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Halloween Comic Book Horror: X-Men vs. Frankenstein?

Wolverine and the X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel

“It’s Alive! It’s Allllliiiiiivvvvvvveee!”

In our Halloween celebration of scary comic book epics this entry is a creation of the mad scientists behind Wolverine and the X-Men.

The Frankenstein’s Murder Circus arc by Jason Aaron and Nick Bradshaw packed future classic with horror, humor, action, dramatic character development and one —- of a surprise ending!

A witch’s magic mind control turns the X-Men into circus freaks in a traveling show run by Frankenstein. As Logan’s students try to save their teachers. The mutants were facing zombie clowns! Yes, zombie clowns! Trust me, Aaron and Bradshaw make it work. Continue reading Halloween Comic Book Horror: X-Men vs. Frankenstein?

What Makes THOR Work and THOR 3 Ideas

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

The return of the Avenger from Asgard is almost here! Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the God of Thunder in Thor: The Dark World. The Odinson must let Loki (Tom Hiddleston) out of his prison and form an uneasy alliance against an unholy enemy.

 

I always thought translating Norse Gods would be Marvel’s toughest feat but it worked before. Marvel Studios Boss Kevin Feige tells Huffington Post what makes Thor work on the big screen. Continue reading What Makes THOR Work and THOR 3 Ideas

Halloween Comic Book Horror: Kitty’s X-Men Nightmare

X-Men #143 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #143 courtesy Marvel

Ellen Ripley from Aliens.

Laurie Strode from Halloween.

Kitty Pryde of the X-Men.

For Halloween we’re looking back at some of the best horror stories you can find in comic books!

Yes, the fan-favorite X-woman has seen her share of evil mutants and scary villains but I’m flashing us back to Kitty’s early years when she first attended Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.

Uncanny X-Men #143 by the legendary team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne is a classic confrontation that’s perfect for Halloween.

Continue reading Halloween Comic Book Horror: Kitty’s X-Men Nightmare

Wild Wolverine in ORIGIN II

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

Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) goes back in time next year in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Marvel is taking you back into Logan’s past in Origin II this December.

 

Writer Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man) and artist Adam Kubert team up to explore a “lost” tale of the mutant’s youth and his first encounter with a scientist who will become one of the X-Men’s greatest enemies.

 

It’s been a decade since the groundbreaking Origin – the story that finally revealed Wolverine’s early life and identity. Given the expectations for this sequel I wanted to share part of Gillen’s new interview. The writer tells Marvel.com why the time was right for this story. Continue reading Wild Wolverine in ORIGIN II

Rick Remender Launches New WINTER SOLDIER Series

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

Movie fans may wonder who the Winter Soldier is after seeing the trailer for the Captain America sequel.

 

Cap comic book writer Rick Remender is working a new Winter Soldier limited series ahead of the movie according to USA Today saying “it is a love letter to (early-period) 007 and Jim Steranko S.H.I.E.L.D. comics.”

 

Comic book fans know the Winter Soldier is Cap’s best friend, Bucky Barnes. The sidekick was left for dead in World War II but was actually rescued and transformed into a brainwashed killing machine by the KGB. Continue reading Rick Remender Launches New WINTER SOLDIER Series

Halloween Comic Book Horror: The Wake

The Wake #1 courtesy Vertigo
The Wake #1 courtesy Vertigo

The most frightening horror stories play upon primal fears or fairy tales from hell. As we approach Halloween I’m sharing some scary comic book tales you should try and here’s why you should dive into The Wake by writer Scott Snyder (Batman) and artist Sean Murphy. This is one of my favorite new series of 2013.

 

The creators of this Vertigo book spared the tights and turned up the creep factor! No superheroes here. This is the kind of graphic storytelling you share with non-comic book fans to demonstrate why you love the medium. It’s a tense tale worthy of The X-Files or Torchwood.

 

After a brief glimpse at a post-Apocalyptic future the story turns to Gig Harbor, Washington where Continue reading Halloween Comic Book Horror: The Wake

JET CITY COMIC SHOW Preview

Spidey or Venom cosplay at Jet City Comic Show 2011, photo by ComicsBlend.com
Spidey or Venom cosplay at Jet City Comic Show 2011, photo by ComicsBlend.com

The Jet City Comic Show is this weekend in Tacoma, Washington. This back to basics comic show is a one day celebration of comics and gaming. Fans can enjoy thousands of comic books and toys, costume contests, and the chance to meet and talk with 100 comic book creators. This will be the first comic book convention in Tacoma in 16 years.

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