'Marvel' #1 Preview: Alex Ross' 30-year vision is realized in this legacy capturing series
'Marvels' by Alex Ross and Kurt Busiek was one of the most iconic Marvel Comics stories ever written, detailing the history of Marvel's superheroes from the point of view of a man on the street. The original concept for that series was meant to be something entirely different, however, Alex Ross conceived of it as an anthology of short stories with one plot running through them all. Now, 30 years later, the realization of that vision is coming together in 'Marvel' #1.
The overarching story has been conceived by Ross and Steve Darnall, but each individual issue will feature work by a variety of artists - some of whom are joining the Marvel family for the very first time. A synopsis for the first issue can be read here:
"Thirty years ago, Alex Ross had a vision of a new series showing the Marvel heroes in a way they'd never been seen before. The first realization of that idea became the blockbuster MARVELS - but today Alex finally brings about his original vision: An anthology of stories by unique, exceptional talents, many of whom are doing Marvel characters for the very first time. Over this showcase series you'll see work by such artists as Adam Hughes, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Brereton and more, linked together by an overarching story by Alex and Steve Darnall. This inaugural issue kicks it all off with superstar artists Frank Espinosa (Rocketo, Looney Tunes) telling an unusual Spider-Man story and Steve Rude (Nexus), teaming up with Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Avengers) for an Avengers story, framed by Alex and Steve Darnall (Uncle Sam, Marvels) presenting a tale of the dread dreamland Nightmare, and his threat to the entire Marvel Universe and possibly beyond. A once-in-a-lifetime assemblage of talent - you won't want to miss a single page!"
Newsarama has featured a preview for the issue, which you can check out it here, featuring classic versions of Spider-Man and the Avengers.
'Marvel' #1 releases on March 4, wherever comics are sold.