Issue #4 of Hulk featuring Red Hulk bitch-slapping the Watcher sold out at the distributor level, probably because of the aforementioned bitch-slapping, prompting Marvel to go back to press with that very same image as the new variant cover.

“Whahooo!” said writer Jeph Loeb. “Ed and I and Jason and Rich are thrilled that the newest Hulk in the marvel universe has made red turn to green for our retailer friends!  And just in case anybody thinks we’re slowing down, next up is the Red Hulk vs. THOR in Hulk 5 and then in Issue 6 it’s GREEN VS. RED — The Rematch of the Century!  And we can promise you, there’s more and more surprises galore!”

The Hulk #4 reprint arrives July 30, 2008 for $2.99.

via Marvel

I think Marvel has done a pretty good job with its Director’s Cut reprints.  I read through the Kick-Ass Director’s Cut and was pleased with all the bonus content - which I’m sure will appear in the collected trade.  Those who want a better behind the scenes look at what goes into a comic might want to check out the Avengers/Invaders #1 Director’s Cut coming from Marvel in July.

The first printing sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors - a statement that seems to have caused many a website to launch into a overprint policy argument - but as always, you might be able to find a copy at your LCS (local comic shop).

I like the new cover by Alex Ross, very Marvels #1.

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You have Skrull questions, Marvel has Skrull answers…

Secret Invasion #1 Director’s Cut (a brand new printing) is being expanded to 80 pages, will include all the variant covers, the prologue story, the script to the issue, a Leinil Yu sketchbook, and all those fantastic Who Do You Trust? images done by Greg Horn that I ran on the site

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Marvel has announced X-Force #4 has sold out at the distributor level and will be going back to press with a new cover with art from interior artist Clayton Crain.

The company also announced X-Force: Legacy of Violence that collects the first three issues of the series in a trade, that features puppies on the cover.
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The second issue of Matt Fraction/Salvador Larroca’s Invincible Iron Man has sold out at the distributor level (meaning there may still be issues available from your LCS), prompting Marvel to go back for a second printing.

The new printing will feature a new version of the cover to Invincible Iron Man #1.

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Marvel Comics has announced the first issue of 1985 has sold out at the distributor level prompting the company to go back to press featuring interior art on the cover.

Anyone like this idea? I would much rather have original art on the cover (such as the art for the cover of 1985 #2 - after the jump, take it won’t you?) than something I’m going to see on the inside of the issue. Also, it seems the art being used on the cover seems to give away some of the joy found on the inside. Take for example the reprint cover image from Secret Invasion #2 that featured the massive Super Skrull invasion from the last page on the wrap around cover. I know it takes time to get new art created and to the printer in time to satisfy reader demand when a reprint is called for, but it makes the second printings less special in my opinion. Oh well, I guess that’s what you get for not purchasing the first printing when it came out.

In any case, following the jump, you can see the final page from 1985 #1, and the cover to 1985 #2.

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The variant issue won’t debut until the San Diego Comic-Con, but Major Spoilers has your first look at the cover to Astonishing X-Men #25 by artist Lee Bermejo.

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The future tale of Wolverine is about to kick off in the Marvel title, and for issue #66, written by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven, Michael Turner steps up to do a variant cover for the issue.

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Zenescope has a whole lotta things going on at Wizard World Philadelphia taking place May 30 - June 1, 2008. Not only will the company have several convention exclusives, but the company is also hosting a Wizard School panel, creator signings, and an after party bash.

“Philly Wizard World is in our backyard and we’re extremely excited about this one.” said Zenescope President Joe Brusha. “We debuted our very first issue at the Philly con back in ’05 and the fans who showed up supported us right out of the gate and we’re so appreciative of that. We’re looking forward to another great show this year.”

Take the jump for the previews and complete rundown.

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I’m still catching up from last week, so forgive all the announcements from Marvel hyping its multitude of sold out issues. The latest is Thor: Ages of Thunder that will be going back to press with a variant cover with interior art by Patrick Zircher on the cover.

“All of us here on Team: THOR - AGES OF THUNDER are pleased as punch to discover that America enjoys the sight of Ice Giants getting brained with giant hammers as much as we do,” said Fraction. “We look forward to carrying that momentum forward through this upcoming time of transition, where we will continue to deliver the big hammer brainings America demands under the new guise of Team: THOR - REIGN OF BLOOD. Thank you.”

Take the jump for the full variant cover

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Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers the variant cover for the second printing of Invincible Iron Man #1, which sold out at the distributor level.

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Marvel Comics sent us the variant cover to Ultimate Origins #1. Yes, it is another Wolverine cover, but man, it looks good done up as a pencil sketch by Gabriele Dell’Otto.

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Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers the variant cover to The Eternals #1 drawn by Marko Djurdjevic.

Eternals #1 arrives June 4, 2008.

Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers the Michale Turner variant sketch cover to Brian Michael Bendis’ Ultimate Origins #1.

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the exclusive covers for Madman Atomic Comics and Gemini, available this weekend at the Emerald City Comic Con.

Emerald City Comic Con is my hometown convention,” GEMINI co-creator and writer Jay Faerber said in a prepared statment. “Debuting my newest creation there, with an exclusive cover nonetheless, was too perfect an opportunity to pass up.”

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS creator Mike Allred added, “There’s a lot of buzz up here in the Pacific Northwest for the Emerald City Comic Con and since I wasn’t able to attend this year, I still wanted to do something very special. I hope folks will get a big kick out this.”

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