COMICS BLEND

OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

John Barrowman as Merlyn in Arrow courtesy DC Comics and The CW

The return of Ra’s Al Ghul and the League of Assassins.

The rematch with Oliver Queen and Ra’s with a twist.

The fate of Malcolm Merlyn.

Nyssa’s revenge.

Triple crosses led to a fateful confrontation in Nanda Parbat, the name of this week’s Arrow episode and domain of Ra’s Al Ghul.

Merlyn went from chief villain of season one to what some may call an anti-hero. We learned of the tragedy that sent Merlyn down the path of vengeance and the League of Assassins. Merlyn even teamed up with Oliver (Stephen Amell) to save Thea. Continue reading OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

ROBERT DOWNEY JR Shares AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Poster, Teases Big Announcement

What’s bigger than Earth’s Mightiest Heroes taking on Ultron?

Bigger than Iron Man’s Hulkbuster Armor in action?

Robert Downey Jr. revealed a new Iron Man character poster for Avengers: Age of Ultron and a big tease via Twitter.

“You’ve been good so here’s a new #IronMan poster from @Avengers. & on the DL big announcement in 8 days…#getexcited” Continue reading ROBERT DOWNEY JR Shares AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Poster, Teases Big Announcement

Four Characters for MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER Season Two

Fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the finale of Marvel’s Agent Carter.

Hayley Atwell reprised her role as Peggy Carter in an action-packed adventure filled with Marvel Easter Eggs. Peggy and Edwin Jarvis (James D’Arcy) teamed up for a covert mission to clear Howard Stark’s good name and recover his inventions from Leviathan.

During Peggy’s adventure she reunited with the Howling Commandos, explored the Black Widow program and went up against villains who would become part of Iron Man’s future rogues gallery.

When not if Peggy returns for a second season here are four characters from the early days of Marvel Comics history that would be perfect for a second season and thrilling adventure for Peggy Carter: Continue reading Four Characters for MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER Season Two

STORM, GAMBIT & MYSTERY VILLAIN

Storm is most wanted X-Woman.

Devoted fans gave a strong message to Marvel with the #SaveStorm campaign online.

In Storm’s solo series by Greg Pak she’s wanted for very different reason.

Ororo’s actions to help others have created a list of new enemies. Super villains and world leaders want her dead.

As Greg Pak revealed on CBR X-Position, those enemies are set to strike: Continue reading STORM, GAMBIT & MYSTERY VILLAIN

BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT

See a brand new Batman villain in the story before the video game in Batman: Arkham Knight.

DC Comics recruited veteran Bat-writer Peter J. Tomasi for this digital first story that sets up the big game in Gotham.

Here’s the official announcement:

Calling all gamers and Dark Knight fans! Today, DC Entertainment launched Batman: Arkham Knight, a new weekly Digital First comic book. This series is a prelude to the highly anticipated video game of the same name from Rocksteady Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Set prior to the events of the video game Batman: Arkham Knight, this in-continuity comic is a must-read for fans of the franchise! Batman: Arkham Knight will feature Gotham City’s most notorious villains including Penguin, Two-Face, and Harley Quinn. The story will also explore and provide additional details about the Arkham Knight, the all-new character created for the upcoming game. Continue reading BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT

VIOLA DAVIS Confirms SUICIDE SQUAD Role

Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller #1 courtesy DC Comics

Viola Davis (How to Get Away With Murder) is lined up as “The Wall” in Suicide Squad.

After months of speculation the star confirmed she’s playing Amanda Waller in the Warner Brothers film.

While on the red carpet for the Oscars the star confirmed to CTV she will be filming in Toronto. You see Davis and her husband give an affirmative here.

Waller is the ruthless government operative running the covert agency with villains going on secret missions as part of their sentence.

The team will include Jared Leto as Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Will Smith as Deadshot and Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang. Continue reading VIOLA DAVIS Confirms SUICIDE SQUAD Role

HAYLEY ATWELL on AGENT CARTER Finale

Marvel’s Agent Carter season finale arrives tonight.

Peggy’s mission to clear Howard Stark’s name led to a bigger conspiracy that threatens New York and took the life of a fellow agent.

During the action-packed series Peggy (Hayley Atwell) reunited with the Howling Commandos, discovered the origin of the Black Widow program and some of Iron Man’s enemies. After huge twists, strange alliances and many betrayals Peggy, Jarvis and her S.S.R. allies must stop Leviathan from rising.

Atwell revealed what Peggy has learned over the adventure. Continue reading HAYLEY ATWELL on AGENT CARTER Finale

MARVEL Shares AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Poster

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes reassemble for war with Ultron this May.

Marvel revealed the official poster or Avengers: Age of Ultron via Twitter.

Nick Fury, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye with new recruits Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and the Vision are surrounded by a legion of Ultrons.

Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner are joined by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany (who upgrades from Jarvis to Vision) in the mega cast. Continue reading MARVEL Shares AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Poster

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