Today, Marvel announced its second wave of “Season One” original graphic novels, and released cover art and creative team information for each of them.Retelling the origins and early adventures of popular characters in a more contemporary setting, but without the universe of continuity that Marvel Comics or even the Ultimate Universe bring with them at this point, many have speculated that the Season One line will be perfect for the bookstore market–something that plays nicely with Marvel’s recent forays into digital distribution for their collected editions and graphic novels through Barnes & Noble’s new Nook Tablet. Just this week, a software update went out over the air that allowed owners of the Tablet’s precursor, the Nook Color, to purchase and access the Marvel material as well.The book announced included Dr. Strange: Season One by Greg Pak and Emma Rios, Hulk: Season One by Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler, and Ant-Man: Season One by Tom DeFalco and Horacio Domingues.”As a result of the great response from fans and retailers, we realized we couldn’t just stop with one wave of titles” said David Gabriel, Marvel SVP of Sales, in a statement. “We’re showing our continued support for
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