Bleeding Cool has revealed that Marvel Comics will set the stage for two of next year’s big superhero blockbusters by publishing prelude titles to Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War.
As the site notes, we have seen prelude comics from Marvel before which simply adapt previous movies, such as Guardians of the Galaxy for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Captain America: Civil War for Spider-Man: Homecoming. However, with Black Panther at least, it seems we’ll be getting a new story set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s the solicitation for Black Panther Prelude:
Wakanda. The most technologically advanced nation in the world is protected by the mighty BLACK PANTHER! Before the upcoming Black Panther film, learn how T’CHALLA became the legendary hero of Wakanda in this ALL-NEW, NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD tale set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! See how the mantle was passed to the future king, in a time when Super Heroes were just emerging in the larger world.
As for Avengers: Infinity War Prelude, this could potentially be a new tale, although it sounds more likely that we’ll be getting a recap of The Avengers’ MCU adventures to date:
Follow the Avengers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in their adventures leading up to this summer’s blockbuster event, Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War!
Black Panther is set for release on February 16th 2018, while Avengers: Infinity War will open on May 4th 2018. Expect the prelude comic books several months ahead of both movies.
Originally published July 27, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
