New Avengers: The Reunion TPB [Paperback]

Jim McCann (Author), David Lopez (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 24, 2010 | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: New Avengers

In the wake of Secret Invasion, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls. Ronin, her estranged husband, volunteers to help her adjust to her new life as a member of the New Avengers, but some old wounds run too deep. And what deadly secret did she bring back with her that could tear them, and the world, apart once more? It's high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. & Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world - and each other! Collects New Avengers Reunion #1-4, Dark Reign.

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About the Author

Jim McCann is an Eisner award-winning  writer of stage, television and comics. His work for Marvel includes New Avengers: The Reunion, Hawkeye & Mockingbird, Hawkeye: Blindspot and various upcoming Marvel projects. His original graphic novel Return of the Dapper Men from Archaia earned him the prestigious Eisner award in 2011. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Books (March 24, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785138552
• ISBN-13: 978-0785138556
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jim McCann is an award-winning playwright and comic book writer. He is the writer & co-creator of RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN which garnered 5 Eisner nominations and won the Eisner for Best Graphic Novel. The sequel TIME OF THE DAPPER MEN is scheduled for release in 2012. In 2012 McCann will also launch Mind the Gap, an ongoing monthly published by Image, art by Rodin Esquejo and colors by Sonia Oback. McCann has also written the following titles: New Avengers: The Reunion; Hawkeye & Mockingbird: Ghosts; Widowmaker; Hawkeye: Blindspot; and Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol. He writes in Los Angeles and believes Mac & Cheese should be at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Find updates on his official website - www.jimmccannonline.com.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Together Again, April 9, 2010

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Peter T. Smith "Petepeterpetey" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Avengers: The Reunion TPB (Paperback)

At the end of Secret Invasion most people were dying to find out how "the reunion" between these two characters would play out. This series could have easily just felt like fan service or some cheap wasted off shoot title made for money and that alone.

McCann instead gives us what we wanted. An entertaining story that could have been just as enjoyable without the Secret Invasion lead in.

This is the point in comic reviews where the reviewer would go on for longer about the script and at the end say "oh, and how could you forget the art?!" I'm not going to wait. David Lopez's pencils work perfectly with the tension of the reunited former husband and wife. The art is all around spectacular.

Best thing about this book is that you could read it without a whole lot of knowledge of the two main characters. you didn't have to even read SI, and they are clearly not just trying to get you to start reading the upcoming on-going. It's a great book to read, enjoy, and be done with H&M.

But with McCann and Lopez re-teaming for the ongoing, why would you?