Today we have a triple threat of Marvel NOW! releases arriving in April 2013 starting off with a murderous story from the creative minds of writer Dennis Hopeless (X-Men: Season One) and artist Kev Walker (Thunderbolts) which commences with Avengers Arena #8. The official synopsis for the new ongoing series reads:
The stakes have never been higher as the cast of Avengers Arena feel the cold hard reality of Murderworld! It’s only a matter of time before tensions reach their boiling points and the kids turn on one another. What happens when alliances are broken? And who’s secrets are blown wide open? One thing is certain, the outlook is grim!
“Avengers Arena is the most controversial launch of Marvel NOW! and is just warming up," said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “As the games commence, the Marvel Universe's most popular young heroes now must figure out exactly what they're willing to do to survive the gauntlet of Arcade's new Murderworld. Pacts will be made, and broken in the blink of an eye. Blood will be spilled. And there will be a winner."
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Next up is Journey Into Mystery #651 which involves a dangerous rescue mission orchestrated by writer Kathryn Immonen and artist Matteo Scalera. The official synopsis reads:
The warrior Sif’s might rivals that of the Mighty Thor, but when the ravenous Fenris is awoken by one of her own, even she is outclassed! In order to save her home, she must band together with the Warriors Three and Thor to stop him - but when everything they need to stop the beast never existed – things go from bad to worse!
“In one of their darkest moments, the mighty Sif shows just how dangerous she can be,” said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. "And when she has the aid of her brethren at her side, the true power of Asgard won’t ever be clearer!"
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And last but not least a master plan devised by Cyclops commences an all-new story arc with Uncanny X-Men #5 which is under the creative direction of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Frazer Irving. The official synopsis reads:
Deep in the caverns of the old Weapon X facility, Cyclops is training the next great generation of Mutantkind in the Charles Xavier School for Mutants! With new mutants popping up all across the Marvel Universe, Cyclops and his team must race to recruit. But will there be anyone to turn him down?
“Brian and Frazer are bringing you a whole new take on Mutantkind -- and it will have major ramifications on the Marvel Universe," said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. "Whether you root for Cyclops, hate him, or a little bit of both, everything you thought about Mutants will be turned on its head."
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Looks like April 2013 is going to be an action-packed month for Marvel NOW! comic book fans.
The stakes have never been higher as the cast of Avengers Arena feel the cold hard reality of Murderworld! It’s only a matter of time before tensions reach their boiling points and the kids turn on one another. What happens when alliances are broken? And who’s secrets are blown wide open? One thing is certain, the outlook is grim!
“Avengers Arena is the most controversial launch of Marvel NOW! and is just warming up," said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “As the games commence, the Marvel Universe's most popular young heroes now must figure out exactly what they're willing to do to survive the gauntlet of Arcade's new Murderworld. Pacts will be made, and broken in the blink of an eye. Blood will be spilled. And there will be a winner."
Next up is Journey Into Mystery #651 which involves a dangerous rescue mission orchestrated by writer Kathryn Immonen and artist Matteo Scalera. The official synopsis reads:
The warrior Sif’s might rivals that of the Mighty Thor, but when the ravenous Fenris is awoken by one of her own, even she is outclassed! In order to save her home, she must band together with the Warriors Three and Thor to stop him - but when everything they need to stop the beast never existed – things go from bad to worse!
“In one of their darkest moments, the mighty Sif shows just how dangerous she can be,” said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. "And when she has the aid of her brethren at her side, the true power of Asgard won’t ever be clearer!"
And last but not least a master plan devised by Cyclops commences an all-new story arc with Uncanny X-Men #5 which is under the creative direction of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Frazer Irving. The official synopsis reads:
Deep in the caverns of the old Weapon X facility, Cyclops is training the next great generation of Mutantkind in the Charles Xavier School for Mutants! With new mutants popping up all across the Marvel Universe, Cyclops and his team must race to recruit. But will there be anyone to turn him down?
“Brian and Frazer are bringing you a whole new take on Mutantkind -- and it will have major ramifications on the Marvel Universe," said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. "Whether you root for Cyclops, hate him, or a little bit of both, everything you thought about Mutants will be turned on its head."
Looks like April 2013 is going to be an action-packed month for Marvel NOW! comic book fans.