COMICS: The Avengers vs The Annihilators in Annihilators: Earthfall

Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the writers behind Annihilators: Earthfall, give some insights on what to expect from the four issue mini series...

“We really wanted to do a story that brought Marvel Cosmic and Marvel Earth head to head, so that these two parts of the overall Marvel Universe could meet and interact and the readers could enjoy a good old compare and contrast. A desperate and vital mission brings the Annihilators to Earth, and what generates the conflict with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is basically the clash of jurisdiction, and the incompatible interests of both teams; what’s good for Earth might not be good for the Galaxy—and vice versa!”

“Given the pro-Earth attitudes of characters like Cosmo, Beta Ray Bill and especially Quasar this could be the mission that splits them down the middle."

“If you read the previous [ANNIHILATORS] series, then this is a return to those characters and a continuation of the storyline, but if you’re just joining us, this is the perfect place. This is the moment when the front line of Marvel’s cosmic characters comes to Earth, so we get to introduce them, who they are, and what their agenda is, through the eyes of Earth characters who don’t know what’s been going on in space. Hey, it’s almost like we designed it to be the perfect jumping-on point!”

“There’s a great respect [between the two sides], but also a fear that Earth’s valiant and headstrong heroes sometimes make Earth and human-centric interests too much of a priority. As far as grudge-matches, we’re bringing Ronan. What else do you need to know?”