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Marvel Comics, already building and repairing bridges that were burnt or fell into a state of disrepair with creators such as Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller and Alan Moore, have announced the completetion of successful peace talks with another creator some thought would never work at Marvel again, former Avengers writer and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter.
Marvel has announced the veteran creator has been tapped to write a new Avengers project. His first new project for Marvel will be an eight-issue series that will also mark the return of the team's cosmic arch-nemesis known as Korvac. Senior Editor Tom Brevoort is reportedly currently narrowing down his choices of penciler for the project, which is scheduled for a release in May 2002.
"We're thrilled to welcome Jim Shooter back into the AVENGERS fold for this brand new cosmic epic," stated Brevoort. "His issues of AVENGERS - especially the legendary 'Korvac Saga' - still stand out in the minds of many as some of the definitive tales of Earth's Mightiest. From what we've talked about so far regarding the new project, Mr. Shooter surely has not lost his touch!"
"With the Korvac story under way, and another AVENGERS-related project in development, expect Jim to make a big splash in the Avengers' universe next summer!" added Brevoort. "As they say, 'Once an Avenger, always an Avenger!'"
"There were several balls that I started rolling early on in my first months as EIC, many of them public knowledge, and many of them top secret," explained Marvel Editor In Chief Joe Quesada. "Much like the upcoming AVENGERS/JLA crossover, getting Jim Shooter writing for Marvel again was one of those goals. During my early days in the comics industry, I watched with great admiration as Jim began creating the beginnings of what would become the Valiant Universe! It's because of that talent that we contacted Jim early on, and along Tom Brevoort, we've taken much care in developing a project that was going to show off his considerable skills!"
"I was warned from the onset that bringing Jim back to Marvel would ruffle a few feathers, but the way I saw it, there was no downside," explained Quesada. "First, I couldn't give a damn, and secondly, all the feathers being ruffled are on all the right people. When you look back at some of the greatest stuff ever produced within this company, a significant portion of it was created during his tenure as EIC. So with that said, it's a pleasure welcoming Jim back to The House!"
Kick ass! I was too young to read this guys stuff when he was popular, but I picked up the first few isses of Plasm and I loved them, the layouts, the art, the plot and the ideas. I will pick up his Avengers stuff, the first Avengers stuff I'll ever buy. (Apart from the last issue of Avengers West Coast way back when and the Bloodties tie-in issue. YAWNNN) |
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