The Pacific Northwest metropolis is a visionary city of the future booming with technology yet haunted by the past with legends and secrets.
The Emerald City shines as inspiration for films, books and television series with a diverse culture. With superhuman athletes, creative artists and big brains as some of its most famous residents, of course you can imagine superheroes and villains calling Seattle home.
The gray, rainy days and nights help color a spooky vibe perfect for comic book stories.
2017 is looking like the Year of the Cage, Fist, Devil…and Jones, Jessica Jones. Luke Cage is smashing into a new comic book but it’s a different adventure for the Hero for Hire.
Luke Cage #1 courtesy Marvel
Marvel announced via CBR a new Luke Cage ongoing series by David Walker and artist Blake Nelson II with covers by Rahzzah. After relaunch Power Man and Iron Fist, Walker continues Cage’s story. The new adventure makes a return to Luke’s past and gives the New York City hero a change of venue. Continue reading LUKE CAGE New Comic, New Mystery
Justice League of America: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics
Bad guys turn good?
New twists on villains and a lot of Batman in this week’s new comic book picks of the week:
Justice League of America Rebirth #1
Batman, Black Canary, Vixen, Killer Frost, the Ray,the Atom and…Lobo? In the aftermath of Justice League vs Suicide Squad, why does the Dark Knight assembles these heroes and rogues? DC’s new super group blasts off in this new book by Steve Orlando and Ivan Reiss. Continue reading New Comic Picks for February 8, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 courtesy Marvel Studios
Marvel scored an inter-galactic touchdown with a new extended preview seen round the globe (via the web if you missed the game!)
The Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 Big Game Spot was big on action and character. The futuristic sequel featured a classic 1970’s throwback – this time with a Fleetwood Mac soundtrack!
Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Baby Groot will be joined by new addition Mantis. The trailer sure makes it look like villains Yondu and Nebula may become Guardians? Plus, a got a first look at a new important alien.
The superstars are aligning and blasting to Seattle for the 15th Anniversary of Emerald City Comicon, the biggest pop culture event in the Pacific Northwest.
Future Aquaman and Game of Thrones veteran Jason Momoa , Jeremy Renner Hawkeye of The Avengers, Ant-Man & The Wasp star Evangeline Lilly, Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, Vincent D’Onofrio, the Kingpin of Daredevil, Millie Bobby Brown and Shannon Purser of Stranger Things are making their ECCC debut. Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON 2017 Preview
Valiant recruits the Arrival writer for their next big comic book launch starring a fan-favorite.
Secret Weapons #1 courtesy Valiant
Valiant announced via Vulture, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Eric Heisserer will join Harvey Award-nominated artist Raul Allen (Wrath of the Eternal Warrior) with Patricia Martin (Bloodshot Reborn) for SECRET WEAPONS #1 (of 4) – an all-new, Valiant Prestige format limited series starring super-charged hero Livewire, in June. Continue reading ARRIVAL Screenwriter Launches VALIANT’S SECRET WEAPONS
