Arriving in July. Pre-order now!

THUNDERBOLTS #3
JIM ZUB (W) • JON MALIN (A/C)
Variant Cover by Art Adams

The new Thunderbolts vs. the All-New Inhumans! Who needs diplomacy when there are faces that need punching?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99

Arriving in June…

THUNDERBOLTS #2
JIM ZUB (W) • JON MALIN (A/C)
Variant Cover by Steve Epting
• A group of reformed (are they reformed?) super criminals protect a facet of immense power while hunting down and destroying bizarre, mind-bending threats to the world — What could go wrong?
• A gut-wrenching battle for leadership; an alien threat; and the Thunderbolts caught red-handed by…well, read our pulse-pounding second issue and find out!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99

Over on the Disney corporate site Marvel Editor Mark Basso has written up a short article about the Guardians of the Galaxy comic I wrote for Marvel’s Special projects department.

Like the Iron Man story I wrote just over two years ago, this special comic + poster combo will be distributed to hospitals all over the world as part of Disney’s partnership with the Child Life Council.

Thunderbolts #1 arrives in May. Here’s the solicitation and two main covers.

THUNDERBOLTS #1
Jim Zub (W) • Jon Malin (A/C)
VARIANT COVER BY MARK BAGLEY
ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
AGE OF APOCALYPSE VARIANT COVER BY TBA
HIP-HOP VARIANT COVER BY TONY PIPER

FROM THE ASHES OF AVENGERS: STANDOFF!

They’re a renegade team rampaging across the Marvel Universe under the direction of the Winter Soldier! But are the Thunderbolts heroes or villains—and do even they know for sure?

32 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99

The announcement just went out today so it’s official: I’m writing a new THUNDERBOLTS monthly series for Marvel Comics! Working with the Avengers editorial team and artist Jon Malin to bring this team back into the spotlight is going to be a blast.

The Thunderbolts have been around in a few different configurations since 1997, but if you’ve never read their adventures I’ll give you a quick overview: They’re a team of heroes who haven’t always been heroic. Many of them are actually villains in search of redemption and the tough choices they make will define their heroic or villainous legacy.

The new team, lead by the Winter Soldier, will be emerging out of an Avengers-centric event starting in April called Standoff. Reading Standoff will be a sweet introduction to the new Thunderbolts, but I’m also aiming to make the first issue of Thunderbolts very new reader friendly so you can get on board without needing an encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Universe. If you’ve been a longtime Marvel reader, you’ll find lots to enjoy here. If you only know the Winter Soldier from the Captain America movie, this will still be easy to dig into.

I can’t go into any more detail beyond the above right now, but expect more details soon.

As always, thanks for the enthusiasm and support!

Yesterday saw the arrival of Figment 2 #5, the final part of the Legacy of Imagination mini-series, wrapping up my story of Dreamfinder, Figment, and their new friends.

When Bill Rosemann first contacted me back in December 2013 to see if I’d be interested in brainstorming material for a possible comic based on Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination attraction, I had no way of knowing how enjoyable a ride we were about to embark upon. Working with the Disney Imagineering team, collaborating with amazing artists Filipe Andrade, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, John Tyler Christopher, and Ramon Bachs to build a new mythology for Disney World’s gleeful adventure-seeking mascot…It’s been a blast.

Between the two mini-series we utilized almost all the story material I brainstormed for my initial pitch to Bill. Having both stories be so well received by Disney fans, the Imagineers, and the original creators and actors of the attraction has been incredible.

Thank you to Bill Rosemann, David Gabriel, Mark Basso, and Emily Shaw at Marvel and Brian Crosby, Tom Morris, and Josh Shipley at Disney for their support and guidance.

Putting together a whimsical adventure story like Figment that can be enjoyed by kids and parents alike pushed me as a writer more than I expected. Underneath my pragmatic and cynical defenses I found my own well of creative inspiration. I won’t soon forget that.

There aren’t any current plans for more Figment comics, but the hardcover collection of the second series arrives in March. I’m hoping continued interest in the story from Disney and the Disney World fan base will keep both books in print for many years to come. Thank you for supporting the series so enthusiastically and sharing it with your loved ones.

Arriving in March…Pre-order now!

FIGMENT 2: LEGACY OF IMAGINATION HC
Written by JIM ZUB
Penciled by RAMON BACHS
Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
The legendary Dreamfinder and unforgettable Figment return in an all-new adventure! Together, they saved the world — but now they find themselves in a time and place not their own! As the pair adapt to a new era, steampunk adventure collides with modern technology as a shadowy threat emerges. Mysteries unfold, old friends return, and fresh challenges present themselves — but Dreamfinder’s greatest test lies ahead. Will his own legacy be his undoing? While the creative minds of the Academy Scientifica-Lucidus fall under a cloud of doubt, a new dreamer joins the journey. Together, can the imaginative team save the school and free their friends, or will the world fall into darkness for all eternity?

Don’t miss this sequel based on the beloved “Journey Into Imagination” attraction at Walt Disney World! Collecting FIGMENT 2 #1-5.

136 PGS./All Ages …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-9847-5
Trim size: oversized

Figment 2: Legacy of Imagination (issues #1-5) Figment and Dreamfinder have saved the world but now find themselves in a time and place not their own! Out of time for over 100 years, old friends reunite, new challenges are met, and a brand new mystery unfolds. Dreamfinder’s greatest challenge lies ahead but will his own legacy be his undoing?

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The first issue of our new Figment mini-series arrived last week. Let’s see what critics thought of it…

• Adventures in Poor Taste: 8/10 “If you’re looking for a light read with some laugh-out-loud moments and an endearing premise, look no further than Figment 2 #1.”

• Comicosity: 8/10 “…a fun, magical comic with that truly captures the spirit of imagination.”

• ComicWow!: 9/10 “This is a really fun, imaginative all ages series.”

• Comix I Read: 4/5 “Although Figment 2 #1 is a book meant for kids, there’s enough there in the writing and artwork for older readers to appreciate.”

• Dis Kingdom: “I loved reading this comic, so much, I instantly went back and read it again”

• Laughing Place: “This book is a great follow up to an amazing series with two of the most lovable characters in Disney Parks lore.”

• We The Nerdy: 8.9/10 “The story is interesting and appropriate for all ages, and the art just makes everything more cheerful.”

Arriving in November, pre-order now!

FIGMENT 2 #3 (of 5)
JIM ZUB (w)
RAMON BACHS (a)
Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
Action Figure Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

A NEW DREAMER JOINS THE JOURNEY!

• A young inventor named Capri gets to meet her idol…but it’s not at all like she expected!
• The creative minds of the Academy Scientifica-Lucidus fall under a dark cloud of doubt!
• Another imaginative installment of the sequel to the fan-favorite Disney Kingdoms miniseries!
32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99
Elements based on Figment © Disney