Social Media Release -- Norman Osborn’s stranglehold on the Marvel Universe has everyone talking about Dark Reign! Marvel is pleased to announce the second printings of Dark Avengers #1 and Thunderbolts #128 have sold out at Diamond and both return with new third printing variants! Dark Avengers #1 Third Printing Variant, by Eisner winning Brian Michael Bendis, will feature an inked version of the original cover by fan favorite artist Mike Deodato. Norman unveils his brand new team of “peace-keepers” to the adoring public of the Marvel U but what are his true intentions? Norman also continues his wheeling and dealing in Thunderbolts #128 Third Printing Variant, by using his new black-ops team of super villains to win favor with the President. Acclaimed scribe Andy Diggle and red-hot artist Roberto De La Torre begin an all-new direction for the T-Bolts!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Dark Reign tie-ins as they continue to sell out and garner thunderous praise. Be sure to get in on the action from the very beginning with Dark Avengers #1 Third Printing Variant and Thunderbolts #128 Third Printing Variant!

DARK AVENGERS #1 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (FEB098190)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 4/2/09, On-Sale – 4/22/09

THUNDERBOLTS #128 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT (FEB098191)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Pencils & Cover by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 4/2/09, On-Sale – 4/22/09