Media Release -- Marvel is pleased to announce that Cable #13 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Cable #13 Second Printing Variant. Creative scribe Duane Swierczynski and fan favorite artist Ariel Olivetti continue the stunning crossover between Cable and X-Force that will determine the future of the mutant race! Messiah War is shaping up to be one of the most influential events ever to take place in the Marvel U. Find out what happened to the world that caused such a dark and ominous future straight from the lips of everyone’s favorite mad mercenary –Deadpool! Watch as Cable fights to save arguably the most important mutant ever to exist! Don’t miss the stylish interior art of Ariel Olivetti on the cover of this new second printing!

Critics and Fans alike are raving about Cable and Messiah War:

“A fantastic issue…the finest writing that Swierczynski has done on this title.” – Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Cable issues, as the series continues to garner great praise and quick sell-outs. Also, be sure to catch the next shocking installment of Messiah War in X-Force #14, on-sale 4/22. Will Cable be able to protect the mutant savior, Hope? Can the X-Force stop Bishop’s sinister plan to destroy the child? Fans won’t want to miss all the action and intrigue in Cable #13 Second Printing Variant!

“X-FORCE/CABLE MESSIAH WAR” PART 2 (OF 7)
CABLE #13 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB098599)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC – 4/16, On-Sale 5/6/09

"X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR" PART 3 (OF 7)
X-FORCE #14 (FEB092586)
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
50/50 Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Parental Advisory ...$2.99
On-Sale – 4/22/09

“X-FORCE/CABLE MESSIAH WAR” PART 4 (OF 7)
CABLE #14 (MAR092600)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Art & 50/50 Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
50/50 Variant Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC – 4/16, On-Sale 5/6/09