Marvel has officially unveiled the solicitations for the final chapters of the Infinity Watch saga, set to be released in September 2024. This highly anticipated event will feature Moon Knight, Spider-Boy, and the Avengers in their respective annuals, bringing the cosmos-shaking storyline to a thrilling conclusion.
The Infinity Watch series, which began with Thanos Annual #1, has been a major highlight for Marvel fans. Spearheaded by acclaimed writer Derek Landy, the series introduces new heroes and villains while continuing the dark march of Thanos. The storyline spans nine annuals, each contributing to the overarching narrative of the Infinity Stones and their immense power.
In September, the saga continues with Moon Knight Annual #1, Spider-Boy Annual #1, and the Avengers Annual #1. These issues promise to deliver intense action and dramatic developments as the characters grapple with the power of the Infinity Stones.
Moon Knight Annual #1, written by Dan Watters and Derek Landy, with art by Sara Pichelli and others, will be available on September 4th. The story follows Moon Knight as he investigates a mysterious sleepwalking plague sweeping through the city. His investigation leads him to clash with one of the newest Infinity Stone Bearers, resulting in a battle for survival and control of the Mind Stone.
Spider-Boy Annual #1, written by Steve Foxe with art by Carlos Nieto, is set for release on September 18th. In this issue, Spider-Boy juggles his responsibilities as Spider-Man’s sidekick, protecting his friends, and dealing with the challenges of being a regular kid. He teams up with Multitude, who possesses the Soul Stone, and Prince of Power, the bearer of the Power Stone, to face a mysterious evil threatening their world.
The grand finale of the Infinity Watch saga will be the Avengers Annual #1, written by Derek Landy with art and cover by Salvador Larroca, hitting shelves on September 25th. This issue brings together all the Infinity Stone bearers for the first time. The stakes are higher than ever as they confront the dangers posed by the stones, especially if they fall into the wrong hands.
Derek Landy expressed his excitement about crafting this latest Infinity Stones saga, stating, “When you write for Marvel, it’s all you can hope for to add your thread to the massive tapestry of stories that has been unfolding since 1961. To be asked, then, to spearhead this next chapter is a prospect beyond my paltry imagination. I get to work on characters I’ve never written before — Thanos! Hulk! — and drag them into the story beside the new generation of heroes like Ms. Marvel and Spider-Boy.”
The Infinity Watch crossover has been a significant event for Marvel, blending iconic characters with new fan-favorites. The storyline follows the creation and pursuit of the mysterious Death Stone-bearer, who was revealed in Thanos Annual #1. The saga also revisits previous Infinity Stone bearers, including Star, Overtime, Prince of Power, Quantum, and Multitude, while introducing the new Mind Stone-Bearer, WORLDMIND.
As the characters deal with their god-like powers and the mistrust from their peers, Thanos, fresh off his dramatic transformation in Christopher Cantwell’s recent Thanos limited series, begins his bloody march to claim his dark destiny once more.
The Infinity Watch series has been a throwback to past Marvel Summer Annual crossovers like Atlantis Attacks and The Evolutionary War. It culminates with the formation of a brand-new Infinity Watch to guard the Infinity Stones. The introduction of the Death Infinity Stone and its bearer has added a new layer of intrigue and excitement to the storyline.
Fans of Marvel’s cosmic sagas and the Infinity Stones will not want to miss the final chapters of the Infinity Watch series. With Derek Landy at the helm and a talented team of artists bringing the story to life, the September annuals promise to deliver an unforgettable conclusion to this epic saga.
Stay tuned for the release of Moon Knight Annual #1 on September 4th, Spider-Boy Annual #1 on September 18th, and Avengers Annual #1 on September 25th. The fate of the Infinity Stones and the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as the Infinity Watch saga reaches its thrilling climax.
