Mystery Men 1 Preview
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scans_daily Not a reboot of the comic that was adapted into that William H. Macey movie, but a series based in the Thirties that highlights the beginnings of the superhero community prior to World War 2. You know, like what Sandman Mystery Theatre did.
Described by the editor as thus,
"The Secret Origin of Mystery Men: About two or three years ago, during one of Marvel's infamous editorial retreats, we discussed what sort of genres, characters and books we weren't currently publishing. As a longtime fan of pulp and noir, I started imagining what sort of spin the House of Ideas would have put on characters from the '30s. But to make this truly special-to make this count-to give back to the 'toy box' that we often take so much from, we had to set this fedora-deep in established Marvel U continuity.
After bouncing the idea off my sensei Tom Brevoort, I called up award-winning historical fiction novelist David Liss, who I had recently invited to join Marvel to write a Phantom Reporter one-shot (which was part of our Timely salute). After tons of brainstorming, we then reached out to the awesome Patrick Zircher, who blew us completely away with his character designs. The Mystery Men lived!
Now readers are invited to explore the mean streets of 1930s Manhattan to meet the first generation of urban costumed vigilantes! David and Patrick have hidden Marvel U Easter Eggs throughout the story, but they've also crafted a completely new-reader-friendly story that welcomes all those who just dig pulp, noir and super heroes.
This one has it all: A twisted murder mystery, beautiful architecture & clothes & cars, tough guys & daring dames & femme fatales, trail blazing costumed hi-jinks, a chilling conspiracy, some of the best writing & art this (or any year), a real impact on continuity...and zeppelins!"
Read More: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/06/07/mystery-men-marvel-preview-liss-zircher/#ixzz1OizDwCGA
The action covers a man on the run from some corrupt cops who are out to kill him, when he bumps into a female engineer and a mysterious vigilante,
...Okay, I have a new favourite character.
Described by the editor as thus,
"The Secret Origin of Mystery Men: About two or three years ago, during one of Marvel's infamous editorial retreats, we discussed what sort of genres, characters and books we weren't currently publishing. As a longtime fan of pulp and noir, I started imagining what sort of spin the House of Ideas would have put on characters from the '30s. But to make this truly special-to make this count-to give back to the 'toy box' that we often take so much from, we had to set this fedora-deep in established Marvel U continuity.
After bouncing the idea off my sensei Tom Brevoort, I called up award-winning historical fiction novelist David Liss, who I had recently invited to join Marvel to write a Phantom Reporter one-shot (which was part of our Timely salute). After tons of brainstorming, we then reached out to the awesome Patrick Zircher, who blew us completely away with his character designs. The Mystery Men lived!
Now readers are invited to explore the mean streets of 1930s Manhattan to meet the first generation of urban costumed vigilantes! David and Patrick have hidden Marvel U Easter Eggs throughout the story, but they've also crafted a completely new-reader-friendly story that welcomes all those who just dig pulp, noir and super heroes.
This one has it all: A twisted murder mystery, beautiful architecture & clothes & cars, tough guys & daring dames & femme fatales, trail blazing costumed hi-jinks, a chilling conspiracy, some of the best writing & art this (or any year), a real impact on continuity...and zeppelins!"
Read More: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/06/07/mystery-men-marvel-preview-liss-zircher/#ixzz1OizDwCGA
The action covers a man on the run from some corrupt cops who are out to kill him, when he bumps into a female engineer and a mysterious vigilante,
...Okay, I have a new favourite character.
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Date: 2011-06-10 04:55 am (UTC)...That's what you were going to say, right?
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Date: 2011-06-10 01:27 pm (UTC)Not necessarily...
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Date: 2011-06-08 11:51 pm (UTC)And she just ordered the lobster.
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Date: 2011-06-09 02:16 pm (UTC)Second time I've seen the last scan, still the same reaction.
It baffles me, and yet it so intrigues.
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