The most coveted artefacts in the known universe have resurfaced in the Marvel Universe, and this time, they're going to be bonded to the very bodies and souls of Marvel's up-and-coming heroes and villains.
For the Mad Titan, that just makes his hunt for them all the more sweeter. Across nine annuals starting with June's Thanos Annual #1, we'll witness the latest cosmos-shattering Infinity Saga as celebrated icons and new fan favourites battle it out to contain - or control - the limitless power of the Infinity Stones in this summer's Infinity Watch event.
The crossover will be spearheaded by acclaimed writer Derek Landy (Captain America/Iron Man). In addition to writing key chapters of the event, he'll team up with artist Sara Pichelli on backup stories in each of the nine annuals that follow the creation and pursuit of the mysterious Death Stone-bearer who will be revealed in Thanos Annual #1.
The saga will follow up on previous Infinity Stone stories with the return of recent bearers including Star, Overtime, Prince of Power, Quantum, and Multitude, as well as introduce us to the new Mind Stone-Bearer, Worldmid, for the first time.
As they deal with their god-like powers and mistrust from their peers, Thanos, fresh off his own dramatic transformation in Christopher Cantwell's recent Thanos limited series, begins a bloody march to claim his dark destiny once more.
We learned about the opening chapters last month, so here's what's to come in Infinity Watch parts four through six this July and August...
MS. MARVEL ANNUAL #1
Written by IMAN VELLANI & SABIR PIRZADA
Art by GIADA BELVISO & SARA PICHELLI
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
On Sale 7/31
Hero or Villain? That’s the question Multitude must answer as he stands at the crossroads of his own destiny, bonded to one of the Infinity Stones and brimming with power but no purpose. Will a run-in with Ms. Marvel be enough to tip the scales toward good, or will Multitude’s guilt drag him down? Don’t miss out as the Marvel Universe-shaking saga continues here, True Believers! PLUS, Derek Landy and Sara Pichelli bring NICK FURY into the story. But what ties him to the INFINITY WATCH?!”
WOLVERINE ANNUAL #1
Written by EZRA CLAYTAN DANIELS
Art by YILDIRAY ÇINAR & SARA PICHELLI
Cover by SALVADOR LARROC
On Sale 8/14
WOLVERINE vs. INFINITY WATCH, and the whole world hangs in the balance! Logan’s efforts to rescue a community from destruction are upended when the new Infinity Watch crashes into town! The claws come out to protect the innocents, but can even adamantium withstand the raw power of the INFINITY STONES? The best there is must summon the best he’s got to survive! PLUS: Derek Landy and Sara Pichelli bring NICK FURY’s investigation to a head as he closes in on the Death Stone bearer!
INCREDIBLE HULK ANNUAL #1
Written by DEREK LANDY
Art by GEOFF SHAW & SARA PICHELLI
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
On Sale 8/28
The Mad Titan THANOS carves a path of destruction to his next doomed target – the current bearer of the MIND STONE! But there’s a very big, very green and very, very, VERY angry Hulk standing in Thanos’ way. Introducing the new master of the Mind Stone – WORLDMIND!