X3 Books next year (Spoiler on the movie)!

[lordofthenerds]

Chris Claremont's writing a novel? I know he worte many of the comics and was great, but a novel?

 

[GothicPowerMix1]

Notice how Professor X is. Isn't he rumored to die?

Well well well what do we have here

 

[04nbod]

'rogue finds a home' so i doubt things end badlt in the love triangle for her otherwise she would be out. Imagine living in the same house with your ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend. That would not be homely

 

[Feyd Rautha]

'rogue finds a home' so i doubt things end badlt in the love triangle for her otherwise she would be out. Imagine living in the same house with your ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend. That would not be homely

That's a common thing in X-Men comics. Just look at Iceman, Polaris and Havok.

 

[LEX]

I'm sorry, but every cover so far has been badly photoshopped.

I concur. They look like they were made in a quick 5 minutes.

 

[Retroman]

UPDATE
A real must-have book coming in October. Info and description from the publsihers and authors official site.


X-MEN The Characters and Their Universe by Michael Mallory

They are more than simply humans...they possess something extra...they are the X-Men. Among the most popular superhero characters of our time, Marvel Comics' "X-Men" are also among the most distinctive teams to emerge from the plethora of costumed crime fighters. "Sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them," the mutant X-Men face not only against diabolically evil villains, but also the bigotry and prejudice of those for whom they fight. X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the story of this unique band of comic book heroes from their creation in 1963 by the dream team of writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, through their late 1970s re-emergence as a platform for socially and politically relevant storytelling, and up to the present as one of the globe's hottest franchises. This colorful, lavishly-illustrated volume also traces how the characters have been adapted into the media of television and film, including the groundbreaking 1992 animated series and the blockbuster feature films.
Through exclusive interviews with many of the key creators and contributors to the X-Men Universe from all media—among them Stan Lee, Chris Claremont and John Romita from the comics, and Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Sir Ian McKellen, Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner from the world of film—X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe tells the complete story of how these strange and often unlikely heroes have transcended the illustrated page to become part of our collective consciousness.

For fans of the comic books, this volume also provides a unique one-source catalogue of every major character that appeared from 1963 to the present, including all the various teamings of characters, the significant comic book series, the various character relationships and evolutions, and the classic storylines that have all woven together over the decades to create the dazzlingly complex and fascinating tapestry of world of mutants. X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe is a book that no fan of Marvel Comics, of super heroics, of animation and action adventure filmmaking, even of popular culture of the late 20th century itself, will want to be without.

I have spent a good part of the year in the company of mutants. No, I'm not getting into politics, I was researching and writing a new book titled X-Men: The Characters and Their Universe, which will be published by Hugh Lauter Levin and Associates in October 2006. It is another coffee-table sized book (attach four legs and you've got a coffee table!) that provides the history of the X-Men from their inception in Marvel Comics through their various media adaptations, up to and including the upcoming feature film X-Men 3. Doing books like this one is always a delight because I get to meet and talk to the people behind the comics, cartoons and films, and this time around the list included the likes of Stan Lee, director Bryan Singer (who is contributing the book's foreword), and actors Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Rebecca Romijn and Sir Ian McKellen. This book is a follow-up to my 2001 tome Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe, which came out in a new Barnes and Noble edition last fall.

Source: http://www.hlla.com/catalog/xmen.html
http://www.michaelmallory.com/news.htm

 

[LEX]

Ooh, shiny.

 

[TNC9852002]

Ahh crap...Now I have to buy another one...

How many X-Men Universe books are they gonna release?.. There's like, another updated one every 2 years or so...

-TNC

 

[LEX]

These X-Men are making me broke. Argh, stop tempting me!

 

[TheSpyAssassin]

Is that book to be like the DK books or is it gonna be more like that big "MARVEL" history book cuz the cover sorta looks like it....

 

[Retroman]

UPDATE
Amazon.com has a posted the art inside the X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men book (Release May 1, 2006 - by Harry Lime, Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator). This was spotted by mustanger405 in the Cyclops thread.

Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...9711-5848917?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

 

[Retroman]

UPDATE
Harper Collins (the publishers of these kids books) have posted synopses on their official site. Potential spoilers ahead!

X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men
by Harry Lime

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men
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Professor Xavier created his School for Gifted Youngsters for individuals with special powers. These students are the famous X-Men! Meet all your favorite X-Men characters and learn about their special powers as they fight to keep the human and mutant worlds in balance.

ISBN13: 9780060822040; ISBN: 006082204X; Imprint: Trophy; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Paperback; Trimsize: 6 x 9; Pages: 32; $3.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=006082204X

X-Men: The Last Stand: Rogue Finds a Home
by Harry Lime

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Rogue Finds a Home
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Rogue is a mutant with special powers, but she finds others like herself at the School for Gifted Youngsters. Will she stay with the X-Men or try to make it on her own?

ISBN13: 9780060822057; ISBN: 0060822058; Imprint: Trophy; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Paperback; Trimsize: 6 x 9; Pages: 32; $3.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822058

X-Men: The Last Stand: Beast Chooses Sides
by TBD

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Beast Chooses Sides
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Beast struggles to fit in with the human race, even though he can't hide the fact that he is a furry blue mutant. When he learns that the human president is trying to rid the world of all mutants with a new cure, Beast knows he must reunite the X-Men. Join Beast as he fights side by side with Wolverine, Storm, Iceman, Rogue, and Colossus!

ISBN13: 9780060822026; ISBN: 0060822023; Imprint: HarperKidsEntertainment; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Merchandise; Trimsize: 8 x 8; Pages: 24; $3.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822023

X-Men: The Last Stand: Coloring and Activity Book and Crayons
by TBD

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Coloring and Activity Book and Crayons
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All your favorite characters from X-Men 3 come alive in this coloring and activity book. Experience all the excitement of the movie with mazes, connect-the-dot puzzles, pictures, word games, and more!

ISBN13: 9780060822101; ISBN: 0060822104; Imprint: HarperKidsEntertainment; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Merchandise; Trimsize: 8 1/4 x 11; Pages: 32; $4.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822104

X-Men: The Last Stand: Fight the Cure
by Lisa Papademetriou

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Fight the Cure
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In this new adventure, the X-Men must fight for their very existence. A doctor has developed a treatment to "cure" mutants and make them human. Professor X's rival Magneto goes to wage war against the humans and their cure. With the X-Men distracted by Jean Grey's return, will it be the end of mutants forever?

ISBN13: 9780060822071; ISBN: 0060822074; Imprint: HarperKidsEntertainment; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Merchandise; Trimsize: 5 1/8 x 7 5/8; Pages: 64; $4.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822074

X-Men: The Last Stand: Teaming Up
by TBD

About X-Men: The Last Stand: Teaming Up
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When it comes to fighting battles, Storm and Wolverine don't always get along. But when the humans introduce a mutant cure, they must learn to work together to protect their race. Join the X-Men in this new adventure as they face two enemies: the mutant cure and Magneto's evil Brotherhood!

ISBN13: 9780060822019; ISBN: 0060822015; Imprint: HarperKidsEntertainment; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Merchandise; Trimsize: 8 x 8; Pages: 24; $3.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822015

X-Men: The Last Stand: The Junior Novel
by Dan Fingeroth

About X-Men: The Last Stand: The Junior Novel
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In their newest adventure, the X-Men are up against their most powerful villain yet. To make matters more dangerous, a doctor has developed a treatment to "cure" mutants and make them human. Professor X must gather the X-Men and set them on the path to save the world and themselves. Join the X-Men as they struggle to rid the world of evil!

ISBN13: 9780060822088; ISBN: 0060822082; Imprint: HarperKidsEntertainment; On Sale: 05/09/2006; Format: Merchandise; Trimsize: 5 1/8 x 7 5/8; Pages: 144; $4.99

Source: http://www.harpercollins.com/global_scripts/product_catalog/book_xml.asp?isbn=0060822082

 

[cookiva]

Hmmm....Beasts sounds the best....

Rogue could just flat out leave, and not find a new home with the brotherhood, as wondered about before when we heard the title....

 

[Retroman]

I hope she doesn't take the cure. I can imagine it must have been very difficult for the filmmakers to decide (like Shuler Donner) who dies and who takes the cure.

 

[Retroman]

Another topic- i've looked everywhere to see if theres any making-of/Art of X3 books in the works. I can't seem to find any info on that. Aren't they going to make one?

 

[BMM]

UPDATE
A real must-have book coming in October. Info and description from the publsihers and authors official site.


X-MEN The Characters and Their Universe by Michael Mallory

Source: http://www.hlla.com/catalog/xmen.html
http://www.michaelmallory.com/news.htmhttp://www.michaelmallory.com/news.htm

Cool. That looks interesting. Too bad it doesn't come out until October, but hopefully it will be worth the wait. Nice find Retro.

 

[Spidey 2007]

Anyone remember if they had this crap for X2??????? becaue i dont seem to remember. looks liek the beast cover is when they are at alcatraz?

 

[Retroman]

No problem BMM
Spidey2007, i don't think they had this for X2 no. I wouldn't call it crap cause Fox want to get kids want in on the X hype as well. It's spefically made for young kids. If they buy it can only be good in the long run.

 

[LEX]

UPDATE
Amazon.com has a posted the art inside the X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men book (Release May 1, 2006 - by Harry Lime, Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator). This was spotted by mustanger405 in the Cyclops thread.

Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006082204X/ref=pd_sbs_b_5/102-8719711-5848917?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

I like the drawings. Scott's there. Thanks, Retro.

 

[*xmenfan*]

I like the drawings. Scott's there. Thanks, Retro.

that scott drawing looks like from x-men evolution

 

[DarknessOfDeath]

 

[LEX]

^What's with the smilies?

 

[DarknessOfDeath]

that cover rocks...cause its got evil Jean and Mags on it.

 

[LEX]

I'll have to get my hands on the novels. I've never read the X2 novels. I wonder if the X2 novels are still on sale.

 

[Avalanche]

UPDATE
Amazon.com has a posted the art inside the X-Men: The Last Stand: Meet the X-Men book (Release May 1, 2006 - by Harry Lime, Steven E. Gordon (Illustrator). This was spotted by mustanger405 in the Cyclops thread.

Source: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006082204X/ref=pd_sbs_b_5/102-8719711-5848917?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...9711-5848917?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155

Cyclops looks near identical to his Evolution model there. In the face at least.