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Preview of WEAPON X #3

2009-06-23T10:13:00.003-05:00

In stores this week.

DARK REIGN: THE LIST Interviews

2009-06-22T13:30:00.003-05:00

CBR:
"It's a big, crazy, very frenetic action story where I get to play with some super cool Grant Morrison toys. The whole thing takes place in The World, which is the super cool laboratory we saw in Morrison's 'New X-Men' run. We have all these characters kind of fighting to control The World but at the same time fighting to keep the all new Weapon XVI from escaping out into the outside world."

Newsarama:

"But I should say that I'm not Grant Morrison, would never pretend to be Grant Morrison, and could never write like Grant Morrison, so this isn't me trying to be Grant Morrison. This is me doing me, but getting to play with some Grant Morrison toys."

DARK REIGN: THE LIST

2009-06-21T10:59:00.005-05:00

As announced this weekend, there's a group of one-shots coming out in September that together represent Norman Osborn's evil "To Do List." I'm writing the WOLVERINE installment, which will focus on the Weapon Plus program, specifically The World, which was the superlab introduced in Grant Morrison's NEW X-MEN run, and will also feature a couple of other crazy cool Morrison toys I've been dying to get my hands on: Fantomex and Marvel Boy. Oh, and there's also an all-new Weapon XVI, unlike any other weapon the program has ever produced. It's drawn by the great Esad Ribic and it's gonna be a hoot.

Did I mention that this'll be the first ever meeting between Marvel Boy and Fantomex? Don't know if you just got a nerd boner, but I sure did.

Great Quotes: Bruce

2009-06-16T23:33:00.001-05:00

"My Jesus your gracious love and mercy
Tonight I'm sorry could not fill
My heart like one good rifle
And the name of who I ought to kill."

--"The New Timer"

Solicitations for September

2009-06-16T12:42:00.004-05:00

No, Brian Wood is not writing SCALPED #32. If you see that online anywhere, it's just a misprint. And maybe payback of some sort, since I was mistakenly listed as the writer on an issue of Wood's NORTHLANDERS a few months back. Maybe somebody's trying to tell us we need to just switch books.

SCALPED #32
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by RM Guera
Cover by Jock
The intensity ratchets up yet another notch in part three of "The Gnawing" as Dash Bad Horse feels the walls closing in all around him. The drunken mystic called Catcher claims to be sent by the gods to save Bad Horse from himself, while the jailed murderer Diesel claims to be the closest thing Bad Horse has to a friend. But can he really trust either one of them?
On sale September 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED VOL. 5: HIGH LONESOME TP
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R.M. Guera, Davide Furno and Francesco Francavilla
Cover by Jock
In this latest SCALPED volume, collecting issues #25-29 of the acclaimed series, we see the landscape of the Prairie Rose reservation and casino through the eyes of a newcomer — a card shark and con man — whose presence could spell doom for one of our main characters.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 21 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS

GHOST RIDERS: HEAVEN'S ON FIRE #2 (of 6)
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI
Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
The quest to save the Anti-Christ continues, as Johnny Blaze, the Son of Satan, occult terrorist Jaine Cutter and the all-new Caretaker team up to battle the minions of the evil angel Zadkiel in the streets and corporate towers of New York City. And just what sort of dark dealings does Danny Ketch have in mind? And who's this guy with demons for arms? And is that a steam shovel with eyes on it?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

WOLVERINE WEAPON X #5
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Variant Cover by CARLOS PACHECO
“THE ADAMANTIUM MEN”
The saga of "The Adamantium Men" comes to its heart-stopping and flesh-slicing conclusion. The Chief Executive of Blackguard wants Wolverine dead, and he has a whole squad of laser-clawed super soldiers ready to do the job. When a final confrontation is set-up, how can Wolvie resist the chance to show up and take them all down, even if it's a fight he can't possibly win? Part 5 (of 5)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

things in my brain tonight -- 6/15/09

2009-06-16T00:25:00.006-05:00

Cover for SCALPED #32

2009-06-11T23:35:00.001-05:00

Read the IMMORTAL WEAPONS SKETCHBOOK for free

2009-06-10T09:58:00.001-05:00

Out of the pages of IMMORTAL IRON FIST! Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE) and Mico Suayan (MOON KNIGHT) plus an all-star roster of guest artists kick off IMMORTAL WEAPONS in this double-sized issue spotlighting Fat Cobra! Meanwhile, Danny Rand embarks on his own mission of search and adventure, in a special bonus story by IMMORTAL IRON FIST writer Duane Swierczynski running through all five IMMORTAL WEAPONS issues! Now get your first look behind the scenes, with exclusive character bios, sketches and nine pages from the first issue! Don’t miss IMMORTAL WEAPONS #1, on-sale July 22nd!

http://marvel.com/digitalcomics/titles/IMMORTAL_WEAPONS_SKETCHBOOK.2009.1

I'm on Comic Geek Speak again

2009-06-08T22:57:00.000-05:00

Listen to me ramble!

Or go here to download the episode.

This Week at StandardAttrition.org

2009-06-08T17:33:00.003-05:00

Why does Wolverine talk like a redneck?

LAPHAM REVIEWS MOVIES HE'S SEEN BEFORE AND WATCHED AGAIN

Brian Wood & Ryan Kelly's THE PUNISHER

obama's speech

And welcome newest SA member, Joshua Dysart.

G4's Blair Butler reviews SCALPED Vol. 4

2009-06-08T15:18:00.003-05:00

And calls it "a must read," among other things. Blair actually gave me one of the very first rave reviews I ever got, way back when THE OTHER SIDE #1 first came out, so she's held a special place in my heart ever since. And by that I mean she now has a restraining order against me. But at least she still reads my comics.

Video Games - E3 2009 - Attack of the Show

WOLVERINE #74 preview

2009-06-05T11:05:00.003-05:00

This is the second part of my story with Adam Kubert that asks the question, Why is Wolverine in so many books each month? This was the first instance of me getting to write Spider-Man for more than one panel at a time, so that was a big thrill. And it was also a blast working with Adam. Hopefully he and I will be working on something else before too long.

Thanks for the shout-outs, fellas

2009-06-01T22:18:00.003-05:00

"Recently I discovered a comic called SCALPED, scripted by a dude named Jason Aaron; he’s shaping up like a new favorite."
--Joe Hill

"I'd like to play a hick or something if they ever did a SCALPED movie."
--Bill Hader

8tracks: My Favorite Story Songs

2009-05-21T20:34:00.001-05:00

WOLVERINE #73 sells out

2009-05-21T10:18:00.000-05:00

Marvel is pleased to announce that WOLVERINE #73 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with WOLVERINE #73 Second Printing Variant!

In the first of two stories which conclude in WOLVERINE #74, Jason Aaron, who was recently named one of Marvel's "Write Stuff '09" writers, and artist Adam Kubert deliver a fast-paced story of non-stop action, mysterious women, and evil bad guys, and that's just one day! In the second story, the fan favorite creative team of Daniel Way and Tommy Lee Edwards prepare for a shocking change by presenting the prelude to the all new ongoing DARK WOLVERINE! Logan makes his way back to San Francisco, but it isn't his style to quietly sit around! Don't miss the powerful interior art of Adam Kubert on the cover of this second printing variant!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all WOLVERINE issues, as the series continues to generate immediate sell-outs. What happens to Logan before the title's stunning change to DARK WOLVERINE? Be sure to catch all the carnage and mayhem in WOLVERINE #73 and #74!

WOLVERINE #73 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098064)
Written by JASON AARON & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Parental Advisory…$2.99
FOC -- 5/28, On-Sale -- 6/17/09

Solicitations for August

2009-05-19T14:04:00.005-05:00

No SCALPED in August. It's taking a month off so we can try and get back on schedule. Sorry for the delay, but hopefully "The Gnawing" will prove to be worth the wait.

GHOST RIDERS: HEAVEN'S ON FIRE #1 (of 6)
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI
Cover & Variant Cover by JAE LEE
The acclaimed GHOST RIDER run of writer Jason Aaron reaches its fever-pitched conclusion with six more issues of insanity, all jam-packed with new villains, old allies and the same old grindhouse action that Flamehead fans have come to know and love. The renegade angel Zadkiel is out to thwart Biblical prophecy by assassinating a young boy bred by Satanists to rule the world, so if Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch are going to save the world, they'll first have to save the Anti-Christ. Guest-starring Hellstorm, the Son of Satan.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

WOLVERINE WEAPON X #4
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
50/50 Cover by ADI GRANOV
70th Frame Variant by DAVID FINCH
“THE ADAMANTIUM MEN”
The red-hot, sold-out "Adamantium Men" storyline continues! Wolverine is intent on bringing down the evil corporation Blackguard, one executive at a time if he has to, but when he finally comes face-to-face with the man at the top, he finds the soldiers of Strikeforce X waiting for him, laser-claws and all. Can you say SNIKT? Part 4 (of 5)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #3 (of 3)
Written by PAUL CORNELL, JASON AARON & OTHERS
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS, JOCK & OTHERS
Cover by JAE LEE
The conclusion to the anthology that illustrates the conception of the Dark X-Men. If you’re reading UTOPIA and think you know the whole story, think again. In this issue, Emma Frost convinces Namor to join the team. And learn where Professor X fits into UTOPIA. Also, witness the first Marvel Comic with art by JOCK (Losers, Green Arrow: Year One)!
40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

GHOST RIDER: THE LAST STAND TPB
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT
Cover by MARC SILVERSTRI
Yes, true believer, the rumors are true... Danny Ketch is back! But whose side is the former Ghost Rider on, and what familiar faces has he brought with him to the party? And who just got shot in the head with a hellfire shotgun? For those answers, plus more than your daily-recommended dose of supernatural action, don't miss the team-up you never imagined and the showdown that had to happen!
Collecting GHOST RIDER #26-32.
168 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$16.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3175-5
FOC - 7/9, On-Sale 07/29/2009

My lunch with Axel

2009-05-16T17:05:00.001-05:00

Retreat Recap

2009-05-16T08:33:00.003-05:00

That was interesting. I've never done anything like that before. Sat in a big room full of people and talked and talked and talked about comics for three days. Don't know that I was ready for it at first, honestly, but by the end I felt like I was able to make a contribution. Sometimes things went super fast, other times points were belabored. Loeb gave me a lot of shit, which I took in stride, and turns out he's a sweetheart. Loved meeting him. Fraction cried a few times, which was kind of pathetic, but what are you gonna do? All in all, I was really excited about all the new books we talked about and that my WOLVERINE ideas survived without being ripped apart or shot down. Excelsior!

Dispatches from NYC: Day One

2009-05-13T22:02:00.002-05:00

Opening day of the Marvel retreat was apparently pretty mellow by retreat standards. If that's the case, I can't wait to see it when it gets truly contentious. Found out about a cool new gig today. Also saw a bunch of kick-ass pages from the upcoming IMMORTAL WEAPONS one-shot. Tomorrow things kick into high gear.

Dispatches from a hillbilly in NYC

2009-05-12T12:06:00.003-05:00

I've been invited to Marvel's big editorial retreat for the first time this week. I'll try to post some photos and updates here as we go along, as well as on twitter:

https://twitter.com/jasonaaron

If I'm not back in a week, somebody send the Alabama National Guard.

Tonight's GHOST RIDER research: Just When You Thought the Roads Were Safe...

2009-05-09T00:21:00.001-05:00

Meet the Skinbender

2009-05-08T10:31:00.003-05:00

Shaper of flesh, mistress of gristle and bone. Coming soon to the pages of GHOST RIDER #35. Art by Tony Moore.

Solicitations for July

2009-05-08T10:27:00.002-05:00

SCALPED #31
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by RM Guera
Cover by Jock
FBI Agent Nitz finally has what he's dreamed about for years: an eyewitness who can put Chief Red Crow away for murder. Unfortunately, the only thing standing in his way just happens to be his own undercover agent, Dash Bad Horse. Part two of the pivotal new arc "The Gnawing" offers more surprises and plenty more bloodshed.
On sale July 22 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

IMMORTAL WEAPONS #1 (of 5)
Written by JASON AARON & DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Penciled by MICO SUAYAN & TRAVEL FOREMAN
Cover and Variant Cover by DAVID AJA
Out of the pages of IMMORTAL IRON FIST! Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE) and Mico Suayan (MOON KNIGHT) plus an all-star roster of guest artists kick off IMMORTAL WEAPONS in this double-sized issue!
Fat Cobra! No man has fought more heartily, consumed more mightily, or lived life more fully! Fat Cobra! Master of the sumo thunder stomp and the devil’s skullcrusher! Fat Cobra! Immortal Weapon from the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven! But to this day, no man has known the story of Fat Cobra’s life...including the Cobra himself! Discover the shocking origins of this boisterous brawler and witness his decades of adventure!
Meanwhile, Danny Rand embarks on his own mission of search and adventure, in a special bonus story by IMMORTAL IRON FIST writer Duane Swierczynski running through all five IMMORTAL WEAPONS issues!

GHOST RIDER: TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS TPB
Written by JASON AARON & SIMON SPURRIER
Penciled by TONY MOORE & MARK ROBINSON
Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
Hit the highway with four stories starring the Spirit(s) of Vengeance! The all-new Caretaker struggles to pick up the pieces of her life, but the mad-dog man-mountain called the Deacon has other plans. Plus: Caretaker leads a special guided tour of the long sordid history of the Spirit of Vengeance in America. Learn the legend of the Highwayman, the hellbilly terror of the hammer lane — a former trucker who was cursed by the devil and now drives a mystical black rig, preying on the souls of anyone foolish enough to drive his highways. See what happens when Johnny Blaze tries to get away from it all in a sleepy fishing village in Japan, where the locals have some demons of their own. And welcome to Mercy, Idaho, a small town in the hills with more than its fair share of secrets: a winged terror that haunts the woods; an irresistible pull on the desperate and the suicidal; and now a stranger on a low-slung chopper, with fire in his eyes. For Johnny Blaze, searching for a way to wage war against heaven itself, the frozen forests of Mercy might just provide a path through the Pearly Gates. Collects GHOST RIDER #33-#35 & ANNUAL #2.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$12.99

Jason Latour does SCALPED

2009-05-08T09:04:00.004-05:00

Latour is a good friend and great conversationalist, in addition to being one hell of an artist and writer (though he does have rather poor taste in sports franchises). Look for his upcoming Southern fried crime series LOOSE ENDS from Image. This kick-ass SCALPED piece is from his blog.

John Siuntres fears me

2009-04-28T15:26:00.003-05:00

Hear for yourself.