12/4/2023 0 Comments Cosmic ghost rider artFurther, the reveal of even more color-coded Riders waiting in the wings shifts the tone of this book from a gritty mystery into a mildly jokey farce. ![]() Mixing Thomas Riker’s creation accident from the Star Trek: TNG episode Second Chances with (based on the last page) Raven’s adventures in split personalities from the Teen Titans Go! episode Colors of Raven is a bold choice that’s more convoluted and convenient than logical. ![]() What’s not so great about this issue? The explanation of the second Rider’s identity is the stretchiest of stretches. A reveal that isn’t guessable can be hit or miss, and in this case, it’s more hit than miss. Second, kudos to Stephanie Phillips for addressing the mystery before the frustration builds up any more than it has and for picking an admittedly unique combination of ideas. Guiu Vilanova’s eye for cosmic art is gorgeous, so if nothing else, this is a great looking comic. What’s great about this issue? First, The art is colorful and engaging. During the fight, the two Riders coming into close contact opens up a new Black Hole where Frank falls in and finds more trouble waiting for him. The fight spills out into space where Monark Starstalker happens to be waiting to collect his bounty. The group concludes the accident split the Rider into different versions of himself, and the two Riders come to blows. Now, Frank dream-remembers an incident some months back where he fell into a Black Hole. Frank passed out, and Valkyrie used her aura-vision to locate the second Rider. ![]() Frank’s powers sputtered out, and Valkyrie could see his aura enough to know Frank wasn’t the same Rider she fought in the previous issue. When last we left Frank Castle and his cosmic friends, Frank came under attack when everyone assumed he was the Rider committing reckless acts of violence. Cosmic Ghost Rider #4 doesn’t provide any clues but instead leaps right to the big reveal, and it’s not what you might think unless you happen to be a Star Trek: TNG fan and recognize the name Thomas Riker ending on a very special Raven episode of Teen Titans Go! Anyone who gets those references knows exactly where this is going. Since then, the lack of clues about the second Rider’s identity started to tip from intrigue toward frustration because a mystery doesn’t work without clues. Stephanie Phillips crafted a solid first issue that served as a good jumping-on point and an intriguing mystery with plenty of, again, potential. When the Cosmic Ghost Rider mini-series started, it had potential. Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1 goes on sale Wednesday, December 6.Cosmic Ghost Rider #4 unveils the origin behind the second Cosmic Ghost Rider, just in time for Monark Starstalker to show up and capture his bounty. “Now, join a team of Marvel’s finest creators, from veterans to new recruits full of potential, for four tremendous tales that tackle diverse ideologies, identities, and backgrounds through the lens of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!” “For 60 years, the Avengers have proven time and time again that despite our differences, we’re stronger together than apart!” Marvel wrote in its official announcement. And rising Marvel talents Justina Ireland (STAR WARS: SANA STARROS) and artist Karen Darboe (BLOODLINE: DAUGHTER OF BLADE) bring readers to the stars where Monica Rambeau, AKA Photon, has to use her one-of-a-kind expertise and training to fend off a new cosmic threat.TV writer and podcast host Jason Concepcion and acclaimed comic book artist Moisés Hidalgo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) both make their joint Marvel Comics debut with the return of Robbie Reyes, Ghost Rider! Following his role in the AVENGERS ASSEMBLE crossover, Robbie must rev up the Hell Charger to battle a band of demons that are preying on his community.Two Marvel mainstays, writer Robbie Thompson (SILK) and artist Sid Kotian (STORM), team up to explore the American values that Captain America has always stood for as he has a thrilling showdown with his archenemy, Red Skull!.Actor Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts) and artist Tadam Gyadu (SPIDER-MAN: INDIA) come together for a poignant Iron Man tale that sees Tony use his own personal journey to help a struggling super villain.Check out additional details regarding what each writer/artist duo brings to the table below: Meanwhile, the comic’s artists include Tadam Gyadu, Sid Kotian, Moisés Hidalgo, and Karen Darboe. ![]() The writers attached to Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1 include Utkarsh Ambudkar, Robbie Thompson, Jason Concepcion, and Justina Ireland. Check out the covers for Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1 below: Taurin Clarke Paco Medina Ethan Young What to expect from Marvel’s Voices: Avengers #1
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