The best-selling comic event of the year is on store shelves in a limited-edition, oversized collection with the Avengers vs. X-Men Hardcover Experience the pop culture event like never before as your favorite heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wolverine, Cyclops, Magneto and more go head-to-head with the entire Marvel Universe at stake.

The Avengers vs. X-Men Hardcover features the top talent of the industry including top-selling authors: Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man); Jason Aaron (Wolverine & The X-Men, Wolverine); Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four, Ultimate Comics Ultimates); Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Winter Soldier); Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, The Mighty Thor) and even more! This unprecedented assembly of acclaimed writers is joined by a cavalcade of the industry’s superstar artists including John Romita Jr (Avengers); Olivier Coipel (The Mighty Thor); Adam Kubert (X-Men: Schism) and others.

With a limited print run, the Avengers vs. X-Men Hardcover includes a number of bonus features that enhance the Avengers vs. X-Men experience even further including:

• Exclusive (to the collection) behind the scenes extras utilizing special augmented reality technology with the Marvel AR app powered by Aurasma.
• Avengers vs. X-Men Infinite comics in print for the very first time.
• Special guest introduction by WWE Champion, CM Punk.
• A code for a free digital copy available exclusively through the Marvel Comics app & Marvel Digital Comics Shop.

The Avengers and X-Men have learned that the all-powerful embodiment of both death and rebirth known as the Phoenix Force is on a crash course for Earth…and it needs a new host to unleash its immeasurable power. But what is the shocking decision tied to the Phoenix’s return that will pit the Avengers against the X-Men? And when good friends become bitter enemies, what does this mean for the future of the Marvel Universe?

You’ve heard It’s Coming—and now you can witness every punch thrown, every shield slung and every blast blown out in the Avengers vs. X-Men Hardcover.

All your favorite super heroes enter the fight—and only one team will emerge victorious.

For more on Avengers vs. X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com.

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The all-powerful Phoenix Force has found not one, but five hosts and in Avengers VS. X-Men #6 their mission is clear –  remake the Marvel Universe in their image. Kicking off the world changing second act of the comic book event of the year, the blockbuster team of Jonathan Hickman and Olivier Coipel show fans just what Pax Utopia looks like through the eyes of Cyclops, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus & Magik. How will Earths Mightiest Heroes and the other X-Men respond to this new development? And what role will the Scarlet Witch play once she enters the conflict? Find out in Avengers vs. X-Men #6.

Plus — Get ready to join the Marvel ReEvolution as Marvel brings fans a new comic reading experience. Every issue of Avengers VS X-Men comes packaged with a code for a Free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app.

And that’s not all: Also with a purchase of Avengers VS X-Men #6, fans will get to read an-all new Infinite comic, Avengers VS X-Men #6 Infinite – made specifically for digital devices. With Marvel Infinite Comics, behold comic book storytelling like never before, using tablets and smartphones as a new canvas, taking advantage of modern technology while staying true to medium’s greatest strengths. This new story exploring the true power of the Phoenix Force, from superstar creators Mark Waid, Yves “Balak” Bigerel and Carlo Barberi, is available for purchase on the Marvel Comics app for $1.99; free with the redemption of the code found in print copies of Avengers VS X-Men #6 or included with the purchase of the digital version.

Then, take the Avengers VS X-Men experience even further by unlocking access to exclusive behind the scenes extras utilizing special augmented reality technology with the Marvel AR app powered by Aurasma. This is exciting bonus content that you cannot access anywhere else.

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!

The titanic clash between your favorite heroes rages on—and only one team will emerge victorious. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime comic event in, Avengers VS X-Men #6, on sale now in comic shops everywhere, and on the Marvel Comics app!

For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

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The all-powerful Phoenix Force has found not one, but FIVE hosts and in Avengers VS. X-Men #6 – their mission is clear, remake the Marvel Universe in their image. Kicking off the world changing second act of the comic book event of the year, the blockbuster team of Jonathan Hickman and Olivier Coipel show fans just what Pax Utopia looks like through the eyes of Cyclops, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus & Magik. How will Earths Mightiest and the other X-Men respond to this new development? And what role will the Scarlet Witch play once she enters the conflict? Find out in Avengers vs. X-Men #6.

Here comes the pain as all your favorite super heroes enter the battle—and only one team will emerge victorious. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime comic event in, Avengers VS X-Men #6, on sale now in comic shops everywhere, on the Marvel Comics app, and the all-new Marvel Comics Webstore.

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX.

For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

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Both Dark Horse Comics and Marvel Comics has something special lined up for their fans. In Avengers VS. X-Men #4, by the blockbuster creative team of Jonathan Hickman and John Romita Jr., both the Avengers and the X-Men have lost Hope. With Wolverine out of commission, and fights breaking out all across the Marvel Universe – do the X-Men have the upper hand to find the Mutant Messiah? And can Thor’s team in space stop the Phoenix Force?

Plus; Join the Marvel ReEvolution as Marvel brings fans a new comic reading experience. Every issue of Avengers VS X-Men comes packaged with a code for a FREE digital copy on the Marvel Comics app and Marvel Digital Comics Shop.

And that’s not all — Take the Avengers VS X-Men enjoyment even further by unlocking access to exclusive behind the scenes extras utilizing special augmented reality technology with the Marvel AR app powered by Aurasma. This is exciting bonus content that you cannot access anywhere else.

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX.

Here comes the pain as all your favorite super heroes enter the fight—and only one team will emerge victorious. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime comic event in, Avengers VS X-Men #4, on sale now in comic shops everywhere, on the Marvel Comics app, and the all-new Marvel Digital Comics Shop.

For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

Dark Horse presents exclusive prequel comic

As announced through Best Buy, fans eagerly awaiting Darksiders II can get an exclusive Darksiders prequel comic from Dark Horse Comics when they preorder the Best Buy exclusive Darksiders II: Angel of Death edition for Xbox 360  or PlayStation 3.

With a stunning cover from game creator Joe Madureira, this Best Buy exclusive print issue takes place before the events of Darksiders II, as Death travels to Earth to hunt down and confront a rogue demon.

Written by Andrew Kreisberg (Batman Confidential, Green Arrow and Black Canary, FOX’s Fringe) and drawn by Roger Robinson (Batman: Arkham City, Azrael), Darksiders II: Death’s Door reveals essential secrets from the world of the upcoming game.

Preorder your copy of Darksiders II today.

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Marvel and MTV Geek have joined forces to produce Avengers VS X-Men: War Journals, an all-new video series going behind the scenes of the year’s most anticipated comic book event. Granted unprecedented access into the Marvel offices, creative retreats, key planning meetings and creator studios, this new documentary from MTV Geek shows just how Avengers VS X-Men was developed by the brightest minds in comics. Each episode will debut exclusively on MTV.com beginning March 28.

“This is the biggest story Marvel’s ever told and we’re excited to partner with MTV for a special look at how Avengers VS X-Men came together,” said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Comics. “We’ve never shown just what goes on in our top secret meetings—from the development of our best ideas to heated debates—and this is the first time fans will see just how it all goes down, along with new insights into key moments of this series.”

Avengers Vs X-Men #1 arrives in comic shops and the Marvel Comics app on April 4^th, uniting the top talent in the comic industry — including Brian Bendis, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman, Ed Brubaker, John Romita JR, Olivier Coipel & Adam Kubert — for the biggest story of the year. This twelve-issue landmark series brings together the world’s most powerful, and popular, super hero teams for a war like the Marvel Universe has never seen before.

“Since launch, MTV Geek has been committed to providing the ultimate access and coverage and can’t wait to present fans this inside look at Marvel’s creative process,” said MTV Digital Executive Producer Tom Akel. “The characters and talent involved in Avengers Vs X-Men are iconic and we’ll be with them every step of the way to chronicle the making of this epic event.”

This March, fans get a unique look at the biggest super hero war of all time in Avengers VS X-Men: War Journals on MTV.com. And on April 4^th make sure to pick up your copy of Avengers VS X-Men #1, in comic shops and on the Marvel Comics app.

Launch Parties breaks records

On April 3^rd, over 1,100 comic shops worldwide will give fans the opportunity to be amongst the first to read Avengers VS. X-Men #1 at special Avengers Vs. X-Men Launch Parties. Do you stand with the Avengers? Or the X-Men? That’s what Marvel asked retailers, and depending on who they picked, fans will be able to pick up exclusive Avengers Vs. X-Men giveaways.

Comic shops are loaded up with either Avengers (or X-Men) themed exclusive mini posters, buttons, variants, lithographs and more that no fan can miss. And with an Avengers VS. X-Men #1 Blank Variant fans will have the chance to add their own heroes to each team’s lineup/

“Avengers VS X-Men is getting the largest mainstream marketing push we’ve ever done,” explains David Gabriel, SVP of Sales, Marvel Entertainment. “With these special launch parties that have the most participants than any we’ve ever done — we want to make sure that this event is the most successful one for us, and retailers alike. When fans see all the cool things we have planned, they’ll definitely be back week in and week out for their Avengers VS. X-Men fix.”

And that’s not all. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of the creators behind this mammoth event at these comic shops:

Midtown Comics – Times Square (John Romita Jr, Adam Kubert, Axel Alonso, Tom Brevoort & Nick Lowe)

200 W 40th St

New York, NY 10018

www.midtowncomics.com

Elite Comics (Jason Aaron)

11842 Quivira Rd

Overland Park, KS 66210

www.elite-comics.com

Meltdown Comics (Ed Brubaker)

7522 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90046

www.meltcomics.com

You’ve heard It’s Coming, and this April The War Is Here in Avengers VS X-Men. All your favorite super heroes enter and only one team will emerge victorious!

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX. For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

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This April, The Avengers and the X-Men — the two most popular franchises in comics history — go to war. Marvel has announced the Avengers VS X-Men, a landmark twelve-issue pop culture event bringing together the world’s greatest super heroes — Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Magneto and more — for an unforgettable battle beginning in April 2012.

Avengers VS X-Men is written by a team of the top-selling authors in the comic book industry today: Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man); Jason Aaron (Wolverine & The X-Men, Wolverine); Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic Four, Ultimate Comics Ultimates); Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Winter Soldier); Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, The Mighty Thor).

This unprecedented assembly of acclaimed writers is joined by a trio of the industry’s superstar artists: John Romita Jr (Avengers); Olivier Coipel (The Mighty Thor); Adam Kubert (X-Men: Schism).

The Avengers and X-Men have learned that the all-powerful embodiment of both death and rebirth known as the Phoenix Force is on a crash course for Earth – and it needs a new host to unleash its immeasurable power. But what is the shocking decision tied to the Phoenix’s return that will pit the Avengers against the X-Men? And when good friends become bitter enemies, what does this mean for the future of the Marvel Universe?

Shipping twice monthly, this epic twelve-issue limited series will be available in comic stores and on the Marvel Comics app on the same day — additionally, each print issue of Avengers VS X-Men includes a code for a free digital copy of the issue on the Marvel Comics app at no additional cost to fans or retailers.

“Avengers VS X-Men brings together the most powerful forces in comics for a super hero war like you’ve never seen before and will never see again. We all want to see the best of the best go against each other — Lakers & Celtics; Ali & Frazier; Yankees & Red Sox; and in comics it’s the Avengers fighting the X-Men,” said Axel Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Entertainment.

“We’ve brought together the biggest writers, biggest artists and biggest characters for the biggest story we’ve ever told. This is the kind of high-octane action-packed story that fans demand while also having a profound effect on every character involved—and reshaping the Marvel Universe in its wake.”

Plus, for the first time ever, fans can watch and take part in the groundbreaking Avengers VS X-Men live Kickoff beginning at 3:00pm ET today on Marvel.com and http://new.livestream.com/marveluniverse. A unique event produced in collaboration with Livestream.com’s cutting edge streaming services and the Hangout functionality provided by Google+, they will be bringing the writers and editors of AVX directly to the fans.

Make sure to follow Marvel on Google+ as five lucky True Believers will be chosen to join in on the AVX hangout with their favorite writers and editors. Even if you’re not part of the Hangout, your questions can still be answered via Facebook and Twitter using hashtag #AvX—just make sure to send in your questions before the press conference ends.

For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

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Following the shocking revelations from the last issue, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Ultimate Comics Hawkeye #4, featuring the secret origin of Ultimate Xorn.

The Ultimate Universe is at the brink of war as news of a new mutant serum breaks out. It’s up to Hawkeye, Hulk and Ultimate X to swoop in to obtain the serum for themselves before it’s too late.

The odds are stacked against our heroes, but that’s just how they like it! Catch the explosive finale to Jonathan Hickman and Rafa Sandoval’s thrill-ride this November in Ultimate Comics Hawkeye #4.

Fans of the Avengers can also look forward to more Avengers Origins — He is an Avenger, the God of Thunder, and protector of the nine worlds; he is THOR!

Courtesy of Kathryn Immonen and Al Barrionuevo, Marvel present the first look at Avengers Origins: Thor #1.

Learn all about how Thor became the mighty Avenger and the trials and tribulations he had to go through to get there. This December, Thor wields his trusty hammer Mjlonir for the first time.

Finally, after a critically acclaimed first issue, you can also enjoy a first look at Uncanny X-Men #2 as X-Men: Regenesis continues. The fan-favorite creative team of Kieron Gillen and Carlos Pacheco pull out all the stops as Cyclops and his new Extinction team go head to head against the deadly Mr. Sinister. And with Sinister controlling the all-powerful Dreaming Celestial in San Francisco, his destruction has no limits.

Fans and critics agree – Uncanny X-Men is a smash hit.

“This first issue sets up the new status quo well before diving into the plot, resulting in an entertaining, action-packed, smart comic.” – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

“Pacheco captures the scope of long shots well while using interesting environments and viewing angles to create an effective sense of depth.” – Poet Mase, IGN.com

“It’s time to get on board the Uncanny X-Men train and enjoy the ride.” – Tony Guerrero, Comicvine.com

“With Uncanny X-Men #1, Gillen and Pacheco take a bold step forward in the evolution of the X-Men mythos” – Ron Richards, iFanboy.com

Can Cyclops pull his team together in time to take out Sinister? Will his mission statement fail right off the bat? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #2.

Who’s your favorite member of the Extinction team? Join the conversation on Twitter with #XMenRegenesis.

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The fan-demanded return of Blink is taking Dani Moonstar and her team of New Mutants right into the heart of X-Men Regenesis. Beginning in New Mutants #34, from the critically acclaimed writing team of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and artist David Lopez, Cyclops gives the New Mutants no time to rest as he sends them on a wild goose chase across the Marvel Universe.

What has Blink done to require immediate extraction and is she to blame? Sinister things are afoot this November, in New Mutants #34.

Meanwhile, fans of Wolverine & The X-Men #1 from Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo have a lot to look forward to this winter. Wolverine & The X-Men #2 is on sale November 23, #3 on December 28 and #4 on January 11, 2012.

Marvel Comics have also unveiled Giuseppe Camuncoli’s covers for Fantastic Four #601 and FF #13.

The future of the Fantastic Four and FF collide this December as Marvel is presenting the first look at Giuseppe Camuncoli’s connecting variant covers for Fantastic Four #601 and FF #13.

After the universe altering events of the highly anticipated Fantastic Four #600, Reed, his family and friends embark on a bold new journey into the Marvel Universe. No fan of superstar writer Jonathan Hickman’s critically acclaimed run can miss out on these exciting new variants.

The #601 issue of Fantastic Four is written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Steven Epting and will be on sale December 21. Issue #13 of FF is by Jonathan Hickman as well has art by Juan Bobillo and will be in stores December 28.

Fantastic Four #600 has art by Steve Epting, Leinil Yu, Carmine Digiandomenico, Farel Dalrymple and Ming Doyle and will be on sale November 22.

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