Marvel: Point One Begins In February 2011
Top-Selling Marvel Series Feature Jumping On Points For New Readers
Geared for new and long-time readers alike, the all-new Marvel: Point
One initiative delivers the perfect jumping on points for the biggest
super hero series in the world! Beginning in February 2011, select
Marvel comic series marked with a ".1" after the issue number feature
full-length, self-contained stories by Marvel's top creators, laying the
groundwork for the next year of storylines. From Invincible Iron Man to
Avengers to Amazing Spider-Man, each Marvel: Point One issue of the
associated series not only begin major new storylines, but also
seamlessly introduces new readers into the dynamic Marvel Universe and
its popular super heroes.
Additionally, each issue bearing the Marvel: Point One branding will be
followed in the same month by another issue of that series, delivering
new fans another exciting installment of the series they enjoy.
Below is a full list of Marvel: Point One titles:
FEBRUARY 2011
* AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #654.1
* INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1
* WOLVERINE #5.1
MARCH 2011
* CAPTAIN AMERICA #615.1
* DEADPOOL #32.1
* HULK #30.1
* THOR #620.1
* UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1
APRIL 2011
* AVENGERS #12.1
* SECRET AVENGERS #11.1
* UNCANNY X-MEN #534.1
"Marvel is absolutely committed to providing new readers with easy entry
points into all our comic book series and Marvel: Point One is the next
step in our new reader initiatives," explained David Gabriel, Senior
Vice-President, Sales & Circulation, Marvel Entertainment. "And to make
sure readers can sample all of Marvel's top series, we've priced every
Marvel: Point One issue at $2.99. Utilizing our top characters, top
creators and employing a huge marketing push, we expect a lot of new
faces in comic stores nationwide to check out Marvel: Point One.
Retailers should stock up on these titles and the subsequent issues."
The biggest super heroes in the universe. The biggest creators in
comics. And now, it's time to jump onboard the biggest comic book series
with Marvel: Point One, beginning in February 2011!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR ARTWORK PLEASE CONTACT:
Arune Singh
MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
212-576-4061
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