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From AVENGERS: TIME RUNS OUT To SECRET WARS

The path to Secret Wars begins with Time Runs Out in Avengers and New Avengers.

The plan goes way back to when writer Jonathan Hickman took over the adventures of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Illuminati.

It all leads to Marvel’s big event of 2015 when heroes from multiple Earths clash in Secret Wars.

Time Runs Out is playing out in a near future with heroes vs. heroes as the final Incursion is coming to smash Earth out of existence.

Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort revealed art from upcoming Avengers books leading into Secret Wars and answered fan questions. Continue reading From AVENGERS: TIME RUNS OUT To SECRET WARS

DONNA TROY Returns In CONVERGENCE

Titans of Convergence courtesy DC Comics

Convergence is the 2015 event bringing back heroes and villains from multiple Earths and continuities. Brainiac collects lost Earths in bottles like Kandor until he opens them on a mysterious planet. The teaser starring new villain Telos and characters from classic DC eras inspired fans to wonder which classic heroes will finally enter The New 52 continuity.

Donna Troy is one of our top characters to make a comeback in Convergence. Troy has multiple powers and identities (Wonder Girl, Darkstar, Troia) so if she returns, which costume and code-name will it be? Continue reading DONNA TROY Returns In CONVERGENCE

BATMAN Character to Watch

Nearly every Batman character is part of the Batman Eternal weekly series but one breakout character to watch is worth every moment of screen time.

While everyone is speculating about who will be the future Robin (Harper Row, Carrie Kelly, Duke Thomas or a resurrected Damian Wayne?) we’re wondering if Bruce has found a potential new romantic partner in crime fighting?

The Batman writers are introducing an incredible roster of teen allies for Bruce Wayne in the tradition of Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon and Tim Drake but it’s a next generation Pennyworth that’s has breakout potential. Continue reading BATMAN Character to Watch

ARROW Shows KATIE CASSIDY Suited Up As BLACK CANARY

Katie Cassidy as Black Canary in ARROW courtesy The CW

The CW revealed a first look at Katie Cassidy suited up as Black Canary via Twitter.

Fans have speculated if her character Dinah Laurel Lance will become her DC Comics alter ego.

The secret identity was used by Dinah’s sister Sara in Season Two but she was killed in the first episode of the current third season.

Since Sara’s death, the attorney has been in training to follow in her sister’s vigilante footsteps and possibly a step closer to one of the greatest super couples of comics – Green Arrow and Black Canary. Continue reading ARROW Shows KATIE CASSIDY Suited Up As BLACK CANARY

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Extended Trailer

More machine menace in the Avengers: Age of Ultron extended trailer.

This new version gives us more footage and insight into Ultron’s ultimate plan against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

It’s very similar to the first trailer showing Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye in global action against the evil A.I. his robot army and turning on earth other.

Plus, Hydra experiments Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch – friends or foes or Ultron or will they embrace their comic book destinies and join the team?

Watch here: Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Extended Trailer

Meet RED LIGHTNING

Red Lightning courtesy Make-A-Wish and Hero Creative

A new Seattle Superhero is born this week!

From our friends at Make-A-Wish:

“Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes – from caped crusaders protecting cities to children like seven-year-old Nick, who is fearlessly battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Now undergoing his second round of chemotherapy, Nick has tapped into his superhero strength and spirit to endure a dosage that is typically given to much older children.

“He never complains, EVER,” said his mom, Stephanie. “Nick rarely gets sick, but after he does, he is smiling and running off to play. He is literally the strongest person I have ever met.” With heroic strength like this, it’s no surprise he wished to be transformed into a superhero alter-ego of his own creation: Red Lightning! Continue reading Meet RED LIGHTNING

SUPERMAN And PREGNANT LOIS LANE In CONVERGENCE

Superman and Lois Lane in Convergence courtesy DC Comics

It’s a super romantic triangle but it’s the fans who could be swooning or heartbroken.

In The New 52 Superman is not married to Lois Lane but in love with Wonder Woman.

Could DC Comics be splitting up the super couple to put Lois and Clark back together?

It all started with the iconic kiss in Justice League #12. Even non-comic book readers were asking, “what about Lois?!”

Convergence will be a major event in 2015 featuring heroes and villains from decades of DC continuity. The nine-week event will include 20 two-part stories set in these multiple worlds including this one starring Superman and a pregnant Lois Lane by veteran Man of Steel writer Dan Jurgens. Continue reading SUPERMAN And PREGNANT LOIS LANE In CONVERGENCE

Inside SPIDER-MAN AND THE X-MEN #1

Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared a first look inside Spider-Man and the X-Men #1.

Spider-Man is keeping a promise to Wolverine by joining the Jean Grey School as the new guidance counselor and undercover operative in a brand new series.

Before he died, Wolverine asked Parker to uncover a conspiracy within the school. It’s up to Spidey to find out which student is not what they seem.

With students like Shark Girl, Eye Boy and Quentin Quire – former odd teenager Peter Parker should find a way to connect with the kids. What will Storm and the adult X-Men think of Spidey joining the school?

Newcomers Elliott Kalan and Marco Failla are the creative team behind the new X-book. Spidey and his students face a classic X-villain in their first adventure: Sauron! Continue reading Inside SPIDER-MAN AND THE X-MEN #1

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