COMICS BLEND

Inside DARTH VADER #1

Marvel launches three brand new Star Wars comics in early 2015. Two Marvel creators known for X-Men and Iron Man will take on the Dark Lord of the Sith.

Marvel shared this look inside Darth Vader #1 with art by veteran X-Men and Invincible Iron Man artist Salvador Larroca.

As you can see – the Imperial Lord was face to face with Jabba the Hutt in the gangster’s lair we see on screen in Return of the Jedi.

Kieron Gillen (Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Young Avengers) will share a side of the original trilogy from the villain’s perspective. Continue reading Inside DARTH VADER #1

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Screenwriter On GAMORA

Screenwriter Nicole Perlman helped introduce Guardians of the Galaxy to the world at the movies. Now she will write her first comic book series starring Gamora.

Announced at the Women of Marvel New York Comic Con panel, the new Gamora ongoing will arrive in Spring 2015.

“One of the reasons I’m drawn to Gamora’s character is the gap between who she is in the film versus her cold-hearted reputation. Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Screenwriter On GAMORA

Most Unexpected Comic Book Comebacks 2014

You can’t keep a crazy villain or outrageous character down. Some long-lost characters made major comebacks this year in huge comic book events and the year’s biggest box-office champ. This year’s list proved that even the biggest Hollywood and major writers are fanboys and girls too and when given the opportunity – bring their odd but beloved characters back to the front burner.

Here are our favorite comebacks of 2014. Continue reading Most Unexpected Comic Book Comebacks 2014

NINTH DOCTOR WHO Returns in Comics

Doctor_Who_Miniseries_9D_01_Zhang- — Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor courtesy Titan Comics

Titan Comics gives the gift of more Doctor Who comics – this time starring the Ninth Doctor from the first comeback season that rebooted the legendary sci-fi icon.

The Ninth Doctor is BACK with a brand-new miniseries: WEAPONS OF PAST DESTRUCTION!

“Leaving World War II behind, The Ninth Doctor, Rose and Captain Jack discover that Time Lord technology, lost in the wake of the Time War, is being sold on the intergalactic black market! Continue reading NINTH DOCTOR WHO Returns in Comics

SUICIDE SQUAD Creator On FUTURE VILLAINS

Suicide Squad: Raise the Flag courtesy DC Comics

Serious talent to play some iconic DC Comics bad guys.

Warner Brothers announced the cast for Suicide Squad:

Jared Leto as Joker, Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevinge as Enchantress plus Tom Hardy as Rick Flag.

John Ostrander is the writer who created the modern version of Suicide Squad.

Are there any classic team members he thinks should have been included? Continue reading SUICIDE SQUAD Creator On FUTURE VILLAINS

MOST ANTICIPATED DC COMICS 2015

Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1 courtesy DC Comics

Up front confession:

Three Batman books make the list but with three huge finales and foreshadowing major changes to the Bat-family how could we refuse?

2015 promises shattering changes for Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the entire Multiverse.

The main event – Convergence – could actually shake up DC Comics continuity all over again.

With teases of so many classic stories and lost heroes could DC give fans the old school and New 52 lines?

2014 gave us Lex Luthor leading the Justice League so who knows what could happen?

Let’s go to the list: Continue reading MOST ANTICIPATED DC COMICS 2015

BATMAN ETERNAL & ENDGAME Finale Previews

DC Comics shared a look at the game-changing Batman books of March including two huge finales.

BATMAN ETERNAL#48-52

The year-long epic comes roaring to a stunning end with Gotham City is in flames, villains running wild and the mastermind with a knife in the Dark Knight’s ribs. Who is the enemy and how can Bruce make things right and how will change the Bat-family?

BATMAN #40

The finale of “Endgame” is here. The Ultimate showdown between the Dark Knight and the Joker by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. Continue reading BATMAN ETERNAL & ENDGAME Finale Previews

HARLEY QUINN GANG in 2015

What’s madder than one Harley Quinn? How about a whole gang of Gotham City bad girls?

DC Comics is teasing big changes for the fan-favorite anti-hero in March’s Harley Quinn #16 by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotto and Chad Hardin.

“This is where everything changes for Harley Quinn for more than forever! Introducing…The Gang of Harleys!” Continue reading HARLEY QUINN GANG in 2015

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