MARVEL NOW Begins With DEATH OF X, CHAMPIONS, CAGE

It’s the second biggest comics wave of the year. We can’t just pick a top five this week!

The Marvel Now initiative launches this week with big number ones issues including Champions, Cage! and Death of X so we’re dividing and conquering like we did with DC Rebirth to give you more peeks and picks of this week’s new comic books arriving.

We won’t know the final impact of Civil War II yet but the Marvel Now begins with a divided Avengers.

Champions #1 courtesy Marvel
Champions #1 courtesy Marvel

Let’s kick it off with: Continue reading MARVEL NOW Begins With DEATH OF X, CHAMPIONS, CAGE

CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

The secret behind one of the most shocking of events of Civil War II is revealed in Steve Rogers: Captain America #5.

Both sides of the superhero war think they can trust Rogers. This Hydra sleeper is pitting hero against hero. Now we know this operative’s hand in the death of a major character.

Captain America: Steve Rogers #4 courtesy Marvel
Captain America: Steve Rogers #4 courtesy Marvel

Writer Nick Spencer keeps delivering the shock and awe in the book that restored Rogers to full power but far from the Sentinel of Liberty fans loved.

In this week’s huge issue Spencer and artist Javier Pina show the events of the first five issues from Rogers’ point of view. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

CIVIL WAR II DEADLIEST VISION

You wanted superheroes fighting each other?
You got it in Civil War II #5. But are you ready for what happens next in #6?Will a young Marvel fan-favorite really kill an icon?

Civil War II #6 courtesy Marvel
Civil War II #6 courtesy Marvel

Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez and Justin Ponsor deliver a series of knockout punches and what might be the most shocking vision from Ulysses yet. Continue reading CIVIL WAR II DEADLIEST VISION

GUARDIANS Goodbye, IVX, Heroic Holidays in MARVEL December Books

The Guardians take Manhattan? Marvel’s outer space heroes face a bold new chapter, fans face a momentous milestone. It’s just one of the big books coming this December.

Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel

Marvel is wishing you a Marvel-ous holiday with a sleigh full of new number one issues, holiday themed specials, a Guardians milestone and WAR!

Here are highlights of the books coming from Marvel this December. Continue reading GUARDIANS Goodbye, IVX, Heroic Holidays in MARVEL December Books

New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

Doom Patrol courtesy DC Comics
Doom Patrol courtesy DC Comics

The return of Doom Patrol and the Third Doctor and two big cliffhangers are among this week’s new comics picks of the week:

Doom Patrol #1

We were at Emerald City Comicon when Gerard Way emerged to announce his plans for DC Young Animal line and the return of Doom Patrol. The first issue is here. Way and artist Nick Derington reimagine the cult classic starring the strangest heroes in comics. Graveyard shift E-M-T’s encounter Cliff Steele (aka Robotman) with more of the cast (Crazy Jane, Niles Caulder, Flex Mentallo) on the weird journey ahead.

All-Star Batman #2

My Own Worst Enemy continues as the Dark Knight and Two-Face on the run with an army of assassins after them. Bruce tries to cure Harvey Dent but what happens when Two-Face turns a trusted Batman ally against him? Scott Snyder and John Romita, Jr pick up the twists and betrayals on the wild road trip for two arch enemies. Continue reading New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

New Comics Picks for September 7, 2016

Supergirl #1 courtesy DC Comics
Supergirl #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics Rebirth rolls on with more number ones, a big X-Men mystery revealed and more in this week’s new comics picks:

Supergirl #1

Reign of the Cyborg Superman begins.

Supergirl is National City’s hero and government agent after it restored her power but ghosts of Krypton are coming to life to threaten her future and the city she’s sworn to protect. Steve Orlando and Brian Ching set Kara on a collision course with a classic enemy. Continue reading New Comics Picks for September 7, 2016