Ultimate NEW X-Men?

Robert Kirkman and Yanick Paquette bring you an all-new team of Ultimate X-Men! In Ultimate X-Men #84, the man from the future, Bishop, insists that for the sake of tomorrow the X-Men need to exist today. Creating his own team, Bishop hopes to carry on Xavier's legacy.but just who joins his team? Just as this team of new X-Men comes together, it seems they're going to have just as many problems as the last, when a new batch of Sentinels launches an attack! Written by Robert Kirkman, with stunning art by Yanick Paquette, this is an all new, all different Ultimate X-Men!

Critics and fans alike continue to rave about the creative team of Kirkman and Paquette. Richard George of IGN.com called Robert Kirkman's Ultimate X-Men "excellent," and added, "the pacing and drama are perfectly timed."

Newsarama.Com's Kelly Koben agreed, also gushing about Paquette's "stellar artwork on this series."

A similar sentiment was echoed by BrokenFrontier.com's Aaron Stueve, who described Paquette's art as, "His line work is sharp and thin, his backgrounds are clear and realistic," describing the overall look as "beautiful."

Bishop and his new team are in for a wild ride as they face off against the giant-mutant-hunting-machines, and you'll never guess who's behind these vicious attacks! So don't miss this new beginning for the X-Men, in Ultimate X-Men #84, bringing an x-citing new uncanny team to the Ultimate universe!

ULTIMATE X-MEN #84 (MAY072094)
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC-6/21/07, On-Sale-7/11/07

Quasar's Quest: End The Conquest!

Launched by the Prologue that IGN.com calls a "Must Read," summer's biggest sci-fi epic, Annihilation: Conquest, continues with the pulse-pounding Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar #1 (of 4), as Phyla-Vell-- the daughter of Captain Marvel--takes center stage. Written by Christos Gage (Wizard Magazine's "2007 Writer to Watch") and penciled by Mike Lilley (Vampirella), this four-issue limited series follows the quest of Phyla and her companion, the former Avenger known as Moondragon, to obtain the mysterious key to halting the seemingly unstoppable conquest of the universe. Having recently gained the Quantum Bands, but still struggling to master their incredible power, Quasar desperately races across the now-occupied Kree Empire...with a deadly foe (familiar to Avengers fans) hot on her trail!

"Dark sci-fi and epic fantasy collide head-on in Quasar #1," says Gage, "but what makes it resonate with me is that there's a compelling character story at the heart of it all. The new Quasar must live up to two heroic legacies -- both Wendell Vaughn, who wore the Quantum Bands before her, and her father, Captain Marvel, are legends throughout the galaxy. It's my hope that not only will fans of cosmic action enjoy this book, but that anyone who likes heroic fiction of any type, from 'Lord Of The Rings' to 'Star Wars' will get caught up in the quest as well."

"Christos Gage knows how to deliver character-driven action, Mike Lily excels in dynamic and lush visuals, and cover artist Matt Wilson is one of the gaming world's top talents," says editor Bill Rosemann. "Add it all up and you have an intense adventure that mixes all the things we love about fantasy and sci-fi into an epic at the heart of Annihilation: Conquest."

Phyla-Vell struggles to accept her new powers and the weight of her legacy, can she find a way to save the universe...or will she too be crushed by the new enemies revealed in Annihilation: Conquest-- Prologue?

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - QUASAR #1 (of 4) (MAY072104)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by MIKE LILLY
Cover by MATT WILSON
Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC-6/28/07, On-Sale-7/18/07

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE (APR072289)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Art by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT
Rated T+ ...$3.99
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The Isolationist Returns To X-Factor

After years of planning and waiting, the frightening Isolationist finally leaves his castle of ice to hunt down the man known as Jamie Madrox in X-Factor #21. But is the Isolationist a friend or foe to the X-Factor? Legendary writer Peter David and fan favorite artist Pablo Raimondi present an issue of mystery and suspense with Marvel's most unusual team of mutants. But even the most ardent X-Fan may not know that The Isolationist made his debut back in the pages of X-Factor (vol. 1) #89, when David hinted at the agenda of this shadowy figure. Now a decade's long mystery will be revealed...and will leave the members of X-Factor reeling!

As if the appearance of the Isolationist wasn't enough, the members of X-Factor all cope with surprising new developments; Rictor springs into action, Siryn and Monet accept a new case, Guido receives a job offer, and Layla discovers something that will shock the entire team!

Also, X-Factor #21 features part three of X-Men: Endangered Species, the epic quest of one mutant-the famous X-Man Beast-trying to solve the puzzle of mutant extinction before time runs out! This can't miss chapter is written by Mike Carey (X-Men) and penciled by Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man).

Be sure to pick up a copy of X-Factor #21 to learn about all the exciting developments in Mutant Town!

X-FACTOR #21 (MAY072158)
Written by PETER DAVID & MIKE CAREY
Pencils by PABLO RAIMONDI & MARK BAGLEY
Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Rated T+ ... $2.99FOC-6/21/07, On-Sale-7/11/07