X-MEN VS INHUMANS? WHERE’S CYCLOPS? BEAST BETRAYAL?

Uncanny Inhumans #1 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Inhumans #1 courtesy Marvel

Major evidence in this week’s Uncanny Inhumans #1 that a X-Men vs. Inhumans war is brewing. Is Charles Soule sewing the seeds for a major Marvel crossover of the new era in 2016?

Here’s what you need to know:

The Terrigen Cloud unleashed by Black Bolt is creating new Inhumans but it’s attacking mutant DNA. Mutants are being sterilized or dying after exposure to Terrigenesis while NuHumans continue to pop up around the globe. Cyclops, Emma Frost are other X-Men are missing in action as the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now is being revealed.

Storm is leading a team of Extraordinary X-Men to rescue mutants from the new threat, Magneto will have a team of Uncanny X-Men taking the fight to his race’s enemies.

And Beast? Hank McCoy is working for Medusa. Continue reading X-MEN VS INHUMANS? WHERE’S CYCLOPS? BEAST BETRAYAL?

New GOTHAM Villain Revealed

courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox
courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox

It’s not just The Court of Owls coming to Gotham but a darker force coming for young Bruce Wayne?

The introduction of the Galavans (James Frain, Jessica Lucas) immediately made some comic readers suspect these sinister siblings were connected to the ancient organization introduced in Scott Snyder’s Batman run.

Scarification this week’s went deep into the history and mythology of the Wayne Family and Gotham City. It left no doubt who the Galavans really yet hinted at the terrifying evil coming. What’s coming is tied to another ancient society connected to the man who replaced Bruce Wayne as Batman! Continue reading New GOTHAM Villain Revealed

HELLFIRE CLUB for X-MEN TV

Uncanny X-Men #132 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #132 courtesy Marvel

Marvel and Fox are teaming up on two television series set in the X-Men universe and they’re bringing on the bad guys.

Hellfire is the working title for a series set in the 1960’s and featuring an evil inner circle of rich and powerful mutants, the Hellfire Club.

X-Men producing team Bryan Singer, Lauren Shuler-Donner and Simon Kinberg will work with Marvel Television Head Jeph Loeb on Hellfire and Legion, the son of Professor X.

What is the Hellfire Club? These were actual exclusive high society clubs in 18th century England where rich rakes indulged in decadent parties and schemed to gain more power and wealth. Continue reading HELLFIRE CLUB for X-MEN TV

MARVEL & FOX X-MEN TV Shows

X-Men Legacy #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men Legacy #1 courtesy Marvel

Updated:

Television series starring the son of Professor X and one of the X-Men’s greatest rival teams?

Marvel and the Fox network have agreed to a two-project partnership for two television series set in the world of the X-Men according to Deadline.

Both series will be executive produced by Bryan Singer, Lauren Shuler-Donner and Simon Kinberg (the team behind the X-Men film franchise) and Marvel Head of Television Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory.

The first project is a pilot for Legion by Fargo creator Noah Hawley. Continue reading MARVEL & FOX X-MEN TV Shows

TEDDY SEARS On Creating JAY GARRICK on THE FLASH

Teddy Sears in The Flash courtesy DC Entertainment
Teddy Sears in The Flash courtesy DC Entertainment

The Multiverse is open on The Flash and a living legend speeds onto The CW series tonight.

Teddy Sears joins the cast as Jay Garrick, The Flash of Earth 2 and the original Speedster of the comics.

Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) will meet his counterpart from another Earth and he’ll need it for his upcoming battle with Zoom, the big bad of season two.

Sears says he’s reading up on his legendary character by hitting the (comic) books while following the lead from the producers: Continue reading TEDDY SEARS On Creating JAY GARRICK on THE FLASH

GOTHAM After “The Last Laugh”

courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox
courtesy Warner Brothers and Fox

The Rise of the Villains continues on Gotham.

The surge of mad energy from Cameron Monaghan as Jerome Valeska (aka he who might have been the Joker) is over – sigh – but the evil is far from over.

Robin Lord Taylor is back front and center as the Penguin but it’s Theo Galavan (James Frain) still oozing with a sinister slow burn as he continues his long term plot.

Oswald Cobblepot isn’t safe from Galavan. The Penguin is perched atop the underworld but now he’s been tamed by a more dangerous bird of prey.

Before we continue talking about this week’s episode’s big moments and what they could mean here’s a… Continue reading GOTHAM After “The Last Laugh”

AGENT CARTER SEASON TWO New Cast Revealed

Agent Carter Season 2 NYCC poster courtesy Marvel
Agent Carter Season 2 NYCC poster courtesy Marvel

Marvel announced four actors joining the cast of Agent Carter Season Two at New York Comic Con including main villain Madame Masque and the mysterious wife of Edwin Jarvis.

Marvel Head of Television Jeph Loeb also confirmed Dominic Cooper will return as Howard Stark and Bridget Regan will be back at Dottie Underwood, the Russian spy from the Black Widow program.

“Dottie is a true match for Peggy and Bridget plays this duplicitous role so compellingly,” said Loeb.

Here’s the official announcement about the new actors joining the series: Continue reading AGENT CARTER SEASON TWO New Cast Revealed

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER HIGH SCHOOL YEARS Graphic Novel Series

Buffy: The High School Years courtesy Dark Horse Comics
Buffy: The High School Years courtesy Dark Horse Comics

It’s back to the beginning for Buffy Summers as the hero goes back to school in a brand new project revealed at the Dark Horse: CLASSIFIED! panel at New York Comic Con 2015.

Dark Horse will present a new original graphic novel series titled Buffy: The High School Years, executive produced by Joss Whedon. The first volume will be written by Eisner Award–winning author Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl) with artist Yishan Li.

“I’m thrilled to be writing a Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic; the TV show was a formative story for me. I loved it so much that the very first comic I ever created was a Buffy the Vampire Slayer homage. It’s beyond exciting to get a chance to write the real thing!” said Hicks. Continue reading BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER HIGH SCHOOL YEARS Graphic Novel Series