"Captain Britain" rises again with second printing

Press Release

Marvel is proud to announce that Captain Britain & The MI: 13 is now three-for-three, as the third issue of 2008's most critically acclaimed new ongoing series has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). To meet this overwhelming demand, Marvel is going back to press with Captain Britain & The MI: 13 #3 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the stunning interior art of Leonard Kirk...and the return of a fallen hero! With everyone from the BBC to Fox News talking about this series, it's time to learn just why acclaimed scribe Paul Cornell (television's Doctor Who, upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story) and artist Kirk have received acclaim from all corners for this Secret Invasion spin-off!

"I cannot recommend this series highly enough," said Christopher Power of ComicsBulletin.Com. "The art is gorgeous throughout the book."

With mainstream media attention and ties to Secret Invasion, this year's biggest comic book event, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Captain Britain & The MI: 13. Now that Captain Britain has returned, will the tide turn against the Skrulls...or do the invaders have another trick up their sleeves? Find out in Captain Britain & The MI: 13!

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI 13 #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY088309)
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by LEONARD KIRK
Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC--07/24/08, On-Sale--08/13/08

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