Spider-Man01.jpgMedia Release -- Marvel is proud to announce a bold new beginning for the critically acclaimed Marvel Adventures line with Spider-Man #1 and Super Heroes #1! Perfect for readers of all ages, these two all-new series are the perfect jumping on point for readers new and old with oversized debut issues, packed with a full length all-new stories and bonus back up stories, just like the comics from when you were a kid! Subsequent issues will be regular sized and priced at $2.99, perfect for everyone's summer reading!

"The Marvel Adventures line has been a runaway success for over 5 years now," said Marvel's Senior Vice President of Sales David Gabriel. "We're extremely proud of not only the longevity of the line and the strength of the brand, but also of the quality of all the series. These are the perfect starting point for the youngest of readers. You're going to see all the biggest Marvel heroes—Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and more—appearing in Super Heroes. Along with Spider-Man, these books are a fresh new start for the Marvel Adventures line—but with the same unparalleled all ages storytelling you've experienced!"

SuperHeroes01.jpgIn Spider-Man #1, join Peter Parker as he balances homework, family and saving New York from the deadliest villains around! Acclaimed scribe Paul Tobin and fan favorite artist Matteo Lolli join forces to bring you Spidey's newest ongoing series!

Join Iron Man, Marvel's box office sensation, as he unites a team of super stars in Super Heroes #1! Tobin and dynamic artist Ronan Cliquet send the newly formed Avengers against Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants in a battle you can't miss!

Fans and critics agree—the Marvel Adventures titles are a hit!

"Marvel Adventures Spider-Man maintains a sense of history while presenting Spider-Man in a thoroughly modern form"—Ray Tate, ComicsBulletin.Com

"For an all ages read, [Marvel Adventures Super Heroes] provides a great deal for younger readers, a few treats for old hands and the promise of stories that are not steeped in darkness"-- Doug Zawisza. ComicBookResources.Com

This April, there's only one place for the greatest all ages, action packed super hero comics in the world—don't miss Spider-Man #1 and Super Heroes #1!

Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer and Marvel Retailer Resource Center (www.marvelretailers.com) for details on ordering incentives!

SPIDER-MAN #1
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by MATTEO LOLLI
Cover by KARL KERSCHL
MARVEL ADVENTURES All Ages …$3.99
ON SALE IN APRIL!

SUPER HEROES #1
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by RONAN CLIQUET
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant Cover by TODD NAUCK
MARVEL ADVENTURES All Ages …$3.99
ON SALE IN APRIL!