Category: Books

INHUMAN & THOR Preview

Inhuman #3 courtesy Marvel
Inhuman #3 courtesy Marvel

The first arc of Inhuman comes to a powerhouse close and the stage is set for war.

 
Black Bolt detonated a bomb to protect Earth from Thanos in Infinity. The Terrigen Mists covered the world ignitning powers and alterting appearances of anyone with a trace of Inhuman DNA. With Black Bolt MIA, Medusa has been trying to save her people, rescue NuHumans and fight new enemies from long-lost Inhuman tribes.

 

Inhuman #1-3 is a fast-paced, tense hybrid of alien-infused X-Men with Game of Thrones. By the stunning conclusion, we know Black Bolt’s endgame, Medusa’s mission and we have some compelling new heroes to root for especially Inferno. Continue reading INHUMAN & THOR Preview

GUNN Teases GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 Story

Chris Pratt as Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel
Chris Pratt as Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel

James Gunn is already working on Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

 

If you have not seen the current film you may want to stop reading…

 

One of the big mysteries still hanging is who hired Yondu (Michael Rooker) to kidnap Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) from Earth and what’s special about Quill that he could survive the power of the Infinity Gem? Continue reading GUNN Teases GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 Story

BATTLESTAR GALATICA STARS At JET CITY COMIC SHOW 2014

Richard Hatch in Battlestar Galatica courtesy Jet City Comic Show
Richard Hatch in Battlestar Galatica courtesy Jet City Comic Show

An original Battlestar Galactica reunion will be a highlight at the back to basics comic show of the Pacific Northwest! Jet City Comic Show announced Richard Hatch will appear at the event on November 8, 2014 in Tacoma. Hatch joins previously announced special guest Dirk Benedict.

 
The two actors played pilots Apollo and Starbuck on the original Battlestar Galactica television series. Yes, the men who flew Colonial Vipers will touch down at Jet City Comic Show. Continue reading BATTLESTAR GALATICA STARS At JET CITY COMIC SHOW 2014

Will INHUMANS Evolve to Movies

Inhuman #3 courtesy Marvel
Inhuman #3 courtesy Marvel

Inhuman #3 hit comic book shops this week.

 

The first arc of writer Charles Soule and Joe Madureira comes to a conclusion as the Inhumans are front and center of the Marvel Universe.

 

Fan speculation about Marvel Studios film is at an all-time high after a recent post by Guardians of the Galaxy star Vin Diesel. Plus, the success of Guardians proved a lesser known Marvel team could still be stellar box office. Continue reading Will INHUMANS Evolve to Movies

Two Writers Take On AQUAMAN

Aquaman #15 courtesy DC Comics
Aquaman #15 courtesy DC Comics

Two writers in competition to bring Aquaman to the big screen?

 

There’s been speculation and reports Jason Mamoa (Games of Thrones, Conan) will play the DC icon in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and then possibly Justice League.

 

Director Zack Snyder defended the relevance of the hero in a call in to a Detroit radio station.

 

Now Warner Brothers has tapped Kurt Johnstad (300: Rise of An Empire) and Will Beall (Gangster Squad) to write scripts for Aquaman according to Variety.  The story goes on to clarify the writers are not co-writing but working on two separate scripts.

 

An Aquaman film is not slated but Warner and announced several dates from 2016 to 2020 which would include more team and solo films starring heroes of the DC Universe.

 

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STAR-LORD & KITTY PRYDE Reunion Preview

Legendary Star-Lord #3 courtesy Marvel
Legendary Star-Lord #3 courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy conquered the planet. Fans of the box-office smash should warp to their local comic book shop for more adventures of Peter Quill.

 

The Earth man is starring in his own solo series. And imagine this: Quill in a romance with Kitty Pryde? Given the characters are controlled by rival studios we’re not likely to see that cosmic connection on the big screen but you can in comics. Continue reading STAR-LORD & KITTY PRYDE Reunion Preview

Top Comics for August 13, 2014

Batman #34 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #34 courtesy DC Comics

Amazing X-Men #10 X-Men and Alpha Flight in an impossible fight against an ever-growing army of Wendigo! Has Colossus returned to the team only to become a monster as the virus hits the team!

 

Batman #34 The Dark Knight hunts a killer in a special issue with guest artist Matteo Scalera of Black Science. After the epic Zero Year, the book goes back to the present and picks up with the event of Batman Eternal with Gordon in prison. Continue reading Top Comics for August 13, 2014

RICK REMENDER On MARVEL AXIS INVERSION

AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel
AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s main event for 2014 is a showdown between Avengers and X-Men vs. the Red Onslaught in AXIS. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom must be ready to rumble with a reborn Red Skull armed with the powers of Professor X’s brain.

 

The March to AXIS begins in multiple titles including Uncanny Avengers and Captain America. Writer Rick Remender and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort shared new cover art from Jim Cheung while answering fan questions about Act Two in a special Marvel live event. Continue reading RICK REMENDER On MARVEL AXIS INVERSION