Misplaced Pages

#903096

43-605: The team made a cameo appearance in The Mighty Thor #411 (December 1989) and made their full debut in The Mighty Thor #412. Over the years, the New Warriors, in their various incarnations, have been featured in five different volumes. The first volume was a 75-issue comic series. The second volume of New Warriors was published in 1999–2000 and ran for 11 issues before being cancelled. The third volume of

86-561: A female character (later revealed to be Jane Foster ) in the role of Thor after the classic hero is no longer able to wield Mjolnir. Aaron stated that "this is not She-Thor. This is not Lady Thor. This is not Thorita. This is Thor. This is the Thor of the Marvel Universe. But it's unlike any Thor we've ever seen before." The following October, Aaron and Dauterman signed an exclusive agreement with Marvel to continue their work together in

129-445: A greater emphasis on the character's mythological origins. Simonson's run as writer-artist lasted until #367 (May 1986), although he continued to write – and occasionally draw – the book until issue #382 (Aug. 1987). Simonson's run, which introduced the character Beta Ray Bill , was regarded as a popular and critical success. Simonson's later stories were drawn by Sal Buscema , who describes Simonson's stories as "very stimulating. It

172-419: A second volume of The Mighty Thor , also starring Foster. In January 2020, Thor volume #6 debuted, written by Donny Cates . This story follows Thor, as he becomes the new king of Asgard and tries to fulfill his duties as a king while fighting his destiny in an attempt to save the multiverse from an unknown threat. After Cates had to depart Thor due to suffering a car accident in early 2023, Torunn Grønbekk

215-476: A selection of titles from Image Comics, Dark Horse, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, Kodansha Comics, Oni Press, Valiant Entertainment, Archie Comics, Fantagraphics Books, Humanoids, Action Lab Entertainment, Aspen Comics, Magnetic Press, Zenescope Entertainment and more. ComiXology Unlimited is currently limited to the U.S. ComiXology's Guided View technology allows readers to read through comics in full screen or from panel-to-panel, mimicking

258-475: A small, inset image violated Apple's restrictions on sexual content. The issue was available through the ComiXology and Image Comics digital comics website stores. The ban was criticized by artists and writers, who pointed to similarly explicit content in previous issues and in other works sold through iTunes . William Gibson and others suggested that the restriction could have occurred specifically because

301-428: A subscription service that gives digital access to thousands of comics to read from most major publishers for a monthly fee of $ 5.99. The service offers more than four thousand issues to its subscribers and launched on May 24, 2016, with available content updated on a monthly basis. According to the company, the service offers the widest subscription selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology Unlimited contains

344-500: The ComiXology Originals banner with four titles; Savage Game, Superfreaks, Elephantmen 2261 , and Ask For Mercy. New titles would follow in 2018 with the launches of Goliath Girls, Grave Danger, Hit Reblog: Comics That Caught Fire, Teenage Wasteland, The Dark, Delver and The Stone King . In March 2019 they launched Stone Star and picked up the second volume of the previously independent series The Pride . In

387-622: The Marvel Comics title The Mighty Thor . The team was compiled by writer/editor Tom DeFalco , consisting of the young superheroes Firestar , Marvel Boy , Namorita , Nova and Speedball , all of whom were once featured in solo series or were supporting characters in more established series. To this mix DeFalco added Night Thrasher , an original character to serve as the team's founder and leader. The New Warriors were featured in an eponymous series from 1990 until 1996, written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Mark Bagley . Nicieza wrote

430-630: The New Warriors was a six-issue mini-series that sees the superhero team cast as the stars of their own reality TV show and ultimately led to Marvel's Civil War crossover in 2006 and 2007. The fourth New Warriors series was published from 2007 to 2009 and lasted for 20 issues. The fifth New Warriors series was launched as part of the All-New Marvel NOW! initiative in 2014. The book lasted for 12 issues before being cancelled. The New Warriors first appeared in issues 411 and 412 of

473-474: The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued the registration in 1970. After Kirby left the title, Neal Adams penciled issues #180–181 (Sept.-Oct. 1970). John Buscema then became the regular artist the following issue. Buscema continued to draw the book almost without interruption until #278 (Dec. 1978). Lee stopped scripting soon after Kirby left, and during Buscema's long stint on

SECTION 10

#1732765511904

516-437: The science fiction / fantasy anthology title Journey into Mystery #83 ( cover-date August 1962), and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee , scripter Larry Lieber , and penciller-plotter Jack Kirby . Subsequent stories of the 13-page feature "The Mighty Thor" continued to be plotted by Lee, and were variously scripted by Lieber or by Robert Bernstein , working under the pseudonym "R. Berns". Various artists penciled

559-616: The Internet. In 2023, the ComiXology app was officially retired and the material was made available exclusively on the Amazon Kindle app. ComiXology's digital platform with Guided View reading technology is used in the company's own branded applications, and is the engine used by most major comic book publishers in the United States, including Marvel Comics and DC Comics for their privately branded digital services. With

602-524: The Marvel #1 promotion. The ComiXology servers were unable to keep up with user demand, preventing users from obtaining the promotional comics, as well as from reading comics they had purchased. This led to a formal apology and the promotions being delayed. Soon afterward, the promotion was offered again and was reported to have "worked flawlessly". In the aftermath of the ensuing difficulties some users have raised concerns regarding access to their files should

645-531: The New Warriors: Screentime, Snowflake, Safespace, B-Negative and Trailblazer. The direction of the new characters – particularly the use of pejorative internet slang in names as well as the perceived political agenda of the writing – was met with considerable backlash from online audiences. As of 2024 no New Warriors comics have been released and the title has been removed from ComiXology with both Marvel and its creators refusing to comment on

688-409: The app, and closing ComiXology's Submit program in favor of Kindle Direct Publishing, which is also used to self-publish eBooks on Amazon Kindle. The new changes on publishing have also led to concerns about the lower amount of royalties, as well as requiring publishers to manually format their works in order to make them available on the new website. In September 2011, ComiXology's Comics application

731-429: The book, the stories were mostly written by Gerry Conway , Len Wein , or Roy Thomas . Thomas continued to write the title after Buscema's departure, working much of the time with the artist Keith Pollard ; during this period Thomas integrated many elements of traditional Norse mythology into the title, with specific stories translated into comics form. Following Thomas's tenure, Thor had a changing creative team. In

774-460: The buildup to San Diego Comic-Con 2019 they announced Promethee 13:13 and a second season of Ask for Mercy, while at the show itself they announced a second season of Delver and new series Adora and the Distance and Afterlift. In September 2019 they launched four brand new titles with Breaklands, Field Tripping, The Black Ghost and Quarter Killer. In November 2019 they launched

817-433: The character was returned to the mainstream Marvel Universe , Thor was relaunched with Thor vol. 2, #1 (July 1998). As of issue #36, the title used dual numbering in a tribute to the original Thor series, and the caption box for said issue became #36 / #538 (June 2001). The title ran until issue #85 / #587, dated December 2004. Dan Jurgens wrote the first 79 issues, with Daniel Berman and Michael Avon Oeming completing

860-415: The coming changes which were brought about on February 17, 2022, to which ComiXology is only available on Amazon.com or through their update to the ComiXology app that was done two days earlier on February 15, 2022. On December 4, 2023, the ComiXology app was officially retired, and all of the material was made available on mobile devices exclusively on the Amazon Kindle app. In 2018, ComiXology launched

903-424: The company received seed financing from Kit McQuiston, New York Angels and Rose Tech Ventures. In April 2014, Amazon acquired ComiXology for an undisclosed sum, which The Motley Fool argued was an attempt to control the comic book market after Amazon Publishing 's Jet City Comics imprint failed to achieve major market share after its July 2013 launch. In May 2016, the company launched ComiXology Unlimited,

SECTION 20

#1732765511904

946-464: The company removed the option of purchasing comics inside the iOS app. This change resulted in immediate internet backlash from the comic book reader community, criticizing Amazon's acquisition of the distributor. This change to ComiXology's structure has made readers concerned about the future of digital comic distribution. On February 17, 2022, Amazon replaced the original ComiXology website using Amazon's native online storefront, as well as updating

989-581: The dominant cover logo with issue #104 (May 1964). The feature itself expanded to 18 pages in #105, which eliminated the remaining anthological story from each issue; it was reduced to 16 pages five issues later. Comics historian Les Daniels noted that "the adventures of Thor were gradually transformed from stories about a strange-looking superhero into a spectacular saga." Artist Chic Stone , who inked several early Thor stories, observed that "Kirby could just lead you through all these different worlds. The readers would follow him anywhere." Journey into Mystery

1032-417: The drawings at issue involved gay sex. A day later, Comixology announced that it had been they, not Apple, who had chosen not to make the issue available, based on their interpretation of Apple's rules, and that after receiving clarification from Apple, the issue would be sold on iOS devices. Brian K. Vaughan then issued a statement apologizing for the miscommunication. After Amazon's purchase of ComiXology,

1075-489: The feature, including Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott , Don Heck , and Al Hartley . With Journey into Mystery #101 (Feb. 1964), the series began a long and definitive run by writer and co-plotter Lee and penciler and co-plotter Kirby that lasted until the by-then-retitled Thor #179 (Aug. 1970). The five-page featurette "Tales of Asgard" was added in Journey into Mystery #97 (Oct. 1963), followed by "The Mighty Thor" becoming

1118-530: The future or cancellation of the comic. B-Negative did however made a cameo in Darkhold: Blade . The series have been collected into a number of trade paperbacks : Thor (comic book) Thor , or The Mighty Thor , is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character Thor and published by Marvel Comics , beginning with the original Thor comic book series which debuted in 1966. The Marvel Comics superhero Thor debuted in

1161-480: The launch of ComiXology Unlimited was mostly positive, with journalists and bloggers focusing on the low price point, the 30-day free trial and the diverse collection of independent comics, graphic novels, and manga available at launch. Some critics pointed out, however, that only some trades in the series are available in the program, undermining the "unlimited" aspect of the subscription. After Comixology became integrated under Amazon's native store front as well with

1204-556: The mid-1970s, Marvel considered giving the character a second series as part of parent company Magazine Management 's line of black-and-white comics magazines . A story written by Steve Englehart for the aborted project appeared in Thor Annual #5 (1976). A black-and-white Thor story appeared in Marvel Preview #10 (Winter 1977). Walt Simonson took over both writing and art as of #337 (Nov. 1983). His stories placed

1247-487: The natural movement of the eye as though readers were experiencing reading a print comic book. In June 2018, the company announced ComiXology Originals, an initiative to publish creator-owned titles. During 2021 Amazon.com was to close the ComiXology website in a move to integrate ComiXology into Amazon Kindle , but was delayed to 2022, due to community feedback. During February 2022, the ComiXology website updated their FAQ on their website with new information to indicate

1290-513: The original graphic novel Liebestrasse on the platform. In July 2021, writer Scott Snyder announced an eight-title digital first deal with ComiXology Originals. The first three, We Have Demons , Clear , and Night of the Ghoul , were all launched in October 2021. In March 2013 during SXSW , an issue arose when Marvel Comics attempted to distribute over 700 comics for free via ComiXology for

1333-511: The platform ever shut down. To respond to this concern, in July 2014 selected publishers allow for DRM-free downloads of their comics. On April 9, 2013, writer Brian K. Vaughan issued a statement on Fiona Staples's blog that Apple Inc. had prohibited the sale of Saga #12 through iOS. This statement was quickly reported by the media, the impetus for the "ban" was speculated to be in response to two panels that depicted oral sex between men in

The New Warriors - Misplaced Pages Continue

1376-427: The release of the third generation iPad and its Retina Display , ComiXology released a high-definition comic format dubbed CMX-HD. The company also provides tools for brick-and-mortar comic book retailers to participate in digital comic sales. The company was founded in 2007 by CEO David Steinberger, CTO John D. Roberts, and Peter Jaffe. Subsequent to winning the business plan competition at New York University ,

1419-664: The series for the first 53 issues. The series lasted for 75 issues and four annuals, spinning off a number of titles, including mini-series featuring Night Thrasher and Marvel Boy (by then renamed Justice) and ongoing series with Nova and Night Thrasher. A short-lived relaunch began in 1999 and ran for 11 issues. It was written by Jay Faerber and pencilled by a variety of artists, including Steve Scott (comics) , Karl Kerschl and Jamal Igle . Faerber and Igle would go on to collaborate on several other projects. Original members Namorita , Nova , and Speedball were joined by returning member Turbo and new members Bolt and Aegis . The last

1462-481: The series with issue #615, after having been announced as starting in Thor #610 and #611. In April 2011, Thor once again reverted to its original title of Journey into Mystery with issue #622, reuniting writer Gillen and artist Braithwaite in a series of stories starring Thor's adopted brother, Loki . In October 2014, a fourth volume of Thor by Jason Aaron and artist Russell Dauterman debuted that featured

1505-529: The series. The third volume debuted as Thor #1 (Sept. 2007), initially written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by Olivier Coipel . Beginning with what would have been vol. 3, #13 (Jan. 2009), the third volume reverted to issue #600, reflecting the total number of published issues from all three volumes. Kieron Gillen took over from Straczynski in Thor #604 with artists Billy Tan , Richard Elson and Dougie Braithwaite , with his final storyline finishing in issue #614. Matt Fraction took over

1548-422: The top 20 grossing iPad apps for the year and also powered two other apps in the top 20 — Marvel and DC. In 2012, comiXology was ranked as the number 3 top grossing iPad app — the only app from 2011 to stay on the top ten list. After Apple reported annual iPad rankings in late 2013, it was revealed that ComiXology's Comics application had been the top non-game iPad app for three years running. Press reception for

1591-587: The writer. Working primarily with artist Ron Frenz , DeFalco stayed on the book until #459 (Feb. 1993). As a consequence of the " Heroes Reborn " crossover story arc of the 1990s, Thor was removed from mainstream Marvel continuity and with other Marvel characters re-imagined in an alternate universe for one year. The Thor title reverted to Journey into Mystery with issue #503 (Nov. 1996), and ran four different, sequential features ("The Lost Gods"; " Master of Kung Fu "; " Black Widow ", and " Hannibal King ") before ceasing publication with #521 (June 1998). When

1634-419: Was a pleasure working on his plots, because they were a lot of fun to illustrate. He had a lot of great ideas, and he took Thor in a totally new direction." Asked why he was leaving Thor , Simonson said that he felt the series was due for a change in creative direction, and that he wanted to reduce his work load for a time. After Simonson's departure, Marvel's editor-in-chief at the time, Tom DeFalco , became

1677-625: Was an all-new character, reminiscent of Night Thrasher. A promotional issue #0 was given away with Wizard Magazine . A six issue mini-series of the title was released starting in June 2005, written by Zeb Wells and illustrated by Skottie Young . It features the team as the stars of a reality television show to fund their team. The line-up includes previous members Namorita , Night Thrasher , Nova and Speedball , along with one new character, Microbe . A second new character, Debrii , joins in issue 4. A trade paperback collection of all six issues

1720-461: Was brought on to write the remaining issues of the series. ComiXology Iconology Inc. , d/b/a ComiXology (styled comiXology ), was a cloud-based digital distribution platform for comics owned by Amazon , with over 200 million comic downloads as of September 2013 . At its height it offered a selection of more than 100,000 comic books , graphic novels , and manga across Android , iOS , Kindle Fire , Windows 10 , and

1763-616: Was released in January 2006. A fourth series was launched in June 2007, spinning off of events in the Civil War crossover. New Warriors was launched in February 2014 as part of All-New Marvel NOW! with Chris Yost as the writer and Marcus To as the main artist. New Warriors Volume 5 ended with issue 12. Marvel Comics announced that on March 17, 2020, a new version of the team would appear, this time with new characters forming

The New Warriors - Misplaced Pages Continue

1806-454: Was retitled Thor (per the indicia , or The Mighty Thor per most covers) with issue #126 (March 1966). "Tales of Asgard" was replaced by a five-page featurette starring the Inhumans from #146–152 (Nov. 1967–May 1968), after which featurettes were dropped and the Thor stories expanded to Marvel's then-standard 20-page length. Marvel filed for a trademark for "The Mighty Thor" in 1967 and

1849-509: Was the highest-grossing application in the App Store , and together with the branded applications for other comics publishers, accounted for a majority of the five top-grossing iPhone Book apps. Having consistently ranked as one of the top-grossing iPad apps in iTunes, ComiXology was called the " iTunes of comics" by The New York Times in May 2012. In 2011, comiXology ranked as number 10 in

#903096