Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia One Shot PREVIEW

[Tomas]

Four pages up on IGN
http://comics.ign.com/articles/988/988835p4.html

Nice art and "cameos" by Loa, Match, Onyxx, Bling!, Karma and Surge.
Does anyone knows who that girl with the long ponytail may be?

[Novaya Havoc]

Nice art and "cameos" by Loa, Match, Onyxx, Bling!, and Surge.

Who?!?!

The only cameos I recognized were of The Mayor. And, of course, Frenzy getting pwnt.

[Cayman]

Silvestri does an awful Bling! but his Onyxx looks good.

[darknessatnoon]

Who?!?!

The only cameos I recognized were of The Mayor. And, of course, Frenzy getting pwnt.

You missed Ink, then.

[CmX]

Oh God, Bling! is still around? She needs to die.

[Cayman]

No-one ever misses Ink.

[rwsmith]

Alright, we've already got Colossus vs. Venom, X-23 vs. Daken, and Rogue vs. Ares (in Legacy) confirmed. Give me Wolverine vs. Bullseye, Storm vs. Moonstone, and Archangel vs. Mimic.

[Novaya Havoc]

You missed Ink, then.

I was too distracted by Silvestri's austere beauty encapsulated vis-a-vis The Mayor.

Srsly, though, I ♥ Marc Silvestri art. I just wish it weren't wasted on abhorrent characters. The Cameo Queen must make her debut.

[darknessatnoon]

I was too distracted by Silvestri's austere beauty encapsulated vis-a-vis The Mayor.

Srsly, though, I ♥ Marc Silvestri art. I just wish it weren't wasted on abhorrent characters. The Cameo Queen must make her debut.

I personally can't wait for the return of his Black Dazzler.

[Novaya Havoc]

I personally can't wait for the return of his Black Dazzler.

You mean Storm with green eyes and short blonde hair?

Silvestri's Black Dazzler is the stuff of legends.

[Jeremy!]

Looks like Surge lives.

[Mr_Hellfire]

There's just something about Silvestri that absolutely excites me to no end. I'm actually excited for this one-shot just for him.

And is there someone toking on the job? The solicit says "Don’t miss the first Avengers/X-Men crossover in over 15 years! "

Um, House of M anyone? There's a page in it that says a crossover between the Avengers and the X-Men.

[NewMutant]

There's just something about Silvestri that absolutely excites me to no end. I'm actually excited for this one-shot just for him.

And is there someone toking on the job? The solicit says "Don’t miss the first Avengers/X-Men crossover in over 15 years! "

Um, House of M anyone? There's a page in it that says a crossover between the Avengers and the X-Men.

Agreed. This art is come of the best of his recent stuff. I thought his Messiah Complex one shot was a bit rushed looking. This reminds me of his Here Comes Tomorrow work which was beautiful.

[Aguja]

OMG that art! Moonstone <3 <3.

[SkinFromBone]

OMG that art! Moonstone <3 <3.

Yeah she looks great so does the rest of it. Seems like the story will be good too from the looks of what I've read. I'm optimistic

[Fatguy]

Silvestri draws a sexy Ms. Moonstone. And I really dig Nightcrawler and Colossus too.

I cant wait for this! Dark Avengers is my favorite book currently, I'm hoping for good things.

[Mr_Hellfire]

Agreed. This art is come of the best of his recent stuff. I thought his Messiah Complex one shot was a bit rushed looking. This reminds me of his Here Comes Tomorrow work which was beautiful.
Oh I'm just a hog for it all, anytime he's been an artist on an X-Men title I get absolutely thrilled. I mean he's got the whole too big lips, boobs, and ass (for that I mean sticking it out) thing for women that I don't love, but I honestly think that's the only complaint I've ever really had for him.
And I nitpick like no one else.

[Novaya Havoc]

OMG that art! Moonstone <3 <3.

Just so you know:

Dagger is killed by Bling! off-panel in this issue.

[Aguja]

Just so you know:

Dagger is killed by Bling! off-panel in this issue.

Are you sure? I think that may have been Dazzler. Dagger usually gets front panel exposure, unlike Ali. :frown:

[Novaya Havoc]

Are you sure? I think that may have been Dazzler. Dagger usually gets front panel exposure, unlike Ali. :frown:

My nutsack is secreting hallucinogens at this present moment. Have you, perchance, been sucking on it lately? Dagger can never be Dazzler.

[Aguja]

My nutsack is secreting hallucinogens at this present moment. Have you, perchance, been sucking on it lately? Dagger can never be Dazzler.

LOL why is that spoilered?

I think you are secreting insecurity. Do not worry, Dagger will mentor Dazzler on how to be A-list again. Also the Dagger fans will provide aid to the Gliterrati in their time of need. I need more philanthropy hours anyway.

[Monty_Cristo]

wtf? no Shortpack? does Monty have a choke a ho?

[Cayman]

wtf? no Shortpack? does Monty have a choke a ho?

He is hiding in Onyxx's helmet.

[Prodigy55]

My nutsack is secreting hallucinogens at this present moment. Have you, perchance, been sucking on it lately? Dagger can never be Dazzler.

I love your trolls. I applaud the use of "perchance".

[Monty_Cristo]

He is hiding in Onyxx's helmet.

wait, the bed-wetter?! Shortpack could pick a better hiding place than that. :biggrin:

[Optic Rage!]

There's just something about Silvestri that absolutely excites me to no end. I'm actually excited for this one-shot just for him.

And is there someone toking on the job? The solicit says "Don’t miss the first Avengers/X-Men crossover in over 15 years! "

Um, House of M anyone? There's a page in it that says a crossover between the Avengers and the X-Men.

House of M was an **event** book, this is an actual crossover between Uncanny and Dark Avengers.

Anyways, the art looks fantastic, i really wish he would full time Uncanny.

[Fatguy]

House of M was an **event** book, this is an actual crossover between Uncanny and Dark Avengers.

Anyways, the art looks fantastic, i really wish he would full time Uncanny.

Definitely. But isnt he too slow these days? Maybe he can do Astonishing next, since it only comes out 4 times a year.

[Faded]

Bling!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope there's more Acolyte goodness with Frenzy, too.

Aaaaahhhh!

Hope this doesn't suck.

[Mr_Hellfire]

House of M was an **event** book, this is an actual crossover between Uncanny and Dark Avengers.

Anyways, the art looks fantastic, i really wish he would full time Uncanny.
Oh, huh?
So there's crossovers and then there's events? Whatever, totally new to me, guess I should look before I snark.

On the second part, YES! Just like in the Aussie days! I think I could even feel better about Fraction if Silvestri would be penciling.

[Optic Rage!]

Definitely. But isnt he too slow these days? Maybe he can do Astonishing next, since it only comes out 4 times a year.

Yeah, perhaps he could share the book with Finch, every other arc ETC.


Hope this doesn't suck.

I expect this to be predictable, but fun. Hopefully we get some killer one on one fights.

[Optic Rage!]

Oh, huh?
So there's crossovers and then there's events? Whatever, totally new to me, guess I should look before I snark.

On the second part, YES! Just like in the Aussie days! I think I could even feel better about Fraction if Silvestri would be penciling.

Yeah, it's silly, but that's how Marvel look at it.

[Perfection/Emma 2]

It was wicked cool to see Mercury, Bling!, Onyxx, Surge, Loa,Toad, and Ink. This looks like one hell of an issue, but it saddens me to see Humans attack the X-Men "I guess the Skrull Ivasion ment nothing, kinda makes me wish I could help them, so much for being a traitor" Can't wait to buy it if I find it when it comes out, Peace.

[Fatguy]

Yeah, perhaps he could share the book with Finch, every other arc ETC.

True, that would be awesome. It would be just like Dodson/Land but less crappy. (Though I confess to liking Terry Dodson, for the most part)

[psycwave]

OMG The art!
Moonstone!
Loa and Onyxx!
Toad!

YES!!!!!

[lockerogue]

Marc Silvestri goodness. I love his Karma.

[RoguefanAM]

I hope Karma puts Moonstone in her place.

[infernohara]

Interesting......I wonder if dark/Utopia takes place before or after the newest Spiderman book?

That Moonstone is very interesting! I wonder which X-character she will sleep with?

[skatalite]

Is Rockslide throwing a punch at Colossus?!?!

[justinkos91]

Alright, we've already got Colossus vs. Venom, X-23 vs. Daken, and Rogue vs. Ares (in Legacy) confirmed. Give me Wolverine vs. Bullseye, Storm vs. Moonstone, and Archangel vs. Mimic.

Domino vs Bullseye seems more suitable

[XaviersMisprint]

I'm wondering who the ponytailed girl is as well. LOVE her hair.

Hopefully it is Gypsy Moth, Frenzy's lesbian lover. Or Dragoness! Or, since Frenzy is there, maybe it is Tempo out of costume? But that would be boring, put her in that bullet! So lets go with Gypsy Moth, Frenzy's lesbian lover.


The art is BEAUTIFUL. We should all buy two copies, and we should all write to Marvel explaining why we bought two copies and beg them to put him on Uncanny, rotating with Dodson and get rid of Land. Vote with the dollar AND words, be specific. You might confuse them into believing we bought it for The Dark Avengers, or because it was a one shot, or a tie in, or advertised a lot. NO. It is because of Silvestri. Let them know.

We can dream, at least.

[justinkos91]

Silvestri needs to do more X-books

[XaviersMisprint]

So in total for X-characters we have: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Ms. Mayor, Nightcrawler, Stink, Mercury, Loa, Onyxx, Rockslide, Colossus, Surge, Toad, Armor, Karma, Bling!, Frenzy, Obscure Ponywoman, Angel, and Match. ROTATING CAST!

[RoguefanAM]

I hope none of kids are just showing up now to be canon fodder. I've always hated the attitude of bringing in a character, just to kill em'.

[The Black Guardian]

It was wicked cool to see Mercury, Bling!, Onyxx, Surge, Loa, Toad, and Ink. This looks like one hell of an issue, but it saddens me to see Humans attack the X-Men "I guess the Skrull Ivasion ment nothing, kinda makes me wish I could help them, so much for being a traitor" Can't wait to buy it if I find it when it comes out, Peace.
Humans are bastard cover bastards with bastard filling.

Anyway, it upsets me that Ink is around all those cool people. Hopefully, he'll get lost in the riots.
Interesting......I wonder if dark/Utopia takes place before or after the newest Spiderman book?
Does anything in a Spidey book hold relevance?
Is Rockslide throwing a punch at Colossus?!?!
Piotr probably found out about Santo's ungentlemanly conduct around Snowflake.

[Hi-Fi]

OMG Silvestri's Loa looks AMAZING!!

Are Rockslide and Colossus fighting each other?

Faded, could ponytail girl be SOFIA MANTEGA??? The girl next to her kinda looks like Jubes!


LOL I am now super excited about this.

*is easily pleased*

[Hi-Fi]

Fraction did say he got a list of all remaining mutants and would try to fit most of them in the crossover.

*crosses fingers for Dragoness*

[Faded]

OMG Silvestri's Loa looks AMAZING!!

Are Rockslide and Colossus fighting each other?

Faded, could ponytail girl be SOFIA MANTEGA??? The girl next to her kinda looks like Jubes!


LOL I am now super excited about this.

*is easily pleased*

I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT BUT I DIDN'T WANT NO ONE TO THINK I WAS KRAAAAZZZZY!!!!

Fraction did say he got a list of all remaining mutants and would try to fit most of them in the crossover.

*crosses fingers for Dragoness*

If only Bachalo drew this, my life would be complete!

I still need him to draw modern day Monet, Trance, and Siryn (and Risque DUH) for my life to be complete!

He also needs to draw Unuscione better.

[mimic_616]

I just want to find out why the "Dark" X-Men fight with the regulars, because as far as the dark team is concerned THEY are the good guys.

[ExodusCloak]

Finally, can't wait to see Dark Avengers 7, the art should be pretty solid during this crossover.

[Beast]

They included Toad. That already makes it one of the best crossovers ever.

Now which Toad will we get. Cause I'd like to see a return to the quasi-Heroic version.

Especially since they screwed up that potential in Ultimates. Let's get the guy an X-Men costume.

[worstblogever]

They included Toad. That already makes it one of the best crossovers ever.

Now which Toad will we get. Cause I'd like to see a return to the quasi-Heroic version.

Especially since they screwed up that potential in Ultimates. Let's get the guy an X-Men costume.

I need to read some Toad. He hasn't showed up since Civil War: X-Men, I believe, when he was starting to get a more heroic bent, again. Mortimer is so money.

[Beast]

I need to read some Toad. He hasn't showed up since Civil War: X-Men, I believe, when he was starting to get a more heroic bent, again. Mortimer is so money.
Yeah, that was his last appearance that I recall.

He was back on the heroic bent since House of M, if I remember correctly. He was among those that had their memories restored by Layla, and agreed to help the heroes in trying to change things back. Then in X-Men: The 198 he saved Lorelei from some Anti-Mutant Thugs in Mutant Town and escorted her to the refugee camp at the X-Mansion. And then he helped out again in Civil War: X-Men, like you mentioned. Taking out the mind-controlled Outlaw after Domino caused her gun to missfire.

*Shakes a fist at Johnny Dee*

Hey, that's an idea. Once X-Force is done with Vanisher, Domino can bring Toad in.

[MuhollandDriver]

Wow!

First appearance of Ink post Young X-Men!

i don't know what to think! Hah!

Cipher, of course, steals the spotlight in every panel.

Karma is in this? i saw what looks like Armor...i will look again for Karma.

So everyone....how will Pixie be the ex machina and save the day with this crossover?

Let us count the ways.......

[worstblogever]

Yeah, that was his last appearance that I recall.

He was back on the heroic bent since House of M, if I remember correctly. He was among those that had their memories restored by Layla, and agreed to help the heroes in trying to change things back. Then in X-Men: The 198 he saved Lorelei from some Anti-Mutant Thugs in Mutant Town and escorted her to the refugee camp at the X-Mansion. And then he helped out again in Civil War: X-Men, like you mentioned. Taking out the mind-controlled Outlaw after Domino caused her gun to missfire.

*Shakes a fist at Johnny Dee*

Hey, that's an idea. Once X-Force is done with Vanisher, Domino can bring Toad in.

Kyle & Yost with Toad on X-Force would blow my damned mind out like Wallflower. That'd kick so much ass.

[darknessatnoon]

Wow!

First appearance of Ink post Young X-Men!

i don't know what to think! Hah!


His coma is over.

[Seikun21]

Wow!

First appearance of Ink post Young X-Men!

You say that like its a good thing.

[Filthy Mutie]

Has the cause of the riot been revealed yet?

[Beast]

Has the cause of the riot been revealed yet?
Probably relating to Prop-X.

[Nyssane]

Frenzyyyy! <3 I'm so glad she "recovered."

[Filthy Mutie]

Probably relating to Prop-X.

That's what I figured. Silly mutants wanting their rights.

[J...]

Karma is in this? i saw what looks like Armor...i will look again for Karma.



See the girl with a purple head band on the last page? I believe that is Karma.

[Azure]

See the girl with a purple head band on the last page? I believe that is Karma.

I thought that was Pixie! Silvestri's art is oftentimes confusing.

[Cruelly_Innocent]

I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT BUT I DIDN'T WANT NO ONE TO THINK I WAS KRAAAAZZZZY!!!!



If only Bachalo drew this, my life would be complete!

I still need him to draw modern day Monet, Trance, and Siryn (and Risque DUH) for my life to be complete!

He also needs to draw Unuscione better.

He drew monet in the Messiah Complex issues, she had a conversation with Warpath

I feel weird about Silvestri: Moonstone looks stunning, but the mayor of SF...ugh

[Steven F.]

The best part of this is the return of Bling!.

[eurazn]

I was too distracted by Silvestri's austere beauty encapsulated vis-a-vis The Mayor.

Srsly, though, I ♥ Marc Silvestri art. I just wish it weren't wasted on abhorrent characters. The Cameo Queen must make her debut.

Silvestri needs to do more X-books

Silvestri is among my FAVES. I'd say he should be drawing Uncanny, but his art would be wasted on the "story."

I think you are secreting insecurity. Do not worry, Dagger will mentor Dazzler on how to be A-list again. Also the Dagger fans will provide aid to the Gliterrati in their time of need. I need more philanthropy hours anyway.

AGUJA :frown: . Do not stoke the fires lest we ALL get burned.

[psycwave]

I wonder how Toad will defeat the Dark X-men.

[Filthy Mutie]

I wonder how Toad will defeat the Dark X-men.

Sex moves.

[JohnShil]

Anybody else notice the misspelling on the first page?

[Moose967]

I hope the Dark Avengers own the X-Men. I love Wolverine, but the rest of them whine too much.

[DarthCyclopsRLZ]

I hope the Dark Avengers own the X-Men. I love Wolverine, but the rest of them whine too much.

I'll go on a limb and assume you're not acknowledging Origins? :biggrin:

[just another user]

Anybody else notice the misspelling on the first page?

I didn't 101010

[Moose967]

I'll go on a limb and assume you're not acknowledging Origins? :biggrin:

Well now that you mention it...

Wolverine in NA is far more bad ass than his other books with the exception of X-Force.

[DarthCyclopsRLZ]

Well now that you mention it...

Wolverine in NA is far more bad ass than his other books with the exception of X-Force.

Eh, it's cool. I just haven't quite recovered from Wolvie's "Noooo!!!! Don't kill my son!!!!' stunt. Even the heinous Rodimus was at least trying to fight the bad guy, lol. Wolvie's scene was just surreal.

But we're steering off topic.

The real question is: what of Cyke & his crew's penitenciary accomodations?

Will we get a reluctant-dominatrix-dark-queen & battered Cyke scene or will they merely talk through a glass wall or something? Surely Fraction wouldn't fail us at such a time, right?

[Moose967]

Eh, it's cool. I just haven't quite recovered from Wolvie's "Noooo!!!! Don't kill my son!!!!' stunt.

Even the heinous Rodimus was at least trying to fight the bad guy, lol. Wolvie's scene was just surreal.

Seriously, the Wolverine in NA #50 is completely different from "DON'T KILL MY SON!!!". Was bad ass Wolvie a little rough around the edges for the X-Men these days?

[DarthCyclopsRLZ]

Seriously, the Wolverine in NA #50 is completely different from "DON'T KILL MY SON!!!". Was bad ass Wolvie a little rough around the edges for the X-Men these days?

My guess is editors get uncomfortable bragging about how Wolvie literally gets off on killing people.

I hope Wolvie uses Peter as a sledgehammer and smashes Daken's face in during the crossover. I know the physics of such a scene don't quite work out. Still.

[Prodigy55]

Faded, could ponytail girl be SOFIA MANTEGA??? The girl next to her kinda looks like Jubes!


I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT BUT I DIDN'T WANT NO ONE TO THINK I WAS KRAAAAZZZZY!!!!

lol me toooo! yay for fans.

[wolvie616]

since when is toad an x man?

[psycwave]

since when is toad an x man?

Since they realized how lost they were without him.

[wolvie616]

Since they realized how lost they were without him.

but i mean, he was always the brotherhood member

[Excelsior]

I personally can't wait for the return of his Black Dazzler.

You mean. ORIGINAL Dazzler.

Keep up with the monikers. :tongue:

[AcesX1X]

guess no one told silvestri that surge is dead.

[psycwave]

guess no one told silvestri that surge is dead.

I think he is trying to tell us that Surge lives but Hellion dies. Its bittersweet but 1 outta 2 aint bad.

[lockerogue]

I love Marc Silvestri.

[AcesX1X]

i do too. wish he was the uncanny artist instead of greg land.

[The Lucky One]

guess no one told silvestri that surge is dead.

If Ink is appearing it means this takes place before the end of YXM, which means odds are it's prior to that X-Force arc too.

-D

[Vivica Kang09]

Do you think the Sisterhood will pop up...or they die on their arc? Since i dont hear any word about them in the upcoming Dark Avengers/X-men Storyline.

[Seikun21]

If Ink is appearing it means this takes place before the end of YXM, which means odds are it's prior to that X-Force arc too.

-D

Maybe Silvestri just didn't bother reading Young X-men (and can you really blame him?).

The editors probably should have caught it though.

[Prodigy55]

Maybe (most likely) nobody cares.

[eurazn]

I think he is trying to tell us that Surge lives but Hellion dies. Its bittersweet but 1 outta 2 aint bad.

Telekinetics have the habit of dying. Often. My money's on Hellion. Surge will be alive and well making cameos in Uncanny with Northstar.

[Imraith Nimphais]

I am getting this only for the superb Silvestri art. I will totally ignore that guy's "writing" and gaze at the beauty-full pictures.

[XaviersMisprint]

I am getting this only for the superb Silvestri art. I will totally ignore that guy's "writing" and gaze at the beauty-full pictures.

Tell Marvel that. Literally, tell them.

[justinkos91]

I think he is trying to tell us that Surge lives but Hellion dies. Its bittersweet but 1 outta 2 aint bad.

YAY! I hope this is true about Hellion

[CmX]

Me too! I was hoping they would both be killed, but I'll take either one of them biting it.

[XaviersMisprint]

Why do any characters have to be killed? We're going to run out eventually. Remember what Decimation did to us?

I want to write a series using a bunch of the no-names and D-List, plus making new characters, like an African American transgender telekinetic named Monique, Frenzy's younger brother.

It will be about Frenzy and her crush on Gypsy Moth, who is interested in Karma, Wither, and Cannonball simultaneously. Penance/Hollow, now filled with a mutant lesbian, is in love with Frenzy, but Frenzy pays no attention and instead stalks Gypsy Moth. Gypsy Moth is way too hot, and goes for hotties like Karma and not butches like Frenzy, and Glob Herman is always around to tell Frenzy she is ugly, which causes her to rip out his heart. He then pulls a Marrow and claims to have two.

Others appearing: Bliss (other mutant lesbian 4 Frenzy), Tempo (another lesbian for Gypsy Moth), Bling! (pining over Karma, Karma uninterested and freaked out at this underage stalker), Leech (for grins and giggles), Litterbug (the hot beefcake to sell this series...), Wither, Kid Omega, Erg, Toad, Lorelei, Dragoness, Outlaw, Onyxx, Fantomex, E.V.A., Ernst, and No-Girl

[justinkos91]

As long as Hellion's headstone makes a guest appearance, I am happy

[CmX]

Why do any characters have to be killed? We're going to run out eventually. Remember what Decimation did to us?

They don't have to die. I just don't like them, them being the majority of the New XMen kids (save for Laura) and even if mutants continue to die it's easy for writers to just create new mutants like, Cipher, or Greymalkin.