MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: AGE OF ULTRON #5

Written by: Brian Michael Bendis.

Art by: Bryan Hitch.

Covers by: Bryan Hitch, Adi Granov, Rock-He Kim.

Description: The super hero survivors of the Ultron devastation follow a trail to the Savage Land in the hopes of finding a way to survive or turn the tide of the Ultron apocalypse. But with half the Marvel heroes dead, what chance do any of the survivors have? The choice that will forever change the course of Marvel history...!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: ALPHA: BIG TIME #3

Written by: Joshua Fialkov.

Art by: Nuno Plati.

Cover by: Humberto Ramos.

Description: A killer is on the loose that Alpha created! But the high school hero has a bigger threat - dating!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #9

Written by: Jonathan Hickman.

Art by: Dustin Weaver.

Covers by: Dustin Weaver, Joe Quinones

Description: "New Universe." Watch as the most dangerous weapon in the Universe is unleashed. Two Universal systems collide. What good is a White Event if only leads to the destruction of the planet it was meant to transform?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 6.

FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS ARENA #7

Written by: Dennis Hopeless.

Art by: Alessandro Vitti.

Covers by: Dave Johnson, John Tyler Christopher.

Description: All about Arcade! How did the former punch line become the sadistic scene stealer? Find out in this standalone shocker!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #14 AU

Written by: Al Ewing.

Art by: Butch Guice.

Covers by: Nic Klein, Paolo Rivera.

Description: Black Widow heads back to her old stomping ground of San Francisco for coffee, old friends... and the end of the world as we know it. The Age of Ultron is here -- and nobody's getting out in one piece.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #19

Written by: Christopher Yost.

Art by: Marco Checchetto.

Cover by: Paolo Rivera.

Description: Spider-Man is Doctor Octopus!!! There! Now, that we've got that off our chests. The mysterious being known as Sleepwaker stalks Spider-Man in the waking world, while something far more horrible has invaded his dreams! And what nightmares will the Superior Spider-Man's dreams unleash on the world?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #6

Written by: Matt Fraction.

Art by: Mark Bagley.

Cover by: Mark Bagley, Karl Kerschl.

Description: The F4 travel back to the literal dawn of time to witness the big bang. To their surprise, they are not alone!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: FEARLESS DEFENDERS #3

Written by: Cullen Bunn.

Art by: William Sliney.

Covers by: Mark Brooks, Eric Jiminez.

Description: Warrior Woman joins the Defenders! Who is she? And why is she back from the dead? Plus! A city of silent superheroes. And: Defenders vs. Doom Maidens!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: HAWKEYE #9

Written by: Matt Fraction.

Art by: David Aja.

Cover by: David Aja.

Description: More ladies, more problems. Featuring: The Girlfriend, the Work-Wife and the Ex-Wife. Plus the tracksuits are back and aim to kill. Good luck, Hawkeye.

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #13

Written by: Christos Gage, Erik Burnham.

Art by: Christopher Jones, Tim Levins.

Cover by: Khoi Pham.

Description: The Avengers assemble to face down Doom! On a case with special guest stars the Fantastic Four, Avengers mansion becomes a target for the diabolical Doctor Doom and his minions!

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: SECRET AVENGERS #3

Written by: Nick Spencer.

Art by: Luke Ross.

Covers by: Tomm Coker, Dale Eaglesham

Description: "Arlington." The High Council of A.I.M. launch their first attack - with Quake and Nick Fury caught in the crosshairs! Learn the deadly secret of the new Iron Patriot!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: SECRET SERVICE #6

Written by: Mark Millar.

Art by: Dave Gibbons.

Cover by: Dave Gibbons.

Description: The conspiracy revealed! Gary and Jack begin to learn what's behind the celebrity kidnappings they've been investigating... but that knowledge comes at a price. A raid on Mount Everest begins; the clock is ticking, and the web is beginning to unravel. But who can be trusted when so many prominent figures seem to be involved? It all comes down to this moment.

Pages: 32.

Price: $4.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #7

Written by: Jason Aaron.

Art by: Esad Ribic.

Covers by: Esad Ribic, Gabriele Dell'Otto.

Description: "Godbomb," Part One of Five. Somewhere at the end of the time, all the gods of the universe are enslaved, working to build a machine that will forever change the face of creation. What is...the Godbomb? And what can Thor, the last free god in all the cosmos, do to stop it?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #23

Written by: Sean Humphries.

Art by: Joe Bennett.

Cover by: Dave Bullock.

Description: "Reconstruction" continues. The West Coast Ultimates strike the United States! The titanic new team shakes up the Ultimate Universe! Can the Ultimates stop this powerful threat?

Pages: 32.

Price: $2.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: ULTRON #1 AU

Written by: Kathryn Immonen.

Art by: Amilcar Pinn.

Cover by: Kalman Androsofsky.

Description: Ultron took over the world. Ultron killed the heroes. Ultron...is your father. When you're Victor Mancha, android teen Runaway, "daddy issues" doesn't quite cover it.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY AVENGERS #6

Written by: Rick Remender.

Art by: Daniel Acuna.

Cover by: John Cassaday.

Description: "The Apocalypse Twins," part 1. New regular artist Acuna joins just in time for Thor vs Apocalypse in the 11th Century! Wait until you see these two titans first meeting and first battle!

The Avengers' ancestors are being hunted and only a young Thor can save his future companions! And with Rama Tut and Kang pulling the strings, you know nothing good can come from any of it.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #4

Written by: Brian Michael Bendis.

Art by: Chris Bachalo.

Covers by: Chris Bachalo, Kris Anka.

Description: How is Magik the only one of the Phoenix Five to come out of the experience unscathed? And there is something strange going on with one of the other members of the Uncanny X-Men.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE #2

Written by: Paul Cornell.

Art by: Alan Davis.

Covers by: Alan Davis.

Description: "Hunting Season," part 2! Wolverine has to track down a boy on a rampage before he does the unthinkable!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

FIRST LOOK: X-TREME X-MEN #13

Written by: Greg Pak.

Art by: Andre Arujo.

Covers by: Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Description: Part 4 of X-Termination - final issue! With the rift into the AOA widening, the only chance might be to step into the void-but at what cost? Kid Nightcrawler makes the ultimate sacrifice

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 10.

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