Marvel is pleased to announce that Thor #6 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), marking yet another sell out for the series that continues to top the sales charts! The superstar creative team of writer JMS (The Twelve) and Olivier Coipel (House Of M) continue Thor’s quest to restore Asgard—and this issue marks the Thunder God’s most surprising decision yet! The fallout—literally—from this issue will change Thor’s life forever and set him on a path from which there is no return! And just how do Asgardian gods react to regular life in Oklahoma?
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Thor, as the series continues to sell-out with each issue and garner acclaim from all corners, with Jason Sacks of ComicsBulletin.Com gushing, “JMS's re-invention of Thor has been a success.”
If you’ve missed out on the first six critically-acclaimed, sold-out issues of Thor—any haven’t been able to find any of those sold out multiple printings—then don’t miss Thor By J. Michael Straczynski Vol.1 Premiere HC! Collecting Thor #1-6, now’s your chance to learn just how and why Thor returned!
Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on Thor #6.
THOR BY J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC (JAN082208)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Rated T+ …$19.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/16/08
THOR #7 (DEC072216)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$2.99
On-Sale—3/19/08
THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER (DEC072283)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
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Marvel is pleased to announce that Thor #1 Second Printing Coipel Variant has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level)…and the issue will return for a third printing! Featuring a black & white sketch version of superstar Michael Turner’s red hot Thor #1 cover (also available as a full color poster), Thor #1 Third Printing Turner Sketch Variant will arrive in stores to meet the overwhelming demand for the God Of Thunder’s return!
“We’re excited to see such a strong response from critics, fans and retailers to this electrifying re-launch of Thor,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice President of Sales & Publishing Circulation. “Not only was this the number one book in July, but we’ve now sold well over 200,000 copies, reminding fans why Thor is one of the most enduring Marvel characters. And if you’ve enjoyed the series thus far, just wait till Iron Man and Thor battle it out in Thor #3!”
The critics can’t stop raving about the series, with Newsarama.Com’s Troy Brownfield exclaiming, “With intelligent writing, great art, and a renewed sense of vision, Thor is definitely succeeding.”
Superstar writer JMS and red hot artist Olivier Coipel continue their thrilling rejuvenation of Thor in Thor #3, as the titular hero confronts his former ally Iron Man. How will the two deal with the effects of Civil War? Let’s just say that’s neither one is getting out of there without a few scratches! And if you missed the second issue of this series, make sure to pick up Thor #2 Coipel Wraparound Second Printing Variant, revealing just how Asgard returns! And for a special behind the scenes look at Thor, you can’t miss Marvel Spotlight: Thor!
THOR #1 THIRD PRINTING TURNER SKETCH VARIANT (JUL078099)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils by OLIVIER COIPEL
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—09/06/07, On-Sale—09/26/07
THOR #2 COIPEL WRAPAROUND SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN078193)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—09/12/07
THOR #3 (JUL072192)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & 50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
50/50 Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—09/12/07
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: THOR (JUL072193)
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—09/06/07, On-Sale—09/26/07
THOR POSTER (MAY072199)
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Via GameSpot:
Last November, Sega announced that it had taken over the game license for the Marvel Comics hero Iron Man from Activision. Today, the Japan-based company announced it has acquired three more game licenses from the venerable comic book publisher turned media powerhouse.
Evildoers, beware!.
Foremost among the new acquisitions is The Incredible Hulk, who is currently appearing in the role-playing game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Previously, Vivendi Games held the game rights to the brawny superhero, releasing 2005's critically acclaimed The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (PS2, Xbox, GameCube) and 2003's less praised The Hulk (PC, PS2, Xbox, GameCube). Under the new deal, Sega will also be developing games based on the forthcoming movie The Incredible Hulk, which stars Edward Norton as the Hulk's less angry alter ego, Bruce Banner. The game will be released alongside the film next summer.
Though he may have died in comic books, Captain America will live on in game form. Sega is planning a game based on the forthcoming Captain America film, which is still in development. The last game that centered on the shield-wielding hero was Captain America and the Avengers (Game Boy, 1994), although he currently also appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Last--but in the minds of would-be Vikings everywhere, not least--Sega has landed the license for The Mighty Thor. Like Captain America, the comic centering on the earthly adventures of the Norse god is being turned into a film with a tentative post-2008 release date. The Mighty Thor game--the first based solely on the character--will be released alongside said movie on undisclosed consoles. (Thor is also a featured hero in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.)
Today's deal is a "multi-year global licensing agreement" that gives Sega exclusive rights to make Thor, Hulk, and Captain America games for consoles, handhelds, and the PC. In a statement, Simon Jeffery, Sega of America's president and COO, said, "As Sega continues to create games that are built from the ground up to appeal to Western audiences it makes perfect sense to work with a powerhouse like Marvel."