Marvel Solicitations for December 2009

wwtMask

It's time for solicits again. Here are some previews of Marvel's December books. I'll update the thread when the full solicits are released on Tuesday.

Ultimate Comics solicitations from CBR

Advanced solicits from Newsarama

Advanced X-solicits from CBR

Robos A Go Go

There's something very funny about the use of the word "frenemy" in a Warren Ellis solit. Also, I never wondered how Ultimate Peter managed to keep all that hair underneath his mask until now.

wirehead26

I hope by January at least one more Ultimate Comic ongoing or miniseries comes out, sans New Ultimates.

Magna Inferno

So is that supposed to be peter in spider-man or or whats with the blond hair?

Faynor

Robos A Go Go wrote: »

There's something very funny about the use of the word "frenemy" in a Warren Ellis solit. Also, I never wondered how Ultimate Peter managed to keep all that hair underneath his mask until now.

I've been kind of wondering the same about Daken and the Wolverine costume lately.

Balefuego

Magna Inferno wrote: »

So is that supposed to be peter in spider-man or or whats with the blond hair?

It's the same brown it's always been, you blind

Magna Inferno

Balefuego wrote: »

Magna Inferno wrote: »

So is that supposed to be peter in spider-man or or whats with the blond hair?

It's the same brown it's always been, you blind

Uporn Relooking it is! My bad

Thane

"The Avengers face-off as the dreaded Red Skull plots universal mayhem!"

i know this was written by some random dude, but that is like the worst description i've ever read

wwtMask

Updated the OP with more solicitation previews.

TexiKen

26 X-Titles released in December.

And it looks like the final part of the Messiah trilogy will be called "X-Men: Second Coming"

Faynor

You sure? Not sure why they'd do the Messiah thing for two of them then quit!

TexiKen

For some reason "X-Men: Mama Mia Messiahs!" just didn't work real well.

Unless X-Men: Second Coming is another one of these events that aren't really events like Necrosha is.

From the Cable solicit:

CABLE #21
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS,
LAN MEDINA & PAUL GULACY
Cover by MARKO DJURDEVIC
“HOMECOMING,” PART 1
PRELUDE TO “X-MEN: SECOND COMING” EVENT!
From the moment Cable jumped into the time stream with the infant “mutant messiah,” he's had only one goal: keep Hope alive until she can choose her own destiny. But now, stranded on a planet in its death throes, eating fried rat on a stick for the millionth time, Hope turns to Cable and tells him she's ready to go home. Thus begins “Homecoming,” the penultimate chapter in the X-Men saga that began with “Messiah CompleX.” It's not only zero hour for Cable and Hope, but also for the mutant hunting them, Lucas Bishop, who is rapidly running out of chances to save mutantkind and the world. Because if Hope does make it back to the present, everything changes for the X-Men.
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Faynor

Wait.

How many times has Jean been resurrected? I just realized that the first time doesn't really count, 'cause she was under a lake.

Faynor

Hmmm.

Dies as Phoenix Clone, not really dead, found under a lake. Doesn't count.

Killed by Xorn, resurrected in Endsong. They've been wishy-washy on whether or not she's alive still, but most indicators point to yes with her appearance during the Sisterhood arc, and her you know, not dying during Endsong.

It can't be her! My logic is flawless! You can't second-come if you haven't second-left.

Faynor

Also, hey. Hey TLB.

X-MAN, A.K.A. NATE GRAY IS BACK! Sadly, the X-Men that he first encounters are Norman Osborn's X-Men and they don't like the idea of an Omega-level mutant that won't tow the company line. Do they have a chance of defeating X-Man? And if they don't, what does that mean to Osborn's agenda?

Wildcat

Dang

Faynor

"She's being stabbed in the knee!" is one of the most ludicrous reasons I've seen to have Psylocke's ass sticking out, towards the cover.

wirehead26

Holy Shit check out this December Initiative solicit:

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by RAFA SANDOVAL
Cover by DAVID YARDIN

A SIEGE: THE CABAL TIE-IN!

Months of story threads finally weave together as Norman Osborn offers Taskmaster a seat at the Cabal's table...the Avengers Resistance uncovers a horrifying secret...and members of the Initiative are called up for an assault on an enemy of incalculable power!

Well now we know why he's on the Siege: Cabal cover.

Faynor

That's

Well, under the assumption that

Hood get's ousted, due to losing his powers and his dealings with Loki and Taskmaster is promoted to head of the Evil Initiative

Then it kind of makes sense, but putting Taskmaster at a table with the likes of Doom and Loki is sort of odd.

TexiKen

If Marvel is sincere about putting someone who can easily be a top level threat to anyone (sans Loki) in a prominent position, go for it. Taskmaster is what Bullseye should have been.

Faynor

CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD?
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by BUTCH GUICE
Steve Rogers has returned, but Bucky Barnes is the current Captain America, and has come into his own in the role. Will there be two Captain Americas? Will Bucky go back to being the Winter Soldier? What will happen? Decisions, decisions, decisions....
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

Hm. You don't say.

Faynor

X-MEN LEGACY #230
Written by MIKE CAREY & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
It’s Rogue and Trance vs. Emplate -- a villain who has single-handedly taken down teams of X-Men A-Listers. Do they stand a chance? We sure hope so as X-MEN LEGACY #231 is on sale two weeks later! Don’t miss the killer climax to the huge first arc of the new direction on X-MEN LEGACY! Plus, a Cable backstory!
40 PGS./Rated T+…$3.99

I like how none of those people are on the cover.

Rans

is that really Acuna's cover?

if so, they fixed the coloring that i always thought shitted up his work and i actually kind of like it

wwtMask

Man fuck, I can't really keep track of all the shit going on in the X-Men corner of the Marvel universe. I'm going to be confused as hell if there's a company-wide event that has anything to do with mutants.

HadjiQuest

That cover is for 231, while the solicit is for 230.

WTF?

Faynor

HadjiQuest wrote: »

That cover is for 231, while the solicit is for 230.

WTF?

Oh, good eye.

Weird!

Faynor

wwtMask wrote: »

Man fuck, I can't really keep track of all the shit going on in the X-Men corner of the Marvel universe. I'm going to be confused as hell if there's a company-wide event that has anything to do with mutants.

Ask me a question

I love me some mutants

Diablo Fett

Faynor wrote: »

That's

Well, under the assumption that

Hood get's ousted, due to losing his powers and his dealings with Loki and Taskmaster is promoted to head of the Evil Initiative

Then it kind of makes sense, but putting Taskmaster at a table with the likes of Doom and Loki is sort of odd.

i hope his helping out Deadpool during the Thunderbolts arc comes to light

Faynor

Oh shit, guys.

UNCANNY X-MEN #518 & #519
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by TERRY DODSON
Covers by TERRY DODSON (#518) & GREG LAND (#519)
Cyclops takes a voyage into the head of Emma Frost in hopes of containing the horrifying piece of the villainous Void that has been stuck there since UTOPIA. Can they possibly defeat the awfulness that has haunted the most powerful being in the Marvel U? Tensions are rising on Utopia as the X-Men deal with the new members of their team and the fact that the island is…well…sinking. And Wolverine and a classic pal take one of the craziest journies you’ve ever seen. Parts 4 and 5 (of 8).
32 PGS. (EACH)/Rated T+ …$2.99 (EACH)

Will it be kind of like that episode in Magic School Bus?

I hope it will be kind of like that episode in Magic School Bus.

Faynor

I keep noticing more things.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Tony's closest friends and lovers have gathered to try and help the man rebuild his shattered consciousness, body, life and legacy...but when Tony gets the call, does he WANT to come back? CAN he...even with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, bridging the gap between the two worlds? And you didn't think the bad guys were going to just sit back and let Tony rest and recuperate, did you?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

I am admittedly kind of anti-"Doctor" Voodoo. I like Doctor Strange, and even, I think there are more interesting avenues they could have gone with the Sorcerer Supreme replacement.

But, they did it. So why are they still using ol' Strange? It seems like helping to save Tony would be a good time for Voodoo to help prove himself as the SS in the eyes of the other heroes.

Robos A Go Go

I think Strange makes sense since they probably have a history. Also, they can have a moustache grooming contest.

Owenashi

Faynor wrote: »

I keep noticing more things.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Tony's closest friends and lovers have gathered to try and help the man rebuild his shattered consciousness, body, life and legacy...but when Tony gets the call, does he WANT to come back? CAN he...even with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, bridging the gap between the two worlds? And you didn't think the bad guys were going to just sit back and let Tony rest and recuperate, did you?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

I am admittedly kind of anti-"Doctor" Voodoo. I like Doctor Strange, and even, I think there are more interesting avenues they could have gone with the Sorcerer Supreme replacement.

But, they did it. So why are they still using ol' Strange? It seems like helping to save Tony would be a good time for Voodoo to help prove himself as the SS in the eyes of the other heroes.

Didn't they show in Marvel Divas that Strange is still working as a super-hero medic despite the loss of his SS-title? Makes sense they'd go with Strange since they'd probably need both his magical and medical backgrounds.

Faynor

Owenashi wrote: »

Faynor wrote: »

I keep noticing more things.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Tony's closest friends and lovers have gathered to try and help the man rebuild his shattered consciousness, body, life and legacy...but when Tony gets the call, does he WANT to come back? CAN he...even with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, bridging the gap between the two worlds? And you didn't think the bad guys were going to just sit back and let Tony rest and recuperate, did you?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

I am admittedly kind of anti-"Doctor" Voodoo. I like Doctor Strange, and even, I think there are more interesting avenues they could have gone with the Sorcerer Supreme replacement.

But, they did it. So why are they still using ol' Strange? It seems like helping to save Tony would be a good time for Voodoo to help prove himself as the SS in the eyes of the other heroes.

Didn't they show in Marvel Divas that Strange is still working as a super-hero medic despite the loss of his SS-title? Makes sense they'd go with Strange since they'd probably need both his magical and medical backgrounds.

I don't read Marvel Divas because I'm not homosexual or Munch, so this I do not know.

But as to what you said, I suppose that's a possibility. They aren't exactly giving an indication that they're using his medical background when they introduce him as "Master of the Mystic Arts", though.

Balefuego

There's room for both Strange and Voodoo, why does it have to be either/or

Faynor

It doesn't, it just doesn't seem like they've done anything with voodoo since his ascension, but they've done a few things with Strange.

Why bother making him Sorcerer Supreme? You could have just brought him back and used him without giving him the title. [tiny]Because it would have been way more interesting if Wanda got it![/tiny]

Balefuego

there is a Brother Voodoo ongoing book coming out

Faynor

whateva dawg

Balefuego

It looks fuckin awesome

Robos A Go Go

I hope that flame-headed villain fights without ever getting up from his chair.

Fencingsax

I hope that whole conversation is basically "The fuck are you? I expected the Sorcerer Supreme!"

deadonthestreet

Oh man who is doing that art I like it?