Tag: AVX

Wolverine the AVX Peacemaker?

New Avengers #24 courtesy Marvel.com

  Wolverine – the peacemaker? Marvel reveals a gripping image of the X-Man/Avenger caught in the middle of his leaders. Logan is seen reaching out as Cyclops and Captain America fight on the cover of New Avengers #24 a tie-in to the Avengers Versus X-Men Event debuting April.

The official press release:

“This April, as the flames of war are stoked by the impending arrival of the Phoenix Force, the New Avengers have received the call to arms by Captain America to go to war against the X-Men. Except where does the loyalty of Wolverine lie? Find out in New Avengers #24 from the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato!”

On the cover of Avengers Versus X-Men #1 Wolverine is shown fighting with the Avengers.

Avengers Versus X-Men #1 Cover Revealed

 

AvX #1 cover by Jim Cheung courtesy Marvel.com

  Marvel revealed the cover to Avengers Versus X-Men #1 by Jim Cheung. This is the first issue of the 12 part event kicking off in April.

  Very interesting to note that Wolverine and Beast are seen on the Avengers side. Logan and Scott split the X-Men during Schism but Wolverine is always the wild card. If one of his mutant students or Hope needs his protection due to the return of the Phoenix Force, Logan may switch sides.

  Beast felt betrayed by Cyclops and left before Schism. But as the Dark Phoenix saga proved Hank would side with his fellow mutants if they need him.

  Jim Cheung’s work is always stunning. Avengers: The Children’s Crusade is one of the most beautifully drawn books Marvel publishes.

AVX Cyclops Hawkeye

AVX image courtesy Marvel.com

  Marvel triggered a fan frenzy this week with teaser images to promote Avengers Versus X-Men.

  This final image pits X-Men Extinction Team Leader Cyclops against Hawkeye, soon be leader of the Secret Avengers, by Esad Ribic.

  This is a matchup I’d really like to see because both men are hardened leaders who think strategically but I give the edge to Cyclops on this possible fight.

Avengers Post AVX

AVX Image by John Romita Jr courtesy Marvel.com

  After a week of AVX teaser images I found this quote from the Axel in Charge column on Comic Book Resources intriguing.

Marvel Editor in Chief Axel Alonso was asked about the future of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as Brian Michael Bendis plots his departure and how AVX affects the exit strategy. How do you cap the writer’s huge era. 

  “All I can say is that there will be one. “AvX” did not derail Brian’s plans; he’s been down for this event since day one — which is why he, along with Jason Aaron, is one of the core plotters of the event. Brian will be wrapping up his Avengers run the way he wants to — we wouldn’t have it any other way. Who’ll follows him on “Avengers” and where he’ll land in the future is going to blow readers away.

Does this mean Aaron could assume the role? I’m betting on Matt Fraction.

  For the rest of this week’s Axel In Charge column here’s the link to Comic Book Resources.

AVX: Spider-Woman Blasts Gambit, Angel and Devil

  AVX Round One continues with more Marvel teaser images!

Spider-Woman Versus Gambit? I really like this matchup because the powers are similar and both heroes have swayed down the dark path so they could both fight dirty if necessary. Humberto Ramos created this showdown of venom blast and kinetic cards.

  Daredevil and Archangel by Salvador Larroca is a wild card simply because of Warren Worthington’s recent transformation in Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga. Murdock could take Angel but a clash with Archangel – not so sure Matt could survive.

AVX Thing Versus Colossus

AVX image by Brandon Peterson courtesy Marvel.com

  The sheer power of the Thing and a Colossal Juggernaut in battle will shake the Earth! Brandon Peterson creates the latest Avengers Versus X-Men Round One teaser image from Marvel.

  Fan favorite Ben Grimm may be the sentimental pick but I don’t think he’s a match for Colossus in his Juggernaut mode.

  It’s scary to see how easy and quickly it’s becoming for Peter to summon the Cyttorak power. The wholesome farm boy is long gone after a series of tragedies and sacrifices. I suspect a “Dark Colossus” could emerge in AVX.

AVX: Beast Versus Luke Cage? Say It Ain’t So

AvX image by Alan Davis courtesy Marvel.com

  No way I can choose between these favorites of mine: Beast versus Luke Cage. 

  Marvel’s latest AVX teaser image shows the X-Man/Avenger versus the New Avenger trashing Avenger archives in the mansion.

  Legendary Alan Davis created this image that certainly seems to answer a burning question: which side will Beast choose?

Ms. Marvel’s Revenge in Avengers Versus X-Men?

AvX teaser art by Humberto Ramos courtesy Marvel.com

  Marvel revealed new teasers for the upcoming Avengers Versus X-Men. Humberto Ramos created this match-up over Paris. Looks like AVX may re-ignite an old rivalry!

  Rogue bested Ms. Marvel back in the day under Mystique’s orders. Rogue permanently absorbed Carol’s powers and personality. Wolverine wanted to gut Rogue the first time she wanted to join the X-Men. Professor X eventually helped Carol through her comatose to Binary and back to Ms. Marvel days.

  I admit I’m rooting for Rogue and she may have the power advantage but Ms. Marvel may have learned her lesson and is ready and may have secretly been yearning for a rematch.