COMICS BLEND

MARVEL CIVIL WAR CHOOSING SIDES

Captain America: Civil War will be Avengers 2.5+ as heroes choose sides in an epic battle that disassembles Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

The government cracks down on costumed crime fighters. The Superhero Registration Act is passed. Heroes are ordered to reveal their identities, register and work for the government. Tony Stark sides with the government. Steve Rogers leads the opposition.

Who will follow Iron Man? Who will side with Captain America?

Here’s our breakdown: Continue reading MARVEL CIVIL WAR CHOOSING SIDES

THE NEST Revealed In WE ARE ROBIN

We Are Robin #3 is one of our top new comics picks of the week but we didn’t know it would end like this.

The young “gang of Robins” met the Batman and readers learned the identity of The Nest.

The teen vigilante heroes defused bombs, dodged trains, contained riots and came face to face with the all-new Batman…it didn’t go as they imagined it would.

But the big head-twister is the final panel.

A mystery man known as “The Nest” has been coordinating the Robins and writer Lee Bermejo revealed the identity.

Let the debate begin. Continue reading THE NEST Revealed In WE ARE ROBIN

JACK KIRBY DAY

The King of Comics lives on forever with tributes all day on the birthday of the legendary Jack Kirby.

Today would have been his 98th birthday.

Kirby helped give us Captain America, Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Fourth World and a universe of heroes, villains and concepts that still fire up our imagination and dreams.

Visit Kirby4Heroes.com to see how you can donate in Kirby’s honor to The Hero Initiative, helping comic book creators in need.

Universes of characters and the sources of endless inspiration – thanks Jack Kirby and All Hail the King!

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X-MEN VS INHUMANS?

The All-New Inhumans are coming. Hints of Marvel’s next big crossover event are being dropped. Are armies of Inhumans and X-Men assembling for what might be a genetic war in 2016?

Crystal will take command of a new squad in a book by Charles Soule, James Asmus and Stefano Caselli. This “sister” book starring Queen Medusa’s sister is part of making the outsiders an even bigger part of the new Marvel.

Asmus teased that this book will sow seeds for some huge events (like a Gene War?) coming up. Continue reading X-MEN VS INHUMANS?

CONSTANTINE On ARROW, ZATANNA Soon?

We’ll never miss a chance to ask for Zatanna to be conjured into a movie or television series.

With the announcement that Matt Ryan will reprise his role as John Constantine on Arrow this season, we’re curious if the Hellblazer and Ollie Queen will need more supernatural support.

We already picked Zatanna on our list of heroes to appear in the Justice League movies but alas it’s not likely.

With Z’s connection to Constantine, she could make a “magical” addition to the ever expanding cast of DC characters on The CW. Continue reading CONSTANTINE On ARROW, ZATANNA Soon?

New INHUMANS on AGENTS OF SHIELD Season Three

Marvel cast retired NFL star turned actor Matthew Willig as Lash for Agents of SHIELD. Lash is a recently created comic book villain who will be a major threat on season three.

Lash was co-created by Charles Soule and Joe Maduiera in the Inhuman comic book. This powerhouse from a secret tribe emerged after Terrigenesis spread across the Earth creating NuHumans. Lash considers himself judge of which new Inhumans are worthy of having powers. Lash came instant enemies with Queen Medusa who gave refuge to NuHumans.

Phil Coulson and Agent Skye (aka Daisy) will search the world for more superpowered people including more new Inhumans and the Secret Warriors from comics. Continue reading New INHUMANS on AGENTS OF SHIELD Season Three

MARVEL SECRET WARS Expands To Nine Issues

Marvel’s biggest story of all time gets even bigger.

Marvel announced the massive Secret Wars event by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic will continue with one more issue. The team will be able to finish their “cataclysmic story” as intended.

Secret Wars #9 will arrive in December.

The All-New, All-Different Marvel Now launches in October, set 8 months after the finale of Secret Wars with several new books and number one issues. Continue reading MARVEL SECRET WARS Expands To Nine Issues

ALL-NEW INHUMANS CRYSTAL Comeback

Crystal makes a commanding comeback leading the All-New Inhumans this December.

Charles Soule, James Asmus and Stefano Caselli launch the Uncanny Inhumans “sister” title starring the sister of Queen Medusa.

The former Avenger and Fantastic Four member is returning to the Royal Family with a new mission.

As the writers revealed earlier, Crystal’s team is tracking “skyspears” which are popping up around the world and having a impact on Inhumans. Continue reading ALL-NEW INHUMANS CRYSTAL Comeback

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