COMICS BLEND

From JAMES BOND Book to Movie, 7 for 007.

courtesy 007.com

Spectre feels like the end for the Daniel Craig James Bond era. The star is signed for a fifth film and was a producer of the latest 007 adventure who recruited director Sam Mendes to return.

After 24 films and more than 50 years, creators still find inspiration in the Ian Fleming novels. EON Productions went back to the first Fleming novel for Craig’s first film. Casino Royale was followed by Quantum of Solace then Mendes explored Bond’s youth in Scotland in Skyfall. In Spectre, Oberhauser (a father figure in Bond’s life mentioned briefly in a short story) was part of the story that saw the return of S.P.E.C.T.R.E. and Blofeld to films.

Is there anything left from the Ian Fleming novels that can be used for future films? Here are 7 Ian Fleming story elements for future 007 movies: Continue reading From JAMES BOND Book to Movie, 7 for 007.

ONLY THE X-MEN, How Mutants Always Make a Comeback

Mutants are under fire again in Extraordinary X-Men #1 as Terrigen Cloud is attacking, killing and sterilizing the Children of the Atom. Writer Jeff Lemire is charting the course for the mutants with this new genetic threat as a catalyst for change and drama ahead.

The X-Men have have had it tough and tragic over the decades fighting for a world that fears and hates them. Our mutant heroes always rise to the challenges editors and writers throw at them. If you need inspiration to root for the mutants as they face Death by Terrigen let’s look at the most tragic things to happen to the X-Men. Continue reading ONLY THE X-MEN, How Mutants Always Make a Comeback

UNLIKELY AVENGERS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

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

New Comics Picks for November 11, 2015

Two Marvel super groups, Batmen united and a new Wolverine make this week’s top new comics picks:

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1

Earth’s Mightiest heroes are no more until a threat from space leads to the assembling of a new team. Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are joined by Ms. Marvel, Nova, Vision and a new Spider-Man. Mark Waid, Adam Kubert and Mahmud Asrar launch the new chapter of Marvel’s biggest team.

Batman #46

The Dark Knight finally comes face to face with Gotham’s horrific new villain but he’ll need Bruce Wayne to survive.

Continue reading New Comics Picks for November 11, 2015

THE FOURTH DOCTOR WHO Returns in New Comic

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

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

SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN Begins

Superman: American Alien courtesy DC Comics

What you didn’t know about Clark Kent before he became the Man of Steel.

Superman is fighting for his life after losing his powers in his main DC Comics books but a new limited series looks at the young man before he became an icon.

Superman: American Alien #1 arrives this week by Hollywood screenwriter and Eisner-nominee Max Landis (Chronicle).

How do you raise a super-powered child and keep his alien abilities a secret?

It’s the story of what might be the most famous parents in comic book history.

Continue reading SUPERMAN: AMERICAN ALIEN Begins

WHY ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 arrives this week.

Iron Man, Captain America and Thor are the big three icons joined by Vision and young heroes Ms. Marvel, Nova and Miles Morales/Spider-Man.

Mark Waid, Adam Kubert and Mahmud Asrar are the creative team behind’s Marvel’s biggest team.

Loki brought the original version of the Avengers together. Waid explains how the new heroes “assemble” and the villain behind the first arc: Continue reading WHY ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

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