Axel-In-Charge

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Axel-In-Charge

Axel-In-Charge is CBR's exclusive weekly chat with Marvel Entertainment Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso discussing the latest news out of the house of ideas and putting fans in touch with one of the biggest names in comics!

RECENT COLUMNS

The Modern Face of The X-Men

Fri, May 24th, 2013

This week, Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso explores the modern X-Men line from Brian Bendis' reinvention of "Uncanny" to Jason Aaron's school stories to Brian Wood's incoming all-female team.

Expanding Marvel Past "Age of Ultron"

Fri, May 17th, 2013

Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso digs deep into the whys and wherefores of expanding the Marvel U from "Age of Ultron's" birth of "Hunger" to Iron Man's connection to "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Plotting "Infinity" and Adding Angela

Fri, May 10th, 2013

In a week of big news breaking and big events gearing up, Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso talks the finale of "Age of Ultron," the mythology of "Infinity" and the debut of Angela in "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Matt Fraction Aims High With "Hawkeye" & The Fantastic Four

Fri, May 3rd, 2013

The writer of the Eisner-nominated "Hawkeye" and two Fantastic Four comics joins Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso as Matt Fraction tells what made an unlikely hit huge and the FF go family first.

Rewriting The History of Iron Man & The X-Men

Fri, April 26th, 2013

This week, Axel Alonso discusses how Kieron Gillen won him over on "The Secret Origin of Tony Stark," why Brian Bendis' "All-New X-Men" was fated for rough road and how the future looks for Miles Morales.

Mark Waid's Super Science Hits "Age of Ultron" #10A.I.

Fri, April 19th, 2013

Writer Mark Waid joins Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso for a lengthy discussion of his acclaimed "Daredevil," the future of "Indestructible Hulk" and the task of rebuilding Hank Pym in "Age of Ultron" #10A.I.

Opening The Book On "Infinity"

Fri, April 12th, 2013

With Marvel's event cards fully turned over, Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso explains Jonathan Hickman's "Infinity" from its origins as an "Avengers" story to a crucial role for The Inhumans.

Chris Yost Unveils "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up"

Fri, April 5th, 2013

Axel Alonso welcomes writer Chris Yost to A-i-C to exclusively announce "Avenging Spider-Man's" transformation to "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up" with new insights into Spidey's future.

Marvel's Graphic Novel Growth

Fri, March 29th, 2013

With new Warren Ellis "Avengers" and "Once Upon A Time" original graphic novels, Marvel is expanding its OGN presence. Axel Alonso expands on the move while pulling back the curtains on "Avengers AI" and "Nova."

Angela, Artist Changes & "What If?: AvX"

Fri, March 22nd, 2013

It's a packed week as Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso discusses Neil Gaiman's plans for Angela in the Marvel U, digs deep into the artist rotation on Marvel NOW! and announces a "What If...?" series for "AvX."

From ComiXology to Ageism To "Age of Ultron"

Fri, March 15th, 2013

Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso spends the week following up on his SXSW experience including an update on their free #1 promotion and talks about the struggles of classic creators to find work and more.

New "Daredevil" Series, New Avengers Artists

Fri, March 8th, 2013

It's a week of announcements as Marvel's E-i-C Axel Alonso shares word on the new "Daredevil: Dark Nights" by Lee Weeks and welcomes Mike Deodato, Stefano Caselli and Sara Pichelli to new series.

Jason Aaron

Fri, March 1st, 2013

This week, writer Jason Aaron arrives at A-i-C to talk the mad origins of "Thanos Rising," explain the growing saga of three Thors and alongside Axel tease the possibility of "Origin 2."

Jonathan Hickman Takes "Avengers" To "Infinity"

Fri, February 22nd, 2013

The man with the master plan, Jonathan Hickman joins Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso this week to discuss the expanding cast of "Avengers" and how his parallel worlds build towards FCBD's "Infinity."

Fan Friday From Inside The Marvel Summit

Fri, February 15th, 2013

With Marvel's top writers in New York this week for the latest creative summit, Axel Alonso takes questions from fans and reveals some potential major players for the future as well as loads of new art.

Crossing X-Men, Guardians & Ultron With Brian Bendis

Fri, February 8th, 2013

It's an extra-big, extra-special column this week as Brian Michael Bendis joins Axel Alonso for Marvel talk on the secret connections between "All-New X-Men," "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Age of Ultron!"

The New Kids of Marvel NOW!

Fri, February 1st, 2013

Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso shows off the younger side of the Marvel Universe discussing "Young Avengers" and "Uncanny X-Force" alongside the diversity of "Fearless Defenders."

Launching "Nova" With Jeph Loeb

Fri, January 25th, 2013

Special guest Jeph Loeb joins Marvel E-i-C Axel Alonso to discuss the creation of "Nova," the history of Sam Alexander on and off the screen and some breaking news about Marvel's next Cosmic-influenced event.

Fan Friday: "Age of Ultron" & Horror Heroes

Fri, January 18th, 2013

In a special all-fan Q&A, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso looks into the modern event comic and how "Age of Ultron" will play out while checking in with horror heroes like Blade and sharing exclusive art.

"Superior" Twists & "Thunderbolt" Team-Ups

Fri, January 11th, 2013

The shocking revelation from "Superior Spider-Man" #1 gets the once over as Marvel NOW! titles like "Thunderbolts" get the teaser treatment, and Axel Alonso digs into all including the future of Marvel, Disney and Star Wars.

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