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INHUMANITY Hits Marvel

Infinity #3 courtesy Marvel
Infinity #3 courtesy Marvel

The Inhumans are one of my all-time favorite teams in comics and their leader, Black Bolt, is one of the most fascinating characters in comics. I was thrilled to learn the Inhumans will rise up to play a major role in the fight against Thanos during the Infinity event.

 

I’m excited to share the news from Marvel about Inhumanity! One of my favorite writers, plus one of the most dynamic artists will chronicle the next evolution of the Inhumans in a brand new series.

 

Matt Fraction (Fantastic Four, FF, Hawkeye) and Joe Madureira will launch Inhumans in 2014. Black Bolt, Medusa and the rest of the Kree creations have appeared in Fantastic Four and the Avengers with the occasional limited series. Continue reading INHUMANITY Hits Marvel

League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month

League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics
League of Assassins city courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is letting the inmates run the asylum in Villains Month this September. It’s not just the rogues taking over each book but it’s the return of the deadliest secret society in Batman mythology!

James Tynion IV (Talon, Red Hood and the Outlaws) will resurrect the League of Assassins in their own one-shot. The League was founded by Ra’s Al Ghul (non comic book movie fans will remember them as the League of Shadows in The Dark Knight Trilogy.) DC Comics already teased The New 52 debut of killers like Bronze Tiger in Red Hood and the Outlaws. The writer explains how the League’s return happened: Continue reading League of Assassins Strike in Villains Month

Jubilee and Son in X-MEN

X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

The Women of the Atom are starring in the breakout new book of summer! Jubilee’s return (with baby boy in tow) led to a brand new villain and adventure in X-Men. The enemy is so fearsome even Sublime sought refuge among the mutants he once fought. Brian Wood answered fan questions about the hit series including the mutant turned vampire Jubilee’s role on the team.

 

“Yeah, I know there’s been some talk about how maybe Jubilee isn’t a vampire any longer, or that I’m ignoring it because she hasn’t displayed any of those traits in an overt way, but she will. Continue reading Jubilee and Son in X-MEN

INFINITY: THE HUNT Preview

Infinity: The Hunt #1 courtesy Marvel
Infinity: The Hunt #1 courtesy Marvel

INFINITY arrives in August with the Avengers in space facing the threat from The Builders and Thanos launching a sneak attack on Earth. New heroes will rise to protect the planet. Matt Kindt revealed the call to arms in his tie-in series: Infinity: The Hunt with artist Steven Sanders on Marvel.com.

 

Hank Pym, She-Hulk and Wolverine are the leads in a “contest of champions” style call for up and coming heroes.

 

“Well, the contest isn’t going to get to take place. It gets pre-empted by Thanos; so in true villain form he ruins everything, including my new contest of champions! But it happens in such a way that we’ll get introduced to a few brand new schools that are teaching “weirdly talented” students,” said Kindt. Continue reading INFINITY: THE HUNT Preview

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 10, 2013

Batman #22 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #22 courtesy DC Comics

Batman #22 How Bruce became the Bat! The latest chapter of Zero Year reveals Bruce’s war with the Red Hood Gang and encounters with the crusading District Attorney who would become Two-Face!

 

Indestructible Hulk #10 The Green Goliath and The Man Without Fear! We learned Matt Murdock’s connection to Bruce Banner and his new role with S.H.I.E.L.D. What happens when Hulk is unleashed as ultimate urban anti-commando? Don’t miss Daredevil #10 in which Matt must defend the one man he feared long ago. Both books are out this week by Mark Waid. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 10, 2013

SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #1 Preview

Superman/Wonder Woman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Superman/Wonder Woman #1 courtesy DC Comics

“They can’t fight this feeling anymore…”

 

After sharing a kiss in Justice League #12, Superman and Wonder Woman are now the ultimate power couple.

 

DC Comics shared a first look at the new Superman/Wonder Woman #1! This new series by Charles Soule and Tony Daniel will explore the new romance between the Man of Steel and Amazon Warrior.

 

Who could come between these super powered lovers? Continue reading SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN #1 Preview

The Justice League Is Dead

Justice League #24 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #24 courtesy DC Comics

“The Justice League is Dead.

The World Is Ours.”

 

It sure looks like the Trinity War is not going to have a happy ending!

 

Trinity War begins this week in Justice League #22 as three groups of heroes crossover and clash. The aftermath leads into September’s Villains Month and the beginning of Forever Evil – the next event by fan favorite creators Geoff Johns and David Finch. Continue reading The Justice League Is Dead

Damian Wayne Returns

Damian, Son of Batman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Damian, Son of Batman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Love him or hate him…Damian Wayne is coming back to the DC Universe (sort of.)

 

The most recent Robin was born in the Batman arc, Batman and Son by Grant Morrison and killed this year in Batman, Incorporated. Damian was the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul.

 

Damian: Son of Batman was announced by the New York Post. The story returns to the possible future created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert in Batman #666. Superstar artist Kubert will write the new story with art by Andy Clarke. Continue reading Damian Wayne Returns