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REVIEW: The Defenders #2
Or – “One Of Marvel’s Many Neglected Properties…” DEFENDERS! The Defenders are back! I haven’t been this excited since I heard the new phonebooks were here! WOO! THE DEFENDERS #2 Writer: Matt Fraction Penciler:... [read more]
ComicsAlliance’s 11 Best Comics of 2011, #8-7
Filed under: Opinion As 2011 draws to close, ComicsAlliance has assembled its annual list of the best comics and graphic novels of the year, with the help and input of our editors, writers, and readers. Like any list, it is naturally subjective, but we... [read more]
REVIEW: The Defenders #1
“Or – “Marvel’s Most Maligned (Non) Team Title…’ It always puzzles me why some folks seem to have a problem with The Defenders as a concept. “They’re not team players,” I have been told, and indee... [read more]
‘Defenders’ #1: Big, Bold, Crazy and Awesome [Review]
Filed under: Marvel, Reviews
The last time I did an interview with Matt Fraction, one of the last questions I asked was just "Defenders: Why?" It seemed like a weird move to go from writing the big summer crossover to relaunching a team that, desp... [read more]
Matt Fraction & Nathan Fox Depict Bin Laden’s Final Moments in Comic for ‘GQ’ [Webcomic]
Filed under: Webcomics, Culture
Commissioned by GQ to create a comics story depicting the historic raid by U.S. special forces on Osama Bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan that ended with the al-Qaeda leader's violent death, writer Matt Fraction, artist... [read more]
‘Defenders’ #1 Begins Quest to Explain Everything That Ever Happened [Preview]
Filed under: Marvel, Previews
On sale next week in comics shops everywhere and in the Marvel Comics app is Defenders #1, beginning a brand new ongoing series by Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man, Casanova) and Terry Dodson (Uncanny X-Men). Starring... [read more]
SNEAK PEEK: The Mighty Thor #9
Marvel has released a sneak peek of The Mighty Thor #9 that arrives in stores in December. Take the jump for an early look at the issue. THE MIGHTY THOR #9 (OCT110594) Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by PASQUAL FERRY … Continue reading → [read more]
SNEAK PEEK: Invincible Iron Man #511
Marvel sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Invincible Iron Man #511 by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, that you can check out, after the jump. INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #511 (OCT110596) Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR … Con... [read more]
War Rocket Ajax #21: Matt Fraction and the ‘Fear Itself’ Exit Interview
Filed under: Marvel, War Rocket Ajax
Superstar Marvel Comics writer Matt Fraction is one of our favorite guests on ComicsAlliance's War Rocket Ajax podcast, so when our fans requested an exit interview on Fear Itself, we were happy to oblige. So j... [read more]
Matt Fraction on ‘Defenders’: The Grand Unification Theory of the Marvel Universe [Interview]
Filed under: Marvel, Interviews
The Marvel Comics superteam The Defenders has always been a loose collection of superhero "outsiders" battling quasi-mystical threats, and the newest incarnation by writer Matt Fraction and artist Terry Dodson is no ... [read more]
Marvel Reveals More Art From Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson’s ‘Defenders’ #1 [Preview]
Filed under: Marvel, Previews
Last week's finale to Fear Itself introduced readers to Nul, a manifestation of rage born from the resolution of mankind's battle with the Asgardian god of fear with lasting ties to the Hulk. Beginning in December with ... [read more]
REVIEW: Fear Itself #7 (of 7)
Or – “ROUND SEVEN: FIGHT!” Last issue left off with Thor, Captain America and Iron Man preparing for war, each in their own way, arming themselves with guns, the Odinsword and a bucket of liquid uru, respectively. Will all our ... [read more]
‘Secret Avengers’ By Remender & Hardman And More From Marvel’s Avengers Panel [NYCC 2011]
Filed under: Marvel, Conventions, News
Marvel Comics began its Saturday proceedings at New York Comic Con with a packed panel discussion about its popular Avengers franchise. Panelists included Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso with writers Christo... [read more]
‘Casanova: Avaritia’ #2 Hits Like a Punch to the Stomach [Review]
Filed under: Marvel, Indie, Opinion
It's tough to write about Casanova: Avaritia #2. I liked the first issue, particularly a great innovation regarding the lettering and thought balloons, but the second issue was just... tremendous. I enjoyed the ar... [read more]
Marvel Sets The Stage For 2012 With A Week Of ‘Point One’ #1 Promos
Filed under: Marvel, News
With Fear Itself headed for its finale, Marvel's already looking ahead with the promotion of Point One #1, a 64-page one-shot out in November that will reportedly set the stage for seven major stories in 2012. Every day thi... [read more]
Go Inside Marvel Architects’ Creative Retreats With ‘The Watcher’ [Video]
Filed under: Marvel, Video
Marvel fans who've attended panel discussions at comic book conventions or follow many of the publisher's writers and editors on Twitter have no doubt heard talk of "creative retreats." It is known that during these occasi... [read more]
REVIEW: Fear Itself #6 (of 7)
Or – “Boiling Something Down To It’s Essence Has A Problem…” …namely, that most of these characters have been around so long that they have more than one “core truth.” Whether or not you like this issue... [read more]
Marvel Reveals ‘The Mighty’ Looks Of ‘Fear Itself’ #7
Filed under: Marvel
After a summer of being trashed at every turn by familiar faces transformed into fear god enhanced monsters with hammers known as "The Worthy," Marvel Comics' heroes are about to bounce back with some boosted mojo of their own in... [read more]
Mighty Thor #5 Review by Peteparker 5/5
Marvel Comics' The Mighty Thor #5 Video Review by Peteparker 5/5 [read more]
Matt Fraction’s Indie Masterpiece ‘Casanova’ Returns with ‘Avaritia’ [Interview]
Filed under: Indie, Interviews
Casanova is back. Matt Fraction's dimension-tripping superspy comic (alternately illustrated by twin artists Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon) returns from its lengthy hiatus tomorrow with issue #1 of Avaritia, the third vo... [read more]