Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 3, 2020
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 July 31, 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 July 2019:
Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 3, 2020:
- Acts of Evil: Venom Annual #1
- Avengers #22
- Black Panther #14
- Captain America #12
- Death’s Head #1
- Fantastic Four #12
- Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #9
- Marvel Comics Presents #7
- Marvel Team-Up #4
- Powers of X #1
- Runaways #23
- Secret Warps: Iron Hammer Annual #1
- Star Wars: Age Of Resistance: Special #1
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #4
- Thanos #4
Top Releases of the Week
15 new comics released today (last week had 17). 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 4 issues attained the 8.5 rating or above with more than 2 reviews.
- Powers of X #1
by Jonathan Hickman and R. B. Silva.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
FEAR THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINTY, NEW AVENGERS, FF) continues his revolutionary new direction for the X-Men. Intertwining with HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X reveals the secret past, present and future of mutantkind, changing the way you look at every X-Men story before and after. You do not want to miss the next seminal moment in the history of the X-Men! - Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge #4
by Ethan Sacks and Will Sliney.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE GREATER OF TWO EVILS! As the elite RED FURY stormtroopers of THE FIRST ORDER edge closer, KENDOH and her crew are running out of time to run their heist. But what does the mysterious score have to do with a DOCTOR APHRA mission 30 years in the past? Only Dok-Ondar knows the secret, and he may have to kill to keep it!
Number Ones
- Acts of Evil: Venom Annual #1
By Ryan Cady, Emily Lerner, and Simone Di Meo.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
VENOM VS. LADY HELLBENDER! After a busy few months, Eddie Brock and the symbiote are back together, but their union isn’t so perfect anymore… Meanwhile, the galaxy’s fiercest monster hunter is headed to Earth with a taste for klyntar… PLUS! The Origin of Lady Hellbender! - Death’s Head #1
By Toni Howard and Kei Zama.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Rising stars Tini Howard & Kei Zama take on Marvel UK’s hottest character, Death’s Head, in a new miniseries! When a job goes wrong, intergalactic mech merc Death’s Head wakes up half-assembled at a punk show! And if the crowd full of deodorant-eschewing youths wasn’t enough, the Young Avengers show up! Well, half of them anyway. Hulkling and Wiccan face down the best freelance peacekeeping agent in this universe! - Powers of X #1
- Secret Warps: Iron Hammer Annual #1
by Al Ewing, Toni Howard, and Carlos E. Gomez.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
“SECRET WARPS,” PART 5 – SECRET WARPS! Whatever has been causing worlds to smash together is out of control…and starts smashing Warp Worlds heroes into one another! As the heroes begin turning into strange new amalgamations, can even Ghost Hammer turn things back to normal? PLUS: A bonus tale of Sigurd Stark battling the twin wolves of addiction and Fenris the god devourer! - Star Wars: Age Of Resistance: Special #1
by Tom Taylor, G. willow Wilson, Chris Eliopoulos, Elsa Charretier, Matteo Buffagni, and Javier Pina.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
A ONE-SHOT SPECIAL FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS FROM THE NEW STAR WARS TRILOGY! Star Wars fans first met Resistance leader and confidante of Leia Organa VICE ADMIRAL AMILYN HOLDO at the end of her story in 2017’s The Last Jedi-now, witness her triumphant beginning! This July, Hugo Award-winning writer G. Willow Wilson (MS. MARVEL) explores a pivotal conflict in Holdo’s early career that will start the young woman down the path to heroic infamy for the rebellion! With her ship at the mercy of a dangerous enemy, it’s up to Holdo to outsmart their foe and win the confidence of her compatriots in the process. With art by Elsa Charratier! The infamous “pirate queen” of Takodana, MAZ KANATA, thought she’d seen everything in her thousand-plus years of running a bar and hiring smugglers. But it turns out that the criminal underworld is always full of new surprises…especially when she hires HAN SOLO and CHEWBACCA for a job! Story by Tom Taylor (AGE OF RESISTANCE)! o And Poe Dameron’s loyal companion, the astromech droid BB-8, just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. His missions always seem to escalate into a full-blown adventures! And if it means a win for his friends and the heroic Resistance freedom-fighters the little droid will stop at nothing to get the job done! Story by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS!
Starting Places
Avengers Vol. 5: Challenge of Ghost Riders
The challenge of the Ghost Riders! Robbie Reyes wants to finally get rid of the flame-headed monster that lurks inside him. So it’s time to do the common-sense thing: perform an exorcism on his car. The only problem is, Johnny Blaze, the original Ghost Rider and current king of Hell, has some plans of his own for Robbie and his friends the mighty Avengers! Now, it’s Ghost Rider vs. Ghost Rider in a wild race through the deepest depths of the underworld, while the Avengers must fight for their lives against their own Celestial headquarters – now possessed by a rather shocking, rather murderous hell-damned soul! But even worse is to come, courtesy of the infamous Cosmic Ghost Rider! And to join the battle for the soul of Robbie Reyes, the Avengers must go to Hell! Plus: The savage origin of the first Starbrand – from one million B.C.E.! Collecting AVENGERS (2018) #22–25.
- Avengers #22
By Jason Aaron and Stefan Caselli.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE CHALLENGE OF THE GHOST RIDERS STARTS HERE! Robbie Reyes wants to get rid of the flame-headed monster inside him. So it’s time to do the common sense thing: perform an exorcism on his car. Only problem is, Johnny Blaze, the king of Hell, has some plans of his own for the newest Ghost Rider and his Avengers friends.
Ongoing Stories:
Black Panther Vol. 8: Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda, Part Three
Has T’Challa learned what it means to be king just in time to lose his kingdom? Weeks ago, the Black Panther disappeared on a mission into deep space, leaving behind his country, his family and the woman he loves. Now, at last, find out what Wakanda Prime has done without its king! And light-years away, as the race against Emperor N’Jadaka’s expansion continues, the goddess Bast makes a dramatic move and T’Challa reaches out for the life he left behind! The Maroons are looking to turn the tide, but when N’Jadaka comes for his revenge, will T’Challa’s plan be enough to free those the Empire has enslaved and open his pathway home? And even if he can, can he truly rid himself of the Intergalactic Empire and its despotic ruler? Collecting BLACK PANTHER (2018) #13-18.
- Black Panther #14
By Ta-Nehisi Coates and Daniel Acuna.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
THE INTERGALACTIC EMPIRE OF WAKANDA -“TWO THOUSAND SEASONS” PART 2: T’Challa makes contact with Earth! But the war for the Empire continues, and with the panther goddess Bast on their side, the Maroons are looking to turn the tide. When Emperor N’Jadaka comes for his revenge, he’ll find himself in hot water. But will T’Challa’s plan be enough to free those the Empire has enslaved – and open his pathway home?
Fantastic Four Vol. 3: Herald of 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 #12
by Dan Scott, Jeremy Whitley, Sean Izaakse, and Will Robson.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Ben and Alicia are off on their dream honeymoon in a remote tropical paradise…until someone decides to crash it. Or should we say SMASH IT?! Get ready for the biggest HULK VS. THING FIGHT OF THE CENTURY! PLUS: The saga of the Future Foundation by Jeremy Whitley and Wil Robson!
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Vol. 2: Hostile Takeovers
Has one of Spider-Man’s closest allies returned to his criminal beginnings? Aunt May is reopening the F.E.A.S.T. Center to help the homeless and needy of New York City! But things are rarely simple in the Marvel Universe – so it’s no surprise when F.E.A.S.T. and May’s new funding comes under attack by…the Prowler?! Can Spider-Man help bring Hobie Brown back to the side of the angels? Peter Parker has many skills, but he’s no Sherlock Holmes. So the world’s worst detective calls on his new ally, the Rumor, to help him uncover the truth! But what’s the Rumor’s secret history? And what does it all have to do with a villain who’s been secretly plaguing the MU since World War II?! Plus: The Fantastic Four guest star – and Mary Jane saves the day! Collecting FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2019) #7–14.
- Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #9
by Tom Taylor, Ken Lashley, and Juan Cabal.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
A terrifying new villain is causing major problems for Spider-Man and his neighborhood. What does he want with your favorite wall-crawler? PLUS: The secret history of THE RUMOR!
Runaways Vol. 4: But You Can’t Hide
The Runaways are in disarray! The teen team survived the events of “That Was Yesterday” – but the fallout from that epic adventure is still very much being felt! Alex Wilder walks away from the Runaways – but will someone actually go with him?! In the aftermath, the team tries to take stock. There’s plenty of rebuilding to do, both metaphorical and literal, but the kids are exhausted, heartbroken and confused. Are the Runaways up for these major repairs, or will the team – and their dreams – crumble before their eyes? Victor is determined to fix Doombot, even if it forces him down a dark road. And Karolina is searching for a sense of purpose as California’s newest super hero! But what consequences await the Runaways if Nico has to use her magic to keep Karolina safe? Collecting RUNAWAYS (2017) #19–24.
- Runaways #23
by Rainbow Rowell and Andres Genolet.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
Doombot was destroyed back in #17, and Chase hasn’t been able to fix him. Victor is going to give it a shot, even if it forces him down a dark road. Even if it leads to something even worse than Victorius…
Captain America Vol. 2: Captain of Nothing
Captain America – wanted for murder! Accused and in custody, Steve Rogers has become a captain of nothing. With no costume, with no shield, and trapped behind bars with a thousand villains and killers who’d like nothing more than to see him dead, Steve fights back – and he can do it all day! But as the Power Elite makes its play, who stands with Cap? A prison riot is the best possible cover to break Steve out of confinement, but what if he doesn’t want to go? Steve Rogers might end up a fugitive, but that doesn’t mean he’ll give up the fight to prove his innocence and bring the true murderer to justice. Not by a long shot! It’s time for Cap to try a new tactic! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2018) #7–12.
- Captain America #12
by Ta-Nehisi and Adam Kubert.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
“CAPTAIN OF NOTHING” CONCLUDES! Captain America is a fugitive! So Captain America must disappear! But that doesn’t mean that Steve Rogers has to give up the fight to prove his innocence and bring the true murderer to justice! It’s time for Cap to try something new!
Comics Corner | Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 3, 2020