This undated photo provided by Marvel Comics shows the cover of the 700th and final issue in the comic book series “The Amazing Spider-Man,” issued Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The series ends as Peter Parker meets his doom. But Spider Man’s adventures will continue with the debut of ìSuperior Spider-Manî in January 2013. (Marvel Comics via Associated Press)
This undated photo provided by Marvel Comics shows the cover of the 700th and final issue in the comic book series “The Amazing Spider-Man,” issued Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The series ends as Peter Parker meets his doom. But Spider Man’s adventures will continue with the debut of ìSuperior Spider-Manî in January 2013. (Marvel Comics via Associated Press)
This comic book cover released by Marvel Comics shows superhero Captain America being sworn in as president in Issue 16 of “The Ultimates.” (Marvel Comics via Associated Press)
This comic book cover released by Marvel Comics shows superhero Captain America being sworn in as president in Issue 16 of “The Ultimates.” (Marvel Comics via Associated Press)
This comic book cover released by Marvel shows the “Avengers VS. X-Men #11” issue. Marvel Comics is killing off Charles Xavier, the founder of its famed X-Men, with his killer none other than Scott Summers who, as Cyclops, was one of the original five mutants whom Xavier taught to use his powers to help man- and mutant kind with mixed results. The death comes in “Avengers Vx. X-Men” No. 11, which was released Wednesday, Sept. 12. (AP Photo/Marvel Comics)
Marvel Comics’ web head has an unusual way of chasing criminals in the iPad game The Amazing Spider-Man.
Marvel Comics’ web head has an unusual way of chasing criminals in the iPad game The Amazing Spider-Man.
The superhero Northstar (right) will marry his longtime boyfriend in Marvel Comics' "Astonishing X-Men" No. 51, which is due out June 20. Northstar became the publisher's first openly gay hero in 1992. (Associated Press)
The superhero Northstar (right) will marry his longtime boyfriend in Marvel Comics' "Astonishing X-Men" No. 51, which is due out June 20. Northstar became the publisher's first openly gay hero in 1992. (Associated Press)
