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In 2001, Michael Chabon’s novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, which chronicled its protagonists’ careers during the Golden Age of comic books, won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and according to a top Marvel editor, he “tried like hell” to recruit the author to write The Fantastic Fourat the height of his success. It didn’t work out, leading an all-time great behind-the-scenes Marvel “What If?”

In the latest edition of his Substack newsletter, Marvel Senior Editor Tom Brevoort responded to a reader’s question, asking if he’d read Chabon’s novel. Brevoort acknowledged that he read the book at the time of its release, twenty-five years ago, but the longtime Marvel employee dropped an even more fascinating bit of info in the process.

Brevoort even sent Chabon a “No-Pulitzer” prize, playfully modeled after Stan Lee’s iconic “No Prizes.” In retrospect, it is somewhat surprising that...

For most devoted Spider-Manfans, the “Clone Saga” ranks below only the infamous “One More Day” storyline as the most controversial arc in the Webslinger’s history, and a long-time Marvel Editor has once more confirmed that both stories sprung from the same genesis: Marvel’s decades-long desire to have “an unattached and unmarried Spider-Man once again,” despite his iconic romance with Mary Jane Watson.

In his latest Substack post, Marvel Senior Editor Tom Brevoort answered a fan question about Marvel’s intentions for the controversial “Clone Saga,” asking whether the clone Ben Reilly was initially set to be a permanent replacement for Peter Parker in the role of Spider-Man.

Marvel made this change for a brief period, but invariably reverted to Parker in the end; according to Brevoort, however, “the whole reason” behind the storyline at all was to effect this change, it just didn’t stick, like many of...

Redemption arcs are a staple of superhero stories, but it’s the exception to the rule when villains who turn into heroes stay that way, and longtime Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort, just gave a concise account of why that is. In short, Marvel villains, especially the most iconic among their ranks, are often too good at being bad to be permanently redeemed.

In Brevoort’s latest Substack post, the Editor, who has been with Marvel for decades, responded to a question about the several characters who had been on the path to redemption “reverting back to villainy.”

Brevoort noted that in the specific case of Thunderbolts’ Baron Zemo, he never expected a lasting reformation, while also pointing out what makes it difficult, in general, to turn a bad character good and make it stick. Of course, Marvel has many memorable deviations from this rule, but it does explain the propensity...

Marvel editor Tom Brevoort suggests that letting Captain America become a Hydra turncoat was a mistake. Nine years ago, on May 27, 2016, readers were shocked to see Captain America utter the phrase, "Hail Hydra." It would soon be revealed that this was an evil Steve Rogers clone manifested from the Cosmic Cube warping reality, but before the reveal, the moment placed Marvel at the center of controversy.

In his latest Substack post, Tom Brevoort confesses that Marvel underestimated the backlash that would emanate from the Captain America twist. The moment originally took place in Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Jesús Saíz, which Brevoort served as the editor on with Alanna Smith. On the anniversary of its release, Brevoort had this to say:

Here comes trouble! Steve Rogers: Captain America came out on May 25, 2016, marking the first time that Rogers picked up the identity of the...

Marvel just can’t stop stirring the pot. First, they made Mary Jane Venom. Now, they’re flinging Spider-Man way back in time to a period no one asked for. Fans wanted epic web-slinging, not a history rewind, but here we are.

Marvel’s playing a risky game — push Spidey too far, and they might just get caught in their own web of backlash.

Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane in 2002’s Spider-Man | Credits: Marvel Enterprises Marvel’s latest Spider-Man twist takes Peter Parker back to childhood

Marvel’s latest Spider-Man move is stirring up controversy — again. Fresh off the backlash over Mary Jane as Venom, the publisher is now sending Peter Parker back to an era no one really asked for. Instead of pushing him forward, Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 7 is diving into his pre-teen years.

Tom Holland as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home | Credits: Marvel Studios

Writer Joe Kelly,...

It has not been a great time for young, funny superheroes like Invincible’s Rex Splode and Marvel’s Spider-Man. While the former faced a terrible fate in the latest season, the Spider-Man comics seem to be out to get Peter Parker and stop him from being genuinely happy in his life. This was confirmed by comic book writer and editor Tom Brevoort.

Brevoort, who is currently the editor for the X-Men comics, was reportedly asked about Marvel’s editorial guidelines and how much freedom writers have when writing legacy characters. When asked if Spider-Man and Mary Jane not getting married was part of Marvel’s guidelines, Brevoort confirmed it was.

Marvel editor Tom Brevroot reveals why Spider-Man and Mary Jane can never marry A still from Spider-Man | Credits: Sony Pictures

Og movie fans know Kristen Dunst’s Mary Jane Watson running across New York in a wedding dress to...

While most of the founding X-Men remain iconic characters to this day, Beast stands out as one who's become more problematic with time. This former hero has since gained a negative reputation due to his harmful actions and war crimes, and many fans have been led to wonder if these creative choices will ever be undone. The X-Men's editor has an answer, though some may not like it.

In his Substack newsletter entitled Man With A Hat, Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort took questions from Marvel readers to clear up concerns they may have. A fan inquired about whether there were plans to redeem Beast properly and reverse the villain arc he'd undergone during the Krakoa Era, and Brevoort had the following to say in response:

I don’t really see it as an imperative to rehabilitate Beast’s reputation. We’re not going to be ignoring his past,...

While there are no immediate plans for a Venom and Rogue mash-up, one creator says it is not impossible. “Venom-izing” Marvel’s biggest icons has become all the rage, spawning a seemingly endless stream of variant covers, and even a line of Funko Pop toys. Some truly awesome Venom mashups have come out of this trend, and now one Marvel editor weighs in on the possibility of him meeting Rogue.

Tom Brevoort has just took over editing duties on the X-Men family of titles, after 26 years on The Avengers.

Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, in his weekly Substack column Man With a Hat, fielded questions from fans. One fan, identified only as “Joe,” asked Brevoort what might happen if Rogue and Venom attempted to bond. Joe was curious “whose powers would affect them in what way.” Brevoort had this to say in response:

Until somebody does this in a comic book story,...

Since launching last October, Murewa Ayodele and Lucas Werneck's Storm series has delivered a typhoon of electrifying action, Omega-Level feats, and dramatic developments worthy of Marvel's prominent mutant icon.

With tie-ins to One World Under Doom and Storm's transformation into the "Eternal Storm" on the horizon, the ongoing series' "most jaw-dropping moments are just ahead" according to a Marvel Comics press release sent our way this morning.

Now, you can get a glimpse at just how intense things will be with the reveal of Storm's Vibranium armour, a new costume designed by guest artist Luciano Vecchio debuting this March in Storm #6. Part of the "X-Manhunt" crossover, the issue pits Storm against her fellow X-Men as she taps into new cosmic power to defend Professor X.

"The inspiration for the Vibranium Armor is mainly Ororo’s time as Queen of Wakanda," Vecchio explained. "A Dora Milaje armor base design with a...

Well after his supposed death, the long-time equally heroic clone of Spider-Man, Ben Reilly, returned to the comics in what is considered one of the franchise’s most critically disappointing stories. Transformed into a villain determined to destroy Peter Parker, Ben Reilly had become just another crazed nemesis for the true hero. Now, Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort is taking his stance on the controversial Spidey story.

On his Substack page, Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort answers questions from fans and fellow Marvel readers about his perspective on the state of comics. As one of Marvel’s highest ranking editors, Brevoort offered a unique perspective that only someone in the industry could provide.

Upon being asked aboutthe Clone Conspiracy story and the villainous return from beyonf the grave of Ben Reilly, Brevoort explained Marvel's creative thought process behind the move, giving readers an alternative take on the importance of Reilly’s return and why it happened.

The Krakoan Era was such a defining point for the X-Men that the franchise will forever be split into "before" and "after" mutantkind founded their mutant nation. For many fans, saying goodbye to the island and transitioning to the new era hasn't been easy. Now, the Senior Editor in charge of Marvel's X-Office has shared a cut pitch for X-Force, which may have given Krakoa's supporters something to hold onto.

In a post on his Substack, Marvel's Tom Brevoort offered a look into the first pitches for several X-titles. Though many differ from the books that eventually hit shelves for the "From the Ashes" relaunch, X-Force is particularly different. Its original proposed story would have focused on the "Krakoa Mossad" clinging to their lives on Krakoa and fighting its enemies.

Instead, X-Force was reworked to focus on Forge assembling a carefully selected team to handle apocalyptic events, with the...

Iron Man’s latest adventure has taken a dark turn, as Tony Stark has taken up the name of one of his worst villains. Tony is trying to live up to an ideal that often feels impossible to achieve, and if he can’t, then perhaps this new villainous moniker will be more than appropriate for him.

Iron Man #3 – written by Spencer Ackerman, with art by Jethro Morales and Julius Ohta – features a pivotal moment in which Tony Stark is labeled the Iron Monger, giving a new meaning to the title held by several of his greatest villains.

The issue revolves around Tony fighting off the acquisition of Stark Tech by Roxxon, led by Justine Hammer. Justine used Tony’s suit of anti-magic metal Mysterium to become the new Iron Monger. However, when Tony takes back Stark Tech, Justine christens Tony the new Iron Monger, warning him that it’s...

X-Men Senior Editor Tom Brevoort has revealed his original pitches for the franchise's current slate of titles – and I think it shows that his approach to X-storytelling is actually exactly what Marvel's Avengers books need in order to thrive. It also highlights what made Marvel's Civil War so successful, and why Marvel is seeking to replicate that success with X-Men in 2025.

On his Substack, Tom Brevoort shared his initial email to outgoing X-Office Editor Jordan D. White, outlining his idea for what a line-wide relaunch would look like for the franchise. On the heels of an era of unprecedented unity for mutantkind, and cohesion between X-titles, Brevoort's idea for a shake-up was to divide Marvel's mutants once more, and let conflict arise between the disparate groups.

Surprisingly, I think this could also apply to the Avengers, who are traditionally associated with team unity, but many of whose best stories have,...

Marvel Senior Editor Tom Brevoort, who currently leads the X-Office, has offered a detailed look at the original plans for the X-Men franchise's latest relaunch, sharing an early list of ideas he sent to previous X-Men Editor Jordan D. White, in which the current generation of stories for Marvel's mutants started to take shape.

On his Substack page, Brevoort shared a look "Behind the Curtain" at his pitch for Marvel's "From the Ashes" Era, which followed the criticially lauded and widely beloved Krakoan Era of the franchise, which largely redefined what X-Men stories were, and what they could be.

This first email between Brevoort and Jordan White shows how passionate the X-Men Editor has been about the ongoing projects since the beginning. For the most part, everything has followed his initial ideas, although with some notable exceptions.

According To Marvel's Tom Brevoort: "This Memo Was One of the...

According to Marvel Senior Editor Tom Brevoort, Iron Man and Captain America were originally pitched as leading opposite sides in Marvel's Civil War storyline, which is widely considered the defining superhero crossover story of the past twenty years. However, conflict almost looked and felt entirely different; initially, author Mark Millar had Tony Stark and Steve Rodgers' positions on the Superhero Registration Act swapped.

In his latest Substack Q&a, Brevoort admitted that he was the one who stepped in and course-corrected Civil War at the earliest stage of conception, arguing that Millar's positioning of Captain America as pro-Registration and Iron Man as anti-Registration was, in fact, backward.

The longtime Marvel Editor's observation was astute, and in the end, Brevoort shoulders a lot of the responsibility for the success of the event, as a result. For Marvel fans, it is worth wondering how different the past two decades of comic...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for All ongoing X-Men series

For the first time since the fall of Krakoa, the X-Men are facing a major crossover event, one that threatens to tear the already fractured team apart. At the center of the conflict lies Charles Xavier, the X-Men's disgraced founder. After striking a deal with Orchis for the sake of mutantkind, Charles has spent months imprisoned underneath his old home. Now, Xavier is about to break loose.

As part of the announcement from Marvel Comics explaining the upcoming crossover, X-Men Executive Editor Tom Brevoort explained why Charles Xavier had to be at the center of it. X-Manhunt is an upcoming seven-part crossover event, which finally draws every corner of the modern mutant comics together, for the first time since the start of the franchise's new era.

The Uncanny X-Men #11 (2025)

Release Date:

March 3, 2025

Writer:

Gail Simone

Artist:

Javier Garron

Cover Artist:

David Marquez

X-manhunt Part One!

Waepon X-Men launches next year, bringing Wolverine, Deadpool, Cable and more onto the same team of mutant badasses. Series writer Joe Casey recently opened up about how the series almost died before it got off the ground, as Marvel nearly killed the series due to a behind-the-scenes mix-up.

Posting to his newsletter “Joe Casey Writes,” the writer is surprisingly candid about how next year’s Weapon X-Men (with artist Chris Cross) series came to be - or how it almost didn’t come to be, as it were. In the first of a two-part series dubbed “Weapon X-Men Origins,” Casey writes about how a lunch with X-Men writer Gerry Duggan led to Casey pitching a new series to then-x-Editor Jordan White.

While batting around different ideas, Casey suddenly came up with the title “Weapon X-Men,” which surprisingly had never been used before. Casey writes:

Here was a name -- a...

Marvel Comics has announced X-Manhunt, the first X-Men crossover in this latest era of storytelling which kicks off in March. The event will have chapters in Uncanny X-Men, Nyx, Storm, X-Men, X-Factor, X-Force, and Exceptional X-Men before concluding in the double-sized finale one-shot, X-Manhunt Omega.

The saga kicks off when Professor X breaks out of Graymalkin Prison, sowing division and discord among the different mutant factions!

For his crimes against humanity at the end of the Krakoan Age, Charles Xavier remains a heavily-guarded inmate at a mutant detention center built at his former school, a cruel punishment he was willing to accept - until now! Driven by a mysterious new purpose, Professor X frees himself from captivity to undertake a mission of personal significance.

He has no time to lose as a telepathic virus wreaks havoc on his mind, and those around him. The hunt for the most dangerous mutant in the world begins,...

In early 2024, Marvel Comics' bold decision to change fans' comic book experience for all X-Men “From The Ashes” tie-ins by hiding an additional comic page behind a Qr code was met with unfavorable feedback. Comic series like Wolverine and Uncanny X-Men all had this new wave of Qr content – yet now, Marvel Comics has since made the decision to forgo the practice, in light of fans' pushback.

Writing on his Substack, Marvel Senior Editor Tom Brevoort clarified the publisher's use of this next-gen technology in response to a fan question, explaining the reasoning for Marvel’s Qr codes in a Q&a and why they were subsequently removed after a fan noticed the lack of Qr code page in the freshly released Storm #1.

While many fans were not thrilled about the Qr Codes, Brevoort notes that the secret additional page was meant to be bonus content, as opposed to an incomplete story.

DC Comics has recently gone to great lengths to bring back lapsed comic book readers and attract new ones. The "All In" initiative has overhauled several characters with story arcs that are far more accessible than those bogged down in decades of history.

There's also the new Absolute Universe, an Ultimate Universe-inspired continuity which has taken Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman back to basics in a bold new continuity that's completely reimagined who they are.

Today, Bleeding Cool brings word that DC Comics plans to relaunch both Batman and Superman's ongoing titles in 2025. It's said that we'll get a new Batman #1 after Batman: Hush 2 wraps up in Batman #163, while Superman #1 will be launched in time for DC Studios' Superman movie.

This had been the plan for both comics as part of the since-abandoned "5G" relaunch and we're sure it's no coincidence that Batman #163 is scheduled for July, meaning both titles...

The Marvel Universe is filled with rich characters many of which have existed for decades within comics before being pulled onto the screen. Some, like Agatha Harkness, become such showstoppers on film that their comic lore shifts and reshapes to match. Marvel Executive Tom Brevoort declares there are times when it's best to align the comics with the Marvel Cinematic Universe portrayals, and Agatha is a prime example.

Writing on his Substack, Marvel Executive Director Tom Brevoort chimed in on a popular topic of discussion: the McU's influence on the comics. Asked how he weighs standing his ground about character decisions against following popular trends, generated by Marvel films and shows, Brevoort stated that sometimes it simply "makes good sense" to evolve with what fans want.

Agatha Harkness serves as a current example, as Kathryn Hahn's MCU portrayal skyrocketed the character's popularity. That Agatha is what most people want more of,...

Marvel Comics' Ultimate line and DC Comics' Absolute titles might be pumping new life into the brands, but these revamped characters won't be replacing the mainline heroes anytime soon. These fresh comics might have fans everywhere talking, but one noted voice in the industry doesn't see them taking over either of the Big Two.

Per Popverse, X-Men editor Tom Brevoort answered several questions from fans on his Substack, one of which brought up the Absolute and Ultimate lines. Brevoort was asked if the success of the lines indicated that it was time for DC and Marvel to shift focus onto these worlds.

For one thing, theres absolutely nothing wrong with the way the mainstream Marvel or DC books are selling. For another, theres no evidence that the momentary interest in Ultimate or Absolute is going to be able to maintain that interest over the long haul. Just look at DC:s New 52 from a decade ago.

As far as X-Men Group Editor Tom Brevoort is concerned, there's one moment in Professor X's history that fundamentally altered him for the worse. Professor X has done some sketchy things to friend and foe alike, but one shocking moment completely violated everything the mutant's beloved leader claimed he stood for.

In a post on Tom Brevoort's Substack, the editor responded to a reader discussing Professor Charles Xavier's role and why he's often benched in storylines. Brevoort admits that Charles represents authority and most stories come from an anti-authority point of view.

Consequently, on multiple occasions, Xavier has been shown to be not just flawed but actually abhorrent in his actions, betraying the morality that hes meant to represent. Speaking for myself, I feel as though Joss Whedon and John Cassadays Danger story tainted the character in a permanent way, and then the reveal of the Deadly Genesis...

Marvel fans are abuzz over a suggested Young Avengers series coming 2025 after hints by Marvel's editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski, but later clarifications make it clear that's not quite what's coming down the pipeline. Cebulski teased characters such as Kate Bishop, Patriot, Hulkling, and Wiccan would soon enjoy a reunion. However, since this announcement, there has been some conflicting information from Marvel Executive Editor, Senior Vice President of Publishing and X-Men Group Editor Tom Brevoort that this isn't a Young Avengers series.

"I can break some special news here," Cebulski teased in comments at Osaka Comic Con reported by Popverse. "The Young Avengers will be reuniting in 2025 in Marvel Comics. There have been two Young Avengers teams, but now were deciding which characters for natural story reasons are going to join the new Young Avengers team. Kate-Hawkeye, Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccanwho is going to join? Youll see [in] 2025!"

This quote by C.B. Cebulski...

Marvel's X-Men franchise is in the early days of a new era, as 'From the Ashes' sets up a permanent status quo for the mutant heroes. Now, fans are learning about big plans on the way in 2025, including an event story and a mysterious "special project."

Writing on his blog Man With A Hat, X-Men's senior editor Tom Brevoort was asked about future plans for Marvel's 'X-Books.' These currently include the flagship X-Men, Uncanny X-Men and Exceptional X-Men titles, as well as team books X-Force, X-Factor, Nyx and Sentinels, and solo titles including Storm, Wolverine, Phoenix and more. Brevoort has confirmed that plans for the main titles are "pretty solid through the end of the year and our first tiny little crossover moment," but also offers some hints about what's next:

And from there, as we get into 2025, were talking about a storyline for around March, a special project for May,...

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"X-Men" comic relaunch "From The Ashes" only started back in July, but the initiative already has 10 ongoing series (plus three mini-series). "X-Men" office editor Tom Brevoort has said that his goal is a new issue no. 1 be published every month. I'm not convinced this mutant saturation is the best move, nor that "From The Ashes" was worth Marvel editorial pulling the plug on the X-Men's new homeland Krakoa. Don't get me wrong, though, there have been some good "From The Ashes" titles — among them "Phoenix" by Stephanie Phillips and Alessandro Miracolo.

Unlike most of the ongoing "X-Men" titles, "Phoenix" is not set on Earth. Jean Grey, now in greater control of her Phoenix powers than ever, is traveling the galaxy in a starship helping those in need. She's been hanging out with other galactic heroes, like her father-in-law Corsair and Captain Marvel,...

Bad news for those hoping to see Spider-Man and Mary Jane as husband and wife, since it sounds like Marvel Comics just doesn't want these two back together, at least not as a married couple. A surprising remark from one of Marvel's most senior editors explains why readers aren't going to be seeing a Parker/Watson wedding any time soon.

Speaking at Baltimore Comic Con 2024 (via PopVerse), Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort was asked by a guest in attendance about editorial mandates, and exactly who makes the decisions for certain characters. While explaining how Marvel Comics leadership determines the right and wrong directions for their characters, one fan called out Spider-Man's chances of reuniting with his lifelong love and now-ex-wife, Mary Jane. Responding to laughs from the audience, Brevoort gave a quick clarification on Peter and Mj's future:

"He can get back with Mary Jane, he just cant actually tie the knot with Mary Jane.

The Devourer of Worlds... The World Eater... The Great Destroyer... the iconic Marvel villain called Galactus is known by countless names across the universe, but one that may surprise many is... Father! That's right, in one Marvel reality, Galactus begets a daughter - through a complex plot involving a cosmic tapeworm named - Gali, or Galacta, who fights back against her inherited hunger to become a true hero.

Now, in a gorgeous variant cover by acclaimed artist Peach Momoko promoting the upcoming Marvel Rivals video game, Galacta has chosen a shocking Marvel hero to be her first official Herald... the beloved Land Shark called Jeff!

Marvel Rivals is a highly anticipated team-based PvP shooter game - a collaboration between Marvel Games and NetEase Games - that is absolutely bursting with epic playable characters, including the fan-favorite Galacta. Momoko's gorgeous variant cover, revealed by Marvel and which will grace Fantastic Four...

In good news or bad news for fans, Marvel's senior editor for the X-Men Universe thinks the Krakoan Age wasn't a perfect experiment by the end of its story. The Krakoa era of X-Men just ended after five years, and so readers, critics, and even creators are reflecting on the era in a new retrospective. After all, it was easily the most ambitious, yet polarizing era in X-Men history. Some reflect positively on it, others negatively, but everyone has an opinion on Krakoa, including its senior editor.

On his Substack, titled Man with a Hat, X-Men editor Tom Brevoort reads off fan letters, and one particular letter allows him the opportunity to discuss what he believes went wrong with the Krakoa era. From his perspective, X-books should have something accessible for both new and old readers of X-Men - and the Krakoa era was far from accessible for casual readers.

A new photo from the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps has me convinced that Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards will be the strongest depiction of the iconic hero in Marvel's live-action history. After years of waiting patiently, I was thrilled on Valentine's Day when Marvel Studios confirmed the cast of Marvel's First Family's MCU reboot movie. Pedro Pascal, who has recently become one of my favorite actors, was a particularly brilliant addition, though his casting in The Fantastic Four: First Steps caused some division among die-hard Marvel fans.

McU's Fantastic Four Team

Actor

Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic

Pedro Pascal

Sue Storm's Invisible Woman

Vanessa Kirby

Johnny Storm's Human Torch

Joseph Quinn

Ben Grimm's Thing

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Pedro Pascal is the oldest actor so far to portray Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic, at 49-years-old, and this has been the source of some criticism, as many were expecting...

A new photo has been shared from the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps featuring a who's who of Marvel Comics talent.

That includes C.B. Cebulski, David Bogart, Tom Brevoort, Alan Davis, Heather Davis, Chip Zdarsky, Dan Slott, Mark Bagley, Matt Fraction, Ryan North, Sara Pichelli, Tom DeFalco, a mix of writers, artists, and editors who have all contributed to the Fantastic Four mythos.

However, the biggest talking point is a new look at Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in 1960s-style garb. In the background, we see a couple of blue spacesuits featuring the iconic "4" logo.

Are those what Marvel's First Family wore when they travelled into outer space and acquired their fantastic powers? Whatever the case may be, the design is awesome, especially as the "4" has also been incorporated into the helmets.

"It's quite surreal. I'm loving [Sue]. I love her so much,...

An exciting The Fantastic Four: First Steps set photo shows two of the team's members and teases their space suits.

On Twitter, the official Marvel Comics account shared a set photo from The Fantastic Four: First Steps that features Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby dressed as the McU's Reed Richards and Sue Storm alongside Marvel Comics stars.

Fantastic Four comics creatives past and present took their first steps on the set of Marvel Studios Fantastic Four: First Steps for a special sneak peek at the production of the film!Pictured: C.B. Cebulski, David Bogart, Tom Brevoort, Alan Davis, Heather Davis, Chip Zdarsky, pic.twitter.com/2pnCJI7P8K Marvel Comics (@MarvelComicsHQ) October 19, 2024

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At last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Comics teased a major shift in their universe with the announcement of ‘One World Under Doom,’ a storyline poised to be as impactful as the 2008 ‘Dark Reign’ arc.

In ‘Dark Reign,’ Norman Osborn took on a central role similar to Nick Fury. Now, ‘One World Under Doom’ begins with the ‘Blood Hunt’ event, where Doctor Doom deceives Doctor Strange into surrendering the title of Sorcerer Supreme.

This sets the stage for a massive transformation across Marvel’s comics, introducing new series and one-shots centered around Doom, a notorious villain soon to be portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU.

The centerpiece of this shift, ‘The Rise of Emperor Doom,’ is a five-issue series launching in February, written by Ryan North, known for his acclaimed work on Fantastic Four, which will also be impacted by this new era.

The artwork is by R.

First teased last year at this past July's San Diego Comic-Con, One World Under Doom is billed as an overarching status quo shift coming to Marvel Comics that's being compared to 2008's Dark Reign (which saw Norman Osborn take on a Nick Fury-like role in the Marvel Universe).

Spinning out of Blood Hunt - where Doctor Doom manipulated Doctor Strange into passing him the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme - One World Under Doom will impact Marvel's entire line of comics. As a result, we'll see the launch of tie-in series and one-shots, forming a new era of storytelling around a villain who will soon be played by Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU.

This initiative will be anchored by a core title launching in February, The Rise of Emperor Doom. The five-issue event series will written by Ryan North, whose acclaimed current run of Fantastic Four will be heavily...

The Young Avengers are today the stars of multiple fan-favorite runs, but when the concept was originally pitched, the reception wasnt as rapturous. With a potential MCU incarnation of the team on the horizon, its worth examining both Young Avengers series, and their legacy, in more detail, as well exploring how each of them could inform a possible adaptation.

In his most recent newsletter, original Young Avengers editor Tom Brevoort detailed the lack of faith behind the series just from the name alone, which seems absurd in retrospect.

The idea of doing Young Avengers might have seemed gimmicky in the early-2000s where Marvel really was throwing ideas at the wall. In the aftermath of their late 90s bankruptcy, the company had begun to regain their footing under editor in chief Joe Quesada, with projects like Marvel Knights and the Ultimate Universe proving successful, but not every idea worked, and...

In 2007, Marvel Comics unexpectedly decided to end the marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson-Parker in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man.

J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada's "One More Day" saw Peter and Mj enter a bargain with the devil Mephisto to save his Aunt May's life after she was shot. The villain agreed to save her in return for their marriage and it's since been strongly hinted that he did so to stop them from having a daughter - Spider-Girl - who would eventually destroy him.

As a result of Mephisto's spell, the world forgot Peter was Spider-Man (after he'd revealed his identity to the world in Civil War) and history was rewritten to make it so that these two had never got married.

It's been close to two decades since the story played out, but many fans remain desperate to see Peter and Mj's marriage restored.

Marvel editor Tom Brevoort has called out the fatal flaw in a beloved superhero franchise, going so far as to call it an inherent problem. The Runaways, launched in the early 2000s, quickly became a cult title, and before long, it was a breakout hit. Yet even despite a television show, the property has struggled to find its footing in recent years, and Brevoort has a theory as to why.

Brian K. Vaughan's other credits include Y The Last Man, Ex Machina and Saga; Adrian Alphona would co-create arguably Marvel's greatest teen hero: Kamala Khan.

Tom Brevoort, in his weekly Substack newsletter Man With a Hat, fielded questions from fans on a variety of topics. Brevoort had previously answered a question about Young Avengers. Fan Andrew Albrecht asked a follow-up question. Albrecht was curious if Brevoort had ever worked on Runaways, and if he was a fan of the concept.

For the last few years, Marvel Comics has ended the year with a bang in special one-shots that pack epic stories and provide glimpses at the next year's worth of storytelling. This mighty Marvel tradition continues in December not with Timeless, but in the pages of Timeslide #1.

Written by Steve Foxe (Dark X-Men) and illustrated by Ivan Fiorelli (Fantastic Four), Timeslide will star the X-Men's resident time-travelling soldiers, Bishop and Cable, as they blaze through the timestream to prevent a villain from eliminating mutantkind from history.

During this high-stakes mission, they'll pay witness to things just on the horizon for our favourite Marvel heroes including upcoming events, new characters, and more.

Here's the official description of a comic which promises to reveal "the fate of the Marvel Universe":

An X-Man from the future arrives in the present with a dire warning: One of mutantkind’s most hyper-advanced foes is eating his way through time,...

Marvel editor Tom Brevoort has explained why the company has been ignoring a Thor-level hero for decades. The cosmic side of the Marvel Universe is replete with powerful heroes and villains, some even capable of challenging the Thunder God. Recently, in a Q and A with fans, Brevoort shed some light on one of these characters, revealing the surprising reason creators pass him over.

In his Substack newsletter, Man With a Hat, Tom Brevoort fielded questions from fans on a wide variety of topics related to Marvel Comics and the comics' industry as a whole. Oscar Andreasson asked Brevoort about Quasar, specifically the Wendell Vaughn incarnation. Andreasson pointed out that Vaughns star faded after his solo series ended, and Brevoort had this to say:

My guess, Oscar, is that nobody was all that invested in him as a character since his series ended. Even the bunch of times that Quasar has resurfaced since then,...

According to Senior Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort, he once emphatically refused to follow through on a creative decision from above, in which the publisher decreed that a pregnant Mary Jane Parker would suffer a miscarriage at the end of a dramatic Spider-Man arc. Had he not drawn a line in the sand, the often-maligned One More Day storyline from a decade later may have had an even more controversial precedent.

On his Substack, Brevoort revealed his role in stopping the plot in its tracks. Spider-Man: The Last Adventure written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Darick Robertson was a four-issue miniseries released between late 1995 and early 1996. As the title suggested, the storyline was conceived of as Peter Parker's final outing as the Webslinger.

Brevoort's unwillingness to end The Last Adventure with Mary Jane losing the baby led to the arc ending on an uncertain note; sadly, the story of Mj's pregnancy did end in tragedy,...

Marvel's Senior Editor for X-Men comics, Tom Brevoort, has shared his dissatisfaction with how the last five years of the comics turned Marvel's mutant heroes into "gleeful killers," promising fans that the new 'From the Ashes' era will hold the superheroes to a "higher standard." The remarks are the latest in Brevoort's frank and relatively controversial commentary on X-Men's Krakoan Era, which lasted from 2019-2024, seeing the X-Men unite with their villains to create an island nation.

The comments come via Man With a Hat - Brevoort's Substack, where he occasionally answers fan questions. Asked by a fan if he intends for the X-Men's new era to be less morally gray than the five-year span that just concluded, Brevoort says that his big complaint about the finale of X-Men's war against the anti-mutant Orchis group was how casually and joyfully the X-Men dispatched their attackers.

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X-Men's newest era will feature Rachel Summers due to her connection with Captain Britain, not her lineage. Characters from alternate timelines were initially sidelined, but Rachel was allowed in X-Force due to her bond with Betsy Braddock. The X-Men relaunch focuses on the present, excluding characters tied to past events unless a strong relationship justifies their presence.

The X-Men's newest era will feature Cyclops' daughter, Rachel Summers, but not because she was a front runner for the team. Tom Brevoort, executive editor for the X-Men: From the Ashes relaunch, has revealed details about her inclusion. On Substack, the Marvel creator revealed his preference and criteria for the X-Men and how Rachel was allowed to be a part of it through association.

Rachel Summers has had a long history in Marvel Comics, having debuted in 1981 in Uncanny X-Men #141. The daughter of Cyclops and Jean Grey, Rachel has gone by several codenames and role-shifts,...

Jean Grey, bonded with the Phoenix Force, embarks on cosmic adventures to redeem herself and protect the galaxy from its greatest threats. Marvel hints at Jean Grey leading a new iteration of the Guardians of the Galaxy, teaming up with familiar faces in the cosmic universe. With Marvel setting the stage for a new era of cosmic heroes, Jean Grey's team could feature a mix of familiar and lesser-known characters.

Warning: May contain Spoilers for the Phoenix series!With the Guardians of the Galaxy fractured and their most recent series cut short, the Guardians may have a chance at redemption with the X-Mens reborn and revamped cosmic hero, Jean Grey aka the Phoenix. Bonded with the Phoenix Force once again, Jean has taken to the stars to use her cosmic powers for good in her new ongoing solo series. As her fame spreads across alien worlds, the galaxy is slowly embracing its newest guardian.

Galacta, the daughter of Galactus, made just a few brief appearances in Marvel Comics in 2009-2010 but the announcement that she will play a role in the upcoming Marvel Rivals video game has reignited fans' curiosity about the character. Though Galacta' comic book appearances were designed as existing outside the mainstream Marvel continuity, Marvel Rivals' success could prompt the publisher to reevaluate Galactus' daughter's canon status. Marvel Editor Jordan D. White initially intended Galacta to be part of Earth-616, but Senior Editor Tom Brevoort disagreed, leading her reality to be classified as a different branch of the Marvel Multiverse.

Galacta, the daughter of Galactus, does not exist in the mainstream Marvel Universe but with her prominent role in an upcoming video game, Marvel Rivals, fans are more curious about the character than ever, meaning it is not out of the question that she could find her way into canon.

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Advanced solicitations for Phoenix #4 tease the return of MCU antagonist, Gorr the God Butcher, who sets his sights on Jean Grey as she attempts to use the power of the Phoenix to become a cosmic Marvel. As Jean embraces the Phoenix Force, she must face resistance from the people of the galaxy who fear its awesome power including the ruthless Gorr. The path to redemption for Jean Grey as the Phoenix will be filled with intergalactic threats and challenges, of which the return of the God-Butcher is just the first, most intense obstacle.

This October, Gorr the God Butcher will return to Marvel Comics with a new hellbent mission to slay, or potentially absorb, Jean Grey, aka the Phoenix. How the maddened god slayer returned is currently a mystery, but what is certain is that if he gets his hands on the power of the Phoenix Force, it wont...

Senior X-Men Editor Tom Brevoort discussed his role in the "From the Ashes" Era of X-Men storytelling, emphasizing that his focus is on telling new stories rather than "fixing" or correcting previous ones. Brevoort explained that his responsibility as X-Editor is to add to the ongoing tapestry of X-Men lore in new and exciting ways, rather than to "re-litigate" previous stories. The Editor stated that he does not feel the need to reverse or counter any scenes from past issues, as he believed these things aren't a significant concern to a majority of the audience.

Incoming X-Men Editor Tom Brevoort is solely focused on moving the franchise forward with its "From the Ashes" relaunch, leaving no room for the "re-litigation" of creative decisions from the past several years including, for better or worse, the complex romantic dynamic between mutant heroes Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine.

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In Life of Wolverine #1, Jean Grey accesses Logan's darkest memories, but ultimately, she decides to keep them, deepening their connection on a level unlike anything the two have shared before. Wolverine trusts Jean to remember and understand his past, erasing any boundaries that previously existed between them. Jean and Wolverine's complex relationship has evolved to something beyond even romance, with Jean becoming the guardian of Wolverine's most difficult memories, in a truly emotional step forward for the beloved pair of characters.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Life of Wolverine #1!!!

Wolverine has lived a long life, often filled with pain and loss, and chooses to keep the most painful parts to himself. Now, he has allowed Jean Grey to access his darkest memories and see the parts of his past that he keeps locked away. It provides a full picture of Logans experiences and takes their relationship beyond mere affection and romance as Jean sees everything.

Tom Brevoort explained the decision to sideline fan-favorite characters like Rasputin IV as well as classic time-travelers such as Cable and Bishop in the "From the Ashes" relaunch of the X-Men franchise, in favor of focusing on "here and now" storytelling. Brevoort's goal as the new Senior Editor of Marvel's X-Office is to focus on making the stories palatable to a wider audience though the publisher may perhaps underestimate how sci-fi literate contemporary audiences have become. Characters like Rasputin IV, Cable, and Bishop will reappear as the new era gets established; what "From the Ashes" is aiming to provide as it launches is a clean entry point for new and returning readers, by offering grounded, character-focused stories that don't rely on too much convoluted backstory.

Longtime Marvel Editor Tom Brevoort has taken over the helm of the X-Men, and a byproduct of his earliest edict to writers is that there...

Marvel Comics chose to avoid including Covid-19 in its continuity to prevent major disruptions and address reader sensitivities during the pandemic. Including the pandemic would drastically alter character motivations and storytelling, posing too many "what if's" for Marvel's heroes. By steering clear of Covid-19 stories, Marvel sympathized with readers wanting to escape reality and read about their favorite characters during a difficult time.

A senior editor for Marvel Comics has officially revealed why Covid-19 never became a part of the official comic continuity. When the Covid-19 pandemic took effect in early 2020, many people and places were affected. Jobs were lost and people were left isolated. However, these experiences soon found their way into the creative arts with projects such as the horror film Host. However, the Marvel continuity remained untouched as heroes went about their normal lives without experiencing the pandemic.

According to Marvel Comics Senior Editor Tom Brevoort on his Substack newsletter,...

Hank Pym's past abusive actions against his wife won't be retconned, as they define his character and numerous stories. Revealing Hank was replaced by a Skrull complicates his relationship with Janet, adding depth. Sometimes stories can be improved by ignoring small inconsistencies, rather than retconning them.

The Avengers have had their share of controversial moments over the years, but one of Marvels biggest editors has just explained why one particular Ant-Man moment that some fans hate isnt going to be changed. Its a great demonstration of all the behind-the-scenes thinking that goes into comics. Its also a chance to look at the larger concept of retcons and when they work, and more importantly, when they dont.

In his latest Substack newsletter, Marvel Comics Senior Editor Tom Brevoort explains why Ant-Mans domestic abuse will never be retconned, and more importantly why it shouldnt be.

- there were people who hoped to...