Month: May 2014

QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Quicksilver in Son of M #1 courtesy Marvel
Quicksilver in Son of M #1 courtesy Marvel

Of all the Marvel heroes who would have thought Quicksilver would be the co-star of two major movie franchises and the eye of storm among fans.

 

Shortly after Joss Whedon revealed Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) would appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron…fans learned Quicksilver (Evan Peters) would be in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

 

The twins are the children of Magneto who first appeared in the X-Men comics but later reformed and became Avengers so both Marvel Studios and Fox can use them.

 

Both versions of Quicksilver will differ from his comic book origins. X-Men Producer/writer Simon Kinberg says they had not anticipated the mixed fan reaction to having the mutant speedster in the sequel Continue reading QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014

Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #7 The Amazing Spider-Man guest stars in story of friendship. Cue the theme of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends cartoon! It’s Firestar, Iceman and Spidey in a reunion by Kathryn Immonen and Paco Medina!

 

Forever Evil #7 Battle of the bad guys for the fate of Earth! Lex Luthor and his Injustice League vs. The Crime Syndicate in the universe shaking finale! Who survives? Who dies? How the Hooded Man will change the war. How will Nightwing Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014

X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST World Tour Highlights

courtesy Fox
courtesy Fox

You may have heard a little movie out Friday called X-Men: Days of Future Past?

 

The casts of the original trilogy and X-Men: First Class unite in a new film based on the classic comic book storyline by Chris Claremont under director Bryan Singer.

 

The cast sped around the world like Quicksilver with multiple premieres in New York, London, Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Melbourne with blue carpets. Veterans like Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ellen Page were joined by First Class castmates James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and brand new additions like Fan BingBing. Even the actor playing the bad guy – Peter Dinklage – joined the global tour.

 

Here are some highlights of the X-Men Live tour: Continue reading X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST World Tour Highlights

Enter THE MULTIVERSITY In August

The Multiversity #1 courtesy DC Comics
The Multiversity #1 courtesy DC Comics

The long-awaited Grant Morrison project The Multiversity was listed in the August previews from DC Comics. Morrison (Batman, Incorporated, All-Star Superman, JLA) teams with all-star art team to take fans into 52 alternate Earths of DC Comics The New 52 Multiverse. Ivan Reis and Joe Prado are the artists on the first issue with variant covers by Chris Burnham, Bryan Hitch and Morrison himself.

 

Here’s the official description:
“The biggest adventure in DC’s history is here!
Join visionary writer Grant Morrison, today’s most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable characters from 52 alternative Earths of the known DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire League of Earth-43, Continue reading Enter THE MULTIVERSITY In August

WOMEN OF GOTHAM CITY August Preview

Harley Quinn #10 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #10 courtesy DC Comics

Get ready for a hotter summer as the heroines and femme fatales of DC take over!

 

It’s a double dose of Harley Quinn, the final issue for Birds of Prey and finale of a major Batgirl story and a game-changer for Kate Kane in the DC Comics August books.

 

Here are the covers and official descriptions of the iconic women of the Dark Knight’s universe. Continue reading WOMEN OF GOTHAM CITY August Preview

DC Comics Books Ending In August

Birds of Prey #34 courtesy DC Comics
Birds of Prey #34 courtesy DC Comics

It was the dreaded “Final Issue” some fans are just never ready to see.

 

DC Comics will end seven series in August. Birds of Prey, Superboy, All-Star Western, Batwing, Trinity of Sin: Pandora, Trinity of Sin: Phantom Stranger will have final issues arrives in August.

 

But don’t lose hope fans. Continue reading DC Comics Books Ending In August