New Comics Picks for March 23, 2016

Batman #50 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #50 courtesy DC Comics

From the best Batman to the worst X-Man to a fan-favorite Doctor Who companion’s comeback – here are our top five new comics picks of the week:

Batman #50

Bruce Wayne is back in the famous cape and cowl to join Jim Gordon in a battle with Mister Bloom to save Gotham City. It’s the super-sized conclusion of Superheavy as we near the end of an epic era by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo.

X-Men: Worst X-Man #2

Bailey Hoskins may have the worst mutant power ever but what does Mystique have planned for the rookie? The hit limited series by Say Anything frontman Max Bemis and artist Michael Walsh continues as Bailey faces another classic X-foe. Continue reading New Comics Picks for March 23, 2016

BLACK CANARY KICKING AND SCREAMING EP & Tour

Black Canary: Kicking and Screaming courtesy DC Entertainment
Black Canary: Kicking and Screaming courtesy DC Entertainment

Art imitates art?

When Dinah Lance scored a new comic book by Brenden Fletcher and Annie Wu, she became lead singer of a band called Black Canary and went on a rock and roll mystery tour.

Black Canary is our favorite post-Convergence event DC comic.

Now fans can enjoy actual music from the comic book band…and the fictional band is going on tour? Continue reading BLACK CANARY KICKING AND SCREAMING EP & Tour

MS. MARVEL Wins AWARD for DIVERSITY in COMICS

Ms. Marvel courtesy Marvel
Ms. Marvel courtesy Marvel

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.”

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SEAHAWKS SUPERSTARS at EMERALD CITY COMICON 2016

eccc-stacked-lowSeattle Seahawks defensive stars Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner are already superheroes to football fans. Now two of Seattle’s most famous sports stars are joining the heroic action at Emerald City Comicon 2016.

Sherman and Wagner will help kick-off the 14th Edition of Emerald City Comicon as the Pacific Northwest’s biggest pop culture celebration expands to four days.

Imagine having these superstars on your team?

Here’s what you need to know about the two huge new ECCC guests and how to see them: Continue reading SEAHAWKS SUPERSTARS at EMERALD CITY COMICON 2016

HOMETOWN HEROES Celebrates Seattle Independent Artists

courtesy 80% Studios
courtesy 80% Studios

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

DARK HERON at EMERALD CITY COMICON

eccc-stacked-low 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

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