Ultimates Vol's 3 & 4 from Jeph Loeb, have a lot to live up to following in the footsteps of Mark Millar and Brian Hitch. Leob is far more a traditional superhero scribe so this should see some move away from the more overtly political work of Millar but I'm not sure that's a good thing. At least the art from Joe Madureira (3) and Ed McGunness (4) should be good. No dates yet. Anticipation factor: 7
Wolverine is also going to have his destiny controlled by Jeph Loeb at least for six issues from 50-55. The story arc will see the return of Sabertooth and Loeb has promised to clear up some of the mystery surrounding the two characters relationship. Simone Bianchi will be the artist and both creators may stay on beyond the initial six issues. Issue 50 is due in January. Anticipation factor: 6
The Mighty Avengers will be a sister title to The New Avengers from the same writer, the prolific Mr Bendis, but with a different team that will be born from the current Civil War series. The only news of who will be in the team has come from series artist Frank Cho, who's hinted that Wonder Man will make a return. The title is expected to debut in early 2007. Anticipation factor: 8
Fantastic Four: The End tells the tale of the superteam's final days and is both written and illustrated by Alan Davis. Needless to say Doctor Doom will make an appearance. Due in November. Anticipation factor: 7
Wisdom is a spin-off from New Excalibur and features the exploits of Pete Wisdom and MI 13. With a story by Doctor Who's Paul Cornell this is definitely one to get excited about. Trevor Hairsine will be drawing homicidal fairies and more British set weirdness. Coming in November. Anticipation factor: 8
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born will see Peter David writing the scripts from Stephen King's plot with superstar Jae Lee on art duties. This is the first of several planned mini-series. Expect this around February. Anticipation factor: 9
Wonder Man gets a limited series from the prolific Peter David and Andrew Currie. This sounds like it will be much lighter in tone than Simon Williams current appearance in Frontline and there will be guest appearances from Ms Marvel and Beast. Due December. Anticipation factor: 7
Iron Fist receives his own title that will take him back to his roots. Matt Fraction and David Aja reveal the secret history of the character. Released November. Anticipation factor: 8
Article comments
1 - moebiusgraphics.com
RE: Frank Miller's BATMAN VERSUS AL-QAEDA
After finishing 120 pages prior to the premiere of SIN CITY in the spring of 2005, Miller's only completed about ten pages of the book in the past year. And with other, more lucrative movie work ahead of him outside of comics (300, SIN CITY 2, THE SPIRIT), plus STILL not having yet finished the abortion that is ALL-STAR BATMAN, don't count on seeing this comic any time soon.
2 - Ian Woolstencroft
I’m not even convinced it will get released even if he does finish it. Have DC confirmed they will publish it? As far as I’m aware there hasn’t been an official announcement from them.
I take it you’re not a fan of All Star Batman? From a story point of view I think it’s one of the worst things Miller’s done. Still at least Jim Lee’s art looks great. I hadn’t heard the news about The Spirit film so thanks for that. While I’m certainly excited about it, once again I’m not convinced it will happen. Has there been any confirmation from other sources than Miller? He’s certainly the perfect choice though so I’ll keep my figures crossed.
3 - yenrag
"Ron Garneys artwork is not up to the task." You're wrong.Instead of making blanket sttements that hurt peoples careers, list reasons that can help them. Its called a critique. Otherwise your review is worthless.
Best,
Ron Garney
4 - yenrag
"Ron Garneys art isnt up to the standard" Your wrong Ian. It most certainly is. Instead of making blanket statements about someones work that potentially can damage a career, try making constructive comments with reasons attached. Its called a critique, otherwise your review is worthless.
Best,
Ron Garney
5 - Ian Woolstencroft
Yenrag I see you needed two attempts to get your point across.
Firstly, telling me I’m wrong just because you don’t agree with me is far more a blanket statement than the one I made. In my opinion, Garney’s art isn’t up to the standard of the other artists I mentioned, that’s not to say it’s bad, just workmanlike. Not everyone can be a superstar artist whose name on a book will help to sell it. For every Jim Lee there are ten Ron Garney’s but every army needs soldiers as well as generals. My point was that in recent years Amazing Spider-Man readers have been spoilt by Marvel, with some of there top talent working on the book.
If only I had as much power as you seem to credit me with! The first of my regular monthly columns and I’m already damaging someone’s career. And if you were indeed Ron Garney (instead of his number one fanboy) I think your ego is big enough to take my criticism, after all I’m wrong and you are as good as John Romita Jr. and Mike Deodato Jr, at least according to your comment.
6 - Garth
Ian, I saw your comments about Edgar Rice Burroughs and I'm betting like you that anticipation will be high for a Mars series.
I know this at least anectdotely because I'm seeing a lot of activity on an older Edgar Rice Burroughs book at the auction site. A lot of people appear to have a lot of pint-up emotions about getting their hands on his materials.