Marvel announced some major things at the Next Big Thing panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024. We’ve got updates with an on-the-ground write-up by Beau Q, who was in attendance at the panel and will follow it up with Marvel’s official rundown and solicits.
Here’s a transcription of how it went down below.
Ultimate X-Men: there will be a girl with Cyclops power
Ultimates: there will be a new Hawkeye joining the team
Overall: a fun tete a tete of editors Moss, Tom. CB to promote upcoming releases that constantly entertained fans throughout
Now here’s Marvel’s official rundown.
Venom War Trailer
- New Venom series event with tie-ins, on sale August 7
- Written by Al Ewing
- Art and Covers by Iban Coello
- LAST VENOM STANDING!
The Venom Symbiote has bonded with both Eddie Brock and his son Dylan at different points. Now both Brocks are going head-to-head, determined to be the one, true Venom! Father versus son in a showdown of showdowns that threatens to tear the world asunder! From heavyweight talent champions Al Ewing and Iban Coello comes a Battle for the ‘Biote like you’ve never seen!
Wolverine: Revenge Trailer
- New limited series (previously announced), on sale August 21
- Written by Jonathan Hickman
- Art and Covers by Greg Capullo
- HICKMAN AND CAPULLO JOIN FORCES FOR A WOLVERINE EPIC LIKE NO OTHER!
Greg Capullo makes his grand return to Marvel Comics storytelling as he and Jonathan Hickman pit WOLVERINE against a cadre of foes who will turn his world upside down! He’s been beaten! He’s been bloodied! And LOGAN only has one thought on his mind: REVENGE! Don’t miss this prestige miniseries, set to become one of the defining tales in Wolverine’s storied legend!
Dogpool Infinity Comic #1
- New Infinity Comic one-shot on Marvel Unlimited, available July 26 (day of panel)
- Written by MacKenzie Cadenhead
- Art by Enid Balám
- Come on down to Old MacDeadpool’s Farm and get to know his favorite furry friends: Dogpool, Catpool and Mousepool! But don’t say we didn’t warn ya – their bites are worse than their barks!
Teaser for Post-Blood Hunt
- New status quo spinning out of the end of Blood Hunt, to come 2025
ASM #61/62 Covers & New Suit Designs
- “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” story arc, launching in November
- Written by Joe Kelly
- Art and Covers by Ed McGuinness
- THE 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN BEGIN!
The world has changed, Doctor Doom is Sorcerer Supreme, but he has no plans to spend his time like his predecessor… Each year, Doctor Strange would use every ounce of his power and experience to save the world from an evil god and his scions. This year, Doom is delegating this task to…SPIDER-MAN?! The leader of Latveria has given Spider-Man a new, magic powered suit and EIGHT EXTRA LIVES with which to save (!?) the world. True believer, they won’t be enough…
West Coast Avengers
- New ongoing series, on sale November
- Written by Gerry Duggan
- Art by Danny Kim
- Cover by Ben Harvey
- ULTRON RETURNS…REDEEMED?
Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron – who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?
Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1
- New one-shot, on sale December
- Written by Deniz Camp
- Artist TBA
It’s been one year since the Maker was locked away and the Ultimate Universe was left in the hands of his villainous council. And in that time, heroes around the world have risen up, determined to fix this broken world. Now, with one year left until their leader’s return, the Maker’s Council launches a bold plan to wipe out these heroes. This oversized one-shot sets the stage for the second year of the Ultimate line and includes the debut of the Ultimate versions of two major Marvel characters!
Beastly Buddies Infinity Comic series
- New Infinity Comic series on Marvel Unlimited, available October 18
- Written by Steve Foxe
- Art by Armand Bodnar
- Colors by KJ Diaz
Ted and Jack are best friends tackling the sorts of problems all modern readers can relate to: getting ousted from their ancestral castle by pitchfork-wielding villagers, unknowingly being pursued by infamous monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone, and trying to find a place for yourself in the world when one of you is a grouchy werewolf and the other is a plant-based nexus being. In a spooky twist in the comedic spirit of smash hits like It’s Jeff, Beastly Buddies follows Man-Thing and Werewolf by Night as they discover the lighter side of Marvel’s darkest corners on a quest to figure out where they fit in, from writer Steve Foxe (Spider-Ham: Great Power, No Responsibility) and rising star Armand Bodnar!
Stay tuned for more SDCC ’24 coverage from The Beat.
