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This post relates to: John Romita Jr, Dan Slott, Spider-Man: New Ways To Die, Eddie Brock, Spider-Man

Amazing Spider-Man #569 (JRJR Cover)

Amazing Spider-Man #569 In Stores Today & Already Sold Out!

I think it's safe to say that this would be the first comic I'd read after picking them up from the comic shop.  It's funny how most people have been putting down Spider-Man since Brand New Day started.  I'm not exactly happy with how we got to where we are now but now that we are here, it's really not bad.  I suggest you try to get to the comic shop as soon as you can so you don't miss out on what everyone is going to be talking about.  Maybe you could still pick up a copy of last week's 568.  I have a feeling they'll be reprinted but why take the risk?
 

On the day of its release, Amazing Spider-Man #569 has sold out at Diamond (though copies will be available at retail level)! The second part of the hotly anticipated “New Ways To Die” storyline marks not only the first appearance of Anti-Venom, but also the second straight sell out for Spidey’s summer blockbuster, which IGN.Com deemed a, “well-plotted, intelligent superhero story.”

Who is Anti-Venom? Why have the Thunderbolts assaulted Peter Parker? And just what does Norman Osborn know about the connection between Peter & Spider-Man? Find out in Amazing Spider-Man #569, in stores now!

 
























AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #569 (JUN082308)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Villain Variant Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated A …$2.99
ON SALE NOW!

This post relates to: John Romita Jr, Dan Slott, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: New Ways To Die

New Ways To Die Premiere Results In Amazing Sell-Out!

The return of Norman Osborn. The return of John Romita Jr. The beginning of hotly anticipated NEW WAYS TO DIE storyline. Amazing Spider-Man #568 has it all, and it is flying off the shelves, resulting in a ONE-DAY sell-out! While some copies may still be available at the retail level, the first chapter of this epic storyline is sold out at Diamond.

IGN.com calls the first chapter “ripe with intrigue… an extremely well-drawn, well-crafted comic.”

With the next installment, just 6 days away, retailers are urged to check their orders on all upcoming chapters of NEW WAYS TO DIE.

And brace yourselves for next week, when the terrifying ANTI-VENOM makes his debut in Amazing Spider-Man #569.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #569 (JUN082308)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA Jr.
50/50 Covers by JOHN ROMITA JR. & ADI GRANOV
Rated T+…$2.99

This post relates to: Spider-Man: New Ways To Die, The Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man

Amazing Spider-Man #568 Begins NEW WAYS TO DIE Today!

The moment a lot of us has been waiting for.  Since Spider-Man's life has been re-booted and Harry Osborn being alive, how will Spider-Man's interaction with Norman Osborn be?  What does Harry think of his father being a psychotic villain and current head of the Thunderbolts? 

Also who or what is Anti-Venom?  There's been lots of speculation since images of him first appeared.  Is he bad?  Is he good?  Venom is usually thought of as bad so would that make Anti-Venom good?

It's going to get crazy.  I'm off to pick up this issue...
 

Peter Parker’s survived a Brand New Day—but now he’s about to discover New Ways To Die in the double-sized Amazing Spider-Man #568, on-sale today! Kicking off the hotly anticipated “New Ways To Die” storyline, from acclaimed scribe Dan Slott and legendary artist John Romita Jr, Spider-Man’s about to face off against Menace and…the Thunderbolts! Why does Norman Osborn have his eye on Peter Parker? Why has he chosen to re-enter Peter’s life now? Now’s your chance to get in on the ground floor for the story that introduced the all-new Anti-Venom…but just who or what is it? How is it connected to Venom?

There’s only one way to find out, True Believer—swing over to your local comic book store and discover Amazing Spider-Man #568, today! Plus, don’t miss variant covers from industry heavyweights Alex Ross, John Romita Sr and John Romita Jr!

 



















AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #568 (JUN082306)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #568 ROMITA SR VARIANT (JUN082307)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #568 ROMITA JR SKETCH VARIANT (MAY088079)
Written by DAN SLOTT & MARK WAID
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.& ADI GRANOV
50/50 Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.
Rated A …$3.99
ON SALE NOW!!!

This post relates to: Craig Rosseau, Mary Jane, Spider-Man, Terry Moore, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane

Read Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 For Free on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited

My little girl is on a big Spider-Man and Mary Jane kick right now.  She loved it when Mary Jane appeared in the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon.  I knew this comic would most likely not be quite appropriate for her age.  She really doesn't need all the love/crush stuff at five years old.  I do really like and admire Terry Moore so I thought I'd give it a try.  I have read a couple of the Mary Jane Loves Spider-Man and they seemed fun.

I have to say that the first issue of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane was also fun.  Terry Moore is known for his character development.  If you've ever read an issue of Strangers in Paradise, you'll know what I'm talking about.  It was a brilliant choice to get him on this comic.  I will be picking it up every month for sure.  And Marvel is offering the first issue for free on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.  How cool is that?

Everyone’s favorite spunky, redheaded Spider-Man love interest is BACK! The beautiful Mary Jane Watson swings off the pages of her new five-issue limited series, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane, and onto the computer screen! Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited is proud to present Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 (of 5) available right here for free: http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/Spider-Man_Loves_Mary_Jane.2008.1

A new year of high school is starting and MJ feels like she finally has her life in order. She has a good schedule, awesome friends, and an “amazing” relationship with a particular web-slinger…but unbeknownst to her, someone has it out for this feisty little teenager!

Get ready for gossip galore from Eisner-award winning writer, Terry Moore, in Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 (of 5)! This is the limited series you don’t want to miss! Be sure to check it out right now on Marvel.com courtesy of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.

And make sure not to miss the next electrifying issue of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane as it hits stores this September!

 
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) (JUN082313)
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) ALPHONA VARIANT (JUN082314)
Written and Cover by TERRY MOORE
Penciled by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
Variant cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
ALL AGES …$2.99
ON SALE NOW
 
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #2 (of 5) (JUL082267)
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #2 (of 5) ALPHONA VARIANT (JUL082268)
Written by TERRY MOORE
Pencils by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
Cover by TERRY MOORE
Monkey Variant Cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
All Ages …$2.99
On-Sale - 9/03/08

This post relates to: Spider-Man

Amazing Spider-Man Family Swings to a Sell Out!

Marvel is proud to announce that Amazing Spider-Man Family #1 has sold out at Diamond!  Not getting your dose of web-slinging fun, thricely?  Check out Amazing Spider-Man Family #1 for the latest scoop on your friendly neighborhood super hero and the rest of the Brand New Day cast!  Everyone knows Spider-Man’s origin – but, no one knows what happened the day after Uncle Ben died.  Join J.M. De Matteis and the Spanish sensation Alex Cal for "Spider-Man: 48 Hours"!  Plus, the Amazing Spider-Girl team of Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Sal Buscema show what MayDay was like before she became Spider-Girl!  Also, what’s up with Aunt May, Agent of F.E.A.S.T.?  And a flashback to the birth of one Spidey’s greatest nemeses, VENOM!

Please note that Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on Amazing Spider-Man Family #1 and copies may still be available at the retail level.

 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1
Written by Marc DeMatteis & TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by Alex Cal & RON FRENZ
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated A …$4.99
ON-SALE NOW!

This post relates to: Marco Santucci, Jackpot, Brian Reed, Spider-Man, Secret Invasion

Spider-Man’s Friends & Foes Join The Secret Invasion!

This is a tie-in that makes sense to me.  We know that the stories in Amazing Spider-Man have their own schedule and that's why it's not directly involved (just like Fantastic Four). 

With Spider-Man kind of stuck in the Savage Land fighting Skrulls, it makes sense to see what is going on back in Manhattan.  It's also always nice when Jackpot puts in an appearance.  We all want to know what her deal is.  I think we all it to be Mary Jane.  That just seems too...obvious and easy.  I would think Marvel has something else up their sleeve with her.  I wouldn't mind a Jackpot mini-series.  Who's with me?

Looking at the last image in the preview, can we assume that Spidey does make it back to New York (yeah I know he will eventually, he just hasn't yet in Secret Invasion) or could that be another Skrull?
 

The year’s top-selling event, Secret Invasion, continues as Spider-Man’s friends & foes get drawn into war with the Skrulls! Secret Invasion: The Amazing Spider-Man, from red-hot scribe Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel, Secret Invasion: Frontline) and fan favorite artist Marco Santucci team up to show just what happens when New York is packed full  of Skrulls…and Spider-Man’s nowhere to be found. What’s happened to the wall-crawler? And more importantly, can Jackpot and the rest of Spider-Man’s friends (and foes) survive a deadly new Super Skrull?

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion: The Amazing Spider-Man and all other Secret Invasion tie-ins, as they continue to sell out quickly! The summer’s #1 comic book event has hit your friendly neighborhood—and Jackpot may be New York’s last hope!

SECRET INVASION: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 (of 3) (JUN082356)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by MARCO SANTUCCI
Cover by MIKE MCKONE
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—8/7/08, On-Sale—8/27/08

This post relates to: San Diego Comic-Con, Spider-Man

"Living on the edge, fighting crime, spinning webs..."

The panel started with a "video" with the entire theme song (by the Tender Box).  The panel consisted of Producers Greg Weiseman and Vic Cook, Josh Keaton (Spider-Man), Vanessa Marshall (MJ), Ben Diskin (Eddie Brock/Venom), Robert Englund (Vulture), Sean "Cheeks" Galloway and casting director Jamie Thomason.

There will be four dvds coming out collecting the different story arcs.  They are going to be cut into movies with some additional footage to help tie the episodes together more smoothly.  The first will be out in September.  It will be called "Biology 101: Attack of the Lizard."  The second (and third) will be out in March.  There will be a mega pack out afterwards packed with more extras.  Grrr...

The second season won't air unitl March.  Pretty much the same time it started this year.

New villains appearing?  Mysterio, Kraven, Venom, Vulture, Doc Ock, Sinister Six, Molten Man plus more surprises.  A preview trailer was shown (for the first time).  Mysterio looks pretty cool.  He sounds sort of like a stage actor.  You can tell he thinks highly of himself.  Kraven uses arrows and knives.  No holding back.

Any superhero guests?  Not right now.  They said right now it's fun playing in just Spidey's universe. 

With all the characters introduced last season, season 2 will have add more depth to the characters while also bringing in some more new ones. 

It turns out that Flash's laugh is the way voice actor Joshua LeBar really laughs.  They give him a hard time about it.

Robert Englund says voice acting is great because you can go to work in your pajamas.

Why was Gwen given a new look?  Since she (and Mary Jane) were introduced (in the comics) when Peter was in college, they wanted to back up and show what they might've looked like in high school. 

What about the revelation that Harry was the Goblin?  There are long term plans for Harry.  He will be back in season 2 (along with the Green Goblin).  They wanted to go into Harry's addiction and such.  They didn't actually confirm that Harry absolutely was the Green Goblin.  (I'm still thinking Norman set him up to take the fall for him).

Vanessa Marshall got the role of Mary Jane by saying the line, "Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot."  She was made to say it over and over.

Stan Lee will be making a cameo in season 2.  The character will look like him.  It will be done in the same manner as his cameos in the movies.

This post relates to: Ron Frenz, Adi Granov, Karl Kesel, Keith Champagne, Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis, Spider-Man

Amazing Spider-Man Family Swings Your Way With Your First Look At Marvel Apes!

 
Your Spidey-Senses are about to tingle a bit more with the debut of Amazing Spider-Man Family #1! Exploring the lives of Spider-Man and the rest of his Brand New Day cast, this brand new series kicks off with 104 pages of friendly neighborhood action! What happened the day after Uncle Ben died? J.M De Matteis & Alex Cal have the answers! And what was life like for Mr. and Mrs. Parker before May “Mayday” Parker was born? You’ll get he answer, courtesy of Tom DeFalco & Ron Frenz! Take a look back at the origin of Venom and a special Aunt May Story by Keith Champagne & Shawn Moll! Plus, your first look inside the Marvel Apes universe, as Karel Kesel & Ramon Bachs, the creators behind September’s simian sensation, reveal the secret origin of Spider-Monkey!

Wrapped up in a jaw dropping cover by Adi Granov, Spidey fans can’t miss the all new Amazing Spider-Man Family!

 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1 (JUN082310)
Written by J.M DEMATTEIS, TOM DEFALCO, KEITH CHAMPAGNE & KARL KESEL
Penciled by ALEX CAL, RON FRENZ, SHAWN MOLL & RAMON BACHS
Cover by ADI GRANOV
RATED A…$4.99
FOC—7/17/08, On-Sale—8/6/08

This post relates to: Craig Rousseau, Adrian Alphona, Terry Moore, Mary Jane, Spider-Man

I'll admit, I am going to get this series.  Terry Moore is great and Craig Rousseau's work on Perhapanauts is awesome.  Plus Lil' G-Girl really really likes Mary Jane so she'll dig this comic too.

Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane—And We All Love Eisner-Winning Terry Moore!

Everyone favorite spunky, redheaded Spider-Man love interest is BACK!  The beautiful Mary Jane Watson graces the pages of comics once again in her new five-issue limited series…Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane!  A new year of high school is starting and MJ feels like she finally has her life in order.  A good schedule, awesome friends, and an “amazing” relationship with a particular web-slinger…but unbeknownst to her someone has it out for this feisty little teenager!  Get ready for gossip galore as Eisner-award winning writer, Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, upcoming Runaways), pens this new series as well as supplies the covers!  With gorgeous interiors from upcoming star artist Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts), you won’t want to miss the fun of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 (of 5)!

School’s back in session and someone wants to take a shot at Spidey’s girl!  Join Mary Jane Watson in all new limited series, from the Eisner-winning Terry Moore, in Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1 (of 5)!  And for more stories of one of the most popular girls in school, make sure to pick up your copy of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane HC Vol. 2!

 
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) (JUN082313)
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) ALPHONA VARIANT (JUN082314)
Written and Cover by TERRY MOORE
Penciled by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
Variant cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
ALL AGES …$2.99
FOC—7/17/08, On-Sale—8/6/08

 
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE HC VOL. 2 (JUN082415)
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Art and Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
ALL AGES …$39.99
FOC—7/17/08, On-Sale—8/20/08

This post relates to: Terry Moore, Adrian Alphona, Mary Jane, Spider-Man

Adrian Alphona Covers Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane!

Marvel is pleased to unveil fan favorite artist Adrian Alphona’s variant cover to Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1! Kicking off a brand new limited series from Eisner-award winning writer, Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise, upcoming Runaways), and rising star artist Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts), school is back in session for everyone’s favorite redhead! A good schedule, awesome friends, and an “amazing” relationship with a particular web-slinger have MJ happy…but unbeknownst to her someone has it out for this feisty little teenager!

 
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) (JUN082313)
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #1 (of 5) ALPHONA VARIANT (JUN082314)
Written and Cover by TERRY MOORE
Penciled by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
Variant cover by ADRIAN ALPHONA
ALL AGES …$2.99
FOC—7/17/08, On-Sale—8/6/08