Kurt Busiek's "The Marvels"

[danielsan52]

Was neat to see Lady Lotus. I wonder if we will get an update on her daughter.

[youthoftoday]

In reading through this thread I came to realize that there are 3 books out now that I thought were all the same thing-The Marvels, Marvel and Marvel's X. Granted, I haven't read any of them yet, but in seeing things posted about them over the last few months, I kind thought it was all the same series. I guess all 3 having Alex Ross covers added to my confusion. These series are all unrelated, right?

[Dreaded Porcupine]

In reading through this thread I came to realize that there are 3 books out now that I thought were all the same thing-The Marvels, Marvel and Marvel's X. Granted, I haven't read any of them yet, but in seeing things posted about them over the last few months, I kind thought it was all the same series. I guess all 3 having Alex Ross covers added to my confusion. These series are all unrelated, right?

Yes. Marvel X was a prequel to Universe X, Paradise X and one other X I can’t think of. This Marvels is different. This I guess is an ongoing. I’m glad it is. Busiek is a legendary writer and so far the first issue was very good. It is setting up what is to come. New characters and it’s time spanning.

[K7P5V]

Yes. Marvel X was a prequel to Universe X, Paradise X and one other X I can’t think of. This Marvels is different. This I guess is an ongoing. I’m glad it is. Busiek is a legendary writer and so far the first issue was very good. It is setting up what is to come. New characters and it’s time spanning.

Yeah, that one other X you can't think of would be...

Earth X

[Dreaded Porcupine]

Yeah, that one other X you can't think of would be...

Earth X

Thanks. I read all three. Diaper Hulk sticks out the most. Lol.

[stingray]

In reading through this thread I came to realize that there are 3 books out now that I thought were all the same thing-The Marvels, Marvel and Marvel's X. Granted, I haven't read any of them yet, but in seeing things posted about them over the last few months, I kind thought it was all the same series. I guess all 3 having Alex Ross covers added to my confusion. These series are all unrelated, right?

I thought the same thing. What is 'Marvel' then? I have zero interest in Marvel X, but I love Busiek's writing, so I'll give 'The Marvels' a shot, but what is this third title about?

[strathcona]

I thought the same thing. What is 'Marvel' then? I have zero interest in Marvel X, but I love Busiek's writing, so I'll give 'The Marvels' a shot, but what is this third title about?

Marvel was a mini that was curated by Alex Ross (that's how it was solicited). It was creators telling one off short stories (three or four an issue) that were a little different that what Marvel generally offers. There were a few good stories in there, one or two I didn't like, but most were forgettable. Many of them were not in 616 continuity.

[K7P5V]

Marvel was a mini that was curated by Alex Ross (that's how it was solicited). It was creators telling one off short stories (three or four an issue) that were a little different that what Marvel generally offers. There were a few good stories in there, one or two I didn't like, but most were forgettable. Many of them were not in 616 continuity.

Correct. Sad that none of them take part in 616, for they surely scratch that nostalgic itch (IMHO):

[strathcona]

Looks like my overly complicated guess as to who K-Shoom's Uncle T is was completely off the mark. This makes more sense than my convoluted mess.

This issue felt like it had less going on, but I did like the appearance of Powderkeg, whom I've always felt is underused.

[Chris0013]

Looks like my overly complicated guess as to who K-Shoom's Uncle T is was completely off the mark. This makes more sense than my convoluted mess.

This issue felt like it had less going on, but I did like the appearance of Powderkeg, whom I've always felt is underused.

Probably because they were not jumping all over the place with the story.

[Huntsman Spider]

Looks like my overly complicated guess as to who K-Shoom's Uncle T is was completely off the mark. This makes more sense than my convoluted mess.

This issue felt like it had less going on, but I did like the appearance of Powderkeg, whom I've always felt is underused.

Tinkerer having more family out there . . . that's pretty interesting. As a Spider-Man fan, maybe they can incorporate his Insomniac Games' Spider-Verse counterpart as another relative of his.

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

I started to ship Kevin and Aero while reading it.

Good issue tho.

[strathcona]

Tinkerer having more family out there . . . that's pretty interesting. As a Spider-Man fan, maybe they can incorporate his Insomniac Games' Spider-Verse counterpart as another relative of his.

Is Rick Mason still around? And too bad the The Mason was just a disguise. I liked the idea of Tinkerer having a brother that was the opposite in almost all respects.

[Kurt Busiek]

Probably because they were not jumping all over the place with the story.

Also because it's 20 pages long, and issue 1 was 30 pages, I'd guess.

kdb

[strathcona]

Also because it's 20 pages long, and issue 1 was 30 pages, I'd guess.

kdb

I didn't notice... but I also don't want you to think that I was complaining. It was still a great book and I can't wait to see where it's going.