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The Skrulls Are Marvel's Best Metaphor for Misinformation

Timothy Donohoo — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:15 GMT

One of the first alien races to really be focused upon in the Marvel Universe, the Skrulls are incredibly dangerous no matter what form they take. Debuting back in the Silver Age of Comics, these shapeshifting green beings were introduced as enemies of Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four. Since then, they've been a staple of Marvel's cosmic corner of the universe, getting into intergalactic wars with rival alien groups and plotting secret invasions. It's the latter point that shows the Skrulls' greatest potential, however, which is of a decidedly more grounded scope.

Marvel Comics' Greatest Identity Mysteries & Reveals

Guillermo Kurten — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:00:17 GMT

Secret Invasion has finally premiered on Disney+ as the MCU's latest blockbuster TV series, playing on the shocking identity twists from the comic book source material. It's giving the likes of Samuel Jackson's Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill a shot at the spotlight without Captain America or the Avengers, but the comics have a history of these plot revelations across its iconic roster.

Marvel's Best Secret Invasion Sequel Comic Events

Mayra Garcia — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 17:20:13 GMT

With the premiere of the MCU Secret Invasion, this 2008 Marvel event is back in the conversation. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu, Secret Invasion, changed the Marvel Universe as fans knew it, revealing that a good chunk of Earth-616's heroes and villains had been replaced by Skrulls. Although Marvel's most iconic champions managed to make things right in the end, Secret Invasion changed the course of Marvel's history.

Every Character From Marvel Comics In The Disney Plus Secret Invasion

Mayra Garcia — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:00:14 GMT

The MCU's newest TV series, Secret Invasion, premiered on June 21st. While inspired by the 2008 Marvel event of the same name, it's obvious this Disney+ show will be a very loose adaptation of the story in the comics. However, this series is borrowing a lot from the books, and many of its major characters have their roots in Marvel Comics' history.

Marvel's Skrulls Accidentally Created Their Own Worst Enemies

Elliot Swan — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:15:16 GMT

It's hard to imagine anything more unnerving than a massive invasion by shape-shifting extraterrestrials like the Skrulls from Marvel's Secret Invasion. However, the idea of a real-life Skrull Kill Krew straight out of Marvel Comics would be even more outlandish. This unconventional group has a weird history dating back to an old Fantastic Four comic. The original Skrull Kill Krew series includes some of the most brutal and bizarre storylines, and includes cameos from more mainstream superheroes.

Does Marvel’s Ultimate Universe Deserve Another Chance?

John Dodge — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:50:14 GMT

Ultimate Invasion has arrived, and with it the Ultimate Marvel Universe is officially back in action. Or rather, a version of it is, albeit one that only resembles its predecessor on a surface level as of now. In fact, the Ultimate Universe as it stands today might not be the one fans know best in any of the ways that matter, and that could very well be enough for it to deserve a proper comeback.

How Nick Fury Influenced Marvel's Secret Invasion Comics

Elliot Swan — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:41:14 GMT

In Marvel's latest Secret Invasion comic, Nick Fury appears to have been deceived, but in the original series, he was the one pulling the strings. During the first event, Fury provided Agent Maria Hill with a critical tactical plan to defeat the Skrull army. However, the new Secret Invasion storyline portrays Fury as incapacitated and eventually imprisoned, alongside S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Maria Hill.

Every Marvel Comic You Need To Read Before Watching Secret Invasion On Disney Plus

Mayra Garcia — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:41:13 GMT

With Secret Invasion now out on Disney+. The series will be a loose adaptation of the Marvel event of the same name from 2008, which pit dozens of heroes against the invading, shapeshifting race. Secret Invasion completely altered Marvel history by revealing many of Marvel's beloved heroes were Skrulls in disguise. This eight-issue run isn't the only material fans should read to prepare for the MCU TV series.

MCU's Secret Invasion Will Not Perfectly Adapt The Marvel Comic Event

M.N Negus — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:00:13 GMT

In 2008, Marvel Comics released a crossover event called Secret Invasion. The conflict involves a race of aliens called Skrulls who can shape-shift into anyone they see down to their DNA. This allowed them to impersonate and infiltrate Marvel’s heroes and wreak havoc upon Earth.

10 Marvel Heroes Who Should Have Been Skrulls

David Harth — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:51:19 GMT

Secret Invasion is back in the conversation thanks to the upcoming MCU adaptation. The 2008 event by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu was years in the making, with set-up stretching back to 2005's New Avengers #1. Marvel's ads for Secret Invasion got audiences everywhere excited, as fans questioned which of their favorite characters were going to Skrulls.

What Drove The Skrulls To Murder In Secret Invasion

Nicholas Brooks — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:00:17 GMT

Since their first appearance in Fantastic Four #2 (by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby) the shapeshifting alien race known as the Skrulls has always been a thorn in Earth's side. Though they hailed from a regal cosmic empire, they were also embroiled in serious conflicts, most famously with the Kree Empire. As a result, they were just as skilled in combat as they were in science and deception. Their unrelenting war also drove them into a secret invasion that nearly decimated the Skrull race.

How Norman Osborn Exploited Secret Invasion For His Own Gain

John Dodge — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:11:16 GMT

Of all Marvel's various comic book events over the years, Secret Invasion has undoubtedly become one of the most infamous and influential of them all. Thankfully for the man who stopped it, most people seem to have forgotten how the near takeover of the Earth catapulted him into a more dangerous position than he ever held as the Green Goblin.

How Elektra Sowed The Seeds For Secret Invasion In Marvel Comics

Nicholas Brooks — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:00:15 GMT

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to be turned upside down by the Secret Invasion, a series that follows Nick Fury on a mission to stop invading Skrulls from taking over Earth. This conspiracy has been years in the making and will surely shock many MCU fans, but this makes sense. After all, the comic series the show was based on kickstarted the invasion in a truly shocking and unexpected way.

Best Dark Secrets In Marvel, DC & Indie Comics

George Chrysostomou — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:40:15 GMT

Comic book storytelling relies upon a few narrative tropes that help further engage readers. Building a secret into a comic arc ensures that fans want to see that mystery unraveled. However, in the context of fictional worlds found in Marvel, DC and beyond, these secrets are shocking, grim, and damaging to the characters involved.

Best Marvel Mysteries In Avengers Comics

George Chrysostomou — Sat, 27 May 2023 21:00:13 GMT

The life of a superhero is complicated by nature. It's full of difficult conundrums, and the Avengers have faced more mysteries than most. But this plays into one of Marvel Comics' key storytelling techniques. A good mystery keeps the audience engaged and gives those famous characters a strong narrative direction.

10 Marvel Hero Victories That Made Everything Worse

David Harth — Fri, 26 May 2023 18:41:14 GMT

Marvel's heroes have won some resounding victories over the years. They've stopped Galactus from destroying Earth, batted Thanos, and prevented multiple terrible futures. Even when their victories cost them something dear, many Marvel heroes believed the sacrifice was worth it. However, that can't be said for every win the heroes has amassed.

Which Marvel Heroes Were Skrulls In Secret Invasion?

Jordan Iacobucci — Wed, 17 May 2023 18:20:13 GMT

The upcoming Disney+ Secret Invasion series is set to bring the epic 2008 comic book event of the same name to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starring Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, Secret Invasion will follow in its comic book counterpart's footsteps by revealing several Marvel characters to be Skrull imposters.

10 Best Reveals From Secret Invasion

Thayer Preece Parker — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:10:13 GMT

Secret Invasion is coming to TV later this year, and a second comic book miniseries bearing the Secret Invasion title, created by Ryan North, Francesco Mobili, Jordie Bellaire, and Joe Caramagna, recently finished. Both of these new series were inspired by the 2008 Marvel Comics miniseries and crossover event titled Secret Invasion, which saw shapeshifting Skrulls secretly replace some of Earth’s mightiest heroes.

Secret Invasion: How the Skrulls Pass for Humans

Timothy Donohoo — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:00:13 GMT

Secret Invasion was one of the most explosive Marvel crossovers in the late 2000s, having a major impact throughout the publisher's massive universe. The villainous Skrulls transformed into a bigger threat than ever and their shape-shifting abilities forced Marvel's hero community to wonder who they could trust. And, the fact that their abilities went far beyond merely changing their appearances made things even worse.

Marvel's Secret Invasion Promos Were Innovative - and Creepy

Timothy Donohoo — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:00:15 GMT

The Secret Invasion storyline had a major effect on the Marvel Universe, and it's still remembered as one of the company's best crossover events. Given its fallout and the implications that it involved, the publisher built it up as a big deal even before it began. This was best showcased in a series of house ads that surely brought fans together - if only in awkward revulsion.

10 Most Iconic Alien Races In Marvel Comics

Mayra Garcia — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:10:14 GMT

The Marvel Universe has hundreds of different characters, both heroes and villains. Some are human, even if they're super powerful. However, many others belong to a different race, usually one that comes from outer space. These alien races have become famous in the fandom, especially for their sheer power.

A Spider-Man Villain is the Key To Skrull Victory in Secret Invasion

John Dodge — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:00:16 GMT

When 2008's Secret Invasion unraveled across the world of the primary Marvel Universe, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and nearly everyone else on the planet were pitted against one another in a global game of cat and mouse. Thankfully, the heroes were ultimately able to overcome their adversaries and bring about an end to the threat posed by the Skrull infiltrators. Of course, out in the Multiverse there has been at least one reality where this proved to be anything but true. But the fact that the Skrull invasion's success hinged on Norman Osborn could be a very real concern for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, even if he isn't a part of it.

Marvel’s Skrulls Just Stopped the Latest Secret Invasion

John Dodge — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:01:15 GMT

Ever since the threat of a Skrull invasion emerged on Earth once more, Maria Hill's entire life has been consumed with rooting out alien imposters at every level. Unfortunately, it has also driven her to some truly horrifying extremes. As surprising as it is to see one of the world's foremost heroes embarking on a road toward abject villainy, it is all the more shocking that the Skrulls themselves have taken it upon themselves to make things right.

PREVIEW: Secret Invasion #5

Brandon Schreur — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:27:13 GMT

Marvel Comics presents a preview for Secret Invasion #5 by Ryan North and Francesco Mobili.

10 Ways Plot Armor Saved The Avengers

Peter Eckhardt — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 20:00:14 GMT

For superheroes, danger is just a fact of every day life. As Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers stand to meet that danger firmly on the front lines. Over the years, the Avengers have risked their lives fighting alien supervillains, stopping alien invasions, and protecting the time stream.

10 Darkest Mysteries Solved By Marvel Heroes

George Chrysostomou — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:13:12 GMT

Marvel has forged countless mysteries across their comic book releases, some of which may never get solved. While a well-kept secret is an instrumental way of building tension within a script and a vital narrative beat for the hero to explore, the payoff has to be worth it. Sometimes the final result is especially sinister.

10 Marvel Event Comics That Changed Characters For The Worse

David Harth — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:30:14 GMT

Marvel's event cycle is known for making big changes to the characters and their universe. However, it can't be said that all of these changes are good. Marvel has used events as their weapon of choice since 2005's House of M, but some have been better than others when it comes to how well done the changes are. Many events have left various characters in worse places than they started out.

10 Marvel Events That Changed Nothing In The End

David Harth — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:30:13 GMT

Marvel's event cycle is a huge part of the publisher's output. The formula is simple: a book sets up a big plot line which is built until it reaches a boiling point, and then an event book comes out to close out the plot line. The event book itself usually contains a status quo change that begins to set up the next book.

Marvel's Next Secret Invasion Gives [SPOILER] Her Own Iron Man Armor

Sean Gribbin — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:09:55 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion sequel gives another character her own War Machine armor.

Iron Man may be Using Secret Invasion Against the Skrulls

Amer Sawan — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:00:13 GMT

The Skrulls' most recent attempt at infiltrating the Earth has taken its defenders to some dark places. The last issue alone revealed that Iron Man had been using Skrulls to protect the world, and seemed to end with Maria Hill executing those same Skrulls with an automatic rifle. However, there are some hints in Secret Invasion #4 (by Ryan North, Francesco Mobili, Jordie Bellaire, and VC's Joe Caramagna) that all is not as it appears to be.

Secret Invasion Makes Iron Man a Threat to The United States

Amer Sawan — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:00:14 GMT

The Skrull's newest invasion of Earth seems to be bringing out the worst in Maria Hill, but Secret Invasion #4 (by Ryan North, Francesco Mobili, Jordie Bellaire, and VC's Joe Caramagna) makes a surprising (yet entirely sensible) revelation. The United States government has prepared several contingencies for Tony Stark in the event he went rogue. It makes sense, as villainous capabilities go, Iron Man can do a lot of damage on his own.

10 Avengers Comics Ruined By Their Popularity

David Harth — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:45:13 GMT

The Avengers are the best of the best, bringing together Marvel's greatest heroes. Over the years, fans of the team have gotten to experience amazing Avengers stories that have shown off the team doing exactly what they do best. Not every Avengers story works, but when they do, they're masterworks of action and adventure, thrilling readers like nothing else.

Marvel's New Secret Invasion Reveals the Growth of Iron Man

Amer Sawan — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:00:13 GMT

While Iron Man may be one of Marvel's greatest heroes, he has a bad record of failing to break out of his old and toxic habits. It's gotten to the point where even his closest friends question if Tony Stark can truly change for the better. Fortunately, Secret Invasion #3 (by Ryan North, Francesco Mobili, Jordie Bellaire, and VC's Joe Caramagna) provides definitive proof that Tony can move past his lesser qualities.

10 Worst Marvel Comics With Only One Redeeming Quality

David Harth — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:30:13 GMT

Marvel is undeniably popular, which is pretty impressive given the amount of stinkers they've put out over the years. There have been some undeniably bad Marvel stories out there, with lows that can be pretty surprising. Captain America, Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and basically every Marvel character out there has had multiple stories that no fan should have ever had to read.

Marvel’s Most Brutal Super Team Came From Tainted Beef

John Dodge — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:00:13 GMT

The Marvel Universe is home to all manner of super teams. Whether they be all-star classics like the Avengers and Fantastic Four or something far darker such as the Midnight Suns, it seems like there is no genre that hasn't been covered by one roster or another. Even the most unlikely of shared circumstances have brought various Marvel heroes together to tackle the most obscure corners of their world, and no team exemplifies that better than the Skrull Kill Krew.

10 Marvel Comic Events Ruined By Their Popularity

David Harth — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:15:13 GMT

Marvel is known for its event cycle. This has its ups and downs. Many fans got tired out by the constant events at the publisher, but some of them are very popular. They have big stakes and are important to Marvel history. However, much like the ups and downs of the event cycle itself, these events' popularity have been a double-edged sword.

Marvel's New Secret Invasion Reveals a Way to Detect Skrulls

John Dodge — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:13 GMT

Marvel’s Secret Invasion Reveals the Avengers' Biggest Threat

John Dodge — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:14 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion Introduced a Tragic Captain America

John Dodge — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:13 GMT

Long before the latest Skrull invaders emerged to threaten the Marvel Universe, the first Secret Invasion set the standard for the kind of damage world shaking events could accomplish. Not only did Secret Invasion pit friend against friend by sowing an unprecedented level of distrust between heroes, it even pushed nearly everyone to question their very existence, including Captain America. He might not have been the Steve Rogers fans know best, but that only proves how heartbreaking his story truly was.

Marvel's Secret Invasion Skrulls are Even More Frightening

John Dodge — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:00:14 GMT

Nick Fury is a Wild Card in Marvel's New Secret Invasion

John Dodge — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 21:00:13 GMT

Of all the Earth-shaking events to have hit the Marvel Universe, Secret Invasion is easily among the most memorable and impactful. The Skrull invasion of Earth reshaped the relationships between nearly all of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their place in the world for years to come. Now the Skrulls have returned with yet another Secret Invasion, and although Nick Fury has thrown himself into the middle of it all over again, he is hardly helping by doing so. In fact, he has only made the situation worse than anyone could have possibly imagined, especially since he is both nowhere to be seen and everywhere all at once.

10 Characters Marvel Snap Needs To Include

Mayra Garcia — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:30:12 GMT

Marvel has teamed up with Nuverse and Second Dinner Studios to create Marvel Snap, a digital collectible card game. Marvel Snap works a bit like a TCG game, but doesn't have real-life cards and it's only available through digital platforms. Although this makes it simpler than others of its kind, it also makes it more available for fans.

Maria Hill and Nick Fury Protect Earth From the Skrulls in Marvel's New Secret Invasion #1

Alex Batts — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:16:18 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion kicks off a new five-part miniseries that features the return of the Skrulls -- a shape-shifting alien race determined to take over the world. Secret Invasion is one of the most famous Marvel Comics events, so a follow-up with the same name comes with much anticipation. Maria Hill, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and current CIA operative, feels more than prepared for a possible Skrull invasion. But When Nick Fury catches wind of a possible Skrull sighting in Iowa and finds the last thing he expects, the stage is set for a thrilling ride. Written by Ryan North with art by Francesco Mobili, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by Joe Caramagna -- Secret Invasion #1 effectively put the chess pieces in place for an intriguing event.

10 Signs The X-Men Should Go Cosmic In The MCU

Jason Jarman — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:45:12 GMT

Conventional wisdom suggests that the X-Men's first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would cover the struggle for mutant rights and a battle against their arch enemy Magneto. However, it's rare for the MCU to go the conventional route. While the struggles the X-Men face are primarily earthbound, there's an argument to be made for taking Marvel's premier mutant team to the stars.

Without Iron Man, Who Will Lead the Heroes in MCU's Secret Invasion?

M.N Negus — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:12 GMT

In 2008, Marvel Comics debuted one of its most memorable comic book events, Secret Invasion. The massive cross-over series included the Avengers, X-Men, and many others in a plot to defend Earth from an unexpected, long-term Skrull invasion. During this event, friends turned against friends, and enemies became more untrustworthy.

Secret Invasion Exposed Reed Richards’ Biggest Flaw

Jeff Morris — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:00:12 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion crossover event challenged Reed Richards to walk the fine line between godhood and genius. With his family's lives at risk, Reed made a decision that altered the Marvel Universe forever. It was a moment of human weakness, a situation that as New Avengers Vol. 1 #44 (by Brian Michael Bendis, Billy Tan, Matt Banning, and Justin Ponsor) reveals triggered the events of the Skrull’s Secret Invasion of Earth. When faced with the imminent threat of losing his family to the Skrull’s machinations, Reed does what he does best. He plots, plans, and thinks, hoping to uncover the means by which the Skrull’s could shapeshift without detection. Yet it’s too late, for the reptilian creatures have already infiltrated his home, revealing to Reed that not even his son, Franklin, or wife, Sue, are safe from the Skrulls.

10 Things You Should Know Before Joining The Young Avengers

Mayra Garcia — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 21:30:12 GMT

One of the most famous teenage teams in Marvel, the Young Avengers were the result of Vision's strategy in case the Avengers ever disbanded. The synthezoid's plan was always to assemble them as part of the Avengers Fail-Safe Program. However, a time traveler from the future put them together first. After this, they had to earn their place among many others superteams.

10 Things From The Comics Fans Want To See In Secret Invasion

Mayra Garcia — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:30:12 GMT

After the success of the Infinity Saga, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is moving towards a new era. Phase Five will mark the release of Secret Invasion, a miniseries based on the 2008 comic created by Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, and Laura Martin. Given the size of this event, fans all over the world wonder how the MCU will comprise it into only six episodes. Logically, the general concern is that they will miss the mark regarding a proper adaptation.

10 Minor Marvel Characters We Want To See In The MCU's Phase 5

Mayra Garcia — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:15:14 GMT

With the official announcement of Phase Five and Six, fans worldwide have started crafting their theories about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Considering how little people know yet about Phase Five, it's difficult to know which stories will be adapted. However, there are so many stories left to be told in Marvel Comics, and the fandom wants to see them all, minor characters included.

10 Greatest Pyrrhic Victories In Marvel Comics

David Harth — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 17:46:13 GMT

Pyrrhic victories make for great stories, something the creators who work at Marvel Comics have learned over the years. Named after Pyrrhus of Epirus and his disastrous victory over the Romans, the phrase is used in storytelling to represent a costly victory that's barely worth the price paid. The Marvel Universe is full of such victories that have hurt the heroes and teams in the long run.

10 Characters Emilia Clarke Could Play In Secret Invasion

Mayra Garcia — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:45:13 GMT

A couple of days ago, Marvel Studios revealed that Secret Invasion will be the second installment of Phase Five of the MCU. This series, which is based on the comic by Brian Michael Bendis, will follow Nick Fury and other Marvel heroes as they battle the Skrulls, a shape-shifting alien race that has infiltrated Earth. So far, Disney has confirmed several actors to reprise their roles, such as Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, and Don Cheadle. But, additionally, they have officially cast Kingsley Ben-Adir, Olivia Colman, and Emilia Clarke.

10 Greatest Catastrophes In Marvel History

David Harth — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:31:12 GMT

The history of the Marvel Universe is littered with events that had catastrophic consequences. Sometimes, the effects of these events were localized, and other times, their repercussions had a ripple effect. As powerful as the heroes are, they can't win every battle; even when they do win, unintended consequences can make the victory hollow.

10 Comic Storylines She-Hulk Might Follow

Mayra Garcia — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:45:12 GMT

The MCU has recently treated fans with more projects than they can count. Now that Ms. Marvel has premiered, there's Thor: Love and Thunder to look forward to before the introduction of She-Hulk to the MCU with She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Although the series premiere is still far away, the fandom is already curious about its plot. Fortunately, there are many Marvel comic book storylines the MCU can draw inspiration from.

Secret Invasion Being Set During The Blip Simplifies The Series

Jamie Parker — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:45:12 GMT

Not much is known about the Secret Invasion series, except for a few members of the main cast. Yet, recently rumors have begun to circulate saying that the series will be set during the time of The Blip, when half of Earth, and the universe, disappeared. This may greatly help improve the series, since it will allow a little more creative freedom, and it can help simplify the complex story. Setting the story during The Blip can make it easier to adapt the very dense source material and improve the onscreen storytelling.

Secret Invasion Theory: The Show's Setting Points to a Larger Invasion

Nicholas Brooks — Sun, 22 May 2022 10:45:11 GMT

Marvel Studios' upcoming Secret Invasion series will likely pull back the veil on a secret mystery that has been in the works for years. Recently, it's been revealed that the series would be set during The Blip. However, this has raised a massive mystery as Nick Fury was seemingly erased from existence. As a result, why would he be a lead in the series? Not only that, but the setting has created the perfect opportunity for the Skrull species, and possibly brought to light the possibility that this series could only be the start of a larger invasion.

10 Deadliest Skrulls Who Could Be Coming To The MCU

Scoot Allan — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:00:13 GMT

Fans are excitedly awaiting Samuel L. Jackson's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as super-spy Nick Fury in the upcoming Secret Invasion series. The former head of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be dealing with the alien race of Skrulls that debuted in Captain Marvel. He was last seen working alongside the Skrulls in the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home.

Marvel's 10 Most Influential Modern Story Arcs

David Harth — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:45:35 GMT

Marvel is the biggest name in pop culture right now, and it all stems from the comics. Marvel's comics have thrilled readers for decades, revolutionizing the comics industry in the Silver Age. While the '80s saw DC pull ahead of Marvel in making comics into a more artistic medium, Marvel lagged behind for years while still boasting sales dominance. That doesn't mean that Marvel was sitting on its laurels, as it also began to put out amazing stories on par with the best of its distinguished competition.

Marvel Announces Skrull-Filled Secret Invasion Sequel

Sean Gribbin — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:13:45 GMT

Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion is getting a sequel.

Secret Invasion: Which Marvel Heroes Were Skrull Imposters?

Nabeel Gaber — Sun, 16 May 2021 11:00:36 GMT

The events of 2008's Secret Invasion completely destabilized the Marvel Universe. A good number of key heroes were replaced by Skrulls in a plot to take over the Earth that saw the aliens place agents with almost every major Marvel team.

Secret Invasion: Emilia Clarke Could Be Playing Jessica Drew/Veranke

Renaldo Matadeen — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:45:36 GMT

Following the riveting end of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans are already making predictions over the potential Skrull candidates in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the Secret Invasion series reportedly casting Olivia Colman, viewers think that Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter could be shape-shifting agents trying to destabilize Earth or going to extreme measures to protect it. While the jury's still out, the show may have already revealed who will be the MCU's next big Avenger, and at the same time, its 'Mad Queen.'

Secret Invasion: 8 MCU Characters Who Could Be Skrulls

Robert Vaux — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:45:10 GMT

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Finale, "One World, One People," now streaming on Disney+.

Marvel's First Secret Invasion Turned the Skrulls Into... the Beatles?!?

Brandon Zachary — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:30:44 GMT

One of the most notable aspects of the human race in the Marvel Universe is its ability to spread influence across the stars. The ideals, causes and even arts of Earth have reached across the galaxy and impacted numerous aliens over the years. Eventually, that influence often makes its way back to Earth.

Marvel's Secret Invasion Has an All-But-Forgotten Video Game Adaptation

Robert Curran — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:15:13 GMT

Video games that adapt specific comic book stories have been a rarity for a long time. Today's superhero games tend to follow Arkham Asylum's lead and take a holistic approach, telling new stories instead. The last console game to follow in the footsteps of Maximum Carnage and The Death and Return of Superman was 2012's Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth. An adaptation of the Secret Invasion crossover, which will soon be adapted on Disney+, the game became an obscure footnote for a number of reasons.

10 Things You Never Knew About Marvel's Secret Invasion Storyline

George Chrysostomou — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:00:01 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion was one of the most complex and wide ranging stories of the last few decades. It was a narrative that redefined the structure of the Marvel Universe for quite some time and actually built genuine tension thanks to the identity aspect brought in by the Skrull's shapeshifting.

Secret Invasion: 5 Ways It Aged Well (& 5 Ways It Hasn't)

David Harth — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:30:16 GMT

Marvel's Secret Invasion, written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Leinil Yuwas, was Marvel's big 2008-2009 event. Bendis had started teasing the event in the pages of New Avengers from the beginning of the series before really ramping things up in 2007. Bendis revealed that the Skrulls had been planning the invasion for years and when their plans were revealed, it was already almost too late.

MCU: 5 Reasons Secret Invasion Should Be The Next Focus (& 5 Reasons It Shouldn't)

David Harth — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:30:44 GMT

With Thanos defeated and the threat of the Infinity Gauntlet ended, the MCU is looking to be a little aimless. While the movies didn't always need an overarching plot to make them worth watching, it helped give them that shared universe feel that Marvel had pioneered with their comics in the Silver Age.

Secret Invasion: A Complete Guide to Marvel's Paranoia-Tinged Crossover

Sam Stone — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:10:29 GMT

One of the biggest Marvel Comics crossover events in recent years was Secret Invasion by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu. The epic story revealed the Skrull Empire had been actively plotting a full invasion of Earth for years, secretly planting shape-shifting Skrull agents within virtually all of the Marvel Universe's biggest teams and organizations as part of a longstanding infiltration.

X-Men May Be Marvel's Latest 'Secret Invasion' - But WAY More Horrifying

Brenton Stewart — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:37:28 GMT

It's been over a decade since Secret Invasion shook up the status quo of the Marvel Universe. That event revealed that many of Earth's greatest heroes had actually been shapeshifting Skrull aliens in disguise, and it rocked the foundation of what many Marvel fans thought they knew about their favorite characters. Now, Marvel may be in the middle of a similar story within its X-Men comics.

How Wolverine Ignited the Secret Invasion Nearly a Decade Early

D. R. Bickham — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:45:15 GMT

The X-Men are no strangers to outer space adventures. They have frequented the Shi’ar galaxy, dealt with the alien Brood and even traveled through space and time to the Skrull home planet. It should come as no surprise then that Wolverine, one of the most popular X-Men, heralded the beginning of one of Marvel’s most alien-centric crossover events, Secret Invasion, nearly a decade before the event began.

A Marvel Secret Invasion Adaptation Could Only Work on Disney+

Matthew Attanasio — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:40:38 GMT

A report claims Marvel Studios is developing a new Disney+ series that adapts the massive 2008 comic book event Secret Invasion. Since the introduction of the elusive Skrulls into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there's been talk of Secret Invasion appearing on-screen at some point, and a Disney+ series might actually be the best option.

REPORT: Marvel Studios Is Developing Secret Invasion Series for Disney+

Ian Cardona — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:53:21 GMT

Ever since the shape-shifing Skrulls first joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain Marvel, there have been rumors that Marvel Studios has been planning a storyline based on the comic book event Secret Invasion.

Add She-Hulk and Secret Invasion To Your Digital Comic Library Today!

Scoot Allan — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:00:45 GMT

Welcome to Daily Deals, our ongoing look at the best deals and offers for CBR fans to get the best out of their buck when it comes to comics, collectibles, electronics, clothing, and anything else we find that could save fans money!

Lex Luthor's Secret Invasion Moment in DC's Year of the Villain

Tim Adams — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:45:26 GMT

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Justice League #25 by Scott Snyder James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, Javier Fernandez, Alejandro Sanchez, Hi-Fi and Tom Napolitano, on sale now.

A Skrull Invasion After Avengers: Endgame Could Hurt the MCU

Gary Walker — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 16:56:26 GMT

Considering Secret Invasion's status as one of Marvel Comics' most landscape changing events to date, it's understandable why fans believe we'll eventually see a version of it in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, albeit with a few tweaks. The event completely changed the status quo of the Marvel Comics universe, and there's no doubt it could do the same for the MCU.

MCU Theory: Phase Four Will Build Toward a Secret Invasion

Renaldo Matadeen — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:55:37 GMT

Since 2008's Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been angling towards preventative measures for a universe-ending threat, ergo why Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury made it clear the world needed the Avengers initiative. A decade later, Avengers: Infinity War brought this fear to life with Thanos snapping half the universe out of existence.

Spider-Man: Mile Morales Could Have a 'False' Past in the Regular Marvel Universe

Ian Cardona — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:01:31 GMT

WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Spider-Man Annual #1 by Bryan Edward Hill, Nelson Blake II, Alitha E. Martinez, Mark Bagley, Roberto Poggi, Carlos Lopez and Cory Petit, in stores now.

Copycats: 15 Times Marvel And DC Ripped Each Other Off

Tim Webber — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:00:01 GMT

Despite all their differences, the worlds of Marvel and DC Comics aren't too dissimilar at the end of the day. In both universes, iconic superheroes have triumphed over evil in an endless array of adventures, told by some of biggest creative minds in comics. However, even the most creative minds can think alike sometimes. As a result, that can leave Marvel and DC's biggest heroes in eerily similar situations. While it's one thing for Marvel and DC to share minor coincidences, like Batman and Spider-Man both battling a villain named the Scarecrow in the same month, it's another thing entirely when major, company-wide stories have identical set-ups or revelations.

Conversing on Comics with Leinil Yu

Chris Arrant — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:41 GMT

Hands-On: Brawling With The Avengers In "Battle For Earth"

Robert Workman — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:58:01 GMT

New "Avengers: Battle For Earth" Details Arise At E3

Steve Sunu — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:28:01 GMT

At E3 2012, Marvel and Ubisoft revealed the first trailer and screenshots for the highly anticipated "Avengers: Battle For Earth," giving fans a first look at characters and hints at gameplay possibilities. While the trailer didn't directly showcase any actual gameplay footage, it did give a number of Marvel mainstays their time in the spotlight including Wolverine, Venom, Spider-Man, Magneto and Storm. Rounding out the trailer were Hawkeye, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man, Thor and Hulk -- the roster of heroes from the blockbuster film "The Avengers."

"Marvel's The Avengers: Battle For Earth" Confirmed For Wii U, Xbox 360 Kinect

Robert Workman — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Fan Expo: Gabrie & Allo on 2009 "What If?" Specials

Dave Richards — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:58:01 GMT

December is been the month to look at Marvel Comics stories that might have been, because it's when the latest batch of "What If?" one-shots hit stores. We spoke with editors Chris Allo & Justin Gabrie about the class of 2009.

Giarrusso Talks "Mini Marvels: Secret Invasion"

Shaun Manning — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:18:12 GMT

Collecting the cataclysmic struggle between adorable Skrulls and childlike versions of Marvel's greatest heroes, the second digest of Chris Giarrusso's "Mini Marvels" appeared on the scene earlier this month. Giarrusso's strips, which first appeared in the now-defunct Bullpen Bulletins column and continued as backup features in various Marvel titles, offer a humorous take on characters like the Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. CBR News caught up with the cartoonist to discuss the latest collection, "Mini Marvels: Secret Invasion."Unlike the first volume, which was completely written by Giarrusso, this volume has Mini Marvel stories by different writer, including 'Civil Wards' by Marc Sumerak, a Spidey story by Sean McKeever, some Hulk stories by Paul Tobin, as well as the fan favorite Hulk Red Green & Blue strips written by Audrey Loeb. But there's plenty of room left Giarrusso-penned tales, including the third and final installment of the Mini Marvels' "World War Hulk" story, a Skrull story, and the historical first meeting of Hawkeye and Galactus.Giarrusso enjoyed the opportunity to work with other writers. "It's great! It's different than writing my own stuff because I don't have to stress about coming up with the story," he told CBR. "I can just get right to the drawing."As to how "Mini Marvels: Secret Invasion" fits into the big picture of Marvel's recent Skrull event, Giarrusso joked, "It has the words 'Secret Invasion' in the title to trick people into buying it."Howeverm like with most Marvel titles of the last several months, there was in fact a bit of crossover with Secret Invasion. "Actually, I did do a 16-page story featuring the Skrulls, but it's not a parody of the 'real' Secret Invasion. It's more of a Mini Marvels story of the Skrulls' first visit to earth, as well as the origin of the Super Skrull."

2008: The Never-Ending Secret Crisis

CBR Staff — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:28:01 GMT

Better than that big ball dropping in New York, it's time for CBR's year-end round-up. For those readers who are new to this annual phenomenon, it's an opportunity for several of our news staffers to get together and gab about the events or trends they witnessed over the past 365 days in the comic book industry - and in their positions, they see a lot.Like anybody, our contributors have opinions. Good or bad, logical or semi-coherent, this round-up gives our writers an opportunity to share their points of view - and occasionally vent - on what they've seen during 2008. Joining us for this year's escapade are Timothy Callahan, Kiel Phegley, Dave Richards, and George Tramountanas.It seems that 2008 gave CBR's writers much to talk about, beginning with "Invincible" writer and new Image Comics partner Robert Kirkman's controversial video manifesto, and we continue now with a subject at the forefront of most superhero fans' minds and wallets.....EVENT COMICS: THE NEVER-ENDING SECRET CRISISTim Callahan: It currently seems that we are stuck in an endless event rollercoaster at Marvel and DC. Secret Invasion, which ended up being one of my least favorite events ever (after what I thought was a strong start) just leads into Dark Reign and so on. Final Crisis seems to be strangely ignored by the rest of DC continuity, so I don't know what's going on with that. But surely none of us think that Final Crisis will be the final event. We know The Blackest Night is right around the corner.

Marvel Comics On Sale December 17th, 2008

CBR Staff — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:13:34 GMT

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale this Thursday including "Mighty Avengers" #20," "Spider-Man Noir" #1, Thunderbolts" #127," "X-Men: Kingbreaker" #1 and more.

SPOILERS OF WAR: Secret Invasion #8

Dave Richards — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:58:01 GMT

Out now, "Secret Invasion" #8 is the final issue of Marvel Comics' hit series, and it's big one. In this last installment of SPOILERS OF WAR, we enlisted writer Brian Michael Bendis to walk us through this special issue page by page.

Sales Estimates for October, 2008

John Mayo — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:58:01 GMT

Marvel Comics On Sale November 26th, 2008

CBR Staff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:02:59 GMT

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "Incredible Hercules" #123, "Daredevil" #113, "Ms. Marvel" #33, "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #5, "X-Force" #9 and more.

Marvel Announces New On-Sale Date For Secret Invasion #8

CBR Staff — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:26:01 GMT

SPOILERS OF WAR: Secret Invasion #7

Dave Richards — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:08:00 GMT

SPOILER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR “SECRET INVASION” #7

X-POSITION: Nick Lowe

George A. Tramountanas — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:12:26 GMT

Marvel’s X-Men are going through quite a lot of changes as of late, with many more changes to come. The mutants are dealing with a new home (San Francisco), new teams (Young X-Men, X-Force), new enemies (the Hellfire Cult), and soon they’ll be tackling Limbo itself (“X-Infernus”).

Marvel Comics On Sale October 15th, 2008

CBR Staff — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:06:39 GMT

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "Astonishing X-Men" #27, "Mighty Avengers" #19, "Uncanny X-Men" #503, "Moon Knight" #23 and more.

Sales Estimates for August, 2008

John Mayo — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:28:01 GMT

Below you'll find the sales estimates for comics and trade paperbacks sold in the direct market for August, 2008. The sales numbers below are estimates based on the information provided by Diamond Comics Distributors earlier this month. Sales estimates for July, 2008 can be found here.

Marvel Comics On Sale October 1st, 2008

CBR Staff — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:06:23 GMT

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "Civil War: House of M" #2, "Marvel Apes" #3, "Punisher War Journal" #24, "Venom: Dark Origin" #3 and more.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Tom Brevoort

Dave Richards — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:17:23 GMT

Last week we began our in-depth look at the mysterious world of comic book editors by chatting with Marvel Comics Executive Editor Axel Alonso, who overseas the publisher’s X-Men line, among other projects. FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK continues today as we talk with Executive Editor Tom Brevoort.

Skrulls Issue Press Release

CBR Staff — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:00:25 GMT

Following last night's debut of Skrull-sponsored television ads imploring humanity to "embrace change," the shape-shifting alien invaders have issued further details on their intentions toward our planet.

Marvel's Pasciullo Embraces Change with TV Advertising

CBR Staff — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:58:04 GMT

SPOILERS OF WAR: Secret Invasion #6

Dave Richards — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:33:12 GMT

Marvel Comics' hit "Secret Invasion" event is rocketing towards an explosive climax. With the sixth of eight issues in stores now, it's once again time for SPOILERS OF WAR, our in-depth analysis of the latest issue of "Secret Invasion" with writer Brian Michael Bendis. If you're late to the party, don't worry! We've got you covered with handy, dandy links to parts one, two, three, four, and five of our feature.

PREVIEWS: Ultimate Origins, Secret Invasion: X-Men

CBR Staff — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:21:26 GMT

Marvel has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale next week -- September 10, 2008 -- including "Secret Invasion: X-Men" #2 by Mike Carey and Cary Nord and "Ultimate Origins" #4 by Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice. When you're through checking out these exciting previews, don't forget to visit CBR's Marvel Comics forum to discuss these titles with fellow readers.

Marvel Comics On Sale September 3rd, 2008

CBR Staff — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:10:09 GMT

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new comics on sale next Wednesday including "Eternals" #4, "Ms. Marvel Annual" #1, "Punisher War Journal" #23, "X-Men: Manifest Destiny" #1 and more.