The Press Release:
Following Kelly Thompson’s historic run, writer Alyssa Wong and Marvel’s Stormbreaker artist Jan Bazaldua are taking the reins and catapulting Carol Danvers into her explosive next era! October’s CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 will be a parade of exciting debuts as Carol sports an all-new costume courtesy of artist Jen Bartel, gains an unlikely partner in a street thief named Yuna, and becomes the target of a dangerously fresh new archenemy known as the Omen! The pulse-pounding first issue kicks off a saga packed with cosmic repercussions as a reality-devouring entity known as the Undone realizes that Captain Marvel is the only hero powerful enough to stop it from annihilating Earth. In the opening arc, witness the Undone’s bold plan to take Carol off the board and how it unleashes chaos for Captain Marvel, Yuna, and the entire Marvel Universe!
The Press Release:
This year, Marvel Comics will honor the 40th anniversary of Miracleman’s modern era with a transformative year for the iconic super hero. In addition to announcements for upcoming new collections of his groundbreaking stories, fans witnessed a monumental development in last year’s TIMELESS #1: the herald of Miracleman’s grand return! In anticipation of his upcoming era, a new collection of variant covers will show Miracleman fighting alongside some of Marvel’s greatest heroes for the very first time. Crafted by some of the industry’s finest artists including Peach Momoko, Pepe Larraz, John Cassaday, Mark Bagley, Terry Dodson, Jim Cheung, Mark Buckingham, and Salvador Larocca, this breathtaking artwork serves as an exciting tease of Miracleman’s eagerly anticipated upcoming new adventures!
The MIRACLEMAN VARIANT COVERS will be showcased on Marvel’s hottest ongoing series starting in September and continuing throughout the rest of the year. Check out the first batch of covers below and stay tuned for more exciting announcements about MIRACLEMAN in the coming months! For more information, visit Marvel.com (linked below). Continue reading Marvel Reveals “Miracleman” Variant Covers For His 40th Anniversary→
The Press Release:
As part of Marvel’s ongoing Marvel’s Voices series, readers everywhere will soon meet ESCAPADE in MARVEL’S VOICES: PRIDE #1! Joining fellow LGBTQIA+ Marvel heroes this June, Escapade will debut in the book’s central story, written by acclaimed author Charlie Jane Anders and drawn by artist duo and Eisner-nominated cartoonists Ro Stein and Ted Brandt, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain.
The Press Release:
Marvel is excited to announce that select Black Widow comics will receive new Marvel Cinematic Universe variant covers featuring artwork inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Widow! To celebrate the superspy Avenger’s upcoming solo adventure, fans can find these variants by exploring her action-packed world of espionage in BLACK WIDOW #3, the next issue in her current ongoing series by Kelly Thompson and Elena Casagrande, as well as one-shots like BLACK WIDOW: WIDOW’S STING #1 by Ralph Macchio and Simone Buonfantino and WIDOWMAKERS: RED GUARDIAN AND YELENA BELOVA #1 by Devin Grayson and Michele Bandini.
Drawn by some of the industry’s hottest talents, these eye-catching covers showcase characters and imagery from the highly-anticipated film. One of the most popular Black Widow artists in recent years, Eisner award-winning artist Chris Samnee returns to the character with a movie poster-style cover depicting the film’s main cast for WIDOWMAKERS: RED GUARDIAN AND YELENA BELOVA #1. On superstar artist Stefano Caselli’s BLACK WIDOW: WIDOW’S STING #1 cover, Natasha Romanoff races to her next mission. And fans will be delighted at Jen Bartel’s vibrant depiction of Scarlett Johansson’s iconic portrayal of the character in her cover for BLACK WIDOW #3!
Pick up these incredible covers starting this month, and keep your eyes peeled for more Marvel Cinematic Universe variant covers coming your way soon! For more information, visit Marvel.com (linked below).
BLACK WIDOW: WIDOW’S STING #1: Written by RALPH MACCHIO; Art by SIMONE BUONFANTINO; MCU Variant Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
BLACK WIDOW #3: Written by KELLY THOMPSON; Art by ELENA CASAGRANDE; MCU Variant Cover by JEN BARTEL
“Black Widow” #3 (MCU Variant Cover)
WIDOWMAKERS: RED GUARDIAN AND YELENA BELOVA #1: Written by DEVIN GRAYSON; Art by MICHELE BANDINI; MCU VARIANT COVER by CHRIS SAMNEE
“Widowmakers: Red Guardian & Yelena Belova” #1 (MCU Variant Cover)
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: Now while I’ve put my stand on variant covers out there in the open a few times over the years, I just might, I just might purchase a couple of these since they are first issues and look rather nice. I am usually a first-issue guy when it comes to collecting and despite the pandemic slowing down this part of my spending patterns I still can be swayed by a first-issue every now and again. I’m sad that the world didn’t get to see “Black Widow” yet but hey its not the best idea to be sitting in an enclosed space like this under the current world scenario. I don’t know when I will be braving the movie theatre again but can safely say that it will not be until some kind of vaccine is available to the general public and I qualify for it. Since the world isn’t there yet I can wait it out and I have a ton of recorded programs on my DVR to keep me busy but I digress. What do you readers think about these offerings? Will you be adding them to your collection of “Black Widow” comics? Chime in down below in the comment section and I will see you very soon with something else interesting to read. Try to stay inside and avoid the crowds etc to be on the safe side. Not to be preachy I just want everyone in our circle to be safe and sound for when this all ends. Ciao.
Back in March, we helped share the news about the upcoming “Shang-Chi” mini-series which was set for June. Then the pandemic happened and that series was delayed like so many other things. The original story I mention can be examined HERE for the interested. With the mini-series hitting the racks now in September, Marvel Comics has begun to release a series of Artist Variant covers for the first issue. I’ll start us off with the standard edition cover and then be editing this post as new reveals are made available to the press. Enjoy the ride.
“Shang-Chi” #1
July 27, 2020: To commemorate Shang-Chi’s latest adventure, industry legend Arthur Adams has turned out a stunning cover depicting the longtime Avenger bravely facing off against a horde of warriors single-handedly! Outfitted in his new costume designed by superstar artist Jim Cheung, this action-packed cover is just a taste of the fight scenes you can expect as Shang-Chi embarks on a quest to discover long-hidden truths about himself, his family, and the secret society he thought he could leave behind… Check out Arthur Adams’ cover below and don’t miss SHANG-CHI #1 when it hit stands this September!
