First up, J. Michael Straczynski (Rising Stars, Amazing Spider Man) and artist Chris Weston (Fantastic Four – First Family)start up their latest Marvel project with The Twelve #1, a series that reminds me of the Sentry in that it attempts to integrate “classic” superheroes that time has forgotten into the modern Marvel Universe. Hopefully Straczynski will be able to produce a Rising Stars level of excitement with this project.

Yesterday’s Men of Tomorrow—Today! Thought lost to the pages of time, a dozen Mystery Men from the “greatest generation” of World War Two find themselves thrust into the morally-gray world of the 21st century! Now, Captain Wonder, Dynamic Man, Mastermind Excello, Mister E, the Laughing Mask, the Witness, the Black Widow, the Phantom Reporter, the Fiery Mask, Rockman, the Blue Blade and Electro the Marvel of the Age must seek a place for themselves in the modern Marvel Universe—while a silent killer seeks to eliminate them, one by one!

Nextwave is to the superhero genre as John Stewart is to politics. Read the 2nd half of Warren Ellis’ witty, charming, and hilarious take on the superhero team. Stuart Immonen’s (currently doing Ultimate Spider-Man) deeply stylized art feels perfect for the book.

What? You haven’t been reading NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E.? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? Here’s a quick rundown of what you missed: SuperheroesfightingexplosionsexAvengersFinFangFoom giantflyingsubmarinemonstrosities formerX-Forcebabeexplosionskicking MachineManpunchinggiantevilcoprobots hotEnglishchicksecretterroristorganizationsEXPLOSIONS! Whew! And that’s only the beginning! But don’t worry! It’s never too late to join the party! Next up, the Nextwave Squad faces an army of Mindless Ones!!! Yes, insanely powerful stone men without faces! You cannot miss it! Collecting NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #7-12

Worth mentioning:

Might Avengers #7 brings us a potentially interesting storyline featuring the Venom virus. This issue is also noteworthy for the reunion of Ultimate Spider-Man creators Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley.

The Hulk #1: Holy hot tamales, why the heck is the Hulk red? Why do we need another relaunch? Who is this new Hulk? Read the ish to find out.

Amazing Spider-Man #546: I’ll let their own marketing explain things:

After the devastatingly heartwarming events of ONE MORE DAY, Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a BRAND NEW DAY! Starting with Amazing Spider-Man #546, you now have THREE times the action! THREE times the villains! THREE times the danger! Amazing Spider-Man – Now 3 times every month! Bank on it, buck-o! And if that weren't enough: ASM #546 goes double-sized to bring you back-up features that introduce you to the new players in the lives of Peter and his family!

That’s THREE x $2.99 that I will be saving per month! Best wishes to you Spider-Man. I’ll see you when you’re back in continuity.

Devastatingly heartwarming ? Is that like watching a semi run over a litter of baby lolcats?

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