News from the #SpoilerVerse – Who’s Your Allegiance to in Empyre?
EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVERS AND MORE AT YOUR LOCAL COMIC SHOP WHEN EMPYRE LAUNCHES ON APRIL 15th!
The return of the Celestial Messiah to the Blue Area of the Moon sets off a new chapter in the Kree/Skrull War. Only this time, it’s a Kree/Skrull Alliance aimed directly at Earth, and only the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more of Earth’s heroes stand in their way… When this unparalleled event begins on April 15th, participating comic shops will have an exclusive variant cover by Ed McGuinness.
The superstar creative team of writers Al Ewing and Dan Slott and artist Valerio Schiti have woven together a high-stakes sci-fi epic, rooted in Marvel lore while profoundly spearheading the future of the Marvel Universe.
MARVEL’S GREATEST MARTIAL ARTIST SPRINGS INTO ACTION IN SHANG-CHI #1!
Announced earlier today by The New York Times in an exclusive interview with writer Gene Luen Yang, Marvel Super Hero Shang-Chi will be getting a brand-new limited series this June. Known for his Eisner Award-winning work, American Born Chinese – the first graphic novel ever to be nominated for a National Book Award – Yang will be teaming up with artists Dike Ruan (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man) and Phillip Tan (Black Order) to craft the modern adventures of Marvel’s beloved master of the martial arts, with an all-new costume designed by artist Jim Cheung!
Yang could not suppress his excitement for the new series. “I mean, it’s Shang-Chi,” he told The New York Times. “He’s probably the most prominent Asian — I guess he’s Asian-American now since he’s moved over here — Asian-American super hero.”
Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Penciled by DIKE RUAN WITH PHILIP TAN
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
In this new series, Shang-Chi’s fight for justice will collide with his past. When the hero finds himself pulled back into the fold, no one will be ready for what will be unleashed. With a target on his back after the revitalization of his father’s secret society, the balance of power will shift in an epic tale of succession, family, and betrayal.
“The basic idea that his father is a supervillain is still there,” said Yang. “Zheng Zhu has been around a very long time. He has other kids besides Shang-Chi, so we’re going to explore some of those sibling relationships.”
Equipped with incredible knowledge and skills in the martial arts, Shang-Chi’s action-packed exploits have been thrilling readers for almost 50 years. Since his introduction, Shang-Chi has become a breakout hero in the Marvel Universe, appearing in multiple series as well as his own successful and acclaimed solo run.
EMPYRE
The return of the Celestial Messiah to the Blue Area of the Moon sets off a new chapter in the Kree/Skrull War—only this time, it’s a Kree/Skrull Alliance aimed directly at Earth, and only the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more of Earth’s heroes stand in their way…
Written by AL EWING & DAN SLOTT
Art by VALERIO SCHITI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Propaganda Teaser by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
A GREAT INTERGALACTIC ALLIANCE HEADS TO EARTH IN THE EMPYRE #1 TRAILER!
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The return of the Celestial Messiah to the Blue Area of the Moon sets off a new chapter in the Kree/Skrull War—only this time, it’s a Kree/Skrull Alliance aimed directly at Earth, and only the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more of Earth’s heroes stand in their way… Behold what awaits in EMPYRE #1 with this new trailer featuring Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and writers Al Ewing and Dan Slott.
“If you’re a longtime Marvel reader, this is going to pay off so many big things,” promises Slott. “If you’re a Marvel reader who started yesterday, welcome to the rich legacy of the Marvel Universe.”
“This is going to change things forever both in terms of the architecture of Marvel space, the vast cosmic politics of it all but also in this really intense, emotional, personal level,” teases Ewing. “I’d be astonished if anyone guesses what we got coming.”
EMPYRE #1 written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott with art by Valerio Schiti, goes on sale April 15th in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on Marvel.com!
EMPYRE
The return of the Celestial Messiah to the Blue Area of the Moon sets off a new chapter in the Kree/Skrull War. Only this time, it’s a Kree/Skrull Alliance aimed directly at Earth, and only the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more of Earth’s heroes stand in their way…
Written by AL EWING & DAN SLOTT
Art by VALERIO SCHITI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Propaganda Teaser by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
ENCOUNTER BIG SWORDS, BIG MONSTERS, AND EVEN BIGGER STAKES IN THE CABLE #1 TRAILER
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It’s a new dawn for mutantkind’s toughest soldier. Not quite the grizzled old war veteran from the future but still just as rebellious and hardheaded, Cable is back in a new solo series. See Nathan Summers confront his destiny in the CABLE #1 trailer featuring Editor Jordan D. White, Assistant Editor Annalisse Bisa, and writer Gerry Duggan.
On sale now, CABLE #1 is delighting fans with its high dose of action, fun, and shocking twists. Duggan’s writing combined with Phil Noto’s iconic art results in a high energy adventure where readers will get to see one of Marvel’s most famous X-Men in an exciting and revelatory way.
“This is the story of a young soldier who hasn’t seen the world end a bunch so he’s more fun and untethered,” Duggan says. “[Phil Noto] and I have the same ideas for Cable. I think we’re gonna surprise some people. If you think you know Cable, you don’t.”
CABLE #1 by Gerry Duggan and Phil Noto is on sale now in comic shops, on the Marvel Comics App, and on Marvel.com!
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