Woo! My favorite Marvel heroine (okay, one of my many favorites) is finally stealing the spotlight! Outlaw is finally (finally) getting her own novel, and I am all sorts of excited for this news. Written by Tristan Palmgren, Outlaw: Relentless is a book I've been waiting for.

Inez Temple is known to most as Outlaw. She's a stubborn and strong member of Domino's team. She's also one of her best friends. Inez usually likes to consider herself the reliable sort, but when Johnny Dee enters the scene, all of the traits she so fondly held onto seem to slip away.

Not by choice, mind you. Johnny Dee is a notorious telepath, one that hates mutants in particular. He's forcing Outlaw to forget all of her abilities and memories, but for what reason? Well, the reason almost doesn't matter, as Outlaw is still going to get her revenge.

If you love Outlaw (aka Inez Temple), then you're going to love Outlaw: Relentless. I know I did! But perhaps I was always going to enjoy this novel, as I find Inez a seriously underrated and underutilized heroine.

Outlaw: Relentless is set firmly in place with the rest of Inez's Marvel appearances. There are references to other moments, mostly from her (unfairly shorter) time in comics. Suppose you want to fully understand these scenarios, considering reading: Domino, Domino: Hotshots, and Agent X. Also, while we're at it: read Domino: Strays, which is also written by Tristan Palmgren, who clearly gets these characters. Wait, do you think that means there's a Diamondback novel on the horizon? Yes, please!

I've always loved Outlaw's strong personality, so it was really wonderful to see her get a solo arc here. Yet it was also a very down-to-earth novel, in the sense that what she was dealing with felt very personal (nearly losing everything that makes you who you are would be personal, yeah).
Honestly, Outlaw: Relentless just made me wish all the more that we could see this character more often. I love her so much.

I have been provided with an advance copy of the new Marvel Heroines book Outlaw: Relentless by Tristan Palmgren published by Aconyte Books, so here is the honest review I promised in exchange for the book.

So here is an important disclaimer which is always important to put out there first. I have a casual work contact with Asmodee to demonstrate board games for them in stores and at conventions. Asmodee being the parent company of Aconyte the publisher.

I am going to try my best to not let these things cloud my judgement in this review, but I accept that subconsciously it might.

Also I won’t lie, I have looked at other reviews to see what others think, so there may be some influences from them in this book review. If I am going to quote them, I will attribute them. But if I forget to, or something is highly influenced by them, and you think I ought to attribute someone, let me know so that I can.

What is Marvel
Look at this point I would bore you with a bit of background to the game/universe, but lets not, you all know the Marvel Universe, if you don’t have you been living under a rock!

The Marvel Heroines series focuses on the female hero’s of the Marvel universe, Tristan wrote the first book in the series, Domino Strays, which I really enjoyed, so I was looking forward to this book.

The Story
This is not an origin story, this picks up very much in the middle of The Hotshots, the posse lead by Domino being a thing, and begins with them doing a job for Tony Stark, by seizing an AIM freighter headed for Boston.

When the job goes south, Inez Temple, AKA Outlaw finds herself taking the blame, and starts wondering if she is losing her mind and her health as she feels run down and seems to be missing parts of her time.

She has always counted on her wits to survive, but now feels like she is being robbed of it. Taking a journey back home to Texas, via the Xavier Institute, she has to face her past to find out why she seems to be losing herself.

Look I don’t want to go too much into the story, because frankly, I don’t want to spoil it for you, and much more would spoil it.

The story draws a lot from Outlaws limited history within the comics, which despite her being only a very recent addition to the comics, is still quite rich.

But don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything as everything you need to know is explained in the story, its very good, in the way it portrays the background you need as almost wandering thoughts within Outlaws mind as she tries to make sense of what’s going on.

Conclusion
I can’t lie, The Hotshots is one of my favourite super teams, there are kickass women, who despite having very different background and abilities, actually get on very well, a real sisterhood. This novel is set slightly before that really clicks into place and there is still a bit of tension between the original members of Dominos Posse, and the newer recruits, but by the end, they are well on their way to being that tightknit team.

This story is full of action, but at the same time is quite introspective, there is a lot of time alone, that Outlaw has to think about the journey that lead her to where she is now. The way it sort of beats around her fear that she may be developing a form of dementia is actually really emotional.

The book contains links to some of the other Aconyte Marvel novels, which I loved, although one of them I haven’t yet read, but I can see myself buying it.

I am not sure what else to say, this book is super enjoyable and I literally devoured it in two sittings.

Absolutely a 5 out of 5 stars from me, and I really hope Tristan does more Hotshots novels.

I had never heard of Outlaw before this novel but I was intrigued by the premise and the idea of exploring lesser-known marvel heroes. Outlaw: Relentless follows Outlaw (Inez Temple) who is a mutant and part of an all-female mercenary team that includes Domino and Black Widow. It picks up after a job goes south and it's on Outlaw and follows her as she tries to figure out what is going on with her and it leads her into a mess of things that is happening.

Outlaw is an interesting character although a little cliche in places and it's a fun plot. I enjoyed this novel but didn't really connect with it that much and it probably won't stick in my memory which sucks because it opens up some interesting questions about this world. My biggest problem with this novel is the exposition, so much of this was told and not shown and there was so much backstory just dumped right into the prose which I found annoying and distracting.

Overall this was a decent book but I probably wouldn't pick up anything else following these lines.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

After a brief appearance in Domino Strays: A Marvel Heroines Novel, also written by Tristan Palmgren, released last year, the super powered mercenary Outlaw is getting her first solo novel adventure.

Set some time after the events of Palmgren's other book, we catch up with Outlaw and the other members of the Posse, Domino, Diamondback, White Fox, Atlas Bear, and Black Widow, as they've been hired by Tony Stark to help to capture a container ship transporting dangerous weapons for the criminal group A.I.M.. Despite things seeming to go well to begin with the mission goes a little off the rails when Outlaw loses control of the ship's bridge, resulting in fight that ends with the ship destroyed. Even though they managed to snag the tech and weapons Stark wanted the mission is deemed a failure, and Outlaw begins to question how she could have made a rookie mistake.

When Outlaw suddenly wakes up in the middle of the street late at night, with no memory of how and when she left her hotel room, she realises that she's been suffering through several moments of lost time, and that the constant tiredness this is bringing was what led to her mistake on the mission. With Domino's help she reaches out to the X-Men for help; who after several tests think that she might be developing a new mutation that will give her psychic abilities. After having a shield set up in her mind to help with the symptoms Outlaw decides to head back to her childhood home in Texas, as she feels like something is drawing her there.

However, when she arrives home she finds a group of armed men waiting for her; with her brother held prisoner. Now Outlaw will have to fight for her life against foes who will stop at nothing to get what they want; a fight that will push her to her limits.

Before reading this book my only experience with the character of Outlaw was in the other Marvel Heroines novel written by Palmgren, where she was a supporting character who wasn't in a large portion of the book. Despite this, I don't feel that I went into this book at a disadvantage, as you very quickly get a sense of who the character is in a broad way, and by the end you feel like you know them really well. Whilst this is an action story, one of survival and overcoming huge adversity and pain, it's much more an exploration of the character.

The Outlaw we meet at the start of the book is a woman who' very far from being her best. She's tired, run down, and ready to snap. We're quickly let in on the fact that this is due to several blackouts and moments of lost time that she's been experiencing, as well as feeling constantly tired and run down. As such, it's not until a good portion into the book that we even begin to get a sense of who she is. After visiting the New Charles Xavier's School for the Gifted Outlaw is given a break from the constant worry and the increasing pain and tiredness, and we begin to get to know her a bit better.

A big part of the journey we go on with her is as she returns to her childhood home, and we get her thoughts on her time growing up as a mutant in a remote, rural community, as well as several flashbacks to her time there. This shows us a lot about her, and how she's ended up as the strong, confident woman that she is; having to grow up watching the community around her turning their back on her family and treating her as less than human having hardened her to the cruelties of the world.

Sadly for Inez, she doesn't just get to return home, catch up with her brother, and figure out what's been drawing her back, as as soon as she's stepped out of her car she's being shot at. From here until the end of the book it's pretty much a brutal fight for survival as Outlaw has to face off against a gang of killers, as well as a spectre from her past, Johnny Dee.

Johnny Dee is a name that might be familiar with some readers who are more well read in terms of Marvel Comics, as he and Outlaw have crossed paths in the past. But don't worry if you've never even picked up a book before, as we're given a succinct catch-up on who Dee is, and what he's done to Inez. We learn that he's also a mutant, though one who hates and despises mutants. Using his unique ability to ingest a persons DNA, he's able to take control of people and force them to do what he wants. Realising that he's the reason that she's been losing time, and that the psychic shield in her mind is the only thing keeping him from taking her over again, leads Outlaw into a fight she has to win as quickly as she can; because as soon as that shield wears off, Dee has control of her.

This was actually one of the best things the book could have done. Even the best of the Marvel prose novels from Aconyte books can feel a bit odd to read at times. This is mainly due to the fact that in comics there is often very little room to spend time with characters outside of important moments or big events, but in the novels we're able to slow down a bit and get to know them. In the past this has sometimes resulted in what feels like lulls in the story, as I'm not used to a slower pace in this kind of genre. Outlaw: Relentless, in contrast, never has a moment like this. Because of the constant ticking clock of Dee being able to take her over again Inez isn't given a moment to rest, she never has the chance to regroup or wait for help. Instead she's forced to keep running from one fight to the next, desperately trying to beat the villain.

The action sequences that are spread across the book really help with this sense of constant battle too, and they're some of the more brutal fights in the Aconyte novel range. Whilst Outlaw has enhanced strength and could easily do the super hero thing of using her fists in a fight most of the combat in the book takes place with guns. Outlaw will often be running from over to cover, dodging bullets, whilst trying to take the enemy out. She gets hurt because of this, a lot. Inez goes through a lot of wear and tear over the course of the book, and it really does feel like she's being pushed to her limits.

Outlaw: Relentless is a book that intrigued me from the beginning because I knew next to nothing about the character and was looking forward to finding out more. I didn't expect it to end up being an intense action story full of desperate fights, extreme survival, and a ton of character drama that would not only lead to me finishing the book in a single day, but also with Outlaw ending up on my list of favourite characters. This isn't the first time that Palmgren has impressed me with their writing, and they've made me fall in love with characters I knew little about in the past. This is quickly becoming a pattern of their work, so much so that I'm very excited to see what they do next.

I received an advance reader copy of this book from Aconyte Books via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

This story features mercenary Inez Temple, a mutant who operates using the codename Outlaw. I hadn’t ever heard of this character before, and it was nice to learn about her background and abilities without any preconceptions. At the beginning of the book, Outlaw is working as part of a mercenary team that includes Domino, Black Widow, and a few other female characters. After experiencing missing time without any memory of what happened, Outlaw takes a hiatus from the group when her issues cause her to fail the team on an important job.


As Outlaw tries to figure out the source of her memory problems, she winds up back at her childhood home, facing an old enemy who want to control and then kill her. She’ll need every bit of her mutant strength, healing ability, and marksmanship to survive the threat and rejoin her mercenary team.

I gave Triptych four stars. I would have given it five except for a too long sequence of tracking the bad guys through the desert, and a difficult-to-follow concluding battle that shifted through a series of memories.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

Mutant Inez, better known as the mercenary Outlaw and to readers of the Marvel: Heroines series as a Texas woman who, based on her outfit, never feels the cold. Inez has been working with Domino and Diamondback for years now, and with White Fox, Black Widow, and a Wakandan exile named Shkoon'wa for long enough that she trusts them in the field. But Inez has trouble truly trusting any of them, especially about her own weaknesses. When Inez stops sleeping and starts losing time, she decides to tough it out herself, heading back to the place where she grew up. Once there, she discovers that villain Jonny Dee isn't as dead as she hoped he'd been, and gets ready to fight the man responsible for some of her pain. Another fun entry to the series, super enjoyable for fans of the X-Men or people who like a good action book.

A new Aconyte novel about a obscure Marvel character named Outlaw. She's mostly known for appearing in some of Gail Simone's comics like Agent X, Domino, and Hotshots. I like that this sticks with Marvel continuity for her character and I love the footnotes that reference other comics. It's makes the book feel like a comic from the Jim Shooter era when the Marvel universe was tightly connected. This is the 2nd Aconyte novel from Tristam Palmgren. She also wrote a Domino: Strays novel that this does reference. The story has to do with Outlaw losing time and feeling rundown, eventually figuring out why, going after the people responsible. The one thing I did think was odd is that they changed another character's continuity, Josh Foley (Elixir). It just seemed odd after Palmgren made pains to follow the Marvel continuity for everyone else.

This has to be my favorite of the Marvel Heroines series so far! The cast of characters and the personalities were all so fun and meshed well together. I also thought the writing and pacing was wonderful. Outlaw really seemed like someone I could relate to and seeing more about the mercenaries was great especially with the name drops of characters like Deadpool.

Outlaw: Relentless is the newest installment of the Marvel Heroines line. Outlaw: Relentless is published by Aconyte Books, an Asmodee Entertainment imprint. The Marvel Heroines line also includes Domino: Strays, Rogue: Untouched, and Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest. Outlaw: Relentless is written by Tristan Palmgren, who also wrote Domino: Strays.

Overall, Domino’s posse has been doing pretty well for themselves. They’ve got plenty of jobs, and they’re making lots of money. But Outlaw (Inez Temple) is still having doubts about her job. She worries about aging, fearing that she’s too old to be a merc.

Unfortunately, her fears are justified, in her mind, when a mission to stop an Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.) ship carrying weapons, headed to various evil organizations, goes south. All the way south. They try to salvage the mission, but they couldn’t save most of the weapons. Now Tony Stark and the Avengers, who were reluctant to hire Domino’s posse in the first place, are furious. And it’s all Outlaw’s fault.

Outlaw hasn’t been feeling like herself due to the mind control of Johnny Dee, a villainous mutant. He draws her back to her childhood home in Texas, threatening her brother’s life and forcing her into serious psychological torment. As Johnny Dee controls her mind, Outlaw relives some of her worst memories as she desperately fights to take him down and save her brother and her posse.

Outlaw: Relentless contains easter egg references to the events of Domino: Strays, as well as previous comics Outlaw has been in, including mini-series Domino: Hotshots. This is an excellent way that Palmgren connects Outlaw: Relentless to the larger comics universe. And while it’s not essential to read any of these materials before reading this book, I highly recommend it. It’s a lot of fun to see elements that have carried over.

For readers unfamiliar with Outlaw and the others in Domino’s posse, Palmgren does a solid job of briefly introducing them in Outlaw: Relentless. And because the focus is largely on Outlaw and her story, it’s not essential to know everything about them.

It would be easy to write Outlaw one-dimensionally as a sexy badass that loves to fight; because that’s part of who she is. But it’s not all of her. Throughout her journey, Outlaw has to confront trauma she’s been avoiding for years. She faces the dark parts of herself. And through this, Palmgren does a masterful job of storytelling while building up her character.

As she endures Johnny Dee’s manipulation, Outlaw does a lot of self-reflection. She grapples with her fears about aging, thinks about her future, and contemplates her relationships with the rest of the posse. Especially Domino and Diamondback. Unlike the other members of the posse, Black Widow, Atlas Bear, and White Fox, she’s got history with them. A lot of history. Domino is her best friend. She doesn’t want to lose them by leaving the merc business, but she doesn’t want to put them in danger if she performs poorly. The incident with A.I.M. shook her badly.

Johnny Dee acts as a secondary main character, antagonizing Outlaw long before his actual introduction. The way Palmgren Johnny Dee is memorable because of how real he feels. His mutant powers aside, it’s entirely believable that someone can hate themselves and who they are so much that they turn that anger on other members of their own community. Despite being a mutant himself, Johnny Dee hates mutants more than anything. He whole-heartedly believes mutants deserve to be hunted down.

Johnny Dee’s determination to destroy mutants is so intense that he teams up with a group of humans that also hate mutants. His logic has become so twisted by hatred that he can’t see that his supposed allies hate him just as much as he hates other mutants.

One drawback of the story is the final confrontation between Outlaw and Johnny Dee. Without going into spoiler territory, all I’ll say is that several sections require re-reading to understand exactly what’s happening. While flipping between the past and present, Johnny Dee’s memories and Outlaw’s memories showcase their similar but different backstories, and it’s also confusing at times.

Outlaw: Relentless is a surprisingly emotional story about changing identities, healing from trauma, and what makes a life worth living.

Outlaw: Relentless will be available wherever books are sold or through our Bookshop.org affiliate link on September 7th, 2021.

Outlaw will be one of my favourites in the Marvel heroines novels. It is not definitely not a surprise to see Tristan palmgren's magic again , her previous book in Marvel heroines the Domino:Strays was awesomest book. Outlaw , Rachel , Josh are all my favourites now. We just can't miss the Texas tang from outlaw aka Inez. It was quite a surreal experience reading this book. Don't know how long do we have to wait to read the next in the Marvel heroines universe.

Recommendations: Marvel is a brand undoubtedly and requires no more introduction.I would definitely recommend it to Marvel and especially X-Men fans. Mutants and all the stuff a sci-fi fan would go gaga over. This is book which a sci-fi fan shouldn't miss !

Aconyte Books and their Marvel Heroine novels are some of my favorite stories in the last year. They’ve put together an eclectic group of authors that have taken some of the lesser known Marvel heroines and created these compelling origin stories. In this novel titled Outlaw, Inez Temple aka Outlaw is a member of mercenary group called the Posse led by Domino. The Posse takes on an important job (for Tony Stark!!) that falls apart and Outlaw finds herself at the mercy of a mutant hating telepath named Johnny Dee. Dee is able to manipulate her thoughts through the use of puppet dolls he creates from his chest.

Sounds weird right? Yes but it’s one of the key details that makes this book an exciting read because how can villain that has this ability be stopped?

The reader is thrown into Outlaw’s chaotic world that becomes scary when Outlaw cannot control her thoughts. What’s jarring about Outlaw and Johnny’s game of cat and mouse is that Outlaw second guesses her line of work, thoughts that probably wouldn’t be so intrusive if Johnny wasn’t manipulating her mind. There are several action packed scenes that take place all over Texas and I sped through trying to figure out if Outlaw would defeat Johnny and have some sense of peace.

You don’t have to know anything about Outlaw or even The Posse to get the entire picture of who this character is. In fact, I would argue that starting with a clean slate with no historical character information makes for a better reading experience, as author Tristan Palmgren is that good at giving the reader the basic information on Inez and her allies. I thoroughly enjoyed Outlaw and can't wait for the next Marvel Heroine release!

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

Once again I need to thank Aconyte and Netgalley for sending me the e-Arc of this title in exchange for a fair review. As always because this title is not out yet my review will avoid any spoilers and focus on the general aspects of the book.

Tristan Palmgren is fantastic. Their characterization is amazing! If you don’t end up loving Outlaw by the first few pages, I don’t know what is wrong with you! (In fairness you might not like her character, but you will definitely have to admit Palmgren aces it!)

The other thing I instantly liked how the novel links to previous titles in the Marvel Heroines and Marvel Xavier’s Institute and other general Marvel and Marvel Untold titles. Palmgren manages to tap into this growing selection but in such a way that you don’t have to have read the titles and get the references (but you really should!). I found myself smiling while reading through, remembering the previous titles and linking it all together. It makes for a fantastic grounding and really immerses you within the wider universe these events are taking part.

The writing style and storytelling is fantastic. It keeps you guessing and engaged without making you feel lost or unsure, again tying to the above point of references to other titles or comic book events that may not have been turned into prose yet. Not once did I feel lost or uninterested and while I had some real life interruptions I ended up completing this in two sittings (admittedly I didn’t intend to but one chapter lead to another) and I am contemplating re-reading it soon!

The story has some really brilliant moments, amazing and well written action and some serious matter too. It’s an action-packed ride in which you can’t help but support our heroine and hope for the best. I already have a few favorite quotes from my first read through but I won’t post them just yet. As I already mentioned I will definitely be re-reading and will likely get a physical copy as well (to add to my growing Aconyte Bookshelf) and will definitely be recommending to anyone who will listen!

The e-book will be available from September 7th 2021 with Paperbacks following on the 28th September for the US and 11th November for the UK!

Aconyte Books are the novel division of Asmodee Entertainment. Asmodee Entertainment is based in an amazing building in Nottingham, England. The Star Brewery opened in 1852, producing beer for Shipstones until 1991.

About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

ARC Copy...OK! I admit Outlaw is not one of the Marvel Heroines I am familiar with and was expecting a wild western story + surprised the setting was modern times, post M-Day. However I felt the narrative POV had a Western "twang" approach to the mutant social-political themes of the X-Men world.

Outlaw (Inez Temple) is an unusual subject for a comic-book-based prose novel, which tend to limit themselves to bigger names. Aconyte has published a higher-than-usual portion of books based on lesser-known figures, but Outlaw is (I think) particularly obscure. However, she was most recently serving as gal-pal to Domino in the Hotshots, and so was included in Tristan Palmgren's Domino Strays. There, Palmgren did an excellent job of weaving Domino's past with her present, while also demonstrating a deep knowledge of the source material. So, even though Outlaw's main super-power is being able to fight in what is essentially a cowboy-themed bathing suit (what do you expect from someone who first made her mark as a 'love' interest for a Deadpool variant?), I was looking forward to Outlaw: Relentless.

Outlaw: Relentless picks up somewhere after Domino: Strays left off, with a job gone wrong. Or, at least, not entirely right. Something's up with Inez, but she's been hiding it, and now she can't be entirely trusted - by her team, or herself. After a quick stop with the students for a cross-promotional tie-in with the X-characters featured in Liberty and Justice for All, Outlaw heads home to Texas to find herself. And then needs to earn that "relentless" title when an evil that has victimized her in the past is coming after her again.

Unfortunately, Inez's relentlessness does not translate to an entertaining read with a lot of twists. She kind of just keeps going and going and going in the same direction. By focusing on Inez's role in The 198 and Civil War, Palmgren manages to add some seriousness to a character who has, for most of her run in the comics, been almost inherently not serious, but any emotional heft this added is ground down by the singled-minded plotting. Palmgren even misses in areas they excelled at in Domino Strays. The attention to detail and fidelity with the comics is, overall, still there, but there's a plot point in Relentless that hinges on a character not having joined the X-Men yet, when they had years ago (this isn't a big deal, it just stands out compared to how well Palmgren usually seems to handle these things). Their are flashbacks to Inez's childhood, but they don't seem to matter much. And I would not suggest starting a drinking game based on how many times Outlaw refers to her "mutant endurance" (or mutant strength or mutant whatever).

Ultimately, Outlaw: Relentless doesn't manage to rise above it's limited source material and linear plotting.

Coming in September from Aconyte Books is Outlaw:Relentless, the latest in the Marvel Heroines novel series, by author Tristan Palmgren. I had the pleasure of reading an advanced digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This adventure is a battle grudge-match between Outlaw (Inez Temple), a mutant with enhanced strength and stamina and armed with six-shooters, and some old enemies from her past. While the story also features members of the Posse (a mercenary team lead by Domino), this one squarely focuses on the title character. The action is very detailed and flows in a straight-forward manner.


I was not very familiar with this character or some of her earlier exploits. Palmgren, however, takes that into account and provides plenty of details to get newcomers up to speed. I quickly got a handle of who Outlaw was, where she came from, and how she goes about tackling problems. This solid characterization made the book enjoyable to read.

Fans of solid super-hero action will find this story interesting.



About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com. © 2020 MARVEL

#Marvel #MarvelEnt #Aconytebooks #review

Outlaw is a non-stop adventure read. I cast Miley Cyrus as Outlaw battling the mutant hater (with a secret of his own) Johnny Dee who has managed to invade Outlaw’s mind. Cannot wait until this book becomes another Marvel movie. #OutlawRelentless #NetGalley[NetGalley URL]

Outlaw: Relentless is an action packed adventure featuring one of Marvel's lesser known characters. Admittedly, I knew very little about Outlaw coming in on this book but having read Domino by the same author I wanted to read this bad. Outlaw is a tough as nails mercenary, who works along side Domino, Black Widow, and a couple more butt kicking ladies. When a mission for Tony Stark runs into complications, Outlaw questions whether she is getting too old for the business as her mind seems to be failing her. Home is calling and Outlaw heeds the call to return to Texas only to run into a big heap of mutant hating inspired trouble. Danger and pulse pounding suspense keeps the pages turning for a story that literally has no stopping place. This book will keep you reading way passed your bedtime and still leave you wanting more. Wonderfully written and addicting for a darn good time, the Marvel Heroines novel series is a must read for new and old fans alike. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

Palmgren’s Outlaw Relentless is the latest in a line of Marvel superhero prose novels. So if you pick this one up thinking it will be a graphic novel, be aware that the only artwork is on the cover, but the story is well-written and quite powerful.

Outlaw, in the marvel universe, is a mutant with superpowers who works with a team including former Avenger Black Widow as mercenaries, often employed by none other than Tony Stark. This one opens with a pitched battle aboard a cargo ship as Outlaw fights to prevent a shipment of arms to bad guys in Boston. The focus of this story arc happens to revolve around Outlaw’s nemesis, Johnny Dees, who is a mutant who happens to have a growth in his chest that absorbs DNA and spits out little voodoo dolls that allow Dees to puppet people.

The writing here is sharp and the story is action-packed. It feels much like a men’s adventure novel of the early Seventies, but Outlaw is a woman as are all her companions in her mercenary squad. Strike that one for Women’s Lib.

Familiarity with either this Texan-born mutant warrior or others in the Marvel Universe is unnecessary, although such background is, of course, always helpful in these situations.