New Comics Picks for November 18, 2015

Batman Europa #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Europa #1 courtesy DC Comics

A huge Star Wars crossover, a Batman/Joker story years in the making and Mark Millar’s latest co-creation are among this week’s new comic picks:

Batman Europa #1

The Dark Knight is infected and his only hope of a cure lies with the Joker. Who infected Batman? What does the Clown Prince of Crime really know. The arch rival race each other across across for answers to stop the invisible enemy in this long-awaited story by Brian Azzarello co-conceived and co-writes with Matteo Casali with artists Jim Lee and Guisseppe Camuncoli.

Extraordinary X-Men #2

Mutants are under attack from a new genetic threat. Where is X-Haven? What happens when Storm and Old Man Logan meet? Young Jean Grey refuses to join Storm’s team and trying to have a regular college life. When mutant haters corner Jean, they learn no one puts a powerhouse telepath in a corner! Jeff Lemire and Humberto continue the new chapter of X-Men history. Continue reading New Comics Picks for November 18, 2015

THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN in 2016

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

A legend takes on an icon.

What is the threat so massive it will take more than one Man of Steel to defeat it?

Darkseid is ready to claim victory until Superman gets unexpected “Super” backup.

One of the big highlights of DC Comics February 2016 titles is  SUPERMAN: THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN  by writer/artist Neal Adams.

This new 6-issue miniseries by the living legend (Batman, X-Men) takes flight in February. Continue reading THE COMING OF THE SUPERMEN in 2016

DEATH Of MAJOR MARVEL CHARACTER In SQUADRON SUPREME

Squadron Supreme courtesy Marvel
Squadron Supreme courtesy Marvel

He’s been a villain, hero, King and member of several super teams but for one Marvel icon…time is up.

Marvel revealed a major character will be killed off in Squadron Supreme #1.

The new team book by James Robinson and Leonard Kirk will unleash a dangerous new super group from another reality in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now following Secret Wars.  In Avengers #0 we saw an idea of how ruthless this team could be.

The Squadron Supreme’s world was destroyed. They want revenge. They’re going to be the judge, jury and executioner of…

Before we continue here’s a SPOILER ALERT!

(Although is it a spoiler if Marvel’s writer is revealing what’s going to happen in the first issue?)

O.K. If you don’t want to know stop reading now.

Here it comes…. Continue reading DEATH Of MAJOR MARVEL CHARACTER In SQUADRON SUPREME

UNLIKELY AVENGERS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

A new era begins for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Mark Waid launched the All-New, All-Different Avengers in the aftermath of Secret Wars this week.

The latest version of team features legacy heroes (Sam Wilson as Captain America, Jane Foster as Thor) and rookies Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Sam Alexander/Nova with veterans Iron Man and Vision.

Imagine the surprise way back when villains Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver joined. The New Avengers era saw the inclusion of Wolverine, Luke Cage and Echo.

Change is good. Heroes you never suspected would become fan-favorite members of the team.

Here are four unlikely Avengers who might be surprise additions but keep the tradition of change, diversity and power that make Earth’s heroes so mighty: Continue reading UNLIKELY AVENGERS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

THE FOURTH DOCTOR WHO Returns in New Comic

Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor courtesy Titan Comics
Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor courtesy Titan Comics

Have a Jelly Baby with your comic book?

The Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith return for a brand new adventure.

Titan Comics and BBC Worldwide announced a brand-new mini series starring the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith, as played by Tom Baker and the late Elisabeth Sladen.

For a generation Baker with his signature hat, scarf and favorite snack was their Doctor playing the Time Lord from 1974 to 1981.

Sladen reunited with the Doctor (then played by the Tenth, David Tennant) and even starred in her own television series.

This new book expands Titan Comics’ acclaimed Doctor Who comics line, which already includes adventures from the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Continue reading THE FOURTH DOCTOR WHO Returns in New Comic

ALL-NEW INHUMANS Preview

All-New Inhumans #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Inhumans #1 courtesy Marvel

No mutant or Inhuman is safe in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

Terrigenesis is harming mutants as we learned in Extraordinary X-Men but a new threat from the skies is targeting Inhumans. Skyspears are suddenly appearing on Earth. The obelisks are causing Inhumans to have dangerous surges of power.

Medusa’s sister Crystal is making a big comeback as leader of the All-New Inhumans. Marvel calls Crystal’s team “part diplomatic emissaries, part strike force” and will protect their race “by any means necessary.”

The former Avengers is demonstrating her elemental powers to some new enemies in new preview art from the first chapter. Continue reading ALL-NEW INHUMANS Preview

New Comics Picks for November 4, 2015

Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #600 courtesy Marvel

The end and new beginning for the X-Men franchise silencing all doubts about the continued future of the Children of the Atom, a new James Bond series kicks off on the eve of Spectre, and Marjorie Liu’s monster new fantasy book.

It’s all in this week’s new comics of the week:

Uncanny X-Men #600 Will Cyclops become a mutant savior, destroyer or victim? Will Beast be punished for his twist in time that set off this saga? Get set for emotional reunions, final confrontations and massive changes as the Brian Michael Bendis X-Men era comes to a powerful finale. Continue reading New Comics Picks for November 4, 2015

WHY IS HE THE WORST X-MAN?

X-Men: The Worst X-Man Ever courtesy Marvel
X-Men: The Worst X-Man Ever courtesy Marvel

Get ready to meet the worst X-Man ever.

Bailey Hoskins is the star of an upcoming limited series by Max Bemis and Michael Walsh. This will be the first serial Marvel work for Say Anything lead singer turned comic book writer.

X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever is the five-part story of an outsider among outsiders.

High school is hard enough for introverts who don’t fit in but things get worse when you’re a mutant.

Bemis explains what happens when this teen’s power kicks in. Continue reading WHY IS HE THE WORST X-MAN?