Looking Forward - Marvel's October Solicitations

This time we're looking at Marvel's October slate.

ULTIMATE POWER #1 (of 9)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by GREG LAND
The Fantastic Four's leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm-The Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: The Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world. You must not miss the crossover of the decade!

I loved Supreme Power, but I've been underwhelmed by Squadron Supreme. This however has the chance to be very, very good.

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #13
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by TODD NAUCK
Cover by MICHAEL WIERINGO

The Young Justice team of David & Nauck back together.

THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #1
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER

This pretty much insures that Hank Pym dies in Civil War.

ASTONISHING X-MEN #18
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils and Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
"TORN"
It's the jaw-dropping conclusion to "Torn!" How will Emma's betrayal affect the team?! Will the Hellfire Club stand victorious?! This issue also sets up the events leading into John and Joss' final arc of Astonishing X-Men! Don't miss it!

This may be the best X-Men book since Claremont left the first time, when it comes out on schedule.

NEW EXCALIBUR #12
Written by FRANK TIERI
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL RYAN
"THE LAST DAYS OF CAMELOT"
It's Camelot's last stand! New Excalibur faces a mysterious race of dragons that threatens to end history as we know it!

Why is this book still around if it's not a vanity project for Claremont? Because no one else want to use these particular characters.

X-FACTOR #12
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by RENATO ARLEM
Cover by RYAN SOOK
It all climaxes here: The final showdown with Mr. Tryp and Singularity, X-Factor's desperate race to save all the former mutants from annihilation, and the truth behind the shocking traitor in their midst.

A great book, that is unfortunately kiiled by having too many pencillers. This is issue #12 and I think Arlem is the 4th or 5th penciller. Find someone and stick with them, please.

DAREDEVIL: FATHER HC
Written by JOE QUESADA
Pencils and Cover by JOE QUESADA

Comedy, thy name is Quesada. This mini will finish shortly after Duke Nukem Forever goes gold.

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