Girls Night In
From Greg McElhatton at Read About Comics:
[Age of Heroes #3] opens with the strongest piece in the book, a story starring the three liaisons for the different Avengers teams. It’s a simple but fun premise from Kelly Sue DeConnick, having the Absorbing Man attack Avengers Mansion with only Maria Hill, Victoria Hand, and Sharon Carter prepared to stop him. DeConnick brings the readers through an entertaining chase, and at the same time plays off the three women’s similarities and differences. This is probably the most interesting I’ve found Victoria Hand in particular, who finally has a reason for being slightly defensive when you see how Maria and Sharon treat her. (Victoria’s cold and stuffed-up-nose-accented dialogue are, for that matter, rather entertaining as well.) There’s even nice throwaway bits throughout the story, like the fact that with three Avengers teams there would have to be some sort of equipment-sharing deals going on to try and make everyone happy…
Full review in link.
Hey, soooo… this got announced:
Norman Osborn went from being maniacal super-villain the Green Goblin to the most powerful man in the Marvel Universe as the director of H.A.M.M.E.R. and Iron Patriot, leader of the Dark Avengers. Then he pushed his power a little too far during Siege, and ended up in The Raft, Marvel’s maximum-maximum security prison.
But being locked up isn’t going to stop someone like him, as readers will find out in five-issue miniseries Osborn, starting in November from writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Emma Rios, with covers by Ben Oliver. Osborn may be incarcerated with the worst of the worst, but it turns out they’re fans of his work.
Judging by the responses on Twitter, Fraction’s spotlight panel went swimmingly. Henry went to a birthday party and ate some cake–and Tallulah hasn’t spit up on anyone yet. So today’s been a pretty amazing day for us.
You can find out what books Matt and I have coming out from Marvel and when they’re expected by clicking on these Marvel.com links:
Kelly Sue DeConnick
Matt Fraction
Hey, so, today is AVENGERS DAY–a great day for Marvel fans to hit their local comic book shop. In addition to Bendis’ AVENGERS #1, you might consider supporting the Fraction/DeConnick* clan by picking up these books as well:
I’ve also got a couple of interviews up today:
* Fraction, some of you may know, got his name as the result of a telemarketer mis-pronouncing “Fritchman.” Apparently, Phil Bond misheard “Kelly Sue DeConnick” as “Kelly Supersonic” while out at a pub with McKelvie last night. I’m now considering changing my name. (Okay, not really. But come ON.)
**Every once in a while Jamie puts limited edition prints up for sale on his site. They always sell out… because they’re AWESOME. You might want to go ahead and add his site to your feed reader and cross your fingers.
I’m not fool enough to seek these things out, but here are a few links I’ve been sent:
Lady Snowblood
I think
this is my first interview that wasn’t conducted in email? Consequently I ramble. Like, a LOT. Learning curve and all that. Still, Comics Alliance did a great job and I do appreciate the support.
Girl Comics #3 Cover by Jo Chen
Oh, and here’s a thing I’m super-excited about: I have a 6-page Satana story in the Marvel anthology Girl Comics #3. Not familiar with Satana? Have a gander:
Marvel Preview Presents SATANA
There’s a little piece on the Sif book up on Marvel.com that includes the Travel Foreman cover and FIVE PAGES OF PENCILS. Stegman really shines. Go check it out.
