 | After Fear Itself... What's Next for Marvel? |
The forgotten god of Asgardian legend known as the Serpent has returned. Using the research and sorcery of the Nazi Thule brotherhood, the Red Skull's daughter Sin has used her father's knowledge to bring about an unholy wrath upon the Earth. Seven hammers have struck the planet, instilling the worthy who grasp the items with great power at the expense of their minds and souls, causing havoc and mass destruction.
Juggernaut destroys the Raft, releasing the inmates of the Thunderbolts project.
Attuma strikes against Ottawa with a massive tidal wave.
The Grey Gargoyle transmutes the entire population of Paris to statues and Iron Man is helpless to stop him.
The Thing brings Avengers Towers crashing down in the middle of Manhattan and strikes the Red Hulk so hard that no one knows where the beast could have landed.
The Worthy of Fear Itself: Sin, the Thing, Attuma, Hulk, Juggernaut, Grey Gargoyle, Titania and the Absorbing Man
Empowered by the Serpent, Sin has unearthed an army of Nazi mech-suits and struck a blitzkrieg attack on America. The level of violence is so great that the superhuman community staggers to answer the call to action, but are they too late?
Odin has abandoned Earth to the madness as fear grips the population, adding to the Serpent's power base. The only solution that the All Father can accept is to destroy the planet entirely, cutting off his enemy's power base. But is there another option? Tony Stark has lain his dignity at the feet of the Asgardian in supplication, hoping that between his genius and the power of the gods, a new weapon can be forged.
As Fear Itself continues to unravel the Marvel Universe, preview images have emerged suggesting that Stark and the Asgardians may develop a rival to the Worthy called the Mighty. I have managed to identify most of the characters in silhouette, but I'm unsure on a couple.
'The Mighty' of Fear Itself: Ms. Marvel, Iron Fist, Dr. Strange, Iron Man, Red She-Hulk?, Wolverine, Invisible Woman?, Hawkeye and Spider-Man
I was very reluctant to get involved in another crossover event storyline, finally admitting to 'event fatigue' that readers have groaned about since Avengers Disassembled. However, Fear Itself has really been a wild ride. Watching the story develop and the drama heighten, I have to say that even in an industry rife with such books this is worth reading. Fear Itself combines the worlds of Captain America and Thor, something that seems obvious given that both Avengers have feature films showcased this Summer, but I never thought I'd see it happen.
It's a blockbuster film for comics with big explosions, characters beloved heroes making sacrifices and rising to the challenge as everything hangs in the balance. For superhero comic book fans, this is just what you want from a mega event.
But... what's next? Rumors are very slim with only a few mysterious images released suggesting to some that a new Defenders book may be on its way starring Iron Fist, Dr. Strange and Red She-Hulk. I'm not sold on that idea, but I do like it a lot. With the right creative team, it could be great!
Via CBR.com: "Concrete answers will be provided at Marvel's "Fear Itself" panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Sunday, July 24 from 12:30 to 1:30, but if you can't join panel attendees Greg Pak, Nick Spencer and Cullen Bunn, you'll find all the details and up-to-the-minute coverage on CBR. Stay tuned for all the latest teaser releases and developments."
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