Hey, we heard you like Jonathan Hickman and Avengers so we put some Hickman in your Avengers so you could Hickman while you Avenge…r.
As announced in a press release this morning, it appears that “Avengers” isn’t the only book that will have Hickman’s name on it because, like Bendis before him, he’s going two for two on the biggest “Avengers” titles in the line. Starting in January, Hickman and artist Steve Epting will be the new creative team on “New Avengers,” a book that has been under the hands of Brian Bendis since 2005 post-“Disassembled” (also written by Bendis). Not too much is said about the book, but at this point we’re just identifying all the “new” titles and creative teams we’ll be seeing — and we gather there’s going to be a lot of that.
Additionally, on Twitter Rick Remender seems to imply that nothing would be changing in “Secret Avengers,” as he still has work he’s doing on that. No word on what is going to happen to “Avengers Assemble” or “Avengers Academy,” though, although some kind of change is expected.
Not only that, but sneakily announced in a CBR interview with Axel Alonso and Tom Brevoort, we also know of three additional relaunches: Captain America, Iron Man and Thor, all of which will (assumedly) get new creative teams and (definitely) new #1s. No creative teams there, but the article does confirm that not all of their titles will be seeing a relaunch, as “Daredevil” by Waid and Co will continue along its current path and numbering
We’ve also got a brand new Marvel NOW! press release for you, offering up a few new details on “Uncanny Avengers” and confirming Steve Epting on “New Avengers” #1.
So, for now, we’ve got seven new titles:
- Avengers, by Hickman and Opena
- New Avengers, by Hickman and Epting
- Uncanny Avengers, by Remender and Cassaday
- All New X-Men, by Bendis and Immonen
- Captain America #1, by unknown
- Iron Man #1, by unknown
- Thor #1, by unknown
(Fingers crossed that Kieron Gillen stays on the Thor franchise.)
Marvel Press Release
The most popular characters. The most acclaimed creators. The most ambitious stories. This isMarvel NOW!.
This Fall, the Marvel Universe heads in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes– Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more– to deliver all-new ongoing series, each beginning with issue #1! Marvel NOW! is the culmination of Marvel ReEvolution, the groundbreaking new initiative to evolve the comic book experience through innovation.
It kicks off in October’s Uncanny Avengers #1, from the superstar dream team of Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force,Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) and continues with jaw-dropping new Marvel NOW!series nearly every week through February.
“There’s never been a better time to check out comics than Marvel NOW!” said Axel Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “This isn’t a reboot or a reimagining–Marvel NOW! is all about looking forward, building on our rich history of great stories and delivering new ideas.”
In Uncanny Avengers #1, the Avengers and X-Men must join forces to overcome the greatest challenge either team has ever faced, one so devastating that neither can afford to do it alone! Can Captain America’s newly assembled team find a way to peacefully co-exist while also dealing with the game-changing repercussions of Avengers VS X-Men?
Then in November, Marvel NOW! expands to all corners of the universe with launches including All-New X-Men #1 by Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers VS. X-Men, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) and Stuart Immonen (Avengers VS. X-Men #1 Infinite, Fear Itself); Avengers #1 by Jonathan Hickman (Avengers VS X-Men, Fantastic Four) and Jerome Opena (Uncanny X-Force), on-sale in December; and New Avengers #1, by Hickman and Steve Epting (FF, Captain America), on-sale in January 2013.
“We brought fans the biggest comic book event imaginable in Avengers VS. X-Men and now we’re taking the Marvel Universe to an exciting new place, beginning with Uncanny Avengers #1,” said Tom Brevoort, SVP, Executive Editor, Marvel Entertainment. “If you’re a long-time fan, all the stories you’ve read will give you even more enjoyment of what’s happening now–we’re not abandoning our past. But if you’re a new reader, this is where you’re going to learn just why Marvel comics are unlike anything else you’ve ever read. And no character is left unaffected by Marvel NOW!.”
Continued belowEvery comic book bearing the Marvel NOW! branding 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 #1 of Marvel NOW! series 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 is the natural next step of the Marvel ReEvolution, as we evolve every facet of Marvel publishing,” explained Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer, Marvel Entertainment. “You’ve seen us craft new digital storytelling formats like Marvel Infinite Comicsand bring added value to our comics with Marvel AR. Now our print comics leap into the future with a cinematic new look for our covers, exciting new designs for our biggest characters and stories that will send you on the kind of journey you can only get at Marvel.”
This October, “Join The ReEvolution” as Marvel NOW! kicks off with Uncanny Avengers #1, ushering in a new era for comics and the perfect jumping on point for new readers. The biggest creators bring you the biggest characters in the biggest stories…and it’s happening NOW!
To commemorate the historic release of Uncanny Avengers #1 on Wednesday, October 10th, participating retailers can host special advance release parties the night before! That’s right, you can experience the biggest new series launch of the year on Tuesday, October 9th at select retailers, who’ll also have limited edition giveaways exclusive to these events.
For more on Marvel NOW!, please visit www.marvel.com and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #MarvelNOW
