Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases December 30, 2019

Marvel releases comics to the Unlimited platform about 6 months after they come out in floppy format so this week we are seeing comics from June 26, 2019. In an effort to try to read some more “modern” issues, I’ve been tracking what’s currently being released and trying to catch up from recent number ones…we’ll see how that goes.

Here’s the new stuff I’ve found this week that were released in June 2019:


Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases December 30th, 2019:

  • Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #5
  • Amazing Spider-Man #24
  • Avengers #20
  • Black Panther #13
  • Doctor Strange #15
  • Fantastic Four #11
  • Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #8
  • Magnificent Ms. Marvel #4
  • Major X #6
  • Marvel Comics Presents #6
  • Marvel Rising #4
  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #44
  • Mr. and Mrs. X #12
  • Runaways #22
  • Spider-Man Annual #1
  • Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage #1
  • Star Wars: Age Of Rebellion: Darth Vader #1
  • Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #3
  • Superior Spider-Man #8
  • Thanos #3
  • Thor #14
  • War of the Realms #6
  • War Of The Realms: New Agents of Atlas #4
  • War of the Realms: The Punisher #3
  • War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #3
  • Wolverine: Exit Wounds #1

Top Releases of the Week

26 new comics released today (last week had 21).  Anyway, looking at Comic Book Roundup which aggregates a bunch of review sites, here are the top issues from this batch of comics. This week I see that 3 issues attained the 8.5 rating or above with more than 2 reviews.

  • Avengers #20
    by Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN! The final battle for Midgard! Captain Marvel leads the War Avengers! Hulk battles Ulik! Blade takes on the Black Berserkers of Roxxon! Plus: Daredevil the God Without Fear has a cryptic message that will decide the future of the team.
  • Runaways #22
    by Rainbow Rowell and Andres Genolet.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    Things are going SO WELL for Gert and Victor. That can’t possibly bode well, can it?  It already hasn’t boded well for Chase, who has unresolved feelings on the matter…  Karolina is keeping a secret from the rest of the Runaways and Nico in particular. The fallout could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for your favorite teens.
  • War of the Realms #6
    by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    THE WORLD’S SHATTERING CONCLUSION OF WAR OF THE REALMS! The tides begin to turn as unexpected allies appear in a twist that will shake the heavens! Malekith’s allies are faltering at last before the might of all Earth’s heroes, but the Dark Elf King has one final trick – and it’s got a VENOMOUS bite! Out of options, the God of Thunder makes a sacrifice that will leave him forever changed. But will it be enough? And what heroes may fall in his wake? Midgard’s fate is sealed as Jason Aaron’s years-long saga comes to its epic conclusion!

Number Ones

  • Wolverine: Exit Wounds #1
    by Chris Claremont, Larry Hama, Sam Keith, Salvador Larroca, and Scot Eaton.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    WOLVERINE LEGENDS, Chris Claremont, Larry Hama & Sam Keith REUNITE!
    He goes by many names… Patch…Weapon X…Logan…but most just call him THE WOLVERINE. Join Marvel’s greatest storytellers for three brand-new untold tales of the X-Men’s deadliest member.  Blood, broads, and blades… you asked for it, bub!  
  • Spider-Man Annual #1
    by Jason Latour, Phil Lord, and David Lafuente.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    When Spider-Gwen’s dimension-hopping web-watch falls into the wrong hands, it’s up to everyone’s favorite wisecracking web-slinger, the wily waddler known as SPIDER-HAM, to save the day!   From the same creative minds that brought you INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE and Spider-Gwen creator JASON LATOUR, you won’t want to miss this interdimensional epic!
  • Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage #1
    by Ralph Macchio and Christopher Allen.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    PETER PARKER’s got a real shot – a chance for a spot in a competitive Empire State University program as a high school student.  Nothing’s going to keep him from his goal…unless the old Parker luck strikes again!  And a crime boss’s interference with an experiment of DR. CURT CONNORS threatens to do just that, as an unexpected run-in heralds the return of the deadly LIZARD!  But if SPIDER-MAN is going to save the day, does that mean Peter Parker will have to sacrifice his future?  A tale of great power and the cost of responsibility in the mighty Marvel manner!
  • Star Wars: Age Of Rebellion: Darth Vader #1
    by Greg Pak and Ramon Bach’s.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT VADER!  DARTH VADER may be the most feared man in the galaxy. But to the proud Grand Moffs of THE EMPIRE, he’s just the Emperor’s apprentice – below them in the hierarchy.   But what fury burns in the heart of a SITH with such overwhelming rage when a mere Moff dares command him?   And at what point does Darth Vader show them his true power?

Ongoing Stories:

Doctor Strange Vol. 3: Herald
Doctor Strange: herald of Galactus?! When an alien sorcerer demands Stephen Strange’s help saving his far-off planet from Galactus, the World-Eater ends up banished to the darkest depths of the mystic realms! Now Strange, his powers depleted, must undertake a rescue mission like never before! What effects will consuming other realities’ planets have on Galactus? Dimensions are destabilized as the cosmic balance is upset, and now it’s up to the good Doctor to make sure the World-Eater’s bout of interdimensional indigestion doesn’t destroy all that is! With a new other-dimensional feast and an unholy alliance, Galactus has never been more terrifying! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2018) #12-17.

  • Doctor Strange #15
    by Mark Waid, Barry Kitson, and Scott Koblish.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    With a fresh alter-dimensional feast and an alliance with Dormammu, GALACTUS has never been more terrifying!  Do a reunited Doctor Strange and Clea have a chance to stop them? It’s not looking good…

Fantastic Four Vol. 3: Herald fo Doom
The Fantastic Four faces the Herald of Doom! Galactus has returned to devour Earth, and only one man can save us. No, not Reed Richards – Doctor Doom! But where are the FF in this conflict? Locked in battle against the brave new hero of the Latverian people, Victorious! Thanks to the benevolence and ingenuity of their beloved leader, Victor Von Doom, Latverians will soon know a new age of peace and prosperity, and Latveria will take its rightful place on the world stage – as long as four nefarious foreign invaders are punished for their crimes! Death to the Fantastic Four! But one cruel act will forever change the relationship between the FF and Doom. The fate of Latveria and the world – and the balance of cosmic power in the universe – all rests on one decision! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #6-13.

  • Fantastic Four #11
    by Dan Scott and Paco Medina.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    LICENSE TO QUANTUM DRIVE!  Franklin and Valeria are growing up fast…but not fast enough to legally operate Fantasti-Cars in NYC!   But wouldn’t you know it, the day of their big driving test is at the exact moment the entire Microverse might implode and take our reality with it!   Get ready for a cosmic adventure with Marvel’s first family…and two members of New York’s Department of Motor Vehicles.   Going to parallel worlds? Easy. Parallel parking? Kinda hard!

Magnificent Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: Destined
Ms. Marvel is back – and she’s magnificent! But there’s no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala’s corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel…and her family! Kamala is about to face a devastating loss – but with an alien invasion ravaging her neighborhood, she won’t have much time to grieve. Even if Kamala saves her hometown, will her life ever be the same? And what’s all this business about a “Chosen One”? Eisner Award winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, EXILES) and rising star Minkyu Jung take the reins of one of Marvel’s most beloved young characters for the shocking start of an all-new era! Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man! Collecting MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL #1-6.

  • Magnificent Ms. Marvel #4
    by Saladin Ahmed and Minkyu Jung.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    Traipsing across an unfamiliar planet with a gorgeous alien prince is fun…but doing that with your disapproving parents in tow? Significantly less fun.  Can Kamala balance family and romance? Or is this strange new relationship dead on arrival?

Marvel Rising: Heroes of the Round Table
Magic, monsters and more! Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl are an unbeatable team! But they’re in for a serious challenge, because the city has been invaded by a swarm of knights in shining…cars armed with javelins?! Uh-oh. Kamala Khan and Doreen Green are gonna need allies – and they know just who to call. Miles “Spider-Man” Morales, the Inhuman known as Inferno, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Daisy Johnson and more join the fray against sorceress Morgan Le Fay, who plans to transform the Inhumans’ home of New Attilan into New Camelot! Collecting MARVEL RISING (2019) #1-5.

  • Marvel Rising #4
    by Nolan Magruder and Roberto Di Salvo.
    Publishec by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    MORGAN LE FAY CLEANS UP THE STREETS!…By unleashing a trash monster on New Jersey! And the worst part is, it’s not even RECYCLABLE! Squirrel Girl, Ms. Marvel and their team better get their mops and brooms ready before the entire state falls under Morgan’s toxic influence! But monster-making isn’t the only trick up the Arthurian sorceress’s sleeve-and now she’s fixed her green eyes on Ms. Marvel!

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Vol. 8:Yancy Street Legends
The War of the Realms comes to the Lower East Side! Lunella and Devil meet the original kid hero, Spider-Man! And if that isn’t amazing enough, wait until the War of the Realms breaks out! With Manhattan frozen solid and Frost Giants prowling the streets, Devil must keep the peace – while Moon Girl encounters Thor! Then, it’s a real family crisis! With time and space fractured, Lunella and Devil will have to team up with younger versions of her parents and grandparents – all without erasing Lunella from history! Maybe Doctor Strange can help! Plus: Exactly what trouble does Devil Dinosaur get into while Moon Girl is stuck in class? And – at last – the biggest battle of brains in the Marvel Universe! It’s Reed Richards vs. Lunella Lafayette – and it’ll be Fantastic! Collecting MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #42-47.

  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #44
    by Brandon Montclair and Alitha Martinez.
    Publisehd by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    TIME CRISIS!   With time and space fractured, Lunella and Devil will have to team up with younger versions of her parents and grandparents…all without erasing herself from history!   Guest-starring Doctor Strange!

Starting Places

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 5: Behind Scenes
Who is the bandaged figure who seems to be in every shadow, and what does he want with Spider-Man? Prepare to have your questions answered! Spider-Man and Mary Jane have found themselves in an incredibly tough situation, thanks to Electro. Can Spidey save MJ? Can MJ save Spidey?! And what is Mysterio cooking up – and what does it have to do with that mystery man mentioned earlier? The influence of Peter Parker’s roommate, Boomerang, is finally felt when Spidey joins the Superior Foes! But wait, aren’t they the Superior Foes OF Spider-Man?! No time to debate that, because here comes the new Sinister Syndicate: Beetle, Electro, Lady Octopus, Scorpia and White Rabbit! They’ve come together for one reason: to hunt Boomerang! Prepare for more amazing action as Nick Spencer’s run continues! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #24-28.

  • Amazing Spider-Man #24
    by Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    All leading up to Nick Spencer’s Landmark 25th issue!  One issue away from #25 and the chickens are coming home to roost.  Who is the mysterious bandaged figure who seems to be in every shadow and what does he want with Spider-Man?  This issue won’t answer ALL your questions, but it will answer some that will drop your jaw.

Black Panther Vol. ???
Although this has not been released yet, I’m pretty sure this is gonna be a new volume for Black Panther since issue #12 was the last installment of the previous trade

  • Black Panther #13
    by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Daniel Acura.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    A NEW ARC – AND FIRST CONTACT WITH WAKANDA PRIME! “TWO THOUSAND SEASONS” STARTS HERE!  Weeks ago, the Black Panther disappeared on a mission into deep space, leaving behind his country, his family and the woman he loves. Find out at last what Wakanda Prime has done without its king. As the race against N’Jadaka’s expansion continues, the goddess Bast makes a dramatic move and T’Challa reaches out for the life he left behind!

Concluding Volumes

Some stories have been told and transform into something new.
Mr. and Mrs. X Vol. 2: Gambit and Rogue Forever
Can Rogue and Gambit finally relax and enjoy marital bliss? Not likely! Stuck in the Mojoverse, Rogue and Gambit are forced to relive their greatest hits – and moments from their past that they’d rather forget – but this time for the cameras! And when Spiral joins the fray, whose side is she really on? There’s a precious object to steal and an army of Mojo’s minions to fight off, but can the hottest couple in the Marvel Universe escape their televised nightmare for new adventures back home – or will they be doomed to rerun hell? The Thieves Guild is waiting for the answer – and they’re determined to take what’s theirs! Don’t bet on it! Collecting MR. AND MRS. X #7-12.

  • Mr. and Mrs. X #12
    by Kelly Thompson and Javier Pina.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    Happily Ever After?  Rogue and Gambit have had quite the year – will they finally be able to relax and enjoy marital bliss?  Don’t bet on it!

Events

Age of X-Man

  • Age Of X-Man: X-Tremists #5
    by Leah Williams and Georges Jeanty.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    THE AGE OF X-MAN CONCLUSION!  Some X-Tremists want to know love.   Some X-Tremists want to know freedom.   But some X-Tremists… just want to watch the world burn.

War of the Realms

  • Avengers #20
  • Superior Spider-Man #8
    by Christos Gage and Lan Medina.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN!  Otto Octavius and Quentin Quire – BFFs!  With America Chavez as the power, transportation and…well…only real hero, can Superior Spider-Man and the West Coast Avengers help turn the tide against Malekith and his forces?
  • Thor #14
    by Jason Aaron and Scott Hepburn.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    WAR OF THE REALMS TIE-IN! As a young god, the valiant but unworthy Thor pined for a hammer beyond legend. Now his destiny arrives at last. For the War of the Realms will reach even here, hundreds of years in the past.
  • War of the Realms #6
  • War Of The Realms: New Agents of Atlas #4
    by Greg Pak and Gang Hyundai Lim.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    FIRE AND ICE!   As the QUEEN OF CINDERS unleashes her endgame, AMADEUS CHO and THE AGENTS OF ATLAS face their greatest test, with the fiery fate of Planet Earth in the balance!   A team unites! A hero falls! And four female forces of nature come together for the final battle!   The stunning conclusion of this WAR OF THE REALMS series – with shocking ramifications for Amadeus, SHANG-CHI, SILK, WAVE and all the heroes of the NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS!
  • War of the Realms: The Punisher #3
    by Gerry Dugan and Marcelo Ferreira.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?  Frank and his crew have almost made it to the other side of the Lincoln Tunnel.  But his band of killers is shrinking and the monsters keep coming.  Who will survive to New Jersey, and what will be left of them?
  • War of the Realms: Uncanny X-Men #3
    by Matthew Rosenberg and Pete Perez.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    The X-Men are under siege, holding the last refuge of humanity in Queens! Can they hold out through the endless winter of the war? Or will Sabretooth get his bloody revenge?

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