International Iron Man Of Mystery
In the extra-sized Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Annual #1, Tony Stark will be going undercover to try to take down Madame Hydra. The annual is being written by Christos Gage and penciled by Harvey Tolibao. Gage was Wizard’s “2007 Writer To Watch.”
With his Extremis powers blocked, his Iron Man armor available for emergencies only and enemies like Bloodscream & Roughhouse around the corner, things don’t look good for Tony Stark. The Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Annual #1 promises to leave the nation of Madripoor changed forever.
Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Annual #1 features a cover by Jim Cheung. The annual has an on sale date of November 21, 2007 and a cover price of $3.99.
Daredevil By Frank Miller Omnibus Companion Expanded By Over 120 Pages
Great news for fans of Frank Miller’s work on Daredevil. Marvel just announced that the Daredevil By Frank Miller Omnibus Companion has been expanded by over 120 pages. The Omnibus explores Daredevil’s earliest adventures and his later tragedies.
In addition to collecting Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #27-28, Daredevil #219, 226-233, Daredevil: Man Without Fear #1-5, and Daredevil: Love And War, this collection will also include a bevy of never-before-seen extras. The Marvel Omnibus features re-mastered pages from these issues, restoring the coloring to match the original perfectly.
Extras include penciled pages by David Mazzucchelli, Frank Miller’s Daredevil series bible from 1980, the original plot to Daredevil #219, the script to Daredevil #233 and the original drafts of the landmark Daredevil: Man Without Fear.
The Daredevil by Frank Miller Omnibus Companion will be a hard cover with an on sale
date of December 12, 2007. The Omnibus is written by Frank Miller, Bill Mantlo, and Denny O’Neil and penciled by Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, David Mazzucchelli, John Romita Jr., and John Buscema. The book will retail for $59.99. Regular cover featured at top of article, variant cover featured at bottom of article.
What If The Annihilation Wave Invaded During Civil War?
Two of the biggest comic events of recent memory will collide in an upcoming What If? Annihilus’ wave of destruction leveled entire worlds of the Kree and Skrull Empire. However, just imagine if the Annihilation wave made its way to earth.
Writer David Hine describes What If? Annihilation as “when events collide. The ultimate crossover book…in one bold story!” Fans have clamored to see what would have happened if Annihilation and Civil War collided and What If? Annihilation delivers!
In What If? Annihilation, the valiant heroes Nova, Drax, Phyla-Vell and Peter Quill fail to halt Annihilus and his murderous rampage across the universe. And eventually the tyrant from the Negative Zone brings his devastating armies to Earth, during the height of both Civil War and Silent War! In the face of a far greater enemy, Marvel heroes struggle to mend their broken alliances. But can both sides work together in spite of the broken trust and newfound animosity?
Platinum Studios And Skyward Mobile Announce Mobile Comics
Skyward Mobile and Platinum Studios, Inc. recently announced Mobile Comics. Skyward is a leading developer of next-generation mobile applications. Platinum Studios, Inc. is an entertainment company that controls an independent library of comic book characters from all over the world. Mobile Comics will be a new application that delivers the comics experience to users over their mobile devices.
The Skyward Mobile-powered Mobile Comics will include high-quality graphics and an intuitive user interface. Comic fans will be able to consume their favorite content whenever and wherever they want. In addition to accessing a range of comic books, fans will also be able to download wallpapers, animated screensavers, ringtones and mobile games featuring comic art and characters from the vast Platinum Studios library.
Secret Invasion Infiltration Tells A Story Five Years In The Making
What’s going to happen in Secret Invasion: Infiltration, which kicked off in New Avengers #31 when Elektra was revealed as a Skrull? According to Marvel Marketing Manager Jim McCann, there will be a number of Skrull reveals in the upcoming months leading up to the invasion. McCann added that Marvel would let people know something big is happening in certain books, but it’s not always going to be promoted as a Skrull reveal and might take fans by surprise. Read more
Ultimate Universe Is Going To Be Insane
What can readers expect from Marvel’s Ultimate Universe in the upcoming year? According to Marvel Marketing Manager Jim McCann, “The Ultimate Universe for the next year is going to be insane.” Of course, Jeph Loeb’s project “Ultimatum” is coming up next year, but the action really begins in Ultimate Powers #8 and #9 with what’s called “March On Ultimatum.” The lead-up will also continue in all five issues of The Ultimates 3 and Brian Bendis’ Ultimate Origin. Read more
Heroes Fight Or Flight
On an episode of Heroes entitled “Fight Or Flight,” Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) attempts to move beyond the past, but discovers that a mysterious woman — Elle (Kristen Bell) — is willing to kill to find him.
Matt (Greg Grunberg) and an unexpected ally fly to Philadelphia to hunt down the “nightmare man,” following his terrible attack on Molly (guest star Adair Tishler), but the pair finds themselves outmatched. Monica (Dana Davis) tries to come to terms with her new abilities and her role as a local hero.
Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) meets his new partner and gets a disturbing assignment. H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) takes a step to further protect his family. Meanwhile, as Hiro (Masi Oka) continues to fix the past in feudal Japan, Ando (James Kyson Lee) attempts to piece together historically what’s happened to his best friend.
The Messiah Complex Throws A Grenade Into The Middle Of The X-Men Universe
At the recent October Comic & Horror Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, Marvel Marketing Manager Jim McCann talked to Comicbook.com staff about the Messiah Complex. McCann told us that the Messiah Complex was a crossover unlike most that are being put out today and that it was very much a throwback to things like the Extinction Agenda. The Messiah Complex will be one long story broken up into thirteen chapters. McCann said “Messiah Complex throws a grenade into the middle of the X-Men universe and in the end that grenade goes off.” McCann compared it to how Civil War’s ending was not neat and tidy, but it opened the doors for a lot of different things. McCann said that Messiah Complex would do the same thing for the X-Men.
As a result of Messiah Complex, McCann revealed that each X-Men book will have its own identity, its own cast, and its own purpose. McCann said “You’re not going to have to walk into a comic store and go ‘What the hell’s the difference between X-Men and Uncanny X-Men?’” McCann also added “Between the months of February and until July, there won’t be a team that even refers to themselves as the X-Men. It radically changes things, but in a very good way.”
Comic Collector Live Offering Variant Cover Of The Lone Ranger
At the recent October Comic & Horror Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, Comicbook.com staff met Comic Collector Live creator Joe Butler. Comic Collector Live is free software that helps comic book collectors organize their collections. The software also serves to connect comic book buyers and sellers.
Joe Butler, who is President and CEO of MidTen Media Inc., is a longtime comic book collector and considers Comic Collector Live to be a labor of love. Comic Collector Live has also proven to be a hit with comic book fans with around fifty thousand registered members and eight hundred thousand comic items wanted by users.
Pictures From October Comic And Horror Festival
Comicbook.com staff visited the October Comic & Horror Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on October 20 & 21, 2007. The festival is run by longtime comic and horror fan Marc Ballard and features comics, toys, games, star wars, anime, movie items, and more. Read more
