MOST ANTICIPATED MARVEL COMICS 2015

Secret Wars courtesy Marvel
Secret Wars courtesy Marvel

The House of Ideas is taking inspiration from a game-changing event of the past to launch it into the future. Crossovers, massive events, old favorites in new series and brand new heroes are on the list of our most anticipated Marvel Comics of 2015:

Secret Wars

The biggest event of 2015 is an all-new take on the classic concept. When Time Runs Out in Avengers and New Avengers – the battle begins with heroes from multiple worlds on a Battleworld based on classic Marvel stories and timelines. Our heroes have fought to save our Earth from deadly incursions from other Earths since writer Jonathan Hickman began his 2+ year epic. Did they fail or is this the price of saving Earth? War begins May 2015.

Secret Wars #1 courtesy Marvel
Secret Wars #1 courtesy Marvel

The Black Vortex

A cosmic crossover in Guardians of the Galaxy, All-New X-Men, Legendary Star-Lord, Cyclops, Captain Marvel, Nova. Thanos and Mr. Knife are after an ancient artifact with the power to unlock one’s cosmic potential and reshape the universe. Sam Humphries and Ed McGuinness are the team on the kickoff book then the story goes through multiple series.

The Black Vortex: Alpha courtesy Marvel
The Black Vortex: Alpha courtesy Marvel

Avengers: Rage of Ultron

An original graphic novel by Rick Remender, Jerome Opena and Dean White starring the evil A.I. but the threat gets even bigger. When Ultron takes over Titan, home of Thanos, he triggers a war that brings in the Eternals and the comeback of a former Avenger.

Avengers: Rage of Ultron courtesy Marvel
Avengers: Rage of Ultron courtesy Marvel

Wolverines

The X-Man’s greatest enemies and his daughter together in a brand new weekly series. X-23, Daken, Sabretooth and Mystique forced to work together in a conspiracy by writers Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine, Inhuman) and Ray Fawkes with artist Nick Bradshaw.

Wolverines #1 courtesy Marvel
Wolverines #1 courtesy Marvel

S.H.I.E.L.D.

Phil Coulson, Melinda May and the cast of the hit television show with Marvel’s biggest superheroes in a brand new series by Mark Waid (Daredevil) and all-star artists. Imagine Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with an unlimited budget and super-powered guest stars.

S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 courtesy Marvel
S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 courtesy Marvel

Spider-Gwen #1

The breakout star of Spider-Verse in her own series. Gwen Stacy the Spider-Woman of an alternate Earth made her debut in Edge of Spider-Verse #2 and developed an instant fan following. Gwen stars in her own solo series by Jason Latour, Robbi Rodriguez and Ricco Renzi in February 2015.

Spider-Gwen #1 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Gwen #1 courtesy Marvel

Star Wars

The saga set a long time ago in a galaxy far far away is back at the House of Ideas with an all-star roster of top talent. Marvel launches three new series set during the original trilogy with an all-star lineup: Star Wars by Jason Aaron and John Cassady in January, Dark Vader by Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca in February and Princess Leia by Mark Waid and Terry Dodson in March.

Star Wars #1 courtesy Marvel
Star Wars #1 courtesy Marvel

May the Force be with us in 2015 as Star Wars relaunches and Secret Wars explode and could result in a new Marvel Universe.

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By Editor