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Jason Aaron Talks "Wolverine and the X-Men" on Twitter

By | September 29th, 2011
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Every once in a while on Twitter, a creator gives fans some serious gold on books that they are working on. Today it was Marvel Architect and budding god-like figure (beard and all) Jason Aaron as he answered pretty much any question he got from followers about his upcoming run on “Wolverine and the X-Men.” That book comes next month with art from Chris Bachalo and, in my eyes, is the most exciting new X-Men book in…well, probably since Chris Claremont and Jim Lee launched X-Men in 1991.

True story.

He revealed a ton of cool things on Twitter, as he talked about cast members that will appear (Doop! Beast is confirmed!), ones that won’t (Maggott…), his plans for already known cast members, and a whole lot more.

Find them out after the jump.

On his Workload

For now, yes. RT @caludia84 Will you continue to write Wolverine and Wolverine and The X-Men?

Wolverine’s School and it’s role in the Marvel Universe

These X-events will have a profound effect on the Marvel U. RT @DomBlanco will Wolverine’s appearance in other titles mention his new role?

Yes, for sure. RT @Paul_Writes Will X-Force/Avengers weigh in on Wolverine leading his own team of X-Men?

Yes. In a very big way. RT @GreyDevil13 is X-Force gonna tie in somehow?

On the School

Main cast of WaTXM has 6 teachers, 6 students and a couple of ancillary characters. At least one of the students will be a huge surprise.

Read Wolverine #17-19. RT @kevinchiat Will we learn where Wolverine gets the funding to set up the new school?

Yes, but in a completely new way. RT @jayredd17 will the danger room return?

Good question. Keep reading X-Force. RT @TylerJavier Will Wolverine’s students know about his dealings in X-Force?

Issue #1 has a class list. RT @pablorebello What kinda classes can we expect in Logan’s school?

On the Relationship with Scott’s team

Separate, at least initially. RT @xXJAllenXx will there be much interaction with Scott’s team or will the books stay mostly separate.

I’m guessing that’s how Scott will see it. RT @TylerJavier What’s the impetus for the school name? Is part of it to slap Scott in the face?

We both wanted Magik. He beat me at arm wrestling. RT @Leodosanjos was there a character that you wanted that ended up on gillen’s hands?

On the influence of other runs

Bringing in elements from all different eras of X-history. RT @mikegraham6 do you plan on bringing in other elements from the Morrison run?

On Chris Bachalo

Chris is the main artist going forward. First arc is three issues. RT @MichaeldeKlerk How long is Chris Bachalo drawing the title?

Yes. New characters and new costumes. RT @mizomega Besides the new student outfits, will Bachalo be designing any new outfits?

On Beast

To answer several questions at once, yes, that is regular old Beast, not Dark Beast on the cover.

On Iceman

It’s way past time for Iceman to truly step up. RT @rob072073 what role will Iceman play in the book? Is this his big breakout role?

Am I that obvious? RT @owenkcraig What character will be sporting an awesome Jason Aaron-esque beard? Iceman?

That’s the idea. RT @freshoreste Im a huge Iceman fan!! Are u gonna finally put him front & center and explore his extreme power sets?

On Doop

He’s in issue #1. RT @Spitzka will doop be part of the team or does he unbalance the team by his amazing powers?

Prepare to buy away. RT @GentlemanMonstr If this really has Doop, Quire & Wolverine as headmaster this will be my first X-men buy in years

On Roles of Surprise Characters

Yes. He’s a recurring character. @SpiderMediaRU will Toad play a major role in the series?

In issue #1 you will. RT @Agent00ice Will we find out why the covers have the little Nightcrawler-looking creatures?

How about the main villain from one of the biggest X-Men stories ever? RT @mrjhiggins10 just wanted what old x villians will be appering.

Continued below

Quentin Quire. RT @DavidOWielgosz Who is the character that is really going to surprise us in your xmen book?

On Melita Garner

She gets a new job in Wolverine #19. RT @alazot will Wolverine’s girlfriend appear? Or just in his own comic?

On Maggott Showing Up

No, not Maggot. RT @Matheus_Porks Is that Maggot in the issue cover?

Because I’m saving him for my Maggot solo series. RT @IvanBrandon followup question: why isn’t it maggot?

It was either that or Maggot University. RT @MarvelMaster616 The Jean Grey School for Higher Learning? Has a nice ring to it!

I would say Maggot but I’ve already angered enough Maggot fans for one day. RT @IanStruckhoff Anyone you fought NOT to use?


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