Nick Spencer On AVENGERS WORLD

Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel
Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel

In Jonathan Hickman’s first Avengers arc Steve Rogers and Tony Stark declared Earth to be an Avengers World. One year later there’s a new series of the same name coming to show the global power and presence of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

 

Avengers World #1 by Hickman, Nick Spencer and artist Stefano Caselli was one of the major Marvel New York Comic Con announcements. Here are more details about how it fits with the flagship book and what fans can expect.

 

“The premise of the book is that it’s the Avengers, doing big things, because it’s an Avengers World now,” Continue reading Nick Spencer On AVENGERS WORLD

All-New X-FACTOR Announced

All-New X-Factor #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Factor #1 courtesy Marvel

A new beginning for Peter David and X-Factor revealed at New York Comic Con.

 

David hinted issue 260 of the new ended X-Factor held clues to his new project.

 

Then came the “Corporate” teaser.

 

Now we know there will be an All-New X-Factor by David and Carmine Di Giandomenico in 2014. Continue reading All-New X-FACTOR Announced

Avengers World, Black Widow, More Marvel NYCC Friday Announcements

Savage Wolverine #14 courtesy Marvel
Savage Wolverine #14 courtesy Marvel

Huge announcements from Marvel at New York Comic Con! Here are highlights from Friday’s X-Men and the Marvel Universe and Avengers panels:

 

Uncanny X-Force vs. Cable and X-Force: Vendetta coming in January. It’s a 4 issue showdown including rematch between Nathan and Bishop. Sure looked like Stryfe in the promo art!

 

Ghost Rider joins Thunderbolts in issue #20 for the new arc: No Mercy.

 

Savage Wolverine #14   a new arc by Richard Isanove set in the 1930’s Dustbowl America coming in January. Continue reading Avengers World, Black Widow, More Marvel NYCC Friday Announcements

LOKI, Agent of Asgard

Loki: Agent of Asgard #1 courtesy Marvel
Loki: Agent of Asgard #1 courtesy Marvel

Fans have petitioned for Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to star in his own solo movie. This new series may be a sign that their wishes will be granted. Marvel Comics announced Loki: Agent of Asgard at New York Comic Con. Imagine the God of Lies as the James Bond of the Nine Realms!

 

Kid Loki has been leading the Young Avengers (the story behind Loki’s transformation will be found there) but in the new series he’s all grown up and working for the All-Mother. Continue reading LOKI, Agent of Asgard

The Trial of Jean Grey Unites X-MEN & Guardians of the Galaxy

All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel

The All-New X-Men get all-new costumes, the universe discovers the former host of the Phoenix is alive and the mutants clash with the outer space Avengers! The secret of Marvel’s Trial and Judgment teasers stand revealed.

 

Battle of the Atom and Infinity are still raging across the Marvel Universe but we learned new details about the upcoming crossover between the original five X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy at New York Comic Con.

 

Brian Michael Bendis reveals The Trial of Jean Grey Continue reading The Trial of Jean Grey Unites X-MEN & Guardians of the Galaxy

BATMAN/SUPERMAN #5 Preview

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

New artist. New arc. DC Comics shared this preview of Batman/Superman #5.

 

Brett Booth (Teen Titans) joins writer Greg Pak for the team-up book starring the Dark Knight and Man of Steel. This launch 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.” Continue reading BATMAN/SUPERMAN #5 Preview

Get to GEEKGIRLCON

Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel
Captain Marvel #15 courtesy Marvel

Just 1 week until GeekGirlCon 2013 in Seattle. The convention is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the legacy of women in all aspects of geek culture, including science and technology; comics, the arts, and literature; and game play and game design.

 

Denise Crosby (Lt. Tasha Yar on Star Trek: The Next Generation) and writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Avengers Assemble)  and professional cosplayer Chaka Cumberbatch are first time special celebrity guests. Continue reading Get to GEEKGIRLCON

ACTION COMICS #25 Preview

Action Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics

The Man of Steel goes to Zero Year in Action Comics #25 from DC Comics. This Batman Zero Year tie-in is by new creative team Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and artist Aaron Kuder.

 

In this issue, a young, impetuous Clark Kent has only just started his life as Superman, and his understanding of his powers isn’t yet fully realized. So when he sees a storm is about to hit Gotham City, he’ll take it upon himself to try to stop it – but is he capable of doing so yet? Continue reading ACTION COMICS #25 Preview