TRUE BELIEVER ALERT 11-29-2005

Secret History of the Young Avengers Revealed in New Special

Since the first promo art for Young Avengers, everybody has been wondering who these kids are and how exactly are they tied to the Avengers. Some secrets have been unearthed already, but in Young Avengers Special, the secret history of the Young Avengers is finally revealed.

Young Avengers Special not only reveals the origins of the Young Avengers, but gives a glimpse into the future of the team without Iron Lad and sets things up for what is sure to be a crazy year for the Young Avengers in 2006.


YOUNG AVENGERS SPECIAL #1 (OCT051998)
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG
Penciled by JIM CHEUNG
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$3.99
FOC - 12/8, On Sale - 12/28/2005


Marvel Shines the Spotlight on Cassaday and McKeever in New Title

Marvel Spotlight returns in an all new series highlighting the creative talents behind Marvel Comics. For its inaugural issue, Marvel Spotlight will showcase two Eisner Award winners: Astonishing X-Men’s John Cassaday and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane’s Sean McKeever.

Marvel Spotlight brings you up close and personal with your favorite creators with in-depth interviews and career highlights. Plus, expect tons of behind-the-scenes material including sketches, character designs, and script materials.

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: JOHN CASSADAY/SEAN MCKEEVER (OCT051976)
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
FOC - 12/1, On Sale - 12/21/2005
NO ads No reprinted tales. 32 pages of pure Marvel Zombie goodness



Classic Kung-Fu Action with Daughters of the Dragon: Deadly Hands Special


Colleen Wing and Misty Knight are the Daughters of the Dragon and they are set to become the bail bonds-women of Marvel’s super-powered community when they receive their own mini-series this January.

But before that mini-series reintroduces this kung-fu duo of the 70’s and 80’s, witness some of their most memorable adventures as detectives in Daughters of the Dragon: Deadly Hands Special. The special collects the original black-and-white inkwashed Bizarre Adventures #25 and Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #32-33 by industry legends Chris Claremont and Marshall Rogers and features an all-new cover by Rogers.


DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON: DEADLY HANDS (OCT051962)
Written by chris claremont
Penciled by marshall rogers
Cover by marshall rogers
80 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$3.99
FOC - 12/1, On Sale - 12/21/2005