Charles Knauf News

This post relates to: Daniel Acuña, Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf, Eternals

Marvel is really really pushing the Eternals.  I'm not sure exactly why.  In my years of reading comics they've popped up from time to time.  They've never really been a big driving force in story arcs.  At least not in the ones I read. 

I mentioned before that I read the Neil Gaiman/John Romita  Jr series                    (http://www.comicvine.com/eternals/49-18203/).  It was good.   You'd think Marvel would've been screaming on top of the hills telling everyone about that one. 

I am curious about these guys.  I guess since I actually don't know a whole lot about them.  I'm mainly familiar with Sersi from her time with the Avengers some time ago.  I did buy the first issue.  I haven't had a chance to read it yet.  It seems like people are getting excited over this.  That's good.  I wish the Eternals luck.  Why not let them have a chance to shine in the spotlight?

The Eternals Have Returned!

 
This week, Marvel’s Eternals made their return in Eternals #1, from the acclaimed writing duo of Charles & Daniel Knauf (Iron Man: Director of SHIELD) and rising star artist Daniel Acuna, and it’s been embraced by fans and critics!
 
“The Knaufs have a fascinating premise… [Acuna’s] work is worth the cover price”-- Timothy Callahan, ComicBookResources.Com
 
“A lot of weird stuff happens, and that gives me hope for the rest of the series”-- Ann McCally, WizardUniverse.Com
 
“It’s a good start to a promising series. The Knaufs and Acuña seem to be well poised to carry on the work begun by Gaiman”-- Andrew C Murray, WeeklyComicBookReview.Com
 
“Charles and Daniel Knauf are kicking off this book they way they need to”-- Blake Petit, ComiXtreme.Com
 
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Eternals, as the series continues to generate buzz! Please note that, to allow retailers additional time to increase orders, Marvel has moved the FOC by one week.
 
Now that Druig’s made his move and the Horde are on their way to Earth, is there any way for Thena and Ikaris to gather the forces of good to triumph in time? Find out in Eternals #2!
 
ETERNALS #2 (MAY082269)
Written by CHARLES & DANIEL KNAUF
Pencils & Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—6/19/08, On-Sale—7/9/08

This post relates to: Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf, Daniel Acuña, Marko Djurdjevic, Eternals

I feel like I'm missing something.  Marvel keeps sending me these "Who are the Eternals" covers.  I never thought they were that big a deal.  I've said that the recent mini by Gaiman and Romita Jr. was good.  I get that they're getting a new series but I would've never thought there'd be so much of a push behind them.  Is an Eternals series something that people are clamoring for?  Or are they not so much so Marvel feels they need to push this?  I'm going to check it out but I'm not sure if it'll be near the top of my reading list for that week.  Although maybe I should move it up to see what all the hub-bub is about.

 

ETERNALS #1 (APR082266)
ETERNALS #1 ACUNA WHITE VARIANT (APR088020)
Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
50/50 Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08

This post relates to: Eternals, Charles Knauf, Daniel Knauf, Daniel Acuña

I was never a really big Eternals fan.  Whenever they appeared, I was a little bored.  I guess they seemed too...stuffy.  Sorta the same way I felt about the Asgardians now that I think about it.  The recent mini-series that re-defined them was pretty good.  Yeah it was the fact that Neil Gaiman was the writer that made me buy it in the first place.  But I didn't give up on it. I was interested in how the series would end.

This new series could be just as good.  There's some top talent on it.  I also see that the Eternals are settling down in San Francisco (just as the X-Men are going to).  I'm telling you, it's because they're finding out that Comic Vine is located just north of San Fran that everyone is making the move out here.  I should work on trying to get an interview with them.

Marvel is proud to unveil rising star Marko Djurdjevic’s (Thor) variant cover to The Eternals #1! Written by the fan favorite writing duo of Charlie & Daniel Knauf (Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and sensational artist Daniel Acuña, this brand new ongoing series finds the Eternals now based in San Francisco and fighting for their very survival against their own kind following Neil Gaimain’s acclaimed series! Once worshipped by humanity, these god-like beings must find a way to unite before an evil force eradicates their kind…and the Earth!

ETERNALS #1 (APR082266)
Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
50/50 Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/15/08, On-Sale—6/4/08

This post relates to: Iron Man, Daniel Knauf, Charles Knauf, Roberto De La Torre

I'm tellin' ya, either they have to turn Tony Stark into a Skrull, off him, of have some miraculous even occur to get the bitterness I feel towards him out of my mind.  It's almost to the point that I don't even want to read his title anymore.  Yes this preview looks like it could be interesting but I probably won't get any of my wishes in this issue.  Oooh, I wonder, could that really be Captain America back from the dead?  Please don't say yes.  It won't happen like this.  Now maybe it's the Winter Soldier...that'd make things more interesting.

Being the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. means traveling to all sorts of exotic and exciting places, from Madripoor to the Savage Land to…Omaha, Nebraska? That’s right, True Believers, in Iron Man #21 the Golden Avenger is coming to Omaha, and not for the delicious steak but to seek out two, all-new superhumans! The “thunderous” writing team of Daniel Knauf and Charlie Knauf, along with remarkable penciler Roberto de la Torre, brings you the latest and greatest from the Helicarrier!

The past couple of weeks and his involvement in World War Hulk have pushed Tony Stark to his limits, but now it’s time for Stark to return to his S.H.I.E.L.D. responsibilities. However, this deceivingly simple trip to the Midwest might turn out to be more than he bargained for! An enigmatic old hero with a grudge shows up, and he’s not too pleased to see Iron Man!

Will the two superhumans turn out to be friend or foe? Tony Stark could sure use a couple of new recruits in his Initiative, so pick up Iron Man #21 to see the fate of these two brand-new additions to the Marvel Universe!


IRON MAN #21 (JUN072155)
Written by DANIEL KNAUF & CHARLIE KNAUF
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by GERALD PAREL
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—8/2/07, On Sale—8/22/07