About the Paradise X #1-Very Fine (7.5 – 9)

Strange learns of Mephisto's plans. Spider-Girl meets Venom

Painted cover by Alex Ross. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Pencils by Doug Braithwaite. Inks by Bill Reinhold. THE SCOOP: The final chapter of the EARTH X trilogy begins! THE STORY: The final installment of Marvel's alternate future begins with the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy! And while they search for an answer to Earth's startling transformation, the Avenging Host in the new Paradise contend with the cadre of villains who have escaped to the realm of the dead to exact revenge on the Punisher! Meanwhile, the Heralds, led by Wolverine, make their first contact with Spider-Girl's father: Officer Peter Parker! Featuring the second part of a 14-piece interlocking cover painted by Alex Ross! THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this twelve-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. FC, 32pgs