War of Kings

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:20 pm

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/120818- ... Kings.html

I'll probably check this out---looks good

Cyberstrike · Post by **Cyberstrike** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:08 pm

I might have to check it out, maybe in singles most likely in TPB or HC.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:37 pm

Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:51 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.

For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character

TearyBlues · Post by **TearyBlues** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:51 am

Here's a few more related stuff:

http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories ... trike_Back

War of Kings Saga Splash:
http://eraserx.deviantart.com/art/War-O ... -106181902

Uncolored version:
http://davidyardin.deviantart.com/art/W ... -107143865

War of Kings Trailer:
http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories ... r_of_Kings
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk2p_YlnWfI

War of Kings: Darkhawk#2 cover (sorta resembles his 2nd one):
http://www.marvel.com/comics/onsale/cov ... 02_cov.jpg

War of Kings #1 cover (Brandon Peterson)
http://creative.myspacecdn.com/groups/_ ... 01_cov.jpg
featuring Black Bolt, Crystal, Shi'ar woman (Lilandra?), Darkhawk, and 3 other guys I don't know. Anyone want to ID them?

War of Kings #1 cover (Ron Lim variant):
http://creative.myspacecdn.com/groups/_ ... IM_COV.jpg
featuring Black Bolt, Major Victory, Nova, Darkhawk, the Inhumans, and some guy in a miliary type outft with a gun.

This oughtta keep some of you occupied for awhile 'til February/March.

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:39 am

TearyBlues wrote:War of Kings #1 cover (Brandon Peterson)
http://creative.myspacecdn.com/groups/_ ... 01_cov.jpg
featuring Black Bolt, Crystal, Shi'ar woman (Lilandra?), Darkhawk, and 3 other guys I don't know. Anyone want to ID them?

Purple guy with mohawk - Gladiator (easy one)
Dark haired guy, lower side - Vulcan/Gabriel Summers. Long-lost brother of Cyclops and Havok, new Emperor of the Shi'ar.
Long haired guy up top - Can't remember his name, from Annihilation. Ravenous?

TearyBlues wrote:War of Kings #1 cover (Ron Lim variant):
http://creative.myspacecdn.com/groups/_ ... IM_COV.jpg
featuring Black Bolt, Major Victory, Nova, Darkhawk, the Inhumans, and some guy in a miliary type outft with a gun.

The Starlord, Peter Quill.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:16 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.
For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character

Nobody's perfect.

Lightning Strike · Post by **Lightning Strike** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:15 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.
For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character
Nobody's perfect.

TKWill · Post by **TKWill** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:25 pm

Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.
For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character
Nobody's perfect.

I read his wiki (I know, I know) but I can't figure out how DarkHawk would tie in to this. Anyone want to cast some further light on the whole thing?

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 5:43 pm

TKWill wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.
For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character
Nobody's perfect.

I read his wiki (I know, I know) but I can't figure out how DarkHawk would tie in to this. Anyone want to cast some further light on the whole thing?

More gets revealed about his powers and background in War of Kings. Got a feeling he's suddenly about to become more powerful and more important. Wouldn't surprise me if his appearance in Nova probably set some things up (hadn't read the issues yet, probably pick it up the trade).

Does anyone know if the War of Kings #1 solicited for March is

a) a double sized special to kick off the x-over (like Annihilation and Annihilation: Conquest)
b) a double sized first issue for a miniseries
or
c) the first issue of a miniseries with normal sized (22 page) issues that will cost $3.99?

TearyBlues · Post by **TearyBlues** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:46 pm

Todd Luck wrote:
TKWill wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:Two words.

Dark. Hawk.

Everything else is second fiddle.
For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character
Nobody's perfect.

I read his wiki (I know, I know) but I can't figure out how DarkHawk would tie in to this. Anyone want to cast some further light on the whole thing?
More gets revealed about his powers and background in War of Kings. Got a feeling he's suddenly about to become more powerful and more important. Wouldn't surprise me if his appearance in Nova probably set some things up (hadn't read the issues yet, probably pick it up the trade).

Does anyone know if the War of Kings #1 solicited for March is

a) a double sized special to kick off the x-over (like Annihilation and Annihilation: Conquest)
b) a double sized first issue for a miniseries
or
c) the first issue of a miniseries with normal sized (22 page) issues that will cost $3.99?

More likely c.

WAR OF KINGS #1 (of 6)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Variant Cover A by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover B by RON LIM
In the aftermath of the Secret Invasion, Black Bolt has led the
Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and
security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation
with the Shi'Ar Empire - and their mad ruler Vulcan! Who will get in
the first strike? Who will fall on the bloody battlefield? Who will
rule? The Imperial Guard, the Starjammers, the Inhuman Royal Family
and more of your favorite sci-fi characters are locked on a collision
course...and it all starts here! Join the acclaimed team
of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and Paul Pelletier (GUARDIANS OF
THE GALAXY) for a pivotal turning point in Marvel's
cosmic history!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:00 pm

TearyBlues wrote:
Todd Luck wrote:
TKWill wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Lightning Strike wrote: For whatever reason, I've never been able to get into that character
Nobody's perfect.

I read his wiki (I know, I know) but I can't figure out how DarkHawk would tie in to this. Anyone want to cast some further light on the whole thing?
More gets revealed about his powers and background in War of Kings. Got a feeling he's suddenly about to become more powerful and more important. Wouldn't surprise me if his appearance in Nova probably set some things up (hadn't read the issues yet, probably pick it up the trade).

Does anyone know if the War of Kings #1 solicited for March is

a) a double sized special to kick off the x-over (like Annihilation and Annihilation: Conquest)
b) a double sized first issue for a miniseries
or
c) the first issue of a miniseries with normal sized (22 page) issues that will cost $3.99?
More likely c.

WAR OF KINGS #1 (of 6)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Variant Cover A by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover B by RON LIM
In the aftermath of the Secret Invasion, Black Bolt has led the
Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and
security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation
with the Shi'Ar Empire - and their mad ruler Vulcan! Who will get in
the first strike? Who will fall on the bloody battlefield? Who will
rule? The Imperial Guard, the Starjammers, the Inhuman Royal Family
and more of your favorite sci-fi characters are locked on a collision
course...and it all starts here! Join the acclaimed team
of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and Paul Pelletier (GUARDIANS OF
THE GALAXY) for a pivotal turning point in Marvel's
cosmic history!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

Ah, thank you.

Marvel leaves out little things like "1 (of 6)" and "32 PGS" on the solicitation on their website.

$4 a pop for the mini on top of $4 a pop for Darkhawk 1 and 2 (just so they can reprint old Darkhawk issues in the back). Yeah that's a little too thick for my blood. If I had caught the cover price on Secret Invasion sooner I woulda waited and got the trade of that. I think I'm going to wait War of Kings out and either get it in trade off of Amazon or get the individual issues on a back issue sale.

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:28 pm

Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:14 am

Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.

What was the good, fairly contained story?

Todd Luck · Post by **Todd Luck** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:23 am

Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.

It's keeping a similar structure to Annihilation, it's just a little harder to figure out when and what series ships. It's still got a special kicking it off and runs through 4 series/miniseries for a few issues (Nova, Gaurdians of the Galaxy, Darkhawk, and Kingbreaker) on the solicitations I've seen so far. So it still looks pretty contained to a small group of characters.

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:13 am

Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.
What was the good, fairly contained story?

Planet Hulk

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:14 am

Todd Luck wrote:
Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.

It's keeping a similar structure to Annihilation, it's just a little harder to figure out when and what series ships. It's still got a special kicking it off and runs through 4 series/miniseries for a few issues (Nova, Gaurdians of the Galaxy, Darkhawk, and Kingbreaker) on the solicitations I've seen so far. So it still looks pretty contained to a small group of characters.

Something tells me I'll be getting all this despite my best judgment.

Already got the X-Men.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:17 pm

Chiclo wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.
What was the good, fairly contained story?
Planet Hulk

Hulk smash puny post.

I mean, what was the good, fairly contained story that precedes War of Kings? Because I thought it spun out of Secret Invasion somehow, which was the antithesis of a good, fairly contained story.

Chiclo · Post by **Chiclo** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:11 pm

Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.
What was the good, fairly contained story?
Planet Hulk
Hulk smash puny post.

I mean, what was the good, fairly contained story that precedes War of Kings? Because I thought it spun out of Secret Invasion somehow, which was the antithesis of a good, fairly contained story.

It looks like War of Kings is spinning mostly out of Annihilation/Annihilation Conquest and the unrelated (until now) 12 issue story arc from Uncanny X-Men that ran through the 490s. And, I suppose, the X-Men: Emperor Vulcan mini.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:26 pm

Chiclo wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:
Chiclo wrote:Looks like they are continuing a good, fairly contained story from the Marvel U and turning it into a near-company wide crossover.

The last time that happened, we went from Planet Hulk to World War Hulk.

I hope War of Kings goes better than that.
What was the good, fairly contained story?
Planet Hulk
Hulk smash puny post.

I mean, what was the good, fairly contained story that precedes War of Kings? Because I thought it spun out of Secret Invasion somehow, which was the antithesis of a good, fairly contained story.
It looks like War of Kings is spinning mostly out of Annihilation/Annihilation Conquest and the unrelated (until now) 12 issue story arc from Uncanny X-Men that ran through the 490s. And, I suppose, the X-Men: Emperor Vulcan mini.

Which of course spun out of Deadly Genesis which of course spun out of Giant Size X-Men 1. WILL MARVEL EVER STOP?!?