• Marvel Solicitations For December 2014

    Marvel have released their solicitations for the month of December 2014 which feature the following titles that *may* include Alphan Appearances:-

    AMAZING X-MEN VOL. 2: WORLD WAR WENDIGO TPB
    Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN, CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
    Penciled by PACO MEDINA, ED MCGUINNESS & CARLO BARBERI
    Cover by CARLO BARBERI
    Writers Craig Kyle and Chris Yost return to the X-Men! When Wolverine discovers an old friend is missing, his visit to Canada soon transforms into a hairy situation. The Wendigo virus is running rampant, changing people into flesh-eating monsters! Now, the X-Men and Alpha Flight must fight to stop the growing tide of Wendigos from consuming everything and everyone in their path — a task made harder when an X-Man falls prey to the deadly disease! Desperate, the X-Men take the fight to the Spirit Realm, but how do the Great Beasts fit into this mayhem? And will even the combined forces of the X-Men and Alpha Flight be enough to save Canada from this cannibalistic plague? Plus: Iceman, Firestar and Spider-Man must renew their amazing friendship to save New York City! Collecting AMAZING X-MEN (2014) #7-12.
    136 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99
    ISBN: 978-0-7851-8822-3


    Note: Chris Yost has confirmed that Northstar won't appear in Amazing X-Men #14



    AVENGERS NOW!
    THE OHOTMU TEAM, LED BY MIKE O’SULLIVAN & JEFF CHRISTIANSEN (W)
    Cover by SARA PICHELLI
    • The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is back with 64 pages of all-new profiles!
    • Every new member: Angela! Captain Universe (Devoux)! Nightmask (Adam)! The Superior Spider-Man! And more!
    • Enemies: The Apocalypse Twins! The Black Order! Magnitron! A.I.M.’s Scientist Supreme, Andrew Forson!
    • Allies: Nick Fury! Phil Coulson! Nova (Sam Alexander)! Avengers Underground’s Hazmat!
    The entire Avengers roster makes an appearance thanks to an Update Appendix for every single member!
    64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 Handbook

    Alphan Appearance: Possible Marrina Entry

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    Comments 48 Comments
    1. rplass's Avatar
      rplass -
      Does that solicit for AMAZING X-MEN VOL. 2: WORLD WAR WENDIGO TPBreveal the plot? I think they spoiled it!
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      Nothing more than the individual solicitations and the issues already released so far have...?
      No specific Alpha reveals anyway.
    1. -K-M-'s Avatar
      -K-M- -
      Yeah I didn't see anything spoiled that wasn't in the previous solicits.
    1. Le Messor's Avatar
      Le Messor -
      Did the previous solicits spoil the plot?

      ~ Le Messor
      "MPAA warning: The following trailer will reveal major plot details for the movie, and entirely spoil the experience of seeing the thing."
    1. Chris's Avatar
      Chris -
      I'm hoping Omega Flight IV or at least Validator gets an entry in the Avengers Now! handbook. Since Jonathan Hickman is leaving the Avengers books in April after Time Runs Out, I don't expect to see the Validator storyline being finished afterwards.
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      There was talk of Nick Spencer using her in Avengers World.

      Though there's also talk of that being cancelled.

      There's always some sort of talk though I suppose.
    1. AuthenticVIP's Avatar
      AuthenticVIP -
      At the end of the day... I hope the same team that brought us the Amazing X-Men series lands the okay to do an Alpha Flight ongoing series for 2015. Vindicator, Guardian, Shaman, Talisman, Snowbird, Sasquatch, Northstar, Aurora, Puck, and Marrina with maybe Box in some version/capacity would be excellent read. Pipe dream yeah.. but I hold out hope for Marvel NOW to get it done.

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    1. Le Messor's Avatar
      Le Messor -
      Quote Originally Posted by AuthenticVIP View Post
      I hope the same team that brought us the Amazing X-Men series lands the okay to do an Alpha Flight ongoing series
      Y'know, I think they could do a good one.
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      January's Solicits are looking pretty bare.

      Hopefully some Northstar in the following though:

      AMAZING X-MEN #15 & 16
      CHRIS YOST(W) • JORGE FORNES (A)
      CoverS by KRIS ANKA
      Issue #15 - WELCOME HOME VARIANT COVER BY TBA
      ISSUE #15 -
      THE ONCE AND FUTURE JUGGERNAUT 1 of 4
      • We've all heard the phrase "those are big shoes to fill."
      • That's especially true when those are the massive boots of the unstoppable Juggernaut.
      • So when the Gem of Cyttorak reappears, the X-Men must ask themselves: Who's going to wear those boots?
      32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
      ISSUE #16 -
      THE ONCE AND FUTURE JUGGERNAUT 2 of 4
      • Attempting to create a new Juggernaut, the Gem of Cyttorak is calling out.
      • And none hears the call more than those who have previously housed the power of Cyttorak, Cain Marko and Colossus.
      • But they aren't the only ones out to find the Gem. Can the X-Men uncover its location before it's too late? And can Colossus resist the temptation of the power of Cyttorak?
      32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
    1. rplass's Avatar
      rplass -
      And that AVENGERS NOW! with the roster is not likely to include Marrina. It's probably a roster of the current teams, not historical members.
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      Yeah, you're probably right.
      Hopefully there'll be a Validator entry as Chris said but I don't hold out much hope.
    1. Le Messor's Avatar
      Le Messor -
      Quote Originally Posted by rplass View Post
      And that AVENGERS NOW! with the roster is not likely to include Marrina. It's probably a roster of the current teams, not historical members.
      *sigh* I foolishly read that as roster of Alpha Flight, not the Avengers... Please forget my last post that I never sent so you never saw it suggesting she's still on the roster.
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      Tagging this on here as well as no definite confirmation on appearances in February's Solicits:

      WOLVERINES #5
      CHARLES SOULE & RAY FAWKES (w)
      JONATHAN MARKS (A)
      Cover by NICK BRADSHAW
      • The team from Paradise and the Wolverines team up for the Assault on Mr. Sinister and his snowy fortress but what surprises lay in store when they figure out the front door is actually the easiest way in?
      • Sinister has more than plans for Logan’s body in his lair...but how are the Amazing X-Men involved in his plans for destruction and perfection?
      • Special appearance by Fing Fang Boom!
      32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99


      WOLVERINES #6
      CHARLES SOULE & RAY FAWKES (w)
      Jason Masters (A)
      COVER BY Simone Bianchi
      • Assault on Mr. Sinister’s fortress – part two!
      • Logan’s remains are located – but which team winds up keeping the goods? And for what purpose?
      • When Mr. Sinister pleads his cause, it hits home to more than one team member...does this mean a change in allegiance?
      32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99


      AMAZING X-MEN #17
      CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE (w)
      JORGE FORNES (A/C)
      THE ONCE AND FUTURE JUGGERNAUT 3 of 4
      • Sure, the Juggernaut is bad. But what’s the worst case scenario of possessing that power? You’re about to see.
      • “Unstoppable” takes on a whole new meaning as someone finally gets their hands on Cyttorak’s gem.
      • The X-Men have fallen. The Juggernaut rises. Bring a change of underwear.
      32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

      Pre-order at your risk!
    1. -K-M-'s Avatar
      -K-M- -
      Fing Fang Boom? Typo or new character?
    1. Le Messor's Avatar
      Le Messor -
      I'm thinking typo or pun.
    1. swh_comicguy's Avatar
      swh_comicguy -
      Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
      There was talk of Nick Spencer using her in Avengers World.

      Though there's also talk of that being cancelled.

      There's always some sort of talk though I suppose.
      Validator made a shadowy appearance in yesterday's released Avengers #38.
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      Good catch!
    1. Phil's Avatar
      Phil -
      She's an Avenger! Very cool!
      She's in 4 panels but it sounds like she'll be playing a fairly big part soon.
    1. rplass's Avatar
      rplass -
      I hereby award swh_comicguy the official "Eagle Eye Award" for the week of November 19th, 2014 for finding Validator in Avengers #38.

      Congratulations!
    1. swh_comicguy's Avatar
      swh_comicguy -
      Quote Originally Posted by rplass View Post
      I hereby award swh_comicguy the official "Eagle Eye Award" for the week of November 19th, 2014 for finding Validator in Avengers #38.

      Congratulations!
      Thanks! Once I'd read the issue I came directly to the site, as I remember reading Chris's post earlier. I thought for sure there would have been something mentioned about her appearance somewhere. It's nice to know that Marvel can sneak an appearance like this in, even as small as it was, to surprise us once in a while.