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Marvel has announced the Warriors Three will get a new limited series this November from one of my favorite writers, Bill Willingham and artist Neil Edwards. Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg are the Warriors Three, allies of Thor and some of the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. When an evil from Hel, unlike any seen by man or God, makes its move, these Asgardians may be the world’s only hope! I haven’t read any Thor related stuff since Straczynski left, and now that I see Willingham’s name attached, the book is now on my buy pile. via Marvel

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The Ultimate Universe is supposed to be a close approximation of the Marvel 616, but targeted toward the new Marvel reader. Ultimate Avengers 3 #1 features a vampire story that seems a bit too familiar, but is it really different from the Curse of the X-Men, or just more of the same?

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Actress Rose Byrne is in negotiations with 20th Century Fox to star as Dr. Moira MacTaggert, a scientist who specializes on genetic mutation, in X-Men: First Class.  The Matthew Vaughn film already has Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, and Alice Eve in the cast. The film is scheduled to begin shooting in London at the end of the month. via THR

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Or – “War Against The Zodiac! (Also: DOO DAH!  DOO DAH!)” In the classic Marvel Universe, there was always a superhero team pecking order.  The Avengers with the first line of defense against criminal conspiracies and schmucks trying to, say, kill everyone in New York born under the sign of Gemini.  The X-Men were mostly dormant, but  still showed up here and there to fight the odd mutant menace or guy with a funny head.  The Fantastic Four were the ones who dealt with all the cosmic menaces, like when Galactus mistook the Roman Coloseum for a Port-A-John.  And when…

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Marvel has announced that Rob Rodi and Mike Choi have been tapped as the creators for Astonishing Thor. “Astonishing Thor spins directly out of Siege and has major repercussions for Thor,” explained David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice President of Publishing, Sales, and Circulation. “Rob Rodi and Mike Choi are bringing their A-game to this book and fans will love what they have in store. Firmly set in current Marvel continuity, the Astonishing line also serves as a great jumping on point for all readers!” Astonishing Thor #1 arrives in stores in November. via Marvel

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Marvel is planning to release a four-issue mini-series based on the Avengers Earth’s Mightiest Heroes animated show airing on Disney XD in the fall.  The mini-series is written by Chris Yost with art by Patrick Scherberger and Atomic Robo artist Scott Wegener. When the world’s most evil villains attack, Captain America and Thor must join forces to stop them! Plus, don’t miss a second story featuring everyone’s favorite archer: Hawkeye! The first issue arrives in November, and is priced at $3.99. via Marvel

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Marvel teases the fourth issue of The Thanos Imperative with this image that was sent to us this morning. If this is the final assault, what will happen in the two issues following this one? The Thanos Imperative #4 arrives September 09, 2010. via Marvel

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