We’re still a good five months away from The Avengers, but we’ll be meeting our favorite superheros already in March.
Marvel Comics recently announced that they will be releasing a four-issue prequel comic entitled “Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude“, starting in March. The full solicitation for issues #1 and #2 reads:
Written by Chris Yost & Eric Pearson
Art by Luke Ross & Daniel HDR
Cover By Gerald Parel
- The newest installment of the official Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in comics is here just in time for The Avengers movie!
- How will S.H.I.E.L.D. maintain the status quo in a world full of Gamma-powered rage monsters, hammer wielding gods and men in iron suits?
- What exactly is The Avengers Initiative?
- If you thought you knew everything there was to know about Director Nick Fury and the elusive agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – think again!
Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures Marvel’s The Avengers – the super hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.
There is very little else known about the comic as of now, except that it’s going to be taking place before the events of the movie and feature the same characters. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.