M2K New Releases

Here, you can find out information on the most recent releases from Marvel 2000.

Alternate Unlimited #48 - Caledvwlch is back in another stunning adventure from the Merlyn Corps! Join Captain Cymru and the rest as they fight against the perilous machinations of...oh, but that would be telling, wouldn't it? Suffice it to say that weddings, dragons, and bone-crushing fights will keep you satisfied. Written by Michael Norwitz!

Amazing Spider-Man #45 - Spidey vs. the Lizard, round two! Ding, ding! And what's this - a surprise third party enters the fray? Oh, my. Our webslinger is in for a rockin' good time in the ol' sewer tonight. Written by Bryan Locke!

Avengers #56 - The team heads for the new Counter-Earth to confront the High Evolutionary! But what are the psuedo-god's reasons behind his experiments? And will the team be able to get anywhere near him when Adam Warlock places himself in the middle? Written by Steve Crosby!

Defenders #4 (Vol. 2) - FROGS! Frogs everywhere! Get them off of me! Get the-...Written by Joshua Reynolds!

Doc Samson #8 - The tale of the itty, bitty Doc continues! Our resident hero is still only an inch tall, and worse, he's lost. Maybe the Wrecking Crew can help him find his way... Written by Anthony Crute!

Generation X #20 - A long dormant title returns to life with a new writer, a new story and some old enemies for our plucky heroes! Written by Willaim Sinclair!

Marvel Fanfare #60 - Thought you'd seen the last of the Coalition after that battle royal in Avengers, didn't you? Well, you were wrong...featuring the Red Skull, Professor Power, and other deviant and deadly foes of the Marvel universe! Written by Brent Lambert!

Web of Scarlet Spider #9 - The Scarlet Spider catches a quick breather with one of his working friends, but it doesn't last for long. Not when the Pride, the new Sinister Six, and SimCorp are involved! Written by Tony Thornely!

X-Force #20 (Vol. 2) - After their recent excursion to Burma, our merry mutant marching society gets some much needed down-time...or do they? Written by Dino Pollard!

X-Men #38 - The long awaited conclusion to the Byron Agency Saga is here! How will it all end? Who will be left standing? Who will be left needing a metal hip? Who will save the day? All these questions and more answered once and for all! Written by Cory Wiegel!

Cable/Deadpool #5 - Apocalypse has returned from the dead, whooped the X-Men on the lawn of their own home, and set his sights on his right hand evil geneticist, Mister Sinister! It'll take the oddest of odd couples, Cable and Deadpool, to stop him... but will psychotic wit and big shoulder pads be enough to stop him? Only one way to find out! Written by Brad Horton!

Force Works #29 - The team faces a big challenge in the form of the deadliest Russian on the planet: Omega Red! But is that the only thing standing in their way? It's the conclusion to "Relative Threats," and Written by Dan Ingram!

Marvel Team-Up #5 - Two heroes with two incredibly different methods meet up to take on the terrifying, horrifying, menacing Spore. When Iron Man and Wolverine butt heads in the face of a villain this deadly, only sparks will fly... Written by Meriades Rai!

Mighty Thor #30 - "The Galaxy Gambit" continues! Thor has teamed up with the Shi'ar Imperial Guard against a set of villains that may be too powerful for even him to take on. It's a cosmic blow-out that only fanfic can bring you. Written by Jeff Melton!

New Universe #12 - Ken Connell is used to being a target, so it's no surprise when someone comes looking for a fight. But when Michael Proudhawk catches him off guard, he may be in over his head. Written by Gregg Epstein!

Storm #8 - While a couple of shady characters make plans behind the scenes, Ororo goes clubbin'. Well, not really clubbin'. It's business before pleasure as usual for one of the most powerful X-Men. Written by Brent Lambert!

The Vault #10 - Spotlight issue! Deacon Frost was thought dead, burned alive at the hands of Typhoid Mary during the Super Adaptoid's break-in. But when the doctor sliced into him, they found out they were wrong. Now the vampire is loose in the prison... Written by D. Golightly!

X-Men #37 - The X-Men have split into two teams to infiltrate the Byron Agency's base of operations and tackle the threat they pose to mutantkind and the world. And, well, it's only been five minutes and both teams are in a whole heap of trouble! But not as in much trouble as that naughty Sean Cassidy's going to be in when Wolverine gets his claws on him... Written by Cory Wiegel!

X-Men Unlimited #44 - Take a look back into M2K history and find out how the death of Paige Guthrie affected one of the men closest to her. Chamber gets the spotlight from new writer William Sinclair!

Avengers #55 - The team wraps up a battle under the surface of the ocean, but not because of something they did. Their victory is shortlived (like, only a few seconds) as they become involved in something much more intense. Several members are indisposed, but their latest reservist has arrived! Written by Steve Crosby!

Avengers West Coast #34 - Why is the Sphinx in Hyboria? What does this have to do with Rama-Tut and the spawn of Chthon? What the heck is Thoth-Amon's plan? How do Hawkeye, Princess Python and Conan fit in to all this? I have no idea, but read '3:10 to Kush!' to find out! Written by Josh Reynolds!

Excalibur #16 (Vol. 2) - Excalibur needs new members and they're searching the globe looking for anyone who might fit the bill! But for anyone who wants to join, it's going to take alot more than a winning smile and cool powers... Written by Daniel Ingram!

M2K Zombies #1 - A totally original take on the instant classic concept! It's fairly obvious that this new book will deal with zombified versions of your favorite Marvels...but in this first chapter the stage is set when a certain group of young adventurers stumble onto the world in question. Here's your first guarentee: everyone will not survive! Written by Anthony Crute!

What If... #9 - What some take for granted, others take with a grain of salt. Join Uatu, the famous Watcher of our possibilities, as he answers a question that many a reader has thought before: What If Spider-Man had been a villain? Written by D. Golightly!

X-Force #19 (Vol. 2) - Maverick and Dust battle for their lives inside a Burmese mutant prison as the rest of X-Force battles the fruits of illicit Sentinel technology! Check out Part 3 of 'Diamond in the Rough' by Dino Pollard!

X-Men Unlimited #43 - A prelude to the upcoming Uncanny X-Men series! The Morlocks have remained hidden from humanity for years, making their home beneath the streets. But hiding away from the light of day won't keep them safe. Written by Bryan Locke!

Alpha Flight #74 - It's Alphan vs Alphan in the nail-biting conclusion to the battle with the Brainwasher! Plus, QUASAR! Written by Gregg Epstein!

Alternate Unlimited #47 - The return of Kommandant Englander! Weave your way through another tale of the mighty Merlyn Corps, as the Gentlemen of the Air match brain and brawn against...Big Hero Six! But is all as it seems? Written by Michael Norwitz!

Amazing Spider-Man #44 - Spider-Man versus the Lizard. Need we say more? Written by Bryan Locke!

Black Widow #16 - Our red-haired superspy finally gets a breather after her vampire rundown in Vegas. After recuperating in the care of SHIELD, the Black Widow gets back into shape, although it looks like someone is hunting her... Written by Curt Fernlund!

Defenders #3 (Vol. 2) - Once upon a time there was a man who became a frog and Garko was his name...GARKO! GARKO! GARKO! Tremble before the fury of the Man-Frog unleashed! Written by Josh Reynolds!

Doc Samson #7 - When the Doc is shrunk down to a most unmanagable size, how is he going to live through an encounter with Crusher Creel? Even worse, how is he going to survive *gasp* the sticky car floor? Written by Anthony Crute!

70s Champions #3 - The battle with Graviton rages on, but will the combined might of The Champions be enough against a force of nature? Meanwhile, the enemies of mighty Hercules set their own plots into motion, which can only spell doom for the others! Written by Jeff Melton!

Amalgam Revisited #5 - Heroes and villains from similar dimensions collide, forming a new universe! Professor Kang is rampaging through the future and only the likes of the Atomic Black Knight, the Six Gun Triplicate Kid, Big Sif, and others can stop him. Written by Michael Norwitz!

Ghost Rider #7 - The Spirit of Vengence hits the college scene, but not for a pleasure trip. It's all business when the dreaded Psycho-Man begins to tamper with the minds of campus residents! And are Johnny Blaze and Noble Kale getting along as well as it seems? Find out in this fresh take on ol' flamehead! Written by Dale Glaser!

Marvel Fanfare #59 - Learn all about the morbid past of the feline viglante with a demented twist, Hellcat, in this special expose issue. Discover her origins and try not to get burned. Oh, and don't miss the special back-up feature! Written by Steve Crosby!

Power Pack #3 - The Power kids have just made an incredible discovery, but what does it mean for their family? Oh, and don't mind the monster running down the street. It's just certain doom made real is all. No biggie. Just go ahead and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Written by Violet Mackenzie!

X-Men #36 - It's the penultimate issue of "Land Of Confusion!" The Hierarchy has sent out a search party to the crash site of the X-Men's Blackbird jet, but will they find more than they bargained for? Plus, more on Sean Cassidy and the Byron Agency's endgame! Written by Cory Wiegel!

X-Men Unlimited #42 - Tired of waiting for the new Uncanny X-Men title here at M2K? Well, while you twiddy your thumbs, get in the mood with this special setup issue for the upcoming series featuring Longshot. Written by Bryan Locke!

Black Widow #15 - The sexiest Russian spy is back! When we last saw Natasha she was in serious trouble, as she had unwittingly stumbled into a nest of vampires in the heart of Vegas. She's alone, weaponless, and an army of the Undead is looking to kill her. All in a day's work, right? Written by new author, Courageous Curt Fernlund!

Doc Samson #6 - 'THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING DOC!' Need we say more? Fine, but only a bit..Titania. Absorbing-Man. Pym Particles. How's that grab ya? Written by Alert Anthony Crute!

Fantastic Four #6 (Vol. 2) - The mystery of the city of the Ghost Gods revealed! And for Mr. Fantastic, it may be a revelation he could have done without in 'BEHIND THE CURTAIN'...Written by Action Alan Strauss!

Liberty Legion #8 - The heroes of two eras go toe-to-toe in a story that could only be called 'PULP FICTION'...by Mad Michael Norwitz!

Max 2000 #21 - The mystery concerning the Foolkiller has overflowed from the pages of Amazing Spider-Man and into this anthology! Delve deeper into the mind of a true sociopath, and discover just how J. Jonah Jameson is involved. Written by Blazin' Bryan Locke!

The Mighty Thor #29 - It's a cosmic showdown of epic proportions as members of the Imperial Guard (yeah, those insanely powerful guys) guy fist for fist with...oh, but that would be telling! Written by Jammin' Jeff Melton!

Ultimate Avengers #3 - Loki has summoned ten Frost Giants to aid him in his quest for the mysterious stone orbs. What secret power do they hold, and why is the Lord of Mischief so eager to end all of existence? The fledging group of heroes may not survive to find out! Written by Devious Dave Golightly!

Ultimate Defenders #6 - Brought together by the mysterious old man, four unlikely heroes prepare for what will surely be an impossible tussle. And when you start tossing around names like 'Mordo' and 'Druid' it sure doesn't get any easier! Written by Merciless Meriades Rai!

Amazing Spider-Man #43 - The Foolkiller's campaign of terror continues, as a certain doctor is targeted next. But Spidey can't worry about that now, as he's got more pressing matters in the form of a seemingly new Rose Goblin. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Ronin lends a hand to an investigating Prowler, but can he be trusted? Written by Bombastic Bryan Locke!

Avengers West Coast #33 - The Wackos split into two groups to deal with the twin menaces of the Emissaries of Evil and...BIG WHEEL?!? Written by Josh Reynolds!

Force Works #28 - The team is on the hunt for information that could rock Capital Hill, and they’re not the only ones! Can they beat back foes like the Pantheon and Defense Force while one member is raging out of control and still hold onto their ideals? Written by Daniel Ingram!

Liberty Legion #7 - When Red Raven is possesed, will it spell doom for the recuperating Legion? Their next mission arrives while Jack Frost is out of commission, and the Super Sabre might not be as helpless as he seems. Written by Michael Norwitz!

Storm #7 - Ororo sets her sights on the target that Ozymandius has aimed her at, but she's not without help (possibly even more than she would care for). There's a dangerous new underground trade going on, one that involves mutants! Written by Brent Lambert!

Ultimate Spider-Man #5 - Ash just can't get a break. Even when he's in his civilian clothes he runs smack into a pack of armored soldiers carrying assault rifles that look they were lifted straight from a sci-fi movie. Spidey gets a good work out in this ish, and we're introduced to a couple new Ultimate characters! Written by Meriades Rai!

Alpha Flight #73 - They've defeated the Yakuza, but can our ever-plucky Alphans defeat the bizarre bombasticsm of the bellicose Brainwasher? Read on to find out, True-Believers! Written by Giggling Gregg Epstein!

Alternate Unlimited #46 - It's leather and lace (minus the lace) as we explore another world within the Tales of the Merlyn Corps! Viceroy England is called in to investigate strange occurences that have the marks of a classic tale, but without the charming characters. Will her brand of justice prevail, or will similiar methods be used against her? Written by Masked Michael Norwtiz!

Defenders #2 (vol. 2) - Beware the jaws that bite and the claws that snatch, Defenders, or you'll find yourselves on the Jabberwock's menu! Also, what's up with that strange guy on the park bench and why does he have Doctor Strange so rattled? Written by Jolly Josh Reynolds!

Excalibur #15 (vol. 2) - The search for Hellios takes a nasty turn as Excalibur takes on the masterful menace of Desert Sword in a senses shattering conclusion to this story! Written by Dashing Dan Ingram!

Ghost Rider #6 - Johnny Blaze hunts down a man that might have the cure for what ails his estranged brother, but when he finally sits down to talk things over with him, he quickly discovers that he's not the only big man on campus. Can Blaze keep his darker half in check while he gets to the bottom of things? Written by Devious Dale Glaser!

Max 2000 #20 - It's a fantastic one-shot that explores an adventure of the Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Strange! The good doctor, along with his faithful companion, Wong, embark to the high seas atop an oil platform to get to the bottom of a newly arisen evil...but what they encounter may have crossed our world's threshold before. Written by Astonishing Anthony Crute!

The Vault #9 - "Prize Fight" finally concludes, with the lives of the Guardsmen hanging in the balance! Rhodes is at the mercy of Arcade, lost within one of the assassin's Murderworld's within the bowels of the prison. To make matter worse, other inmates are lose within the maze and are out for blood! Written by Daring D. Golightly!

X-Men #35 - Explosions, chaos, and betrayals, oh my! The X-Men fight for their lives against a horde of Sentinels on the sinking U.S.S. Avenger. As if that wasn't bad enough, Sean Cassidy is calling the shots from the Byron Agency's base of operations not far from there when he's confronted by an agent of the Hierarchy, but what do they want? There's only one way to find out! Written by Crazy Cory Wiegel!

70s Champions #2 - The greatest team from the 1970s continues on! Our heroes are pitted against a foe that has beaten down the Avengers on more than one occasion, so they're going to have to give it their all to prevail. Written by Joltin' Jeff Melton!

Alpha Flight #72 - The final fight with the Yakuza! Sasquatch's perfidy exposed! It's the thrilling conclusion to RETURN OF THE YAKUZA! Written by Gigglin' Gregg Epstein!

Avengers West Coast #32 - The clean-up of San Francisco's Equinox Zone begins here! Ultron and Hank Pym confront the all-new Emissaries of Evil and the Serpent Society slithers in the background! Written by Jolly Josh Reynolds!

Doc Samson #5 - Another senses shattering conclusion this update as this mini-series comes to a close! Who is Samson's mysterious enemy? How is Doc going to cope? Written by Angry Anthony Crute!

Max 2000 #19 - Delve into the mind of one of the world's most tormented souls, Morbius the Living Vampire! What shape does this creature's own peronsal demon take? And what will happen to those near him when he loses control? Written by Cacklin' Chris Munn!

Ultimate Defenders #5 - The enigmatic Ancient has finally brought his chosen together, but for what purpose? They might not survive to learn the answer once they are posed with their first test, which is against a danger within their own house. Written by Masterful Meriades Rai!

Web of Scarlet Spider #8 - Poor Ben Reilly. The guy just can't get a break. No sooner has he recovered from his last brawl than he's pitted against some of his most deadly foes! Can he find out what the new Sinister Six are up to? And how does the Pride fit into the equation? Written by Twisted Tony Thornley!

X-Force #18 (vol. 2) - What's going on in Burma? Why are the X-Force crew heading there? And who will be waiting on them when they get there? Find out in DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, part two! Written by Debonair Dino Pollard!

Alternate Unlimited #45 - Another tale of the Merlyn Corps! This time around, we're treated not only to a wide-ranged bevy of wonderous alternate Captains, but also an interesting berserker that just so happens to be the best there is at what he does (you know who I'm talking about, right?). Cross the boundaries of space and time to look in on what could have been. Written by Michael Norwitz!

Captain America #12 (Vol. 2) - The Star-Spangled Titan is brought in to ascertain the local of the NYPD's top suspect in a murder case. That suspect: Cap's former sidekick, the Falcon! Cap finds himself suck between loyalty and the law, and all the while, an old enemy rises to power once more... Written by Steve Crosby!

Defenders #1 (Vol. 2) - Springing from the pages of Avengers West Coast, it's the all new Defenders! See the beginning of this misfit, non-team and what their place is in the cosmic plan as stated by one Dr. Stephen Strange. Howard the Duck and Aquarian return from a mission only to find trouble waiting for them, catapulting this series into instant action. Written by Josh Reynolds!

Ghost Rider #5 - Humanity isn't the only race with demons to hide. Johnny Blaze, now bound to the immortal spirit of Noble Kale, learns that lesson the hard way as he ventures into "The Deep." Plus, Roxanne is offered a choice by a mysterious stranger...but when she thinks it over, she realizes that this decision could be the most important of her life! Written by Dale Glaser!

Max 2000 #18 - "The Best Defense" concludes! Force Works is in a tight spot, and it seems to only get tighter when the team's leader is buried under a ton of rubble. Her life hangsi n the balance while Force Works tries to decide if they can trust the ones who put them in this predicament. Are the Defense Force friend or foe? Written by Daniel Ingram!

New Mutants #1 - A new era of M2K's X Branch begins here! The mutant known as Forge is brought on board a clandestine operation that has ties to Genosha, but what is the international secret that has them all worried? Gabrielle Haller just might have the answers. Get ready for new characters, new powers, and (someone has to say this) new mutants! Written by Michael Franzoni!

Ultimate Avengers #2 - Iron Man tussles with the new Commander Marvel, who is determined to speak with Tony Stark, even if it means destroying parts of New York to do it. Can his claims of impending danger to the world be trusted? Perhaps the ominous man in the red cloak can answer that question, as well as enlighten the heroes as to the true purpose of the mysterious stone orbs. Plus, a back-up story featuring the heroes of WW2, The Invaders! Written by D. Golightly!

Alternate Unlimited #44 - Venture to yet another world on the tour through dimensional barriers! Who is Captain X? Better yet, who is Nightshade? And who is watching them? Find out the answers (and a whole hell of a lot more) in this enigmatic tale that explores more of the Merlyn Corps. Written by Michael Norwitz!

Alpha Flight #71 - Gyratin' Gregg Epstein brings the thrills with the newest issue of Alpha Flight...a game of cat and mouse begins as a vicious ganglord sets his sights on the team and the mysterious Kamikaze! Take a peek as 'THE RETURN OF THE YAKUZA' hits part three!

Amazing Spider-Man #42 - Angela Yin is hot on the trail of our beloved wallcrawler, much to the dismay of Ben Urich. But Spidey can't worry about that now, as he has his hands full with not only The Ghost, but an enigmatic, black-robed figure that just won't back down! There's lots of webslingin' action here, and new readers should feel free to dive right in (thanks in large part to the recap at the beginning of the issue!). Plus, the Foolkiller gains an ally... Written by Bryan Locke!

Cable/Deadpool #4 - Everyone's favorite mouthy merc' kicks it old school with everyone's favorite techno-savior! Cable and 'Pool finally meet up for some quality time, and by quality time, we mean shooting lots of big guns. That pesky nullifier thingy (no, not the one that Galactus poops his purple pants over) is in sight, but while the duo makes a grab for it Apocalypse continues on with his plans. Written by Brad Horton!

Doc Samson #4 - It's the dynamic crime-fighting duo of Doc & Dolan! Okay, maybe that's a bit over the top, but what the hell, so is their investigation. Think about it: one part gamma-irradiated shrink plus one part wannabe feminist cop. It's practically a sitcom on the Fox Network. But anyway, we're given so clues as to just who is out to get Samson, an apparently they are still gunning for him (which means Dolan is now an unwilling target, too!). Written by Anthony Crute!

Fallen Angels #35 - The Isle of Misfit Mutants is back (okay, that's a horrible joke on my part)! Magneto heads off to Wakanda to lend aid in a political move that is sure to gain favor with the nation's ruler, the Black Panther. Meanwhile, Mikhail Rasputin locates where Exodus is being kept, only to learn some disarming information. Written by Brent Lambert!

Ghost Rider #4 - The Spirit of Vengence returns to M2K! When last we saw Johnny Blaze, he had been rebonded with a fiery demon of the netherworld. Only this time it's Noble Kale, which means things are a little different for ol' Johnny. Catch up on what the Ghost Rider has been up to and see if John has what it takes to handle it. Written by Dale Glaser!

Iron Man #40 - The new writing team takes Tony Stark and company in an exciting new direction! While Tony dodges the questions at a board meeting, his estranged son from an alternate future dodges enemy fire. Jump on board now as things are just getting started. It's a new era for ol' shellhead! Written by Ben Wolfert & Zach Crane!

Max 2000 #17 - Force Works detects activity at an old, enemy base, and run head long into a covert team of superhumans! But that’s not the only secret this base holds. Can the two teams put aside their differences before someone gets killed? Not exactly… Written by Daniel Ingram!

Alternate Unlimited #43 - We're introduced to a new team of heroes (well, new to us anyway), but the introduction will have to remain short. They don't have time for tea when all of Britian is under siege by...a tree? All is not as it seems in this tale of the Merlyn Corps. Written by Maruadin' Michael Norwitz!

Avengers Immortal #5 - The group of time-tossed Avengers travels to the not too distant future to a very familiar landscape. Kang has apparently made himself vulnerable, so the team is eager to pull the trigger on the weapon that could finally end their mission. That weapon? A man named Thanatos. Written by Bewilderin' Bowie Sessions!

Avengers West Coast #31 - The Whackos regroup in San Francisco after the events of last issue...who survived? Who's still on the team? What does a certain Cimmerian have to do with anything? Where do the Defenders come into the picture? Why can't I breathe? Written by Jolly Josh Reynolds!

Doc Samson #3 - The investigation into the attack on the Doc begins! But before he can start running down the suspect, Doc Samson has to save the other people that were in his building when the bomb went off. Plus, he's forced to pull rank on the officer in charge of the investigation. Written by Astoundin' Anthony Crute!

Marvel Fanfare #58 - Tigra the Were-Woman is back and M2K has her! When a series of bloody deaths plague San Francisco, can Tigra find the culprits before they strike again? And can she survive when she does? Written by Thunderin' Tony Thornley!

The Mighty Thor #28 - Last issue, the Shi'ar Imperial Guardsman Smasher landed (re: crashed) into Asgardian real-estate; this issue Thor finds out why, where and who as the GALACTIC GAMBIT storyline continues! Written by Joltin' Jeff Melton!

Ultimate Avengers #1 - Tony Stark reveals to the world the first in what is sure to become a new age of heroes, but not everyone is thrilled about it. One man in particular, with a strong connection to the lost team of Invaders, wants to make sure things stay just as they are. Plus, the dark sorcerer Loki returns, and what's the deal with those glowing stone things? Written by Dangerous D. Golightly!

X-Men #34 - Off of the coast of the Pacific Ocean, a retired military tanker is carrying a mysterious cargo to an undisclosed location for the Byron Agency. The X-Men's mission? To hi-jack that very tanker and blow it out of the water before it can get to where it's going! Written by Conquorin' Cory Wiegel!

Alpha Flight #70 - Kamikaze takes on what might be his final battle, bringing down his former sensei, Shadowhunter! But will even the assistance of Alpha Flight be enough to help him survive? Written by Gregg Epstein!

Alternate Unlimited #42 - It's another look into a universe that paralllels our own. The Merlyn Corps is spread far and wide through these varying dimensions, and each of them have their own unique histories. When given the choice, not all of the chosen champions picked the sword over the shield when asked. A familiar face does just that in, "Meet Captain Americana!" Written by Michael Norwitz!

'70s Champions #1 - What if the west coast's first team of super-heroes never disbanded? What if their adventures were still set in the Marvel Universe as it was in 1978? What if you could read their new adventures in Marvel 2000's Alternate Branch? Well, those questions and more are finally answered here! Riding high off of their battle with The Vanisher and his re-constructed Sentinels, the Champions find themselves enjoying some well-deserved down time. Catch up with Los Angeles' most unlikely team of heroes just in time for the start of their next big adventure! Written by Jeff Melton!

Doc Samson #2 - The good doctor sits down with The Purple Man in what promises to be a session of Hollywood proportions. Take a deeper look into a day in the life of the world's only gamma-powered therapist, which is sure to end with a bang (is that metaphorical or literal?). Written by Anthony Crute!

Punisher #17 - Frank Castle has been beaten up, drugged, blindfolded, kidnapped, taken across two continents, and held at gunpoint. But not by the bad guys; he's being held by SHIELD and they'd like to have a few words with him about the agent he murdered. Except in typical spy fashion, everything is not as it seems. Nick Fury and Maria Hill are about to make the Punisher an offer he doesn't dare refuse. Written by Mike Hintze!

X-Men #33 - Cyclops and Phoenix visit Moira MacTaggert on Muir Island to get to the bottom of Jean Grey's power fluctuations, but will she remain a member of the team when the trip's over? Meanwhile, Storm and Beast attend a celebration in San Francisco harbor with one intention: to find out what the Byron Agency's next move is! Guest-starring Tony Stark! Written by Cory Wiegel!