Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus Second Printing VariantMedia Release -- Marvel is pleased to announce that Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus Second Printing Variant! The superstar creative team of Matt Fraction and artist Mike Deodato deliver a breathtaking story that drastically changes the status quo for the X-Men forever and sets them on a completely uncharted course! What does Cyclops suggest to protect mutantkind from now on and how does it involve Magneto's old headquarters Asteroid M? It's the fight everyone has been waiting for as Cyclops and the Iron Patriot go head to head in a deadly battle! This second printing variant features the stunning interior artwork of Mike Deodato on the cover!

Critics and fans alike are raving about Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus:

"Matt Fraction pays off the build-up of events strongly. Mike Deodato does frenetic, energetic work in these fights scenes, juggling a lot of characters and quick cuts well." – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

"Pretty damned good…The action is explosive, bombastic, and well-plotted out." – Alex Evans, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

"A strong finish all around… Fraction seems to have mastered the art of the superhero smackdown." – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

How will Osborn attempt to defeat the real X-Men? Find out in Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus Second Printing Variant!

DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: EXODUS SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (AUG098114)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 10/22/09, On Sale – 11/11/09