Category: Books

POWER WOMEN of COMICS

Superman: Lois Lane #1 courtesy DC Comics

No powers, no problem. These characters are some of the most iconic and breakthrough women in comics.

They don’t have super powers but they are powerful in the careers in the DC and Marvel Universes.

We decided to honor these female characters without powers, costumes or code-names.

We love Batwoman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, The Spoiler and Elektra but we are focusing on the strong women of science, government, law and order and strong in character.

Let’s kick it off with the ruthless power player in the DC Universe: Continue reading POWER WOMEN of COMICS

MOST INFAMOUS POLITICAL COMIC BOOK VILLAINS

Lex Luthor: Man of Steel #1 courtesy DC Comics
Lex Luthor: Man of Steel #1 courtesy DC Comics

A billionaire with no political experience wants to become leader of the free world?

Sounds like comic book fiction? It was.

We’re updating our look at comics villains of comics who won a major political office including The White House.

Let’s start this countdown with a hail to the chief:

President Lex Luthor?

Superman’s greatest enemy became the most politically powerful person in the DC Universe once upon a time.

How did it happen? Continue reading MOST INFAMOUS POLITICAL COMIC BOOK VILLAINS

LOGAN Final Trailer, Just Watch

The new and final trailer for Logan is here from Fox.

courtesy 20th Century Fox

Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart returns as Wolverine and Professor X with James Mangold (The Wolverine) directing.

In the near future, the X-Man looking like his Old Man Logan cares for an ailing Professor X. Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his past are torn away when a young mutant arrives hunted by a squad of soldiers.

Watch and enjoy but warning – there is language some may find offensive. It’s as sharp as the second set of claws we’re seeing for the first time. Continue reading LOGAN Final Trailer, Just Watch

DARK HERON Returns To EMERALD CITY COMICON

A Seattle born superhero shares her code-name with a beer crafted with comics inspiration. She’s back for a milestone event.

After crazy fun days of cosplaying, celebrity sightings and comic book collecting at Emerald City Comicon fans may need a break with a brew. Dark Heron returns to save the day.

ReedPOP and Fremont Brewing of Seattle, Washington announced they are bringing back the Dark Heron, an exclusive brew created as the Official Beer of Emerald City Comicon 2017. The Dark Heron will be rebooted with a new flavor and new artwork provided by local Seattle cartoonist, Jen Vaughn. The IPA was created to tap into the expressive spirit of the heroine and the comic fans who will swarm Seattle for ECCC’s 15th anniversary. Continue reading DARK HERON Returns To EMERALD CITY COMICON

MARVEL MONSTERS Fear at First Sight

What’s your first Marvel monster moment? Get ready for big scares as giants start stomping your favorite heroes.

courtesy Marvel

A divided Marvel Universe of heroes must rally together when an army of huge monsters is on the attack in a massive new event by writer Cullen Bunn and all-star team of artists.

In honor of Monsters Unleashed kicking off this week, we took a look at the most horrific living nightmares that haunted us. Continue reading MARVEL MONSTERS Fear at First Sight

BLOODSHOT REBORN To SALVATION

Bloodshot Reborn #0 courtesy Valiant

Valiant’s bloody hero’s road to salvation starts with a zero issue.

Valiant shared this first look at BLOODSHOT REBORN #0. This zero-issue journey into Bloodshot’s present and future from writer Jeff Lemire and artist Renato Guedes. In March the series draws to a close…and marches toward the next chapter of Jeff Lemire’s Bloodshot epic. Continue reading BLOODSHOT REBORN To SALVATION