Marvel keeps it going on the X-front, plus the latest Secret Wars and Amazing Spider-Man…
Marvel’s got three Facsimile Editions coming in October — the latest in the Amazing Spider-Man black-suit saga, a dramatic chapter in Secret Wars and another X-first: Jubliee’s first appearance in 1989’s The Uncanny X-Men #244.
Dig the solicitation info, which will be released officially by Marvel later this month:
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #261 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by RON FRENZ
Cover by CHARLES VESS
VARIANT COVER BY ALAN QUAH
Continuing a Facsimile celebration of the early days of Spider-Man’s black costume, which he’s now discovered is really an alien symbiote intending to bond with him forever! Peter Parker is back in his classic suit, but his problems aren’t over — because Mary Jane Watson and Liz Allan are trapped at the mercy of his bitter foe the Hobgoblin! And next, the fiend is targeting Harry Osborn — but is that exactly what Spidey wanted him to do? The resulting confrontation is a doozy! Meanwhile, Peter thought the symbiote was gone from his life once and for all, safely trapped for study within the Fantastic Four’s headquarters. But when it finds a way to break free, Spider-Man beware! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #261.
32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99
On Sale 10/16/24
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MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #10 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by JIM SHOOTER
Penciled by MIKE ZECK
Cover by MIKE ZECK
VARIANT COVER BY PACO MEDINA
FOIL VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
Marvel’s monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all continues as Doctor Doom faces Galactus in a fight to the death! In a desperate search for sustenance, the World-Eater has turned his insatiable hunger on his own ship – but as the heroes of Battleworld look on in awe at the raw energy on display, Doom has other ideas! As he claims this power for himself, the villain is transformed – and galvanized for his next battle, against the Beyonder himself! Meanwhile, tensions run high between the Avengers and X-Men, Battleworld feels the impact of a cataclysmic confrontation and Doom offers his hand in friendship to any who would aid him! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS (1984) #10.
32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99
On Sale 10/2/24
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UNCANNY X-MEN #244 FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by MARC SILVESTRI • Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
VARIANT COVER BY NICOLETTA BALDARI
Re-presenting the dynamic debut of Marvel’s mutant mall rat, Jubilee! Jubilation Lee is an orphaned teen, captivating crowds at a Los Angeles mall with the fireworks at her fingertips! But when the “mutant hunters extraordinaire” known as M-Squad are called in to put a stop to her antics, it’s a good thing the fun-starved women of the X-Men – Dazzler, Storm, Rogue and Psylocke – decided to take an impromptu trip around the world from Australia to indulge in a little retail therapy. As the sparks really begin to fly, Jubilation’s life is about to be changed forever! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting UNCANNY X-MEN (1981) #244.
32 PGS./Rated T …$4.99
On Sale 10/2/24
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A few thoughts:
— Now that the solicitations are heading deeper into fall, I’m starting to wonder what next year’s themes will be, given Marvel’s plans on turning these into collections. I’d lay good money on the Fantastic Four being one of them, what with the movie coming out in July 2025. Maybe Secret Wars II? Hmm. Whattya think?
— Love that Charles Vess Spidey cover and that is one of the great Doctor Doom images.
— Obligatory Price Comparison: An unslabbed, high-grade original Uncanny X-Men #244 recently sold on eBay for $75.
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MORE
— ROGUE GETS SAVAGE: MARVEL Continues X-MEN Facsimile Edition Streak in September. Click here.
— MARVEL Sets AUGUST Date for Landmark SECRET WARS #8 Facsimile Edition. Click here.
July 12, 2024
That’s an interesting question. I feel with some of the movies coming out Fantastic Four and to a lesser extant Thunderbolts are a safe bet. From what we learned about the upcoming FF film, I assume there’s going to be a few reprints centred on their run in during the Silver Age. Would love to have all three issues of the Galactus trilogy.
However if Marvel is celebrating certain famous stories hitting 30th-50th anniversary year, Then we might be in for a treat. Secret Wars II is a good guess since it originally came out in 1985. Another idea, if Marvel still wants to reprint X-men books is Age of Apocalypse since that came out in 1995. One story I hope gets reprinted (although it’s probably just me) is the 12 issue run on Squadron Supreme. It’s one of my all time favourites and it’ll hit it’s 40th anniversary mark in 2025. Would be pretty sweet if that’s the next theme they go for.
July 12, 2024
I can definitely see Squadron Supreme. If the idea for these is to collect them as gallery editions, then that’s perfect.
July 12, 2024
Secret Wars #10 does indeed sport a great Doc Doom cover. But credit goes to Mike Zeck and Terry Austin, not Bob Layton as listed. I believe Zeck did the interior art as well.
Layton, of course, was no slouch either when it came to depicting Doom, as Iron Man #149-150 amply demonstrate. Those are two of my favorite comics—in one of my all-time favorite creative team runs.
July 13, 2024
Corrected! Good catch. Thanks!
July 13, 2024
I loved the Squadron Supreme limited series. I recently met Bob Hall at a comic con, and he was really great. Super nice guy. I’d love to see some FF reprints. I was not a fan of Secret Wars II, so I’m hoping they stay away from that.