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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Marvel's Secret Invasion Crossover Event Begins!


When I was a kid, I was always into comic books. Whenever we would go on a road trip, I demanded we stop to get them so I would have something to do while we rode. But what got me into actively collecting them was the Mutant Massacre crossover event that introduced me to The Uncanny X-Men, the Morlocks, and pretty much the expansive Marvel Universe. I loved that whole story and, with the exception of a few titles (I'm sure the creators tanked the issue because they felt put-upon to participate), I enjoyed the entire event. Now Marvel is gearing-up for another major crossover event spanning many titles, this time featuring The Avengers. This is an official Marvel press release:

It’s the event over five years in the making and now that the Skrulls’ plans have come to light, it’s time for Secret Invasion: Infiltration to be exposed! All Marvel titles bearing the Secret Invasion: Infiltration banner provide crucial tie-ins to the most anticipated event of 2008—Secret Invasion. If you want to know everything about the machinations of the shape shifting Skrulls, the secret agents hiding in the Marvel Universe and just how the heroes prepare for the most explosive battle of 2008, then you can’t miss an issue of the Infiltration!

In New Avengers: Illuminati #5, by the red-hot creative team of writers Brian Bendis, Brian Reed and artist Jimmy Cheung, the mysterious Illuminati come together to discuss the shocking discovery in New Avengers #31—the Skrull body of Elektra! As this evidence of invasion is presented to the group, they must decide what this means to the future of Earth and who they can trust! By the end of the issue, the Illuminati will never be the same again as a jaw dropping revelation with the team—and readers—stunned. War is declared…but by who?

Then, in Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1, from acclaimed author Dan Slott and a line-up of fan-favorite artists including Salvador Larroca, Clayton Henry, Patrick Scherberger and cover artist Jimmy Cheung, secrets of the Initiative are revealed! As the hidden origins of MVP, Armory, Hardball and more are brought to light, readers will gain insight into the inner workings of Tony Stark’s bold new vision…and into the Skrull invasion? You’ll never guess how it all comes together and just who is responsible for this deception!

This November, the next stage of the Skrull offensive is uncovered in Secret Invasion: Infiltration and there’s no going back for the Marvel Universe! Lives will be shattered as every hero and villain is forced to ask…Who Do You Trust?

Don’t miss the opening salvos in New Avengers: Illuminati #5 and Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1!

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE ANNUAL #1 (SEP072183)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA, TOM FEISTER, STEVE UY, PATRICK SCHERBERGER AND CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—10/18/07, On-Sale-11/7/07

NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #5 (of 5) (SEP072217)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/18/07, On-Sale-11/7/07


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