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Preview: Psylocke #1

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Psylocke #1

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Mahmud Asrar
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 13, 2024
SRP: $4.99

SHE WAS MADE FOR VIOLENCE! Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants. Exploding out of the pages of X-MEN, Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carrat take Psylocke into the underbelly of the Marvel Universe, carving out her own place in a world that would rather see her under control!

Psylocke #1

Psylocke #1 sets Kwannon off to find herself and face her past… and kick ass

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Psylocke #1

Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants. Exploding out of the pages of X-Men, Psylocke heads into the underbelly of the Marvel Universe, carving out her own place in a world that would rather see her under control! Psylocke #1 explores the tortured past of the character while delivering some kick-ass violence.

Written by Alyssa Wong, Psylocke #1 sets the character off on her own path for a bit, breaking her away from the current X-Men team for her own mission. With a bit of help, she’s been helping those in need for a bit of cash, or outright just kicking ass. This debut issue has her investigating A.I.M. and a claim they’ve made even more powerful Mutant Growth Hormone.

And that’s where the comic seems to really succeed. Wong does an excellent job of making Psylocke #1 both one for long time fans as well as easy to dive in for new readers. It builds off of what has come before as well as exploring the character’s complicated past.

All of the convoluted stuff with Betsy Braddock is generally to the side, and instead Wong focuses on Psylocke’s upbringing by the Hand and her training to become a killer. She questions if that’s all she is and can be and if there’s anything else. You get the sense that she’s sad and conflicted because she’s very good at what she does.

The art by Vincenzo Carratù is pretty solid. With color by Fer Sifuentes-Sujo and lettering by Ariana Maher, the comic is of course drenched in purple while depicting the assassin looking sexy, but not objectified, and bouncing around to kick some ass. She’s shown as strong and vulnerable in the visuals and you get a solid sense of the emotional rollercoaster she’s going through with her facial expressions and body language. The tragedy is all there visually.

Psylocke #1 is an entertaining debut. It delivers action as well as soaks in the drama. But, what’s most impressive is it takes a character whose past is so complicated and makes the issue one anyone can dive into by focusing in on what matters.

Story: Alyssa Wong Art: Vincenzo Carratù
Color: Fer Sifuentes-Sujo Letterer: Ariana Maher
Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Psylocke #1

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Psylocke #1

(W) Alyssa Wong (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Mahmud Asrar
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 13, 2024
SRP: $4.99

SHE WAS MADE FOR VIOLENCE! Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants. Exploding out of the pages of X-MEN, Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carrat take Psylocke into the underbelly of the Marvel Universe, carving out her own place in a world that would rather see her under control!

Psylocke #1

SDCC 2024: Marvel announces a new Psylocke solo comic

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At the Marvel Comics: X-Men: From the Ashes Panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, and a host of X-Men creators gave fans the scoop on what’s to come in the exciting new era of X-Men comics storytelling, including the reveal of all-new solo ongoing series—Psylocke! Launching in November, Psylocke will be written by Alyssa Wong, known for their acclaimed work on Star Wars: Doctor Aphra and Deadpool, and drawn by rising star Vincenzo Carratù, the artist currently delivering explosive vampire slaying action in Dracula: Blood Hunt.

Psylocke will tie into the character’s current status quo established in Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman’s X-Men #1 where she lends her deadly expertise to Cyclops’ team of X-Men operating out of Alaska. However, there are missions that aren’t suitable for the X-Men and require Psylocke to embrace the teachings of her dark past!

After taking on the mantle of Psylocke, Kwannon became one of Krakoa’s breakout stars in titles like Hellions and Uncanny Avengers. Now, the telepathic and telekinetic ninja goes solo! Her upcoming adventures feature appearances by her lover Greycrow, shed light on her brutal upbringing with the Hand, and introduce a twisted super villain called the Taxonomist!

SHE WAS MADE FOR VIOLENCE! Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants. Exploding out of the pages of X-Men, join Psylocke into the underbelly of the Marvel Universe, carving out her own place in a world that would rather see her under control!

Check out the Psylocke #1 cover by Mahmud Asrar and featuring variant covers by Rickie Yagawa, Artegerm, and Hicham Habchi, and stay tuned for more SDCC news throughout the weekend!

Preview: Dracula: Blood Hunt #2

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Dracula: Blood Hunt #2

(W) Danny Lore (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Rod Reis
Rated T+
In Shops: Jun 19, 2024
SRP: $3.99

In the deepest, darkest, unholiest night ever known to man or beast, DRACULA, Lord of Vampires, has come to BLOODLINE, daughter of Blade, demanding a sacrifice: a devil’s bargain of the soul. A soul in peril? Seek a priest. A deal to escape? A lawyer. And a devil must be met face-to-face. Luckily for Bloodline, there’s one man who fulfills all three criteria: none other than DAREDEVIL. But does he – or anyone – stand a chance against a city full of bloodthirsty vampires…and the unending night in which they feed?!

Dracula: Blood Hunt #2

Preview: Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

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Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

(W) Danny Lore (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Rod Reis
Rated T+
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99

ALL WILL BOW TO THE LORD OF VAMPIRES!
BLADE is Dracula’s ultimate nemesis: the most formidable vampire hunter in the world. BLADE is Brielle Brooks’ father: the man who’s training her to follow in his footsteps. But during the BLOOD HUNT, when day is night and all is not as it appears, these enemies may find their interests – however briefly – aligned…for the fate of humanity?!

Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

Preview: Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

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Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

(W) Danny Lore (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Rod Reis
Rated T+
In Shops: May 08, 2024
SRP: $4.99

ALL WILL BOW TO THE LORD OF VAMPIRES!
BLADE is Dracula’s ultimate nemesis: the most formidable vampire hunter in the world. BLADE is Brielle Brooks’ father: the man who’s training her to follow in his footsteps. But during the BLOOD HUNT, when day is night and all is not as it appears, these enemies may find their interests – however briefly – aligned…for the fate of humanity?!

Dracula: Blood Hunt #1

Preview: Dead X-Men #4

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Dead X-Men #4

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Lucas Werneck
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 17, 2024
SRP: $3.99

EVERYTHING ENDS!
Prodigy, Dazzler, Frenzy, Cannonball and Jubilee have gone farther and have risked more than any X-Men team before. Now, at the end of everything, the final fate of Krakoa rests on these five mutants. Will the Dead X-Men save the seed of the future…or kill it before it can even be planted?

Dead X-Men #4

Preview: Dead X-Men #4

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Dead X-Men #4

(W) Steve Foxe (A) Vincenzo Carratu (CA) Lucas Werneck
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 17, 2024
SRP: $3.99

EVERYTHING ENDS!
Prodigy, Dazzler, Frenzy, Cannonball and Jubilee have gone farther and have risked more than any X-Men team before. Now, at the end of everything, the final fate of Krakoa rests on these five mutants. Will the Dead X-Men save the seed of the future…or kill it before it can even be planted?

Dead X-Men #4

Get a sneak peek at Blood Hunt in May!

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The Marvel Universe is currently enjoying its final moments of sunlight, because on May 1, the eternal night arrives and vampires begin their savage reign in Jed MacKay and Pepe Larraz’s Blood Hunt! The upcoming crossover event will envelop the Marvel Universe in darkness as your favorite heroes scramble desperately to reverse Earth’s tragic fate and save as many as they can from the creatures of the night and their unrelenting blood lust! Who will bite it?

In addition to the epic main series, key chapters and thrilling developments will take place from May through July in a range of limited series, one-shots, and series tie-in issues. Today, learn more about the first batch of tie-ins by checking out an assortment of interviews and previews.

DRACULA: BLOOD HUNT #1 (OF 3)

Written by DANNY LORE
Art by VINCENZO CARRATÙ
Cover by ROD REIS
On Sale 5/8

ALL WILL BOW TO THE LORD OF VAMPIRES!

Blade is Dracula’s ultimate nemesis: the most formidable vampire hunter in the world. Blade is Brielle Brooks’ father: the man who’s training her to follow in his footsteps. But during the BLOOD HUNT, when day is night and all is not as it appears, these enemies may find their interests – however briefly – aligned…for the fate of humanity?!

DRACULA: BLOOD HUNT #1

AVENGERS #14

Written by JED MACKAY
Art by C.F. VILLA
Cover by JOSHUA CASSARA
On Sale 5/8

NEW TEAM LINEUP DEBUTS! 

With the current Avengers tied up and under siege during BLOOD HUNT, Captain Marvel calls for aid – and who better to assemble a new team of Avengers than Steve Rogers? Captain America gathers the forces of Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Hercules and Hazmat to take on the hordes of vampires attacking all over the world. And when they encounter an organized army of vampires in uniform led by a surprise villain, it gets personal!  

AVENGERS #14

DOCTOR STRANGE #15

Written by JED MACKAY
Art by PASQUAL FERRY
Cover by ALEX ROSS
On Sale 5/8

DOCTOR STRANGE…THE VAMPIRE?!

Picking up immediately after the shocking events of BLOOD HUNT #1, Strange and Clea must help the heroes of Earth fight back against the vampire army! But is it already too late for our Sorcerer Supreme?

DOCTOR STRANGE #15

BLOOD HUNTERS #1 (OF 4)

Written by MARK RUSSELL, CHRISTOS GAGE & ERICA SCHULTZ
Art by BOB QUINN, JAVIER GARRÒN & BERNARD CHANG
Cover by GREG LAND
On Sale 5/8

Hawkeye is on the run – but does he have enough trick arrows in his quiver to avoid both the long arm of the law AND vampires out for his blood?! Man-Wolf and J. Jonah Jameson do a little father-son bonding – while also fighting for their lives against a horde of bloodsuckers! And, in a continuing story, with Cloak missing in action, Dagger strikes out in search of new and surprising allies. Witness the genesis of Marvel’s wildest team yet: the BLOOD HUNTERS!

BLOOD HUNTERS #1

STRANGE ACADEMY: BLOOD HUNT #1 (OF 3)

Written by DANIEL JOSÉ OLDER
Art by LUIGI ZAGARIA
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
On Sale 5/8

The vampire onslaught of Blood Hunt knows no bounds, reaching all the way down to New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the Strange Academy! Doyle Dormammu, Zoe Laveau, Shaylee Moonpeddle, Germán Aguilar, and Toth get embroiled in an adventure that will take them around the Marvel Universe and right into the center of the Blood Hunt action! Their mission: find the ancient Darkhold and cast the spell that will destroy all vampires. There’s just one problem… Agatha Harkness boldly transformed the Darkhold into a child in last year’s Contest of Chaos!

STRANGE ACADEMY: BLOOD HUNT #1
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