Read “Civil War” #2 BEFORE “Thunderbolts” #103

[The Night Phantom]

The word is that if you are planning on reading both Civil War #2 and its tie-in Thunderbolts #103 (both slated for this week), you should read CW first, lest its ending be “spoiled” by the ’Bolts story. From Rich Johnston’s Lying in the Gutters (vol. 2, #56, June 12):

So if you are buying "Civil War" comics this week, make sure you read issue 2 of "Civil War" before issue 103 of "Thunderbolts."

A number of websites have received what they describe as threatening messages from Marvel over the possibility they might reveal plot details from the issue of "Thunderbolts." It apparently went out in last week's First Peek pack, where retailers get an advance look at titles shipping the following week. And, as a background scene on the first page, gave away the major spoiler from the end of "Civil War" #2.

You have been forewarned.

[Shiryu]

When is CW 2 coming out anyway ? it should be almost there now, shouldn't it ?

[The Night Phantom]

shiryu said:

When is CW 2 coming out anyway ? it should be almost there now, shouldn't it ?

In the US, new comics usually début in your friendly neighborhood comics shop on Wednesdays, and this week is no exception—and it’s still Tuesday. So, both CW #2 and Thunderbolts #103 should be reaching us tomorrow.

On reflection, maybe my initial post of this thread was unnecessary. After all, when you have an “event” crossover like this, with a limited series chronicling the principal story and spilling into various tie-ins, usually the logical chronological approach to tie-ins that come out the same week as the principal series is to read the principal series’ issue first. Still, the spoilerage was trumpeted so resoundingly that I felt compelled to post. I guess megacrossovers have a way of sapping one’s willpower and critical thinking!

[The Night Phantom]

From Newsarama:

Today's New York Post, with a full illustration, gave away the ending of this week's Marvel Civil War #2.

I’m quoting from Newsarama’s main page, which does not reveal what the ending is. (It does give a teasing piece of the illustration in question.) If you want the scoop, read Newsarama’s article, or read the Post—or read Civil War #2 first, as I plan to do.

[The Night Phantom]

Now that I’ve read Civil War #2, I’m disappointed by the hoopla—the ending in question had already been telegraphed by an earlier CW tie-in.

In any case, New Thunderbolts was better.

[henrypym]

I heard the same thing in my local shop as I was buying them today. I have read Civil War #2. I thought it was really good. It looks like some interesting things will be developing for the Young Avengers.

[Shiryu]

Of course I haven't read the issue yet, but I've seen the spoiler at the end and i'm between amazed, angry and disappointed
How could they do that to him ??