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DAREDEVIL Ends and Begins!

Daredevil End of Days #8 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil End of Days #8 courtesy Marvel

This is a HUGE week for Daredevil fans with a ending and beginning!

Daredevil: End of Days #8 is the grand finale of the “Last Daredevil Story” by the superstar team of Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Klaus Janson Alex Maleev! The The mystery of Daredevil’s final words are exposed. How will it change Ben Urich’s life?

As the “final” story of Daredevil comes to a stunning end, Marvel begins a brand new series with untold tales of the Man Without Fear!

Daredevil: Dark Nights #1 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil: Dark Nights #1 courtesy Marvel

Daredevil: Dark Knights #1 is an eight part anthology with an all-star roster of creators telling their stories of Matt Murdock. The first issue marks the return of legendary Daredevil artist Lee Weeks in a story he wrote and drew. Angels Unaware is the story of a patient near death in a blizzard. Can New York City’s “Guardian Devil” save them?

It’s been incredible to see the resurgence of Daredevil, the amazing assembling of major talents telling DD stories. With the popular and critical acclaim of the ongoing Daredevil series by Mark Waid and the film rights back at Marvel – is it possible would could see Daredevil on the big screen again or perhaps guests on Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD television series?

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DOCTOR WHO Star Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Avengers #167 courtesy Marvel.com
Avengers #167 courtesy Marvel.com

A Doctor Who companion is leaping to the big screen! Karen Gillan (Amy Pond of Doctor Who) is joining the cast of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy according to The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision. She is reportedly playing the villain.

Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista are playing Star-Lord, Gamora and Drax. Glenn Close recently joined as a leader of the Nova Corp (an intergalactic police force.)

Lee Pace is playing a villain rumored to be the Collector.

Michael Rooker is playing Yondu – a member of the original Guardians.

I wonder if Continue reading DOCTOR WHO Star Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Storm Takes Command of Brian Wood’s X-MEN

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

Storm, Brian Wood, Olivier Coipel – it’s a creative marriage made in geek heaven!

 

X-Men #1 by Wood & Coipel launched this week with Ororo in command of an all-female team. Wood’s smashing take on the mutant windrider on the previous volume of X-Men last year was a hit with fans. I even declared Wood’s writing of Storm was the best since the Chris Claremont golden years.

 

The iconic X-woman recently split from Black Panther, joined the Jean Grey School, and is now sporting her Mohawk again. Wood tells Marvel.com how he found a voice for Storm that resonated with fans.

 

“This is one of those honest answers that don’t always come  across so well in interviews, but I don’t know. [Laughs] I remember when  I started writing X-MEN [in 2012], I said in an interview something about how I  was looking forward to figuring Storm out, to discovering my version of her  voice. In the end I went with my gut, and wrote her as a flawed but determined  leader, one not afraid to make controversial moves if the end goal is a noble  one. And it worked; the reaction to my Storm was beyond overwhelming.

 

I often write from the gut Continue reading Storm Takes Command of Brian Wood’s X-MEN

Another Death in the BATMAN Family?

Justice League of America #4 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America #4 courtesy DC Comics

Bruce Wayne is coping with the loss of his son Damian (aka Robin) and now there’s been another death that hits Bruce in the heart!

It happened in this week’s Justice League of America #4 but before I continue here’s a…

 

SPOILER WARNING!

 

IF YOU HAVE NOT READ JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #4 YOU MAY WANT TO STOP READING!

 

SERIOUSLY!

 

HERE IT COMES!

 

OK! Continue reading Another Death in the BATMAN Family?

Superman Inspired Look for Man of Steel’s 75th Anniversary

courtesy DC Entertainment
courtesy DC Entertainment

Superman is looking better than ever at 75! DC Comics and Warner Brothers have revealed plans to honor Superman for reaching such an incredible milestone, the companies are kicking off a year of celebration including a new commemorative Superman 75th anniversary logo as well as an animated short tribute chronicling the rich 75-year history of the Man of Steel.
Superman first appeared in the comic book Action Comics #1 in June 1938 and became a cultural icon, winning fans in nearly every known entertainment in the medium. Man of Steel flies into cinemas on June 14th.

Man of Steel director Zack Snyder is producing a new animated Continue reading Superman Inspired Look for Man of Steel’s 75th Anniversary

Romance in THE WOLVERINE

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

Yes, I’m eager to see Hugh Jackman fight, slice and dice ninjas and the Silver Samurai in The Wolverine. I’m also intrigued by how Logan’s greatest romance will play on the big screen. Mariko Yashida became Logan’s great love in the pages of The Wolverine limited series, X-Men and Wolverine solo comic books. Director James Mangold shared how he planned to capture that romance on screen and convince movie fans this woman is the love of his life.

“Well, one of Continue reading Romance in THE WOLVERINE

Joss Whedon on Batman and the Quicksilver Controversy

Avengers Origins: Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver courtesy Marvel.com

Joss Whedon keeps talking future superhero projects while supporting his new film, Much Ado About Nothing. While at The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents “An Evening with Joss Whedon” the director was asked by Coming Soon which Marvel character he could work on who would it be. The answer was a surprise:

“If I could get my hands on absolutely anybody it would be Batman. (audience applause) He’s a Marvel character in the DC universe.” Audience applause followed!

The director has confirmed Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch Continue reading Joss Whedon on Batman and the Quicksilver Controversy