During SDCC, Marvel announced Marvel NOW Two which will relaunch comics just like the original Marvel NOW. While I have yet to see anything official as to which comics will be relaunched, there are some which I hope will be. This is my wish list for Marvel NOW Two. Don’t take this as law or as a preview, only my wish list.
Marvel NOW Two: Doctor Strange #1
Doctor Strange #1 makes sense since it is no secret that Marvel is working on a new movie for the character. Marvel needs to make sure modern comic book readers and collectors know him as much as possible before his movie comes out. One of my favorite characters of all time needs to spread out from the current storylines he is in and into his own title.
Marvel NOW Two: Ant-Man #1
Along with Doctor Strange, Ant-Man also has a movie on the horizon (even though the House of Ideas obviously forgot this idea during SDCC. Why wasn’t the movie mentioned on a regular basis?). Pym was just a main character in the Age of Ultron storyline so it is time to bring him out on his own since modern readers know who he is.
Marvel NOW Two: Power Man and Iron Fist #1
Both characters are highlighted in Ultimate Spider-Man, so why can’t there be a new Power Man and Iron Fist #1? Marvel needs another strong African-American headliner, and can find one in Luke Cage. Sweet Christmas Marvel – Sweet Christmas!
Marvel NOW Two: Werewolf by Night #1
A new Werewolf by Night series would have me popping as this under-appreciated horror comic was one of the best Marvel ever put out. In fact, it is one of my favorite horror comics of all time. If DC Comics can make money with the Dark Universe, Marvel should be able to cash in with Jack Russell.
Marvel NOW Two: Tales of the Zombie #1
Since I am in “Marvel Horror” mode, how about Tales of the Zombie #1? Bringing back the original zombie comic would be a direct slap to The Walking Dead. Tales of the Zombie bridges into DC Dark Universe territory and into battling Image’s biggest seller. This list was not created in any order, but if it was, Tales of the Zombie would be very high.
Marvel NOW Two: Excalibur #1
With Nightcrawler coming back real soon to the Marvel Universe, let’s bring back Excalibur. That gives Marvel the ability to use many of the currently-untapped secondary characters from the series and can help build Captain Britain up once again.
Marvel NOW Two: Alpha Flight #1
I am sure I am starting to lose a few of you, but what is wrong with giving the big Canadian team some love? Sasquatch needs to be brought into the modern day. Simple as that.
Marvel NOW Two: Silver Surfer #1
With Guardians of the Galaxy and the rest of the cosmic storytelling push right now at Marvel, it would make sense to bring in Silver Surfer and give him his own title once again. Just look at how much buzz there was when Dennis sold the Silver Surfer statue to the people at Hardcore Pawn. Push aside the fact that Marvel cannot use the character in a movie and just bring us Silver Surfer #1 in Marvel NOW Two.
Marvel NOW Two: Punisher #1
Don’t worry about making Punisher a Max title; just give him his own regular title once again. I was surprised that Punisher was not part of the initial Marvel NOW launch. Marvel NOW Two is the perfect time to bring him out again.
Marvel NOW Two: Marvel Fanfare #1
Why Marvel Fanfare? It gave the publishing company the chance to highlight a character which has been overlooked or try out a new character which might be introduced in the normal comics in the near future. It was a proving ground for both characters and creators and should be back with the same force it once had.
Marvel NOW Two: Moon Knight #1
Moon Knight is one of the most interesting, and downright coolest of the Marvel characters. Make him hunt the streets once again. Bring him back to win a new generation of fans. You know it will do better than Gambit did.
