Category: Books

Axel on X-FORCE The One and Only

X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

In the All-New Marvel arena – Two X-Force books end. A new one begins.

 

The one and only X-Force is born in 2014.

 

Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso tells Comic Book Resources the merging into one book is about strategy:

 

“In the aftermath of the upcoming “Uncanny X-Force/Cable and X-Force” crossover, “Vendetta,” starting this January, there just isn’t enough room for both teams. “Cable & X-Force” and “Uncanny X-Force” were both successful books, but we saw an opportunity to boil down the cast of both to one team Continue reading Axel on X-FORCE The One and Only

Inside JOKER’S DAUGHTER #1

Batman: Joker's Daughter #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Joker’s Daughter #1 courtesy DC Comics

New rogue Joker’s Daughter starred in a Villains Month One-Shot is causing trouble in Catwoman’s series and will appear in the weekly Batman Eternal next year.

 

DC Comics shared a first look at BATMAN: JOKER’S DAUGHTER #1, this elusive new character goes in search of her notorious father. Her journey will take her to various well-known Joker spots – including infamous Arkham Asylum.

 

Fans will revisit the massive cliff that Joker fell off of at the end of “Death of the Family” and see how Continue reading Inside JOKER’S DAUGHTER #1

MOON KNIGHT by Warren Ellis Announced

Moon Knight #1 courtesy Marvel
Moon Knight #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel announced a new Moon Knight series by Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey and shared the cover to number one via Facebook.

 

Marc Spector is a mercenary brought by to life by an Egyptian God became a billionaire by day, crime fighting vigilante by night.

 

Moon Knight has been given more shots at a solo series than almost any character I can think of and often compared to Batman.

 

 

“The man is demented in more interesting ways than I think Batman ever was…his cape is actually a crescent moon and he goes out only at night and dresses in reflective white so you can see him coming. Now that’s nuts…I like that.” Ellis tells Hero Complex. Continue reading MOON KNIGHT by Warren Ellis Announced

LOIS LANE One-Shot Preview

Superman: Lois Lane #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman: Lois Lane #1 courtesy DC Comics

After DC Comics announced a Lois Lane one-shot coming in February I asked why didn’t this iconic character have her own ongoing comic book. I’m not the only one!

 

With legions of fans and history the pressure is on writer Marguerite Bennett. She  tells Comic Book Resources how she’ll put her spin on the classic heroine

 

“I saw headlines, asking, “Is This the Lois Lane Story We’ve Been Waiting For???” and my answer is Continue reading LOIS LANE One-Shot Preview

FOREVER EVIL Bad Guy Fun with Geoff Johns

Forever Evil #1 courtesy DC Comics
Forever Evil #1 courtesy DC Comics

The world thinks the Justice League is dead.

 

The Crime Syndicate (an evil version of the League from another Earth) has invaded and rules the world.

 

Ultraman (their evil Superman) plunged the planet into complete darkness.

 

Nightwing has been unmasked.

 

Criminals are running wild.

 

The only hope…Lex Luthor?

 

The first act of Forever Evil is Continue reading FOREVER EVIL Bad Guy Fun with Geoff Johns

Dr. Silk Returns in UNITY

UNITY #5 courtesy Valiant
UNITY #5 courtesy Valiant

A classic villain is rebooted and guns for the newest super squad in comics. Unity #1 is a smash. Valiant announced the return of Dr. Silk in Unity #5 in 2014.

 

As revealed in USA Today, Unity #5 will introduce the Valiant Universe’s next A-level adversary in “Trapped by Webnet” – a new, three-part story arc launching Ninjak’s most notorious arch-nemesis, Dr. Silk, and his high-tech terror network, WEBNET, into the all-new Valiant Universe. Continue reading Dr. Silk Returns in UNITY

Avengers in INFINITY #6 Preview

Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel
Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel

While the Avengers have been saving the universe, the Earth is under the grip of Thanos and his Black Order. Infinity #6 is the final chapter of the Marvel epic by Jonathan Hickman and an all-star team of artists.

 

In the finale – the heroes must take back the Peak space station and break the alien blockade to reach Earth and a showdown with the Mad God of Titan. Executive Editor Tom Brevoort tells Comic Book Resources how Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are living up their namesake.

 

“As soon as they finished battling with the Builders this problem with Thanos and the Earth has turned up, Continue reading Avengers in INFINITY #6 Preview