Dustin Gebel
Marvel revealed more information and a first look at the interiors of Avengers: Twilight during a retailer conference earlier today. Series writer Chip Zdarsky and Marvel Comics VP Executive Editor Tom Brevoort shared details about the book’s plot and teased what lies ahead for Captain America in a world that no longer cares about the original guard of Avengers.
During the call, Zdarsky explained his goal for the series, stating:
“My goal with anything is to create a story that is both new reader friendly and also welcomes in older readers who will enjoy the references sprinkled throughout. I think if you have a base knowledge of Marvel super heroes, there’s really something for you here. And getting a chance to do something that’s self-contained in six issues with one consistent artist throughout is my favorite kind of project because those are types of books you can sell forever.”
Alongside artist Daniel Acuña’s interior artwork, design sheets from the artist were revealed. Also shown was Alex Ross’s variant cover for issue one. All of which, plus a detailed synopsis for the series, can be seen below:
In AVENGERS: TWILIGHT, readers will leave the Marvel Universe they know behind as they follow an aged Steve Rogers through a dark future where the Avengers’ dream has been twisted into a nightmare! Along the way, Zdarsky and Acuña will introduce a fascinating new cast of characters, including future versions of familiar faces as well as future Avengers members who have startling connections to the heroes of today. Instead of protecting the world, the new Avengers of AVENGERS: TWILIGHT use their power and influence to control it, driving Steve to come out of retirement to end their rule and restore the Avengers’ legacy to its former glory, but even after assembling the few friends he has left, Captain America will be hopelessly outmatched by the system the Avengers’ ruthless successors built. This bold and thought-provoking saga that tackles the very nature of being a super hero will also slowly peel back the layers of a shadowy history, exposing the shocking events that caused Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to fall so far…
AVENGERS: TWILIGHT #1 (OF 6)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
Cover A by ALEX ROSS
Cover B by DANIEL ACUÑA
On Sale 1/10
AVENGERS: TWILIGHT #2 (OF 6)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
Cover A by ALEX ROSS
Cover B by DANIEL ACUÑA
On Sale 1/31
AVENGERS: TWILIGHT #3 (OF 6)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
Cover A by ALEX ROSS
Cover B by DANIEL ACUÑA
On Sale 2/28
AVENGERS: TWILIGHT #4 (OF 6)
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by DANIEL ACUÑA
Cover A by ALEX ROSS
Cover B by DANIEL ACUÑA
Variant Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
On Sale 3/13