UPDATE: Pre-order is now up for the Blu-ray sets; plus, there will also be a special limited edition Marvel Cinematic Universe – Phase One: Avengers Assembled 10-disc, 6-movie Blu-ray Collector’s Edition box set, which is available for pre-order right now.

Marvel Studios’ all-star superhero spectacular The Avengers (Read FamousMonster’s review here) was a four years-in-the-making gamble that continues to pay off handsomely – especially if your name happens to be Robert Downey Jr. Having raised the bar for every major studio blockbuster heading our way this year Disney has today set a release date for the film’s Blu-ray/DVD bow as well as announced the line-up of bonus features that will be accompanying the main feature.

The Avengers will be released on 4-disc Blu-ray/Blu-ray 3D/DVD/Digital Copy; 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo packs; and single disc DVD. The only extra features on the DVD will be an audio commentary by writer-director Joss Whedon (and if you’ve ever heard one of his commentaries you’ll find that a good reason to be excited) and the “Assembling the Ultimate Team” featurette.

The Deal of the Day over at Things From Another World today is Marvel’s Deadpool: Vol. 08: Operation Annihilation trade paperback for only $7.99 (that’s 50% off of the regular price of $15.99).

Note – The sale at TFAW is valid only for today, Friday, May 18, 2012, til 11:59PM PST while supplies last (and there’s a limited supply, so it will sell out, so hurry!). Visit the TFAW’s Deal of the Day page to view the hours left in the sale as well as quantities left on the item.

When the deal runs out, you can also get a copy of Deadpool: Vol. 08: Operation Annihilation hardcover for $10.87 (that’s 32% off) at Amazon.

Collects Deadpool (2008) #36-39, Deadpool (1997) #4

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel is called “Villains” by Ian Leino and has nods to Batman, X-Men, Spider-Man, and much more.

The sale at RIPT began today, Saturday, May 19, 2012, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore.