Marvel’s massive summer event blasts off Earth and across the Marvel Universe as Civil War II hits the midway point plus a new book starring the new Inhuman that triggered the superhero showdown.
Here are big questions and highlights from Marvel books coming this August: Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Goes Galactic and More MARVEL August Books
Valiant Universe announced seven new comic book series as part of THE FUTURE OF VALIANT during the #ValiantSummit 2016 live event. The new wave of ongoing series, prestige format projects and standalone events is from a roster of some of comics’ top and rising talents. It all begins in July with the first ongoing series for the breakout hero of the year, FAITH, “THE FUTURE OF VALIANT” extends through 2016 with a total of seven series – each introducing an innovative array of new concepts and characters including the return of the Harbinger Renegades and the next evolution of Divinity.
Here are the official descriptions and teams behind the new books: Continue reading FUTURE OF VALIANT Reveals New Books at VALIANT SUMMIT
You could call these heroes part of Marvel’s “street-level” cast of characters. Which other Marvel heroes could join these gritty vigilantes in the Marvel Universe with their own Netflix series?
Here are four candidates for your consideration:
Spider-Woman Continue reading MARVEL HEROES For NETFLIX Shows For Your Consideration
The end and rebirth of Superman? Black Panther losing control of his country? It’s all in our new comics picks of the week:
Superman #52/Action Comics #52
When Supermen Meet! The pre-New 52 Man of Steel face to face with Clark Kent? Will the united Men of Steel be divided and fall when one Clark’s family is threatened? This is the finale of The Final Days of Superman as Peter J. Tomasi sets the stage for Superman Rebirth!
Star Trek #57
Remember you’re reaction when Leonard Nimoy guest starred on The Next Generation!? The Legacy of Spock is a special comic book event with Spock captured by the Romulans and the fate of New Vulcan in jeopardy. Continue reading New Comic Picks for May 11, 2016
As we celebrate Mother’s Day let’s look at some of the most malicious moms of comics. These mothers don’t just give out tough love, they became mortal enemies of their children. Spare the flowers for these crazy matrons. Let’s start with the most ruthless mother to ever mystify, manipulate and murder (attempted) the X-Men:
Mystique
Raven Darkholme is the actual mother of Nightcrawler and Graydon Creed and foster mother of Rogue. Raven abandoned baby Kurt an as an infant. Kurt has attempted to make peace and learn why his own mother could leave him to die but Raven only gives him cruel coldness. Kurt actually got off easy compared to Mystique’s other kids. Continue reading MAD MOTHERS of COMICS
Marvel announced two special tie-in issues for this year’s big event with the ominous tease:
“Before the first shots of Civil War II have even been fired, the casualties already loom large.”
The publisher announced CIVIL WAR II: THE ACCUSED and CIVIL WAR II: THE FALLEN suggesting that this conflict will not be without cost. Marvel already teased the death of a major character in this superhero showdown between forces following Iron Man and Captain Marvel.
“Like the other tie-ins that we’re doing, you can just read the core series and be fine. But for greater insight and greater nuance, these one-shots will help to flesh out some of the most important parts of the story.” said Executive Editor Tom Brevoort.
THE ACCUSED and THE FALLEN details are classified for now but Brevoort gave Marvel.com insight as to the top secret creative teams.
“In one instance, [a creator has] a close familiarity with a key character in question,” he teases. “In the other, a specialty related to the story in that one-shot.” Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Who Are THE ACCUSED And THE FALLEN
Fans are counting down to X-Men: Apocalypse while speculating on which “new” New Mutants will appear in the next X-Men spinoff film.
Josh Boone (The Fault in Our Stars) is writing and directing the upcoming New Mutants film. He’s been sharing images of classic comic book art featuring members of the team via Instagram.
The posts show the original lineup: Mirage, Sunspot, Cannonball, Wolfsbane and later additions Magik and Warlock.
Who are they and what can they do?
Mirage/Dani Moonstar projects illusions.
Sunspot/Roberto Da Costa appeared in an alternate future in X-Men: Days of Future Past and converts solar energy into super strength. Continue reading NEW MUTANTS Movie Team Lineup Revealed?
A double shot of Punisher, a new twist on a classic Marvel team book, crazy DC team-up and more of this week’s new comics picks of the week but first let’s go into a nightmare future from Valiant.l
Future shock as an artificial intelligence rules New Japan as it orbits a tragic Earth filled with a deprived, desperate civilization. The latest Rai searched ravaged world of 4001 A.D. in search of forgotten heroes to launch a rebellion to save the planet. Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain deliver Valiant’s latest summer event.
The Punisher #1
Fallout from a drug bust gone wrong sends Frank Castle on his darkest out of control path with a DEA agent on his trail. Writer Becky Cloonan joins veteran Punisher artist Steve Dillon for a brand new adventure. Daredevil/Punisher #1 by Charles Soule also begins with Castle ready to send a defendant away before Matt Murdock can go to trial. Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 4, 2016
