December 2009 brings us the latest hero from Marvel.com! Hitman Monkey will debut in a special two-part Marvel Digital Comics Exclusive beginning this December. Writer Daniel Way and artist Dalibor Talijic, together with a stunning Frank Cho cover will be part of history as this is the first time a character has debuted through Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.

"Hitman Monkey is a soulful, tortured, jazz-loving 30-pound engine of destruction," explains Executive Editor Axel Alonso. "Think Chow Yun Fat from 'The Killer' as a monkey. To be specific, [a Japanese Macaque] monkey."

The character's origin will incorporate a number of different elements, ranging from the comedic to the dramatic.  Hitman Monkey is a skilled martial artist and crack shot, plus he's got mad hops.

Hitman Monkey will fling his own special kick-ass brand of poo this December only from Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.

See larger image Marvel: The Expanding Universe Wall Chart (Hardcover) By (author) Michael Mallory List Price: $45.00 USD New From: $27.37 In Stock Used from: $11.99 In Stock Release date September 29, 2009.

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All I can say is, I wish WE"D thought of it first!! Nice suit and even nicer guns cousin!  Marvel.com and artist Frank Cho have hinted that their newest character - called Hitman Monkey - will be revealed on Monday.  We can't wait!

Stay tuned. We'll have the latest as soon as it's available!

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