A shattering secret revealed, death of a major character, three characters reintroduced and a powerful threat. It all begins again with this massive issue by Geoff Johns and an all-star teams of artists that set the course for DC Comics. What did Batman learn about his greatest enemy? Who is joining the Superman family? Who will die? Which beloved heroes return with the secret at the core of the DC Multiverse? Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 25, 2016
X-Men: Apocalypse is almost here.
The Children of the Atom come face to face with one of their most powerful and relentless enemies from comics. This sequel serves as a rebirth for several beloved heroes plus new mutants join the film franchise. Good guys from comics are on the dark side in the film.
If you a devoted X-Fan or need a refresher, here’s what you need to know to be ready to experience the rise of Apocalypse as the mutants go into the ’80’s.
Who is Apocalypse? Continue reading X-MEN APOCALYPSE For Virgins
Marvel confirmed huge casting and character details for the next big screen adventure of Thor.
The God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) will return to face Hela, Goddess of Death, and a villain with a comic book connection to a Guardians of the Galaxy character which could explain why the Hulk is rampaging in the Asgardian’s new movie.
Here’s the official announcement then we’ll break it all down: Continue reading THOR: RAGNAROK Cast & Villains Revealed
Have you recovered from the deaths and teasers in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. finale?
What direction will Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. take in Season Four?
After a season that turned Grant Ward into Hive, revealed the oldest secrets of Hydra’s origin and introduced the Secret Warriors – what happens next?
And how will Season Four follow in the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War?
Could producers take inspiration from comics and a Dark Reign will begin? Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD Season Four Outlaws?
Get ready for a full throttle blast of DC’s Worst. Heroes. Ever.
After Suicide Squad hits the big screen, the team will take over book comic shops.
Just in time for the anticipated summer film, August will see the return of the worst heroes ever in quartet of SUICIDE SQUAD tales, including a all-new SUICIDE SQUAD main title with art by DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee, the return of legendary writer/creator John Ostrander to Task Force X on a new one-shot and a new cast of characters debuting in the SUICIDE SQUAD: MOST WANTED anthology book.
Here’s the official DC Comics announcement on the upcoming books:
SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND BOOMERANG #1 begins a new monthly six-issue mini-series on August 10th featuring a lead story starring El Diablo written by Jai Nitz and a series of shorter second features by writers graduating from the just-completed inaugural class of DC’s Writers Workshop. Issues 1-2 will feature Boomerang (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND BOOMERANG) by Michael Moreci, issues 3-4 will feature Killer Croc (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND KILLER CROC) by Chris Sebela and issues 5-6 will feature Amanda Waller (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND AMANDA WALLER) by Vita Ayala. Continue reading New SUICIDE SQUAD Books Preview
Hurray for Harleywood!
Harley Quinn makes her big screen debut in Suicide Squad in August. Warner Brothers is already betting big on the villain. Margot Robbie will star and produce a Harley Quinn spinoff movie according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The twist is the new film is not a Harley Quinn solo movie but will include other female DC Comics heroes including Batgirl and Birds of Prey according to the story. No official word from the studio.
Suicide Squad also introduces villains Katana and Enchantress in the film along with Amanda Waller, head of Task Force X.
Harley Quinn stars in her own solo comic book, Suicide Squad book and multiple limited series including team-ups her with Power Girl and in Harley’s Little Black Book, the character teamed up with several icons including Wonder Woman and a book with her own Gang of Harleys.
The character first appeared in the Batman Animated Series as the girlfriend of the Joker. The Clown Prince of Crime drove his own psychiatrist insane and Dr. Harleen Quinzel became Harley Quinn. The fan-favorite character joined the comic book mythology and rivals Batman when it comes to number of comic book titles featuring the villainess turned anti-heroine. Continue reading MARGOT ROBBIE in HARLEY QUINN Movie
X-Men: Apocalypse is not the end of the X-franchise.
Producer Simon Kinberg said the series will jump 10 years into the ’90’s in the next sequel but will the mutants leap into outer space?
X-Men First Class was in the Cold War ’60’s, Days of Future Past reset the timeline with a story set in the 1970’s and future, Apocalypse rises in the ’80’s.
Director Bryan Singer hints at what’s possible with the X-Men movies including deep space travel for Xavier’s students.
If the X-Men head into outer space could it mean a film inspired by the greatest X-Men comics tale of all and introduce recurring alien rivals for the mutant heroes? Continue reading X-MEN IN SPACE MOVIE?
Marvel rules the global box-office again with Captain America: Civil War. Steve Rogers vs Tony Stark is a dark turn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe setting up the future of Black Panther, Spider-Man and a divided Avengers as a certain super villain plots his universal domination.
Thanos will strike in Avengers Infinity War I & II after playing the secret manipulator in previous films Avengers, Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy. Earlier films included hints of the villain’s quest to collect the Infinity gems.
Before we continue talking about the super villain here’s a SPOILER ALERT in case you have not seen Captain America: Civil War yet. Continue reading MISSING From CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR