1872 #1! WARZONES! ‘NUFF SAID!
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- Published on Wednesday, March 04 2015 19:32
- Written by Johnny M
1872 #1! WARZONES! ‘NUFF SAID!
New York, NY—March 4th, 2015— This June, the frontier gets a bit more Marvelous in 1872 #1 – the debut issue of a blockbuster new Secret Wars series! Fistfuls of action, drama and suspense await you as critically acclaimed creators Gerry Duggan (Deadpool, Nova, Hulk) and Evan “Doc” Shaner (Flash Gordon) bring you the Marvel Universe as you’ve never seen it before!
All is not well in the small frontier town of Timely. Among the grit and the gristle of day-to-day life, corruption runs rampant. A steadfast lawman armed with a six-shooter and his bare knuckles, Sheriff Steve Rogers is out to clean up the town--but casino owner Wilson Fisk has other ideas. And when a mysterious stranger blows in from parts unknown, everything in Timely is going to change--for anyone left standing, that is!
“I’ve always loved superhero comics and I always loved western comics so seeing Marvel’s heroes as gunslingers is a dream mashup for me,” says series Editor Mark Paniccia. “I’ve never seen Gerry so enthused about a project and Evan Shaner has been turning in some truly inspiring artwork. Marvel fans are going to love this. The characters are all true to their core and some of the designs are going to be outlandish. Wait till you see what Doc Ock looks like.”
This June, witness one man’s quest for justice through the wildest Marvel Universe you’ve ever seen. Saddle up, True Believer – 1872 #1 is coming to comic shops and digital devices this June!
1872 #1
Written by GERRY DUGGAN
Art by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
Variant Cover by EVAN “DOC” SHANER
On Sale in June!
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BATTLEWORLD’S Brightest Teens Are Now – RUNAWAYS!
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- Published on Monday, March 02 2015 15:39
- Written by Johnny M
New York, NY—March 2nd, 2015— This June, a cult-favorite comes to Battleworld in RUNAWAYS #1 – a brand new Secret Wars series! Rising comic stars Noelle Stevenson (NIMONA, Lumberjanes) and Sanford Greene (Uncanny Avengers) bring you a new twist on a modern Marvel classic that’s sure to appeal to Runaways fans old and new!
The best and brightest teens from all corners of Battleworld are hand-picked to attend the most prestigious academy on the planet’s capital. Yet not all is as it seems within these hallowed halls. This esteemed educational establishment may just be grooming the next generation of super villains!
What happens when the new class learns they’re on the fast track to evil and their headmaster is a diabolical super villain? RUN AWAY!
“Noelle and Sanford have come up with a fun cast of alternate reality versions of some fan-favorite characters (including original Runaway Molly Hayes!), plus a few new characters who we’re really excited about,” said editor Wil Moss. “It’s a different take on RUNAWAYS, for sure, but that same fresh, adventurous, character-driven spirit of the original series remains the same!”
Now, teenagers Molly Hayes, Jubilee, Bucky Barnes, Cloak & Dagger, Amadeus Cho, Skaar and a few new faces are striking out on their own -- taking on Battleworld, learning to deal with each other, and learning to deal with themselves. Enter the world of a Secret Wars story unlike any other when Stevenson and Greene bring you a new spin on the Runaways this June in RUNAWAYS #1!
RUNAWAYS #1
Written by NOELLE STEVENSON
Art & Cover by SANFORD GREENE
Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO
On Sale in JUNE!
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All’s Fair in Love & BATTLEWORLD in STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE #1!
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- Published on Thursday, February 26 2015 11:59
- Written by Johnny M
New York, NY—February 26, 2015— War rages across the patchwork planet of Battleworld. Domains far and wide clash in an unending conflict for territory. Yet amid the fury and the fire of battle, there is love to be found as well. This June, one of the Marvel Universe’s burgeoning romances will be put through the Secret Wars wringer in STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE #1 – an all-new Secret Wars series! Fan-favorite writer Sam Humphries and Marvel newcomer Alti Firmansyah ask the question – can love really conquer all?
“Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde is an action romantic comedy,” says Sam Humphries, in an interview with Marvel.com. “It is the emotional and spiritual continuation of the great Peter Quill/Kitty Pryde romance that has been developing in Legendary Star-Lord. It’s going to be funny, and fun – but also heartbreaking and thrilling.”
The events of Secret Wars have brought these two together once more. Yet, hailing from entirely different realities, can these two-star crossed lovers reconcile their feelings for one another – even though they are not the ones they know?! Sure – if they don’t kill each other first! The Kitty Pryde from the Age of Apocalpyse domain learned a long time ago not to trust anyone. Especially strangers from other realities who claim to be her boyfriend!
Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde are finally together in their own series! But are they TOGETHER together? The burgeoning romance of these two fan-favorite characters will be tested like never before on the surface of Battleworld. Will their love triumph across space and time? Or will the events of Secret Warsprove too much? The answers lie within True Believer – so don’t miss STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE #1 on sale this June!
STAR-LORD AND KITTY PRYDE #1
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art by ALTI FIRMANSYAH
Cover by YASMINE PUTRI
On Sale in JUNE!
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Your New Look at Six WHAT THE DUCK?! Variant Covers For April!
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- Published on Monday, March 02 2015 10:56
- Written by Johnny M
Howard the Duck Waddles Into Your Favorite Marvel Comics for Special April Variants!
New York, NY — March 2nd, 2015 — The highly anticipated release of Howard the Duck #1 is just over a week away. Can’t wait till then? Marvel is keeping the celebration going all the way into April with special WHAT THE DUCK?! Variant Covers to some of your favorite Marvel titles. Today, Marvel is pleased to present 6 new variant covers from some of the hottest artist in the industry – each with a unique spin on that magnificent mallard!
· Ant-Man #4 - WTD Variant Cover by Dave Rapoza
· Daredevil #15 - WTD Variant Cover by Marguerite Sauvage
· Deadpool #45 a.k.a. Deadpool Number 250 - WTD Variant Cover by Sanford Greene
· Hulk #14 – WTD Variant by Rafael Albuquerque
· Legendary Star-Lord #11 - WTD Variant Cover by James Stokoe
· Spider-Gwen #3 – WTD Variant Cover by Sergio Aragones
Look for these additional WHAT THE DUCK?! Variants to grace the covers of these exciting Marvel comics throughout the month of April:
· All-New Captain America #6
· All-New Hawkeye #2
· All-New X-Men #41
· Amazing Spider-Man #17
· Guardians of the Galaxy #26
· Inhuman #14
· Legendary Star-Lord #11
· Ms. Marvel #14
· Rocket Raccoon #10
· S.H.I.E.L.D. #5
· Silk #3
· Spider-Gwen #3
· Superior Iron Man #7
· Thor #7
· Uncanny Avengers #4
· Uncanny Inhumans #0
No fan can afford to miss out on these exciting variant covers featuring that fabulous fowl! Run, don’t walk to your comic shops this April to get your hands on these can’t miss WHAT THE DUCK?! Variant Covers!
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Funko and Marvel Announce a Variant Cover in the Marvel Collector Corps debut box Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
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- Published on Wednesday, February 25 2015 12:24
- Written by Johnny M
Funko and Marvel Announce a Variant Cover in the Marvel Collector Corps debut box
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron
February 25, 2015
Funko announced a variant cover will be included in the Marvel Collector Corps debut box Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron shipping April, 2015.
“We are excited to announce the addition of the variant cover to the Avengers box,” says Funko CEO Brian Mariotti. “This addition proves our promise to provide exclusive and premium product, to the dedicated Marvel fan through Marvel Collector Corps.”
The variant will highlight the first edition of the new and ongoing series Guardians Team up Meet the Avengers. This major Marvel event highlights the crossover between The Avengers & Guardians of the Galaxy, depicted by artist Nick Bradshaw. The variant cover will be exclusive to Marvel Collector Corps.
“What a better way to kick off the historic launch of Marvel Collector Corps than with the Avengers AND by throwing in the Guardians of the Galaxy for good measure,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “We’re beyond excited to bring this stunning variant cover exclusively to subscribers, uniting the current roster of Avengers with the biggest movie stars of 2014, the Guardians of the Galaxy for an all-new action-packed adventure!”
Marvel & Funko launched Marvel Collector Corps at the end of January in order to provide a service with a more dedicated point of view. This bi-monthly subscription service includes Marvel exclusives valued at over $50 per box. Funko announced the first mystery box would be devoted to Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and included a sneak peek of the exclusive 6” Hulkbuster POP featured inside.
The announcement to include a variant cover in the debut box illustrates the partnership between Marvel & Funko, and drives the importance of exclusive product offering from both Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios. The debut box will ship in April, for the Marvel Studios release of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron in theatres May 1, 2015.
The Marvel Collector Corps subscription service from Funko is available for $25 per box, and fans can sign-up now at www.collectorcorps.com.