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Is The New BATMAN a VILLAIN?

Batgirl #41 courtesy DC Comics
Batgirl #41 courtesy DC Comics

One thing we do know about the all-new Batman…he or she does not play well with others.

The Dark Knight was always a vigilante hero but is this new one trying to make sure the Batman becomes public enemy number one in the new DC Comics Universe?

Ever since DC Comics teased us with the cover for Batman #41 by Greg Capullo and interviews from Scott Snyder, fans are speculating who is under the armor.

With the full reveal of DC’s June books we may know a little more about the person under the tech mech armor. Continue reading Is The New BATMAN a VILLAIN?

DANIEL CRAIG in New SPECTRE Poster

SPECTRE courtesy 007.com
SPECTRE courtesy 007.com

Daniel Craig is back in black in the teaser poster for SPECTRE.

007.com revealed the striking image of the star as Bond…James Bond.

Director Sam Mendes is back for the follow up to Skyfall.
The title for the new film is an homage to the classic Connery past. SPECTRE (Special Executive for Counter-Intelligence, Terror Revenge and Extortion) was an evil organization led by Ernst Stavro Blofeld in Ian Fleming’s novels.

 

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Top Comics Picks for March 18, 2015

All-New X-Men #39 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #39 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #39

The X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy crossover continues. Heroes have succumbed to the temptation of power the Black Vortex offers – can they be turned? Storm forms a bold plan to stop Mister Knife and Thane while Kitty and Star-Lord’s interstellar romance goes super nova.

 

Amazing Spider-Man #16.1: Spiral

Spidey is caught in a gang war after the fall of the Kingpin in a story legendary writer Gerry Conway who helped give us The Death of Gwen Stacy and The Punisher. Continue reading Top Comics Picks for March 18, 2015

What Is SUPERMAN’S TRUTH?

Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics

Is this the end of Clark Kent?

The “Truth” is out there in June’s Superman books from DC Comics. All the books will fall under the “Truth” banner following the post-Convergence event and relaunch.

The Man of Steel has a new creative team on his flagship title, new powers and vulnerabilities, a new costume and a new super haircut.

Is the end of Superman’s secret identity part of DC’s seismic shifts?

Truth begins in Action Comics #41 by Greg Park with the teaser,””For Superman, there’s no more holding back?” Continue reading What Is SUPERMAN’S TRUTH?

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Villain Poster

Avengers: Age of Ultron courtesy Marvel
Avengers: Age of Ultron courtesy Marvel

Even the bad guy gets his own poster!

Marvel unveiled a new poster for Avengers: Age of Ultron starring the evil A.I.

Ultron is one of the oldest and most ruthless villains in Avengers history.

James Spader and director Joss Whedon are bringing the relentless villain to cybernetic life as an artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark and a legion of armored units.

The Ultron program gains sentience and evolves its programming to declare war on humanity in the sequel. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Villain Poster

DC COMICS JUNE Previews! More Diversity, New Costumes, More Harley Quinn & Joker!

Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America #1 courtesy DC Comics

24 new books. Radical redesigns for major icons. Books the demonstrate a commitment diversity. And a month packed with variant covers saluting the Joker!

DC Comics revealed the full lineup for June. The New 52 banner is gone following the game-changing Convergence event.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1
Written by BRYAN HITCH
Art by BRYAN HITCH and WADE VON GRAWBADGER
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
THE JOKER variant cover by HOWARD PORTER

Each member of the team will star in their own variant cover by Hitch plus a 1:100 seven-panel foldout cover by Hitch. Continue reading DC COMICS JUNE Previews! More Diversity, New Costumes, More Harley Quinn & Joker!

GERRY CONWAY SPINS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIRAL

Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 courtesy Marvel
Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 courtesy Marvel

Make way for the return of a legendary writer back with a character he helped define for a generation with landmark stories and iconic foes.

Gerry Conway succeeded Stan Lee on Amazing Spider-Man. During Conway’s acclaimed, lengthy run he co-created the Punisher, Jackal and scripted the death of Gwen Stacy

Conway launches Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral in Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 this week. It’s gang war in New York City after the Kingpin’s fall in this four-part limited series. Continue reading GERRY CONWAY SPINS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIRAL

BATGIRL Triple Feature Week

Batgirl #40 courtesy DC Comics
Batgirl #40 courtesy DC Comics

“Dig if you will a picture”….of Batgirl on three amazing covers!

A huge week for Barbara Gordon fans of every generation. More on the Prince inspired headline in a moment but first…

Batgirl #40

What was the decision Barbara made during her dark days in Gotham City that comes back to haunt her. How does it tie into the impostor Batgirl?

Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr continues their hot first arc following last issue’s Batgirl vs. Burnside chase. Continue reading BATGIRL Triple Feature Week