Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 27, 2020

Marvel releases comics to the Unlimited platform about 6 months after they come out in floppy format so this week we are seeing comics from July 24, 2019. In an effort to try to read some more “modern” issues, I’ve been tracking what’s currently being released and trying to catch up from recent number ones…we’ll see how that goes.

Here’s the new stuff I’ve found this week that were released in July 2019:


Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 27, 2020:

  • Amazing Spider-Man #26
  • Doctor Strange #16
  • Fearless #1
  • Guardians of the Galaxy #7
  • History of the Marvel Universe #1
  • House of X #1
  • Magnificent Ms. Marvel #5
  • Marvel Rising #5
  • Marvels: Epilogue #1
  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #45
  • Secret Warps: Arachknight Annual #1
  • Shuri #10
  • Star Wars #69
  • Sword Master #1
  • Tony Stark: Iron Man #14
  • Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
  • Web Of Venom: Funeral Pyre #1

Top Releases of the Week

17 new comics released today (last week had 20).  Anyway, looking at Comic Book Roundup which aggregates a bunch of review sites, here are the top issues from this batch of comics. This week I see that 4 issues attained the 8.5 rating or above with more than 2 reviews.

  • House of X #1
    by Jonathan Hickman and Pepe Larraz.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel’s mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more.
  • Marvels: Epilogue #1
    by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    An all-new standalone epilogue to the classic MARVELS graphic novel written by Kurt Busiek and fully-painted by Alex Ross! A “Marvels” look at the “all-new, all-different” X-Men of the 1970s. In this 16-page story, Alex and Kurt bring Marvel’s world to brilliant, realistic life one last time, as the now-retired Phil Sheldon and his daughters, in Manhattan to see the Christmas lights, find themselves in the middle of a clash between the outsider heroes and the deadly Sentinels, giving them a close-up perspective on the mutant experience. Also featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this special story, and other bonus features.
  • Shuri #10
    by Nnedi Okorafor and Rachael Scott.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    INTO THE DJALIA! The alien creature that followed Princess Shuri to Wakanda is inches from destroying the Great Mound – and taking Shuri’s friends with it! With her Ancient Future powers gone and Wakanda’s entire supply of Vibranium at risk, Princess Shuri must take a leap of faith – into the plane of Wakandan memory. But will Shuri restore the Djalia…or doom it?
  • Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
    by Jason Aaron, Al Ewing,. and Cafu.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    JANE FOSTER STARS IN AN ALL-NEW NEW ONGOING SERIES! A new hero emerges straight from the pages of THE WAR OF THE REALMS! For years, you knew her as Dr. Jane Foster, one of Thor’s most steadfast companions. Then you knew her as Thor, the Goddess of Thunder, who took up the mantle when no other hero – god or human – was worthy. Now Jane takes on a new role as Valkyrie, guide and ferrywoman to the dead! But her days of punching are far from over. WAR OF THE REALMS master architect Jason Aaron and superstar Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK) join forces with rising star artist CAFU for the book that’ll have everyone talking!

Number Ones

  • Fearless #1
    by Seanan McGuire, Leah Williams, Kelly Thompson, Claire Roe, and Carmen Nunez Camero.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    THE FIERCEST LADIES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE – ON AND OFF THE PAGE! Straight off her silver-screen debut, Captain Marvel takes the world by storm! And speaking of the weather, Storm of the X-Men faces a problem only a goddess could solve. Add the Invisible Woman, and you’ve got an unstoppable trio in a story by Hugo-nominated novelist and SPIDER-GWEN: GHOST-SPIDER writer Seanan McGuire! Then, Leah Williams takes us back to the golden days of romance with Millie the Model! PLUS: Get your dose of herstory with profiles on classic and contemporary creators!
  • History of the Marvel Universe #1
    by Mark Waid and Javier Rodriguez.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    ALL-NEW STORY BY LEGENDARY CREATOR MARK WAID! Everything you ever wanted to know about the Marvel Universe – in one lavishly illustrated series! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, HISTORY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE chronicles completely, for the first time, everything that was, is or will be! Lushly illustrated text tells the complete story of the Marvel Universe, revealing previously unknown secrets and serving as the ultimate reference book for Marvel fans! Witness the greatest tale ever told – and be prepared for some shocking revelations!
  • House of X #1
  • Marvels: Epilogue #1
  • Secret Warps: Arachknight Annual #1
    by Al Ewing, Jim Zub, Carlos Villa, and Carlo Barberi.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    ”SECRET WARPS,” PART 4 – SUPREMEUNIVERSAL! The web-spinning Arachknight finds himself out of the depth of all four of his personas as his own warped universe begins colliding with another – the New Supreme Universe, homes of the Supreme Seven! PLUS: A bonus tale of ol’ AK trying to persuade the Terrific Two to become a Trio!
  • Sword Master #1
    by Shuizhu, Greg Pak, and Gunji.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    MIGHTY MARVEL MARTIAL ARTS DOUBLE TROUBLE! ALL NEW ONGOING SERIES! You saw him tear through Fire Goblins in WAR OF THE REALMS with his big, damn magic sword! Now learn the mysterious origins of LIN LIE, A.K.A. SWORD MASTER, Marvel’s newest Chinese superhero, in the English language debut of the original series written by Shuizhu and drawn by Gunji! Haunted by dreams of demons, Lin Lie hunts for his missing archeologist father – and for the secret of the black sword he left behind. And in a brand new story written by Greg Pak (NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS), Sword Master teams up with SHANG-CHI! What happens when an undisciplined, untrained kid with a magic sword tangles with the one and only, undisputed MASTER OF KUNG FU? (Spoiler alert: they will indeed drive each other crazy, with huge ramifications for the Marvel Universe!)
  • Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1
  • Web Of Venom: Funeral Pyre #1
    by Cullen Bunn, Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque, and Joshua Cassara.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    For weeks, the serial killer called Carnage has been hunting former symbiote hosts and killing them. Next on his list is ANDI BENTON, formerly MANIA, who’s back to living in Philadelphia and without any symbiote to save her…

Starting Places

Guardian of the Galaxy

  • Guardians of the Galaxy #7
    by Donny Cates and Cory Smith.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    ”FAITHLESS”, Part 1: The death of Rocket begins here! In the aftermath of the FINAL GAUNTLET, the Guardians of the Galaxy are taking some well deserved R&R. But their vacation is about to be cut short when a familiar, but radically powerful enemy returns. And what does all of this have to do with the whereabouts of a certain raccoon?

Valkyrie: Jane Foster Vol. 1: The Sacred and the Profane
Jane Foster is back! For years, you knew her as Dr. Jane Foster, one of Thor Odinson’s most steadfast companions. Then you knew her as Thor, Goddess of Thunder, who took up the mantle when nobody else was worthy. Now Jane takes on a new role as Valkyrie, guide and ferrywoman to the dead! But her days of battle are far from over – especially when Marvel’s deadliest shot gets his hands on the sword of a god! With the Asgardian weapon Dragonfang in his hand, who is Bullseye targeting – and what is he really after? Jane must learn a hard lesson: Not every death can be prevented. And when a friend falls, Jane discovers that Valhalla is only one hall of the dead. The multiversal afterlife awaits! Collecting VALKYRIE: JANE FOSTER #1–5 and material from WAR OF THE REALMS: OMEGA.

  • Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1

Ongoing Stories:

Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 5: Behind the Scenes
Who is the bandaged figure who seems to be in every shadow, and what does he want with Spider-Man? Prepare to have your questions answered! Spider-Man and Mary Jane have found themselves in an incredibly tough situation, thanks to Electro. Can Spidey save MJ? Can MJ save Spidey?! And what is Mysterio cooking up – and what does it have to do with that mystery man mentioned earlier? The influence of Peter Parker’s roommate, Boomerang, is finally felt when Spidey joins the Superior Foes! But wait, aren’t they the Superior Foes OF Spider-Man?! No time to debate that, because here comes the new Sinister Syndicate: Beetle, Electro, Lady Octopus, Scorpia and White Rabbit! They’ve come together for one reason: to hunt Boomerang! Prepare for more amazing action as Nick Spencer’s run continues! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2018) #24-28.

  • Amazing Spider-Man #26
    by Nick Spencer and Kev Walker.
    Published by Marvel comics, 2019.
    Boomerang’s influence is finally felt, and Spider-Man joins the Superior Foes! Wait, that’s not possible, is it? IS IT?!?!

Doctor Strange Vol. 3: Herald
Doctor Strange: herald of Galactus?! When an alien sorcerer demands Stephen Strange’s help saving his far-off planet from Galactus, the World-Eater ends up banished to the darkest depths of the mystic realms! Now Strange, his powers depleted, must undertake a rescue mission like never before! What effects will consuming other realities’ planets have on Galactus? Dimensions are destabilized as the cosmic balance is upset, and now it’s up to the good Doctor to make sure the World-Eater’s bout of interdimensional indigestion doesn’t destroy all that is! With a new other-dimensional feast and an unholy alliance, Galactus has never been more terrifying! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (2018) #12–17.

  • Doctor Strange #16
    by Mark Waid, Barry Kitson, and Scott Koblish.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    ”HERALD SUPREME” CONTINUES!  The only good thing about Galactus sating his hunger in another dimension was that the Marvel Universe was safe.  Well, he’s powered up and back in the Marvel Universe and all of space and time is in dreadful danger!

Magnificent Ms. Marvel Vol. #1: Destined
Ms. Marvel is back – and she’s magnificent! But there’s no such thing as business as usual in Jersey City. Aliens are wreaking havoc in Kamala’s corner of the world, and they seem weirdly interested in Ms. Marvel…and her family! Kamala is about to face a devastating loss – but with an alien invasion ravaging her neighborhood, she won’t have much time to grieve. Even if Kamala saves her hometown, will her life ever be the same? And what’s all this business about a “Chosen One”? Eisner Award winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, EXILES) and rising star Minkyu Jung take the reins of one of Marvel’s most beloved young characters for the shocking start of an all-new era! Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man! Collecting MAGNIFICENT MS. MARVEL #1–6.

  • Magnificent Ms. Marvel #5
    by Saladin Ahmed and Minkyu Jung.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    Ms. Marvel reaches the explosive finale of her adventure in space and finds her life – and her costume – forever changed! Victory comes at a cost, and when it comes to paying up, Kamala may not have much choice in the matter… PLUS! Kamala gets an AWESOME NEW COSTUME!

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Vol. 8: Yancy Street Legends
The War of the Realms comes to the Lower East Side! Lunella and Devil meet the original kid hero, Spider-Man! And if that isn’t amazing enough, wait until the War of the Realms breaks out! With Manhattan frozen solid and Frost Giants prowling the streets, Devil must keep the peace – while Moon Girl encounters Thor! Then, it’s a real family crisis! With time and space fractured, Lunella and Devil will have to team up with younger versions of her parents and grandparents – all without erasing Lunella from history! Maybe Doctor Strange can help! Plus: Exactly what trouble does Devil Dinosaur get into while Moon Girl is stuck in class? And – at last – the biggest battle of brains in the Marvel Universe! It’s Reed Richards vs. Lunella Lafayette – and it’ll be Fantastic! Collecting MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR #42–47.

  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #45
    by Brandon Montclare and Alitha Martinez.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    THE END IS NEAR!  Will Lunella and Devil be able to fix the Omni-Wave Projector and repair time? Not without help from Lunella’s preteen parents… but she might accidentally erase herself from history in the process!

Star Wars Vol. 12: Rebels and Rogues
Darth Vader is on the hunt for Luke Skywalker! With thousands of remote probes searching for the new Rebel Alliance base, Luke and his friends must launch a desperate, multipronged mission of deception! Chewbacca and C-3PO lure a probe to a planet with an unstable core but discover a secret civilization! With Star Destroyers approaching, can they protect these newfound lifeforms? Luke undertakes a mission to lead a probe away from a Rebel refueling station but runs into a potential ally…who knows the ways of the Force?! Then, Han Solo and Princess Leia plan to trick the Empire into eliminating an enemy of the Rebellion, but things get complicated when they run into Leia’s ex! Collecting STAR WARS (2015) #68–72.

  • Star Wars #69
    by Greg Pak and Phil Noto.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    TRICKS AND TRAPS! The REBELS AND ROGUES epic continues as our heroes deploy their plans to trick their Imperial pursuers… and everything falls apart! CHEWIE and THREEPIO face moral quandaries – and mortal danger – when they learn the uninhabited planet they’re supposed to destroy isn’t quite so uninhabited. Will the FORCE be with LUKE in a bar fight? And who is DAR CHAMPION… and what does he have to do with Leia’s past?

Concluding Volumes

Some stories have been told and transform into something new.
Marvel Rising: Heroes of the Round Table
Magic, monsters and more! Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl are an unbeatable team! But they’re in for a serious challenge, because the city has been invaded by a swarm of knights in shining…cars armed with javelins?! Uh-oh. Kamala Khan and Doreen Green are gonna need allies – and they know just who to call. Miles “Spider-Man” Morales, the Inhuman known as Inferno, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Daisy Johnson and more join the fray against sorceress Morgan Le Fay, who plans to transform the Inhumans’ home of New Attilan into New Camelot! Collecting MARVEL RISING (2019) #1-5.

  • Marvel Rising #5
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    Morgan Le Fay is on the verge of turning the tri-state area into the kingdom she’s always dreamed of – and Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl and their friends are out of ideas to stop her. But sometimes help can come from the most unexpected places – and just when you need it most, you’ll find the pathway home is clear after all.

Shuri Vol. 2: 24–7 Vibranium
Shuri faces her destiny! With T’Challa gone and Wakanda in peril, the Black Panther is needed – and Shuri must step up to fill the void. But she’s about to face a threat unlike any her home has seen before! Shuri heads to America to investigate a lead, but she’s not the only hero on the case. With New York City and New Jersey in danger as well, there’s no way Miles “Spider-Man” Morales and Kamala “Ms. Marvel” Khan are sitting this one out! And with her people in peril, Shuri takes up the Black Panther mantle once again! But this is a Panther you’ve never seen before – one who will change Wakanda forever. Prepare for a high-tech, star-studded adventure as only Shuri can serve up! Collecting SHURI #6–10.

  • Shuri #10

Tony Stark: Iron Man Vol. 3: War of The Realms
Iron Man joins the War of the Realms! A war needs weapons – and Tony Stark once vowed he’d never build weapons again! So why is he hunkered down with Screwbeard the Dwarf in Avengers Mountain? And what is he making? Struggling against ancient mystical forces, Tony battles an ancient winged calamity with the lives of everyone at Stark Unlimited hanging in the balance! Plus: When Tony tells Carol Danvers he can’t be her AA sponsor because he may or may not have fallen off the wagon, Captain Marvel doesn’t take it well. What is Iron Man’s new high-tech solution for sobriety? It might be his worst idea yet! Featuring the villainy of the all-new Spymaster! And Jocasta goes all in for “the ultimate upgrade!” Collecting TONY STARK: IRON MAN #12–14 and Iron Man (1998) #25.

  • Tony Stark: Iron Man #14
    by Dan Scott, Jim Zub, and Valerie Schiti.
    Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
    ”THE ONE-STEP PROGRAM”-When Iron Man tells Captain Marvel that he can’t be her sponsor because he may or may not have fallen off the wagon, Carol doesn’t it take it well. What is Tony Stark’s new high-tech solution for sobriety? Find out why this might be his worst idea yet. Featuring the villainy of the all-new Spymaster. And follow Jocasta as she decides to go all in for “the ultimate upgrade.”

Events:

House/Powers of X
Face the future – and fear the future – as superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINITY, NEW AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) changes everything for the X-Men! In HOUSE OF X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind – one that will bring mutants out of humankind’s shadow and into the light once more! Meanwhile, POWERS OF X reveals mutantkind’s secret history, changing the way you will look at every X-Men story before and after. But as Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men’s future blossoms into trouble for all of mutantdom. Stories intertwine on an epic scale as Jonathan Hickman reshapes the X-Men’s past, present and future! Collecting HOUSE OF X #1-6 and POWERS OF X #1-6.

  • House of X #1

Comics Corner | Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases January 27, 2020