So if you checked out this episode of our video show, you saw that Marvel has been nice enough to give us advance looks at their books coming out each week. So herewith, all the books we couldn’t get to in the video show with spoiler-free previews, so you can intelligently buy when you hit the store tomorrow*:

AGENTS OF ATLAS #4 – For the past few issues, Jeff Parker has been taking his team of time stranded rejects through the ringer in two different eras: the 40’s, when the Agents originally operated, and the present, Dark Reign Marvel universe. Though the art is gorgeous throughout, and Parker is a gifted storyteller, this particular arc isn’t quite hitting for me. The two halves don’t quite come together, and while might work separately, they detract by having them interspersed throughout the issue. I should mention I only criticize so much because I love; and next issue, based on the last page reveal, seems like it should be a doozy.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #593 – This is the second of three parts for Mark Waid’s fun 24/7 story. Basically, since (spoiler for last issue), J Jonah Jameson has become mayor of New York, Spidey decides to be Spider-Man 24/7, and drive him nutso… Which is exactly what happens in this issue. There’s two things that hold me back from giving this arc a glowing review: 1) there’s an event halfway through this issue that, while cool, brings the focus off the 24/7; and 2) this being the middle issue, doesn’t reach the fun of the first, or the emotional pay-off of the third. And if a small mistake in speech in this issue on Spidey’s part is any indication, there’s going to be an emotional pay-off next issue that has been a long time coming. Plus, Mike McKone’s art is great, classic Spidey. Those of you who STILL refuse to pick up Spidey are stupid. You heard me.

ASTONISHING TALES #4 – I really like this anthology, and love the idea of anthologies in general, but this is the weakest issue so far. Even the Cannonball and Sunspot in Mojoworld story, easily the best thing the past three issues, was a little too straight-forward parody for my tastes. Pick up the previous three, and the next one; skip this issue.

CABLE #14 – Stryfe is back, and it feels so good. Who would have thought the most generic X-baddie ever could anchor the best X-Crossover since Inferno. Seriously. I’m beginning to think that between Duane Swierczynski, Kyle, and Yost, they could figure out a way of bringing Maggot back into continuity, and it would feel cool.

DAREDEVIL NOIR #2 – Somebody has to go over to the Marvel offices and show them some Noir movies, or something. Because I don’t think they know what noir is.

DESTROYER #2 – The death of Brit – because you demanded it! Not really, but so far this doesn’t feel any different than Robert Kirkman’s other invincible octogenarian. That’s not a bad thing, necessarily, I would just love to see Kirkman trying something else. If you liked last issue, you’ll like this. If you hated last issue… Well, you skipped to the next review anyway, didn’t you?

EXILES #2 – Exiles is finally, finally, finally back to being awesome. The time displaced corner of the X-Universe has been my favorite title for a good long while, up until… Recent changes, let’s say. To be politic. But with the last two issues, Jeff Parker (jeez, that guy again?) has brought Exiles back to basics. It feels slightly like he’s still revving up, and getting a feel for the character’s voices, but this issue is a fun ride, and if you loved Exiles at any point, you’re going to love it again.

FIN FANG FOUR RETURN! ONE-SHOT – Every story in this book is fun. Every single last one of them. Guaranteed.

HULK: BROKEN WORLDS BOOK TWO – Okay, not every story in this book is good, but I really like the concept. Basically, each story shows you a different alternate Marvel Universe Hulk. In this issue, we get Mangaverse, Age of Apocalypse, 1602, and Days fo Future Past. I think liking each of these stories is dependant on how you feel about each time period, if you will. They actually pretty effectively capture of the tone of each (Days of Future Past is appropriately sad; Mangaverse is appropriately Adam Warren-esque). So if you like 1602 Hulk, you’ll probably like that story. If you don’t like Age of Apocalypse, that’s going to hold no interest for you. And if you don’t like the Hulk, then…

HUMAN TORCH COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL – Another look back at Marvel’s storied history is… Well, it’s about as interesting as the character, I’ll say that much.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #13 – I’d probably like this arc better if it was about half as long, but Matt Fraction writes hard sci-fi better than anyone at Marvel (or anyone outside of Grant Morrison, probably), so this is, if not knocking it out the park, at least hitting a ground rule double.

MARVEL ZOMBIES 4 #2 – The Marvel Zombies’ slow march into the Marvel Universe proper continues with this issue, and while it’s not as big as last issue, there is a surprising twist on this take on zombie-ism, and a last page reveal that spells potentially bad news for everyone. Fred Van Lente excels at putting Z-List characters through the ringer, and this series nails that to a T. I wouldn’t place bets on the Midnight Sons making it through this alive. Well, as alive as they are now.

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #3 – Boy, Jim McCann is lucky that he’s a good writer. Working in marketing for Marvel and writing the mini-series that brings Mockingbird back into Marvel continuity is leaving yourself open to a barrage of rather nasty criticism. Three issues in, though, I can confidently say that McCann has found a way to mix what is essentially a four issue relationship conversation with action scenes and spy intrigue in a fun and satisfying way. Wherever the characters find themselves at the end of this mini, McCann will have given them a chance to shine.

TERROR, INC. – APOCALYPSE SOON #1 – David Lapham’s Terror Inc. book last year was a total shock to me. It was fantastic from top to bottom, and I had never really cared about the character. Totally owning its MAX label with over the top action and language, it still managed to be perfectly grounded in character. If anyone ever makes a Terror, Inc. movie, they should just take the comic and put it on screen. I was, therefore, really looking forward to this new series with… Let’s say a lot of anticipation. Though new artist Koi Turnball is far more cartoony than the excellent Patrick Zircher, the book ably picks up where the last left off, with a new, even more horrifying threat for Terror Inc. to face. We’ll see if it pans out as well as the last series, but so far, Lapham’s Terror Inc. books are the best MAX titles since Garth Ennis’ Punisher.

WAR OF KINGS #3 – I don’t know why I’m enjoying this so much, but I am. I think it’s Paul Pelletier channeling classic Alan Davis, coupled with Abnett and Lanning channeling classic Claremont that’s really playing on my nostalgia buttons. Plus, a character makes a decision on the last page that’s been a long time coming, and gives an indication that next issue will be killer.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS FINALS #4 – The out of continuity series that was always actually in continuity is now moving forward in continuity! Eh, I kid. First Class is always great… This is the very last issue of the series, so wait to pick up the next, rebooted series, rather than this. But read it in trades. First Class is what Ultimates wanted to be.

*Meaning, all of these books should be on stands on May 6th, 2009.