FAITH, DEADPOOL MERCS & More New Comics Picks for July 20, 2016

Watch for a massive amount of big issues on New Comic Book Wednesday with a ton of new number one issues.

It’s a week so big we doubled up and shared our DC Rebirth books of the week and here our other picks of the week including new Deadpool, Betty vs Veronica and more but let’s start with the star of the sold-out Valiant smash.

Faith #1 ongoing courtesy Valiant
Faith #1 ongoing courtesy Valiant

 

Faith #1

The breakout Harbinger teen gets her own ongoing after a smash hit limited series. Aspiring reporter by day, crime-fighter by night – Faith vows to protect a city under siege by robots, aliens, monsters and… celebrities. Faith attempts to be a hero, keep her day job, deal with an estranged boyfriend, get her new comics (just like us) and face a new villain. Jody Houser, Pere Perez, Marguerite Sauvage and Colleen Doran continue Faith’s new adventures. Continue reading FAITH, DEADPOOL MERCS & More New Comics Picks for July 20, 2016

INCREDIBLE HULK Moments, BANNER Memories

The Incredible Hulk #417 courtesy Marvel Comics
The Incredible Hulk #417 courtesy Marvel Comics

A huge event is rocking the Marvel Universe and fans of all ages.

It centers on the Hulk.

It’s hit me in heart of all that’s geeky in me.

You see Hulk/Bruce Banner is a huge part of my life. The Green Goliath is a hero I’ve worshiped since childhood. I love Bruce Banner equally.

Uncanny X-Men was my first comic book I picked up in the grocery store racks.

But when Mom and Dad gave me a chance to have my first comic book subscription, I chose The Incredible Hulk.

You may be asking why in world did I choose this image with the Hulk in the background to lead off my tribute? Yes, that’s a polished Hulk at a bachelor party with a few familiar friends. (All in good time!)

Before our Hulk moments and Banner memories are revealed I want to give you a warning. Continue reading INCREDIBLE HULK Moments, BANNER Memories

MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

When superheroes go to war…no one is safe… not even a founding Avenger!

A major Marvel icon was killed off in Civil War II #3.

The identity of the killer may be even more shocking.

The previous chapter ended with a cliffhanger. Ulysses (the new Inhuman with visions of the future) saw the Hulk killing several of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Carol Danvers was seen approaching Dr. Bruce Banner (who is free of the Hulk thanks to Amadeus Cho.)

The shock and awe continued this week with a shocking death from creators Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez. How did we get here and why was this character marked for death?

Civil War II #3 courtesy Marvel
Civil War II #3 courtesy Marvel

Spoilers and Speculation head! Continue reading MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

BEFORE DEATH OF X: LIFE and CRIMES of CYCLOPS

Uncanny X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel

Is Cyclops missing or dead?

Did Scott Summers have it coming?

After bombshells from Storm in Extraordinary X-Men #2 and Jean Grey in issue 3  — X-fans are debating the fate of Summers.

Marvel announced Cyke’s fate will be revealed in Death of X, a four part limited series by Jeff Lemire and Charles Soule this fall.

As we anxiously await answers about the possible final days of Scott Summers after Secret Wars, we are looking back at the life, times and crimes of the man called Cyclops.

The man Professor Xavier chose to lead the mutants has never had it easy. He’s been put in incredible scenarios against impossible odds and faced tragedy after tragedy. His fellow mutants have constantly been under attack and he’s been forced to make tough calls without a single Avenger coming to his aid. That’s what I love about him. Continue reading BEFORE DEATH OF X: LIFE and CRIMES of CYCLOPS

THANOS vs PHOENIX In New MARVEL NOW Book?

Thanos by Jeff Dekal courtesy Marvel
Thanos by Jeff Dekal courtesy Marvel

The Mad God of Titan is back in a brand new ongoing series this Fall.

After seizing the Infinity Gauntlet and other cosmic weapons what does Thanos have his evil eyes on now?

Is that the Phoenix Force in his reflection?

If Thanos wiped out half the universe with the Gauntlet in his devotion to Death,  imagine what he could do if he harnessed the power of destruction and rebirth of the Phoenix?

Marvel announced Thanos via Comicbook.com by Jeff Lemire and Mike Deodato as part of the Marvel Now! in the aftermath of Civil War II.

The super villain has been broken and humbled but stands ready to reclaim his power and status among Marvel’s pantheon of powerhouses. Continue reading THANOS vs PHOENIX In New MARVEL NOW Book?

DIVIDED WE STAND Is the Future of MARVEL NOW!

After this summer’s superhero showdown the Marvel Universe will be divided with new heroes, new teams and missing iconic characters.

After a series of Divided character teasers, Marvel revealed Divided We Stand as part of the Marvel Now! initiative coming soon.

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Civil War II is underway. One hero is dead. The publisher promises more deaths are coming. Iron Man and the Inhumans are at war. The Inhumans/X-Men cold war is set to flare up. Tony Stark and Captain Marvel are ready to declare on each other.

Following the big event, the branding of Marvel NOW! returns with a new tag line: “Divided We Stand.” Continue reading DIVIDED WE STAND Is the Future of MARVEL NOW!

AVENGERS VS ALIENS

New Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel
Thanos and the Black Order in New Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel

Chitauri. Kree. Those alien armies are just the warm-up for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on the big screen. Thanos (Josh Brolin) is the big bad behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will go head to head with the heroes in Avengers: Infinity War, Part I & II.

The Avengers have been on the front line protecting Earth from invaders from space. Thanos, The Infinity Gauntlet & War evolved from comic book legend Jim Starlin and are a massive influence on modern creators and filmmakers.

As we anxiously await the next Avengers film and showdown with Thanos, here are five of the biggest cosmic epics pitting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against alien enemies: Continue reading AVENGERS VS ALIENS

New Comic Picks June 29, 2016

Uncanny Inhumans #11 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Inhumans #11 courtesy Marvel

A new sci-fi satire inspired by the Firefly cast reunion, Tony Stark attacked and Batman versus an army of Supermen?

It’s all in this week’s new comics picks:
Uncanny Inhumans #11

This is a book to watch as Mosaic makes his Marvel debut ahead of his own solo ongoing series. What will this new Inhuman and his strange power mean to Civil War II? How will the Inhumans strike back after Iron Man’s attack on New Attilan? Continue reading New Comic Picks June 29, 2016