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This thread's for talking about the Marvel Comics line, whether the comics are decades old or brand new.

As well as the superhero tales of the Marvel Universe, that also includes all the other things Marvel's done (Epic Comics, Icon Comics, Star Comics and all the rest), as well as the older stories by Atlas and Timely, the companies that later became Marvel.

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A thread for all the miscellaneous Marvel discussion that doesn't have its own thread.

So apparently, they're making a Black Panther movie. Let's hope Hudlin is kept as far away as possible. On a related note, anyone think that the whole 'Super Hero that is also a King/Ruler' is kind of ridiculous? I mean where do heroes like Aquaman and T'Challa find the time to both lead a nation and go gallavanting on the other side of the globe?

Edited by Mrph1 on Sep 1st 2024 at 8:36:28 PM

gregyo Since: Jan, 2001
#276: Sep 14th 2012 at 11:25:28 PM

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I don't know who Miracleman is, and I don't know what the Reckoning War is, but I highly doubt it's Spider-man. I don't think that they are relaunching everything, and if they aren't relaunching Spider-man, then I don't think he would need a teaser.

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I honestly hope that you're right. I love Kid!Loki.

edited 14th Sep '12 11:28:24 PM by gregyo

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#277: Sep 15th 2012 at 7:20:29 AM

[up] Miracleman is a famous independent superhero, largely due to a run by Alan Moore, that Marvel got the rights to a few years back but hasn't used yet. Rumors attach Neil Gaiman's name to it, so needless to say a lot of people are looking forward to it.

The Reckoning War is an arc Dan Slott set up in his She-Hulk run but was taken of the book before he got a chance to implement. This hasn't stopped readers from speculating that he might get a chance to someday (after all, he's a much bigger name now) and some are even guessing it might be the same thing as the Ultron War.

C0mraid from Here and there Since: Aug, 2010
#278: Sep 15th 2012 at 7:53:37 AM

Neil Gaiman continuing his run on Miracleman would be great. Adding the character to the Marvel Universe would be pointless.

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Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#279: Sep 16th 2012 at 1:44:15 AM

Just found out about Avengers Arena. Have to ask. What the fuck is Darkhawk doing there? Hes too old, experienced and powerful to be in this thing. I mean hes Cosmic Level now. Unless of course this is Alexander Samuel the new Darkhawk who is completely awesome and no mention is made of Chris. Ever. Or it could just be another Raptor. Id like to see the Fraternity idea seen more.

Also Cammi is in this? The Cammi whose only noticible claim was owning Drax? Who is rehashing a 40 year old story but dumber in Assemble? Maybe is Skreet is still with her.

edited 16th Sep '12 1:53:53 AM by Deadpoolrocks

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#280: Sep 17th 2012 at 11:39:22 AM

"KILLERS" is revealed. As many expected, it's Uncanny X-Force. It's going to be a female-focused book led by Psylocke, but the lineup just seems bizarre to me. Confirmed members are Storm (not really a "killer," although she did kill Marrow, sort of, in self-defense one), Spiral (definitely a killer, but typically a pure evil one), and Puck (...wha?), though they've said this isn't the entire roster.

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#281: Sep 17th 2012 at 11:45:04 AM

Puck? Sweet. I love Puck. Psylocke and Storm are always cool, too. Be interesting to see Spiral as a sorta-hero for a little while.

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HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#282: Sep 17th 2012 at 12:08:01 PM

The one from this/last week that sounds most interesting to me is "WANTED." Specifically, I really want to know what causes the Uncanny Avengers to mistake Cable's team for villains.

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#283: Sep 17th 2012 at 1:07:23 PM

From what I read, Cable's team is found in the same area as a dead anti-mutant figure.

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HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#284: Sep 17th 2012 at 1:42:13 PM

[up] Ah, a "clear my name while on the run" plot. Good stuff, good stuff.

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#285: Sep 17th 2012 at 2:52:55 PM

HOCRAP. HOCRAP.

The new Uncanny X-Force is bringing back Bishop.

Still as a villain, though, unfortunately.

C0mraid from Here and there Since: Aug, 2010
#286: Sep 18th 2012 at 8:48:20 AM

Random thought, Marvel superhero comics tend to be better on average when Marvel isn't trying to replace them with something; be it horror comics, the New Universe or Ultimate comics.

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Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#287: Sep 19th 2012 at 1:16:19 PM

Avengers Academy was awesome this week. A lot of great characterization. Loved Finesse. I'm really sad that this book's ending. Even sadder that Mettle and Hazmat will be in that stupid Avengers Arena bullshit. Ugh. One of them isn't going to be surviving.

Also, X-Factor was awesome, as usual. Interesting development for Theresa. And she was kissed by the Morrigan. So that's something.

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Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#288: Sep 19th 2012 at 1:58:14 PM

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I empathize. The idea Nico and Chase are in the Arena shit makes my gut churn ;/

gregyo Since: Jan, 2001
HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#290: Sep 19th 2012 at 4:09:52 PM

December solicits, yo. Seems like some cool stuff (except Avengers Arena). X-Men Legacy's in particular is intriguing in more ways than one.

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#291: Sep 19th 2012 at 4:33:46 PM

I actually really like the solicit for Avenging Spider-Man #15. "Dell’otto drawing Devil Dinosaur? Done!"

That's the entire solicit.

Monica Rambeau's going to be in Captain Marvel?! Sweet!

Still, no news on the new teen book. Dammit.

X-Men X-Pert, my blog where I talk about X-Men comics.
HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#292: Sep 19th 2012 at 5:57:10 PM

[up] Probably this week; it's one of the books being launched by Point One and they're doing teasers for that this week. So far they've done Ant-Man, something about SHIELD, and Nova (Loeb, ugh), which just leaves Cable (almost certainly Cable and X-Force) and the teen book (almost certainly Gillen).

Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#293: Sep 19th 2012 at 9:03:23 PM

[up] Dont forget most likely Bendis Got G

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#294: Sep 20th 2012 at 3:09:12 PM

Gillen and McKelvie confirmed for the teen book. No title yet.

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#295: Sep 21st 2012 at 5:44:55 PM

Just saw the Point One teaser with Miss America punching Loki. Awesome.

Also, the one with Nova and . . . is that Diamondhead? That makes sense. Diamondhead was one of Richard Rider's earliest foes, and a persistent one.

But much more important is Kid Loki and Miss America. Yay. I am so hoping Finesse is added to that line-up. And maybe Spider-Girl, for maximum awesomosity. A guy can always dream.

X-Men X-Pert, my blog where I talk about X-Men comics.
gregyo Since: Jan, 2001
#296: Sep 21st 2012 at 6:06:00 PM

[up] I forgot about Spider-Girl! She rocks! SO glad she isn't in Avengers Arena...

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#297: Sep 21st 2012 at 6:17:40 PM

[up] I'm glad there's no X-kids; they've suffered enough. Well, there's Laura, but she's a) my least favorite, b) probably the most well-known character there, and c) practically unkillable, so I don't think I need to worry too much about her.

gregyo Since: Jan, 2001
#298: Sep 21st 2012 at 6:36:27 PM

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Yeah, Laura will be fine. Nobody is killing her. But isn't Transonic there too?

HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#299: Sep 21st 2012 at 6:41:14 PM

[up] Not sure, unless that's her in the back, second from right...

gregyo Since: Jan, 2001
#300: Sep 21st 2012 at 6:55:00 PM

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That's what I thought... It could be someone new, though. She usually isn't depicted as unusually tall...


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