This post relates to: Mighty Avengers, Illuminati, The Initiative, New Avengers
Who would've thought that Skrulls could be cool? I mean these are the guys that were tricked into thinking they were cows (and then later turned into Skrullburgers, yum). Then again, when hasn't Bendis surprised us. I'm really looking forward to this. Five years in the making? Sounds good. I like a well, thought out plot rather than a quick slapped together story. It seems like there's an actual story here. No shocking death (besides Elektra, who I'd say is still alive somewhere) to sell the story. I'm so tired of the "let's kill _________ (insert semi-major character here) so we can show the world how bold we are and then we'll bring them back later in a somewhat clever way." Don't get me wrong, I know Bendis "killed" Hawkeye and brought him back (I wasn't impressed with that "idea"). I know that Brubaker is doing a great job with the death of Cap. It's just we don't need the same thing over and over. Death is so meaningless in comics. Raise your hand if you believe that Cable's dead. Comic characters are like the Terminator. They'll always "be back."
So who's a Skrull? Stark is a major jerkwad but making him a Skrull is too easy. Cap being a dead Skrull would be too easy too (plus his body reverted to an old man, not a Skrull). Dr. Strange seems to be acting a little weird but I don't think he's one. But he did do that spell to see if everyone (in the New Avengers) was innocent and didn't pick up on the fact that Luke Cage's kid had glowy eyes. It's also kinda interesting that both Strange and Stark are on opposite sides yet they are both in the Illuminati.
I just hope they tie up all the dangling stories first. The Mighty Avengers are still fighting Ultron (and Iron Man is still a hot chick) and there's also the World War Hulk tie stuff where the two groups have basically put aside their differences. Whatever happened to continuity?
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!
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
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
