COMICS: Marvel's "Next Big Thing" Is Another AGE OF APOCALYPSE

COMICS: Marvel's "Next Big Thing" Is Another AGE OF APOCALYPSE

Marvel's next big event will be a second Age Of Apocalypse , spinning off from the "Dark Angel" saga in Uncanny X-Force. Their conference call with the comic book press is underway right now..

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By MarkCassidy - Dec 14, 2011 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Comics
Source: Newsarama

Yes, I guess they mean the next big thing, after the upcoming..err, next big thing which will see The Avengers Take On The X-Men. Anyway, back in 1995 we had the first "AOA" crossover event which saw the incredibly powerful mutant Apocalypse plunge Earth into an alternate dystopian timeline. The ramifications of that story are still felt in the Marvel Universe today and now we are about to have another. This time spinning off from the recent Dark Angel from the pages of Uncanny X-Force. Here is some brand new preview art for the story..



Click the link below back to Newserama to check out the details as they are revealed live. Here is a tease of the event from writer David Lapham..

"We start sort of spinning out of Uncanny X-Force. There are events that happen there that we directly fall out of. Basically, we open with Weapon X, who's the Big Bad Overlord of the Age of Apocalypse world, and he's just sort of wiped out the last enclave of humanity."




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AlcoholicA
AlcoholicA - 12/14/2011, 1:20 PM
uuuhhhh..........
sheebz
sheebz - 12/14/2011, 1:32 PM
laaaame
SageMode
SageMode - 12/14/2011, 1:35 PM
@Gaston:
DC's DCnU is pretty much an answer to Marvel's Ultimate Universe, but instead of keep it separate from their New Earth, they makes it their new primary canon universe entirely. I doubt theyre trying to follow in DC's footsteps.
SageMode
SageMode - 12/14/2011, 1:37 PM
I actually liked the Age of Apocalypse storyline. and it was cool how they incorporate it into the Uncanny X-Force Dark Angel Saga. Im lookin forward to it.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 12/14/2011, 1:43 PM
Why? It's confirmed! Check out Newserama
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/14/2011, 1:48 PM
the original age of apocalypse storyline was eXcellent,the recent age of apocalypse storyline in uncanny x-force was fantastic.

can't wait to see what happens next.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 12/14/2011, 1:56 PM
What did I say about the 90's yesterday?! SEE?!?! I WARNED YOU!!!
joeker
joeker - 12/14/2011, 2:00 PM
last time i checked in the first AOA Logan was a good guy??? but anyhow MARVEL just keep recycling old stories next year we will have Civil War 2 & spider man clone saga blaaaahhh
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 12/14/2011, 2:03 PM


Spider-clones! Ridiculously complex X-men stories with multiple teams! Jim Lee redesigns! Age of Apocalypse! Excessive crossover events and deaths! All the signs of the 90’s are there! Bankruptcy is on the horizon!
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 12/14/2011, 2:07 PM
AOA Sabretooth was awesome and 90's X-Men was one of the best things in the Comic industry at the time.

ImaNerd
ImaNerd - 12/14/2011, 2:07 PM
That art isn't that good
Havok2
Havok2 - 12/14/2011, 2:28 PM
I'm usually very open-minded but even I think this is just lame.
headlopper
headlopper - 12/14/2011, 2:31 PM
Uncanny X-Force#18.
Just read it. Don't want to drop spoiler's for those who haven't read it yet , so let's just say... Fantomex FTW!

Guy needs his own book!
PaulRom
PaulRom - 12/14/2011, 2:32 PM
Yeah this is pretty ridiculous. Not to be hating on anything from Marvel, but redoing old story arcs and killing off major characters isn't good strategy.
DrCKasady
DrCKasady - 12/14/2011, 2:37 PM
so because they decide to do it a second time. it means it's all garbage?
jesus apparently had a second coming. and i think apocalypse is a way more believable character.
this will probably be awesome.
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/14/2011, 2:51 PM
@ headlopper

i only buy graphic novels,i've read issues 1-13 the next volume is out 29.2.12.

i can't f*ckin wait,uncanny x-force & venom are the two best marvel titles at the moment.
OtakuPapi
OtakuPapi - 12/14/2011, 2:55 PM
Love the Orginal A.O.A i wish it wouldve been a permanant timeline but currently idk about all that
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 12/14/2011, 3:03 PM
I'm not saying this is going to suck (especially if that's Crossbones. I love to hate that guy), I'm just saying all these events bring back some bad, bad memories. Lets hope the players keep their heads in the game this time and the industry doesn't go to hell again.
HelaGood
HelaGood - 12/14/2011, 3:38 PM
@OtakuPapi i totally agree!!! LOVED Age of Apocalypse!!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/14/2011, 4:13 PM
@ thaMessenger07

sabertooth vs holocaust was an awesome fight & when blink finds his body,classsic.
Spock
Spock - 12/14/2011, 4:33 PM
@Jimoakley666 no they just had an anniversary not to long ago, Sinister didn't die, Magneto is in jail etc. Look it up!
headlopper
headlopper - 12/14/2011, 5:01 PM
@marvel72- Then I'm glad I disaplined my fingers from typing spoilers, cuz I'm busten' to talk about this.

I will tell you that I'm REAL happy with the new team member!
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/14/2011, 5:13 PM
@ headlopper

is it the same mutant thats on the re-genesis promo posters.

i wonder,if they're killing of deadpool who will replace him?
headlopper
headlopper - 12/14/2011, 5:24 PM
@marvel72- Do you want me to tell you?
Oxion
Oxion - 12/14/2011, 6:01 PM
Fail.
greenlanter13
greenlanter13 - 12/14/2011, 7:24 PM
Hm I don't know could be interesting I hope it's not 3.99
luckylu
luckylu - 12/15/2011, 2:19 AM
sounds super laaaaaaame but ill flip through it though once released to see if ill buy it. i can only assume that wolverine will be the main focus which will make me gouge my eyes out. overrated and over hyped character
13echo
13echo - 12/15/2011, 4:52 AM
AoA was the last great ""Big Thing" to come out of marvel IMO. Now they want to reboot it!? The house of ideas.....MY ASS!!!
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 12/15/2011, 6:42 AM
Mass: DC has resurrected the '90s with their "new" redesigns and stories. Why shouldn't Marvel join them in bringing back the '90s in all its "glory"? All we need now are the ridiculous fancy covers that double the cover price of the books.

The original AOA is one of my favorite X-stories of all time. The way things are now, resurrecting it is just a cheap marketing ploy to capture on the enduring popularity of the original, with little of the creativity and imagination that made the original so successful.
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 12/15/2011, 6:43 AM
13echo: Marvel has gone green. They're now the "House of Recycled Ideas".
evyllsummer
evyllsummer - 12/15/2011, 6:55 AM
So...looking at the pic...Bane is crossing over into Marvel? Is he going to BREAK THE BEAST?!?!?
evyllsummer
evyllsummer - 12/15/2011, 6:56 AM
And, yes, AoA Sabretooth is one of my all-time favorite Marvel characters! Loved the original AoA!!
Show4God1
Show4God1 - 12/15/2011, 6:57 AM
I really enjoyed the AOA story, as well as the art. The art now a days just doesnt look as good, IMHO. I miss the 90's art.
plasticman
plasticman - 12/15/2011, 7:16 AM
So are these guys "Worthy"? Stop the over saturance of tie-ins Marvel! This doesn't make you any better but becomes a wart on the butt of comic sales.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 12/15/2011, 10:55 AM
comicb00kguy knows!
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