As the march to Ultimatum continues, Marvel is sending out a seemingly endless number of announcements about the series. At this point, I get it. The kick-ass Ultimate Watchers had me hooked, and the ominous announcements they/it have made guarantee I’ll be reading the series.
But until that day arrives, we’ll continue spreading the word… Like this announcement about a white variant cover to the first issue.
Marvel has announced Deadpool #2 and Hulk #6 have both sold out at the distributor level – that’s through Diamond Comic Distributors for those not in the know. While Marvel will send Deadpool #2 back to press, Hulk #6 will only be seen again in the pages of Hulk Vol. 1: Red Hulk Premiere HC.
HULK VOL. 1: RED HULK PREMIERE HC (AUG082438)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by ED MCGUINNESS
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated A …$24.99
FOC—10/2/08, FOC—11/5/08
DEADPOOL #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (AUG088102)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by PACO MEDINA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—10/9/08, On Sale—10/29/08
“The minds of Marvel are sometimes opaque,†Norton told MTV News. “I won’t say [they’re] obtuse, but I don’t have any idea what they want to do.â€
Norton said he’s also been kept in the dark regarding any plans for him, in his role as Hulk’s alter-ego Bruce Banner, to appear in Marvel’s big team-up project, “The Avengers.†The film, which is expected to feature The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and several other Marvel characters, is currently scheduled for a 2011 release.
“They’ve got this notion of collecting the Marvel characters,†said Norton, who appeared a bit skeptical of Marvel’s ambitious plans for the project. “Who knows where they’ll go?â€
In what must be one of the longest comic book titles ever, Skaar: Son of Hulk Presents: Savage World of Sakaar gives readers a peek into the past of Skaar: Son of Hulk. Marvel: The House of Ideas has sent Major Spoilers: The Comic Book Website a sneak peek of Skaar: Son of Hulk Presents: Savage World of Sakaar.
Following up on last week’s review of two linked comics, this week I get to sit down and review both X-Factor #34 and X-Factor Layla Miller #1. And for all those of you who get sick of seeing me review 5 out of 5 comics, your wish has come at last.
In this installment; the in-continuity/issued X-Factor #34, part 3 of the Darwin Awards storyline that was last seen in She Hulk #31.
According to an interview at the Wall Street Journal, the Superman franchise is going to get a complete reboot ala Ang Lee’s Hulk movie. But this time Warner Bros. is actually taking something away from the big summit it had with DC and some of its creators and the recent success Marvel has had with its properties.
According to the interview with Jeff Robinov, Warner Bros. plans on releasing at least two tent-pole films a year based on DC characters.
Fans familiar with the X-Men titles know Magneto has not always been a powerful magnetic controlling force – he was once a little kid. With the Magneto movie still on the movie slate, Marvel is getting a jump on the look at the young Erik Lensherr, with X-Men: Magneto Testament #1. The company has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the issue that arrives September 10, 2008.
Marvel has unveiled the variant covers to the Hulk #6 and #7 done by the late great Michael Turner.
“Living in a world without Mike is something I could never imagine,†said Hulk scribe Jeph Loeb. “He was the greatest guy. The. Greatest. I wanted some way to share my love of his artwork and at the same time give something to the fans — who were more important to Mike than anyone can imagine — and spoke to Marvel about doing these covers. They are pieces Mike did of the Green Hulk (one as a gift to Frank Mastromauro)and Peter Steigerwald of Aspen Comics did the recoloring and remastering. It was terribly important to me that Peter and Aspen got to be part of this as well. They are a celebration of Mike’s enormous talent and in turn, his life. Enjoy.â€
Marvel is sending the sneak peeks our way, as the company drops off a preview of the upcoming return of Japan’s top heroes (at least from a Marvel perspective) – Big Hero Six!
Thor and the Red Hulk got into it in Hulk #5, and to make sure everyone has a chance to get their hands on the sold out issue (at the distributor level), Marvel is going back to press with a new cover of the Jeph Loeb series.
“Five issues. Five sold out. And the second printings too!†said Loeb. “I’ll have to tell McGuinness’ kids to stop buying so many copies! Seriously though, I gotta thank Warren Simons and the entire Thor crew who were so helpful at getting the God of Thunder to guest star in this issue. And rest assured, Thor vs. Red Hulk — the Grudge Match isn’t far behind. All of this builds to next issue when Ol’ Greenskin and the Rulk finally have it out — and I can promise you, only one of them walks away!â€
Beyond a blink of the eye and snap of the finger, just how did Magneto end up ruling the world in the House of M? Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the new series Civil War: House of M #1 that promises to answer that question (for $2.99).
Oh man, I can’t believe this series is actually coming next month. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Marvel Apes #1 that explores the ape universe complete with simian counterparts to all your favorite Marvel characters.