THE COLLECTORS: This Week in Comics [May 1, 2022]
It’s that time again Marvel fans, as we take you through everything brand new This week in comics in our Collectors series for May 1, 2022!
A brand new Spider-Man: 2099, an iconic mutant as the centerpiece of a brand new Giant-Sized X-Men, and something for every Star Wars fan out there; welcome back to THE COLLECTORS!
Spider-Man 2099: Exodus Alpha #1
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One of the most iconic Spider-Man variants is returning with a brand new series as Steve Orlando and Paul Fry reimagine Miguel O’Hara!
Facing off against The Cabal, O’Hara returns to his present- and our future- in this new adventure that sees Nueva York experience a cataclysmic event that births a Garden of Eden amidst the American wastelands
Star-Wars: Obi-Wan #1
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This week brings something that is a must-have for all COLLECTORS, as MArvel reimagines the iconic Star Wars character ahead of his Disney+ series debut with this brand new story by Christopher Cantwell and Ario Anindito.
A comic that will confront an aging Obi-Wan Kenobi with his past, a self-reflective tale sees the once prominent Jedi master in his final days amidst the harsh environment of Tatooine.
Giant-Sized X-Men: Thunderbird #1
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Brought to life by All Elite Wrestling superstar Nyla Rose alongside comic writer Steve Orlando and artist David Cutler, this brand new one-shot takes readers back to Krakoa to explore one of the most underrated mutants of all time.
THunderbird is still experiencing the side effects of his recent resurrection, with the beloved character confronted with a world completely different from the one he once left in a must-read for all COLLECTORS
Avengers Forever #5
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If you have any experience with MarvelBlog you know how much we love Jason Aaron’s Avengers Forever run; a run continuing with his massive issue with art by James Towe.
The world’s mightiest losers must confront Doom Supreme, in an issue that brings to life the Multiversal Masters of Evil, as the Doom to end all Doom’s makes his presence known.
Other Releases This Week
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- Marauders #2 by Steve Orlando and Eleanora Carlini
- Maestro: World War M #3 by Peter David and German Peralta
- Black Panther Legends #4 by Tochi Onyebuchi, Enid Balam, and Ramon Bachs
- Ben Reilly: Spider-Man #4 by J.M. DeMatteis and David Baldeon
- Iron Man #19 by Christopher Cantwell and C Cafu
- Star Wars #23 by Charles Soule and Ramon Rosanas
The Variant of the Week
Iron Man #19
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There were plenty of options for the Variant of the Week, but there isn’t a better choice for COLLECTORS than this Iron Man variant celebrating the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man!
Continuing the month-long celebration via differing variant covers, this Dan Jurgens piece shows a Spider-Man-inspired Iron Man suit that is just too cool to pass up!
What to Read on Marvel Unlimited
Avengers Forever #2
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Again, if you have any experience with MarvelBlog, then you know we can’t say enough good things about what is one of the funner series of the year in Jason Aarons Avengers Forever.
Picking up where the premiere issue left off, this second installment dives deeper into Anthony Stark as the Worlds Biggest Losers set off to save Deathlok and Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider.
Trade Paperback of the Week
Jane Foster: The Saga of The Mighty Thor
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The Annihilation Omnibus that releases this week was definitely in the running, but with Jane Fosters MCU debut just around the corner, we had to pick the character’s complete saga as the must-have for COLLECTORS this week
It is the perfect introduction to anyone curious about the character and gathers her tremendously compelling stories that explain why she is one of the most beloved comic book heroes in the world.
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Well, there you have it, COLLECTORS, that is every Marvel comic arriving this week; Happy Hunting!
