http://www.barrykitson.com/ Upcoming comics featuring work by Barry Kitson en webmaster@needawebguy.com (Albert Penticoss) Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:55:49 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Hybrid Queen awakens—in a big way—and only Cap, Hawkeye, and Stegron stand in her way! And whose side is the mysterious Kashmir Vennema on? Comic Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:55:49 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation55 Writer: CULLEN BUNN Penciller (cover): Kalman Andrasofszky Artist: Barry Kitson In Stores: June 27, 2012 Price: $2.99 The Story: (hide) The Hybrid Queen awakens—in a big way—and only Cap, Hawkeye, and Stegron stand in her way! And whose side is the mysterious Kashmir Vennema on? Comic Mon, 25 Jun 2012 04:55:20 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation54 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Penciller: Barry Kitson Penciller (cover): Mike Choi Orig. Published: February 22, 2012 Imprint: MARVEL UNIVERSE Price: $2.99 The Story: FOREVER PART 4 It’s Galactus versus the Celestials! Plus, the return of the Future Foundation! TPB/Collection Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:07:51 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation53 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Penciller: Barry Kitson Penciller (cover): Mike Choi Orig. Published: January 25, 2012 Imprint: MARVEL UNIVERSE Price: $2.99 The Story: FOREVER PART 3 The Kree Empire vs. the Annihilation Wave, with Earth’s heroes in the middle! And Galactus returns to judge the world! Comic Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:07:16 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation52 The Story: From the day the HULK was born in nuclear fire, he's always insisted he just wants to be left alone. But for the past three years, Bruce Banner has taken the opposite path, forging deep new bonds and building a super-powered family of Incredible Hulks. Now the abiding wisdom or terrible folly of that course of action will be revealed as the Green Goliath leads the Incredible Hulks in the final battle to stop his insane son HIRO-KALA from destroying two planets. Today the DARK SON saga comes to a shocking conclusion -- and a Hulk will fall! PLUS: All-new backup stories featuring the Hulk's gamma-powered allies! 40 pgs. (each)/8 page Backup Story/Rated A $3.99 (each) In Stores: Nov 24, 2010 Comic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:05:03 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation51 The Story: From the day the HULK was born in nuclear fire, he's always insisted he just wants to be left alone. But for the past three years, Bruce Banner has taken the opposite path, forging deep new bonds and building a super-powered family of Incredible Hulks. Now the abiding wisdom or terrible folly of that course of action will be revealed as the Green Goliath leads the Incredible Hulks in the final battle to stop his insane son HIRO-KALA from destroying two planets. Today the DARK SON saga comes to a shocking conclusion -- and a Hulk will fall! PLUS: All-new backup stories featuring the Hulk's gamma-powered allies! Rated A $3.99 (each) In Stores: Nov 10, 2010 Comic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:04:17 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation50 The Story: As the Hulk's long-lost son Hiro-Kala rockets towards us across the solar system, Steve Rogers and the Secret Avengers face a much more immediate threat -- three tons of Incredible Hulks cutting loose right here on Planet Earth! Forced to choose between his son and his planet, whose side will the Hulk take? And how will that affect his fragile bonds with his savage son Skaar and his even more savage wife, the Red She-Hulk? No one can save you like your family. But no one can drive you crazier. And when you're talking about a family of Hulks, it's that second part that makes the whole world tremble in fear. Written by "Planet Hulk" scribe Greg Pak and featuring the Hulk debut of fan favorite penciller Barry Kitson. PLUS: the first two installments of the S.M.A.S.H. FILES, secret stories of the Incredible Hulks! Rated A $3.99 In Stores: Oct 27, 2010 Comic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:03:18 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation49 The Story: DARK SON part 3 As the Hulk's long-lost son Hiro-Kala rockets towards us across the solar system, Steve Rogers and the Secret Avengers face a much more immediate threat -- three tons of Incredible Hulks cutting loose right here on Planet Earth! Forced to choose between his son and his planet, whose side will the Hulk take? And how will that affect his fragile bonds with his savage son Skaar and his even more savage wife, the Red She-Hulk? No one can save you like your family. But no one can drive you crazier. And when you're talking about a family of Hulks, it's that second part that makes the whole world tremble in fear. Written by "Planet Hulk" scribe Greg Pak and featuring the Hulk debut of fan favorite penciller Barry Kitson. PLUS: the first two installments of the S.M.A.S.H. FILES, secret stories of the Incredible Hulks! Rated A $3.99 (each) In Stores: Oct 13, 2010 Comic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:02:27 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation48 THE STORY: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR'S DEADLIEST ENEMY! For years he's haunted Daredevil's life, violently striking the Man Without Fear in the places that hurt like hell. Now, with his life as an Avenger behind him, Bullseye's secrets finally stand revealed. PRICE: 3.99 IN STORES: August 4, 2010 Comic Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:01:20 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation47 The Story: You’ve seen what happens when you hulk out a hero…but what does Doc Samson’s deadly Cathexis ray do to a stone-cold killer? Or TWO?! In the aftermath of World War Hulk, Wolverine and Bucky Barnes, aka the NEW Captain America, are off the chain and out of control. It’s claws against a soldier’s instinct in a battle destined to prove which of these two WW2 vets is REALLY the best there is at what they do! Rated T …$3.99 In Stores: Jul 28, 2010 Comic Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:01:40 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation46 The Story: An all-new adventure set in the movie world of IRON MAN and IRON MAN 2! When Tony Stark announced "I am Iron Man" at the end of the blockbuster Hollywood mega-smash, his life changed forever. When IRON MAN 2 opens, it's months later and the world is totally different. What happened during that time? How did Tony Stark put a new chapter in the history books? And how did Iron Man break and rewrite all the rules? Find out in this OFFICIAL in-movie-continuity story! Collecting IRON MAN 2: PUBLIC IDENTITY #1-3, IRON MAN 2 SPOTLIGHT and the IRON MAN 2 digital comics. Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4858-6 In Stores: Sep 29, 2010 TPB/Collection Sun, 20 Jun 2010 06:58:03 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation45 THE STORY: An all-new, exclusive story officially set in the world of the IRON MAN movies! Co-written by IRON MAN 2 screenwriter Justin Theroux and IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN writer Joe Casey, with art by Barry Kitson (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! Find out HERE how Tony Stark gets from point A – the “I am Iron Man” press conference from the blockbuster hit IRON MAN – to point B when the story of IRON MAN 2 begins and Tony is butting heads with the U.S. government. Everybody wants to get their hands on Tony Stark’s game-changing Iron Man technology…and Tony knows the damage his armor could wreak in irresponsible hands. But a reckless military leader gets involved – a familiar Marvel face with close ties to Tony’s past – and he’s got his own plans that don’t involve waiting for Stark to just hand over the suit… Rated A …$3.99 PRICE: 3.99 IN STORES: May 12, 2010 Comic Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:41:10 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation44 THE STORY: An all-new, exclusive story officially set in the world of the IRON MAN movies! Co-written by IRON MAN 2 screenwriter Justin Theroux and IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN writer Joe Casey, with art by Barry Kitson (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! Find out HERE how Tony Stark gets from point A – the “I am Iron Man” press conference from the blockbuster hit IRON MAN – to point B when the story of IRON MAN 2 begins and Tony is butting heads with the U.S. government. Everybody wants to get their hands on Tony Stark’s game-changing Iron Man technology…and Tony knows the damage his armor could wreak in irresponsible hands. But a reckless military leader gets involved – a familiar Marvel face with close ties to Tony’s past – and he’s got his own plans that don’t involve waiting for Stark to just hand over the suit… Rated A …$3.99 (each) PRICE: 3.99 IN STORES: May 5, 2010 Comic Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:39:54 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation43 An all-new adventure set in the movie world of IRON MAN and IRON MAN 2! When Tony Stark announced "I am Iron Man" at the end of the blockbuster Hollywood mega-smash, his life changed forever. When IRON MAN 2 opens, it's months later and the world is totally different. What happened during that time? How did Tony Stark put a new chapter in the history books? And how did Iron Man break and rewrite all the rules? Find out in this OFFICIAL in-movie-continuity story! Rated A …$2.99 PRICE: 3.99 IN STORES: April 28, 2010 Comic Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:36:16 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation42 The Story: THE GAUNTLET begins! The event that redefines Spider-Man's classic arch-enemies one by one starts with one of his deadliest – Electro! Destitute and desperate, conned out of his life's meaning and worth—Max Dillon becomes the voice of the common man against the brutal injustice of a system overloaded by greed. With Spider-Man already looking over his shoulder. Then the drama continues as one of Peter Parker's closest friends is on the brink of ruin. This looks like a job for the Amazing Spider-Sleuth...and all clues point to the sinister SANDMAN! But all of Spidey's classic villains are being reinvented as part of "THE GAUNTLET", and Sandy is no different -- so nothing is what it seems! Plus, the violent tension between Spidey and Osborn builds to a boil in THE LIST! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612-616, DARK REIGN: THE LIST - AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and material from WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #2. Rated A …$24.99 In Stores: Feb 17, 2010 TPB/Collection Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:56:14 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation41 The Story: You think your life is hard? Try being Spider-Man 24/7! First shift you’ve got your old baddie, the Spot, cutting a path through the Russian mob and taking no prisoners! Second shift, you’ve got to head to the Macroverse on an adventure with the Fantastic Four — where Johnny Storm thinks something funny’s going on with your secret identity! Then you have to make it back in time for third shift: a showdown with the new mayor’s Spidey-killing strike-force, a new and improved Vulture out for blood, and — wait... who’s this new mayor? By the time this week is done, are you really going to want to “celebrate” Wolverine’s birthday with him in a downtown dive bar? Of course you are...you’re Spider-Man! 24/7! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #589-594 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EXTRA! #2. Rated A …$19.99 In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 TPB/Collection Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:54:09 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation40 The Story: Curt Connors has played a tricky role in the life of Peter Parker – at his best, he’s an ally whom even Spider-Man must keep an eye on. At his worst, he’s The Lizard – a ferocious creature with killer instincts – and Connors’ fine scientific mind to boot. Web-head Stalwarts Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you the tragic case of Curt Connors – while Zeb Wells and Xurxo Penalta gives a preview of his synapse-shattering return later this year in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Meanwhile, in the Spectacular Spider-Girl, a brand new era is born for Mayday Parker as she finally gets through to her clone, April – and just in time, as a Mob War EXPLODES – and Midtown High is caught in the crossfire! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:53:07 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation39 The Story: Behold Mysterio...looks can be more than just deceiving – they can drive you mad. As the Master of Illusion makes his triumphant return to the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, webbed wonders FRED VAN LENTE and BARRY KITSON bring you the real story of Quentin Beck…or is it just another illusion? Then, over in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, Fury the Goblin Queen has a familiar ally as the cult of the Goblin makes its last stand against May-Day Parker – and a gang war looms in New York City! Join the legendary team of TOM DEFALCO and RON FRENZ for what may be the Family Parker’s final chapter! Finally, as the events of The Gauntlet unfold, Mr. Negative and his forces have laid conspicuously low…and the Hammer drops hard on New York City…as HAMMERHEAD makes his move in New York’s underworld…and he may not be playing for the side you’d think… Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:51:45 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation38 The Story: It’s Election Day in New York City, where the job of mayor is up for grabs! Menace is on the hunt, trashing campaign rallies for candidate Bill Hollister every chance he gets. Spider-Man is on the scene to stop him — if the police would just quit trying to take him into custody! And the search for the Spider-Tracer Killer has reached a crescendo, with a new victim leading police right to Spidey’s door! Plus: The Chameleon is one of the worst bad guys in Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery. So when he shows up to spoil Inauguration Day by taking the form of newly elected President Barack Obama, Spidey’s got his work cut out for him! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583-588; material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA #2-3; and “Gettysburg Distress,” a Captain America/Spider-Man/Abraham Lincoln team-up previously available only online! Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3419-0 In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 TPB/Collection Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:50:21 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation37 The Story: He ain’t friendly and this ain’t your neighborhood! Yes, Mac Gargan, America’s favorite sociopath-turned-symbiote-host-turned-hero-hunter now takes the spotlight as Norman Osborn’s sinister Spider-Man. With the Dark Reign-a-raining, the lives of our mighty marvel heroes are being destroyed left and right – but for guys like Mac, the world is their oyster and the chef’s covering the bill. Mac’s a beloved hero. Women love him, men want to be him and nobody wants to run into him after midnight – because the symbiote is still pretty darn hungry... Collecting DARK REIGN: THE SINISTER SPIDER-MAN #1-4 and material from SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #8. Rated T …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4239-3 In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:48:52 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation36 The Story: THE CHAMELEON returns with a terrifying new mission that has MAYOR J. JONAH JAMESON squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the ANTI-SPIDER SQUAD narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned MARY JANE, or push her further away? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602-605. Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4158-7 Trim size: standard In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:48:00 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation35 The Story: His name is The Rhino, and when his will is set, there’s no one he can’t run through to get the job done. If Spidey manages to survive the first wave of the Gauntlet, he won’t want to as The Rhino stands ready for him next. Webhead Wonder Fred Van Lente and Super-Spider-Star Barry Kitson bring you The Rhino’s history through the Rhino’s own eyes as he gears up for the dropdown-all-out slugfest of the year in next month’s Amazing Spider-Man! Over, in the pages of the Spectacular Spider-Girl, May Parker stands against the cult of the Goblin, while April Reilly will find herself allied with the last person you’d expect. And finally, a look at the honeymoon that has swept the globe catches us up with Aunt May and her new husband, J. Jonah Jameson Sr.! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:44:39 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation34 The Story: As the first wave of the Gauntlet jolts Spidey’s life in the form of Electro, we’ll take a look back at how Max Dillon became the voltage virtuoso known as Electro as Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you his side of the origin story! Over in Spider-Girl, May-Day continues her war with the Jersey Devil, while her clone April comes face to face with the remaining members of the cult of the Goblin! Finally, what’s a day in the life like for Mayor J. Jonah Jameson? Tom Peyer has the answers – so come for a swing on the web this November! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:44:03 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation33 The Story: Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend’s trip home, The Black Cat’s back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is STACKED as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans…and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! BRAce yourself for danger, Spidey! It’s gonna be …umm…sexy? Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Sep 10, 2009 Comic Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:39:00 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation32 The Story: Loyal readers know there are secrets aplenty in Spidey’s world! Who is the mysterious red-haired heroine named Jackpot? How is it that Harry Osborn is suddenly back from the dead? And when will Peter Parker finally have a date that is not a disaster? All these secrets have answers, and you’ll find them here! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #578-583 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2008 ANNUAL. Rated A …$19.99 In Stores: Oct 21, 2009 TPB/Collection Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:33:24 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation31 The Story: In the aftermath of Spidey’s Fantastic Four voyage, his whole world is turned upside down by the new rules of the world. The good news is that after all these years, Spider-Man finally gets the upper hand on J. Jonah Jameson--but it's gonna cost him, particularly with the all-new Vulture winging into town! Then, Peter drops by Aunt May's house for the shock of his life! Set your faces to stun! Plus: Spidey's old nemesis THE SPOT returns deadlier than ever! Wait. Did we just use "The Spot" and "deadlier" in the same sentence? You better believe it! Also, an adventure from Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four's past is about to have a profound effect on their future...that's if Spidey and the Torch can stop fighting long enough to notice! What's the cosmic-level rift that's dividing two of the Marvel U.'s best friends? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #589-594 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA #2. Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3396-4 Trim size: standard In Stores: Sep 2, 2009 TPB/Collection Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:29:28 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation30 The Story: THE CHAMELEON returns with a terrifying new mission that has MAYOR J. JONAH JAMESON squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the ANTI-SPIDER SQUAD narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned MARY JANE, or push her further away? Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Aug 12, 2009 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 08:03:37 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation29 The Story: Hammerhead is back! One of Spidey’s oldest— and most deadly — villains has been revived by his newest nemesis, the nihilistic Mister Negative. Ol’ Hammy had his lethal head all polished up; now, he’s aimed at a city and ready to butt into its business! And get ready for a double-sized team-up of Marvel-ous proportions when Punisher reunites with his good ol’ buddy, Spider-Man! While meeting up for lattes at Starbucks, Spidey confides in his latest girl problems, Punisher asks for advice on getting his Facebook account set up, and later they take in a Broadway show… Awww, who are we kidding? Keep your head down and cover your eyes and ears, Spidey fans, ’cuz the bullets are about to start flying! Punisher and Spider-Man are together again! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #574-577 and material from SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY — EXTRA!! #1. Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3417-6 In Stores: Aug 5, 2009 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 08:01:58 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation28 The Story: It’s the climax to a year’s worth of Spider-Man stories as questions are answered, and Spidey’s new world is rocked to its core! Who's been terrorizing people as Menace? Who's behind the Spider-Tracer Killings? Who's going to be the mayor of New York City? All the answers are here! Plus: The world’s greatest super hero teams up with the 44th president of the United States in “Spider-Man Meets the President.” This is your chance to own the groundbreaking story that had fans lining up and attracted unprecedented media attention! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583-588; material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA #2-3; and “Gettysburg Distress,” a Captain America/Spider-Man/Abraham Lincoln team-up previously available only online! Rated A …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3395-7 In Stores: Jul 1, 2009 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:59:58 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation27 The Story: "24/7" Finale! Hunted as never before by a newly empowered J. Jonah Jameson--and you won't believe JJJ's new base of operations!-- Spider-Man can't find peace privately or in public! It's time Spidey faced up to the truth behind his 24/7 mission--before it kills him! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: May 20, 2009 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:58:21 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation26 The Story: Random earthquakes don’t happen in New York – trust us, we live here. So how did one trap Spidey and a subway car full of New Yorkers underground? But there’s more to these passengers than meets the eye as a high powered mob trial’s verdict is in their hands. And one of them has a crucial connection to Pete’s old boss, J. Jonah Jameson! Also, when a bizarre criminal endangers his Aunt May, Peter Parker is determined to bring him to justice. But who is this strange, faceless felon? How can Spider-Man stop a guy who can slip through his webbing? Plus, finally learn the truth about how Harry Osborn came back from the dead! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #578-583 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2008 ANNUAL. Rated A … $24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3394-0 Trim size: standard In Stores: May 6, 2009 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:54:45 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation25 The Story: FACE FRONT Part 2 of 2 The gloves are off! The MASK is off! And for Spidey and the Torch? It's on! One of the deepest friendships in the Marvel U. is about to take a sudden turn... Plus, life kicks into high gear for practically EVERY member of the supporting cast! Big changes, big surprises, and, like we promised: an event so HUGE, it's going to be felt in almost every Marvel title! This one's a gamechanger, Marvellites! Miss it and you'll miss out! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Apr 15, 2009 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:53:25 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation24 The Story: FACE FRONT Part 1 of 2 An adventure from Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four's past is about to have a profound effect on their future...That's if Spidey and the Torch can stop fighting long enough to notice! What's the cosmic-level rift that's dividing two of the Marvel U.'s best friends? Plus, a dark turn for Harry Osborn. A new role for Mr. Negative. And the start of a story that's going to effect almost every title at Marvel Comics! We kid you not!!! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Apr 1, 2009 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:52:47 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation23 The Story: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO FLASH THOMPSON? A powerful story taking Peter Parker’s former nemesis and Spider-Man’s biggest fan from the avenues of New York to the war torn Middle East along with his fellow brothers in the U.S. Army. And then, as the Mayoral election ramps up, gang activity is at an all time high…and Mr. Negative’s newest enforcer, HAMMERHEAD, works to bring all the gangs under one banner…or else. With some of the kids from Aunt May’s F.E.A.S.T. center caught in the crossfire, Spidey stands up to his old foe…but Hammerhead’s got some new tricks and even Spider-Man can’t stop him this time. Plus, it’s a good old-fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! What’s Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #574-577 and material from SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY — EXTRA!! #1. Rated A …$ 19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3393-3 In Stores: Mar 4, 2009 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:51:42 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation22 The Story: The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth's most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building — by transporting it and its inhabitants straight to the Negative Zone! With one member of the Fantastic Four M.I.A. and another "replaced," it's up to the remaining family members — not to mention Franklin and Val — to get back to our dimension, Skrulls or no Skrulls. But are any of our heroes who they think they are? Plus: two classic stories of skrull trickery from the Fantastic Four's past. Collecting SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR #1-3, and FANTASTIC FOUR #300 and #357. Rated A …$14.99 In Stores: Jan 28, 2009 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:50:51 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation21 The Story: YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT! PETER PARKER ON A DATE! After the revelations of “Mind on Fire”, love is in the air for more than one member of the cast and Pete finally gets some time out with the ladies. (and who better to bring it to you than two men who both had dates as recently as 1987!) Amidst the romance though, forces are gathering that will spell trouble for Peter in the months to come. Plus, a backup story featuring Spider-Man meeting the President-elect Barack Obama. Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 14, 2009 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:49:24 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation20 The Story: Spider-Man’s Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Two new creative teams join the fray as writers Bob Gale (the Back to the Future trilogy) and Zeb Wells (Heroes for Hire) rock Spidey’s world along with new artists Phil Jimenez (New X-Men), Chris Bachalo (X-Men) and Barry Kitson (The Order). Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates as well as the mysterious all-new adventurer Jackpot! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #552-558. Rated A …$19.99 In Stores: Dec 17, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:48:08 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation19 The Story: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO FLASH THOMPSON? A powerful story taking Peter Parker’s former nemesis and Spider-Man’s biggest fan from the avenues of New York to the war torn Middle East along with his fellow brothers in the US Army. Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Oct 22, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:42:16 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation18 The Story: "OPERATION: BREAK-IN!" As the situation in the Negative Zone continues devolving, Ben and Johnny realize that their one chance to get back home resides with a criminal mastermind...trapped in Reed's prison for non-registered heroes and villains! It's the new Fantastic Four, True believers--the Thing, the Human Torch, Franklin, and Valeria--making one last-ditch attempt to save the Baxter Building from complete destruction! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jul 30, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:41:23 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation17 The Story: A super-powered girl-gang known as the Black Dahlias takes the law into their own hands, and it’s up to the Order to shut them down — even if some members of the team agree with their purpose. And what does the mysterious-ish M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. want with former Order members? Meanwhile, out in the desert, some of the Order struggle to separate the difference between Hopi Lizard People and plain old run-of-the-mill gamma monsters. Oh! And guess what washes up on-shore in San Diego? Collecting THE ORDER #6-10. Rated T+ …$12.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2796-3 In Stores: Jul 30, 2008 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:40:04 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation16 The Story: Spider-Man’s Brand New Day continues, with more all-new adventures. Two new creative teams join the fray as writers Bob Gale (the Back to the Future trilogy) and Zeb Wells (HEROES FOR HIRE) rock Spidey’s world along with new artists Phil Jimenez (NEW X-MEN), Chris Bachalo (X-MEN) and Barry Kitson (THE ORDER). Peter confronts major changes at the Daily Bugle while New York is under siege by a blizzard, and a new villain, Freak, rampages through town. If he hopes to stand a chance against this new threat, Spider-Man is going to have to enlist the help of his New Avengers teammates! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #552-558. Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2844-1 Trim size: standard In Stores: Jul 16, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:39:18 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation15 The Story: Part Two [of Three]: "He's Just Not That Into You" Trapped in the Negative Zone with Franklin and Val, beseiged by monsters, Ben and Johnny are scrambling to get back home before a cosmic anomoly with the power to consume, well, everything swallows Manhattan. But the team's biggest brain, Reed Richards, is nowhere to be found, and the Skrull who infiltrated the FF isn't just any Skrull, it's Johnny's ex, Lyja. Forget worldwide domination, hell hath no fury like a Skrull scorned... Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jun 18, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:29:57 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation14 The Story: "NO ONE GETS BACK ALIVE!" Part 1 (of 3): "Negative Energy" The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth's most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building--by transporting it and its inhabitants straight to the Negative Zone! With one member of the Fantastic Four M.I.A. and another "replaced," it's up to the remaining family members--not to mention Franklin and Val—to get back to our dimension, Skrulls or no Skrulls. But are any of our heroes who they think they are? Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: May 14, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:28:54 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation13 The Story: The frighteningly funky and fearsome Freak returns, more powerful than ever! And this action-packed issue features the gorgeous art of Barry Kitson – fresh from Marvel’s THE ORDER! Plus: Menace! Curt Connors! Aunt May! Lots of innocent bystanders! Gale wrote it, Wacker edited it, and Marvel actually thought it was a good idea to publish it! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: May 7, 2008 Comic Sun, 31 May 2009 07:26:44 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation12 The Story: A team of long-dormant Soviet super-weapons is awake, angry and heading straight at the heart of Los Angeles ready to finish World War III! The front line of defense is a team that’s been together since just before nine this morning! The queen of PR starts her spin! A dead body hides more than just a murder mystery! AND AND AND – a super-sex tape! What on Earth could justify the use of that many exclamation points? Surely, it could only be The Order, written by Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) with art by the amazing Barry Kitson. Collecting THE ORDER #1-7. Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2795-6 In Stores: Feb 20, 2008 TPB/Collection Sun, 31 May 2009 07:24:55 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation11 The Story: Shell-shocked, shattered, and--worst of all—depowered, the men and women that were once the Order stand face to face with the big-bad that's toyed with them for 9 whole issues in various forms and guises and shapes and sizes. They might be broken--but can The Order be beaten? The end of a strange and vicious trip arrives, and God only knows if the Order will survive. As this is our last issue, y'know, you might think you know the answer. But you might be wrong! You don't know. You DON'T! Hooray! Goodbye! By Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL, Casanova), Kaare Evans (Immortal Iron Fist) and Barry Kitson (Empire, Legion of Superheroes). Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Apr 30, 2008 Comic Tue, 26 May 2009 01:44:25 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation10 The Story: California’s premier super-team! Superstars! Heroes! Moving targets? The sinister M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. clearly has devious plans for the super heroes of the Sunshine State…or he just wants them dead. Now, after squaring off against Soviet super-soldiers, zobos, the Black Dahlias girl gang, giant monsters, eviction from their headquarters, and their own performance issues, the worst is about to begin! By Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes). Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Mar 19, 2008 Comic Tue, 26 May 2009 01:43:54 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation9 The Story: With last issue’s near-disastrous attempted assault on California averted and citizens once again safe, it's back to business as usual for the Order and not a minute too soon. Two team members stranded in the desert are hunted by gamma beasts under the thrall of a mysterious government agency, and another has been de-powered and kidnapped by the vicious girl gang the Black Dahlias -- everybody's favorite California super-group that isn't the Eagles seems to be getting torn apart piece by piece. Because they are. But by who? Why? And to what end? The answers start coming hard and fast for the newest heroes in the Marvel Universe! By Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST, PUNISHER WAR JOUNAL, Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire). Rated T+…$2.99 In Stores: Feb 20, 2008 Comic Tue, 26 May 2009 01:42:57 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation8 The Story: Following up on the shocking conclusion of THE ORDER #6: the United States military is on high alert. Civilians are being evacuated. S.H.I.E.L.D. has been mobilized. The eyes of the entire world are on southern California and the international crisis unfolding there...and standing between it and a happy ending is Henry Hellrung, the leader of the Order. In this special issue marking the midway point of THE ORDER's first year and revisiting several key moments in Marvel history, Henry—unproven, untested, and unaccustomed to operating on a global scale, especially when there are millions of lives on the line—finds himself alone in a room with a man that could end the world as we know it. If he wins, the Order might just have a chance to survive. If Henry fails—we're all doomed. No pressure there, guy. By Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire). Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 Comic Tue, 26 May 2009 01:42:15 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation7 The Story: A super-powered girl-gang known as the Black Dahlias continues to take the law into their own hands, and it’s up to the Order to shut them down — even if some members of the team agree with their purpose. And what does the mysterious-ish M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W. want with former Order members? Meanwhile, out in the desert, some of the Order struggle to separate the difference between Hopi Lizard People and plain old run-of-the-mill gamma monsters. Oh! And guess what washes up on-shore in San Diego? The last page = mind blown. We hope. Who knows? It's THE ORDER. YAY! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Dec 19, 2007 Comic Fri, 15 May 2009 05:49:56 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation6 The Story: The Marvel Universe's newest superhero team continues to protect the Golden State from all KINDS of comic-book insanity: the team investigates gamma-irradiated monsters living in the hidden cities beneath Los Angeles that only the Hopi Indians prophesied; the super-murder investigation hits a snag as the more-human-than-human girl gang called the BLACK DAHLIAS goes around killing off the suspects; we learn a scoonch more about the mysterious M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W.; and, the awesome-cherry plopped atop our sundae of fabulousness, the Order are told they can't buy their Los Angeles dream house. Where oh where will the Order hang their hat? Here's a hint: It's San Franawesome. By Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL, IMMORTAL IRON FIST and Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire, JLA Year One). Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Dec 5, 2007 Comic Fri, 15 May 2009 05:45:47 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation5 The Story: Scientifically augmented zombie mutant…meat…things…continue their messy rampage through Los Angeles, and it falls to the Order not just to stop the attack, but to figure out the horrible truth behind it all. Meanwhile, how do you solve a super-murder? Is there a CSI for super heroes? There is now. And through it all, some of the gang start to realize that even though they want to save the world, they might not have it in them. What then? The pressures of performing start to eat away at the Order as, joy of joys, they get evicted from the Bradbury. Yes: It's just another beautiful day in southern California for THE ORDER. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Nov 7, 2007 Comic Fri, 15 May 2009 05:45:15 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation4 The Story: You are a member of the Order. You've been given extraordinary powers and a mandate to save the world. You've got one year. What do you do? "Calamity" James Wa was a baseball player with his whole future bright and perfect in front of him, when a drunk driver took it all away. What does HE do with extraordinary powers and a mandate to save the world? He goes looking for a little payback. Also: They're half zombie! Half hobo! ALL TERROR! The ZOBOS run roughshod on Rodeo Drive! Celebutantes and debutards beware–Botox is like ketchup to these flesh-eating, homeless weirdos, and they find your waxed and tanned skin DELICIOUS! Somebody call THE ORDER! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Sep 26, 2007 Comic Fri, 15 May 2009 05:44:25 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation3 The Story: A team of long-dormant Soviet super-weapons is awake, angry and heading straight at the heart of Los Angeles ready to finish World War III! The front line of defense is a team that’s been together since just before nine this morning! The queen of PR starts her spin! A dead body hides more than just a murder mystery! AND AND AND -- a super-sex tape! What on earth could justify the use of that many exclamation points? Surely, it could only be the second sensational issue of the yet to be named new ongoing series written by Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST and PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) and with art by the amazing Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, JLA: Year One). 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Aug 22, 2007 Comics Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:53:08 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation2 The Story: THE ORDER introduces the all-new and Los Angeles-based crown jewel in Tony Stark’s FIFTY-STATE INITIATIVE. A team of Stark-branded and created super heroes, these young actors, athletes and models are infused with tremendous powers and even more tremendous fame, reborn as the First Super Hero Team of Tomorrow™ -- THE ORDER. Here the same ol'-same ol' means hooking up at the Standard, drinks at SkyBar and a death-duel on Sunset Blvd. against some villain too stupid to realize that, in Hollywood, the good guys always win. The catch: you can be fired at any point along the way. And every inch of your life will be subjected to intense public scrutiny. And if you survive all that for a whole year, you'll face mandatory retirement. And there's no guarantee you'll live to see that retirement. If you had one year to save the world, what would you do? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jul 18, 2007 Solicitations Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:32:38 GMT http://www.barrykitson.com/solicitation1