JESSICA JONES Reunion Return

Jessica Jones #1 courtesy Marvel
Jessica Jones #1 courtesy Marvel

Jessica Jones is back in a new ongoing when the Marvel Now arrives.

The wait is over as fan-favorite creator Brian Michael Bendis returns to one of the important characters created during his Marvel reign.

Jones first appeared in the Alias 15 years ago then became a mother, married Luke Cage and returned to her super hero roots in the New Avengers run – all by Bendis. Continue reading JESSICA JONES Reunion Return

STARK Goes BOND in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN

International Iron Man courtesy Marvel
International Iron Man courtesy Marvel

As the world waits for SPECTRE, the new James Bond adventure, there’s a new mission from Marvel Comics in 2016 that may lure spy fans into the world of Stark…Tony Stark.

Marvel confirmed a second book starring the Armored Avenger by Brian Michael Bendis who will team up with his Daredevil artist Alex Maleev for International Iron Man.

Maleev called the new book “Bond meets Tony on a speedboat” in a new Marvel interview.

Bendis agreed calling it “a super hero James Bond story.”

Tony chased Madame Masque in the first issue of the new International Iron Man leading to the return of a major villain with a major makeover. More on that below but Tony’s globe-trotting adventures are just beginning. Continue reading STARK Goes BOND in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN

MARVEL Confirms Second IRON MAN BENDIS book

Invincible Iron Man courtesy Marvel via Tumblr: Jinxworld!
Invincible Iron Man courtesy Marvel via Tumblr: Jinxworld!

Like any proper billionaire Tony Stark is expanding.

Look for a second Iron Man book in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now by Invincible Iron Man writer Brian Michael Bendis who teased a second series yesterday.
Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso confirmed the second Iron Man related title today’s Axel-In-Charge CBR column and delivered a big tease about why the Armored Avenger’s story can’t be contained in one title: Continue reading MARVEL Confirms Second IRON MAN BENDIS book

NEW IRON MAN AGE?

Iron Man armor concept by David Marquez courtesy Marvel
Iron Man armor concept by David Marquez courtesy Marvel

Will the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now be a new Iron Age?

Invincible Iron Man writer Brian Michael Bendis hinted at a possible second Iron Man series coming this Fall.

Instead of a big Avengers team book, it’s Tony Stark leading the way as the publisher relaunches the line following Secret Wars. Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso explained why Iron Man is the flagship book of this Fall’s relaunch. Is this the start of an Iron Man franchise? Continue reading NEW IRON MAN AGE?

MILES MORALES Moves to MARVEL UNIVERSE in SPIDER-MAN

Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel

Miles Morales swings into the main Marvel Universe this fall as the new Spider-Man for the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

Following up on this weekend’s story in the New York Daily News, Marvel reveals this official announcement with new comments from co-creator Brian Michael Bendis:

“He’s the wallcrawler that made pop culture history and took the Ultimate Universe by storm. Now he’s ready to make history again, as he finds a new home in a completely new universe. Welcome to the Marvel Universe Miles Morales – hope you survive the experience! Today, Marvel is pleased to announce SPIDER-MAN #1 – a brand-new ongoing series starring Miles Morales coming later this year. Comic superstars and Miles Morales co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli begin the story that will have the whole world talking! Continue reading MILES MORALES Moves to MARVEL UNIVERSE in SPIDER-MAN

BENDIS On ULTIMATE END & OLD MAN LOGAN

Old Man Logan #2 courtesy Marvel
Old Man Logan #2 courtesy Marvel

The Marvel and Ultimate Universes are ending with Brian Michael Bendis square in the middle of the cosmic chaos.

The fan-favorite writer answered questions about his Secret Wars tie-in books (Ultimate End, Old Man Logan, Guardians of Knowhere) and shared art from Uncanny X-Men #600, his final issue in a special Marvel live event.

Bendis and Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) reunited for Ultimate End – the five part final story of the Ultimate Universe they helped create 15 years ago. Continue reading BENDIS On ULTIMATE END & OLD MAN LOGAN