Official NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION thread!

[Jim @ Marvel]

FINALLY, I can talk about this!!!!!!!

Yes, I am writing this:
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/933/933896/new-avengers-the-reunion-20081125051624135.jpg

http://www.comicbookresources.com/images/previews/marvelcomics/newavengers/reunion/NewAvengerReunion01.jpg

WARNING: SECRET INVASION 8 spoilers ahead...
As you know by now, the "Reunion" in the title refers to Mockingbird & Clint Barton! Now, before you start with the cries of "How in the world is Mockingbird back from the dead, I ask that you just trust me on this one. I have read every appearance, and know the exact moment when the switch took place. In fact, in getting this character to return, I had to present how this could be possible and what would this return give us. And, yes, I can explain how Hawkeye saw "Mockingbird" in hell. No one loves these characters & this couple as much as I do!

ALL will be revealed over the course of this story. The first part hits in 2 short weeks in DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. You'll be seeing interviews with me very soon on this (I believe it is discussed in the iFanboy podcast going live today, where the artist announcement is made.

The mini itself starts in March and is 4 issues. I have been working with Brian to co-ordinate their appearances in New Avengers, so that should flow nicely. The cover will be revealed on Monday and trust me when I say it is AMAZING!

I want to thank Brian SO much for being a huge support in this. He's really helped me with getting this project off the ground and let me talk endlessly as I plotted this out. This honestly wouldn't have happened without him. (he brought her back from the "dead" after all. Also, my editor, Jeanine Schaefer, is incredible and shares the same vision I do for this couple and their future. And the rest of the creative team, who are KILLING on this!

So, feel free to discuss this return, your thoughts on the pair, what you're hoping to see, and come back often as I will be posting links to interviews, previews, and other info as we gear up to this!

UPDATE: I can now tell you all that the artist is none other than David Lopez. His Mockingbird is the most beautiful I have ever seen. Preview art to come in the next few days. David, it is an honor to be working with you!

UPDATE 2 - First look at one of issue 1's cover plus teaser interview: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19084


UPDATE 3 - First look art & Interview at Newsarama: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/120809-McCann-HawkMock.html

Update 4 - Interview with Comic Related: http://www.comicrelated.com/display.php?item=273

Thanks & I really hope you enjoy it!
Jim

[ScottishGreenLantern]

Congrats Jim!

[panco]

Looks great :)

[mark morales]

very cool! congratulations, jim.

[Zack_Hunter]

Your officially my favorite writer at marvel...no seriously. West Coast Avengers #100 was one of my first comics that I can remember as a kid.

[ValeriaK]

Cool, I love Bobbie Morse, I mean Barton :D

[SpecialK]

And you thought you could trick us :-P. Congratulations!

[motteditor]

I have trouble believing there's a way for Mockingbird to be back and reconciling all the times we've seen her dead. But if it also involves Hawkeye being back -- and not being a moron ninja -- I'll buy it.

Remember that scene when she explained to Mr. I how Hawkeye wasn't as good a hand-to-hand fighter? Apparently offing yourself gives you lots of new fighting skills...

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Gaaah! You friggin' whitewashed me, McCann!
Pssst! Hey Jim, does this have anything to do with you?
In that I work at Marvel and approved the image to be sent out... LOL

You can't see it, but I'm shaking my fist like an indignant old coot right now. Stay off my lawn!

(Congratulations on the gig, btw.;))

[motteditor]

Double post. Sorry.

[Jim @ Marvel]

I have trouble believing there's a way for Mockingbird to be back and reconciling all the times we've seen her dead. But if it also involves Hawkeye being back -- and not being a moron ninja -- I'll buy it.

Remember that scene when she explained to Mr. I how Hawkeye wasn't as good a hand-to-hand fighter? Apparently offing yourself gives you lots of new fighting skills...

Ah, but did you see BOBBI MORSE die? That is the question. Also, re-read WCA 100 VERY closely. And a few other issues prior to that. As for post WCA 100, can you always believe what you see in hell, really? I promise, it will all make sense by the end of the second issue. I am a continuity nerd and MASSIVE West Coast Avengers fan, so I'm addressing it all. I also don't know that there is a bigger Bobbi Morse fan than me (I freaking have Marvel Super Action #1 with her only appearance as Huntress. AND read her appearances in Astonishing Tales with Ka-Zar. LOL)! All I ask is that you have a little faith and wait until you've read it before judging the validity and possibility of her return. We wouldn't have brought her back if I couldn't address and reconcile all of this.

Clint is Clint, regardless of costume. You'll see Clint & Bobbi in this as Clint & Bobbi. And in lots of outfits and fighting styles. AT the end of the day, they are both highly skilled marksmen...women..markspeople. And acrobatics (Clint trained in the carny ciruit and Bobbi at SHIELD). Those can be applied to many different disciplines.

Oh, and welcome to the board, Mott!

Gaaah! You friggin' whitewashed me, McCann!



You can't see it, but I'm shaking my fist like an indignant old coot right now. Stay off my lawn!

(Congratulations on the gig, btw.;))


Ah, ah, ah, no I was the slick marketer on that one. I didn't say that was my ONLY involvement in sending out that issue. ;) I answered as Jim @ Marvel, the Publicity guy, not Jim McCann the writer of MY FREAKING DREAM GIG! (sorry, giddy today. What If House of M comes out AND I can finally talk Reunion today. Great day!!!)

[Spidey616]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Can't wait.

So, is there still a possibility of a Clint/Mockingbird/Echo love triangle ;)

[motteditor]

Clint is Clint, regardless of costume. You'll see Clint & Bobbi in this as Clint & Bobbi. And in lots of outfits and fighting styles. AT the end of the day, they are both highly skilled marksmen...women..markspeople. And acrobatics (Clint trained in the carny ciruit and Bobbi at SHIELD). Those can be applied to many different disciplines.

Oh, and welcome to the board, Mott!

I disagree it's really Clint when he's running around killing people and being a ninja. Clint's a Robin Hood archetype. But I'm willing to wait and see. Who knows? Maybe this will be the first book with "New Avengers" in the title that I'll buy.

Thanks. (Boy, I'd forgotten when it's like to have a board that sends you an e-mail update when people reply to a thread you've subscribed to.)

[Jim @ Marvel]

I disagree it's really Clint when he's running around killing people and being a ninja. Clint's a Robin Hood archetype. But I'm willing to wait and see. Who knows? Maybe this will be the first book with "New Avengers" in the title that I'll buy.

Thanks. (Boy, I'd forgotten when it's like to have a board that sends you an e-mail update when people reply to a thread you've subscribed to.)

As far as I remember, Clint has only killed Skrulls, AFTER they messed with his mind. And trust me, I'm calling him out on that.

Robin Hood was a ninja in the forrest of Nottingham, really. He hid in trees, moved in silence, and had a code of honor. A Ronin does the same (except maybe the tree part). And a bow & arrow are weapons of a Ronin.

Wait and see. :) And thanks for being open to the possibility of me not sucking! ;)

[SpecialK]

I disagree it's really Clint when he's running around killing people and being a ninja. Clint's a Robin Hood archetype. But I'm willing to wait and see. Who knows? Maybe this will be the first book with "New Avengers" in the title that I'll buy.

Thanks. (Boy, I'd forgotten when it's like to have a board that sends you an e-mail update when people reply to a thread you've subscribed to.)

Well, Jim's pretty convinced that it's Clint, so I'll trust him :cool:

[motteditor]

As far as I remember, Clint has only killed Skrulls, AFTER they messed with his mind. And trust me, I'm calling him out on that.

He also in HoM went after Wanda and -- since he apparently didn't know Wolverine had a healing factor (and no adamantium on his spine) fired a killing shot at Wolverine.

But I'm glad to hear you're calling him out on it. This is after all (as you obviously know) a character who left his wife in part because she didn't save her rapist. Didn't kill him, just didn't do anything to save him. Definitely makes me more likely to consider this book.

[Albert]

I want to buy it NOW!

Sounds great! Can't wait to read it!

[Jim @ Marvel]

I want to buy it NOW!

Sounds great! Can't wait to read it!

Thanks! You'll get a taste in just 13 short days on 12/17 when the 8 pg prologue is in DARK REIGN: NEW NATION!!!!!!

[THWIP!]

Congrats man, looking forward to reading it.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

For the record, I am pro Clint/Ronin. Just throwing that out there. I also got to say that if she felt that their get-together was anything but a one-time deal, then I feel sorry for Echo. I hope she lands on her feet somewhere in the Marvel U. I like her.

I don't know item one about Bobbi Morse, as I didn't read Avengers during her stint, but I may get this anyway.

Oh, and I get the feeling that the artist is someone who has worked on ASM because this isn't the first time you've dropped an "AMAZING" on us, Jim.

[Jim @ Marvel]

For the record, I am pro Clint/Ronin. Just throwing that out there. I also got to say that if she felt that their get-together was anything but a one-time deal, then I feel sorry for Echo. I hope she lands on her feet somewhere in the Marvel U. I like her.

I don't know item one about Bobbi Morse, as I didn't read Avengers during her stint, but I may get this anyway.

Oh, and I get the feeling that the artist is someone who has worked on ASM because this isn't the first time you've dropped an "AMAZING" on us, Jim.

1) I'd like to deal with Echo, but don't know if I will get to in these issues. They are more about Clint/Bobbi.

2) The thing that I have been challenged to do is help make sure people like you (and that's a LOT of today's readership) who have never read anything with Mockingbird in it, gets her and their relationship without having to read 100+ back issues she appeared from 1971-1993

3 - No, I just really like the word amazing. I have to use the thesaurus a LOT when writing... While those guys on ASM are indeed AMAZING, I'd claw your eyes out if you found anything bad about the artist on this project!

[motteditor]

2) The thing that I have been challenged to do is help make sure people like you (and that's a LOT of today's readership) who have never read anything with Mockingbird in it, gets her and their relationship without having to read 100+ back issues she appeared from 1971-1993

I'd say make 'em publish more Avengers West Coast trades. But then I remember unfortunately I own them all already. : (

[ifanboy13]

...and you can hear ALL about this project on Jim's appearance on iFanboy Talksplode

You can download or listen to it here at iFanboy.com (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/audio/Talksplode__6_with_Jim_McCann_of_Marvel_Comics)

Thanks again Jim for talking to us for SO long - and in Queens to boot!

Good luck with the project, can't wait to read it!

[Zack_Hunter]

Jim seriously, one of my first comics was West Coast Avengers #100 and Bobbi/Clint were my first couple. Bendis teased me during secret invasion with the scenes he had between Clint and skrull her so I really really am excited to have them back together.

Any word if she'll be staying with him on New Avengers? Or is it mum on that?

Seriously man, I can tell you love the characters and I can't wait to read your mini.

[Jim @ Marvel]

...and you can hear ALL about this project on Jim's appearance on iFanboy Talksplode

You can download or listen to it here at iFanboy.com (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/audio/Talksplode__6_with_Jim_McCann_of_Marvel_Comics)

Thanks again Jim for talking to us for SO long - and in Queens to boot!

Good luck with the project, can't wait to read it!


Yeah, I talk A LOT! Sorry!! Thank YOU guys for having me and thanks to anyone who listens for all 2 hours...LOL

[Jim @ Marvel]

I should go ahead & mention that the artist is none other than the INCREDIBLE David Lopez. David draws the most beautiful Mockingbird you will EVER see in your life! I am honored to be working with him. Look for preview art VERY soon!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

I should go ahead & mention that the artist is none other than the INCREDIBLE David Lopez. David draws the most beautiful Mockingbird you will EVER see in your life! I am honored to be working with him. Look for preview art VERY soon!

I was wondering when all this info was going to hit. It's almost quittin' time and none of the main comic news sites have any Dark Reign stuff up. Great "get" on the artist, Jim.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Jim seriously, one of my first comics was West Coast Avengers #100 and Bobbi/Clint were my first couple. Bendis teased me during secret invasion with the scenes he had between Clint and skrull her so I really really am excited to have them back together.

Any word if she'll be staying with him on New Avengers? Or is it mum on that?

Seriously man, I can tell you love the characters and I can't wait to read your mini.


Man, I hope I can do them justice, I honestly do. To you & all of the fans of this couple. It's been 15 years since we've seen them together, so this is a long time in the coming for their fans. Every time I saw your sig box, I would smile and think "Can't wait til he hears about this!"

I also hope that people NOT familiar with her will check it out b/c Clint & Bobbi are an amazingly complex couple with REAL issues and incredible characters on their own but even better together!

Regarding her place on NA, look to Brian's interview on IGN later today. :)

[Jim @ Marvel]

I was wondering when all this info was going to hit. It's almost quittin' time and none of the main comic news sites have any Dark Reign stuff up. Great "get" on the artist, Jim.

Thanks! I LOVE his work.

IGN will have a bunch of stuff up in a few and then other sites to follow. Most interviews about The Reunion will be next week. :)

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Thanks! I LOVE his work.

IGN will have a bunch of stuff up in a few and then other sites to follow. Most interviews about The Reunion will be next week. :)

Cool. I'm looking forward to reading all about it. Seeing that preview art you mentioned will be nice too.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:rock:

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Jim, I saw those pictures of you and Hawkeye on Agent M's blog. I think you brought Bobbi back just to make her jealous.:p

http://www.marvel.com/blogs/Agent_M/entry/1345

[Jim @ Marvel]

Jim, I saw those pictures of you and Hawkeye on Agent M's blog. I think you brought Bobbi back just to make her jealous.:p

http://www.marvel.com/blogs/Agent_M/entry/1345

LOL, I can't help it! Lil Hawkeye is just so darn cute! But I bet when they make a Lil Bobbi, she'd kick my ass!

(trying to post the images but they aren't showing up. Sad.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marvels_agent_m/3082573089/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marvels_agent_m/3082573089

http://www.flickr.com/photos/marvels_agent_m/3082573395/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/marvels_agent_m/3082573395

[Dr. Hackenbush]

I got your back, Jim:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3082573089_0ba41fc1b3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3082573395_cf5bbc8b6a.jpg?v=0

In your defense, the SHS is pretty cool. I love the semi-daily comic strip.

[Jim @ Marvel]

I got your back, Jim:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3082573089_0ba41fc1b3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/3082573395_cf5bbc8b6a.jpg?v=0

In your defense, the SHS is pretty cool. I love the semi-daily comic strip.

Thanks! Although I really look like a dork...

SHS is great!

[Zack_Hunter]

heh I totally have the little Hawkeye action figure, the one that came with little cap. Couldn't resist.

The only other ones I want are little deadpool and little punisher in his cap outfit. :)

[Sy-Klone]

As a huge, huge fan of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, I'll definitely be getting this. Sounds awesome. :hawkeye:

[Maestro]

there should be lots of sex, it's overdo!

[Jim @ Marvel]

BTW, can I just say, I have been paranoid that since my Twitter home page is teh Hawkeye/Mockingbird cover from SI #2, I have thought FOR SURE that people wuld figure it out and I'd have spoiled part of SI 8! Yeah, keeping secrets stresses me out. Like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory...

[Dr. Hackenbush]

BTW, can I just say, I have been paranoid that since my Twitter home page is teh Hawkeye/Mockingbird cover from SI #2, I have thought FOR SURE that people wuld figure it out and I'd have spoiled part of SI 8! Yeah, keeping secrets stresses me out. Like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory...

Ha!

I thought I would hate that show, but it's rather good. My favorite quote in quite a while:

"I'm sorry but I'm not going to watch 'The Clone Wars' TV series until I've seen 'The Clone Wars' movie. I'd prefer George Lucas disappoint me in the order he intended."

Anyway, There's no way I would of put 2 and 2 together until that teaser came out. If I saw the teaser in conjunction with the twitter page, maybe I would of had it figured out.

[Zack_Hunter]

BTW, can I just say, I have been paranoid that since my Twitter home page is teh Hawkeye/Mockingbird cover from SI #2, I have thought FOR SURE that people wuld figure it out and I'd have spoiled part of SI 8! Yeah, keeping secrets stresses me out. Like Sheldon on Big Bang Theory...

Ha! Your just lucky no one figured out why you had the variant cover as your background.

but if they did you could have passed it off as just being a huge fan of the characters...which you are. See? Easy enough. ;)

[Dr. Chaos]

there should be lots of sex, it's overdo!
Aye.

If Mockingbird and Hawkeye aren't spending "R&R" in the pages of NA or Reunion and instead are just out smelling the roses, I'll be kind of surprised.

Seriously, after everything Clint has been through and now he finally gets a piece of a happier part of his life back, I can only imagine he's going to be spending the next few months turning her pelvis into a crater.

[Arion]

I got your back, Jim:


In your defense, the SHS is pretty cool. I love the semi-daily comic strip.

Those were good pics.

[Jim @ Marvel]

VERY happy to say that issue 1 script is done and with the Powers That Be now. Had a LOT of fun writing this issue. It has a LOT in it, so it should be worth your $. I try!

Cover to issue 1 to be revealed on Monday!!!

[Zack_Hunter]

VERY happy to say that issue 1 script is done and with the Powers That Be now. Had a LOT of fun writing this issue. It has a LOT in it, so it should be worth your $. I try!

Cover to issue 1 to be revealed on Monday!!!

My wallet is yours. :surrend:Hope to talk to you tomorrow at some point via email sir.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

VERY happy to say that issue 1 script is done and with the Powers That Be now. Had a LOT of fun writing this issue. It has a LOT in it, so it should be worth your $. I try!

Cover to issue 1 to be revealed on Monday!!!

Where at? Marvel, IGN, CBR, Newsarama...

[Jim @ Marvel]

Where at? Marvel, IGN, CBR, Newsarama...

CBR. I'll post as soon as it goes up. It is beyond beautiful.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

CBR. I'll post as soon as it goes up. It is beyond beautiful.

Cool. Can't wait. Is David Lopez on covers too or do you have a separate artist for the covers?

[Zack_Hunter]

CBR. I'll post as soon as it goes up. It is beyond beautiful.

I can attest, I love that cover. Can't wait to see the others.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Cool. Can't wait. Is David Lopez on covers too or do you have a separate artist for the covers?


Nope. I want the cover artist to be a surprise. I died when I found out who was doing it!

[SpecialK]

Nope. I want the cover artist to be a surprise. I died when I found out who was doing it!

A surprise AND Jim's a zombie? Oh boy oh boy oh boy.

[Dr. Chaos]

Hmm..can you tell us if theres going to be a new costume, Jim?

Don't particularly have anything against Mockingbird's old (current?) outfit but I'd be curious to see how it would be updated.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Quick survey...

Which Mockingbird look does everyone prefer...

A.
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/376/78188-49667-mockingbird.jpg

or

B.
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/376/78189-182179-mockingbird.jpg

[Dr. Hackenbush]

The cover is up on the site, but I know Jim is excited so I'll let him post it.

He was right. It's a really nice cover. (and I hope for Bobbi's sake it doesn't get cold out)

[SpecialK]

The cover is up on the site, but I know Jim is excited so I'll let him post it.

He was right. It's a really nice cover. (and I hope for Bobbi's sake it doesn't get cold out)

Looks pretty nice.

[Jim @ Marvel]

First cover is up! By the amazing Jo Chen. NOTE - this is the classic look. Jo will be doing a modern look, with Bobbi's updated costume David is giving her... (put down the pitchforks and embrace change. It looks AWESOME and fits the story and her new status quo)

oh, and for some reason, it won't let me post the image here. Grrrr.. Can someone post it here?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19084

Words from me:
“As you saw in ‘Secret Invasion’ #8, Mockingbird is back and reunited with Clint - and looking awesome in this cover by the incomparable Jo Chen,” Jim McCann told CBR News. “ Before you can ask, yes, this is the real deal -- and wait until you see how interior artist David Lopez draws her!

“But do they stand reunited as a couple? Is this the reunion they hoped for? And just why is Bobbi Morse back now? Answers will come and more mysteries begin in the prologue in “Dark Reign: New Nation,” on sale December 17, and follow-up in ‘New Avengers: The Reunion’ in March!”

[SpecialK]

First cover is up! By the amazing Jo Chen. NOTE - this is the classic look. Jo will be doing a modern look, with Bobbi's updated costume David is giving her... (put down the pitchforks and embrace change. It looks AWESOME and fits the story and her new status quo)

oh, and for some reason, it won't let me post the image here. Grrrr.. Can someone post it here?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19084

Trying....
http://www.comicbookresources.com/images/previews/marvelcomics/newavengers/reunion/NewAvengerReunion01.jpg

[Dr. Hackenbush]

First cover is up! By the amazing Jo Chen. NOTE - this is the classic look. Jo will be doing a modern look, with Bobbi's updated costume David is giving her... (put down the pitchforks and embrace change. It looks AWESOME and fits the story and her new status quo)

oh, and for some reason, it won't let me post the image here. Grrrr.. Can someone post it here?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19084


Jim:

To post the image, right click on the image, go to properties, highlight the address (categorized as "location"), copy and paste address to the "insert image" button to post it.

That should do it.


ALSO, that cover is quite beautiful.

[Spidey616]

Nice :cool:

I'm assuming Clint will still be wearing the Ronin costume right?

First cover is up! By the amazing Jo Chen. NOTE - this is the classic look. Jo will be doing a modern look, with Bobbi's updated costume David is giving her... (put down the pitchforks and embrace change. It looks AWESOME and fits the story and her new status quo)

oh, and for some reason, it won't let me post the image here. Grrrr.. Can someone post it here?

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19084

Words from me:
“As you saw in ‘Secret Invasion’ #8, Mockingbird is back and reunited with Clint - and looking awesome in this cover by the incomparable Jo Chen,” Jim McCann told CBR News. “ Before you can ask, yes, this is the real deal -- and wait until you see how interior artist David Lopez draws her!

“But do they stand reunited as a couple? Is this the reunion they hoped for? And just why is Bobbi Morse back now? Answers will come and more mysteries begin in the prologue in “Dark Reign: New Nation,” on sale December 17, and follow-up in ‘New Avengers: The Reunion’ in March!”

[Dr. Chaos]

Which Mockingbird look does everyone prefer...
A with B's mask.

Hate A's mask but I'm not too fond of some aspects of the other costume either.

Looking forward to seeing how Mockingbird will be overhauled, some interesting aspects in her traditional outfits but much room for improvement.

(put down the pitchforks and embrace change. It looks AWESOME and fits the story and her new status quo)
No pitchfork here, Jim. :)

I'm actually dying to see it.

[Zack_Hunter]

Heh I loved seeing the cover the other day and I still think it looks amazing. :)

[Dr. Chaos]

For such a dangerous couple (can 616 Clint kill people with fingernails too?), thats quite a beautifully serene cover.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Jim:

To post the image, right click on the image, go to properties, highlight the address (categorized as "location"), copy and paste address to the "insert image" button to post it.

That should do it.


ALSO, that cover is quite beautiful.

Yeah, for some reason, that is not working for me. Is it because I am on a Mac? Grumble.

<looks at cover again>

Ah, all is well in the world...

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Yeah, for some reason, that is not working for me. Is it because I am on a Mac? Grumble.

<looks at cover again>

Ah, all is well in the world...

Hmm. Well, my cyber knowledge isn't that extensive. I don't know why it wouldn't work. Great cover, though.

Only a little over a week to go until the first solicit drops!

[Howlett]

Beautiful cover by Chen there. Can't wait to see the rest of the covers.

And this book is definitely on my reading list. I've always been a big fan of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, which is weird, because I never read that many comics with her in it. Guess that shows how much of an impression she made then :lol:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Beautiful cover by Chen there. Can't wait to see the rest of the covers.

And this book is definitely on my reading list. I've always been a big fan of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, which is weird, because I never read that many comics with her in it. Guess that shows how much of an impression she made then :lol:

Thanks, Howlett! There's going to be a PHC with the Hawkeye mini and some other things in March so you can read some classic appearances.

[Howlett]

Thanks, Howlett! There's going to be a PHC with the Hawkeye mini and some other things in March so you can read some classic appearances.

This pleases me to hear :D

Been slowly trying to build up a collection of 80's Marvel runs to catch up on titles I didn't start reading till the last 5 years or so, so this'll be a great help with Avengers books. Thanks for the info Jim :beer:

[Zack_Hunter]

This pleases me to hear :D

Been slowly trying to build up a collection of 80's Marvel runs to catch up on titles I didn't start reading till the last 5 years or so, so this'll be a great help with Avengers books. Thanks for the info Jim :beer:

West Coast Avengers #100 was where bobbi "died" if you want to check that out.

[Howlett]

West Coast Avengers #100 was where bobbi "died" if you want to check that out.

Read it a fair few years ago, thanks. Never got to read most of the run, but I got to flip through a few issues here and there, and that was one of them. Thanks though :D

I'm actually really interested to see how she's coming back after that, since it was quite clearly revealed to have been Bobbi both there and in the volume 3 issue of Avengers by Busiek and Perez where the dead teammates came back thanks to Grim Reaper.

[Zack_Hunter]

Read it a fair few years ago, thanks. Never got to read most of the run, but I got to flip through a few issues here and there, and that was one of them. Thanks though :D

I'm actually really interested to see how she's coming back after that, since it was quite clearly revealed to have been Bobbi both there and in the volume 3 issue of Avengers by Busiek and Perez where the dead teammates came back thanks to Grim Reaper.

We'll see, I trust jim. Especially after the interview I did with him.

[Dr. Chaos]

Read it a fair few years ago, thanks. Never got to read most of the run, but I got to flip through a few issues here and there, and that was one of them. Thanks though :D

I'm actually really interested to see how she's coming back after that, since it was quite clearly revealed to have been Bobbi both there and in the volume 3 issue of Avengers by Busiek and Perez where the dead teammates came back thanks to Grim Reaper.
What was it Jim said?

"How can you really trust everything you see in Hell?"

I'm inclined to agree with him.

It's a place conceived with a large purpose invested in punishing and torturing people.

Theres alot to work around but not so much that I would have a hard time buying it.

[Howlett]

We'll see, I trust jim. Especially after the interview I did with him.
Exactly. I'm intrigued either way. I'm just curious to see how things are wrapped up in that regard, if at all. Won't affect my reading the book :D
What was it Jim said?

"How can you really trust everything you see in Hell?"

I'm inclined to agree with him.

It's a place conceived with a large purpose invested in punishing and torturing people.

Theres alot to work around but not so much that I would have a hard time buying it.

Very true.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Just wrapped like 3 interviews that will go up over the next week ebtween now and when the prologue hits! Exciting!!

[Howlett]

Just wrapped like 3 interviews that will go up over the next week ebtween now and when the prologue hits! Exciting!!

Wait, PROLOGUE???

What for art thou talking about? :shock:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Wait, PROLOGUE???

What for art thou talking about? :shock:

DARK REIGN: NEW NATION has an 8 page prologue that will not appear in the first issue or anywhere else. It sets up the mini. There are 4 other stories set up by their creative teams including Secret Warriors, Agents of Atlas, War Machine, and Skrull Kill Krew.

48 pages, $3.99, on sale 12/17

[Howlett]

DARK REIGN: NEW NATION has an 8 page prologue that will not appear in the first issue or anywhere else. It sets up the mini. There are 4 other stories set up by their creative teams including Secret Warriors, Agents of Atlas, War Machine, and Skrull Kill Krew.

48 pages, $3.99, on sale 12/17

Crap, I completely missed that book when the solits became unclassified! Thanks again for the info. This is what, three for three now? :lol:

And can't wait for most of the other stories too! Only thing that doesn't register for me is the Kill Krew. Wasn't wowed by their appearance in SI. Hopefully I'll be swayed though.

[Zack_Hunter]

DARK REIGN: NEW NATION has an 8 page prologue that will not appear in the first issue or anywhere else. It sets up the mini. There are 4 other stories set up by their creative teams including Secret Warriors, Agents of Atlas, War Machine, and Skrull Kill Krew.

48 pages, $3.99, on sale 12/17

You get Jeff Parker, Bendis and Mccann all in the same book i'd say it's worth the price. :cool:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Got the final costume revamp from David Lopez and I CAN"T EVEN TELL YOU how hot it is!!!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Ha! Now that's a coincidence. I just logged on because I was wondering who was the impetus behind the new look Bobbi will be sporting (the one you mentioned yesterday).

So, whose idea was it to update Bobbi's look? Was this all Mr. Lopez's idea or was this something requested of him by you? Or someone else?

[Jim @ Marvel]

Ha! Now that's a coincidence. I just logged on because I was wondering who was the impetus behind the new look Bobbi will be sporting (the one you mentioned yesterday).

So, whose idea was it to update Bobbi's look? Was this all Mr. Lopez's idea or was this something requested of him by you? Or someone else?

All three of us (myself, David, and super-editor Jeanine Shaefer) felt she needed an updated look. She is not the same as she was before she was taken. She has a new attitude, and a new mission. This costume reflects that.

And in an AWESOME way!!!!!!

GAH, want to show it NOW, but I have to wait...

Look for interview at Newsarama today... And one from board member Zack_Hunter very soon!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

All three of us (myself, David, and super-editor Jeanine Shaefer) felt she needed an updated look. She is not the same as she was before she was taken. She has a new attitude, and a new mission. This costume reflects that.

And in an AWESOME way!!!!!!

GAH, want to show it NOW, but I have to wait...

Look for interview at Newsarama today... And one from board member Zack_Hunter very soon!

Is Bobbi's new look going to be on the other 50/50 cover for issue #1?

[Dr. Chaos]

Heres to hoping she keeps a similar crazy mask to the one she sported in SI. :)

I don't care if she loses the rest.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Is Bobbi's new look going to be on the other 50/50 cover for issue #1?

You'll see part of it - the back, not the front.

Heres to hoping she keeps a similar crazy mask to the one she sported in SI. :)

I don't care if she loses the rest.

Are you saying you want her naked with just a mask?! ;)

There's a flavor of the mask, but that mask made no sense in what she has to do now that she is back. It's a story point. You'll see.

Now I have to stop talking or I'll give it all away! No more answers on the new costume. LOL I'll just drool in private (that sounded AWFUL...)

[Dr. Chaos]

I see. Thanks, Jim.

Hmm..you're starting to make me wonder if she's going to be something akin to the female Ronin to match outfits with Clint.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Newsarama interview (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/120809-McCann-HawkMock.html)

[Spidey616]

Those are some sweet David Lopez pages!

I never that Jim once worked on Daytime dramas as a writer. THE MORE YOU KNOW!!!!!!! :)

[Dr. Chaos]

http://i.livescience.com/images/Reunion_Prologue-1.jpg

Awww...true love. :heart:

It conquers.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Now if this isn't love, I don't know what is...
http://i.livescience.com/images/Reunion_Prologue-1.jpg

At that moment Clint may actually be regretting opening that spaceship.

[Dr. Chaos]

Now if this isn't love, I don't know what is...
http://i.livescience.com/images/Reunion_Prologue-1.jpg

At that moment Clint may actually be regretting opening that spaceship.
Mockingbird: How many women have you slept around with, Clint?! HOW MANY?

Clint: Uhhh...8?

*thwhack*

Clint: Ah! Alright! 27!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Mockingbird: How many women have you slept around with, Clint?! HOW MANY?

Clint: Uhhh...8?

*thwhack*

Clint: Ah! Alright! 27!


I was thinking more along the lines of:

Bobbi: "You smell like a deaf ninja."

Clint: "I, uh..."

"BAM!"

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Hey Jim,

Please forgive me for bringing this up, it's been a very touchy subject around these parts lately and I don't want to set anyone off, but would you happen to know if your mini will be a $2.99 book or a $3.99 book?

*ducks and covers:scared:*

[Jim @ Marvel]

Hey Jim,

Please forgive me for bringing this up, it's been a very touchy subject around these parts lately and I don't want to set anyone off, but would you happen to know if your mini will be a $2.99 book or a $3.99 book?

*ducks and covers:scared:*

So glad you guys like the preview pages! And a No Prize to the first person who correctly ID's the homage in the last panel of page 2.

As for the price. I can't set it, it's not my call to make it $3.99 (which most of Marvel's minis, including this one have been). But what I CAN promise you is that I am aware of the increased price tage and am making DAMN sure that you guys get your extra $1/month's worth, jam packing as much action, emotion, and reading into a comic as possible. You won't be able to read these in 2-3 minutes. I will not do that to you if you are being asked to pay $3.99.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

So glad you guys like the preview pages! And a No Prize to the first person who correctly ID's the homage in the last panel of page 2.

As for the price. I can't set it, it's not my call to make it $3.99 (which most of Marvel's minis, including this one have been). But what I CAN promise you is that I am aware of the increased price tage and am making DAMN sure that you guys get your extra $1/month's worth, jam packing as much action, emotion, and reading into a comic as possible. You won't be able to read these in 2-3 minutes. I will not do that to you if you are being asked to pay $3.99.

No worries, Jim. I know the hands of the creative talent (hey, you're the creative talent now!) are tied when it comes to pricing. I asked because, as a DCBS customer, I like to plan ahead.

I can tell you this right now, Jim - I've really liked what I've read and what I've seen about this project so far and as long as I have room in my monthly comics budget (I'll know for sure when the March solicits hit, but all signs point to "yes") I will definitely be adding this book to my order. Even though I hardly know anything about Mockingbird, you've already sold me on this.

[Zack_Hunter]

So glad you guys like the preview pages! And a No Prize to the first person who correctly ID's the homage in the last panel of page 2.

As for the price. I can't set it, it's not my call to make it $3.99 (which most of Marvel's minis, including this one have been). But what I CAN promise you is that I am aware of the increased price tage and am making DAMN sure that you guys get your extra $1/month's worth, jam packing as much action, emotion, and reading into a comic as possible. You won't be able to read these in 2-3 minutes. I will not do that to you if you are being asked to pay $3.99.

Which is great to hear coming from any creator. I know Brian said something about possible extra pages from his avengers books.

And I'm really tempted to ask about the new costume...but I know you can't talk about it. :no:

[Jim @ Marvel]

No worries, Jim. I know the hands of the creative talent (hey, you're the creative talent now!) are tied when it comes to pricing. I asked because, as a DCBS customer, I like to plan ahead.

I can tell you this right now, Jim - I've really liked what I've read and what I've seen about this project so far and as long as I have room in my monthly comics budget (I'll know for sure when the March solicits hit, but all signs point to "yes") I will definitely be adding this book to my order. Even though I hardly know anything about Mockingbird, you've already sold me on this.

Yay, and I completely understand budgets. Hey, I have one too- who doesn't these days. :( But I thank you for your compliments and for your conisderation, and (hopefully) your adding it to the pull list! If not, may you enjoy the eventual collection...and burning in hellfire. Kidding. ;)

[Howlett]

Newsarama interview (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/120809-McCann-HawkMock.html)

This looks damn sweet! Great to see that her "death" and zombie period will be addressed at some point too. Can't wait to read this :D

[Jim @ Marvel]

Pssst, wanna know why else I'm excited that this project got greenlit? Because it means we get THIS in Premiere Hardcover in March.

Anyone worried they don't know Clint & Bobbi, save $1/week between now and March and you can get this...and you will LOVE it...! There's stuff in here that has NEVER been collected!


AVENGERS: HAWKEYE PREMIERE HC :hawkeye: (btw, we need a Mockingbird head/emoticon now! LOL)

Written by STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD, ROGER STERN,
STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE & MIKE FRIEDRICH
Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN BYRNE, MARK GRUENWALD,
BRETT BREEDING, ELIOT R. BROWN, GEORGE EVANS,
JIMMY JANES & BRUCE PATTERSON
Covers by MARK GRUENWALD & JOHN BYRNE

The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye's future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more! Collecting HAWKEYE #1-4, TALES OF SUSPENSE #57, MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1, AVENGERS #189 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #95.

184 PGS./ Rated T+ …$24.99

[Zack_Hunter]

Pssst, wanna know why else I'm excited that this project got greenlit? Because it means we get THIS in Premiere Hardcover in March.

Anyone worried they don't know Clint & Bobbi, save $1/week between now and March and you can get this...and you will LOVE it...! There's stuff in here that has NEVER been collected!


AVENGERS: HAWKEYE PREMIERE HC :hawkeye: (btw, we need a Mockingbird one now! LOL)

Written by STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD, ROGER STERN,
STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE & MIKE FRIEDRICH
Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN BYRNE, MARK GRUENWALD,
BRETT BREEDING, ELIOT R. BROWN, GEORGE EVANS,
JIMMY JANES & BRUCE PATTERSON
Covers by MARK GRUENWALD & JOHN BYRNE

The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye's future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more! Collecting HAWKEYE #1-4, TALES OF SUSPENSE #57, MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1, AVENGERS #189 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #95.

184 PGS./ Rated T+ …$24.99

You better believe that's getting ordered. :eek:

[Howlett]

Pssst, wanna know why else I'm excited that this project got greenlit? Because it means we get THIS in Premiere Hardcover in March.

Anyone worried they don't know Clint & Bobbi, save $1/week between now and March and you can get this...and you will LOVE it...! There's stuff in here that has NEVER been collected!


AVENGERS: HAWKEYE PREMIERE HC :hawkeye: (btw, we need a Mockingbird head/emoticon now! LOL)

Written by STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD, ROGER STERN,
STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE & MIKE FRIEDRICH
Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN BYRNE, MARK GRUENWALD,
BRETT BREEDING, ELIOT R. BROWN, GEORGE EVANS,
JIMMY JANES & BRUCE PATTERSON
Covers by MARK GRUENWALD & JOHN BYRNE

The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye's future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more! Collecting HAWKEYE #1-4, TALES OF SUSPENSE #57, MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1, AVENGERS #189 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #95.

184 PGS./ Rated T+ …$24.99

Looks pretty cool. Methinks I'll be taking a look at that.

[Comic Book Vigilante]

The artist draws Mockingbird with a tight ass. What more do I need?* Sign me up.

* Answer: Thun-freaking-dra. In her own book. :happy:

[SpecialK]

Pssst, wanna know why else I'm excited that this project got greenlit? Because it means we get THIS in Premiere Hardcover in March.

Anyone worried they don't know Clint & Bobbi, save $1/week between now and March and you can get this...and you will LOVE it...! There's stuff in here that has NEVER been collected!


AVENGERS: HAWKEYE PREMIERE HC :hawkeye: (btw, we need a Mockingbird head/emoticon now! LOL)

Written by STAN LEE, MARK GRUENWALD, ROGER STERN,
STEVEN GRANT, DAVID MICHELINIE & MIKE FRIEDRICH
Penciled by DON HECK, JOHN BYRNE, MARK GRUENWALD,
BRETT BREEDING, ELIOT R. BROWN, GEORGE EVANS,
JIMMY JANES & BRUCE PATTERSON
Covers by MARK GRUENWALD & JOHN BYRNE

The Ace Archer of the Avengers in some of his sharpest adventures! His beginnings as a malfeasant marksman! His solo stand against X-Men adversary Deathbird! Plus: double-costumed debuts for Hawkeye's future bride Bobbi Morse, a.k.a. Agent 19, and the couple's whirlwind romance in Hawkeye's first miniseries! Guest-starring the Black Widow, Spider-Man and more! Collecting HAWKEYE #1-4, TALES OF SUSPENSE #57, MARVEL SUPER ACTION #1, AVENGERS #189 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #95.

184 PGS./ Rated T+ …$24.99

Will this be in a trade as well? Hardcovers give me gas.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Will this be in a trade as well? Hardcovers give me gas.

A) Ew. You read them, not eat them.
B) Probably not. We've only been doing the classic PHCs in HC. I don't think any Classic PHC has come out as TPB.

(and C - no offense, but I TOTALLY am hoping that THE REUNION gets a PHC before a TPB. They are pretty and give me smiles, not gas!!!)

[Jim @ Marvel]

Got the first 4 pages of layouts. MAN, this is going to be so FUN!!!!

[Jim @ Marvel]

Got the printed unbound proof of DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. MAN it looks good to see Clint and Bobbi interacting again in a comic...I got so excited, I forgot I wrote it for a second! LOL And David Lopez is FANTASTIC!!!! Only 6 days to go!!!

[Comic Book Vigilante]

Got the printed unbound proof of DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. MAN it looks good to see Clint and Bobbi interacting again in a comic...I got so excited, I forgot I wrote it for a second! LOL And David Lopez is FANTASTIC!!!! Only 6 days to go!!!

Sounds like you're having fun, man. Cool.

[Arion]

Got the printed unbound proof of DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. MAN it looks good to see Clint and Bobbi interacting again in a comic...I got so excited, I forgot I wrote it for a second! LOL And David Lopez is FANTASTIC!!!! Only 6 days to go!!!

Glad to hear that.

[Jim @ Marvel]

New interview is up (with board member Zack_Hunter!)

http://www.comicrelated.com/display.php?item=273

Enjoy!

[PJC1980]

Just wanted to say that I am really excited for this, and really glad that Jim is obviously as huge a fan of Bobbi and Clint as I am! I remember reading the Lost in Space Time saga when I was about 10...my eyes were probably the size of dinner plates when Bobbi said "Drop dead." Awesome!

One question though...is there a reason that she is being referred to as Bobbi Morse and not Bobbi Barton? Did she drop Clint's last name during their separation...I didn't think they ever officially got divorced though?

Oh, and...

"And a No Prize to the first person who correctly ID's the homage in the last panel of page 2."
The only thing I can come up with is at the end of WCA #5 or #6, when Mockingbird pins the Balkatar in the Cat Dimension. But that seems way too obscure...

[Jim @ Marvel]

Just wanted to say that I am really excited for this, and really glad that Jim is obviously as huge a fan of Bobbi and Clint as I am! I remember reading the Lost in Space Time saga when I was about 10...my eyes were probably the size of dinner plates when Bobbi said "Drop dead." Awesome!

One question though...is there a reason that she is being referred to as Bobbi Morse and not Bobbi Barton? Did she drop Clint's last name during their separation...I didn't think they ever officially got divorced though?

Oh, and...


The only thing I can come up with is at the end of WCA #5 or #6, when Mockingbird pins the Balkatar in the Cat Dimension. But that seems way too obscure...


Welcome to the board! And thank you! I hope you enjoy the prologue when it comes out this week.

As for the name, yes, that is on purpose and yes it will be addressed. :)

And no no-prize for you. Go back further...

[Spidey616]

Here it is....the official solicit of the first issue of NA: The Reunion! For #3.99 it's worth it :D

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1 (of 4)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
50/50 Covers by JO CHEN
In the wake of SECRET INVASION, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls. Ronin, her estranged husband, volunteers to help her adjust to her new life as a member of the new Avengers, but some old wounds run too deep. And what deadly secret did she bring back with her that could tear them, and the world, apart once more? It's high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. & Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world...and each other!
32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/938/938637/marvel-reveals-more-solicits-20081215044837715.jpg

[Jim @ Marvel]

Thanks, Spidey! And before anyone can say anything, please don't kavetch about the $3.99 price. I don't control that. I WILL tell you, having finalized the first issue script and seeing David's pages come in, you are getting a TON of story in every issue. It's the only thing I CAN control- making sure it's WORTH your $1 more.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Interview with Atomic Comics (http://www.atomiccomics.com/Pages/AtomicBlog/tabid/91/EntryID/320/Default.aspx) on Dark Reign: New Nation...and Grace Jones?! Mike Malve is an odd, but lovable, duck!

[Zack_Hunter]

Interview with Atomic Comics (http://www.atomiccomics.com/Pages/AtomicBlog/tabid/91/EntryID/320/Default.aspx) on Dark Reign: New Nation...and Grace Jones?! Mike Malve is an odd, but lovable, duck!
Hmmm...I have to change up my interviewing process. I am inspired. ;)

[Jim @ Marvel]

Another interview on THE REUNION http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.6434.Dark_Reign-Makers~colon~_Jim_McCann


Enjoy!!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Nice interview. I'm eagerly awaiting my DCBS shipment at the end of the month so I can read New Nation and I'll be including The Reunion with my March order next month.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Nice interview. I'm eagerly awaiting my DCBS shipment at the end of the month so I can read New Nation and I'll be including The Reunion with my March order next month.

Thank you!!!! Hope you enjoy it & I make it worth your money! I know it was on the bubble, so to speak, so yay!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Thank you!!!! Hope you enjoy it & I make it worth your money! I know it was on the bubble, so to speak, so yay!

Now my only problem will be to figure out which 50/50 cover to reserve. I can't wait to see Jo Chen's 2nd cover for #1!

[Jim @ Marvel]

Now my only problem will be to figure out which 50/50 cover to reserve. I can't wait to see Jo Chen's 2nd cover for #1!


It'll be released at the beginning of January. SO HOT!!!

[Howlett]

Just read your story in New Nation. Great work Jim, looking forward to the mini.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Just read your story in New Nation. Great work Jim, looking forward to the mini.

Thanks, Howlett! Looking forward to how you like the mini.

[Barney's Brother]

Interesting bit about the SUSPICION episode, especially the 'fight' in the beginning. Apparently either Clint wasn't trying or his newly focused upon martial arts skills are going to be dampened a bit in Bobbi's presence. In the old days their tandem act was definitely Hawkeye from long range and Mockingbird close up.

Mockingbird once claimed to be able to 'sling a boot with Captain America', which would make her a world class martial artist. Clint as Ronin was applauded by none other than the Iron Fist, making him nothing to joke about.

What now? Doesn't one of them have to give?

[Jim @ Marvel]

Interesting bit about the SUSPICION episode, especially the 'fight' in the beginning. Apparently either Clint wasn't trying or his newly focused upon martial arts skills are going to be dampened a bit in Bobbi's presence. In the old days their tandem act was definitely Hawkeye from long range and Mockingbird close up.

Mockingbird once claimed to be able to 'sling a boot with Captain America', which would make her a world class martial artist. Clint as Ronin was applauded by none other than the Iron Fist, making him nothing to joke about.

What now? Doesn't one of them have to give?

The fight was just them sparring, practicing like they used to (remember the good old days of Avengers sparring to stay sharp?), not an actual fight. You WILL see them together in fine form in the mini, fighting. Lots of fighting.

[Barney's Brother]

I guess the question is: will they be fighting each other? Heh heh.

On a side note, are we ever going to find out when she was captured by Skrulls.

My guess for a good retcon would be during the 'Visionquest' mini back in Avengers West Coast. (awesome John Byrne run on that, still a great comic today) She had disappeared for a while and then boom, shows up again helping to capture Vision and have him taken apart? Seemed fishy...even then.

Weird thing is, her flashbacks to West Coast Avengers showed Iron Man in his old scarlet centurion armor with the silver and red. If that was the last team she remembers, she was taken a long time ago.

[Jim @ Marvel]

I guess the question is: will they be fighting each other? Heh heh.

On a side note, are we ever going to find out when she was captured by Skrulls.

My guess for a good retcon would be during the 'Visionquest' mini back in Avengers West Coast. (awesome John Byrne run on that, still a great comic today) She had disappeared for a while and then boom, shows up again helping to capture Vision and have him taken apart? Seemed fishy...even then.

Weird thing is, her flashbacks to West Coast Avengers showed Iron Man in his old scarlet centurion armor with the silver and red. If that was the last team she remembers, she was taken a long time ago.

Have they ever NOT fought each other? It's part of what makes them THEM.

And yes, we will learn when they took her.

[PJC1980]

Hey Jim, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the prologue...I was an easy sell but I'm hooked anyway!

I'd love it if Bobbi was taken before Visionquest, because I really thought that the entire story line was a real character assassination. Mockingbird was a secret agent, and she gets fooled that easily into giving away the Avengers passcodes? Come on. But I don't think that she was taken that early, Jim said that it was in the final issues of the West Coast run, and I think that he said it was between issues. Maybe after Ultron copies her brain patterns for Alkhema and leaves her in his lab they pulled the switch?

[~Spider-man~]

Congrats on the series Jim! It couldn't have happened to a nicer and more talented guy.

[Barney's Brother]

Hey Jim, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the prologue...I was an easy sell but I'm hooked anyway!

I'd love it if Bobbi was taken before Visionquest, because I really thought that the entire story line was a real character assassination. Mockingbird was a secret agent, and she gets fooled that easily into giving away the Avengers passcodes? Come on. But I don't think that she was taken that early, Jim said that it was in the final issues of the West Coast run, and I think that he said it was between issues. Maybe after Ultron copies her brain patterns for Alkhema and leaves her in his lab they pulled the switch?

I agree, it never made sense. But you have to admit, the art was right on. That scene where she comes sauntering back in through the door and Hawkeye goes berserk is one of my favorite panels ever. I'm looking forward to some more Clint and Bobbi moments to come...

[Spidey616]

A new page is up at Tom Brevoort's blog. I'm guessing Jim's a Grey's Anatomy fan ;)

http://www.marvel.com/globals/view_generic.htm?filename=/i/content/st/1355new_storyimage0130393_full.jpg

[Jim @ Marvel]

Thanks to everyone who read & enjoyed the prologue! Gearing up for the actual mini itself now. Pages are coming in and they look great (and one has even been put up on Brevoort's blog, as Spidey616 saw). A few interviews are going to start hitting now that the prologue is out, including this one:

http://westfieldcomics.com/interview/241

(And you can even get a Stan Lee signed copy! I am going to have to do that!!)

Thanks again!!
Jim

[Jim @ Marvel]

Interview & Jo Chen's variant to issue 1 of NA The Reunion is up!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19336

This is only PART of the look. She has one element that is not in this shot, we're saving for the comic. Enjoy!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Both covers look great. I've been perusing both and can't seem to make up my mind which one I like better. If I can't decide, I'll just let DCBS choose and that way it'll be a surprise when it shows up at my house.

[Dr. Chaos]

The covers are gorgeous but I'm not quite sure where I stand on the first impression of the new costume (of what we're seeing).

Seems like somethings missing, maybe it's that element Jim is talking about or I may just be used to seeing her with a bigger mask.

[BAMF]

I don't know about the mask either...looks too much like a pair of shades. Maybe I'm just too used to her old look, but I just think that portion of her costume needs a little more "umph." And if nothing is done, I feel like some new element needs to be introduced to her head to give it more visual interest. I hope that's where the unseen element will be added. Maybe a hood kinda like Rogue's? I think that would look nice. Everything else looks good though.

[Dylan]

Hey Jim-

I'm really looking forward to this mini and I think it's awesome that you have such enthusiasm for Mockingbird and her and Clint's relationship, though I don't understand why she needed a new costume.

One of the reasons that I wanted her back in comics is due to the fact that I used to think her costume fits perfectly with today's fashions since it's so era-definitive( ie: late 70's & 80's inspired ). She actually looks like a really fashionable, hot chick today, which can't be said about most female heroes in comics. Often they are portrayed either wearing low-rise flared jeans or some frumpy sweater or boring tank-top, rather than anything that reflects an eye for fashion.

Plus her costume was classic. Especially the billowy sleeves, plunging neck-line and mask. This new costume looks like it was designed by the same person who did Hank Pym...err Wasp's new look.

If this costume is the new status quo for Mockingbird, I'll likely skip her future appearances as I have with several other "revamped" characters. This almost seems like she's being sold as a new character.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Hey Jim-

I'm really looking forward to this mini and I think it's awesome that you have such enthusiasm for Mockingbird and her and Clint's relationship, though I don't understand why she needed a new costume.

One of the reasons that I wanted her back in comics is due to the fact that I used to think her costume fits perfectly with today's fashions since it's so era-definitive( ie: late 70's & 80's inspired ). She actually looks like a really fashionable, hot chick today, which can't be said about most female heroes in comics. Often they are portrayed either wearing low-rise flared jeans or some frumpy sweater or boring tank-top, rather than anything that reflects an eye for fashion.

Plus her costume was classic. Especially the billowy sleeves, plunging neck-line and mask. This new costume looks like it was designed by the same person who did Hank Pym...err Wasp's new look.

If this costume is the new status quo for Mockingbird, I'll likely skip her future appearances as I have with several other "revamped" characters. This almost seems like she's being sold as a new character.

Well ,I really hope you reconsider, Dylan. The new costume is inspired by all aspects of the character, from SHIELD, to The Huntress, to the original (long-pant) costume she had (there is still a plunging neckline, btw, as well as the black & white color scheme). This reflects that I'm rolling all aspects of her history as well as the things she's gone thru since we saw her last into the person she is now. The one-piece bathing suit with long sleeves is impractical for her new mission. I don't think this is "revamped" as much as it is a growth of the character that is keeping within her history as well as moving her forward, like we have to with all characters. If she came off the ship and was the exact same person we saw 15 years ago, that would be honestly rather boring and unbelievable. She has to have changed. She is, indeed, a "new" character in a sense, much like Bucky becoming Winter Soldier is a "new" character. Also, to many people they don't know her at all, so I have a very fine line to walk by introducing her to today's audience while making her fresh and exciting for existing fans of the series.

Trust me when I say that David Lopez, Jeanine Schaefer, and myself when through all of her looks and came up with a hybrid of her pervious looks as well as making her a hero for today. And it's quite fashionable for today's look, rather than for the 70s look. There are still more parts of the costume to be shown (including something involving sleeves), so all I ask is that you not judge a character by their costume (much like book/cover and all), and rather by the person in the costume. And, if a costume is the most important thing, keep in mind that you haven't seen it all yet.

Hope that helps sooth any fears you may have until the actual issue comes out & you see Bobbi (new costume & all) in action.

[Dylan]

Thanks for the response Jim, I appreciate it!

It's good to know that this character (and the greatest Marvel couple) is being handled by someone who's really invested in them.

While I understand the need to revamp her costume for a specific mission, I felt her outfit was pretty amazing. Some of that era's costume fashions look great in the current Marvel landscape, Taskmaster and Spider-Woman are prefect examples.

Kind of an off question (I asked in the "Ask Slott" thread), but will Mockingbird tangle with the Night Shift at any point? Were/Are there any plans to if not? They were such an interesting group and since Mock started a rift between the Avengers and them, I figured you'd be the guy to ask!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

I haven't even seen the whole costume but it's starting to grow on me. Although I like the classic look purely on a visual level, my first thought on the original costume was about its impracticality. I realize that a lot of superhero garb enters the realm of impracticality but, considering Bobbi's field of expertise, it seems particularly excessive in her case. Of course, my affinity to the new look may be tied, in part, to the excellent 50/50 cover by Jo Chen.

On the topic of the new look, Jim, I wanted to ask if there's anything special about those shades that Bobbi is wearing. For whatever reason, when I first saw the new cover I had the feeling that there had to be some additional use for those glasses besides just being part of her new get-up. I just assumed that a switch from a mask to glasses is not so much form as it is function.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Thanks to everyone who read & enjoyed the prologue! Gearing up for the actual mini itself now. Pages are coming in and they look great (and one has even been put up on Brevoort's blog, as Spidey616 saw). A few interviews are going to start hitting now that the prologue is out, including this one:

http://westfieldcomics.com/interview/241

(And you can even get a Stan Lee signed copy! I am going to have to do that!!)

Thanks again!!
Jim


I'm still a little behind. I won't get my copy of New Nation until Tuesday at the earliest. I'm looking forward to reading it though.:)

[Jim @ Marvel]

Thanks for the response Jim, I appreciate it!

It's good to know that this character (and the greatest Marvel couple) is being handled by someone who's really invested in them.

While I understand the need to revamp her costume for a specific mission, I felt her outfit was pretty amazing. Some of that era's costume fashions look great in the current Marvel landscape, Taskmaster and Spider-Woman are prefect examples.

Kind of an off question (I asked in the "Ask Slott" thread), but will Mockingbird tangle with the Night Shift at any point? Were/Are there any plans to if not? They were such an interesting group and since Mock started a rift between the Avengers and them, I figured you'd be the guy to ask!

Of course, Dylan! Thanks for asking!! And, yes, I fully feel this is the greatest couple the Marvel U has, so I am very invested in them.

As for Night Shift, I would love to use a LOT of characters from their past (there's still unfinished Julia Carpenter issues, Tigra/Moon Knight leaving WCA with Bobbi, Crossfire, just to name a few), but in these 4 issues, they are dealimg with an external enemy on the surface and their internal issues individually and as a couple, so it leaves little room for others. If I get more issues (on-going, please, comic book gods?), I would love to revisit some past adversaries!

I haven't even seen the whole costume but it's starting to grow on me. Although I like the classic look purely on a visual level, my first thought on the original costume was about its impracticality. I realize that a lot of superhero garb enters the realm of impracticality but, considering Bobbi's field of expertise, it seems particularly excessive in her case. Of course, my affinity to the new look may be tied, in part, to the excellent 50/50 cover by Jo Chen.

On the topic of the new look, Jim, I wanted to ask if there's anything special about those shades that Bobbi is wearing. For whatever reason, when I first saw the new cover I had the feeling that there had to be some additional use for those glasses besides just being part of her new get-up. I just assumed that a switch from a mask to glasses is not so much form as it is function.

Thanks, Doc! And you are correct in assumong that there is more than meets the eye-wear. :) That's all I'll say for now, but everything has a function in the new costume.

(and Jo is AMAZING!!!)

[Jim @ Marvel]

I'm still a little behind. I won't get my copy of New Nation until Tuesday at the earliest. I'm looking forward to reading it though.:)

Well definitely let me know what you think! :)

[Dermie]

So glad you guys like the preview pages! And a No Prize to the first person who correctly ID's the homage in the last panel of page 2.

HAWKEYE miniseries #1, issue #1, page 13 panel #1--during the first ever meeting between Clint and Bobbi! :)

Edit: Oops, didn't see that someone else had already answered the question correctly in another thread. Ah well.

[Arion]

I'm still a little behind. I won't get my copy of New Nation until Tuesday at the earliest. I'm looking forward to reading it though.:)

DCBS hasn't delivered my December comics yet.

[Zack_Hunter]

I love it and I think I know what's missing. ;)

[Howlett]

Great cover! I definitely love the new costume. I'll be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of the unitard/ panties look for female superheroes 99% of the time. It just looks moronic more often than not. So I definitely approve of the new look.

I'd have swapped the new mask for the old one myself though. The new mask just doesn't look right to me for some reason. Might grow on me though.

[Arion]

Thanks for the response Jim, I appreciate it!

It's good to know that this character (and the greatest Marvel couple) is being handled by someone who's really invested in them.



Yes, I'm glad to know that.

[Dr. Hackenbush]

DCBS hasn't delivered my December comics yet.

Mine will be arriving at my door within the next ninety minutes.

ALSO:

For anyone interested, DCBS is offering New Avengers: The Reunion #1 for 99 cents (limit 2).

[Jim @ Marvel]

Mine will be arriving at my door within the next ninety minutes.

ALSO:

For anyone interested, DCBS is offering New Avengers: The Reunion #1 for 99 cents (limit 2).

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

It's certainly a good thing. Anyone on the fence about the series will have one more reason to give your book a try if the first issue will only cost them a buck AND, since there's a 2 book limit, people who are enamored with both Jo Chen covers don't have to choose. They can afford to get both.:)


I read the prologue to this series in New Nation last night. I thought, along with Agents of Atlas, that it was easily the most compelling of the stories in that book. What I was a bit surprised at was the emotionally intense tone of the story. I guess after reading the first two pages when they were offered as a preview I expected more playful verbal jousting throughout the story. Instead, what I got was the beginning to a compelling mystery and a lot of gut-twisting emotion. I liked it, I just wasn't expecting so much of it in an eight-page prologue.

Nice job, Jim. This really makes me look forward to the main story.

[Jim @ Marvel]

It's certainly a good thing. Anyone on the fence about the series will have one more reason to give your book a try if the first issue will only cost them a buck AND, since there's a 2 book limit, people who are enamored with both Jo Chen covers don't have to choose. They can afford to get both.:)


I read the prologue to this series in New Nation last night. I thought, along with Agents of Atlas, that it was easily the most compelling of the stories in that book. What I was a bit surprised at was the emotionally intense tone of the story. I guess after reading the first two pages when they were offered as a preview I expected more playful verbal jousting throughout the story. Instead, what I got was the beginning to a compelling mystery and a lot of gut-twisting emotion. I liked it, I just wasn't expecting so much of it in an eight-page prologue.

Nice job, Jim. This really makes me look forward to the main story.

Well then YAY! Try it out for less than a buck! (after that it'll cost you...like smack...is it still called "smack?")

And thanks, Doc! This is definitely an emotionally intense story. Just outlined issue 2 and even though *I* knew what was coming in the isssue, it was difficult to write because we get to see both sides of what they went through and what they are going through. And the mystery/espionage is a lot of fun to play with. I hope you like the rest of the series!!

I just wish March would get here so the first issue would be out! (except it's still being drawn, so it can't be March yet...)

Again, thanks for buying & really glad you liked it!

[sonnylarue]

way to go jim, can't wait to read more!

[Spidey616]

New interview with Jim at IGN plus the debut of the sweet 2nd issue's cover

Reuniting Avengers in a Dark Reign (http://comics.ign.com/articles/944/944733p1.html)

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/944/944733/new-avengers-the-reunion-20090113041310761.jpg

[SpecialK]

That's a fantastic cover. Jo Chen sure loves that ass.

[motteditor]

I have to admit I find it ironic that even when he's in that idiotic ninja gear, everyone calls Clint Hawkeye. I wish we could just get his real identity back...

[SpecialK]

I have to admit I find it ironic that even when he's in that idiotic ninja gear, everyone calls Clint Hawkeye. I wish we could just get his real identity back...

He's been Clint Barton the entire time, which sounds like his real identity to me...

[Jim @ Marvel]

I can't believe how lucky I am- Jo Chen covers, Clint & Bobbi reuniting in my book, David Lopez on art. Sorry, sometimes it doesn't sink. Got notes back on the outline for issue 2 & all of my favorite parts stayed intact! Actually pretty much the WHOLE issue was on, so scripting this issue begins now. It is a big issue, with a lot of stuff I'm surprised I get to do, but EXCITING! And this cover is just the beginning!

Reuniting in a Dark Reign at IGN (http://comics.ign.com/articles/944/944733p1.html)

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/944/944733/new-avengers-the-reunion-20090113041310761.jpg

[Howlett]

Beautiful cover :D

Man, Jo Chen just gets better everytime I see her art.

[Pick The System!]

Jim, New Avengers: The Reunion looks great! To be quite frank - never Frank Quitely - I cannot remember a better time to be an Avengers fan.

[Lord Jermaine Retail]

I consider myself a pretty solid Avengers fan, BUT I will admit here and now that I don't know a whole lot about Mockingbird. I have the first Hawkeye mini, the WCA issue with Phantom Rider, I have other random issues of WCA, and I have read issue #100 (which never sat right with me even then). What are some key issues that will help me know how she works? Where did she get married to Hawkeye? Anything in Avengers Spotlight?

Any chance of Mockingbird meeting up with the Phantom Rider's descendant on the Secret Warriors team? That would make for an uncomfortable team up on Mockingbird's part.

[motteditor]

Any chance of Mockingbird meeting up with the Phantom Rider's descendant on the Secret Warriors team? That would make for an uncomfortable team up on Mockingbird's part.

She already met Phantom Rider's descendent. WCA 37 (completely guessing on the number)? Of course, it was a different descendent than the one in Secret Warriors...

[Jim @ Marvel]

I consider myself a pretty solid Avengers fan, BUT I will admit here and now that I don't know a whole lot about Mockingbird. I have the first Hawkeye mini, the WCA issue with Phantom Rider, I have other random issues of WCA, and I have read issue #100 (which never sat right with me even then). What are some key issues that will help me know how she works? Where did she get married to Hawkeye? Anything in Avengers Spotlight?

Any chance of Mockingbird meeting up with the Phantom Rider's descendant on the Secret Warriors team? That would make for an uncomfortable team up on Mockingbird's part.

The first mini is where she met & married Hawkeye. To get a feel of the character, I'd look at Marvel Team-Up 95 (check out Gruney's note in the letters page for that issue) and the Hawkeye mini (those appearances along with MTU 95 are almost The Bible for this character), some early Solo Avengers issues, the first 37 or so issues of WCA (not that you need ALL of them, but check out the whole Phantom Rider saga), and some of the last 15 issues of WCA she was in. I'm trying to make this mini a good entry for ANYONE, though, while still being true to the character's roots.

She already met Phantom Rider's descendent. WCA 37 (completely guessing on the number)? Of course, it was a different descendent than the one in Secret Warriors...

Yeah, this one is different. And if I get more than 4 issues, I would LOVE to get to show her meeting up with the Secret Warriors...and many other Marvel U characters.


Side note, just got the last pages of issue 1 in today. Ah-Maze-Ing! Old school & new fans alike will REJOICE on the last page. David Lopez is blowing me away. Now to issue 2...

[Zack_Hunter]

Can't wait to meet up with you at the con Jim and talk more NA: The Reunion!

[Spidey616]

For those who haven't seen it, the official solicit has been released-

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #2 (of 4)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by JO CHEN

Ronin & Mockingbird have found each other again, but they might be wishing they hadn't! There's a ticking time bomb out there and these two are going to have to either set aside their issues or duke it out before an entire city goes "BOOM!" Odds are there'll be a fight!

Plus, what secret has Bobbi been carrying with her since BEFORE the Skrulls abducted her? Find out here as THE REUNION continues!
32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

[Jim @ Marvel]

Saw a complied preview of the first 4 pages of NA: Reunion #1, going into February on sale books. Exciting!!

Make sure the book is on your pull list and tell your friends! Orders are due soon!!! Spread the word! (Not above begging)

BTW, a new cover (issue 3) will be shown at NYCC and maybe a couple of pages at the Dark Reign panel, so be on the look out!

[Jim @ Marvel]

The first 4 pages are up from NA: THE REUNION #1 can be read here:

http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=25716

Hope you like it & make sure it's added to your pull list! Tell your retailer!!

[Jim @ Marvel]

The first 4 pages are up from NA: THE REUNION #1 can be read here:

http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=25716

Hope you like it & make sure it's added to your pull list! Tell your retailer!!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

The first 4 pages are up from NA: THE REUNION #1 can be read here:

http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=25716

Hope you like it & make sure it's added to your pull list! Tell your retailer!!

Looks good.

The Skrull reflection in the mirror...

That was just the comic book equivalent of special effects, right? It's just being shown to "reflect upon" (pun intended) the time she spent as a captive of the skrulls, yes?

[Jim @ Marvel]

Looks good.

The Skrull reflection in the mirror...

That was just the comic book equivalent of special effects, right? It's just being shown to "reflect upon" (pun intended) the time she spent as a captive of the skrulls, yes?

Yes, visual metaphor. If you notice on the first page, panel 2, it is a reflection of Bobbi in her SHIELD uniform with an older car. Pg 1 panel 3 has her reflection in her old Mockingbird costume. They echo what she's thinking about. Same with the Skrull reflection- as she thinks about the Skrull that replaced her, that is what's going thru her head. David & I used reflective surfaces in the opening sequence to visually tell backstory while also using narration.

Feel free to spread the word as I have seen some debate on this. Bobbi Morse is not, I categorically repeat, is NOT a Skrull. She is back among the living here on Earth. Explinations to be given throughout the 4 issues about the years that have happened since and just before she was taken.

And thanks! Hope you like the rest!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Yes, visual metaphor. If you notice on the first page, panel 2, it is a reflection of Bobbi in her SHIELD uniform with an older car. Pg 1 panel 3 has her reflection in her old Mockingbird costume. They echo what she's thinking about. Same with the Skrull reflection- as she thinks about the Skrull that replaced her, that is what's going thru her head. David & I used reflective surfaces in the opening sequence to visually tell backstory while also using narration.

Feel free to spread the word as I have seen some debate on this. Bobbi Morse is not, I categorically repeat, is NOT a Skrull. She is back among the living here on Earth. Explinations to be given throughout the 4 issues about the years that have happened since and just before she was taken.

And thanks! Hope you like the rest!

I figured as much. I didn't notice the first reflective flashback but I see it now.

I will make sure to tell anyone under the impression that she's still a Skrull that she is most definitely not. Apparently, even with the glut of post-SI interviews clearly stating that she's back and not a Skrull, there are still those that are uninformed.

You even put it right there in the solicit for #1:
"In the wake of SECRET INVASION, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls.":lol:

Go figure.

Hey, by the way, nice nod to the Hitchcock movie in the issue title.:thumb: That's one dead movie genre that I always enjoyed - the train murder mystery.

The Lady Vanishes, The Narrow Margin, Terror By Night, and (much later) Silver Streak are all great train movies.

[Jim @ Marvel]

I figured as much. I didn't notice the first reflective flashback but I see it now.

I will make sure to tell anyone under the impression that she's still a Skrull that she is most definitely not. Apparently, even with the glut of post-SI interviews clearly stating that she's back and not a Skrull, there are still those that are uninformed.

You even put it right there in the solicit for #1:
"In the wake of SECRET INVASION, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls.":lol:

Go figure.

Hey, by the way, nice nod to the Hitchcock movie in the issue title.:thumb: That's one dead movie genre that I always enjoyed - the train murder mystery.

The Lady Vanishes, The Narrow Margin, Terror By Night, and (much later) Silver Streak are all great train movies.


Yeah, I tried to be pretty clear, and the last thing we want is to go "A-ha! Fooled you YET AGAIN! She IS a Skrull!" *I* would throw a tomato at myself for that.

As for the Hitchcock ref, there are a number of them (and other film noir references) in the whole mini. Each issue title is a Film Noir or espionage film title.

And I LOVE train mystery flicks. I'll have to check out some of those you mentioned! While not entirely on a train at all, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN is amazing as well!

[Arion]

I'm just so glad to see Chen doing the covers.

[Spidey616]

Issue #3 solicit and cover and it's very Mr and Mrs. Smith :cool:

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/954/954471/marvels-dark-reign-in-may-2009-20090216023829628.jpg

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #3 (of 4)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by JO CHEN

"DOUBLE INDEMNITY"

After last issue's bombshell revelation, the hits keep coming for Mockingbird and Ronin as they begin their infiltration to stop a weapon of mass destruction from destroying an entire city.

Plus, the question that's been on everyone's mind, especially Clint's: What happened to Mockingbird while she was held captive by the Skrulls? Find out here as the Reunion 15 years in the making continues!

32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

[Arion]

I absolutely love that cover.

[Jim @ Marvel]

There's a preview of NA: The Reunion #1 in all Marvel books this week! W00t!

[Dr. Hackenbush]

There's a preview of NA: The Reunion #1 in all Marvel books this week! W00t!

Cool. That will have to hold me over until the end of March comes around. My DCBS shipments show up at the end of the month so I'll be reading this series almost a month behind everyone else. (if the book continues to be scheduled for the beginning of the month):sad:

Anyway, I hope everyone likes what they see and they add the book to their pull lists. I'm sure you do too, Jim.;)

Here's hoping your first series is a hit series!:beer:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Cool. That will have to hold me over until the end of March comes around. My DCBS shipments show up at the end of the month so I'll be reading this series almost a month behind everyone else. (if the book continues to be scheduled for the beginning of the month):sad:

Anyway, I hope everyone likes what they see and they add the book to their pull lists. I'm sure you do too, Jim.;)

Here's hoping your first series is a hit series!:beer:

Aw, Doc, that stinks that you'll be behind. You'll probably want to stay off the spoiler part of the board then, which sucks because I like seeing you on the board! The book will continue to come out the first week. But I understand DCBS shipping and am very grateful that you added the book to your order.


Everyone else, follow the Doctor's order and add it to your pull list! He's a doctor, you MUST listen to him! ;)

Thank you for the beer & the hit wishes!

[Howlett]

Everyone else, follow the Doctor's order and add it to your pull list! He's a doctor, you MUST listen to him! ;)

Thank you for the beer & the hit wishes!

Y'know, on closer inspection, I'm not entirely convinced that he's a real doctor :shifty:

The preview looked good though. Lopez's art is excellent.

Dude writing it kinda sucks though.

I kid, I kid... :beer:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Y'know, on closer inspection, I'm not entirely convinced that he's a real doctor :shifty:

The preview looked good though. Lopez's art is excellent.

Dude writing it kinda sucks though.

I kid, I kid... :beer:

Hahaha, you almost gave me a heart attack. LOL Don't tell anyone, but I am so nervous right now I want to vomit.
I just want the issue to come out already! LOL

[Howlett]

Hahaha, you almost gave me a heart attack. LOL Don't tell anyone, but I am so nervous right now I want to vomit.
I just want the issue to come out already! LOL

I thought refering to you as "the dude who wrote it" on your own board would've lessened the impact there :lol:

Jokes aside, I can definitely understand the nervousness. It's looking like it's getting good remarks from the previews and 8 pager from Dark Nation though.

Not long now. Week or two, right? I'm sure it'll be a hit :D

[Jim @ Marvel]

I thought refering to you as "the dude who wrote it" on your own board would've lessened the impact there :lol:

Jokes aside, I can definitely understand the nervousness. It's looking like it's getting good remarks from the previews and 8 pager from Dark Nation though.

Not long now. Week or two, right? I'm sure it'll be a hit :D

Too soon! ;)

But thanks. I'm glad the 8 pager and the previews are getting good responses.

Now I just wait. Comes out in 2 weeks from today!!! Here's hoping for a hit.

[Howlett]

Too soon! ;)

But thanks. I'm glad the 8 pager and the previews are getting good responses.

Now I just wait. Comes out in 2 weeks from today!!! Here's hoping for a hit.

Story of my life, premature in everything... wait, that didn't sound right :scared:

Ah bollocks! Comics are released on Thursdays here, and I'm going to be leaving for my holiday that day so I won't get to my LCS for a week or two. NOOOOOOO!!!

[Jim @ Marvel]

Story of my life, premature in everything... wait, that didn't sound right :scared:

Ah bollocks! Comics are released on Thursdays here, and I'm going to be leaving for my holiday that day so I won't get to my LCS for a week or two. NOOOOOOO!!!

I was born 3 months premature. True story!

Are you going somewhere without comics? Buy one there!!! LOL

[Howlett]

I was born 3 months premature. True story!

Are you going somewhere without comics? Buy one there!!! LOL

Swear to god? (Tom Beland is gonna sue my ass for that, isn't he? :scared: ). I believe I was a month premature according to what the doctors guessed.

With any luck, I'll be able to do just that. I'm sure I'll be able to find a copy somewhere. There's bound to be a comic shop somewhere. It's not like Ireland, which has 5 shops for the whole country.

With three of them within a 30 second walk of each other :lol:

[TomBelandTSSTG]

Swear to god? (Tom Beland is gonna sue my ass for that, isn't he? :scared: ). I believe I was a month premature according to what the doctors guessed.

With any luck, I'll be able to do just that. I'm sure I'll be able to find a copy somewhere. There's bound to be a comic shop somewhere. It's not like Ireland, which has 5 shops for the whole country.

With three of them within a 30 second walk of each other :lol:

Noooooo... you're not using it to hurt my series, or income. I hearby allow you to use it.

(turns towards the masses assembled)

LET ALL THOSE GATHERED BEFORE ME KNOW... FROM THIS DAY HENCE... THE PERSON KNOWN AS "HOWLETT" SHALL BE GRANTED THE GIFT OF USING THE NAME OF MY BELOVED SERIES... IN PUBLIC... WITHOUT ATTACK OR ANGER. IT IS DONE.

[Howlett]

Noooooo... you're not using it to hurt my series, or income. I hearby allow you to use it.

(turns towards the masses assembled)

LET ALL THOSE GATHERED BEFORE ME KNOW... FROM THIS DAY HENCE... THE PERSON KNOWN AS "HOWLETT" SHALL BE GRANTED THE GIFT OF USING THE NAME OF MY BELOVED SERIES... IN PUBLIC... WITHOUT ATTACK OR ANGER. IT IS DONE.

:scared:

Heh heh... heh?

*waves to the masses assembled*

Hi everybody... :scared:

[Dr. Hackenbush]

Hey Jim, I've got a query for you...

Will Mockingbird be keeping her classic uniform in New Avengers until the conclusion of your miniseries or will the change occur earlier?

I'll admit, it's not exactly a pressing issue. It's just something I've been curious about.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Hey Jim, I've got a query for you...

Will Mockingbird be keeping her classic uniform in New Avengers until the conclusion of your miniseries or will the change occur earlier?

I'll admit, it's not exactly a pressing issue. It's just something I've been curious about.

The mini takes place over a matter of about 48 hours, so the new costume- and their new status quo- will take effect after the mini has wrapped when Brian can start reflecting it in New Avengers.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Got an early copy of the first issue in!!!

http://twitpic.com/1o6eh

SO excited! It printed great. So weird because that means this is REALLY real now. Wow!

Anotehr preview may be going up today, and then look for some great stuff going up online all over starting Monday of next week.

Only 8 days to go until the issue is out! W00t!

[Jim @ Marvel]

Podcast for NA: THE REUNION #1 with me at NYCC http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7003

[Howlett]

Got an early copy of the first issue in!!!

http://twitpic.com/1o6eh

SO excited! It printed great. So weird because that means this is REALLY real now. Wow!

Anotehr preview may be going up today, and then look for some great stuff going up online all over starting Monday of next week.

Only 8 days to go until the issue is out! W00t!

That's awesome dude. You look so happy in that pic :lol:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Interview with The Quarter Bin on the series: http://thequarterbin.com/?p=4063

[Spidey616]

I can't decide which cover to get. The decision is maddening. I might just have to get BOTH! :crazy:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/2146/prv2146_cov.jpghttp://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/2146/prv2146_pg1.jpg

[SpecialK]

I can't decide which cover to get. The decision is maddening. I might just have to get BOTH! :crazy:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/2146/prv2146_cov.jpghttp://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/2146/prv2146_pg1.jpg

I'd go for the new school one, but I have to let DCBS decide for me!

[Dr. Chaos]

The mini takes place over a matter of about 48 hours, so the new costume- and their new status quo- will take effect after the mini has wrapped when Brian can start reflecting it in New Avengers.
Sounds good.

Lets just hope it happens before it turns into some weird recurring gag like New Avengers' artists refusal to draw Iron Fist's new updated costume. :lol:

Looking forward to the issue, I've been very picky about trying new things out but the IGN preview has got me interested (your writing and artist makes me feel pretty confident about giving it a shot), I want to know more about Mockingbird, a character I don't know all that much about to begin with aswell.

You write a great asshole Clint by the way, Jim.

loved the conversation between him and Cap.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Sounds good.

Lets just hope it happens before it turns into some weird recurring gag like New Avengers' artists refusal to draw Iron Fist's new updated costume. :lol:

Looking forward to the issue, I've been very picky about trying new things out but the IGN preview has got me interested (your writing and artist makes me feel pretty confident about giving it a shot), I want to know more about Mockingbird, a character I don't know all that much about to begin with aswell.

You write a great asshole Clint by the way, Jim.

loved the conversation between him and Cap.

Thanks! Glad to have won you over!! Hopefully you'll dig Mockingbird and enjoy getting to her over the series. And Clint can be an ass-- that's why we love him!

That scene was one of the most fun to write. Glad you liked it!

[Jim @ Marvel]

One last big interview before the issue hits on WEDNESDAY!!!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40283

[Arion]

I'd go for the new school one, but I have to let DCBS decide for me!

Both are great. Probably I would pick the first one, though. You know what? Just buy both of them.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Both are great. Probably I would pick the first one, though. You know what? Just buy both of them.

I'm Jim McCann and I endorse this post.

[Spidey616]

Guess who's on this week's Marvel Hotline....That's right JIM McCANN! Plus some new Lopez art is shown including some panels with AIM agents :AIM:

Marvel Hotline: New Avengers: The Reunion #1 (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7094.Marvel_Hotline~colon~_New_Avenge rs~colon~_The_Reunion_%231)

[SpecialK]

Guess who's on this week's Marvel Hotline....That's right JIM McCANN! Plus some new Lopez art is shown including some panels with AIM agents :AIM:

Marvel Hotline: New Avengers: The Reunion #1 (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7094.Marvel_Hotline~colon~_New_Avenge rs~colon~_The_Reunion_%231)

Don't you work in that building Jim? Is doing it on the phone just for effect?

[Jim @ Marvel]

Don't you work in that building Jim? Is doing it on the phone just for effect?

I was home sick last week. LOL

[Arion]

I'm Jim McCann and I endorse this post.

Excellent!

[michikohxd]

Just dropping by to say I can't wait for tomorrow! The guys at my comic shop usually start putting the wall up late on Tuesday night, and you have no idea how tempting it is to sneak over there and see if I can peek while their backs are turned! :-D

And seriously guys, both covers. Obviously. Why is this even a question? ;-)

Just read the interview over at Ain't It Cool, that fight page is amazing!

[Jim @ Marvel]

Advance reviews are coming in. Warning, some minor spoilers are in these:

http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/123608289355866.htm

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=user_review&id=779


http://occasionalsuperheroine.blogspot.com/2009/03/occasional-reviews-new-avengers-reunion.html

24 hours to go! OY!

[Dermie]

Thank goodness there is only a few more hours left!!! The wait is almost over--I've been doing well to resist the temptation to read the preview pages in various interviews. I've read the first four pages, but I don't want to do any more than that yet, so that when I finally have the book in my hands, I haven't already read half the issue before I even get it! But geez is it tempting!!! :lol:

[Jim @ Marvel]

I said this in the other thread, but wanted to say it here as well:

It's 12:04 am EST. I am heading to bed. When I wake up, comic shops will be open & you guys can talk freely about the issue!

Thank you all SO MUCH for your support & encouragement ever since this has been announced. We are nothing without the fans, I sincerely am thankful for each of you.

I hope you enjoy & I'll see you in the morning!

[Howlett]

Just skimmed the reviews, and things are definitely looking good Jim. Congrats.

I have to say though, some reviewers make me laugh.


And McCann really stumbles with a "Grey's Anatomy" reference. Not only isn't it funny at all, it doesn't make any sense for Clint Barton to refer to a show like that since he, too, was far from its target audience as well. He was dead and out of the country for years, remember, so he should be out of the pop culture loop almost as much as Bobbi Morse is.

Clint was "dead" a total of 2 years real time. In Marvel time, it's closer to 7 since it was 6 months between Avengers and New, and the start of New and HoM. And when he got back, he was out of the country a month or so. PLENTY of time for him to have watched a show that's been around for years.

How hard is it for reviewers to remember that comic time doesn't equal real time? :lol:

[Jim @ Marvel]

Just skimmed the reviews, and things are definitely looking good Jim. Congrats.

I have to say though, some reviewers make me laugh.



Clint was "dead" a total of 2 years real time. In Marvel time, it's closer to 7 since it was 6 months between Avengers and New, and the start of New and HoM. And when he got back, he was out of the country a month or so. PLENTY of time for him to have watched a show that's been around for years.

How hard is it for reviewers to remember that comic time doesn't equal real time? :lol:

Yeah that nit pick kills me because they miss the point of that reference. It's not that Clint is a FAN of the show, I was commenting that you couldn't get away from that show when it first came out, whether you watched it or not. It was part of the social consciousness, yet Bobbi has no idea what it is...because she was GONE. Another way to show she's out of sync with everyone.

Plus it was in a very appropriate setting for that comment I thought. LOL.. But if it is minor things like that, I'm ok with those! That review had some very flattering things to say, so yay.

[Jim @ Marvel]

nother (somewhat rather detailed) review here: http://www.weeklycrisis.com/2009/03/new-avengers-reunion-1-review.html

[Jim @ Marvel]

CRAZY! It's in amNewYork today! http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/urbanite/blog/ Click Latest PDF and look at pg 11 (if you are reading this after Wednesday, look for 3/4 PDF. LOL). The reporter was a big fan of WCA and got in touch with me! So strange!

[Jim @ Marvel]

amNewYork story on me, comics, and soaps... http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/tangent/blog/2009/03/jim_mccann_from_soap_operas_to.html

[Jim @ Marvel]

Check out STAVES & ARROWS, a post-release commentary and interview with Comic Related, conducted by BenBo's own Zack Hunter!
http://www.comicrelated.com/display.php?item=879

[Jim @ Marvel]

Issue 1 has sold out & is getting a new printing!!!! THANK you everyone who have supported this! I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!

http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7184


(I can't seem to figure out how to post the new cover, sorry!)

[Zack_Hunter]

Totally not going to say I told you so. ;)

[SpecialK]

Totally not going to say I told you so. ;)

I think you just did!

[Dermie]

Here's a new interview with Jim about THE REUNION! :)

http://www.gayleague.com/wordpress/2009/03/10/jim-mccann-and-new-avengers-the-reunion/#comments

[Jim @ Marvel]

(there's already a thread (http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=172868)I started but I thought I'd post it here too, because I can. LOL)

Hey folks!

So the buzz for NA: The Reunion continues to build, even after the first issue has been released. I'm posting links below. There is also a commentary interview posting soon on iFanboy.

Enjoy!

Commentary with script excerpts with CBR (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=20416)

Staves & Arrows Commentary of issue 1 with hints to issue 2 (http://www.comicrelated.com/display.php?item=879)

Acme Comics interview done at the signing (http://acmecomics.com/node/731)

Interview with Gayleague (http://www.gayleague.com/wordpress/2009/03/10/jim-mccann-and-new-avengers-the-reunion/#comments)

Getting inside Clint Barton's head in the Psych Ward (http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7159.Psych_Ward~colon~_Ronin)

[Zack_Hunter]

I think you just did!

Shhhhh!

[Jim @ Marvel]

*sniff* Last issue solicit & cover... *sniff*

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/965/965181/marvels-june-2009-advanced-look-20090323115347611.jpg

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #4 (of 4)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
Cover by JO CHEN
The red-hot reunion reaches its explosive conclusion with part four, The Avenger Who Came in From the Cold. Secrets are revealed, literal bombs are dropped, and an emotional choice forever alters the course of both Ronin and Mockingbird's lives. Don't miss the book Comic Book Resources says has "everything one might want in an intelligently written adventure comic. There are secrets and lies, trusts and betrayals, and more. If you want action, there's plenty of action."
32 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

[Spidey616]

New Avengers: Reunion #2 Preview (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=2293&disp=table)

Here's hoping 2nd issue gets a second printing like #1 :thumb:

[Jim @ Marvel]

New Avengers: Reunion #2 Preview (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=2293&disp=table)

Here's hoping 2nd issue gets a second printing like #1 :thumb:

I second that hope! ;)

[Brown Bear 76]

Just seeing the cover to #4 makes me miss this series and I have only read 1 issue. I really love the series two of my all-time favorite characters are back. I am glad there is a lot of buzz maybe we can get a Hawkeye Mockingbird series out of this.

[Jim @ Marvel]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their support of the series! I just turned in my draft of issue 4's script. I don't really know what to feel. There's been such overwhelming response to the first two issues and now my part of the series is mostly finished (aside from polishing up 3 & 4).

No word on a follow-up yet, but you guys' continued support and talking to your retailers and friends about The Reunion will help the chances tremendously.

Again, thank you all SO MUCH.

[Spidey616]

New Avengers: Reunion #2 Preview (http://comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=2293&disp=table)

Here's hoping 2nd issue gets a second printing like #1 :thumb:

Saw it coming. #2 has sold out! No word on a 2nd printing though. Congrats Jim!

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0904/09/index.htm

[Arion]

Saw it coming. #2 has sold out!

Good news.

[Barney's Brother]

Is there going to be a preview for #3? I need a little teaser, man!

[Spidey616]

The penultimate issue hits stands next week and here's the preview-

New Avengers: The Reunion #3
(http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=2521&disp=table)

[Arion]

The penultimate issue hits stands next week and here's the preview-

New Avengers: The Reunion #3
(http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=2521&disp=table)

Thanks for the link Spidey.

[Lord Jermaine Retail]

This issue was awesome and totally covers some ground that there wasn't time to get to in Secret Invasion itself. I guess Mockingbird spent the most time in Skrull hands out of any of the heroes. Pretty exciting stuff.

I wonder if Mockingbird will someday "get the band back together" with Moon Knight, Tigra, Wonder Man, Dr. Pym, and the others from the West Coast days? Hope so!

[Jim @ Marvel]

SNIFF! It's almost time to say good bye. Here's a preview of the last issue and an interview...
http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.7928.New_Avengers~colon~_Mockingbird~ apos~s_Song

[Arion]

I wonder if Mockingbird will someday "get the band back together" with Moon Knight, Tigra, Wonder Man, Dr. Pym, and the others from the West Coast days? Hope so!

That could be interesting.

[Jim @ Marvel]

The HC is released today! YAY!

http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12911