Top Comics Picks for April 15, 2015

Archie Meets Predator courtesy Archie Comics
Archie Meets Predator courtesy Archie Comics

Archie vs. Predator #1

It’s a Spring Break horror when the Riverdale Gang becomes prey of the universe’s most ruthless hunter. Alex De Campi writes an unexpected crossover that’s give a comic twist to AvP.

Bloodshot Reborn #1

Nanites gave him enhanced abilities. Project Rising Spirit made him the ultimate killer. Bloodshot is drawn out of exile in this brand new Valiant series by Jeff Lemire and Mico Suayan. Who are the Bloodshot dead ringers and can he stop them? Continue reading Top Comics Picks for April 15, 2015

EMERALD CITY COMICON For VIRGINS 2015

Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend
Catwoman Cosplayer Purrfection at Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend

Emerald City Comicon 2015 is just one week away. The Seattle celebration of comics and pop culture is completely sold out.

Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter) and Chloe Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) are making their first official convention appearances.

Clark Gregg of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Anthony Mackie of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, John Barrowman of Arrow, and Steve Yuen of The Walking Dead are among the major celebrity guests on the roster. Sci-fi legends Anthony Daniels, Marina Sirtis and Amanda Tapping will be here for photos, panels and autographs, too. Plus, the one and only Stan Lee returns to Seattle. Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON For VIRGINS 2015

Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel
Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel

Detective Comics: Endgame #1

Jokerized mobs are running wild but a small band of street savvy teens takes a stand. Will Batman accept their help and risk their lives? Brian Buccellato delivers this Batman: Endgame tie-in story. Our big question: are these kids the cast of We Are Robin coming in June.

 

Howard the Duck #1

The biggest cameo in superhero post-credits history leads to a brand new series for Howard the Duck! See what all everyone’s feathers are flying after the surprise appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy. How sets up shop at Marvel’s newest private eye in a series by Chip Zdardsky (Sex Criminals) and Joe Quinones. Continue reading Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

NINJAK #1 Preview

Ninjak #1 courtesy Valiant
Ninjak #1 courtesy Valiant

Ninjak is on a mission to thrill as part of Valiant Next.

For the first time, Ninjak’s past and future collide in the pages of an all-new ongoing series from writer Matt Kindt (RAI, Mind MGMT) and superstar artists Clay Mann (X-Men: Legacy, Gambit) and Butch Guice (Captain America, Action Comics)

Then: Meet inexperienced MI-6 recruit Colin King on his first mission in the field as he learns the basics of spycraft and counterintelligence, and develops a volatile relationship with his first handler. Continue reading NINJAK #1 Preview

New Comics Picks for February 11, 2014

All-New X-Men #36 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #36 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #36

Claw vs. Claw! Psi vs. Psi! All-New X-Men vs. Ultimate X-Men! Whose side will Miles Morales choose?

 

Darth Vader #1

The first comic book series starring the Dark Lord of the Sith and revealing the Empire’s side of the war with the Rebel Alliance. Picking up right after the destruction of the Death Star – why is Vader visiting Jabba the Hutt? Kieron Gillen and Salvador Larroca Continue reading New Comics Picks for February 11, 2014

More Most Anticipated Comics 2015

Star Trek/Planet of the Apes courtesy IDW Publishing and BOOM! Studios
Star Trek/Planet of the Apes courtesy IDW Publishing and BOOM! Studios

We’ve revealed our top comics to watch from the big two: DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

Now here are our most anticipated comics coming from other great publishers like Dark Horse, IDW, Valiant and more. Many publishers are teaming up for what could be a some fascinating crossovers in 2015.

 

Star Trek/Planet of the Apes: The Primate Directive 

Captain Kirk vs. a Gorilla General? Spock vs. Dr. Zaius? I’m ready to get my damn dirty paws on this! Continue reading More Most Anticipated Comics 2015

Top Comics Picks December 10, 2014

Avengers and X-Men: AXIS #7 courtesy Marvel
Avengers and X-Men: AXIS #7 courtesy Marvel

Avengers and X-Men: AXIS #7

Act Three is All-Out War! X-Men allied with Apocalypse, Avengers twisted into villains and an unlikely team of rogues who are out to save the world in a battle for Manhattan! Rick Remender and Adam Kubert give us an inverted new world disordered.

 

Batman Eternal #36

Act Three races ahead! The Dark Knight defeated? The Batmobile destroyed? Continue reading Top Comics Picks December 10, 2014

VILLAINS Turned AVENGERS

AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel
AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel

Marvel will turn its heroes and villains upside down in AXIS. Avengers and X-Men will unite against the threat of the Red Skull. In a preview for Act Two: Inversion, classic villains fight for redemption and some heroes appear to have gone to the dark side.

 

Characters playing the role of hero, villain and every shade in between make for compelling stories that make us cheer, swoon and declare, “Nooooooo!”

 

Inspired by Rick Remender’s “recalibration of the moral compass” of our favorite icons in the upcoming event here are mighty Marvel heroes who went from villain to hero.

 

Let’s start with the Avengers: Continue reading VILLAINS Turned AVENGERS