Marvel Comics Pulls Wonder Man From December 2025 Schedule

In a twist worthy of a cold case file, Marvel Comics has quietly removed Wonder Man from its December 2025 release schedule, with no public reason given. The book—once slated for publication in December—has now been listed as “no longer in schedule,” according to industry sources. Fans and retailers alike are left sleuthing for answers: what caused the pull, and what does it mean for the series?

Clues from the Scene

• Marvel has officially removed the proposed Wonder Man #1 from its December 2025 solicitations. Bleeding Cool reported the solicitation back in August, “WONDER MAN #1 (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Mark Buckingham TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.! SIMON WILLIAMS was a villain. SIMON WILLIAMS is an Avenger. SIMON WILLIAMS was dead. SIMON WILLIAMS is a living actor. SIMON WILLIAMS was friends with TREVOR SLATTERY. SIMON WILLIAMS is… WONDER MAN — and he’s in big trouble. GERRY DUGGAN & MARK BUCKINGHAM bring you a book you won’t soon forget — don’t miss out on what is sure to be one of the most talked about books of the year! $4.99″

• The announcement came without any explanation—no delay, no cancellation, just removal from Marvel’s December 2025 solicitations.
• The issue had already been advertised, making the move especially abrupt.

Suspects: What Could Be Behind the Decision

As in any mystery, multiple suspects present themselves. Here are the leading theories:

1. Production Delays
   Art, writing, editorial, or printing issues are common reasons for comic pushes. If any part of the pipeline wasn’t ready, Marvel might have delayed meeting its solicits deadline quietly, hoping to minimize fallout.

2. Creative Team or Licensing Issues
   Sometimes rights, contracts, or even unexpected scheduling conflicts with creators can force a pull. Given there’s no statement, this remains speculative—but plausible.

3. Strategic Rescheduling
   Marvel might be reorganizing its publication calendar, perhaps waiting for a “better” slot or trying to synchronize Wonder Man with other titles or events. This could be tied to broader editorial plans.

4. Poor Pre-Ordering or Retailer Pushback
   If retailers or distributors didn’t place enough orders, Marvel could have decided that releasing the issue as planned was too much of a risk. Alternatively, feedback from retailers might have influenced the decision.

What We Don’t Know

• Marvel has not confirmed whether this is temporary (i.e., a postponement) or a permanent cancellation.

• There has been no statement from the creative team—writers, artists, editors—on what’s happening behind the scenes. Tumbleweeds.

• Pricing changes, content changes, or format shifts (for example, turning a single issue into a graphic novel, or changing page count) have not been reported.

Why It Matters

For fans of Wonder Man and Marvel’s lineup, the removal signals uncertainty. When a new title is pulled after being advertised, confidence can be shaken in the publisher’s scheduling and communication. Retailers depend on solicitations months ahead for ordering decisions; sudden changes can lead to losses or logistical confusion. And for completionists, a missing issue—if it never appears—can leave a gap in collections or storytelling arcs.

The Verdict on Wonder Man (For Now)

At this moment, the case remains open. Marvel’s decision to pull Wonder Man from the December schedule without explanation raises more questions than answers. Is this a delay? Rescheduling? Creative issues? Only time (or an official statement) will tell. Stay tuned with Total Apex Entertainment for any updates on the mysterious case of Wonder Man!