ULTIMATE X-MEN (2009) TPB

"• THE SCOOP: The first six red-hot issues of ULTIMATE X-MEN are collected in one handy trade paperback! • THE STORY: Cyclops! Beast! Storm! Colossus! Jean Grey! Iceman! Wolverine! Separate, they are young, scared and on the run... mutants who are hated and hunted by a scared society. But together, gathered under the watchful eye of telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they are our world's only chance for peace! And standing against them is the terrorist known as Magneto, the mighty master of magnetism who is determined to bring those that oppose him to their knees! • THE BUZZ: 'This is how the X-Men should be written. Mark Millar's introduction follows all the formula rules for such a story, but does it with such passion, that it feels like a breath of fresh air. This enthusiasm is more than matched by Adam Kubert's and Art Thibert's best work of their careers to date... unmissable stuff.' -Comics International "

"cover by adam kubert • THE SCOOP: Writer Mark Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney revisit Wolverine's past in 'Return to Weapon X'! • THE STORY: When the X-Men are recruited by Sabretooth and the Weapon X program, can Logan alone save them? It's six more issues of mutant madness as Nightcrawler, Juggernaut, Rogue, and Nick Fury make their dazzling debuts in the Ultimate universe! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #7 - #12 in one volume! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback."

"Cover By Adam Kubert Mark Millar & Chuck Austen (w)/ Adam Kubert, Essad Ribic & Chris Bachalo(p) To win humanity's trust, The X-Men take their first-ever, world-spanning field trip - and face Professor X's greatest secret! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #13 - #20! 'ULTIMATE X-MEN has that dark edge that only Mark Millar's best Authority stories once enjoyed.' -Comics International 192 PGS./FC/MARVEL PG"

"Cover by Adam Kubert Mark Millar (w)/Adam Kubert & Kaare Andrews(p) Just as existence for the X-Men settles back to 'normal,' Jean Grey's life shifts to the bizarre as she experiences strange visions -- of a giant flaming bird! To save the world, will the X-Men strike down their own teammate? Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #21 - #25! 144 PGS/FC/ALL AGES"

"COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO MARK MILLAR(W)/CHRIS BACHALO (P) The Ultimates vs. the Ultimate X-Men: the battle begins. When the X-Men do the worst thing they could to humanity, the government orders Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the rest of the Ultimates to bring them down. But Professor X, hasn't been training his students for nothing -- and the young mutants just might take out the Ultimates first. Collecting the incredibly-hot ULTIMATE WAR #1-4 112 PGS./FC/ALL AGES"

"COVER BY ADAM KUBERT Written by Mark Millar Illustrated by Adam Kubert & David Finch Magneto, the X-Men's deadliest villain, returns. They've faced the Weapon X program, Proteus and even the superhuman strikeforce known as The Ultimates. Now, still licking their wounds from their prior battles, can Xavier's mutant team possibly survive the return of their most powerful foe? Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #26-33. 192 PGS./FC/ALL AGES"

"Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Cover & pencils by DAVID FINCH It's the movie you will never see in theaters as the X-MEN, SPIDER-MAN and DAREDEVIL all team up to help Wolverine fight against a secret from his mysterious past. The Ultimate Universe comes to life like never before in this action-packed storyline. Collects the best-selling and sold-out ULTIMATE X-MEN #34-39! 144 PGS./ALL AGES"

"Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH For years, Professor Charles Xavier has championed the peaceful relationship between mutants and humans. But with growing racism and paranoia, the President of the United States decides that Xavier -- with his mysterious psychic powers and shrouded background -- might be the bigger problem. The President's solution: get the U.S. Government involved in the mutant-training business. With the help of Emma Frost, the President handpicks a class of 'New Mutants' to serve his political agenda -- including Dazzler, Karma, Havok and Polaris. But who is this mysterious Emma Frost and what is her connection to Xavier? Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #40-45. 144 PGS./ALL AGES"

"Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by BRANDON PETERSON Cover by BRANDON PETERSON Bound together by their unique genetic heritage, the mutant members of the X-Men have become more than just a team - they've become a family. But even the strongest family can be ripped apart by tragedy and the death of one of their own leaves the remaining X-Men struggling to deal with the loss. And even before a moment of silence can pass, the mysterious Mr. Sinister arrives, intent on giving the X-Men a lot more to mourn! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #46-49. 112 PGS./ALL AGES "

"Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils & Cover by ANDY KUBERT It is the moment you've all been waiting for! Gambit returns to the ULTIMATE X-MEN! Because the fans demanded it, the Cajun thief is back! But what is he going to steal? And can the X-Men stop him? It's all about the Ragin' Cajun as the mysterious Gambit gives hints of where he's been, what he wants and why the X-Men will not be happy about it. Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #50-53. 96 PGS./ALL AGES "

"Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN It's the ultimate reality show as mutants convicted of capital crimes are released on an island where contestants hunt them down. Longshot has survived longest, and the X-Men are sent to rescue him - until they become part of the game themselves! With one of their teammates a captive on the island of Krakoa, the malevolent media mogul called Mojo demands the X-Men return Longshot to his headquarters or Angel will soon have a harp to go with his wings! Meanwhile, does Longshot have a 'Dazzling' not-so-secret admirer? "

"Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Penciled by STEVE DILLON, STUART IMMONEN & TOM RANEY Cover by STUART IMMONEN Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, but there's no time for celebration for the tempestuous and troubled duo! They're about to take on an all-new threat to the Ultimate Universe... Lady Deathstrike! Plus: When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege! And finally, witness the return of Ultimate Juggernaut! Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue of the X-Men and Ultimate Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! This story will change the X-Men's status quo forever! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #58-60 & ANNUAL #1."

"Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN Emma Frost, Alex Summers and the X-Men's greatest enemy star in an epic new storyline! When teenage mutant Lorna Dane accidentally commits a horrific crime, will the X-Men protect her, or leave her to the fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #61-65."

"Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by TOM RANEY & BEN OLIVER Cover by TOM RANEY After the events of MAGNETIC NORTH and their recent encounter with the master of magnetism, our heroes kick back for a night on the town with their significant others. Meanwhile, Wolverine must face a dreaded foe from the past who comes back to haunt him with unbearable secrets that have been buried for years. Plus: The mysterious mutant called Magician is plunged into the world of the X-Men, adjusting quickly and making new friends fast. But there is something deeply sinister about the newcomer. Something only young Kitty Pryde notices. Let's hope she hasn't noticed too late. Meanwhile, is Jean Grey really the cosmic entity called Phoenix? And if so...what can be done about it...? Join new ULTIMATE X-MEN writer Robert Kirkman, ULTIMATE SECRET's Tom Raney and Vigilante's Ben Oliver as they take the Ultimate Universe's favorite mutants to dazzling new heights! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #66-71. 144 PGS./Rated A ...$14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2019-X"

"Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by TOM RANEY & SALVADOR LARROCA Cover by TOM RANEY He's a media darling, a vital part of the X-Men dynamic and the newest member of the team. His name: the Magician! Watch him live up to his name in ways you could never conceive. There is more -- much, much more about this new mutant than any suspect. Meanwhile, a tormented Jean Grey is having great difficulty dealing with the results of the Shi'ar testing. Elsewhere...Dazzler stirs. Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #72-74 and ANNUAL #2. 112 PGS./Rated T+ ...$11.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2020-3 These ULTIMATE X-MEN TRADE PAPERBACKS STILL AVAILABLE! ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 1: THE TOMORROW PEOPLE...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0788-6) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 2: RETURN TO WEAPON X...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-0868-8) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 3: WORLD TOUR...$17.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-0961-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 4: HELLFIRE & BRIMSTONE...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1089-5) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 5: ULTIMATE WAR...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1129-8) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6: RETURN OF THE KING...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1091-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 7: BLOCKBUSTER...$14.95 (ISBN: 0-7851-1219-7) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 8: NEW MUTANTS...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1161-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 9: THE TEMPEST...$10.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1404-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 10: CRY WOLF...$8.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1405-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 11: THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME...$12.99 (0-7851-1659-1) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS...$9.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1801-2) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH...$12.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-1906-X) ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 14: PHOENIX? ...$16.99 (ISBN: 0-7851-2019-X)"

"Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN & SEAN MCKEEVER Penciled by BEN OLIVER Cover by BEN OLIVER If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, it's this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It's a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You've been warned. Plus: Delve into the secret life of the X-Men's rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #75-80. 160 PGS./Rated T+ $14.99 ISBN: 0-7851-2548-5"

"Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by BEN OLIVER, PASCAL ALIXE & YANICK PAQUETTE Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE The X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you'll never guess who's behind the attacks or who the new Ultimate X-Men are! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #81-88."

"Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA & HARVEY TOLIBAO Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA t's dark times for the X-Men as the evolutionary emperor known as Apocalypse arrives! Will even the X-Men be enough to battle a being who has plotted our death and destruction for ages?! Meanwhile, two more monstrous threats - who look eerily like Stryfe and Onslaught - rear their ugly heads to ensure the young mutants' downfall! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #89-93. 120 PGS./Rated T+ $13.99 ISBN:978-0-7851-2550-1"

"Written by ARON COLEITE Penciled by MARK BROOKS Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO New scribe Aron Coleite jumps aboard, fresh from his stint as one of the top writers on the hit NBC show Heroes! Regrouping after the devastating battle against Apocalypse, the X-Men encounter a new adversary which seems unstoppable. To fight it, the young mutants must ask themselves: How far are they willing to go and what are they willing to take to raise their game? The answer will test the bonds and shake the team to its very core. Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #94-97. 112 PGS./Rated T+ $12.99 PRODUCT UPDATE (080708): Ultimate X-Men Volume 19: Banshee TP will now be named the Ultimate X-Men Volume 19: Absolute Power."