Last year, I wrote a blog post sharing my favorite Marvel characters. As a fun exercise, I thought I would check in to see how they are doing. So let's get to it.
Power Man / Iron Fist - So they both have a netflix series coming up. They also have a brand new comic out. This comic has actually been fantastic and it makes me realize how much I've missed a buddy team up book (excluding Archer and Armstrong). Both characters are receiving a higher profile these past couple of months, so I'd say they are doing well. I'm not completely blind and a cynical Marvel fan. This is only happening because of the netflix shows. I am not complaining though.
Spider-Man - So I haven't read a Peter Parker led Spider-man book in almost a decade. Let me take that back because there was the Ultimate Spider-Man series. I haven't read a Spider-Man headlined book in the 616 universe in almost a decade. With that being said, I have thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Miles Morales in Ultimate Spider-Man. I was afraid he'd be a pandering, minority version of Spider-Man when he was first created. He has been fleshed out to be a fully three dimensional character. After the Secret Wars saga, he is now a part of the main Marvel Universe. Oh, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention his show stealing turn in the Civil War movie. I'm ready to accept a Peter Parker Spider-Man in my life now.
Wolverine - I haven't read a solo Wolverine book in a long time as well. I did read the wonderful "Wolverine and the X-Men" series a few years ago. With Wolverine still "dead" in the main Marvel Universe, I have taken to reading the series, "All New Wolverine. There is a series called, "Old Man Logan" that I haven't checked out. For now, I'm getting my fix of Logan in the "Extraordinary X-Men" book.
The Thing - Unfortunately, there is not a lot of the Thing going around in Marvel right now. It's been over a year since the Fantastic Four comic was cancelled. He's been relegated to the current Guardians of the Galaxy book. His inclusion on the team makes no sense, but I am just glad he's still out there. My heart continues to wait for a return of the Fantastic Four as a group in the new Marvel Universe.
Black Panther - Much to my pleasure, the profile of the Black Panther has risen recently He currently has a new solo book on the stands. Even better, it's been given a top creative team. I'll do a separate post on this book after a few more issues are in the can. He played an important part in the new Captain America: Civil War movie. He also currently stars in "The Ultimates", which is also on the stands. So yeah, we are getting a lot of Black Panther lately and I couldn't be happier. I'm more pleased that the mainstream is really getting a chance to see him. With a solo movie on the horizon, his star is only going to continue to rise. I just hope Marvel doesn't do anything to ruin that.
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