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[Preview] The End of Remender’s Captain America!
Rick Remender’s run of Captain America has been strange to say the least. However, I’ve found it defines the character in a new and interesting light that no other writer has managed to do before. It took Cap’s age old concepts and tropes and explored them in wildly different ways, there’s been a constant sense of danger, and an otherworldly vibe, almost like a 1950’s science fiction movie. For some, this isn’t working but for me it’s the best Cap we’ve had in years.
After almost two years on the book, Rick Remender decides to bring the Cap’s biggest villain back into the fold, at a time when he’s least prepared. Good old Remender, I expect a ton of death to follow. That or A younger and more spray Cap to burst from a puss filled cocoon on this old fart’s back, wait, that’d be Cronenberg’s Captain America. Still waiting on that Marvel…
From Marvel:
This July, the final chapter of the saga that started in Dimension Z begins in The Tomorrow Soldier – an epic new story arc kicking off inCAPTAIN AMERICA #22 by writer Rick Remender and artist Carlos Pacheco! After the Earth-shattering events of last issue, the Super-Soldier Serum within Captain America has been neutralized, reducing him to a feeble old man. After everything he’s already been through, how can Steve Rogers cope with such devastating loss? And can he continue to fulfill his duties as Captain America?
There’s no time for doubt, though, as two of Cap’s greatest foes have emerged from the shadows, their master plan almost complete. The Red Skull and Arnim Zola have reunited to finish the job they started – and not even the Avengers can stop them. The next explosive arc of the series that will have everyone talking begins right here! No fan should miss the explosive CAPTAIN AMERICA #22 this July!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #22 (MAY140840)
Written by RICK REMENDER
Art & Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
75th Anniversary Variant by ALEX ROSS (MAY140842)
75th Anniversary Sketch Variant Also Available (MAY140841)
FOC – 06/09/14, ON-SALE – 07/02/14
The supernatural world of Korean folk horror movie Exhuma grows larger with the arrival of prequel spinoff webtoon Maengjong this weekend, Variety reports today.
Naver Webtoon debuts Maengjong on May 30.
The series hails from Haemuri (Olgami) and will trace the high school origins of how shaman duo Hwarim and Bonggil, played by Kim Go-eun and Lee Do-hyun in the 2024 film, came together to face occultish threats.
The story is set to begin when “Hwarim, who has been concealing her identity following a childhood encounter with a snake spirit called Jin, crosses paths with Bonggil at their school.”
Variety notes that Exhuma director Jang Jae-hyun participated in the project’s early concept stage.
“We are presenting ‘Maengjong,’ a new series capturing the appeal of the horror-occult genre, ahead of the full summer season,” said Lee Jeong-geun, Naver Webtoon’s Korea webtoon content leader. “With the high school story of Hwarim and Bonggil, who left a strong impression in the film ‘Exhuma,’ enhanced by Haemuri’s characteristic tense direction, we expect it will be a welcome work for genre fans.”
“It is meaningful that the spin-off story of ‘Exhuma,’ loved by many audiences, expands by meeting the new grammar of webtoon,” said Lee Hyeon-jeong, managing director of the film business division at Showbox, which distributed the film. “We hope it will be a fresh experience for both film fans and webtoon readers.”
Exhuma was a breakout hit in 2024, becoming the first Korean occult film to surpass 10 million ticket buyers and the country’s highest-grossing film of the year. I wrote in my review that “the intricately woven Exhuma delivers one of the year’s biggest surprises in horror so far.”
The bond between Hwarim and Bonggil was one of the film’s highlights, making this prequel webtoon a must for fans.
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