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Post by Doctor Doom on Apr 27, 2007 15:53:21 GMT -5
We are beginning to see something unprecedented here at Marvel in some time. A mega-event with a LOT of lead-up. Now to be fair, World War Hulk most certainly had lead-up, but that was accidental since originally it would have been the 2006 mega-event, and even then it's not that mega as Marvel have admitted ans is really just a refresher after civil war. But hints have been dropped for some time about a 2008 super-event, mostly by Bendis and Millar, probably Marvel's biggest two names right now, with BOTH hinting their stories will play giant roles in 08. This is quite exciting for me as usually Marvel events like CW, Disassembled or HoM literally come out of nowhere. So in this thread I intend to chronicle all the comics we know to be leading up to the 2008 event, for the lead-up is already beginning. And I mean really leading up, hinting at elements etc, not just "This happened before that." Hopefully in a year or so we can look back on these hints and see it all slot into place! (Incidentally, DC's mega crossover is also slated to begin about halfway through May 2008, so we may very probably see two giant events go head to head for the first time.) 2008 promises to be an interesting year... ...The first entry on the list: -May 2007: NEW AVENGERS #30 SOURCE: Preview. EXACT WORDING: "Oh, and did we mention this all sets the stage for 2008?s top secret Marvel epic?"
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 27, 2007 18:55:24 GMT -5
Only thing is, from my point of view, the more hoopla behind an event the less ther actually is to the event. I'll be glad to be wrong though.
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 27, 2007 19:47:07 GMT -5
Maybe it's Doctor Doom vs. Squirrel Girl, round 2...
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 27, 2007 20:37:20 GMT -5
Why must you invoke the name of the evil bushy-tailed one Bong. You provoke the wrath of all that is nutty.
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Post by uberwolf on Apr 27, 2007 21:46:16 GMT -5
Why must you invoke the name of the evil bushy-tailed one Bong. You provoke the wrath of all that is nutty. With that big metal hand, I'm sure Bong could crush anyones nuts. He has no fear of that.
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 27, 2007 23:05:08 GMT -5
Why must you invoke the name of the evil bushy-tailed one Bong. You provoke the wrath of all that is nutty. See, that's exactly the kind of thing that makes me think you might be Doom too, Nutcase... He fears the evil bushy-tailed one as well... You just know he does, under all his bravado... ;D
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 27, 2007 23:07:09 GMT -5
Why must you invoke the name of the evil bushy-tailed one Bong. You provoke the wrath of all that is nutty. With that big metal hand, I'm sure Bong could crush anyones nuts. He has no fear of that. Yeah, American Avenger, you wouldn't believe what a hit that thing is at parties...
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Post by uberwolf on Apr 27, 2007 23:53:14 GMT -5
The question is, can you crack open a Brazil nut while keeping the nut intact. Those are some tricky nuts right there.
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Post by uberwolf on Apr 27, 2007 23:57:04 GMT -5
-May 2007: NEW AVENGERS #30 SOURCE: Preview. EXACT WORDING: "Oh, and did we mention this all sets the stage for 2008?s top secret Marvel epic?" So is this something to do with who the new Ronin is?
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 28, 2007 0:47:44 GMT -5
-May 2007: NEW AVENGERS #30 SOURCE: Preview. EXACT WORDING: "Oh, and did we mention this all sets the stage for 2008?s top secret Marvel epic?" So is this something to do with who the new Ronin is? You know it, American Avenger...! It turns out Ronin is... actually both Squirrel Girl & Mantis, taking turns in the man-suit...!!! ;D
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Post by uberwolf on Apr 28, 2007 0:54:56 GMT -5
So is this something to do with who the new Ronin is? You know it, American Avenger...! It turns out Ronin is... actually both Squirrel Girl & Mantis, taking turns in the man-suit...!!! ;D I was thinking more like a sex changed Red Skull or something.
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Post by Doctor Doom on Apr 28, 2007 3:44:18 GMT -5
I'm telling you, it was a DOOMBOT that infernal Squirrel Girl beat!
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 28, 2007 14:40:19 GMT -5
It turns out Ronin is... actually both Squirrel Girl & Mantis, taking turns in the man-suit...!!! ;D Why oh why must you torment me by invoking the names of the most evil and then the most annoying characters in Marveldom, I told you it wasn't me who keeps toilet papering your house, leave me to my misery.
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Post by balok on Apr 28, 2007 17:53:49 GMT -5
My question is, Doctor, what will you do if it's "Civil War, Part 2" where Tony is revealed to have been replaced by a nanomachine colony during extremis, all working for the Skrulls whose chief goal was to turn Earth's supers into an army for their own purposes? The real Tony having been imprisoned wherever it is the Skrulls keep people they need out of sight for awhile. And all the heroes band together to oppose the Skrull puppet government and its evil SHRA?
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 29, 2007 1:52:58 GMT -5
My question is, Doctor, what will you do if it's "Civil War, Part 2" where Tony is revealed to have been replaced by a nanomachine colony during extremis, all working for the Skrulls whose chief goal was to turn Earth's supers into an army for their own purposes? The real Tony having been imprisoned wherever it is the Skrulls keep people they need out of sight for awhile. And all the heroes band together to oppose the Skrull puppet government and its evil SHRA? Sigh...! It is a good thing we still can dream, Balok...
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 29, 2007 2:01:10 GMT -5
It turns out Ronin is... actually both Squirrel Girl & Mantis, taking turns in the man-suit...!!! ;D Why oh why must you torment me by invoking the names of the most evil and then the most annoying characters in Marveldom, I told you it wasn't me who keeps toilet papering your house, leave me to my misery. Okay, fine... so you're not the one who keeps toilet papering my house, but... maybe you're the one who keeps ordering dozens of pepperoni pizzas using my name... And what kind of misery would that be...? Are you perhaps a nutcase who keeps his favorite writer a prisoner in your home...? Is THAT why talk about walls being brought down by "conversations" distraught you so much...? ;D
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 29, 2007 15:00:08 GMT -5
such continued and varied attempts at humor at my expense will receive an exalt for the effort. Also because you did it this time without mentioning 'the 2'
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Post by balok on Apr 29, 2007 21:39:28 GMT -5
<whispered> Map to Doctor Bong's house? Check. Case of toilet paper? Check. Hairs from Nutcase65's hairbrush? Check. Map to Nutcase65's house? Check. One sheet sized Squirrel Girl posters? Check. Celestial Madonna yard statue? Check. Handbell with Doctor Bong's fingerprint? Check. Looks like I'm ready for the evening... </whispered>
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 29, 2007 23:03:58 GMT -5
I sure hope you're just wildly exaggerating, Balok...!!!
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 29, 2007 23:11:49 GMT -5
<whispered> Map to Doctor Bong's house? Check. Case of toilet paper? Check. Hairs from Nutcase65's hairbrush? Check. Map to Nutcase65's house? Check. One sheet sized Squirrel Girl posters? Check. Celestial Madonna yard statue? Check. Handbell with Doctor Bong's fingerprint? Check. Looks like I'm ready for the evening... </whispered> Okay, okay... but, what I really want to know is.... did you order all those d**n pizzas as well (I HATE pepperoni...!)...
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Post by Doctor Doom on Apr 30, 2007 13:23:37 GMT -5
I honestly have no idea what Balok is planning but remember you two; don't do anything you would be embarassed to do if your parents were there!
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 30, 2007 14:38:30 GMT -5
<whispered> Map to Doctor Bong's house? Check. Case of toilet paper? Check. Hairs from Nutcase65's hairbrush? Check. Map to Nutcase65's house? Check. One sheet sized Squirrel Girl posters? Check. Celestial Madonna yard statue? Check. Handbell with Doctor Bong's fingerprint? Check. Looks like I'm ready for the evening... </whispered> Only one thing you forgot here Balok. The only TP I use for t-peeing is pre-used.
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 30, 2007 15:57:59 GMT -5
<whispered> Map to Doctor Bong's house? Check. Case of toilet paper? Check. Hairs from Nutcase65's hairbrush? Check. Map to Nutcase65's house? Check. One sheet sized Squirrel Girl posters? Check. Celestial Madonna yard statue? Check. Handbell with Doctor Bong's fingerprint? Check. Looks like I'm ready for the evening... </whispered> Only one thing you forgot here Balok. The only TP I use for t-peeing is pre-used. I don't think I needed to know that, Nutcase...!!! ;D
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 30, 2007 16:06:35 GMT -5
it sticks better.
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Post by balok on Apr 30, 2007 18:30:09 GMT -5
it sticks better. Gahhhhh! Scary mental place!! Scary mental place!!!
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Post by Doctor Bong on Apr 30, 2007 18:32:56 GMT -5
it sticks better. Gahhhhh! Scary mental place!! Scary mental place!!! He's not called "Nutcase" for nothing...! ;D
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Post by Nutcase65 on Apr 30, 2007 21:10:05 GMT -5
that was pretty nasty. I apologize for my lack of cleanliness
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Post by Doctor Bong on May 1, 2007 0:39:06 GMT -5
You don't want to give people the wrong impression about South Cakalaki, do you, Nutcase...? Hmmm... South Caka... starting to make sense...
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Post by Nutcase65 on May 2, 2007 20:32:21 GMT -5
Seee, there are no accidents,.. well sometimes.
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Post by Nutcase65 on May 24, 2007 15:41:12 GMT -5
Back to the actual title of the thread. It feels to me that they are building up to getting rid of another large group of characters again.
I guess it's easier to keep continuity straight when you only have 10 people to write about
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