AvengersVSXMen_0_SecondPrintingCover.jpgMedia Release -- It's official, Avengers VS. X-Men the comic event of the year! After an immediate sellout of Avengers VS. X-Men #0 in comic shops all across the country, Marvel has bumped up the on-sale of Avengers VS. X-Men #0 Second Printing Variant to April 18th as a result of overwhelming demand! It's the essential opener to the biggest pop culture comic event of the year and Marvel is committed to ensuring it's retail partners have enough copies on hand for any and all fans looking to get in on the action. Not only will Avengers VS. X-Men #0 Second Printing Variant be available in time for Avengers VS. X-Men #2, but a second printing of Avengers VS. X-Men #1 as well!

AvengersVSXMen_1_SecondPrintingCover.jpg"We couldn't be happier with the landmark response to Avengers VS. X-Men," said Marvel SVP of Sales, David Gabriel. "With the incredible demand from fans and retailers alike, we are taking measures to ensure that shops get their copies immediately."

With Avengers VS. X-Men #1 less than a week away, here are what critics are saying about this explosive prologue:

"It was a hell of a good time" – AintItCoolNews.com

"4.5 (out of 5) stars" – ComicBookResources.com

"9 out of 10" – Newsarama.com

"You can feel the excitement bubbling beneath the surface waiting to explode in your face." – ComicVine.com

The Marvel Universe is a powder keg on the verge of exploding and with all eyes on Wanda and the Mutant Messiah there's no telling what's in store for the Avengers or the X-Men. One thing is for sure, when these two mega teams finally go to battle, you'll want to be there on the ground floor. So don't miss the epic opener, returning to store shelves in just a few weeks with Avengers VS.X-Men #0 Second Printing Variant!

AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB128219)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by FRANK CHO
FOC – 4/2/12 ON SALE – 4/18/12

AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN128186)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
ON SALE – 4/11/12