Saturday 1 March 2014

THE COMIC CODE [NEW COMICS] - Marvel Now!

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer, especially terms, codes and jargon that new readers may need to know...


Finding a good place to start a comic is difficult.  Even a #1 can (and often does) continue on from another comic, series or event.  Most of the time the comic companies make it difficult to know which are and which aren't good stepping on points.  Marvel changed all that but adding a banner to their relaunched titles.  But once again, this is comic code.  Regular readers will get it, but it's meaningless to those new to comics.  So let's look at the code:  Marvel Now!




New writers, new artists, new directions, sometimes even new characters.

Marvel Now!

Since July 2012,  following the events of the Avengers vs X-Men event, the code at Marvel for the relaunch of a title has been Marvel Now!

Marvel Now! Wave 2

A reinvigoration of the title in Marvel 2013.

All-New Marvel Now!

For comics relaunched in the aftermath of the Infinity storyline.  Some include All New in the comic book title.

~ DUG.



 This blog is an attempt to help those new to comics understand them more.  If anything needs clarifying, please comment.

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  1. […] For more information on code words:  All-New Marvel Now! […]

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  2. […] The following is a list of 60 first issues, specials, annuals and one shots to be released in April 2014. Schedules change and they may not all be released in April (or sometimes at all). While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made. For more information on code words: All-New Marvel Now! […]

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  3. […] Entertainment has come up with their own First-Issue-Stepping-On-Points (like Marvel’s Marvel Now!), calling it VALIANT FIRST, starting in May […]

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  4. […] more information on code words:  All-New Marvel Now!; Valiant […]

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  6. […] mostly know for their Grimm Fairy Tale line, joined Marvel (Marvel Now!) and Valiant (Valiant First) with Grimm Fairy Tales #101 in August […]

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