find out as August delivers two issues of the series that IGN calls ""the under-appreciated gem of the Avengers franchise."" 32 pages. /Rated A 32 pages. Rated: A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by Billy Tan FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN The students of Avengers Academy are trapped within their school, stalked by The Worthy! Their only hope against such awesome power is to destroy the Infinite Mansion...but unless they can find a way out, they'll die with it! Experience the year's biggest event through the series that ComicBook Resources.com calls ""a fantastic addition to Marvel's canon, and one worthy of the name Avengers.""
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN fear itself TIE-IN Major status quo changes in this issue! Avengers Academy loses one student and teacher - but who? Are they traitors? Did they quit? Did they die? 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Covers by RODIN ESQUEJO New students! New staff! New West Coast Academy! A Classic Avenger is murderedand everyone's suspect! Captain America, Luke Cage, and Hawkeye guest-star tofight the Avengers Academy? 32 pages. (each)/Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by BILLY TAN Special POINT ONE issue. START READING with this Point One issue! During his dark reign, Norman Osborn attempted to mold super-powered teens to further his twisted agenda. So the Earth's Mightiest Heroes created the Avengers Academy to reverse his influence on these impressionable, would-be heroes. But what happened to the young men and women who weren't enrolled? Will friendship bloom or will fists fly when this year's Avengers Academy students meet the kids who didn't make the cut?! 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! A BRAND NEW ONGOING AVENGERS TITLE BEGINS HERE! Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down by the end of the issue? If you think this is just another teen hero book...the last page shocker will prove you wrong! Writer Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and superstar artist Mike McKone (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) unite to bring you a bold new era of greatness! 40 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS Tron Variant by BRANDON PETERSON This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as ""a fine addition to the Heroic Age."" 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE Women of Marvel Frame Variant by TBA Guest-starring Norman Osborn and the all-new, all-deadly Thunderbolts! You've heard of ""Scared Straight""--when impressionable teens are brought inside a prison to get the harsh truth about criminal life from the inmates themselves. Well, the Academy kids are about to experience it super-villain style...courtesy of Juggernaut and the new Thunderbolts program! But it's another inmate that captures their attention...the man who imprisoned, experimented on and tortured them: Norman Osborn! When The Raft goes into lockdown, are they trapped inside with him, or is he trapped inside with them? Plus: the origin of Hazmat! And guest appearances by Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Valkyrie! Don't miss the next chapter in the most unpredictable Heroic Age title of all! 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE Variant Cover by MIKE McKONE Reptil goes Jurassic on Tigra! When Humberto is elected class leader of Avengers Academy, it should be a dream come truebut instead it's a nightmare! As he struggles with the weight of his repressed grief and anger, added to the responsibility he feels to keep his teammates on the heroic path, something's got to give...and it might just be Reptil's humanity! Plus: more on Quicksilver and Finesse, the villainy of Mentallo, and another Avengers guest appearance in the series that Comic Book Club Live hails as ""All of the fun of ""90s New Warriors with a dark side."" 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE TIME TO MEET THE AVENGERS ACADEMY TEACHERS! Hank Pym, Quicksilver, Tigra, Justice and Speedball (that's right, we said Speedball) are here to mentor the next generation of Earth's Mightiest Heroesbut is one of the students hot for teacher? Plus: Get a glimpse inside the mind of Finesse, the enigmatic polymath who can duplicate any skill but who finds human interaction the most baffling mystery of all! The return of the walking death machine known as Arsenal! Hints at a student's possible connection with a well known Marvel character! Quicksilver gets old school! All this, and one of the kids makes a Faustian bargain! 32 pages. /Rated A [Mike McKone]
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE 'sCARED STRAIGHT""-the explosive crossover with THUNDERBOLTS-continues! There's a jailbreak at The Raft, the maximum security prison for super villains, and the students of Avengers Academy are caught in the middle! But whose side are they on? Will they help the Avengers put the criminals back behind bars...or has inmate Norman Osborn made them an offer they can't refuse? Also: the origin of Mettle! 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by JORGE MOLINA Cover by MIKE MCKONE Variant Cover by MIKE MCKONE Vampire Variant Cover by J.S. ROSSBACH The Avengers Academy: exposed to the public? The existence of the school has been kept secret...and the fame-hungry Striker isn't happy about that at all! But it may be a moot point as the obsessed super-criminal Whirlwind blames Hank Pym for the death of the woman he loved, Janet Van Dyne, and comes seeking revenge on Hank's inexperienced students, who are out on a field trip! And hey, who's that locking lips with Justice? All the drama, action and intrigue you can handle, from the new breakout series which WeeklyCrisis.com says has ""a solid premise, interesting new characters, and a superb creative team. I look for this comic to be criminally underestimated, but tremendously satisfying."" 32 pages. /Rated A.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE MCKONE Cover by MIKE MCKONE Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth's Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands...and in the hands of the six young superhumans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they? And what dark secret will turn their world--and potentially the entire Marvel Universe--upside down? Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #1-6 and material from ENTER THE HEROIC AGE. 152 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE MCKONE, SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY Cover by MIKE MCKONE Hank Pym returns to his greatest role! That's right, Giant-Man is back! Then, the Avengers Academy students take on a mission of vengeance against the Hood, and Finesse goes off in search of the man who could be her father: Taskmaster! But everything changes when Korvac returns and defeats the Avengers. Now, the world's only hope lies with the Avengers Academy students, who have been aged to adulthood! With time manipulated, the team gets a glimpse of what the future might hold for them. For some, it's a revelation; for others, a life sentence! Can they overcome their personal demons and master unfamiliar abilities in time to defeat a foe powerful enough to conquer Earth's Mightiest Heroes? And if that wasn't enough, enter the Young Allies, the Initiative - and the Sinister Six! Collecting AVENGERS ACADEMY #7-14. 184 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS This is it...the explosive issue that changes everything! From the moment it was formed, the Initiative has had more than its share of dark secrets. Now, they"ve all come out. On top of everything else, can the Initiative survive this? Well, the title of this story is THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED... 32 pages. /Rated T .
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by MATTEO DE LONGIS While the Hood makes a captive hero an offer they can't refuse, the stress of Trauma's situation is opening the way for a threat far deadlier than even Norman Osborn. What could possibly be dangerous--and powerful--enough to threaten both the Initiative and the Avengers Resistance? How about an other-dimensional demon lord bent on conquering our plane...and it's not Dormammu. With both the heroes and villains in disarray, who can save us? Anyone...anyone...? 32 pages. /Rated T
""KILLED IN ACTION"" Part 3 of 4. ""Confirmed Kills"" For some time you've known the secret of the SCARLET SPIDERS. Now here's what happens when CLOUD 9 finds out! Just how will the Initiative's resident headcase react to Michael, Van, and Patrick? And if that wasn't bad enough, just wait till you see what happens to another of our longstanding cadets! More death! More mayhem! No mercy! [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Pencils & Cover by Stefano Caselli]
""Killed in Action"" Part 4 of 4 Worst Case Scenario By now you know who KIA is, what he wants, and who he's killed. Initiative regulars, new recruits, and big name characters: no one's been safe. And that's never been more true than here at the bitter end. Join what's left of the Initiative as they and the MIGHTY AVENGERS try to stop their greatest threat. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Pencils by Stefano Caselli / Cover by Steve Uy]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN ""We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us!"" During the INFILTRATION, a Skrull at the heart of the Camp Hammond said these words: ""It won't be long until we have a Skrull in every state! ""Now that Skrull stands revealed and the fate of The Initiative, the United States, and Planet Earth hang in the balance. Plus: Former Avenger, Delroy Garret, assumes the mantle and arsenal of Earth's greatest Skrull-Hunter, THE 3-D MAN. He's here to chew bubblegum and kick some Skrull-. And he's all out of bubblegum. [Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE / Pencils by STEFANO CASELLI / Cover by MARK BROOKS]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! ""The Only Good Skrull..."" With the NEW AVENGERS and the MIGHTY AVENGERS trapped in the Savage Land, it's up to the AVENGERS INITIATIVE to face off against the first major strike of the Skrull Invasion! There, on the field of battle, the cadet with the biggest secret has to choose how red (or green) his blood really is. Heroes will fall. Heroes will die. And one shall rise. All THIS and: A new cowardly low for ANT-MAN! A new danger for WAR MACHINE! And 3-D MAN gains a ""killer"" new ""krew. [Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE / Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO / Cover by MARK BROOKS]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN For months you've heard one question over and over again: ""Who do you trust?"" Well we've got your answer right here, Earth-boy: TRUST THE KILL KREW! Yeah, that's right, the SKRULL KILL KREW are back! And they're ready to kill, maim, torture, and butcher every mother lovin' Skrull out there! Also, back at Camp Hammond, ANT-MAN is in a giant world of trouble-the biggest kind of trouble the SECRET INVASION can dish out. [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Penciled by Stefano Caselli / Cover by Mark Brooks]
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by MATTEO DELONGIS The seeds of discontent bear fruit in the new Initiative as several members rebel against Norman Osborn's new regime, and one state team openly secedes...but Norman and the Taskmaster don't take kindly to disobedience. The Avengers Resistance is having troubles of its own, however, as one New Warrior quits...another is taken prisoner...and Tigra's campaign of revenge escalates. Meanwhile, the therapy sessions between Trauma and Penance take what could be a very dangerous turn...and Butterball fever hits America! It's action, intrigue and tangled webs being weaved in the mighty Marvel manner! 32 pages. Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by JORGE MOLINA Cover by RAFA SANDOVAL Can the Avengers Resistance and the Initiative unite to defeat a classic Marvel villain...or would that be a Nightmare? The lord of horrific dreams has invaded the physical world...and now that the Hood is no longer empowered by Dormammu, the only chance to defeat this near-omnipotent fiend is for two rival squads of heroes and villains to join forces. But how can they fight together if they""re stabbing each other in the back? Guest-starring Tigra, Justice and Taskmaster! 32 pages. /Rated T
There's a contract out on The Taskmaster, and no shortage of villains willing to fulfill it. But what'll kill him first -- the bad guys, or his latest class of recruits? Welcome Annex, Prodigy, Gorilla Girl, Sunstreak and Batwing to the Initiative. But are they -- is anyone -- ready for the coming of...Butterball?? [Written by CHRISTOS GAGE / Pencils & Cover by STEVE UY]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN NEW CLUES TO MUTANT ZERO'S IDENTITY AND AN AVENGER RETURNS! Camp Hammond has been overrun, not just by the occupying Skrull army, but by the SKRULL QUEEN, herself! Well guess what? That's just what the SHADOW INITIATIVE wanted! Join MUTANT ZERO, TRAUMA, BENGAL, CONSTRICTOR, and ANT-MAN as they try this war's most dangerous mission: to take out the SKRULL-SPIDER-WOMAN! That IS why you stayed behind, right ANT-MAN? Also: As 3-D MAN and the KILL KREW carve a green, bloody swath across America, their numbers continue to grow. And in this issue, a classic AVENGER signs up-- and joins the AVENGERS: INITIATIVE ongoing cast! [Written by Dan Slott & Christos Gage / Penciled by Harvey Tolibao / Cover by Mark Brooks]
These solicits are classified until the release of Secret Invasion #8. [Written by Christos Gage / Pencils & Cover by Humberto Ramos ]
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED CONTINUES! A Dark Reign has fallen. Norman Osborn has disbanded S.H.I.E.L.D. and shut down Camp Hammond. That leaves the Shadow Initiative out in the cold...stuck in Madripoor with no means of escape, hunted by an army of Hydra agents, including Wolverine's old foes, Bloodscream and Roughhouse! They have no idea if Norman even knows they"re out there, or if they"re better off if he doesn"t! If you thought changing costumes was the biggest event in Taskmaster's career, you cannot miss this issue... 32 pages. / Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS ""THE INITIATIVE: DISASSEMBLED"" reaches its shocking conclusion! The full effects of Dark Reign take hold as Norman Osborn reshapes the Initiative into a place to train the Dark Avengers of tomorrow! And wait until you see who""s running things now...(Hint: they""re on the cover!) But what will happen to the Gauntlet, Tigra, Trauma and the other heroes who""ve made the Initiative what it is? Oh, Norman has plans for them as well... DON""T MISS THE ISSUE THAT CHANGES THE INITIATIVE FOREVER! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by MATTEO DE LONGIS A shocking new era begins for the Initiative! Where Camp Hammond once trained future Avengers, Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. now trains tomorrow's Dark Avengers! Under orders from Norman Osborn, your new Principals are Taskmaster and the criminal kingpin, the Hood. They're registering villains as heroes and spreading Norman's empire across the nation with such specialized classes as How to Fake Being Champions While Fleecing the Citizens You're Supposed to Protect! But the heroes who once made up the Initiative aren't about to let this happen. Hunted by the law, hidden from sight, a resistance movement has formed...and they're out to stop a Dark Reign from falling over the Fifty State Initiative...by any means necessary! 32 pages. Rated T.
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL Cover by MATTEO DE LONGIS 70th Frame Variant by TBA Blastaar's alien army has seized 42, the Initiative's prison in the Negative Zone. Someone has to take it back, and the Taskmaster has assembled a team to do just that. But when Komodo looks around her at the squad of Z-list super-villains she's supposed to go into battle with, she wonders if this is a recovery job...or a suicide mission! And when she encounters familiar faces who had been incarcerated within the prison, will they be friend or foe? Also, because you demanded it--the return of Butterball! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JORGE MOLINA Cover by DAVID YARDIN Special Variant by TBA SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The Initiative faces its own CIVIL WAR as Taskmaster, Constrictor and Diamondback join the Dark Avengers in the Siege of Asgard...and come face-to-hammer with Thor! Meanwhile, Justice, Tigra and the rest of the Avengers Resistance assault camp H.A.M.M.E.R., aiming to bring it down once and for all - but the Hood is ready for them! It's all-out war on two fronts - and one side won't be here when it's over! 32 pages. /Rated T
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JORGE MOLINA Cover by DAVID YARDIN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! In Asgard, Taskmaster clashes with Captain America! Meanwhile, the battle for Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. reaches a fever pitch...but whose side is Penance on? And will Night Thrasher betray his friends to get back his brother? This is the story that changes the Initiative forever! 32 pages. /Rated T.
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by STEVE KURTH, HUMBERTO RAMOS & STEVE UY Cover by MARK BROOKS The Initiative is threatened like never before! With public opinion turning against the Initiative following the Skrull invasion of Earth, the camp's black-ops unit, the Shadow Initiative, must leave headquarters on an important mission to abduct one of their own, Hardball - a former Initiative member who has defected to the terrorist organization Hydra. Meanwhile, as angry protesters surround Camp Hammond, a massive threat from within is revealed. Though the Skrulls might be gone, their handiwork is still very much alive as a fearsome foe from the past appears, forcing the remaining members of the Initiative to unite, or be lost in the storm. Plus: Meet Reptil, the newest addition to the Marvel Universe! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #20-25 and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE FEATURING REPTIL. 184 pages. /Rated T
One of the longest-running plotlines in Avengers: The Initiative is resolved at last! Hardball is among the Initiative's most respected and decorated graduates. He's become a celebrity hero in Las Vegas, with his true love, Komodo, serving nearby in Arizona. But all the while, he's secretly been in the pocket of the terrorist group Hydra! Now everything comes to a head as Komodo finds out the truth...Senator Woodman's evil plan comes to fruition...and Hardball must choose a side, once and for all! Also in this not-to-be-missed issue, Dan Slott returns to solo writing duties for the previously-untold origin of Trauma...and the shocking revelation of his link to a longtime Marvel character!
[Written by Christos Gage & Dan Slott / Pencils & Cover by Steve Uy]
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI & HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by MARK BROOKS Attacked from within! For years, humans have warred with the Skrulls, a nefarious race of shape-shifting aliens - but now, having developed a way to avoid any type of detection, the Skrulls have infiltrated Earth's superhuman community at every conceivable level, including the chief administrator of the Fifty State Initiative, Hank Pym, a.k.a. Yellowjacket. Leading up to the Skrulls" full-scale attack on the planet, the Pym imposter used his political clout to station one of his fellow aliens on every single one of the Initiative's fifty state-based teams. Now, with Skrulls openly attacking cities across the world and the entire planet in chaos, those sleeper agents have been activated. The current cadets and those trained by the Initiative must put all their instruction and hard work to use to foil the Skrulls" takeover bid. But first they have to figure who, if anyone, they can trust. Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #14-19. 152 pages. / Rated T
Tales of suspense ripped from the pages of CIVIL WAR! First, get inside the mind of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels superhuman registration is necessary - and why he's taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation! Big changes are in store for Iron Man in the post-Civil War landscape, and the build-up begins here! Plus: In the midst of CIVIL WAR, Captain America and Iron Man meet secretly, one last time, to see if there's any hope of working things out before further tragedy occurs. How could these two men, once the closest of friends and staunchest of allies, end up leading opposing armies in the conflict tearing apart the Marvel Universe? And finally, two of the Marvel heroes most affected by the shocking conclusion of the war get together one last time in a heart-wrenching finale that cannot be missed. What is said between them will set the course of the Marvel Universe for years to come. This is the confession. Collecting IRON-MAN #13-14, and the IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA: CASUALTIES OF WAR and CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION one-shots. [Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, DANIEL KNAUF, CHARLIE KNAUF & CHRISTOS GAGE - Penciled by ALEX MALE]
Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Diego Latorre Beatrice, Dante's beloved, has been kidnapped and stolen away into the depths of Hell! Now, Dante must descend to rescue her before Lucifer carries out his plan to make Beatrice his wife - the all-new Queen of the Damned! Based on the highly anticipated EA videogame! 2 of 6 32 pages. Full Color. MATURE READERS.
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Art and cover by DIEGO LATORRE Collecting all six issues of the hit comic based on the EA video game! Dante Alighieri is reimagined as a holy warrior who has returned from the Crusades to find his beloved fiancée Beatrice murdered. When her soul is ensnared by Lucifer, only Dante has the strength to open the gates of Hell and save her. But at what cost? [(w) Christos Gage (a) Diego Latorre (ca) Diego Latorre]
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) Antonio Fuso (a) Fuso, Howard Chaykin (c) CHUCKLES is the only man alive to have successfully infiltrated COBRA. and he's M.I.A. Has he been killed? Defected? Gone rogue to fight a one-man war against the enemy? None of these alternatives are acceptable to GENERAL HAWK. He wants CHUCKLES back with G.I. JOE, so he's sending a new Joe to retrieve him. But what she finds may be worse than anyone could have imagined. Also, get a deeper look inside COBRA than ever before, as TOMAX, XAMOT, and Erika continue to feel the effects of the previous miniseries, and several COBRA operatives are introduced for the first time in an IDW book!
Mike Costa, Christos N. Gage (w) Antonio Fuso (a) Howard Chaykin, Fuso (c) General Hawk's new operative has found Chuckles... who's in no mood to be rescued. And considering how his last handler ended up, maybe she should take his advice and leave him alone. Meanwhile, delve deeper into Cobra's twisted inner circles as Tomax and Xamot are called before the high command. 2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio.
Chuckles is in the wind and doesn't care if he lives or dies. All he wants is revenge. But the Joes need him in one piece. and getting him means following him into the belly of the beast. Or, in this case, the reptile-COBRA.
As the kids navigate their way through a flattened and flooded New York, they discover human survivors of the apocalypse - who want superhuman blood! Can a desperate plan bail them out, or will the kids serve the ultimate sentence for being post-humans? Plus: Part 3 of the Wetworks backup story by Gage and Badeaux! [Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage Cover by Mike Huddleston / Art by Mike Huddleston and Bran]
After jumping through an I.O. teleportation device at the close of their last adventure, the Gen13 kids find themselves in a radically changed world that they never expected! The fallout from NUMBER OF THE BEAST continues as the epic ""Teenage Wasteland"" begins! Plus: Part 3 of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! [Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage / Art by Mike Huddleston and Trevor Hairsine / Cover by Hu]
The kids, tired and hungry, seek an escape from the horrors of a post-apocalyptic America in possibly the most American place of all: a mall! Will they find anything of substance in the looted halls? And what terror could possibly await them in a shopping center in the barren wastelands of a dead world?
[Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage / Art by Mike Huddleston and Pete Woods / Cover by Mike Hu]
The sanctuary of the abandoned mall has become horrific for Gen13 as an attempt at helping refugees turns deadly! Between monstrous humans and mutated rats, things just got worse! Part 3 of the NUMBER OF THE BEAST-related backup continues from Gage and artist Craig! [Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage / Art by Mike Huddleston and Wes Craig / Cover by Mike Hud]
Gen13 aren't the only survivors from I.O. and Tabula Rasa's experiments. Fans get their first glimpse of Gen14, and indie comics art sensation Dan Hipp (The Amazing Joy Buzzards) joins the creative team for this special issue! Plus, Christos Gage and Phil Noto continue the Christie Blaze backup! [Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage / Art by Dan Hipp and Phil Noto Cover by Dan Hipp]
The kids make a detour on their trek across post-apocalyptic America for Grunge to experience the single greatest skate park in history! And Christos Gage and artist John Paul Leon continue their Tao backup story as his master plan begins to come into focus! [Written by Scott Beatty and Christos Gage / Art by Mike Huddleston and John Paul Leon / Cover by Mik]
Return to the world of the hit House of M series, where mutants rule the earth and familiar heroes lead shocking, unfamiliar lives! See the history of this alternate reality revealed for the first time! Follow Luke Cage as he goes from wrongly-convicted prisoner to super-powered fugitive...and assembles the band of rebel freedom fighters who will come to be known as the Avengers! Featuring Hawkeye, Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Tigra, Mockingbird and more than a few surprises! The team behind the acclaimed Union Jack, Christos (World War Hulk: X-Men) Gage and Mike (Captain America) Perkins, reunite to bring you Marvel's heroes and villains in a world where anything can happen...and does! [Written by CHRISTOS GAGE / Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS]
Conflict threatens to tear apart the Avengers as they must choose whether to join the larger resistance against Magneto, or continue to focus their efforts locally. But they might not get the chance to decide, as the Kingpin and his assassins-Bullseye, Elektra, Gladiator and Typhoid Mary-make their move! [Written by Christos Gage / Pencils & Cover by Mike Perkins]
Return to the world of the hit House of M series, where mutants rule the earth and familiar heroes lead shocking, unfamiliar lives! See the history of this alternate reality revealed for the first time! Follow Luke Cage as he goes from wrongly-convicted prisoner to super-powered fugitive - and assembles the band of rebel freedom fighters who will come to be known as the Avengers! Featuring Hawkeye, Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Tigra, Mockingbird and more than a few surprises! The team behind the acclaimed Union Jack, Christos (World War Hulk: X-Men) Gage and Mike (Captain America) Perkins, reunite to bring you Marvel's heroes and villains in a world where anything can happen - and does! Collecting HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #1-5. [Written by CHRISTOS GAGE / Penciled by MIKE PERKINS / Cover by MIKE PERKINS]
The greatest super heroes of World War II blaze into action — this time in the modern world! For the first time in decades, the original Invaders are alive and active at the same time! But what mysterious force has drawn them all together, and how does it relate to the darkest moment in Invaders history — an event so horrifying it threatens all life on Earth today? Featuring Captain America! The Sub-Mariner! The original Human Torch and Toro! The Golden Age Vision! Spitfire! Union Jack! And Steve Rogers! Collecting INVADERS NOW! #1-5.
A WORLD WAR HULK TIE-IN! With Iron Man missing after his battle with the Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D. is thrown into chaos! Acting Director ""Dum Dum"" Dugan has to decide whether to try to find Tony Stark, the man who's pushed S.H.I.E.L.D. in a direction he disagrees with...or whether to seize control and run things his way. Also, discover the fate of Iron Man after facing the Hulk's wrath!
[Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by BUTCH GUICE Cover by GERALD PAREL]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The Skrulls have stricken Iron Man with an alien virus that renders his armor and technology useless! But Tony Stark plans for every possibility...so it's time to say hello to Tony's not-so-little friend-War Machine, weapon of s.h.i.e.l.d.! But can one man, even one as well-armed as James Rhodes, stand alone against a worldwide invasion? A major new chapter in both Tony and Rhodey's history begins here! [Written by Christos Gage / Penciled by Sean Chen / Cover by Adi Granov]
As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark's life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by one of his deadliest enemies. Even to his strongest allies, Stark appears to be descending into a mental breakdown while everything around him swirls out of control. Now, with the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Iron Man must fight his way out of the darkness and prevent the Mandarin from releasing a plague that would change humanity as we know it! Plus: S.H.I.E.L.D. has a problem, and her name is Madame Hydra. The leader of the world's deadliest terror organization is also the lawful ruler of Wolverine's old stomping ground: the island nation of Madripoor. Unable to depose her openly, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in its best man to secretly take her down. His name? Stark...Tony Stark. But with his Extremis powers blocked and his Iron Man armor hovering in orbit for emergencies only, can the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. survive against enemies like Bloodscream and Roughhouse, who've nearly killed Wolverine himself? Collecting IRON MAN #21-28 and IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ANNUAL #1. [Written by DANIEL KNAUF, CHARLIE KNAUF & CHRISTOS GAGE / Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, BUTCH GUIC]
MGM's Man with no Name trilogy is a modern masterpiece of cinema and now, the legend comes to life once again as the next new series from Dynamite! Picking up from issue #1, Blondie is en route to the Mission when he encounters some Confederate deserters who try to rob him! Fighting them off, he finds that the Mission is being defended by the rag-tag group of wounded soldiers that were being treated within, but their supplies are meager and they can't possibly hold out long. Will Blondie make it in time to fulfill his oath? Featuring series covers by Richard Isanove (The Dark Tower)! [by Christos Gage & Wellington Dias]
The all-new comic book adventures of ""The Man with No Name"" continue from writer Christos Gage and artist Wellington Dias! The Man is scoping out the mission as he fights to get inside to honor his pledge and aid Father Ramirez - who also just happens to be Tuco's brother! Featuring series covers by Richard (The Dark Tower) Isanove! [by Christos Gage & Wellington Dias]
Dynamite entertainment redefined the comic book western with The Lone Ranger, and now with the iconic "Man With No Name" series, they're doing it again! This time out, Blondie and Ramirez attempt to use subterfuge to achieve their means, but in the end, its bullets and blowing things up that are going to rule the day! Featuring another stunning cover by Richard Isanove! [Christos Gage & Wellington Dias]
Previously available only at Wizard World Philadelphia, this special Arthur Suydam cover to The Man With No Name: The Good, the Bad, and the Uglier #1 is now available to fans everywhere! [Christos Gage & Wellington Dias]
Our opening story arc concludes as writer Christos Gage and artist Wellington Dias (and don't forget those incredible painted covers by Richard Isanove) - will Blondie and Ramirez end up going out in a blaze of glory like Butch and Sundance? Find out in this thrilling conclusion of "Saints and Sinners"! [Christos Gage (W) Wellington Dias (A) / Cover: Richard Isanove]
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Art by WELLINGTON DIAS They formed an alliance of hate to steal a fortune in dead man's gold and now, for the first time ever, a direct continuation from the classic western film 'The Good, The Bad and The Ugly' has arrived from Dynamite Entertainment. Now, the legend comes to life once again, starring the ultimate anti-hero, under the helm of writer Christos (New Avengers) Gage and artist Wellington Dias. This volume collects issues 1-6, and features a cover gallery by Richard Isanove and Arthur (Marvel Zombies) Suydam.
CAPTAIN AMERICA leaps into action in WWII-and the Sentinel of Liberty's actions affect not just the fighting troops-but even a man judged unfit for combat! Plus-KA-ZAR and SHANNA bring together the tribes of the SAVAGE LAND to fight a common foe...but how long can they stay united? Meanwhile, Detective STACY DOLAN tracks down a wanted terrorist-one she thought she already put behind bars-and an unexpected guest star reveals his link to the mystery of the VANGUARD. And finally-Michael Pointer, the GUARDIAN, has been hearing things...things he does not want to hear...in WEAPON OMEGA. [Written by Marc Guggenheim, Christos Gage, Robert Venditti, Rich Koslowski / Penciled by Dave Wilkin]
What is VANGUARD-and why does Blade want to kill DETECTIVE STACY DOLAN? Meanwhile, NAMOR confronts the ghosts of his past-and vice versa! All that, plus the conclusion of the SAVAGE LAND epic, and U.S. Agent delves deeper into the secrets of WEAPON OMEGA. [Written by Marc Guggenheim, Christos Gage, Amanda McMurray and Rich Koslowski / Penciled by Dave Wil]
The Midnighter is challenged by Hawksmoor to take on a different kind of mission, one with a little more humanity. Amused by the dare, Midnighter agrees, only to find that nothing ever comes easy in this nasty world we live in. [Written by Christos Gage Art by John Paul Leon Cover by Chris Sprouse]
In a devastating vision of tomorrow, the apocalypse comes to the WildStorm Universe in this special written by Wizard Magazine's "2007 Writer to Watch," Christos Gage! The Wildcats' Void mysteriously returns and transports the Midnighter to a not-so-distant future in which London has been destroyed - by the crashed wreckage of the Authority's dimension-shifting Carrier! Have his teammates survived? And is the Midnighter seeing a vision of things to come, or can this devastation be averted? [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Simon Coleby / Cover by Mike McKone]
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC The epic conclusion! The MIGHTY AVENGERS and members of the NEW AVENGERS, YOUNG AVENGERS and the AVENGERS RESISTANCE assemble against the incalculable might of THE UNSPOKEN! Plus QUICKSILVER is reunited with the INHUMANS... now what will they do with him? All this and the strange secret of the Infinite Avengers Mansion stands revealed! This one's got it all! 32 pages. /Rated A
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE Pencils and Cover by KHOI PHAM ''The Coming Darkness...''-The throwdown you''ve been waiting for-- and that Loki, God of Mischief-- has been scheming towards: THE MIGHTY AVENGERS versus THE DARK AVENGERS! Hank Pym's team has tried their best to be a shining light in the world of Dark Reign but this might be the time that light gets snuffed out! Special appearance by the MIGHTY THOR! 48 pages. /Rated A
When darkness reigns, founding Avenger Hank Pym decides the world once again needs Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Quicksilver, USAgent, Vision, Stature, Jocasta, Hercules and Amadeus Cho answer Pym's call — but with an oddly sinister Scarlet Witch alerting the squad to new missions, and Pym's fixation on his deceased ex-wife drawing concern from his new teammates, can this fledgling group of Avengers overcome threats such as the chaotic Chthon, Norman Osborn's Cabal and the deposed Inhuman monarch known only as the Unspoken? Plus: The Mighty Avengers find themselves embroiled in a grudge match against the Fantastic Four and a savage showdown with the Dark Avengers, and Pym is named the universe's Scientist Supreme! But when Loki's schemes come to fruition, and the Mighty Avengers must contend with the Siege of Asgard, can the team survive without its leader — and can Pym survive a confrontation with his sinister cybernetic ""son,"" Ultron? Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS #21-36 and material from SECRET INVASION: REQUIEM
Collecting the stunning 8-issue miniseries! WildStorm's seminal super heroes, The Paladins, are in for a rough day when they discover that the Apocalypse has begun! But how does a secret from WildStorm's troubled past hold the key to a nightmarish tomorrow? [Written by Christos Gage / Art and Cover by Chris Sprouse & Karl Story]
The second Red Sonja Annual is here! Presented by writer Christos Gage and veteran artist Pablo Marcos, Dynamite unveils "Here there be Dragons!"RED SONJA is recruited by the wizard VERDIUS to act as his bodyguard on a quest to find the last nesting place of the dragons. These magnificent creatures were once plentiful, but have been hunted to near-extinction, with the massive Great Dragons lost forever, and the smaller ones nearly gone as well. Verdius wants to save those few that remain, and has just discovered where they gather to mate... as they travel, a rival wizard is battled and the fate of the magnificent beasts rests in Sonja's hands! . [Writer: Christos Gage; Penciller/Inker: Pablo Marcoscovers: Pablo Marcos, Joe Prado]
SECRET INVASION One-Shot! Five stories from across the Marvel Universe, illuminating key elements of the SECRET INVASION! Captain Marvel takes a stand! Marvel Boy makes a choice! Wonder Man and the Beast face off! Abigail Brand, Agent of SWORD finds the foe! And the Agents of Atlas enter the fight! [Written by ZEB WELLS, BRIAN REED, MIKE CAREY, JEFF PARKER, & CHRISTOS GAGE / Penciled by LEONARD KI]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The Skrulls have stricken Iron Man with an alien virus that renders his armor and technology useless! But Tony Stark plans for every possibility...so it's time to say hello to Tony's not-so-little friend-War Machine, weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D.! But can one man, even one as well-armed as James Rhodes, stand alone against a worldwide invasion? Witness the exciting new chapter in both Tony and Rhodey's history! Collecting IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #33-35. Plus: Relive Rhodey's first meetings with Tony Stark AND Iron Man, from IRON MAN #144 (1981) [Written by Christos Gage / Penciled by Sean Chen / Cover by Adi Granov]
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MARIO ALBERTI The creative team behind the sellout X-Men/Spider-Man miniseries returns for a brand new tour through classic Marvel moments! Each of our four issues will reveal a heretofore untold team-up between Spidey and the Fantastic Four at a different point in Marvel history, with a mysterious common thread binding them all together. This issue, savor a scintillating saga from the Silver Age as that diabolical despot, Dr. Doom, participates in an international peace conference at Empire State University...and demands the Fantastic Four act as his bodyguards! When the Sub-Mariner arrives seeking vengeance on Doom, Spidey is caught in the middle...and then things get complicated! Gwen Stacy...Atlantean armies...giant walking whales...face it, pilgrim: this one you must not miss! 'Nuff said! 32 pages. /Rated T [Mario Alberti]
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MARIO ALBERTI IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! Spidey and the FF join forces in the present day as the threads from our last three issues come together, and we finally learn the identity of the mysterious time-travelling figure who's been searching their past for deadly weapons to use against them! Who is this sinister armored character? Read the book and find out...and believe us, Marvelite, it's not who you thought at first glance! 32 pages. /Rated T.
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MARIO ALBERTI Cover by MARIO ALBERTI The creative team behind the sellout X-Men/Spider-Man miniseries returns for a brand new tour through classic Marvel moments! Contains four stories, each revealing a heretofore untold team-up between Spidey and the Fantastic Four at a different point in Marvel history, with a mysterious common thread binding them all together! Plus: relive some classic FF/Spidey team-ups with two bonus reprints! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1-4, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #42 and FANTASTIC FOUR #218. 136 pages. /Rated T
SPIDER-MAN: FANTASTIC SPIDER-MAN HC - Description: Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by JAVIER PULIDO, STEFANO CASELLI & REILLY BROWN Cover by STEFANO CASELLI The Sinister Six vs. Spider-Man and the FF - and by FF, we mean the entire Future Foundation! Know what's not a good place for children, even super-powered kids? A full-scale battle with the world's deadliest super villains! It's not ""Bring Your Kids to Work"" Day, it's not a field trip, and it's definitely not a game! This is a high-stakes battle, and there's no way it will end well. Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #658-662. 160 pages. /Rated A 160 pages. Rated: A (Trim size: standard)
After the shattering conclusion to NUMBER OF THE BEAST, Jackson King has once again resumed the role of Weatherman, taking StormWatch in a startling new direction! But what role does StormWatch have in this dramatic, deadly new world? Plus: the fourth and final chapter of the John Lynch backup story that began in WILDCATS: WORLD'S END #1, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Trevor Hairsine (X-Men: Deadly Genesis)! [Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernández, Francisco Paronzini and Trevor]
The surviving members of StormWatch find their satellite existence isolated and difficult, and now the satellite is reaching its breaking point. Can the team reach out to an old foe for help? And will their efforts result in a new understanding or an old brawl? Plus: Part 4 of the Wetworks backup story by Gage and Badeaux! [Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Brand]
John Doran is taken to a post-apocalyptic WildStorm Universe by the Wildcats' Void. The horror that's befallen his beloved New York City is devastating...but he'll be even more astonished to see what StormWatch - and Jackson King - have become! [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernandez & Francisco Paronzini / Cover by Mike McKone]
While StormWatch has been trying to rebuild the world, Jackson King has been keeping close tabs on The Authority. And when one of his undercover agents is discovered by the super-team, it'll force his hand! Meanwhile, Christos Gage and Phil Noto conclude the Christie Blaze backup! [Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Phil ]
STORMWATCH: PHD #5 - A 32 page comic published by DC Comics. [Written By Christos Gage Art By Matthew Smith Cover By Doug Mahnk]
STORMWATCH: PHD #6 - A 32 page comic published by DC Comics. [Written by Christos Gage / Art and cover by Doug Mahnke]
A horrible crime has been committed, and a key cast member lies dying. Officer John Doran must find out who's responsible, knowing the assailant either comes from the ranks of StormWatch Prime...or from his own teammates in StormWatch: PHD! Will the investigation tear StormWatch apart from within?
[Written by Christos Gage: Art by Andy Smith: Cover by Mike McKone]
A killer has begun targeting 'retired' Super Heroes, a number of whom are on the StormWatch pension plan. The investigation into these crimes points toward the incredibly powerful Slaughterhouse Smith - is PHD ready to take on such a heavy hitter? [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Andy Smith / Cover by Mike McKone]
After their disastrous confrontation with Slaughterhouse Smith, the PHD team retraces its steps to find the real assassin-what are they missing? And will they be able to stomach the reality of what they'll uncover?
[Written by Christos Gage / Art by Andy Smith / Cover by Mike McKone]
StormWatch receives a distress call from the Earth's surface and an old ally rears his head - Jon Drake, leader of The Establishment! But the happy reunion doesn't last long as he brings news of newly awakened Soviet-era doomsday machines preprogrammed in the event of a nuclear war to seek out and destroy the United States! And the fourth chapter of the Marc "Backlash" Slayton back-up story concludes, by Christos Gage and Mike McKone! [Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Mike ]
A Soviet-era WMD is en route to the U.S. to exact an obsolete mission of annihilation! Can the combined forces of StormWatch and Jon Drake stop this incredible danger?
[Written by Ian Edginton and Christos Gage / Art by Leandro Fernandez & Francisco Paronzini and Pete ]
Written by Ian Edginton and Russell Utley Art by Leandro Fernández & Francisco Paronzini and Ben Oliver Cover by Leandro Fernández Fuji lies dying after a confrontation with the Eidolon! And a StormWatch emergency beacon is activated in Europe where a nuclear winter has covered the region in darkness. What could be waiting in the shadows? Features the final chapter of the Defile story from Russell Utley and Ben Oliver! Scheduled to arrive March 18 32 pages, Full-Color.
Collecting the first six issues of the hot new series by Christos Gage and Doug Mahnke! Former Weatherman Jackson King has a near impossible mission: develop new methods of superpowered-being apprehension and containment...on a shoestring budget. With a dingy office staffed with second-rate heroes and former villains, does this Post-Human Division stand a chance? Scheduled to arrive July 18. [Written by Christos Gage Cover by Mahnke Art by Doug Mahnke & Matthew Dow Smith]
Collecting issues #5 and 8-12 of the acclaimed series! In this volume, Jackson King takes his motley PHD team to pay StormWatch Prime a visit to see what they can learn from their super-powered, superstar brethren. But when a key cast member is left for dead, the PHD team must discover who is responsible. Will the investigation tear StormWatch apart from within? Scheduled to arrive in March. [Written by Christos Gage Cover by Mike McKone / Art by Andy Smith & Matthew Dow Smith]
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The Skrull armada rains destruction on our nation's capitol! The only thing standing in their way? The Thunderbolts. But if salvation depends on a group of criminals and madmen who can barely keep from killing each other, is Earth doomed? Or are they exactly what we need against the merciless alien invaders? A major turning point for the Thunderbolts begins here! [Written by Christos Gage / Penciled by Fernando Blanco / Cover by Billy Tan]
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The Thunderbolts are in an all-out war against the Skrulls for the fate of Washington D.C.....and things don't look good for our side! What will bring them down first--the Skrull armada? The Super-Skrull with all the powers of the original Thunderbolts? Or the loose cannons within the team itself? Can a group led by the former Green Goblin keep from imploding under pressure, or will the nation's capital have to be relocated? Given the Thunderbolts' record, you may want to cancel that field trip... [Written by Christos Gage / Penciled by Fernando Blanco / Cover by Billy Tan]
Songbird. Moonstone. The two longest-serving members of the Thunderbolts...but that's practically all they have in common. Songbird has vowed not to let Moonstone corrupt her team, while Moonstone schemes to kill Songbird in the field. This special issue follows the pair of heroes as they head inexorably toward confrontation...on a collision course that may tear the Thunderbolts apart! [Written by CHRISTOS GAGE / Pencils by BRIAN DENHAM / Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC]
The Thunderbolts work for the American government...but the Radioactive Man and the Swordsman are foreign citizens. When a mission goes against the interests of their home countries, where will their loyalties lie -- with their team, their homeland...or themselves? [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Ben Oliver / Cover by Marko Djurdjevic]
Spinning out of CAPTAIN AMERICA, Britain's premier super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains! Union Jack leads Sabra and the new Arabian Knight into battle! But when his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice -- and the fate of London itself rests on his decision. Don't miss the book that redefines Union Jack for the 21st century, with stunning pencils by fan-favorite Captain America artist Mike Perkins! Guest-starring Sabra, Arabian Knight, Batroc the Leaper, Machette, Zaran, Boomerang, Crossfire, Jack O'Lantern, Shockwave and more! Collecting UNION JACK #1-4.
[Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by MIKE PERKINS Cover by MIKE PERKINS]
Dane is taken to a post-apocalyptic future to witness what became of Wetworks...and is astounded by the horror he finds! The Night Tribes have insidious plans for Eastern Europe that could wipe out what's left of mankind. Is Wetworks up to the task of saving the world one more time? [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Brandon Badeaux Cover by Mike McKone]
Marvel once again poses the question, ""What If...?"" What if Annihilus had not been defeated in the outskirts of our galaxy, and instead had brought his devastating alien armada to Earth? What if Iron Man had lost the Civil War? What If Captain America led all the heroes against the Superhuman Registration Act and Henry Gyrich became head of S.H.I.E.L.D. to take them down? What if the Hulk had landed on a peaceful planet, as the Marvel heroes had intended when they exiled him into space? Or Banner had landed on Sakaar instead of the Hulk? Or the Hulk's warrior bride, Caiera the Oldstrong, had come to Earth seeking vengeance instead of her husband? What if Vulcan had become Phoenix? And finally, what if Spider-Man and Wolverine became the most efficient two-man killing team in the world? Collecting WHAT IF? ANNIHILATION, CIVIL WAR, PLANET HULK, X-MEN and SPIDER-MAN VS. WOLVERINE. [Written by DAVID HINE, ED BRUBAKER, KEVIN GREVIOUX, CHRISTOS GAGE, GREG PAK, CHRISTOPHER YOST, JEFF]
As the Wildcats attempt to rebuild their shattered world one piece at a time, a glimmer of hope is offered in a rumored oasis in the Nevada desert that literally sprang up out of nowhere after the Apocalypse. Could this be the fabled Nevada Garden? And what ex-member of StormWatch: PHD stands in the way of them finding out? Also, a new backup story begins focusing on Marc Slayton, the original Backlash, by writer Christos Gage and artist Mike McKone. [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Neil Googe and Mike McKone / Cover by Neil Googe]
It's a rumble in the jungles of Nevada as the Wildcats tangle with old allies! But what secret does this lush oasis hold and could it be the answer to the Earth's needs? And how does it all connect to a character from NUMBER OF THE BEAST? Plus, Cybernary returns as a new backup begins with Gage and artist Pete Woods! [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Neil Googe and Pete Woods / Cover by Googe]
Artist extraordinaire Pete Woods (AMAZONS ATTACK, CYBERNARY) joins writer Christos Gage (STORMWATCH PHD, WILDSTORM: REVELATIONS) for a unique look at Spartan and how post-apocalyptic Earth has affected the resolute android. He's been many things during his long existence on Earth - warrior, bodyguard, CEO - but what challenges does this astounding new world order hold for him?
[Written by Christos Gage / Art by Pete Woods and Wes Craig / Cover by Neil Googe]
New players hit the scene in Los Angeles and threaten the Wildcats - Lord Defile and the Daemonites! Can these ancient enemies coexist in the post-apocalyptic city? And Christos Gage kicks off a new backup story featuring the sexy, deadly Christie Blaze with the aid of artist Phil Noto! [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Neil Googe and Phil Noto / Cover by Neil Googe]
Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Ivan Reis & Livesay Cover by Neil Googe After struggling to survive in Los Angeles, the appeal of Majestic's Hawaiian utopia proves too powerful a pull for some members of the team. But what's really going on in the tropical paradise - and will the truth tear the team apart? Also, Christos Gage and artist Ivan Reis (GREEN LANTERN) team for a two-part backup that at last reveals the fate of StormWatch: Team Achilles and just how Flint joined up with the current team! Scheduled to arrive March 25 32 pages, Full-Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe & Shawn Moll Cover by Neil Googe Majestic's Hawaiian utopia is everything he advertised it to be and more! Yet there's something sinister just beneath the surface that the team can't pin down. Also, a former team member returns...but on whose side? And in a special backup, Christos Gage and Shawn Moll (She-Hulk) bring back the group everybody's been waiting for - Team Seven!32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Chris Sprouse & Karl Story The Wildcats" visit to the Hawaiian islands takes a turn for the worse when they learn a dark secret that Majestic wanted kept hidden, and he'll kill to protect it! To make matters worse, when the "Cats are away, the Daemonites decide to play as Defile and his army launch an all-out assault on the HALO building, which is full of helpless survivors. Also, it's the start of a backup story explaining why Deathblow isn't dead, featuring the incredible art of Chris Sprouse (NUMBER OF THE BEAST, TOM STRONG)! Scheduled to arrive on May 27 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art and cover by Neil Googe A worst-case scenario unfolds for the Wildcats when a war on two fronts explodes! While the team is occupied battling Majestic in the Hawaiian Islands, Defile and his Daemonite hordes have decided to assault the under-manned HALO building where only Ladytron stands between the survivors of Armageddon and certain death! After this issue, the Wildcats"" status quo changes in a major way! Scheduled to arrive on June 24 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art by Shawn Moll & Drew Geraci Cover by Ryan Sook After the explosive events of last issue, the Wildcats are in shambles. There couldn't be a worse time for them to confront the archvillain known as Tao, but they don't have much choice, as his plans are coming to fruition and the fate of what's left of the world hangs in the balance. There's one bit of good news: they won't have to do it alone. Team Seven is back...but can even they turn the tide against a madman who can alter reality itself? On sale July 29. 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art by Shawn Moll & Drew Geraci Cover by Ryan Sook For Tao to reach his ultimate goal, he's missing one element - the power of Max Faraday. And Wildcats and Team Seven have inadvertently led Tao straight to Max! Now the god war is really on! Scheduled to arrive September 23. 32 pages. Full Color.
Written by Christos Gage Art by Shawn Moll & Drew Geraci Cover by Ryan Sook The team makes a last-ditch gambit against TAO hoping their combined power can overcome the god TAO is becoming. Will it backfire? Can Max Faraday finally reach his ultimate potential? And will either outcome help the Wildcats or their devastated world? Scheduled to arrive on November 25 32 pages. Full Color.
The final chapter of Armageddon is here, as Void takes the Coda warrior Nemesis to the post-apocalyptic future to see what became of the Wildcats. She quickly discovers Los Angeles is a very different and far more dangerous place as she fights her way toward the HALO building...and the horror outside can't match what she finds inside! [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Talent Caldwell / Cover by Mike McKone]
Written by Christos N. Gage and Keith Giffen Art by Neil Googe, Pete Woods, Ryan Sook, Phil Jimenez and others Cover by Neil Googe After struggling to survive in Los Angeles, the appeal of Majestic's Hawaiian utopia proves to be a powerful lure for some of the team. But what's really going on in the tropical paradise - and will the truth tear the team apart? Find out in this new title collecting WILDCATS #8-12 and WORLDSTORM SPECIAL #2. 128 pages. Full Color.
After the shattering conclusion of NUMBER OF THE BEAST, a jaw-dropping new status quo will be established in the WildStorm Universe - and it begins now! Christos Gage (WILDSTORM: ARMAGEDDON, THE AUTHORITY: PRIME) and Neil Googe (WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY, MAJESTIC) bring a unique new vision to the classic Wildcats team, reuniting the classic team with some surprising new members. Also, a new monthly backup story begins, kicked off with the return of John Lynch by Gage and X-Men: Deadly Genesis artist Trevor Hairsine! Available with two covers by Googe which will be sent randomly unless ordered as a set. [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Neil Googe and Trevor Hairsine Covers by Neil Googe]
Written by Christos Gage Art by Neil Googe and Pete Woods Cover by Neil Googe The WildStorm Universe has been shattered by an apocalyptic event, and the world is devastated. Now Christos Gage and Neil Googe bring a new status quo to the classic covert action team as the Wildcats attempt to rebuild their shattered planet one piece at a time in this title collecting the main stories from WILDCATS #1-7. 136 pages. Full Color.
The incredible story continues as the new, devastated world is revealed! The Wildcats find themselves battling a former ally - one who happens to be among the most powerful super-humans alive. Can the team withstand his assault on the HALO building? Also, don't miss the backup story featuring chapter one of a Wetworks tale written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Brandon Badeaux! [Written by Christos Gage / Art by Neil Googe and Brandon Badeaux / Cover by Neil Googe]
Written by Christos N. Gage and Russell Uttley Art by Trevor Hairsine, Ivan Reis, Mike McKone, Pete Woods, Phil Noto, Chris Sprouse, John Paul Leon and others Cover by Simon Coleby Deathblow, Team Achilles, Backlash, Cybernary, Tao, Lord Defile, Team Seven and more star in stories that show how each survived WILDSTORM: ARMAGEDDON. Learn how they found their way in a strange new world in stories from THE AUTHORITY #1-11, WILDCATS #1-11, GEN13 #21-28 and STORMWATCH PHD #13-20. 160 pages. Full Color.
Exploding out of the pages of WildStorm Armageddon comes a biweekly 6-part adventure to save the WildStorm Universe by writers Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE) & Christos Gage (STORMWATCH: PHD, WILDSTORM ARMAGEDDON) and rising-star artist Wes Craig (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE)! The rogue Coda warrior Nemesis, following her harrowing post-apocalyptic vision, must find Backlash and Savant to help her unlock the secrets of the coming destruction. But can anything stem the tide of darkness? Step one to fitting together the pieces of the intricate puzzle: infiltrate the world's most powerful and influential super-humans' headquarters and raid their database! [Written by Scott Beatty With Christos Gage / Art by Wes Craig / Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend]
The hottest team-up in WildStorm history continues as Nemesis, Backlash, and Savant are on the trail of Armageddon! The pieces of the puzzle are coming into focus, but are leading them in directions they didn't expect - like to the town of Tranquility and a reunion of Backlashes, as Jodi contacts her father, Marc Slayton - the original Backlash! But will he have any clues to the coming destruction, despite being the head of I.O.? [Written by Scott Beatty With Christos Gage / Art by Wes Craig / Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend]
Spinning from the pages of WildStorm: Armageddon! The trio of heroes led by Nemesis nears their goal in finding the secret of the pending destruction...but for answers, they must first deal with a pair of Wildcats by the name of Zealot and Grifter! And this Coda reunion won't be pretty! But what's at the heart of this conspiracy, spanning generations in the WildStorm Universe? And are they prepared for the horrifying answer? [Written by Scott Beatty With Christos Gage / Art by Wes Craig / Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend]
Collecting the universe-shaking 6-issue miniseries! Rogue Coda warrior Nemesis, following her harrowing post-apocalyptic vision, must find Backlash and Savant to help her unlock the secrets of the coming destruction. But can anything stem the tide of darkness about to sweep the entire WildStorm Universe? Scheduled to arrive in July. [Written by Scott Beatty & Christos Gage / Art by Wes Craig / Cover by Ivan Reis & Richard Friend]
With three little words, an entire race was nearly obliterated. Every mutant who dies is one number closer to zero. Now, the Beast races against the clock to save this once-thriving race. Collecting the X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES one-shot and Chapters 1-17. [Written by Mike Carey, Chris Yost & Christos Gage / Penciled by Scott Eaton, Mark Bagley, Mike Perki]
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