Natasha Romanoff becomes S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Most Wanted in this new series from the acclaimed Daredevil team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. The former Avenger goes on the run to find who’s making her darkest secrets public with S.H.I.E.L.D. on her trail.
Marvel Comics’ Ms. Marvel, by writer G. Willow Wilson of Seattle and artist Adrian Alphona, won the second annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics, presented at Long Beach Comic Expo in Long Beach, California.
The breakout character has become a fan-favorite and rookie member of the Avengers.
Wilson praised Ms. Marvel fans in an impassioned acceptance speech graciously thanking readers who make the book a success.
“This award is very special to me, not just because of its connection to Dwayne, but because of what it represents…it is something being kept alive by one thing only and that is the readers and the fans whose passion, whose cosplay, whose wonderful repartee on Tumblr and Twitter make this book such a joy to work on.”
Wade Wilson and Remy LeBeau became instant bad boy fan-favorites when they leaped into the X-Men universe in the 1990’s.
Both rogues are headlining X-Men spinoff this year. Ryan Reynolds return in Deadpool smash box-office records. Channing Tatum is scheduled to play Gambit later this year.
Marvel will unleash Deadpool vs. Gambit: Wild Cards by writers Ben Acker and Ben Blacker and artist Danilo Beyruth.
Seattle is famous for coffee, rock and roll, rain and the pioneering spirit of independent comics.
Local fans and visitors are invited to a one-night free event celebrating the spirit of independent artists and Seattle’s underground comic book community.
Hometown Heroes is Friday, April 8th at 1927 Events just steps away from Zanadu Comics.
Creators Casey Silver and Dimi Macheras (80% Studios, creators of Guttertown Massive) formed the event out of a desire to connect creators, readers and the stories that bond them in a new way. This one night only event aims to provide a stage upon which multiple aspects of local Seattle culture, not just comics, can be represented through the art of these artists. Continue reading HOMETOWN HEROES Celebrates Seattle Independent Artists
DC Comics revealed the new lineup of comics starting with a huge DC Comics Rebirth one-shot by Geoff Johns arriving in May.
Aside from the creative lineups for the new number ones (except for Action and Detective which go back to original numbering) the announcement sparks a ton of questions about the fate of certain characters and hints at a change in status quo.
After a full day of cosplaying, comic book collecting or seeing stars, fans may need a break and a brew. Dark Heron is here to save the day.
This Seattle born superhero shares a code-name with….a beer.
ReedPOP and Fremont Brewing of Seattle announced the launch of the Dark Heron. This new exclusive brew has been created to be the Official Beer of Emerald City Comicon 2016. Featuring a female superhero lead, the beer was created to tap into the fandom of comic fans coming to the Emerald City for ECCC, and beyond for fans of local brews. Continue reading DARK HERON at EMERALD CITY COMICON
Superman: The Coming of the Supermen #1 Legendary writer/artist Neal Adams gives us the Men of Steel in a limited series. With Darkseid’s forces on the attack, new heroes rise from the bottled city of Kandor to join Kal-El…or will they fight to replace him? It’s a new tale featuring all the old school elements you love including Lois, Jimmy and Lex Luthor!
Dark Knight III: The Master Race #3 The Batman behind bars. Can we trust Carrie Kelly’s version of what happened to Bruce Wayne? Has the Master Race been let loose on the world? Will the Dark Knight be forced to ask for “Super” help to stop the threat?
Faith #2 The fan-favorite Harbinger team member in her solo series. Faith’s friends and fellow Psiots are targets of a new conspiracy plus she teen trauma ramps up when Torque shows up. Alien invasions and awkward ex’s try to take down high-flying Faith as he limited series continues.
Justice League #48 The League joins forces with the Crime Syndicate!? DC’s greatest heroes and their evil counterparts from rival Earth team up as Darkseid War takes a shocking turn.
X-Men: The Worst X-Man #1 Welcome to Xavier’s Bailey – you’re the worst X-Man ever! A new teen mutant’s adventures as an odd man out among outsiders. The digital first by Say Anything front man Max Bemis arrives in comic shops this week.
