What's The Deal With These #1 Issues?

[maas_pasqua_pags]

It appears as though there is an onslaught of #1 issues out there. Add the variant covers to this and it's nuts! Why is this? To name a few (I am sure I am missing some).
Superior Spiderman
New Avengers
A+A
Avengers Arena
Young Avengers
Captain America
Indestructable Hulk
Thor
Iron Man
All New X-Men
X-Men Legacy
The First X-Men
Deadpool
Fantastic Four
Marvel Universe vs Avengers
X-Cable and Force

Whats going on????????????????

[FriendRoss]

You know I hadn't noticed. But NOW! That you point it out there are a lot of books relaunching.

[marshal99]

Has been going on for years at marvel under Joe Q. How many times has avengers been relaunched and how many offspring of the avengers franchise has there been since disassembled ? How many titles have been launched and then discontinued later and then relaunched ?

[T.M. Anthony]

It appears as though there is an onslaught of #1 issues out there. Add the variant covers to this and it's nuts! Why is this? To name a few (I am sure I am missing some).
Superior Spiderman
New Avengers
A+A
Avengers Arena
Young Avengers
Captain America
Indestructable Hulk
Thor
Iron Man
All New X-Men
X-Men Legacy
The First X-Men
Deadpool
Fantastic Four
Marvel Universe vs Avengers
X-Cable and Force

Whats going on????????????????

Do you remember the new 52 relaunch for DC?

Well this sort of Marvels version. Its called Marvel NOW!

Its basically a movement where marvel creators have shifted titles and are aiming to make one giant highly marketed jumping on point for new readers.

having a lot of number 1's will do it, so most of marvels line has done it (save for a few)

heres a link: http://marvel.com/marvelnow?nav=1

The snarky answers are due to the fact that this has been the number one topic of discussion in fan circles, seeing as how its effecting everything more or less in marvel comics goings on and has been made a big deal.

But seeing as how you're a first poster and the type of question you've asked I imagine you probably aren't a marvel comic regular.

So... welcome aboard! there are a lot of new books just for you! I'd suggest Avengers Assemble staring with issue 9!

Unless you are a marvel regular to which I ask, have you been on any comic book related sites lately? I guess you would only be a person who picks up in the shop and has never reader these grounds because its kind of hard to avoid.

[maas_pasqua_pags]

Do you remember the new 52 relaunch for DC?

Well this sort of Marvels version. Its called Marvel NOW!

Its basically a movement where marvel creators have shifted titles and are aiming to make one giant highly marketed jumping on point for new readers.

having a lot of number 1's will do it, so most of marvels line has done it (save for a few)

heres a link: http://marvel.com/marvelnow?nav=1

The snarky answers are due to the fact that this has been the number one topic of discussion in fan circles, seeing as how its effecting everything more or less in marvel comics goings on and has been made a big deal.

But seeing as how you're a first poster and the type of question you've asked I imagine you probably aren't a marvel comic regular.

So... welcome aboard! there are a lot of new books just for you! I'd suggest Avengers Assemble staring with issue 9!

Unless you are a marvel regular to which I ask, have you been on any comic book related sites lately? I guess you would only be a person who picks up in the shop and has never reader these grounds because its kind of hard to avoid.

Thank you very much for the explanation and compassion! I have been out of the "game" for 20+ years and have gained interest with the "death" of my beloved Spider Man......... Any other info would be appreciated as the comic world has changed with teh variant covers............

Thanks again!

[The Black Guardian]

Whats going on????????????????

What it all comes down to is... gimmick. What used to be simply a new story arc is now a renumbering of issues, because the drones that make up fandom like numbers.

[enediol]

Unfortunately I have to mention that it has worked as I've bought all their #1's including shit I wouldn't have never read simply because its a new jumping on point and I have a problem with buying #1's and I'm also the fundamental reason these companies launch #1's.

I had the same problem when DC launched their new #1's. Suckers like me.

[Pat Thomas]

Thank you very much for the explanation and compassion! I have been out of the "game" for 20+ years and have gained interest with the "death" of my beloved Spider Man......... Any other info would be appreciated as the comic world has changed with teh variant covers............

Thanks again!

I started reading again about 2 years ago, after about 25 years break. I only signed up here last summer. As I guess you've noticed, there are plenty of folks eager to show their disdain when you post your thoughts. Are you just going to buy the new stuff, or try to pick up where you quit?

[ZNOP]

What it all comes down to is... gimmick. What used to be simply a new story arc is now a renumbering of issues, because the drones that make up fandom like numbers.

I remember when having mint number one issues meant you had quite the pretty penny. Today's number one issues aren't worth a dime... Sad, really.

[Pat Thomas]

And in the long run it's even more confusing. I had to use a reference lining up my Iron Man comics.

[Spidey616]

Hoping this is the last Captain America title relaunch for a long while

[Joe Acro]

Question asked, question answered.