Category: Books

IRON MAN After The Bombshell

 

Iron Metropolitan courtesy Marvel
Iron Metropolitan courtesy Marvel

After a bombshell revelation that radically shocks Tony Stark – Kieron Gillen is starting a bold new story arc this week with artist Joe Bennett. The writer explains The Secret Origin of Tony Stark will lead into Iron Metropolitan:

 

“By the time we reach the end of Iron Man #17, Tony’s reeling,” Gillen told Marvel. “Hell, Tony’s reeling now. Basically, [‘Iron Metropolitan’] builds on everything he’s learned, everything he’s gained, everything. He went into space to get new ideas for new approaches. And you know what? Continue reading IRON MAN After The Bombshell

AMAZING X-MEN Search for Nightcrawler

Amazing X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

What’s one more X-Men book on your list…especially if it means the return of the beloved Fuzzy Elf?

 

In the final pages of Battle of the Atom – the mutants one of their dearly departed members may be alive and not so well. Logan assembles an elite team to search for the man many call the heart and soul of the X-Men.

 

Amazing X-Men by Jason Aaron and Ed McGuinness will star Wolverine, Northstar, Iceman, Storm, Beast and wait for it…Firestar? Continue reading AMAZING X-MEN Search for Nightcrawler

BATMAN & SUPERMAN in Killer Video Game

Batman/Superman #5 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #5 courtesy DC Comics

KILL THE BATMAN!

 

A new video game with that simple goal becomes a real terrifying test for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel as a new arc begins in Batman/Superman #5.

 

Brett Booth (Teen Titans) joins writer Greg Pak for the team-up book starring Bruce and Clark. This issue starts “as the ultimate video game, in which the players don’t realize that the characters they’re controlling are fighting in real life.”

 

A new Toymaster is the architect making Batman the ultimate prey. Bruce can outwit and outlast an army of heroes turned against him…

Continue reading BATMAN & SUPERMAN in Killer Video Game

X-MEN Children of Diversity!

Astonishing X-Men #68 courtesy Marvel
Astonishing X-Men #68 courtesy Marvel

Are you still recovering from the first trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past. The Bryan Singer directed film unites the casts of First Class and the original X- trilogy. The trailer was exciting, emotional and shows why X-Men are still the best representation of diversity in comics.

 

What a thrill to see Bishop, Warpath, Sunspot and Blink join the cinematic cast of X-Men. The Children of the Atom represent diversity and overcoming differences. These heroes don’t just fight bad guys. They fight discrimination and intolerance.

 

When Stan Lee created X-Men #1 his young heroes had powers because of genetics. You could say Continue reading X-MEN Children of Diversity!

Wolverine’s Sinister Holiday in ORIGIN II

Origin II #1 courtesy Marvel
Origin II #1 courtesy Marvel

Christmas with Wolverine!?

 

Origin II #1 arrives this holiday season but don’t expect a Howlett family Christmas. It’s been a decade since Marvel did the unthinkable. In Origin – the fan favorite’s mysterious past was finally revealed.

 

We learned Wolverine’s real name, age and birthplace. We learned of his first love, his brother and the painful, tragic circumstances surrounding the first appearance of his mutant powers. Continue reading Wolverine’s Sinister Holiday in ORIGIN II

KICK-ASS Star Joins AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

Quicksilver courtesy Marvel
Quicksilver courtesy Marvel

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has officially joined the cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron according to The Wrap. The star of Kick-Ass will play Pietro Maximoff aka Quicksilver. Still no word on who will play the speedster’s twin sister Wanda aka Scarlet Witch. Elizabeth Olsen is said to be in negotiations for the role of the mutant with “hex” power.

 

The hotheaded hero is devoted to protecting his fragile but powerful sister. Quicksilver was married to Crystal of the Inhumans. They have a daughter named Luna. Inhumans could be the next Marvel movie franchise so we could see Quicksilver speed over to a second Marvel team movie. Continue reading KICK-ASS Star Joins AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

DAREDEVIL Road Trip!

Daredevil: Road Warrior courtesy Marvel
Daredevil: Road Warrior courtesy Marvel

It’s the end of the road so writer Mark Waid is taking Matt Murdock on a road trip for his Daredevil finale.

 

Waid’s acclaimed Daredevil era is drawing to a close with the hero and writer going in new directions. Marvel announced Daredevil: Road Warrior by Waid and artist Peter Krause as their next Infinite Comic.

 

“Up until now, every time we’ve taken Matt out of New York, it’s been in service of awful, awful things. This feels more like the beginning of a grand journey. Which does not discount the eventuality of awful, awful things, of course; no one wants to read a Daredevil story where everything goes smoothly for him.” Continue reading DAREDEVIL Road Trip!

WINTER SOLDIER: THE BITTER MARCH Preview II

Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #1 courtesy Marvel
Winter Soldier: The Bitter March #1 courtesy Marvel

Rick Remender heats up the Cold War with an untold tale of Nick Fury and the Winter Soldier’s past. Bucky Barnes made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II but Captain America’s sidekick would be rescued and resurrected as the ultimate killing machine.

 

The Captain America writer will go back to the Cold War era in Winter Soldier: The Bitter March. Remender explains why it’s important to revisit Bucky’s past. Continue reading WINTER SOLDIER: THE BITTER MARCH Preview II