Category: Books

SECRET WARRIORS on AGENTS OF SHIELD

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courtesy Marvel

The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Two Finale dropped big hints but now Marvel makes it official: The Secret Warriors make the jump from comics to the show next season.

Agent Skye’s real name and background was exposed last season. Skye (Chloe Bennett) is actually Daisy who gained the power to shake the earth. In a diversion from comics canon, Daisy gained her powers from Terrigenesis exposing her as an Inhuman.

Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) will assemble a new team to find and help new Inhumans in a story inspired by the books by Brian Michael Bendis and Jonathan Hickman. Continue reading SECRET WARRIORS on AGENTS OF SHIELD

MARK WAID Talks ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Alex Ross courtesy Marvel
All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Alex Ross courtesy Marvel

Marvel assembles classic icons and rookies for an All-New, All-Different Avengers this fall following Secret Wars.

First revealed on Free Comic Book Day, the lineup is Iron Man, Sam Wilson/Captain America, Jane Foster/Thor, Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Nova and Vision.

Legendary writer Mark Waid will be joined by fan-favorite artist Adam Kubert and rising star Mahmud Asrar on the flagship book.

Marvel shared new interviews with the creative team and this new cover by Alex Ross.

Waid reveals how he chose the new team roster: Continue reading MARK WAID Talks ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS

A-FORCE Relaunches After SECRET WARS

A-Force #1 courtesy Marvel via Glamour
A-Force #1 courtesy Marvel via Glamour

The all-female Avengers squad born in Secret Wars will continue in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

A-Force will relaunch with writer G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) this fall.

She-Hulk, Dazzler, Medusa, Nico Minoru, Captain Marvel and new hero Singularity will headline the new Avengers book. The current team are the heroes of one realm of Doctor Doom’s Battleworld.

Marvel reveals the first cover for the new book on Glamour and Wilson talks about what’s next for the women of A-Force. Continue reading A-FORCE Relaunches After SECRET WARS

SPIDER-GWEN Swings Back

Spider-Gwen #1 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Gwen #1 courtesy Marvel

The breakout star of Spider-Verse will survive Secret Wars to swing again in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now this fall.

This Gwen Stacy is the Spider-Woman of her world in the Marvel multiverse and inspired a devoted fan and cosplay base.

The creative team will be back and ready to reveal even more about this new heroine and her secret history with Gwen, Peter Parker and the Osborns.

Here’s the official Marvel announcement and details: Continue reading SPIDER-GWEN Swings Back

MARVEL’S TOTALLY AWESOME HULK

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courtesy Marvel, a ComicBook.com first

Incredible. Indestructible. No more.

The All-New, All-Different Marvel Now will introduce a new Hulk and he’s totally awesome.

Marvel announced The Totally Awesome Hulk by Greg Pak and Frank Cho via ComicBook.com. This new Green Goliath is NOT Bruce Banner.

Pak is known by fans for his epic run on the Jade Giant including Planet Hulk, World World Hulk and introducing Skaar, Son of Hulk. The veteran writer is back and reveals how the team came up with with the latest adjective for the Marvel icon. Continue reading MARVEL’S TOTALLY AWESOME HULK

New ASSASSIN’S CREED Comics

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courtesy Titan Comics

Assassin’s Creed – new adventures in comic books. The publisher behind the ost recent Doctor Who comics will produce new adventures based on the video game.

Here’s the official announcement:

“Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it has secured the license to publish Ubisoft®’s ASSASSIN’S CREED® comics!

Assassin’s Creed is one of the most popular franchises in the video game industry, with more than 93 million units sold since its inception in 2007. Over time, Assassin’s Creed has broadened its reach into numerous media beyond games, enriching the Assassin’s Creed lore for the joy of many fans. Continue reading New ASSASSIN’S CREED Comics