Marvel Comics News Digest 2/27 – 3/3/17 Featuring Wolverine and Venom

Wolverine vs. Hulk As You’ve Never Seen Before in OLD MAN LOGAN #25!

New Creative Team Joins This June!

New York, NY—March 1^st, 2017 — Prepare for a new spin on an old favorite as two iconic Marvel mainstays meet in brutal combat once more! Only this time, the former Wolverine will be challenged like never before as enemies from his past rear their ugly heads. Enter…THE MAESTRO! It’s all happening this June in OLD MAN LOGAN #25 as incoming creative team Ed Brisson (Bullseye, Iron Fist) and Mike Deodato (Thanos, Avengers) sink their claws into the hit series with a brand-new story arc!

 

Nobody has pushed Wolverine to the limit quite like the Incredible Hulk. With the Maestro possessing all of the Hulk’s brawns and all of Banner’s brains, will Old Man Logan face the same brink? Plus, the Maestro is bringing some friends! Recruiting the Hulk Gang from Old Man Logan’s hellish alternate future, does Logan even stand half a chance?

 

“Logan’s already battled a future version of Banner who’d gone full hillbilly, and I think the dynamic of him battling against a different, smarter, and more motivated Bruce Banner would be an interesting fight,” says incoming writer Ed Brisson, in an interview with Gamespot.com.

 

With his life turned upside down by an army of rampaging Hulks, can Logan prove once and for all that he’s the best there is at what he does? Find out as Maestro strikes this June as Brisson and Deodato bring you OLD MAN LOGAN #25!

 

OLD MAN LOGAN #25

Written by ED BRISSON

Art & Cover by MIKE DEODATO

On Sale in June!

MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS SHOP: X-TRA SIZED SALES ON

OLD MAN LOGAN & X-MEN COLLECTIONS!

 

UP TO 50% OFF ON 200+ X-MEN TRADES!

 

New York, NY—March 1^st, 2017— Calling mutant lovers and X-Fans! Want to read up on Marvel’s most X-CITING titles? Through 3/6, 11 PM ET, Marvel Digital Comics Shop is holding an OLD MAN LOGAN & X-MEN COLLECTIONS SALE, featuring critically acclaimed series, classics, and bestselling books!

 

Take your pick from over 200 DIGITAL TRADES, with prices on select titles SNIKT in half! Get the best-selling OLD MAN LOGAN event plus the origins of Laura, the deadly X-23 in X-23: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 1. Feeling nostalgic? Check out blockbuster X-stories like the DARK PHOENIX SAGA and DAYS OF FUTURE PAST! Or, maybe you want to check out malcontent mutant Wolverine on one of his many solo adventures – plenty of his definitive runs are on sale now, including WOLVERINE: WEAPON X and WOLVERINE: ORIGIN!

 

Best of all, digital trades are perfect for on-the-go reading! All purchases in the Marvel Digital Comics Shop are added to your personal library, and can be read on any mobile device and in the Marvel Comics app on iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ devices!

 

An added bonus? Participants in these sales will be rewarded by Marvel Insider®, earning points towards exclusive prizes and giveaways! See what you can win here!

 

Don’t miss out on these X-CELLENT selections. Take part in the WOLVERINE & X-COLLECTIONS SALE & the OLD MAN LOGAN SALE both running through 3/6, 11 PM ET!

Who Will Stand At The EDGE OF VENOMVERSE?!

Beginning in June!

New York, NY—March 2^nd, 2017 — The symbiote’s tentacles ensnare the entire Marvel Universe this June! The madness begins in EDGE OF VENOMVERSE – a bombastic new 5-issue series featuring your favorite characters and creators! Spinning out of events in the hit Venom series and the blockbuster Venomized Variant Program beginning this month – Eddie Brock won’t be the only one who is back in black!

 

Kicking off this June, EDGE OF VENOMVERSE unleashes sinister symbiotes across the Marvel Universe, wreaking untold havoc and wanton destruction! Featuring some of the most popular characters from March’s Venomized Variant Program, this in-continuity series brings you deadly new Venom combinations, giving fans dream matchups from some of comics’ hottest creators! The Marvel Universe is about to play host to an army of Venomized heroes…but whose side will they be on?!  Look for more information, including characters and creators to be revealed soon! EDGE OF VENOMVERSE #1 explodes into comic shops everywhere this June!

X-MEN PRIME #1 Sets The Stage For A New Beginning – Your First Look!

New York, NY—March 1^st, 2017 — The RessurXion begins here! In the wake of Inhumans vs. X-Men, the Children of the Atom pick up the pieces and charge headlong into tomorrow! And it’s all kicking off in March’s can’t-miss X-MEN PRIME #1! Featuring a collection of blockbuster creators, the next chapter of the X-Men’s saga begins in this oversized one-shot! Xavier’s dream comes full circle as creators Marc Guggenheim and Ken Lashley give fans a taste of what awaits them in X-MEN GOLD. As Kitty Pryde returns home after a long absence, the student becomes the teacher as she readies herself to lead the X-Men for the first time! Then X-MEN BLUE scribe Cullen Bunn teams with artist Leonard Kirk to take the X-Men Blue team into the Danger Room – with shocking results! Finally, Greg Pak and Ibraim Roberson re-open the WEAPON X program! What secrets lie within, and why are the world’s deadliest mutants being targeted? The kickoff to the must-read X-Men titles of the spring begins on March 29^th in X-MEN PRIME #1!

 

X-MEN PRIME #1 (JAN170940)

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM, CULLEN BUNN & GREG PAK

Art by KEN LASHLEY, LEONARD KIRK, IBRAIM ROBERSON

Venomized Variant by KRIS ANKA (JAN170942)

Variant Cover by JOHN CASSADAY (JAN170941)

Classic Variant by WHILCE PORTACIO (JAN170944)

Connecting Variant by ELIZABETH TORQUE (JAN170943)

FOC – 03/06/17, On-Sale – 03/29/17

DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD OGN Arrives May 17^th – Your New Look Inside!

The Next Marvel Original Graphic Novel!

New York, NY—March 1^st, 2017 — This May, comics legend Rob Liefeld returns to Marvel alongside fan-favorite creators Chris Sims & Chad Bowers (X-Men ’92) for an explosive adventure so big, it needed its own Original Graphic Novel to tell it! Today, Marvel is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD OGN will be available on May 17^th wherever comics and books are sold, and we’re giving fans a brand-new look inside!

 

Shooting, stabbing and otherwise annoying his way across the Marvel Universe has made Deadpool his fair share of enemies over the years. Even though his sordid past contains no shortage of unfriendly faces, there is one he can’t quite place. A brutal new foe known only as Thumper. Who is this new menace that has the Merc With a Mouth so outmatched and outgunned? What is Deadpool’s past connection to this new baddie?

 

Wade’s journey to uncover the mystery of Thumper will take him across the Marvel Universe and face-to-face with many familiar faces. Cable! Domino! X-Force! Even Star-Lord! Blood will be shed and old scores will be settled. Deadly twists and turns await as Wade Wilson faces one of his greatest challenges yet. Don’t miss the full length DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD OGN when it comes to comic shops and book stores every on May 17^th!

 

For more information, visit Marvel.com for an interview with Deadpool: Bad Blood writer & artist Rob Liefeld.

Retailers Note: Final Order Cutoff on DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD is this Monday, March 6^th. Retailers are encouraged to check their orders on this Original Graphic Novel as demand can only increase in the weeks to come.

 

DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD OGN (DEC161086)

Written by ROB LIEFELD, CHRIS SIMS & CHAD BOWERS
Art & Cover by ROB LIEFELD

ISBN: 978-1-302-90153-0

FOC – 03/06/17, On-Sale – 05/17/17

Bring On The Bad Guys With The Villains of SECRET EMPIRE!

New York, NY—March 3^rd, 2017 — Things are heating up in the Marvel Universe as the threat of the Secret Empire looms. As heroes far and wide stand united against Hydra’s tyranny, the villains have assembled their own forces! Today, Marvel is pleased to reveal the first five villains to be featured – Hydra’s secret weapons in the war against the super heroes! Illustrated by artist Dan Mora (Klaus) each of these images will be released as variant covers, coming to different issues of the blockbuster Secret Empire event series!

 

Look for these SECRET EMPIRE VILLAIN VARIANTS beginning in May – with more to be revealed!

 

·         Issue #1 – Madame Hydra

·         Issue #2 – TOP SECRET

·         Issue #3 – Arnim Zola

·         Issue #4 – Baron Zemo

·         Issue #5 – Magneto

·         Issue #6 – Crossbones & Sin

·         Issue #7 – Baron Mordo

·         Issue #8 – Taskmaster & Black Ant

·         Issue #9 – Kingpin

Hydra’s grip is tightening around the Marvel Universe. With an army of deadly villains assembled, the next phase of their plan can begin! Even united, the heroes may not be strong enough to overcome an army of the most dangerous villains ever assembled. Look for the SECRET EMPIRE VILLAIN VARIANTS at your local comic shop beginning this May!

INHUMANS PRIME #1 Brings You The Future of Inhumanity This March!

New York, NY—March 3^rd, 2017 — Their throne shattered by the events of Inhumans vs. X-Men, times are changing for the Inhumans. And the ResurrXion begins for this strange super race this March in INHUMANS PRIME #1! Setting the stage for a bevy of can’t-miss new series – Royals, Secret Warriors, and Black Bolt – this one-shot asks the question: is there a future for the Inhuman race? Incoming Royals writer Al Ewing is joined by fan-favorite artist Ryan Sook and rising star Chris Allen to bring readers the next blockbuster chapter of Inhumanity! Witness…the trial of Maximus! The prophecy of Marvel Boy! The rise of a new leader! And more! Plus, what dark secret is Black Bolt hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all? Be there for this special issue that bridges the past of the Inhumans…and their future. Both here on Earth, and in the depths of space! Don’t miss the kickoff to the next stage of Inhuman evolution in INHUMANS PRIME #1 – available March 29^th!

 

INHUMANS PRIME #1 (JAN170945)

Written by AL EWING

Art by RYAN SOOK & CHRIS ALLEN

Cover by JONBOY MEYERS

Venomized Variant by RYAN STEGMAN (JAN170946)

Kirby 100^th Anniversary Variant by JACK KIRBY (JAN170947)

Connecting Variant by ELIZABETH TORQUE (JAN170948)

Variant Cover by RYAN SOOK (JAN170949)

Classic Variant by JUNE BRIGMAN (JAN170950)

FOC – 03/06/17, On-Sale – 03/29/17

MARVEL UNLIMITED EXPANDS THIS MARCH

Digital Subscription library continues to grow with latest updates

 

New York, NY— March 3^rd, 2017 –  Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s digital comics subscription service, offers members unlimited access to over 20,000 issues of Marvel’s classic and newer titles, delivered digitally through your desktop web browser and the Marvel Unlimited mobile app. With classic and newer issues added every week here are some of the amazing Marvel titles coming to Marvel Unlimited this March: 

Week of 3/6

• ALL-NEW WOLVERINE ANNUAL #1
• An All-New Story featuring YOUR FAVORITE SURVIVING CLAW-POPPING CHARACTERS! ALL-NEW WOLVERINE + SPIDER-GWEN = ALL-NEW WOLVERGWEN AND SPIDERINE! GABBY THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS LITTLE SISTER! PLUS: JONATHAN THE WOLVERINE!
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17
• CARNAGE #11
• CIVIL WAR II: CHOOSING SIDES #5
• DEADPOOL V GAMBIT #4
• GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #11
• HAN SOLO #3
• HOWARD THE DUCK #10
•                         HYPERION #6  FINAL ISSUE!
• MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #11
• MS. MARVEL #10
• NOVA #10
• ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT #8
• SILVER SURFER #6
• SPIDER-GWEN #11
• SPIDER-MAN 2099 #14
• SPIDER-MAN #7
• THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN #11
• THUNDERBOLTS #4
• UNCANNY AVENGERS #13

 

Week of 3/13

 

A YEAR OF MARVELS: SEPTEMBER INFINITE COMIC #1

In September, TIPPY-TOE is flying SOLO (until Squirrel Girl is done studying)! But when a villain threatens Central Park, she’s gotta call in the big guns. Enormous guns, relatively speaking (because Tippy and ROCKET RACCOON are small)! It’s the team-up — written by Nilah Magruder — you would have demanded if you knew your worth! You’re wonderful, and you deserve beautiful things!

 

• ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS #14
• CIVIL WAR II: ULYSSES INFINITE COMIC #5
• DAREDEVIL #11
• DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY #3
• DEADPOOL: TOO SOON? INFINITE COMIC #5
• DOCTOR STRANGE #11
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #13
• MARVEL TSUM TSUM #2
• MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: ULTRON REVOLUTION #3
• MARVEL’S DOCTOR STRANGE PRELUDE INFINITE COMIC #1

A powerful, ancient relic has been stolen from the British Museum – a relic that could do significant damage in the wrong hands…enter the MASTERS OF THE MYSTIC ARTS! The team is on a mission to find the relic and the mysterious mystic who stole it – but will they be able to track her down before it’s too late?

 

• MOON KNIGHT #6
• POE DAMERON #6
• SILK #12
• SPIDEY #10
• SQUADRON SUPREME #11
• UNCANNY X-MEN #12

 

Week of 3/20

• A-FORCE #9
• ALL-NEW INHUMANS #11
• ALL-NEW X-MEN #13
• BLACK PANTHER #6
•               CIVIL WAR II: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #4  FINAL ISSUE!
•                                         CIVIL WAR II: GODS OF WAR #4  FINAL ISSUE!
• DEADPOOL #18
• GWENPOOL, THE UNBELIEVABLE #6
• MARVEL UNIVERSE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12
• MOCKINGBIRD #7
• OLD MAN LOGAN #11
• ROCKET RACCOON & GROOT #9
• SCARLET WITCH #10
• SPIDER-MAN 2099 #15
• SPIDER-MAN #8
• STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS ADAPTATION #4
• UNCANNY AVENGERS #14
• UNCANNY INHUMANS #13

 

Week of 3/27

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• AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #9
• ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #12
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #18
• CARNAGE #12
• CIVIL WAR II #5
•                     CIVIL WAR II: CHOOSING SIDES #6  FINAL ISSUE!
•                      CIVIL WAR II: X-MEN #4  FINAL ISSUE!
•                        DEADPOOL V GAMBIT #5  FINAL ISSUE!
• DEADPOOL: TOO SOON? INFINITE COMIC #6

 

• EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN ANNUAL #1
• NEW STORY ARC STARTS NOW! When the Terrigen Cloud threatens to wash over a prison and the warden refuses to protect its mutant inmates, the Extraordinary X-Men take matters into their own hands…and stage a PRISON BREAK! And when Moon Girl takes it upon herself to solve the Terrigen crisis, she may just find an unlikely ally…
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• GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12
•                  INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #7  FINAL ISSUE!
• KARNAK #5
• MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VS. THE SINISTER SIX #3
• MIGHTY THOR #11
• PATSY WALKER, A.K.A. HELLCAT! #10
• POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #8
• THE ASTONISHING ANT-MAN #12
• THE PUNISHER #5
• UNCANNY X-MEN #13
• VENOM: SPACE KNIGHT #12
• VISION #11
•                            VOTE LOKI #4  FINAL ISSUE!

 

 

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