Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 17, 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 August 14, 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 August 2019:

Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 17, 2020:

• Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
• Absolute Carnage: Scream #1
• Amazing Spider-Man #27
• Captain Marvel #9
• Doctor Strange #17
• Fantastic Four #13
• Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #10
• Gwenpool Strikes Back #1
• Invaders #8
• Ironheart #9
• Loki #2
• Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9
• Powers of X #2
• Punisher Kill Krew #1
• Silver Surfer: Black #3
• Star Wars: Target Vader #2
• Sword Master #2
• Symbiote Spider-Man #5
• The Prodigal Sun: Silver Surfer #1
• The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #47

Top Releases of the Week

20 new comics released today (last week had 17).  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 5 issues attained the 8.5 rating or above with more than 2 reviews.

• Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9
  by Saladin Ahmed and Javi Garron.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019
  If Miles is going to escape this new villain, their shadowy masters and diabolical tests, he’ll need help! Good thing his dad’s a former Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And there’s no price Jeff wouldn’t pay to get his son back. But the trade may come back to haunt them, as one of the most formidable foes Miles has EVER faced RETURNS! Featuring the last of a series of covers by Into the Spider-Verse art director Patrick O’Keefe!
• Powers of X #2
  by Jonathan Hickman and R. B. Silva.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men’s future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men’s past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)!
• Silver Surfer: Black #3
  by Donny Cates and Tradd Moore.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  The Surfer’s power is fading!  Is this the end of Norrin Radd as the all-consuming darkness descends upon him?  Or will help come in the form of an unexpected ally?
• The Prodigal Sun: Silver Surfer #1
  by Peter David and Francesco Manna.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  Continuing Prodigal’s journey home from FANTASTIC FOUR: THE PRODIGAL SUN #1, the one individual who can aid him in accomplishing it is the Silver Surfer. But Prodigal has a history with the Surfer. Witness that now as we see the Surfer, back when he was still the herald to Galactus, as Prodigal battles him to prevent Galactus from destroying an entire world because of his unending appetite. 
• The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #47
  by Ryan North and Derek Charm.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  BRAIN DRAIN IS MISSING! Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Let’s do the good news: It’s the start of a new Squirrel Girl arc! BRAIN DRAIN is missing! A sinister face from the past returns! And the hitherto UNBEATABLE Squirrel Girl will have to face CERTAIN DEFEAT to save him! Now the bad news: While this is the start of a new Squirrel Girl arc, it’s the start of our LAST Squirrel Girl arc! We’re going out on a high note. You have been amazing, and making this book has been amazing, but sadly in four months, THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL will end with issue #50. I KNOW. Now the good news again: Because it’s our last story ever we’re making it COMPLETELY HUGE AND AMAZING and it is going to BLOW YOUR MIND! It’s the start of the most nuts Squirrel Girl story ever as lives hang in the balance, narrative threads are resolved, and shocking reveals are made! <3

Number Ones

• Absolute Carnage: Separation Anxiety #1
  by Clay McLeod Chapman and Brian Level.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  HELLISH HORROR IN THE MIGHTY MARVEL MANNER!  Since the conclusion of DEADPOOL VS. CARNAGE, four of the five LIFE FOUNDATION SYMBIOTES – Riot, Phage, Agony and Lasher – have been bonded to a stray dog, wandering the Midwest. But as Carnage descends on New York, its siblings will find it impossible to resist the siren song of KNULL…
• Absolute Carnage: Scream #1
  by Cullen Bunn and Gerardo Sandoval.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  THE RETURN OF A CLASSIC SYMBIOTE…AND IT’LL BE A SCREAM!  Years ago, Patricia Robertson was unwillingly bonded to the clone of Venom that eventually became Mania, and she’s been living in fear of symbiotes ever since. But she’s also been living with a secret, and with the coming of Carnage, Patricia must take a stand – and will have no choice but to confront her demons head-on!
• Gwenpool Strikes Back #1
  by Leah Williams and David Baldeon.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  POOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!  That’s right – everyone’s favorite comics-fan-turned-comics character is back, and this time, she’s playing for keeps! Gwen Poole is desperate not to disappear into comic book limbo, so she’s going to make an impact on the Marvel Universe! First up: Unmask Spider-Man! And heck, maybe see if she can get some real super-powers while she’s at it!
• Punisher Kill Krew #1
  by Gerry Dugan and Juan Ferreira.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  ONE MAN. TEN REALMS. TOTAL WAR! During the War of the Realms, Frank Castle made a promise of vengeance, and Frank Castle keeps his promises.  A van full of orphans is about to make that promise a lot more complicated. How does a man kill gods and monsters?
• The Prodigal Sun: Silver Surfer #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 #27
  by Nick Spencer and Kev Walker.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  There is a new Sinister Syndicate!  Beetle, Electro, Lady Octopus, Scorpia and White Rabbit have come together for one reason: TO HUNT BOOMERANG!  Spidey knew having Boomerang as a roommate would come back to bite him, but not like this.

Captain Marvel Vol. 2: Falling Star
Captain Marvel enlists in the War of the Realms! The Dark Elf King Malekith and his allies have conquered Earth. At least, they think they have – and they’ve divided the spoils accordingly, with the Enchantress raising an army of the dead and staking a claim on South America. But Earth isn’t going down without a fight, and Captain Marvel leads Black Widow and Doctor Strange into the land of the dead for a melee of myth and magic that Carol Danvers will never forget! Then, when her Kree heritage is exposed to the world in dramatic fashion, Carol goes from beloved hero to Public Enemy No. 1! And as a new hero steps into the limelight, Carol can’t help but wonder: Does the world even need Captain Marvel? Collecting CAPTAIN MARVEL (2019) #6–11.

• Captain Marvel #9
  by Kelly Thompson and Carmen Nunez Varner.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  A STAR RISES, ANOTHER FALLS!  Being Captain Marvel has been the greatest joy of Carol Danvers’ life. But a new hero is rising to the limelight – just as Carol’s own powers begin to fail her. With everyone now believing she’s a Kree traitor, Carol can’t help but wonder…does the world even need Captain Marvel?

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Vol. 2: Hostile Takeovers
Has one of Spider-Man’s closest allies returned to his criminal beginnings? Aunt May is reopening the F.E.A.S.T. Center to help the homeless and needy of New York City! But things are rarely simple in the Marvel Universe – so it’s no surprise when F.E.A.S.T. and May’s new funding comes under attack by…the Prowler?! Can Spider-Man help bring Hobie Brown back to the side of the angels? Peter Parker has many skills, but he’s no Sherlock Holmes. So the world’s worst detective calls on his new ally, the Rumor, to help him uncover the truth! But what’s the Rumor’s secret history? And what does it all have to do with a villain who’s been secretly plaguing the MU since World War II?! Plus: The Fantastic Four guest star – and Mary Jane saves the day! Collecting FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN (2019) #7–14.

• Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #10
  by Tom Taylor, Ken Lashley, Scott Hanna, and Luca Maresca.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  Bring on the Bad Guys! The climactic end of arc 2 puts Spider-Man face to face with a villain who’s been secretly plaguing the Marvel Universe since WWII! This villain weaponizes pain and uses Spider-Man’s painful history to threaten the Web-Slinger like never before!

Ironheart Vol. 2: Ten Rings
Ironheart and her amazing friends! Riri Williams is winning friends and influencing people – beginning with a team-up with a total IQ that’s off the charts! Nadia Van Dyne, the Unstoppable Wasp, swings by Chicago to visit Ironheart – but neither of them was expecting a zombie invasion! Then, as Riri creeps closer to understanding the powerful people wreaking magical havoc around her, she meets with someone who can give her a clue: the Sorcerer Supreme himself, Doctor Strange! And hot on the trail of the Ten Rings, Ironheart pays a visit to Wakanda – but she doesn’t exactly hit it off with Princess Shuri! Riri’s in for a surprise when she meets her match – literally! Can Riri and her allies locate the Wellspring of Power and stop the Ten Rings’ plans for destruction? Or will one last surprise hit her too close to home? Collecting IRONHEART #7–12.

• Ironheart #9
  by Eve Ewing and Luciano Vecchio.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  Guest-Starring Shuri!
  Hot on the trail of the Ten Rings and trying to stop whatever destruction they have planned, Ironheart pays a visit to Wakanda…but doesn’t exactly hit it off with Princess Shuri. And a new ally may be able to shed some light on the story of Midnight’s Fire.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2: Bring on the Bad Guys
It’s time for Miles Morales to slow down and take stock! What do the young web-slinger’s parents and friends, particularly Bombshell, think of all of that’s happened? Miles may never get to learn the answers – he’s about to be captured, tested and observed like a bug under glass by an unknown assailant! Miles will need help to escape this one. Good thing his dad’s a former Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! And there’s no price Jefferson Davis wouldn’t pay to get his son back. But the decisions this father-and-son duo make may come back to haunt them when one of the most formidable foes that Miles has ever faced returns! Prepare for a mystery dating back all the way to Miles’ first appearance! Collecting MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #7–10 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019 (SPIDER-MAN/VENOM).

• Miles Morales: Spider-Man #9

Sword Master Vol. 1: War of the Ancients
Mounting threats and mysterious origins! You saw him tear through Fire Goblins in WAR OF THE REALMS with his magic sword! Now learn the origin of Lin Lie – A.K.A. Sword Master, Marvel’s newest Chinese super hero – in the English-language debut of his original series! Haunted by dreams of demons, Lin Lie hunts for his missing archaeologist father, battles a threat from beyond – and awakens his black blade for the first time! But will the weapon prove more bloodthirsty than the demons he fights? Threats mount across the eras as Sword Master faces a mysterious warrior woman in our time – and the horrifying Chiyou, god of war, in the far past! But his greatest foe of all may be the sorcerer Baron Mordo! And when Mordo hits the scene, can Doctor Strange be far behind? Collecting material from SWORD MASTER #1–6.

• Sword Master #2
  by Shuizhu, Greg Pak, and Gunji.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  WHO’S YOUR MASTER NOW? SWORD MASTER’S origin story continues as he battles a demon from beyond – and awakens his black blade for the first time!  But will the awakened sword prove more bloodthirsty than the demons themselves?  And in our second story, SHANG-CHI and LIN LIE team up to search for Lin’s father. But Lin’s rashness and Shang-Chi’s suspicion of all things magic set the stage for doom!

Concluding Volumes

Some stories have been told and transform into something new.

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 #17
  by Mark Waid, Barry Kitson, and Scott Koblish.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  The stakes have never been higher for Stephen Strange as “Herald Supreme” reaches its climax! Not only is the Multiverse in jeopardy but so is the love of Stephen’s life! Can Strange save both existence and Clea?!

Fantastic Four Vol. 3: Herald of Doom
The Fantastic Four faces the Herald of Doom! Galactus has returned to devour Earth, and only one man can save us. No, not Reed Richards – Doctor Doom! But where are the FF in this conflict? Locked in battle against the brave new hero of the Latverian people, Victorious! Thanks to the benevolence and ingenuity of their beloved leader, Victor Von Doom, Latverians will soon know a new age of peace and prosperity, and Latveria will take its rightful place on the world stage – as long as four nefarious foreign invaders are punished for their crimes! Death to the Fantastic Four! But one cruel act will forever change the relationship between the FF and Doom. The fate of Latveria and the world – and the balance of cosmic power in the universe – all rests on one decision! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (2018) #6–13.

• Fantastic Four #13
  byDan Scott and Sean Izaakse.
  Published by Marvel Comics, 2019.
  The clock is ticking down. The moment is almost at hand. That do-or-die instant where Ben Grimm will either find the will to win – or be annihilated by the fighting-mad Immortal Hulk!

Comics Corner | Marvel Unlimited New Weekly Releases February 17, 2020