COMICS BLEND

WHO DIES in CIVIL WAR II?

Death, Resurrection, Speculation and Teasers – it comes with being a comic book reader!

In just days Marvel announced a death then teased a possible resurrection. Before we dive into who or what may be Dead No More let’s look at who could be the victim of the first big event of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

Marvel revealed a major character will die kicking off Civil War II. Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and writer Brian Michael Bendis gave the synopsis of the story and how it evolved during a Marvel editorial summit in a New York Daily News exclusive.

The preview revealed this time Tony Stark is fighting a different Captain in the conflict and that could be a clue to who gets killed. Continue reading WHO DIES in CIVIL WAR II?

DOOMSDAY Mythology In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie

There’s still a ton of mystery about the conflict and villains in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which comes out in 2 months. Director Zack Snyder is revealing more about the surprise villain of superhero showdown. In the most recent trailer it appears Lex Luthor creates the monstrous Doomsday using the corpse of General Zod.

The fight between the DC icons brings in Wonder Woman and leads to the two-part Justice League film. Who will Snyder and the Warner Brothers team pit against the super team?

Snyder is teasing the cinematic version of the infamous Superman comic book rogue. Continue reading DOOMSDAY Mythology In JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie

MARVEL Teases DEAD NO MORE

“Dead No More” is the proclamation on Marvel’s Twitter feed today.

What could it mean?

Someone or something is dead no more according to this Marvel teaser.

This comes after the revelation that a major character will die in Civil War II and the day before Secret Wars #9 arrives tomorrow.

Tomorrow’s finale is the final battle with Doctor Doom on Battleworld that leads to the current All-New, All-Different Marvel Now reality set eight months after the conclusion. In Jonathan Hickman’s final chapter, Reed Richards, Namor and Black Panther are leading the fight against “God” Doom who created Battleworld in the remnants of Marvel’s dead multiverse.

In Civil War II by Brian Michael Bendis, Iron Man and Captain Marvel will lead opposite sides over a new character who can see crimes before they happen and how heroes should use this ability. A New York Daily News reporter got an exclusive look at the process at how editors and writers decided who to kill during one of the publisher’s famously secret creative editorial retreats. Continue reading MARVEL Teases DEAD NO MORE

NEW COMICS PICKS For January 13, 2016

The long-awaited Secret Wars finale is finally here, a new hero takes on a famous code-name and more big issues in this week’s new comics book of the week:

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 What are The Coulson Protocols? Tony Stark joins the mission as the agents from the hit show star in a new conspiracy filled comic book by Marc Guggenheim.

Robin War #2 The Court of Owls orchestrated a crackdown on every young hero who was ever called or wanted to be Robin. What is the secret society’s sinister endgame for Dick Grayson? Will the Nightwing rise again? Continue reading NEW COMICS PICKS For January 13, 2016

RYAN COOGLER TO DIRECT MARVEL’S BLACK PANTHER

Marvel makes it official: Ryan Coogler will direct Black Panther.

The acclaimed director of Fruitvale Station and Creed will bring the first mainstream comic black super hero to the big screen.

“We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family,” said producer Kevin Feige. “The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct ‘Black Panther.’ Many fans have waited a long time to see Black Panther in his own film, and with Ryan we know we’ve found the perfect director to bring T’Challa’s story to life.” Continue reading RYAN COOGLER TO DIRECT MARVEL’S BLACK PANTHER

RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

Avengers: The Infinity War Parts I & II is the grand finale of the Marvel Universe movies with heroes united against Thanos. This is the big one that’s been building on the mythology of the Infinity stones and the Gauntlet that the cosmic villain has been searching for in the films.

Who will fight the forces of Thanos? The directors say to expect a massive “Assembling” of heroes against the Mad God of Titan. Continue reading RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

MARVEL’S MOST WANTED Pilot On

Adrianne Palicki on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Mockingbird and the Mercenary are ready to fly.

The on-again, off-again Agents of SHIELD spinoff is on.

ABC Television President Paul Lee confirmed a pilot order for Marvel’s Most Wanted at the Television Critics Association according to Deadline.

The potential series will star Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood as S.H.I.E.L.D. operative Barbara “Bobbi” Morse and her ex-husband, mercenary Lance Hunter.

Morse is known by her code-name Mockingbird and will star in her own new ongoing comic book series by novelist Chelsea Cain this Spring. In comic Morse is the ex-wife of Clint Barton aka Hawkeye. Continue reading MARVEL’S MOST WANTED Pilot On

MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II

Marvel will kill off a major character in Civil War II. Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez will craft the big event sequel.

A new report reveals a different Captain will lead the opposition against Iron Man and a major character’s death leads to the war. The author got the opportunity of a Marvel fan’s dream: go inside the famous Marvel creative retreat!

The character’s death is a result of the top-secret Marvel editorial summit reports New York Daily News. Marvel’s top editors and writers gather semi-annually to brainstorm what will become the big stories that thrill fans the following year. Continue reading MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II

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