16 CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2016 PART TWO

Here we go with more of our 16 comic book characters to watch in 2016. Let’s begin part two with an “all the hail the King!”

Black Panther #1 courtesy Marvel
Black Panther #1 courtesy Marvel

Black Panther

After playing a central role as King of the Dead and The Illuminati in Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers/Secret Wars epic, T’Challa returns to his Wakanda in a brand new series and officially joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

T’Challa and Namor are leading an assault on Doctor Doom in Secret Wars #9 finale in January and T’Challa is now a member of the new Ultimates.

Acclaimed writer Ta-Nehesi Coates and artist Brian Stelfreeze launch a brand new Black Panther ongoing book in 2016. In the yearlong arc, T’Challa must cope with an uprising in Wakanda by a superhuman terrorist group. Continue reading 16 CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2016 PART TWO

16 COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2016, Part One

Mockingbird #1 courtesy Marvel
Mockingbird #1 courtesy Marvel

Time to peer into the future and predict the characters to watch in 2016. Major changes, big anniversaries and unusual comebacks are in store for some of your favorite heroes and hated villains.

Here are the first eight on our list of the 16 comic book characters to watch in 2016:

Mockingbird

The kick butt comeback of Barbara “Bobbi” Morse continues as she battles spies and terrorists on Agents of SHIELD and spins off into a pilot for her own potential series. Adrienne Palicki and Nick Blood headline Marvel’s Most Wanted as the S.H.I.E.L.D. operative and her mercenary ex-husband. Continue reading 16 COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2016, Part One

Revisiting Our 15 Comic Characters to Watch in 2015

Avengers #0 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #0 courtesy Marvel

Didn’t 2015 go by like a Flash or Quicksilver?

It was a year of Secret Wars, Convergences, replacement heroes and rebirths in epic crossovers with a multiverse of heroes and villains.

Beloved characters made major comebacks in new comics and massive superhero movies.

We picked our 15 comic book characters to watch in 2015. What happened and how did they make an impact on the books, shows and movies that thrilled us this.

Here’s what we said and what went down: Continue reading Revisiting Our 15 Comic Characters to Watch in 2015

QUAKE In ALL-NEW INHUMANS

All-New Inhumans #2 courtesy Marvel
All-New Inhumans #2 courtesy Marvel

Missing Daisy Johnson (aka Quake) now that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is on break after the massive midseason finale: Maveth?

Daisy’s comic book counterpart turned up with a new role in comics in this week’s All-New Inhumans #2 by James Asmus, Charles Soule and Stefano Caselli.

Crystal is a member of the Attilan Royal Family and acting as an Ambassador to the world. The former Avenger and ex-wife of Quicksilver is confident and cool leading a squad of veteran and new Inhumans around the globe to protect NuHumans and show the rest of the humanity they have nothing to fear. Continue reading QUAKE In ALL-NEW INHUMANS

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW & More DC COMICS in MARCH 2016

Legends of Tomorrow #1 courtesy DC Comics
Legends of Tomorrow #1 courtesy DC Comics

A new comic inspired by the new television series LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, huge changes as big books hit issue 50 plus a back to full power Superman, the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman and Suicide Squad—killed in action?

It’s all coming from DC Comics this March. Here are the official descriptions:

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW #1
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
It’s four powerhouse tales in one colossal comic, as some of comics’ most legendary talents launch new tales of Firestorm, Metamorpho, Metal Men and Sugar and Spike—that’s right, Sugar and Spike! Continue reading LEGENDS OF TOMORROW & More DC COMICS in MARCH 2016

AGENTS OF SHIELD: MAVETH Burning Questions

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Season 3 cast courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Season 3 cast courtesy Marvel

Showdown on Planet Death and Castle Death On the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. midseason finale.

The episode Maveth delivered massive payoff with action, emotional peaks and heartstopping dives, mythological intrigue plus smart snappy humor that hits sharp as a knife from Agent May at a Hydra bad guy.

Loose ends tied like noose, arcs came to slam bang and emotional resolutions and what a cliffhanger and shocking new status for an original cast member! Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD: MAVETH Burning Questions

New Comics for December 9, 2015

Scarlet Witch courtesy Marvel
Scarlet Witch courtesy Marvel

Christmas is coming and there’s a stocking full of awesome new comics at your local shop this week!

DK/TMNT?! – it’s not a boy band but a crossover of two entertainment icons!

Robin War explodes into more Bat-books!

But let’s show some respect and begin our countdown with the lady in red!

Scarlet Witch #1 Wanda goes on a globetrotting quest against new enemies when witchcraft is broken in Marvel Universe and she aims to fix it. The fan-favorite Avenger finally in her own solo ongoing series by Squadron Supreme, Fantastic Four writer James Robinson, Vanessa Del Rey with covers by David Aja. Continue reading New Comics for December 9, 2015

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW “FOR THE FUTURE” Trailer

Legends of Tomorrow courtesy The CW
Legends of Tomorrow courtesy The CW

After the exciting Flash/Arrow crossover Heroes Join Forces, The CW and DC Entertainment shares a new trailer for Legends of Tomorrow.

Hawkgirl and Hawkman made their debut in the shared DC Universe in the crossover that introduced immortal villain Vandal Savage.

Rip Hunter will recruit Kendra, Carter with more characters from The Flash/Arrow in a time jumping battle with Savage who has conquered the Earth in Hunter’s future.

The new trailer showcases the dire future ruled by Savage and the tension in the super group.

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading LEGENDS OF TOMORROW “FOR THE FUTURE” Trailer