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Giant Bomb talks to Activision

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And now...the bad guys

Yesterday I posted the Heroes.  Guess it doesn't matter how 'cute' you look, there's always going to be villains around.  We can't have the heroes just sitting around or playing hopscotch.  They need some bad guys to bust.

The more I look at these, the more I see those little Super Hero Squad toys.  I did read a month or so ago about a cartoon based on the toyline for the tiny kids to watch. 

I hope it's not too bubbly and sweet.  I'm glad that Marvel is making stuff like this for the little kids.  Some of the regular stuff is not appropriate for them.  They need something they can call their own.  I know some of the older fans will cringe at the thought of this but it's not meant for them.  We need kids to be into the superheroes and comics so that when they get older, they'll continue to buy be into them and start buying comics.  Otherwise in five or ten years, we could see less and less regular comics if there's no money to be made.

How stoked do you think MODOK is to be getting a gig?

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Marvel's latest mystery thing.  No idea what they're talking about.

The kiddie image and title makes me think they're trying to encourage people to be a big brother/sister for kids. 

Actually now that I think about it (after looking at the image again), it makes me think of the little Marvel Superhero toys.  I think I heard something about a cartoon based on the toyline.  I would much rather have a cartoon based on the Mini Marvels comics.  This toy thing would be geared towards the tiny tots while the Mini Marvels could be a little more...mature.

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The Answer Is Coming...

I wonder if this has anything to do with those other 'mysterious' ads like the "I Want To Be Good" one.  Those had one color besides black and white.  This one doesn't.  I have no idea.

What is this mysterious image?  Learn the answers to this and many more exciting 2009 plans as Marvel makes their jaw-dropping presentation at the Diamond Retailer Summit tonight.  And check Tuesday for in-depth interviews on all of the major announcements being made!

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Marvel Invades Fan Expo Canada 2008 This Week!

Good news for Canadians!  Marvel is finally headed north to visit you guys.  Is there anyone planning on going?  If so, make sure you let us know how it is and give us any juicy updates.  I'm traveled-out for the time being.  I need to recuperate.  Glad to see Marvel is finally showing Canada some love.
 

This week, for the first time ever, Marvel Comics will be at Fan Expo Canada From Aug 22-24, with an official booth and a slew of panels for all our True Believers in the north! Meet your favorite creators, learn more about your favorite comics, get your portfolio reviewed and find out just how to join the Marvel family this week at Fan Expo Canada 2008, beginning in Toronto on Friday, August 22nd!

Don’t miss a single minute of these mighty Marvel panels, bub!

Friday, August 22nd
X-Men’s Destiny (8-9pm, Room 717)

Featuring C.B Cebulski, Matt Fraction, Peter David & John Barber!

The X-Men have a new home and a new direction in MANIFEST DESTINY, but everything may just go to hell for them, literally!  Join C.B. Cebulski, writer of the upcoming X-Men event X Infernus, editor John Barber, and X-men writers as they discuss what the future holds for the endangered species of mutants!

Saturday, August 23rd
Breaking Into The House Of Ideas (1-2pm, Room 717)

Featuring C.B Cebulski, Dan Slott, Ivan Brandon & John Barber.

Ever wonder what it takes to join the mighty Marvel team?  Whether you’re a writer, penciler, painter, or editor, come in and ask the pros who are at the top of their games how you can take their jobs from them!  Talent Liaison C.B. Cebulski, editor John Barber, writer Dan Slott, and some of today’s hottest artists will share their stories and answer your questions at this once-in-a-lifetime panel!

Mug o’ CB [The Panel Formerly Known As Cup o’ CB] (2-3pm, Room 717)

Featuring C.B Cebulski, Matt Fraction & Dan Slott!

2008 has already been a huge success for Marvel in all corners of the Universe.  Now, join Talent Liaison and writer C.B. Cebulski and a slew of the industry's top editors and creators like Dan Slott (Amazing Spider-Man), and other special guests to find out what's to come for Spider-Man, Iron Man, cosmic, the FF, and all things Marvel!  You got questions, they’ve got answers!

Sunday, August 24th
The Marvel Universe Game Show (2-3pm, Room 717)

Have you always wanted to be on a game show? Here's your chance! See this unscripted and interactive Marvel panel as randomly selected audience members partner up with editors and creators to complete on an on-stage game show!

Marvel Your Universe (3-4pm, Room 715B)

Featuring C.B Cebulski, Dan Slott, & Mike Pasciullo!

Got something on your mind?  Need to get something off your chest?  Come here!  This is YOUR panel, not ours. We just want your two cents. Is Bucky a better Cap than Steve? Is Iron Man a hero in your eyes? Who should Thor smite?  C’mon down and chime in. Ask a question, answer a question, or just save your knees from spontaneous convention combustion. We may have Marvel business cards but this is your universe!

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Marvel: Your Universe Is Your Must-Read Guide to Marvel!

This is a great idea.  Try to imagine that you haven't been reading Marvel comics the last few years.  Now imagine you try to pick one up.  Even if you had read them in the past, so much has happened.  So many characters have changed.  Imagine not knowing how or why Captain Amercia is dead, why arent' Spidey and MJ married, why is Tony Stark in charge of SHIELD instead of Nick Fury, why are all these Skrulls running around, why is there a red Hulk? 

Actually those of us reading still don't know why there's a red Hulk, but you get the idea.  Marvel is offering a way for new or returning readers to catch up.  What really surprises me is that it'll be free. 

Since it's narrated by the Watcher, what would really make it priceless was if he had a black eye from when Red Hulk hit him.
 

Marvel is proud to unveil the cover to Marvel: Your Universe, by fan favorite artist Tom Raney! Featuring a complete look at the major Marvel events of the last five years, as narrated by Watcher, this is your chance to catch up on everything! Is it all connected? What’s next? These answers and more arrive in Marvel: Your Universe!

Plus, Marvel: Your Universe contains preview material from the new Marvel Handbook hardcovers along with never-before-seen handbook material!***And did we mention that this 32 page must-read comic is absolutely free? That’s right True Believers, Marvel: Your Universe is your guide to comics’ most popular universe and absolutely free!

Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer for special ordering instructions.

 
MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE (JUN088064)
Written by MADISON CARTER
Cover by TOM RANEY & SCOTT HANNA & JOHN RAUCH
RATED A…FREE!
On-Sale—8/27/08


 

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San Diego Comic Con Gets HOT as MARVEL and DISGUISE Partner for the First-Ever MARVEL FASHION SHOW!

 
This year, the sidewalk won’t be the hottest place in San Diego-- it will be in the Marvel Booth!  On Friday, July 25, at 2:00, Marvel Entertainment and Disguise are proud to present their first ever fashion show.   This is no cosplay; these are seriously fierce costumes worn by incredible models, strutting their stuff down the catwalk, for the debut of the sexiest line of costumes ever created and inspired by Marvel super heroes.

Dressing up as a super heroine in the past would have meant spandex and tights.  No more!  Disguise has tossed this old and unflattering cartoonish concept and instead made fashionable, wearable and fun costumes that not only fit great but look fabulous.  These costumes are inspired by some of the hottest and most iconic heroes to grace the pages of Marvel, and this will be your first chance to see them live as they make their Comic-Con debut!

Come see Black Cat, Emma Frost, Spider-Woman, and more as you’ve never seen them- on the runway, as Marvel and Disguise transform Comic Con into Fashion Week, if only for an hour.  The Fashion Show begins in the Marvel Booth (Booth #2429) Friday at 2:00 and will be followed by a photo-op with the models.  For a preview of the costumes, visit this link: http://www.mallsoft.com/disguise/superheroines.html

Check out the fashion and find out how you can not only stop villains, but stop everyone in their tracks at this one-of-a-kind event only at San Diego Comic Con!

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Join In The Marvel Costume Contest At Comic-Con International

Are you going to Comic-Con International in San Diego? Will you be dressed as your favorite Marvel character? Then get your friendly neighborhood, star-spangled, best-at-what-you-do self down to the Marvel Booth at Comic-Con for The Marvel Costume Contest!

On Saturday, July 26th, make sure to be at the Marvel Booth (#2429) by 2:45 PM to participate in this exciting contest! All you need to do is wear a costume of your favorite Marvel character (but keep it family friendly!) and you could win the Grand Prize of a Marvel Omnibus signed by Stan Lee! All entrants may also be featured in a gallery on Marvel.Com! The winner will be determined by you, the fans, as you vote on who you want to be crowned this year’s winner!

So, True Believer, if you’re at Comic-Con International in San Diego, don’t miss the Marvel Costume Contest!