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"Knock on Wood," but Jason Aaron Thinks War of the Realms Will Come Out on Time
Marvel's upcoming War of the Realms is set to be the publisher's biggest-ever super-mega-crossover event, but writer Jason Aaron has even more ambitious plans that could change the course of Marvel history: he thinks all of the issues will be drawn by the same art team and come out on time Aaron was recently interviewed[...]
Malekith Takes Manhattan in War of the Realms #2; Plus: a Midnight Release
And with Thor too busy to get involved (come on, Thor!), it could mean trouble as Marvel kicks what they've promised is their biggest-ever super-mega-crossover event into high gear. From the press release: The War of the Realms has come! All ten realms have fallen to Malekith and his army…except one! Midgard still stands, but Earth is missing[...]
The Road to War of the Realms Begins in February, Marvel's Biggest Event Ever
Marvel's February solicitations have just come out, featuring the beginning of the Road to War of the Realms in Thor #10 by Jason Aaron and Mike Del Mundo Building for years as part of Aaron's various runs on various Thor books, Marvel finally made things official earlier this month, and they've gone all in, comparing the[...]
War of the Realms, Bigger Than Secret Wars, Rocks the Marvel Universe in April
It's a story long in the making, the culmination of Jason Aaron's multiple-relaunch-spanning Thor run (and also the new Asgardians of the Galaxy), and labeled "insane" by global entertainment superstar Donny Cates And it finally arrives in April, Marvel revealed Friday, from Aaron, Russell Dauterman, and Matthew Wilson, and promises an event of "unparalleled scale"[...]
Hither Came Jason Aaron and Mahmud Asrar to Bring Us Marvel's Conan the Barbarian #1
Conan The Barbarian #1 will launch with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth in January from the creative team of writer Jason Aaron, artist Mahmud Asrar, colorist Matt Wilson, and cover artist Esad Ribic. For Aaron, whose beard might cause him to be mistaken for an actual barbarian, it's the ultimate dream job. I've literally been preparing for[...]
Avengers #5 cover by Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, and Jason Keith
Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, and Thor arrive for a final stand against Loki's Celestials in Russia. Avengers #5 cover by Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, and Jason Keith Avengers #5 continues to kick the ridiculousness of this cosmic calamity up, with Loki explaining what is happening with the Celestials and Jason Aaron powering[...]
Thor #2 cover by Mike del Mundo
Thor and Loki meet Baldur, Skurge, Tyr, and Karnilla in Hel. The Queen of Cinders is threatening Baldur's rule and must be stopped. Is it a good read?
Thor #1 cover by Mike del Mundo
There is significantly more humor in this issue than the past five issues of Jason Aaron's Mighty Thor This isn't inherently a bad thing, as the humor isn't so overwhelming that it piledrives the tone Plus, what Waititi and the Russo Brothers did with the God of Thunder in Ragnarok and Infinity War was brilliant,[...]
Jason Aaron's 6th Thor #1 Will (Probably) Be His Last
Superstar writer Jason Aaron revealed today that, after a run of 6 straight Thor #1 relaunches, he will probably be calling it quits on relaunching the series, allowing another writer to take over constantly rebooting Thor every 6-24 months as is modern Marvel Comics custom Aaron took to Twitter to reveal the sad news: THOR #1[...]
Avengers #2 cover by Ed McGuinness,Mark Morales, and David Curiel
Jason Aaron is penning a solid story, and the artistic team is rocking it so far This one gets a recommendation Give it a read. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Final Celestial Host approaches Earth as Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel ride out to meet them Doctor Strange and Black Panther fight the[...]
Comics for Your Pull Box: May 16th, 2018 – Garth Ennis Two-Shot and Quicksilver Won't Surrender
The cast of this comic is very likable, and it is among the most unique fantasy comics on the market. Wicked + Divine #36 cover by Jamie McKelvie and Matt Wilson Wicked + Divine #36 What more needs to be said about Wicked + Divine by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, and Matt Wilson? Read it. All-New Wolverine #35 cover by David Lopez All-New Wolverine #35 All-New Wolverine nears[...]
Comic Book Wins and Losses, Week of May 9th, 2018: No Justice for Deadpool
The comic continues to focus on the relationship between Eddie and Venom, and we meet a possible symbiote "god," which seems like a promising new antagonist. Southern Bastards #20 cover by Jason Latour 5. Southern Bastards #20 The final issue in this arc of Southern Bastards rounds out the winners list. Jason Aaron and Jason Latour bring about a brutal and vicious comic about a[...]
Comic Book Wins and Losses, Week of May 2nd, 2018: We're Back, Baby
In short, I wasn't a fan of the Draxophone. Avengers #1 cover by Ed McGuinness Win: Avengers #1 Leaves Me Hopeful While Avengers #1 by Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness wasn't exactly the shattering fresh start for the Avengers for which I hoped, the comic did leave me optimistic as a fan of Earth's Mightiest Heroes[...]
Avengers #1 cover by Ed McGuinness
Plus, the opening creative team is made up of Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness. How is it? It's good It isn't as explosive or exciting as I'd hoped, but it's a solid start and promises an interesting future for the title. I love this lineup, even the odd addition of Robbie Reyes Steve Rogers' arguments for these[...]
Thor #706 cover by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson
Jason Aaron has given this saga a near-perfect finish, and I look forward to the epilogue issue to come This one is highly recommended Give it a read. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Mighty Thor is dead Asgardia is in shambles, and the Odinson is distraught Jane Foster is standing at the gates of Valhalla and[...]
The Mighty Thor #705 cover by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson
Jason Aaron and company knocked it out of the park yet again This one comes strongly recommended Give it a read. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] We are taken back to the day when Jane Foster first picked up Mjolnir before rejoining the present, where the Mighty Thor is facing off against the Mangog[...]
comics for your pull box 3/21/18
Can Thor stop this monster? Will Jane Foster live to see another day? Pick up this issue from Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman to find out. Tales of Suspense #103 cover by Andrea Sorrentino Tales of Suspense #103 Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff, died, but the Winter Soldier and Hawkeye just found her while investigating someone they expected to be her hit[...]
Infinity Countdown Prime
Were I not being paid to read such things, I would drop this like a led balloon. Thor #704 cover by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson Win: Thor #704 and the Ballad of Jane Foster Jason Aaron's Thor does it again with an epic issue of heartbreak, war, and dire decisions. While the Odinson and Odin himself battle the Mangog, Jane[...]
Mighty Thor #704 cover by Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson
Dauterman and Wilson's art backs up Jason Aaron's story perfectly, and the book is definitely recommended Give it a read. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Jane Foster reflects on the great losses of her life—losing her mother to cancer, losing her father later on, and the death of her ex-husband and son—while sitting in the hospital[...]