HE-MAN Gets a New Look!

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courtesy DC Comics

He-Man is getting a new look! Less skin is in!

Fan-favorite writer Keith Giffen and artists Pop Mahn just launched a brand new He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ongoing series! Now DC Comics is sharing the new design for He-Man coming in July’s issue four.

“In the epic war against the forces of Hordak ripping through the pages of the current series, He-Man must don the sacred armor of his ancestors.”

What do you think of He-Man’s new look – does it say “by the power of Grayskull!!!!!” to you?

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Bronze Tiger to Attack Red Hood?

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courtesy DC Comics

DC is set to unleash the Bronze Tiger on Red Hood and the Outlaws! Editor Bob Harras continues his “What’s New in The New 52” tease marathon with this sketch and description:

“There’s been a whole lot of talk lately about Jason Todd’s memories. It seems like there are layers and layers of the character that have yet to be revealed — like what’s his connection to a gang of mercenaries who are led by someone part human and part … wild cat? Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Bronze Tiger.”

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X-MEN #1 Preview!

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

The Women of the Atom unite in an all-new X-Men #1 by Brian Wood and Olivier Coipel! Jubilee comes home and she’s not alone. The mutant turned vampire comes back to the school with an orphan baby that could be a destroyer or a messiah! Storm rallies Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Rachel Grey, Psylocke and Jubilee to protect the child!

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

Plus, an old enemy comes to the X-Men asking them for protection against an ancient evil! What’s so powerful it would make Sublime turn to the mutants for help?

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

Brian Wood’s last X-Men run was phenomenal! I’ll say it again, no writer Continue reading X-MEN #1 Preview!

John Byrne Unleashes DOOMSDAY

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courtesy IDW Publishing

What if you were forced to watch the world burn?Apocalyptic sci-fi horror from the imagination of legendary creator John Byrne (X-Men, Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, Next Men) hits it in a brand new series from IDW PublishingDoomsday.1 #1 arrives this week.

Seven astronauts trapped on a space station watch as Earth is scorched by solar flares in Doomsday.1. but eventually the survivors must go back to Earth.

“I’ve been thinking for some time that I would like to revisit a post-apocalypse kind of scenario, such as was seen in my very first ‘dramatic’ work in comics, but this time without the more obvious fantasy elements of that original series (mermaids, alien robots, frozen mammoths, etc.),” said Byrne. “When bits and pieces of this new series first started to percolate around in my head, I knew almost at once the shape that ‘revisit’ would take; something in the ‘All-New, All-Different’ vein. And the first time I doodled some images of my ‘crew,’ I knew I was there!”

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Free Comic Book Day Preview Updated With WOLVERINE!

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courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is almost here! This unofficial geek holiday is like Christmas and your local comic book shop and the major publishers are Santa Claus! The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books.

Here’s your personal invitation to FCBD from Hugh Jackman soon to be starring in The Wolverine on July 26th and currently filming X-Men: Days of Future Past! Just look at the classic chops!

 

Like Hugh says, this is perfect for longtime readers or if you’re new to comics.

Just because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re just extra unsold copies! These FCBD issues are new and special. The Marvel Comics FCBD issue is a preview story for this summer’s big event Infinity by fan favorite creators Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung. The Avengers rally Continue reading Free Comic Book Day Preview Updated With WOLVERINE!

Iron Man’s Role in Avengers & Infinity

Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel

Iron Man 3 is taking over the world and Tony Stark is playing a critical role in Marvel’s next big comic book epic! Tony stars in Avengers and New Avengers as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Illuminati fight to protect our world from alternative worlds obliterating ours. Both team books are building up to Infinity in which the Marvel Universe battles Thanos.

Writer Jonathan Hickman explains why Tony’s role in the three books with Comic Book Resources:

“I think Tony Stark is a futurist and a pragmatist, a builder and Continue reading Iron Man’s Role in Avengers & Infinity

Brian Wood Talks STAR WARS

Star Wars #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics
Star Wars #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics

The new Star Wars comic book series from Dark Horse Comics is thrilling fans with new stories set after events in Star Wars: A New Hope. Leia is flying X-wings and uncovering Imperial spies. Luke is flirting with another pilot. Han and Chewbacca are on a secret mission. Writer Brian Wood reveals Han Solo is the most fun to write in an interview with Comic Book Resources.

“It’s kind of fun writing him being a dick and with his sarcasm and banter back and forth with Chewbacca,” Wood said and it’s easy to hear Harrison Ford’s voice in his head.

Princess Leia is Continue reading Brian Wood Talks STAR WARS