Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects, Volume 1

Issue #: 2

Year: 2005

Story Title: "Rise of the Imperfects, Part 2"

Details:

• Part 2 of 6 in Marvel's limited series tie-in to the EA video game Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects

• After forcing cybernetically enhanced Marvel heroes to fight to the death in a secret arena, villain Van Roekel recruits new warriors from unlikely places — featuring Wolverine, Spider-Man, Elektra, and The Thing alongside the new Imperfects characters

• Direct Edition; cover art by Jae Lee with interior art by Renato Arlem

Credits:

• Writer: Greg Pak

• Penciler: Renato Arlem

• Inker: Renato Arlem

• Colorist: June Chung (Impacto Studio)

• Letterer: Rus Wooton (VC)

• Cover Artist: Jae Lee

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Pages: 22

• Color: Color

• Cover Price: $2.99

OVERVIEW

Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects #2 is a sleek, action-driven chapter from this unique Marvel/EA crossover limited series, written by Greg Pak with moody interior art by Renato Arlem. The issue advances the storyline as the enigmatic Van Roekel tightens his grip on Marvel's heroes and introduces new Imperfects combatants to the arena. Jae Lee's cover is a striking piece of early 2000s Marvel design work, making this a distinctive collectible from this short-lived crossover event. A good pick for fans of Greg Pak, Jae Lee covers, and Marvel's early 2000s video game tie-in titles.