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Top Comics Picks for February 4, 2015

Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy & X-Men: The Black Vortex Alpha

An ancient power source in the hands of an evil madman. Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde attempt an impossible heist to save the universe. The first chapter of a crossover that will hit Guardians of the Galaxy, All-New X-Men, Captain Marvel, Nova and Cyclops.

 

Nameless #1

An astronomer’s deadly rampage, an occult hustler known as Nameless and an asteroid headed for Earth. It’s all part of a brand new hybrid of horror and sci-fi from Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham (Batman, Incorporated) Continue reading Top Comics Picks for February 4, 2015

MASTER OF KUNG FU in SECRET WARS

Master of Kung Fu courtesy Marvel
Master of Kung Fu courtesy Marvel

Shang Chi is ready for battle in K’un Lun.

The Master of Kung Fu isn’t going up against Iron Fist.

Shang-Chi will face Emperor Zu in a new 4-issue limited series from Haden Blackman (Elektra) and Dalibor Talajic (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe) according to Comic Book Resources.

This will take place in Battleworld, the new reality after the Marvel and Ultimate Universes are destroyed in Secret Wars #1. Continue reading MASTER OF KUNG FU in SECRET WARS

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON New Action Photos

Hulkbuster armor from Avengers: Age of Ultron courtesy Marvel
Hulkbuster armor from Avengers: Age of Ultron courtesy Marvel

Marvel revealed a ton of new Avengers: Age of Ultron photos. The gallery shows heroes and villains in action plus behind the scenes moments with director Joss Whedon.

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes face the evil A.I. known as Ultron in a worldwide war that will introduce Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) fully to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after a brief appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Marvel is thundering a ton of Hulk shots and Iron Man’s biggest armor yet: the HULKBUSTER!

Take a look at the gallery below. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON New Action Photos

CARRIE-ANNE MOSS Joins AKA JESSICA JONES

The Pulse/Jessica Jones courtesy Marvel
The Pulse/Jessica Jones courtesy Marvel

A sci-fi veteran joins Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series but her role is a mystery for now.

Marvel and Netflix announced Carrie-Anne Moss will join AKA Jessica Jones playing “a no non-sense woman who prove a powerful ally to Jessica…if Jessica doesn’t completely alienate her first.”

Moss is best known as Trinity from The Matrix Trilogy and co-starred in Memento and the television series Chuck.

Moss joins Krysten Ritter as former superhero turned private eye Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage and recently announced Rachael Taylor as Trish Walker. David Tennant will play the villain known as Purple Man. Continue reading CARRIE-ANNE MOSS Joins AKA JESSICA JONES

JADA PINKETT SMITH On FISH MOONEY’s Exile From GOTHAM

Jada Pinkett Smith in Gotham courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics
Jada Pinkett Smith in Gotham courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics

Fish Mooney is a breakout Gotham character created wholly for the new series with no ties to Batman comics.

The ruthless mobster played by Jada Pinkett Smith nearly lost her life after losing her attempt to take over the Gotham City underworld.

Fish is exiled from Gotham but Pinkett Smith says don’t count her out yet and to expect a different side of the deadly crime boss. Continue reading JADA PINKETT SMITH On FISH MOONEY’s Exile From GOTHAM

HARLEY QUINN MONTH

Catwoman #39 Harley Quinn variant courtesy DC Comics
Catwoman #39 Harley Quinn variant courtesy DC Comics

It’s officially February.

Can you feel the Mad Love for Harley Quinn?

The Clown Princess of Crime is definitely having a moment:

Her solo series is a hit plus she’s co-starring in New Suicide Squad and guest starring in an exciting arc of Deathstroke.

Hot rising star Margot Robbie is playing in the Suicide Squad movie the big screen in 2016.

She was the number one new story of 2014 here on Comics Blend based on your views.

DC is celebrating Harley with 22 variant covers this month plus don’t forget the Harley Quinn Valentine’s Day Special this month in which she makes a move on Batman.

But why should the Dark Knight have all the fun. We’re loving the dueling Superman shots with Harley and how she plays cupid for the Man of Steel and Wonder Woman.

Here are our favorites: Continue reading HARLEY QUINN MONTH

X-MEN & GUARDIANS Enter THE BLACK VORTEX

The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel
The Black Vortex courtesy Marvel

The first big comic book event of 2015 is almost here…with cosmic level consequences or two big franchises.

Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men: The Black Vortex Alpha arrives this week.

The first chapter is a huge bookend issue by Sam Humphries (Legendary Star-Lord) and Ed McGuinness. The crossover will lead into Guardians of the Galaxy, All-New X-Men, Cyclops, Captain Marvel and Nova.

Humphries explains how the hunt for a mysterious power source draws in heroes and villains from across the Marvel Universe. Continue reading X-MEN & GUARDIANS Enter THE BLACK VORTEX

NEW SUIT, NEW POWERS, NEW SUPERMAN

Superman #38 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #38 courtesy DC Comics

New powers.

New costume.

New beginning for Superman.

If you look at this cover for Superman #38 you might think the Man of Steel was a Time Lord regenerating on Doctor Who.

This week’s extra-sized issue by creative team Geoff Johns, John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson wraps up their first arc:

“The showdown between Superman and Ulysses will push the Man of Steel to new extremes – and Superman’s new look is revealed as Clark Kent tells his true identity to one of the cast.” Continue reading NEW SUIT, NEW POWERS, NEW SUPERMAN