DEATHS, REBIRTH OF PROFESSOR X

Evil mutants. Hate-driven human enemies. Armies of Sentinels. Twisted siblings.

It ain’t easy being Professor Charles Xavier.

Astonishing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men founder is enjoying a strange new life in the pages of ASTONISHING X-MEN. The rebirth made us think about the deaths, rebirths and strange life of Xavier. Continue reading DEATHS, REBIRTH OF PROFESSOR X

Comic Book Movies of 2018 Guide

Updated 1/11/18

Superheroes will rule 2018. The Marvel Cinematic Universe reaches a major milestone and new beginning. The X-Men franchise mutates with New Mutants – literally – jumping to the big screen. A DC comics legend will make a big splash in cinemas – and it won’t be a storyline punchline.

Black Panther courtesy Marvel

Here are 8 must see comic book movies of 2018: Continue reading Comic Book Movies of 2018 Guide

PHOENIX RESURRECTION The Other X-MEN Surprises

Long live Jean Grey. Again.

I once wrote “I love you Jean, please stay dead.” I was torn over Jean’s return. I’m no longer torn. I’m intrigued, excited and thrilled a comic book can still shock me.

Phoenix Resurrection #1 courtesy Marvel

PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY heralded the comeback of the (adult) and dead Jean. No spoilers here because Marvel has been teasing it for months.  X-Fans may not be ready for what else this issue is packing. Continue reading PHOENIX RESURRECTION The Other X-MEN Surprises

2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

There’s something in the air and water – or maybe it’s all the tech? We have an abundance of cons for comics, sci-fi and anime that bring thousands and thousands of fans together in the Pacific Northwest. We even get to the chance to see cool new exhibits (Yes, that’s Spidey swinging across Seattle! Big news below!) and celebrities ready to greet their devoted fans.

courtesy Marvel, SC Exhibitions, MoPop. Art by Mike Allred

2018 will bring a major comic book experience along with anticipated events to bring out the geek in all of us. Even if you don’t know your Marvel from DC, Star Wars from Trek, Warcraft from Destiny or Sailor Moon from Pokemon – you can still be of part of the fun. Even if it’s just to see all those crazy costumes.

Mark your calendars. Here’s our geek guide for 2018 in the Pacific Northwest: Continue reading 2018 Pacific Northwest Geek Guide

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018

Santa Claus is coming to town but just days before Christmas, The Free Comic Book Day Committee reveals the first books for Free Comic Book Day 2018 – the other geeky holiday!

FCBD happens each year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops. Next year’s event takes place on May 5th, 2018.

courtesy Free Comic Book Day and Marvel

The FCBD Committee revealed the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s big event of 2018. There are a total of fifty – free for fans. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018