Marvel’s cosmic landscape recently saw a significant shake-up in Imperial, a new four-issue event series by Jonathan Hickman, Iban Coello, and Federico Vicentini. This epic is kicking off with five “Imperial War” one-shots, and the final one, Imperial War: Imperial Guardians #1, hits shelves in October.
Written by cosmic veteran Dan Abnett (known for “Annihilation” and “War of Kings”) and co-written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Cory Smith (“Nova,” “Fantastic Four”), “Imperial War: Imperial Guardians” #1 promises to be a thrilling ride. These “Imperial War” one-shots are crucial to the overall “Imperial” story, setting the stage for exciting new series in the Marvel cosmos.
In “Imperial Guardians,” fan-favorite heroes like Captain Marvel, Gamora, and Darkhawk team up to confront the escalating threats emerging from the galactic conflict. Their first mission? Unraveling a dark conspiracy at the very heart of the Skrull Empire!
As the “Imperial” event explodes, the Super-Skrull finds himself caught in the middle of a rebellious plot with universe-altering consequences. But he’s not alone in searching for answers. This unexpected new team of cosmic heroes is on the hunt to prevent disaster before galactic order crumbles for good.
Dan Abnett is thrilled to be back in the cosmic realm, stating that his previous work on “Nova” and “Guardians” was some of the most fun he’s had in comics. He praises Jonathan Hickman’s orchestration of an epic, character-driven, and dramatic story. Abnett even suggests that “Imperial War: Imperial Guardians” is “the best jumping-on point for Marvel Cosmic since the original ANNIHILATION.”
Look out for Imperial War: Imperial Guardians #1 with a cover by Francesco Mortarino, on sale October 1. Stay tuned for more “Imperial” announcements coming later this month at San Diego Comic-Con.
