Yesterday, comic book retailers were invited to an Avengers: Twilight "Retailer Conference" to learn more about the upcoming event series.
Writer Chip Zdarsky and Marvel Comics VP Executive Editor Tom Brevoort were both on hand to tease the upcoming saga's biggest mysteries, while also discussing its scope and impact. Attendees got an exclusive look at never-before-seen covers along with interior artwork and design sheets, and this morning, we can now share those with you ahead of the title's launch next January!
In Avengers: Twilight, readers will leave the Marvel Universe they know behind as they follow an aged Steve Rogers through a dark future where the Avengers' dream has been twisted into a nightmare. Along the way, Zdarsky and artist Daniel Acuña will introduce a fascinating new cast of characters, including future versions of familiar faces as well as future Avengers members who have startling connections to the heroes of today.
Instead of protecting the world, the new Avengers of Avengers: Twilight use their power and influence to control it, driving Steve to come out of retirement to end their rule and restore the Avengers' legacy to its former glory. However, even after assembling the few friends he has left, Captain America will be hopelessly outmatched by the system the Avengers' ruthless successors built.
Described as a "bold and thought-provoking saga," we're getting major Kingdom Come vibes from a story which promises to tackle the very nature of being a superhero as it slowly peels back the layers of a shadowy history, exposing the shocking events that caused Earth's Mightiest Heroes to fall so far.
"My goal with anything is to create a story that is both new reader friendly and also welcomes in older readers who will enjoy the references sprinkled throughout," Zdarsky says. "I think if you have a base knowledge of Marvel superheroes, there’s really something for you here."
"And getting a chance to do something that’s self-contained in six issues with one consistent artist throughout is my favorite kind of project because those are types of books you can sell forever."
Below, you can take a first look at the future Thor, see new interior artwork, and some design sheets for Captain America's new allies and enemies. Are you excited about to check out Avengers: Twilight?
AVENGERS: TWILIGHT #1 (OF 6)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
Cover A by ALEX ROSS
Cover B by DANIEL ACUÑA
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