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Hello, Marvelites.
I'm Ryan Penagos, and welcome to a special edition
of Marvel's Pull List.
Today as the world awaits information about new Marvel
comics arriving this May, I sit down
for a wide ranging discussion on the topic
with my co-host, Tucker Markus.
Tucker knows which books are coming
to your local comic shop, but is yet to tell me
or anyone what exactly they are.
On behalf of an awaiting global populace,
I am here to find out.
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Mr. Markus, thank you for joining me today.
Good to be here.
We begin with rumors of a conflict, a big event
in the Marvel Universe.
Do you have any knowledge of this thing?
I can confirm that coming in May 2020 is Empyre #3.
This is written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott
with art by Valerio Schiti.
RYAN PENAGOS: And we have the cover
by Jim Cheung for our viewers.
Our researchers have come up with several pieces
of information I want to discuss today,
the first of which being this Empyre #3 issue.
Where does this issue take place, sir?
This issue takes place in Wakanda.
The Fantastic Four and the Avengers
unite, therefore a major showdown.
Speaking of reunions, my information
tells me that we will see a long lost
Avenger return to active duty.
Is that correct?
I can confirm, yes, that is the case.
This will take place beyond the borders
of Wakanda as well, sir?
That's correct.
RYAN PENAGOS: Thank you.
Yes.
Let us continue on.
Throughout your service to Marvel's Pull List
on the podcast, the video series, what our viewers have
grown accustomed to, you have maintained that you
will not withhold information.
Is that true?
I do this on behalf of people around the world.
Yes.
So if I am to believe this is true,
that you are not withholding anything,
what is our next May comic?
The next comic coming in May is Empyre Stromranger.
RYAN PENAGOS: And this is written by Saladin Ahmed.
TUCKER MARKUS: That's correct.
RYAN PENAGOS: There is art here that we see.
The cover is by Federico Vicentini.
The art is by--
TUCKER MARKUS: Steven Cummings, yes.
RYAN PENAGOS: So that is correct.
TUCKER MARKUS: I can confirm.
Our research has also looked into the origins
of the Stormranger.
This is a suit we have seen before.
Is that correct?
Yes.
We've seen this Kree Nanosuit in the pages
of Magnificent Miss Marvel.
It's bonded with Kamala before.
And now it's split away from her.
How many issues is this series.
This is--
I can confirm this will be a three issue series, yes.
Very well.
As we move on to our next book, I would
assume that you are preparing--
Another Empyre book.
You would assume so?
Yes.
I would assume you would be continuing
to talk about empire.
Well, you'd be correct, because the next book is Empyre
the Invasion of Wakanda #1.
Let's dig into that for a moment.
That is written by Jim Zub.
Empire the Invasion of Wakanda is art by Lan Medina.
Is that correct? TUCKER MARKUS: That's true.
RYAN PENAGOS: The cover we have is by Dustin Weaver.
Is that correct?
That's also true.
RYAN PENAGOS: And this takes place
within the confines of Wakanda?
Yes.
Look, Black Panther is busy with the Avengers,
so one of his agents of Wakanda needs to take his place, OK?
RYAN PENAGOS: Which agent of Wakanda?
Sir, which agent of Wakanda will be in charge in this title?
It's General Okoye who's taking the lead here, OK?
RYAN PENAGOS: Yeah.
You've had enough?
RYAN PENAGOS: I don't think our viewers have had enough.
But let us move on.
If each of these books we have been covering here
covers a different aspect of the empire event,
then why are you withholding information?
I'm not-- no, I'm not withholding anything.
RYAN PENAGOS: What do you have to hide, sir?
Nothing, nothing to hide.
RYAN PENAGOS: Then what is the next book?
The next book is Captain Marvel #18.
So then it's not an Empyre tie-in?
It's an Empyre tie-in.
RYAN PENAGOS: Sir.
Yes, more Empyre.
RYAN PENAGOS: This title will be written by Kelly Thompson.
Is that correct?
The writer of Captain Marvel will be
continuing to write this title?
TUCKER MARKUS: Yes.
RYAN PENAGOS: And it has art by Cory Smith.
TUCKER MARKUS: Yes.
RYAN PENAGOS: And it has a cover by Jorge Molina.
Yes.
RYAN PENAGOS: Then what else are you withholding from this?
Carol Danvers is becoming the Supreme Accuser.
That is a revelation.
Yes.
And her first mission takes her in pursuit of a renegade
soldier tied up in Empyre, OK?
And it will be, speaking of your revelations, a major revelation
for Carol Danvers herself.
This will change Carol Danvers' life.
RYAN PENAGOS: I have one more title that my research
has provided information on.
And I need you to be completely forthcoming here, sir.
It revolves around rumors, hearsay, things
that we've been hearing about for some time.
It involves Conan the Barbarian and Venom.
Sir, do you know anything about this title?
TUCKER MARKUS: The last May 2020 book is Empyre Savage Avengers.
RYAN PENAGOS: And this is written by Gerry Duggan.
TUCKER MARKUS: Yes.
RYAN PENAGOS: This has art.
It has a cover by Greg Smallwood.
Is that correct?
TUCKER MARKUS: Yes.
This is correct.
RYAN PENAGOS: What more can you tell them?
Conan finds himself in South America.
And someone attempts to enslave him.
And as you can imagine, things don't go well for that person.
And Venom is involved in this.
Yes.
Venom is of course involved.
The Savage Avengers are back.
And they're involved with Empyre, OK?
That'll have to be enough for now.
Members of the viewing public, this is just a small sample
of the news, the insights, and revelations about May
2020 comics coming your way.
Keep a keen eye on Marvel.com, as well as
other reputable comic book news organizations
for more reveals, art, and information coming in May.
In the meantime, you can start your very own Pull
List at your local comic shop.
ComicShopLocator.com to find one near you.
Until next time, I'm Ryan Penagos.
And this is Marvel, your universe.
I'm done with your show, right?
I hope that was enough for you.