DARK HORSE Announces New BARB WIRE, More NEW Books

Barb Wire #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics, a Nerdist first
Barb Wire #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics, a Nerdist first

Big news from Dark Horse Comics at Emerald City Comicon. The publisher announced the return of Barb Wire among ten new series in 2015 as it expands its Project Black Sky Line, a revival of 1990’s series like X and Ghost.

Barb Wire is a female bounty hunter who tracks superpowered marks to score massive rewards. Pamela Anderson played her on the big screen.

Barb’s creator says why now is the right time to bring her back on the hunt:

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HAYLEY ATWELL Talks AGENT CARTER, CAPTAIN AMERICA & ANT-MAN at EMERALD CITY COMICON

Hayley Atwell at Emerald City Comicon photo by Josh Lewis
Hayley Atwell at Emerald City Comicon photo by Josh Lewis

Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter) made her first official comic book convention appearance at Emerald City Comicon – the sold-out event in Seattle.

Atwell inspired an army of Peggy Carter cosplayers, huge lines for photos, autographs and a full house for her panel.

“It was thanks to the fans, really, because I had no expectations that it would go any further than the first Captain America film,” Atwell said about the fan enthusiasm for Peggy that led to the recent series. Continue reading HAYLEY ATWELL Talks AGENT CARTER, CAPTAIN AMERICA & ANT-MAN at EMERALD CITY COMICON

SPECTRE Teaser Trailer

courtesy 007.com
courtesy 007.com

The first teaser trailer for SPECTRE is here via 007.com.

This is the first look at the 24th James Bond adventure with Daniel Craig back as 007 for a fourth time.

SPECTRE follows SKYFALL, the biggest Bond film of all time, which took in $1.1 billion worldwide. Director Sam Mendes is for the follow-up.

“You’re got a secret,” Miss Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) says to Bond after something turns up in the ruins of Skyfall.

Take a look: Continue reading SPECTRE Teaser Trailer

EMERALD CITY COMICON Is Here!

photo by ComicsBlend
photo by ComicsBlend

Seattle is the hometown of Emerald City Comicon and Comics Blend so we’re at the big event all weekend.

Hayley Atwell, Chloe Bennet and Anthony Daniels are among the gallery of celebrity guests along with a massive group of comic book writers and artists.

Hope you’ll follow us on Twitter and come back here for updates including any major announcements and of course, cosplayers like this Sensational She-Hulk I met last year! Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON Is Here!

FANTASTIC FOUR FUTURE Updated

Fantastic Four #16 courtesy Marvel
Fantastic Four #16 courtesy Marvel

Johnny Storm is joining the Uncanny Inhumans but what about the rest of Marvel’s First Family?

Fantastic Four is coming to an end. Marvel revealed the Human Torch will join Medusa’s extended family in the upcoming Free Comic Book Day issue. What will happen to Reed, Sue and Ben during and after Secret Wars?

Johnny’s move is signal that our earlier prediction may come true. When the FF cancellation was announced we said keep the rich characters but make them part of the larger Marvel Universe.

Reed played a critical role in Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers and found himself on the wrong side of the law and Susan Storm for his actions with the Illuminati.  Richards will be integral to Hickman’s Secret Wars epic but will he survive the experience? Continue reading FANTASTIC FOUR FUTURE Updated

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Mutants For Your Consideration

X-Men #4 by courtesy Marvel
X-Men #4 by courtesy Marvel

A new mutant joins the X-Men film franchise in X-Men: Apocalypse.

Bryan Singer revealed Jubilee will join the cast after previously revealing new actors will play younger versions of Jean Grey, Storm, Scott Summers and Nightcrawler.

Professor X, Magneto, Mystique and Beast (James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult) return for the sequel set in the 1980’s. Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine.

It’s a good bet Gambit (Channing Tatum) and Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) may appear since those characters are headlining spinoffs before and after Apocalypse. Days of Future Past introduced Blink, Sunspot and Warpath.

We shared our villainous picks to join the sequel.

Inspired by the Jubilation Lee announcement here’s our picks for more heroic mutants to join the sequel: Continue reading X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Mutants For Your Consideration

THE JOKER: ENDGAME Collection

The Joker: Endgame courtesy DC Comics
The Joker: Endgame courtesy DC Comics

Is this an ominous sign of how Batman: Endgame will end?

There’s only one chapter left of the Dark Knight’s latest fight with the Joker.

DC announced the The Joker: Endgame collection coming this fall with a frightening image of the Clown Prince of Crime with a Jokerized Batman and Alfred Pennyworth by Andy Kubert.

“What do Batman’s villains do on the craziest night in Gotham City? The city is overrun by Jokerized victims, but a small band of teenagers unites to take a stand. Their secret knowledge of Gotham City’s streets will help them survive, but will Batman be able to accept their aid?” Continue reading THE JOKER: ENDGAME Collection