Inside BLOODSHOT U.S.A.

A virus turns New York City into ground zero for a legion of killing machines.

Valiant shared a first look inside BLOODSHOT U.S.A. #1. This is first issue of a standalone event roaring out of THE FUTURE OF VALIANT. Jeff Lemire and artist Doug Braithwaite unleash this  one-man invasion.

Bloodshot USA #1 courtesy Valiant
Bloodshot USA #1 courtesy Valiant

Here’s the official word with a new look inside the first chapter: Continue reading Inside BLOODSHOT U.S.A.

DAREDEVIL Prosecutes An AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II: THE ACCUSED

Prepare to go inside the superhero trial of the century with Marvel’s top lawyer.

After the shocking events of Civil War II #3, a classic Avenger is on trial for the shocking murder of a founding Avenger.

Civil War II: The Accused by David Mack courtesy Marvel
Civil War II: The Accused by David Mack courtesy Marvel

It’s the biggest case in Daredevil history as Matt Murdock  prosecutes an Avenger charged with murder. Continue reading DAREDEVIL Prosecutes An AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II: THE ACCUSED

NEIL GAIMAN Returns To FORBIDDEN BRIDES

Legendary comic writer Neil Gaiman returns to world he created in Forbidden Brides.

Dark Horse Comics announced Neil Gaiman is returning to one of his darkly complicated short stories in Neil Gaiman’s Forbidden Brides of the Faceless Slaves in the Secret House of the Night of Dread Desire.

courtesy Dark Horse Comics
courtesy Dark Horse Comics

This was originally published as a short story in Gaiman’s collection Fragile Things, Forbidden Brides has been adapted by Shane Oakley into a hardcover graphic novel. Continue reading NEIL GAIMAN Returns To FORBIDDEN BRIDES

INCREDIBLE HULK Moments, BANNER Memories

The Incredible Hulk #417 courtesy Marvel Comics
The Incredible Hulk #417 courtesy Marvel Comics

A huge event is rocking the Marvel Universe and fans of all ages.

It centers on the Hulk.

It’s hit me in heart of all that’s geeky in me.

You see Hulk/Bruce Banner is a huge part of my life. The Green Goliath is a hero I’ve worshiped since childhood. I love Bruce Banner equally.

Uncanny X-Men was my first comic book I picked up in the grocery store racks.

But when Mom and Dad gave me a chance to have my first comic book subscription, I chose The Incredible Hulk.

You may be asking why in world did I choose this image with the Hulk in the background to lead off my tribute? Yes, that’s a polished Hulk at a bachelor party with a few familiar friends. (All in good time!)

Before our Hulk moments and Banner memories are revealed I want to give you a warning. Continue reading INCREDIBLE HULK Moments, BANNER Memories

VILLAINS REBIRTH In NIGHTWING REBIRTH

NIghtwing Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics
NIghtwing Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

Dick Grayson is back in black and blue.

The master spy with no code-name returns to Gotham City and reclaims the title and embarks on a new mission.

Grayson by Tom King and Tim Seeley was a thrill ride but there’s something about Dick seeing as Nightwing again that just feels so perfect.

This week Tim Seeley launches Nightwing into the future without ditching what happened in the past that built him into such a beloved character.

Nightwing: Rebirth #1 is not a clean break but a chance to wrap up loose ends and set the stage for Dick’s future.

You could almost call this one-shot Seeley’s love letter to Nightwing fans.

And Grayson’s arch enemy gets a Rebirth in this action and nostalgic packed one-shot. Continue reading VILLAINS REBIRTH In NIGHTWING REBIRTH

MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

When superheroes go to war…no one is safe… not even a founding Avenger!

A major Marvel icon was killed off in Civil War II #3.

The identity of the killer may be even more shocking.

The previous chapter ended with a cliffhanger. Ulysses (the new Inhuman with visions of the future) saw the Hulk killing several of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Carol Danvers was seen approaching Dr. Bruce Banner (who is free of the Hulk thanks to Amadeus Cho.)

The shock and awe continued this week with a shocking death from creators Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez. How did we get here and why was this character marked for death?

Civil War II #3 courtesy Marvel
Civil War II #3 courtesy Marvel

Spoilers and Speculation head! Continue reading MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

HAWKMAN & ADAM STRANGE Return

Hawkman and Adam Strange: Out of Time courtesy DC Comics
Hawkman and Adam Strange: Out of Time courtesy DC Comics

Two classic sci-fi heroes return as DC Rebirth goes intergalactic this Fall.

Hawkman and Adam Strange unite to save their homeworlds in a brand book.

DC Comics announced Marc Andreyko artist Aaron Lopresti are teaming up for a return to the worlds of Rann and Thanagar in HAWKMAN AND ADAM STRANGE: OUT OF TIME, a six-issue monthly miniseries.

This marks the first appearance of these cosmic characters since the DC Rebirth. Justice League villain Despero is seen on the cover.

Strange is a human from Rann. Hawkman is from Thanagar. The alien worlds have gone to war with each in the past but a new threat unites these rival heroes and worlds.
Continue reading HAWKMAN & ADAM STRANGE Return

MARVEL Universe Divided, X-MEN Missing, More AVENGERS in MARVEL NOW

Great Lakes Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Great Lakes Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

More Avengers teams and books? X-Men books missing in action? Peter Parker & Mary Jane back together? Richard Rider soars as Nova again? Deadpool’s new Mercs for Money?

The Marvel Now! preview catalog is here. Marvel already previewed big changes and new teams in the aftermath of Civil War II. with the Divided We Stand promo art.

We waited until the catalog is available in comic book shops. Here’s the list of new books revealed and what this could mean for the near future of the Marvel Universe: Continue reading MARVEL Universe Divided, X-MEN Missing, More AVENGERS in MARVEL NOW