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On Monday, February 6, the untold story begins.

One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in "The Amazing Spider-Man." Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the new film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel comic book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Laura Ziskin, Avi Arad, and Matt Tolmach are producing the film in association with Marvel Entertainment for Columbia Pictures, which will open in theaters everywhere in 3D on July 3, 2012.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance--leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, the Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Diamond Select Toys' Marvel Select figure line, featuring the greatest heroes and villains of the Marvel universe, and the first new figure of the year hits stores today! Colossus, the X-Men mainstay who transforms into living steel, checks in at a towering 8.25 inches tall, and sports 16 points of articulation for a full range of movement. He comes with a giant, spiked panel that can be displayed with the other X-Men's Danger Room display bases, and both arrive in oversized collector packaging, seen here for the first time. Pick him up in comic shops and specialty stores today, or order him from your favorite online retailer!

To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com Get regular DST updates on Facebook and Twitter, and see more Marvel Select figures here!

Marvel Studios presents, in association with Paramount Pictures, "Marvel's The Avenger"--the super hero team of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.

When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency know as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jacksn, produced by Kevin Feige and written and directed by Joss Whedon, "Marvel's The Avengers" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when "Marvel's The Avengers" assemble in summer 2012. The film will be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

The IMAX release of "Marvel's The Avengers" will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

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Last week, Diamond Select showed you its new Marvel Select figure of Colossus in action, and now they're showing off the Marvel Select figure that's headed to stores next week. The Green Goblin stands 7 inches tall with 16 points of articulation, one interchangeable pumpkin bomb hand and a removable satchel, and his detailed Goblin Glider display base has an 8.5-inch wingspan and sits perched atop a coil of smoke. Check out these action shots, and look for him to arrive at comic shops, specialty stores and online retailers on Wednesday, February 8! Get regular DST updates on Facebook and Twitter! And see more Marvel Select figures here!

Tomorrow, Friday, February 3, you'll have the opportunity to chat with the folks behind the Marvel Select and Minimates figures in a special liveblog beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET!

We'll be showing off awesome images of their upcoming Marvel Select figures and Minimates from "Marvel's The Avengers," and in addition to scoping out what Diamond Select Toys has coming your way you can talk with the people responsible for bringing these incredible toys to your shelf.

Sign up for our liveblog below, and remember to come back tomorrow beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET to join in the fun!

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By Ben Morse

This April, a clash over a decade in the making will rock the very history of the Marvel Universe when the Thunderbolts face none other than—the Thunderbolts!

The time-tossed current T-Bolts will touch down on the very day their predecessors formed the team in a three-part storyline by writer Jeff Parker and artist Declan Shalvey that kicks off April 4 in the pages of THUNDERBOLTS #172. The Fixer and Moonstone must confront their former teammates and past selves while the likes of Mister Hyde, Satana and Centurius find themselves face-to-face with Citizen V, Songbird, Atlas and more!

As we prepare for this titanic showdown, artist extraordinaire and longtime Thunderbolts fanatic Declan Shalvey has opened up his sketchbook so we can see his takes on the group founders and shared insight into his creative process.

Today, it’s time to look back at MACH-1. Today, Abner Jenkins serves on the supervisory staff of the T-Bolts—though not as a member of the active team traveling through time—in his most up-to-date armor as MACH-V. When the group first formed, the one-time Beetle had not even explored the idea of redemption, which would come later on the heels of a romance with his teammate, Songbird.

“I really wanted to draw this version of his flight-suit, so I was really glad I got the opportunity to do so in this story. Took me a while to get my head around the design, but now that I have, I think I prefer drawing this version than the MACH-V version. Story idea: Abe takes place in an epic battle where he's forced to use all his MACH-suits. Write it up [Jeff] Parker!” –Declan Shalvey

Stay tuned all this week for more glimpses into Declan Shalvey’s Thunderbolts Sketchbook, and get psyched for THUNDERBOLTS #172, coming April 4!

Media Release -- Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse bring their epic Dark Horse Presents tale of an alien hero named Harry to a fully fledged series beginning with Resident Alien #0!

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Updated shipping information for Image comics and products being released beyond the week of 02/08/2012, provided by Diamond Distribution and our friends at Things From Another World. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License, and is © 2012 by Charles LePage.

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Updated shipping information for DC comics and products being released beyond the week of 02/08/2012, provided by Diamond Distribution and our friends at Things From Another World. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License, and is © 2012 by Charles LePage.

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