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GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

GeekGirlCon 2013 photo by ComicsBlend
Cosplayers at GeekGirlCon photo by ComicsBlend

GeekGirlCon welcomes Ms. Marvel writer G. Willow Wilson and expands with new events for its fifth year.

The Seattle event celebrating the role of women in geek culture will have its inaugural fashion show, on Saturday October 10th at 8pm.

Last year’s event was a sold out smash even without major comic book creators of celebrities. This year acclaimed Seattle based writer G. Willow Wilson will be part of the panel Women, Diversity and Comics: A Non-Compliant Discussion About the Comic Book Industry. Continue reading GEEK GIRL CON 2015 Preview

31 Days of HORROR at EMP MUSEUM

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A full month of classic scary films and frighteningly fun parties are on the menu as EMP Museum hosts spine-chilling events throughout October for
31 Days of Horror.

The pop culture powerhouse in Seattle that’s the first stop for Star Wars And The Power of Costume and home to Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction exhibits is launching a huge month of activities for horror and sci-fi fans.
Continue reading 31 Days of HORROR at EMP MUSEUM

X-MEN No More As INHUMANS Rise?

Extraordinary X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Extraordinary X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Big changes for the X-Men and the teams behind the scenes.

Daniel Ketchum is the new X-Men editor with Jeff Lemire, Cullen Bunn and Dennis Hopeless writing the three major X-books.

The big threat is Terrigenesis. The cosmic cloud that is triggering new Inhumans is killing and sterilizing mutants.

One burning question about the upcoming next chapter of the X-Men is what happened to Cyclops, Emma Frost and other missing mutants. Are they mutant victims of Terrigen Cloud’s effects?

As the Inhumans rise, are the X-Men threatened with a extinction? Continue reading X-MEN No More As INHUMANS Rise?

THE FLASH, New Poster, Big Shocks

The Flash courtesy DC Entertainment
The Flash courtesy DC Entertainment

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen is feeling the shock and awe in this brand new poster courtesy DC Comics for the sophomore season of The Flash.

The new season introduces the DC Multiverse to the series starring the Scarlet Speedster.

The Multiverse means more men who have or will share the famous code-name incluidng Earth 2 Flash Jay Garrick (Teddy Sears) and Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale) who becomes Kid Flash in the comics.

The Flash returns October 6th at 8pm on The CW.

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CHLOE BENNET CHOOSES A SIDE IN CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Chloe Bennet with her Daisy Johnson cut courtesy Marvel
Chloe Bennet with her Daisy Johnson cut courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD is back for a third season with Secret Warriors, new Inhumans and a new name for Chloe Bennet.

If the members of Coulson’s team are caught up in Captain America: Civil War next year which side will each agent choose?

Formerly known as Agent Skye, Bennet now calls herself by her birth name Daisy Johnson and is leading Coulson’s new squad determined to find and help new Inhumans popping up around the globe.

A schism will crack Earth’s Mightiest Heroes into rival camps when Steve Rogers and Tony Stark take opposite sides when the Superhero Registration Act is passed.

Bennet revealed which side Daisy would choose: Continue reading CHLOE BENNET CHOOSES A SIDE IN CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

FAITH Soars Into Solo Comic Book

Faith #1 courtesy Valiant Universe
Faith #1 courtesy Valiant Universe

When you think superheroes you think super fit physiques, long legs, high heel boots and bare midriffs but a plus size heroine with heart is breaking stereotypes and getting her own solo comic book after generating a devoted fan base.

Valiant Entertainment announced Faith will soar out of the pages of HARBINGER…and into an all-new series via  Comic Book Resources.

Faith “Zephyr” Herbert is a member of the team known as the Harbinger Renegades. This teen will star her first-ever solo adventure from rising star Jody Houser (Orphan Black) and explosive artists Francis Portela (Green Lantern) and Marguerite Sauvage (DC Comics Bombshells). Continue reading FAITH Soars Into Solo Comic Book

IS BARBARA The HARLEY QUINN of GOTHAM?

courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox
courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox

Producers of Gotham are doubling down on madness with season two.

Fans are guessing if Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan) is the future Joker but there’s a slow burn with Barbara Kean (Erin Richards) that makes us suspect she’s the Clown Prince of Crime’s beloved.

Is Jim Gordon’s ex-fiancee turned psychopathic killer becoming Gotham‘s take on Harley Quinn?

If you missed the first two episodes of Gotham season two stop reading now.

New villains Theo and Tabitha Galavan orchestrated a breakout at Arkham Asylum. Continue reading IS BARBARA The HARLEY QUINN of GOTHAM?

Top Comics Picks for September 30, 2015

Superman #44 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #44 courtesy DC Comics

Superman #44 The finale of “Truth” is here. The story that radically changed the Man of Steel. Superman’s secret identity exposed, his powers stripped and a new look. Who will pay the price for Clark’s identity being revealed?

E is For Extinction #4 Magneto’s “New X-Men” vs Cyclops, Emma Frost and the classic team. Based on Grant Morrison’s groundbreaking X-run, which X-team will survive plus the Phoenix egg, army of Beasts and is Xavier’s evil “twin” waiting to wipe them all out? Continue reading Top Comics Picks for September 30, 2015