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Kang Time Uncanny Avengers

Uncanny Avengers #12 is packed with even more evil promising the origin of the Apocalypse Twins, Kang’s endgame revealed and an unholy pact between the Red Skull and…Ahab.

Yes, the ruthless mutant hunter from the future joins Rick Remender’s time twisted epic.

One of the big reasons I’m sharing this story is because celebrated artist Salvador Larroca (X-Men, Invincible Iron Man and currently Cable and X-Force) penciled this week’s issue focusing on Kang the Conqueror. Continue reading Kang Time Uncanny Avengers

Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend

Build a bigger con and they will come!

Thousands of comic book and sci-fi fans packed the Oregon Convention Center for Rose City Comic Con this weekend. In just one year the Portland con quadrupled its show size with more celebrity guests, more panels, more game tournaments and more everything geek-tastic in a town that’s known for comics.

Avery Brooks who played Captain Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a huge draw and among the brand new celebrity faces greeting Northwest fans for the first time. Some of the faithful brought DS9 comic books, Continue reading Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

DOOMSDAY Returns

Lex Luthor. Brainiac. Parasite.

Just some of Superman’s classic rogues gallery but then there’s Doomsday.

The alien monster that once killed the Man of Steel is back in this week’s Villains Month issue of Superman/Batman and it’s just the beginning of his new reign of terror!

“In The New 52, the legends surrounding this character have become stories told to terrify Kryptonians,” Continue reading DOOMSDAY Returns

NOVA vs.Thanos?

Sam Alexander may be the Marvel’s newest hero but he’s the target of the biggest icon of evil in the cosmos! The youngest member of the Nova Corps will encounter Thanos in this week’s Infinity tie-in issue.

The Mad Titan has invaded Earth…while the Avengers are across the galaxy!

Writer Zeb Wells and artist Paco Medina are setting Sam on a collision course with the big bad: Continue reading NOVA vs.Thanos?

Who’s All-New Marvel Now Next

The All-New Marvel Now is on the way. World War II heroes The Invaders will reunite against a modern-day enemy in a new series by James Robinson and Steve Pugh. Inhuman by Matt Fraction and Joe Maduriera will star classic and new Inhumans in a world vastly changed after a major event involving the Kree-created race. All-New Avengers #24.NOW by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic starts a new arc, Rogue Planet, in the wake of Infinity.

Who’s next? Which characters and concepts should get a chance to shine in the All-New Marvel Now? Black Widow and Silver Surfer have been named as possible heroes getting a new series in the upcoming recharge.

Here are our top picks for the All-New Marvel Now treatment: Continue reading Who’s All-New Marvel Now Next

New Look For THOR THE DARK WORLD

Marvel recruited Game Of Thrones director Alan Taylor to take the hammer (or more like director’s megaphone) from Kenneth Branaugh as the Asgardian Avenger returns for his next solo movie. Taylor took a different visual approach when making Thor: The Dark World.

“I love doing period stuff, and I was immersed in Game Of Thrones,” Continue reading New Look For THOR THE DARK WORLD

Superior Spider-Man vs. Spider-Man 2099 Showdown

Here’s a look at the coming showdown between Spider-Man 2099 and Otto Octavius in Superior Spider-Man #19 by Dan Slott and Ryan Stegman courtesy Marvel.

It’s the big conclusion to Necessary Evil.

Miguel O’Hara (aka Spider-Man 2099) is in the present day. Octavius believes there can be only one!

Which Spider-Man will truly be “superior”? Continue reading Superior Spider-Man vs. Spider-Man 2099 Showdown

Sif Goes to War In THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Jaime Alexander as Sif in Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Jaime Alexander reprises her role as Lady Sif in Thor: The Dark World. The warrior woman is expected to have more screen time and is seen on the battlefield in this new poster courtesy Marvel.

Sif, The Warriors Three join Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on his battle against Malekith and the Dark Elves to save the Nine Realms. The Odinson must free Loki from his prison and invite the trickster on his quest. Sif will keep an eye out for Continue reading Sif Goes to War In THOR: THE DARK WORLD

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