Ultimate Comics Thor #1 Preview

Sure, the prevalence of Ultimates titles (initially introduced for a more streamilned approach to the Marvel Universe) makes things as daunting as their regular Universe counterparts, but they are still a line of some very entertaining comics. The latest is an intriguing mix of creators and may be writer Jonathan Hickman’s most accessible superhero series to date. Text-free preview below. Ultimate Comics Thor #1 goes on sale on October 6.

Your First Look At Ultimate Comics Thor #1!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Ultimate Comics Thor #1 from the red hot creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco! The origin of Ultimate Thor is finally revealed! Go back to the beginning and witness the debut of the Odinson and the Warriors Three as they combat a shadowy threat masterminded by the dreaded Baron Zemo. Will the legendary Asgardian thwart the looming Ragnarok? Find out in Ultimate Comics Thor #1!

ULTIMATE COMICS THOR #1 (AUG100550)

ULTIMATE COMICS THOR #1 VILLAIN VARIANT (AUG100551)

ULTIMATE COMICS THOR #1 CAMPBELL VARIANT (JUL108028)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Pencils & Cover by CARLOS PACHECO

Villain Variant by MIKE CHOI

Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL

Rated T+ …$3.99

FOC – 9/16/10, On-Sale – 10/6/10

The Frontiersman #11 Now Out

Fresh off the digital press is the latest issue of the free, fortnightly magazine from Broken Frontier. In its 41 pages you’ll find a bunch of cool stuff as usual, including a close look at classic horror character Vampirella, The Rocketeer, JMS’ great work in DC’s Brave and the Bold series and more. There’s also my interview with Kabuki and Daredevil writer/artist, and groundbreaking storyteller David Mack, and a brief intro to the exclusive 7 page preview from this month’s Liquid City Vol. 2, an anthology from Image Comics with a focus on Southeast Asian creators. Get it all right here or here if you want to read it on your iPad.