While this could easily be chalked up to a printing error, a curiosity appeared in this week's issue of FF #14.

When originally solicited, the next issue of FF, #15, was noted to have current series artist Juan Bobillo as the artist of the issue, with Bobillo illustrating through March's #16, which would serve as the epilogue to the current Doom storyline (all of which Bobillo has illustrated) and would assumedly solidify the Future Foundation's place in the Marvel U now that the Fantastic Four has seemingly reformed.

Then, come April, Multiversity favorite Nick Dragotta, hot off a sweet stint with Joe Casey with Marvel's mini "event" Vengeance, would join with issue #17 for a brand new story arc (which admittedly put a big smile on our face).

Yet, in an advertisement in the back of issue #14 (pictured above), it is Dragotta getting credit for the interior art of next issue, not Bobillo -- which would seem to indicate that for whatever reason, Bobillo is off the book early and Dragotta is replacing him.

This isn't inherently a bad thing; Dragotta is certainly an excellent artist, and a perfect fit for the world of the Future Foundation. Yet still, it does seem rather curious that Bobillo might not get to finish his arc on FF for whatever reason (and at this point, there is no reason to assume anything negative -- something might have come up, and Bobillo might have had to bow out early for personal reasons). Again, this could simply be a printing error, but it does seem rather odd regardless.

We'll keep you posted as we find out more, but for now keep your eyes peeled. In the mean time and for posterity, here is the original solicitation:

FF #15
JONATHAN HICKMAN (W) JUAN BOBILLO (A)
COVER BY MIKE CHOI
VARIANT COVER BY TBA
• ALL HOPE LIES IN DOOM, PART 4: The Fall of Doom
• The FINAL CHAPTER for the COUNCIL of REEDS.
• GUEST STARRING: POWER PACK!
32 PGS./Rated T - $2.99

Yes, we get it, vampires are done to undeath at this point. And, yes, it's even more tired to acknowledge this. But sometimes when a certain craze is catching on, naysayers such as you and I need an example of why such-and-such a craze caught on in the first place, less we instantly dismiss anything associated with said craze. For zombies, it was The Walking Dead. For vampires, it's American Vampire. Follow the cut for more on this Multiversity favorite.

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Written by Geoff Johns
Illustrated by Ivan Reis

Aquaman has been left for dead in the middle of the desert! But how did the King of Atlantis find himself marooned in such a hellish environment? As Aquaman struggles to survive impossible odds, what extreme measures will he resort to in order to stay alive?

One of the greatest joys of fandom, of any kind, is experiencing that moment of shared thought between you and the creator. “THAT’S EXACTLY HOW I WOULD HAVE WRITTEN IT!” We’ve all had those moments, where our ambitions for the things we love match up perfectly with what we actually get.

I wish I could say that Aquaman elicited one of those moments.

Hit the jump for more on why this book just isn’t working for me.

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Written by Kurt Busiek
Illustrated by Jack Herbert and Alex Ross

The stakes are already high in a battle royale pitting Silver Star, Captain Victory and the Glory Knights versus Darius Drumm, the Lightning Lady and Roag over the Proto-Seed -- and when Sigurd Dragonsbane and the Mythics join in, the results will shake he heavens themselves. Meanwhile, Kirby's only hope for survival on the Phantom Continent lies in the Primals, whose secrets are rooted deep in the history of mankind itself.

Last week, I was pretty hard on Dynamite Entertainment’s new Tarzan comic, Lord of the Jungle. Not to kick a dead horse, but it had nothing I was looking for, namely men fighting gorillas, ancient civilizations hidden at center of the Earth, vicious dinosaurs, and deadly secrets that threaten humankind! Well, this week, I owe Lord of the Jungle an apology. I now know the reason why all that stuff was missing is because it’s all in Kirby Genesis # 5, out this week, by Kurt Busiek, Jack Herbert and Alex Ross -- a comic for which I have nothing but the highest of praises.

Find out what we liked about it after the jump.

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Written by Rick Remender
Illustrated by Patrick Zircher

Captain America and Hawkeye undertake a mission to the Red Light Nation, a country run by criminals, for criminals!

I have been an avid supporter of Secret Avengers since it launched (er -- more or less), and have been rather adamantly looking forward to Rick Remender's handle on the shifting team dynamic. If anyone has been on a hot streak lately in terms of output, it's good ol' Rick, and if he can nail down one team of clandestine superheroes fighting impossible threats behind the scenes, he can assuredly do a second!

Find out if this is true or not behind the cut, and watch me denote my inner thoughts in italics!

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Written by Gene Luen Yang, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Bryan Konietzko
Illustrated by Gurihiru

The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more--and it's finally here!

This series of digests rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a faceoff against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity!

Aang and company are back! After 4(!) years, the Avatar and his gang of misfits and element-benders of the various elements have returned to continue their adventures in the 4 Kingdoms (well, shouldn’t it be three technically?) right where they left off. I watched the whole series in preparation for this book, so it’s all fresh in my mind.

Was it worth the marathon? Check the jump to find out!

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Written by John Barber
Illustrated by Andrew Griffith

The war for Cybertron is over—now the hard part begins!

This first of two new ongoing Transformers series offers an excellent jumping-on point and all-new direction as BUMBLEBEE and his fellow AUTOBOTS struggle to maintain control of a world without OPTIMUS PRIME!

I watched the first Transformers movie when I was four or so, and haven't seen it since. I saw a couple episodes of one of the Transformers series that were on Toonami back in the day, but that was it, and I wasn't even paying attention. I saw the first Michael Bay movie in theaters, and I regret it to this day. That's the extent of my Transformers experience.

So what do I think of IDW's supposedly new-reader friendly series? Follow the cut and find out.

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As revealed on the Free Comic Book Day website (via Buzz Comics), Image Comics will be releasing an anthology book this year for FCBD offering up six previews of upcoming Image books to be released later this year. While four of the titles are yet to be announced, we now know two of the books being previewed in the issue: a new G-Man book by Chris Giarrusso and Revival, a brand new ongoing by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton.

We at Multiversity have certainly known ourselves to be avid Image supporters, whether it is gushing about upcoming solicits, chatting with their talent or looking forward to their upcoming year, but it has literally gotten to the point where we are likely to buy any new #1 coming from Image over any other company out there. And why not? Image continues to push the envelope in terms of output, continually looking for content that seeks to do something new and legitimately exciting, all with the hopes of creating comics not just to read, but to truly love with impunity (and if you need further convincing of Image's heart at work, check out one of our bi-annual chats with Image's publisher, Eric Stephenson). And with 2012 ending up as Image's 20th anniversary, expect to see a lot from the publisher throughout the year that will -- not to hyperbolize too much -- knock your socks off.

But I digress. We all love comics. The fine folks at Image, from the behind the scenes folks to the creators, just really want to remind everyone why.

Take a peek after the cut for a four page preview of Seeley and Norton's Revival as it appears in Image's FCBD 2012 offering, and get psyched for a bevy of upcoming creator-owned titles coming out throughout the year.

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Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti
Illustrated by Moritat Phil Winslade

Slippery sewer pipes make a brutal place for a fight – but that won't stop Jonah Hex and Amadeus Arkham from facing off against a gang of kidnappers beneath Gotham City. And when the thugs get the best of them, Hex and Arkham find themselves swept away to a pitch-black cave with seemingly no way out – and lots of bats! Will they find a way to escape Gotham City's dark underbelly before Hex's matches are all burned out? Also: For the Barbary Ghost, death is only the beginning of her plan for revenge!

All-Star Western is an anachronism in the world of mainstream comics - there simply aren't many books like this being published right now.  Not only is the subject matter unusual for the Big 2, but it is the rare book that is almost hype-less.  And yet, a book with almost zero hype that takes place in the 19th century is connecting with audiences.  If you are not part of that audience, maybe after reading this, you will be.

Hit the jump for why you should be buying this book, and why DC, Marvel, and every other publisher, should be buying into its game plan.

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Hot off the comic internet presses, Chris Roberson just shared on his Tumblr page that he'll be writing the next edition of Threadless’s Comics-On-Tees Vol. 4. Launching January 30th with art from Mile Allred (!), Colleen Coover (!!), Chris Samnee (!!!) and Francesco Francavilla (!!!!), for comic fans out there on the Internet and beyond, this is definitely something that is too much awesome in one place.

Check it out, and look for more on Jan. 30 at Threadless.

Written by Tim Truman
Illustrated by Tomás Giorello

First hailing Conan as a liberator after he annihilated Aquilonia's foes on the battlefield, common folk and politicians alike now rally to unseat the Cimmerian from his stolen throne. Conspirators plot to kill King Conan and take the crown for themselves, but their schemes pale in comparison to a terror waiting quietly in the wings--Thoth-Amon, an enemy who has haunted Conan his whole adult life and whose wicked aspirations dwarf those of maneuvering politicians!

This is the first Conan comic I have ever read. That might seem like heresy to some, and others might greet it with a big “meh.” But here it is: another Conan adventure from our friends at Dark Horse and Robert E. Howard!

Check the cut for more about the Savage Cimmerian!

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Written by Duane Swierczynski
Illustrated by David Messina

The Elder Gods break free from their extra-dimensional prison and invade the myriad worlds of G.I. Joe, the Transformers, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Danger Girl, and the vampire plagued reality of 30 Days of Night.

Infestation 2, IDW’s second mega-event mini-series, dropped this week, and this time, instead of pitting their hottest properties against a horde or cross-world zombies, creators Duane Swierczynski and David Messina have opted for a more archaic enemy in the form of the horrors of H P Lovecraft.

Should you look or cover your eyes? Check back after the jump for our answer.

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Written by Daniel Way
Illustrated by John McCrea

Get caught up before “DEAD” launches next month!

All I can really say about this issue in this paragraph is that I was originally scheduled to review something else. I checked out this issue, lured by Marvel's .1 promise of full-accessibility — plus a sense of "Oh, why not?" — and instantly knew that I had to review this issue.

Why? For that, you'll have to follow the cut.

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Written by Geoff Johns
Illustrated by Jim Lee

Now, with the teenaged powerhouse Cyborg at their side, this group of individual heroes must somehow put their differences aside to face the terror of Darkseid!

Finally! After five months of not being able to review this comic due to someone else taking it before me in the weekly review draft, I finally get to write about DC's brand new and super shiny flagship title, starring all your favorite characters getting angry, getting beaten and still finding inner strength to man up and fight the evil lord of Apokolips, Darkseid!

Check behind the cut for some thoughts, and watch as I begin my review with a personal comment which takes objectivity away and transforms the rest into something that can only be referred to as an "editorial piece" as opposed to a "review."Try it. You might like it.

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For this week's Art of the Week Feature we have a lot of great artists with some equally amazing art. Artists such as Declan Shalvey (who somehow found his way onto this feature thrice!), Nathan Fairbairn, Ricardo Venâncio, Marcus To, Michael Avon Oeming, and Andrew Maclean. This week's featured piece, however comes from the wildly talented Phil Noto.

Described tribute to the early expanded Star Wars Universe, Noto perfectly captured the spirit of the old books and the feel of 70's science fiction with Luke and Leia, with a striking villain in the background. Everything in the piece from the tagline"BEWARE DARTH RAGE!" to the "Marvel Comic Group" has an unmistakable Star Wars Comics feel to it. It certainly made me want to do some Quarter Bin diving to see if I could find anything half as awesome as the above piece. Awesome stuff!

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