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UHQ: One of the great news this year will be the release of an adult comic line. How will it be called? Will the stories with Marvel Universe super-heroes be part of the continuity?

Quesada: There will be some super hero stuff but it will be out of continuity, but I can't tell you the name yet. The first books will be released in September.

UHQ: Talking about that, what exactly happened with NYX, that it would be the first adult Comics, but the project was canceled?

Quesada: No, it wouldn't have been the first. The concept for NYX is still out there, we're just waiting for a new proposal to come down the line.

UHQ: How does the "Silent December " event, when no monthly books will have words? Will that be a great challenge for the writers, right?

Quesada: Of course it will but I think that all will be able to pull it off. Especially with the wonderful talent we have working for us!

UHQ: And what can you say about the project called "The Last"? Which the creators will be involved, and when will be the release?

Quesada: You mean "The End?" You'll hear more about that as we move onward with the year

Ultimate Marvel #1 cover

Writers that readers never thought to see working for Marvel, are with you right now. You even made contact with Alan Moore. How do you see that? Are other creators being invited? Which names can still join to the team? Let's say... Neil Gaiman? :-)

Quesada: We have an open invite out to everyone.

UHQ: How is the Ultimate Marvel? Have the sales in newsstands been the expected? Rumors about a fourth book, written by Mark Millar, are everywhere. How is this new book, and when is the release?

Quesada: We're still in the basic planning stages so it's hard to say..

UHQ: Is true that Ultimate will substitute the continuity of the current Marvel Universe?

Quesada: I don't know?

Daredevil #20 cover - Short story by Stan Lee

UHQ: You made contact with Stan Lee. He will writes something for Marvel again? If so, what? Which character?

Quesada: Stan is writing a short Daredevil story in issue #20.

UHQ: What is the next news from Marvel to the readers? Can you tell us something?

Quesada: There will be a weekly comic coming out of the adult line. 12 issues in 3 months.

X-Men: The Movie poster

UHQ: Marvel has been exploring new medias, mainly the movies. What is your opinion about this new strategy? And how is films like Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men 2 and Fantastic Four?

Quesada: I think it's great and long overdue.

UHQ: Marvel profits for last year (2000) were smaller than the previous year (1999), and the company was even in the red for some months. Does this worry you? How do you see this reduction of the market?

Quesada: I'm not worried because my division (publishing) is extremely profitable!

UHQ: You are EIC for six months now. What is your analysis of that period? What did happen for good and for bad? Is everything happening like you want?

Quesada: I've been surprised at how much support I've gotten from the company and how great everyone has been to work with!

UHQ: And what is your perspective for this year?

Ash - Created by Joe Quesada

Quesada: I'm just hoping that we can grow our fanbase and get some new readers through the door.

UHQ: How is Event Comics and Ash? Do you still have plans for them? Can Ash go to Marvel?

Quesada: Ash remains with Event.

UHQ: Joe, which is your favorite character (doesn't need to be only Marvel's character)?

Quesada: I still love DD!

UHQ: Did you know that Marvel have a great legion of fans in Brazil? What do you know about our publications?

Quesada: I'm not that familiar with them.

UHQ: In your opinion, who are the best people working with comics at the present time?

Quesada: That's tough to say because there are so many and I'm happy to say the we have most of them!

Iron Man by Moebius

UHQ: Besides the super-heroes, are you interested in other comics, like manga and European? If so, which the ones what more admires?

Quesada: I love the work of Moebius and Manara.

UHQ: Which message would you give for the readers, not only Brazilian, but all those that are looking the changes in Marvel?

Quesada: Stay with us, I believe we're on the cusp of something special!

Universo HQ: Joe, thank you very much for the interview, and good luck for you and for Marvel. 2001 will be the year that the market reacts and grow again!

Quesada: Thank you!