Empyre: Aftermath Avengers (2020) #1

by Al Ewing, Jim Cheung (Cover Art), Valerio Schiti (Artist)

The end of EMPYRE begins a new age for the Marvel Universe! In the aftermath of the cosmic conflict, the forces gather one last time... but why? And at whose bidding? New bonds will be forged, new families will be founded, and there’s a new role waiting for Earth... but new destinies bring new dangers – and new enemies! Welcome to the new Marvel Space Age, true believer – hope you survive the experience!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Graphic Novels, LGBT

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 9, 2020

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice bookend to a fantastic event. I like what it sets up for the future of the Marvel universe. There's lots of moments where Hulkling gets to shine.

[Nicholas Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better Marvel comics out there. An aftermath (as the title implies) of the Empyre event involving Hulkling (Teddy Altamn) ascended the united throne of the Kree and Skrull Empires. Hulkling and Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) are finally married--it seems like just yesterday these two's relationship had just began and they just joined the Young Avengers. Hulkling confronts his grandmother, the former Empress R'Klll of the Skrull, to ask about his mother. She warns him tha this softness will only end in ruin, but Hulkling thinks otherwise.

This issue is both the end of a story arc and the prelude to another one. It was very nice and it's so nice to see Hulkling and Wiccan's relationship take the next big step--I swear to God they're still teenagers to me! At the same time, I'm worried as to what's down the road. The artwork was mostly nice, but I swear to God the artist couldn't figure out how to draw Wiccan's hairstyle sometimes.

[Tanabrus · Rating 4 out of 5]

In chiusura di Empyre, abbiamo un bel party con tutti gli eroi umani, kree e skrull a festeggiare la vittoria con un bel matrimonio, il matrimonio ufficiale e intergalattico dell'imperatore.

Abbiamo la parola fine su sua nonna, chiusa in cella per il tentato colpo di stato, per tradimento, per crimini assortiti e per la morte della figlia; sul superskrull, che paga soprattutto la morte della tata di Hulkling e lo sterminio di un intero pianeta all'inizio della guerra coi Cotati; e Capitan Glory, col suo rifiuto della condanna alla diplomazia e lo scorcio finale su un futuro abbastanza cupo, che riecheggia le parole dell'ex imperatrice e che riporta in scena di prepotenza Alpha Flight.

Diciamo che è un albo che si risolleva nel finale fornendo ottimi spunti per il futuro.

[Nicolo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't read the main miniseries because of event fatigue and went straight to the epilogue. It was the right choice, this issue seems to be another set up for another event. Still, this issue has its merits but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to read unless you've read Empyre and familiar with Young Avengers lore.

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok.

An ok story with a conclusion that were already established at the end of the event with some continuation of the characters in it, that you can do without if you wanna read the event and be done with it.

[Lucas Savio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ameiiiiii demaiss, que casamento lindo intergalacticoo com tretas e pretensões do que vai rolar futuramente. Sem palavras pq foi lindo demais, creio que talvez a relação com os skrulls eu n tenha entendido tanto pq não acompanhei as histórias recentes deless mas é ótima e linda essa históriaa

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emperor Hulking and the court wizard!

The aftermath means a party where of course a fight breaks out, and maybe an idea to unite a global system of all superheroes working in concert. We will see. And what’s with that enigmatic ending? Does this mean Marvel won’t throw the Young Avengers out again?

[francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

don’t know wtf is going on but I like it!

[Meredith Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic end to this. I'm going to finish up reading the last few fallout books, but this gives me everything I need for the end of the event. And a wedding!

Marvel's recommended reading order for Empyre:

Road To Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War (2020) #1
Empyre: Avengers (2020) #0
Empyre: Fantastic Four (2020) #0
Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling (2020) #1
Empyre (2020) #1
Fantastic Four (2018) #21
Lords of Empyre: Swordsman (2020) #1
Empyre (2020) #2
Empyre: X-Men (2020) #1
Empyre: X-Men (2020) #2
Empyre: X-Men (2020) #3
Empyre: X-Men (2020) #4
Empyre: Avengers (2020) #1
Empyre: Avengers (2020) #2
Captain Marvel (2019) #18
Captain Marvel (2019) #19
Captain Marvel (2019) #20
Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah (2020) #1
Empyre (2020) #3
Fantastic Four (2018) #22
Empyre: Captain America (2020) #1
Empyre: Captain America (2020) #2
Empyre: Captain America (2020) #3
X-Men (2019) #10
Captain Marvel (2019) #21
Empyre (2020) #4
Empyre: Avengers (2020) #3
Empyre (2020) #5
Fantastic Four (2018) #23
Empyre (2020) #6
> Empyre: Aftermath Avengers (2020) #1
Empyre: Fallout Fantastic Four (2020) #1
Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) #6
Immortal She-Hulk (2020) #1
Web Of Venom: Empyre's End (2020) #1

[luciddreamer99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than anything produced for the conclusion of Empyre, maybe even better than the series itself. Fans of Young Avengers will really like the Hulkling/Wiccan wedding in space, and the art is really good, too. This comic book is also a good gateway to future stories, and the best crossovers lead into the next story. Highly recommended.

[Paolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

abigail is really the devil

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

From reading reviews this is the end of an event. I’m am a totally newbie to reading marvel comics and the marvel universe. I was reading Wiccan & Hulkling episodes. I believe this is a great stand alone comic. I found it showed a huge amount of Teddy’s characteristics and made me love him more. He’s kind , caring and just wants peace. Love it.

[Emily✨]

The Wickling Saga
Young Avengers (2005) ★★★☆☆ (3.5)
Young Avengers Presents ★☆☆☆☆
The Children's Crusade ★★★★☆
Young Avengers (2013) ★★★★☆ (3.5)
Lords of Empyre: Hulkling #1 ★★★☆☆
Empyre ★★★☆☆
Empyre: Aftermath #1 ?????
King in Black: Wiccan and Hulkling #1 ★★★☆☆
The Last Annihilation: Wiccan & Hulkling #1 ★★★☆☆

[Ian Sharman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, there are still a few more Empyre books to come, but this one really wraps everything up, as Wiccan and Hulkling properly, officially get married, with an enormous cast of their fellow heroes in attendance.

Of course, like any good wedding, it's not without its drama, as Abigail Brand has a few home truths for the assembled heroes.

Also, Hulkling deals out sentences for his grandmother, the Super Skrull and Captain Glory.

And then we get a brief glimpse of the future...

This is a great end to a great event. Al Ewing and Valerio Schiti both produce stunning work and I look forward to the future of the Marvel Universe!

[Juan Arcones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Te amo Hulkling
Te amo Wiccan

Y menudo fin de fiesta, fijando el inicio de la nueva serie de SWORD 👏🏼

Los Jóvenes Vengadores sin duda son uno de los aciertazos de los últimos años en Marvel, y Billy y Teddy tienen un carisma increible. No he seguido toda la serie IMPERIO pero lo bueno de este número es que te resume a la perfección mucho de lo que ha pasado en este crossover y cómo va a influir durante muchos años en los números marvelitas

[Thibaut Nicodème · Rating 3 out of 5]

You're gonna get me to read this for the wedding and have all this other stuff? mkay. This is why I should stick to Anthony Oliveira's stuff. Billy and Teddy barely get to talk at their own wedding lmao

[Lillian Francis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was heading for a 5 star read for me (come on it's fully focused on Teddy - which I had hoped the whole event would be) and then they ruined it with the cliffhanger foreshadowing yet another disaster that tears everyone apart.

Can't you just leave it alone...?

[Roman Colombo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The King and Prince of Space!

And damn that cliffhanger. Empyre was definitely an event to set up bigger events.

[Skye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gay, Jewish, Superhero, King and Wizard of Space wedding? You do not need to know more. No, but seriously this is a nice wrap up to Emypre. The cliffhanger though? Can’t wait for the next chapter.

[Khabeer Rashad · Rating 4 out of 5]

So.... Y'all thought there wouldn't be drama at a same-sex jewish wedding in outer space?.... Oh ok! 🤣 Loved this‼️

[Ellie Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

the amerikate and stevetony moments are some things that can be so personal actually

86/100

[McKenna A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this until the very ending happened but this was a great read

[raqueltea · Rating 5 out of 5]

i just want a gay jewish space wedding this isn't fair

[Nacho Cabrero Oldra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wiccan y Hulkling son el futuro de Marvel.

[Mana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok now this is more like it. A wedding. A new status quo , allegiances, and a new crew. Everything is shaping up.