Marvel’s U.S.Avengers arrives with a cover for every state — and beyond

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It’s one part gimmick and one part patriotic but the arrival of a new comic book series and team from Marvel on Wednesday should be big — and a big challenge for those who decide to collect them all.

It’s U.S.Avengers and the first issue arrives with a variant cover for every state as well as a few more covers that all spotlight an individual star from the Marvel Universe.

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Gallery: Sideshow’s high-end figures must be seen to be believed

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Sometimes you just get sidetracked by an email.

That was the case Friday morning when the latest images from Sideshow Toys spotlighting its newest (and some past) Premium Format figures arrived in Buzz’s inbox.

They’re premium in size — in the case of Deadpool here 24 inches tall and 14 pounds — and premium in price. But, most importantly, they’re premium in appeal as they are ridiculously detailed in their varying forms.

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Gallery: 2016 Upper Deck Captain America: Civil War autographs & memorabilia cards

2016-upper-deck-captain-america-civil-war-10Captain America: Civil War arrives in theaters tomorrow, but Marvel fans don’t have to wait to see more of the blockbuster film thanks to the newest trading card release from Upper Deck.

Each box of 2016 Upper Deck Captain America: Civil War includes one autograph, sketch or “premium insert” as well as two memorabilia cards.

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The Avengers are focus of latest Upper Deck Gallery print series

hawkeye-variant-printTwo members of The Avengers are the first super heroes who are subjects of a new release from the Upper Deck Gallery as part of a larger portfolio available in two versions.

Hawkeye and Black Widow are the first of a six-poster series showing the group in action using a Japanese woodblock presentation. Artist Marcelo Baez has created the series, which will be unveiled in pairs each Thursday by the company.

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