The latest Marvel Legends - out now

Thor! Iron Man! Captain America! It's the UK comic that's the closest equivalent to Fantastic of the 1960s. Marvel Legends Vol. 3 #18. On sale now!

76 Action-Packed pages. £3.99!

Who will be in command of S.H.I.E.L.D. now Maria Hill is gone?!! Who is Captain America's latest ally?!! And who knows his secret?!!

Plus, Iron Man vs. Techno Golem and the Bio-Hack Ninjas! Round TWO!

Also, The Asgard/Shi'ar War reaches its conclusion! But there is no peace... only cosmic DEATH! Can Thor save the universe from the phoenix?!!

By Nick Spencer, Jesús Saiz, Brian Michael Bendis, Stefano Caselli, Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman!

Includes material reprinted from Captain America: Steve Rogers #11-12, Invincible Iron Man #5, and Thor #18!

Thor: Ragnarok, - Official Trailer

The San Diego Comic Con took place this weekend (no, I wasn't there) and amongst the promos unveiled there was this dazzling new poster for Thor: Ragnarok, the 17th film in the Marvel Studios movie universe. I really like it; well composed, a change from the norm, and so colourful! 

A new trailer was released too. Want to see it? Click below...



If you want to catch up with what's happening in Thor's world on the newsstands, the latest issue of Marvel Legends is out now in WH Smith and selected newsagents. Here's the cover to look out for, and the content info...

Marvel Legends Vol. 3 #13. On sale 20th July 2017.
76 Action-Packed pages featuring Marvel’s ‘Big 3’ – Iron Man, Captain America and Thor! £3.99!

A Civil War II chapter! While Civil War II rages, behind the scenes Captain America has his own plans! 

Plus, A Civil War II chapter! War Machine is dead! And why does Doctor Doom want be Tony Stark's BFF?!!

Also, Thor is dying! Roxxon Island is going to crush New York! Can Jane Foster save the Goddess of Thunder in time?!! (Waitaminute! Isn't Foster actually Thor?!!)

By Nick Spencer, Jesús Saiz, Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato, Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman!
Includes material reprinted from Captain America: Steve Rogers #5, Invincible Iron Man Vol. 8 #13, and Thor #11 and 12!

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While I'm at it, want to see the poster for next year's Black Panther movie too? Here you go. It's another thing of beauty...

...and moving even further ahead, here's the official poster for Avengers Infinity War, released in May 2018, starring everyone...

This week from Panini UK...

Out now from Panini UK are the latest issues of Marvel Legends and Astonishing Spider-Man, both bearing the new style corner box. Here's the info...

Marvel Legends Vol. 3 #9. On sale 30th March 2017.
76 Action-Packed pages featuring Marvel’s ‘Big 3’ – Iron Man, Captain America and Thor! £3.99!
Cap is Back! Steve Rogers, the original Captain America, wields the shield once more in a hard-hitting new series that will blow your mind!
Also, Tony Stark is missing and War Machine is going to do whatever it takes to find his friend! Not only that, but who is Riri Williams and how is her destiny tied in with Iron Man?!! 
Plus: Watch out Thor, Bodolf the Black is the strongest Viking there is! 
By Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Nick Spencer, Daniel Acuña, Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman and Rafa Garres!
Includes material reprinted from Free Comic Book Day: Captain America: Steve Rogers, Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, Invincible Iron Man Vol. 8 #9, and Thor #7!

Astonishing Spider-Man Vol.6 #17. On sale 30th March 2017. 
76 pages of Astounding Action-Packed Arachnid-Adventure! Only £3.99!
‘Before Dead No More’ continues! Prowler encounters the all-new Electro! Who is she and what is her connection to mysterious Man in the Red Suit?!! Whatever the answers you can bet they are gonna spell trouble for the Amazing Spider-Man!
Also: Her name is Itsy Bitsy and she is gonna be Spidey and Deadpool’s worst nightmare!
Plus: Spider-Man and Silk aren’t necessarily pals right now, but they’ve got no choice but to work together when they accidentally travel back in time to just before they got their spider-powers! Now, they have to get along while stopping a threat to the timeline... without accidentally wiping out their own powers!
By Dan Slott, R B Silva, Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness, Robbie Thompson and Todd Nauck.
Includes material reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #17, Spider-Man/Deadpool #9 and Amazing Spider-Man/Silk: The Spider(Fly) Effect #1.


Also out now, at £3.99, is a new magazine from Panini for girls; Disney's Elena of Avalor No.1...

Meet Elena, the new Crown Princess of Avalor! This brand new magazine follows the story of Disney’s Elena of Avalor.

Having saved her kingdom from an enchanted sorceress, teenage princess Elena now rules! With the help of her sister Isabel, her grandparents, young wizard-in-training Mateo, a trio of magical, winged jacquins, and an ultra-positive Spirit Fox named Zuzo, this Princess-in-Charge will do her best to rule with bravery, compassion and grace. Each magical issue includes a colourful adventure and lots of sticker activities, a fantastic competition plus a pull out poster and craft make. Start collecting each issue so you can help Elena on her journey to become queen of Avalor!

Issue Number: 1
Price: £3.99
Covermounted Gift: Fabulous Free Tiara and Clip on Earrings, plus over 70 activity stickers.
Competition Info: Fantastic competition, see magazine for details.

On sale: Thursday 30th March – 26th April

http://www.paninicomics.co.uk

Preview: MARVEL LEGENDS No.7

For old fossils like me who remember Fantastic comic from 50 years ago, Panini's Marvel Legends is the modern-day equivalent. Every issue features three Marvel stories (as did Fantastic), including Thor and Iron Man (as did Fantastic) plus Captain America. And most issues include a pin-up too (as did Fantastic). 

However, it's not all about nostalgia. Like its companion comics in the Marvel Collectors' Edition range, Marvel Legends appeals to modern readers too. Now that Panini's reprint comics are only a year behind the U.S. Marvels, it's a great economical way to read these stories. 

Here's the info on the latest issue, out today, on sale in WH Smith and selected newsagents...

Marvel Legends Vol. 3 #7. On sale 2nd February 2017.
76 Action-Packed pages featuring Marvel’s ‘Big 3’ – Iron Man, Captain America and Thor! £3.99!
The War Machines continues! War Machine has gone missing in Japan! Iron Man calls in Spider-Man for help finding him! 
Also: Cap-Wolf and the all-new Falcon versus Serpent Solutions!
Plus: Thor versus Odin! ‘Nuff said! 
By Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez, Nick Spencer, Daniel Acuña, Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman!
Includes material reprinted from Invincible Iron Man Vol. 8 #7, Captain America: Sam Wilson #6 and Thor #5!

http://www.paninicomics.co.uk/web/guest/home

Just arrived in newsagents...

Here's a quick look at some of the British comics that were published this week. There are of course more titles than this, but in this post I'm only focusing on the ones available in newsagents and supermarkets, not the numerous independent comics available in comic shops or at conventions...

We start with Count Duckula (cover above), in which... hang on! There's a Count Duckula comic now? No, it's just a trick flip cover to the latest issue of Danger Mouse (see below). Issue 4 contains an all-new Danger Mouse strip written by Alex Collier, plus loads of fun features. Well worth any kid's £3.99.

Danger Mouse is published every four weeks by D.C. Thomson, who also publish Thunderbirds Are Go! which is up to No.13 this week. It contains a comic strip adaptation of the episode Legacy drawn by Martin Baines. All good stuff, although 8 pages is too cramped for adapting a full episode and I'd prefer to either see more pages of strip or each episode split across two issues (ie: 16 pages) to give the story more breathing space.  

This issue of Thunderbirds Are Go! comes with a free mask of The Hood. It could be said that some of us don't need it...

Also from D.C. Thomson this week is Beano No.3856 which leads with an extra-length Roger the Dodger story, and is packed with comic strips. All new material too! Don't miss it!

The Beano Christmas Special is also out now, with 68 full colour pages of all-new material and a free set of stickers inside. I'm very proud to say I drew the four page Bash Street Kids story in this issue, which was written by Andy Fanton. 

For older readers there's 2000AD No.2002, which continues the new stories that began in the previous issue. 2000AD has consistently been a great comic for nearly 40 years now and shows no sign of weakening. A must-buy!

Marvel Legends No.3, from Panini UK, has 76 pages reprinting recent Marvel material of Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America. Big changes have happened to the Marvel Universe over the last few years and this is the place to keep up with it. 

Last but not least, Viz No.260 is another 52 pages of adult satire with loads of strips from top UK cartoonists. You'll find it on the top shelves of the finest newsagents in the country. 

Also out now, although you might struggle to find it in newsagents, is Comic Heroes No.29, with 132 pages of comics news and views. I bought mine from Nostalgia and Comics in Birmingham yesterday, as WH Smiths still don't have it in stock. 

That's just the comics that have arrived in newsagents this week. They join the titles from previous weeks that are still on display such as Toxic, Doctor Who Adventures, Commando, and more of course. Support UK comics, and Never Be Without A Beano - or any of the others!

The Christmas MARVEL LEGENDS (2015)

Most British editions of American comics don't usually have Christmas issues but I have noticed that Panini editor Brady Webb often adds a festive touch to the titles he edits. Case in point, the latest issue of Marvel Legends. The stories may not have a Christmas theme but fortuitously this month's cover has a snowy landscape for the Thor story within. Add a sprig of holly and some snowflakes and job done, - there's your Christmas edition!

Here's some more info about the issue:

Marvel Legends Vol.2 #16. On sale 10th December 2015. 76 Action-Packed Pages in the Mighty Marvel Manner! £3.50! 

Captain America and Falcon battle Dr Mindbubble, the Iron Nail – and SHIELD?! 

Also, time is running out for Iron Man to stop the Godkiller from wiping him out of existence!

Plus, Malekith is winning the war as the League of Realms turn on each other! 

By Rick Remender, Nic Klien, Kieron Gillen, Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Aaron, Ron Garney and Emanuela Lupacchino! 

Includes material reprinted from Captain America Vol.7 #18-19, Iron Man Vol.6 #16 and Thor: God of Thunder #16!

Cover image and information taken from the Marvel Collector's Editions Facebook page, which you can visit here:
https://www.facebook.com/MarvelCollectorsEditions

If you like Marvel comics and you've never read Marvel Legends, give it a go. Apart from being great value (basically three comics in one) and featuring good contemporary Marvel stories, it's the closest thing in content to the long-gone Fantastic comic that many of us enjoyed back in the sixties. Both comics feature Iron Man and Thor (and the occasional superhero pin-up) but where Fantastic had 40 pages and black and white interiors, Marvel Legends has 76 pages and is all in full colour. 

Marvel Legends No.16, out tomorrow from WH Smith and selected newsagents. 

New look for Marvel Legends in October

Next month, Marvel Legends becomes the last of Panini's six Marvel Collectors' Editions titles to be revamped with a Marvel Now! branding. Following its sister publications such as The Mighty World of Marvel and Avengers Universe, the comic will restart with a new No.1 and have a slight redesign including a new logo. 

Marvel Legends (which I've always considered to be the modern equivalent of Odhams' Fantastic) features individual stories of Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America and this line-up continues in the new look issue. It will be an ideal 'jumping on point' for new and lapsed readers as the first issue begins new story arcs for all three strips. 

The last issue in the current series, No.102 (shown below) is in shops now, and the new Marvel Legends No.1 goes on sale on October 16th, still at £3.50.