Wrapping up our week-long look at solicits, it’s finally come time to turn our discerning tastes towards Marvel Comics. What makes the pick? What doesn’t? Never mind what doesn’t, it only matters what does!
For the full solicitations from Marvel Comics, head on over to CBR.
10. Peter Parker is Back, but Not Really
Contained within a series of misleading solicits, Peter Parker as Spider-Man will be published in comics again in the tail end of 2013. He’s not coming back in the real story (yet), but an impressive line-up of writers and artists such as Joe Casey, Jen Van Meter, Emma Rios, Brian Reed, Klaus Janson and more will be lending their talents to tell lost Peter Parker stories in order to celebrate something — probably that there have been no new Peter Parker stories in a while.
So, don’t be confused reading the solicits, but don’t be shy about checking these issues out either. Should be fun.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #700.1 & #700. 2
DAVID MORRELL (w) • KLAUS JANSON (a)
Covers by PASQUAL FERRY
Variant Covers by KLAUS JANSON
• One year after his death at the hands of the Superior Spider-Man – PETER PARKER IS BACK!
• Acclaimed novelist David Morrell (First Blood) and legendary comics icon Klaus Janson (DAREDEVIL: END OF DAYS) team up to kick off this celebration of the world’s greatest super hero!
• With a blizzard crippling New York City, Spider-Man must protect the city – but Aunt May’s life is in danger!
40 PGS. (EACH)/Rated T …$3.99 (EACH)AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #700.3 & #700.4
JOE CASEY, JEN VAN METER & CLAY CHAPMAN (W)
TIM GREEN, EMMA RIOS & JAVIER RODRIGUEZ (a)
Covers by PASQUAL FERRY
#700.3 VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
#700.4 VARIANT COVER BY MIRCO PIERFEDERICI
• Continuing the special celebration of THE ORIGINAL SPIDER-MAN from Man of Action’s Joe Casey & Tim Green (AVENGERS ACADEMY)!
• What is the Black Lodge? And how has Spider-Man been trapped there, surrounded by his deadliest foes? Then, the Black Cat and Spider-Man team-up to bust an international art thievery ring in CAT & MOUSE by Jen Van Meter (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Emma Rios (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN).
• Finally, a young boy must learn he can’t rely on super heroes like Spider-Man to stand up against bullies in 12 O’CLOCK HIGH by Clay Chapman (AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES) and Javier Rodriguez (DAREDEVIL).40 PGS. (EACH)/Rated T …$3.99 (EACH)AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #700.5
BRIAN REED & KEVIN GRIEVIOUX (W)
SEAN CHEN & LEE WEEKS (a)
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Variant COVER BY IN-HYUK LEE
• Peter Parker and Johnny Storm must stop an apocalyptic future by fighting – the Fantastic Four?! By Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL) and Sean Chen (AVENGERS)!
• Then, a young child risks his life to save Spider-Man’s in the emotional WHAT WOULD SPIDER-MAN DO? By Kevin Grievioux (NEW WARRIORS) and Lee Weeks (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)!
40 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
9. The Return of the Ellis
We discussed this in a news post, but I figured it was worth re-mentioning that Warren Ellis was coming back to monthly comics and teaming up with Kelly Sue DeConnick to do so. Can I get an aw yeah? Aw yeah.
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #22.INH
KELLY SUE DECONNICK & WARREN ELLIS (W)
MATTEO BUFFAGNI (A)
Cover by JORGE MOLINA
INHUMANITY TIE-IN
• Spider-Woman and the Hulk — Team Sad! — are Back in Black… and red. And yellow. And purple and green. A lot of green.
• Speaking of green… Spider-Girl follows in the footsteps of her investigative reporter Dad and follows the money.
• The Toxic Doxie has her very own Inhuman… All that a homicidal maniac could ask for.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
8. Kot Comes to Marvel
Again, something we discussed in an individual newspost, but it is worth repeating: Ales Kot has come to Marvel to tell stories with the spy team “Secret Avengers.” It stands as notable because he did such an excellent job on DC’s clandestine team, and they took him off after three issues because they’re nuts. I have high hopes.
Continued belowSecret Avengers #12 & 13
NICK SPENCER & ALES KOT (W) • BUTCH GUICE (A/C)
#12 – HOW TO MAIM A MOCKINGBIRD, Part One
• Can Mockingbird escape before the High Council of A.I.M. discovers her true identity?
• Maria Hill gets a mind-bending offer from a rogue A.I.M. operative. And you probably know him. It’s REDACTED.
• Hawkeye, Black Widow and Fury plumb the “depths” of A.I.M.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
#13 – HOW TO MAIM A MOCKINGBIRD, Part Two
• Secret Avengers are taken down by A.I.M.?!
• Taskmaster and Mockingbird go full stealth mode as the entire A.I.M. island searches for them.
• A.I.M.’s secrets are spilled. Forson’s wild card is revealed. A team member down.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
7. Origin II Debuts
I’m iffy on Origin II. Honestly. I am.
On the one hand, I’m a big fan of Kieron Gillen and Adam Kubert. I think that together they will tell a rather entertaining story, and I think that Kieron is a strong enough writer to write to Kubert’s strengths in the way that Jason Aaron has in the past when the two have collaborated on Wolverine stories.
On the other hand, I’m a touch not convinced it is a book I need to read. It is a book I am curious about, and certainly want to read, but is this a story that really needed telling? And if so, why now, other than to capture the buzz Wolverine is getting from various other things like a successful blockbuster movie?
“Origin II” clearly exists because Marvel thinks it will be a worthwhile sense of income. I am hoping that Gillen and Kubert turn that into something that has as lasting an effect and is as impressive a read as the first “Origin” was. We’ll see.
ORIGIN II #1 (OF 5)
KIERON GILLEN (W) • ADAM KUBERT (A/C)
Sketch Variant by Adam Kubert
Variant Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Deadpool Variant by TBA
Variant Cover by Skottie Young
Blank Variant Also Available
Special Digital Edition Offer! Each copy comes with a FREE digital edition download of ORIGIN II #1, ORIGIN #1, & WOLVERINE: JAPAN’S MOST WANTED INFINITE COMIC #1!
Featuring a special Collector’s Edition Acetate Cover!
Part 1 of 5! A few years after the events of ORIGIN finds James Howlett running with the wolves…until something unexpected brings him back into the world of Follow the first “X-Man” as he finds his way back to civilization and falls afoul of someone Sinister, who’s just discovering mutantkind and the horrors he can visit on them. Plus, discover the secret behind James’ greatest enemy! At some point, the mutant who will become The Wolverine must choose: is he man or is he beast? An all-new chapter in the secret origin of one of Marvel’s most mysterious characters is revealed starting this November, by superstars Kieron Gillen (YOUNG AVENGERS, IRON MAN) and Adam Kubert (AVENGERS, UNCANNY X-MEN, WOLVERINE)!
48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$4.99
Retailers please note: In anticipation of this issue’s popularity, Marvel will have plenty of copies available to order.
6. Kevin Maguire in “Guardians of the Galaxy”
Kevin Maguire in “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Guardians of the galaxy #10
Brian Michael Bendis (W) • Kevin Maguire (A/C)
• Angela and Gamora go hunting.
• Special guest artist Kevin Maguire (Justice League, Batman Confidential, X-Men)
32 PGS./Rated T…$3.99
5. The End of a Young Avengers Era?
I’ve seen some speculation on this, no confirmation for probably all the obvious reasons, but it looks like this part of “Young Avengers” is coming to a close. Whether it means that Kieron and Jamie’s run is done or some other thing, the solicit for issues #13 and #14 do make it very much seem like an ending of sorts is upon us. I do not believe that the title would be cancelled; far from it, as it seems to do rather well. But with “Phonogram 3” long pending, perhaps a “Phonogram” esque story to appear around the New Year is the indicator that a shift is upon us?
Continued belowI’d hope not. Kieron and Jamie have knocked it out of the park with their book. I’d hate to see them stop the party. The party should last forever.
YOUNG AVENGERS #13 & 14
KIERON GILLEN (W) Issue #13-JAMIE MCKELVIE (A)
ISSUE #14- JAMIE MCKELVIE, EMMA VIECELI, CHRISTIAN WARD & ANNIE WU
Covers by JAMIE MCKELVIE
ISSUE #13 –
• This periodical plans to include an above-industry average amount and standard of drama, conflict (both internal and external), action set-pieces. It will include 20 pages of comic art. It prominently features heroic attempts to save the world and kissing.
• “The best comic I’ve ever written. Called Young Avengers #13.” – Kieron Gillen.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
ISSUE #14 – RESOLUTION (1 of 2)
• We gather in a night club, and have a string of connected and overlapping stories starring our cast. It’s a completely and unprecedented approach to a story in comics history. There are no parallels. We refuse to accept it.
•Team Young Avengers are joined by an all-start cast of some people we really like. Each individual section gets one individual artist. It’s a metaphor, probably.
• It’s been one hell of a year. In two episodes, one before and one after the new year, the Young Avengers get resolution. You guys do as well.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
4. Kitty Pryde Defects?
It’s one of the more strange solicits given out this month, but for all intents and purposes it looks like Kitty Pryde is joining the “Uncanny X-Men” after the events of the current crossover. It would seem unlikely; I think they want you to think Kitty is joining the team when really she’s more likely to a) be a liaison between the two groups and/or b) just want to enjoy a fun girls night out. If Kitty Pryde does defect, I would have no complaints, but this seems a bit suspicious to me.
More to the point, Kris Anka is illustrating the issue! I love Kris Anka’s work! Double win.
UNCANNY X-MEN #15.INH
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W) • KRIS ANKA (A/C)
INHUMANITY TIE-IN!
• The ladies of the UNCANNY X-MEN go out on the town and find themselves face-to-face with the effects of INHUMANITY.
• Wait, is that Kitty Pryde with the UNCANNY X-MEN?!?!
• Rising star KRIS ANKA (covers of UNCANNY X-FORCE, ALL-NEW X-MEN SPECIAL) comes in as guest artist for this special issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
3. That Time Miles Morales Ended Up In The Marvel Universe
I’m not going to beat you over the head with it. We know we told you so. Here’s the solicit:
CATACLYSM: THE ULTIMATES’ LAST STAND #3 (of 5)
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W) • MARK BAGLEY (A/C)
Variant Cover by MICO SUAYAN
THE BIGGEST ULTIMATE EVENT YET! MARVEL’S GALACTUS VS. THE ULTIMATES!!!
• A hero falls!
• MILES MORALES travels to the MARVEL UNIVERSE in search of clues to how to defeat GALACTUS.
• Can REED RICHARDS convince the ULTIMATES that he can redeem himself in times of disaster?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
But, that leaves one thing unresolved:
2. Who’s That Spider?
Ok, so, we guessed that Spider-Hero on the Mighty Avengers was originally Miles. That was an incorrect guess. But now that we’ve met Spider-Hero, one has to ask, who is he?
Well, based on his appearance in the issue and based on the choice of colors he has in costumes, my guess is him:
It’d explain the lurking in the shadows bit, right? We’ll see if it pans out for me this time. PLACE YOUR BETS, PEOPLE!
Continued belowMIGHTY AVENGERS #4.INH
AL EWING (W) • GREG LAND (A/C)
Variant Cover by STEVE EPTING
50TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT by DANIEL ACUÑA
INHUMANITY TIE-IN!
• In the aftermath of Infinity, Luke Cage brings his Mighty Avengers together! And a certain Superior someone is not happy about it!
• Plus: The birth of the new Ronin!
• This solicit sponsored by CORTEX Incorporated. CORTEX. Tomorrow is in our hands.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
1. Oh, the Inhumanity!
Hot off the heels of “Infinity,” “Inhumanity” is going to kick into gear with a one-shot by Fraction and art by Olivier Coipel. Personally? I love the Inhumans. One of the most interesting sides of the Marvel Universe. I liked that they were left unused, because whenever they showed up it means that the story they were included in must really mean something. Making everyone Inhuman… I’m iffy on it.
But you know what I’m not iffy on? Olivier Coipel art.
I’m willing to give this a shot. Fraction seems like he has interesting ideas, and it’ll be nice for the Inhumans to get a bit of a spotlight. We’ll see if it pans out.
INHUMANITY #1
MATT FRACTION (W)
OLIVIER COIPEL (A/C)
• After INFINITY, the Marvel Universe has changed.
• The Avengers find themselves face to face with Karnak who has discovered the secret of the Inhumans that will shake the Marvel U to its core.
40 PGS./ONE SHOT/Rated T …$3.99
