Zdarsky, Chip - Empyre: Lords of Empyre

Empyre: Lords of Empyre

ISBN: 9781302925918

Genre: Comic Book/Graphic Novel

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: September 2020

This collection features four one-shots that delve into the backstories of key characters in the Empyre event. Discover the origins of Emperor Dorrek VIII, the son of Mar-Vell and a Skrull princess, and explore the stories of other pivotal figures in this epic crossover.

Emperor Dorrek VIII is the son of Kree hero Mar-Vell and the Skrull princess Anelle. For years, he lived on Earth as the heroic Young Avenger called Hulkling, evading the clutches of both bloodthirsty empires. But his long-avoided destiny has caught up to him – and now Hulkling must take the throne! Elsewhere, the young Cotati called Quoi faces his hour of ascension! Will he become the Celestial Messiah, the role he was prophesized to play – or will his mother, Mantis, stand in his way? Plus: The Avenger called Swordsman may be long dead, but his shadow looms large across the galaxy! And when the Kree/Skrull armies target Earth, they’ll encounter resistance – in the form of the Squadron Supreme!

Author: Chip Zdarsky
Illustrator: Manual Garcia

LGBT Themes: Features Hulkling, a prominent LGBTQ+ character in the Marvel Universe, as Emperor Dorrek VIII.

Relevant Tags: comic book, graphic novel, superhero, Marvel, Empyre, Hulkling, LGBTQ+

COLLECTING: LORDS OF EMPYRE: EMPEROR HULKLING (2020) 1, LORDS OF EMPYRE: CELESTIAL MESSIAH (2020) 1, LORDS OF EMPYRE: SWORDSMAN (2020) 1, EMPYRE: SQUADRON SUPREME (2020) 1-2