It’s such a HUGE week I couldn’t pick just 5!
Batman/Superman #3 Bruce and Clark battle the Batman and Superman of Earth 2 in the latest chapter of Greg Pak and Jae Lee’s smashing story of the early days of The New 52.
Justice League #23 The big conclusion to The Trinity War! The secret of Pandora’s Box could mean the end of the Justice Leagues and paves the way for Forever Evil. Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 28, 2013
Cable’s X-Force (Colossus, Domino, Boom Boom, Forge, Dr. Nemesis) and the Uncanny Avengers been circling each other like boxers in a ring but the final showdown is coming in Cable and X-Force #13. Marvel shared a first look inside the issue.
Writer Dennis Hopeless says don’t count Cable’s team out just because they up against some of the Avengers and X-Men’s heaviest hitters:
“There’s no denying that the Avengers are the safe bet here but it does say X-Force on the cover,” he notes. “Colossus is no slouch in a brawl, Domino and Boom Boom are both pretty scrappy and the X-Force science team of Dr. Nemesis and Forge always [has] a few tricks up their sleeves. We’ll see what they come up with,” Hopeless tells Marvel.com. Continue reading X-FORCE vs. AVENGERS Final Showdown?
Avengers #18 The Skrulls are back! Marvel teased Earth’s Mightiest Heroes may have to form an alliance with the shapeshifting aliens but last week the Avengers made a shocking discovery in Infinity #1. Now Captain America and company are in deep space to head off the threat from the Builders! What’s happened to the Skrull Empire since Secret Invasion? Marvel’s aliens you love to hate are back but working with the heroes!
Daredevil #30 The Sentinel of the Spaceways takes Manhattan! What would unite the Silver Surfer and the Man Without Fear? Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 21, 2013
Otto Octavius will encounter a truly Superior Spider-Man. Miguel O’Hara aka Spider-Man 2099 guest stars in a 3-part epic kicking off in Superior Spider-Man #17.
I wanted to share part of this new interview with writer Dan Slott explaining the difference between the three men behind the masks on Marvel.com: Continue reading Superior Spider-Men Preview
One of my favorite creators is taking on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez will draw and write a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 this November.
The fan-favorite artist has amazing runs with Grant Morrison on New X-Men and Warren Ellis on Astonishing X-Men. Jimenez tells Marvel.com a preview of his upcoming story and how it’s based on an issue from way back in the Chris Claremont era.
“Our story is called “Come Conquer the Beasts” and the gist is simple: Continue reading SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez Preview
The X-Men vs. Fantastic Four?
Bryan Singer was the Fantasia Film Festival making big announcements about Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Cyclops as far as X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The director hinted at a possible Marvel Mashup movie too according to Comic Book Movie. While Fox is moving forward with a X-Force film written by Jeff Wadlow remember they are also rebooting Fantastic Four with Josh Trank directing. Matthew Vaughn is producing. And it’s all under the creative watch of Mark Millar. Continue reading Bryan Singer Teases Marvel Mashup Movie
Batman #23 This is the moment Bruce Wayne becomes the Batman! A pivotal chapter in Zero Year plus a back story of Bruce in a fight to the death in Russia.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century #1 One of the greatest science fiction heroes is born again in a brand new series written and drawn by the legendary Howard Chaykin! 500 years in the future Buck and Wilma Deering fight to save America from…the Chinese? It’s a back to basics but with a twist take on the classic hero.
Infinity #1 The Avengers face an impossible war on two fronts! Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for August 14, 2013
In The Wolverine we saw a weakened Logan (Hugh Jackman) struggle to survive Yakuza attacks with his healing factor damaged because of the Viper. In the comic books Wolverine is now Killable and the enemies are closing in while Logan is vulnerable.
Black Panther and Storm guest star in this week’s Wolverine #8 as Logan hunts for a cure in Wakanda. There will be a fight between Logan and T’Challa. If you want to know what’s fueling this feud check out Wolverine and the X-Men #24.
“It’s a six-issue arc that basically changes the position of Wolverine in the Marvel Universe,” writer Cornell tells Marvel.com. Continue reading WOLVERINE Is Killable