“Defenders” #7, an incredibly fun read written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by the Dodson’s (with colors by Sonia Oback), ended with but one line — NEXT: McKELVIE! Because, as we all know, MC-favorite artist Jamie McKelvie (“Suburban Glamour,” “Phonogram,” and a few Marvel titles I suppose) is jumping onto the book as the ongoing artist starting with issue #8, out July 11th.
But what’s with all this talking from us? We need to shut up. Here, look! Pretty pictures!
Man, I don’t know about you guys, but I can’t wait to read this.
For the full press release from Marvel, please see below.
Marvel Press Release
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Defenders #8 as red-hot artist Jamie McKelvie joins superstar writer Matt Fraction for a story like no other! After traveling to Wakanda, the Defenders must journey into the forbidden land of Z’Gambo to face off against the evil John Aman, Prince of Orphans! What sort of secrets is he protecting, and can the Defenders find out before it’s too late? But they’re not the only ones after his secret, as the Black Cat makes her own bid to steal it away! It’s a race against the clock in Defenders #8, which hits comic shops everywhere, the Marvel Comics app and the Marvel Digital Comics Shop this July.
DEFENDERS #8 (MAY120697)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by JAMIE MCKELVIE
Cover by TERRY DODSON
FOC — 6/18/12, On-Sale — 7/11/12
