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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 Preview

All-New, All-Different Avengers courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is almost here. This unofficial geek holiday is like Christmas and your local comic book shop and major publishers are Santa Claus and his elves.

The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. Different stores have different rules. For example, you may be limited to only two or you may have to buy a comic to get a free one. Just because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re just extra unsold copies. These FCBD issues are new and often connected to each publisher’s big events of summer.

Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day issue will lead into Secret Wars, the major event heralding “the end of the Marvel Universe.” Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Wars writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Paul Renaud are the creative team on Secret Wars #0 – the prologue to the first chapter of Marvel’s universe changing event. This FCBD issue includes a preview of Attack on Avengers by the creator of Attack on Titan. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 Preview

DOCTOR WHO: THE NINTH DOCTOR Writer CAVAN SCOTT

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #1 courtesy Titan Comics

The Ninth Doctor (as played by Christopher Eccleston) is back in brand new comic book adventure by Cavan Scott from Titan Comics. Ten years after the Time Lord’s television comeback, The Ninth Doctor along with his fan-favorite companions are together again in a new story: Weapons of Past Destruction.

Scott has written a series of Doctor Who spinoff radio plays, short stories and co-authored Doctor Who: Who-ology. In our interview I asked about the impact of The Ninth Doctor and how his new story fits into the timeline:

Congratulations and how does it feel to bring back the Ninth Doctor as Whovians celebrate 10 years of the new generation of the Time Lord? Continue reading DOCTOR WHO: THE NINTH DOCTOR Writer CAVAN SCOTT

YOUNG NEW MUTANTS of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Angel designs from X-Men: Apocalypse, an Empire exclusive

Director Bryan Singer is filming X-Men: Apocalypse now in Montreal. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicolas Hoult from First Class and Days of Future Past return for the cinematic showdown with an ancient enemy.

The sequel is set in the 1980’s with new actors playing younger versions of Jean Grey, Storm, Scott Summers, Nightcrawler and Angel or is it Archangel if you go by this preview art?

Producer Simon Kinberg explains these are not cameos but part of the larger story. Continue reading YOUNG NEW MUTANTS of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

VALIANT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Preview

Valiant Free Comic Book Day courtesy Valiant

Valiant is celebrating its 25th year. The silver anniversary celebration continues on Free Comic Book Day. Bloodshot, X-O Manowar and more of Valiant’s heroes take the stage for a star-studded anniversary issue celebrating 25 years of Valiant comics.

The Valiant FCBD issue includes two all-new stories and never-before-seen special features chronicling Valiant’s place in comics history.

Jeff Lemire and artist Butch Guice reveal the fallout of THE VALIANT as Bloodshot rises from the ashes to unleash a never-before-seen prelude to BLOODSHOT REBORN. Continue reading VALIANT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Preview

Top Comics Picks for April 29, 2015

Avengers #44/New Avengers #33 courtesy Marvel

Avengers #44, New Avengers #33 Time Ran Out! Heroes and villains have fought to save Earth from parallel Earth’s crashing into ours. The final incursion is upon us. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes can’t stop the end of everything. Jonathan Hickman’s epic run comes to a universe shattering finale with artist Mike Deodato and Kev Walker. When everything dies, Secret Wars begins! Continue reading Top Comics Picks for April 29, 2015

Comic Book Spy SCARLETT COUTURE Preview Review

Scarlett Couture #1 courtesy Titan Comics

A new spy swings into comic book shops this week. Should you accept the mission and join her?

Sexy, stylish and dangerous, CIA agent Scarlett Carver operates in the glamorous world of high fashion and the dark underworld of global espionage. Carver is the security chief of her mother’s fashion empire but it’s a cover for her covert operations. She’s the star of Scarlett Couture #1 by writer/artist Des Taylor (Doctor Who cover artist) from Titan Comics.

When models are kidnapped, Scarlett goes rogue to find them and uncover the conspiracy behind it in a fast-paced, fun thriller. Des Taylor’s gorgeous art feels like you’re in a sexy 1960’s spy flick but with a cool, confident female leading the chase. You’ll be tempted by the art but hooked by the fast escapist fun and a leading lady you want to cheer for. Continue reading Comic Book Spy SCARLETT COUTURE Preview Review

DANIEL BRUHL Confirms CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Role

Avengers: Age of Ultron paves the way for Captain America: Civil War.

Steve Rogers and Tony Stark come to blows over the Superhero Registration Act. A classic villain will be taking advantage or maybe manipulating the conflict.

Daniel Bruhl was cast in the sequel and revealed he’s playing Baron Helmut Zemo when asked in a new interview in The Independent.

“I think I can tell you that without being thrown in Marvel prison,” Bruhl said of the super sequel,”For the first few days I’ll be walking around like a little boy just amazed by the megalomania of it. It’s such a huge budget. We could 20 films with the budget.” Continue reading DANIEL BRUHL Confirms CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Role

BATMAN ENDGAME FINALE

The cover to BATMAN #40 is mythical as a Dark Knight battles a dragon. This issue will be pivotal to the mythical rivalry between the two greatest arch-enemies in comics.

The finale of “Endgame” is almost here. This is ultimate (and final ?) showdown between the Dark Knight and the Joker by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.

A virus has turned Gotham City into a horror show with citizens transformed into a cross between Joker and the infected as seen in 28 Days Later.

The Joker was really Batman’s Arkham Asylum ally Eric Border and evidence suggests the Clown Prince of Crime may be immortal.

The cure to saving everyone lies inside the Joker’s body but will Batman be able to carve it out of him? Continue reading BATMAN ENDGAME FINALE

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