Age of Marvels: New Universe – July 2021 Solicitations

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We present to you Age of Marvels: New Universe, a collection of all new fan-made issues on “sale” this month for JULY 2021!

What is “Age of Marvels” and how does it work?

Age of Marvels is a fan fiction universe and solicitation game that has been in existence on the CBR boards for well over a decade! It has gone through several iterations and has survived forum reboots! The way it works is that “plotters” write short solicitations for monthly comic books! Then participants “buy” the books they want to read! The books with the most buys get rewards. Sounds fun, right? So let’s do this! Which of this month's solicits interest and excite you? Let us know by posting which books you'd pick up in the virtual Age of Marvels Store (this solicitation thread). You can pull as many as you'd like, but also consider your "virtual budget" when making your selections, as sales are used to reward our titles and plotters. Registers are open all month and sales are tallied at the end of the month.

Absolutely anyone can make purchases right here in this thread - so please do!. It’s free and is basically just saying “I’d read this” or “I like this!” So let us know! There has never been a more excelsior time to join the fun!

If you want more information on Age of Marvels or are interested in plotting yourself, please visit us at the Age of Marvels Bullpen Thread.

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Behold! Our monthly archive!
This is the repository of our prior work; a compilation of all the monthly solicitation posts since the forum was reset in 2014.

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Age of Marvels and Next Dawn have an OFFICIAL WIKI!



Now, this month’s solicitations:

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NEGATION #2
Event Miniseries
Written by JEFF PARKER
Plot by H-E-D
Art by DUSTIN WEAVER with CHRISTIAN WARD
“GENOCIDAL HUMANOIDZ”
War has gripped all corners of the rapidly shrinking Posi-Verse! Annihilus, backed by the mysterious Lawbringers, has slain Gladiator and toppled the Shi’ar Imperium. Anti-Magic renders the superhuman impotent. All hope seems lost… but maybe the heroes haven’t been looking in the right place.
NEGATION DAY 20
The Conclave of Ciress.
Some of the universe’s most powerful individuals have gathered on the mystical planet of Ciress, brought there by Adam Warlock to hear the words of one man… Danik. No worries if you don’t know the name, because nobody else knows who he is either. Nobody… except GALACTUS.
It’s quite the co-sign.
Galactus doesn’t have much to say, but the endorsement is enough. A bearded man in plain robes, Danik claims that in the deep heart of the Negative Zone lies the source of Annihilus’ new Anti-Magic powers… and the key to their undoing.
At Galactus’ order, the Silver Surfer forms a team to escort Danik into the abyss. The Spellbinder (a.k.a. Jennifer Kale). Captain Britain (a.k.a. Betsy Braddock). Gamora and Nebula. Noh-Varr.
And... Adam Warlock.
Meet your New Annihilators!
NEGATION DAY 27
Spellbinder requisitions the assistance of Dark Angel and Nightmask to perform an insertion of the Annihilators into deep Negative Zone territory using the Superflow, avoiding the ease of incursion sites in favor of stealth. Massacre of Klencory, Delassia and Neomu.
While the others follow Danik off into the great unknown, somebody has to defend civilizations. Sounds like a job for the Sorcerers of the Stars! Star-Lord (f.k.a. Magique), Moondragon and the Dragon of the Moon, Mantis and Quoi, Drax, Master of the Sun (a.k.a Peter Quill). While the New Annihilators seek the end of the war... they will Hold the Line!
Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Sam Andahl-Rey has had her homecoming dance interrupted by giant space bugs. Will she survive… and, why do we care about this particular teenage girl?
NEGATION DAY 33
The Sorcerers of the Stars and their allies do their best to hold Negation forces to former Shi’ar space. Massacre of Gilgrath, Ardent Spring, Ieaiaio, Hy’lt Major and Kayseecay.
The New Annihilators find the heart of the Negative Zone in total disarray – and not just by Posi-Verse standards. Seems somebody has been leading prison breaks while the wardens are away. Will the chaos help them in their mission, or are they doomed to be consumed by it as well?
Elsewhere, those absentee wardens make use of their talents in a new setting. In a Lawbringer P.O.W. camp on a moon of Chandilar, Nova faces daily torture and interrogation at the hands of the deadly QZTR. Though, as far as Rich can tell, the Lawbringer doesn’t seem much more fond of Annihilus than he is...
NEGATION DAY 41
The New Annihilators continue their exploration of deep Negative Zone territory. Massacre of Tanipal.
Negation victory seems inevitable, but is there trouble in paradise? It seems there must be, because after weeks of torment, Nova finds himself sprung from prison… by a Lawbringer?!
QZTR has let Nova out, and sets him on a beeline to Annihilus! The lord of the Anthrosians hadn’t prepared for such a betrayal... which means it’s finally time for the rematch you’ve been waiting for, a fight to the death on the celestial shores of Chandilore! Nova versus Annihilus, winner take all!
48 PGS./ Rated T...$3.99


AGENTS OF A.R.C.A.N.A. #31
Plot by NX01A
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by JEROME OPEÑA
Theme Song: Mariah Carey - Emotions
“YOU KNOW THE WAY TO MAKE ME LOSE CONTROL”
•Fear. The terrified MAN-THING burns at his own touch until nothing but human Ted Sallis bravely remains.
•Doubt. With Ted as a focus, DOCTOR STRANGE regains his confidence.
•Hate. DOCTOR VOODOO and ELSA BLOODSTONE's murderous relationship needs a magically-enforced time out so they can focus on their love.
•Fear. Burning at the stake, AGATHA HARKNESS feel the flames for an instant before she phases through them thanks to VISION but what he tells her of her last two agents leaves her terrified.
•Doubt. MAGIK's uncertain grip on Earth and Limbo is slipping as both realms spiral into nothingness. Her magical power and eldritch authority are being drained, pulled away by the grip of another's hatred.
•Hate. The SCARLET WITCH absorbs Magik's eldritch energies but are they enough? No. More. No! More! NO!!! MORE!!!
•Psycho. Make them feel.
•Man. Watch them fall.
32 PGs./ Rated M...$3.99

AGENTS OF FURY #10
Written by CHRISTOPHER PRIEST
Art by STEFAN CASELLI
Plot by MARVELL2100
“THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SIDEKICKS”
Jack Monroe wakes up to a screaming headache. He looks around to see an empty room except for five chairs. A door opens and Jack Flag enters along with Lemar Hoskins, Rikki Barnes and Rick Dayson. Monroe asks them what's going on, why are they doing this but they don't answer. He begins to scream at them to release him but they still ignore his pleas. After a few hours the room goes silent. Suddenly Flag begins talking about his time as Bucky along with Lemar and Rikki who tell their stories as well. They talk about living up to a legacy, not of Captain America but of the original Bucky, a real American hero. Pretty soon, Jack begins talking about how it was being Bucky in the 50's and how it was a different America then. Suddenly the door opens again and Nick Fury walks in and sits in the fifth chair. "So Jack, you wanna tell me who yer workin' for?" Next Issue: For The Red, White And Blue.
32PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

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AMAZING FANTASY #18 *Negation Tie-In*
Plot by EXCITER
Written by JOE CASEY & GENE SIMMONS
Art by ANGEL MEDINA
“YOU GOTTA LOSE YOUR MIND IN DETROIT...”
Printed in real KISS blood!
You wanted the best? You got the best! The hottest band in the world... KISS!
It’s been years since those words have been shouted out loud, and the band has drifted apart.
The Spaceman. The Starchild. The Catman. The Demon. All four have sought their own destinies, questing for love and revenge on Earth and beyond.
But now, they are needed more than ever. Detroit, Rock City, has been conquered by Obliteratus, sorcerous son of Annihilus. He plans to unearth the legendary Box of Khyscz, which first empowered KISS so long ago, and use it to create a new band of unholy insectoid destroyers! The Spacebug. The Starlarvae. The Catbug. The chitinous Demon.
To prevent this from happening, the fire-breathing, laser shooting, love gun wielding, hotter than hell heroes must show the world - and the Negation Wave - that the power of KISS is still alive! But are they already too late?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

BLACK PANTHER: KING OF WAKANDA #23
Written by MALCOLM JONES
Plot by MARVELL2100
Art by ADI GRANOV
“COMMON ENEMIES”
After meeting with Nick Fury, T'Challa agrees that that they should form a secret alliance to deal with their mutual enemies but he wants one of his own operatives on Fury's squad. Kasper Kole will become an Agent of Fury and will be the King's right hand on the team. A reluctant Fury accepts the terms and listens as T'Challa tells him about something he wants Kole and Agent 13 to look into, something that has to do with Tony Stark!
In London, Moses Magnum, Red King of the Hellfire Club Europe has been secretly investing in the African country of N'Gabo, the former League of Nation member led by Markus Zulu and enemy of Wakanda. He has been in negotiations with Zulu who has been seeking outside investments to help rebuild his country after the THREE MONTH WAR(see Black Panther #1). What interest does the Hellfire Club Europe have in helping an enemy of one of their own members, the Gray King - T'Challa?
In Wakanda, Shuri and Queen Mother Ramonda greet Queen Zanda of Niganda and her entourage at the royal palace. Niganda is the only ally of of Wakanda in the region so it is a friendly meeting. Queen Zanda has come to see the King on a personal matter and must speak with him in private. The future of both nations will be greatly affected by the news she has for T'Challa! Next Issue: That's Impossible!!!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #31 *Negation Tie-In*
Plot by EXCITER
Written by FRANK MILLER
Art by SEAN GORDON MURPHY
“LET’S GET NEGATIVE”
And there came a day unlike any other, when earth's mightiest heroes were united against a common threat! To much media fanfare, a “dark” Avengers team has been sent into New York City to confront the magical/alien threat from the Negative Zone. But can they fight the foes that no single hero could withstand... when they are unexpectedly without their powers?
Captain America (f.k.a. Omega Red) must inspire his team, as his accursed predecessor Rogers would. The Winter Soldier (Steel Serpent) is still one of the world’s deadliest martial artists. The Hulk (Red Hulk) is still a military man with decades of combat experience. The Black Widow (Deadly Nightshade) never needed powers to begin with. The Warriors Three are still Asgard’s finest fighters. And Captain Marvel (America Chavez)... well, he hates Chavez anyway. She’s been coerced into joining the team and she’ll do her job - or else.
But Arkady Rossovich’s words, as they often do, hide a grim truth. Without his ability to drain life force from others, he has no way to fight the carbonadium poisoning caused by his implants. He’s dying... and his only hope is to complete the mission quickly and without complications: kill the lawbringer XXTR... or die trying!
Meanwhile, Mockingbird has rallied her own squad of all-winners for a mission in NYC - and they didn’t have powers to begin with! Herself, the half-tank ex-Reaver Bonebreaker, the real Black Widow, and the real Winter Soldier! They want to take out XXTR too, but Bucky realizes that he might never get a better chance to take down the imposter wielding the shield. Will this be the Death of Captain America?
Plus: A Frontlines Op-Ed by Sally Floyd, “Annihilus’ Cry For Help: Why the Super Social Workers are the Right Team to Stop the Negation Wave.”
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

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FANTASTIC FOUR volume 7: “(F)Our Way”
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN
Art by TOM GRUMMETT
Sue Storm’s recovery from saving the Earth in One More Day has gone well, except for the changes in her personality and attitude. And she goes by “Susanne” now. Also, we see what the Thinker has done with a Doombot when she and Sunset Bain attack the Fantastic Four under the direction of Susanne Storm, who is a doppleganger from another dimension. Plus, the fate of Thundra and the end of the Fantastic Four.
Also featuring…
FRANKLIN RICHARDS – SON OF A GENIUS: “But I wanted a BROTHER!”
Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN
Art by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Franklin has been feeling ignored his whole life with his family saving the world on a regular basis. So, like most boys, he wanted a brother. But when his Mom was held prisoner to another dimension and all she brought him was a little sister, Frankie was not happy. Can H.E.R.B.I.E. counsel Franklin and calm him down, showing him the joys of having a sister?
Reprints FANTASTIC FOUR #26 - 30 with an all-new Franklin Richards story.
PGs./ Rated T...$4.44

HULK IN NEGATION #2
Event tie-in miniseries
Plot by EXCITER
Written by MATT KINDT
Art by RON GARNEY
“FIND YOUR CENTER”
The Hulk’s current incarnation is just a really angry and dumb Bruce Banner that couldn’t smash his way out of a wet paper bag. By some miracle, he managed to survive his initial encounter with the insectoids invading La Paloma, New Mexico. But how long can he last?
Reverting to Banner, the good doctor realizes that he’s lost his powers before and, nonetheless, always has tools of his own that can get him back in the fight: his big ol’ brains. He’s a super scientist and not far from the lab where he originally developed the Gamma Bomb. He can craft other weapons there - like a powered suit he’s been brainstorming. With a few tweaks, he can have... the Bug Buster Armor!
The only problem is, when operating the Bug Buster he has to avoid getting angry at all costs - otherwise he’ll forget how to use it! This won’t be an easy task in a Negation Warzone!
Stay calm, find your center, and smash swarms of murderous insectoids!
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

INFINITY WATCH #9
Plot by KALAI
Written by RICK REMENDER
Art by FRANK QUITELY
“EROS QUEST” part 1
Thane has become Rabum Alal of the Church of Swans in the Library of Worlds,
Genis-Vell has returned to Titan,
Aleta has returned to the future to help rebuild it,
With Negation, Starfox believes they have not done enough, they should have done more.
They should have prepared for this, and Eros intend to fix it.
There is a way to end the war, to save the world, and maybe more.
The Infinity Stones, they have been missing since the last Infinity Watch disbanded.
Eros travels the universe in search of the Infinity Stones, but things are not as expected.
Months ago, Eros witnessed his brother Thanos return to life but he never asked why,
Thanos was supposed to be a prisoner of Mistress Death but he was exiled,
the Mad Titan shared with Eros much dark knowledge from many dimensions,
but there are some he had withheld from his brother.
Now Starfox must enter the Realm of Death himself and learn the forbidden knowledge from the Infinity Well.
Such a trespassing will not be unnoticed and there is always a price to pay to venture the Styx.
The Starfox practiced a certain ancient Titan technique that allows his soul to venture the Realm of Death,
but the dead are not fooled as easily as the living, Eros had to defeat the many guards of Death.
Upon his invasion of the Infinity Well, he learned the forbidden knowledge and was taken prisoner by Death.
But before his corpse can grow cold, he returns to the living as an anomaly to the Cosmic norm,
he had been exiled from the Realm of Death just like Thanos was,
to never be able to enjoy Death's loving embrace and have peace.
And Eros also learned the terrible truth, when the Infinity King Thanos forged a last Infinity stone, the Heart Stone,
The Infinity King used his own black heart, and thus corrupted and infected the other Infinity Stones with his dark desires,
now the Infinity Stones have their own heart, they have become sentient, Infinity Beings,
the Dark Infinity.
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #23
Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Plot by MARVELL2100
Art by SALVADOR LARROCA
“KICK 'EM WHEN THEY'RE DOWN!”
Tony rushes to the hospital in total disbelief! Someone has managed to steal the body of his comatose brother Arno! How could this have happened? Tony, Beth and Scott Lang designed the security system for his brother's room and he hired the best guards money could buy. But all of that failed to prevent someone from coming in taking Arno. How did they bypass some of the most sophisticated technology on the planet and get past the guards?
Elsewhere, the United States gov't begins to build it's case against Tony Stark and Stark Energy for all the destruction caused by Tony's battle with his brother and the failure of Stark Energy to deliver on it's promises. Kate Elsworth, Attorney for the Southern District of NY will be the lead prosecutor for the gov't as they seek 25 billion dollars in punitive damages! It doesn't help that Kate and Tony once dated in college and that Tony dumped her!
In Chicago, Agent 13 and Kasper Kole have broken into the offices of the Wakanda-Stark Consortium, a joint venture to combat climate change and invest in renewable energy. Someone has been stealing classified information which can only mean that there's a leak inside the corporation! They're getting ready to leave when the lights suddenly come on and they come face-to-face with Rhodey and Bethany Cabe!
32 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99

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THE MIGHTY THOR #31 *Negation Tie-In*
Plot by EXCITER
Written by ALAN MOORE
Art by MIKE MIGNOLA
“IF THEY BE NEGATED...” part two
Whosoever holds this hammer, if they be worthy, shall have the power of... Dr. Donald Blake, M.D.? The acclaimed physician is more than out of his element and hardly the King that Asgard needs during an invasion from the Negative Zone! Fortunately... Asgard has a Queen!
The new All-Mother, Sif, has defended the realm her entire life and won’t allow scores of insectoids and a vile lawbringer to breach their so-recently-reclaimed walls. But even the savage sword of Sif may not be enough!
Ond, the God of Souls, must search all dimensions of multi-reality to find exactly where Thor’s soul was sent when the anti-magic of the Negation Wave struck Mjolnir. But to do this, he’ll need to understand what anti-magic actually does to a soul... and it’s not pretty!
Meanwhile, Loki appears to Blake in a vision - as he’s otherwise busy defending his own realm of Jotunheim - and advises the Midgarian doctor about the necessity of using the right tool for the right job... and where to find that particular tool. Calling Dr. Blake! Calling Dr. Blake! The Doctor is in... the Destroyer Armor! And he’s ready to violate his Hippocratic Oath and do some harm to the lawbringer attacking his alter-ego’s home. “Bring it on, FKQR!”
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99

NEGATION: DARK INTELLIGENCE #1
Writers: Christopher Priest, Malcolm Jones & Joshua Dysart
Artists: Stefano Caselli, Adi Granov & Salvadore Larroca
Plot By Marvell2100
“BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE!”
Annihilus and his forces continue to wreak havoc across Earth and the galaxy! However, they weren't the only ones to breach the barrier between the Negative Zone and Earth! There were four others that made it through but they aren't connected to Annihilus. Someone who knows this world very well has returned after a long absence. Max Fury, the LMD clone of Nick Fury has finally come home after being stranded for months in the Negative Zone. He thinks back to how he got banished to that hellish place and exactly who put him there.
He stands, staring at the cold light of the moon over the skies of the sub-zero tundra of Antartica. He then turns to his companions, the Iron Maiden Toni Stark and The Coal Tiger whose face remains unseen as he never removes his mask. They are both natives of the Negative Zone born and raised in it's hellish environment. They look at this strange new world and think how can anyone live in an environment as foul as this. Walking towards an abandoned SHIELD station, Fury tells them it's time to go put their grand plan into motion and don't forget to bring along their most valuable possession, Brivanium! And someone tell the Deathlok to stop shooting at the indigenous life and come along!
48 PGS./Rated T+...$4.99

NEGATION: FANTASTIC FOUR #2 (of 4)
Event tie-in miniseries
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Plot by CAPTCLEGHORN
Art by TOM GRUMMETT
“SEA DEVILS!” or “SEX ON THE BEACH!”
Miles of Earth are unable to stop the Negation Wave. Our former Fantastic Foursome along with Hank and Nadia Pym decide to focus more on science. Where water can be a reasonable barrier to radiation, it’s possible that enough water might be able to protect against the negation wave negating everyone’s super powers. One last trip to Califournication allows use of a submersible ship which is taken to the depths of the Marianas Trench in the Pacific Ocean. But what should have been a peaceful research trip passes through an underwater Lemurian settlement, plans change and our team find themselves trying to escape with their lives. But when a radical Lemurian politician has a proposal that will allow the team to live, but also aid in the fight against the Lawgivers, ears perk up. All he wants is Sue and Nadia’s hands in marriage.
32 PGs/ Rated T...$3.99

NEGATION: INFINITY WATCH#2
Event tie-in miniseries
Plot by KALAI
Written by RICK REMENDER
Art by FRANK QUITELY
On Titan, ISSAC controls the whole planet to fight Lawbringer QZYK,
but the whole system fails, defeated by the devil from N-Zone,
and the Thanosbuster may not be enough to stop such a powerful creature.
But Eros has traveled far with the Space Throne of Thanos,
and he had learned some powerful spells from the many lovers of his,
with the power of mythic incantation, Starfox was able to repel the Lawbringer.
The City of Attilan is under siege from the hordes of hell, and the Inhumans are powerless,
but they are far from defenseless, as Black Bolt direct the Genetic Counsel to create an army of Alpha Primitives with magical capabilities, will this become a bigger threat in the future?
Angela is the only warrior capable of leading this army as her powers comes from magic,
and she has been holding off the legions of bugs for days.
Powerless, Pip the Troll decides the best way to fight is to empty Attilan's wine cellar.
Meanwhile, in the space that does not exist, Oblivion plans to send Maelstrom to aid the forces of Annihilus,
as this will bring the universe further to Oblivion.
But Thane appears before them leading an army of Black Swans, led by Yabbot,
the Swans know magic just as well as science and Thane has learned some dark arts under Ebony Maw,
but what will happen when Thane kills Maelstrom?
32 PGs./Rated T+ …$2.99