FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017
MARVEL COMICS' MARVEL LEGACY IN SEPTEMBER
Marvel Comics has announced a September release for Marvel Legacy #1, written by Jason Aaron, with art by Esaid Ribic.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"An Asgardian titan. A Wakandan warrior bred to be a king. The very first Sorcerer Supreme. Since its inception, Marvel has been delivering groundbreaking heroes and explosive stories. Now, prepare to return to the dawn of time, as Marvel introduces you to the first Avengers from 1,000,000 BC -- when iconic torch-bearers such as Odin, Iron Fist, Star Brand, Ghost Rider, Phoenix, Agamotto, and Black Panther come together for the startling origin of the Marvel Universe.
"The team of writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribic reunite for an all-new 50-page blockbuster one-shot that will take you through time to the current Marvel Universe, showing you how it's truly 'all connected.' A true homage to Marvel's groundbreaking stories, Marvel Legach brings your favorite characters together for exciting and epic new stories that will culminate in returning to original series numbering for long-running titles."
"Marvel Legacy #1 isn’t simply a history lesson," said editor Tom Brevoort. "Rather, it's the starting gun to a bevy of mysteries and secrets and revelations that will reverberate across the Marvel Universe in the weeks and months to come! No character, no franchise will be untouched by the game-changing events that play out across its pages. Jason and Esad pulled out all the stops to fat-pack this colossal issue with as much intrigue, action, surprise, mystery, shock and adventure as possible!"
"Marvel Legacy #1 will present all fans – new readers and current readers – the very best jumping on point in the history of comics," Axel Alonso, Marvel's editor in chief. "What Jason and Esad have crafted is more grand and more gargantuan than anything we have ever seen before and introduces concepts and characters the Marvel Universe has never encountered. Fans are going to witness an all-new look at the Marvel Universe starting at one of the earliest moments in time carried all the way into present day. Not only will this be the catalyst for Marvel evolving and moving forward, but expect it to be the spark that will ignite the industry as a whole."
According to Marvel the book will lead to the return of "a major Marvel icon in a shocking reveal that will leave fans speechless!"
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS - UPDATING
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For covers and four- to six-page previews of Marvel Comics titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, June 21, click on the thumbnails above or the links below for the individual titles.
Look for more Marvel previews soon here in The Continuum.
* ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #4.
* AMERICA #4.
* CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #18.
* DAREDEVIL #22.
* DARTH VADER #2.
* INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #8.
* PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #1.
* SECRET EMPIRE: UNDERGROUND #1.
* SILVER SURFER #12.
* U.S.AVENGERS #7.
* WEAPONS OF MUTANT DESTRUCTION: ALPHA #1.
* X-MEN GOLD #6.
And for previews of Marvel titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, July 12:
MARVEL COMICS TOPS MAY SALES
Marvel Comics topped sales for May, according to figures released by Diamond Distributors on Friday.
Marvel had 38.05 percent of the Dollar Share to 27.93 percent for DC Comics. Marvel had 39.91 percent of the Unit Share to 30.88 percent for DC.
To view the sales charts, CLICK HERE.
The top 10 books for the month are:
1.) Secret Empire #1, Marvel Comics.
2.) Venom #150, Marvel Comics.
3.) Batman #22, DC Comics.
4.) The Flash #22, DC Comics.
5.) Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout #1, Marvel Comics.
6.) Secret Empire #2, Marvel Comics.
7.) Batman #23, DC Comics.
8.) Secret Empire #3, Marvel Comics.
9.) All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1, Marvel Comics.
10.) The Walking Dead #167, Image Comics.
BOOM! STUDIOS FIRST LOOKS
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For covers and six-page previews of BOOM! Studios titles arriving in stores on Wednesday, June 21, click on the cover thumbnails above or the links below for the individual titles.
* ADVENTURE TIME COMICS #12.
* BILL & TED SAVE THE UNIVERSE #1.
* COADY AND THE CREEPIES #4.
* THE DEEP #6.
* DESTROYER #2.
* KONG OF SKULL ISLAND #12.
MARVEL COMICS: THE PROX TRANSMISSIONS
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Marvel Comics has announced a September release for The Prox Transmissions, an 88-page
graphic novel from Dustin Bates, lead singer and founder of the multi-media, modern rock band Starset, along writer Peter David.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Inspired by the likes of Nikola Tesla and Carl Sagan, Starset's albums, along with videos, websites, novels and one-of-a-kind live performances, were created as part of the over-arching concept, The Starset Society. Where science and fiction collide, The Starset Society is dedicated to publicizing emerging, near-future technologies and investigating their inevitable social, economic, political, and philosophical impact on society.
"A secret transmission from the far reaches of the galaxy falls into the hands of SETI radio astronomer Dr. Stephen Browning. His world begins to unravel as he discovers the cryptic message including information of advanced technology and a dire warning from the future. After Browning seeks aid of brilliant-yet-impetuous playboy Dr. Aston Wise, the two set off on an epic journey to discover the meaning of the transmission, only to discover that they are pawns in a much bigger game. Humanity hangs in the balance as powerful forces vie for control of the future, with only Wise and Browning to stop them."
"I'm incredibly excited to have the opportunity to create this graphic novel with Marvel Comics on behalf of The Starset Society," Bates said. "I've been a fan of Marvel since I was a little kid wishing I was the Hulk -- and little did I know how much I'd end up identifying with Bruce Banner as I grew into adulthood. It's an honor to be working with such an iconic brand to spread the inception story of the Society via The Prox Transmissions."
BRIEFLY
HEROES RERUN: Crackle announced it will be airing Heroes (78 episodes) and Heroes Reborn (13 episodes) on its free streaming service beginning Thursday, July 13.
AUGUST 2017 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted for August. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and look for more listings soon here in The Continuum.
* ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT.
* AFTERSHOCK COMICS.
* ARCHIE COMICS.
* ASPEN COMICS.
* BONGO COMICS.
* DARK HORSE COMICS.
* DC COMICS.
* DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT.
* IDW PUBLISHING.
* IMAGE COMICS.
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