Category: Books

DiDio Teases “Most Controversial Scene” in DC REBIRTH

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courtesy DC Comics

Prepare for shock and awe DC Comics readers.

The “most controversial scene” in co-publisher Dan DiDio’s DC tenure is coming in the upcoming Rebirth.

DC Comics revealed Rebirth will feature all-new number one issues, some double-shipping, lower prices and a focus on the main heroes in the spirit of Green Lantern: Rebirth, The Flash: Rebirth.

Now DiDio is teasing DC Universe: Rebirth #1, the one-shot that kicks off the major shakeup in the line. Continue reading DiDio Teases “Most Controversial Scene” in DC REBIRTH

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN MAGIK Warning

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

What is The Fall of the Kingdoms?

A mystical showdown in this week’s Extraordinary X-Men #7 could be a big clue as to what’s ahead for the supernatural forces and heroes of the Marvel Universe.

Someone is killing Sorcerer Supremes and The Last Days of Magic are happening in Doctor Strange. Witchcraft is broken and Wanda Maximoff is on a global search for answers in Scarlet Witch.

Magik is a mutant but a powerful sorceress, the Queen of the Limbo realm and has grown more powerful under the tutelage of Doctor Strange.

Is a Magik encounter the latest hint that Marvel is conjuring a huge event involving all their supernatural heroes and books? Continue reading EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN MAGIK Warning

DC REBIRTH REVEALED

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courtesy DC Comics

No more teasing.

Rebirth revealed.

DC Comics revealed the complete comics lineup for Rebirth starting in May. In a video message, Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns again said this is “not a reboot.”

The Birds of Prey soar again, Super Sons, Trinity, Titans and a status quo for the original Robin are revealed in the new lineup.

It all begins with DC Rebirth, an 80-page one-shot by Johns with artists Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Gary Frank and Phil Jimenez on May 25th. The main DC Universe titles will start with new number ones except for Action Comics and Detective Comics – which will go back to original numbering. Continue reading DC REBIRTH REVEALED

DARK HORSE DAY For 30th ANNIVERSARY

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courtesy Dark Horse Comics

2016 marks the thirtieth anniversary of Dark Horse Comics. The publisher that brought us Sin City, The Umbrella Academy plus comics continuing the stories of Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Aliens and Predator looks back and to the future in a special celebration for old and new fans.

Dark Horse proclaims Saturday, June 4, 2016, to be “Dark Horse Day,” with events happening in comic shops around the country. Retail partners are invited to celebrate by offering exclusive promotional materials, ordering discounts on Dark Horse Comics backlist titles, and a commemorative Dark Horse Day Sampler comic! Continue reading DARK HORSE DAY For 30th ANNIVERSARY

DC COMICS ANNOUNCES THREE EXCLUSIVE CREATORS

Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death #2 courtesy DC Comics
Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death #2 courtesy DC Comics

As fans eagerly await what Rebirth will mean to the DC comics universe, the publisher made it clear three fan-favorite creators are now exclusive with them.

DC Entertainment announced today the signing of writer Tom King and fan favorite artists Clay Mann and John Timms to exclusive deals to produce their comic book work solely for the DC Comics and Vertigo imprints:

“DC Entertainment is proud and excited to secure the services of these amazing talents,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee. “Speaking personally as a fan of their impressive work, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on board for the long haul. We’ve seen the incredible fan response thus far and all I can add is: hold on tight, this is just the beginning!” Continue reading DC COMICS ANNOUNCES THREE EXCLUSIVE CREATORS

AVENGERS STANDOFF SURPRISE COMEBACKS

Avengers Standoff: Welcome to Pleasant Hill courtesy Marvel
Avengers Standoff: Welcome to Pleasant Hill courtesy Marvel

A new conspiracy revealed that sets the stage for major Marvel events and comebacks of lost heroes and villains in Avengers: Standoff: Welcome to Pleasant Hill.

The first big crossover of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now is set to explode in the Avengers books and the match is lit in this week’s one-shot by Nick Spencer and Mark Bagley.

Marvel already revealed estranged friends Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson will be drawn into the mystery of Pleasant Hill but the story will strike all of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

This week we learned about where some MIA heroes are villains are and the secret of Pleasant Hill. Before we hear from Spencer and the revelations could mean for the Marvel Universe here’s a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading AVENGERS STANDOFF SURPRISE COMEBACKS

KURT RUSSELL Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME TWO

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courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume Two is officially in production and bringing huge star power and an old school Avengers character.

Marvel and director James Gunn unveiled cast announcements including actress Pom Klementieff is playing Mantis with Elizabeth Debicki (the villain from The Man From UNCLE),  Chris Sullivan and Kurt Russell are joining the cast of the sequel starring Marvel’s outer space based heroes. Continue reading KURT RUSSELL Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME TWO

IMAGE COMICS EXPO with EMERALD CITY COMICON

eccc-stacked-lowA new first for Emerald City Comicon as the Seattle event grows even bigger.

Image Expo will bring fan-favorite creators and all-star announcements in the Emerald City.

Image Comics announced IMAGE EXPO will partner with ReedPOP, for the first time ever and kick-off the Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) in Seattle on Wednesday, April 6th at the Showbox Market theater.

Here’s the official announcement: Continue reading IMAGE COMICS EXPO with EMERALD CITY COMICON