CUP O' JOE & Axel-In-Charge Q&A: Dedicated Questions Thread

[ian33407]

hi,

I have a question for Tom about the up-coming DEFENDERS book by Matt Fraction and the Dodsons. Having seen Axel Alonso on CBR TV I'm very glad the whole crew involved seems to have really great expectations for this book, and I'm definitely glad with it.

In fact, what worries me already is when Matt Fraction will leave the title once he'd have done what he has to. I wanted to know if the concern for a DEFENDERS book goes so far that you already have a plan B, or something further already considered.

I know it may sounds childlish but we have sometimes the feeling that a book is launching based on the very names that are attached to it, and sometimes (sometimes) it falls apart once they left.

All in all, I could have ask the same question about MOON KNIGHT.
If the wonderful combo (to me at last) of BMB and Alex Maleev fails -or just simply goes to the goals they had fixed themselves - is there something already planned in the way like we, MK'fans, will have a consistent creative team that we think the character deserve ?

sorry if I went a little long about this one, but I'd really really like to know Tom' opinions about it - and that would reminds me a lot the wonderful substantive discussions Tom used to pull on his BLAH-BLAH-BLOG...

[thecrimson]

What's the possibility of getting a Spider-Man 2099 TV show in the future?

[Drz]

Hi, i have some questions for today's Cup O'Joe that will have Sara Pichelli and i was wondering if these questions could be answered regarding the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man relaunch:

1) Will Miles Morales parents both be alive? Peter Parker always had Aunt May, but alot of heroes ultimately had dead parents and characters who we're once unique with that trait have gotten their parents murdered, can we except to see Miles Morales having a happy family alongside his superhero adventures?

2) Can you tease/tell us about Miles Morales? What does he enjoy? He obviously is influenced by Spider-Man, so he's a superhero fan, but what else? Is he into science? Sports?

[Brian from Canada]

One big question I'd like Tom to answer:

Marvel's family books are becoming indistinct. I know that Marvel is trying to retrench around the core to keep audiences aware of the heart of Marvel, but what long-term effort is being put in place to make sure groups like the X-Men and Avengers have differentiated paths OUTSIDE of their character roster — paths that are also CLEAR to new readers?


It's something that, as senior story editor, he can tell us.

[Hypestyle]

Dear Mr. Quesada: Regarding Miles Morales-- Thank you!!

[Colduo]

Hi Tom,

I have just picked up the Killraven mini series that Alan Davis did a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed it, great story. It reminded me of how much I enjoy his work and the fantastic talent he is.

Are there any plans for Alan to have him write and draw another mini-series? Anything would be great especially anything with Captain Britain or Clandestine?

Cheers,

[Comicbookfan]

Hey

When are you guys going to put out a DareDevil Animated Movie? Or a TV show?

[Benjambo]

Hey Joe!

I know this is a weird question to ask, but I'll ask it anyways.

As a reader of everything Marvel, I can't help but want to influence some stories and add my own ideas, but it is not so easy to know if they are getting heard.

What is the best way to "help" writers?

I've got some great ideas for Dan Slott!

Thanks,
Benjambo

[Prince Of Orphans]

Hey Tom,

Are Marlene or Frenchie set to appear in Moon Knight's series anytime soon? It seems they were put on the back burner without an explanation to make way for Captain Spiderine and i just wanted to know if there are future plans for them or not.

[excalibur88]

Hi Tom,
I was reading your formspring page and one of your answers just struck me as WOW.

""We do not really live in an "If you build it, they will come" society."

I know it's out of context but , do you really believe if Marvel would write a story that fans of all ages could get into that they would not sell more of those books?
When a movie or book hits the right cord for a range of people that media property goes through the roof even in these times.
Just thought that was you saying Marvel isn't interested in writing to a broad audience.

For anyone else that would like to look at the question and answer:

http://www.formspring.me/TomBrevoort

Anyone else read this the same way?

[Ozwell]

Hi, Joe.
I was interested in your reply about the new Spider-Man, especially your own experiences growing up.
I've just finished reading Grant Morrison's book "Supergods" - it's part history of comics & part autobiography. I enjoyed reading it. There's a little score-settling in the book, which is fun. I wouldn't expect you to dish, given your professional standing and all, but do you think that you'll ever get down to writing your own life in comics?
I respect that this might be a project for your retirement. So, it's okay if we have to wait a decade or two for it.

[Nova2814.1]

Tom, when asked about the reduction in story pages during a recent Talk to the Hat, you stated "It's not an absolute thing where we're cutting page counts down to the bone". You also stated "It's not an overall policy".

However, for Marvel's $2.99 books it very much is a policy. With a handful of exceptions, all of Marvel's books at this price point have been cut to 20 pages. The $3.99 books aren't immune either with Moon Knight, Ultimate Fallout, Secret Avengers, Astonishing X-Men, and more being cut.

In light of this, do you still contend that it's not an overall policy to cut page numbers?

[DownInAHole]

Tom, when asked about the reduction in story pages during a recent Talk to the Hat, you stated "It's not an absolute thing where we're cutting page counts down to the bone". You also stated "It's not an overall policy".

However, for Marvel's $2.99 books it very much is a policy. With a handful of exceptions, all of Marvel's books at this price point have been cut to 20 pages. The $3.99 books aren't immune either with Moon Knight, Ultimate Fallout, Secret Avengers, Astonishing X-Men, and more being cut.

In light of this, do you still contend that it's not an overall policy to cut page numbers?

I would also like to hear an answer to the above question. There is quite a long thread dedicated to the topic and it seems like an issue that many readers are curious about. Tom and others from Marvel were fairly vocal in their criticism of DC when they cut their page count from 22 to 20, it only seems fair that the question should now be put to Marvel/Mr. Brevoort.

[AXL]

Yeah, I'm sort of curious too. Ultimate Fallout was short, and it was $3.99. Even though these are good comics, I can only afford one at this point, and that's ASM.

[Ravin' Ray]

Hello Tom and Joe.

This week has been a busy one regarding Fantastic Four's upcoming 50th anniversary (though technically it already observed it on Monday), so my questions are FF related.

First, Fear Itself #5 had a very important development between Ben and Franklin which leads to some asking whether this couldn't have happened in Fantastic Four #587 (though Franklin himself answers it in #588) or foreshadows something to happen in the future. when Fraction wrote this scene, did he ask fellow architect Hickman about the possible ramifications it could have for the FF title and the aforementioned reference to #587?

Second, the FF are starting to appear in other titles. Pak's Silver Surfer mini, Slott's Amazing Spider-Man (though that's a given), Liu's X-23, and later in the X-Men. Is this all a deliberate plan to make the FF more visible in the Marvel Universe as whole and establish itself as a title/team that other titles/teams would be dealing with on major issues? How much input does Hickman (and you Tom as the FF editor) have regarding the FF's guest appearances elsewhere, and how much leeway are the other writers given?