"Annihilation: Conquest" Talkback (Spoilers)

[I.R Joey]

This is the talkback for the various Annihilation: Conquest related books.

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Previously in Annihilation.

It was the darkest times in the galaxy. Devastating forces led by the tyrannical monster known as Annihilus swept through the cosmos, destroying everything in their path until a rag-tag group of heros including Nova, Peter Quill (the man once known as Star-Lord), and the new Quasar defeated them.

However, as they stood victorious, new struggles arose.

The sectors of the galaxy lie in tatters. The old order has changed. Entire civilizations have collapsed, or been reduced to stone age barbarism.

It is a time of paranoia and hardship, a time of despair anf grief and to some, a time of opportunity.

A new threat is rising, primed to attack. But destruction is not their goal, their objectives are far more dangerious, their numbers more legion, and their leaders more ruthless. Will this handful of heroes be able to stop the forces who seek Conquest.

[wonderfly]

Here's all of July's Annihilation tie-in books! Anybody picking these up? I am!!!

Annihilation: Conquest: Wraith #1

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Cover by Clint Langley
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Pencils by Kyle Hotz
Inks by Kyle Hotz

The Story:
Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- with the introduction of a dark addition to Marvel's galaxy of sci-fi stars! Who is the haunted loner known as Wraith? What are his chilling powers, how did he get them, and what is the tragic quest
that drives him? Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's Lost and Medium) and Kyle Hotz (ZOMBIE) dare you to ride with Marvel's new gothic gunslinger!

Nova #4:

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Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Sean Chen
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
Annihilation: Conquest continues here -- as the Human Rocket zooms into the next sci-fi saga! Rich Rider stood toe to toe with Annihilus, but can the last remaining Nova Corps centurion face a foe that has an entire galaxy on lockdown? And what will happen when a man used to flying anywhere finds himself trapped with nowhere to run? Hang on tight as Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) and Sean Chen (IRON MAN) take you inside the next cosmic war!

Annihilaton: Conquest: Quasar #1

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Cover by Matt Wilson
Written by Christos Gage
Pencils by Eric Basaldua
Inks by Rick Basaldua

The Story:
Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with a fantasy quest for the key to the entire event! The new Quasar - - a.k.a. Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel - - embarks on an epic journey that could bring an end to Conquest. What has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? What is troubling her lover, Moondragon? Join the action as Wizard’s “2007 Writer to Watch” Christos Gage (UNION JACK) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella) introduce you to a sci-fi Joan of Arc determined to earn her legacy and save a galaxy!

Annihilation: Conquest: Starlord #1

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Covery by Nic Klein
Written by Keith Giffen
Pencils: Timothy Green III
Inks: Victor Olazaba

The Story:
Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with the war book that brings back cosmic cult faves from throughout the decades! Peter Quill is once again Star-Lord - - but what could possibly make him take on his former identity? And what brings together the motley crew that includes Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Mantis, Groot and Rocket Raccoon? Grab your blaster and say your prayers as Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and soon-to-be star Timothy Green (Rush City) deliver a sci-fi twist on Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[I.R Joey]

Definately checked out Nova 4 this month.

Pretty interesting read especially the part at the end with the Kree refuges, and the possibility of a new Nova corps.

Haven't checked out Starlord yet but I'm also interested in seeing what Peter is up to.

P.S Anyone else kind of bummed that the Shiar aren't playing a big role in these Marvel Cosmic stories?

[spidl]

Prologue: Good setup and I did not expect the villain that was revealed to be the Phalanx.

Wraith: It was OK, but the art was not that great. I have not read Starlord yet, but this looks to be the weakest of the minis

Quasar: Very interesting start. The premise they setup at the end was a nice twist that added to the desperation of the situation.

Nova: Consistently one of the better single issue reads Marvel puts out each month.

[wonderfly]

Nova: Consistently one of the better single issue reads Marvel puts out each month.

I have to agree, though his "confrontation" with Penance was a bit of a let down. But yeah, Sean Chen's artwork is great, and the story's been a blast as well!

By the way, it was hinted yesterday at the San Diego Comic-Con, (by one of the Marvel Editors) that there was a "Big Bad" behind the Phalanx in this series. So there's another mystery villian out there behind all of this...

[I.R Joey]

I have to agree, though his "confrontation" with Penance was a bit of a let down. But yeah, Sean Chen's artwork is great, and the story's been a blast as well!

By the way, it was hinted yesterday at the San Diego Comic-Con, (by one of the Marvel Editors) that there was a "Big Bad" behind the Phalanx in this series. So there's another mystery villian out there behind all of this...

Really I absolutely loved issues 2 and 3 of Nova? I thought the writers did an awesome job of bringing together the Annihilation and Civil War related issues. I thought Rich trying to deal with his parents, and the fact that Earth has changed so much to be really interesting. The last eight pages of issue three were particularly gripping for me. Everything from Rich arguing with his parents, to him leaving for Hala. Really good drama there? You can't tell me that didn't get you Wonderfly? :p

I've also heard about a new Big bad in Conquest. Some people are speculating that they gave us a clue in the title. Annihilation had Annihilus so the assumption of some people is that Conquest involves a certain "Conqueror" (to the delight of Avengers fans maybe.:) )

[wonderfly]

Really I absolutely loved issues 2 and 3 of Nova? I thought the writers did an awesome job of bringing together the Annihilation and Civil War related issues. I thought Rich trying to deal with his parents, and the fact that Earth has changed so much to be really interesting. The last eight pages of issue three were particularly gripping for me. Everything from Rich arguing with his parents, to him leaving for Hala. Really good drama there? You can't tell me that didn't get you Wonderfly? :p


I didn't say I didn't enjoy it, merely that I was disappointed in the confrontation between Nova and Penance. I subscribed to Nova going off of the cover to Issue #3 alone. I was promised a beatdown on Penance at the hands of Nova!! And all that they did was talk and Nova flew off in disgust.

But yeah, I enjoyed all other aspects of of the first few issues though. They did indeed do an excellent comparrison between Annihilaton and Civil War. Iron Man really came across as Emperor of America, and the whole "600 people in Stamford dead" vs. "Whole civilizations were destroyed" really proved how different the two storylines were.



I've also heard about a new Big bad in Conquest. Some people are speculating that they gave us a clue in the title. Annihilation had Annihilus so the assumption of some people is that Conquest involves a certain "Conqueror" (to the delight of Avengers fans maybe.:) )


Kang the Conqueror? I'm down with that!!!

[En Sabah Nur]

Kang the Conqueror? I'm down with that!!!
Kang the Conqueror is down with Phalanx? I hope not. That would not make sense. I mean Phalanx are a higher life form, and do not look at Terrans as anything but annoyance. If the Space Knight Restitution fell to them, with Gamora and Ronan? why would Kang be any different? Even if its Immortus (later self of Kang) I still doubt it.

I, on the other hand enjoyed the Conquest this far. Nova was incredible from issue 1, I did expect a fight between Iron Man and Nova, but what they did made more sense than a senseless battle. Wraith is definitely the weakest of the bunch, but it is so much better that Ronan mini which made little sense at all in Annihilation.

I like what they did with Starlord. I can't wait to see what they do with Captain Universe. I just hope he will not get th Quasar treatment. I really like the character (since Captain universe mini), I hope he lives though Conquest.

[spidl]

I just read the Starlord issue, and it was a blast to read. A lot of great characters from the past and Giffen added his usual snarky humor to the mix.

I know some were not exactly happy that the Phalanx were the big bad behind the whole event so may it will help bring people to the fold. Marvel has so many great villains it could use that I am sure it will be fun.

[I.R Joey]

So am I the only one here wondering where Adam Warlock is with all this cosmic maddness going on? I mean in the two Annihilation events so far we've had Thanos, Gamora (who I understand he was with for a time), and the Kree but no Adam.

What's going on?

[En Sabah Nur]

So am I the only one here wondering where Adam Warlock is with all this cosmic maddness going on? I mean in the two Annihilation events so far we've had Thanos, Gamora (who I understand he was with for a time), and the Kree but no Adam.

What's going on?Well, he would not fit in into this mess of characters. Besides, I got tired of him being in the center of every cosmic event in the last 10 years. Thanos is dead, and he will most likely have no roles in Conquest. I would have liked Blastaar to have a bigger role in the Annihilation, not just a tiny cameo, but still. I hope Galactus and the heralds get involved in Conquest as well.

[spidl]

So am I the only one here wondering where Adam Warlock is with all this cosmic maddness going on? I mean in the two Annihilation events so far we've had Thanos, Gamora (who I understand he was with for a time), and the Kree but no Adam.

What's going on?

Quasar is being sent on a mission to find some one. It could be Warlock.

[I.R Joey]

I don't know about everyone else but I also like to see some Shiar action in this series. Even if it's not a full fledged Imperial Guard smack down, I'd at least like to see them dispatch an ambassador to represent their interests.

[En Sabah Nur]

Quasar is being sent on a mission to find some one. It could be Warlock.Its Wraith, they said is several times.

[wonderfly]

The latest issues:

Annihilation-Conquest: Wraith #2

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Cover by: Cling Langley
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Pencils and Inks by Kyle Hotz

The Story:
Marvel's gothic gunslinger goes face-to-face with not one, but two stars of ANNIHILATION! Who has imprisoned Wraith, who is his fellow inmate, and who is their interrogator? The surprising answers will make sci-fi fans very happy -- but may spell the quick doom of Marvel's newest star! Plus: writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's "Lost" and "Medium") and artist Kyle Hotz
(ZOMBIE) reveal the chilling origin of Wraith!

Nova #5:

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Cover by Adi Granov
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Sean Chen
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST continues here with a shocking new addition to the NOVA cast! The Human Rocket is back in Kree space and – hey, who the blue blazes is that woman on the cover of this issue? Writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning join with artists Sean Chen, and Brian Denhan to turn up the heat on the book that Wizard calls “a modern throwback… (filled with) fantastically kinetic action sequences!"

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[spidl]

I just read Nova 5 and once again this issue rocked. I loved the artwork, especially the coloring, on the last couple of pages. This is one of my favorite reads each month.

[spidl]

Quasar 2: Nice backstory on Moondragon, but the story seems a stalling to fit a four issue series.

Wraith 2: A better issue than the first. I am still not crazy about the art, but the background on the character did make the overall story more interesting.

[wonderfly]

The latest:

Annihilation - Conquest: Quasar #2:

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Written by Christos Gage
Pencils by Mike Lilly
Inks by Rick Basaldua

The Story:
The epic quest to solve the secret of CONQUEST continues! Racing against the clock, pursued by a merciless adversary, Quasar -- the rookie Protector of the Universe -- and the former Avenger known as Moondragon arrive on a barren world which just may contain the key to saving an entire galaxy. But what dark twist will turn their journey upside-down? Your
eyes won't believe the shock ending that writer Christos Gage (WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN) and Mike Lilly (Vampirella)
have cooked up!

Annihilation - Conquest: Starlord #2:

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Cover by Nic Klein
Written by Kieth Giffen
Pencils by Timothy Green III
Inks by Victor Olazaba

The Story:
The bullet casings fly as Star-Lord's motley crew of cult faves goes to war! Briefed, outfitted and dropped into chaos, it's time for Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Groot, Mantis and Rocket Raccoon to become legends! That is, if Peter Quill can truly embrace his legacy as Star-Lord! Are you prepared for the carnage that Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and the insanely talented Timothy Green II are about to unleash?

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[I.R Joey]

You know I'm really starting to like Ko, I think she'll be a great Nova. I'm also interested in seeing what happened to her son, and how she'll play into the main conquest mini.

P.S I hope that they eventually cover how Nova Centurions view their allegiance to their home planets? For example will Ko's first allegiance to Xanadar (or whatever new planet the corps will call HQ) or Hala?

[wonderfly]

The latest chapters!

Annihilation: Conquest - Wraith #3

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Cover by Clint Langley
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Art by Kyle Hotz

The Story:
Marvel's new gothic gunslinger makes a decision that will rock his already chaotic life! Last issue you learned Wraith's horrific origin–now find out how he'll enter a collision course with one of ANNIHILATION's major players! Writer Javier Grillo-Marxuach (TV's Lost and Medium) and artist Kyle Hotz (THE HOOD, ZOMBIE) continue the twisted saga of this cosmic newcomer–and they've brought familiar faces like Super-Skrull and Ronan along for the ride!

Nova #6

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Cover by Adi Granov
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Sean Chen and Brian Denham
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST continues here–but where is Richard Rider? Okay, we didn't say who the woman on last month's cover was, but everyone knows that this issue's cover features the deadliest woman in the entire universe! Yes, Gamora is back–so what does that mean for her former lover Nova? Find out when writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) and artists Sean Chen (IRON MAN) & Brian Denham (IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY) rocket Nova into the heart of the latest sci-fi event!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[I.R Joey]

The new Nova was pretty good.

The chase scene between Ko and Rich was particularly well laid out by th artist.

There's some interesting theories going around. That either A. Rich is no longer under Phalanx control or B. The world mind jumped ship to Ko.

[spidl]

Nova continues to be one of better reads each month for me. The chase scene was a really nice piece of writing. The last page was particularly a nice piece of work.

[Kyuss]

Nova is the best of the bunch. While Wraith has its moments (as does Quasar), ultimately it and Star Lord are the best of the prologue lead ins.

[wonderfly]

The next two chapters are out:

Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar #3

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Cover by Matt Wilson
Written by Christos Gage
Pencils by Mike Lilly
Inks by Bob Almond

THE STORY:
The daughter of Captain Marvel continues her desperate quest to end the Conquest! With two super hero legacies and the fate of her entire race on her shoulders, can Phyla-Vell–the new Quasar–even control the powerful bands on her wrists? Can Quasar trust the mysterious voice that has sent her on her quest? What is she searching for…and what in the world has happened to her lover Moondragon? Wizard's "2007 Writer to Watch" Christos Gage (WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN) and artist Mike Lilly (Nightwing, Vampirella) supply answers–and introduce even more questions–in the latest installment of this fantasy epic!


Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord #3

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Cover by Nic Klein
Writer: Keith Giffen
Pencils by Timothy Green III
Inks by Victor Olazaba

THE STORY:
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST's answer to Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos is outgunned, outnumbered and on the run for their lives! On a no-win, no-tech suicide mission, Star-Lord and his rag-tag band of cosmic cult favorites struggle to recover from a huge loss–but they have no time to rest and reflect as their vicious foes unleash hell! What shocking decision will they have to make–and can writer Keith Giffen (ANNIHILATION) and new superstar Timothy Green make you love Bug and Rocket Raccoon? Believe it!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[I.R Joey]

Nova #7

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Cover by Adi Granov
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Sean Chen and Brian Denham
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
The next phase in the NOVA series is set up in this conquest chapter! What has Gamora–now a special Select agent of the Phalanx–done to Rich Rider? Has the Worldmind fallen into the hands of the tyrannical tech race? And which ANNIHILATION character returns to alter Nova's role in ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST?

Comments?

So the good news.

Rich is back on the side of good.

The bad news.

Ko is dead, just when we were starting to like her.

[wonderfly]

Annihilation: Conquest - Wraith #4:

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Cover by Clint Langley
Written by Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Artwork by Kyle Hotz

The Story:
Wraith and Ronan -- the collision course ends here! Okay, Annihilation fans, if an appearance of the Accuser isn't enough for you, how about the Super-Skrull? What, you thought the Avengers cornered the market on the Skrulls? Also, which ANNIHILATION character is pulling the strings of Marvel's gothic gunslinger? Find out in this creepy conclusion that takes you right into ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[spidl]

Annihilation: Conquest - Quasar #4:

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Cover by Matt Wilson
Written by Christos Gage
Pencils by Mike Lilly
Inks by Bob Almond

The Story:

The entire Conquest event changes here – in the hands of the daughter of Captain Marvel! Quasar and the former Avenger Moondragon have closed in on the supposed savior of the Kree -- but will the Super-Adaptoid beat them to their quarry? And just who or what is the object of their quest? The answers lie in the issue that leads directly into ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1!

Comments? What are your thoughts


Its Wraith, they said is several times.

Hmm, not that I would say "I told you so", but....

Overall the Quasar mini turned out to be a sword and sorcery story set in the back drop of the main story. This is the second throwback story telling technique tied to an Annihilation event. Last year's Ronan story had an old west feel too it neither were entirely successful, but Quasar's story at least seems to have more to do with the upcoming series.

[wonderfly]

The final chapter before the main event!!!

Annihilation: Conquest - Star Lord #4:

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Cover by Nic Klein
Written by Keith Giffen
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THE STORY:
Will Peter Quill and his ragtag squad succeed in their adventure – or is it truly a suicide mission? Hordes of the Phalanx close in on Star-Lord, Bug, Captain Universe, Deathcry, Groot, Mantis and Rocket Raccoon–and one may make the supreme sacrifice! You loved him in the ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE–now find out Star-Lord's last act before ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST #1!


Comments? What are your thoughts?

[wonderfly]

And, (FINALLY) the main event begins here!!!

Annihilation: Conquest #1

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Cover by Aleksi Briclot
Written by Dan Abnett
Pencils by Tom Raney
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
This is it, the beginning of the next Annihilation main event! In the PROLOGUE, the Phalanx launched a sneak attack on the Kree Empire, in NOVA, QUASAR, STAR-LORD and WRAITH, heroes separated by distance but united by willpower took their first steps to liberating a galaxy in peril. Now all the threads begin to weave together -- and if you thought the surprises were over, think again! What are the Phalanx really after? What new players will change the game? And what last-page reveal will leave your jaw hanging? Grab your weapon and join the fight for freedom with the powerhouse creative team of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning and penciler Tom Raney (ULTIMATE X-MEN)!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[wonderfly]

Well, the main mini-series is underway now, so what do you guys think of the first issue? I enjoyed it, overall. I was skeptical of Tom Raney being the artist, but going off of the strength of this first issue, I think the artwork is in capable hands.

As for the big reveal: since when did the High Evolutionary and Ultron become space characters, (especially Ultron)! I thought it was a villain that made sense, but still, it's starting to become hard to keep track of how many different versions of Ultron there are out there...(there was the version in Runaways a couple years ago, there's the version in Mighty Avengers right now...)

I think of all the plotlines, the storyline involving Star Lord and his crew is the most interesting, (I love the depiction of Rocket Raccoon from the Star Lord mini-series).

[Reed Richards]

the High Evolutionary has been a space character for quite some time. Not sure why Warlock needed yet *another* reboot but I'm willing to give it a shot. It'l be interesting to see him use powers other than his now lost Soul Gem again.

is anyone else a little disappointed that the Surfer isn't involved in this? I really want some follow up to his new deal with Galactus

[Kyuss]

While Ultron isn't exactly one's first choice in a cosmic sense, he is, at least, a logical choice to be a kind of "Locutus" or "Borg King" of Marvel's own Borg.

In any case, the first issue was as I expected it to be. Decent but hardly awe inspiring. Certainly there were moments, but we will see as the series progress if it can match its predecessor's achievements.

[wonderfly]

The saga continues!!!

Annihilation: Conquest #2:

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Cover by Aleksi Briclot
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Tom Raney
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
The sci-fi event of the year continues here! The Big Bad behind the entire saga was revealed on the last page of last issue – but what does this fan-fave villain want? And what does it have to do with the surprise ally that our heroes have also recently found? Plus: Who survived the STAR-LORD series to fight on here? And what about the motley crew led by Ronan? The titanic team of Andy Lanning & Dan Abnett (NOVA) and Tom Raney (ULTIMATE X-MEN) deliver the answers fast and furious in this issue!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[spidl]

I just read this issue yesterday. It was a nice setup issue for what is going on before. I like what they they did with Starlord's dirty half dozen, and made the Blaastar scene the beginning of the issue understandable. I am looking forward to where they are taking this series.

[wonderfly]

Yes, it's still going on...I simply have fallen behind. But the next chapter is out now!!!

Annihilation: Conquest #4

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Cover by Aleksi Briclot
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Pencils by Tom Raney
Inks by Scott Hanna

The Story:
The cosmic blockbuster thunders on – with our villains on the verge of victory! Ultron gets his hands on Star-Lord! Ronan makes a chilling revelation! Adam Warlock gets the shock he never expected! Writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join forces with superstar artist Tom Raney to bring you the sci-fi event that Wizard calls "Mystery, action and adventure on a galactic scale!"

Comments? What are your thoughts?