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| The Pulse | |
|---|---|
 The cover forThe Pulse #14, the final issue. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Schedule | Bimonthly |
| Publication date | April 2004 – May 2006 |
| No. of issues | 14 The Pulse Special Edition #1 |
| Main character(s) | Jessica Jones Ben Urich Kat Farrell Luke Cage J. Jonah Jameson Joseph "Robbie" Robertson |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Brian Michael Bendis |
| Written by | Brian Michael Bendis |
| Artist(s) | Brent Anderson (Issues 6 to 7) Michael Lark (Issues 8 to 10) Michael Gaydos (Issues 11 to 14) |
| Penciller(s) | Mark Bagley (Issues 1 to 5) Brent Anderson (Issues 6 to 7) Michael Lark (Issues 8 to 10) |
| Inker(s) | Scott Hanna (Issues 1 to 5) Michael Lark (Issues 8 to 10) Stefano Gaudino (Issues 9 to 10) Michael Gaydos (Issues 11 to 14) |
| Letterer | Vc Cory Petit |
| Colorist(s) | Matt Hollingsworth Pete Pantazis Frank D'ARMATA Brian Reber |
| Collected editions | |
| Thin Air | ISBN 0-7851-1332-0 |
| Secret War | ISBN 0785114785 |
| Fear | ISBN 0785119515 |
The Pulse is acomic bookseries published byMarvel Comics, written byBrian Michael Bendis, about the people who work on "The Pulse," a weekly section in the fictionalDaily Bugle newspaper, focusing on superheroes.[1]
The main star of the book isJessica Jones, a former superhero andprivate investigator, previously seen in theAlias series. Jones works as a specialist consultant for "The Pulse" with journalistsBen Urich andKat Farrell. Other cast members includeLuke Cage, superhero and boyfriend to Jessica, theBugle's publisher,J. Jonah Jameson, and senior editorJoseph "Robbie" Robertson.
In the first story arc, theGreen Goblin's true identity is revealed to the public after an investigation byThe Daily Bugle into the murder of aBugle journalist. After an extended battle withSpider-Man and Luke Cage, the Goblin is arrested and sent to prison for the first time in the character's 40-year history. Also, Ben Urich reveals to Peter Parker that he is aware that Peter is Spider-Man.[2]
In the second story arc, in a tie-in to theSecret War mini-series, Jessica and Luke are attacked byLucia von Bardas who leaves Luke in acoma. The hospital where Luke is being cared for is attacked and Luke disappears. Jessica fails to get help from theBugle in locating him and must find him herself.[3]
In aHouse of M tie-in, Kat Farrell meetsHawkeye, who is alive in this reality and despondent over recovering the memory of his life in the regular616 universe (most specifically his death at the hands of theScarlet Witch).[4]
A 50-cent promo printed on cheap newsprint. Made to look like a copy of theDaily Bugle'sPulse publication, covering the events of theHouse of M universe. Articles are "Headline News," "Global News," "Politics," "History Today," "Science," "Sports," "Arts and Leisure" and "Personal Growth."
Ben Urich starts to investigate a down and out "C-list" hero namedD-Man. With Luke Cage now anAvenger, Jessica Jones's water breaks while she, Luke Cage and best friendCarol Danvers are picking out a new costume design for him. Carol Danvers rushes Jessica to the hospital. Jessica gives birth to a baby girl, and refuses to giveThe Daily Bugle the agreed upon exclusive story. At the same time J. Jonah Jameson's slanderous coverage of the Avengers' unveiling (inNew Avengers #15) brings Jessica to quit her job at theBugle.[5]
Jessica Jones tells her baby girl, Danielle, about the first time she met Luke Cage. Jessica decides to consent to be his wife, though she has not informed Luke (she would marry him inNew Avengers Annual #1).[6]
The series has been collected intotrade paperbacks:
Also published in Complete Collection