GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12 Preview

Guardians of the Galaxy #12 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #12 courtesy Marvel

The Trial of Jean Grey continues in this preview of Guardians of the Galaxy #12 from Marvel.com.

 

The Shi’ar Empire learned the original Jean Grey is alive and abducted her to stand trial for crimes committed by the Phoenix Force.

 

All the Marvel alien empires are twisted in this case. How is Star-Lord’s devious dad and the Spartax involved? Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12 Preview

Black History Month Comics Countdown Part 1

MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel
MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel

It’s Black History Month in North America and the United Kingdom.

 

I’m inspired to celebrate some of my favorite African-American superheroes and update fans on their status in their comic book universes.

 

These fictional characters are not as important as civil rights leaders, boundary breaking athletes, artists or scientists. It’s important to celebrate diversity in comic books. The irony is most these fan-favorite black characters were created by white males but by recognizing these heroes it might inspire new writers and artists of all backgrounds to push for new voices to be heard and give all readers more diversity in comics. Continue reading Black History Month Comics Countdown Part 1

MS. MARVEL Creator Interview

Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel
Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel

A teenager with everyday problems…and super powers. Sounds like Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?

 

Ms. Marvel is a 21st century take on that classic comic book concept.

 

Kamala is Mighty, Marvel and Muslim.

 

This brand new hero in her own solo book comes to the Marvel Universe from a Seattle based writer.

 

Ms. Marvel is the code name now used by a teenage girl from New Jersey. When Kamala Khan develops shape-shifting powers she decides to become a hero and adopts the code name once used by her favorite Avenger, Carol Danvers.

 

Elisa Jaffe on KOMO 4 talked one on one with writer G. Willow Wilson about her love of comics and the new hero: Continue reading MS. MARVEL Creator Interview

X-O MANOWAR #25 ALL-STAR ANNIVERSARY

X-O Manowar #25 courtesy Valiant
X-O Manowar #25 courtesy Valiant

Valiant revealed big plans for their marquee hero’s anniversary.

 

X-O Manowar #25 – will be Valiant’s first 48-page anniversary spectacular from series creators Robert Venditti and Diego Bernard, with an all-star cast of special guests including Bryan Hitch, J.G. Jones, Justin Jordan, Peter Milligan, Rafer Roberts, and more.

 

The celebration issue is just before the big crossover event: Armor Hunters. Continue reading X-O MANOWAR #25 ALL-STAR ANNIVERSARY

New MS. MARVEL Begins

Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel
Ms. Marvel #1 courtesy Marvel

Mighty. Marvel. Muslim.

 

This brand new hero in her own solo book comes to the Marvel Universe this week.

 

Ms. Marvel is the code name now used by a teenage girl from New Jersey. When Kamala Khan develops shape-shifting powers she decides to become a hero and adopts the code name once used by her favorite Avenger, Carol Danvers.

 

Writer G. Willow Wilson explains what makes this new Ms. Marvel different on Marvel.com: Continue reading New MS. MARVEL Begins

UNCANNY AVENGERS #16 Review

Uncanny Avengers #16 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Avengers #16 courtesy Marvel

Rick Remender is operating on a different level as he blows up anything, anyone and blows your mind doing it in Uncanny Avengers. Major showdowns that are the finales of most event books happen in every issue.
As we said in the comic book shop this week Remender just don’t care. I don’t mean he doesn’t care about the story he’s crafting. He doesn’t care about keeping certain characters and concepts sacred. No hero is safe. Anything can happen. Continue reading UNCANNY AVENGERS #16 Review

EMERALD CITY COMICON 2014 Seattle Geek’s Preview

Arthur Darvill, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan of Doctor Who courtesy BBC
Arthur Darvill, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan of Doctor Who courtesy BBC

The stars are aligning and heading north to Seattle for Emerald City Comicon 2014. With just 2 months and counting and tickets going fast as The Flash here’s a quick geek guide of my top 14 reasons to go to Emerald City Comicon 2014.

 

Yes, it’s hard to pick with such a great roster but let’s start with these 7 celebrity guests:

 

Karen Gillan Yes, Whovians you are being rewarded! Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON 2014 Seattle Geek’s Preview