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Eight Retailer Exclusive Covers from Marvel in January – Including Whatever Infinity Prime Is

Every month, Marvel offers retailer the chance to commission exclusive covers for certain titles, as long as they order thousands of copies. It's an effective, if expensive way for both parties to a) get some promotion and create collectibles for the market b) up their orders. Begun by Dreamwave back in the day, it was popularised by IDW and now Marvel Comics does it more than anyone else with anywhere between five and ten titles a month.

And in February that means seven of them. We don't know who the creative team of Infinity Prime in February is. But that shouldn't stop retailers arranging exclusive covers for it…

  •  X-Men Red #1
  • Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock #1
  • Star Wars: Thrawn #1
  • Lockjaw #1
  • Black Panther Annual #1
  • Doctor Strange: Damnation #1
  • Infinity Countdown Prime #1
  • Peter Parker : The Spectacular Spider-Man #300

Here's what you might be looking at…

INFINITY COUNTDOWN ADAM WARLOCK #1 LEG
(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Aaron Kuder
ADAM WARLOCK IS BACK! Reborn from the realm of the dead, Adam has come seeking the Soul Stone…and the truth about what it did to Him! His guide through this Infinity Quest is none other than…Kang the Conqueror?!? Be there as Adam begins down the dark trail sure to lead him into the heart of the mystery of the Infinity Stones…
Rated T+ (STL073453)
40pgs SRP: $4.99

STAR WARS THRAWN #1 (OF 6)
(W) Jody Houser (A) Luke Ross (CA) Paul Renaud
One of the most cunning and ruthless warriors in the history of the Star Wars Universe, Grand Admiral Thrawn is back with a six-issue miniseries about how he became one of the most feared military tacticians in a galaxy far, far away. Written by Jody Houser (ROGUE ONE ADAPTATION) and drawn by Luke Ross (STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION), follow the comic adaptation of Timothy Zahn's New York Times best-selling novel about Thrawn's rise in the Imperial ranks!
Rated T (STL072067)
40pgs (1 of 6) SRP: $4.99

LOCKJAW #1 (OF 4) LEG
(W) Daniel Kibblesmith (A) Carlos Villa (CA) Ed McGuinness
WHO'S A GOOD BOY? Part 1
At long last, the dog has his day! Lockjaw spends most of his time defending the Inhuman empire alongside Black Bolt and Medusa. But when he gets a message that his long-lost litter mates are in danger, he'll spring into action to save them! But wait – Lockjaw has brothers and sisters? Can they teleport? Are they Inhuman? Can they possibly be as gosh-darned cute as their big brother? All the answers are here! Get ready for an adventure worth fetching for!
Rated T (STL072049)
32pgs (1 of 4) SRP: $3.99

BLACK PANTHER ANNUAL #1 LEG
(W) Christopher Priest & Various (A) Daniel Acuna, Ken Lashley (CA) Daniel Acuna
LEGENDARY PANTHER WRITERS RETURN!
Three legendary BLACK PANTHER writers return to Wakanda! Don McGregor's famous storyline "The Panther's Rage" has become one of the most well-respected runs in comic book history. Now, the author who redefined Wakanda for a generation is back to expand the mythos! Bearing the heart-shaped herb that defines the Panther legacy, King T'Challa leaves his beloved country for a heart-wrenching mission in the streets of New York. Then: For half a decade, comics legend Christopher Priest made his mark on the Panther. The acclaimed writer returns with an all-new story – and with it, of course, U.S. State Department employee Everett K. Ross! And finally, no Panther history would be complete without Reggie Hudlin, author of more than 50 Black Panther stories, including the famed "Who Is The Black Panther?" Don't miss the sequel to his "Black to the Future" story, featuring original artist Ken Lashley!
Rated T (STL071911)
40pgs SRP: $4.99

DOCTOR STRANGE #386 LEG
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Niko Henrichon
A "DAMNATION" TIE-IN!
• Doctor Strange bet on his ability to restore Las Vegas and got his prize — with some satanic strings attached!
• Now he's going double or nothing to set things right.
• How did he get back to full power? And will it be enough when he's gambling for his life?
Rated T+ (STL072046)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

INFINITY COUNTDOWN PRIME #1 LEG
ADAM WARLOCK IS BACK! Reborn from the realm of the dead, Adam has come seeking the Soul Stone…and the truth about what it did to Him! His guide through this Infinity Quest is none other than…Kang the Conqueror?!? Be there as Adam begins down the dark trail sure to lead him into the heart of the mystery of the Infinity Stones…
Rated T+
40pgs SRP: $4.99

PETER PARKER SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #300 LEG
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Adam Kubert (CA) Marcos Martin
MOST WANTED Part 4
An oversized anniversary epic, told the only way your pre-eminent pals in the Spidey-Office know how — in the Mighty Marvel Manner! For weeks, the Tinkerer has been launching a campaign against his do-gooder brother, the Mason, and Spidey's nearly met his maker more than once trying to stop their sibling rivalry! With a little help from a tech-heavy team of Marvel heroes, Spider-Man takes the fight directly to Tinkerer! But Tinkerer's got tech of his own…and it's out of this world!
Rated T (STL071736)
56pgs, FC SRP: $5.99

Eight Retailer Exclusive Covers from Marvel in January – Including Whatever Infinity Prime Is


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Rich JohnstonAbout Rich Johnston

Founder of Bleeding Cool. The longest-serving digital news reporter in the world, since 1992. Author of The Flying Friar, Holed Up, The Avengefuls, Doctor Who: Room With A Deja Vu, The Many Murders Of Miss Cranbourne, Chase Variant. Lives in South-West London, works from Blacks on Dean Street, shops at Piranha Comics. Father of two. Political cartoonist.
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