Marvel rings in the New Year with monsters, new number one issues, a new cosmic war and wait for it….a bizarre mashup meeting of Deadpool and Howard the Duck?
Here are the big highlights in Marvel’s January 2017 previews that have us most excited to light up the fireworks and pop the champagne!
Let’s start with the number ones:
Monsters Unleashed #1 There are new details about this massive event by writer Cullen Bunn and a a team of all-star artists. Now we know Steve McNiven will join Bunn for the first chapter as Avengers, Champions, Guardians, X-Men and Inhumans team up with monstrous new threats. Who are the Leviathons? Who’s controlling them? Plus there are two tie-in books:Spider-Man/Deadpool #1.MU
Avengers #1.MU
The Mighty Captain Marvel #1 by Margaret Stohl and Ramon Rosanas featuring new status of Carol Danvers as the world’s greatest hero. Does this mean she “won” Civil War II? You what happens when you’re the top hero – an army of villains who want to tear you down.
U.S. Avengers #1,2 by Al Ewing and Paco Medina stars the heroes of American Intelligence Mechanics, which replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. Cannonball, Squirrel Girl, Red Hulk, a new Iron Patriot and Captain America (a grown up Danielle Cage from the future) and Roberto Da Costa take on the Golden Skull in the first adventure. What is Zero Day as Marvel asks, “where were you on Zero Day – the day Captain America died?”
The Unstoppable Wasp #1 by Jeremy Whitley and Elsa Carpenter stars Nadia Pym in her own series. This former Red Room captive and Hank Pym’s daughter spreads her wings to make up for her past.
Deadpool the Duck #1,2 by Stuart Moore and Jacopo Camagni.
Big new arcs beginning and big moments to watch:
Mighty Thor #15 The Asgard/Shi’ar War begins here. This alien empire has been allies and enemies of the X-Men and Avengers. Why is the Empire attacking Asgard after the Goddess of Thunder?
Daredevil #15 The Seventh Day begins with a bounty on Daredevil’s head but who’s after him?
Spider-Man #12/Spider-Gwen #16 Miles and Gwen in love? The kiss that launches a major crossover.
The Totally Awesome Hulk #15 Big Apple Showdown begins as Amadeus Cho welcomes fellow Champions and more of Marvel’s rookie heroes as guest stars.
IvX #3,4 New Attilan conquered. Will the X-Men wipe out the Terrigen Cloud and end the hope of any new Inhumans.
All-New X-Men #17 IvX tie-in featuring love among war with a Romeo & Juliet inspired story between young Bobby Drake and his first crush, a new Inhuman named Romeo. Will love survive? One or both Drakes will headline a just announced Iceman comic later in 2017.
Invincible Iron Man #3 Riri faces her first big villain. Which classic foe clashes with Ironheart?
Black Panther #10 marks the return of T’Challa’s sister, Shuri. The former Black Panther “died” at the start of the current run. Shuri is back with new powers and a new code-name.
Captain America: Steve Rogers #10 sees the return of the Taskmaster…and he knows Steve Rogers’ secret.
Mosaic #4 sees the new hero’s first super hero encounter as the Amazing Spider-Man guest stars.
By Editor