Archive for the ‘Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)’ Category
February 2, 2016
Kelly Sue DeConnick // Emma Rios
late December 2012
****
Danvers, time-tossed, finally ends up at her Secret Origin, where she must compete with a rival for her superpowers. The challenger is her idol, the late pilot from #1, but the arc doesn’t actually deal with Carol’s grief. Instead, the theme is female camaraderie, in life & in work.
last issue: Captain Marvel #5
next issue: Captain Marvel #7
also indexed for Dec. ’12
Captain America #18
Captain America #19
Captain Marvel #5
The Fantastic Four #611
FF #23
Hawkeye #3
Winter Soldier #11
Tags:Emma Rios, Kelly Sue DeConnick
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June 5, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
January 2011
***
Thanos resurrects Death in a universe where Undying Gods have reigned. To stop his return to our ‘verse, Nova & Star-Lord (the leads in this era’s SF revival) halt the Mad Titan like Butch & Sundance. Tho’ this finale satisfies, it replaces the characters & twists of the lead-in mags w/ super-movie bombast.
last issue: The Thanos Imperative #5 of 6
continued in The Thanos Imperative: Devastation #1 of 1
also indexed for Jan. ’11
Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #3 of 9
The Fantastic Four #585
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
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June 4, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
December 2010
***
A busy issue, as Nova preps for a noble sacrifice. Meanwhile, surprise conversations juice the plot. First, the evil Scarlet Witch is really a mole, motivated by love for the Vision (nice to see someone gets her character this decade!). Then Thanos pulls a heel turn, literally begging for a final death.
last issue: The Thanos Imperative #4 of 6
next issue: The Thanos Imperative #6 of 6
also indexed for Dec. ’10
The Fantastic Four #584
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
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June 3, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
November 2010
***
Thanos, Avatar of Death, cannot die, tho’ it’s all he wishes for; ironically, he must reintroduce Death to a mirror universe. Less compelling are the heroic aliens who fly thru a space station ripping monsters apart—standard super-stuff, w/o even the space-opera scope that most of TI offers.
last issue: The Thanos Imperative #3 of 6
next issue: The Thanos Imperative #5 of 6
also indexed for Nov. ’10
Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #2 of 9
The Fantastic Four #583
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
Posted in Beta Ray Bill, Captain America, Captain Marvel (C. Danvers), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Colossus, Cosmo, Dr. Hank Pym, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Gladiator (Imperial Guard), Hawkeye (C. Barton), Iron Man, Jocasta, Machine Man, Major Victory, Mantis, Namorita, Nova (R. Rider), Nova Corps, Peter Quill, Star-Lord, Quasar, Rocket Raccoon, Ronan the Accuser, Scarlet Witch, Shi'ar, Silver Surfer, Skrulls, Spider-Woman (J. Carpenter), Thanos, Thor, Vision, War Machine, Wasp, Wolverine, Xandarian Worldmind | Leave a Comment »
June 2, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
October 2010
***
The fourth (?) space war in recent years gets a strong dose of metaphysics. In the parallel universe ruled by Cthulu gods, Captain Marvel became Life’s avatar rather than dying. Then, to extinguish Death utterly, he sacrificed his opposite, Thanos, in an arcane ritual that unbalanced his cosmos!
last issue: The Thanos Imperative #2 of 6
next issue: The Thanos Imperative #4 of 6
also indexed for Oct. ’10
The Fantastic Four #582
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
Posted in Araki, Beta Ray Bill, Blastaar, Captain America, Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Cosmo, Dr. Hank Pym, Drax the Destroyer, Galactus, Gamora, Gladiator (M. Potter), Gorgon, Human Robot, Inhumans, Iron Man, ISAAC, Jocasta, Kree, Machine Man, Major Victory, Mantis, Medusa, Nova (R. Rider), Nova Corps, Peter Quill, Star-Lord, Proemial Gods, Quasar, Rocket Raccoon, Ronan the Accuser, Scarlet Witch, Shi'ar, Silver Surfer, Thanos, Vision, War Machine, Xandarian Worldmind | Leave a Comment »
June 1, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
September 2010
**
The writers wage Marvel’s latest space opera on several fronts & still keep the subplots clear. To imply an epic scope, they even usher Kirby Gods in to defend the universe from an Eldritch incursion! But Sepulveda draws & inks cinema-aping art that some lovely digital coloring can’t save.
last issue: The Thanos Imperative #1 of 6
next issue: The Thanos Imperative #3 of 6
also indexed for Sept. ’10
Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #1 of 9
The Fantastic Four #581
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
Posted in Captain Marvel (C. Danvers), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Celestials, Cosmo, Dr. Strange, Drax the Destroyer, Galactus, Gamora, Hulk, Iron Man, Kree, Major Victory, Mantis, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Namorita, Nighthawk, Nova (R. Rider), Nova Corps, Patsy Walker, Peter Quill, Star-Lord, Proemial Gods, Rocket Raccoon, Shi'ar, Silver Surfer, Spartoi, Thanos, Triton, Valkyrie, Vision, Xandarian Worldmind | Leave a Comment »
May 31, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Miguel Sepulveda
August 2010
***
Actually #2 of 8, if you incl. pro- & epilogues. DnA stage another extra-universal invasion—this time, the cancerverse (where Life “won”) metastasizes into the mainstream ‘verse. This means more tentacle monsters as well as evil reflections of the Avengers & Defenders. Solid, guilt-free space opera.
continued from The Thanos Imperative: Ignition #1 of 1
next issue: The Thanos Imperative #2 of 6
also indexed for Aug. ’10
The Fantastic Four #580
Tags:Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett, Miguel Sepulveda
Posted in Bug, Captain America, Captain Marvel (C. Danvers), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Cosmo, Crystal, Dr. Hank Pym, Dr. Strange, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Gladiator (Imperial Guard), Gorgon, Groot, Hulk, Hussar, Imperial Guard, Inhumans, Iron Man, Jack Flag, Karnak, Kree, Major Victory, Mantis, Maximus the Mad, Medusa, Moondragon, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Namorita, Nighthawk, Nova (R. Rider), Nova Corps, Patsy Walker, Peter Quill, Star-Lord, Quasar, Rigellians, Robert Rider, Rocket Raccoon, Ronan the Accuser, Scarlet Witch, Shi'ar, Silver Surfer, Smasher, Thanos, Thor, Valkyrie, Warstar, Xandarian Worldmind | Leave a Comment »
May 30, 2014
Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning // Brad Walker
July 2010
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Having lost their two series in June, Ab & Lan segue into their space opera’s final act. This prolog is epic stuff, tho’ not newbee-friendly! Worlds explode (!) to shunt a Lovecraft-universe’s Cptn Marvel into the main ‘verse, setting up a confrontation w/ Death’s avatar, Thanos resurrected.
continued from Guardians of the Galaxy #25
continued in The Thanos Imperative #1 of 6
also indexed for Jul. ’10
The Fantastic Four #579
Tags:Andy Lanning, Brad Walker, Dan Abnett
Posted in Araki, Blastaar, Bug, Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Cosmo, Crystal, Drax the Destroyer, Gladiator (Imperial Guard), Gorgon, Inhumans, Karnak, Magus, Mantis, Medusa, Moondragon, Nova (R. Rider), Peter Quill, Star-Lord, Quasar, Rocket Raccoon, Ronan the Accuser, Thanos, Xandarian Worldmind | Leave a Comment »
October 7, 2013
Kurt Busiek // George Pérez
December 2003
***
The crossover ends as it must: in an enormous brawl of punching & zapping. Still, the mag’s creative duo amazingly avoid even a whiff of the corporate avarice that must underpin this mini. The grand scope & casual confidence prove a good capstone to the super-teamwork dynamic that defines the Avengers run of Busiek & Pérez et al. Think of it as a victory lap AWA an impressive work of fan-service.
last issue: JLA/Avengers #3 of 4
also indexed for Dec. ’03
Alias #27
New X-Men #148
Tags:George Pérez, Kurt Busiek
Posted in Abomination, Absorbing Man, AIM, Aleta, Ant-Man (S. Lang), Ares, Atlanteans, Attuma, Awesome Android, Baron Zemo (WW2 era), Batroc the Leaper, Beast, Black Knight (D. Whitman), Black Panther, Black Widow, Blastaar, Blizzard, Blood Brothers, Boomerang, Bulldozer, Captain America, Captain Britain, Captain Marvel (C. Danvers), Captain Marvel (M. Rambeau), Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Champion, Charlie-27, Constrictor, Controller, Count Nefaria, Crimson Dynamo, Crossbones, Crucible, Crystal, Daredevil, DC characters, Deathcry, Demolition Man, Destroyer, Dr. Druid, Dr. Hank Pym, Dragon Man, Eternity, Executioner, Exemplars, Falcon, Firebird, Firebrand, Firestar, Forgotten One, Galactus, Gargantua, Gargoyle, Gorilla Man (villain), Grandmaster, Great Lakes Avengers, Grim Reaper, Hawkeye (C. Barton), Henry Peter Gyrich, Hercules, Hobgoblin, Hulk, Human Torch (J. Storm), HYDRA, Hyperion, Iron Man, Jack O'Lantern, Jack of Hearts, Jocasta, Juggernaut, Justice, Klaw, Lava Men, Living Lightning, Machete, Machine Man, Madame Masque, Magdalene, Major Victory, Man-Ape, Marrina, Martinex, Master of the World, Megan McLaren, Melter, MODOK, Mole Man, Molecule Man, Moloids, Moon Knight, Moonstone, N'Astirh, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Nebula, Night Thrasher, Nighthawk, Nikki, Nova (R. Rider), Orka, Piledriver, Porcupine, Poundcakes, Psycho-Man, Quasar, Quicksilver, Radioactive Man, Rage, Razor-Fist, Red Guardian, Red Skull, Rhino, Ringer, Ronan the Accuser, Sabra, Sandman, Scarlet Witch, Scorpion, Sersi, Seth, She-Hulk, Shocker, Shockwave, Silverclaw, Solarr, Songbird, Speedball, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman (J. Carpenter), Starfox, Starhawk, Stilt-Man, Stingray, Storm Giants, Surtur, Taskmaster, Thor, Thunderball, Thunderstrike, Tigra, Titania, Triathlon, Tumbler, Two-Gun Kid, Tyrak, US Agent, Valkyrie, Vibro, Vision, War Machine, Wasp, Whiplash, Whirlwind, Whizzer (R. Frank), Wizard, Wonder Man, Wrecker, X-Ray, Xemnu the Titan, Yellowjacket (R. DeMara), Yondu, Zaran, Zodiac LMDs | Leave a Comment »
July 26, 2013
Kurt Busiek // George Pérez
December 1998
***
Schmaltz. A host of dead heroes turn good cuz they’re Avengers. Meanwhile, Wanda resurrects Wonder Man by adding the power of love to her magic. In turn, WM defeats his brother with filial affection. Pérez offers his trademarks: earthen columns of weirdness, gypsy outfits, & plenty of Kirby krackle.
last issue: Avengers #10
next issue: Avengers #12
also indexed for Dec. ’98
Avengers Forever #1 of 12
Tags:George Pérez, Kurt Busiek
Posted in Agatha Harkness, Captain America, Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Chili Storm, Daredevil, Dr. Druid, Dr. Hank Pym, Firestar, Grim Reaper, Human Torch (J. Storm), Invisible Woman, Iron Man, Jarvis, Justice, Megan McLaren, Mockingbird, Mr. Fantastic, Patsy Walker, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Stuntmaster, Swordsman (P. Javert), Thing, Thor, Thunderstrike, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man | Leave a Comment »
July 25, 2013
Kurt Busiek // George Pérez
November 1998
***
Wanda gets in touch w/ her magic. More importantly, a parade for the team. It’s for 35 years of issues (& for the Heroes Return concept), yet it’s a throwback to Roy Thomas’ naïve adulation of superhero comics. Still, Busiek lurves them too, & his nuts-n-bolts approach is what The Avengers needs.
last issue: Avengers #9
next issue: Avengers #11
Tags:George Pérez, Kurt Busiek
Posted in Agatha Harkness, Captain America, Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), Chili Storm, Colossus, Daredevil, Dr. Druid, Dr. Hank Pym, Firestar, Gambit, Grim Reaper, Hawkeye (C. Barton), Hulk, Human Torch (J. Storm), Imus Champion, Invisible Woman, Iron Man, Justice, Kitty Pryde, Marrow, Megan McLaren, Mockingbird, Mr. Fantastic, Nightcrawler, Patsy Walker, Rogue, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Storm, Stuntmaster, Swordsman (P. Javert), Thing, Thor, Thunderstrike, Ultron, Vision, Wasp, Wolverine, Wonder Man | Leave a Comment »