Amazing X-Men #2 Review

Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

Sometimes being an X-Man is Hell…literally!

 

Nightcrawler’s peace in Heaven turns into a nightmare when his father sends demon pirates to steal souls. Yes, Jason Aaron is daring to use one of the worst X-villains (but was awesome in X-Men: First Class) in a tale of war in the afterlife.

 

This week Amazing X-Men #2 continues the otherworldly adventures on two fronts. The writer’s seeds sewn in Wolverine and the X-Men (those darn bamfs!) pay off in a big way sending Logan and Northstar to Heaven and Storm, Iceman and Firestar to Hell. Continue reading Amazing X-Men #2 Review

WONDER WOMAN Cast for SUPERMAN VS. BATMAN Movie

Gal Cadot courtesy DC Comics
Gal Gadot courtesy DC Comics

The DC Comics Holy Trinity will appear in the sequel to Man of Steel. Warner Brothers announced Gal Gadot (Fast & Furious films) will play Wonder Woman The Israeli actress joins Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the untitled film.

 
“Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe,” said director Zack Snyder. “Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character.”

 

Continue reading WONDER WOMAN Cast for SUPERMAN VS. BATMAN Movie

Quentin Comeback in WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

Wolverine and the X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

One of the most surprising comic book comebacks continues with a new volume of Wolverine and the X-Men in 2014. Writer Jason Latour and artist Mahmud Asrar are the creative team on the second volume launching in March as revealed by IGN.

 

Love him, hate him or love to hate him – Quentin Quire will become “one of the biggest players of the book.” Continue reading Quentin Comeback in WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

HELLBOY Creator Mike Mignola and MOBY DICK Kick Off Film Series

courtesy EMP Museum
courtesy EMP Museum

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola helps kick off a new Fantasy Film series with the EMP Museum.

 

The legendary artist who gave us the monsters of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. universe helps introduce a classic literary and film beast: Moby Dick!

 

Inspired by the Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic exhibition, the Modern School of Film (MSF) is thrilled to collaborate with EMP on the ongoing Film:Fantasy Series, Continue reading HELLBOY Creator Mike Mignola and MOBY DICK Kick Off Film Series

X-Men Join Marvel Universe Live

courtesy Marvel and Feld Entertainment
courtesy Marvel and Feld Entertainment

Marvel and Feld Entertainment revealed Storm and Cyclops will be part of Marvel Universe Live, the live action touring show coming Summer 2014. The two X-Men leaders join Wolverine, Spider Man and members of the Avengers in the live action show.

 

The Marvel Universe Live Facebook page revealed the mistress of weather manipulation.

 

“Storm’s look has evolved in many directions. I mixed her flair with hints of Egyptian royalty. Continue reading X-Men Join Marvel Universe Live

THE WOLVERINE Classic Costume in Sequel?

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

The Wolverine is now out on Blu-Ray and dvd. Director James Mangold is meeting with Hugh Jackman about a possible sequel.

 

The X-Man’s classic comic book uniform hasn’t made it to the big screen yet could the yellow and blue or yellow and brown appear in a future movie?

 

“A lot of fans keep asking about when he’s going to wear his uniform. It’s a struggle for us in relation to question, because Logan’s personality as developed onscreen and in comics is one in which he hates publicity. The filmmakers, even on X-Men, have struggled with an outfit. Finding the rationale for a uniform when the character disdains self promotion, why he would put on some outfit that promotes himself as some kind of hero? Continue reading THE WOLVERINE Classic Costume in Sequel?

WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN New Team Revealed

Wolverine and the X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

School’s back in session with new headmasters!

 

Writer Jason Latour and artist Mahmud Asrar are the creative team on a relaunched Wolverine and the X-Men in 2014 as revealed by IGN.

 

Current writer Jason Aaron just launched Amazing X-Men and will end his Wolverine and the X-Men run with issue 42 in February. The Jean Grey School will remain open as the new team takes over with a brand new number one in March. The new series explores what happens during summer semester. Fantomex joins the teaching staff. Continue reading WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN New Team Revealed

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013

Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #2 Nightcrawler is trapped in a bizarre afterlife with Azazel on the attack. In an effort to bring back the Fuzzy Elf, Wolverine and Northstar are now lost in “Heaven” with a nastier version of Bamfs on the attack!

 

Velvet #2 The deadliest superspy leaves her desk job after an army of agents are taken out. Now Velvet is on the run from her own agency! Espionage comics as only Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting (the team behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier) Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013