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Warning ! Contains spoilers for G.O.D.S. # 3 and solicits for # 4As the nonobjective force of devastation in theMarvel Universebegin to reenact world - terminate strategy in the new seriesG.O.D.S. , one Modern character with a fabulous inheritance is brace to relieve everything , but at an internal , personal monetary value . Heroism is n’t always the most rewarding occupation , but you ’d at least think that you might get alittlebit of recognition for your cause . Not so , however , for the latest hero describe Cassandra , cursed to never be trust or , it seems , given citation .
G.O.D.S.(written by Jonathan Hickman , pencil by Valerio Schiti , color by Marte Gracia and letter by VC ’s Travis Lanham ) has introduced a raw property to Marvel ’s cosmic tapestry , withnew fictitious character representing the Hellenic Marvel cosmic entitiesthat embody abstract concepts like decease , Eternity and Infinity .
The series sees representative of entities like the In - Betweener and Oblivion rally , threatening to destroy the universe itself . The forces of the freshly - introduced raw - Order - of - thing , representing Science , and The - Powers - That - Be , comprise deception , are banding together to prevent this destruction . Along for the ride are Doctor Strange and other friend , the a la mode of whom is a new fibre with ties to real - creation mythology .
Marvel’s Cassandras are Cursed Like Their Namesake
G.O.D.S. # 3(by Hickman , Schiti , Gracia and Lanham ) introduces Amelia Addison , who takes on the mythical statute title of Cassandra . In Greek mythology , Cassandra is a priestess fated to accurately predict the future , but never be conceive . G.O.D.S. # 3establishes a lineage of Marvel Cassandras , each of whom are gifted with second-sighted abilities , butwho have each flush it to convince masses of come up disasters . In the issue , Amelia is haunted bythe threat of Oblivion , the abstract sentience that embodies theideaof Oblivion itself . She resolves to in reality do something about the come destruction , even if no - one else will consider her .
The solicit forG.O.D.S. # 4(by Hickman , Schiti , Gracia and Lanham ) suggests that Amelia may indeed redeem the universe of discourse itself , but at a toll . The solicit reads,“If you spare the universe of discourse and no one remembers , is it deserving it ? mayhap . “This seems to hint that Amelia might succeed in forbid Oblivion ’s unleashing of their namesake , but still fall victim to the nemesis of the Cassandras , a lack of credit . This would also course into one of thematic questions ofG.O.D.S.:the comparative morality of sub . How much does recognition , celebration and/or fame motivate heroes ? How crucial is personal gratification in doing the right thing ?
Writer Jonathan Hickman Loves Precogs
Amelia as Cassandra is only one example of Jonathan Hickman ’s clear interest in second-sighted characters . InS.H.I.E.L.D.volumes 1 and 2 ( compose by Hickman , pencil by Dustin Weaver , colored by Christina Strain , Justin Ponsor and Sonia Oback and lettered by Todd Klein ) Hickman again draw from history and myth . The serial introduce Marvel ’s variation of the French astronomer Nostradamus , who claimed in real life to predict the futurity , which he does inS.H.I.E.L.D.Hickman’sX - Menwork is also heavily focused on precogs , with the precognitive mutant Destiny being a major focus of his tale . Precogs are also ostracize on Krakoa thanks to Moira MacTaggert ’s fear of Destiny .
Hickman Reminds Readers That the Marvel Universe is Destined to End
Precognitives also bind into a favorite composition of Hickman ’s , the end of the world , and whether it , and the future tense , are inevitable . From the predeterminism vs. free will debate at the pump ofS.H.I.E.L.D. , tothe inevitable multiversal destructionof hisAvengersrun , Hickman ’s characters incessantly worry about legion potential ends of the world , either accepting them or rallying against circumstances . Precognitives suit utterly into these stories . If the time to come is already indite , can it be changed ? What deserving is there in judge ? AsG.O.D.S.continues , Amelia as Cassandra will also have to present these ideas as she attempts to keep open theMarvelUniverseitself .
G.O.D.S. # 3is on sale now from Marvel Comics . G.O.D.S. # 4will be released January 24 .
