Category: Books

GUARDIANS TEAM-UP by BENDIS

Guardians Team-Up #1 courtesy Marvel
Guardians Team-Up #1 courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy conquered the global box-office now they’re dominating comic book shops. Guardians, Rocket Raccoon, Legendary Star-Lord will be followed by Gamora in 2015.

Marvel recruited Brian Michael Bendis to launch Guardians Team-Up in February 2015 with legendary artist Arthur Adams. The cosmic heroes will teaming up with Avengers for big adventures.

As Bendis explains – nostalgia for Marvel’s classic combo books was part of his inspiration for the book.

“When I was a young child, one of the first comic books that I read was MARVEL TEAM-UP. One of the first books I remember reading: Spider-Man was on the moon in [MARVEL TEAM-UP #55]. Continue reading GUARDIANS TEAM-UP by BENDIS

Top Comics Picks for November 19, 2014

Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel
Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel

It’s an all-female inspired top five this week.

 

Black Widow #12

Is Natasha’s past as an assassin about to be exposed to the world? CNN’s Anderson Cooper investigates the Avenger’s past and questions her allegiance. What will the team do when they learn about her secret missions?

 

Lazarus Book One

Forever Carlyle was bred to be her family’s lethal enforcer but she have to remain their living weapon? Set in a future world of elite families at war while millions suffer – Forever is a compelling anti-hero you want to win. Continue reading Top Comics Picks for November 19, 2014

TEEN TITANS EARTH ONE Arrives

Teen Titans: Earth One courtesy DC Comics
Teen Titans: Earth One courtesy DC Comics

Make way for the Teen Titans.

This is a new version of the classic line-up from a different world by superstars Jeff Lemire (Green Arrow, Justice League United, Futures End) and Terry and Rachel Dodson.

Teen Titans: Earth One an original graphic novel arrives this week.

“Victor Stone, Tara Markov, Joey Wilson, and Gar Logan never felt like normal kids… but they had no idea how right they were. Their seemingly idyllic Oregon upbringing hides a secret—one that will bring killers, shamans, and extraterrestrials down on their heads, and force them into an alliance that could shake the planet to its foundations!”

Lemire explains who make his roster and why the classic Marv Wolfman/George Perez era Titans is an influence: Continue reading TEEN TITANS EARTH ONE Arrives

HARLEY QUINN’S BATMAN VALENTINE

Harley Quinn #15 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #15 courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics gives Harley Quinn fans a double dose of love in February.

Creators Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti give us two tales of mad love starring the anti-hero.

Harley Quinn # 15

“Harley was certain she could have it all: She could be the world’s best landlord, protect Coney Island from the scum of the Earth, woo Mason Macabre, work her day job as a psychiatrist, volunteer at the puppy shelter…but Continue reading HARLEY QUINN’S BATMAN VALENTINE

IRON FIST: THE LIVING WEAPON, RAGE

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon courtesy Marvel
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon courtesy Marvel

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon, Volume One: Rage hits this week collecting the first six issues of the acclaimed comeback of Danny Rand.

Artist Kaare Andrews returned to comics from directing films to relaunch Danny Rand in a new kung fu revenge epic.

Andrews is writing, drawing, inking, and creating covers. In an earlier interview the creator what drew him to Rand:

“To be honest I didn’t really know the character that well. I wanted to write and draw a new book at Marvel and he was like one of four or five things they had planned for. I had a gut level reaction. Continue reading IRON FIST: THE LIVING WEAPON, RAGE

SECRET WARS #1 ALEX ROSS Cover

Secret Wars #1 courtesy Marvel
Secret Wars #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel recruited one of the greatest cover artists for their huge 2015 event and here’s a look at the cover of Secret Wars #1 by Alex Ross (Marvels, Earth X, Kingdom Come).

Jonathan Hickan and artist Esad Ribic are the creative team on the eight-part epic that follows Time Runs Out in Avengers and New Avengers.

You’ve seen teasers, the secrets of Battleworld and the promise of a game-changing war between heroes of multiple Marvel realities. Continue reading SECRET WARS #1 ALEX ROSS Cover

BATMAN #39 PREVIEW: JOKER TRIUMPHANT?

Batman #39 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #39 courtesy DC Comics

The secret is out.

The Joker is back.

But Endgame still has its secrets.

DC Comics shared this look at Batman #39, “Endgame” part 5.

This is the penultimate issue of the Clown Prince of Crime’s horrifying comeback (after the potentially origin twisting chapter last month)

The Dark Knight’s greatest enemy seized control of the Justice League in part one then delivered a stunning revelation to Bruce in part two. Continue reading BATMAN #39 PREVIEW: JOKER TRIUMPHANT?

BLACK WIDOW vs. ANDERSON COOPER

Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel
Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel

Black Widow has a new enemy.

He’s exposing Natasha’s past and questions if she should be an Avenger!

CNN’s Anderson Cooper makes his Marvel Universe debut in Black Widow #12 this week.

In the Avenger’s solo series, Natasha takes on secret missions she does not want the team to know about as a way of making up for her violent past as a KGB operative and assassin.

But the past does not stay hidden thanks to the acclaimed television journalist. Continue reading BLACK WIDOW vs. ANDERSON COOPER