Go Behind the Scenes of MONSTERS UNLEASHED in New Video!Featuring Interviews, Artwork and New Story Details!

                                                                                                                                   

New York, NY—November 30^th, 2016 — Run if you can! Hide if you must! Monsters have invaded the Marvel Universe! As skyscraper-sized behemoths rampage across the globe – it’s all hands on deck in the highly-anticipated MONSTERS UNLEASHED event! Kicking off on January 18^th in comic stores everywhere, series writer Cullen Bunn and five superstar artists bring you a blockbuster epic that has to be seen to be believed. But before heroes everywhere go toe-to-toe with these gargantuan beasts, hear from the minds behind the massive monster mayhem with a special MONSTERS UNLEASHED BEHIND THE SCENES FEATURETTE.

Featuring interviews with Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, Senior Editor Mark Paniccia and Assistant Editor Christina Harrington – get the inside scoop on all the wall-to-wall action fans can expect inside MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1! Plus, fans will get an opportunity to meet Kid Kaiju, a brand-new character who’ll have some MONSTROUS repercussions for the entire Marvel Universe!  

Heroes unite as Avengers, the Champions, the Guardians, the X-Men the Inhumans and more make their desperate stand against armies of towering beasts of destruction! But do they stand a chance? Something big is coming to the Marvel Universe – and it all kicks off in MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1 – smashing in to comic shops on January 18^th 2017!

MONSTERS UNLEASHED #1 (NOV160745)

MONSTERS UNLEASHED LAUNCH PARTY OPT-IN (SEP168783)
Written by CULLEN BUNN
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

Teaser Variant by GEOFF DARROW (NOV160751)

Variant Cover by KEN NIIMURA (NOV160746)

Hip-Hop Variant by MIKE DEODATO (NOV160752)

Movie Poster Variant by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (NOV160747)
New Monster Variant by STEVE MCNIVEN (NOV160749)
Monster vs. Hero variant by MIKE MIGNOLA (NOV160750)

Party Variant by ART ADAMS (SEP168756)

Party Sketch Variant Also Available (SEP168757)

Video Game Variant Also Available (NOV160748)

FOC – 12/5/16, On-Sale – 1/18/16

MARVEL REVEALS ALL U.S.AVENGERS #1 STATE VARIANTS

MARVEL REVEALS ALL U.S.AVENGERS #1 STATE VARIANTS

Action, Adventure and Intrigue Draped in the Red, White, and Blue

New York, NY—November 18, 2016 — From coast to coast – Alabama to Wyoming – the U.S.AVENGERS are here to unify our nation and proudly defend all its citizens. For the launch of this all-new series, U.S.AVENGERS, Marvel Comics will produce over 50 unique variants assigning one Avenger to each state which has garnered nationwide press attention from ABC News, Hollywood Reporter, Buzzfeed, and more, today, Marvel is excited to debut the entire lineup for these distinctive State Variant covers with exceptional artwork by Rod Reis.

“We did extensive research through Marvel’s history to be able to align a particular Avenger with each individual State,” says Tom Brevoort, SVP/Executive Editor. “Beginning with places of birth, and expanding outward to key stories featuring the character in that particular location, we were able to hone in on a specific and unique Avengers character with a connection to each of the fifty States—and more!”

“Marvel’s U.S.AVENGERS State Variants are a chance for our fans and retailers to show their home town patriotism paired with some of the biggest Avengers from the Marvel Universe,” says SVP Sales & Marketing for Marvel, David Gabriel. “We knew that a series with the name U.S.AVENGERS wouldevoke a sense of honor with all of our fans and we really wanted to go that extra step and offer a variant campaign that would allow our readers to show their hometown pride across this great nation.”

In addition to the U.S.AVENGERS State Variants – including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada, retailers who order each State Variant will receive an ultra-rare “Secret” Variant that is going to be shining gem for this variant collection and is sure to be sought after by all fans across the nation – and globe!

This January, the security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The United States no longer has a super-spy agency with its best interests at heart – until now. Prepare for the U.S.AVENGERS! 

U.S.AVENGERS #1 (OCT160723)
Written by AL EWING
Art by PACO MEDINA
State Variant Cover Art by ROD REIS

FOC – 12/5/16, On-Sale – 1/4/17

Retailers, please check your Diamond Comics order form or Marvel Mailers for updated ordering information for each U.S.AVENGERS State Variants – individually or the complete set receive U.S.AVENGERS #1 “Secret” Variant

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INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 Puts Doctor Doom in to Iron Man’s Boots this October!

Bendis & Maleev Reunite For New Ongoing Series!

New York, NY—September 22^nd, 2016 — Victor Von Doom has ascended to greater heights than ever before, as…IRON MAN?! Your eyes do not deceive you! There’s a new Iron Man in town, and he’s coming your way in INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 – the all-new ongoing series from the blockbuster, Eisner Award-winning creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev! It’s time for the greatest villain in the Marvel Universe to try something…new. Where Tony Stark failed, Victor Von Doom will succeed! Only, how will the rest of the world’s heroes take to their deadliest foe masquerading as their greatest champion? The question remains – has the one-time Doctor Doom truly turned over a new leaf, or is this just the next step in his master plan? The answers begin as Bendis and Maleev bring you their next can’t-miss collaboration in INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 – coming October 19^th!

INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 (AUG160767)

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by ALEX MALEEV

Variant Covers by ESAD RIBIC (AUG160768) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (AUG160770)

Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (AUG160769)

Teaser Variant by MIKE DEODATO (AUG160771)

Champions Variant by MIKE MCKONE (AUG160772)

Hip-Hop Variant by ANTHONY PIPER (AUG160773)

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

MARVEL INTRODUCES U.S.AVENGERS #1 STATE VARIANTS

New York, NY—September 21, 2016 — The security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The United States no longer has a super-spy agency with its best interests at heart – until now. Prepare for the U.S.AVENGERS! 

They’re the team you can trust!

For the launch of this all-new series, U.S.AVENGERS #1 will feature over 50 unique variants assigning one Avengers to that state! Sam Wilson soars high over Maryland, Iron Man rockets across the Golden State of California, Black Widow defends the Constitution State of Connecticut, and Spectrum shines a light on evil in Louisiana. With more state variants to be revealed in the upcoming days, which Avenger will be protecting you?

“Marvel’s U.S.AVENGERS State Variants are a chance for our fans and retailers to show their home town patriotism paired with some of the biggest Avengers from the Marvel Universe,” says SVP Sales & Marketing for Marvel, David Gabriel. “We knew that a series with the name U.S.AVENGERS would evoke a sense of honor with all of our fans and we really wanted to go that extra step and offer a variant campaign that would allow our readers to show their hometown pride across this great nation – even our neighbors Canada and Puerto Rico! Expect their own variants as well.”

Action, adventure and intrigue draped in the red, white and blue! The U.S.AVENGERS are here and bringing along Avengers for every state. And eagle-eye readers may notice that all 50 variants will connect to form Old Glory herself, the flag of the United States of America.

Show you pride by tracking down the variants that speak the most you. Which of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes do you want protecting your home state? #USAvengers

U.S.AVENGERS #1
Written by AL EWING
Art by PACO MEDINA
State Variant Cover Art by ROD REIS

HULK #1 Smashes Into Marvel NOW! This December!

New York, NY—September 20^th, 2016 —Jennifer Walters has survived the Civil War, but not unscathed. This December, she rises from the rubble, re-entering the world as a different kind of hero in the all-new HULK #1! Eisner Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) makes her Marvel debut alongside rising star artist Nico Leon (Spider-Man) to chronicle the ongoing adventures of Jennifer Walters – and bring you a Hulk book for Marvel NOW! the likes of which you’ve never seen before!

Following the traumatic events of Civil War II, Jen is determined to move forward, to go on with her life. But there is something bubbling under the surface. A quiet rage. The physical and mental wounds are still fresh. The pain of the past and all she’s lost is always there – an undercurrent, a pulse, waiting to quicken and trigger her transformation into the one thing she doesn’t have control over…the HULK!

“The title Hulk implies all of the baggage that comes with that comic’s 50+ year history – the ongoing battle with the monster within – and that’s why it’s more appropriate for this series,” says Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, speaking with The AV Club. “Jen went through major trauma in Civil War II, and Mariko and Nico’s story will deal with the fallout of that trauma – the anxiety and anger, sometimes self-destructive, that comes along with it. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, Jen is going to have to search hard for it, and she’s going to have to battle with some pretty big monsters – including the one within – to find herself again.”

Jennifer Walters’ greatest battle is about to begin. One that will pit her against the monster inside. Can she control the rage that consumed her cousin Bruce for so long? Or will she succumb to it? Find out when Tamaki and Leon bring you the can’t-miss HULK #1 this December!

HULK #1

Written by MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by NICO LEON
Cover by JEFF DEKAL
On-Sale This December! 

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.

MARVEL COMICS PROUDLY PRESENTS "BLACK PANTHER: A NATION UNDER OUR FEET – PART FIVE" FEATURING THE WORLD DEBUT OF "ALL IN TOGETHER NOW" BY CZARFACE

Innovative Marvel Video Series Bridges Marvel Comics with Top Music Talent

New York, NY—September 14, 2016 — Today, Marvel Comics continues to present this year’s breakout Marvel Super Hero – the Black Panther – through a monthly video series that continues to link the world of comics and hip-hop blending animated comics along with commentary from Black Panther writer, Ta-Nehisi Coates.  Additionally, “Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet – Part Five” is launching the brand new track, “All In Together Now” by Czarface.

Within Marvel Comics’ Black Panther, written by The Atlantic national correspondent and National Book Award winner, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Black Panther confronts a dramatic upheaval in Wakanda that will make leading the African nation tougher than ever before! When a superhuman terrorist group calling itself The People sparks a violent uprising, the land famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions will be thrown into turmoil. If Wakanda is to survive, it must adapt — but can its monarch, one in a long line of Black Panthers, survive the necessary change?

Continuing the excitement surrounding Marvel’s celebrated Super Hero T’Challa, the Black Panther, the latest episode of this revolutionary multi-artist hip-hop-inspired video series samples a brand new track, “All In Together Now” by Czarface.

"The backbone of Hip-Hop is its authenticity, its realness, yet magically it blends with the escapism of superheroes seamlessly, and the regal Black Panther is a perfect vessel for them to combine," said Esoteric of Czarface. 

Watch “Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet – Part Five” now!

This new video series has already reached global proportion and will further emphasize how Marvel is the premiere name when it comes to story-telling, and now, a brand new platform for musicians to launch new music. 

Black Panther #6 is available digitally through the Marvel Digital Comic Shop and at all local comic book retailers. 

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.

GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #1 Brings Earth’s Not So Mightiest Heroes to Marvel NOW!

New York, NY—September 13^th, 2016 —Because the Midwest needs Avenging too! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #1 – a brand-new series launching as part of Marvel NOW!. Marvel newcomers Zac Gorman (Rick & Morty) and Will Robson (Star-Lord) look to put their stamp on the House of Ideas this October with a new series starring the world’s least favorite super team! But when the GLA gets reinstated as permanent members of the Avengers, it’s time for them to turn it all around and restore themselves to their former super hero glory. Their mission? Cleaning up the mean streets of Detroit! That’s right – Mr. Immortal, Flatman, Doorman, Big Bertha and newcomer Good Boy are leading the charge to make Detroit a better place. But can they answer the call? Or will the Motor City prove too much for the GLA? Find out next month when GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #1 comes to comic shops and digital devices on October 12^th!

For more information on GREAT LAKES AVENGERS, visit Marvel.com for an interview with Zac Gorman and Will Robson. 

GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #1 (AUG160782)
Written by ZAC GORMAN
Art & Cover by WILL ROBSON
Variant Cover by MIKE ALLRED (AUG160783)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (AUG160784)
Champions Variant by DALE KEOWN (AUG160786)
Hip-Hop Variant by DAMION SCOTT (AUG160785)

Blank Variant Also Available (AUG160787)
FOC – 09/19/16, On-Sale – 10/12/16

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook. 

Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Book 1 Trailer

A new era begins for the Black Panther! MacArthur Genius and National Book Award-winning writer T-Nehisi Coates (BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME) and artist Brian Stelfreeze take the helm, confronting T'Challa with a dramatic upheaval in Wakanda that will make leading the African nation tougher than ever before. When a superhuman terrorist group that calls itself The People sparks a violent uprising, the land famed for its incredible technology and proud warrior traditions will be thrown into turmoil. If Wakanda is to survive, it must adapt--but can its monarch, one in a long line of Black Panthers, survive the necessary change? Heavy lies the head that wears the cowl!

Don’t miss BLACK PANTHER: A NATION UNDER OUR FEET BOOK 1, available in print & digital wherever books are sold!

My Way-Too-Early Phase Three Predictions

by Jim Scroggs
September 1, 2016

We all know that the machine that is Marvel Studios is starting pre-production on Infinity War and the untitled Avengers 4 film in Atlanta but the other movies that are in between are just as important as the giant team up that we will see in 2018 and 2019. As I get ready to watch Civil War when it appears in my iTunes account, it means I’ll be starting my own Marvel movie marathon so I can prepare for the next installment in November with Doctor Strange. What does the rest of Phase 3 hold for us? These are my theories on what could show up on the big screen.

5. The remaining Infinity Stones will be seen in Doctor Strange & Thor: Ragnarok

This should be the simplest theory of Phase 3, in my opinion. We have 2 movies that not only will have cosmic settings but an entire new portion of the Marvel Universe with Doctor Strange. Personally, I don’t see a stone appearing in Spider-Man: Homecoming or Black Panther and yes, I know that Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 will be in theaters next May but if you trust what James Gunn says and I do, there won’t be a stone in the Guardians sequel. There are even rumors that some scenes in Thor: Ragnarok will take place in New York so if you add that, the mysticism and the New York connection that we’ll see in Doctor Strange, it seems like a pretty likely scenario that there will be a stone in the next two November releases for Marvel Studios.

4.  Miles Morales has already been cast in Spider-Man: Homecoming

When the internet lost it’s mind over the reported casting news that Zendaya was playing fan favorite Mary Jane Watson, I’ll admit that I was surprised but not opposed to it. What surprised me is that they would cast such a high profile character in a film that was thought to not have a love interest for Peter.  That idea is seemingly out the window so I started racking my brain. What other surprise castings could we have? I fully believe that Abraham Attah will be Miles Morales and that could set up a Death of Spider-Man storyline that was seen in the Ultimate line of comics. It would be a pretty bold move to kill a character like Peter that Marvel just got it’s hand on but they know the importance of Miles as well and that could be a nice way to hand off the mantle of Spider-Man.

3.  Black Panther and Captain Marvel will be among the best movies in Phase 3

You can argue that Ryan Coogler should have been nominated for an Oscar for Creed and maybe even for his work on Fruitvale Station but he’s got plenty of talent around him with Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman, Lupita N’Yongo and Danai Gurra to make an amazing Black Panther film. Along with Joe Robert Cole, who wrote 2 episodes of The People vs O.J Simpson, I can’t imagine the story of T’Challa and the world of Wakanda in better hands. Captain Marvel already had me sold when Nicole Pearlman, who co-wrote Guardians of the Galaxy and Meg LeFauve, who was nominated multiple times across the award show circuit for Best Screenplay with “Inside Out”, were named co-screenwriters and then they add Oscar winning actress Brie Larsen to play Carol Danvers. The wait for both of these films will be worth it when we finally see two of the most influential Marvel characters finally get their due and show that superhero films can be amazing works of art.

2. Vision is going to be killed by Scarlet Witch

When I realized that Wanda was the most powerful character in Civil War, I was a little embarrassed because I didn’t see it sooner. The way she manhandled or android handled Vision in the Avengers base proves that she is force that cannot be messed with and will hold that title until we meet Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel. The way I see this happening is that at some point Thanos would only need the Mind Stone to complete the Gauntlet. Thanos could manipulate her to believe that he could bring back her brother from the dead. All she would have to do is rip the Mind Stone out of Vision’s head and in turn, Thanos would use the Soul Stone to bring Quicksilver back to life. It could be a really emotional scene between the 2 characters who have a long history in the comics and to be honest, the fight could be pretty intense as well.

1. We will see the entire MCU come together in one of the last two Avengers films

This is my full on fanboy hail mary play. The tagline for the last few years has been “It’s all connected” and while there has been to some extent, that’s not really the case. Yes, the TV and Netflix series have made references to the Magic Hammer, The Avengers and even an episode of Jessica Jones when “The Big Green Guy” was mentioned but that’s pretty much the end of the crossover because of the schedules between the TV shows and the movies. Can you imagine a scenario like this: Tony walks up with Rhodey, who does have a prosthesis to help him walk, into a hellish scene in New York as Thanos has arrived. Some dialogue is exchanged but then we see Steve Rogers walk up with Bucky on either side of Tony and Rhodey. Music starts to swell and here comes Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Vision(who has been revived somehow) and Falcon. Joining them next is Black Widow, Ant-Man, Wasp and Black Panther as they all fall in line. Cut to an aerial shot of Spider-Man swinging in as he brings in Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Punisher. Next is a big surprise as a Quinjet flies into the scene. The Inhumans and Agents of Shield like Quake, Melinda May, Mack, Ghost Rider and a few others from the ABC show join the fight. Cut to a shot from inside the Milano as Peter Quill, Drax, Gamora, Rocket, Groot, Yandu and Nebula making their presence known to surprise everyone and someone obviously mentions that there’s a talking raccoon that is heavily armed.  The sound of Thunder rolls across the sky where we see Lady Sif and the Warriors Three come from the sky and who follows them? Doctor Strange, Loki, Thor and Hulk land behind them all ready for the fight we’ve waiting over 10 years to see. Obviously, I’m not a screenwriter but if you love these movies then you've obviously thought about this.

Will all of these happen? Probably not but it’s fun to think about. Who knows, maybe we will get one of the Defenders or an Agent of Shield to appear in the films but until then, we can only wish that maybe, just maybe Marvel really means it when they say “It’s all connected”