MURDERWORLD : LES NUMÉROS SPÉCIAUX (Zub, Fawkes / collectif)

Les scénaristes Jim Zub et Ray Fawkes vont plonger les héros Marvel dans les recoins les plus sombres du Murderworld d’Arcade dans une nouvelle saga qui sera publiée à partir de novembre.

Cette aventure sera racontée sous la forme de plusieurs one-shots : tout commencera dans un Murderworld : Avengers dessiné par Jethro Morales avant de se poursuivre avec Spider-Man, Wolverine et Moon Knight et de se conclure dans un numéro spécial au titre non communiqué pour le moment.

La couverture de Murderworld : Avengers par Paco Medina :

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Let the games begin! This November, Marvel’s greatest heroes will confront the full terror of Murderworld in a new saga! Crafted by writers Jim Zub (CONAN THE BARBARIAN, AVENGERS: NO SURRENDER) and Ray Fawkes (ONE SOUL, CONSTANTINE), this five-part series will plunge readers into the darkest depths of Arcade’s Murderworld, the classic location that’s caused mayhem in the Marvel Universe for decades! Overloaded with gut-wrenching twists, unbelievable deaths, and bloodied and bruised Marvel heroes, this unpredictable story will reveal just how deadly Murderworld truly is and uncover shocking truths behind the countless victims that have found themselves trapped there.

Zub and Fawkes will be joined by a murderer’s row of talented artists throughout the series starting with Jethro Morales. The wildly violent ride will kick off in MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS #1 and then continue in one-shots starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Moon Knight before exploding in typical Murderworld fashion in a dramatic finale issue!

READY. SET. DIE! Hundreds are killed every year in an elaborate secret tournament run by a sadistic man with nearly limitless resources at his fingertips. It’s not an urban legend. It’s not a myth – MURDERWORLD is real! It’s online, and the gruesome truth has been hidden from everyone except its victims – until NOW. Meet Paul Pastor, the extraordinary young documentarian who’s going to expose it all…with some super-powered help, starting with the Avengers! In MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS, the Black Widow has a personal grudge to settle with Murderworld mastermind Arcade – but can she stop this game before it kills again?

« When I first saw Murderworld in an issue of UNCANNY X-MEN, I was fascinated by its colorful corniness mixed with deception and violence, » Zub explained. « Many years ago, Ray and I chatted about a twisted thriller-survival story set in Arcade’s deadly playground and now, starting with MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS, we’re finally getting the chance to unleash it! »

« Murderworld is one of those stealthy, ultra-compelling concepts that always made the Marvel Universe so fascinating to me – the gaudy, family-fun veneer slapped over a deadly threat. When Jim and I were discussing it, ideas to make it more and more frightening and exciting just kept coming to us. I’m thrilled to bring them to readers in all their horrible glory! » Fawkes added.

MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS #1 Cover by PACO MEDINA
MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS #1
Written by JIM ZUB & RAY FAWKES
Art by JETHRO MORALES
Cover by PACO MEDINA
On Sale 11/16

Arcade, un grand vilain ?

Avec des talonnettes.

Voilà.

Arcade president ?

Marvel Comics has revealed covers for all five installments of Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes’ Murderworld saga, kicking off on Nov. 16 in Murderworld: Avengers #1.

Here’s how Marvel describes the event:

« Two hundred contestants. One hundred million dollar prize. One winner. And to survive, they’ll have to endure a series of brutal tests in Arcade’s brand-new Murderworld. Arcade’s circus-style contests have been a punchline in the past, but this game is no joke and the body count will rise with each twist and turn. Has Arcade finally found success? Enter Paul Pastor, the extraordinary young documentarian who hopes to expose it all but he can’t do it alone. Luckily, the Black Widow has a personal grudge to settle with the Murderworld mastermind – but how many will die before she can put a stop to this wildly violent scheme? »

« When I first saw Murderworld in an issue of Uncanny X-Men, I was fascinated by its colorful corniness mixed with deception and violence, » Zub said. « Many years ago, Ray and I chatted about a twisted thriller-survival story set in Arcade’s deadly playground and now, starting with Murderworld: Avengers, we’re finally getting the chance to unleash it. »

« Murderworld is one of those stealthy, ultra-compelling concepts that always made the Marvel Universe so fascinating to me - the gaudy, family-fun veneer slapped over a deadly threat, » Fawkes said. « When Jim and I were discussing it, ideas to make it more and more frightening and exciting just kept coming to us. I’m thrilled to bring them to readers in all their horrible glory. »

Issues in the event include:

MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS #1: Written by Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes, art by Jethro Morales, cover by Paco Medina, in stores on Nov. 16.

MURDERWORLD: SPIDER-MAN #1: Written by Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes, art by Fari Karami, cover by Paco Medina, in stores on Dec. 29.

MURDERWORLD: WOLVERINE #1: Written by Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes, art by Carlos Nieto, cover by Paco Medina, in stores on Jan. 25.

MURDERWORLD: MOON KNIGHT #1: Written by Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes, art by Luca Pizzari, cover by Paco Medina, in stores on Feb. 15.

MURDERWORLD: GAME OVER #1: Written by Jim Zub and Ray Fawkes, art by Netho Diaz and others, cover by Paco Medina, in stores on March 1.

MURDERWORLD: AVENGERS #1

Written by: Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes.

Art by: Jethro Morales.

Covers by: Paco Medina, Salvador Larroca, Skottie Young, Ryan Brown.

Description: Hundreds are killed every year in an elaborate secret tournament run by a sadistic man with nearly limitless resources at his fingertips. It’s not an urban legend. It’s not a myth – Murderworld is real! It’s online, and the gruesome truth has been hidden from everyone except its victims – until now.Meet Paul Pastor, the extraordinary young documentarian who’s going to expose it all…with some super-powered help. The Black Widow has a personal grudge to settle with Murderworld mastermind Arcade – but can she stop this game before it kills again? Murderworld is the wildly violent ride you’ve been waiting for. Gut-wrenching twists, unbelievable deaths, the Avengers bloodier than you’ve ever seen them before.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: November 16.

MURDERWORLD: SPIDER-MAN #1

The Murderworld stream will not be stopped and, as its dwindling contestants grow more desperate, the wall-crawling web of death surrounding them begins to tighten – Thwip, thwip…

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Writer: Jim Zub & Ray Fawkes
  • Artist(s): Jethro Morales
  • Colorist: Chris Sotomayor
  • Cover Artists: Paco Medina and Jesus Aburtov
  • Variant Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu & Sunny Gho
  • Format: Limited Series
  • Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99 / 28 pages

MURDERWORLD: WOLVERINE#1

Wolverine is “the best he is at what he does,” and what he does is hunt victims in Murderworld! Our contestants are about to feel the SNIKT! Will anyone survive Arcade’s deadliest game?

Arcade and his schemes have been a punchline in the past, but this game is no joke. Each issue ups the ante and will keep readers guessing right up until the end. Don’t miss it!

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Writer: Jim Zub & Ray Fawkes
  • Artist(s): Carlos Nieto
  • Colorist: Chris Sotomayor
  • Cover Artists: Paco Medina and Jesus Aburtov
  • Variant Cover Artist: David López
  • Format: Limited Series
  • Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99 / 28 pages

Arcade’s deadly game of cat & mouse continues this week in MURDERWORLD: WOLVERINE#1 hitting stands and digital platforms on January 25, 2023, from Marvel Comics.

MURDERWORLD: MOON KNIGHT #1

Under the harsh light of the moon there is no escape, and with only a handful of contestants left, anything can happen!

CREATIVE TEAM

  • Writer: Jim Zub & Ray Fawkes
  • Artist(s): Luca Pizzari
  • Colorist: Matt Milla
  • Cover Artists: Paco Medina and Jesus Aburtov
  • Variant Cover Artist: Kyle Hotz
  • Format: Limited Series
  • Cover Price/Page Count: $3.99 / 28 pages

MURDERWORLD: MOON KNIGHT#1, the penultimate chapter has some of the biggest twists yet arriving Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from Marvel Comics

MURDERWORLD: GAME OVER #1

Written by: Jim Zub, Ray Fawkes.

Art by: Netho Diaz.

Covers by: Paco Medina, Rian Gonzales.

Description: The grand finale! The big prize! Bodies are piled high and only one person can win it all! Arcade’s darkest game comes to a close and anything can happen…especially if Natasha Romanoff has something to say about it. Arcade’s circus-style contests have been a punchline in the past, but writers Ray Fawkes and Jim Zub and artist Netho Diazare here to put the murder" back in « Murderworld. »

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 1.