Launched last year as Marvel's decision to explore the cosmic adventures of its intergalactic heroes and villains in the aftermath of Jonathan Hickman's Imperial crossover event. However, after a rather "hot" start Marvel has decided to wind-down operation on the project and end the series as is. Wondering what ya'll make of this? Was it necessary? Is it a bad thing? Is it a good thing?

I was bummed to hear the news, though I will admit that the Imperial series itself didn't get off to that great a start. Still, really enjoyed the ideas and characters (NOVA!) that were getting utilized again, and I was super excited for the upcoming team book (DARKHAWK and CAPTAIN MARVEL!), but now that is likely to not be a long-running book if the rest of the story is being brought to a close.

Between this and the X-Men books, not a big fan of what's happening with these big stories at Marvel at the moment.

I don't know - as an old timer I love marvels cosmic stories but I didn't really think the imperial series was that good - just ok. So maybe the reception was lukewarm so they are ramping back? I did plan to pick up the Imperial Guardians series as I saw Abnett was going to be writing it - I personally have not enjoyed the marvel cosmic books since he left. And as matt mentioned I was looking forward to Darkhawk again. I have enjoyed the new Nova series so far.

8 minutes ago, Drewr15 said:

I don't know - as an old timer I love marvels cosmic stories but I didn't really think the imperial series was that good - just ok. So maybe the reception was lukewarm so they are ramping back? I did plan to pick up the Imperial Guardians series as I saw Abnett was going to be writing it - I personally have not enjoyed the marvel cosmic books since he left. And as matt mentioned I was looking forward to Darkhawk again. I have enjoyed the new Nova series so far.

I agree on Abnett, the cosmic books are just not as good when he's not involved. It's just magic