civil war: choosing sides (SPOILERS)

[varo]

for those interested in omega flight they should defitanetly pick this up. also mr. oeming has some explaining to do.

[-K-M-]

Spoilers? I'm going to hopefully pick it up

edit: I ordered and I'm going to pick it up today 8)

[RolandT]

I can't. Way too far to go and too much for me to order with my limited funds in the mail. :cry:

[Ben]

aw crud, didn't realize it came out today, and was already at the comic store...Maybe I can go back...

Ben

[-K-M-]

Got it...

[spoiler]


Stark tells US Agent, "you're going to Canada, joining the new Alpha Flight program as an american liaison". Of course US Agent objects, but a bodged capture of Purple Man prompted him to go to Canada and capture him as Purple Man fled to Canada. A possible reuniniting of Persuasion and Purple Man? me thinks so :)



[end spoiler]

[Legerd]

Well that certainly makes sense as to why USAgent would be in the Flight.

[-K-M-]

Just added this to the Alphanex

[spoiler]

During the Civil War, US Agent is one of the top agents for the pro-registration act, and his stellar work has resulted in the capture of dozens of criminals. Stark then orders US Agent in an important missions stating, "you're going to Canada, joining the new Alpha Flight program as an american liaison. The Canadian government no longer has the assests to deal with the hordes of super-villians currently flooding their borders." Stark was also looking at it in a finacial point of view as Canada greatly contributes to America's oil, energy and infastructre. Of course US Agent objects, but a bodged capture of Purple Man prompted Walker to take the mission and to go to Canada as Purple Man fled to the Great White North.


[end spoiler]

[varo]

soooooooooo, does that mean:omega flight is going to be acting like the pro-reg heroes in america? not only fighting the bad guys, but also making sure the good guys register? if so, i have no idea why julia carpenter would join the team. although i could see a very interesting dynamic between arachne and usagent butting heads over the subject if there is no registration in canada.

[Ahab]

Nice to see that from the very start, Oeming has been true to his word that Omega Flight will have ties to Alpha Flight. I certainly hope that he intends to show a reunion of sorts with the character seen in this issue and one of Alpha's old members - especially considering to my recollection, they have never officially met, although each knows about the other. Despite the fact that the reunion would not necessarily be a nice one, it would make for an interesting read.
And not to go off on a tangent, but it would certainly be nice someday to see other reunions occur - such as Puck & Puck II, Marrina & Mar, etc. Alpha fans have seen so much strife in past stories that it would be nice to highlight some of these more happy events as well...

[-K-M-]

to Varo:
I honestly don't know, but looking forward to see the outcome.

[DelBubs]

for those interested in omega flight they should defitanetly pick this up. also mr. oeming has some explaining to do.Okay, I'll prolly won't get this until the weekend, but am curious as to what explanation Mike Oeming has to give ?

Come on, spill the beans :wink:

[RolandT]

Ah, so Us Agent is not going to be a happy member. Good. That will make it more like team family thing, with different points of view like that and whoever Spiderwoman is. Then Talsiman and Guardian with Beta Ray Bill form the core and keep the other two on task.

Should be interesting when Mr. Oeming has the team trying to keep US Agent out of the loop so they can keep some sovereignty or something.

[Phil]

Hmm.. I wonder if we'll see a lil Persuasion come into play then...

[-K-M-]

Hmm.. I wonder if we'll see a lil Persuasion come into play then...

That's what I was thinking as well, she still is one of the few that has her powers

[varo]

btw, a direct quote in the comics that can be attributed to these boards:


Tony Stark: The Canadian government no longer has the assets to deal with the hordes of super-villains currently flooding their borders. Canada supplies the US with 20% of its oil. A good deal of our energy and infrastructure is tied directly to Canada. Their security is a top priority for SHIELD. We need you to protect those interests.

[-K-M-]

Yep, I thought that was a nice touch. After this very breif story, I want more.

Especially on the last page it states continued in "Omega Flight #1"

[varo]

i have to be honest, this has me extremely excited for the launch of omega flight, how this is all going to tie together will be very interesting.

[Mokole]

Me too. Even though like some of you, I won't get to read "Choosing Sides", I figure the ussue was well written. And now we know that [spoiler]US Agent is pro-SRA and being told to go to Canada and that should cause some friction in the team. I figure Arachne, if she is truly the one on side, will have something to say about him. Guardian and Talisman will be great on the team with that dynamic, and it will make Beta Ray Bill a more complete character when he has to clobber US Agent so that the rest of Omega Flight can help "Mighty Avengers", if that's the anti-sra team name. 8)

[-K-M-]

I just hope Guardian and Talisman are who we hope they are.

Mighty Avengers are pro SRA: Act (Members consist of: Black Widow, Aries, Sentry, Wonderman, Mrs.Marvel, Iron Man...and probally some more I'm forgetting)

[SephirothsKiller]

I didn't like it, I thought that saying: "Now you're going to Canada because I said so." Was a pretty big copout story-wise.

On top of that the decision to send USAgent doesn't make sense. Canada for some reason has alot of supervillains all of a sudden, and can't take care of itself... And we get USAgent? I'm pretty sure that the addition of this guy isn't going to make a whole hell of a difference. He's like Captain America lite and without the leadership qualities... Maybe if they had sent Warbird (I like the name better than Ms. Marvel) or tried to convince Wolverine? Like... Send people who have saved the world a few times?
"Peak Human" isn't going to do a whole hill of beans and will amount to little next to the raw power of Beta Ray Bill.

I seriously hope that half of the squad isn't going to be unwilling.

(I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)

Side note: If Oeming wants a realistic portrayal of USAgent in Canada he will get a pretty nasty reception by the public that won't go away.



Also: I always assumed that despite the fact that Alpha flight was the only superhero team in Canada that there were more people than that who were actually superhuman? I don't see how its possible to have so many American Superhumans and so few Canadians (who could be put in to help with security.) Canada is one tenth the size of the U.S. not one thousandth.


I may be unfair to Mr. Oeming in my assessment, but I can say that I whole heartedly believe that this is an extremely unlikely way for USAgent to come across the border, and does not accurately reflect the general culture of Canada. Of course this is just my opinion and I'm sure alot of people will disagree... But random willingness to accept a Symbol of America by a country which is really quite sensitive about American/Canadian sovereignty doesn't wash. At the very least the government would have requested a name change.

/rant off. I'm sorry to break the positivity of the thread.

[Transmetropolitan]

^ It may not reflect Canada's viewpoint well, but it's typical of my country.

"You. Yes you. Go keep an eye on our foreign allies."

"But... if they're our allies... shouldn't we wait and see if they ask? You know, not foist an unwanted advisor on them?"

"No. Besides., I also want you to make sure they don't get all cozy with the people we don't like. Now run along, there's a good soldier."

FWIW, I think you're right. Canada probably won't be happy about having a U.S. uberpatriot nutjob forcibly placed on their team. And therein lies the root of a potentially interesting story conflict.

[Banshee]

Personally, I cannot wait for Omega Flight. I hope that it is not swamped in the launch of another Avengers book.

I am presuming that Canada will have no registration act? USAgent is going to find himself outclassed when it comes to the great Beasts(whom I hope turn up!!). The presence of Talisman suggests that we may get back to fighting threats other than your run of the mill super villain of the week.

I hope Spider-Woman(whichever 1 it is!) kicks USAgent ass!!

[Canucklehead]

(I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)

What was the reference? 8)

[varo]

well theres 2 ways you can take this story, i feel.

1) iron man tells usagent to go to Canada and help the canadians. blech. no originality.

2) iron man tells usagent to go to canada to help the canadians because......tony has a vested interest in landing oil contracts as well as big time government contracts to help build weapons to ward off the legion of villians jumping the border and to benefit himself, and usagent sees this as a way to make a name for himself with a fresh start and prove everyone wrong about who he is, plus iron man has dirt on him as well as the fact he botched the purple man capture.


i know this board is pretty much divided on the new series, some want the originals back in a alpha flight book, and some are stoked for this new series, i have to admit, i am biased and looking forward to the new series.

but i have read oemings books before i knew he was going to write omega, and i just know and trust he will do this book justice.

[SephirothsKiller]

@Varo,

Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.



(I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)

What was the reference? 8)

USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.

[Canucklehead]

@Varo,

Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.

USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.

I just bought a copy.

USAgent: "Just get me to Canada, you 'Hoser'." I hate him already. Should be a great series. 8)

About MML, I partially hope you're wrong. I think his mentioning also has more to do for it being such a stupid name, since he also mentions Duddly Do-Right (wait didn't the original MML serve the Invaders, much like Walker? That could be where he got the name also). I originally wanted Lou to be in the suit because he's the only thing from the last series I enjoyed. Now that I think about it, I really want Mac to finally have a chance to show some character.

[Effexxor]

@Varo,

Hmmm... I never thought about it from that angle, (#2) which is weird since I started a thread over at the CBR speculating that Tony was becoming profit motivated. I still don't like it.



(I did like the Major Mapleleaf reference though....)

What was the reference? 8)

USAgent: "Not this time Stark. I serve Uncle Sam, Not Major Mapleleaf!"

This also could hint at who wears the Guardian suit as per my earlier speculation.

Oooo! That's a good speculation! I don't think it'll actually happen, but it would be really freakin' cool. I do think it's just saying Major Mapleleaf because that's the only name for Canadians like how Uncle Sam represents Americans. I suppose the only other name like Uncle Sam would be Dudley Do Right but... it doesn't have quite the ring of Major Mapleleaf.

I'm really freaking excited for this series now. I still wish they'd make another (good) Alpha Flight series however.

[varo]

plus if mml came back and not the rest of the off-panel dead alphans, they would have some splainin to do.

[-K-M-]

Why the bashing of US Agent, guy beat Piledriver (Wrecking Crew) in two hits, and even beat Ronan the Accuser. Guy is underated.

[syvalois]

Why the bashing of US Agent, guy beat Piledriver (Wrecking Crew) in two hits, and even beat Ronan the Accuser. Guy is underated.

But still a jerk. It's not only power that make the person or the character. :P

I will love to hate him, I think. :wink:

[-K-M-]

But still a jerk. It's not only power that make the person or the character. :P

I will love to hate him, I think. :wink:

Of for sure he took over leadership of the Avengers/X-Men, because they didn't think of the little people. He maybe a dick, but he cares.

[Adam]

I loved the Choosing Sides story, I also like the fact that the Oeming and Kolins managed to tell quite a bit of story in the short run of pages. At least it felt like it. A few of the stories in here (Iron Fist, Ant-Man) seemed a little cut off due to the short page count. That bodes well for Omega being a nice monthly read.

I hate USAgent, but I think I'm in the "love to hate him" camp now. He's certainly being set up to be a friction character, and a Flight without friction just wouldn't ring true.

Also, Stark's motivation seemed fine enough to me. Why NOT sent USAgent? He's loyal to the SRA, a proven fighter and an obvious symbol. Plus him being in Canada keeps him at arm's length of Stark, who doesn't personally like him and as such probably doesn't want him hanging around NYC to join the post-CW Avengers.

[-K-M-]

I like the fact, US Agent keeps a portrait of his parents inside his shield.

[Canucklehead]

I like the fact, US Agent keeps a portrait of his parents inside his shield.

I agree, it was a nice touch. Shows another side of him. I love it when writers/artists add the little things like that to a book.

Also, he'll have to run into the Purple Man to get it back. 8)

[-K-M-]

I agree, it was a nice touch. Shows another side of him. I love it when writers/artists add the little things like that to a book.

Also, he'll have to run into the Purple Man to get it back. 8)

Yep and it looks like he modified his shield to resemble the one in New Invaders that has the names of victims from terrorist attacks engraved into it

Yep, and I bet we are going to see Persuasion maybe even use her to battle her father

[Canucklehead]

Yep, and I bet we are going to see Persuasion maybe even use her to battle her father

Can't wait for that showdown 8)

[Le Messor]

some want the originals back in a alpha flight book, and some are stoked for this new series

Can't I be both?

- Le Messor
"Balls" said the Queen, "If I had them, I'd be King."
- Bette Davis

[DelBubs]

some want the originals back in a alpha flight book, and some are stoked for this new series

Can't I be both?

- Le Messor
"Balls" said the Queen, "If I had them, I'd be King."
- Bette Davis
Unfortunately not Mik, it would seem we're living in a dictatorship :-) While all the time I thought we were an anarcho-syndicalist commune. Were we take it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. with all the decision of that officer having to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting.

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

[Le Messor]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:

[DelBubs]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:
You don't vote for moderators :roll:

[cmdrkoenig67]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:
You don't vote for moderators :roll:

People don't usually vote for dictators either.

Dana :D

[Legerd]

Unfortunately not Mik, it would seem we're living in a dictatorship :-) While all the time I thought we were an anarcho-syndicalist commune. Were we take it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week. with all the decision of that officer having to be ratified at a special biweekly meeting.

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

Well that'll learn ya.

[kozzi24]

I thought the USAgent story was the best of the stories in the title.
The split-chronology made for a great misleading tease to the side USAgent chose.

[Guardian]

I thought it was a great little story. I certainly didn't expect this outcome, but it's an interesting one. I too thought of Persuasion when Purple Man showed up. I think John is going to be an interesting character in this new series.

I've always liked US Agent and am glad to see he's in this new book. A very complicated and interesting guy. And man, Purple Man is gonna pay when John gets his shield back.

[Le Messor]

I certainly didn't expect this outcome, but it's an interesting one.

Nobody expects the Canadian outcome!

Overall, I decided I don't like the issue. The stories were okay in and of themselves, but I felt like I'd forked over my cash to be advertised at. Everything ('cept Howard the Duck) was 'to be continued'.
I was kinda glad of the last story, since I'd read about the upcoming mini- in CSN, and wanted a piece of it, but not enough to buy it. But, hey, a Marvel comics / daytime soap Xover? Hee hee hee.

As to the USAgent story...

This one didn't have the stigma of the others, since I was buying Omega anyway.

Good; well-written, well-drawn. I got the feeling Stark set up USAgent; I mean, Stark asks him to go to Canada, he refuses, so a villain conveniently steals his shield and goes to Canada? Too convenient.
I smell a plotline... nope, sorry, I need a shower.

Good story.

- Le Messor
"Be not afraid of a sudden fear."
- Proverbs 3:25

[Phil]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:
You don't vote for moderators :roll:

People don't usually vote for dictators either.

Dana :D

Join me or die! Do you not know that I am serious?!

[Le Messor]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:
You don't vote for moderators :roll:

People don't usually vote for dictators either.

Dana :D

Join me or die! Do you not know that I am serious?!

I'll never join you! Not even if you cut off my hand!

[cmdrkoenig67]

It would seem I was wrong :cry:

I didn't vote for you! :evil:
You don't vote for moderators :roll:

People don't usually vote for dictators either.

Dana :D

Join me or die! Do you not know that I am serious?!

:P

[Garry/Al-Fan]

I read the Venom, Iron Fist, (even Ant-Man), and USAgent stories in Choosing Sides, and with the exception of Ant-Man, I liked what I read. They are interesting and provide solid introductions to their upcoming titles. Howard the Duck does not interest me, so I didn't read that one or the soap opera tie-in. Wish it were a dollar. 8)

USAgent seems easily provoked, but Stark seems willing to provoke him. One of my pet peeves is that Tony seems to be involved in everything under the sun except bringing in Nitro (a real villain). I can see if Cap has an aversion to getting himself blown to smithereens (but the hero I think he is wouldn't be overly concerned about that), but Iron Man should have contingencies to offset Nitro's power. If these two weren't so preoccupied with beating the crap out of each other. But I digress...

Kara's dad has a few reasons to head north, even though the Purple Man is not one of my favorite badguys. Makes sense, USAgent looks like he's in for a rough time, but he seems determined.

Very good start.

[Transmetropolitan]

Tony's beaten Nitro silly before, witha less-advanced version of his armor. If he put the effort into finding Nitro, it'd be over quickly.

[SephirothsKiller]

the Purple Man is not one of my favorite badguys.
Very good start.

Mayhaps because of the god awful name? Who can take I guy who calls himself "Purple Man" seriously even if he can control minds?

[Canucklehead]

the Purple Man is not one of my favorite badguys.
Very good start.

Mayhaps because of the god awful name? Who can take I guy who calls himself "Purple Man" seriously even if he can control minds?

Hmm, don't know if I'd rather be a Purple Man or a green Mesmero.

He actually seemed a bit pinker to me in this issue then purple. Thank god he's not the Pink Man! :shock:

[Ben]

He actually seemed a bit pinker to me in this issue then purple. Thank god he's not the Pink Man! :shock:

http://www.sfist.com/attachments/sfist_emily/PinkMan_still3.jpg

http://xoomer.alice.it/amasoni2002/shl/reallife/pinkman_(2004).htm

[Canucklehead]

He actually seemed a bit pinker to me in this issue then purple. Thank god he's not the Pink Man! :shock:

http://www.sfist.com/attachments/sfist_emily/PinkMan_still3.jpg

http://xoomer.alice.it/amasoni2002/shl/reallife/pinkman_(2004).htm

Yikes..... I'm sorry I mentioned it.

Wait, Ben didn't you say you once loved to Uni-Cycle?

Putting 2 and 2 together equals... :shock:

[Banshee]

Just read in Comics International that the team comprises of people who 'didn't take sides' in the Civil War. Spider Person who didn't take sides = Arana. Damn!! :evil:

[Ben]

Just read in Comics International that the team comprises of people who 'didn't take sides' in the Civil War. Spider Person who didn't take sides = Arana. Damn!! :evil:

She took sides just as much as Julia Carpenter did. They both started up on side for registration, and Julia changed her mind, as it looks like Arana is doing

Ben

[Banshee]

I read it that Julia had always intended to be a double agent, a 'Scarlet Pimpernal' if you like, and had always been anti-treaty. That's jsut how it came across to me.

Please, please, let it be Julia.

Julia= USAgent conflict.
Julia= Possible shroud cameos.
Julia=Plot of her daughter and post Civil War trauma(Scott Laing was great with Cassie).
Julia=Older, wiser and cool powers.

[Canucklehead]

The Spider-Person looks older then Arana and her hair is much longer. Hopefully this points to Julia.

Hey Ben, any word on when new info will be available on this book? I know Oeming said he was still doing research and there will probably be a 6th member added. Did they let you when we'd hear more details?

Thanks!
8)

[varo]

i was wondering the same thing. haven't heard anything in a feww weeks. new art? launch month?

[DelBubs]

I think some new art or news would be good, to keep the idea of Omega fresh in peoples minds.

[Canucklehead]

Oeming just posted this on his board. He said it reveals nothing but it actually shows Julia in the bottom corner 8)

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?p=2378107&posted=1#post2378107

[varo]

did anyone see the author of that thread? :D

[varo]

also must add, and prefix it by saying i'm not sure if omega will succeed or not, but oeming is by far one of the coolest writers i have read on message boards.

i mean he cares about his fans input and seems like he genuinely enjoys comics, plus he posted a answer and art within a day.


sweeeet.

[Canucklehead]

did anyone see the author of that thread? :D

Well done, well done!

Now did you see the main contributor to the Pantless Batman thread? 8)

[DelBubs]

Did you see who was lurking :wink:

Well done to ya both.

[-K-M-]

I wonder if he will mention what the white creature is since it won't be appearing.

[Ben]

I wonder if he will mention what the white creature is since it won't be appearing.

Those eyes look fammiliar ;)

Ben

[Mokole]

Is the guy carrying the bag Beta Ray Bill in human form, maybe?

Julia and Walker, a bunch of guys beat up, and a white snow character? Hmmm.... more food for thought.

[DelBubs]

Is the guy carrying the bag Beta Ray Bill in human form, maybe?

Julia and Walker, a bunch of guys beat up, and a white snow character? Hmmm.... more food for thought.
That character with the eyes, looks like it isn't one thing or the other, unless it hasn't finished it's journey to it's destination form yet? :roll:

[-K-M-]

Those eyes look fammiliar ;)

Ben

Snowbird?

[Canucklehead]

Is the guy carrying the bag Beta Ray Bill in human form, maybe?

Julia and Walker, a bunch of guys beat up, and a white snow character? Hmmm.... more food for thought.

I was thinking the same thing. Either that or the large guy with the bag and three other large guys. Kinda reminds me of the Wrecking Crew. But that could just be artist interpritation. More then likely Beta Ray.

[Banshee]

Snowbird!!?? There is a God. Makes sense, as she was well linked to Shaman, and could be an advisor of sorts to Talisman, who could probably do with the help .

I always thought Byrne implied that there must be a Shaman and a Talisman to safeguard Canada from the great Beasts and other mythical/mystical threats. The presence of Beta Ray Bill alongside Shaman should ensure there is enough of the otherworld ethereal story potential there, ala the X-Men/Alpha Flight mini series with Loki.

I'm chanting as I speak!!! :D

[-K-M-]

I'm 100% Snowbird will appear in Omega Flight one form or the other, to what regards is what we have to wait for.
====
Also my comic shop phoned Marvel to see when Omega Flight, and it's not coming out for a whole year. I forget the exact month she said, but I can check back on wed.

[Canucklehead]

I'm 100% Snowbird will appear in Omega Flight one form or the other, to what regards is what we have to wait for.
====
Also my comic shop phoned Marvel to see when Omega Flight, and it's not coming out for a whole year. I forget the exact month she said, but I can check back on wed.

A whole year? As in October/November of next year!?

[-K-M-]

A whole year? As in October/November of next year!?

I forget the month, but they inquired for me since they knew I was a die hard Alpha fan. I can give you more information on wed when I go get my comics.

[RolandT]

The pictures look odd to me, but maybe the pencils are from the next Choosing Sides or something like that? Wasn't it said that Omega Flight's line-up would be revealed in March?

A whole year? I'm expecting Omega Flight to be out in April at the latest. After all, it's tied to Civil War and would be awfully stupid of Marvel to put a series 'launching from Civil War' out almost a year after Civil War was done. Most series tied to the outcome of Civil War will be out by June for certain, so I'm expecting OF out by May at the absolute latest, March at the earliest. If Mr. Kolins is already doing art, March makes sense.

[Ben]

Quite possible they were actually told it would be "next year" not "in a year".

I honestly can't see Marvel giving a release date to a store before it's actually announced, infact I can't see the front-end sales contact for stores having that much information at this point in time. I think.

Ben

[DelBubs]

I doubt Marvel would have announced when they did and how they did if Issue #1 wasn't going to hit the stands for over a year. Mid 2007 I reckon, prolly a little earlier.

[-K-M-]

I might send an email to my shop to put people at ease, but they did for in fact release a date.

[Le Messor]

How can take I guy who calls himself "Purple Man" seriously even if he can control minds?

You can if he makes you!

Also, next year is only two months away. If you know it's 2007, and not which month...

- Le Messor
"Bigamy is having one wife too many. Monogamy is the same."
- Oscar Wilde

[-K-M-]

I emailed them, hopefully they get back to me quickly

[Canucklehead]

Quite possible they were actually told it would be "next year" not "in a year".

Exactly, I can't see a title forming directly from Civil War come out in more then 2 or 3 months max from it's end. I could just see Omega Flight coming down to help Caps side:

Guardian: "Greatings our American friends! We've come to help you out of this "Civil War"!!!.... What? It's over? Oh. 12 months ago? wow.... shouldnt have used WestJet. Soooo, in the end who was behind the... oh, a clone of Tony Stark eh? Hmm I ...Which was created by the Jackel? Wow that's... then manipulated by the Mandarin? Woe this is getting confus.. who then was financed by Norman Osborn?.... ah, well he's... because Prof Xavier's mind was being controlled by Franklin Richards magic ball?... Wow, glad we missed that one.... Well sir..... Better hit the ol' dusty trail."

I've had a bit to drink tonight 8)

[Oeming]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

[Canucklehead]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

Thank you, kind sir 8)

[-K-M-]

Yep they just emailed me back and they said Feburary-March as well.

[Ben]

Quite possible they were actually told it would be "next year" not "in a year".

Exactly, I can't see a title forming directly from Civil War come out in more then 2 or 3 months max from it's end. I could just see Omega Flight coming down to help Caps side:

Guardian: "Greatings our American friends! We've come to help you out of this "Civil War"!!!.... What? It's over? Oh. 12 months ago? wow.... shouldnt have used WestJet. Soooo, in the end who was behind the... oh, a clone of Tony Stark eh? Hmm I ...Which was created by the Jackel? Wow that's... then manipulated by the Mandarin? Woe this is getting confus.. who then was financed by Norman Osborn?.... ah, well he's... because Prof Xavier's mind was being controlled by Franklin Richards magic ball?... Wow, glad we missed that one.... Well sir..... Better hit the ol' dusty trail."

I've had a bit to drink tonight 8)

Hahahahahah, one of the funniest things I've read in a while :D

Ben

[Ben]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

aw shucks Mike, thanks for aiming around my birthday ;)

Ben

[Effexxor]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

aw shucks Mike, thanks for aiming around my birthday ;)

Ben

I hope it doesn't land on my birthday, April 1st. That would be all kinds of bad omens.

[Banshee]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

MOST EXCELLENT! :wink:

[Mokole]

hmmm, my birthday is in February and given my karma with this issue... :wink:

And my wife's birthday is late March, my youngest boy's mid-April....

Good news!

[varo]

hysterical. lying in the gutters surfs alpha waves for info.


http://www.comicbookresources.com/columns/?column=13

[Mek]

I'm guessing March at the earliest. I dunno, with the 'Initiative' thing having the prolouge for OF in it and all, it just kinda make sense.

I also glanced through this at my LCS a couple days ago. It's interesting to say the least. And Kollins' art is actually really nice once you get used to it.

[maniac mike]

Whats cool about that promo art is that the character on the bottom is none other than the Wendigo, last seen in Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 1) #277.

Here's a link...
http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=77906321824%20277

MM

[syvalois]

Whats cool about that promo art is that the character on the bottom is none other than the Wendigo, last seen in Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 1) #277.

Here's a link...
http://www.milehighcomics.com/cgi-bin/backissue.cgi?action=fullsize&issue=77906321824%20277

MM

Are you sure it's wendigo on the promo art? When was it said?

[Ben]

kinda looks similar, but don't think that's actually who it is.

Ben

[Canucklehead]

Speaking of Wendigo:

http://images.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Feb07/cvrs/SHEHULK016.jpg

[Ben]

Speaking of Wendigo:


Heh, I just saw this and was about to post it, no need now :)

Ben

[-K-M-]

Poor Wendigo is going to lose to She Hulk though

[DelBubs]

To my reckoning AF or affiliates have faced off against Wendigo about five times ?? Yet never in the pages of there own book :?:

[Guardian]

I think we are talking (and this is NOT confirmed) March-ish.

Thank you kind sir!

When I just read that it may be a year away, I kinda freaked out a bit. :shock:

[Legerd]

Poor Wendigo is going to lose to She Hulk though

Geez, I hope not. He went toe to toe with the Hulk and stood his ground. No way She Hulk should be close to a match.

[-K-M-]

Geez, I hope not. He went toe to toe with the Hulk and stood his ground. No way She Hulk should be close to a match.

She Hulk has gotten a serious upgrade, even beating the Champion :shock:

[Legerd]

She Hulk has gotten a serious upgrade, even beating the Champion :shock:

Oh yeah, I forgot she's Bendis' favourite. :roll:

[Mokole]

Well, not much at Joe Q. Newsarama, but he did mention OF once:
Omega Flight will feature two strong female characters, so nothing new there, we knew Talisman and Arachne were on board but a mention is a mention...

[Canucklehead]

Well, not much at Joe Q. Newsarama, but he did mention OF once:
Omega Flight will feature two strong female characters, so nothing new there, we knew Talisman and Arachne were on board but a mention is a mention...

Here's the whole Question/Answer:

RQ: “dazzler80mi” - Big props to the Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Heroes for Hire, and now White Tiger series/mini's. It's soo great to see strong female leads in Marvel books, and I was just wondering, is there any other female lead character mini's series coming from Marvel anytime soon?

JQ: Well, dazzler80mi, lets see. Omega Flight will feature two strong female characters, Black Panther is now really a Black Panther & Storm title, a bit down the road we’ll have Spider-Woman by Bendis, Blink and Nico are leaders of their respective teams in Exiles and Runaways, Ms. Marvel plays a prominent role in Mighty Avengers and there will be a very powerful new female character coming out of Annihilation.

Even though we knew there'd be two strong female characters, what I take from this is, again, promotion, mentioning Omega first like the Bendis interview. 8)

[reaperbot]

She Hulk has gotten a serious upgrade, even beating the Champion :shock:

Oh yeah, I forgot she's Bendis' favourite. :roll:

I thought Spider-Woman had that honour

[Phil]

She Hulk has gotten a serious upgrade, even beating the Champion :shock:

Oh yeah, I forgot she's Bendis' favourite. :roll:

Bendis has nothing to do with She Hulk...

[Legerd]

Bendis has nothing to do with She Hulk...

Oops. I meant Quesada.