Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #6 The Avengers greatest enemy conquered the Marvel Universe from the future!? Captain America leads a bruised and battered team on a mission to stop the android while Wolverine goes rogue on what could be the most controversial story twist of the year!

Bloodshot #10 The former Harbinger hunter seeks redemption as Harbinger Wars continues.  Can Bloodshot save the young fugitives of Project Rising Spirit or will he have to take them out?

Daredevil #25 Mark Waid’s acclaimed run on the Man Without Fear has been building to this! The mystery villain plays his trump card! Will Foggy Nelson survive the latest move?

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #4 Grab some jelly babies and throw Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?

Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics
Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics

Wonder Woman fans may be a bit confused by the over of Wonder Woman #19! Diana is supposed to be in love with Superman so why is the Amazon kissing Orion on the New Gods after fighting him on the cover of this week’s issue?

DC Comics shared this stunning cover by Goran Sudsuka and this teaser for Brian Azzarello’s latest chapter. “Poseidon shares a piece of information with the First Born that puts Continue reading Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?

Anthony Mackie Talks Falcon in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER

Captain American and the Falcon #61 courtesy Marvel
Captain American and the Falcon #61 courtesy Marvel

Anthony Mackie hits the big screen in Pain & Gain this week but comic book fans are thrilled to see how the actor will look as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Mackie was approached by Marvel to play Sam Wilson (aka Falcon) who has served as an Avenger, SHIELD agent and most importantly, the partner and best friend of Steve Rogers.

Mackie tells Collider how joining the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe could impact his career.

“I mean, you know, you do the Marvel movies to garner you the ability to do the movies that you really want to do – the other movies, the smaller movies, you know. So it depends on what exactly you want to do. You know, doing a movie like Captain America – that puts your name in the mouth of everyone in this country and in the living room of everybody so, you know, once that comes out then you can go to the studio and tell them the kind of movie you really want to do.”

Mackie was in great shape for his breakthrough role in The Hurt Locker and got bulked up for Pain & Gain but now he’s getting into superhero shape.

“Well, it’s more so Continue reading Anthony Mackie Talks Falcon in CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLIDER

STAR TREK Icon Beams to Fan Expo Vancouver

courtesy Fan Expo Vancouver
courtesy Fan Expo Vancouver

Nichelle Nichols will be part of the stellar celebrity roster at Fan Expo Vancouver! As Lieutenant Uhura on the original Star Trek series, Nichols became a trail-blazing television icon as the first black actress with lead role on television and was first inter-racial kiss on television.

I saw the stunning Nichols help NASA celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the World’s Fair and the Space Needle by performing the Star Trek theme song with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra in Seattle last year in a tribute of song, dance and astronauts.

Nichols appeared in the William Shatner Continue reading STAR TREK Icon Beams to Fan Expo Vancouver

Fan Expo Vancouver Preview: BSG’s Michael Hogan

Michael Hogan as Saul Tigh in Battlestar Galactica
Michael Hogan as Saul Tigh in Battlestar Galactica

Michael Hogan will be among the stellar cast of celebrities at Fan Expo Vancouver next weekend. Devoted Battlestar Galactica fans will flock to the Vancouver Convention Center April 20th and 21st for a chance to cheer on the actor who played Colonel Saul Tigh on the SyFy series.

 

I had the opportunity to speak with Hogan in this exclusive preview of his upcoming appearance at Fan Expo Vancouver. I asked the veteran actor how playing Tigh had changed his career.

 

“I had been acting for 37 years before BSG came along. I’m a journeyman actor. I guess you can say a veteran. I appreciated what was going on. I knew how fantastic this was. Eddie (Edward James Olmos), Mary (McDonnell) was aware. This was incredibly  special.”

 

From Executive Officer to resistance leader to the revelation Continue reading Fan Expo Vancouver Preview: BSG’s Michael Hogan

Uncanny Avengers #8 Preview

Uncanny Avengers #8 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Avengers #8 courtesy Marvel

Artist Daniel Acuna joined writer Rick Remender for a brand new arc in Uncanny Avengers this week. Ragnarok Now began with a clash between Thor and Apocalypse (sporting a new look by Acuna) in the 11th century. The Thunder God may have beaten the evil mutant but Continue reading Uncanny Avengers #8 Preview

Look Who’s Back From the Dead in Uncanny Avengers!

Uncanny Avengers #10 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Avengers #10 courtesy Marvel

Ragnarok Now just kicked off in Uncanny Avengers with a brutal battle between Thor and Apocalypse in the 11th century. Kang the Conqueror and the birth of Apocalypse Twins are huge part of the time twisting second arc.

Marvel’s July previews include this haunting image for Uncanny Avengers #10! Look who’s back from the dead and working for En Sabah Nur!

Meet the new Four Horsemen of Apocalypse: The Sentry, Grim Reaper, Banshee and is that Continue reading Look Who’s Back From the Dead in Uncanny Avengers!