Al Ewing clearly has a fascination for the concept of the One Above All, who figures prominently in his Immortal Hulk comic, and the writer has now provided a clear explanation of his role in Marvel cosmology. Book 1 of 5: Defenders (2021-2022) See all formats and editions. Al Ewing (Author), Javier Rodriguez (Cover Art, Artist) Format: Kindle Edition.

Despite being originally conceived more as an homage than as an actual character, the One Above All nevertheless became a canon member of Marvel's pantheon, as the supreme creator who stands above even the most powerful cosmic beings, such as Eternity and even the Living Tribunal. Defenders (2021-2022) 1 (of 5) Kindle & comiXology. It wasn't until Fantastic Four #511, however, that readers could get a look at this 'God', who in that issue took the shape of the legendary Jack Kirby. The idea of a supreme creator being started appearing very early in Marvel comic books. Defenders: Beyond 1 Writer: Al Ewing Artist: Javier Rodriguez Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: JCover Price: 3.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 20 8.0 Critic Rating 8. Marvel's depictions of this supreme being have been mostly inconsistent throughout the decades, but writer Al Ewing gives the best explanation of the One Above All's nature and their role in the Marvel Universe. His run as artist on the Saladin Ahmed-penned Exiles series also displayed that he can handle working with a large cast of characters, particularly during elegantly-choreographed action sequences.Warning: contains spoilers for Defenders: Beyond #5! Marvel Comics finally shows the true nature of its 'God', the One Above All, who reveals they are actually aware of being inside a comic book. The artist, along with inker Álvaro López, has beautifully rendered key moments and characters from the publisher’s long history in the Mark Waid-written History of the Marvel Universe miniseries. Putting Rodríguez on a title with ties throughout the Marvel Universe is a smart move. Ewing’s Immortal Hulk is apparently drawing towards its fiftieth issue conclusion, but Defenders could give the writer an opportunity to continue working with the character (if plans to do so are not already in place). The writer also helped spearhead 2018’s Defenders: The Best Defense mini-event, writing two of the story’s five one-shots including the finale. Ewing introduced a new version of the classic Marvel character in 2019’s Marvel Comics #1000 special, and the character appeared in that year’s Incoming! one-shot in another story written by Ewing, though he has yet to make any further appearances since then.

The inclusion of the Masked Raider could signal that writer Al Ewing is involved with the series.

Members of the team from throughout the years, including Hulk, Valkyrie, Silver Surfer, Namor, and more are shown on tarot cards floating in front of the sorcerer supreme. The image, which features artwork by Javier Rodríguez, shows the Masked Raider imploring Doctor Strange to bring a new Defenders team together. Marvel has released a teaser image for a forthcoming new Defenders series.

Defenders by Al Ewing