New Comics Picks for May 17, 2019

X-Men ResurrXion rolls on with a new Gen X! The Batman/Flash crossover finale! Luke Cage’s road to revenge! The comeback of Turok, Magnus and more Gold Key icons. It’s all in this new comics picks of the week:

Generation X courtesy Marvel

Generation X #1 The Xavier Institute is open but not every mutant is a super powered super hero type. Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 17, 2019

MISTER MIRACLE Returns

One of Jack Kirby’s most beloved creations returns.

Mister Miracle joins the DC Rebirth. DC Comics announced MISTER MIRACLE from writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads, the team behind THE SHERIFF OF BABYLON.

Mister Miracle #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC is calling this “a unique take on Mister Miracle, one of Jack Kirby’s most beloved New Gods.” The 12 issue series “will take readers on an episodic roller coaster of death, resurrection, mystery and intrigue.”

Who is this Miracle Man? Continue reading MISTER MIRACLE Returns

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2 Endings & What’s Coming

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 conquered the world at the box office. Director James Gunn packed the sequel with a galaxy of cameos, Easter eggs and cosmic forces from across the Marvel Universe.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 courtesy Marvel

Peter Quill/Star-Lord finally found his father. More minor comics characters made big impressions on screen. Marvel Studios set a new record for mid and post-credit endings filled with humor, intrigue and hints of what’s to come in the next volume.

Who were those characters? What could those endings mean? How the film is like and different from comics? Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2 Endings & What’s Coming

SECRET EMPIRE Shocking Death of An Icon

Is there any turning back now for Steve Rogers after Secret Empire #1?
The first chapter of Marvel’s big event picked up after the betrayal and attack of Steve Rogers in issue 0.
Cosmic Cube, Skrull, Life Model Decoy? Some fans are willing to accept anything that proves Steve Rogers really isn’t Hydra after all.
What do those fans think now after the horrific ending of Secret Empire #1?
Secret Empire #1 courtesy Marvel

A beloved supporting character appears to have been set up as the heart of Nick Spencer’s Captain America run from Standoff to Secret Empire. Hearts are broken now.

 The big moment, what it means for the Marvel Universe’s heroes and what this death means for this fan? Continue reading SECRET EMPIRE Shocking Death of An Icon

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Preview

Free Comic Book Day is almost here! This unofficial geek holiday is Christmas in Springtime at local comic book shops.

The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. It’s the industry’s way of saying thank you to longtime fans and the “brick and mortar” neighborhood stores like Zanadu Comics in downtown Seattle.

Curious about comics? Love superhero movies but have unanswered questions? Want to read new adventures of your favorites toys or video games?

courtesy Marvel and Free Comic Book Day

FCBD is a perfect opportunity to see the stories behind the biggest movies and television shows. Entire families pack up to pick up their freebies. Here’s what you need to know before you go: Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Preview

MARVEL’S THE DEFENDERS First Trailer

Marvel shared the first trailer for The Defenders.

The Netflix series unites Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist.

We see our first look at the villain (Sigourney Weaver) and the return of two iconic Daredevil characters: Stick and Elektra.

Watch and enjoy:

Marvel’s The Defenders follows Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter) and Danny Rand/Iron Fist (Finn Jones). Four heroes with one common goal – to save New York City. Continue reading MARVEL’S THE DEFENDERS First Trailer