From the press release:

The Earth’s Mightiest Retailers assemble on May 19^th for the inaugural, first-annual, Avengers Day! This historic event marks an all new era for Marvel’s greatest heroes as the Avengers come together to usher in The Heroic Age. Mark your calendars and be the first person on your block to score great Avengers Day commemorative items like exclusive limited edition print featuring John Romita Jr.’s “I Am An Avenger” images, door hangers, mini-posters and more! Plus, fans can’t miss the chance to add their own heroes to the Avengers roster by sketching on the Avengers #1 I Am An Avenger Blank Variant and purchase the stunning Avengers Poster by John Romita Jr!

Plus, Marvel would like to thank participating retailers with a special advance screening edition of Avengers #1! This limited edition comic, featuring a letter from Brian Michael Bendis, won’t be made available to the general public or retailers not participating in May 19^th’s historic events.

Retailers, check the Marvel Mailer for information about how to acquire festive party invitations, and all the other special edition party favors. Additionally, the Marvel Retailer Resource Center and Diamond Retailer Site will feature special marketing items—such as customizable press releases, shelf talkers, cake toppers and flyers—exclusive to Avengers Day!

Participating retailers will be mentioned on Brian Michael Bendis’ own message boards as well as Marvel.com, so register now!

On May 19^th, fans and retailers from across the globe will come together and unite for Avengers Day!

AVENGERS #1 (MAR100516)
AVENGERS #1 ROMITA JR VARIANT (MAR100517)
AVENGERS #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (MAR100518)
AVENGERS #1 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (MAR100519)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Heroic Age Variant by GREG LAND
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 4/21/10, On Sale – 5/19/10

SECRET AVENGERS #1 (MAR100566)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO
Rated A …$3.99
FOC – 5/6/10, On Sale 5/26/10

NEW AVENGERS #1
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
FOC – 5/27/10, On Sale 6/16/10

AVENGERS ACADEMY #1
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE MCKONE
FOC – 5/13, On Sale 6/3/10

AVENGERS PRIME #1 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/13/10, On-Sale—6/3/10

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