Month: September 2013

INHUMANITY Means Major Marvel Change

Inhumanity #1 courtesy Marvel
Inhumanity #1 courtesy Marvel

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Now with this cover to Inhumanity #1 featuring Karnak kicking into action courtesy Marvel. Could this be a teaser that he’s the only survivor of the Royal Family?

 

Paranoia infects the Marvel Universe as seen by a new round of teasers for a big event coming in September. After the “Is He?” teaser my speculation hinted at the death or return of a major character or a something connected to the upcoming Inhumanity event.

 

With this latest round of teasers we now know it’s the Inhumans! In the aftermath of Infinity and Black Bolt’s conflict with Thanos – it’s possible the Terrigen Mist (which give young Inhumans their powers) will spread to the Earth’s surface…and the human population. Continue reading INHUMANITY Means Major Marvel Change

Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

 

All New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
All New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Battle of the Atom is underway! X-Men from the future, past and present collide in fight to save future of the mutant race as part of the 50th Anniversary. Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron and Brian Wood are the “Professor X’s” of the current X-books and co-writers working together on this crossover.

 

As part of the 50th Anniversary we looked back at the top 10 greatest X-Men stories but I wanted to look ahead. These next recent stories by the Battle of the Atom writers are strong contenders to join that impressive pantheon Continue reading Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

Friday Flashback: The Secret Society of Super Villains

Secret Society of Super Villains Volume One courtesy DC Comics
Secret Society of Super Villains Volume One courtesy DC Comics

This inspiration for Flashback Friday is by this week’s DC Comics Villains Month kickoff and Forever Evil #1!

 

Now we know the Crime Syndicate is the real power behind The New 52 Secret Society of Super Villains. These dark alternate versions of Justice League icons have come from another world to conquer Earth.

 

As I perused the Villains Month issues I was taken back to childhood when I remembering gasping when I saw this shocking cover. Imagine a little kid seeing his Justice League heroes literally “trashed” by these ruthless foes! I begged Mom to buy it and I tore through a spectacular showcase for DC’s bad guys. Continue reading Friday Flashback: The Secret Society of Super Villains

Why Walk for Wishes

Walk_for_WishesYou don’t have to wear a cape to be a superhero…but it sure is fun!

 

That’s why there’s a superhero theme for the 2013 Walk For Wishes 5K Walk and Fun Run in Seattle.

 

The theme isn’t the only reason why Team ComicsBlend is raising awareness and money for this great organization. I was inspired in part by Electron Boy. Erik Martin lived out a super hero dream thanks to the Seattle Sounders and Make-A-Wish donations by people like you.

 

Electron Boy inspired the world with his courage and spirit. Here’s his story:

There’s still time to show your support. You can make an online donation or just sharing this story or wishing us good luck would be most appreciated.

Better yet – why not suit up and join this walk or one near you.

Thanks for your support.

By Editor

 

The Walk for Wishes of Washington and Alaska is at Marymoor Park on September 15th so grab your cape and come walk to support these kids and their families.

 

Thanks for your support.

 

Editor

 

Jennifer Lawrence on X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Nudity

Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men First Class courtesy Marvel
Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men First Class courtesy Marvel

The Oscar golden girl goes blue again in X-Men Days of Future Past. Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as mutant shapeshifter Mystique and tells SciFiNow bluntly:

 

“I’m naked,” says the star. “But when I do get to wear clothes, I love the ’70s outfits.”

 

The sequel is set 10 years after X-Men: First Class. Continue reading Jennifer Lawrence on X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Nudity

IRON MAN Back to Earth Preview

Iron Man #16 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man #16 courtesy Marvel

Tony Stark is the Iron Man falling back to Earth.

 

After two arcs of outer space adventures writer Kieron Gillen is bringing Iron Man back home. After exploring The Secret Origin of Tony Stark Gillen teases what’s next on Marvel.com.

 

“#16 and #17, this is what Tony brings back from space. Tony has changed and stuff has changed on Earth. That’s what is really interesting to me. It’s the classic journey. You send someone away and they learn and bring stuff back. There’s sort of an odyssey vibe in it, where he discovers some things about himself. Of course, time continues back on Earth and in the Marvel Universe, Continue reading IRON MAN Back to Earth Preview

GREEN LANTERN “LIGHTS OUT” Preview

Green Lantern #24 courtesy DC Comics
Green Lantern #24 courtesy DC Comics

It’s “Lights Out” for the Green Lantern books this October.

 

Relic’s Villains Month one-shot in stores now, sets the stage for this epic crossover event that will rock the Green Lantern universe.

 

“There are seven different colors of the emotional spectrum, each of them represented by their own corps. Green Lanterns wear rings powered by will, Red Lanterns rage, Yellow Lanterns fear, Continue reading GREEN LANTERN “LIGHTS OUT” Preview