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 Maximum
Security #1
Published by Marvel Comics December, 2000
"Big Trouble for a Little Planet! Illegal
Aliens"
Writer: Kurt Buseik
Penciler: Jerry Ordway
Inker: Will Blyberg & Paul Ryan
Colorist: Jason Wright
Letterer: Richard Starkings & Comicraft
Assistant Editor: Lynaire Brust
Editor: Craig Anderson
Editor in Chief: Tom DeFalco
Original Price: $2.99
History Behind Issue:
Continues from Maximum Security: Dangerous
Artifacts #1.
Preview Text:
Marvel’s massive line-wide cosmic crossover begins! A worldwide rash of alien menaces spreads, threatening to overrun
humanity—not to mention Earth’s superhuman community! And as if dealing with
the U.S.Agent in his new role as a federal "superhuman sheriff"
wasn’t enough, the Avengers face a bigger problem in the person of Ronan the
Accuser—who declares that, now and forevermore, Earth shall be a prison planet
for the universe’s worst criminals!
Short Plot Synopsis written by
Marvelite:
The story begins with USAgent going after a wanted super
villain. After he defeats the criminal, he notices an innocent bystander
who was knocked out transform into an alien later identified as one of the
alien Blood Brothers. At the S.T.A.R.S. headquarters they view
reports of aliens spotted all over the world. USAgent asks Reptyl,
an alien in one of their holding centers, what's going on. He says
that the aliens had been sentenced there. S.T.A.R.S. decides to ask
the Avengers for help, which does not please USAgent, a former member.
The Avengers are
watching reports from around the world as well, when USAgent buts into
their conference room, claiming authority over the project since it is a
federal situation. The Avengers insist they're independent
though. Goliath then contacts the Avengers and tells them he found a
large spacecraft of some sort that is cloaked and in the lower
mesosphere. They board the Qunijet, with USAgent tagging along -
hard feelings are evident prevalent between him and the Avengers.
As the Quinjet approaches
the spacecraft, it is destroyed with all the Avengers beamed into the
ship. There, they find many aliens of different races including
Ronan the Accuser. Ronan explains that the Intergalactic Race has
declared earth a prison world for alien criminals, in a way to take care
of both them and earth. He then has them transported back to
earth. Wasp tries to organize the Avengers, when USAgent again tries
to take leadership of the situation, saying the Avengers have a history of
being too compassionate for their enemies. Suddenly, a report comes
in of a baby born with deformities that is continuing to grow over the
entire town it was born. They discover it is Ego being reborn on
Earth and that the planet will be absorbed into Ego within a week.
To
Be Continued…Review
by Marvelite: This
was another exciting issue with a very awesome ending! The character
of USAgent seems too much of a jerk for me, though, but perhaps that was
the plan. My biggest disappointment is that there is no Silver
Surfer, but with Iron Man #35 and Maximum Security #2 he is brought back
into the story.
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Amazing Spider-Man #24
by Howard Mackie and John Romita Jr., Price: $2.25
The long-awaited showdown with Senator Stewart Ward! Spider-Man, Detective
Arthur Stacy and the superhuman Ranger race to stop worldwide destruction! But
even if they succeed, one will surely die!
This reprint has no direct
impact on the Maximum Security event. |
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Black Panther #25
by Christopher Priest andSal Valluto, Price: $2.50
It’s a MAXIMUM SECURITY tie-in—and the wrap-up to BLACK PANTHER’s second
year! Agent Ross heads to the Wakandan Resurrection Altar to revive the cast
member who was struck down last month—but he’s not the only one interested
in its power! It seems some alien prisoners incarcerated on Earth see it as
their way off this mudball! But is there even a Black Panther to stand against
these otherworldly invaders? "Comics writer Christopher Priest has turned
the saga—his true identity: the African prince T’Challa—into a
swashbuckling political thriller." -Entertainment Weekly
This reprint has no direct
impact on the Maximum Security event. |
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Iron Man #35
by Joe Quesada and Frank Tieri, Price: $2.25
The alien infestation of Earth reaches a boiling point in this pivotal chapter
of MAXIMUM SECURITY! Welcome to Littletown, Nebraska... population: Evil! What
is this seemingly normal town’s horrible secret? Trust us, it’s so huge that
only Iron Man and the Fantastic Four have a chance of defeating it! "Joe
Quesada`s proven he can make this title hum like no one has in a long time, and
with Alitha Martinez aboard to bring life to the action, IRON MAN continues to
be one of Marvel`s best titles." -Silverbulletcomicbooks.com
This story continues from
Maximum Security #1 and explores the whole story developments with
Ego very well. Silver Surfer and the Fantastic Four (the
real stars of this issue!) also make appearances. Perhaps
one of the most important tie-ins to Maximum Security. |
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Uncanny X-Men #387
by Chris Claremont and Salvador Larroca, Price: $2.25
New ongoing penciler Salvador Larroca is
here—and so are Professor X and Bishop! Charles Xavier and his Cadre K
continue their deep space raids behind enemy lines! Meanwhile, on Earth, Jean
Grey is targeted by a bounty hunter seeking vengeance on behalf of an entire
race! Plus: The man known as Bishop finds himself in the early 21st
Century—and once again embroiled in a conflict far from home! But the action
doesn’t stop here—the shockwaves created by MAXIMUM SECURITY rock on into
BISHOP #15, X-MEN #107 and X-MEN UNLIMITED #29!
This story looks like it may
have some impact in the overall storyline, as it continues
Professor X's, Lilandra's, and the Cadre K's appearances in
Maximum Security. |
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