New Avengers Vol.1 (Marvel Now)
2013
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Steve Epting
AvX – the Aftermath:
With the Phoenix now incapacitated, the Avengers (Illuminati) have re-arranged their ranks. Given their past incursions (House of M, Secret Invasion) their group lost trust and foundations with one another. That being all said and done, rebuilding said trust is a huge gambit none of them will be able to payback. Along with the loss of Xavier (the Phoenix took his life), one of their main foundations is long gone. But there is a chance that this team can redeem themselves.
Thy Roster Tis of Thee:
Panther-
During a mission, T’Challa and several young folk venture out in the jungle. Watching, and viewing, an advanced death of an alternate planet. Seeing it fall from the heavens, being absorbed by a wave of light, no longer there. On a mission of self sacrifice, the Black Panther seeks aid from his friends. And the choice to trust a beauty with uncontrollable power begins to make him question existence.
Strange -
A master of the arts, all knowing and seeing, but unable to change the fate of his friends. Many years ago, he was given the choice to empower a friends decision to change his life, a fate to take away his identity. It was then a manifestation of his own abilities channeled from another world, connecting all of their life lines. Thus the Phoenix tapped into an alternate realm, shaping every universe in existence to its will. Can he change his fate, or doomed to repeat another consequence?
Captain America -
Once a leader, always a leader.. or Avenger. Some years ago, the man Steve Rogers lost his life, only to find a new life in another body. Thus becoming a leader of all both X-man and Avengers, two generations of heroes pulled into a fight versus one another. False identities, lives, Skrulls, and the fate of all existence. Once again, he is pulled into a team of Illuminati, only to be tested. Can he keep it together to be a leader? (or did Cap lose his position once and for all?)
Namor -
Guardian of the Oceans, always vigilant in protecting his homeworld of Earth, only to find troubles from the land walkers. Never a quitter, he always works alongside villain or hero, (at the behest of Reed Richards, Namor still has a thing for Susan) On another story, he is now part of the Avengers once again, becoming the herald of truth and justice. But can he handle that gig he once lost?
Black Bolt -
An Inhuman, once and always forever a leader of his people. But there was a time when he was replaced with a replicant (whom also contained his powers). See he is unable to speak words, but signs to his allies of words to give aid. If he ever does speak, may it only be for battle, because lo and behold a mighty an righteous wrath will come upon those who become wrapped into his energies and succumb to its unspeakable powers. Oh, and he has a sense of humor.
Iron -
Tony Stark, a dreamer, an engineer, now a team captain. Seeking the aid of his friends to secure our existence in this reality. The Infinity Gauntlet given to Cap, lost its gems. Now on a quest with his allies, it becomes a race against time, including a duel with a “World Eater” they never want to face again.
I haven’t read an Avengers series for awhile, I took a break with the Avengers vs Xmen chapter because it was just too much to absorb and actually enjoy. The last time I read a series of the NA, was during the Skrull convergence, there were so many chapters to keep up with it became too difficult to catch up. I learned my lesson with this series, it becomes a game of “cat and mouse”. Where the series moves on in the blink of an eye, month to month it now has an interconnected story all its own. Which I find comforting, given Marvel’s history with having every series bend into another involving readers to catch up with the price tags.
On the plus side, I have to give kudos to the new writer of this series. Hickman is a talented fellow, since this is the “Illuminati” literally the who’s who of the Marvel Universe. It is unlike any previous series, with a constant story flow where every character is involved by manner of dialog or emotion. In Black Bolt’s case by expression (with he being himself again), long story. Steve Epting, I remember his art style from the Captain America series (before Civil War) and Death of + Return. It is both dark, gritty, real, and solid detail in storytelling with both of these talented characters together.
Do not miss a single issue, for the truth is always unraveling.
Obtain the collection here @ Marvel's online shop marvel.com/comics/.../new_avengers_vol_1_everything_dies_hardcover
Art by Steve Epting
AvX – the Aftermath:
With the Phoenix now incapacitated, the Avengers (Illuminati) have re-arranged their ranks. Given their past incursions (House of M, Secret Invasion) their group lost trust and foundations with one another. That being all said and done, rebuilding said trust is a huge gambit none of them will be able to payback. Along with the loss of Xavier (the Phoenix took his life), one of their main foundations is long gone. But there is a chance that this team can redeem themselves.
Thy Roster Tis of Thee:
Panther-
During a mission, T’Challa and several young folk venture out in the jungle. Watching, and viewing, an advanced death of an alternate planet. Seeing it fall from the heavens, being absorbed by a wave of light, no longer there. On a mission of self sacrifice, the Black Panther seeks aid from his friends. And the choice to trust a beauty with uncontrollable power begins to make him question existence.
Strange -
A master of the arts, all knowing and seeing, but unable to change the fate of his friends. Many years ago, he was given the choice to empower a friends decision to change his life, a fate to take away his identity. It was then a manifestation of his own abilities channeled from another world, connecting all of their life lines. Thus the Phoenix tapped into an alternate realm, shaping every universe in existence to its will. Can he change his fate, or doomed to repeat another consequence?
Captain America -
Once a leader, always a leader.. or Avenger. Some years ago, the man Steve Rogers lost his life, only to find a new life in another body. Thus becoming a leader of all both X-man and Avengers, two generations of heroes pulled into a fight versus one another. False identities, lives, Skrulls, and the fate of all existence. Once again, he is pulled into a team of Illuminati, only to be tested. Can he keep it together to be a leader? (or did Cap lose his position once and for all?)
Namor -
Guardian of the Oceans, always vigilant in protecting his homeworld of Earth, only to find troubles from the land walkers. Never a quitter, he always works alongside villain or hero, (at the behest of Reed Richards, Namor still has a thing for Susan) On another story, he is now part of the Avengers once again, becoming the herald of truth and justice. But can he handle that gig he once lost?
Black Bolt -
An Inhuman, once and always forever a leader of his people. But there was a time when he was replaced with a replicant (whom also contained his powers). See he is unable to speak words, but signs to his allies of words to give aid. If he ever does speak, may it only be for battle, because lo and behold a mighty an righteous wrath will come upon those who become wrapped into his energies and succumb to its unspeakable powers. Oh, and he has a sense of humor.
Iron -
Tony Stark, a dreamer, an engineer, now a team captain. Seeking the aid of his friends to secure our existence in this reality. The Infinity Gauntlet given to Cap, lost its gems. Now on a quest with his allies, it becomes a race against time, including a duel with a “World Eater” they never want to face again.
I haven’t read an Avengers series for awhile, I took a break with the Avengers vs Xmen chapter because it was just too much to absorb and actually enjoy. The last time I read a series of the NA, was during the Skrull convergence, there were so many chapters to keep up with it became too difficult to catch up. I learned my lesson with this series, it becomes a game of “cat and mouse”. Where the series moves on in the blink of an eye, month to month it now has an interconnected story all its own. Which I find comforting, given Marvel’s history with having every series bend into another involving readers to catch up with the price tags.
On the plus side, I have to give kudos to the new writer of this series. Hickman is a talented fellow, since this is the “Illuminati” literally the who’s who of the Marvel Universe. It is unlike any previous series, with a constant story flow where every character is involved by manner of dialog or emotion. In Black Bolt’s case by expression (with he being himself again), long story. Steve Epting, I remember his art style from the Captain America series (before Civil War) and Death of + Return. It is both dark, gritty, real, and solid detail in storytelling with both of these talented characters together.
Do not miss a single issue, for the truth is always unraveling.
Obtain the collection here @ Marvel's online shop marvel.com/comics/.../new_avengers_vol_1_everything_dies_hardcover
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