Who should write the "Illuminati"?

[Mister Mets]

According to http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

January also sees his last issue of Daredevil, but he's working with artist Alex Maleev on a New Avengers one-shot. That story sheds light on the mysterious group known as "The Illuminati" and the role they've had within the Marvel Universe. Wizard reports The New Avengers Special: The Illuminati showcases how Reed Richards, Black Bolt, Namor, Iron Man, and Dr. Strange teamed after the Kree/Skrull war.

Bendis told Wizard:

"It will be how the Illuminati came to be in the history of the Marvel Universe - why they decided to do it and the uneasy alliance they formed, as well as a couple of big things they accomplished. Then we'll see them dissolve over the event that's the subject of the next big hoo-ha, and it will get ugly."

This one-shot has ties to the next big Marvel event as Bendis teased, but although he's writing the prequel to the event, Bendis is not writing the actual story itself. Wizard had no details of the writer, but Bendis described him or her as "perfect for it."

So who do you guys want to write the book? And/ or who's likely to be the actual writer.

Some choices who could do well...

Joss Whedon- One of the biggest writers in Marvel's arsenal. He's one of the Ten Terrific, and this would be the only book bigger than Astonishing X-Men. He's written "Illuminati" type conspiracies before in Angel & Buffy.

Allen Heinberg-

Greg Pak- One of the ten terrific. He's been involved in some high-profile projects lately (ie-1602, Endsong)

Sean McKeever

J. Michael Straczynci- He's writing two of Marvel's highest profile characters.

[Will.S]

According to http://www.comicon.com/pulse/

January also sees his last issue of Daredevil, but he's working with artist Alex Maleev on a New Avengers one-shot. That story sheds light on the mysterious group known as "The Illuminati" and the role they've had within the Marvel Universe. Wizard reports The New Avengers Special: The Illuminati showcases how Reed Richards, Black Bolt, Namor, Iron Man, and Dr. Strange teamed after the Kree/Skrull war.

Bendis told Wizard:

"It will be how the Illuminati came to be in the history of the Marvel Universe - why they decided to do it and the uneasy alliance they formed, as well as a couple of big things they accomplished. Then we'll see them dissolve over the event that's the subject of the next big hoo-ha, and it will get ugly."

This one-shot has ties to the next big Marvel event as Bendis teased, but although he's writing the prequel to the event, Bendis is not writing the actual story itself. Wizard had no details of the writer, but Bendis described him or her as "perfect for it."

So who do you guys want to write the book? And/ or who's likely to be the actual writer.

Some choices who could do well...

Joss Whedon- One of the biggest writers in Marvel's arsenal. He's one of the Ten Terrific, and this would be the only book bigger than Astonishing X-Men. He's written "Illuminati" type conspiracies before in Angel & Buffy.

Allen Heinberg-

Greg Pak- One of the ten terrific. He's been involved in some high-profile projects lately (ie-1602, Endsong)

Sean McKeever

J. Michael Straczynci- He's writing two of Marvel's highest profile characters.
Not sure who is going to write it but it's weird how Bendis says House of M will be the biggest thing he's been involved in and then we have the Illuminati thing now being a huge story. The hype is strong with this one.

But to be fair he won't be writing the whole thing, just the lead in.

[foxfire]

With Marvel's love of celebrity authors, how about, I dont know, Tom Clancy? :D Be perfect for a conspiracy-type story...

[foxfire]

Actually forget that, Marvel needs to have an experienced writer who understands those characters, you know, guys like Roger Stern...

[hondobrode]

I don't have a clue who will write it, but I like the concept.

[anthony!]

I'm going with Mark Millar.

I think after 1985 he has one more big project with Marvel, and this sounds like a good way for him to go out over at Marvel for the next few years.

There's also a rumoured Joss Whedon/Bryan Hitch project— but considering Hitch's speed I have my doubts. But that would be an awesome team as well.

[Mister Mets]

Actually forget that, Marvel needs to have an experienced writer who understands those characters, you know, guys like Roger Stern...

Stern is an amazing writer, but I somehow doubt that he's been reading Marvel books of the last few years, which I'd want writers of crossovers to do.

I'm going with Mark Millar.

I think after 1985 he has one more big project with Marvel, and this sounds like a good way for him to go out over at Marvel for the next few years.

There's also a rumoured Joss Whedon/Bryan Hitch project— but considering Hitch's speed I have my doubts. But that would be an awesome team as well.

I'd buy Millar on anything (except for Trouble & Unfunnies come to think of it), and this could be his big project. Personally there are other books I'd rather see him do (a second go at Spider-Man, and Ultimate Captain America come to mind.)

[The Fury]

First, is this "Illuminati" group, the group of high profile (rich) heroes and people we saw in the Sentry arc of Avengers?

And if so, will Xavier be part of it as he was there? as oddly he was left of the list of people in the quote above.


There's also a rumoured Joss Whedon/Bryan Hitch project— but considering Hitch's speed I have my doubts. But that would be an awesome team as well.
Hitch is slow? Whedon is as well, it'll be delay madness.

I agree with you on Mark Millar though.

I'm going to say I would not like Pak or Whedon.

[jade_nova]

From what I read in the Wizard article about this Bendis is going to be writing it. Personally, I don't care who is writing this thing. I am starting to get tired of all these status quo changing stories that have been coming out lately.

[Kevinroc]

From what I understand, Bendis is writing the one-shot that leads into this story. As for who will write the actual story, I'm gonna guess Mark Millar. He hinted that he had one last big project at Marvel for the forseeable future and this sounds like it.

[Cayman]

I think it's Millar as well. I believe he said something about writing a big event book that involves lots of characters not too long ago.

Cay

[Grimm]

Actually, I think Jeph Loeb would do well with this.

[anthony!]

I am starting to get tired of all these status quo changing stories that have been coming out lately.

Well its not really a status quo change. The Illuminati were only introduced a few months ago, and it seems they are already being torn apart.

Not reason to get bugged by changes in a concept introduced not too long ago. Pretty impossible to be nostalgic about the good old days of the Illuminati.

[Sean Whitmore]

Well its not really a status quo change. The Illuminati were only introduced a few months ago, and it seems they are already being torn apart.


I think he might have meant the retcon angle, since the Illuminati are supposed to have been together since the Kree/Skrull War. Unless all they've been doing is talking all this time, they're likely to be revealed as responsible for certain aspects of the MU over the years.

I will be insanely impressed if this series takes into account things like Doctor Strange's black costume, Reed's "death", Reed's temporary retirement, Namor running a company, Tony being replaced by Rhodey, and Tony going insane.


SEAN

[Cayman]

I kinda wish they weren't doing this. Sounds too much like the crap DC's been doing for the last year.

Cay

[foxfire]

I will be insanely impressed if this series takes into account things like Doctor Strange's black costume, Reed's "death", Reed's temporary retirement, Namor running a company, Tony being replaced by Rhodey, and Tony going insane.


Yeah that would be sooo awesome, but I doubt that would actually happen. It will probably just show more Dissembled/HoM fallout.

[Thrice]

Give me Joss whedon

[HartyPotter]

I'd guess Kirkman. Or maybe Brubaker.

[The Fury]

I'll ask again, is this the group of people that were shown in the Sentry arc in New Avengers.

If so, then Prof X must be part of it right?

[Twigglet]

I'll ask again, is this the group of people that were shown in the Sentry arc in New Avengers.

If so, then Prof X must be part of it right?

It takes place after HOM, so perhaps not.....

This event certainly makes the "New Avengers: Whos side are YOU on" teaser pic we've seen more interesting.

[The Fury]

It takes place after HOM, so perhaps not.....

This event certainly makes the "New Avengers: Whos side are YOU on" teaser pic we've seen more interesting.
Not seen that picture....but then I don't know if I do.

If that is the group then, like Sean Whitmore said, things might have to be talked about. And as Xavier was part of the group then his time away in space or any other things will also have to be taken into consideration.

[anthony!]

I wonder if what kicks off the event is Professor Xavier being kicked OUT of the Illuminati. With the mutant population reduced to literally hundreds, his world influence is now next to nill. So perhaps the heroes are like "Well, you mutants are just reaping what you sowed."

If there is retconning in this series I don't think I'll mind it. It sounds like the kind of retconning that would add to those previous stories, not necessarilly take away from them. The Illuminati seems like a pretty loose group to me anyhow...its just those couple of guys.

[The Fury]

I wonder if what kicks off the event is Professor Xavier being kicked OUT of the Illuminati. With the mutant population reduced to literally hundreds, his world influence is now next to nill. So perhaps the heroes are like "Well, you mutants are just reaping what you sowed."

If there is retconning in this series I don't think I'll mind it. It sounds like the kind of retconning that would add to those previous stories, not necessarilly take away from them. The Illuminati seems like a pretty loose group to me anyhow...its just those couple of guys.
The mutant population is reducing by millions, not just hundred, but there will still be more mutants in the world then every other type of superhumn put together. He would be kicked out for that but maybe other actions may make him leave.

but I'm also thinking that this group may be a very changing group of people, with characters going mad or disappearing all the time, sometime or at some points only 2 members couls show up to a meeting. So maybe there are more involved. Like when Prof X was not arround Cyclops, or when Ironman isn't Cap A. Also notice no alien present, Then maybe Genis-Vell might be part of it Or Surfer when he is around.

It depends on what this group represents as well and what exactly they are doing.
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I'm thinking too much....

[Sean Whitmore]

but I'm also thinking that this group may be a very changing group of people, with characters going mad or disappearing all the time, sometime or at some points only 2 members couls show up to a meeting.


There's gonna be at least one time when only Doctor Strange attends, since Xavier is in jail for being Onslaught and everyone else is in the Heroes Reborn Universe. :D


SEAN

[The Fury]

There's gonna be at least one time when only Doctor Strange attends, since Xavier is in jail for being Onslaught and everyone else is in the Heroes Reborn Universe. :D

SEAN
Why do I have the image of him just sitting there (and in human form) looking around and saying:

"...where is everyone?"


In a very comedic style of course. :D

[Babylon23]

If handled badly, this Illuminati idea sounds like it could be a continuity nightmare. All of the characters have been through dozens of changes, deaths, disappearances, etc. in the years since Kree/Skrull War. Piecing it all together will require a writer and editor well-versed in Marvel continuity.

As for who should write the Illuminati, how about Robert Anton Wilson? He wrote the Illuminatus Trilogy, and fits perfectly with Marvel's policy of seeking writers from outside the comics field.