Marvel Comics 10.20.10, pt. 2 | The Return of the God Squad

Herc gathers a new celestial team—Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Venus, Sersi, and Daimon Hellstrom—to take on the Chaos King in Chaos War #2, the God of Mischief's true motives are revealed in Loki #1, and Thor lays the smack down on Rulk in Hulk #26. All that, plus a special preview of November's Chaos War spinoff, Chaos War: Chaos King #1.

Your First Look at CHAOS WAR #2

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Chaos War #2 (of 5), the newest chapter of the fall’s world-shaking event from the New York Times best-selling creative team of Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente and Khoi Pham! Hercules, Thor, Iron Man, Wolverine and the team of Marvel’s greatest heroes make a stand against the Chaos King and his war to unhinge reality! But in the battle against this legion of nightmarish creatures, Herc may need more than mere mortals—he might just need THE GOD SQUAD! Can Galactus, Silver Surfer, Venus, Sersi and Daimon Hellstrom defeat the maniacal Chaos King? The fate of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance this October in Chaos War #2 (of 5)!

CHAOS WAR #2 (of 5) (AUG100583)

Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE

Penciled by KHOI PHAM

Cover by BRANDON PETERSON

Rated T+…$3.99

FOC – 9/30/10, On-Sale – 10/20/10

Your First Look at LOKI #1

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Loki #1 (of 4), from the acclaimed creative team of writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and artist Sebastian Fiumara! Journey into the mythic past of hallowed Asgard to witness the birth of Marvel’s most relentless villain. Brother to Thor, the nascent God of Mischief was smiled upon as his realm’s greatest trickster…until he brought blood down upon his people and discovered that some sins can never, ever be forgiven. The truth behind the twisted motivations of Loki -- scourge, lie bringer, mad god -- are laid bare this October, only in Loki #1 (of 4)!

LOKI #1 (of 4) (AUG100631)

LOKI #1 FOREMAN VARIANT (of 4) (JUN108157)

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA

Art & Cover by SEBASTIAN FIUMARA

Variant Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 9/30/10, On-Sale – 10/20/10

Your First Look At HULK #26!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Hulk #26, from the sensational hit creative team of Jeff Parker and Gabriel Hardman. It’s Thor versus the Red Hulk and this time it’s the Odinson who layeth the smackdown! But unless the Red Hulk can make amends with Thor, MODOK’s Scorched Earth protocol will consume the Earth.

Critics and fans agree, Hulk is a smash hit!

“Hardman is clearly one of the more talented new pencilers to appear at Marvel, and his previous work with Parker on Atlas makes the two a natural pair.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“Parker continues to dazzle me with his ability to step into the skin of any hero (or anti-hero in this case, I suppose) in the Marvel catalog and to find that character’s voice and speak for that character.” – Doug Zawiza, ComicBookResources.com

“I’m really excited by the new direction and new creative team involved with Red Hulk.” - Iann Robinson, CraveOnline.com

It’s a battle of Asgardian proportions in Hulk #26!

HULK #26 (AUG100598)

HULK #26 VAMPIRE VARIANT (AUG100599)

Written by JEFF PARKER

Penciled by GABRIEL HARDMAN

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

Vampire Variant by SALVA ESPIN

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 9/30/10, On-Sale – 10/20/10

Your First Look At CHAOS WAR: CHAOS KING #1

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Chaos War: Chaos King #1, from writer Brandon Montclare and legendary artist Michael W.M. Kaluta! When Zenn-La, the homeworld of the Silver Surfer, is caught in the sights of the maniacal Chaos King, can the gods of Zenn-La prevent its destruction? Step inside the mind of a mad god as the Chaos King begins his onslaught to unmake the Marvel Universe. As an army of absolute evil advances towards Earth, could the salvation of trillions lie in the cosmic hero without a conscience -- the Impossible Man?! The madness of Chaos War kicks into high gear this November in Chaos War: Chaos King #1!

CHAOS WAR: CHAOS KING #1 (SEP100598)

Written by BRANDON MONTCLARE

Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL W.M. KALUTA

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 10/22/10, On-Sale – 11/17/10

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