Marvel Comics 03.09-16.11

It's a big year for Cap comics, and Marvel offers up the perfect jumping-on point as tomorrow's super-soldier arrives today in Captain America #615.1, and Steve Rogers faces his assassin in Captain America and Crossbones #1.

Marvel POINT ONE Sends In CAPTAIN AMERICA #615.1!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Captain America #615.1, from Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and red-hot artist Mitch Breitweiser! In this great starting point for new readers, learn all about the legend of the Star-Spangled Avenger in this pivotal POINT ONE issue that dramatically impacts the life of Captain America and sets up monumental events that will surprise everyone! As his former partner stands accused, Steve Rogers lines up his next list of targets in the war for national security… But when his nation suddenly utters the call, will the shield be passed to an all-new Captain America ? Meet tomorrow’s super-solider today, only in Captain America #615.1 – on sale this March!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #615.1 (JAN110702)

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER

Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA

Rated T+…$2.99

FOC – 2/14/11, On Sale 3/9/11

Your First Look at CAPTAIN AMERICA AND CROSSBONES #1

In honor of the Star-Spangled Avenger's 70th anniversary, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Captain America and Crossbones #1, from the creative team of writer William Harmes and artist Declan Shalvey! Fascist ideologue. Unrepentant assassin. Only hope? When a top secret experiment goes awry, Steve Rogers is forced to send his mortal enemy (and current Thunderbolt detainee) into quell the spread of a runaway virus. But, when he's running solo, is Crossbones willing play the part of expendable asset? Or will he make sure that a black flag flies for the original super-soldier once and for all? Find out this March, only in Captain America and Crossbones #1!

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND CROSSBONES #1 (JAN110707)

Written by WILLIAM HARMS

Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ ...$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/16/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1 (JAN110704)

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND FALCON #1 GATEFOLD VARIANT (JAN110705)

Written by ROB WILLIAMS

Penciled by REBEKAH A. ISAACS

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Gatefold Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ ...$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/2/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FIRST THIRTEEN #1 (JAN110706)

Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN

Penciled by RAMÓN PEREZ

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ ...$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/9/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND BATROC #1 (JAN110708)

Written by KIERON GILLEN

Penciled by RENATO ARLEM

Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/23/11

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE SECRET AVENGERS #1 (JAN110709)

Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK

Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI

Rated T+…$3.99

FOC – 2/7/11, On Sale 3/30/11

MARVEL’S FIRST FAMILY SPINS NEW WEB – SPIDER-MAN JOINS THE FF!

March’s FF #1 Launches Star Studded New Super Hero Team

New York , NY – February 9, 2011— There is no more Fantastic Four, so just what is the FF? This March, the superstar creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting present the over-sized FF #1, introducing the biggest new super hero team of the century! After the death of the Human Torch, the surviving members of the Fantastic Four—Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman & Thing—join with Spider-Man and some top secret members to form an unstoppable force: The Future Foundation. Their mission is simple: save the Marvel Universe from its greatest threats and prevent future dangers from arising. But even with knowledge of what’s to come and one of the most powerful teams ever assembled, just what villainous force could stand in their way?

“FF will alter the very fabric of the Marvel Universe,” explained Tom Brevoort, Senior Vice President of Publishing. “Jonathan and Steve have crafted a unique, powerful new series that’s going to surprise a lot of fans with its combination of mind-blowing ideas and visuals.”

The perfect jumping on point for new readers, FF #1 begins a battle for the future of the Marvel Universe unlike anything you’ve ever seen before and no fan can afford to miss it!

FF #1 (JAN110748)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING

Variant Cover by DANIEL ACUNA

Variant Cover by STAN GOLDBERG

Character Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Fantastic Four 50th Anniversary Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

Blank Cover Also Available

Rated A…$3.99

FOC – 2/28/11, On Sale 3/23/11

Welcome To The X-Men Jane Austen, Hope You Survive The Experience!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the rising star artist of Jane Austen’s Emma, Janet K. Lee (Return of the Dapper Men), stunning variant cover to Uncanny X-Men #534 depicting the one and only Emma Frost!

“We’re so excited with the plans that we have for Jane Austen’s Emma, that we thought we’d have Janet cover one of our own Emmas!” exclaims SVP of Sales David Gabriel. “This variant is a fun way to draw attention to both books.”

No fan of Janet Lee’s dazzling artwork or the X-Men can miss out on incredible variant! Be sure to be the first one to your local comic shops this March to pick one up!

UNCANNY X-MEN #534 (JAN110779)

UNCANNY X-MEN #534 LEE VARIANT (DEC108200)

Written by MATT FRACTION & KIERON GILLEN

Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND

Variant Cover by JANET K LEE

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 2/28/11, On Sale – 3/23/11

EMMA #1 (JAN110685)

Written by NANCY BUTLER

Art and Cover by JANET K LEE

Rated A …$3.99

On Sale – 3/2/11

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