Short-lived and underappreciated Marvel Comics

[tib2d2]

Criteria here is to discuss comic book series that were short-lived, and underappreciated at their time. Could be a mini series from back in the day, could be a series that was cancelled due to lack of interest, etc.

What comes to mind?

[K7P5V]

Definitely, my choice is Young Allies (2010):

[Chris0013]

Definitely, my choice is Young Allies (2010):

Loved that book. I got a thing for books that focus on the usually 2nd of 3rd string characters.

This one was probably never intended to go further then it did...but loved the Asgardians of The Galaxy.

[Riv86672]

Loved that book. I got a thing for books that focus on the usually 2nd of 3rd string characters.

This one was probably never intended to go further then it did...but loved the Asgardians of The Galaxy.

^^^Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
I was so looking forward to what the team would get up to for their NEXT cosmic adventure.

For me, I’d like to submit Devil Dinosaur...



I’ve always been a sucker for a Dino/Human partnership, and Kirby’s series, all nine issues of it, was a big part of that. As many times as Double D has been revisited by creators over the years, there’s obv. something cool about him. I only wish Kirby had gotten a longer run to flesh out the world he created and add more crazy characters to the concept.

[Bunch of Coconuts]

I will always bring up Slingers in these type of threads.

[Riv86672]

How about a whole line of comics, cancelled too soon?



When the New Universe debuted, the cover designs and a lot of the art was meant to evoke an old fashioned look. They went to almost absurd lengths to hide the fact that ppl had developed superpowers, and keep things as “the world outside your window”. After nearly two fairly mediocre years they flipped the switch, modernized the look of the books, and blew the lid off the secret that were paranormals. Literally.
They blew up Pittsburgh.
After that the overall narrative went in some really interesting directions as the world was changed forever. It was too little too late though, as the line was cancelled right as things were getting great.

Even though the New U’s been visited since then, and incorporated into the 616 in various ways it’s never really been done to my satisfaction. I can’t help but wonder what could’ve been accomplished if the line had lasted another few years at least.

[Steroid]

I will always bring up Slingers in these type of threads.

Couldn't agree more.

[Pav]

I will always bring up Slingers in these type of threads.

Slingers remains my favorite team book to this day, and I was stoked to see them brought back in the recent Scarlet Spider series.

Honestly, I love finding the hidden gems that Marvel has produced and forgotten over the years. Off the top of my head, here are some series I wish had lasted longer:

Dr. Voodoo
CB & MI:13
Livewires
Bishop: the Last X-Man
Weirdworld
Craptacular B-Sides
Avengers: the Initiative
Agents of Atlas (original team)
Agents of Wakanda

-Pav, who couldn't believe when AoW used the Livewires...

[Zelena]

For me, I’d like to submit Devil Dinosaur...



I’ve always been a sucker for a Dino/Human partnership, and Kirby’s series, all nine issues of it, was a big part of that. As many times as Double D has been revisited by creators over the years, there’s obv. something cool about him. I only wish Kirby had gotten a longer run to flesh out the world he created and add more crazy characters to the concept.

Some comics are short-lived for good reasons…
But the Saga of the Red Devil is not one of them. I read it in black and white and liked it. For me, it was perfect the way it was and I’m not a huge fan of Kirkby’s style.

[Riv86672]

Some comics are short-lived for good reasons…
But the Saga of the Red Devil is not one of them. I read it in black and white and liked it. For me, it was perfect the way it was and I’m not a huge fan of Kirkby’s style.

I’m not a fan of Kirby’s New Gods/Inhumans/Eternals (other than individual characters from each franchise), but i AM a fan of his Kamandi, and Devil Dinosaur reminded me of that. It just never got a chance to get rolling!

And Devil Dinosaur was part of the greatest crossover ever when I was a kid...:

[4sake Baned]

Loved that book. I got a thing for books that focus on the usually 2nd of 3rd string characters.

This one was probably never intended to go further then it did...but loved the Asgardians of The Galaxy.

Who was in the destroyer armor again?

[Chris0013]

To be fair...it was a limited series and Suzy just did not get any traction. Personally I liked her and would like to see her (and her boyfriend Justice) brought back in an Avengers book.

Who was in the destroyer armor again?

Kid Loki

[4sake Baned]

To be fair...it was a limited series and Suzy just did not get any traction. Personally I liked her and would like to see her (and her boyfriend Justice) brought back in an Avengers book.



Kid Loki

Oh yeah how I forget that, thanks Greatly appreciate it

[Astral Disaster]

This one was probably never intended to go further then it did...but loved the Asgardians of The Galaxy.

I kind of feel that the creative team had maybe hoped it would go beyond its 10 issue run, to me the final 2 or 3 issues seemed rushed and condensed, likely a result of being a tie in to War Of The Realms. Just felt like its own narrative arc broke down in order to provide quick resolution to a couple of threads developed in the main event titles.

[CJStriker]

I thought this Comic was Amazing, Espically the first serveral issues! The Artwork was great and the inking was vivid and the Writer Ewing has become one of my favorite currant writters at Marvel, this Series being a big help for that!