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Comics Picks for February 18, 2015

Batman and Robin #39

Damian is back from the dead with superhuman powers. Can the Dark Knight control his wild child now that Robin is something more than human…maybe demonic?

Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason build up to their grand finale on the series and a new direction for the Son of Batman.

Deadly Class #11

The return of the tortured teen lovers from the elite high school for the world’s most ruthless killers. Marcus and Maria fight to survive in the finale of the second act of Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s Image hit. Continue reading Comics Picks for February 18, 2015

KITTY PRYDE Vs. STAR-LORD?

Is Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde’s cosmic romance ripping apart?

The X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel and Nova are caught up in The Black Vortex, a massive crossover that’s radically rattled our heroes.

The Black Vortex is an ancient mirror that turns ordinary aliens into super-powered icons. Imagine what it will do to mutants?

In order to escape Mister Knife and his Vortex enhanced kill squad, Quill and Kitty are divided. Who will resist or succumb to the temptation of the Vortex’s power? Continue reading KITTY PRYDE Vs. STAR-LORD?

GINA CARANO, COLOSSUS in DEADPOOL

AvX Deadpool variant courtesy Marvelpool

The Merc With a Mouth may have a leading lady but is she a love interest or super villain?

Gina Carano has joined the cast of Fox’s Deadpool according to The Hollywood Reporter as a character named Angel Dust. The mixed martial artist turned actress (Haywire) plays a character known as a super strong Morlock, a tribe of mutants living under New York City.

T.J. Miller is joining the cast as “comic relief” in an undisclosed role and Daniel Cudmore will reprise his role as X-Man Colossus according to the report. Continue reading GINA CARANO, COLOSSUS in DEADPOOL

SUPERHERO LOVERS For VALENTINE’S DAY

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day here are our picks for the hottest superhero couples now in comics:

Hottest Intergalactic Couple

Kitty Pryde and Star-Lord

Aka #StarKat as the romance had been dubbed via Twitter. After years or tortured love between Katya and Colossus, she moved on with a brief flirtation with Bobby Drake but her dating with Iceman cooled and then came Peter Quill. During The Trial of Jean Grey crossover between All-New X-Men and Guardians of the Galaxy, Quill and Kitty sparked. Continue reading SUPERHERO LOVERS For VALENTINE’S DAY

How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel

The Marvel and Sony Pictures Spider-Man deal shakes up the superhero movie schedule. The new Spidey will likely make his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War then star in a new solo film co-produced by Sony with Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios team. The Spider-Man film led to Marvel rescheduling four films.

Here’s the revised superhero movie timeline. Continue reading How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

DOMINO IS A X-FORCE To Be Reckoned With

The latest version of X-Force comes to a close with a major showdown. Cable and his squad take the fight to their teammate turned enemy Fantomex in issue 15 this week. Si Spurrier has a track record of X-books starring the most out there mutants among a race of outcasts including X-Club, X-Men Legacy with Legion and Blindfold and the nearly departed X-Force.

As Spurrier discussed the final mission briefing one fan asked about a character dear to our hearts: Domino.

What might have been with Neena if the book wasn’t coming to an end. Continue reading DOMINO IS A X-FORCE To Be Reckoned With

SOPHIE TURNER On SANSA STARK & JEAN GREY

X-Men Origins: Jean Grey courtesy Marvel

Sophie Turner will leave Westeros for Westchester. The Game of Thrones star is one of three actors joining the cast of X-Men: Apocalypse and talks about the connection between the characters.

Turner will play a young Jean Grey, the beautiful telepath/telekinetic fighting with her inner dark side which led to the Dark Phoenix Saga.

Game of Thrones fans saw a darker side to Sansa Stark last season.

Turner says there are parallels between Sansa and Jean that may have helped her land the coveted role. Continue reading SOPHIE TURNER On SANSA STARK & JEAN GREY

THE SUPERGIRLS Author on A-FORCE

The A-Force will assemble this summer as Secret Wars leads to an all-female Avengers squad. Marvel announced G. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett will co-write the upcoming team book starring She-Hulk, Dazzler, Medusa, Nico Minoru and more fan-favorites.

An all-female Avengers book is significant so I reached out to the author who literally wrote the books on female superheroes.

In The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism and the History of Comic Book Heroines, Mike Madrid traced the legacy of female heroes and influence on pop culture. Madrid then took us back to rediscover Divas, Dames and Daredevils: Lost Heroines of The Golden Age and Vixens, Vamps and Vipers: Lost Villainesses of The Golden Age.

What does this comic book historian think of Marvel’s new Avengers team? Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Author on A-FORCE

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