Category: Books

Future X-MEN of BATTLE OF THE ATOM

xmen battle of the atom art adamsX-Men: Battle of the Atom kicks off this week by Brian Michael Bendis and Frank Cho then runs through the core titles (All-New X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men and Brian Wood’s X-Men) then wraps in a final bookend by Jason Aaron and a “mystery artist.”

 

X-Men from the future including Kate Bishop, Deadpool, Lady Xorn, Ice Beast and more all designed by the legendary Arthur Adams arrive in the present. This Future Team’s mission is a direct response to the Beast bringing the original X-Men from the past in the present. These future X-Men will target the teens (now at the Jean Grey and Charles Xavier Schools) and the objective is to send them back by any means necessary.

 

“The story itself hinges on the All-New X-Men and whether or not they need to be sent back to their home time,” X-Men Senior Editor Nick Lowe tells Marvel.com. “This causes the X-Men of the past, present and future to pick sides.” Continue reading Future X-MEN of BATTLE OF THE ATOM

Brian Wood X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

X-Men #5 by Art Adams courtesy Marvel
X-Men #5 by Art Adams courtesy Marvel

The all-female X-Men team survived their first mission against a new alien threat now the book becomes part of the big 50th Anniversary crossover epic.

 

X-Men #5, #6 are key chapters in X-Men: Battle of the Atom. Brian Wood tells Marvel.com. how about working with two other writers on the 10-part story:

 

“To me, the best part about all of this is working with Jason (Aaron) and Brian (Michael Bendis), something I’ve not really done before.  The characters, Continue reading Brian Wood X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

Bradley Cooper Is Rocket Raccoon in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy #3 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #3 courtesy Marvel

 

Marvel makes it official: Bradley Cooper is a real animal!

 

Academy Award nominated actor and “The World’s Sexiest Man Alive” (according to People magazine once upon a time) Bradley Cooper will be the voice of Rocket Raccoon in Marvel’s  big screen version of Guardians of the Galaxy.

 

Cooper joins Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax and Zoe Saldana as Gamora in the movie based on the Marvel comic book. The final team member to be cast is Groot – a tree-like alien. There have been rumors Vin Diesel will voice Groot but no confirmation yet. Continue reading Bradley Cooper Is Rocket Raccoon in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Friday Flashback! X-Tinction Agenda

Uncanny X-Men #270 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #270 courtesy Marvel

Way back when there was only one X-Men book…seriously just one!

 

There was an X-Factor (the original 5 X-Men reunited) and the New Mutants (with a just introduced Cable, future founder of the first X-Force) but only one X-Book and Chris Claremont was at the top of his game with a thrilling, socially relevant epic.

 

At my local comic book shop’s 38th Anniversary I picked up the X-Tinction Agenda hardcover (at 38% off thanks to Zanadu) and relived the exciting epic I haven’t read since the original issues first hit shelves.

 

Genosha was an island nation that considered mutants a national resource and not citizens. Mutants were slave labor Continue reading Friday Flashback! X-Tinction Agenda

Superior Spider-Man Is a Mighty Avenger

Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

The Avengers are in deep space and may never return. Earth needs new Avengers and Superior Spider-Man answers the call in Mighty Avengers #1. by Al Ewing and Greg Land.

 

Why does Doc Ock join Luke Cage, She-Hulk, Falcon, Monica Rambeau and some rookie heroes?

 

“Otto Octavius is a terrible human being,” Ewing tells Marvel.com.

 

“He’s on the team because Continue reading Superior Spider-Man Is a Mighty Avenger

Harley Quinn’s Gotham City Quest

Harley Quinn courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn courtesy DC Comics

Harley Quinn is on a quest! The bad girl will soon star in her own series by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. DC Comics Editor Bob Harras shared a preview of the madwoman’s Villains Month spotlight: Detective Comics #23.3: Harley Quinn.

 

“Following the explosive events of FOREVER EVIL #1, the Suicide Squad has disbanded. No longer a member of a team, Harley Quinn finds herself free for the first time without any ties to a particular group. On her quest for self-discovery, she returns to Gotham City – but it’s not the same place it was before she left it. So naturally, Harley has a little scheme to shake things up. Continue reading Harley Quinn’s Gotham City Quest

YOUNG AVENGERS #9 I’m Back In

Young Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel
Young Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel

Love the characters. Love the creators. Love the book?

 

The Marvel Now Young Avengers started strong with as a perfect combo of action, humor, teen angst and then the multiverse happened. In the tradition of Excalibur’s Cross-Time Caper, I feel the new Young Avengers didn’t get a chance to really set up themselves before being sent on an ambitious storyline that I couldn’t wrap my head around. I’m not young comic book reader I used to be.

 

With Young Avengers #9 this week I’m thrilled to say I’m back in! Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie craft a rapid fire conclusion packed with chases, confrontations, and romantic twists as the kids find their way back to Earth and for some a crossroads that changes the team dynamic. Kid Loki is at his wicked best. David and Teddy’s kiss has a big impact while showing why comic book heroics are the perfect platform to explore real social issues. Who knew Prodigy could be so intriguing?

 

Young Avengers is one of the most ambitious, funniest and innovative books out there but Gillen and McKelvie go straight for the heart with the final panels and may have the broken hearts of some fans. (This one’s for your Cutler!)

 

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