UNLIMITED UN-'COVER'-ED

[Eric J. Moreels]

<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0303/xmun_43.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0303/xmun_43t.jpg" align=left alt="X-Men Unlimited #43 preview"></a>Things are about to get very busy in the pages of Marvel Comics' X-Men Unlimited anthology title as it shifts to a bi-weekly publishing schedule beginning this month.

To help fans keep up with who is appearing in a particular issue, and which creators are working on what characters, here's a recap of issues coming up between now and May as well as three previously unseen covers.


X-MEN UNLIMITED #43
Painted Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
Chris Claremont & Steven Grant (w)/Bill Sienkiewicz & Paul Smith (p)
X-Men Unlimited goes bi-weekly with a new LOWER-PRICED format! Because YOU demanded it, Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz reteam for an all-new New Mutants story! Plus, Steven Grant and Paul Smith explain where every X-fan's favorite dragon Lockheed has been!
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......2.50
On sale March 12


<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0303/X-MEN_UNLIMITED_44.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0303/X-MEN_UNLIMITED_44t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men Unlimited #44 preview"></a>X-MEN UNLIMITED #44
Cover by Mizuki Sakakibara
Chuck Austen (w)/Romano (p)
The bi-weekly action continues! Not all of the battles the X-Men fight have the fate of the world hanging in the balance - some are much more important. This issue, the X-Men take a stand against animal cruelty.
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......2.50
On sale March 26


<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0403/Xmen_unlimited_45.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0403/Xmen_unlimited_45t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men Unlimited #45 preview"></a>X-MEN UNLIMITED #45
Cover by Phil Noto
Chuck Austen (w)/Pop Mhan (p)
A tie-in with this month's Uncanny X-Men. Alpha Flight's in full force, and expanding their roster! Witness the birth of Vindicator's and Guardian's baby!
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......2.50
On sale April 9


<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0403/xmun_46.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0403/xmun_46t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men Unlimited #46 preview"></a>X-MEN UNLIMITED #46
Cover by David Finch
Ian Edgington, Bruce Jones (w)/Simon Bisley, Sin Nagasawa (p)
A Wolverine blowout issue! Marvel's bad boy is back in true lethal form in two hardcore stories!
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......2.50
On sale April 30


<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0503/XMEN_UNLIMITED_47.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0503/XMEN_UNLIMITED_47t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men Unlimited #47 preview"></a>X-MEN UNLIMITED #47
Cover by Josh Middleton
Stories by Adam Warren & Rick Mays, John Layman & Dan Norton
The return of Psylocke! A blast from the past as the X-Men's sexy psychic ninja flies solo! Written by Adam Warren with art by Rick Mays! The second story feature an eye-popping Cyclops tale brought to you by John Layman and Dan Norton!
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......$2.50
On sale May 14


<a href="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0503/xmun_48.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/images/previews/0503/xmun_48t.jpg" align=right alt="X-Men Unlimited #48 preview"></a>X-MEN UNLIMITED #48
Painted Cover by Paolo Rivera
Stories by Chuck Austen & Chris Cross Williams, Bruce Jones & Richard Isanove
Mystique returns, but defying all expectations! Just what is the sultry shape-changer doing in the employ of Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.? Find out in this globetrotting adventure by Chuck Austen and Chris Cross! And in a fully painted story by Richard Isanove, Bruce Jones takes us back to the Savage Land where Wolverine and Shanna the She-Devil duke it out in a madcap misunderstanding.
32 pgs. with ads/FC/Marvel PG......$2.50
On sale May 28


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[Kahio]

Great great and yep some more great!:D

The only problem I got is that certain stories haven't been given the whole book, like psylocke or New utants storylines...:(

k.

[Drackdallion]

The previews look amazing!. I still think there´s too much Wolverine everywhere. I can´t wait to pick up the Claremont written New Mutants tale, the Alpha flight, and of course the Psylocke one. Good stuff coming our ways :D

[gothix]

Looks to be some of the best Unlimited storis in awhile. The only one I could care less about is the Wolverine issue.

[Zachary J. Morrison]

OHHHH! This looks interesting. I might have to check this out. The Wolverine solo stories looks interesting, plus I like the cover for issue #46. It looks great. I also like the other covers. I can't wait for the release of them all ;)

[Plasma Charge]

Everything here looks awesome! I can't wait to read it!

[Douglas Cuckler]

This was actually the first time I'd seen the New Mutants (XMU 43) cover. Blown away.Picking up two for the heck of it.
45 looks great as well can't wait to see Alpha Flight again.

[atxbomber]

Bill Sienkiewicz is my God.

[Chris Eight]

Originally posted by Travis
Bill Sienkiewicz is my God.

yeah:D , it take you back to the old days when he did the New mutants:D

[Judius]

That cover shows why THIS shouldve been what the new New Mutants series shouldve looked like.

[SQUIRREL-GIRL]

love the new mutants cover?
is it set in the past or the present
the cover makes it seem like a older story?

[Benjamin Ong]

Originally posted by SQUIRREL-GIRL
love the new mutants cover?
is it set in the past or the present
the cover makes it seem like a older story?

It's an old New Mutants story, written by Chris many, many, many months ago.

[Dani]

Originally posted by Benjamin Ong
It's an old New Mutants story, written by Chris many, many, many months ago.

I think the question is whether the story is set in the past considering Magik and Warlock are on the cover. Magma would be explainable in a 'present' story as we already know she'll be showing up in the new NM book.

Dani

[Anthony Lucynski]

I"m actually looking forward to picking up X-Men Unlimited again. NOT all of them, but issues 46 and 48 look great!

Anthony L

[Tanwer]

X men unlimited is, in my opinion, one of the best series we've got on the mutant scene. good writers (MAKAN!), good painters (PAUL SMITH!) and the best characters (PSYLOCKE!)

TANWER, loves all the x men (specially the first THUNDERBIRD)

[lynx]

Originally posted by SQUIRREL-GIRL
love the new mutants cover?
is it set in the past or the present
the cover makes it seem like a older story?

i would say so since that is illyana and warlock and they are both pushing up dazies,

and sam has that terrible haircut -

gosh that cover is a flashback to the good old scary new mutant days.

[bugalugs1]

Homina Homina Homina!
I LOVE the New Mutants cover....

[AtomR]

Oh, my goddess PSYLOCKE!!!! :worthy:
That Joshua Middleton can sure as hell draw. I wish someone would just put him on an x-book as regular. He could perfectly substitute Sal on Xtreme if he indeed is going away. But Middleton is a shoo in for New Mutants. He'd be perfect there. Alas it was not to be :'(

[number1958]

This has definitely been a series worth picking up lately. I can't decide which cover I like best!

[Kevin Woodside]

Good stuff comin'!

And thanks for posting all those. Sometimes, I tend to forget about XMU. But I won't now - these stories look like they'll be kicking some mutie butt!

~W~

[theory]

looks good, love bills cover to 43. good to see phil noto doing some x work too. i could pass on the wolvy issues, but ill give them a shot. and adam warren doing psylocke? nice.

[steve2275]

IM STILL WAITIN FOR SUMTHIN COLOSSUS RELATED(U KNOW WITH HIM IN IT..........AND DONT GIVE ME HE'S DEAD CRAP)

[IceDude]

WOOHOO...so is Psylocke back from the dead now, or is that just a story from her past?

[steve2275]

PAST
IM PRETTY SURE

[spinarakboi]

I wonder if it will turn out to be Alpha Flight members or something who get married in Uncanny X-Men? I have no idea if there are any that would?

Anyway This is looking good. I was never really interested in buying these before but I'm seriously considering picking it up on a regular basis.

[Joey Meyers]

That is a beautiful cover by Sienkiewicz, and the issue is due out next week? Yes! I think the only thing that would make that cover better woud be the incluson of Cypher, he's the only one left off! Unless there's some intricate thing I'm missing and he's teaming up with Warlock, but oh well, it's still a fantastic cover!

[Dragon]

all of thous look great, the stories and the covers

[Victoronehalf]

If Psylocke is coming back from the dead, I'm going to cut out my tongue:mad:

[Sabretooth]

Looks interesting...

[W.Worthington 3]

Love it love it love it !!!!

Lots of differnet artists, lots of different characters, Unlimited going bi-weekly YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!

[Remnant]

i would say so since that is illyana and warlock and they are both pushing up dazies,

and sam has that terrible haircut -

gosh that cover is a flashback to the good old scary new mutant days. [/B][/QUOTE]

Actually warlock is alive - it was revealed that he was actually douglock and he had his own series for a while and then he disapeared into limbo with the friends he made in the series.

[Drackdallion]

Originally posted by spinarakboi
I wonder if it will turn out to be Alpha Flight members or something who get married in Uncanny X-Men? I have no idea if there are any that would?

Anyway This is looking good. I was never really interested in buying these before but I'm seriously considering picking it up on a regular basis.

I´ve been having a bad feeling ABOUT THE UPCOMING WEDDING. I don´t think it will be such a joyful experience as everyone expects. Hope I´m wrong.

[Alex Guillen]

well allt he issues look awsome but I especially am looking forqrd to the return Psylocke :betsy: or at least an old story featuring her.
and #24 has Vindicator and Guardian's baby and I think it ties right into the AF story in Uncanny.

[Hellion]

Man everywhere you look nowadays it's New Mutants. I am sooo happy! Plus we get Psylocke and Alpha Flight. Good stuff coming up.

[VisageOfBravery]

I just thought I'd drop my take on the upcoming issues...

#43- New Mutants & Lockheed: Hmm, sounds interesting. I wonder if the Lockheed story will be remeniscent of the "toonish" misadventures he had in the early '90s.

#44- Animal Cruelty: Listen, I love animals as much as the next person, but I highly doubt I'll be picking this one up. Am I the only one who thinks the Beast is mildly pathetic lately? First he developes a crush on a mutated kitten. Then he gets all pseudo-gay for social enlightenment, and now...Oh, god...please tell me he doesn't put the moves on ANOTHER GAY CAT!!! LOL.

#45- Alpha Flight: Could be cool. I wonder if Northstar will make a cameo. Hey, is that Jean on the cover? It's been so long, I've kinda forgetten what she looks like. So, she's in Canada now? Wasn't she in Hong-Kong? Oh, wait...Paris. No, the bottom of the Hudson River...WAIT...STOP THE MADNESS!!!

#46- Wolvie: Ah, this one has awesome potential. It's been a while since we've seen him go berserker... I just hope I can still think of him as the "wild-creature" after he goes and saves puppies in #44.

#47- Psylocke/Cyclops: A flash back of Besty. My secret hope is that somewhere in this story lies a hint of her return. She's been dead for nearly 2 years now and she is STILL being talked about in the titles. If she is truly gone for good, the woman deserves the award for "Most useful corpse." BRING HER BACK. As far as Cyclops goes...Can we trade him in for Betsy? He really does nothing for me. His one last hope for salvation: SECONDARY MUTATIONS!!!

#48- Mystique/Shanna vs. Wolvie: The Mystique story should be cool. She's supposed to be all 007-esqu. in her namesake title. I'm assuming this is where they're going with her run in with S.H.I.E.L.D. Shanna vs. Wolvie...Um, ok. HOW? WHY? First he's saving puppies, now he's pickin' on the women folk? Kick his tail Shanna!!! LOL, Seriously, I'm just lost on the premise.

All in all...I AM looking forward to more issues of Unlimited. On my wish-list. #49-Jubilation vs. Meltdown. Ever since the X-tinction Agenda, I've been waiting for Jubes to lose her self doubt and show Tabby what true atomic power is!

[BJR]

Awesome New Mutant team shot. Totally awesome, I will be picking that up.

[Negasonic Warhead]

I'll probably be picking up issue #45 if only for that Phil Noto cover. He is one talented artist. Good guy, too (from the one time I talked to him for like 5 minutes :) )

I'll also be picking up #47. Can't wait to have a new Psylocke story. :)

[NicholasRogue]

Originally posted by Teenage Warhead
I'll probably be picking up issue #45 if only for that Phil Noto cover. He is one talented artist. Good guy, too (from the one time I talked to him for like 5 minutes :) )

I'll also be picking up #47. Can't wait to have a new Psylocke story. :)

Yeah that Psylocke issue looks awesome!

[Eric J. Moreels]

Y'know, it helps if people actually READ the solicitation text before shooting off a reply...

The return of Psylocke! A blast from the past as the X-Men's sexy psychic ninja flies solo!

Note the highlighted part.

[Negasonic Warhead]

Originally posted by Eric J. Moreels
Y'know, it helps if people actually READ the solicitation text before shooting off a reply...



Note the highlighted part.

If that was intended for me, then I know that. I just meant that it probably won't be a tale that was told before and am glad to see that.

[Wolverine]

Nice Sienkiwez cover.
Sweet

[ArchangelX]

I like what's going on in the unlimited series, not just focusing on current events just involving the X-Men. The new mutants issue seems interesting and I'm all for seeing a new line-up for Alpha Flight, since Northstar is with the X-Men and Aurora is with Weapon X. I wonder who the new recruits will be. Someone we already know prehaps?

[Merlin]

They all look great
I can't wait for 43 not only is it a new mutants reuinion story Chris and Bill taken on them was awsome (The great Bear, Warlock Legion Nuff said)
BUT its also the return of Lockheed i can't wait.
and number 50 will be coming up very very soon
so I wonder whats going to happen will it be a regular issue or a specail issue (i.e. something that could affect other titles will happen or a superstar writer or arist will draw or write the issue, but with people on regular issues like Chris C. Paul Smith and Bill S. maybe not)
Still something should happen

[Drackdallion]

I love the way the New Mutants are comign back into the spotlight. Chris´s Unlimited seems amazing. I can´t wait to see the new book. The x-cannon needed another team book like this one . All I need right now is for Marvel to greenlight an X-Corps ongoing and I´ll be so happy I´ll cry:(

[strangerx]

I'm really looking forward to this long awaited New Mutants book. The cover alone is enough to get me excited.

[ArchangelX]

Okay, this may be a tangent issue here but like Drackdallion said, An X-Corps ongoing would be fantastic. They could even premeire it right in in Unlimted!!! C'mon Marvel..... make it happen!

[Drackdallion]

Originally posted by ArchangelX
Okay, this may be a tangent issue here but like Drackdallion said, An X-Corps ongoing would be fantastic. They could even premeire it right in in Unlimted!!! C'mon Marvel..... make it happen!

I was begining to think i was the only one who thinks that an x-corps ongoing is the next logical step for Marvel.

[Joey Meyers]

Un, Tanwar, there is a limit to how many smuilies to put in one post, and I believe you exceeded, could you delete a few? And remember, try not to make a habit of it in the future, ok?