Marvel Comics Discussion

[Freddy-Fan]

This thread is meant to discuss Marvel comics only.

So, what Marvel titles do you all have on your pull list? Currently, I have the following:

World War Hulk
Incredible Hulk
Iron Man
X-Factor (probably my favorite Marvel title currently)
Amazing Spiderman
Avengers: The Illuminati (mini)
Astonishing X-Men
Fantastic Four

I just stopped getting New Avengers becasue it has been sucking for some time now, but the most recent issue has me intriguied, so I might have to start getting it again.

[The Dream Master]

Astonishing X-Men
Uncanny X-Men
X-Men
New X-Men
X-Factor (also my favorite Marvel title right now)
Cable/Deadpool
Wolverine
Wolverine Origins
New Avengers
Mighty Avengers
Captain America
Amazing Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Punisher
Punisher: War Journal
Fantastic Four
Incredible Hulk
Ghost Rider
Blade
Runaways
World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Frontline
World War Hulk: X-Men
The Illuminati
Avengers: The Initiative

I'm still about a week behind reading my comics because I've been so busy lately. I think I'll spend the rest of the night catching up.

[FreddyKR]

Isn't Marvel starting a Halo comic series?

[The Dream Master]

Indeed they are. I can't remember if it's a mini or an ongoing, though.

[sickboy]

Ms Marvel
Uncanny X-Men
X-Men
Mighty Avengers
Amazing Spider-Man
Sensational Spider-Man
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Incredible Hulk
Ghost Rider
Blade
World War Hulk
World War Hulk: Frontline
World War Hulk: X-Men
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps
Avengers: The Initiative
The Order
Ironman Director of SHIELD
Ant-man
Gunslinger Born


Ghostrider Trail of Tears just ended and my god was it good.

I'm sure there's a few more but I really can't think of them right now.

[Toejam]

Astonishing X-Men
Captian America
Daredevil
Runaways
X-Factor

World War Hulk

I always get a bunch of other stuff, whatever I think looks good at the time.
I also buy a lot of stuff in tpb.

[Freddy-Fan]

I just got the new Amazing Spiderman, and damn was it good! I have not been reading comics as long as some of you, but that was one of the best comics I've read so far. Not that there was much to read, but the whole feel of it was just amazing.

[Alex DeLarge]

WARREN ELLIS AND SIMONE BIANCHI ON ASTONISHING X-MEN!

OH YES! :D:D:D:D:D

[Toejam]

WARREN ELLIS AND SIMONE BIANCHI ON ASTONISHING X-MEN!

OH YES! :D:D:D:D:D

That puts a big smile on my face, also.:D

[Shoesalesman]

I don't collect the newer Marvel comics, but I've collected many titles from the 70s/80s/90s...

The Incredible Hulk, I'm about fifty away from having the entire first run (that ended at #474)

I also collect Iron Man, Silver Surfer, ROM, Fantastic Four, and Ghost Rider. I seem to have comic stashes of twenty or so all around the house, especially in the garage and the bathroom. A man MUST have comics while on the shitter!

[Darth Sinister]

New Amazing Spider-Man creative teams announced. Hold on to your asses.

Dan Slott, Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines and Morry Hollowell
Marc Guggenheim, Salvador Larrocca and Jason Keith
Bob Gale, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning and Jeromy Cox
Zeb Wells, Chris Bachalo, Tim Townshend and Antonio Fabela

Newsarama has the full details on how this will run.

[The Dream Master]

Marc Guggenheim, Salvador Larrocca and Jason Keith

:drool:

I also really like that Ellis and Bianchi are taking over on Astonishing after Whedon and Cassaday's run.

[Alex DeLarge]

I <3 Dan Slott. :angel:

[Darth Sinister]

New teaser image for Amazing Spider-Man #545.

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Spider-Man/OMD/ASM545COV_150_t.jpg

[driftingsun]

I haven't bought any new comics for a long time now, since the mid-90's, so I am way out of touch with the storylines. Currently, I primarily focus on filling in the gaps in my collection to about that point- Incredible Hulk from early on through the Peter David run, and Amazing Spider-man from earliest possible through David Michelinie. Random back-issues I collect include Silver Surfer, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men (Uncanny and X-Factor), and some Thor, and the other Spider-man titles. NewKadia and Mile High are my primary sources for back-issues.

[Darth Sinister]

Just so you know, some of these books crossed over a lot. The bulk of the 1990's Spider-Man books did this a lot, from 1994 on. Two years worth of material.

[The One and Only]

There's a cancer on the Illuminatti.:shock: (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=135673)

[Rich]

I'm ashamed to admit that the only Marvel book I own is Essential Godzilla. It is awesome, but my birthday and xmas are coming up and my parents (believe it or not) are bugging me for what to get me, so I asked for Spiderman: Birth of Venom, Essential Daredevil Vol. 1, Essential X-Men Vol. 1, Essential Incredible Hulk Vol. 1, and Essential Ghost Rider Vol. 1 along with a couple more DC books. I am more of a DC fan obviously.

[Freddy-Fan]

There's a cancer on the Illuminatti.:shock: (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=135673)


I've been quite happy with the skrull invasion storyline so far.

[Chex]

I've only been keeping up with Marvel from what I hear from friends and online sources, but wasn't the skrull actually someone that ends up basically tossing aside a certain mini that recently happened?

Also, apparently Quesidia (I know that's not correct) is actually going to go ahead and retcon some spidey stuff. See ya later 40 years of continuity.

[Darth Sinister]

The Skrull is Black Bolt, but the question is how does "Silent War" still happen. "World War Hulk" is fine, because it would explain how the Hulk stood up to him when he shouldn't have.

[Darth Reaper]

The Skrull is Black Bolt, but the question is how does "Silent War" still happen. "World War Hulk" is fine, because it would explain how the Hulk stood up to him when he shouldn't have.- Darth Sinister

I disagree. They've been making it quite clear that The Hulk is angrier and stronger than ever now, so it makes sense that he could take out Black Bolt, even if he couldn't in the past. He's motivated like never before. Besides, Hulk strongest one there is, and that's that.

I'm wondering if maybe the Skrulls got their hands on Black Bolt after he got pounded by The Hulk. It would be as good of a time as any. This conspiracy of theirs may have been going on for a decade from what I understand, but I'll bet that not all of their spies were put in place at the same time. They've been setting them up as the opportunities presented themselves.

[Darth Sinister]

Bendis hinted that in the first issue of "The Illuminati" that when they went to the Skrull world and all that happened there, that something big happened.

"Right. If you read the first issue, you saw that they went to the Skrull homeworld and said, “Hey – cut this shit out.” That went badly, and there was a period of time where the Skrulls had the Illuminati members under lock and key. We’re not sure exactly what happened there, or how much time went by, but at the end of that first issue, one of the Skrulls hints very strongly that they got what they needed. So we’re going to find out exactly what that entailed and how that led to what we’ve got today as things progress."

This could mean that they've had Blackbolt and he's been replaced for all of this time. Bendis also said that this may stretch back for a number of years and explain certain things that had left people scratching their heads, in regards to continuity.

[Sketch Sanchez]

Did anyone read the most recent Punisher MAX?

After this past issue, I just HAD to discuss this. This issue has got to be the first time I ever just dropped a book in complete shock. Through out the entire issue, in the back of my head, I would think "man barracude is awesome"-then the shoe drops.

I'm not even gonna spoil it, but its amazing how quickly one can go from liking a character to completely hating his guts. I cant wait for Frank to give this piece of garbage exactly what he deserves.

This is what the Punisher should be about. Not killing lame ass super villains, not chillin out in Marvel NYC buttin heads with Spider-man or hero worshipping Captain America.

The Punisher should be about Frank Castle giving the worst scum of the earth exactly what they got comin.

[Sketch Sanchez]

I like how Marvel has reversed damn near everything important that has happened to Peter over the years, and by "like" I obviously mean "can't fucking stand". At the store I was flipping through the issue I kinda yelled out "are you kidding me?" when I saw you-know-who was back.

I want to be super pissed off but I can't, I'm just so numb to this whole stupid thing. THey undid about 4 things in just one issue, theres nothing telling me that this is more permanent that those things, I mean-how long til they reverse this? How long til we see "Everything we told you was wrong is now RIGHT" on the cover to an issue? Why fucking bother reading about a character that isnt allowed to grow, or change or have important things done to him when it's all gonna get swept under the rug someday?

I know this is comics and all that, but I dont think I've ever seen a single character that has had more things either undid, forgotten about or just plain swept under the rug like Spider-Man. And I think the worst part is that they've all been done poorly. From Aunt May to Norman Osborn coming back from the "dead", from finding out the SPidey we all been reading about is a clone to Peter and Mj have a baby? WHat baby? OOGA BOOGA! It's enough to make some of us go nuts.

I say we start a pool, I'm giving it 2 years.

[Darth Sinister]

I know. I've looked over at Newsarama. At last check, 771 people voted this as the worst move ever. Comic Book Resources has intereviews with Quesada, but he offers nothing that we haven't heard. The whole thing was done badly and I don't blame JMS for wanting nothing to do with this issue and last issue. I'm glad DC shot down two attempts at something like this. This story will beat out the "Chapter One" era, "Sins Past" and the Clone Saga as the worst story ever.

[Chex]

I like Quesadia's quote about since Peter's free, he "is now free to download internet porn!". Yay for that!

[Darth Sinister]

Yeah, because being married to Mary Jane isn't enough for him. Much less that he couldn't download it while being married. Quesada needs to put down that crack pipe.

At current count on Newsarama's poll about OMD, 5933 have voted against this whole thing and list it as the worst idea ever.

[Chex]

I liked Clone saga, for the most part. Yeah, it was far too long and yes, it was completely dumb considering by that time Peter had climbed thru life on his own for those 5 years. I think what sat well with me is that the Peter we knew could eventually return again as Spider-Man or of a different identity.

Sins Past...that never happened. I have no idea what you're talking about. Green Goblin is not back, he never retreated and hung out in Europe, Gwen Stacy never had sex with him and had two children in the short time before her death. That's crazy talk and sounds like bad fanfiction.

About OMD, eventually it'll all just get retconned away. I'd say two years at the max, but I'm sure it'll be even less. Hell, if comic fans actually go thru with the threat of "I'm not buying Spider-Man anymore until this is fixed" and hurt sales to a huge degree, then it'll get brought back to status quo.

Makes me glad though that I went thru with my decision last summer to not start buying Spider-Man comics.

[The One and Only]

Look at what the big threat for '08 going to be for the Marvel Universe will be. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=140987)
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUU UUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSS !!!! (http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/secretinvasion/Skrulls.html)
ADDED:
To see why everyone is getting the torches and pitchforks ready for Joe Quasimodo ,click here to read the disturbing news. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=141416)

[Killa Pimp]

Look at what the big threat for '08 going to be for the Marvel Universe will be. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=140987)
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRUU UUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLSSSSSS !!!! (http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/secretinvasion/Skrulls.html)
ADDED:
To see why everyone is getting the torches and pitchforks ready for Joe Quasimodo ,click here to read the disturbing news. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=141416)

Damn... Should I even pick this up then?
I have been reading Spider man for a very long time.
I stopped with the Gwen/Osbourne offspring arc, but still picked them up hoping they would get better and read the rest of the JMS run as a whole. After reading that article, I may just drop it altogether.

[Darth Sinister]

I liked the Clone Saga as well. But this is different. "One More Day" and the whole disolution of the marriage pisses me off to no end. "Secret Invasion" doesn't seem that bad of an idea, though we'll see.

[Chex]

I liked the Clone Saga as well. But this is different. "One More Day" and the whole disolution of the marriage pisses me off to no end. "Secret Invasion" doesn't seem that bad of an idea, though we'll see.

That sounds like....Skrull talk! You're a skrull!! :p

[The One and Only]

Quote by Chex:
That sounds like Skrull talk ! Youu're a Skrull !!:p
That sounds like something a Skrull would say.:shifty:

[Darth Sinister]

The thing with the Clone Saga is I didn't know it was supposed to be permanant. I just thought it was another story like what was being done with Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. I had thought that Marvel was being only half serious about it being the real deal that would not change. I had no clue what the whole purpose of the story was truly about, until I found the Life Of Reilly articles.

[Chex]

Joe Q explaining One More Day and making some dumb comments along the way:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12681

Apparently, divorces are bad and we can't have kids seeing divorces because of that reason (despite the fact a huge number of those kids' parents are divorced anyway), but it's ok because making a deal with the devil screams "good moral move".

Also, I have the urge to buy extra copies of Spider-Girl now just to spite him.

[Darth Sinister]

Yeah, I know the whole thing is rediculous.

[El Rooto]

Check out this brilliant review of Brand New Day...

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[Darth Sinister]

Here's something funny and yet true.

First, Joe Quesada answers fans questions about Spider-Man.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=12835

Second, a fan's interpetation of his responses. The fan is named CrazySugarFreakBoy.

My summary:
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Fans: Why should we care about this story, and treat it as permanent, when you've just proven that no story is permanent?

Quesada: Well, you're right, there are no permanent stories, except this one, because we planned it! Really! Besides, other stories did retcons first, so blame them!

Fans: How can you say that divorcing Spider-Man is wrong, when you had him make a deal with the Devil?

Quesada: Because divorce means that you're a quitter, and that makes you a bad person. Besides, if they just gave up on their marriage, then it would show that there's no hope for their relationship ... even though, in dealing with the Devil, they did give up on their marriage, and by my own editorial fiat, there is no hope for their relationship. Besides, the Devil tricked Spider-Man, and how could Spider-Man expect that? And this isn't the only bad thing Peter has done, so if you don't like him for doing this, then you obviously don't like anything Spider-Man has done!

Fans: How can you say that almost everything happened the same, when retconning the marriage means that lots of stuff obviously didn't happen, like Mary Jane getting pregnant?

Quesada: Well, when I say "almost" everything happened the same, that means that lots of things didn't happen the same. And since I Marvel never really liked Mary Jane having been pregnant in the first place, that no longer happened. But again, we're not the first ones to pull a stupid retcon! Look at Norman Osborn! I'm not even going to try and pretend that bringing him back was anything but a mistake, but because he's been back long enough, he's become something that fans and creators alike simply have to put up with, which is what I'm hoping this retcon will become.

Fans: Why does Peter need to be single in Amazing Spider-Man if he's already single in Ultimate Spider-Man?

Quesada: Because the Peter who appears in Amazing Spider-Man is more "mature" and "knowledgeable" than the Peter who appears in Ultimate Spider-Man, even though you'd never realize it from reading the actual books, since the stupid, lazy, self-centered loser who appears as "Peter" in Amazing Spider-Man isn't even half as clever, competent, conscientious or worldly as his counterpart in Ultimate Spider-Man.

Fans: If Peter and Mary Jane's souls are "forever crying out" for each other, then how can either one of them ever wind up with someone else, without those relationships feeling wrong and doomed? For that matter, how can such a major change in Peter and Mary Jane's lives, such as the retconning of their marriage, produce so few other consequences? Ditto for all of the plots involving Norman, Liz or Normie since the '90s, since 90 percent of those characters' behavior was based on Harry being dead? And why would a deal with the Devil give Peter his webshooters back?

Quesada: We have a plan! We have a plan that explains all of this! We're not going to reveal it now, of course, but if you keep buying, then in the weeks, months or years to come, I'm sure that we'll eventually explain it all! Really!

Fans: Why the heck is Harry back?

Quesada: See my answer immediately above. Also, I like his hair. [No, really; Quesada actually said that he likes Harry's hair.]

Fans: Why should I read new issues of Amazing Spider-Man, when I already have all the same stories that you're going to tell in trades and back-issues?

Quesada: Because they're new, and they're going to be different ... except that they'll also be the same, but in a more modern setting. So all of those hideously insufferable references to Perez Hilton and countless other trends that were already dated by the time "Brand New Day" was published? Expect lots more of those. Besides, Peter wasn't married in the movies, either - even though Mary Jane knew his secret identity there, and they were about to get married - so if you hate "Brand New Day," then you must hate the movies, too!

Fans: What kind of stupid storytelling is, "It's magic, we don't have to explain it?"

Quesada: I never said that, even though Straczynski said I did, and even though I agree with it, which I'm going to prove by also claiming that Wanda saying, "No more mutants," was a good story! Marvel has already resorted to a lot of awful deus ex machinas, several of them under my watch, so why are you complaining now?

Fans: You said, "Dead means dead."

Quesada: No I didn't! Or if I did, it was taken out of context! But even though I said it in an interview, it was only meant to be heard by the people working for Marvel, and even though I said it as an absolute, what I really meant was for it to be more of a guideline. And as you can tell, from the far greater consistency with which death now applies - or, in some cases, doesn't - it's obviously been a success.

Fans: In case this story goes the way of "The Clone Saga," were you at least smart enough to install a back door to it?

Quesada: Absolutely not! Oh, sure, there are "a dozen ways to do it" [a direct quote from Quesada], but we didn't mean to put them there, or anything ... after all, if people sense that this new status quo might not be permanent, they might actually not feel like they have no choice but to go along with it, and my precious retcons would themselves be retconned!

Fans: Why didn't you bring back Gwen Stacy, while you were at it?

Quesada: I wanted to, but in one of the few recorded cases of me listening to anyone who disagrees with me, I realized that I was wrong. But only this once!

Fans: Um, yeah, earlier, you said, "All the books count, all the stories count," but before, Aunt May's house had burned down, and now, it's -

Quesada: JUST SHUT UP AND KEEP BUYING!!!

Fans: In "One More Day," Mary Jane said that she and Peter were each other's true loves -

Quesada: That's only what she thinks! And to justify my opinion, I'm going to cite the "House of M" crossover - yet another stupid story created by stupid magic - in which Peter and Gwen were married, and I'm going to claim that we were deluged with letters asking to bring Gwen back, because those letter-writers didn't want to see that awful, awful Mary Jane anymore!

Fans: If Straczynski could devote an entire issue of Amazing Spider-Man to his reactions to the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks, why would a divorce be any worse?

Quesada: Because such a controversy would be inappropriate for Spider-Man ... even though I've said, earlier in this very same interview, that controversy is good. Mostly, though, it was because we couldn't find a way to work in Gwen getting impregnated by Norman, or Mary Jane dying of cancer caused by Peter's radioactive spider-sperm. Because, you know, those stories are totally appropriate for Spider-Man.

Fans: If you hate Mary Jane so much, why not just kill her?

Quesada: Because Harras did that and got fired Because if we did that, it would make Peter older, and in case I haven't said it enough lately, PETER'S YOUTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF HIS CHARACTER, to the extent that every other aspect of who he is and what he stands for should be sacrificed to preserve it. Besides, if Mary Jane was dead, fans would just keep wondering if and when she'd return to Peter, but if she's alive and broken up with him, they're going to wonder ... the exact same thing. Hm.

Fans: If this becomes an unpopular enough move, will you change your mind about it?

Quesada: I don't know. I mean, maybe, since I've already flip-flopped on more of my own talking points than I can keep track of. I mean, yes, but I won't need to, because everyone who hated "One More Day" has completely changed their minds with "Brand New Day!" Really!
__________

Finally, I present an actual, direct quote of a question and answer from the interview, simply because it shows Quesada getting PWNED more thoroughly than any silly commentary from me ever could:
McKenzie Staples asked, "I thought the core theme of Spider-Man was responsibility. Isn't being married to someone you truly love the ultimate sign of being responsible?

"The above question was asked by an unmarried nineteen year old who has been reading comics for less than a year. So if these changes were made to appeal to a new younger audience, you completely fail."

Yes, absolutely, but so is taking care of those around you and valuing human life.

Here’s how I see it.

If Peter was being hunted by a sniper and the sniper missed and shot an innocent women, a complete stranger, how would Peter feel about it? Horrible of course.

What if Mephisto came to Peter and said, “Hey, that woman over there, I know you don’t know her, she’s a complete stranger, but she’s going to die from a bullet meant for you. Sucks doesn’t it? But I’ll tell you what, I can save her life. All I want is your marriage in exchange.”

How would you feel if Peter looked up at Mephisto and said, “Nah, sorry, let her die.”

I know this may seem different because the woman is Aunt May, but it’s not -- a life is a life.

Peter and MJ didn’t quit on their love, they sacrificed it to save a life, that to me is a pretty heroic story.
Throughout his tenure at Marvel, but especially evident in the "Civil War" crossover, "One More Day" and "Brand New Day," I think it's been proven pretty thoroughly that Quesada has no idea what the word "heroic" actually means.

Oh, and Joe? If you have to explain to a member of the consumer demographic you claim to be targeting that he is wrong for not liking your product, then you've failed before you've even begun, no matter what your arguments might be.

[The One and Only]

Two page preview for the first issue of Secret Invasion. (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=145143)

[Rich]

So, is anyone looking foward to The Secret Invasion story line as much as I am? I think it is going to be fun.

[The One and Only]

I'm looking foreward to it. Interested in seeing how the Skrull went from cannon foddor in previous stories to a major league worldwide threat. Also I see it might be finally addressing what happened to the Human Torch's wife, Lyja, a Skrull who impersonated Alicia Masters when Johnny married her. Since Heroes Return I think the woman has only been mentioned once. I know it wasn't the most popular storyline, but still people are asking about it. It'd be nice to see some resolution to it. But one thing I've noticed Marvel has yet to say how, or if it affected the events of Silent War, with Black Bolt turning out to be a Skrull since the end of the Kree/Skrull War. Then you havew Namor destroying the city of Atlantis ,and turning his whole population into one whole sleeper cell. And to top it off the Sub-Mariner is also teamed up with Doctor Doom. I also have a feeling this storyline will also bring back Steve Rogers/Captain America who has been recovering under to watchful eye of Nick Fury in order to rally the heros.

[Rich]

You know, it is pretty much Marvel comics meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers when you think about it.

[Darth Sinister]

Actually, Marvel has said that Steve Rogers will not be revealed to have been a Skrull at the time of his death. Same with Iron Man and "Civil War". It's too easy a cheat. There is a possibility that Nitro, who was the cause of "Civil War" might be revealed as a Skrull. He was among the list of Marvel characters mentioned at a panel this past weekened who might be a Skrull. It would fit since the Skrull invasion has been timed to before this and it fits with Marvel saying that while they weren't the masterminds of "Civil War", that doesn't mean that they didn't take advantage of it. Besides, we have that upcoming Invaders mini-series happening, where the Invaders come to the future and see what has become of the world. Both Stark and Bucky will deal with seeing the past version of Steve and he'll be shocked by his own death. Steve Rogers will be dead until it's time to bring him back and according to Ed Brubaker, that's not going to be for a while.

[CosmoBubba]

Steve Rogers will be dead until it's time to bring him back and according to Ed Brubaker, that's not going to be for a while.

I'm sure he'll be back in time to help promote the Captain America movie, whenever it gets made.

[Darth Sinister]

Or, he can be dead until Brubaker is done with his story. Which could go for quite some time.

[Shoesalesman]

I had a chance to purchase some old Incredible Hulks this last weekend. Some as low as #135. I rolled my pennies and did a 'spare change call' at my house and I was able to get five of the seven comics offered.

[The One and Only]

Ten page preview of the Marvel Uber-Event four years in the making, Secret Invasion. (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20185202,00.html)

[The One and Only]

Animated webisode for the upcoming Secret Invasion. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=13506)

[Darth Reaper]

Did anybody else here keep up with the ULTIMATE POWER mini-series? It's the one that had Ultimate Marvel heros meet up with J Michael Strazinsky's new version of The Squadron Supreme. I did and overall it was okay, but there were some things that bothered me. [WARNING: Spoilers Ahead! If you haven't checked this out yet and still wish to without it being ruined for you, read no further.]

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1) The Thing punches out The Hulk. Now, don't get me wrong, The Thing didn't just walk up and lay The Hulk out in one shot. First, Spider-man webed up The Hulk's eyes so he can't see. Then, The Invisible Woman placed an invisible bubble around The Hulk's head so he couldn't breath. Then, The Thing knocked him out. And, this was after The Hulk took on just about everybody else there, and slugged it out with The Thing for awhile.

Still, I hate the idea of The Thing knocking out The Hulk for any reason.

2) Nick Fury brought The Hulk to The Squadron Supreme's world to be used as a secret weapon. He has The Hulk sedated and held in some kind of cell in a Helicarrior. How do you sedate The Hulk and keep him from turning back into Bruce Banner.

3) When Fury decides to unleash The Hulk, he sends Spider-Man along with him to somehow act like Jiminy Cricket and The Hulk's concience, to make sure that he goes after the right people and doesn't just kill everyone in sight. How did Fury come up with such a dumb idea, and what made him think that it would actually work?

4) This story seems to take place after the events of THE ULTIMATES volume 2, so how did The Hulk go from being seemingly semi-controlable to completely uncontrolable again?

5) The story confused me. Here are some plot points:

- In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Reed Richards wants to send interdimensional data probes into other dimensions so that he can collect data on them. Nick Fury says no, but he's counting on Reed doing it anyway, so he goes to Dr. Doom and asks him to reprogram the probes so that they'll relay data directly to S.H.I.E.L.D., and then on to the Bazter Building. Doom agrees to do this.

- In the The Squdron Supreme's universe, the powers that be are becoming concerned that Hyperion is going to get out of control, so they approach one of his teammates, Emil Burbank, and request that he come up with a means of stopping Hyperion, as a precaution.

What Burbank comes up with appears to be some kind of bacteria-like orgranism that grows exponentially upon contact with the air and emits a kind of radiation that Hyperion can't withstand. Of course, the downside is that if this organism is ever released it would most likely also kill at least ten million other people as well, but those in charge consider that acceptible lossess considnering the nature of the problem.

Apparently, they decide that it's time to take Hyperion out because it's suggested that they intentionally release the virus to run rampant. To prevent people from figuring out where this organism came from, they plant one of Reed's probes (which they found earlier) inside it. Everyone who doesn't know what's really going on believes that somehow the probe is what brought the organism. This leads The Squadron Supreme to travel to the Ultimate Marvel universe to get Reed.

- Apparently, at some point Burbank and Doom form some kind of alliance. Reed's probe is probably the means by which they're able to initiate contact with eachother. However, I don't really know what their plan was.

- At one point Doom sneaks aboard the Hellicarrior that some of the Ultimate Marvel heros are taking to The Squadron Supreme's universe. Nick Fury knows he's there and seems to be letting him tag along. But, then Doom turns on Nick and goes outside and starts attacking everyone. He gets into a fight with The Thing, and The Thing beats the crap out of him. This is when we discover that this Doom is actually a robot. So, now I have no idea what the point of Doom's presence in the book was.

- Fury seems to be be up to no good as well, but I'm not sure what. Obviously he had Doom tamper with Reed's probe, and later on he helps Doom to get to The Squadron's universe, but I get the feeling that there was supposed to be more.

I have a feeling that these things might be cleared up in a new event that's coming up called ULTIMATUM. But, who' knows for sure?

So, does anybody else have any thoughts on this series? Can you help clear things up for me?
ADDED:
Oh, and another gem that I forgot to mention is that as a result of The Scarlet Witch and Arcana using their powers against eachother, a second version of The Squadron Supreme showed up, this one looking more like the original version. It was kind of cool to see the two versions of the team together, but it also seemed rather pointless storywise.

[driftingsun]

I had a chance to purchase some old Incredible Hulks this last weekend. Some as low as #135. I rolled my pennies and did a 'spare change call' at my house and I was able to get five of the seven comics offered.



I love the old, mean green Hulks (although I have come to appreciate the various incarnations of Peter David's reign as well), the oldest one I have so far is #117. I have been looking for issues 165-173 lately; they had some storylines in that range with Modok, the Abomination and Juggernaut. I'm really behind the current storylines as I haven't bought a new comic for a good decade, or so.

[Freddy-Fan]

So, has anyone read Secret Invasion #1 yet? I'm not sure what to think about the other heros coming out of the skrull ship.

Also, can someone tell me if Spiderman's Brand New Day storyline is supposed to be occuring/coexisting along side the Avenger's Secret Invasion storyline? If so, do you think one will have an impact on the other?

Do the Avengers et al still know that Spidey is Peter Parker due to his unmasking during Civil War -- or was that wiped out as part of his "deal with the devil?" I still haven't figured that one out.

[Darth Sinister]

The Marvel heroes coming out of the Skrull shipt as Skrulls disguised as the Marvel heroes. My guess is that they're trying to a) pysch out the heroes and b) make the public think that the Marvel heroes of today are imposters. Since they've all changed so much since the 70's.

"Brand New Day" will not crossover into "Secret Invasion". But there will be a Spider-Man mini-series that ties into it. Marvel's official stance is that no one, except for Peter Parker, knows the identity of Spider-Man. Everyone else has forgotten. All photos and video have been erased. Every bit of continuity still happened except for the marriage, which never happened. Something sabatoged it and they for some stupid reason opted not to get married.

[Rich]

I'm currently reading The Essential X-Men Vol. 1. I must admit, the X-Men are not my favorite super heros, but some of the stories are fun. I really prefer to read comics in the form of graphic novels rather then single issues. The Ghost Rider, Incredible Hulk, and Spider-Man Vol. 1 Essentials were great too!

The thing is, I read the original comics for these characters and then go and watch the films, and the films are really nothing like the book stories. Though I am interested in the secret invasion story I am not really that much into the here and now comics as I am into graphic novels and classic comic collections in the form of graphic novels.

[The One and Only]

If the Marvel Heroes didn't have enough problems on top Skrulls all over the place, The heroes now face an invasion of.....zombies !!!:o (http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=158856) Check it out this October in MARVEL ZOMBIES 3.

[El Rooto]

I didn't read the Marvel Zombies, Marvel Zombies 2, or Dead Days, but I did read Marvel Zombies Vs. Army of Darkness(which was pretty fucking awesome).

Cool news.

[The One and Only]

Have to ask. Is anyone currently reading the hellacool new Hulk book simpley entitled, HULKwritten by Jeph Leob and drawn by Ed McGuiness. In which we're treated to the Hulk's newest nemsises. The Red Hulk, who just killed Emil Blonsky, the Abomination in the first issue. Taken out Rick Jones, the new Abomination, A-Bomb for short, and this June 25 will in issue four, will be going mano-e-mano with old Jade Jaws himself, and takes out an unwelcome spectator as well. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=64283#64283)

[Freddy-Fan]

I haven't been reading Hulk, but I ordered the first three issues of Son of Hulk (thought I'd give it a try).

I'm surprised by the lack of conversation on here regarding Secret Invasion, especially since the most recent issue reveals Iron Man as a Skrull. I guess nobody is reading it.

[Toejam]

I'm enjoying Secret Invasion, and I don't think Tony Stark is a Skrull, I just think that the Skrull Princess is messing with Tony's head.

[Darth Sinister]

Toejam is right. Tony isn't a Skrull. The whole point is to mindfuck Tony and everyone else, by making them doubt themselves and each other. Bendis said long ago that having Tony be a Skrull would be a huge copout regarding "Civil War".

Also, Quesada has said that the next time we see him pencil a comic, which won't be for a while, will be even more controversial than "One More Day".

[Darth Reaper]

Have to ask. Is anyone currently reading the hellacool new Hulk book simpley entitled, HULKwritten by Jeph Leob and drawn by Ed McGuiness. In which we're treated to the Hulk's newest nemsises. The Red Hulk, who just killed Emil Blonsky, the Abomination in the first issue. Taken out Rick Jones, the new Abomination, A-Bomb for short, and this June 25 will in issue four, will be going mano-e-mano with old Jade Jaws himself, and takes out an unwelcome spectator as well.- The One and Only

I'd read it more if it would come out on time. The lateness issue is getting ridiculous. Now, it looks like HULK is going to become a bi-monthly title, with a new issue coming out every two months instead of every month.

And, I'm still waiting for issue number four of THE ULTIMATES volume 3.

I wish Marvel would get its shit together and start making its people get their stuff in on time. Isn't that how professionals are supposed to do things? It makes me want to turn green and start smashing things.

Also, Quesada has said that the next time we see him pencil a comic, which won't be for a while, will be even more controversial than "One More Day".- Darth Sinister

Great. I wonder how badly he'll screw up this time.

[Darth Sinister]

The thing about lateness is that the issue was brought up not that long ago, at a comic convention. And the response from those who were there was that they'd still buy, despite how late a book is. Be it late like "Last Son" or late like "Ultimates". It was pointed out that people did complain when "Ronin 3000" and "Watchmen" were late, but they still sold out despite it. And that people perfer artists who are the same one, versus different ones filling-in.

[Monkey]

... And that people perfer artists who are the same one, versus different ones filling-in.
Back in the early 90s, Marvel woud get people hooked on a brand-new comic with a great artist. Once the comic was established, they'd switch artists. Jim Lee with PWJ, McFarlane with Spider-man... I loved Texiera's work in Ghost Rider (three of my favorite artists), than after a year or two they'd bring in somebody new. I quit collecting all 3 titles once they switched artists. It just didn't feel the same.

I enjoyed the early issues of the second series of Daredevil... after that, I pretty much quit buying comics. I'd rather buy graphic novels.

My favorite Marvel characters were Spider-man & Ghost-Rider. Didn't care for the movies. :(

Always wanted to get the entire Amazing Spider-man series; I'd have to win the lottery, though.

[Darth Sinister]

Or you can pick up the Marvel CD-ROM which has every issue of Amazing Spider-Man up until the time it was released. You can also pick up the Essential trades of Amazing and Spectacular Spider-Man. They're cheaper, but in black & white.

[The One and Only]

Preview cover art for issue one of MARVEL ZOMBIES 3. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=65352#65352)

[The One and Only]

In 1988 the demonic forces of Limbo invaded New York. They transformed the city into a demonic version of itself in thanks to spells cast by the demon N'Astrith, under the command of S'ym. Using thirteen mutant infants as a sacrifice, the power a spell that would transform the rest of the Earth in the same way. Thanks to the efforts of X-Factor and the X-Men, and various other heroes during the event. The INFERNO was stopped. Now with the return of Illyana Rasputan, a.k.a. Magik, a.k.a. the Darkchild, a new INFERNO is about to begin. begin...:evil: (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080725-Inferno2.html)

[The One and Only]

ADDED:
You loved the MARVEL ZOMBIES, now done on a dare to Joe Quesada, we are now happy to present to you ,MARVEL APES !!!:taz: (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=20608)

[The One and Only]

Talking zombies with MZIII writer Fred Van Lante. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=17952)

[The One and Only]

Guess who's got some brand new bling to show off ? (http://media.comics.ign.com/articles/908/908526/img_5927770.html):bang:

[Darth Reaper]

As I understand it, each member of The Illuminati (a group that consisted of Professor X, Reed Richards, Iron Man, Namor, The Black Panthor, and Dr. Strange, for those don't know) got their hands on the Infinity Gems and have been hiding them in secret locations. Doom finds them. I wonder how The Illuminati got their hands on the gems. Last time I checked Galactus had gathered them together during a Thanos mini-series. And, last I checked Adam Warlock still possessed the Soul Gem, although he could have lost it at some point. But, when? This had better not be a case of Bendis ignoring past stories or not doing his research, because I hate that.

[Michellemabelle]

So... anyone have an idea who Red Hulk is?

[Darth Sinister]

So... anyone have an idea who Red Hulk is?

Nope. No idea.

[Michellemabelle]

All those who I thought it may have been have turned out not to be.

[Killa Pimp]

Haven't been reading it faithfully... but is Doc Sampson still a viable choice for the Red Hulk's alter ego?

[Michellemabelle]

I think Sampson was actually one of those fighting Red Hulk.

[The One and Only]

My theories on the true identity of the Red Hulk might either be:

a.-Major Glenn Talbot- estranged ex-husband to the still deceased Betty Ross Banner. Supposedly killed awhile back in a battle with old Jade-Jaws utilizing a stolen piece of military hardware called the War Wagon. The supposed cause of death was electric feedback through a helmet that allowed Talbot to control the War Wagon with his mind. The feedback cause when the War Wagon was hit with lava released from a volcano Talbot and the Hulk were fighting at. The Wagon and Talbot's body were supposedly consumed in the lava.

b.-General Ryker-thought the Hulk had the key of curing his wife of terminal cancer, and it did, for awhile. Unfortunatly the cancer came back all Hulked up, mutating Ryker's wife, and eventually killing her. In the course of trying to fix the Hulk-strain of cancer that affflicted his wife, Ryker utilized the scientists who worked under him to create various individuals to capture the Hulk. Most notably gamma enhanced dogs(Ang Lee wasn't the first to come up with that one:doggy:), and mentally messsed up gamma enchanced super-soldier code-named Flex, and most recently the rogue miltary unit, GAMMA CORPS. A group of individuals who each had abilities similar to known gamma-mutated individuals. Also Ryker, even when he went rogue, had connections in SHIELD, and even access to numerous other weapons used to take down the Hulk in the past. The Red Hulk could either be him, someone else with an axe to grind with the Green Goliath, or he might've got Talbot on ice for awhile and experimented on him to create the Red Hulk. As Ryker stated in GAMMA CORPS, there was a long line of individuals who wanted payback on the Hulk. And he went through scores of volunteers who ended up dead as a result of the procedures to come up with the five who survived that made up Gamma Corps.

[Darth Sinister]

Well, if not Glenn Talbot it could be his nephew William Talbot from "Ghosts Of The Future".

[The One and Only]

^Nah, I doubt it. He seemed to have shelved his hatred for Betty and the Hulk after being court martialed for shooting Betty in legs on television in order to lure Banner into a trap. He broke down during proceedings, and was last seen trying to warn off his successor in the Hulkbusting business, in fear she'd go down the same self-destructive path others before them went.

[Darth Sinister]

That don't mean much. This is Jeph Loeb. He goes out of his way to come up surprise twists that you either see them coming or don't make a whole lot of sense in regards to continuity.

[The One and Only]

From ESPN-2, a new ad campaign (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090816-EmbraceChangeCommercial.html) from our new friends from across the spaceways, the Skrulls. EMBRACE CHANGE. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyqOm_YMhHU)

[Darth Sinister]

I'm betting that given what's been said or not said for the December solicits, I think that "Secret Invasion" ends with the Skrulls winning and living on Earth. That normal people will side with the Skrulls over the heroes and Mutants.

[Michellemabelle]

Anyone else heard of the Spidey Meets Stephen Colbert story coming soon?

[The One and Only]

Another interview with MZ3 scribe Frad Van Lente. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/100803-Marvel-Zombies-3.html) Also, yippie skippy, an an 11 page:eek: (http://www.newsarama.com/multimedia/album.php?aid=23056) preview of the zombie invasion of the Marvel-616.

[Rich]

Gama Corps. are fun books. You must also check out World War Hulk and Planet Hulk, which I believe is a prelude to Hulk - The End.

I have peeked through Hulk - The End even though I have not formally read it yet. I just love how Hulk basically keeps those whom would be tyrants in line basically after the world ends and there are only a few colonies of humans left. When someone is doing a wrong doing, a young woman runs to the Hulk and tells him about it, and Hulk turns to her and says, "Let Hulk handle this." He turns around to the perpetraitor and says, "Hulk no like you." The guy runs like a bat out of hell. LOL. It's great! It reminds you of the Rampaging Hulk days when he would battle the Submariner and he always used to say, "Hulk no like fish man. Hulk will smash him."

[The One and Only]

The INVASION is over!:bang::dog:
The DARK REIGN is just beginning...:hypno::evil: (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/081205-marvel-dark-reign-solicits.html)

[Darth Sinister]

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk27/Darth_Ermac/continuity-demotivational-poster-12.jpg

The newspaper strip has now gone "Brand New Day". Minus Mephisto.

[The One and Only]

^May maggots with herpies DIE in Joe Quesada's lower intestines.:mad:
ADDED:
Prepare to face the rage of......
WENDIHULK !!!!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v482/Ashfanrico/WendiHulk.jpg

[Freddy-Fan]

Well, I think I am done collecting comics. . .the only local comic book store is closing after 25 years due to economic woes. So, no Dark Rein for me. :cry:

[Rich]

I have the Jan. 2009 issue of Hulk with She-Hulk defeating Red Hulk (akak Rulk) on the cover. Nobody knows the identity of Rulk. I actually am not crazy over the Rulk stories though. It is all just a bunch of femanist anti-man bullshit. I do like the actual tradition Hulk story in the issue though, the first have of the magazine.

Has anyone ever read the Werewolf by Night books? I finally just finnished the Vol. 2 Essential and it is just too awesome for words. It has many characters as guest stars such as Morbius The Living Vampire, Moon Knight, The Legion of Monsters (Man Thing & Ghost Rider), Brother Voodoo, The Frankenstein Monster and Iron Man. The very first story in the book is Werewolf by Night versus the Frankenstein Monster (kind of like the Universal classic horror films) and the last two stories feature a team up between the werewolf and Iron Man. The book just rocks. I have also personally been introduced to such characters as Dr. Glitternight, Moon Knight, and Brother Voodoo for the first time within the pages of this book, and now they are some of my favorite comic characters, especially Brother Voodoo...he is just plain bad ass.

I have read some others, but am now currently enjoying the Essential Thor Vol. 1. I am two stories in and absolutely loving it. Thor kicks ass!

[jasonlives13]

Wendihulk WTF!!!!!!!

[Rich]

Well, I think I am done collecting comics. . .the only local comic book store is closing after 25 years due to economic woes. So, no Dark Rein for me

That sucks. Mom and pop comic shops do have a charm to them that big business corporate stores don't have. There is still stores like Borders and Barnes & Nobles if you must resort to that. Nothing beats a good mom and pop comic shop, but big stores are an okay security blanket for continuing to purchase comics. Too bad they don't get everything. They only get the usual Superman, Batman, Sipder-Man, X-Men. They don't get stuff like Moon Knight, Thor, and everything else.

Go to big stores for graphic novels. They have very good selections of those. I get pretty much all of my graphic novels from Borders. My periodicals I get either from Borders or a local mom and pop comic shop called Jelley's.

Wendihulk WTF!!!!!!!

You read right. In the newest issue of Hulk, there is a Wendigo with the size and strength of a "Hulk" so naturally they call it Wendihulk. It is a bad ass creature too.

[Darth Sinister]

Well, I think I am done collecting comics. . .the only local comic book store is closing after 25 years due to economic woes. So, no Dark Rein for me. :cry:

You can order online from comic stores and get a big old discount.

[Killa Pimp]

Well, I think I am done collecting comics. . .the only local comic book store is closing after 25 years due to economic woes. So, no Dark Rein for me. :cry:


Dude-
i drive 40 miles one way at least once a month to go to nearest comics shop. Its located on the main drag of NC State (BOO!) - GO HEELS!
But i have been going since 98.

A few years ago they asked to if i wanted them to mail my stuff to me and i declined - i get to B.S. with some like minded people, which is always a good thing.

I actually stopped reading faithfully after college. I still read the occasional mini series or special run if its a team I like on a book, but if i go up there i get to hear whats going on now and choose what to read later.

I actually have a complete run of the Avengers and am only missing the first 8 issues of X-men and the first 25 of spider man and only issue # 1 of Fantastic 4,
so i keep collecting to one day have them all.
The only one I stopped was Spider - man - Brand new day was the last straw.

I live in the middle of NC and nothing (LCS wise) was here since I was a teen - so i don't mind the drive ...

Also have you thought about the digital comics... I have heard (now i do not know this to be fact) that a year's subscription to a title is like $4.99 - I may be wrong on that fact...
But if you are like me - you like the ability to physically flip pages.

Anyways- enough rambling - i am out -
Don't give up- The Next great run may be just an issue away!;)

[Rich]

Yeah, Spider-Man Brand New Day is horrible. Why the hell would they not target their target audience? I guess they are trying to branch out, but they have done some things in that new Spidey series that is not Spider-Man at all.

When it comes to Spidey, I still to the Marvel Essentials and Birth of Vemon and other "pre-New Day" graphic novels. Maybe one day I'll pick up some of the classic periodicals.

When it comes to current Marvel, I'm all about the Hulk and I think I might dive into the Moon Knight magazines as well.

[The One and Only]

A preview of the fear frought conclusion to MARVEL ZOMBIES III. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9565&f=1) Looks like ARMOR could use Tom Atkins right about now.

[Darth Sinister]

According to Newsarama, this is not BND exactly. The comic strip takes place years before he married MJ.

[The One and Only]

Six page preview to the first issue of SECRET INVASION:WAR OF KINGS. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=25068)

[The One and Only]

See Spidey save the Messiah/President-elect Barack Obama from the sinister Chameleon this January 14 in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN#583. (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D95J4H900&show_article=1)

[The One and Only]

With MARVEL ZOMBIES III coming to an end, comes a the suprise return of some old faves from a short lived Marvel line in the 90's ,the Midnight Sons (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopicp-74700.html#74700) for MZIV.:bow:

[Rich]

Now, are the current Amazing Spider-Man books in a different universe then Brand New Day? I refuse to read Brand New Day after that horrid first issue.

[Darth Sinister]

Nope, they're in continuity. They just aren't being used to tie directly into the other books since the tone is lighter and the books come out three times a month.

[The One and Only]

Meanwhile, over in the X-Books, things are gearing up for some thing BIG with the upcoming Messiah War, with the return of....STRYFE.:eek: (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19556)

[The One and Only]

In the wake of the upcoming WAR OF KINGS event comes the return of a lost hero from the 90's. Prepare for the return of DARKHAWK.:bow: (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19574)

[Rich]

I don't read that much modern Marvel. I prefer classic Marvel which is why I prefer to read the "Essentials" graphic novels to the modern periodicals.

[The One and Only]

Now THIS (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/010919-CapBritain.html#comments) is the dream team up I've been waiting for.:drool:
ADDED:
Hey Rich, you might appreciate this. An interview with Werewolf By Night writer, Doug Monech (http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-981-Doug_Monech_talks_WEREWOLF_BY_NIGHT.html), talks about his run on the series .

[The One and Only]

Interview with writer Fred Van Lente on the fourth entry to the MARVEL ZOMBIES, Midnight Sons. (http://www.comicbookmonsters.com/features-982-Marvel_Zombies_4_Interview_with_Frd_Van_Lente.html )

Also a storyline on the way in Captain Britain and MI-13 featuring the Lord of the Undead, DRACULA, fighting it out with Captain Britain and his comrades to take control of the British Isles. Check out this interview with the mag's writer Paul Cornell right over here. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19645)

[The One and Only]

Preview for the first issue of the DARKHAWK mini-series. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=25687)

[The One and Only]

The Lord of Latveria and the Prince of Darkeness discuss politics in this preview of CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI-13#10 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=9836&f=1) hitting shelves Feb. 11.

[The One and Only]

WAR OF KINGS.....begins.:mad: (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=26304)

[The One and Only]

It's time to party like it's 2099:funky: again with TIMESTORM. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/010930-Timestorm-Reed.html) Coming back from the future this April.

[The One and Only]

Preview for the fourth installment of the MARVEL ZOMBIES saga, Midnight Sons. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10199&f=1)

Also a preview of part two of Dracula's plan to conquer Britain in Captain Britain and MI:13#11, "Vampire State". (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10188&f=1)

[The One and Only]

Another interview with TIMESTORM 2009/2099 scribe Brian Reed. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20420)

[Natman]

So, just curious. Anyone else a fan of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross's literary masterpiece, "Marvels"?

Just read it, I'm not sure if anything else has ever given me more respect for the comic medium, let alone Marvel itself.

[Darth Sinister]

I read it about five years ago. I enjoyed it quite well. You should give "Kingdom Come" a whirl.

[The One and Only]

Interview with writer Fred Van Lente about the fourth entry to the Marvel Zombies saga, MIDNIGHT SONS. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20497)

[The One and Only]

Check out SECRET WARRIORS#2 folks. HYDRA is ramping up it's efforts with Nck Fury learning that SHIELD was actually a puppet organization for HYDRA ,and Baron Strucker has gathering the Inner Circle. And to complete that roster is none other than man who killed Wolverine in the epic ENEMY OF THE STATE story arc, the GORGON.:evil:

[TheShowstoppa]

Can someone explain to me exactly how Wolverine can be killed?

[Toejam]

He got better.;)

Despite popular belief, Wolverine is not invincible.
If you can inflict more damage than his healing factor can deal with, it will kill him.

The Gorgon's slaying of Wolverine was not explicitly shown.
He ran Wolverine through with his sword from behind. He stood over Wolverine ready to strike,
then there is an empty black panel. Did Wolverine pass out? Probably.
A month later Wolverines was found in a ditch in Argentina, missing an eye and with burns on 98% of his body.
Where those wounds from Gorgon torturing Wolverine to death or were they a set up? Aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D
aircraft carrier Wolverine regains consciousness, hearing voices to kill his nurse he stabs her and breaks free.
It was revealed Wolverine was revived by the Hand and he was under Hydra control.

[The One and Only]

Preview for the third part of the epic "Vampire State" story arc in CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI13#12. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10832&f=1)

[sickboy]

I have, for the most part, dropped my Marvel books. It's become too much of a chore to keep up with what the fuck is going on. When you're buying more than 10 Marvel books a month (as I was) and then still have to go out an buy more limited series shite just to keep up with what's going on in those books you buy then it's time to say goodbye.

[Darth Reaper]

He got better.

Despite popular belief, Wolverine is not invincible.
If you can inflict more damage than his healing factor can deal with, it will kill him.

The Gorgon's slaying of Wolverine was not explicitly shown.
He ran Wolverine through with his sword from behind. He stood over Wolverine ready to strike,
then there is an empty black panel. Did Wolverine pass out? Probably.
A month later Wolverines was found in a ditch in Argentina, missing an eye and with burns on 98% of his body.
Where those wounds from Gorgon torturing Wolverine to death or were they a set up? Aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D
aircraft carrier Wolverine regains consciousness, hearing voices to kill his nurse he stabs her and breaks free.
It was revealed Wolverine was revived by the Hand and he was under Hydra control.- Toejam

I believe Wolverine also still needs to breath. Cut off his air supply and he will suffocate, it'll just take awhile.

[The One and Only]

If you've read the first issue of MARVEL ZOMBIES 4:MIDNIGHT SONS, released last Wednesday, you'll have learned that the one who freed Zombie Deadpool from ARMOR Headquarters was none other than the original Marvel Zombie himself, SIMON GARTH. For more on the doings a transpiring in the latest edition to the flesh eating saga, check this interview with MZ4 writer Fred Van Lente. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-1013-Fred_Van_Lente_talks_MARVEL_ZOMBIES_4.html)

[The One and Only]

If you haven't checked out the the Second Kree/Shi'Ar War yet in the epic event, WAR OF KINGS:shame:, get to your local comic shop and do so. NOW:work:. But if your a little lost on the event in question, get up to speed by checking on the players in this William Shatner sized cosmic event here. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20802)
ADDED:
Meet the Black Pawns of the WAR OF KINGS. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20819) Then rumor has it that the Preator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, GLADIATOR, will meet his end at the hands of ROCKET RACOON during this event.

[The One and Only]

See what happens when Deadpools Collide. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10998&f=1)

[The Dark Vampire]

This is not just about Marvel but it can go here does anyone else go to Thatguywiththeglasses.com and watch the Linkara videos where he rips into bad comic books I think he's quite funny with it

http://thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/linkara/at4w

[The One and Only]

Preview for the second issue of the second issue of MARVEL ZOMBIES IV. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=11090&f=1)

[The One and Only]

Dracula begins a full out assult on England.:cry: For more news from the front check out this preview from CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI:13#13. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopicp-81537.html#81537)

[The One and Only]

Just an interesting retrospective on a controversial event in the Wall-Crawler's hectic life ?:thinking: Or a hint of things to come ?:eek: (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=270099)

[The One and Only]

The people have spoken, and Stan "THE MAN" Lee has listened. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/05/24/spider-man-newspaper-strip-revives-the-spider-marriage/) Peter and Mary Jane are back together again ,at least in the newspaper strip. But will big Marvel and Joe Quasimodo follow suit ? Doubtful.

[The One and Only]

MARVEL ZOMBIES IV issue three variant. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-11327.html) 80's style.:funky:

[The One and Only]

"I want the Punisher DEAD.", orders Norman Osborn. So calling in his comrade in the Cabal, the Kingpin of Super-Villains, the HOOD , to do the dirty deed. The Hood makes it so through the use of 17 super-villains, who until now were all dead thanks to another vigilante ,the Scourge of the Underworld:o, but resurrected by the Hood. For more on the five part "Dead End" story-arc starting in PUNISHER#5, written by Rick Remember and drawn by Tang Eng Haut. Read the profiles on the small army of villains here (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21415) and here. (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21436)
ADDED:
Part three of the Punisher Hit Squad Profiles. (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21446)

[jasonlives13]

So punisher is going to take on all these chaps?

[The One and Only]

^Yessireebob, Castle will be fighting these Scourge resurrecties. And now the next batch from the Punisher Hit Squad, Mirage, Megatak, and the decidedly deadly......TURNER D. CENTURY. (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21446)

[The One and Only]

This September, one of Spidey's most controversial episodes in the Wall-Crawler's life is revisited. From scribes Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco. Interior art by Todd Nauck, with covers by Pasqual Ferry. SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/060918-Clone-Saga.html) :bow::funky::bang:

And it doesn't end there.:evil: (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21667)

[The One and Only]

A Dialogue free preview of (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-11556.html) MZ IV:MIDNIGHT SONS. And an interview with the writer of this tale of flesh eating superhuman versus the Marvel Monsters, Fred Van Lente. About how not everyone is coming back from this one...:( (http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8573.Marvel_Zombies~colon~_Suicide_Mi ssion?utm_sourcerss_new_)

[The One and Only]

Preview for the final issue of CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI:13,and the conclusion of the Vampire State (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-11685.html) storyline.

[The One and Only]

First, in the debut issue of the new WEB OF SPIDER-MAN comic. An old friend by the name of KAINE makes his return in the book's lead story by J.M. DeMatteis. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/070920-DeMatteisWeb.html#comments)

Second, the inevitable has arrived this October in
MARVEL ZOMBIES:EVIL EVOLUTION.
Written by Karl Kesel
Art by RobDiSalavo
Cover by Marcos Martin
"Fur and severed limbs fly in a story that reveals an important missing link in the saga of the Marvel Zombies ! Two worlds of hurt collide as the popular Marvel Zombies Universe gnaws its way into the cult-favorite Marvel Apes Universe with a handful of our Earth's furriest heroes stuck in the middle ! FEAR--COLONEL AMERICA'S battle with theAMAZING SPIDER-MONKEY ! SEE--IRON MANDRILL'S decent into Zombie Madness ! Who will come out triumphant? What will be left of them ? Can Gorilla-Girl, the Gibbon, and Ape Speedball survive ?! No one is safe and nothing is certain in this destiny-altering battle between flesh eaters and the feces flingers ! Apes mastermind Karl Kesel teams with rising star Rob DiSalvo(Dark Reign:Sinister Spider-Man) for MARVEL ZOMBIES:EVIL EVOLUTION !
ADDED:
Ben Rielly's memory continues to haunt Spider-Man this October. (http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8777.FIRST_LOOK~colon~_October_2009_S pidey_Previews)

[The One and Only]

Marvel gets the rights to MARVELMAN.;) (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22206)

And for some really cool news, me , Ed McGuiness, and Jeph Loeb introduce the absolutly amazing, RED SHE-HULK. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22202):eek:
ADDED:
Marvel gets the rights to MARVELMAN.;) (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22206)

And for some really cool news, me , Ed McGuiness, and Jeph Loeb introduce the absolutly amazing, RED SHE-HULK. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22202):eek:
ADDED:
Preview for the finale of Marvel Zombies IV. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-11725.html)

[Darth Reaper]

So, let me get this straight. They're giving The Hulk back his book, but now he can't turn into The Hulk anymore?

A) I need to get my hands on THE INCREDIBLE HULK #600.

B) A HULK book without The Hulk? That sucks.

[The One and Only]

Podcast interview with Howard Mackie and Tom DeFalco on the SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA. (http://spidermancrawlspace.podomatic.com/player/web/2009-07-12T01_03_40-07_00)

[Darth Sinister]

So, let me get this straight. They're giving The Hulk back his book, but now he can't turn into The Hulk anymore?

A) I need to get my hands on THE INCREDIBLE HULK #600.

B) A HULK book without The Hulk? That sucks.

Well, Superman isn't in Action Comics and Superman. Captain America didn't have Cap in it for a while. So it's not completely unheard of.

[The One and Only]

Prepare for a major Gamma Powered Slobberknocker next year with WORLD WAR HULKS.:duh: (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090727-sdcc09-world-war-hulks.html)

[Myers, Michael]

Marvel's subscription service sucks. I still haven't gotten Amazing Spider-man 598 or 600. But for some reason I got 599 but it was like 2 or 3 weeks late.

[Darth Reaper]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth Reaper
So, let me get this straight. They're giving The Hulk back his book, but now he can't turn into The Hulk anymore?

A) I need to get my hands on THE INCREDIBLE HULK #600.

B) A HULK book without The Hulk? That sucks.

Well, Superman isn't in Action Comics and Superman. Captain America didn't have Cap in it for a while. So it's not completely unheard of.- Darth Sinister

That doesn't change how I feel about it.

[Darth Sinister]

We all know Bruce Banner will be the Hulk again. Just enjoy the ride.

[Darth Reaper]

I'm sure you're right but that doesn't change the fact that one of my favorite comic book characters isn't in his own book right now (Bruce Banner alone isn't enough). I'm not convinced that I can enjoy the ride, because The Hulk isn't part of it right now.

[Darth Sinister]

You'll never know for sure unless you try. A lot of people complained about the lack of Captain America, but the book still sold like gangbusters and when Bucky took over, people were impressed and wanted him to stay as Cap for the long haul.

[The One and Only]

In the upcoming set of specials entitled ,THE LIST, Norman Osborn begins dealing with some threats to his DARK REIGN. He sics the Daken, the son of Wolverine, a.k.a. the Dark Wolverine, on Frank Castle, alias the Punisher. What comes out of that battle won't be pretty. I present to you.....the FRANKENPUNISHER. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/article3537.html)

[Monkey]

My two favorite marvel characters are Spider-man and Ghost Rider. As a long-time fan of both, I find myself with impossible expectations for the movies. I'm not particularly fond of the Spider-man series... I particularly hate Kirsten Dunst's portrayel of Mary Jane (they should have picked a natural redhead, and Dunst will always be that little vampire in Interview to me). Venom seemed like a tacked-on character in the third installment, they could have done so much more with his storyline, IMO. I have absolutely no desire to watch Ghost Rider. If you're a fanboy of a certain character, do you not like the movie?

On the other hand, I liked the X-men flicks and really enjoyed Iron Man. But, I never really cared for the comics. Maybe I'm just strange.

[The One and Only]

Spider-Man editor Steve Wacker answers questions submitted by the fans. Also some preview art of the upcoming hellacool SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080925-Weekly-Webbing-Wacker.html)

And featuring a preview to the cover of SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA#4. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080925-Clone-Saga-4.html)

[The One and Only]

More info on the upcoming World War Hulks events hitting shelves this December in an interview with Word War Hulks:Alpha penciller Paul Pelletier (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080929-Fan-Expo-Hulks.html), and the rest of the book's contributors.
ADDED:
The House of Ideas has now become part of the Mouse House. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=22747)

[Darth Sinister]

That's surprising about Disney buying Marvel. Already knew it, but still surprising.

[The One and Only]

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN#608
"Who is Ben Rielly ? (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090901-weekly-webbing.html)
And the long awaited return of.....
KAINE.:eek:

[Darth Sinister]

http://www.newsarama.com/film/090920-kirby-copyright-marvel.html

Heirs to comic book legend Jack Kirby sent 45 notices of copyright termination to Marvel Entertainment, prospective Marvel buyer Disney, Sony Pictures, Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, and others studios that that hold licensed media rights to Marvel characters, this according to a Sunday afternoon report published on the New York Times website.

The Times reports the legal notices expressed an intent to regain copyrights to some Kirby co-creations as early as 2014, this according to a statement from Toberoff & Associates, a Los Angeles firm that helped win a court ruling last year returning a share of the copyright in Superman to heirs of the character’s co-creator, Jerry Siegel.

Mr. Toberoff declined to elaborate on the statement reached for comments Sunday by the Times. According to the newspaper, a Marvel spokesperson had no comment, but Disney replied in a statement, “The notices involved are an attempt to terminate rights seven to 10 years from now, and involve claims that were fully considered in the acquisition.” Fox, Sony, Paramount and Universal reportedly had no comment.

As the Times reports points out, Disney's acquisition of Marvel is far from a done deal and must still be approved by Marvel shareholders. Wall Street is apparently already speculating that due to a complicated array of various rights agreements, shareholders may worry that Disney will face difficulty immediately exploiting Marvel's most valuable intellectual property.

Cited in the story is the fact that Sony holds the film rights to Spider-Man in perpetuity.

The proposed Disney deal could give creators or their heirs new reason to exploit United States copyright law to stake a claim.

Under U.S. law, an author or his or her heirs can begin a process to regain copyrights a certain period of years after the original grant. While the report did not cite what characters were cited in the termination notices, if Kirby’s family were to gain the copyright to a co-created character like the Fantastic Four or the Incredible Hulk, they could become entitled to a share of profits from films or other properties featuring the character, or obtain the rights to sell characters independently of Marvel, Disney, or the various studios that have licensed the Marvel characters.

[The One and Only]

With SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA hitting shelves this week. An interview with former Spider-Editor, Ralph Macchio, who closed the door on the Clone Saga back in the nineties. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090929-Weekly-Webbing-Clones.html) And another interview with legendary Spider-Scribe, J.M. DeMatteis, on his KAINE story in Web of Spider-Man#1. (http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.9528.Web_of_Spider-Man~colon~_Raising_Kaine)

Also Deadpool in a compromising position with the Red Hulk.:wiggle: (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23130)

[The One and Only]

http://marvel.com/i/content/9803new_storyimage-24844865%7C526.66227781435x800.jpg
Hey, the PUNISHER'S got a new look in the upcoming PUNISHER:R.I.P. storyline.

[The One and Only]

Preview for the story, Echos, featuring the first clone of Spider-Man,KAINE, in Web of Spider-Man#1. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1383)

[The One and Only]

Three page preview for SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA#3. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1405)
ADDED:
Previews for the first two-thirds of the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN story-arc, "Who was Ben Rielly ?" by writer Marc Guiggenhiem, and art provided by Marco Chechetto and Luke Ross.

AMAZING#608. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=31092)

AMAZING#609 (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1415)

[The One and Only]

Banner and son find themselves on ....THE LIST. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-12447.html) An it's father and son tag team day in INCREDIBLE HULK#603 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-12445.html) when the Banners meet Wolverine and his little squirt.

[The One and Only]

Writer Rick Remember talks about the FrankenCastle story-arc in the THE PUNISHER. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23503)

[The One and Only]

Preview for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN#610, the final part to the story-arc, "WHO WAS BEN RIELLY ?" Featuring KAINE. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=31609)

[The One and Only]

Writer Jeff Parker talks WORLD WAR HULKS:ALPHA. In which we meet the bad guys behind the Fall,, the Intellegencia (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23672).

And preview for WORLD WAR HULKS:GAMMA right over here. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=23678)

[The One and Only]

What happens when the most brilliant of the MU's criminal element put their minds together on something ? Check here (http://comics.ign.com/articles/105/1050014p1.html) in FALL OF THE HULKS:ALPHA.

[The One and Only]

2010 WILL BE THE YEAR OF SPIDER-MAN. (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=301769)

[Kane]

Damn, I'm so far behind on my reading that I don't even know what the hell is currently going on in the Marvel universe. I'm talking years behind. Guess I have some catching up to do.

[The One and Only]

Another piece of the puzzle (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/091228-amazing-spiderman-2010-tease.html#comments) for 2010, The Year of Spider-Man.

[The Taff]

In the image I'm seeing the top of The Lizard's head, Peter Kissing a red head with glasses, Arane, Madaam Webb, one of those "Scarlet Spiders" from the Initiative in the Iron Spider suit, and the black costume which could possibly be Gargan.

I'll bet cash money that Peter is reaching for Mary Jane in the finished puzzle.

[The One and Only]

The full picture of the YEAR OF SPIDER-MAN (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24243). And is that Baby May I see in the background ?

[The One and Only]

Dialogue free preview of PUNISHER#13, featuring more FrankenCastle madness. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?gid=1614)

[Darth Sinister]

Yeah, they're going to address why they never got married in new continuity.

[The One and Only]

One book that I don't see getting much talk is the hellacool Secret Warriors. Originally conceived during the events of Secret Invasion as Nick Fury's new force to deal with the then upcoming Secret Invasion. Fury's team of Caterpillars. A group of superpowered legacies that fell under just about everybody's radars except for the former SHIELD head. The Caterpillars featured in Secret Invasion,and kicked off SECRET WARRIORS turned out to be only one of three teams. The one shown through the course of the series so far led by Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. Quake was just the tip of the iceberg to Fury's plans. One team was lead by former SHIELD agent Pierce. The other, lead by Fury's own son Mikel. At the start of SECRET WARRIORS Fury learned that SHIELD was actually an operation created by the villainous HYDRA, run by his old World War II nemesis, Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker. And that the evil organization's prescence has been around for a lot longer than Fury realized. So he begins to build a secret army to deal with HYDRA. Along with his Caterpillars, he recruits some of his old SHIELD/Howling Commando teammates, along with about 1500 disgruntled HAMMER agents, with a buttload of HAMMER ordanance. But in uncovering SHIELD being a puppet to HYDRA, he's uncovered another previously unknown threat. This new/old threat goes by the name, LEVIATHAN. And they/it, would love nothing more than expunge the ex-SHIELD, and the rebuilt, truly frightening HYDRA from the face of the Earth. For more on LEVIATHAN and the Secret Warriors next arc starting in issue 11, now on sale. Check out the following interview with the book's writer, Johnathon Hickman, on the next arc, entitled, Wake The Beast. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24377)
ADDED:
The Fall of the Hulks rolls on in HULK#19 where in this preview. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4226&disp=table), it opens up with a Red Hulk/Thing smackdown.:ballshot:

Then,meanwhile, in INCREDIBLE HULK#606, meet New York's new favorite hero, SKAAR-SON OF THE HULK. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=32871)

[The Taff]

Iron man's new armor design.

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/105/1059433/the-invincible-iron-man-20100108105236244.jpg
Red and gold. How original.

[The One and Only]

A whole slew of previews starting with:
PUNISHER#13 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4216)

Fall of the Hulks: (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13236.html)RED HULK#1.

WOLVERINE:WENDIGO. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13235.html)
ADDED:
SECRET WARRIORS#12. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4280&disp=table)

And SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA hits the home run stretch in issue five. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4281&disp=table)

[TheShowstoppa]

I mean no offense, but it looks to me like they're redoing the whole goddamn thing all over again. I have that final issue where Ben Riley and Peter have to find a cure for MJ bc of the toxic spider DNA in Peter. It ends with MJ and Peter walking away together as they resolve that Peter ends his Spidey career. Then about a year later, they killed off Ben. This doesn't look any different other than they just condenced the story.

[Darth Sinister]

Well, that's the point. So much of the stuff in the original version was added at the last minute or for other reasons and that clogged up the whole thing. We're seeing the story minus all the fluff. "Virtual Mortality" and "Cyberwar" were added to cash in on what happened with the X-Men books during "The Age Of Apocalypse" arc. The story was supposed to pick up with "The Return Of Spider-Man" and "Media Blizzard" after "The Greatest Responsibility". When we see the second half, a number of things won't be the same and some will.

[The One and Only]

More FrankenCastle chit chat with the storyline's author ,Rick Remender. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24736) Featuring a cameo appearance by one of the Shogun Warriors.

[The One and Only]

In May of this year you will learn who are the SECRET AVENGERS. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=24837)

Also in PUNISHER#14 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13386.html), the FrankenCastle saga continues.

Also the Fall of the Hulks rages in on HULK#20 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13390.html) and INCREDIBLE HULK#607. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13391.html)
ADDED:
You thought he was done in once and for all by Drax The Destroyer in the ANNIHILATION event. You thought he found happiness finally becoming the accepted consort of Death. No.
NOW...

THANOS

HAS

RETURNED !!!
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/thanosimperative.jpg

And the Mad Titan is bringing one huge honkin cosmic event right behind him. Prepare yourself for his return in the pages of The Guardians of the Galaxy, and in the one-shot this May, THE THANOS IMPERATIVE:IGNITION (http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/02/the-thanos-imperative-to-ignite-in-marvels-cosmic-books/), which brings you up to speed on the universe crashing down.

[The One and Only]

Preview for the final issue of SPIDER-MAN:THE CLONE SAGA. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4496&disp=table)

And a preview for SECRET WARRIORS#13. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4495&disp=table)
ADDED:
Preview for RED HULK#2. (http://www.comicmonsters.com/article4311.html)

[Bill 1981]

One, that pic of Thanos is awesome.

[The One and Only]

^Hence why I posted it my brother from another mother.:D

[The One and Only]

THE THANOS IMPERATIVE scribes , Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning talk a bit about the guy who could stomp a new mudhole into Darksied makes his return,...and why. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25088)
ADDED:
And as of issue seventeen of the PUNISHER undergoes a name change to....FrankenCastle. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25085)

[Darth Reaper]

Thanos, stomp a mudhole in Darkseid, not a chance. Fist-fight with him until they've ravaged whatever playing field they're on, sure, but Thanos can't escape the fact that he's an imitation of Darkseid.

[The One and Only]

Presenting the origin (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13661.html) of the A-BOMB in FALL OF HULKS:RED HULK#3.

[The One and Only]

Leonardo DaVinci an agent of SHIELD ? :eek: Yepper. Check it out in this unlettered preview of SHIELD#1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4748&disp=table) from writer Johnathon Hickman(Secret Warrriors, Fantastic Four) and penciller Dustin Weaver(X-MEN).
ADDED:
And the zombies are back in MARVEL ZOMBIES 5. In this five issue miniseries from writer Fred Van Lente(Marvel Zombies 3, 4 & The Return Bookends, Amazing Spider-Man) and artist Kano(Adventures of Superman) Machine Man is enlisted by the alternate reality monitoring organization ARMOR, and Micheal Morbius to gather samples of the zombie virus in hopes of finally perfecting cure to the dreaded syndrome which infected Jack Russel, the Werewolf, in MZ4. For more of this flesh rending journey through the multiverse, click on over here (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25389).

[The One and Only]

Previews for:
WORLD WAR HULKS#1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=4796&disp=table)

MARVEL ZOMBIES V#1 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13783.html)


WOLVERINE:WEAPON X#12 (http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-13786.html) featuring Logan and Captain America facing down a mob of Deathloks.

[The One and Only]

This July...

DRACULA DIES !!!
http://marvel.com/images/712232./from/content.comic_issue.33875
In The Death of Dracula scheduled to hit the comic shops on July the eighth. The Lord of the Undead meets his end a the hands of his son, Xarus, in war for control of the Earth's vampires. And what the results of this war will have for the rest of the MU, will be dealt with by the X-Men. (http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=15917)

Meanwhile, Daredevil has taken the reigns of leadership of the ninja clan known as the Hand. And in trying to redeem this legion of assassins, and turn them into a force for good. Their first task to take the scrub brush of justice to DD's stomping grounds in Hell's Kitchen. But as this summer's book, SHADOWLAND (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25981), written by Andy Diggle and drawn by Billy Tan, a number of other street level Marvel Heroes may have a bone to pick with this.

Then we have the finale to the mindbending FrankenCastle (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7006&f=1) story arc in PUNISHER#16.

[idolone]

Man, I was really enjoying Rick Remener's Punisher book (it's waaaaay better than the Matt Fraction stuff for sure), but he lost me with the Frankencastle thing.

Anyway, I scooped up some Deadpool at the comic shop yesterday. Man, that dude is hilarious. Anyone else here read Deadpool? My favorite one is the one where he makes his buddy dress up as a parrot and say "sqwarrk" before he says anything. Hahahah... um yeah, I guess you had to be there.

[The One and Only]

I'm lovin' the heck out of the FrankenCastle arc myself. Mostly for the dusting off the long lost Marvel Monster, MANPHIBIAN (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/manphibi.htm). Anywho, if your getting excited over FrankenCastle, just wait until you meet, Vampire Jubilee. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/prev_img.php?disp=img&pid=1271347938) Sinking her teeth into the fans throats this July in the new adjectiveless X-MEN, in a storyline picking up from the Death of Dracula one-shot, entitled Curse of the Mutants. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/marvel-x-men-curse-teaser-100506.html)

[Monkey]

This July...

DRACULA DIES !!!
http://marvel.com/images/712232./from/content.comic_issue.33875
In The Death of Dracula scheduled to hit the comic shops on July the eighth. The Lord of the Undead meets his end a the hands of his son, Xarus, in war for control of the Earth's vampires.
I thought his son was Alucard.

[The One and Only]

^In the old Universal flick, Son of Dracula, and the Castlevania games. But in the Marvel book, The Tomb of Dracula and the various other mags published by the House of Ideas, he had three children. Vlad Tepulus. And LILITH (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/lilithdod.htm), his daughter to his first wife, whom he drove from his home after she was born because his wife didn't bear him a son. And thanks to a gypsy curse, was transformed into a vampire to forever oppose Dracula in response for the vampire lord's attack on the gypsies after Vlad was turned. Then there is his second son, Janus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus_(Marvel_Comics)), who was conceived by mystical means with a woman named Domini, when Drac was operating a Satan cult. Due to the actions of a power hungry member named Anton Lupeski, Janus was shot and killed. But Domini resurrected the lad in a mystic ceremony, which ended up having the child possessed by an Angel. Transformed into a golden skinned adult, with powers to counter his father's. Janus made himself a tough enemy to oppose the Dark Prince. For more on Marvel's take on Dracula, check out the following very informative link. (http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/draculav.htm)
ADDED:
WORLD WAR HULKS lives up to its name in starting off in issue twenty-two with the Red Hulk facing off against a squad of Hulked-Up Heroes. (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-13064.html) And meanwhile over in INCREDIBLE HULK#609, (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-13063.html) Washington D.C. is under siege from an army of Hulked-Up A.I.MARINES .

[The One and Only]

Writers Rick Remember and Daniel Way talk about the payback the Punisher/FrankenCastle will be delivering upon Daken, the Dark Wolverine in the near future. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26161):ballshot:

And writer Anthony Johnson and artist Wellington Alves gets up to their ankles in Blood on the Streets (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26151) in the Shadowland tie-in mini series.

[The One and Only]

Writer Victor Gishler talks a wee bit about the upcoming (http://www.comicmonsters.com/features-1120-Victor_Gishler_talks_DEATH_OF_DRACULA_and_X-MEN.html) DEATH OF DRACULA and the X-MEN ,Curse of the Mutants story arc.

[The One and Only]

More on the DEATH OF DRACULA. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26302)

Preview of SECRET AVENGERS #1. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=5251&disp=table)

And a preview of the THE THANOS IMPERATIVE:IGNITION (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=35450).

[The One and Only]

Things get a wee bit medieval in the third issue of MARVEL ZOMBIES 5 (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-13178.html)

[The One and Only]

More on the plans abrewing for Dracula and the MU's vamps in the DEATH OF DRACULA (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26526).

Also speaking of vamps, check out writer Paul Cornell's upcoming SPITFIRE:ONE-SHOT (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26492).

[The One and Only]

Sub-Mariner gets another shot at his own title with NAMOR:THE FIRST MUTANT (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=26574). The opening story-arc will tie into the opening arc of X-MEN, Curse of the Mutants. With Mr. MacKienzie doing battle with a race of sub-sea vampires.

[idolone]

Did anyone else read The Siege? I thought it was pretty good, but kind of rushed. I kind of wish they had kept the Dark Reign thing going for a little while longer. Hey does anyone know what's up with Doom? It seems I haven't seen him around lately.

[The One and Only]

Previews for:
THE DEATH OF DRACULA (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-13491.html)

MARVEL ZOMBIES V#4 (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-13490.html)

[The One and Only]

Steve Rogers, the first Captain America is back in action, this time under his given name in STEVE ROGERS:SUPER-SOLDIER (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=5642).

And in the wake of House of M and M-Day there have been many questions left unanswered. First of which, what happened to the instigator, cause of both events Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch ? The reality manipulating mutant disappeared after causing the near extinction of Homo Superior, MUTANTS. Also, are the two members of the youthful heroes known as the YOUNG AVENGERS, Wiccan and Speed, actually the recreated twin children of the Scarlet Witch and Vision who were thought to be uncreated years ago ? The search for answers begins in AVENGERS:The Children's Crusade (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=5627&disp=table).

And the war between mutants and vampires begins in this preview for X-MEN#1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=5648).

[The One and Only]

Did you really think that getting ripped in half by the Sentry would stop....him ? (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=27467) :nervous::evil:

[Darth Sinister]

Want to know why Peter and Mary Jane didn't get married?

MJ told Mephisto that she would convince Peter to take the deal and that he would leave them alone, to which he agrees. We then find out that the night before the wedding, he freed a criminal that was part of Electro's gang at the time and he went after the arresting officer. Peter was hit with a cinder block during the confrontation and in saving the criminal, lost consciousness and missed the wedding.

Excuse me now while I go hang myself in barn.

[The One and Only]

Room for one more ? Don't worry, I have my own rope.

[Darth Sinister]

Come along. Always room for more.

Seriously, MJ tells Peter that he shouldn't let one incident define his whole life. That's so wrong considering it's never bothered her before that he's harped on and on about it. But now because Quesada wants it to, it does.

[Darth Reaper]

Let me see if I've got this right. Thanks to Mephisto, Pete and Mary Jane don't get married because Mary Jane isn't willing to put up with Peter allowing the death of Uncle Ben to define his life and drive him to be Spider-Man. Is that right?

I can see how that would work, but I still don't like it. And, thanks to Joe Q we're stuck with it for the foreseeable future. :mad:

[Darth Sinister]

Yep. It's not the sole reason, but it was one of the major points. Which is why I said that it was never an issue before until Quesada made it one. Especially funny when in "Back In Blac" and "One More Day", the most recent examples, it doesn't bother her at all. *shrugs*

[The One and Only]

Behold the first two pages of THE AVENGERS#4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=27629), and wait to you see the team's newest member in issue seven.:eek:

[Darth Sinister]

More epic fail!

According to Quesada in this fucked up reality, MJ wanted children and she decides to never marry Peter because she fears the emotional strain it will put on them, interspliced with the scene of MJ seeing their now unborn child from OMD. They stay together despite that, but eventually split. Apparently they never got pregnant during the Clone Saga. And May was able to live simply by Peter doing chest compressions until her heart started up again.

That said, not too long ago, before his death, Nightcrawler was faced with a similar situation with Mephestio. His response? He bitched slapped him and told him to go fuck himself.

[Darth Reaper]

Who's the new Avengers teammate in #7 One and Only

[Darth Sinister]

It's Red Hulk.

[The One and Only]

This November, the call will be answered.:zip:
http://graphicpolicy.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/theworldstillneedheroes.jpg

[Michellemabelle]

I reread the first two volumes of Astonishing X-Men today, and it was still great. I wanna see Whedon do more team books.

[Darth Sinister]

So in the end, here's what "One Moment In Time" tells us. After saving May's life, Peter stops an assassin from trying to kill MJ's aunt Anna, only to find it's the guy he tussled with years ago, who was the one who caused him to miss his wedding. Mephisto, disguised as a nurse, contacted him to do this, which results in Peter telling Strange to fix this. So he contacts Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic and they create a device that will do it. But Peter will remember everything. Well, he makes MJ do it against her will and that's what ends their relationship. Now, in the present, they make amends and now she approves of the girl that he's been dating, Carlie Cooper. Bonus trivia, she's named after Quesada's daughter.

Interesting fact, the acronym for "One Moment In Time" is OMIT.

[Darth Reaper]

So, what's the point of this story? I'm not criticizing you DS, I'm trying to figure out what Marvel was trying to achieve with this.

[Darth Sinister]

It was Quesada's attempt at explaining why Peter Parker shouldn't get married. Apparently, Peter's love for his aunt was greater than his wife, hence being able to will her back to life. Or some such bullshit. It's also because fans wanted to know what exactly happened if Mephisto's presence wasn't known and the marriage never happened. Basically it's all bullshit as it is. And what's even more insulting is that Quesada doesn't believe that Peter should be with a woman like Mary Jane, but someone more like Carlie. Course, there are those who think that Quesada may be a bit sick by name a character after his daugther and have her be the love interest for Peter. In fact, the next arc has MJ totally approving of her and thinking that Peter and Carlie are a great match. Which also makes her come across as a Mary Sue.

Personally, I'm glad I didn't start reading again. The whole thing is just pure bullshit from start to finish. I never considered myself as a fan of one company over another, but the last three years has sorely put me in the mind that I perfer DC over Marvel. Pretty sad when that never happened for the eight years I read and collected comics hardcore, much less the preceeding years where I relied on television and film as my introduction.

[The One and Only]

Prepare for the MARVEL ZOMBIE SUPREMACY (http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2010/10/robot-666-exclusive-marvel-zombies-supreme-coming-in-march-2011/) in March when the raging undead plague hits the Earth of the SQUADRON SUPREME.
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Marvel_Zombies-SS-01-fin.jpg

[The One and Only]

In February, ONSLAUGHT'S UNLEASHED (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29154).

[The One and Only]

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/33806/1342916-22_amazing_spider_man_649_large.jpg
Many of us, if not all, here have the view that Quesada's hard on to end the Parker marriage that gave us One More Day/Brand New Day was about as bad an idea as bad idears have gotten in the history of bad ideas. But with a lot of that behind us now nearly three years later, Brand New Day ends. And BIG TIME (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29300) begin tomorrow, November 10, in Amazing 248. Kicking off with the"return" of the guy in pic above.

[Darth Sinister]

Well, now Peter's officially dating Carlie Cooper thanks to Mary Jane giving permisison. Yeah, why don't you grind that broken beer bottle with salt all over it a little bit deeper in people's faces. This will then be followed by...

http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1289406988.jpg

Technically, they just did that with "The Other: Evolve Or Die!" four years ago.

[The One and Only]

Does Quesada keep his head up his ass for the warmth ? Also the fact the name for Carlie , Peter's current orgasm friend, is named after Joe Quasimodo's daughter ? So basically he wants the Wall-Crawler to be single and banging his daughter ?!? :shame:Freud would have a field day with this.

Anywho, on another subject, interview with scribe Sean McKeever on ONSLAUGHT UNLEASHED. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29337)

[Darth Sinister]

Well, I think what it comes down to is that he doesn't want Peter to be with a supermodel, which was his main complaint since he could never buy such a thing. The same way he couldn't buy Billy Joel and Christy Brinkley. Whereas Carlie looks like Peggy Hill according to those on Scans Daily.

[The One and Only]

Good news. The Death of Spider-Man story isn't part of the Mainstream/616 Marvel Universe. It's a storyline for February's ULTIMATE (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29421) LINE. So it looks like we dodged a bullet there. Although who knows what else Quesada will be pulling out his saggy ass when it comes to the Wall-Crawler ?:duh:

[Darth Sinister]

If it works in Ultimate continuity, it'll happen in the main continuity.

[The One and Only]

A preview of Amazing Spider-Man#650 with Spidey being saved from the new Hobgoblin by....Lady Gaga ?!? (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=7203&disp=table):confused:

Annnnnnnnd in Amazing#654 , there's a new Venom in town, and in March, he ends up in Eastern Europe as a black ops operative courtesy of Punisher/Franken-Castle collaberators, Rick Remember and Tony Moore. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29805)
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/venom3-tony-moore.jpg

[Darth Sinister]

The Symbiote is being passed around way too much.

[The One and Only]

It's been a few years since Mac Gargan/The Scorpion got the symbiote, and it did a bit of hoping around before it even snagged Brock. In SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR#2 when the FF had it in custody after discovering it was a lifeform, and getting it off Spidey, it escaped and possesed the FF(when She-Hulk was a member). Then some poor bloke when it escaped a second time on its way to get to the Wall-Crawler. Venom creator, David Micheline, when he was writing Amazing Spider-Man, had plans to kill Eddie Brock, and have the symbiote jump to a whole bunch of hosts. With Eddie Brock now Anti-Venom, and pretty popuar in that roll with the fans. And with Gargan slated to become the Scorpion again, it makes since for a new host. And rumor has it it will be...Flash Thompson.

[Darth Sinister]

Yeah, I know most of that. My point is that it was with Eddie for a long time until Quesada and Millar changed it. And now it's supposedly going to be Flash Thompson? I know they're running out of ideas for him, but this...?

[The One and Only]

The villains seem to be getting tougher, so it's time for Spider-Man to.....armor up. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29883)

[The One and Only]

Artist Tony Moore (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29972) on the upcoming VENOM series.

[The One and Only]

What the heroes of the Marvel Universe will fear now is....FEAR ITSELF (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=26802) in 2011.:eek:

[The One and Only]

With the Guardians of the Galaxy ,and the Nova Corps shutting down in the wake of the THANOS IMPERIATIVE, and the loss of StarLord and Nova in the destruction of the Cancerverse in order to keep the Mad Titan from escaping. The universe really needs someone to keep things safer. Meet the ANNIHILATORS (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30022).

[The One and Only]

Preview of the second issue of CARNAGE. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=2848&page=12)

[Rich]

Holy shit! When does that Carnage come out? I have got to get my hands on the first issue.

[The One and Only]

The first issue hit the stands in October/November. And from what I've read, has sold out. But no doubt you could probably find it still at your local comic shop or online store. Issue two I think hits the shops this week, and then the next comes out in February if the it sticks to the bimonthly schedule. And speaking of symbiotes, here's a quickie preview for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN#654.1 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30042) featuring the new Venom.

[The One and Only]

Check out AVENGERS:THE CHILDREN'S CRUSADE#4 (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=7385&disp=table) for the 411 on the wereabouts of Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch , and her future groom to be.

[Nukulur]

Deadpool has quickly become one of my favorite comic book characters ever.


That is all.

[The One and Only]

Spidey goes into Stealth Mode in this preview of Amazing#651. (http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=41200)

[Rick]

So Spidey is now Tron?

[The One and Only]

Now he is.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Zzfgs8VTa74/TLy7H8bbL1I/AAAAAAAAGO8/ycvdZHUTDMI/s1600/Spidey.jpg

[Darth Sinister]

Now he is.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Zzfgs8VTa74/TLy7H8bbL1I/AAAAAAAAGO8/ycvdZHUTDMI/s1600/Spidey.jpg

EPIC FAIL!

[The Taff]

I stopped reading comics a few years ago when One More Day hit. Looks like I made a wise decision there. I don't anticipate picking them up again until Marvel at least gets Spidey's house in order. Given the current trends, I'll be in my 40s when that happens.

[The One and Only]

Interview with writer Jeff Parker on the long road to redemption for the Red Hulk in the pages of HULK. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?pagearticle&id=30438)

Then as hinted in the run up to the FEAR ITSELF event hitting this spring, the Lord of the Undead himself , Dracula will be playing a part in this event. But , he might not be the big game changer in this monumental storyline. The tale of that individual will begin in THRONE OF BLOOD:Birth of a Vampire. (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30486) Written by Victor Gischler(Death of Dracula, X-MEN:Curse of the Mutants), and art provided by Goran Parlov.
http://blog.newsarama.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/THRONEOFBLOOD_BIRTHOFAVAMPI.jpg

[WesReviews]

So, it's official: Marvel killed off Human Torch today.

[The One and Only]

A sneak peak at MARVEL ZOMBIES SUPREME (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/42143/sneak-peek-marvel-zombies-supreme).

[Autobotsdie]

I used to collect Marvel comics until my former best friend stole alot of them. Some of them by todays standards that I had are worth a few hundred dollars.

[Monkey]

So, it's official: Marvel killed off Human Torch today.
Wonder how long it will take them to bring him back...

I used to collect Marvel comics until my former best friend stole alot of them. Some of them by todays standards that I had are worth a few hundred dollars.
That sucks, man. My father collected Batman comic books in the late 40s, he kept them all when he joined the Army back in the early 60s and his little brothers tore them up. I can't even imagine what a few years' worth of 40s batman comics go for these days...

How much does the average comic book sell for these days? I only collected for a few years back in the late 80s/early 90s. Most comics were $1.00, and $1.50 for the premium titles (Punisher War Journal, Ghost-Rider), Spider-man was going for $1.75 I think, and Image was just coming out with Spawn ($1.95).

I mostly collect Spider-man and Ghost-Rider. Managed to get the first issue of the original series of Ghost-Rider, and a bunch of Spideys from the 60s. After the huge explosion of gimmick (glow-in-the dark, hologram, etc.) and multiple covers (X-men #1), and multiple titles (Amazing, Spectacular, Web of, Ultimate, and 'Spider-man'.... 5 titles for one character?!?)... the shit just got tired/old quickly. Image was sloppy in getting their titles out on time. I lost interest completely when I joined the Air Force.

[The One and Only]

Writer Rick Remember talks about chronicling the missions of Flash Thompson, a.k.a. SPECIAL AGENT VENOM (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=30572).

[Darth Sinister]

Wonder how long it will take them to bring him back...


That sucks, man. My father collected Batman comic books in the late 40s, he kept them all when he joined the Army back in the early 60s and his little brothers tore them up. I can't even imagine what a few years' worth of 40s batman comics go for these days...

How much does the average comic book sell for these days? I only collected for a few years back in the late 80s/early 90s. Most comics were $1.00, and $1.50 for the premium titles (Punisher War Journal, Ghost-Rider), Spider-man was going for $1.75 I think, and Image was just coming out with Spawn ($1.95).

If you mean old stuff like those Golden Age Batman stories, a shitload of money. If you mean the current price of comics, DC is at $2.99 now. Marvel is doing $3.99 though certain issues will be $2.99. Dark Horse has mostly gone to $3.50. IDW does $3.99.

I mostly collect Spider-man and Ghost-Rider. Managed to get the first issue of the original series of Ghost-Rider, and a bunch of Spideys from the 60s. After the huge explosion of gimmick (glow-in-the dark, hologram, etc.) and multiple covers (X-men #1), and multiple titles (Amazing, Spectacular, Web of, Ultimate, and 'Spider-man'.... 5 titles for one character?!?)... the shit just got tired/old quickly. Image was sloppy in getting their titles out on time. I lost interest completely when I joined the Air Force.

Fortunately, all of that went away and now there's only variants that you don't have to get. Different cover, photo covers, pencil sketch and red colored covers.

[The One and Only]

The road to redemption for Red Hulk, and for any hero , has a few potholes in this case in the form of some new foes. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/hulk-rogues-gallery-110201.html).:ballshot:

[The One and Only]

CARNAGE#3 (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-15148.html) preview.

[The One and Only]

Wolverine tries to keep a vamped out Jubille on the straight and narrow in this preview of WOLVERINE & JUBILLE#2. (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-15200.html)

And meet America's newest intellegence asset, VENOM (http://www.horrornewsnetwork.net/ftopict-15199.html), on his first mission in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN#654.1.