Marvel Noise Episode 42

Going to San Diego? I'm not... But Phenomenal Pat Loika will be there! And he's also here! In not one, but TWO segments. First, he offers up this week's new releases and later, he returns to give us the rundown on what Marvel has planned for the convention this week! In between we hear from evaD (Bring 'em Back), Steve Raker (from his Comics Bunker), and Chris "Equinox" Chavez and Mike Sims both sharing some thoughts on recent reads. And our host pops up once or twice.

Comics mentioned include Immortal Iron Fist, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Legacy, She-Hulk, Wolverine: First Class, X-Factor, and Universal War One.

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Marvel items on sale, 7.23.08

Angel Revelations #3 $3.99
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures Vol 2 HC Book Market Edition $19.99
Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 #25 Incentive Lee Bermejo Variant Cover - [PI]
Avengers Invaders #1 Directors Cut $3.99
Avengers The Initiative #15 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Black Panther Vol 4 #38 $2.99
Daredevil Vol 2 #109 $2.99
Halo Uprising Must Have $5.99
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Incentive David Aja Variant Cover - [PI]
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Incentive Dragon Logo Variant Cover - [PI]
Immortal Iron Fist #17 Regular Travel Foreman Cover $2.99
Incredible Hercules #118 2nd Ptg Sandoval Variant Cover (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #38 $2.99
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four Vol 9 New Yorks Finest TP Digest $7.99
Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Captain America Vol 2 HC Regular Dust Jacket $59.99
Marvel Masterworks Golden Age Captain America Vol 2 HC Variant Dust Jacket $59.99
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #1 $2.99
Marvel Comics Presents Vol 2 #11 $3.99
Mini Marvels Vol 1 Rock Paper Scissors TP Digest $9.99
New Avengers #43 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
New Warriors Vol 4 #14 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
She-Hulk 2 #31 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Skrulls One-Shot (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $4.99
Thunderbolts #122 (Secret Invasion Tie-In) $2.99
Ultimate X-Men #96 $2.99
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Michael Turner Variant Color Cover - [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Michael Turner Variant Sketch Cover - [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Terry Dodson Variant Color Cover - [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Incentive Terry Dodson Variant Sketch Cover - [PI]
Uncanny X-Men #500 Regular Alex Ross Cover $3.99
Uncanny X-Men #500 Regular Greg Land Cover $3.99
Uncanny X-Men 500 Issues Posterbook $6.99
Wolverine First Class #5 $2.99
Wolverine Vol 3 #66 2nd Ptg Steve McNiven Variant Cover $2.99
X-Men Endangered Species TP $19.99
X-Men Kitty Pryde And Wolverine HC Premiere Edition Book Market Cover $19.99
X-Men Kitty Pryde And Wolverine HC Premiere Edition Direct Market Cover $19.99
X-Men Legacy #214 $2.99

Product Updates:

• Immortal Iron Fist #17 (MAY082277D, $2.99) will have art by Russ Heath in addition to Travel Foreman.
• Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #38 (MAY082286D, $2.99) will have art by Graham Nolan, not Ronan Cliquet.
• Ultimate X-Men #96 (MAY082257D, $2.99) will have art by Brandon Peterson and Clay Mann, not Mark Brooks.
• X-Men Legacy #214 (MAY082326D, $2.99) will have art by Ken Lashley in addition to Scot Eaton.

Review: Immortal Iron Fist #17

I'm sold.

Iron Fist has been a favorite of mine for years. Going back to the John Byrne, Keith Pollard, Mark Bright, Chris Claremont, and Jim Owsley (now Christopher Priest) days (and everyone in between) to Leinil Yu, Michael Lark, David Aja, Ed Bruabaker (in Daredevil), Brian Michael Bendis, and Brubaker and Matt Fraction in recent months, Danny Rand is a likable character. And it doesn't look like that's about to change.

If anything, I'm more excited about what's to come than what has come to pass. Brubaker and Fraction, along with Aja and a whole slew of some damn fine artists - John Severin, Heath, Khari Evans, Dan Brereton, Howard Chaykin, to name some - fleshed out not so much Danny Rand, but the Iron Fist and how it is immortal, even if the bearer or the weapon is not. Most definitely not.

So now, with Duane Swierczynski and Travel Foreman (with Heath providing some art for the Iron Fist from 1878) taking over the title, it looks like we're not gonna have a chance to come up for air. Building on what Brubaker and Fraction starting in the first sixteen issues, Swierczynski picks up right where we left off last issue. But before that, we're hit with two pages that make us wonder, "what the hell you talkin' about, kid?", and just ensured the fact that I'm hooked. And I can't overlook the cliffhanger we're left with. And in between, there are some really good character moments, not just with Danny, but with those close to him as well.

Foreman's art isn't what we're used to on this title. And for that, I'm happy. The stylized artwork makes me smile. There's energy and life on these pages, and considering the character, that's a must. I like what Marvel's doing when it comes to the art in some of their books recently. Larry Stroman penciling X-Factor, Vincenzo Cucca penciling She-Hulk, Adam Pollina's work on Angel: Revelations; art that's all very different than what, say, Bryan Hitch, Ariel Olivetti, Greg Land, and Steve Kurth are doing. And I'm enjoying it immensely.

A favorite character, a favorite writer, and some bitchin' art, make this title a keeper. Immortal Iron Fist #17 is a great jumping on point. This is damn good comics.

COVERS BY: TRAVEL FOREMAN and DAVID AJA
WRITER: DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
ARTISTS: TRAVEL FOREMAN and RUSS HEATH
COLORS: AVALON'S MATT MILLA
LETTERS: ARTMONKEY'S DAVE & NATALIE
EDITOR: WARREN SIMONS
Rated T+ …$2.99

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Preview: Immortal Iron Fist #17

Is Iron Fist Truly Immortal?

Danny Rand believes himself to be the Immortal Iron Fist…but what if he’s closer to death than he imagines? Enter Immortal Iron Fist #17, as acclaimed novelist Duane Swierczynski (Cable) and powerful penciller Travel Foreman (Ares) take the acclaimed series to the next explosive level! Featuring an all-new variant by Eisner-nominated artist David Aja, in addition to the standard cover by Travel Foreman, this is the perfect jumping-on point for fans new and old. Think you know everything about Iron Fist’s history? And do you know why the Iron Fist legacy may be the undoing of Danny Rand? This is where the answers begin — and they’re not what you expect!

Marvels’ kickingest, punchingest, kung-fu-iest book enters a new era and once this issue concludes, nothing about Iron Fist’s world will ever be the same again! Don’t miss Immortal Iron Fist #17 — or you won’t know why everyone will be talking about the ending to this issue!

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 (MAY082277) IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 AJA VARIANT (APR088318) IMMORTAL IRON FIST #17 DRAGON LOGO VARIANT (APR088267) Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Variant Cover by DAVID AJA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/03/08, On-Sale—7/23/08

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