CBR's Age of Marvels: The Bullpen

[Global Honored]

Hey editors, the deadline is fastly approaching. So make your mandate decisions and plans to get your New Era rosters right by 4/30. We can figure out creator assignments after that. Action, Cosmic and Dark are ready to roll. We still need to iron out Pulp, Avengers, X-Treme and Strange Tales. Get busy editors.

Also don't forget your regular May solicits. I am aiming at a 5/2 new AOM comic day posting.

Will update cheat sheet below momentarily.....

[Global Honored]

THE AOM NEW ERA CHARACTER CHEAT SHEET

(This List will show all characters currently assigned to each line/ Those wih an asterisk (*) by their name can not be traded, however are included on this list to indicate where those characters will be appearing. Use this as reference. If you see discrepancies or duplicates, please let me know. Also not exactly in alphabetical order, rather leniently more or less A-Zish. I will update it as often as I can. Negotiate trades here on the Bullpen thread or via PM. When a deal is officially made, just be sure to PM me to let me know so I can adjust rosters accordingly.)

ACTION (highwayguy)
Spider-Man*
The Captain*
Brian Braddock*
Union Jack*
Jack Flag*
Songbird*
Diamondback*
Gudrun Tyburn*
Brendan Rathcoole*
Algernon Crowe*
Bronwen Gryffn*
Eadmund Porlock*
Ormond Wychwood*
Betty Brant*
Alistaire & Alysande Stuart
Albion
Aunt May
Anaconda
Americop
Asp
Baron Blood
Ben Reilly
Black Knight
Black Lotus
Black Mamba
Black Rider (Cole)
Bloodwraith
Elsa Bloodstone
Jamie Braddock
Bushwacker
Carnage
Julia Carpenter (Spider Woman)
Cloud 9
Constrictor
Crimson Cowl
Dark Angel
Death's Head 2.0
Jessica Drew (Spider Woman)
Stacy Dolan
Dr. Octopus
Firestar
The Fury
Graviton
Gloriana (Meggan)
Faiza Hussain
Hate Monger
Abner Jenkins (Mach V)
Justice
Ashley Kafka
Killpower
Lady Bathory
Lionheart
Col. Tigon Liger
Lucia Von Bardas
Mad Jim Jaspers
Madame Masque
Magpie
Maverick
Micromax
Ms. Marvel
Mole Man
Mojo
MODOK
Motor Mouth
Nitro
Nuke
Owl
Norman Osborn
Oonagh Mullarkey
Poundcakes
Robbie Robertson
Redshirt the Über Henchman
Scorpion (Gargan)
Shocker
"Sinister Six"
Spitfire
Emma Steed
Sabra
Shriek
Sat-Yr-9
Termagaira
Taskmaster
Tinkerer
Tuck
Thundra
Pete Wisdom
Whittler

AVENGERS (CaptCleghorn & Cyberhubbs)
Capt. America*
American Eagle*
Iron Man*
Hank Pym*
Scarlet Witch*
Thor*
Namor*
Volstagg*
Fandral*
Sif*
Hogun*
Odin*
Balder*
Wiccan*
Kang*
Exodus*
Abigail Brand
Access
Amora the Enchantress
Ant Man (O'Grady)
Arnim Zola
Batroc the Leaper
Black Widow
Amadeus Cho
Capt. Jean DeWolff
Eden Fesi
Gatecrasher
Giant Man (Bill Foster)
Gravity
Hulkling
Jarvis
Kate Bishop
Komodo
Letha
Llyra
Loki
Loa
Mad Thinker
Moonstone
Namora
Night Thrasher
Michelle Sciluna
Peggy Carter
Pepper Potts
Prodigy (Gilmore)
Scorpion (Black)
Radioactive Man
Red Skull
Speedball
Surtur
Stingray
Lt. Marcus Stone
Suma-Ket
Tigra
Thunderbird
Tiger Shark
Trickshot (Barney)
Trapster
Vision
Viper
War Machine
Wrecker
Wasp
Wonder Man

PULP (Cyberhubbs and RolandJP)
Nick Fury*
Dakota North*
Orson Randall*
Armless Tiger Man
Arcade
Beautiful Dreamer
Black Cat
Black Bolt
Black Panther (T'Challa)
Black Panther (Shuri)
Black Panther (S'Yan)
Baron Helmut Zemo
Battlestar
Battalus
Blue Marvel
Bride of Nine Spiders
Calypso
Crystal
Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Deadpool
Daredevil (Murdock)
Dracula
Deathlok
Destroyer (Marlowe)
Dr. Nemesis
Dr. Voodoo
Dum Dum Dugan
Dominic Fortune
Eisenstein
Elektra
Fantomex
Falcon
Fin Fang Foom
Flexo
Gorgon (Shishido)
Goliath (Tom Foster)
Googam
Hitman Monkey
J. Jonah Jameson
Jazinda
Jewel
John Apostle
Junta
Josiah X
Ana Kraven
Kraven the Hunter
Kingpin
Ka-Zar
Karma
La Nina
Maria Hill
Molly Hayes
Highywayman
Harry Leland
Lady Bullseye
Lockheed
Leonardo Da Vinci
Marvel Boy
Dr. Karl Malus
Layla Miller
Misty Knight
Mister Negative
Mister Hyde
Mysterio
Night Raven
Noir
Sir Isaac Newton
Nth Man
Paladin
Payback
Paper Doll
Patriot
Phobos
Prince of Orphans
Queen Divine Justice
The Revenant
Ruby Thursday
Red Baron
Random
Shang-Chi
Silverclaw
Silver Samurai
Steel Serpent
Swarm
Snowbird
Speed
Silver Sable
Squirrel Girl
Tink
Typhoid Mary
Quake
Uranian
Phil Urich
US Agent
Vlad the Impaler
Coleen Wing
Winter Soldier (Bucky)
Rigo Zapata
Gus Zapata
Zeitgeist
Zero
Zodiak

COSMIC (marvell2100)
Reed Richards*
Johnny Storm*
Sue Storm*
Ben Grimm*
Galactus*
Silver Surfer*
Howard Stark*
Moondragon*
Quasar*
Nova* (Rider)
Adam Warlock
Agatha Harkness
Alicia Masters
Annihilus
Air-Walker
Aron the Rogue Watcher
Buried Alien
Beyonder
Baron Karza
Blastaar
The Brute
Bug
Casanova Quinn
The Collector
Captain Atlas
Drax the Destroyer
Darkhawk
Deathbird
Luther Desmond Diamond
Dr. Minerva
Firelord
Frankie Raye
"Frightful Four"
Gamora
Ganymede
Genis-Vell
Gladiator
Groot
G-Type
Her/Kismet
Impossible Man
Immortus/Nathaniel Richards
In-Betweener
Jack of Hearts
Kristoff Von Doom
Korvac
L-Ron
Lord Chaos
Master Order
Magus
Mar-Vell
Martyr/Phylla-Vell
Maxam
Marionette
Magdalena
Midnight Sun
Mantis
Nebula
Night Machine (Tesla)
Nightshade
Oracle
Pip
Monica Rambeau
Valeria Richards
Franklin Richards
Rocket Racoon
Ronan the Accuser
Sandman
Shaper of Worlds
Skundrak
Smasher
Supreme Intelligence
Super Skrull
Shalla-Bal
Sentry
Strontian
Star Lord
Starfox
Titan
Titania
Thanos
Thug
Veranke
Vulcan
White Noise
Wyatt Wingfoot
The Wizard
Xenith
Zen-Gamora

DARK (mcgaffer)
Dr. Doom*
Cloak*
Roland Deschain*
Dagger*
Bruce Banner*
Ares*
Charles Xavier*
Archangel
Absorbing Man
Abomination
Apache Kid (Rosa)
Arcanna Jones
Belasco
Blade
Blizzard
Beta Ray Bill
Crimson Dynamo
Count Nefaria
Dormammu
Dire Wraiths
Echo
Ghost Rider (Blaze)
Gilgamesh
Gunna (Troll)
Justin Hammer
Headsman
Hela
Hellcat
Hellstorm
Hobgoblin
Hornet
The Hood (Robbins)
Ikaris
Jennifer Kale
Erik Killmonger
Kulan Gath
Kid Blackheart
Kaine
Krakoa
Jack O'Lantern
Kid Colt
Lockjaw
Lyra
Leader
Lilith
Man-Thing
Morbius
Madcap
Magik (Rasputin)
Maestro
Molecule Man
Mephisto
Morgan Le Fay
Moon Knight
Nightmare
Nox
Ogun
Phantom Rider
Portal
Prowler
Red Sonja
Red Hulk
Red She-Hulk
Sepulchre
Sin
Skaar
She-Hulk (Walters)
Satanna
Shanna the She-Devil
Scarecrow
Amanda Sefton
Sersi
Shroud
Solomon Kane
Tombstone
Two-Gun Kid
Umar
Valkyrie
Vengeance
Venomsaurus
Venus
Claire Voyant (Black Widow)
Wardog
Wither
Zarda (Power Princess)

STRANGE TALES (personamanx & Brother Justi Crowe)
Dr. Strange*
Jack Russell*
Stabbity Jones*
Aaron Stack*
Luke Cage*
Miles Morales*
Alex Wilder
Battlin' Jack Murdock
Battleaxe
Bentley-23
Black Marvel
Bob, Agent of HYDRA
Lila Cheny
Caleb Hammer
Chat
Carlie Cooper
Dusk
Electro
Eye-Scream
Foggy Nelson
Fat Cobra
Gorilla Man
Gunhawk
Hazmat
Halloween Jack
Hawkeye (Barton)
Hercules
Howard the Duck
Iron Fist (Rand)
Johnny Punk
June Jitsu
Jericho Jensen
John the Skrull
Kick-Ass
Knuckles O'Shaugnessy
Lisa Skye
M-11 Human Robot
Victor Mancha
Mad Deserter
Mandarin
Marrow
Mortigan Goth
Millie the Model
Mockingbird
Monstro
Nighthawk
Quentin Quire
Gwen Stacy
Skip Wescott
Sister Grimm
Spacker Dave
Swordsman (Duquesne)
Stature
Stonewall
Thermite
Ultron
Undead G-Man
Vampire by Night
Vegas
Venom (Brock)
Visioneer
Wong
Wu-Ao-Shi

X-TREME (goneandromeda)
Wolverine*
Storm*
Cyclops*
Rogue*
Magneto*
Shadowcat (Kitty)*
Anole
Apocalypse
Bastion
Banshee
Beast
Bishop
Black Tom Cassidy
Caliban
Calisto
Cable
Chamber
Colossus
Cannonball
Copycat
Dark Beast
Daken
Dani Moonstar
Dazzler
Darwin
Domino
Dust
Emplate
Emma Frost
Elixir
Feral
Frenzy
Gateway
Gambit
Jean Grey
Haven
Havoc
Hope
Hellion
Iceman
Jubilee
Juggernaut
Robert Kelly
Lady Mastermind(s)
Longshot
Madeline Pryor
Madison Jeffries
Mary Jane Watson
Maggot
Mimic
M
Multiple Man
Mercury
Mister Sinister
Mystique
Nekra
Nightcrawler
Northstar
Onyxx
Psylocke
Polaris
Pixie
Rictor
Rockslide
Dr. Kavita Rao
Ruby Summers
Sage
Selene
Shatterstar
Sabretooth
Slipstream
Synch
Sunfire
Surge
Toad
Threnody
Trance
Quicksilver
U-Go Girl
Warpath
Wolfsbane
X-Man
X-23

AVAILABLE CHARACTERS/FREE AGENTS:
Agent of 1000 Faces
Anarchist
Anthem
Alison Double
Baron Strucker
Bean
Blind Al
Centurius
Coat of Arms
Capt. Midlands
Capt. Ultra
Charlotte Jones
Chase Stein
Chili Storm
Cipher
Crossbones
Crusader
Dan Ketch (Ghost Rider)
Darkstar
Dead Girl
Debril
Devil Slayer
Diablo
Sebastian Druid
Dr. Rot
Finesse
Flatman
Flash Thompson
Flux
Gorgon (Inhuman)
Greer Nelson (The Cat)
Grey Goblin
Grim Reaper
Hedy Wolfe
Husk
High Evolutionary
Iconoclast
Ink
Jill Jerold
Jimmy Woo
Longstrike
Jason Macendale
Madame Slay
Mister Immortal
Mr. X
Mondo
Morris Walters
Midas
NFL Super Pro
The Orphan (Mr. Sensitive)
Orphan Maker
Purple Man
Mikhail Rasputin
Red Ghost
Ricochet
Ruckus
Lt. Martin Soap
Sarah Stacy
Sasquatch
Sienna Blaze
Simon Garth (Zombie)
Speed Demon
SHOC
Shortpack
Slayback
Stained Glass Scarlet
Tempo
Thor Girl
Wallflower
Whiz Kid
Whizzer

***Unavailable Characters: Thunderstrike, Wind Dancer, Xorn, Omega Sentinel, Skreet

[Global Honored]

Hey Bullpen, highwayguy has been kind enough to let me use his outline as an example of what I am looking for from each line. Hopefully this sample outline will help clear up any confusion or uncertainty you may have. Using the ACTION characters, the line will look like this for the New Era starting June. (and possible late adjustments made by 4/30) I have gone ahead and placed the creators and concepts in the outline as well, though you guys will have past 4/30 to finalize creative teams if you want. You may notice a new spot for "rotating artist.". You guys will get to select an extra artist for your staff to use as a "fill in" or rotating spot for any of your titles, with the rules remaining that an artist can pencil one issue per month. Just gives you guys an extra creator to use for special occasions, story arcs or one-shots. Anyways...debuting in June...AOM proudly unveils....MARVEL ACTION!

MARVEL ACTION
Editor: Highwayguy
Action Line Cover Artist: Gary Erskine
Rotating Artist: Ian Churchill

Captain Britain & MI:13
Writer: Mark Millar
Artist: Ben Oliver
Location: London, England (HQ)
Concept: MI:13, the Extraordinary Intelligence Service attached to the British government, is the first line of defence against superhuman, supernatural, extra-terrestrial and extra-dimensional threats. Lead by Captain Britain, they are the United Kingdom’s greatest heroes and the symbols of their proud nation. And the price of greatness is responsibility. Britain shall always prevail in CAPTAIN BRITAIN & MI:13!
1. Captain Britain (Brian Braddock)
2. Union Jack
3. Pete Wisdom
4. Spitfire
5. Dark Angel
6. Micromax
7. Black Knight
COVERT AGENTS
8. Motormouth
9. Killpower
Supporting: Alistaire Stuart, Excalibur (Faiza Hussain)
Villains: Mad Jim Jaspers, Sat-Yr-9, The Fury/Jamie Braddock, Doctor Mullarkey, Termagaira (Termagent & Megaira), Plague Doctor (Matthew Hopkins)

Union Jack
Writer: Mike Carey
Artist: Leonardo Manco
Location: Manchester, England
Concept: Knight Watchman. MI:13 operative. Vampire hunter. Working man’s hero. Torchbearer of a British legacy. Joe Chapman is many things to many people. But the son of a humble Mancunian dockworker is defined by his heart, his spirit, and his gutsy attitude. He is Union Jack, the final Knight of the Realm!
1. Union Jack
2. Whittler (Rachel Rafferty)
Supporting: Albion (Peter Hunter), Sabra, Maverick
Villains: Baron Blood, Magpie, Bloodwraith, Emma Steed, Bushwacker, Lady Bethany-Elise Bathory

NextWave: Agents of A.C.T.I.O.N.
Writer: Eric Powell
Artist: Eric Powell
Location: Rockall, Atlantic Ocean (HQ)
Concept: Crash! Bang! Wallop! These aren’t sound effects. These are but a few of the accomplishments listed on NextWave’s résumé. The all-new Agents of A.C.T.I.O.N. (Allied Commandos Travelling In and Out of No-Space) are an Anglo-American covert unit consisting of the roughest and toughest individuals looking to escape a prison sentence. Their mission, whether they like it or not, is to kick ass and survive the bloody impossible. The next wave of heroes will be anything but heroic as the blistering adventures and comical capers explode into A.C.T.I.O.N.!!
1. Elsa Bloodstone
2. The Captain (aka Captain ☠☠☠☠)
3. Taskmaster
4. Constrictor
5. Death’s Head II
Supporting: Colonel Tigon Liger, Tuck
Villains: Dirk Anger, Madman, Mojo, Mole Man, Redshirt the Über-Henchman, Supreme Henchmen of International Terrorism (Snakeskinhead of HYDRA, D.R.O.N.E. of A.I.M., Madame Saru of the Hand, Godless John of Mys-Tech)

Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends
Writer: Sean McKeever & Stan Lee
Artist: Nick Dragotta
Location: New York City
Concept: After being bitten by a radioactive spider, high school student Peter Parker gained amazing abilities and soon embarked on the path to fame and fortune. But with great power comes great responsibility. The death of his beloved Uncle Ben, murdered by a criminal in a cruel twist of fate, inspired Peter to become a selfless hero, and a devoted nephew, as the Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man. Now, the Web-Slinger is joined by his Amazing friends, who each share his connection to the spider!
1. Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
2. Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)
3. Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly)
Supporting: Aunt May, Betty Brant, Robbie Robertson
Villains: Norman Osborn, Doctor Octopus, Carnage (Cletus Kasady), Scorpion (Mac Gargan), Shocker, Sinister Six (Various Members)

The Order
Writer: Jim McCann
Artist: Amanda Conner
Location: New York City (HQ)
Concept: They are the Worldwide Heroes of Wonder. The Order. Gathered by chance. United by fate. From their New York HQ, the Four Freedoms Plaza, they protect the world from insane villains, natural disasters, and the unknown beyond, proving themselves to be the greatest heroes of all. For where there is chaos… There must be Order!
1. Ms. Marvel
2. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
3. Thundra
4. Meggan
5. Songbird
6. Firestar
7. Lionheart
Supporting: Alysande Stuart, Justice
Villains: Lucia Von Bardas, Graviton, MODOK, Nitro, Madame Masque

Songbird & Diamondback
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Sara Pichelli
Location: New York City
Concept: Get ready for the Bad Girls of Action! Songbird: a criminal-turned-hero who has found redemption for her troubled past. Diamondback: a supervillain who values the ideology of justice. Together, they serve the wronged, protect the weak, and allow others like them to freely choose their own paths. The lines between heroes and villains become blurred as Songbird & Diamondback team-up in pink!
1. Songbird
2. Diamondback
Supporting: Asp, Black Mamba, Abner Jenkins, Ashley Kafka
Villains: Crimson Cowl, Shriek, Black Lotus, Anaconda, Poundcakes

The Daring Jack Flag
Writer: David Hine
Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz
Location: U.S. Route 66 (Mobile)
Concept: There’s a voice that calls his name. The voice of the lost. The voice of the helpless. The voice of the road. Jack Flag drifts across the United States, protecting the American dream, while following the mysterious trail of those who birthed his own personal nightmare. Every step he takes could lead to the answers that he craves. Tomorrow, he could find some peace. Until tomorrow, though, the road will remain Jack Flag’s home!
1. Jack Flag
Supporting: Black Rider (Jefferson Cole), Cloud 9, Stacy Dolan
Villains: Hate-Monger, Owl, Tinkerer, Americop, Scourge (Nuke/Frank Simpson)

Villain team:
Team Name: Mys-Tech
1. Algernon Crowe
2. Bronwen Gryffn
3. Eadmund Porlock
4. Brendan Rathcoole
5. Gudrun Tyburn
6. Ormond Wychwood

[highwayguy]

The Plague Doctor is a created villain that made his debut back in MI:13 #7. He hasn't been seen since. But he'll return in the new era of Captain Britain & MI:13 deadlier than ever.

Here are some illustrations that I've found online that represent the basic appearance of the character.

[Personamanx]

Did BJC contact you GH?

[Global Honored]

Not yet. I haven't heard from him recently.
I will try his email.

If you want to go ahead and make your choices for WWBNATHC, the Title formerly known as The Regulars, Ass-Kickers and the brand new very delicious book...that would be great. I know you were close to having them sorted already. If it comes down to the wire then you may have to make some additional calls for the other 3 books. I have some early feedback and ideas from BJC in my PM box that I will send you if we need to do that. I imagine he will come through just in the nick of time. BJC may be a bit of a procrastinator but consistently delivers the goods, he works good under pressure.

[Personamanx]

Cool, well I'll cheese over things for a day or two about the books I'm in charge of but I think what I last sent you is going to be my finals.

And I'll also think about the other books just in case I have to whip something up for them.

Thanks.

[Global Honored]

May Day!
Need solicits and new era outlines today folks.


Edit: extending deadline through tomorrow. Get em in gang. I don't want to have to go J Jonah up in here.

[Global Honored]

Alright procrastinators- maybe this will tempt, envy, motivate, confound, awe you....we have seen what is in store for the exciting new Action Line with Spider-Man returning and bringing his friends, Jack Flag daring into action, Nextwave insanity, Marvel UK awesomeness and more good super hero fun...well someone turn on a light now because a cold chill is about to sweep through the AOM universe....

New Era Teaser #2

In June....AOM will officially debut....MARVEL DARK

MARVEL DARK
Dark Line Editor: mcgaffer
Dark Line Cover Artist:
Dark Line Rotating Artist: Bryan Hitch

The Cabal
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Frank Cho
Location: Latveria, Doomstadt
Concept: Lies, mayham, dystopian plots and machiavellian schemes abound and that's just at the team meetings. The Cabal has been revamped as Doom prepares the next stage of his plans. Just as soon as he brings his time travelling daughter to heel of course, oh and given birth to her as well. The Cabal don't just have the heroes to deal with though. There are forces out there that simply want to destroy the world so the Cabal must first protect what is theirs before they impose their rule.
1. Doctor Doom
2. Charles Xavier (Prof. X)
3. Hela
4. Molecule Man
5. Mephisto
6. Morgan Le Fay
7. Maestro
Supporting: Echo, Arcanna Jones
Villains: Dormammu, Gilgamesh, The Hood, Lilith, Umar

The Midnight Sons
Writer: Clive Barker
Artist: Jae Lee
Location: Savage Land
Concept: The Son's have disbanded, gratefully living in shadow once more. That is until Amanda Sefton dumps a young couple in Daimon Hellstorm's lap. The future of evil is in his hands and he must stay one step ahead of everyone else to protect the future of all. He may need a little help, luckily he's got a few numbers he can call. The New Son's have perhaps the most important job of all time as they prepare the future Lord's and Ladies of Hell for their future.
1. Hellstorm
2. Morbius
3. Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider)
4. Blade
5. Shanna the She-Devil
6. Magik (Rasputin)
7. Kid Blackheart
Supporting: Amanda Sefton, Venomasaurus
Villains: Dire Wraiths, Satanna, Vengeance

The Eternals
Writer: Charles Huston
Artist: Stuart Immonen
Location: Archangel's Eyrie, Rocky Mountains
Concept: There are Immortals walking the face of Earth, long hidden from the envious eyes and reach of the mortals. They are protected and controlled in turn by the Eternals. Led by the ever present Archangel the Eternals have protected the world for millenia. Often achieving the impossible they now face their hardest task, learning to survive in this new era of superbeings many of whom want the Eternals secret's of everlasting life.
1. Sersi
2. Ikaris
3. Punisher
4. Moon Knight
5. Archangel
6. Venus
7. Power Princess (Zarda)
Supporting: Portal, Nox
Villains: Absorbing Man, Ares, Count Nefaria, Wardog

Reign Supreme
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Oliver Coipel
Location: Florida Everglades next to the Nexus of All Realities
Concept: The Mystic Avengers, a team of heroes banded together to fight the mystical threats no one being can stand up against. They safeguard the Earth and it's hell to pay for anyone that draws their attention. And thanks to the Nexus there's no era, no age and no time that evil can escape to. The Reign Supreme cast a large shadow and are reclaiming the Dark for their own.
1. Valkyrie
2. Beta Ray Bill
3. Black Widow (Claire Voyant)
4. Man-Thing
5. Kaine
6. Red Sonja
7. Hellcat
Supporting: Gunna (Troll), Jennifer Kale
Villains: Belasco, Kulan Gath, Nightmare, Zombieverse

Cloak & Dagger
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Brendan McCarthy
Location: New York City
Concept: Two young adults, their lives irrevocably changed by the twisted designs of others. They patrol the night seeking to protect the innocent from suffering their own fate and punishing those that would inflict it on others. The night screams as the deadly battle between good and evil raises to new levels and Cloak and Dagger deliver their brand of justice to the criminal underworld.
1. Dagger
2. Cloak
Supporting: Sepulchre, Shroud
Villains: Justin Hammer, Ogun, Sin, Tombstone

Hulk Smash!
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Steve Epting
Location: Krakoa
Concept: The world's most dysfunctional family find themselves the world's last hope as the Darkness builds. Unfortunately Bruce Banner and the Hulk are concentrating more on destroying each other. The action is guaranteed as the Hulk's take on the Doom's, the devil's, the governments, the other Hulk's, their home and even themselves and somewhere along the line they might end up accidently saving the world too. Smashing times are ahead for the AoM!
1. Bruce Banner
2. She-Hulk (Walters)
3. Red She-Hulk
4. Red Hulk
Supporting: Lyra, Skaar
Villains: Abomination, Leader, Maestro

Gunslinger
Writer: Stephen King
Artist: Leinel Francis Yu
Location: Various
Concept: Sometimes the forces of Good require the mightiest individuals to team up and fight for the survival of all, sometimes it requires a race of people to stand up for themselves and their persecutors and sometimes it even needs a raging anti-social atomic monster to ensure the arrival of the dawn. But sometimes, Good needs the meanest, toughest individuals to walk the dark dusty roads of night. The Forces of Good turn a blind eye as Roland Deschain leads his team into the Dark. Evil get to steppin!
1. Roland Deschain
2. Lockjaw
3. Phantom Rider
4. Rosa Kare (Apache Kid)
5. Solomon Kane
Supporting: Kid Colt, Two-Gun Kid
Villains: Jack O' Lantern, Madcap, Scarecrow

Villain Team: BABEL ORG.
1. Crimson Dynamo
2. Erik Killmonger
3. Hornet
4. Prowler
5. Headsman

[marvell2100]

Alright procrastinators- maybe this will tempt, envy, motivate, confound, awe you....we have seen what is in store for the exciting new Action Line with Spider-Man returning and bringing his friends, Jack Flag daring into action, Nextwave insanity, Marvel UK awesomeness and more good super hero fun...well someone turn on a light now because a cold chill is about to sweep through the AOM universe....

New Era Teaser #2

In June....AOM will officially debut....MARVEL DARK

MARVEL DARK
Dark Line Editor: mcgaffer
Dark Line Cover Artist:
Dark Line Rotating Artist: Bryan Hitch

The Cabal
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Frank Cho
Location: Latveria, Doomstadt
Concept: Lies, mayham, dystopian plots and machiavellian schemes abound and that's just at the team meetings. The Cabal has been revamped as Doom prepares the next stage of his plans. Just as soon as he brings his time travelling daughter to heel of course, oh and given birth to her as well. The Cabal don't just have the heroes to deal with though. There are forces out there that simply want to destroy the world so the Cabal must first protect what is theirs before they impose their rule.
1. Doctor Doom
2. Charles Xavier (Prof. X)
3. Hela
4. Molecule Man
5. Mephisto
6. Morgan Le Fay
7. Maestro
Supporting: Echo, Arcanna Jones
Villains: Dormammu, Gilgamesh, The Hood, Lilith, Umar

The Midnight Sons
Writer: Clive Barker
Artist: Jae Lee
Location: Savage Land
Concept: The Son's have disbanded, gratefully living in shadow once more. That is until Amanda Sefton dumps a young couple in Daimon Hellstorm's lap. The future of evil is in his hands and he must stay one step ahead of everyone else to protect the future of all. He may need a little help, luckily he's got a few numbers he can call. The New Son's have perhaps the most important job of all time as they prepare the future Lord's and Ladies of Hell for their future.
1. Hellstorm
2. Morbius
3. Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider)
4. Blade
5. Shanna the She-Devil
6. Magik (Rasputin)
7. Kid Blackheart
Supporting: Amanda Sefton, Venomasaurus
Villains: Dire Wraiths, Satanna, Vengeance

The Eternals
Writer: Charles Huston
Artist: Stuart Immonen
Location: Archangel's Eyrie, Rocky Mountains
Concept: There are Immortals walking the face of Earth, long hidden from the envious eyes and reach of the mortals. They are protected and controlled in turn by the Eternals. Led by the ever present Archangel the Eternals have protected the world for millenia. Often achieving the impossible they now face their hardest task, learning to survive in this new era of superbeings many of whom want the Eternals secret's of everlasting life.
1. Sersi
2. Ikaris
3. Punisher
4. Moon Knight
5. Archangel
6. Venus
7. Power Princess (Zarda)
Supporting: Portal, Nox
Villains: Absorbing Man, Ares, Count Nefaria, Wardog

Reign Supreme
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Oliver Coipel
Location: Florida Everglades next to the Nexus of All Realities
Concept: The Mystic Avengers, a team of heroes banded together to fight the mystical threats no one being can stand up against. They safeguard the Earth and it's hell to pay for anyone that draws their attention. And thanks to the Nexus there's no era, no age and no time that evil can escape to. The Reign Supreme cast a large shadow and are reclaiming the Dark for their own.
1. Valkyrie
2. Beta Ray Bill
3. Black Widow (Claire Voyant)
4. Man-Thing
5. Kaine
6. Red Sonja
7. Hellcat
Supporting: Gunna (Troll), Jennifer Kale
Villains: Belasco, Kulan Gath, Nightmare, Zombieverse

Cloak & Dagger
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Brendan McCarthy
Location: New York City
Concept: Two young adults, their lives irrevocably changed by the twisted designs of others. They patrol the night seeking to protect the innocent from suffering their own fate and punishing those that would inflict it on others. The night screams as the deadly battle between good and evil raises to new levels and Cloak and Dagger deliver their brand of justice to the criminal underworld.
1. Dagger
2. Cloak
Supporting: Sepulchre, Shroud
Villains: Justin Hammer, Ogun, Sin, Tombstone

Hulk Smash!
Writer: Warren Ellis
Artist: Steve Epting
Location: Krakoa
Concept: The world's most dysfunctional family find themselves the world's last hope as the Darkness builds. Unfortunately Bruce Banner and the Hulk are concentrating more on destroying each other. The action is guaranteed as the Hulk's take on the Doom's, the devil's, the governments, the other Hulk's, their home and even themselves and somewhere along the line they might end up accidently saving the world too. Smashing times are ahead for the AoM!
1. Bruce Banner
2. She-Hulk (Walters)
3. Red She-Hulk
4. Red Hulk
Supporting: Lyra, Skaar
Villains: Abomination, Leader, Maestro

Gunslinger
Writer: Stephen King
Artist: Leinel Francis Yu
Location: Various
Concept: Sometimes the forces of Good require the mightiest individuals to team up and fight for the survival of all, sometimes it requires a race of people to stand up for themselves and their persecutors and sometimes it even needs a raging anti-social atomic monster to ensure the arrival of the dawn. But sometimes, Good needs the meanest, toughest individuals to walk the dark dusty roads of night. The Forces of Good turn a blind eye as Roland Deschain leads his team into the Dark. Evil get to steppin!
1. Roland Deschain
2. Lockjaw
3. Phantom Rider
4. Rosa Kare (Apache Kid)
5. Solomon Kane
Supporting: Kid Colt, Two-Gun Kid
Villains: Jack O' Lantern, Madcap, Scarecrow

Villain Team: BABEL ORG.
1. Crimson Dynamo
2. Erik Killmonger
3. Hornet
4. Prowler
5. Headsman

Ohhhh so it's like that, eh....GAME ON!!!!!

[Global Honored]

Yeah, Dark looks great.

Good news all around as far as New Era progress. Lots of movement today. X-Treme is practically ready and rearing to go, as is Strange Tales. Pulp is right there too, just waiting to clarify a few things. The Avengers Line has been changed up quite a bit, so there are still decisions there but we really have done well today team. Good job. Dark, Cosmic and Action are good to go. Thanks everyone, we are caught up for the most part now mandate wise and will finish up before next month's solicits.

Remember May solicits too. Many, if not most are already in but there are still some out there so finalize your May solicits editors, the last issues for some of our beloved titles as we make way for the New Era and the big finale for the Secret Conquest event as well.

[mcgaffer]

Hmm, still trying to decide which team of heroes to send the new Cabal after. Decisions, decisions.

[Global Honored]

Hey Bullpenners, almost all solicits are in now. Still fine tuning last round of event books so look for those to be posted tonight or tomorrow.

As far as mandates, still have the Avengers that need worked out but everyone else is in.

There are some creative conflicts, so I am posting current teams and you should see open slots that need filled for your lines or "X" that need a new creator put in that spot. This should also give you a better idea of who is already taken. Still waiting on Avengers creative teams so we will know a little more about availability then. Anyways, here is the current list, check it out and think about who will fill in your open spots:


DARK
rotating - Bryan Hitch
cover - X
cabal - Warren Ellis & Frank Cho
midnight sons - Clive Barker & Jae Lee
eternals - Charlie Huston & Stuart Immonen
reign supreme - Garth Ennis & Oliver Coipel
cloak/dagger - Rick Remender & Brendan McCarthy
hulk title - Warren Ellis & Steve Epting
gunslinger - Stephen King & Leineil Yu

ACTION
rotating - Ian Churchill
cover - Gary Erskine
mi:13 - Mark Millar & Ben Oliver
union jack - Mike Carey & Leonardo Manco
nextwave - Eric Powell
spidey - Sean McKeever, Stan Lee & Nick Dragotta
order - DnA & Amanda Conner
songbird - Jeff Parker & Sara Pichelli
jack flag - David Hine & Bill Sienkiewicz

COSMIC
rotating - Mark Brooks
cover - Scott Kolins
nova - Mark Hamill & Paul Pelletier
howard stark - Jonathan Hickman & Dustin Weaver
guardians of galaxy - Jim Starlin
fantastic four - Mark Waid & Ron Garney
silver surfer - Ron Marz & Ron Lim
quasar - Roger Stern & Kaare Andrews
moondragon - Kelly Sue DeConnick & Mike McKone

STRANGE TALES
rotating - Rodin Esquejo
cover - X
regulars - Nunzio DeFilippis & Jamie McKelvie
werewolf - Keiron Gillen & Bryan Lee O'Malley
ass-kickers - Nick Spencer & Adrian Alphona
new team book - Ryan North & Mike Norton
machine man - David Lapham & Darick Robertson
luke cage - Charles, Daniel Knauf & Kyle Baker
stabbity jones - Adam Hines

PULP
cover - Paolo Rivera
rotating - David Aja
agents of atlas - Greg Rucka & Esad Ribic
shield - Ed Brubaker & Gabriele Dell'Otto
crew - David Liss & Frank Miller
orson randall - Matt Fraction & Butch Guice
dakota north - Christopher Priest & Clayton Crain
runaways - X & Carmine Di Giandomenico
thunderbolts - Ed Brubaker & Emma Rios

X-TREME
cover - Mike Allred
rotating - Chris Bachalo
xmen- Christos Gage & Clay Mann
pnw xmen - Terry Moore & Nicola Scott
madripoor knights - Jamie Delano & Juan Jose Ryp
freedom force - Brian Azzarello & Giuseppe Camuncoli
gene nation - Brian Wood & Nate Simpson
new solo - Grace Randolph & Emanuela Lupacchino
new team - James Asmus & Fiona Staples

AVENGERS
rotating -
cover -
capt. america -
avengers -
new avengers book - Joss Whedon & Kevin Maguire
new solo IM -
thor - Walt Simonson (?)
hank pym -
namor - George R Martin & Simone Bianchi



Don't forget about Cullen Bunn who has been really bringing it lately on Marvel books. For artist - David Marquez is killing it on Ultimate Spidey now too. And Marco Chechetto who has given us an awesome looking Punisher, maybe Marcos Martin.....those just off top of my head. Oh, and Fiona Staples who has blown me away on SAGA. She rocks!

[goneandromeda]

how'd I lose Keiron Gillen on PNWX?

[Global Honored]

Writers and artists now will fall under one line and editor. Previously Gillen was on X-Line as well as Fanfare-now-StrangeTales (Werewolf by Night) so in that situation, coin flip and Gillen went with WWBNATHC. Same for Brian Wood, except that coin flipped in your favor and Wood stays in X-Treme Line.

I want the editors to have control over their line's rosters and creative teams, cut out some of the overlap. I am cool with trading creators between lines though if you want to open talks for Gillen.

The creator assignments were PM'd and posted back on 4/11 here but I realize with so much going on that it wouldn't be difficult to miss some of info I threw at you editors.

So sorry gone about Gillen. Someone should make a print out of my av to put up on a dart board for these such occasions.