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MIGHTY THOR #703

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Russell Dauterman

THE DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR  Part 4
•  The Mangog has come to Asgardia. But as every god assembles to meet him, there is one noticeable absence.
•  Where is Thor? Where is Jane Foster?
•  Without their mightiest hero, who among the Asgardians can face the wrath of a billion murdered beings--and survive?
Rated T+

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MIGHTY THOR #700

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman & Various (CA) Russell Dauterman

DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR Part 1
The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane's cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It's the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe!
PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD! PRESENTS A MARVEL LEGACY SPECIAL EDITION!

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IT ALL STARTS HERE! NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME!!

Yeah yeah, we've heard that 10 times from Marvel in the last few years, but this time might really be the kicker. Poised to uproot everything we know about the Marvel Universe, LEGACY will bridge the gap between old and new; between the heroes of yesteryear and the heroes of today to bring you the HEROES OF TOMORROW!

Featuring the return of Marvel's regular roster of beloved characters, LEGACY starts with a brand new, stand alone one shot by Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic and a host of guest artists, then envelopes the entire Marvel Universe with new numbering, creative teams and storylines that are sure to intrigue even the most jaded or lapsed reader!

Prof. Will and Casey are here to break you down on who/what/when and why--answering all your questions about this historic event! Please post any comments you might have about stuff we missed or more importantly, what YOU are excited to read in the all-old-is-new-again era of MARVEL LEGACY!!

MARVEL LEGACY #1 drops THIS WEDNESDAY (9/27)!!!!

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MARVEL LEGACY #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic & Various (CA) Joe Quesada

EVERYTHING STARTS HERE!
It begins at the dawn of the human race, and ends with a child's prayer! In between, empires fall, mysteries brew, secrets are revealed, quests are undertaken and legends are forged! All leading up to the dramatic return you've been waiting for - and one you've been dreading!
Jason Aaron (MIGHTY THOR) and Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS) usher in a new dawn - one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come!
MARVEL LEGACY: It's everything you've been longing for - and more!
Rated T+

Watch out for our official "Comics Should Smell Good! special LEGACY edition" video dropping tomorrow!

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CREATOR SPOTLIGHT!

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One of the most popular aspects of Zanadu is our 'creator wall' where we shelve and spotlight certain writers or artists who are among the top talents of the medium. Featuring the works of Alan Moore to Kirby to Gene Luen Yang with a bit of everything in between, readers are guaranteed to find their new favorite series amongst the hallowed halls of these comic book titans!

This week we take a look at he of the behemoth beard, JASON AARON!

Jason Aaron writes comic books. Like the New York Times bestselling crime series SCALPED for DC/Vertigo and a whole slew of X-MEN titles and offbeat stories around the Marvel universe. Current projects include THOR and STAR WARS for Marvel, and SOUTHERN BASTARDS for Image Comics. He was born in Alabama but currently resides in Kansas City. He enjoys many things, but shaving is not one of them.

//Selected works include//
SOUTHERN BASTARDS (Image)
WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN (Marvel)
SCALPED (VERTIGO)
GHOST RIDER (Marvel)
STAR WARS (Marvel)

Please ask an employee about Jason Aaron's work next time you’re in the store if interested! Zanadu is here to help you find your next favorite comic!

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GODDAMNED TP VOL 01 THE FLOOD

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) R. M. Guera

"And the earth was filled with violence." (Genesis 6:11). It's 1,655 years after Eden, and life on earth has already gone to hell. The world of man is a place of wanton cruelty and wickedness. Prehistoric monsters and stone-age marauders roam the land. Murder and destruction are the rule of the day. This is life before the Flood. The story of man on the verge of his first apocalypse. Welcome to the world of the Goddamned.

Collects THE GODDAMNED #1-5

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UNWORTHY THOR #3

(W) Jason Aaron (A) R. B. Silva (CA) Olivier Coipel

• The Odinson and Beta Ray Bill continue their quest to take the hammer of the Ultimate Thor from the clutches of the Collector.
• Elsewhere, a mysterious and powerful cosmic entity has learned of the weapon's location and makes plans to claim the hammer as his own.
• And also, the Odinson gets a new pet?!
Rated T+

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UNWORTHY THOR #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Olivier Coipel

Odinson's desperate search to regain his worthiness has taken him out into the cosmos, where he's learned of the existence of a mysterious other Mjolnir. This weapon of unimaginable power, a relic from a dead universe, is the key to Odinson's redemption - but some of the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe are now anxious to get their hands on it as well. Can The Odinson reclaim his honor, or will the power of thunder be wielded for evil? The quest for the hammer begins here.

recommended by erin.

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DOCTOR STRANGE: LAST DAYS OF MAGIC #1

(W) Jason Aaron & Various (A) Leonardo Romero (CA) Mike Perkins

This companion to the "LAST DAYS OF MAGIC" epic! THE EMPIRIKUL, led by The Imperator, are destroying all magic and magic users in the Marvel Universe. Jason Aaron brings you Doctor Strange and Wong's secret history and the ultimate sacrifice that Wong makes! Gerry Duggan shows Brother Voodoo's stand against the evil magic-eaters. James Robinson introduces a new magic figure in the Marvel U just in time for her last stand!
Rated T+

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GODDAMNED #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) R. M. Guera

Writer JASON AARON & artist R.M. GUÉRA, the creators of the seminal crime series SCALPED, reunite for a new ongoing series of stark and brutal biblical noir, which begins with a SPECIAL OVER-SIZED DEBUT ISSUE featuring thirty pages of story.

"And the earth was filled with violence."
Genesis 6:11

Its 1655 years after Eden, and life on Earth has already gone to hell. The world of man is a place of wanton cruelty and wickedness. Prehistoric monsters and stone-age marauders roam the land. Murder and destruction are the rule of the day. Humankind is a failed experiment. This is life before the Flood. The story of man on the verge of his first apocalypse. Welcome to the world of THE GODDAMNED.

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ORIGINAL SIN #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Miek Deodato Jr.

WHO SHOT THE WATCHER?
The Watcher, the mysterious space-god who's been watching us from the moon for as long as we can remember... is dead. Thus begins the greatest murder mystery in Marvel Comics history.
As Nick Fury leads the heroes of the Marvel Universe in an investigation, other forces are marshaling as well and other questions are arising. Why is Black Panther gathering a secret team of his own, including Emma Frost, the Punisher and Dr. Strange? Who is the Unseen? What was the Original Sin? What was stolen from the Watcher's lair? And most importantly, who now holds the Marvel Universe's darkest secrets in the palm of their hand?

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AMAZING X-MEN #3

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ed McGuiness

BEAST UNLEASHED! Dr. McCoy is pushed over the edge and gives into his savage side like never before!
•The X-Men, split between heaven and hell, are in way over their heads!
• Can they get to Nightcrawler before evil Azazel does?

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AMAZING X-MEN #1

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Ed McGuniess

 An AMAZING new era for the X-Men starts here! Ever since his Nightcrawler's death in X-MEN MESSIAH COMPLEX, the X-Men have been without their heart and soul. After learning that their friend may not be gone after all, it's up to WOLVERINE, STORM, BEAST, ICEMAN, NORTHSTAR and FIRESTAR to find and bring back the fan favorite fuzzy blue elf! Super star artist ED MCGUINNESS (HULK) joins master X-Writer JASON AARON (WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN, X-MEN: SCHISM) to bring you the most exciting comic on the stands!

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THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #9

(W) Jason Aaron  (A) Esad Ribic

GODBOMB Part Three of Five
Three Thors, side by side at last, united in battle! But will even that be enough, as Gorr the God Butcher's grand plan nears completion and his powers grow beyond anything we've seen before...?

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