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Jen Contino has posted a Marvel "Press Release" at The Pulse .

No word on the exact length of exclusivity.

She-Hulk is mentioned as returning in October.

Of particular interest to me was mention of a new ongoing by Dan, featuring a "top-tier" character. Let the speculation begin...

OMG. Bad news for DC, as I will instantly try anything with Slott's name attached to it, even.... *shudder*... a "top tier" Marvel character.

It's another evil plot. First they get us with Giffen on the Defenders, now they'll probably put Slott on something featuring Wolverine!

AUUUUGH!

Please, Cramey, I -beg- you... don't even joke.

Never read Wolverine #102.5, eh? Written by Dan Slott, art by Mark Buckingham

*NB: This seriously exists

That must have been published before I became a Slott fanboy, so I'm excused from reading it.

For real real, Marvel is becoming THE place for "FUN" comics lately, a niche that DC always seemed to hold on to in the past.

ALPHA FLIGHT was a huge departure from previous, duller versions of that series. It wasn't successful, but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. And this coming from someone who isn't a fan of Scott Lobdell.

SHE-HULK, is, of course, a shining star in Marvel's over-X'ed, over-Ultimized line of books. We have GREAT LAKES AVENGERS coming up, and I predict the Giffen/Maguire DEFENDERS will be a big hit.

Sure, DC has the "Can't Believe It's Not the JLA" arc currently in JLA CLASSIFIED, but Marvel's kicking their butts in general in the Fun Dept.!

Although... if LSH # 2 & 3 are any indication, Waid & Kitson may be able to lay claim to having DC's current "FUN" comic.

With the exception of ICBINJLA and Waid's LSH, DC seems to be making it their mandate to de-funny their comics line. Using the seriously UNfunny ID Crisis as the starting point and launching pad for NU-DC all but guarantees that. pbpbpbppbbpt to NO FUN COMICS!
Just for that, I hope Giff takes Ambush Bug with him to Marvel... We'd have a better chance of Toy Biz releasing a ML Buggy fig than we ever will of DC Direct, that's for sure.

Maybe they will put him on Iron Man and i can start reading it again. Pretty please, Marvel? Hunh? Canya?

It's been YEARS since I've purchased an Iron Man comic.

But if Slott writes it, I will.

Actualllllllly...

what with his recent EXCELLENT cameo in She-Hulk, and sure-to-be whacked out turn by Giffen in DEFENDERS, maybe Slott could relaunch DR. STRANGE?

I bet he'd rock on a HERCULES series too. I *loved* his Hercules in She-Huk.

But I don't think the Doc and Herky qualify as "top tier". Iron Man does, though.

I had spent some time collecting back issues of Iron Man because i was never a fan of Marvel as a kid. I had collected back before the Armour Wars and had a line on a huge set of others. Then they did the Hero's reborn, or something, and then he was a teen ager again, and then they started back with some quality with Busiek and Chen. And it was good.

Thennnnnnnn, all hell came about, and the book was as bad as Hulk after David left, and that horrible new daredevil.

I left the book highly saddened by the stunning and sudden lack of quality.

I keep checking in on it, but honestly, its not something that appeals to me. Wish they would do something that i could get behind again, though.

Like Shulkie, lol. That book has got to be one of the best finds in years.

Slott interview at Toon Zone:

http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=2213

You've got to love a guy who's favourite number is "a zillion". Slott on Shulkie:

"It’s book that revels in what a cool place the Marvel Universe really is—its rich history—and its amazing cast of characters. It’s got weird ideas, old school action, a lot of done-in-one stories, and—most importantly—it’s FUN! C’mon! Where else are you going to see shrunken super-villains, androids playing board games, and J. Jonah Jameson in a chicken suit?! AND have it be in continuity?"

Count me in as a major Slott fanboy now.

Lash, I highly, highly reccomend Spider-Man/Human Torch--as funny as She-Hulk IMO! I'll post a review of it tomorrow or soon in the thread Pov started for it. I just read #1 and 2 last night...absolutely outright hysterical. I love it...and talk about having a grasp on Spidey and Johnny!

Slott on Iron Man would just be awesome. I'm a huge Iron Man and Thor fan, and wish they'd have a few years of greatness that really overdue to them...

To clarify: they've had decent runs here and there, but neither title has been amazing in a long time.

For example: Warren Ellis on Iron Man now--a good read, but comes out every three months. Feh! I don't count it.

Jurgens/Romita on Thor--not bad, but not exactly the run that blew my socks off. Eventually it turned into a rehasing of old Simonson stories.

There are a dozen other examples that come to mind...I wish someone like Slott could revitalize ol' Shell Head!

Ya know, i do think it kinda funny that Marvel has no forum anymore, if it ever did. In the day and age of computers, i guess you could call it the silicon age, they seem to be much farther behind the times than venerable old DC.

I would love chance to show them that not all fans are quivering fanboys over some of their "favored" writers and artists.

They -DO- have a board... It's called Other DC Universe Topics...

Cheap bastards would just rather have their fans use other companies' bandwidth to discuss their books. :rolleyes:

I'm a major Slott fanboy as well cause it's not just mindless comedy...there is a good story in there as well. He's already used Julia Carpenter and now El Aguila over in GLA...I told him if he does that I will buy anything he does so I obliged.

As for the top tier character? A Spider-Man title comes to mind. Since Spidey has so many he can jump on. Or he can do a Spidey mini.

Slott one of the Spidey books (which haven't been up to par for quality lately IMO) would make this mega-Spider-Man fan a very happy camper!

Did anyone see the news as to Slott's major character ongoing series?

It’s the Thing! And you know, I think this is going to be pretty cool! Slott on the Thing might actually be the perfect fit for him…and will definitely go in the tradition of She-Hulk and Spidey/Torch.

The Thing is actually one of my favorite Marvel characters, and I don’t think he gets nearly enough attention as it is. I mean, he used to be Marvel’s most popular character along with Spider-Man for like two decades! I wouldn’t mind seeing him go back to at least being one of the most popular.

And Slott writing almost guarantees good story-telling, lots of comedy and a love for science-fiction/silver age goofiness. I think Marvel found a good fit for this one.

Maybe they'll bring in the Thing Ring from the old cartoon!

Teen Ben Grimm turns his magic ring while chanting "Thing Ring, Do Your THING!"

It'd fit right in with the Marvel Next line...

THE THING? Top-tier at Marvel?
Longtime star of the Fantastic 4, star of his own team-up mag, had his own solo series before. Had his own MEGO action figure!

Top-tier? Yeah, I think so!

And an EXCELLENT CHOICE for Slott!

I am SOOOOOOOOOO relieved!!

I'm honestly just glad it's not another Spidey book. AND I know Slott will do a bang-up job on Ben!

When's this due? It was mentioned in a Marvel lettercol I read last night!

To tell the truth I really think the Thing is an icon. He has the star power to be out there in the mainstream with guys like Spidey, Hulk, and um...I guess the X-Men (ick).

I am really glad they gave him his own title. He is probably my favorite Marvel character. Who doesn't like the big rocky guy???

As for Slott? He has done nothing but impress me at Marvel. I would like to see him do something a bit more dramatic (not serious/dark/grim/gritty). Would love to see him (or Casey) take over Avengers after they finish this grim/gritty/in da hood phase.