Category: Books

INHUMANS PRIME Launches RESURRXION “Inhumans-Verse”

Royals courtesy Marvel

The Inhumans and X-Men are locked in a war for survival now.

The ResurrXion relaunch will see new beginnings for both races.

Marvel revealed Inhumans Prime via Screen Rant. The one-shot by Al Ewing and Ryan Sook will set up the new status quo for the Inhumans after their war with the X-Men.

The standalone issue will focus on the “Inhumans-verse” and kick start the new ResurrXion titles: Royals, Black Bolt and Secret Warriors.

Royals stars the Royal Family heading into outer space. Black Bolt headlines his own title trapped in a space prison. Secret Warriors will be based on Earth. All the books feature a mix of classic Inhumans with newer Inhumans like Quake, Ms. Marvel and Moon Girl. Continue reading INHUMANS PRIME Launches RESURRXION “Inhumans-Verse”

WONDER WOMAN Lost Love And War

Wonder Woman #12 courtesy DC Comics

Two big moments in Wonder Woman: Year One by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott.

The Wonder Woman DC Rebirth began with two stories alternating each issue: this origin story by Rucka and Scott and a modern day story The Lies by Rucka and Liam Sharp.

In Year One, Diana joined Steve Trevor in the world of man. Diana used her super powers to help stop a terrorist attack. Fans saw Diana deflect bullets, lift a tank and communicate with animals.

In this week’s issue a classic villain makes its DC Rebirth debut and Rucka gives a clue about Diana’s life with the Amazons after clarifying her sexual orientation earlier this year. Continue reading WONDER WOMAN Lost Love And War

ALL-NEW WOLVERINE For ResurrXion

All-New Wolverine 2017 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men will evolve in 2017 with big changes but Laura Kinney is keeping the famous claws and code-name.

The former X-23 turned All-New Wolverine was among the missing mutants from the X-Men ResurrXion lineup of new books until Laura turned up on the X-Men: Prime cover.

Now Marvel revealed a new costume and arc starting with All-New Wolverine #19. The new arc picks up after Enemy of the State II and the aftermath of Inhumans vs. X-Men.

Laura is sporting a new costume inspired by Logan’s X-Force team uniforms.

Writer Tom Taylor stays on the title and is joined by artist Leonard Kirk. Immune is the new arc that begins with an alien ship crashing on Earth, the child inside saying Laura’s name before it dies and a mysterious virus. Continue reading ALL-NEW WOLVERINE For ResurrXion

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Gold Books Revealed

Betty and Veronica Free Comic Book Day courtesy Archie Comics and Free Comic Day

It’s almost Christmas but we have big news for the biggest comic book fan holiday.

The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has selected the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day. FCBD takes place each year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops worldwide, with next year’s event taking place on May 6th, 2017.

Free Comic Book Day is the comic book specialty market’s annual event where participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic book absolutely free to anyone who comes into their comic shops. Different shops have different rules.

The 2017 Gold comics were chosen by comic shop retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee and feature something for everyone: from superheroes, to popular films and television shows, to beloved video game franchises, and all-ages favorites. The Gold Sponsor publishers include Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, Titan Comics, Valiant Entertainment, and VIZ Media.

It feels like an awards show announcement! “And the titles are….!”
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017: GOLD COMICS

ARCHIE COMICS | BETTY & VERONICA #1 FCBD 2017 EDITION Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Gold Books Revealed

New Comic Book Picks December 14, 2016

Guardians of the Galaxy #15 courtesy Marvel

Inhumans vs. X-Men explodes, Hawkeye takes aim, and two big holiday specials are among this week’s new comic book picks of the week:

Guardians of the Galaxy #15

Grounded begins. The space-faring heroes came to Earth to help Captain Marvel. Now they’re stuck and a team no more? Brian Michael Bendis breaks up the band as final arc begins for some Guardians. Continue reading New Comic Book Picks December 14, 2016

BATMAN Origin Twist In I AM SUICIDE

Batman #12 courtesy DC Comics

A shocking Batman confession that rocks the comics canon.

Writer Tom King gave a huge twist to the core of Batman’s origin and revealed the true meaning of the current arc I Am Suicide.

In Batman #12 we read a letter from Bruce Wayne to Selina Kyle. The confession reads as we follow the Dark Knight’s battle through Bane’s forces. The revelation adds a big shift to the moment Bruce decided to become the Batman and possibly his relationship with enemy/ally/lover/enemy Catwoman. Continue reading BATMAN Origin Twist In I AM SUICIDE

SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING Trailer

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Spidey Surprise!

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man gets an upgrade and comes out swinging in the first trailer for Peter Parker’s new big screen adventure. Fans were already excited with the teaser showing Parker’s upgraded costume including underarm webbing wings.

Star Tom Holland shared the first full trailer for Marvel Studios Spider-Man: Homecoming on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC.

Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is back to mentor Peter Parker (Holland) and the villain revealed! Plus, the wannabe Avengers?

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading SPIDER-MAN HOMECOMING Trailer