Category: Books

Best of 2013 Women of the Year Part 1

All-New X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel

This is a celebration of the women of comics in 2013 – characters and creators who made an impact!

 

Jean Grey

 

After years of teasing the return of Jean, Marvel did make her part of the Marvel Now in a way no one was saw coming! In a brilliant move – writer Brian Michael Bendis brought the original five X-Men (actually Beast did it) into present in All-New X-Men #1. Future shock ignited Jean’s powers earlier than it should have and by the first arc was over – a strong, confident Jean declared she and her originals were Continue reading Best of 2013 Women of the Year Part 1

X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #20 courtesy Marvel

X-23 is back!

 

The original X-Men learned just how much some humans hate mutants in their first encounter with the Purifiers who were hunting X-23!

 

This week – the young X-Men learn more about the “daughter”of Wolverine. Here’s a look inside All-New X-Men #20 by Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson and Mahmud Asrar from Marvel. Continue reading X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

Haden Blackman Joins All-New Marvel Now ELEKTRA

Elektra #25 courtesy Marvel
Elektra #25 courtesy Marvel

Haden Blackman is the new writer on the upcoming All-New Marvel Now Elektra. Blackman left Batwoman earlier this year over editorial issues and now joins artist Mike Del Mundo on the new solo series starring the deadly assassin born in the Frank Miller Daredevil era.

 

Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso made the announcement on Comic Book Resources. While discussing artistic legacy with Elektra, Alonso introduced writer Zeb Wells who explained why he’s bowing out of the book. Continue reading Haden Blackman Joins All-New Marvel Now ELEKTRA

BATMAN Book Finales

Batman #29 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #29 courtesy DC Comics

A first look at a trio big finales for Batman coming in March.

 

Batman #29 is the final chapter of Dark City in Zero Year. What will Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo reveal in next arc of Bruce Wayne’s origin and his first year as the Dark Knight.

 

Detective Comics #29 is the finale of Gothtopia by John Layman and Aaron Lopresti. How will Batman react to the bizarre new world?

 

Batman: The Dark Knight #29 is Bruce’s showdown with the Man-Bat in the final issue of the series. Continue reading BATMAN Book Finales

FOREVER EVIL Finale Preview

Forever Evil #7 courtesy DC Comics
Forever Evil #7 courtesy DC Comics

Evil vs. Evil for the fate of Earth!

 

DC Comics share a first look at Forever Evil #7 by Geoff Johns and David Finch in their March previews. It’s Lex Luthor’s Injustice League vs. the Crime Syndicate.

Why the Hooded Man is the most dangerous being from the Syndicate’s dark world.

 

And in Justice League #29 Cyborg leads the Metal Men against the Syndicate but can Vic defeat the Grid – his evil machine half? Continue reading FOREVER EVIL Finale Preview