by Joe Gillis, May 3 2010 // 2:00 PM
With all the hype leading up to this event, Marvel is finally giving us some new info about their upcoming Secret Avengers comic in the form of some covers and a few pages from the first issue. Of course, as soon as we got it, we’re bringing it to you right here.
Here’s all the info directly from the source:
Marvel is proud to present your first look at Secret Avengers #1, from superstar, award-winning creators Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato. As the Heroic Age begins, Steve Rogers begins a top secret mission that requires a team of Avengers unlike any other before. What is this mission? And who will make the team? When you see the full line up, your jaws will be on the floor!
Plus, visit www.IAmAnAvenger.com and submit your photo for a chance to have your picture appear in an upcoming issue of an Avengers comic book. This limited-time invitation is only open to those at least 18 years old and therefore old enough to join the greatest heroes in this universe—or any other!
Secret Avengers hits stores on May 26. In the meantime, check out the full preview and some covers after the jump.
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Tagged: Captain America, Comics, Ed Brubaker, Marvel, Mike Deodato, Secret Avenger, Secret Avengers, Steve Rogers, The Heroic Age
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by Joe Gillis, Mar 24 2010 // 3:00 PM
One of the coolest comic teams in history is Marvel’s Avengers. With all the turmoil and changes that’s hit the Marvel Universe of late it’s nice to see that the team is intact and stronger than ever. To commemorate this event, and the addition of new Avengers team members and a relunch of the group, Marvel has decided to celebrate with “Avengers Day.”
Want to know more? Check out all the details, including some comics art, from the following press release:
The Earth’s Mightiest Retailers assemble on May 19th for the inaugural, first-annual, Avengers Day! This historic event marks an all new era for Marvel’s greatest heroes as the Avengers come together to usher in The Heroic Age. Mark your calendars and be the first person on your block to score great Avengers Day commemorative items like exclusive limited edition print featuring John Romita Jr.’s “I Am An Avenger” images, door hangers, mini-posters and more!
Plus, fans can’t miss the chance to add their own heroes to the Avengers roster by sketching on the Avengers #1 I Am An Avenger Blank Variant and purchase the stunning Avengers Poster by John Romita Jr!
Plus, Marvel would like to thank participating retailers with a special advance screening edition of Avengers #1! This limited edition comic, featuring a letter from Brian Michael Bendis, won’t be made available to the general public or retailers not participating in May 19th’s historic events.
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Tagged: Avengers Day, Brian Bendis, Captain America, Comics, Ed Brubaker, Greg Land, Iron Man, John Romita Jr., Marko Djurdevic, Marvel, Mike Deodato, Spider-Man, The Avengers, Thor, Wolverine
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by Sal Loria, Jan 28 2010 // 12:00 PM
The siege of Asgard continues, Indigo becomes the new choice of color and Captain America “officially” returns in this latest edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Due to time constraints and unforeseen delays, this week’s column is abbreviated. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
Atom & Hawkman #46
DC Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Ryan Sook
Score: 9/10
Ray Palmer, known better as the Atom, has been knocked down more than most during his career as a costumed crime-fighter, but he always manages to pick himself up. Not surprisingly, that compassion of his has earned him an Indigo ring, and with the dead seemingly winning the war, Ray has figured out a way to swing the battle to the good guys; even if the good guys aren’t all necessarily “good” to begin with.
I would never have thought that, of all the Blackest Night-themed “continuation” issues, this would be the best of the bunch (so far), but with Geoff Johns at the helm, I should have known better. Johns uses a This Is Your Life presentation of Ray Palmer’s history as a canvas to show just how much the character brings to the table, and in doing so, the writer sets the stage for what could be the turning point in war against Nekron.
Artist Ryan Sook simply crushed this issue. Everything in this issue was pitch-perfect, from Ray’s past to the horrific present – every panel led to the next without skipping a beat. Instead, the body of work in this issue touched on varying types of visual storytelling that not only worked incredibly well, but also showed the artist’s vast range of skills.
Wrap all this up and throw in the aforementioned revelation of the Indigo rings, and you’re left with a can’t-miss issue that’s also the Pull of the Week.
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Tagged: Atom & Hawkman, Avengers: The Initiative, batman and robin, Blackest Night, Bryan Hitch, Butch Guice, Cameron Stewart, Captain America Reborn, Carlos Rodriguez, Christos N Gage, Dale Eaglesham, Doug Mahnke, Ed Brubaker, Fall of the Hulks, Fall of the Hulks: Red Hulk, Fantastic Four, Geoff Johns, grant morrison, Green Lantern, Incredible Hulk, Jeff Parker, Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud Asrar, Ryan Sook, Siege
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by Sal Loria, Jan 14 2010 // 3:00 PM
Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Superboy’s Adventure comes to an end, Daytripper continues to be trippy and the Rhino gets a happy ending that may actually stick. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
Adventure Comics #6
DC Comics – $3.99 US
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Francis Manapul
Score: 9/10
Superboy has been trying to “find himself” and determine if he’s more Superman than Lex Luthor, since his genetic make-up is made from both of them. Unfortunately, it’s Luthor who finds him first and serves notice that for all his intellect and power, Luthor still has that nasty little streak in him.
Honestly, this has been a fun, engaging run by superstar writer Geoff Johns. Equal parts adventure (which works great with the title) and drama, all revolved around Superboy’s own identity crisis, this arc hit all the right buttons without coming across as preachy or whiny; a testament to the writer’s considerable talent of making relevant topics matter in the pages of a comic book.
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Tagged: Adventure Comics, Amazing Spider-Man, Blackest Night, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8, Captain America, Catwoman, Chris Claremont, daytripper, Don Kramer, Ed Brubaker, Eric Wallace, Fábio Moon, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Flash, Flash Rebirth, Francis Manapul, Gabriel Ba, Geoff Johns, Georges Jeanty, Ibraim Roberson, invincible iron man, jason aaron, Javier Pulido, Joe Kelly, Joss Whedon, Marcos Marz, Marvels Project, Matt Fraction, Max Fiumara, Peter Vale, Power of Shazam, Punishermax, Salvador Larroca, Steve Dillon, Steve Epting, Tom Grummett, Tony Bedard, Twilight, X-Men Forever
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by Joe Gillis, Jan 12 2010 // 8:00 AM
With the success of Siege#1 last week (it sold out) Marvel is dropping all new books this week to try and continue the momentum they’ve started in January. This week, we’re particularly excited to read Psylocke #3, Strange #3, S.W.O.R.D. #3 and the latest Invincible Iron Man.
And, as we always say, be sure to click through for some cover art from some of these new books. The overs are pretty cool. See you at the comic’s shop on Wednesday.
Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 SOMETHING IS COMING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 RHINO IS COMING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 VILLAIN VARIANT (GNTLT)
ANITA BLAKE, THE LAUGHING CORPSE – EXECUTIONER #3
BLACK PANTHER #12
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #3
DARK X-MEN #3
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #22 ZIRCHER COVER
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #19
NATION X #2
PSYLOCKE #3
PUNISHERMAX #3
REALM OF KINGS IMPERIAL GUARD #3
S.W.O.R.D. #3
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Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man, Black Widow, Dark X-Men, Ed Brubaker, invincible iron man, John Paul Leon, Matt Fraction, Paul Cornell, Psylocke, S.W.O.R.D., Salvador Larroca, Siege, Steve Epting, The Marvels Project, Tom Raney
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by Sal Loria, Dec 24 2009 // 12:30 PM
Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Since the hectic holiday schedule and copious amounts of eggnog have affected my time and brain cells, respectively, this week’s reviews are more of the quickie variety. While short and sweet – well, as short and sweet as I’m going to get – there’s enough yuletide cheer to make even Gotham warm over. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
Avengers: The Initiative #31
Marvel Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Christos N Gage
Artist: Rafa Sandoval
Score: 8.5/10
The music’s pumping, the booze is flowing and the girls are dancing. Seems like Taskmaster’s right where he wants to be, until Norman Osborn decides to come to Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. for an inspection. Nobody said pimpin’ was easy, especially since Taskmaster has to get his place running on all cylinders before the boss arrives, bearing “gifts.”
Incredibly solid issue by writer Gage. Throughout the entire string of storylines, like “Civil War,” “Secret Invasion” and “Dark Reign,” select characters from both sides of the fight have begun to question whether or not they’re on the right side. Makes for some good reading and interesting dynamics as “Siege” starts to pick up steam. Artist Sandoval continues to be consistently good, especially where Taskmaster is included in the scene.
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Tagged: Amazing Spider-Man, Arkham Reborn, Avengers: The Initiative, Blackest Night, Blackest Night: JSA, Brian Michael Bendis, Butch Guice, Captain America Reborn, Captain America: Who Will Wield The Shield?, Chris Claremont, Christos N Gage, Civil War, David Hine, David López, Ed Brubaker, Eddy Barrows, Fantastic Four, Gotham City Sirens, James Robinson, Jeremy Haun, Joe Bennett, Jonathan Hickman, JT Krul, Luke Ross, Marcos Marz, Neil Edwards, New Avengers, Paul Dini, Rafa Sandoval, Secret Invasion, Siege, Stuart Immonen, Teen Titans, Tom Grummett, X-Men Forever
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by Joe Gillis, Dec 21 2009 // 2:15 PM
Just because this week is Christmas doesn’t mean everyone is on vacation. Case in point, your friendly neighborhood folks at Marvel Comics who’ve got some great comics for you coming out this week, just in time for your last minute shopping needs.
This week we’re particularly interested in the Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield, the latest Punisher Max, a new New Avengers and the latest Secret Warriors. As always, be sure to check out cover art for some of these books after the break. Happy holidays!
Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #616 (GNTLT)
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31 (S)
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS #2
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD?
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? DAVIS VARIANT
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3
DARK AVENGERS: ARES #3
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by Sal Loria, Dec 17 2009 // 2:15 PM
Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! The latest mutant milestone issue gets top billing, Spidey winds up in the wrong sandbox and Guy Gardner sees a whole lot more than just red. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.
PULL OF THE WEEK:
X-Factor #200
Marvel Comics – $4.99 US
Writer: Peter David
Artists: Bing Cansino, Marco Santucci, Karl Moline
Score: 9.5/10
X-Factor Investigations makes the move from Detroit to New York in hopes of wrangling some new clients of the super-hero variety, but when their first client winds up being Franklin and Valeria Richards – the children to Reed and Sue Richards of the Fantastic Four – the team realizes that all is not what it seems.
Long-time X-Factor scribe Peter David continues to mix jaw-dropping plot bombs with great characterizations and intelligent humor in this over-sized anniversary special. The mystery of the missing Invisible Woman, on it’s own, is a great story, but throw in Monet’s father being abducted by terrorists, Siryn’s shocking rendezvous with an old flame (hint: he’s nuts) and Layla Miller’s surprising allegiance to Latveria, and you’ve got one hell of a jump-on issue.
The art team of Bing Cansino and Marco Santucci do a great job of pacing this mammoth story, and their takes on the characters are both familiar and fresh. With a title that relies heavily on many speaking scenes, which should come as no surprise to current readers, their art is right on the money, but they also flex their proverbial muscle in the action scenes, especially where the Thing is involved.
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Tagged: Amanda Conner, Amazing Spider-Man, Bing Cansino, Blackest Night, Brian Michael Bendis, Bryan Hitch, Butch Guice, Cable, Captain America Reborn, Daniel Way, Dark Avengers, Dark Wolverine, DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI, Ed Brubaker, Fall of the Hulks, Forgetless, Fred Van Lente, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Green Lantern Corps, Hulk, Humberto Ramos, Javier Pulido, Jeph Loeb, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Karl Moline, Lan Medina, Madrox, Marco Santucci, Marcos Martin, Marjorie Liu, Marley Zarcone, Mike Deodato Jr, Nick Spencer, Norman Osborn, Official Marvel Index, Patrick Gleason, Paul Gulacy, Peter David, Peter J Tomasi, Power Girl, Scott Forbes, Siege, The Gauntlet, Whilce Portacio, X-Factor
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by David Press, Oct 7 2009 // 10:30 AM
We have a decent load this week, from the conclusion to the exceptional Planetary to quite a number of Marvel books worth your time. Planetary #27 is the conclusion to Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s brilliant series. Combining pop culture commentary, with a twisted spin that Ellis is known for and the direction of Astonishing X-Men artist John Cassaday. There was a preview in the back of Ex Machina #45, which had me excited for this issue.
From Marvel, there is a ton of good stuff. First, we have the premiere of Phil Jimenez on Astonishing X-Men alongside Warren Ellis. Its weird, you know? We have a Planetary/Astonishing X-Men crossover this week and I am looking forward to that ten fold.
Now I’m a giant Rick Remender fan, and this premieres his new ongoing series at Marvel, Doctor Voodoo with Billy Tan. If you like this I strongly recommend Rick’s series Fear Agent and The End League from Dark Horse. Following that we have Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #3. The first two issues were spectacular, and David Lafuente was born to draw Spider-Man. This is easily one of the best reads in comics.
Finally, we have the return of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Criminal with “The Sinners.” As always, we here at The Flickcast care about what you read, so leave us a comment and let us know what you liked/didn’t like from this week’s comics. For a more complete list of what comes out this week, check out the one at Midtown Comics.
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Tagged: Brian Michael Bendis, Criminal, David Lafuente, Doctor Voodoo, Ed Brubaker, John Cassaday, Kieron Gillen, Phil Jimenez, Planetary, rick remender, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Warren Ellis
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by John Agostini, Sep 18 2009 // 12:30 PM
This is the second of our guest The Pull List columns for this week. For the previous installment, go here. — Ed.
Invincible Iron Man # 18 – 2.99
Score: 9.0
To be honest, I haven’t found many recent Iron Man solo stories that engaging. The character seems to have more “big” moments in every other book than his. Matt Fraction, Salvador Larocca, and Frank D’Armata’s run on this book has changed my opinion completely. Invincible Iron Man continues to be one of the best comics on the stands on right now. This issue is no exception.
The penultimate chapter in the “World’s Most Wanted” arc puts all the pieces in place for next issue’s finale. As Stark’s smarts have regressed so has his ability to use his more advanced armors. This takes him back to the where it all started for him, the original armor. Meanwhile, the situation involving Black Widow and Maria Hill being captured by H.A.M.M.E.R. moves along with a turn I didn’t see coming.
Fraction continues to do a great job in writing Tony’s loss of intelligence. There is one scene which feels a bit forced. But it does an adequate job of reminding us of Stark’s past sins. The strongest part of the book is the advancement of the Black Widow and Maria Hill situation. The setup of last issue pays off in this one and sets up the endgame in a very interesting way.
Larocca’s art can be slightly inconsistent at times, but not enough to distract from the story. His strongest moment of this issue is his depiction Tony donning the original armor. D’Armata’s colors are not as strong as they normally are, but again this doesn’t take anything away from the book.
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Tagged: Captain America, Ed Brubaker, Frank D'Armata, Matt Fraction, Salvador Larocca, Spider-Man
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