This author is a celebrated comic book writer known for crafting compelling narratives across a diverse range of genres. Their work is characterized by a strong storytelling voice and an ability to immerse readers in intricate worlds. They have demonstrated their craft through numerous projects with leading publishers, leaving a distinct mark on the medium. Their creations often delve into complex characters and gripping plots, resonating deeply with comic enthusiasts worldwide.
The collection features Batman's global crusade against crime, highlighting the adventures of Ghost-Maker and his diverse international team. As they tackle threats across various countries, the series delves into the dynamics of teamwork and the complexities of fighting crime on a worldwide scale. This action-packed narrative showcases unique characters and their contributions to the Batman legacy, expanding the universe beyond Gotham City.
The Sons of Anarchy are more than a club, more than a gang, more than an organization: they are a brotherhood. But who are the Sons on their own? In these four stand alone stories, Jax confronts an ex-member of the club who opens old wounds ; Juice's side business, Clear Passages, faces a blackmail plot which is more complex than it first appears ; Bobby's trip to Vegas takes a wild, hungover turn for the worse ; And Happy, long before he became a Son, gets his very first tattoo.
Mystery in the Dawn of X! The Jonathan Hickman-led reimagining of mutantkind continues! The Marauders sail the high seas to protect Krakoan interests! X-Factor investigates mutant deaths - and resurrections! X-Force do whatever it takes to keep Krakoa safe! The Children of the Atom follow in their heroes' footsteps! The all-new Hellions take their cues from Mister Sinister! And the events of Empyre are felt by the X-Men! Collects X-Factor (2020) #3, Wolverine (2020) #5, New Mutants (2019) #12, Marauders (2019) #11-12, Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex (2020) #1.
Old Man Logan is dying. His healing factor is depleted, and his search for a cure has led to nothing but dead ends. Can Logan take his last breath in peace? Not if Mysterio has anything to say about it! The villain means to set in motion the massacre of the X-Men that kicked off Old Man Logan's apocalyptic future timeline. But is someone pulling Mysterio's strings? The master of illusion's new benefactors will surprise you! Then, Logan returns home to find that the future world he left behind unraveled even further during the time he spent in the Marvel Universe. Now the end draws near, but Logan still has unfinished business to take care of! Prepare for one of the most savage rivalries in comics to be concluded in a bloody fashion!Collects Dead Man Logan (2018) #1-12.
All hell breaks loose as writer Ed Brisson unleashes the brothers Ghost Rider! Johnny Blaze is the king of Hell, struggling to keep the lords of the other infernal regions from making a play for his new throne! Meanwhile, with Blaze in charge downstairs, Danny Ketch must become Earth's Spirit of Vengeance full-time - no matter how much he'd rather be doing anything else. But when the inevitable happens and Rider battles Rider, who does Mephisto have his money on? And how will it change Ketch's path? Plus: Since the dawn of man, they have cursed her name - Lilith! And on the far-out streets of Transverse City, meet the Ghost Rider of 2099! Collecting GHOST RIDER (2019) #1-7, ABSOLUTE CARNAGE: SYMBIOTE OF VENGEANCE, SPIRITS OF GHOST RIDER: MOTHER OF DEMONS, KING IN BLACK: GHOST RIDER, GHOST RIDER 2099 (2019) #1, and material from INCOMING #1 and MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (2019) #6.
Learning you're the 38th person to host that power in the last decade and that
there's an equally powerful intergalactic baddie whose sole purpose in life is
to kill you? Not so cool.
"The stage is set for X of Swords! Even with the help of Jean Grey, Emma Frost and Fantomex, can Storm save herself from the deadly techno-virus raging within her? The non-treaty nation of Russia is working to undermine Krakoa, and the Beast wants Colossus on X-Force's side as the first drumbeats of war begin to sound! With Excalibur embroiled in Otherworldly conflict at the Starlight Citadel, Apocalypse takes sinister steps toward his ultimate goal. And when the Summoning begins, nothing will ever be the same for the X-Men!
Love, violence and power in the Dawn of X! The Marauders set their sights on the powerdampening technology that has made its way into far too many hands! As one member of X-Force struggles with their secrets unraveling, the rest of the squad must fi ght to stay alive! The New Mutants can help those developing new abilities, no matter how weird and dangerous...right? When mutant babies go missing, Cable akes it personally - almost as personally as his complicated love life! But when did the X-Men get sidekicks?! Who the heck are the Childrenof the Atom? Meanwhile, the Hellions can barelykeep from killing one another, let alone fi nd away to be productive citizens of Krakoa! Collects New Mutants (2019) #10-11, Excalibur (2019) #10, Hellions (2020) #2-3 and material from Wolverine (2020) #1.
Cyclops. Iceman. Angel. Beast. Marvel Girl. The original team of teen mutants brought together by Professor Charles Xavier many years ago have been shunted through time to find a world they barely recognized but were determined to help. Now, finding themselves targeted for death, the future of mutantkind ays squarely in the hands of its past. Writer Ed Brisson (OLD MAN LOGAN, CABLE) and artist Pepe Larraz (UNCANNY AVENGERS, AVENGERS: NO SURRENDER) answer the biggest question of all: Can the fate of the X-Men be changed? COLLECTING: EXTERMINATION 1-5
The graphic novel anthology Murder Book collects gritty and unrelenting crime comics by Ed Brisson (Sheltered, The Field, Sons of Anarchy) that chronicle the demise of the immoral and the innocent alike. Featuring art from Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers), Simon Roy (The Field), Johnnie Christmas (Sheltered), Declan Shalvey (Moon Knight), and many more, this collection is an essential for crime and noir fans.
The classic New Mutants (Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Mirage, Karma, Magik, and Cypher) join together with a few new friends (Chamber, Mondo) to seek out their missing member and share the good news--a mission that takes them into space alongside the Starjammers! COLLECTING: NEW MUTANTS 1-6
Fear is reborn! On a planet far from Earth, eight strangers find themselves in a deadly game. But this time, the Predators aren’t the only ones on the hunt. Someone has the Yautja in their sights – and they’ve been searching for the Predators’ game preserve for a long time. Theta Berwick is back, still hell-bent on revenge – and her kill count is climbing! But when she’s ambushed by a Predator, is it the same enemy she’s been tracking all these years? Without her weaponry, is she prepared to take it on one-on-one? And just what – and who – will Theta be willing to sacrifice to quench her thirst for vengeance? Prepare for the ultimate hunt – it’s going to be a bloodbath!
The men and women of Safe Haven have been preparing for any-and-all end of
world scenarios for years. However, their bunkers, weapons and training can't
save them from the one threat they never could have expected: Their own
children.
Old Man Logan is confronted by an enemy from his past! And, since his past is a dystopian future, you know this won't be good...but it can't get any worse than the Maestro! Determined not to let history repeat itself at the hands of the Hulk's nightmarish future self, Logan takes matters into his own hands - and hunts down the Hulk Gang?! But they're not the only familiar faces around - the man who was Wolverine will need the help of an old friend if he wants to stay on the trail of his enemies. And with Maestro applying his cunning intellect to the next devastating step of his plan, brute force isn't the only weapon Logan has to worry about. Things are about to get angry! COLLECTING: OLD MAN LOGAN 25-30
The punches and kicks fly as the man with the Iron Fist teams up with Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu! But what brings these two heroes with the deadly hands together? Oh, nothing much - only a murder cult trying to kill Danny! But that's easier said than done... It's an all-out martial arts extravaganza you won't want to miss, as Iron Fist's journey of self-discovery and self-determination continues! COLLECTING: IRON FIST 6-7, 72-76
In an age of utopia, the Summers Institute for Higher Learning is the premiere school for the mutant community across the globe. Attendance is mandatory for all mutant children, as they learn to become the next generation of marvelous X-Men. But even in a utopic society, teenagers will always find a way to rebel...Follow Glob, Armor, Anole and Rockslide as they discover what it really means to live in an age of peace and harmony!COLLECTING: AGE OF X-MAN: NEXTGEN 1-5
"The team's trust issues and detective skills are immediately put to the test when someone from Ghost-Maker and Batman's recent past is brutally murdered...Is this an isolated event, sending a message to the two? Or is this the start of something darker and more sinister?"--
When a mysterious unidentified flying object crash-lands in the Yukon, Old Man Logan is called to investigate! What lies within? What does it want with Logan? The Marvel Universe's newest alien menace is on the loose and ready to start a rampage...beware the creature from the blackness of space! Plus, Logan's declining health takes a turn for the worse...how much more can the old man's healing factor take before even he must succumb to the inevitable? COLLECTING: OLD MAN LOGAN 46-50, OLD MAN LOGAN ANNUAL
JOKER INCORPORATED? Ghost-Maker and the rest of Batman Incorporated have a
villain worthy of their talents, but the problem is that villain isn t just
one Clown Prince of Crime, it s a whole international circus of Jokers! číst
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“One last job” for washed-up demolitions expert Wyatt could mean the last days for all mankind in THE SINS OF THE SALTON SEA, an apocalyptic crime thriller from AWA! It’s supposed to be an easy score: An armored car traveling desert back roads with $50 million in dirty cash. But things go sideways, people end up dead, and there’s no money in the truck. What’s all this have to do with a cult called The Sons of the Salton Sea? And is mankind REALLY doomed to eternal damnation if the Sons don’t fulfill their deadly mission? It might just be the end of the world as we know it in this explosive crime thriller from Ed Brisson (Predator, Murder Book) and C.P. Smith (THE RESISTANCE: UPRISING, ARCHANGEL 8)! Wyatt, a professional thief living off the grid, is recruited by his brother for one last job. Their target: an armored car traveling down a desolate stretch of California highway. But when it turns out that their target is carrying not gold bars but human cargo, Wyatt is plunged into a conflict between warring factions of a doomsday cult. The cult claims that it is their solemn duty to save the world by means of human sacrifice. Will Wyatt protect the boy who has come into his charge? Or will he be swayed by the cult’s increasingly convincing claims that the end of the world is fast approaching?
The return of Canada's premier super-team! Guardian, Puck, Snowbird and Shaman reunite as Alpha Flight bursts back onto the scene! But what schism will pit these heroes against their former teammates Aurora, Northstar and Nemesis - as well as Aurora's beau, Fang? Is Alpha Flight really fighting to keep mutantkind out of Canada?! The FALL OF X has caused a serious schism within Department H and changed the game for Alpha Flight. The reborn team must find a way to soar to new heights - or be crushed under the weight of an impossible mission! But as a startling revelation about the new Nemesis rocks the team and the situation quickly goes south in the Canadian North, can Alpha Flight at last stand united? Or will Department H shut them down for good? Prepare for sacrifice, surprises and death! Collecting ALPHA FLIGHT (2023) #1-5.
The latest installment of Marvel's PREDATOR series intensifies the hunt with thrilling action and suspense. This chapter delves deeper into the relentless pursuits and confrontations that define the franchise, featuring new characters and unexpected twists that elevate the stakes. Fans can expect a captivating blend of horror and adventure as the iconic alien predator faces formidable foes in a gripping narrative.
A new story from the world of OLD MAN LOGAN! In a world where most of the super heroes fell at the hands of the RED SKULL over fi fty years ago, a new force rises in the Wastelands! DANI CAGE wields the mighty Mjolnir for the cause of peace, but when the brutal regime of DOCTOR DOOM forces DWIGHT (A.K.A. the owner of the surviving Ant-Man technology) to Dani and HULK in a last-ditch eff ort to survive, the AVENGERS may ASSEMBLE once more! Spinning out of the saga begun in OLD MAN LOGAN, and following up OLD MAN QUILL and DEAD MAN LOGAN, this is the can't-miss premiere of Ed Brisson and Jonas Scharf's magnum opus! COLLECTING: AVENGERS OF THE WASTELANDS (2020) 1-5
LOGAN: THE HUNTED! It's a showdown in the Savage Land! Will Logan be able to outwit Kraven, Marvel's greatest hunter? And what's behind Kraven's obsession with killing Logan? With unrelenting death around every corner, rock, mountain and tree, how long can the tired old Logan keep this up? COLLECTING: OLD MAN LOGAN 41-46
In a distant future where humanity has encountered extraterrestrial life, the need for soldiers to protect its colonies and outposts in space becomes critical. The narrative explores the challenges and responsibilities faced by these defenders as they navigate the complexities of interstellar conflict and survival. Themes of duty, courage, and the implications of expansion into the cosmos are central to the story, highlighting the evolving role of humanity in the universe.
ALL HELLS BREAK LOOSE! The Brothers Ghost Rider are back! Johnny Blaze ain't just the king of Hell-he's the warden too. He's the first line of defense between the demonic hordes trying to escape the joint and the lords of other hells making a play for his throne and all the power that comes with it - including certain evil queen from his past! Meanwhile, Danny Ketch never wanted to be a Ghost Rider. Now that his brother's in charge downstairs, Ketch must take on the duty of Earth's Spirit of Vengeance full time - no matter how much he'd rather be doing anything else... Superstar creative team Ed Brisson (EXTERMINATION) and Aaron Kuder (ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) redefine the Marvel Universe's supernatural underbelly for a brutal new era! PLUS: The first installment of the Caretaker Chronicles! Forget everything you thought you knew! COLLECTING: Ghost Rider (2019) 1-3, pages from Incoming (2019) 1, Ghost Rider (2019) 4, pages from Marvel Comics Presents (2019) 6 (Ghost Rider Story), Absolute Carnage: Symbiote of Vengeance (2019) 1
Just when Dan Ketch thought he was out, he finds himself back in - and way over his head! Empowered by the Spirit of Corruption, what will his new status quo mean when he encounters Wolverine and the Punisher? Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze targets the man who had the power to free him from Hell but chose not to lift a finger. Ghost Rider is out for revenge on Doctor Strange! But the real grudge match begins when the Spirits of Vengeance and Corruption face off! Plus, since the dawn of man, they have cursed her name: Lilith! But when the netherworlds are united, they shall call her queen! And on the far-out streets of Transverse City, meet the Ghost Rider of 2099!COLLECTING: Spirits of Ghost Rider: Mother of Demons #1, Ghost Rider (2019) 5-7, and Ghost Rider 2099 #1.
Old Man Logan - the man who once was Wolverine - must face off against a foe like no other...the vicious ninjas of the Hand! Logan's past comes back to haunt him when a former love drags him into battle with the deadly ninja clan, who have bolstered their forces like never before. And just when he thought things couldn't possibly get any worse, Logan encounters the mysterious Scarlet Samurai! She is willing to do anything to put an end to Logan once and for all - and she just might have the power. Does Old Man Logan have enough grit left in him to fi ght his way past ninja after ninja, discover the Samurai's true identity and take down the Hand for good? COLLECTING: OLD MAN LOGAN 31-36
New York's new mayor, Wilson Fisk, has banned vigilantes from the Big Apple! But Logan may have information that can take the Kingpin down! Fisk won't go down without a fight, though - now that he's acquired political power, he'll do anything to hang on to it! Which means that, even as Logan hunts down the Kingpin's biographer hoping to get dirt on the big man, he himself is being targeted by...Bullseye! Prepare for a knock-down drag-out fi ght in the classic Marvel manner, pitting the best there is against the man who never misses in a bloody battle across Manhattan! Someone's going to die! But...who?! COLLECTING: OLD MAN LOGAN 36-40
After decades of combat, the man called Cable has fallen in battle! Now, Cable's original X-Force team of Domino, Cannonball, Shatterstar, Boom-Boom and Warpath reunite to hunt down his murderer and avenge his death! The '90s mutant militia is back, teeth gritted and hot for blood...but when their target is a time-traveling younger version of Cable himself, is there a line that X-Force absolutely cannot cross? And what does Deathlok have to do with all of this time-traveling insanity? A reckoning will come...and if X-Force is lucky, they just might survive! It's an all-new, high-octane mutant adventure as only the original X-Force can deliver it! COLLECTING: X-FORCE 1-5
Cable travels back to the recent past, hunting a mutant killer. In order to solve the mystery of the killer's plan, Cable must put together a new team of new New Mutants! COLLECTING: CABLE 150-154
Tales of terror from the hellish world of the Ghost Rider! Since the dawn of man, she has birthed the worst of humanity's ills. Her kin call her Mama while men curse her name: Lilith! But when the thrones of every netherworld are united as one, they shall soon call her by a new name: Queen! Meanwhile, all Johnny Blaze wants is to destroy Mephisto. But when the King in Black throws the world into chaos, some of Johnny's oldest friends arrive to ask for his help. It may take everything they've got to stop Knull's madness. Maybe even...the devil himself? And as the battle for control of Hell heats up, Michael Badilino seizes his opportunity to ride again -- as Vengeance! COLLECTING: Spirits of Ghost Rider: Mother of Demons (2020) 1, King in Black: Ghost Rider (2021) 1, Ghost Rider: Return of Vengeance (2021) 1
A NEW EVIL BEYOND UNDERSTANDING COMES TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! A seemingly unstoppable force has invaded the Marvel Universe, and it's going to take every hero the streets of New York has to stop it! A strange substance is taking over heroes and citizens alike, draining them of their life force, stealing their knowledge and abilities, and neither science nor magic can stop it! Where did it come from? Can anything destroy it? And who will fall to its awful, overwhelming power? COLLECTING: CONTAGION 1-5
Fifteen-year-old Patrick Todd is on the run, caring for his mentally ill mother while resorting to crime to fund her treatment. He uses his telepathic powers to manipulate criminals into robbing banks, only to take the money for himself. However, his actions attract the attention of a dangerous figure known as Zeus, leading to a tense chase. This gripping narrative combines elements of intrigue and suspense as Patrick navigates a world of deceit and danger, with his survival hanging in the balance.
Lost in time, Captain Canuck confronts a variety of challenges, including aliens, cavemen, and the formidable Criterion, as he seeks a way back home. This thrilling adventure features the collaboration of Ed Brisson and veteran George Freeman, blending fresh storytelling with classic elements. The collection includes issues #0-4 of the All New Classic Captain Canuck series, praised for its engaging narrative and artwork.
Survivors of a vanished city grapple with their new reality in this gripping supernatural mystery. As they navigate the challenges of being unseen, they must uncover the truth behind the city's disappearance while confronting their fears and forging unexpected alliances. The story explores themes of visibility, identity, and the struggle for recognition in a world that has changed dramatically.
Hunt. Kill. Repeat. In the near future, a young girl sees her family slaughtered by the deadliest and most feared hunter in the universe- a Predator. Years later, though her ship is barely holding together and food is running short, Theta won't stop stalking the spaceways until the Yautja monster who killed her family is dead - or she is. And when she crash-lands on a tundra planet, her odds of surviving are looking slim! Her only hope is to trek through the wilds to the nearest outpost. But the cold isn't the only thing she has to worry about- A Predator watches in the shadows, ready to strike! Ed Brisson (IRON FIST, GHOST RIDER) and Kev Walker (DR. STRANGE, DOCTOR APHRA) forge a violent, heartbreaking and unforgettable new chapter in the PREDATOR saga not to be missed! Collecting PREDATOR (2022) #1-6.
ERLÖSER OHNE GNADEDie Schüler des X-Instituts vereinen sich mit Charles Xaviers schizophrenem Sohn Legion, um den übermächtigen Mutanten Nate Grey zu Fall zu bringen. Aber können sie im Kampf gegen den allmächtigen Gegner und seine Reiter der Erlösung wirklich den Ausschlag geben? Während ein Heer von X-Men zunehmend auf verlorenem Posten steht, appelliert Jean Grey an die Vernunft ihres „Sohnes“. Doch X-Man hat nur einen letzten Wunsch: die Welt vor sich selbst retten, bevor er stirbt. Und niemand wird ihn aufhalten.Das Ende ist da. Die Autoren Ed Brisson, Matthew Rosenberg und Kelly Thompson bahnen euch den Weg in das AGE OF X-MAN.ENTHÄLT: UNCANNY X-MEN (2019) 6-10
DER HELLROTE WAHNSINN! Was Wolverine und Carnage gebührt, ist für Wade Wilson nur recht und billig. Endlich bekommt auch der rote Rabauke, was er verdient. Der wildeste Deadpool aller Zeiten in zwölf abgedrehten, brandneuen Geschichten mit Bullseye, Dazzler, Domino, Gambit, Honey Badger, Omega Red, Purple Man, Sakura Spider sowie Vampiren, Zombie-Zebras und noch viel mehr. 21 Top-Talente der Neunten Kunst treiben den Irrsinn schamlos und unbarmherzig auf die Spitze. Schwarz auf weiß mit eimerweise blutroter Tinte. Holt die Katanas raus, Pooligans! Es wird gemetzelt! ENTHÄLT: DEADPOOL: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD (2021) 1-4
LEGENDEN STERBEN NIE Logan ist zurück in der Einöde! Als der alte Mann seiner Heimat den Rücken kehrte, hat er den letzten Überlebenden der Hulk-Gang in der Obhut einer Freundin zurückgelassen. Jetzt will jeder Junkie, Motorradfreak und Halsabschneider der apokalyptischen Welt Banners Kind unter seiner Kontrolle haben oder tot sehen. Früher musste sich Logan unentwegt gegen einen animalischen Kannibalen namens Victor Creed behaupten. Ihre Fehde endete mit dem Tod des Rivalen. Aber in der Einöde bleiben nur die unter der Erde, die du liebst … Ed Brisson und Mike Henderson weisen euch die Zukunft, Pilger! Das letzte Kapitel in der Story von Old Man Logan! ENTHÄLT: DEAD MAN LOGAN (2019) 7-12
Theta setzt ihre Mission fort, die außerirdischen Killer, die ihre Eltern ermordeten, zu jagen. Doch als sie einem weiteren Predator begegnet, wird selbst die erfahrene Jägerin zur Beute.
NEUE MISSIONEN FÜR DAS BATMAN-TEAM Einst wurde Minhkhoa Khan zusammen mit Bruce Wayne auf der ganzen Welt von den besten Detektiven und Nahkämpfern ausgebildet. Aus Bruce wurde schließlich Batman, aus Minhkhoa der knallharte Verbrecherjäger Ghost-Maker! Und den machte Bruce vor Kurzem zum neuen Leiter seiner weltweit operierenden Organisation Batman Incorporated! Doch deren Mitglieder, darunter der neue Held Clownhunter, misstrauen ihrem neuen Anführer und seinen Methoden. Und das wohl zu Recht, denn als die ehemaligen Lehrmeister von Bruce Wayne und Minhkhoa Khan ermordet werden, führt die Spur des Täters in Ghost-Makers brutale, blutige Vergangenheit – und zum mysteriösen Phantom-One! Die brandneuen Missionen des von Superstar Grant Morrison erschaffenen Batman-Teams! Geschrieben von Ed Brisson (Old Man Logan, DEATHSTROKE INC.) und in Szene gesetzt von John Timms (Nova, SUPERMAN – SOHN VON KAL-EL) und Michele Bandini (X-Men Gold, Miles Morales: Spider-Man). ENTHÄLT: BATMAN INCORPORATED 1-7
JAGEN. TÖTEN. WIEDERHOLEN. Während sie mit ihren Eltern auf einer wissenschaftlichen Expedition einen unbekannten Planeten besuchte, wurden die kleine Theta, ihre Familie und der Rest der Crew von einem wilden Außerirdischen angegriff en, der bis an die Zähne bewaff net und mit unglaublichen Tarnfähigkeiten ausgestattet war. Das Mädchen sah, wie das Monster ihren Vater und ihre Mutter sowie alle anderen Besatzungsmitglieder abschlachtete. Bevor sie jedoch ihren Wunden erlag, gelang es Thetas Mutter, den außerirdischen Killer zu verwunden. Dank der Intervention von Sandy, der K. I. des Raumschiff s, gelang Theta die Flucht, aber ihre Kindheit und Unschuld starben an diesem Tag zusammen mit ihren Eltern. Heute, Jahre später, reist Theta nur in Begleitung von Sandy durch den Weltraum. Und in einem tödlichen Spiel, in dem die Rollen von Beute und Raubtier zunehmend verschwimmen, wird Theta alles tun, um dieses Monster zu finden. Autor Ed Brisson (GHOST RIDER, DEAD MAN LOGAN) und Zeichner Kev Walker (JOHN CONSTANTINE: HELLBLAZER, MARVEL ZOMBIES) erschaff en die erste Geschichte einer neuen Serie aus dem 1987 entstandenen Erzähluniversum des fi lmischen Meisterwerks Predator. Eine atemberaubende Geschichte voller Abenteuer und Wendungen, die von einem der ursprünglichsten und wildesten Instinkte der menschlichen Seele erzählt: Rache. ENTHÄLT: PREDATOR (2022) 1-6
KERNSCHMELZE Die X-Men sind nicht mehr. Im Zug der jüngsten fatalen Ereignisse erreicht der Hass auf Mutanten ungeahnte Dimensionen. Die letzte Hoffnung der Spezies Homo superior sind ausgerechnet zwei alte Rivalen, die vor Kurzem noch im Jenseits weilten. Nun sind Cyclops und Wolverine gefordert, aus der Asche ein neues Team zu formen. Aber die Zeiten sind hart, die die Auswahl geeigneter Rekruten klein und die Liste der Feinde lang. Und nicht jeder wird den Kampf lebend überstehen. Matthew Rosenberg, Ed Brisson, Carlos Gomez und Salvador Larroca geleiten die X-Men in ihre dunkelste Stunde – und darüber hinaus.
Der Titel, mit dem der Siegeszug der Mutanten begann, ist wieder da und legt los mit einem Paukenschlag. Denn ein mysteriöses und tragisches Verschwinden weitet sich möglicherweise zum letzten Abenteuer der X-Men aus. Wer oder was sind die vier Reiter der Erlösung? Und was ist ihre Verbindung zu dem Mann namens X-Man und seiner Heimat … dem Age of Apocalypse?
