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Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 29, 2014

Batman and Robin Annual #1 Flash back to Dick Grayson’s year one as Batman’s partner in fighting crime. Bruce and Dick both played Batman to Damian’s Robin. What Bruce’s son left behind leads them to relive their first adventure together as Batman and Robin.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #11 courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 The Trial of Jean Grey crossover with All-New X-Men! When alien empires learn Jean is alive – they want to put her on trial for the crimes of the Phoenix. Can the Guardians help the original X-Men save her from execution? Two of Marvel’s newest teams in an outer space adventure by Brian Michael Bendis.

 

Inhumanity:#2  Medusa is one of my all-time favorite Marvel women who finally gets the spotlight as writer Matt Fraction takes on the Royal Family in the aftermath of Infinity. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 29, 2014

Friday Flashback: AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE

 

Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #9 courtesy Marvel

 

This week’s Friday Flashback is inspired by superstar artist Jim Cheung. As I packed for my first Wizard World Comic Con I was trying to decide which comics by the acclaimed artist I would bring to get autographed.

This one is definitely making the road trip to Portland, Oregon: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade was the final act of Cheung and writer Allan Heinberg’s gorgeous and powerful run with the Young Avengers.

Here’s what I said then after turning the final page and Allan Heinberg’s final thoughts a week after the climax has sunk in: Continue reading Friday Flashback: AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE

TRIAL OF JEAN GREY Begins

All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel

Jean Grey is a wanted woman.

 

The universe discovers the former host of the Phoenix is alive. The original five X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy meet in The Trial of Jean Grey starting this week.

 

Writer Brian Bendis unites the two very different teams he writes together for this cosmic crossover. Continue reading TRIAL OF JEAN GREY Begins

Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel
Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel

The Kurt Wagner comeback continues!

 

Wolverine is leading a squad through Heaven and Hell to bring back their fallen friend back from beyond in the first arc of  Amazing X-Men by Jason Aaron.  After his resurrection Kurt will star in a new ongoing series by legendary X-writer Chris Claremont and artist Todd Nauck.

 

The new creative team revealed their plans for the fan-favorite hero and art from Nightcrawler #1 on Marvel.com. Continue reading Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 15, 2014

Alex+Ada #3 courtesy Image Comics
Alex+Ada #3 courtesy Image Comics

Alex + Ada #3 Boy gets android girl. Boy rejects android girl then can’t resist her. In this issue Alex goes on a quest to fulfill what’s missing in the new woman in his life. Beautiful, haunting, thought-provoking science fiction by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn.

 

All-New X-Men #21 Wolverine’s daughter joins the school and romancing is blooming with Cyclops. How will the fiery tempered Jean Grey handled it when she and X-23 forced to work together against a mysterious enemy? Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 15, 2014

Geek Movie Awards

Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel

In a year of an Iron Man, Man of Steel and a X-Man of Adamantium…who deserves the Gold?

 

Inspired by the Golden Globes and upcoming Academy Awards here are the geek movie awards.

 

Best Villain: Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. A pitch perfect performance of actor and special effects by Benedict Cumberbatch and director Peter Jackson. Continue reading Geek Movie Awards

Wizard World Portland Guests and Exclusives Preview

Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos
Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos

Following up on my picks for the Wizard World Portland Comic Con here’s a complete list of guests plus some of the exclusives available like this lithographic from acclaimed artist Humberto Ramos.

 

A world-class roster of more than 150 comics artists and writers, including notables Mike Zeck (“Spider-Man,” “Punisher”), Jim Cheung (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Iron Man”), Rafa Sandoval (“Catwoman,” “Ultimate Hawkeye”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern” “X-Men”) and Humberto Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man”), will be on hand at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 24-26 at the Oregon Convention Center. A total of 15 winners of the prestigious Eisner Award are among the scheduled attendees. Continue reading Wizard World Portland Guests and Exclusives Preview