A New York Times best-selling writer has collaborated with a trio of illustrators to produce a six issue comic book series. “Events stories simply don't come bigger than Infinity,” said Axel Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “Jonathan Hickman is joined by three of our top artists — Jim Cheung, Jerome Opena and Dustin Weaver — to deliver an epic tale that covers all corners of the Marvel Universe and narrows the gap between Earth and the cosmos like never before. It's called the 'Marvel Universe' for a reason.”Earth has been marked as an 'Avengers World', protected by Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and more from the deadliest threats facing humanity. A powerful and destructive race is on a collision course with Earth and the only thing in their path is the Avengers! But even Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize the one hope of defeating this dire threat is to unite every great hero across the cosmos…because only with a united Avengers Universe is there any chance of survival!
With our heroes at the other end of the universe, who is left to protect Earth? Enter Thanos, the galaxy’s most ruthless threat and an unparalleled force of brutality who brings order to the chaos of life through murder. The greatest threat to the Mad Titan’s work—and perhaps the universe’s greatest hope—is something he created leaving no world safe. 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 can the fearsome leader of a race hated and feared by his world, lead his people against Thanos? If they fall, so does the Earth—and the entire universe with it.
“I'm very excited about Infinity for a number of reasons,” said Hickman. “First I think it's wonderful that the story is coming organically out of what's been going on during Marvel NOW!. Things that we've seen unfold in Avengers, New Avengers, Thanos Rising, Guardians of the Galaxy, and others are the catalyst for Infinity. And second, for me personally, Infinity is the first big step in a series of big steps that make up the long term plans for the Avengers books I have the privilege of writing. It should be a lot of fun.”As part of Free Comic Book Day on May 4, 2013, Marvel will introduce Infinity as well as a reprint of Thanos Rising #1. For those who want to learn more Jonathan Hickman, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and Marvel Executive Editor – Senior VP Tom Brevoort at 2 PM EST today are taking part in a special interactive chat via Marvel.com.
http://marvel.com/news/story/20386/infinity_interactive_chat
For those enjoying the time spent with the villain turned conflicted superhero, Marvel has provided a first look at Superior Spider-Man #9.
The time has come to see who will live, who will die, and who will emerge as the true Superior Spider-Man.
Superior Spider-Man #9 written by Dan Slott with art and covers by Ryan Stegman as well as a cover by Marcos Martin goes on sale May 1, 2013.