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Frankensteining Marvel Comics' Solicits For April 2017

Published Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:06:16 -0600

Last updated Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:17:42 -0600

Am I right that normally, we'd have had Dark Horse Comics's April solicitations last week, we didn't. Aspen Comics solicits before them. But no.

DC Comics solicits would have usually have run today. But they have been delayed till next week, despite arranging PR pre-announcements with a bunch of their media partners over the last few days, collated here as one of our regular Frankensteining articles.

And there has been no news of Marvel Comics' solicitations, which would also usually have dropped. IDW's solicits are sent out embargoed, but no news of those either. It seems odd that all these usual announcements that seem to fit the monthly turn of the churn of the comic industry would all suddenly hurry-up-and-wait.

It seems odd that all these delays would happen simultaneously. Diamond's Previewsworld would have normally updated with the solicits for everyone tomorrow. Will that no longer be the case? Or… have a few people not been looking at the date, post holidays and have jumped the gun?

We'll see. For now, here are all the Marvel Comics April 2017 solicits we can find in one post…

X-MEN GOLD #1

Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM

Art & Cover by ARDIAN SYAF

It all kicks off in X-MEN GOLD #1, as creators Marc Guggenheim (X-Men, Young X-Men) and Ardian Syaf (Green Lantern) bring together the X-Men's biggest guns for an all-new adventure! Kitty Pryde has returned to Earth to find the X-Men in shambles. They survived their war with the Inhumans, but at a great cost. They've earned their future, now what are they going to do with it? Kitty takes the reigns and assembles a team of the most iconic X-Men to her side – Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Old Man Logan and Rachel Grey. They are the X-Men, and they're here to take mutantkind into the future and make the world a better place!

X-MEN BLUE #1

Written by CULLEN BUNN

Art by JORGE MOLINA
Cover by ART ADAMS

Fan-fave creators Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men, Monsters Unleashed) and Jorge Molina (A-Force, Star Wars) bring the time-displaced original X-Men together once more in X-MEN BLUE #1! With Jean Grey at the helm, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman and Angel will set out to embody Xavier's dream – to foster a world that no longer hates and fears them. But they'll have help from none other than…Magneto?! Why would these X-Men ally themselves with the man they once swore to defeat? Can the former mutant terrorist truly be trusted? The X-Men are young, but they aren't stupid. Keep your enemies close, after all…

NICK FURY #1
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art & Cover by ACO

An-all new era for Marvel's premier super spy begins here as Robinson and ACO bring you single-issue spy-fy adventures! Whether it's aboard a speeding train, in the underwater city of Atlantis or even the surface of the moon – Fury gets the job done! His first mission? A trip to the beautiful French Riviera! Only this is no vacation. Amid the bright casino lights and beautiful picturesque vistas, there's something foul at play. Let the complex dance of espionage and spy craft begin! Only, Nick Fury may have finally met his match in the form of the mysterious Frankie Noble, Agent of Hydra!Every issue: New mission. High-tech weapons. Higher stakes espionage. Non-stop action. He'll dare any danger. He'll fight any foe. He is…Nick Fury!

Every issue: New mission. High-tech weapons. Higher stakes espionage. Non-stop action. He'll dare any danger. He'll fight any foe. He is…Nick Fury!

DEADPOOL VS. THE PUNISHER #1 & 2 (of 5)

Written by FRED VAN LENTE

Art by PERE PEREZ

Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY & JORDIE BELLAIRE

Frank Castle – a man of unstoppable will, and a powerful desire to punish those who do wrong, rooted in the tragic killing of his family. Wade Wilson – the mercenary with the unstoppable mouth, and an knack for annoying those around him, rooted in the thought that he's funny. An old friend from Deadpool's past, codename: The Bank, has re-emerged. With financial ties to criminal operations all over the world, it's only a matter of time before Frank Castle looks to put an end to The Bank once and for all. Just one problem, Deadpool isn't going to let that happen without a fight!

These two are in for the most brutal fight of their lives. As the destruction ratchets up to unthinkable levels, who will be left standing when the dust settles?

BEN REILLY: THE SCARLET SPIDER #1

Written by Peter David

Art by Mark Bagley

ROGUE ONE: ADAPTATION #1
Written by JODY HOUSER
Art by EMILIO LAISO
Cover by PHIL NOTO
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER

All appears lost in the fight against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. The Rebellion has discovered the existence of the Empire's ultimate super-weapon. The Death Star. With the power to wipe planets from existence, the Death Star's existence spells doom for those seeking freedom. All hope now lies in the hands of new heroes Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor. Their last ditch gambit to steal the Death Star plans are all that stands in the Empire's way!

Plus – this 6-issue adaptation of the blockbuster film is set to feature story material not seen on the big screen!

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