This April, one of the most controversial characters in Marvel history returns to don the mask (and hoodie!) once more. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce BEN REILLY: THE SCARLET SPIDER #1 – the new series from New York Times Bestselling creators Peter David (Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099) and Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men)! That’s right, Ben Reilly is webslinging his way back into comic shops everywhere later this year and he’s bringing two of the most accomplished & beloved Spider-Man creators of all-time with him! Only question is – will it be as a hero…or a villain?  

This February, hatred has a new face. But first, Marvel Entertainment & Lucasfilm Ltd. are pleased to present your first look inside STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #1 – the next thrilling Star Wars limited series comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere! Blockbuster writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe, Monsters Unleashed) and artist Luke Ross (Star Wars: The Force Awakens Adaptation) take you inside the mind of Darth Sidious’ star pupil as he embarks on a personal quest – with deadly consequences!  

January has the tendency to bring out the worst of movies. This known fact contrasts the large numbers that the box office makes during the month of December, especially in recent months with Star Wars making a return. However, with a cult following and a debatably long break between films, the Underworld series rears its head and makes a return, using this empty time frame to cater to its loyal cult following. Never one for the critical reaction and one solely for the fans, Underworld: Blood Wars makes its best attempt to keep the series going and continue what the previous films started.  

Halestorm today released their third EP of cover songs, “ReAniMate 3: The CoVeRs eP,” produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Korn).  The EP is available for streaming and purchase at all DSPs.  (See tracklisting below.)  

The world is a more dangerous place than ever. It needs dangerous men to keep it safe. That’s where he comes in. When you need a lone agent to infiltrate, capture, uncover or destroy – there’s no one better than Fury! Today, Marvel is pleased to announce NICK FURY #1 – the all-new series launching this April! Eisner Award-winning writer James Robinson (Scarlet Witch, Cable) joins visionary artist ACO (Squadron Supreme) for a high-octane spy-thriller full of action and dripping with style!  

Image Comics is pleased to announce monthly theme variants in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary this year. The series of variants will launch with Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s DEADLY CLASS #26 and a cover that commemorates Marc Silvestri’s CYBERFORCE #1.  

Get a kung-fu grip on yourself as Geof Darrow’s blood-spattered killing machine the Shaolin Cowboy returns this April in a new four-issue mini-series to be published by Dark Horse Comics. The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign? will be written and illustrated by Darrow, who has won the Inkpot Award and won (and lost) multiple Eisner Awards, and colored by the Eisner Award-winning Dave Stewart.  

This February, the world’s deadliest assassin is back on the board and back in business. Today, Marvel is pleased to present a new look inside BULLSEYE #1 – the new 5-issue limited series from creators Ed Brisson (Iron Fist) and Guillermo Sanna (Deadpool)!  

Japanese heavy metal/teen-pop phenom, BABYMETAL has announced that they will be supporting the Red Hot Chili Peppers on select dates of their U.S. Tour in April this year. Their support dates will kick off on April 12th in Washington D.C. and wrap up in Miami on April 29th – full list of dates below. This string of U.S. dates follow BABYMETAL’s UK run with RHCP in December.  

Eyed Demon – and one compilation, known as AIDS to the People, made up tracks from previously release and unreleased singles.  

It’s the story that shocked the world. Captain America is an Agent of Hydra?! Now – superstar creators Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz bring you the next thrilling chapter in their epic Captain America saga. It’s all happening in “Hail Hydra” – a new story arc kicking off in Captain America: Steve Rogers #7. Available now in comic stores everywhere, Marvel is pleased to present a special launch trailer for this blockbuster new story arc!  

Reactivated Brooklyn hard rock legends LIFE OF AGONY are hard at work on their new album and Napalm Records debut A Place Where There’s No More Pain.  Today the band has confirmed an April 28th release date and have debuted the album’s artwork.  The track listing along with pre-order options will be made available soon.