BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS SHADOWLINE'S ALL GIRL COMICS THIS MAY!

One-shot to feature Bomb Queen teaming up with the super-heroines of the Shadowline universe!

This May, summer heats up early as Shadowline Publisher Jim Valentino, BRUCE THE LITTLE BLUE SPRUCE's Kristen Simon and I HATE GALLANT GIRL's Kat Cahill and Seth Damoose launch the ultimate super-heroine one-shot, BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS!

"Ever since restarting Shadowline, we've been slowly building up our very own corner of the Image universe, especially in the pages of BOMB QUEEN, SHADOWHAWK and most recently I HATE GALLANT GIRL. A spotlight is long overdue," Valentino said. "BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS showcases our super-heroines and most infamous super-villianess like never before in a self-contained adventure just about any super-hero fan will get a kick out of. It's hard not to enjoy a bevy of beauties quite like this one!"

BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS, illustrated by Damoose, co-plotted by Valentino & Simon and written by Cahill, features the women of the Shadowline universe - Bomb Queen, Dee Rail, Blacklight, Rebound, Editor Girl, Tempest and Fetish - working together to solve a problem that affects them all: something is rendering all the men in the world impotent! Can Bomb Queen team up with Shadowline's pantheon of super-heroines long enough to find the culprit and save the human race? Only this one-shot holds the key to the future of the Shadowline super-universe! BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS also features pinups by Image Comics Founders Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio and Jim Valentino!
BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS, a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in-stores May 27th, 2009.


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Marvel.com Launches Exclusive Streaming Episodes of Japanese “Spider-Man”

Webheads worldwide, rejoice!

Now streaming exclusively on Marvel.com [http://www.marvel.com/animation/Japanese_Spider-Man] is Japanese “Spider-Man,” the legendary late 1970s TV show produced by Japan’s TOEI Company. Trust us; you have NEVER seen Spider-Man quite like this before.

The series follows the exploits of motorcycle racer turned super hero Takuya Yamashiro as he slings and swings, battling the evil Iron Cross Army along the way. It's fun, frantic and FREE!

See Episode One right now on Marvel.com—then come back every Thursday for the next episode!

Watch for FREE now at: http://www.marvel.com/animation/Japanese_Spider-Man


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Toys R Us Exclusive Watchmen Rorschach Prisoner Figure

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Admiral Bill Adama & President Laura Roslin Series 4

At look at the new Battlestar Galactica Series 4 figures




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War of Kings #1 Hits Stores Today!

The most explosive sci-fi series, set to rock the universe, is on sale TODAY with the debut of War of Kings #1 (of 6)!


From the acclaimed team of writers, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy), and red-hot artist Paul Pelletier (Guardians of the Galaxy) comes the pulse-pounding comic event that spans across the cosmos and features all your favorite sci-fi characters! With Secret Invasion over, the Inhumans look to move on and restore strength to their kingdom. However, when the maniacal ruling tyrant known as Vulcan decides to expand his Shi’ar Empire, the Inhumans are pushed too far! Get ready for a collision course of all out bloody war when all your favorite sci-fi heroes come together in War of Kings #1 (of 6)!

The reviews are in! Critics can’t stop raving about this book:

“A veritable dream for science fiction/fantasy fans, War of Kings is event comics done right!” – Daniel Crown, IGN.com

“This new story arc is shaping up to be a classic!” – Kurt Taylor Lane, ComicsBulletin.com

“It seems Abnett and Lanning are unbeatable when it comes to space tales.” – Mike Sims, MarvelNoise.com.

“It is a classically and colorfully fun book!” – Benjamin Birdie, ComicBookResources.com

Witness a pivotal turning point in Marvel’s cosmic history! Who will get in the first strike? Who will fall on the bloody battlefield? Who will rule? Make sure not to miss War of Kings #1 (of 6) on sale TODAY!
WAR OF KINGS #1 (of 6) (JAN092531)
WAR OF KINGS #1 YU VARIANT (JAN092532)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
50/50 Variant Cover by RON LIM
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Rated T+ …$3.99
TODAY!


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IMAGE COMICS TEAMS UP WITH CELEBRITY APPRENTICE THIS COMING SUNDAY!

NBC's hit series works with Image Comics to realize celebrities' superhero dreams!


This upcoming Sunday the celebrity contestants of Donald Trump's popular Celebrity Apprentice series team up with Image Comics for their next challenge -- to create and costume a comic book character for Zappos.com!

MICE TEMPLAR's Michael Avon Oeming, I KILL GIANTS' Joe Kelly, VIKING's Ivan Brandon and GROUNDED's Paul Azaceta will assist remaining contestants Clint Black, Annie Duke, Tom Green, Natalie Gulbis, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Brian McKnight, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Herschel Walker and Tionne Watkins as they compete for the coveted top spot in the Celebrity Apprentice tournament to support their favorite charities.

Celebrity Apprentice airs Sunday, March March 8th (9-11 p.m. ET) on NBC.
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The Complete Rocketeer By Dave Stevens Coming From IDW

Two Versions, Including A Deluxe Edition Featuring Many Never-Before-Seen Images

IDW Publishing is proud to announce the upcoming release of The Complete Rocketeer by Dave Stevens, collecting the classic series in its entirety for the first time ever.

After more than a decade out of print, The Rocketeer makes a triumphant return to stores this October with a comprehensive hardcover edition featuring artwork digitally re-mastered from Stevens' own lovingly maintained collection of originals, and all-new coloring by Laura Martin, the Eisner-Award-winning colorist handpicked by Stevens himself.

The Rocketeer, a rollicking tribute to pulp novels and Saturday morning matinee serials, follows the high-flying adventures of stunt pilot Cliff Secord and his girlfriend Betty, after Cliff finds a mysterious jet pack and takes to the sky. The graphic novel went on to become a much-loved major motion picture directed by Joe Johnston.

In addition to the mass-market hardcover, a very special deluxe edition is planned. Presented in a larger format, the deluxe edition will be filled with behind-the-scenes material, a treasure of additional pages featuring previously unpublished Rocketeer designs, preliminaries, and sketches by Dave Stevens, many taken from his personal sketchbooks.

"It is an honor to work on The Rocketeer," said IDW Special Projects editor Scott Dunbier, "I've been a fan of Dave Stevens and The Rocketeer since I first read it in the early 80s. It was a dream of Dave's to see his creation return to the shelves in a complete collection. We are dedicated to making this the definitive edition, a book Dave would have been proud of." This October The Rocketeer will fly once more.



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Praise keeps piling up for 'Zombies That Ate the World'!

Readers can't get enough of Guy Davis and Jerry Frissen's riotous zombie series The Zombies That Ate the World! DDP's Humanoids titles are still setting the racks on fire, and the latest praise comes from the site Hypergeek , who says:

"The Zombies That Ate the World is a fantastically unique approach to the classic zombie tale. The book is part homage to the genre, part parody...the story was hilariously entertaining, and the artwork was top notch through-out."

Stay tuned for more Zombies, and watch out for I Am Legion #2, which lands on shelves this week along with the first issue of Jason M. Burns' all new Chucky series!

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When This Baby Hits 88 mph, We’re Going to See Some Serious Sh*t

I honestly can’t wait for this one. It seems like we have been developing it forever.



The 1/15th scale Back to the Future DeLorean Time machine is almost here. This baby has it all. The doors open, the hood opens, it has lights, it even has sound effects! This might be the coolest version of this iconic movie car ever. If this had been out when I was 12 I definitely would have made my parents buy it for me. As soon as I get this it will be front and center in my collection. You best believe that!




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LOCKDOWN BEGINS FOR WOLF-MAN!

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DC COMICS SHIPPING CHANGES 3/3/09

SHIPPING CHANGES
NEW ENTRIES AND CHANGES LISTED IN ITALICS



Title Diamond Current Solicited
Item Code In-Store Date In-Store Date

BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 NOV080143 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:25 VARIANT EDITION NOV080144 3/4/09 1/28/09
BATMAN: CACOPHONY #3 1:50 SKETCH COVER EDITION NOV080145 3/4/09 1/28/09
DC COMICS CLASSIC LIBRARY: THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES - THE LIFE AND DEATH OF FERRO LAD HC
OCT080166 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD KIDS #14 DEC080177 3/4/09 2/18/09
MAD MAGAZINE #499 DEC080176 3/4/09 2/11/09
SUPERGIRL 1:6 SCALE DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE (DC DIRECT) JUL080257 3/4/09 2/18/09
HOT TOYS DARK KNIGHT: 1:6 SCALE BATPOD (DC DIRECT) OCT080241 3/11/09 2/25/09
JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL VOL. 4 HC NOV080176 3/11/09 3/4/09
NORTHLANDERS #15 (VERTIGO) DEC080219 3/11/09 2/25/09
SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE VOL. 7: THE MIST & PHANTOM OF THE FAIR TP (VERTIGO)
NOV080233 3/11/09 2/25/09
SCALPED #26 (VERTIGO) DEC080223 3/11/09 2/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #56 DEC080119 3/11/09 2/18/09
TOP 10 SEASON TWO #4 (WILDSTORM) NOV080209 3/11/09 1/7/09
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #4 DEC080169 3/25/09 2/25/09
THE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 5 HC NOV080175 3/25/09 3/18/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 (WILDSTORM) DEC080188 3/25/09 2/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #5 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) NOV088084 3/25/09 2/11/09
GREATEST HITS #6 (VERTIGO) DEC080215 3/25/09 2/18/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 DEC080128 3/25/09 3/5/09
GREEN LANTERN #39 VARIANT EDITION DEC080129 3/25/09 3/5/09
ORACLE: THE CURE #1 JAN090185 3/25/09 3/18/09
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #25 JAN090206 4/1/09 3/25/09
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #25 VARIANT EDITION JAN090207 4/1/09 3/25/09
RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE AND ICE TP (WILDSTORM) JAN090266 4/1/09 3/25/09
SCALPED #27 (VERTIGO) JAN090287 4/1/09 3/18/09
THE SPIRIT #27 JAN080212 4/1/09 3/18/09
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #57 JAN080195 4/1/09 3/18/09
COMIC BOOK COVER PORTFOLIO #3: THE DC UNIVERSE BY BRIAN BOLLAND (DC DIRECT)
AUG080267 4/8/09 3/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 (WILDSTORM) JAN090260 4/8/09 3/11/09
GEARS OF WAR #6 VARIANT EDITION (WILDSTORM) JAN090261 4/8/09 3/11/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #4 OCT080095 4/8/09 12/24/08
NORTHLANDERS #16 (VERTIGO) JAN090285 4/8/09 3/25/09
100 BULLETS #100 (VERTIGO) DEC080194 4/15/09 2/11/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER POKER PACK (DC DIRECT) DEC080237 4/15/09 4/15/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 DEC080107 4/15/09 2/25/09
DETECTIVE COMICS #853 VARIANT EDITION DEC080108 4/15/09 2/25/09
JLA TROPHY ROOM: GREEN LANTERN BATTERY PROP (DC DIRECT) JUN080332 4/15/09 1/21/09
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #5 JAN090211 4/15/09 3/25/09
WATCHMEN MOVIE: THE COMEDIAN'S GUNS AND DOG TAGS DISPLAY SET PROP REPLICA (DC DIRECT)
AUG080251 4/15/09 3/4/09
CATWOMAN 1:2 SCALE BUST (DC DIRECT) AUG080266 4/22/09 3/25/09
MAD MAGAZINE #500 JAN090249 4/22/09 3/18/09
WONDER WOMAN DVD MAQUETTE (DC DIRECT) JAN090301 4/22/09 3/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 JAN090203 4/29/09 3/25/09
GREEN LANTERN #40 VARIANT EDITION JAN090204 4/29/09 3/25/09
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #5 JAN090179 5/13/09 3/25/09
DARK KNIGHT: BATMAN 1:2 SCALE BUST (DC DIRECT) OCT080240 5/20/09 3/25/09
DARK KNIGHT: THE JOKER 1:2 SCALE BUST (DC DIRECT) OCT080239 5/20/09 3/25/09
SGT. ROCK: THE LOST BATTALION #6 FEB090187 5/20/09 4/29/09
AMBUSH BUG YEAR NONE #6 OCT080101 TBA 12/24/08

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DC COMICS UPDATES CONTENTS OF FINAL CRISIS HC

DC Comics has expanded the contents of the FINAL CRISIS HC, collecting the explosive event written by Grant Morrison.



Now running 352 pages, this title will include FINAL CRISIS #1-7, FINAL CRISIS: SUBMIT #1 and FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #1-2, all written by Morrison, along with a new cover by J.G. Jones depicting the penultimate scene of the series.

The FINAL CRISIS HC (FEB090203) is advance-solicited in the February Previews and is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 10 with a price of $29.99 U.S. Because of these changes, this title will be made returnable at a later date.

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The New Avengers and…a New Sorcerer Supreme!

Doctor Strange lost his title as the Sorcerer Supreme and someone must take his place – but who? Award-winning scribe Brian Bendis, along with artists Billy Tan and Chris Bachalo, present the can’t miss search for the new Sorcerer Supreme in New Avengers #51! As the mystic battle royale begins, the Avengers must help Doctor Strange regain his title while struggling to take down Norman Osborn and the Dark Avengers- but after the events of the sold out New Avengers #50, they’ve put themselves right in their cross hairs!

Fans and critics are raving about New Avengers:

“I'm excited as hell about it”-- Daniel Schmergel, IGN.Com

“Bendis delivers the goods here”-- Chris Smits, Mania.com

“Highly Recommended!”-- Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on New Avengers and all Dark Reign tie-ins, as they continue to garner praise and sell out quickly! The search for a new Master of the Mystic Arts begins right here in New Avengers #51!

NEW AVENGERS #51 (JAN092464)
NEW AVENGERS #51 BACHALO VARIANT (DEC088101)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils by BILLY TAN & CHRIS BACHALO
Cover by BILLY TAN
Variant Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—3/5/09, On-Sale—3/25/09



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Elektra Enters DARK REIGN!

She’s been broken, beaten, and tortured by alien scientists…now Elektra returns for vengeance in Dark Reign: Elektra #1 (of 5)! From red-hot writer Zeb Wells (Amazing Spider-Man) and acclaimed artist Clay Mann (Daredevil), Elektra has found freedom, but along with it she’s also found trouble! As the deadliest assassin in the world attempts to clear her name, a lot of people want her head!

Elektra’s been to the far side of death and back, but will Dark Reign get the very best of her? You can only find out when you pick up your copy of Dark Reign: Elektra #1 (of 5)!

DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #1 (of 5) (JAN092471)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils by CLAY MANN
50/50 Cover by LEE BERMEJO
50/50 Variant Cover by CLAY MANN
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 3/5/09, On-Sale – 3/25/09

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Kastor's Korner - Ask Matty 3/1/09

Check out Kastor's Korner for an interview with Mattel.

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Marvel Comics On-Sale 03/04/09

Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books, collections and posters arriving in comic stores on March 4th, 2009. For more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel releases, please visit http://www.marvel..com/catalog/?date=2009-03-04 or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll never miss your favorite heroes in action!

Comics On-Sale:
AGENTS OF ATLAS #2 (DR)
AGENTS OF ATLAS #2 MCGUINNESS VARIANT (DR)
BLACK PANTHER #2 (DR)
CABLE #12
DAREDEVIL #116
DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (DR)
DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1 DJURDJEVIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT (DR)
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #3
DEADPOOL #8 (DR)
HULK: BROKEN WORLDS BOOK ONE
KIDNAPPED! #5
MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE #2
NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1 (DR)
NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1 50/50 COVER (DR)
SECRET WARRIORS #2 (DR)
SPIDER-MAN & THE HUMAN TORCH EN...BAHIA DE LOS MUERTOS! EDICION BORICUA EN ESPANOL
SPIDER-MAN & THE HUMAN TORCH IN...BAHIA DE LOS MUERTOS!
SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS #5
THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #6
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #3
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #3 KUBERT VARIANT
ULTIMATUM #2 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
WAR OF KINGS #1 (WOK)
WAR OF KINGS #1 LIM 50/50 COVER (WOK)
WAR OF KINGS #1 YU VARIANT (WOK)
WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN MAGAZINE #2
WOLVERINE POSTER BOOK
X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #4
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS #2

Collections On-Sale:
FANTASTIC FOUR: WORLD'S GREATEST TPB
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 1: THE FIVE NIGHTMARES TPB
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 1: THE FIVE NIGHTMARES TPB (DM ONLY 1)
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN VOL. 1: THE FIVE NIGHTMARES TPB (DM ONLY 2)
SECRET INVASION: NEW WARRIORS TPB
SHE-HULK VOL. 7: HERE TODAY... TPB
SPIDER-MAN: CRIME AND PUNISHER PREMIERE HC
WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER TPB
WOLVERINE: ORIGIN TPB (NEW PRINTING)
WOLVERINE: WEAPON X TPB (NEW PRINTING)

Posters On-Sale:
HULK: DEFENDERS VS. OFFENDERS POSTER

*DR= Dark Reign tie-in
*WOK = War of Kings tie-in


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Hot Toys x Capcom = BioHazard5 (Resident Evil 5) 1/6th scale collectibles

Hot Toys has acquired the Bio Hazard 5 (aka Resident Evil 5) license from Capcom and will be releasing 1/6th scale collectible figures under our Video Game Masterpieces Series.


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Mattel - Update On Facebook

Hey gang,

Been a while since I rattled off a info block or two, and now that we are hitting a weekend, wanted to take the chance to update everyone with the latest.

DCUC Wave 7B (with Booster, Beetle and Ocean Camo Aquaman) are now shipping. To complete your DCUC collection and finish off the Atom Smasher Wave, be sure to pick up the latest figs at your local toy re-seller.

On that note, we are indeed looking to bring DCUC retail figures onto Mattycollector, possibly as soon as later this spring/early summer. We are working on this, stand by while we worked out the kinks.

JLU Wave 3 should be out in about 2-3 weeks. It was supposed to ship in Jan, but what almost seems like an annual event, we needed to switch vendors again. Not our favorite option since it delayed the product by 2 months, but ideally will help to continually improve the product. The Cheetah and Batman Beyond 3 packs as well as single of Booster, Parasite and the rest will be out very soon.

Infinite Heros is also shipping strong. Check out Wal-Marts for some of the latest figures since they just completed an order! And don't forget to save your AntiMonitor points for SDCC 2009!

In Masters of the Universe World we are taking measures to increase production of future figures. We are hoping this can start with Mer-Man, although if it does, likely we will get him in two shipments. Meaning we may sell out right away but get in more in a week or so.

As for Faker, he goes on sale March 16 (the 15th is a weekend). And because we did pre sell him at NYCC, we are going to change the limit to 4 per person for this sale only. (this is the same limit as at the convention).

We know there has been a lot of talk online about whether limits are good low or high based on people buying together to save shipping vs. "scalpers" on the second market.

We've looked at the sales and honestly, there are very few people buying 10 of each figure. Very few. The overwhelming majority buy 1 with 2 of each following up. After that the numbers tale off all the way to 10. Stratos and the Adam Strange pack are selling out because individual fans are buying them. If we saw a huge overwhelming number of people buying 10, we would take measures. But most people buying 10 are also outside the US, so it is likely these are indeed fans buying together to save on shipping. Sure we know some people sell them on the second market, but with numbers of people buying just 1 so high it seems fair to keep the 10 option open to help those who want to save on shipping. Plus we announce sale dates three months in advance. So if you want an upcoming figure, you'll know when to come online!

Speaking of sales outside the US, Germany takes the medal on that one. Although they are the largest fan base outside the US, we're not seeing the numbers yet to justify opening a second distribution center. We will keep working with overseas fans all over the world, and if we are indeed doing high enough sales in any one area we will look at finding a way to distribute there directly.

Lastly, we know from our experience at NYCC that a lot of fans don't yet know about MattyCollector.com. We are 100% open to fan suggestions of how to get the word out. Best bet would be to start to thread on one of the fan sites. I've got Toy Guru checking in on those to see what fans say about spreading the word!

Other than that, keep letting us know what you want to see on the site. We are working hard on the brand pages and those should be complete soon. And don't forget to support the product! Your purchase is a "vote" for continued offerings in each line.

Oh, and as always, if you need to reach customer service, the number is 1 877 GO MATTY, We can't answer customer service questions on Facebook!

See you in the toy aisles! (and on MattyCollector.com!)

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Beta Ray Bill Punches Galactus In This Week’s MyCup o’ Joe

Joe Quesada is back with MyCup o’Joe at MySpace Comic Books (http://www.myspace.com/comicbooks) and he’s got loads of news, including…Beta Ray Bill versus Galactus? That’s right, True Believers, and it’s only the beginning, as you’ll get your first look inside Dark Avengers #3, Dark Reign: Elektra and more! What’s next for the Young Avengers? Just what does a certain villain have planned in Secret Warriors? Answer and art abound in this jam packed edition of MCoJ!

Next week, red-hot Wolverine: Origins and Deadpool writer Daniel Way gets in on the action for MyCup o’Way! Make sure to leave your questions for the scribe at MySpace Comic Books today!
Head on over to http://www.myspace.com/comicbooks and leave your questions for Joe Q and he’ll be back to answer them! So what are you waiting for? Check out the latest MyCup o’ Joe now!

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