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X-men #165

It's a Merry Mutant X-Mas in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Chris Claremont takes time out of his busy schedule to write this special self-contained holiday issue, with regular series artists Salvador Larroca and Danny Miki at his side. This one's got it all, as the X-men take time out from saving the world to spread some holiday cheer---snowball fights, Beast in a Santa outfit, the mysterious X-23, and more!

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Teen Titans Go! #14

Speedy joins the Teen Titans this issue as they battle the toxic villainy of Plasmus! But even with the extra help, the kids may be in over their heads against the waste-chugging monster. This book continues to impress with stories that perfectly compliment the lighthearted, all-out action of the hit TV series. Written by J. Torres, with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker.

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New Thunderbolts #3

The United Nations building is on the verge of collapsing after last issue's explosive cliffhanger, and it's up to the Thunderbolts, with the help of Reed Richards and Namor, to save everyone inside! The newly-reformed team is put to the test---are they ready to take on such a monumental task? And it wouldn't be a Thunderbolts story without a few guest appearances and some exciting twists and turns. Written by Fabian Nicieza and Kurt Busiek, with art by Tom Grummet and Gary Erskine, the same great team that brought you the "Avengers/Thunderbolts" mini-series.

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Wolverine #23

A brainwashed Wolverine is still on the rampage, tearing his way across the country, with Elektra and Nick Fury hot on his tail. After ripping through the Fantastic Four last issue, Wolverine has his sights set on Stark Industries, and a certain wallcrawler may have gotten caught in the carnage! Elektra gets ever closer to discovering the purpose behind Wolverine's brainwashing, while Emma Frost lends SHIELD a helping hand in tracking the well-hidden Wolverine. Will their combined efforts reveal the untraceableÊberserker before he strikes again? "Enemy of the State" barrels toward its fiery conclusion, from Mark Millar, John Romita Jr., and Klaus Janson.

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Solo #2

DC's anthology series spotlighting the vision of different artists continues with acclaimed horror artist Richard Corben! In "Belzon's Treasure", a greedy archaeologist meets his fate in the sands of Egypt, while the fully-painted "Cyclops" finds two civilizations warring for supremacy. In "Homecoming", the Old West metes out its own brand of justice for a man on the run, and "The Plague" offers up a tale of a kingdom in ruins at the hand of a deadly pestilence. And finally, John Arcudi pens an original Spectre story, as the spirit of God's wrath helps John CorriganÊ avenge the death of a missing girl. A must-read for fans of Richard Corben and spine-tingling horror!

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Excalibur #8

This issue begins an all-new story arc, and a great jumping-on point for new readers, as Professor Xavier continues his mission to bring a new order to the ravaged island country of Genosha, with the help of Magneto, Callisto, and a host of new allies. Even as he tries to bring together the splintered groups of survivors, a horrible secret threatens to unravel all of Charles' hard work. Written by Chris Claremont, with art by Aaron Lopresti and Greg Adams.

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Nightcrawler #4

Of all the many X-Men spin-off books over the years, from new teams to solo stories to mega-crossover events, this book is easily at the top of the stack. As opposed to delving into Nightcrawler's past or sending him on the usual superhero romp, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa attempts to explore new territory with the X-Men's resident blue-skinned mutant. Ororo has sent Kurt Wagner on a search to discover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of thirteen children. After many twists and turns, and a little help from ex-girlfriend Amanda Sefton, Nightcrawler finally has all the pieces in place, but will it be enough to save a young boy from a deadly fate?

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Authority: Revolution #3

The Sons of Liberty are cutting a swath of destruction and violence across America, and the Authority find themselves always one step behind. Even as they attempt to locate and defeat the super-powered revolutionaries, internal disputes and tensions threaten to break the team apart. Meanwhile, the mastermind behind it all watches and waits as the team destroys itself from within. Written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend.

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