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Michael Rooker Joins Guardians of the Galaxy

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

Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead) has joined the cast of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy according to Deadline. Rooker is playing Yondu. This raises a lot of questions.

The blue skinned alien archer was one of the founding members of the original Guardians who appeared in the classic Avengers comics of the 1970’s and for a while they team has their own series.

The Guardians concept was rebooted in the 21st century comics to star Star-Lord, Continue reading Michael Rooker Joins Guardians of the Galaxy

MAN OF STEEL New Action Packed Trailer!

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

More action. More drama. More explosions. More psychotic Zod. More Lois Lane. Take a look at the new trailer for Man of Steel:

Man of Steel is produced by Christopher Nolan and directed by Zach Snyder with Henry Cavill as Superman. This does feel like a Superman: Year One or Superman Begins if you will.

Here are some thoughts after the new trailer:

Jor-El (Russell Crowe) was a rebel Continue reading MAN OF STEEL New Action Packed Trailer!

Black Widow Surviving Age of Ultron?

 

Age of Ultron #2 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #2 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #1 kicked off with a world taken over by the Avengers greatest enemy and surviving heroes on the run or in hiding. After Age of Ultron #5 the survivors have divided with one team taking the fight to the human hating android and Wolverine going rogue.

One of the survivors is Black Widow but she’s paid a terrible price. Brian Michael Bendis tells Marvel.com there’s a story behind her scar.

“Not only do I have it in my head, but I have it all written out. I’ve laid it out. I’ve [written] all the stuff down and then decided it was unnecessary to the story I want to tell. I personally want to know why this happened and, literally, her escaping a fiery-Ultron death and losing an eye in the process. What you see is the end result.

This woman escaped by the skin of her teeth. She is wounded, and that corrosion around Continue reading Black Widow Surviving Age of Ultron?

Barry Kitson Joins BLOODSHOT for HARBINGER WARS

Bloodshot #10 courtesy Valiant
Bloodshot #10 courtesy Valiant

Valiant Entertainment announces Barry Kitson (Amazing Spider-Man, FF, Legion of Super Heroes, Azrael, Empire) as the new artist on Bloodshot. Kitson and writer Duane Swiercyznski launch the former Harbinger hunter in the big Harbinger Wars crossover with Bloodshot #10.

Bloodshot #10 courtesy Valiant
Bloodshot #10 courtesy Valiant

Here’s how Valiant describes the upcoming issue:

“In the deserts outside Las Vegas, Bloodshot has banded together Continue reading Barry Kitson Joins BLOODSHOT for HARBINGER WARS

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #6 The Avengers greatest enemy conquered the Marvel Universe from the future!? Captain America leads a bruised and battered team on a mission to stop the android while Wolverine goes rogue on what could be the most controversial story twist of the year!

Bloodshot #10 The former Harbinger hunter seeks redemption as Harbinger Wars continues.  Can Bloodshot save the young fugitives of Project Rising Spirit or will he have to take them out?

Daredevil #25 Mark Waid’s acclaimed run on the Man Without Fear has been building to this! The mystery villain plays his trump card! Will Foggy Nelson survive the latest move?

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #4 Grab some jelly babies and throw Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

NOVA Training Day!

Nova #3 courtesy Marvel
Nova #3 courtesy Marvel

It’s Training Day in space for Marvel’s new kid on the block!  Gamora and Rocket Raccoon recruited and trained Sam Alexander for his new role as a member of the Nova Corps but is the rookie hero ready for this week’s HUGE guest star? Continue reading NOVA Training Day!

Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?

Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics
Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics

Wonder Woman fans may be a bit confused by the over of Wonder Woman #19! Diana is supposed to be in love with Superman so why is the Amazon kissing Orion on the New Gods after fighting him on the cover of this week’s issue?

DC Comics shared this stunning cover by Goran Sudsuka and this teaser for Brian Azzarello’s latest chapter. “Poseidon shares a piece of information with the First Born that puts Continue reading Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?