THUNDERBOLTS Justice Like Lightning!

Thunderbolts #1 courtesy Marvel

  No courts. No jails. No problem.

  General Thunderbolt Ross (Red Hulk) recruits Elektra, Punisher, Venom and Deadpool to take on and take out Marvel’s most dangerous villains.

 Get ready for a brand new Thunderbolts #1 this week by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon.

  Way told Marvel.com his past experience with solo books is what drew him to this team concept.

  “My work on solo characters has probably been my strongest, and it’s definitely what I’m most comfortable writing. That being said, the idea—and the challenge—of writing a team book had been steadily moving to the front of my mind for several years. When I was presented with this team, in particular—a team of “lone wolf” characters—it was like a dream come true.”

  With this kind of roster and concept expect Way to be unleashed on this book.

  “This is the team that takes on the big problems others can’t or won’t. The easiest way to explain this is to look at the real world. Though there are atrocities committed all over the world, why is it the U.S. government intervenes in only some of these cases, rather than all? The reasons, sadly and invariably, are rooted in politics. The Thunderbolts have no politics. Of course, this being a comic book with an unlimited special effects budget, rest assured that any conflict into which this team enters will definitely be on the epic side of the scale. With this cast of characters? There’s no way I’m going to hold back.”

 Way delivers this tease making Thunderbolts #1 a book you can’t refuse.

 “By the time the first story arc concludes, the Thunderbolts will have done something that will have everyone—everyone—in the Marvel universe screaming for their blood. What that is and how it happens starts on the first page of the first issue.”

 How’s that for a tease?

By Editor

New Thunderbolts Revealed!

Thunderbolts #1 courtesy Marvel

  Daniel Way and Steve Dillon on a brand new Thunderbolts! That alone is cool.

 And the new team is Red Hulk, Punisher, Elektra, Venom and Deadpool!

Justice like lightning will flash blood-red in this brand new Marvel NOW series.

 Way tells Marvel.com his past experience with solo books is what drew him to this team concept.

  “My work on solo characters has probably been my strongest, and it’s definitely what I’m most comfortable writing. That being said, the idea—and the challenge—of writing a team book had been steadily moving to the front of my mind for several years. When I was presented with this team, in particular—a team of “lone wolf” characters—it was like a dream come true.”

  With this kind of roster and concept expect Way to be unleashed on this book.

  “This is the team that takes on the big problems others can’t or won’t. The easiest way to explain this is to look at the real world. Though there are atrocities committed all over the world, why is it the U.S. government intervenes in only some of these cases, rather than all? The reasons, sadly and invariably, are rooted in politics. The Thunderbolts have no politics. Of course, this being a comic book with an unlimited special effects budget, rest assured that any conflict into which this team enters will definitely be on the epic side of the scale. With this cast of characters? There’s no way I’m going to hold back.”

  Way delivers this tease making Thunderbolts #1 a book you can’t refuse.

  “By the time the first story arc concludes, the Thunderbolts will have done something that will have everyone—everyone—in the Marvel universe screaming for their blood. What that is and how it happens starts on the first page of the first issue.”

How’s that for a tease?

By Editor

Striking Lightning in the Marvel NOW

courtesy Marvel

Daniel Way. Steve Dillon. Lightning. December 2012. A new series in the crosshairs!

The second wave of Marvel NOW! is unleashed! Does this mean a brand new Thunderbolts?

Back in the day the original Thunderbolts series launched with the tagline “Justice, Like Lighting.”

The current T-bolts just became Dark Avengers under Jeff Parker.

In an earlier interview Way told Comics Newsarama he would be writing a team book.

What do you think?

By Editor

Emerald City Comicon Adds New Creator Guests

 

The ECCC Crusaderette and Crusader at ECCC 2012, photo by ComicsBlend.com

Emerald City Comicon added to their growing list of guests for the 2013 event in Seattle:

 Christos Gage (writer of Avengers Academy, X-Men Legacy, Angel and Faith)

  Mark Waid (writer of Indestructible Hulk, Daredevil, Kingdom Come, Captain America)

  Fiona Staples (artist of Saga, Northlanders, Jonah Hex, 30 Day of Night, Deep Sleeper)

  Skottie Young (writer/artist OZ, A-Babies vs. X-Babies)

  Larry Hama (writer G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Wolverine)

  Daniel Way (writer Deadpool, Punisher, Daken: Dark Wolverine, Venom, Hit-Monkey)

Showing my Mutant Pride with Emma Frost at ECCC 2012 photo by ComicsBlend.com

  These creators join previously announced guests including Peter David, Michael Golden, Mike Mignola, Brandon Peterson, James Robinson.

  Sir Patrick Stewart and Billy Dee Williams are the celebrity guests announced so far. 

  Emerald City Comicon is March 1-3 in Seattle. Tickets go on sale September 5th.

By Editor