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Wolverine in AGE OF ULTRON Finale Preview

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courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #10 is 2 days away! Marvel this teaser by Carlos Pacheco starring infinite Wolverines!

Ultron conquered the Marvel Universe. Logan went back in time to stop Hank Pym from creating the evil artificial intelligence but created a terrifying new Marvel reality.

Here’s how Marvel teased the big finale:

“To save the Marvel Universe, Earth’s Mightiest made the most controversial decision of their lives resulting a disaster unlike any they’ve seen before. But with one final shot to make things right, can they turn back the hands of time and restore everything to its former glory? And if they can’t what happens next?! Continue reading Wolverine in AGE OF ULTRON Finale Preview

Superman/Wonder Woman Announced!

Superman/Wonder Woman promo art courtesy DC Comics and Tony Daniel Facebook
Superman/Wonder Woman promo art courtesy DC Comics and Tony Daniel Facebook

A kiss is not just a kiss! DC Comics announced via IGN a brand new Superman/Wonder Woman series by Charles Soule (Swamp Thing) and Tony Daniel (Action Comics, Detective Comics, Batman) that will explore the blooming relationship between the ultimate power couple. Tony Daniel shared this promo art for the new book on his Facebook page.

The new cinematic Superman (Henry Cavill) fell in love with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) on the big screen in Man of Steel. In DC Comics history Clark married Lois but when the publisher rebooted the entire DC Universe (The New 52) Clark was a single man and fell for Continue reading Superman/Wonder Woman Announced!

INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US Writer Takes On EARTH 2

Earth 2 #2 courtesy DC Comics
Earth 2 #2 courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics recruits Tom Taylor (Injustice: Gods Among Us) to be the new writer for Earth 2. James Robinson is leaving the title he started with artist Nicola Scott and leaving DC Comics.

“I’m a big fan of what James and Nicola have created so far with Earth 2, and I’m honored to be adding to this world, with its rich characters and its many mysteries,” Taylor told MTV Geek, ” Earth 2 is entering a new age, and I’m thrilled to usher in this new age with my good friend, and fellow Australian, Nicola Scott. It was good of DC Comics to give Australia our own Earth to play with. We’ll try not to wreck the joint.”

Taylor takes over the series with issue 17 in October.

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AGE OF ULTRON Finale & Beyond

Age of Ultron #10 arrives this week! Brian Michael Bendis will be joined by an all-star team of artists (Bryan Hitch, Butch Guice, Carlos Pacheco, Alex Maleev, Brandon Peterson, David Marquez and Joe Quesada.)

 

Age of Ultron #10 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #10 courtesy Marvel

“Everybody in the book is drawing sequences that are tailored for them.” said Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort earlier this year.

The finale marks the return of Neil Gaiman to Marvel and introduction Angela (from the Image book Spawn)  to the Marvel Universe in Age of Ultron #10. Angela’s Marvel story will continue into Guardians of the Galaxy #5, co-written by Bendis and Gaiman.

The Age of Ultron really began Hank Pym creating the artificial intelligence and the founding Avenger will be central to the immediate future of the Marvel Universe.

“The aftermath focuses heavily on Hank Pym,” said Brevoort, “He goes through a fairly transformative experience… given that he’s dead. Age of Ultron #10 AI is a deep dive into the history of Hank Pym.”

Age of Ultron #10AI
Age of Ultron #10AI

As a founding Avenger Pym has had a major influence on the Marvel Universe and generations of fans and writers.

“I had a full run of Tales To Astonish. Pym was my guy,” said Rick Remender, “At the retreats, there’s no shortage of Pym ideas. There’s a lot of love for the guy.”

Hank will headline  Continue reading AGE OF ULTRON Finale & Beyond

MAN OF STEEL – Modern Superman

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers
Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers

Bringing a superhero like Superman into today’s world before today’s audience is a huge challenge so I commend the men and women behind MAN OF STEEL for taking this on. There are moments in the film I absolutely loved. It some ways it worked beautifully  – in some ways I could only think, “That’s…not Superman.”

 

It’s appropriate that MAN OF STEEL arrived on Father’s Day Weekend. Scenes with Kal-El/Clark’s parents were my favorite parts of the film. The casting and performances of Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are perfection. Kal’s search for his identity was moving and wonderfully played by Henry Cavill. I’m not ashamed to say I had tears in the scenes with young Clark and his Smallville parents. Russell Crowe was an inspiration. Jor-El was not just a visionary scientist but a man of action and compassion.

 

MAN OF STEEL succeeds as a realistic, darker take Continue reading MAN OF STEEL – Modern Superman

DOOMSDAY Returns!

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courtesy DC Comics

On the same day Superman is reborn on the big screen in The Man of Steel – DC Comics shares an image sure to send a chill down the spines of Superman fans!

Editor Bob Harras teased the return of the villain that once killed Superman:

“You already know that this September, one of the Villains starring in his own special one-shot will be the infamous Doomsday. But who Continue reading DOOMSDAY Returns!