THE COLLECTORS: This Week in Comics [April 11, 2022]
Welcome back acquirers of all things Marvel, as we look at everything new arriving This Week in Comics
Heading back to the 1990s to bring back our favorite version of the X-Men, Miles Morales What If…? continued in a slashing new series, as the continuation of Captain Carter; Welcome to THE COLLECTORS!
X-Men ’92: House of XCII #1
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Perhaps the greatest incarnation of the iconic X-Men team returns in this must-have for COLLECTORS, with the brand new series brought to us by writer Steve Foxe and artist Salva Espin.
The mutant cause has made tremendous leaps, as the island of Krakoa- a nation for which mutants can dwell- has formed; as something that threatens it may be lurking.
Elektra 100 #1
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One of Marvel comics’ most disatnct and beloved creations has returned in her very own series as the massive writing team of Ty Templeton, Declan Shalvey, Ann Nocenti, and Chris Giarrusso team with the artistry team of Sid Kotian and Stefano Raffaele to bring back this deadly assassin.
The 100th issue of the deadliest character in the Marvel Universe is both the culmination of her epic journey throughout the pantheon of Marvel lore and a hint of what awaites COLLECTORS in the continuation of her story
What If…? Miles Morales #2
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Marvel’s beloved web-slinger is front and center in this multiversal adventure story that takes the What If…? format to new heights, as writer John Ridley and artist Farid Karami present a brand new Miles Morales.
Miles has been Spider-Man for some time, but this incredibly fun series asks us what if the iconic hero had been given powers other than those of Spider-Man? What if he became…Wolverine!?
Captain Carter #2
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Writer Jamie Mckelvie and artist Marika Cresta continue their fantastic Captain Carter story that explores the MCU originated super soldier in her very first solo series that is essential for all COLLECTORS!
The Women out of time, Captain Carter presents a brand new hero birthed from the MCUs What If…? anthology series, in a comic run that is certainly set to bring you one of your new favorite Marvel characters.
Other Releases This Week
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- Black Panther #5 by John Ridley, Juann Cabal, and Stefano Landini
- Venom #7 by Ram. V., Al Ewing, and Bryan Hitch
- X-Men #10 by Gerry Duggan and Javier Pina
- Eternals #11 by Kieron Gillen and Esad Ribic
- Star Wars #22 by Chalres Soule and Ramon Rosanas
- Darth Vader #22 by Greg Pak and Raffaele Ienco
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man #37 by Saladin Ahmed and Christiopher Allen
Variant of the Week
Captain Carter #3
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With X-Men ’92 sporting some fantastic variants featuring the 1990s iteration of the team that seem inspired by Jim Lee’s legendary work on thetitle, and What If…? Miles Morales providing some interesting variants for his second issue, we had to go with the second variant of Captain Carter.
There is something that is so classic about this beautiful variant by Marc Aspinall, with the painting of the woman out of time so perfectly encapsulating her elegance, yet readiness for any threat to arise.
What to Read on Marvel Unlimited
The Darkhold Omega #1
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With a lot coming to Marvel Unlimited this week, we recommend the conclusion of the fantastically twisted DArkhold event, with Darkhold Omega #1 by Steve Orlando and Cian Tormey.
Some of the Marvel Universe smartest entities have risked it all by observing the dangerous contents of the Darkhold, only to have their minds taken over in their battle against Chthon; the conclusion begins with thsi terrifying finale.
Trade Paperback of the Week
Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Omnibus Vol. 2
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There are so many worthy trade paperbacks this week- including Jason Aaron’s work on Doctor Strange and Thor- but we feel obligated to continue to recommend anything Jonathan Hickman; especially the continuation of his Fantastic Four run.
Hickman combines thrilling narrative, creative work building, and a penchant for aesthetic in this continued development of Marvel’s first family, and their subsequent Future Foundation in a ride that is truly a must-read.
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There you have it, COLLECTORS, that is everything coming to MArvel This week in Comics; Happy Hunting!
