http://www.newsarama.com/22366-marvel-to-launch-new-secret-wars-in-may-2015.html
http://www.newsarama.com/22367-more-2015-marvel-secret-wars-details-image.html
At first, I wasn’t going to write about this as I didn’t think it was going to be X-Men related. Which is silly as the X-Men played important roles in the previous two series. Marvel has announced that in 2015, we are getting a new Secret Wars!
The creative team will be Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic. Which tells me this wasn’t going to be fun like the first Secret Wars. I bet it will be philosophy heavy like the second one tries to be.
There was also the thought that this would be like Brian Michael Bendis / Gabriele Dell’otto 2004’s Secret War, that just shared a similar title. Especially as both artists are painters.
Then the second article came out. Now it just seems like Spider-verse, but with the Avengers. I like seeing MC2’s American Dream but like how Newsarama pointed out, no X-Men are present.
I do wonder if this is going to tie into the movies fourth wave, Avengers IV : Secret Wars. With the recent announcement of Sony and Marvel working on a deal so that Spider-Man can be in the Marvel films, this would be a worthy enough name for such an event. Maybe even try to work with FOX to get Hugh Jackman as Wolverine like how he wanted to do it last year.
The lack of X-Men is disappointing but it is only one image and two stories within a few hours but these are my initial thoughts.
If the Sinister Six film bombs, then that gives Marvel more leverage in the deal, which is an odd head space for two companies to have. Just pull the trigger on the deal. But I’m a guy who still hasn’t seen Amazing Spider-Man 2, so I may be part of the problem.
There are two X-Men panels at NYCC this year, so I am excited about those.
http://marvel.com/news/comics/23387/nycc_2014_panel_and_liveblog_schedule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Marvel 75th Anniversary:
X-Men- The Shifting Face of Mutantkind
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EDT
Room: 1A18
Join X-Editor Michael Marts as he sits down with the renowned X-Men creators who have shaped the mythos of mutantkind! This retrospective panel takes fans through the X-Men’s publication history and gives them an inside look into the creative process behind fan-favorite characters and books! A can’t-miss-panel for any mutant-lover! Panelists include Fabian Nicieza (CLASSIC X-MEN), Chris Claremont (UNCANNY X-MEN), Len Wein (WOLVERINE), and other special guests!SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
MARVEL: Death of Wolverine – The Logan Legacy
Time: 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Room: 1A06
Get ready, X-Fans, for the biggest mutant on mutant showdown of the year in the pages of DEATH OF WOLVERINE! Join a star-studded lineup of X-writers as they discuss the future of Logan and the impact his death will have on the rest of the X-Men titles! Plus, get the scoop on other titles starring Marvel’s merry mutants! This panel will be jam-packed with X-Men creators, so no fan should miss out! Panelists will include Executive Editor Mike Marts, Brian Michael Bendis (ALL-NEW X-MEN), Peter David (ALL-NEW X-FACTOR), Gerry Duggan (DEADPOOL), Greg Pak (STORM), Charles Soule (DEATH OF WOLVERINE), Len Wein (INCREDIBLE HULK) and other Mighty Marvel Guests!
I’m also hoping the Netflix Daredevil panel reveals the premiere date as I have plans for May 2015 myself for S&FwM which I’m getting excited about.
Shadow and Flame with Magik 