Marvel Prepare For Lots Of Cancelled X-Men Comics

Comic News
15 Sept 202415:18

Summary

TLDRMarvel Comics has announced 13 new ongoing series, four mini-series, and a one-shot, indicating a shift in their X-Men line-up. The one-shot, 'Time Slide,' features time-traveling mutants Bishop and Cable. Additionally, 'Rogue: The Savage Land' and 'Magic' series are set to debut, with the latter being Magic's first solo series. Despite the announcements, skepticism remains over the longevity of these titles, as Marvel's recent track record suggests many may not last. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of the '90s X-Men cartoon on current comic storylines.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“š Marvel Comics has announced 13 new ongoing series, four mini-series, and one shot, indicating a significant shift in their X-Men lineup.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ There's a sense of uncertainty as many current X-Men titles like 'NYX', 'Exceptional X-Men', 'X-Factor', 'Phoenix', 'Mystique', and 'Sentinel' are rumored to be canceled or facing low sales.
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ 'Time Slide', a year-ending one-shot featuring time-traveling X-Men characters Bishop and Cable, is set to launch on December 25th, continuing the concept of 'Timeless' books.
  • ๐ŸŽจ The 'Time Slide' one-shot is written by Steve Fox and illustrated by Ivan Ferelli, with a focus on high-stakes missions and previews of upcoming Marvel events.
  • ๐ŸŒ 'Rogue: The Savage Land' is a new limited series that revisits the early 90s comic era, exploring Rogue's adventures in the Savage Land with writer Tim Seeley and artist Zulema Scott.
  • ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ 'Wanda', a new ongoing series focusing on the character's solo adventures, is set to debut on January 8th, written by Ashley Anto and illustrated by Amman Peralta.
  • ๐ŸŒจ There's a notable trend of Marvel launching multiple solo titles featuring female characters, with 'Magic' being the latest to receive an ongoing series.
  • โ„๏ธ 'Magic' will delve into the character's tragic history and her struggle with her dark child persona, with a setting in Alaska facing ancient evils beneath the ice.
  • ๐Ÿค” There's skepticism about the longevity and success of these new series, especially given Marvel's history of canceling titles and the perceived lack of innovation in their storytelling.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ The strategy of Marvel seems to be a continuous cycle of launching new titles to replace canceled ones, reflecting a struggle to find a formula that resonates with readers.

Q & A

  • How many new ongoing series and one-shots has Marvel Comics announced recently?

    -Marvel Comics has announced 13 new ongoing series, four mini-series, and one one-shot.

  • What is the name of the year-ending one-shot featuring the X-Men's time-traveling soldiers?

    -The name of the year-ending one-shot is 'Time Slide'.

  • Who are the writers and artists for the 'Time Slide' one-shot?

    -The 'Time Slide' one-shot is written by Steve Fox and features art by Ivan Ferelli.

  • What is the concept behind the 'Time Slide' one-shot?

    -The 'Time Slide' one-shot follows the X-Men's time-traveling soldiers, Bishop and Cable, as they prevent a villain from eliminating mutant kind from history.

  • What is the release date for the 'Time Slide' one-shot?

    -The 'Time Slide' one-shot is set to launch into comic shops on December 25th.

  • What is the premise of the new limited series 'Rogue: The Savage Land'?

    -The new limited series 'Rogue: The Savage Land' focuses on Rogue's journey through the Savage Land, a hidden land populated by dinosaurs and ancient mammals.

  • Who are the creative team behind 'Rogue: The Savage Land'?

    -The series is written by Tim Seeley and features art by Zulema Scott Lavina, marking her Marvel debut.

  • What is the significance of the setting in 'Rogue: The Savage Land'?

    -The series takes place between Uncanny X-Men issues 269 and 275, revisiting a storyline from the early 90s.

  • What is the title of the first-ever ongoing solo series for the character Magic?

    -The title of Magic's first-ever ongoing solo series is simply 'Magic'.

  • Who is the writer and artist for Magic's solo series?

    -The series is written by Ashley Allen and illustrated by Amman Peralta.

  • What is the central theme of Magic's solo series?

    -The series revolves around Magic dealing with her tragic history and learning to control her demonic dark child persona while facing ancient evils beneath the Alaskan ice.

Outlines

plate

This section is available to paid users only. Please upgrade to access this part.

Upgrade Now

Mindmap

plate

This section is available to paid users only. Please upgrade to access this part.

Upgrade Now

Keywords

plate

This section is available to paid users only. Please upgrade to access this part.

Upgrade Now

Highlights

plate

This section is available to paid users only. Please upgrade to access this part.

Upgrade Now

Transcripts

plate

This section is available to paid users only. Please upgrade to access this part.

Upgrade Now
Rate This
โ˜…
โ˜…
โ˜…
โ˜…
โ˜…

5.0 / 5 (0 votes)

Related Tags
Marvel ComicsX-MenNew ReleasesSeries CancellationsComic Book NewsMarvel UniverseComic ReviewsUpcoming TitlesComic TrendsFan Reactions