Another “Spider-Men” teaser revealed
Marvel has revealed another teaser for “Spider-Men” with the following info:
This June – history will be made for the Marvel Universe.
SPIDER-MEN #1
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by SARA PICHELLI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
ON SALE THIS JUNE!
What do you make of the new teaser?
- Matt Price
Ms. Marvel to become Captain Marvel in new comics series
There’s a new Captain Marvel coming to the pages of Marvel Comics.
As revealed at the recent Wondercon in Anaheim, Calif., the hero Carol Danvers, formerly known as Ms. Marvel, will take on the legacy of Captain Marvel in a new ongoing series by writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Dexter Soy. Marvel Comics’ original Captain Marvel was created in 1967 and died in “The Death of Captain Marvel” graphic novel in 1984. Five others have been called “Captain Marvel” since, but now one of Marvel’s longstanding female heroes will take over the name.
Scarlet Spider #4 preview from Marvel
One of Marvel’s most buzzed-about books from the first quarter of 2012 has been “Scarlet Spider,” by the creative team of Christopher Yost and Ryan Stegman. (Issue No. 1 is still the best-selling Marvel comic of 2012 at my store as I write this.) The Scarlet Spider faces the Assassin’s Guild in the April issue. Here’s the description from Marvel:
Kaine, aka the Scarlet Spider, prepares for an onslaught unlike any he’s ever faced before! The ruthless Assassins Guild has arrived in Houston with one objective- take down the Scarlet Spider at any cost! Will Kaine’s super-human abilities be enough to outwit the band of murderous assassins gunning for his head? Find out in Scarlet Spider #4, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!
“Scarlet Spider” #4 goes on sale April 11 for $2.99. Click past the cut for the full preview.
- Matt Price
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Marvel releases WonderCon schedule
Marvel has released its schedule for WonderCon this week in Anaheim, Calif., as seen above.
The Marvel booth is #201 and will feature comics creators including Jeph Loeb, Mark Waid, Humberto Ramos, Arthur Adams, Gabriel Hardman and more.
- Matt Price
New “Castle” graphic novel set for October release
Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios recently announced a new graphic novel inspired by the “Castle” television series.
“Castle: Richard Castle’s Storm Season” is a 112-page hardcover graphic novel inspired by the popular “Castle” television series. This 112 page hardcover will star the Derrick Storm character, who is a fictional character created by the author Richard Castle — himself a fictional TV character played by Nathan Fillion. The graphic novel will go on sale Oct. 17.
Here’s how Marvel describes the graphic novel:
Private Investigator Derrick Storm is hired to bug the hotel suite of an African head of state, but this routine mission quickly spirals out of control when Storm overhears a woman’s terrifying scream on the wire. Plagued by the victim’s helpless cry, Storm—despite an ominous warning—investigates the truth. Soon he’ll discover an international conspiracy reaching further than he ever imagined…and perhaps the truth about Clara Strike, a CIA Agent the world thinks is dead.
Brian Michael Bendis and Kelly Sue DeConnick are the writers of the graphic novel. Emanuela Lupacchino is the artist.
This is the second “Castle” original graphic novel to be released through a collaborative effort between Marvel, ABC Studios and the producers of “Castle,” following the 2011 release “Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm.”
“Marvel has done an amazing job of bringing Derrick Storm to a new audience and we’re thrilled to keep the magic going with this next graphic novel.” said Andrew W. Marlowe, “Castle” creator/executive producer in a news release. “Fans can look forward to another fantastic adventure, filled with page-turning excitement. Storm Season is Richard Castle at his finest.”
- Matt Price
Danny Ketch version of “Ghost Rider” sold millions
Film fans know the Ghost Rider as Johnny Blaze, the stunt rider who makes a deal with Mephisto to save his father from cancer. He’s tricked by Mephisto, however, into becoming the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. Nicolas Cage plays Johnny Blaze in “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance,” now in theaters.
But the most popular run of Ghost Rider comics actually featured another Rider: Danny Ketch, who became the Ghost Rider when he touched a medallion on a motorcycle he found.
Second trailer for “The Avengers” is online
Marvel Studios has released a second trailer for “The Avengers,” which will be released on May 4. The 
superhero film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America and Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Samuel L. Jackson returns as Nick Fury, Mark Ruffalo portrays Bruce Banner, aka Hulk; Jeremy Renner plays Hawkeye and Scarlett Johansson stars as Black Widow. Joss Whedon directs the film.
The film is a sequel to all the Marvel Studios films released so far, tying together elements from Iron Man 1 and 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger. (Though there’s a new Hulk, it will also likely connect with the Edward Norton Hulk film.)
Tom Hiddleston returns as the villainous Loki.
- Matt Price
Marvel reveals new Avengers one-sheet poster
Here’s the new one-sheet for “The Avengers,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner. The film, directed by Joss Whedon, teams up many of Marvel’s top superheroes against an even larger threat.
- Matt Price
Marvel announces free Spider-Man comic based on new animated program
A new, free comic book promoting the Ultimate Spider-Man animated program on Disney XD has been announced by Marvel. The show debuts on Disney XD on April 1. Ultimate Spider-Man Premiere is a screen capture comic book adaptation of the premiere episode, utilizing the same story and art as the television show.
The all-ages appropriate comic will be available by March 28, and Marvel is encouraging retailers to have it on hand for Free Comic Book Day on May 5.
The release didn’t indicate what the retailer’s cost for the issue would be, if any, but indicated further information would be coming in typical retailer communication channels.
- Matt Price
Ghost Rider artist Javier Saltares on Planet 46 Comics special
Longtime “Ghost Rider” artist Javier Saltares, who drew the popular 1990s relaunch starring Danny Ketch, visits the Planet 46
Comics Podcast to talk about his work on the character and the new movie, “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” Saltares has drawn both the Danny Ketch and Johnny Blaze versions of Ghost Rider in his career, which also includes stints on “Aliens vs. Predator” and “G.I. Joe.”
Matt Price and Kyle Roberts host the Planet 46 Comics Podcast each week on NewsOK.
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