The Twelve
Marvel · 2012 · 2 issues
About the series
J. Michael Straczynski resurrects a forgotten corner of the Marvel Universe in this 2012 miniseries, teaming with artists Chris Weston and Kaare Andrews to explore the fate of Golden Age heroes who were cryogenically frozen and awakened in the modern day. The story follows characters like the Blue Blade, Captain Wonder, and Claire Voyant as they struggle to adapt to a world that has moved on without them, blending retro pulp sensibilities with contemporary moral complexity. Though only two issues were released, the series stands as a thoughtful meditation on legacy and relevance in the superhero genre.
