Are you ready for the nastiest fight of ’09? The four part “Magnum Opus” crossover between Deadpool and Thunderbolts promises a pulse-pounding fight that will have jaws dropping! The story begins in Deadpool #8 by acclaimed creative team Daniel Way and Paco Medina and continues in Thunderbolts #130 brought to you by fan-favorites Andy Diggle and Roberto de la Torre. Deadpool’s got a target on his back as Norman Osborn deploys the brand-new Thunderbolts to eliminate everybody’s favorite Merc with a Mouth!

The chaos continues into April in the pages of Deadpool #9 and concludes in Thunderbolts #131 with an epic showdown between Deadpool and Norman’s new T-Bolts. Get ready for the loudest, craziest and biggest crossover you dare not miss!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Deadpool, Thunderbolts and all Dark Reign tie-ins. Who’s the deadliest in this showdown of Marvel mercenaries – Deadpool or Thunderbolts? Find out when the two clash in “Magnum Opus”!

“MAGNUM OPUS” PART 1
DEADPOOL #8 (JAN092474)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by JASON PEARSON
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—2/12/09, On-Sale—3/4/09

“MAGNUM OPUS” PART 2
THUNDERBOLTS #130 (JAN092476)
THUNDERBOLTS #130 LANGLEY VARIANT (JAN092477)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by Francesco “Matt” Mattina
Variant Cover by Clint Langley
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/26/09, On-Sale—3/18/09

“MAGNUM OPUS” PART 3
DEADPOOL #9 (FEB092520)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by JASON PEARSON
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—3/12/09, On-Sale—4/1/09

“MAGNUM OPUS” PART 4
THUNDERBOLTS #131 (FEB092521)
THUNDERBOLTS #131 LANGLEY VARIANT (FEB092522)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by BONG DAZO
Cover by FRANCESCO “MATT” MATTINA
Variant Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/26/09, On-Sale—4/15/09