2004 In Comics

EVENTS

February

''' and Electronic Arts announce a multi-year agreement in which EA will develop a new generation of fighting video games pitting Marvel superheroes against a new, original set of EA heroes.

''' becomes the new publisher of Image Comics , replacing Jim Valentino , who stepped down.

April

''', would be Released June 30 .

June

''''' would land on bookstore shelves in June, followed by an adult fantasy Wolverine title in October and a middle grade Spider-Man title in November. A minimum of 12 novels would be released in 2005 .

'''.)

August

''''' is posted.

October

''' announces an agreement with Antefilms Production to produce a new Animated Television Series based on '' The Fantastic Four ''. Expected release of all 26 of the initial thirty-minute 2D/3D animated episodes is expected in late-2006.

November

''''', '' Mystique '') signs an exclusive 3-year contract with Marvel Comics .

December

''' ('' Ultimate Nightmare '', '' The New Avengers '', '' Captain America '') signs an exclusive 3-year contract with Marvel Comics .

''' ('' Gotham Central '') and colorist Morry Hollowell ('' Ultimate Secret '', '' Marvel Knights 4 '', '' Meridian '') sign exclusive contracts with Marvel Comics.

''' ('' Amazing Fantasy '', '' Marvel Age Spider-Man '') signs a 3-year exclusive contract with Marvel Comics.

FIRST ISSUES BY TITLE

These comic books were the first issued in each series.

;'' Guardians '' #1

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;'' Loki '' #1 (of 4)

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;'' Man-Thing '' #1 (of 3)

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;'''' #1

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;'' Starjammers '' #1

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;'' Witches '' #1 (of 4)

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PUBLICATIONS BY RELEASE DATE

Released June 30 , 2004

;Graphic novels

'' Proximity Effect '' — Top Cow

: This 96-page graphic novel tells the story of Caleb, who has the ability to give superhuman powers to those who are compatible and standing in close proximity, and Lisa, whose power comes from him. Written by Scott Tucker with artwork by David Nakayama and Beth Sotelo . Cover is by Marc Silvestri .

Released July 7 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Alpha Flight '' (2004 series) #5 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Captain America And The Falcon '' (2004 series) #5 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Exiles '' #49 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' (New) Invaders '' — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Loki '' #1 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

: A New Limited Series by Robert Rodi with artwork by Esad Ribic .

'' Marvel Age Fantastic Four '' #4 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'''' #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'' Marvel Age Spider-Man '' #7 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'''' #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'''' #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

: Features a new cover by Salvador Larroca and digital painting by Richard Isanove .

'' Spider-Girl '' #76 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'' Spider-Man Unlimited '' (2004 series) #4 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

: Separate stories by Robert Kirkman ('' Captain America ''), with Cory Walker ('' Invincible ''), and the creative team of Allan Jacobsen and C. P. Smith (from the upcoming '' New Invaders '' series). Cover is by Erik Larsen .

'' Starjammers '' (2004 series) #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

: A New Ongoing Series by sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson with art by Alé Garza .

'' Thanos '' (2003 series) #12 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Thor '' #82 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Ultimate Spider-Man '' #62 — Marvel Comics (Rating: G)

'' Uncanny X-Men '' #446 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

'' Witches '' #3 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

Released July 14 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Guardians '' (2004 series) #1 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

: A New Ongoing Series by Marc Sumerak with artwork by Casey Jones .

Released July 21 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Loki '' #2 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

'' Man-Thing '' #1 (of 3) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

: A New Limited Series movie "prequel" by screenwriter Hans Rodionoff with artwork by Kyle Hotz .

'' Starjammers '' (2004 series) #2 — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR)

: Featuring a cover by Tommy Ohtsuka and art by Jorge Lucas .

'' Witches '' #4 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

Released August 18 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Loki '' #3 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

Released October 6 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Loki '' #4 (of 4) — Marvel Comics (Rating: PSR+)

Released December 8 , 2004

;Comic books

'' Hunter-Killer '' (2005 series) #0 — Top Cow Productions

: A 16-page prequel to a New Ongoing Series In 2005 written by Mark Waid with artwork by Marc Silvestri .

FOOTNOTES

:¹ Ratings are provided by the publisher: Marvel Comics ratings .

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