ULTIMATES VS. NEW AVENGERS: WHO RULED MARVEL IN 2005?
* With Ultimates, Bryan Hitch and Mark Miller presented a fascinating new saga starring the Avengers, meanwhile back in the Marvel Universe, Brian Bendis and David Finch destroyed and rebuilt Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as the New Avengers. Find out which team ruled in 2005 and why as we talk to the creators behind all of these red-hot books.

OUR ANNUAL YEAR-ENDER WITH THE BEST OF 2005!
* Artist Frank Cho creates a brilliant Ultimates Vs. New Avengers cover to this issue of Wizard.

WIZARD 2005 MAN OF THE YEAR AND SO MUCH MORE!
* Join us as we unveil the 2005 man of the year who had the greatest effect on the comic industry this year. Will it be Joe Quesada, Jim Lee, Brian Bendis, Michael Turner, Joss Whedon, Frank Miller, Geoff Johns or New Avengers star David Finch? If you want to find out you have to rip into this issue with a vengeance.
* Watch as we delve deeper into the smash success titles of the year Marvel Comics Astonishing X-Men and DC Comics Infinite Crisis.

MORE X-MEN 3 AND SUPERMAN MOVIE UPDATES!
* Which will be the biggest film of 2006? What is the latest on each of these ambitious projects? Can any of them touch the Spider-Man films? Get inside information you need in this issue.
* This issue will will feature the latest news available on everything from V For Vendetta, to Ghost Rider and more from the set of films starring Natalie Portman and Nicolas Cage respectively.

WIZARD HAS IT ALL!
* The best of 2005 will all be in this issue as we pick our favorites for best artist, writer, mini-series and unveil our artist of 2005. Will it be Jim Lee, David Finch, John Cassaday, Michael Turner or someone else?
* Don’t forget the Wizard comic book price guide with the most up-to-date prices from across the nation and the web for current books, CGC sales and Top 10 Hottest comics.