Category: Books

DC Introduces DARK MATTER, New Heroes By Superstar Teams

Dark Nights Metal courtesy DC Comics

DARK NIGHTS: METAL is just the beginning. The reunion of Batman team Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo is just the kickoff of new banner of books with superstar creative teams.

 DC Comics Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee announced (at Chicago’s C2E2) six new DC Universe titles under the banner Dark Matter.
The projects will partner acclaimed artists with award-winning writers. Beginning this August, under the guidance of artists Greg Capullo, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr., DC will launch new titles THE SILENCER, SIDEWAYS, IMMORTAL MEN, DAMAGE, NEW CHALLENGERS, with characters from each of these series first appearing in the previously announced DARK NIGHTS: METAL.
The co-publishers say The Dark Matter comics will focus on epic graphic storytelling. Joining Capullo, Kubert, Lee and Romita Jr. to round out the all-star cast of creators are Dan Abnett, Tony S. Daniel, Dan DiDio, Justin Jordan, Kenneth Rocafort, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Robert Venditti.
Here’s the breakdown of new books, creative teams and the vision for the new line:

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BATMAN, THE FLASH, THE BUTTON Villain’s Return & Burning Questions

Who is powerful enough to manipulate the reality of the DC Universe?

Story threads weaving through DC Rebirth books for the past year just wrapped around the Dark Knight and readers like a tight noose in part one of The Button.

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Batman #21 is the first chapter of this crossover with The Flash picking up a big bombshell from DC Universe Rebirth #1.  Bruce and Barry attempt to discover the mystery that started with the return of the other Flash.

In the epic Geoff Johns one-shot, Wally West gave Batman a letter from his father in an alternate reality and a blood-stained smiley face button was found in the Batcave. This was the first evidence that the Watchmen universe could be colliding with the DC reality. Continue reading BATMAN, THE FLASH, THE BUTTON Villain’s Return & Burning Questions

CLOAK & DAGGER First Look at FREEFORM Series

Cloak & Dagger #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared a first look at Cloak & Dagger, the new Freeform television series based on the fan-favorite teen vigilante heroes.

Tandy Bowen (Olivia Holt) and Tyrone Johnson (Aubrey Joseph) are two teenagers from different backgrounds, who find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers which are mysteriously linked to one another.
Tandy creates light daggers. Tyrone can engulf others in darkness.
Here’s how they look in the iconic first comic book.
But here’s the first look of the television versions of this beloved teen duo, their origin and how the television will be different.
Watch and enjoy:

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TOP SECRET & New VALIANT Books Revealed at #VALIANTSUMMIT

Valiant Entertainment unveiled a huge lineup of new books this including a top secret project with a secret team, Faith leading a team book, the next chapter of Bloodshot and more.
Ninjak K courtesy Valiant Entertainment

During the #ValiantSummit 2017 event live from Twitch TV’s Hyper RPG studios, Valiant Entertainment announced “ICONS” – an all-new wave of ongoing series, prestige format projects and standalone events.

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New Comic Book Picks for April 19, 2017

This is a BIG week! Secret Empire first salvo! Batman/Flash crossover! Number ones. Let’s kick it off with two big issues starring Hydra Captain America!

Secret Empire #0 courtesy Marvel

Captain America: Steve Rogers #16 and Secret Empire #0

Steve Rogers has been keeping his deadly secret and plotting for a year. Now Marvel’s most trusted, beloved hero reveals he’s really a Hydra mastermind. Heroes divided. Hydra’s victory. How will Marvel’s heroes recovery and rally against the man that once admired. Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for April 19, 2017

X-MEN BLUE Mystery Mutant Revealed & More To Come

X-Men Blue #1 solves a big mystery and sets the future for mutants from the past.

The original Jean Grey, Cyclops, Beast, Iceman and Angel are together again in a new series by Cullen Bunn and Jorge Molina. Will a clawed mutant join these time lost X-Men as an ally, enemy or teammate?

X-Men: Blue #5 courtesy Marvel

Jean Grey assumes the role of leader. Magneto is the team’s new mentor? The first issue is packed with teasers of future enemies and possibly the identity of this man blurred in the cover above. Continue reading X-MEN BLUE Mystery Mutant Revealed & More To Come