In the flurry of adverts for ‘Secret Wars’, there’s one image that stands out… [Read more…] about Secret Wars Watch: X-Men ’92
Secret Wars Watch: Attilan Rising
Continuing my series exploring Marvel’s ‘Secret Wars‘ teasers, it’s time to head to the Inhuman royal family – as Attilan rises!
Secret Wars Watch: Years of Future Past
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be casting my eye to the teasers Marvel have released for their 2015 ‘Secret Wars‘ event. The majority of these images are related to Marvel events of the past, and hint at realities colliding in the new Battleworld… First up: Years of Future Past! [Read more…] about Secret Wars Watch: Years of Future Past
So what were the Secret Wars?
In May 1984, Marvel released what can only be described as a classic series – one that they’re now revisiting. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars – commonly referred to just as ‘Secret Wars’ – was easily the first major ‘event comic’, a 12-issue epic that had unusual origins. Next year, Jonathan Hickman is going to helm a new iteration of this event, and so it seems appropriate to help catch readers up on the original!
Ed Note: You can now also check out the Comic Book Herald Secret Wars reading order, from the original event to present day! [Read more…] about So what were the Secret Wars?
X-Men Chronology: Duane Swierczynski’s CABLE
In 2008, the X-Men universe was turned upside-down. A child was born – the first mutant since M-Day, who would come to be known as Hope Summers. This birth kicked off the events of ‘Messiah CompleX’, and ultimately led to Cable travelling to the future with the baby. The idea was to keep her safe; but Marvel chose to ensure the story continued, and passed responsibility for the arc to experienced novelist Duance Swierczynski. [Read more…] about X-Men Chronology: Duane Swierczynski’s CABLE