These are the most important Marvel comic book moments of the month of November.
Memorable comic book moments have been coming every week. In DC Comics, Batman: Fear State wrapped up with Poison Ivy saving Gotham City and Batman defeating Peacekeeper 01. Moreover, in Joker No. 9, Jim Gordon found out that someone is creating villains to send to Gotham to fight Batman.
On the Marvel side of things, Wilson Fisk proposed to Typhoid Mary (Daredevil No. 35). In that same issue, we saw the tension between the NYPD and the superheroes of New York build up. This will lead to the Marvel Comics’ event Devil’s Reign.
Those are only some examples of what went down in the world of Marvel Comics. Here are the other important comic book moments fans should know about.
Thanos is Eternals Prime
Comic book: Eternals No. 7
Druig came up with a plan. He wanted to make Thanos Eternal Prime. This would put the Mad Titan in charge of the Eternals. He assumed having the ability to destroy Thanos up gave him power over the Mad Titan. He thought wrong. Once Thanos became Eternal Prime, he crushed Druig’s head. Now, Thanos is in charge and he was put there by the proper means.
Why is this important?
Druig made a dire mistake. It’s one thing for Thanos to sneak his way into power. It’s another for him to get there following the proper protocols. The Eternals are all about rules. This may cause them to think otherwise. This will be one of many things that causes the Eternals to rethink how they go about their lives.
Black Panther has secrets
Comic book: Black Panther No. 1
T’Challa has always prided himself on thinking two moves ahead of everyone. It’s become a gift and a curse. The good part is it keeps the Nation of Wakanda safe. Whenever enemies attack, he knows who to call and how to defeat them. The problem comes when he doesn’t tell his plan to the rest of Wakanda or his team. It’s a habit he still hasn’t broken.
T’Challa has sent people all over the world in secret to spy on others. Doing it without anyone knowing is bad enough, but it’s even worse that he faked the deaths of those people as well. In issue No. 1 of Black Panther (written by John Ridley), we see the repercussions of those actions.
Why is this important?
T’Challa has gotten away with this type of thing for years. Every so often it comes back to bite him (see New Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Black Panther: Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda by Ta-Nehisi Coates). This will be no different, especially with Wakanda being a democracy now. Once Prime Minister Folasade learns this secret, T’Challa could lose his title and more. If this happens, who knows how the Avengers will react. He’s likely spying on them too.
Miles Morales’ cease and desist
Comic book: Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 32
When Miles Morales officially became part of the 616 Universe, he began working with Peter Parker. After a short time, Peter said he was proud that Miles was Spider-Man. In Amazing-Spider-Man No. 75, we find out that the Beyond Corporation bought the trademark for Spider-Man. At the end of Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 32 we see how serious they took the trademark as Miles was told he was in violation of the Spider-Man trademark and was required to stop using it immediately.
Why is this important?
Everything that’s happened between Peter Parker, Ben Reilly and Beyond Corp happened fast. Miles may not know what happened to Peter but when he does find out, he won’t be happy. Not only is his friend and mentor in a coma (Amazing Spider-Man No. 76), he’s being told he can’t be Spider-Man. A name and legacy he’s honored to have. Yes, it seems that he and Ben Reilly are destined to have words in the near future.
Besides the cease and desist, Miles will be upset with Ben. It’ll be shocking if this doesn’t end in a fight. Miles will blame Ben for putting Peter in danger even though Peter probably doesn’t fault him. This isn’t a good way for Miles and Beyond Corps’ Spider-Man to start a relationship.
Daughter of the Dragon hiding things
Comic book: Amazing Spider-Man No. 78.BEY
Misty Knight and Colleen Wing (a.k.a. The Daughters of the Dragon) are currently employed by the Beyond Corporation. Their primary duties are to train Ben Reilly to be a better Spider-Man. Apparently, they’ll be sent on missions as well.
Maxine of Beyond Corp sent the Daughters of the Dragon to take down a robot monster called Obsidian Star. After defeating it, they found a power source inside it. Instead of handing it to Beyond Corp, they gave it to Monica Rambeau. When Maxine confronted them, they asked if this was all about getting Beyond Corp an exotic power source. Maxine looked at them shocked and said nothing.
Why is this important?
Maxine didn’t understand who she was hiring. Misty Knight and Colleen Wing have morals. When they think someone is trying to trick them, they’ll adapt. This is exactly what happened. They knew that something weird was going on. Instead of blindly giving Beyond Corp power, they gave it to someone who can handle it.
The Beyond Corporation is up to something. Bringing in Ben Reilly, the Spider-Man trademark, and the request for the power source is all looking like very suspicious behavior and it’s likely leading to something. Plus, you can’t trust billion dollar companies in comic books. They’re always up to shenanigans.
The Avengers lose trust in Shang-Chi
Comic book: Shang-Chi No. 6
Shang-Chi is one of the best fighters in the world. As incredible as he is, it doesn’t mean anything when you’re fighting a god, especially when that god is Thor. However, in Shang-Chi No. 6, the odds were evened when Shang was given a sword made from the Cosmic Cube. The problem is that he thought the cube was given to Steve Rogers (Shang-Chi No. 2). Unfortunately, his brother Takeshi lied and turned it into a weapon. After finding this out, Shang let the Avengers take his brother into custody.
Why is this important?
Shang-Chi was already having issues turning his father’s empire from criminals. Unbeknownst to him, the people around him are working for someone else. A person that’s almost certainly evil. His younger sister was one of the last people on his side. After he lets the Avengers take Takeshi, she may join the people working against Shang-Chi.
That’s not all. We don’t know if the Avengers trust Shang. Neither Captain America nor Iron Man know if he gave up the Cosmic Cube to cover his tracks. Spider-Man trusts Shang, but that’s only one hero out of many.
The God of Hammers
Comic book: Thor No. 19
Thor has been having issues with his hammer since Original Sin. After he became worthy again (War of the Realms), everyone thought those troubles were over. We have since found out that it was only the beginning.
Donny Cates’ run of Thor started with Mjolnir being hard for Thor to lift. However, everyone else could lift it even if they weren’t worthy. One human even gained the power of the God of Thunder. Thor tried resting and even giving Mjolnir to the Avengers. The latter was a mistake. Soon after he left it, Mjolnir was stolen.
In Thor No. 19, The Odinson tells Sif of a prophecy that talks about a storm the likes of which has never been seen being and it that it would be brought on by Mjolnir. At the end of the issue, Odin and Thor go to Nidavellir. When they arrive, they see all of the Dwarves were killed by the God of Hammers – who’s wielding Mjolnir.
Why is this important?
The prophecy of the God of Hammers is just the most recent dark omen in Thor’s life. Thor No. 6 showed Thor’s death by the hands of Thanos with three of the most powerful weapons in the galaxy. Among them was Mjolnir.
Before Thor regains control of Mjonir, is Thanos destined to use it against All Father Thor? Is this just the beginning of Thor’s death? Whatever happens next, Donny Cates continues to keep comic book fans on edge.
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