I keep meaning to point this out to max1975 and forgetting, but then I figured I might as well mention it here, on the chance that other people might care.
So, Marvel Comics is starting Epic back up. Epic is their creator owned imprint from the past. This time they are opening up submissions to anyone who thinks they are good enough to cut the comic mustard as it were. I have a printed copy of the submissions guidelines(PDF) and other stuff at home if anyone is interested.
Hmmm… now I just need an idea… time to break out the old genesis program, I guess…