CBR: Cup O' Joe - Aug 19, 2011

**CBR News** · 08-19-2011, 07:58 AM

Rounding out two major Marvel events, Axel Alonso explains how new titles from "Defenders" to "Wolverine & The X-Men" to "Hulk Vs. Dracula" lead the Marvel U into its "Shattered Heroes" era and beyond.

Full article here.

**ThunderWolf!!!** · 08-19-2011, 08:26 AM

Nova! Frell yeah!!!
Avengers Academy! Even more FRELL YEAH!

**Ravin' Ray** · 08-19-2011, 08:26 AM

I'm curious to see if Casey's Last Defenders will co-exist with Fraction's new Defenders as judging from Casey's Vengeance the former still seems like an on-call team. Also loved seing Lyra in Chen's AA spread. Good news for She-Hulk fans of all colors.

**kalorama** · 08-19-2011, 08:27 AM

That Children's Crusade art from Cheung is outstanding. Sometimes trade-waiting can be a real chore.

**YouthofToday** · 08-19-2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by kalorama

That Children's Crusade art from Cheung is outstanding. Sometimes trade-waiting can be a real chore.

I was just about to post about that pic as well! I wish Cheung could be on a monthly.

**Dog** · 08-19-2011, 08:30 AM

Then we got to thinking, "What next?" Over in "Fear Itself," we had seven Hammer-wielders wreaking havoc around the globe, one of which was the Hulk, amped up and destroying everything in his sight. This presented a bit of a problem; f the Hulk killed anyone during the story -- and it was impossible he wouldn't, right? -- he'd have to be held accountable afterwards, right? I mean, no one would buy "Uhm -- those 10,000 people I killed. Not my fault -- mind control" as an excuse.

Bad for Hulk, but okay for Thing?

**CMBMOOL** · 08-19-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dog

Bad for Hulk, but okay for Thing?

As usual, they at Marvel will go with the old "Hulk=Bad while Thing=good" suggestion.

TO me I want to see something that affects the FF in a way that could make them question Ben's purpose on the team.

**PaxHouse** · 08-19-2011, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by kalorama

That Children's Crusade art from Cheung is outstanding.....

And it's an excellent scene at that....

Plus, enjoyed the Preview Artwork for AVENGERS ACADEMY as well.....

**Ari Gold** · 08-19-2011, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Axel Alonso

early in the planning of "Fear Itself" and "Schism," we saw the opportunity to line up our ducks so that the Avengers and the X-Men would dovetail into a story that encompassed both of them . . . When you see a bomb explode in "Avengers," you can see the mushroom cloud in "Uncanny X-Men." That's what we're building toward in 2012 -- an event that encompasses all the Marvel heroes, where they all have an equal role and stake in the outcome.

So how long did the whole "mini-Event" thing last at Marvel?

**mugiwara** · 08-19-2011, 08:56 AM

This Avengers Academy art is very intesresting!

So the Sentinel mini series is in continuity now?
I spot Lyra (she's not an ARMOR agent anymore?), Rocket Racer, the Loners minus Namie (why?), Power Man, Spider Gril, Batwing, Butterball, White Tiger... Nice!

Except for... what's Hawkeye doing here? I hope he's not the regular teacher! He's already in an Avengers book, he doesn't need to be in two while characters like Monica Rambeau are reduced to some guest appearances as Firestar's BFF.

an event that encompasses all the Marvel heroes, where they all have an equal role and stake in the outcome

Really? So recent/underexploited characters will matter too? I mean, other than being redshirts?

**MIMIC616** · 08-19-2011, 08:59 AM

Looks like Penance is hanging out with the Avengers now. Very cool!!

**CagedLeo730** · 08-19-2011, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by mugiwara

This Avengers Academy art is very intesresting!

So the Sentinel mini series is in continuity now?
I spot Lyra (she's not an ARMOR agent anymore?), Rocket Racer, the Loners minus Namie (why?), Power Man, Spider Gril, Batwing, Butterball, White Tiger... Nice!

Except for... what's Hawkeye doing here? I hope he's not the regular teacher! He's already in an Avengers book, he doesn't need to be in two while characters like Monica Rambeau are reduced to some guest appearances as Firestar's BFF.

Really? So recent/underexploited characters will matter too? I mean, other than being redshirts?

It looks like Thundra to me instead of Lyra. I can't believe that they're using the wheelchair mutant from Inferno. Glad somebody remembered him.