Press Release
Earth has been marked as an “Avengers World”, protected by Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and more from the deadliest threats facing humanity. A powerful and destructive race is on a collision course with Earth and the only thing in their path is the Avengers! But even Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize the one hope of defeating this dire threat is to unite every great hero across the cosmos…because only with a united Avengers Universe is there any chance of survival!
In stores right now is the latest installment of Avengers vs. X-Men. Marvel released a sneak peek to remind us all that your local comic book store is now open and that you should buy this book.
Or – “Roger Daltrey Called: The Kids Are Definitely NOT Alright…”
The first issue of this miniseries came out in 2010, and this penultimate issue is actually dated 2012. While I like the fact that the bi-monthly status allows the creators to work to their usual standards, I’m bothered by the continuity of how this all breaks down. After all, this story began before Schism, before Fear Itself, before Spider-Island, before even the end of the Brightest Day, much less the new DCU. With my notorious tendency to worry about WHEN an issue takes place, I hope that this one is engaging enough to make me forget all that stuff…
While not a huge crossover event, Secret Warriors #7 and #8 are crossing over into issues #135 and #136 of the Thunderbolts series as Nick Fury takes the fight to Norman Osborn.
Editor Bill Rosemann explained, “Nick Fury vs. Norman Osborn? The Secret Warriors vs. the Thunderbolts? Andy Diggle and Jonathan Hickman trying to one-up one another? Miguel Sepulveda and Alessandro Vitti out for blood? Something tells me this is going to get messyâ€
Marvel sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Secret Warriors #6, featuring Nick Fury taking on Norman Osborn’s H.A.M.M.E.R.
Marvel has passed along its schedule for the New York Comic Con taking place this weekend at the Javits Center in NYC. There are a lot of things to see, and some of the panels and signing might be on your list.
Want a free comic book? Of course you do. Want a free Avengers comic book?
Marvel has announced it will release The Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung on Free Comic Book Day coming up May 2, 2009. The FCBD edition will feature a new story that ties into the goings on in the rest of the Marvel Universe.
Take the jump for the full cover shot.
Woot! The next comic book adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game sereis is getting the treatment from Marvel. The company has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Ender’s Shadow: Battle School #1, that follows the continuing adventures of Ender Wiggin.
It’s still several months away, but The Orlando MegaCon has released its initial list of guests for the 2009 convention.
Legendary artist George Pérez will be the Special Guest of Honor at MegaCon 2009. In a 30+ year career in comics, George has illustrated Avengers, Fantastic Four, JLA, Wonder Woman, and a host of other seminal comics titles. He is hard at work on his next project from DC Comics, Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds. This will be George’s first scheduled convention appearance in over a year, as he took 2008 off the convention circuit.
More announced guests after the jump.
Marvel has sent Major Spoilers the covers to the upcoming Marvel: 1985 #1 that arrives May 14, 2008.