It’s the 75th Anniversary of Superman and this will definitely be a Superman Summer! Man of Steel flies into movie theaters. Superman Unchained by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee and Batman/Superman by Greg Pak and Jae Lee soar into comic book shops. Here’s a look at the Superman books DC will unleash this July:
Superman Unchained #2 Snyder/Lee.
“The technological terrorists called Ascension are growing bolder with every attack, creating problems only Continue reading Superman July Books Preview
Why would Bruce Wayne break his vow and use a handgun? Why is Bruce taking aim at Jim Gordon?
Batman #19 by Scott Snyder and Jim Capullo is out this week but what does this cover mean?
Is the friendship between Bruce and Jim and/or Batman and Gordon over in the aftermath of Death of the Family? and Damian Wayne’s murder in Batman Incorporated?
The events in this issue could be pivotal to Snyder’s next major arc: Batman Year Zero.
Batman and Robin #18 was a masterpiece – an epic, emotional story in the aftermath of Damian’s death. How will Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason top that powerful issue? This series will continue as a team-up book with rotating guest stars: Batgirl and Red Robin are coming up. This week’s Batman and Robin #19 could be an important bridge to those team-ups. Who will Bruce meet in this issue that will change him forever?
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Thor versus Apocalypse in the 11th century! The battle between the Thunder God and the classic X-Men villain will rock the timestream in a brand new arc of Uncanny Avengers kicking off this week.
The Apocalypse Twins were born in the last issue and Kang the Conqueror made his move! What could this mean for the team and future of the Marvel Universe?
Daniel Acuna gives the Apocalypse a new look as the new artist on the series. The immortal mutant played a huge role in Rick Remender’s Uncanny X-Force run even though he didn’t appear in his most iconic form. Remender tells Marvel.com how Apocalypse factors into the next arc:
“Well the important thing was to find a way to mix the A and the X. And that was a lot of work. So I threw out most of my outline for the sequel to the Dark Angel Saga. And I kept the four most important things that I was excited about and the things that most closely tie in to characters like Wolverine or Sunfire, characters that have been tainted by this and manipulated by [Apocalypse]. So as I was building [the story], it was important to find how it was an X-Men story and also Continue reading Thor vs Apocalypse in Uncanny Avengers
Free Comic Book Day is just one month away! Major publishers are making some huge offerings this year: Marvel will have a preview of their upcoming event Infinity by Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung, the DC Comics issue will have a Superman Unchained preview by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, the Image Comics issue will have a new short story starring Tyreese.
Here’s a link to see all the free comics Continue reading Free Comic Book Day – One Month Away!
Did director Bryan Singer reveal a first look at Beast from X-Men: Days of Future Past via Twitter? The director’s feed has been THE source for casting announcements and photos from the set.
This picture was accompanied by this quote:
“Many a monster wears the form of a man; it is better of the two to have the heart of a man & the form of a monster”
This could be a makeup test.
Nicholas Hoult will reprise his role as the younger Henry McCoy in the prequel/sequel that unites actors from X-Men: First Class and the original X-Men trilogy. The story is set Continue reading Is This Beast from X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Harbinger Wars kicked off this week – the first crossover ! Here’s a first look at the next chapter in Harbinger #11. This is the first issue of a new, standalone story arc launching rivals Peter Stanchek and Toyo Harada into the center of the Harbinger Wars, by writer Joshua Dysart and fan favorite artists Khari Evans and Trevor Hairsine.
In next week’s chapter:
“Go back to 1969 to witness the first clash of Toyo Harada and Rising Spirit Securities and the origin of their ever-escalating game of corporate warfare and superhuman subterfuge. And now, decades later, how are Peter Stanchek and his band of Renegades feeling the fallout of this 40-year-old cold war? And what secret could possibly be calling them out of the Nevada desert and directly into the sights of the Harbinger hunter called Bloodshot?
The Harbinger Wars saga goes through Harbinger Wars, Harbinger and Bloodshot.
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Gail Simone (Batgirl) and Freddie Williams III want you to join The Movement! DC Comics shared a first look at art from next month’s new politically charged comic book.
Simone teased the roster of the book including a new character she introduced in The New 52 Batgirl run.
“It’s mostly new characters, but a couple might have subtle ties to the DCU at large,” Simone told Comic Book Resources. “I am absolutely in love with the core cast, I think they’re fresh and thrilling and unlike the characters in any other comic. That said, sharp-eyed readers have already spotted two familiar characters; Katharsis, the brutal avenger from the popular Knightfall arc in BATGIRL, and Tremor, a wonderful badass character who appeared in the pre-[New] 52 SECRET SIX. It’s a cast of favorites for me; I haven’t had this much fun with a cast since the Secret Six!”
The Movement begins May 1. The Green Team is DC’s other politically-themed book coming soon.
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Brand new annuals starring some of your favorite DC icons will heat up your Summer. DC Comics revealed the covers for Animal Man, Batman, Detective Comics, The Flash and Superman Annuals arriving this July.
ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2 by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman JULY 31st
“Still reeling from the shocking death of his son, Buddy Baker is taking his grief out on the world around him. But in this special story, learn how the bonds of family can be stronger than the forces of evil—even when that evil is a horde of massive, slavering spiders!”
BATMAN ANNUAL #2 by Scott Snyder and Aaron Lopresti with a cover by Jock
“A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s Continue reading Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!