Marvel Unveils New MARVEL UNIVERSE Line Of Books

Marvel has revealed plans to expand their universe with the release of their all-new Marvel Universe line. Like the Marvel Ultimates line of books, these new stories will be told outside of the regular Marvel Universe continuity. These new stories will target readers of all ages. The new line will launch with two new series, one focusing on the Marvel Avengers characters and the other on the Spider-Man universe titled MARVEL UNIVERSE: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 and MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #1.

According to Marvel's editor-in-chief, the all-new Marvel Universe line will feature stories that adult readers can easily share with their kids as the books are meant to be fun for children of all ages.

The Marvel Universe line of comics not only clearly lets fans know they’re in for great stories, but also lets parents know where to find great stories to share with their kids” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Comics Editor in Chief. “The Marvel Universe line also includes the best all-ages stories we’ve told recently and we’re bringing them to millions of new fans through ambitious new initiatives. So when you see the name Marvel Universe, you’ll know it stands for the best all-ages super hero storytelling in the world—in print and digital media!

We got our first look at the covers of the first issues if both series. You can check out the full solicits and cover art below. What do you think of this new line of Marvel books?

MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES #1 (FEB120603)

Written by CHRIS YOST

Pencils by ADAM DEKRAKER

All Ages …$2.99

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MARVEL UNIVERSE: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 (FEB120604)

Written by MEN OF ACTION, DAN SLOTT & TY TEMPLETON

Art by NUNO PLATI

All Ages …$2.99

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I am glad to see Marvel are making more kid friendly books. That way we can see kids get interested in comics. I might even pick up Ultimate Spider-man if I like the cartoon.

So these are all set in the Marvel Animated Universe? Cool! Nice seeing Iron Fist

Kiddy stuff, not for me.

@haydenclaireheroes: Hilariously enough, the new White Tiger from Avengers Academy is a cast member of that show.

Aww... I hoped this was about bringing back the good ol' Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.

I thought that was the whole point of the Marvel Adventures line, to put out all-ages books

Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-man, i can see there being some confusion there with the other ultimate spider-man, especially if not so comic savvy parents are picking this up for their kids, or even if the kids themselves are getting it....

I'll pass.

Now if they start a series based on Wolverine and the X-Men (TV show), I will for sure be buying that.

@Arevish said:

Kiddy stuff, not for me.

@The Dark Huntress said:

I'll pass.

Now if they start a series based on Wolverine and the X-Men (TV show), I will for sure be buying that.

No season two? No comic book? Marvel is loosing some points, I haven't met the first one to say something bad about that show

@Meteorite said:

I thought that was the whole point of the Marvel Adventures line, to put out all-ages books

It is but they haven't done that since Mini-Marvels and (it probably doesn't count but) Power Pack

@Arevish said:

Kiddy stuff, not for me.

Try Tiny Titans for a couple of issues you'll die laughing :)

@haydenclaireheroes said:

I am glad to see Marvel are making more kid friendly books. That way we can see kids get interested in comics. I might even pick up Ultimate Spider-man if I like the cartoon.

the comic is gonna be better than the cartoon I bet my lantern on that

@notarandomguy: What about Pocket marvels, Teen titans (Cartoon) and marvel adventures? xD

neat, iron fist

Just one thing:

OMG, IRON FIST IN THE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SHOW?!

AWESOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

@Arevish: I didn't like Teen Titans GO! that much but it made me laugh :P and wow been a while since someone talked to me about pocket marvel x3

Marvel Universe: The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes is a mouthful.

Marvel Adventures ended with #61 of Spider-Man. That's why they're launching a new all ages line, but since this one is tied into the animated shows the synergy will hopefully help it.

main reason I hate them Marvel cartoons its so kiddie but its cool that the kids get to enjoy the comics.

So we would have an Ultimate Spider-man comic about the Cartoon that is based on the comic that at the same time is based on another comic....

What?!

...

Nice...

@notarandomguy: Yeah the first print of the Pocket Marvel were really cool, but the Red/Green/Blue hulk group sucks. Btw, are you "It's just some random guy" from youtube? xD

@Deadcool said:

So we would have an Ultimate Spider-man comic about the Cartoon that is based on the comic that at the same time is based on another comic....

What?!

...

Nice...

Seems like a good idea and I hope that they are good. I'm not sure they will be able to last long, but I sure hope they prove me wrong.

@UpUpAndAway said:

@Deadcool said:

So we would have an Ultimate Spider-man comic about the Cartoon that is based on the comic that at the same time is based on another comic....

What?!

...

Nice...

this made me laugh

This is great! I have books I can suggest to my little nieces and nephews.

If anything I would buy these for the creative teams. Some good writers here.

@Cafeterialoca said:

@haydenclaireheroes: Hilariously enough, the new White Tiger from Avengers Academy is a cast member of that show.

REALLY?

LOL!

Good for her.

I just hope they aren't like the other comics based on tv shows: Mediocre (till Young Justice isn't that bad)

Hmm... I'll stick to the shows. Already have enough on my plate.

Of course they're going to market their cartoons as a comic, when doesn't anyone try this?

I'm divided one these. We see the cancellation of a few rather loved series then those funds put into this, which can estimated won't be long lived. I could say I get the " friendly " claim, but I don't really buy it. I don't think money/product making corporations are interested specifically in the well being of children's emotional states, lest they just as well publish easy to read educational books about wildlife and dinosaurs, as they are to pandering and cashing in further on an already selling product (the animated series). As well, not all, but there are already child friendly publications, and Disney itself already owns that division and bought Marvel for the purpose of reaching the one they couldn't themselves: Older males. But if they end getting some enjoyment and do put a smile on some kids faces, then that outweighs it and I say money well spent.

Though if Marvel EVER attempts a full on Star Comics revival, which was a separate universe of comics which existed for the sole purpose to be Saturday Morning Cartoon tie-ins and sell toys (I'm not even exaggerating, most of those books actually define the mechanics involved with the toy counterparts action feature literally in the books: " I must press the yellow button underneath my arm gauntlet to fire my Grapple Hook Of Awesome ®, quickly! Radical, this is so much fun! "), and the big tagline for these books was of course " child friendly ", which their definition translates to " underestimate the intelligence of your children and teach them the proper respect to beg you to buy them the various products and toys the comic is selling to them ". Well, if that happens, I will...well I'm not certain I'm capable of anything really neat, so I'll probably write complaints online and have a nightmare about it or something. Anyways, down with poisonous snakes! Wait, what is this about again? Oh, those comics. Yeah, they look cute. I probably won't read them but I like the cute " very suspiciously looks like the very exact images I see plastered all over products and clothing in shopping stores " art.

Kinda wish Spectacular Spider-Man would have gotten the same treatment.

I'm excited for Ultimate Spider-man, but not so much the comic. The show looks really nice. Especially since Man of Action is involved.

I am so picking this up! But, still, LONG LIVE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN

The ultimate spiderman cartoon has nothing to do with the ultimate world it's just a title

Poor Paul Tobin. First they cancel Spider-girl, and now his all ages spidey book. I like his writing :(

this is kinda funny. DC relaunched their whole universe and the major reason given was for new readers. I don't remember if they mentioned ages, but so far from what Ive read by them it isn't exactly for younger readers. We'll see how well this does, but it seems like it should help already.

Anyone else think its weird how Greg Weisman, showrunner for "Spectacular Spider-Man," now oversees "Young Justice," and Paul Dini, writer for Batman, Superman and Justice League animated series, is now the showrunner for the new "Ultimate Spider-Man" animated series?

Was there an animation writers' trade between DC and Marvel that we haven't heard about?

Well then I know what I'm getting my niece and nephew soon enough when they can read :)

@GothamRed said:

neat, iron fist

I like that idea of "Fury Files"; side-stories showcasing members of the MU that haven't made it to animation yet (Iron Fist! Yay!). And heck, if these do well, then maybe we can get a "Season Two" Wolverine and the X-Men comic.

I'd like to see this idea pan out but I just don't see kids young enough to be interested having or spending $2.99 a pop for comics. I don't see this lasting.

looks good

I wish there was an all girls team, I have three daughters and they always ask for that.

It'll be a while before they realize that these books don't sell all that well.

@Arevish said:

Kiddy stuff, not for me.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

@Deadcool said:

So we would have an Ultimate Spider-man comic about the Cartoon that is based on the comic that at the same time is based on another comic....

What?!

...

Nice...

A good way to ease children into the Marvel universe. Also the Fury Files seem to be used to introduce characters so that you could ease them into the regular 616 easier.

Looking forward to this!

Iron Fist being here is kinda neat.

Not loving the character design for Iron Fist...

Cool! Now all the kids need left to be introduced to comics is a walking dead nightlight.