JOSS WHEDON Returns to MARVEL For CAPTAIN AMERICA

Before Joss Whedon directed Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, he wrote the X-Men comic book.

Whedon will reunite with artist John Cassaday for a new Captain America story according to ComicBook.com. Whedon’s story will appear in Captain America, Sam Wilson #7.  The book will include stories by the title’s current team, Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuca, Greg Rucka and Mike Perkins. The stories celebrate the legend and legacy of Captain America as part of the hero’s 75th anniversary. Continue reading JOSS WHEDON Returns to MARVEL For CAPTAIN AMERICA

RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

Uncanny X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

Deadpool is killing it at the box-office. The R-rated X-Men spinoff is sparking speculation that the next Wolverine sequel could get even bloodier, sexier and darker earning a R rating.

Blade, V For Vendetta, The Punisher, Watchmen, The Crow came before but the Merc With the Mouth is now the Merc With the Money – and could inspire Hollywood to unleash these edgy heroes on the big screen.

Here are our four comic books that could be the next R rated comic book films for your consideration: Continue reading RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

IRON FIST Essentials

Iron Fist: The Living Weapon courtesy Marvel
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon courtesy Marvel

Who is Iron Fist?

He may not be most famous hero but he’s one of the coolest.

What do you need to know before the latest hero joins the Marvel universe on Netflix?

Finn Jones has been cast as Danny Rand in the Marvel Netflix Iron Fist series according to EW. The upcoming series along with others starring Daredevil, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones will lead to a team-up Defenders limited series.

As a boy, Danny joined his parents on a search for the mystical city of K’un L’un in the Himalayas. The tragic expedition led to Danny being raised by the city’s leader where he grew up to be a martial arts master and wielder of the mystical force (the Iron Fist) which allows him to summon and focus his chi. Continue reading IRON FIST Essentials

DEADPOOL VS GAMBIT IS ON!

Deadpool vs. Gambit: Wild Cards courtesy Marvel
Deadpool vs. Gambit: Wild Cards courtesy Marvel

In one corner…the Merc With a Mouth!

In the other…the Ragin’ Cajun!

Deadpool vs. Gambit!

Why didn’t this happen before now?

Wade Wilson and Remy LeBeau became instant bad boy fan-favorites when they leaped into the X-Men universe in the 1990’s.

Both rogues are headlining X-Men spinoff this year. Ryan Reynolds return in Deadpool smash box-office records. Channing Tatum is scheduled to play Gambit later this year.

Marvel will unleash Deadpool vs. Gambit: Wild Cards by writers Ben Acker and Ben Blacker and artist Danilo Beyruth.

What’s behind this showdown? Continue reading DEADPOOL VS GAMBIT IS ON!

New Comics Picks for February 24, 2016

The Coming of the Supermen courtesy DC Comics
The Coming of the Supermen courtesy DC Comics

Superman: The Coming of the Supermen #1 Legendary writer/artist Neal Adams gives us the Men of Steel in a limited series. With Darkseid’s forces on the attack, new heroes rise from the bottled city of Kandor to join Kal-El…or will they fight to replace him? It’s a new tale featuring all the old school elements you love including Lois, Jimmy and Lex Luthor!

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #3 The Batman behind bars. Can we trust Carrie Kelly’s version of what happened to Bruce Wayne? Has the Master Race been let loose on the world? Will the Dark Knight be forced to ask for “Super” help to stop the threat?

Faith #2 The fan-favorite Harbinger team member in her solo series. Faith’s friends and fellow Psiots are targets of a new conspiracy plus she teen trauma ramps up when Torque shows up. Alien invasions and awkward ex’s try to take down high-flying Faith as he limited series continues.

Justice League #48 The League joins forces with the Crime Syndicate!? DC’s greatest heroes and their evil counterparts from rival Earth team up as Darkseid War takes a shocking turn.

X-Men: The Worst X-Man #1 Welcome to Xavier’s Bailey – you’re the worst X-Man ever! A new teen mutant’s adventures as an odd man out among outsiders. The digital first by Say Anything front man Max Bemis arrives in comic shops this week.

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WASP, ULTRON, HANK PYM, CIVIL WAR II & More in MARVEL MAY Books

Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel
Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel

The new Wasp, return of Ultron and Hank Pym, a new Thunderbolts and the start of Civil War II!

Here are the big highlights coming from Marvel this May:

Civil War II #0 by Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel (House of M) introduces all the players in the huge battle led by Iron Man and Captain Marvel.

International Iron Man #3 and Invincible Iron Man #9 are Civil War II prologue issues by Bendis as Tony Stark is getting closer to learning the secret of his real parents and his friendship with Jim Rhodes is tested as new villains strike.

New Number Ones Issues: Continue reading WASP, ULTRON, HANK PYM, CIVIL WAR II & More in MARVEL MAY Books

DEADPOOL II WISHES & DREAMS

Cable & Deadpool courtesy Marvel
Cable & Deadpool courtesy Marvel

Deadpool killed it at the box-office setting a rated R movie record and for February. Fans felt the love for Ryan Reynolds’ return as the Merc With the Mouth.

Fox is reportedly already working on a sequel. Producers gave homage to Wade Wilson’s creators Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza with what might be the most hilarious Marvel movie Stan Lee cameo but the story is inspired by the genre changing comic run of Joe Kelly.

After sharing Deadpool’s origin, introducing Vanessa Carlyle, Weasel, Blind Al and Ajax’s “Workshop” where will the writers go next for the sequel?

Here are our sequel wishes as I dream of Deadpool: Continue reading DEADPOOL II WISHES & DREAMS

SUPERHERO ROMANCES For VALENTINE’S DAY

Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel
Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Where is the love?

As we approach the big romantic holiday some of the most iconic couples in comic books are apart. Comics always have a soap opera element but it’s hard to find a beloved super couple on solid ground but there’s always hope for a romantic reunion.

Superhero love is constantly tested by powerful villains, evil conspiracies, the end of the multiverse, demonic possessions, alien invasions and sometimes…psychic cheating?

Here’s a look at the most famous Marvel comics super couples and the status of their romance as we celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Let’s begin one of the most complicated love triangles in the X-Men mythos:

Continue reading SUPERHERO ROMANCES For VALENTINE’S DAY