Announced via a press release this morning, Mike Deodato is hopping off “Avengers” and hopping on “New Avengers” for the upcoming “Infinity” event from Marvel comics, written in total by Jonathan Hickman. Balanced across three books (at the very least, if not more), Deodato will be taking over Steve Epting, who had been previously illustrating the book, with issue #9.
One thing that’s noticeable in the press release, though, is the new opinion on how essential these tie-ins are:
“As with Avengers, Jonathan’s issues of New Avengers are a critical part of the overall Infinity story. There are elements that were set into place in the earliest issues of the series that he and Deo will be paying off on here.” explained Executive Editor, Tom Brevoort, Marvel Entertainment. “You could maybe enjoy INFINITY without them, but you’re really not going to want to.”
Which is a reasonable change from claiming that the tie-ins are absolutely essential. So, you don’t have to read them, but, I mean, come on, you know you want to!
(Truth be told, you probably do — Hickman’s “New Avengers” hit the ground running as Marvel’s Breaking Bad, in a manner of speaking. Tie-in or not, these are probably going to be pretty damn great.)
For the full Marvel press release, please see below.
Marvel Press Release
This August, superstar writer Jonathan Hickman is joined by fan-favorite artist Mike Deodato to pit the Illuminati against their biggest threat yet in New Avengers #9! Tying into the blockbuster event of the summer, Infinity, New Avengers #9 shows fans what new threats lie beyond the edges of the Marvel Universe!
With the Avengers fending off an intergalactic threat on the edges of the Marvel Universe, Earth becomes the most vulnerable planet in the system! Enter Thanos, the galaxy’s most ruthless threat and an unparalleled force of brutality who brings order to the chaos of life through murder. Earth’s last hope may lie in the hands of a man who can level cities with a single whisper – Black Bolt, king of the Inhumans. But is the combined might of the clandestine group of Avengers enough to push back Thanos and his deadly group of lieutenants – the Cull Obsidian?
“As with Avengers, Jonathan’s issues of New Avengers are a critical part of the overall Infinity story. There are elements that were set into place in the earliest issues of the series that he and Deo will be paying off on here.” explained Executive Editor, Tom Brevoort, Marvel Entertainment. “You could maybe enjoy INFINITY without them, but you’re really not going to want to.”
Every issue of New Avengers includes a code for a free digital copy of that same comic on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, each issue of New Avengers features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.
This August, the intensity of Infinity is turned up a notch as Hickman and Deodato show the power of the Mad Titan in New Avengers #9!
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NEW AVENGERS #9
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
ON SALE AUGUST 2013!
