COMICS BLEND

BOOK OF DEATH, WEDDING OF X-O MANOWAR in VALIANT JULY Books

Book of Death Fall of Bloodshot courtesy Valiant

The Book of Death, The Wedding of X-O Manowar and The Fall of Bloodshot are among the headlines from Valiant‘s July books.

The publisher revealed official descriptions and covers for the summer books following the big announcement that Bloodshot and Harbinger are becoming movies in a new partnership with Sony.

BOOK OF DEATH #1 (of 4)
Written by ROBERT VENDITTI, Art by ROBERT GILL & DOUG BRAITHWAITE
“A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once.” Continue reading BOOK OF DEATH, WEDDING OF X-O MANOWAR in VALIANT JULY Books

EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS 2015

Seattle based writer G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel) and Seattle publisher Fantagraphics Books are among this year’s nominees for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the Oscars of comics.

Ms. Marvel from Marvel, Multiversity from DC Comics, Saga from Image Comics, Bandette from Monkeybrain are the books leading with three or more nominations each. Marvel, DC and Fantagraphics tied for the most nominations overall with 18 each.

Wilson introduced Kamala Khan, the first Muslim superhero to be the lead of her own mainstream comic book title to critical acclaim and huge sales. The teen is one of the new Inhumans of the Marvel Universe who took the former code-name of her hero Carol Danvers when the Avenger was promoted to Captain Marvel. Kamala will be a member of the All-New, All-Different Avengers which will premiere on New Comic Book Day on May 2nd. Continue reading EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS 2015

MARVEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On The OUTED X-MAN

A big moment for an X-Man this week in All-New X-Men #40 by Brian Michael Bendis.

A member of the team comes out as gay or was he forced out by a teammate abusing their mutant power?

The debate is on and Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso is revealing the reasons behind the decision to make this character gay.

Before we continue…

You may have already seen the leaked pages or seen it revealed on social media but just in case here’s a…SPOILER ALERT!

If you have not read All-New X-Men #40 stop reading now. Continue reading MARVEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On The OUTED X-MAN

HENRY CAVILL Says BATMAN V SUPERMAN Is Not a Sequel

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

The world saw a first look at Ben Affleck as the new Dark Knight in the first teaser trailer for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

If you were lucky enough to get in the IMAX previews you saw more footage of the clash of DC icons.

Henry Cavill returns as Superman with Zack Snyder directing but the star says the 2016 film is not a Man of Steel sequel. Continue reading HENRY CAVILL Says BATMAN V SUPERMAN Is Not a Sequel

OUT X-MEN & MORE GAY MARVEL HEROES

The closet door opens wider as a fan-favorite mutant comes out in All-New X-Men #40.

Pages of the issue were leaked online but we’re choosing not to show them or reveal the details of who comes out or how it happens so you can read it yourself if you choose.

While the issue was promoted as a return of former X-base Utopia, the big story was at the New Xavier School.

This week’s revelation by writer Brian Michael Bendis reminds us how the X-Men have long been a reflection of diversity and makes us question where are these Marvel’s GLBT heroes now? Continue reading OUT X-MEN & MORE GAY MARVEL HEROES

CYBORG, DARKSEID WAR, SUPERMAN TRUTH & More in DC JULY Books

DC Comics share a first look at new books arriving this July including a new number one issue and the second chapter for 24 brand new titles coming out of the Convergence event.

CYBORG #1
Written by DAVID WALKER, Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
JULY 22
The machine that gives Cyborg his powers is evolving! The only problem is that machine is his body and he has no idea what’s causing these changes!

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #2
Written and drawn by BRYAN HITCH
JULY 1
The JLA learns more about the armada of religious zealots that has arrived on Earth – and their stunning ties to Krypton! Continue reading CYBORG, DARKSEID WAR, SUPERMAN TRUTH & More in DC JULY Books

ALL-NEW BATMAN JULY BOOK PREVIEWS

An all-new Batman hits Gotham City this June.

As DC Comics shared its July comics previews we may learn a little more about this new man under the cowl, why he immediately got in a battle with Batgirl and what will his relationship be with the Man of Steel?

Plus, a Selina Kyle/Stephanie Brown rematch and Bat-Mire incurs the wrath of Hawkmen?

Here are the DC Bat-family of books coming this July with official descriptions: Continue reading ALL-NEW BATMAN JULY BOOK PREVIEWS

New JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED Team

Justice League United #11 courtesy DC Comics

One of DC‘s most unique super hero teams get a brand new creative team this July after Convergence.

Justice League United was born in the aftermath of The Trinity War. Now the team welcomes new members as a fan-favorite writer takes over.

Here’s the official announcement:

“Alanna Strange, Stargirl and Equinox must assemble brand-new and wildly untraditional teams of heroes and villains to work together and stop another cosmic catastrophe before it happens. Continue reading New JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED Team

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