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| Secret Avengers #22 Hardman Variant |
Secret Avengers has, at least for my money, been the Avengers title to watch. With a rotating team of writers and artists, this group of not-so-clandestine heroes has offered the creators who have taken the helm the opportunity to tell rather intriguing tales on the fringes of the Marvel Universe.
Now, as announced at NYCC, Rick Remender and Gabriel Hardman are setting up to take the reigns from Warren Ellis and put the back into an ongoing format, and they’ve assembled quite a team. As explained in the press release, Cap has handed over the reigns of the team to Hawkeye, who puts together a team including Venom, Captain Britain and Giant-Man to fight the good fight and a brand new race called “the Descendants” (which seems, if anything, an element of Remender’s love of punk mixing with his writing).
Not mentioned in the press release are the characters appearing on the cover to issue #22 pictued above: Valkyrie, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Beast and a Human Torch (since we’re not sure which of the three this is yet). Chances are the book may keep the idea of a rotating cast outside of a few core members, but with Remender and Hardman on the book the bottom line is simple — you’re going to want to read this.
Check after the cut for three additional covers, including the cover to Secret Avengers #21.1, the beginning of Remender’s run with art by the always awesome Patrick Zircher, as well as Marvel’s press release with solicit information.
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| Secret Avengers #21.1 |
Next year, critically acclaimed creators Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force) & Gabriel Hardman (Hulk) take readers deep under cover in Secret Avengers! Captain America has tasked Hawkeye with putting together a brand new team, ushering in a new era for the Secret Avengers. When the call is put out for heroes to save the Marvel Universe from its most dangerous foes, the biggest powerhouses will answer. America’s Secret Soldier — Venom, The UK’s premiere super hero — Captain Britain, Founding Avenger — Giant-Man and more will join ranks to create a team that will have fans everywhere demanding more. Packed to the brim with action, intrigue, insurmountable odds AND covers by legendary artist Arthur Adams, no fan can miss this!
“Our opening arc will have a big secret war, a big secret new world, a big secret new race, a big team death, a big secret team betrayal, and begin a secret affair. High stakes, intrigue, and tons of character drama as we unearth the mystery surrounding familiar automaton villains reimagined as members of a new species–The Descendants!” exclaimed Remender. “I’m a tremendous fan of Gabe’s work; he’s one of the best storytellers in the business, always puts clarity first, while still managing engaging and dynamic action. I’m beyond excited to have him joining me on Secret Avengers. And having Art Adams on covers is truly a dream come true.”
Kicking off this January in Secret Avengers #21.1 by Remender and red-hot artist Patrick Zircher, fans can get a taste of what we’ve got planned before Gabriel Hardman jumps on board as the ongoing artist with Secret Avengers #22.
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| Secret Avengers #22 |
“Secret Avengers gives me the opportunity to draw an exciting group of heroes who I’ve never drawn before as well as design new villains and new worlds. Hawkeye, Beast and Valkyrie have been favorites of mine since I was a kid. That combined that with the crazy big, black ops tinged action/adventure makes this a book I had to draw,” explained Hardman. “Rick is known for his wildly inventive scripts and he really delivers with Secret Avengers. This is an epic story that will have big repercussions. That’s the kind of storytelling I like to be involved with.”
Continued belowWith Hawkeye at the helm, Captain America’s strike force team must dodge Adaptoids, Descendants and the biggest threats to the Marvel Universe…without anyone knowing, in Secret Avengers!
SECRET AVENGERS #21.1 (NOV110499)
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
FOC — 12/26/11, ON SALE — 1/25/12
SECRET AVENGERS #22
SECRET AVENGERS #22 HARDMAN VARIANT
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| Secret Avengers #23 |
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils by GABRIEL HARDMAN
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Variant Cover by GABRIEL HARDMAN
ON SALE THIS FEBRUARY!
SECRET AVENGERS #23
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils by GABRIEL HARDMAN
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
ON SALE THIS FEBRUARY!
