MARVEL: THE HEROIC AGE
Marvel Begins Exciting New Direction in May 2010
New York, NY (January 27, 2010) - Marvel Comics is proud to announce The
Heroic Age, the dawn of an exciting new era of heroism in the Marvel
Universe! Beginning in May 2010 with the release of Avengers #1, The
Heroic Age ushers in a brighter Marvel Universe and a bold new era for
the world's greatest super heroes as they emerge from darkness with a
renewed sense of hope and optimism, leading to the formation of all new
teams with new members...and brand new characters! Titles branded with
the Heroic Age banner offer a perfect jumping on point for readers new
and old alike, as the top comic book creators in the world deliver a
Marvel Universe like you've never seen before!
Over the past few years, the Marvel Universe and its citizens have found
themselves living in a dark age of despair. Beginning with the
disbanding of the Avengers, the heroes of the Marvel Universe have been
caught in a demoralizing downward spiral that has included the genocide
of the mutant population, a divisive civil war between heroes, the
assassination of Captain America, a worldwide subversive alien
infiltration and invasion, and the media-fueled and publicly-supported
ascension of the Green Goblin's civilian identity, Norman Osborn, to
power and control of the United States. Now, the heroes have united once
again, stronger than ever and are prepared to face the dangers that lie
ahead.
"Our heroes have experienced some of their greatest trials and
tribulations recently, but now there's going to be a renewed hope among
their ranks," said Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer & Editor-in-Chief
Marvel Entertainment LLC. "As our heroes emerge from the darkness, the
Marvel Universe is going to be a more optimistic place than we've seen
in a quite awhile. But that doesn't mean we're making things easy for
our characters!"
From the tone of the storylines, to the stunning new artistic look, The
Heroic Age ushers in a dramatic new vision of the Marvel Universe.
Marvel's most elite characters will be at the center of The Heroic Age,
including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Fantastic Four, the
Avengers and more!
David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation, Marvel
Entertainment LLC. added "We've been working out the details of The
Heroic Age for about a year now. The plan is to give old and new fans
alike the perfect place to jump into the Marvel Universe without feeling
like they've missed out on anything that's come before. If there's a
Heroic Age banner on one of the books, we're serious when we say 'the
Marvel Universe Starts Here!"
A new Age of Heroes dawns this May as The Heroic Age begins and changes
the face of comics as you know them! Join Brian Michael Bendis, Ed
Brubaker, Jonathan Hickman, John Romita Jr, and more of the industry's
hottest creators as they bring a bold new era for the world's greatest
super heroes, with a stunning new look for the Marvel Universe!
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