One thing Marvel never seems to get tired of is pitting its creations against each other. After all, what do you do when you’ve concurred all the super villains in the universe?

The latest example of this is Marvel’s upcoming Avengers versus X-Men. Not content with just one new series, Marvel is also dropping some tie-in books lioke the one we’ve got a preview of today.

This one, called AVX VS #1, comes from the creative team of Jason Aaron & Adam Kubert and Kathryn & Stuart Immonen. It features “pulse-pounding battles” as Iron Man faces off against Magneto & Thing takes on Namor.

Look for AVX VS #1 to arrive in comic stores on April 25. Check out the preview after the break.

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That’s right comic book fans, it’s that time of the week again. New comics are coming out from our friends at Marvel tomorrow and, as always,  we’ve got some we’re really interested in reading.

Among the new ones coming out, we’re looking forward to Herc #1, Uncanny X-Men #534.1,  Deadpool Family #1, Annihilators #2, and Fear Itself #1.

As with most weeks, new comics arrive on Wednesday, so hit your nearest comics book store early for best selection.

Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #38
ANNIHILATORS #2
ANNIHILATORS #2 DAVIS VARIANT
AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #12
AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE #5
CAPTAIN AMERICA: HAIL HYDRA #4
CARNAGE #3 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DEADPOOL FAMILY #1
EMMA #2
FEAR ITSELF #1
FEAR ITSELF #1 BLANK COVER VARIANT
FEAR ITSELF #1 COMICSPRO VARIANT
FEAR ITSELF #1 FF 50TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT

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Movies, TV shows, comics, everything is better with a trailer to promote it. So, with that in mind, we bring you a trailer for Marvel’s upcoming comic book series Fear Itself, written by Matt Fraction with art by Stuart Immonen.

Make no mistake, folks, this looks pretty cool. Plus, it just might give you some insight into upcoming Marvel movies and other projects. Pay close attention.

Before the video, here’s the official word from marvel:

Iron Breaks. Soldiers Fall. Gods Die.

Get your first look at the official trailer to FEAR ITSELF #1 right here! Comic luminaries Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen deliver the most anticipated event of 2011, as Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Iron Man and the rest of Earth’s mightiest heroes find themselves embroiled in a war against the God of Fear…and at the center of a secret that will rock the Marvel Universe.

Check out the trailer after the break. Fear Itself hits comic book store shelves on April 6th.

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Even with E3 dominating the week we can’t forget that awesome comics are also coming out on Wednesday as well from our friends at Marvel. This week we’re pretty excited about the latest issue of Ultimate Comics, Heralds #3, New Avengers #1 and Black Widow #3. Remember, comics come out on Wednesday this week so be sure to head on over to your favorite comics store early for best selection.

Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:
AGE OF HEROES #2 (HA)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #633
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #633 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #634 YU COVER
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #634 FYLES COVER
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #634 QUINONES VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: BLACK CAT #1
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: BLACK CAT #1 CAMPBELL VARIANT
ANITA BLAKE: CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED – THE CHARMER #2
ATLAS #2
BLACK WIDOW #3 (HA)
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER – THE JOURNEY BEGINS #2

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Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Since the hectic holiday schedule and copious amounts of eggnog have affected my time and brain cells, respectively, this week’s reviews are more of the quickie variety. While short and sweet – well, as short and sweet as I’m going to get – there’s enough yuletide cheer to make even Gotham warm over. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

PULL OF THE WEEK:

Avengers: The Initiative #31
Marvel Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Christos N Gage
Artist: Rafa Sandoval
Score: 8.5/10

The music’s pumping, the booze is flowing and the girls are dancing. Seems like Taskmaster’s right where he wants to be, until Norman Osborn decides to come to Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. for an inspection. Nobody said pimpin’ was easy, especially since Taskmaster has to get his place running on all cylinders before the boss arrives, bearing “gifts.”

Incredibly solid issue by writer Gage. Throughout the entire string of storylines, like “Civil War,” “Secret Invasion” and “Dark Reign,” select characters from both sides of the fight have begun to question whether or not they’re on the right side. Makes for some good reading and interesting dynamics as “Siege” starts to pick up steam. Artist Sandoval continues to be consistently good, especially where Taskmaster is included in the scene.

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Just because this week is Christmas doesn’t mean everyone is on vacation. Case in point, your friendly neighborhood folks at Marvel Comics who’ve got some great comics for you coming out this week, just in time for your last minute shopping needs.

This week we’re particularly interested in the Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield, the latest Punisher Max, a new New Avengers and the latest Secret Warriors. As always, be sure to check out cover art for some of these books after the break. Happy holidays!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #616 (GNTLT)
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31 (S)
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS #2
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD?
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? DAVIS VARIANT
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3
DARK AVENGERS: ARES #3

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Are you a Spider-Man fan? Of course you are. Are you disappointed that you didn’t get a chance to pick up Ultimatum: Spider-Man Requiem #1 and feel there’s now something missing in your life? Of course you do.

But don’t worry, Marvel knows your pain and is doing something about it.

Here’s all the info from the official Marvel press release:

Marvel is pleased to announce that Ultimatum: Spider-Man Requiem #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Ultimatum: Spider-Man Requiem #1 Second Printing Variant! The end of the Ultimate Universe is upon us! Spider-Man has vanished, presumed dead amongst the wreckage of Dr. Strange’s home. How will his closest of kin deal with his disappearance?

The Ultimate Spider-Man All Stars of award-winners Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley and Stuart Immonen deliver a powerful story of a city mourning its friendly neighborhood protector. Ultimatum: Spider-Man Requiem #1 Second Printing Variant features the interior art of Immonen on a new wraparound cover!

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