Amazing Fantasy #15 Showcases Ten Terrific Talent

In the tradition of the original Marvel classic that introduced Spider-Man, a new generation of heroes is being introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 by none-other than six of Marvel’s Ten Terrific writers.

Daniel Way, Dan Slott, Greg Pak, Robert Kirkman, Sean McKeever, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa represent one half of Marvel’s Ten Terrific, a group of writers attempting to leave their own mark on the Marvel Universe and shape it for years to come. And it all starts in Amazing Fantasy #15 as these six writers showcase their stuff with seven original stories introducing brand new heroes.

Readers of the series, take note: Marvel wants your feedback! The week this comic hits stands, there will be a special poll on Marvel.com where you, the fans, get to decide which of the characters introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 will get their own mini-series! Who are these great characters and the creators behind them? Here’s a rundown:

MASTERMIND EXCELLO – A super-genius teen on the run from a shady government agency.
Writer – Greg Pak
Artist – Takeshi Miyazawa

BLACKJACK – Secret agents Ace and One-Eyed Jacquie are out to destroy evil…and everything else in their way!
Writer – Dan Slott
Artist – Pete Woods

THE GREAT VIDEO – A dead-end loser gains powers after setting fire to a video store.
Writer – Daniel Way
Artist – Nick Dragotta

MONSTRO – A mysterious man-mountain firefighter with a heart of gold… and a dark past.
Writer – Robert Kirkman
Penciler – Khari Evans

HEARTBREAK KID – A empathic kid travels the world, seeking to take people’s pain away.
Writer – Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Penciler – Jeff Parker
Inker – Sal Buscema

POSITRON – A quantum-powered girl seeks refuge from her evil father.
Writer – Sean McKeever
Art – Kristian Donaldson

And, for the first time ever, as featured on the original Amazing Fantasy #15’s cover, learn all about…
THE GUY IN SPIDER-MAN’S ARMPIT – The untold tale of Spider-Man’s first-ever team-up!
Writer – Dan Slott
Penciler – Patrick Scherberger

Will lightning strike twice? Is Marvel’s next superstar in these very pages? It’s a guaranteed blast of comic book fun in Amazing Fantasy #15 brought to you by the next big force in comics, the Ten Terrific.