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WHAT BATMAN KNOWS, WHEN IS DARKSEID WAR

Justice League: The Darkseid War - Batman courtesy DC Comics — Justice League: The Darkseid War – Batman courtesy DC Comics

Does Batman now know the identity of the Joker and every masked enemy?

After the first wave of Justice League: Darkseid War, DC’s biggest heroes were reborn as the New Gods. A series of one-shots will explore how each member of the League is dealing with their cosmic transformation.

Bruce Wayne is now the God of Knowledge sitting in the Mobius Chair.

If the Dark Knight is now all knowing, does he really know the real name of the Joker and every secret of the DC Universe?

The first Darkseid War spinoff is here and cue the burning questions! Continue reading WHAT BATMAN KNOWS, WHEN IS DARKSEID WAR

STARK Goes BOND in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN

As the world waits for SPECTRE, the new James Bond adventure, there’s a new mission from Marvel Comics in 2016 that may lure spy fans into the world of Stark…Tony Stark.

Marvel confirmed a second book starring the Armored Avenger by Brian Michael Bendis who will team up with his Daredevil artist Alex Maleev for International Iron Man.

Maleev called the new book “Bond meets Tony on a speedboat” in a new Marvel interview.

Bendis agreed calling it “a super hero James Bond story.”

Tony chased Madame Masque in the first issue of the new International Iron Man leading to the return of a major villain with a major makeover. More on that below but Tony’s globe-trotting adventures are just beginning. Continue reading STARK Goes BOND in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN

Spectre of IAN FLEMING in SPECTRE

The spectre of Ian Fleming fills SPECTRE.

In interviews the heirs of Albert R. “Cubby” say their famous father would say always go back to the Fleming books when in doubt about the direction of the 007 film franchise.

EON Productions did just that when they reset the series by hiring Daniel Craig and making a film based on the first Fleming novel, Casino Royale.

As fans eagerly await for SPECTRE, the spirit of Ian Fleming and Albert Broccoli is clear and present in the 24th Bond film. It’s astonishing to think after more than 50 years and all those films there are still elements of Fleming’s books we are seeing for the first time in the film franchise. Continue reading Spectre of IAN FLEMING in SPECTRE

Where Was SIMMONS? Four AGENTS OF SHIELD Theories

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD Season 3 cast courtesy Marvel — Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Season 3 cast courtesy Marvel

Where was Simmons?

Dr. Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) was abducted by a strange artifact of the Inhumans and thrown on an alien planet…or was she?

Simmons was rescued by the team in a bold rescue plan by Dr. Leo Fitz.

Simmons obviously endured traumatic experiences. What happened to her? What did she do to survive?

On this week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. producers will reveal how Simmons survived on this strange blue world evading aliens. Will we learn where Jemma was on how it connects to the big picture of the series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Here are four alien worlds from comics where we think Jemma could have been: Continue reading Where Was SIMMONS? Four AGENTS OF SHIELD Theories

New Comics Picks for October 28, 2015

Captain America: Sam Wilson #2 courtesy Marvel

Black Magick #1 Just in time Halloween a new supernatural series from Greg Rucka (Lazarus, Gotham Central) and Nicola Scott (Earth 2, Secret Six) and Image Comics. Meet Detective Rowan Black, homicide cop cursed with a horrific past.

Captain America: Sam Wilson #2 The first issue triggered huge controversy and criticism from Fox News connected to the return of old school villains: Sons of the Serpent. Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are best friends. Rogers chose Wilson to succeed him but what’s tested the friendship? Nick Spencer and Daniel Acuna bring the new adventures of Sam Wilson and sets the stage for Avengers: Standoff, a major crossover coming in 2016. Continue reading New Comics Picks for October 28, 2015

DOCTOR WHO: THE EIGHTH DOCTOR New Comic

Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor courtesy Titan Comics

The Eighth Doctor (as played by Paul McGann) stars in a brand new Titan Comics series. The publisher revealed multiple covers for next week’s big launch.

The Eighth only starred in a television movie on Fox but returned in The Night of the Doctor mini-episode that led up to the Time Lord’s 50th Anniversary and Big Finish audio tales.

Now The Eighth headlines an all-new comic by writer George Mann and artist Emma Vieceli.

“Five amazing, interconnected new stories take the Doctor on a rollercoaster of threat and misadventure, as he investigates the mysteries surrounding his new companion Josie. Victorian magic shows, murderous trees, lost books, crystalline life-forms, barges in space crammed with the undead… and the grand journey all begins in a sleepy Welsh town… besieged by living paintings! Continue reading DOCTOR WHO: THE EIGHTH DOCTOR New Comic

WORST X-MEN EVER?

We try to keep things positive here but with the announcement of X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever we couldn’t resist to look back at some of the maybe not to popular mutants who made the team…even for a brief membership.

The new X-book by Max Bemis and Michael Walsh will star a new mutant. We don’t know his powers or back story or why he deserves this ominous title but it does make one think: Who are the worst X-Men?

Let’s face it, after decades and dozens of characters, it’s hard for writers and artists to create a new mutant that will take off. We’ve often said, for every Gambit and Rogue….there’s a Maggott and Marrow.

Yet there’s a fan who may love these odd (even for mutants) heroes and want them back.

For your consideration, here are candidates for Worst X-Man ever: Continue reading WORST X-MEN EVER?

DEATH & SHOCKING REBIRTH in DARKSEID WAR

The death of a DC icon leads to a cosmic transformation of another super villain as the next wave of Darkseid War rocks each member of Justice League.

The Darkseid War between the Lord of Apokolips and the Anti-Monitor came to a shocking end after The Flash became The Black Racer.

But the action is far from over as Darkseid War – Act Two: After Death begins.

Writer Geoff Johns is joined by artist Francis Manapul (The Flash, Detective Comics) for this special issue featuring a very different Justice League.

In the aftermath of Justice League #44, members of the League have gained the power of the New Gods but at a price. Can the League handle the new abilities?

Another character transformed in shocking way. Continue reading DEATH & SHOCKING REBIRTH in DARKSEID WAR

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