Marvel and MTV have officially launched the first full-length episode of Avengers VS. X-Men: War Journals, an unprecedented new video series going behind the scenes of the year’s most important comic book event, at MTV Geek.

Join Axel Alonso (Marvel Editor in Chief), Tom Brevoort (Marvel SVP/Executive Editor) and Nick Lowe (Senior Editor) as they discuss putting their own personal allegiances aside to craft the biggest story in Marvel history and meet fans at Midtown Comics in NYC for the largest Avengers VS. X-Men launch party in the world!

As fans argue about who will win—Avengers or X-Men—some of the hottest celebrities—DJ Pauly D, Big Time Rush and the Wanted—let you know just which team they’ve chosen! Plus, discover more bonus clips featuring the biggest names in comics exclusively at MTV Geek.

Also this month – The war is here! In Avengers VS. X-Men #2 by the blockbuster creative team of Jason Aaron and John Romita Jr., Captain America leads the assault against the X-Men in a brawl that no-one will forget. The Mutant Messiah, Hope, is the target and Earth’s Mightiest are not leaving Utopia without her. But to get to Hope, they’ll have to go through Cyclops and his team of X-Men who are putting up the fight of their lives.

Plus! Join the Marvel ReEvolution as Marvel brings fans a new comic reading experience. Every issue of Avengers VS X-Men comes packaged with a code for a FREE digital copy on the Marvel Comics app.

And that’s not all; Take the Avengers VS X-Men enjoyment even further by unlocking access to exclusive behind the scenes extras utilizing special augmented reality technology with the Marvel AR app powered by Aurasma. This is exciting bonus content that you cannot access anywhere else.

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX.

Here comes the pain as all your favorite super heroes enter—and only one team will emerge victorious. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime comic event in, Avengers VS X-Men #2, on sale now in comic shops everywhere, on the Marvel Comics app, and the all-new Marvel Comics Webstore.

For more on Avengers VS. X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

To check out all of MTV’s Avengers VS. X-Men: War Journals, please visit http://avx.mtv.com.

The article Avenger VS. X-Men – The War is Here! appeared first on The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!.

Marvel and MTV Geek have joined forces to produce Avengers VS X-Men: War Journals, an all-new video series going behind the scenes of the year’s most anticipated comic book event. Granted unprecedented access into the Marvel offices, creative retreats, key planning meetings and creator studios, this new documentary from MTV Geek shows just how Avengers VS X-Men was developed by the brightest minds in comics. Each episode will debut exclusively on MTV.com beginning March 28.

“This is the biggest story Marvel’s ever told and we’re excited to partner with MTV for a special look at how Avengers VS X-Men came together,” said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Comics. “We’ve never shown just what goes on in our top secret meetings—from the development of our best ideas to heated debates—and this is the first time fans will see just how it all goes down, along with new insights into key moments of this series.”

Avengers Vs X-Men #1 arrives in comic shops and the Marvel Comics app on April 4^th, uniting the top talent in the comic industry — including Brian Bendis, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman, Ed Brubaker, John Romita JR, Olivier Coipel & Adam Kubert — for the biggest story of the year. This twelve-issue landmark series brings together the world’s most powerful, and popular, super hero teams for a war like the Marvel Universe has never seen before.

“Since launch, MTV Geek has been committed to providing the ultimate access and coverage and can’t wait to present fans this inside look at Marvel’s creative process,” said MTV Digital Executive Producer Tom Akel. “The characters and talent involved in Avengers Vs X-Men are iconic and we’ll be with them every step of the way to chronicle the making of this epic event.”

This March, fans get a unique look at the biggest super hero war of all time in Avengers VS X-Men: War Journals on MTV.com. And on April 4^th make sure to pick up your copy of Avengers VS X-Men #1, in comic shops and on the Marvel Comics app.

Launch Parties breaks records

On April 3^rd, over 1,100 comic shops worldwide will give fans the opportunity to be amongst the first to read Avengers VS. X-Men #1 at special Avengers Vs. X-Men Launch Parties. Do you stand with the Avengers? Or the X-Men? That’s what Marvel asked retailers, and depending on who they picked, fans will be able to pick up exclusive Avengers Vs. X-Men giveaways.

Comic shops are loaded up with either Avengers (or X-Men) themed exclusive mini posters, buttons, variants, lithographs and more that no fan can miss. And with an Avengers VS. X-Men #1 Blank Variant fans will have the chance to add their own heroes to each team’s lineup/

“Avengers VS X-Men is getting the largest mainstream marketing push we’ve ever done,” explains David Gabriel, SVP of Sales, Marvel Entertainment. “With these special launch parties that have the most participants than any we’ve ever done — we want to make sure that this event is the most successful one for us, and retailers alike. When fans see all the cool things we have planned, they’ll definitely be back week in and week out for their Avengers VS. X-Men fix.”

And that’s not all. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet some of the creators behind this mammoth event at these comic shops:

Midtown Comics – Times Square (John Romita Jr, Adam Kubert, Axel Alonso, Tom Brevoort & Nick Lowe)

200 W 40th St

New York, NY 10018

www.midtowncomics.com

Elite Comics (Jason Aaron)

11842 Quivira Rd

Overland Park, KS 66210

www.elite-comics.com

Meltdown Comics (Ed Brubaker)

7522 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90046

www.meltcomics.com

You’ve heard It’s Coming, and this April The War Is Here in Avengers VS X-Men. All your favorite super heroes enter and only one team will emerge victorious!

Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX. For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com

The article Avengers Vs X-Men #1: Biggest Comic Book Event 2012? appeared first on The Toonari Post - News, Powered by the People!.