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Image: HasbroIn another life, the E-Wing was meant to replace the iconic X-Wing as the go-to starfighter of Star Wars’ post-Return of the Jedi fiction. But even if—in neither the original Expanded Universe it debuted in, nor rebooted canon after appearing in Ahsoka—the E-Wing never really got its time to shine, at least in merch it’s doing very well for itself.When Ahsoka launched last summer, we got to see Lego’s take on the legendary starfighter, but now it’s Hasbro’s turn: io9 can exclusively reveal that the E-Wing is…

Screenshot: LucasfilmBut just as EU fans can be overjoyed at the E-Wing’s return to mainstream Star Wars prominence, questions remain as to just how long that prominence will last. After all, by necessity of Ahsoka’s place in the timeline, we know the E-Wing is not bound to be around for all that long. In the material from this period of the Star Wars timeline so far, the X-Wing has remained the primary starfighter of what little we’ve seen of the New Republic. Official novels set across the 30-year period between Return…

Posted in: Comics | Tagged: al ewing, Immortal Thor, Martín Cóccolo, matthew wilsonAl Ewing and Martín Cóccolo launch a new series, Immortal Thor, in August with a return to a classic-looking Thor... or is it?Al Ewing and Martín Cóccolo are to launch a new series, Immortal Thor, in August with thematic links to Al Ewing's Immortal Hulk. And from covers that have been seen, it's very much a return to a classic-looking Thor. In today's Thor Annual, Marvel Comics gives a prelude as to what is to come. And is very…

Earlier this year, writer Al Ewing penned a Wasp miniseries in honor of the characters’ 60th Anniversary. The final issue ended with a tease that Janet Van Dyne’s adventures were just beginning. Sure enough, Marvel has announced an Avengers Inc., a new ongoing series launching in September with Ewing returning as writer and joined by artist Leonard Kirk. No additional members of the creative team were announced. The first issue will feature a cover drawn by Daniel Acuña. The premise of the book sees Janet Van Dyne …

It isn’t easy, in these jaded comic book times, for a superhero relaunch to make fans sit up and take notice. But Marvel’s announcement last month that writer Al Ewing, alongside artist Martin Cóccolo, would be spearheading a fresh start for the publisher’s God of Thunder as The Immortal Thor this August was that rarest of exceptions: a new superhero series that feels like a genuine event.Spoilers of the Week Feb 21-25Since arriving at Marvel in 2013 (after making his bones on British titles including the venerable 2000…

Writer Al Ewing has already redefined the mythos of Marvel’s jade giant in his critically-acclaimed run as writer on Immortal Hulk. Now he’s looking to do it again with the god of thunder, as Marvel has announced Ewing and artist Martín Cóccolo will team for Immortal Thor. Just as Immortal Hulk did, the ongoing series set to launch in August will sport covers by Alex Ross. Here’s how Marvel describes Immortal Thor: In Norse myths, they called him Thunderer. Vuer has he been called, and Hloriddi. The Gods know him as…

This August, writer Al Ewing will take the reins on Marvel Comics’ god of thunder with Immortal Thor #1. For fans of his blockbuster series Immortal Hulk, that title immediately raises eyebrows. Ewing’s Hulk ran for 50 riveting, horrifying, smashing issues, climaxing with a story in where Hulk traveled through the hell of hells to force God to explain why bad things happen. Naming an Al Ewing project “immortal” is no subtle thing. Speaking to Polygon via email, Ewing said the book’s title is his version of throwing…

Al Ewing is following up his Immortal Hulk four-year run for Marvel with Immortal Thor #1. Which, you know, he is. Drawn by Martin Coccolo,Published Mon, 15 May 2023 10:51:11 -0500 by Rich Johnston | Last updated Mon, 15 May 2023 11:07:26 -0500 | As seen in the fully leaked Marvel Comics August 2023 solicits and solicitations, that just ran on Bleeding Cool, we have Al Ewing following up his Immortal Hulk four-year run for Marvel with a new Thor run, titled Immortal Thor #1. Which, you know, he is. Drawn by Martin…

We have a better look inside Black Panther #1 comic, with black-and-white pages from Chris Allen. With Black Panther now a Wakandan vigilanteLast month, we highlighted the appearance of Eve L. Ewing on NBC's Today Show to talk about relaunching the Black Panther comic book with artist Chris Allen, from Marvel Comics in June. We saw the cover with the new look Black Panther, then Marvel Comics released a better look at the character's newly designed costume from Allen. But now we have a better look inside the comic, with…

Things are always happening in Big Two comic books, particularly over in Marvel’s universe. (Well, universes, plural.) With spring barely started and the rest of the year not too far off on the horizon, it’s about that time to start revealing what’s in store for the heroes and villains of Marvel Comics for 2023 and at least the first few weeks of 2024. We’ve got you covered on the big stuff, some of which was revealed at either MegaCon in Orlando, FL or C2E2 over in Chicago during the weekend.The Woman Who Would Be…