COMICS BLEND

Top Comics Picks for November 26, 2014

Batman and Robin Volume 4: Requiem for Damian

The Dark Knight didn’t just lose Robin – he lost his son. How does Batman grieve? Bruce Wayne’s allies help him deal with the aftermath of Damian’s shocking murder. Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason are at the top of their game – especially in the near perfect issue 18 – one of our best of 2013.

Gotham by Midnight #1

Jim Corrigan is on the case in a new series investigating the strange supernatural underworld in Batman’s home. Continue reading Top Comics Picks for November 26, 2014

CLARK GREGG at EMERALD CITY COMICON 2015

Clark Gregg in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy Marvel — Clark Gregg in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy Marvel

Suit up S.H.I.E.L.D. fans!

Emerald City Comicon gets one of the biggest stars of the Marvel universe for next year’s big event.

Clark Gregg is the latest celebrity guest to join the roster of stars at the biggest pop culture event in the Pacific Northwest. Gregg is best known as Agent Phil Coulson from Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

This is Gregg’s first Comicon appearance but he’s appeared at the Seattle International Film Festival including one with The Avengers director Joss Whedon Continue reading CLARK GREGG at EMERALD CITY COMICON 2015

OSCAR ISAAC as Villain of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Oscar Isaac is “The First One” as Fox’s X-Men film franchise evolves.

The actor has signed to play the titular villain of X-Men: Apocalypse according to Variety. The rising star (Inside LLewyn Davis, Drive, A Most Violent Year) has a role in Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens.

Apocalypse was seen in the post-credits sequence of X-Men: Days of Future Past.

In comics Apocalypse’s real name is En Sabah Nur meaning “The First One” and considered the first mutant born in ancient Egypt. En Sabah Nur was raised by a tribe called Sandstormers who lived by the credo survival of the fittest, Continue reading OSCAR ISAAC as Villain of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

MYSTERY MAN Saves SUPERMAN & WONDER WOMAN

Superman/Wonder Woman #13 courtesy DC Comics

A dangerous “date night” for superheroes with a surprise ending.

Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin) and artist Doug Mahnke took over Superman/Wonder Woman this week.

A romantic night out for Clark and Diana is interrupted when sparks fly – an unnatural storm sparks.

It’s a battle between Superman and Wonder Woman vs. Atomic Skull and Major Disaster. The bad guys have the Man of Steel and Amazon Warrior captured when… Continue reading MYSTERY MAN Saves SUPERMAN & WONDER WOMAN

CATWOMAN In RACE OF THIEVES

In Catwoman Volume 5: Race of Thieves Selina Kyle enters a contest to become the world’s best thief.

Selina is outgunned against more super powered criminals but she still has edge. The globe-trotting arc is now collected in the latest volume out this week.

Race of Thieves was part of Ann Nocenti’s to push Selina Kyle in new directions. The former Catwoman writer was part of the DC Comics team at Emerald City Comicon for Batman 75th.

We talked with Nocenti about how Selina will beat her criminal competition. Continue reading CATWOMAN In RACE OF THIEVES

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY OF Gifts

Guardians of the Galaxy IMAX courtesy Marvel

Marvel heroes dominated the movie box-office. 2014 is the year Marvel really went into orbit with a ragtag bunch of “losers” who injected new excitement into their cinematic universe.

Here are great gifts for Marvel fans inspired by this year’s hit.

Guardians of the Galaxy was Marvel’s biggest gamble yet with little known heroes who aren’t really superheroes. Chris Pratt was Peter Quill/Star-Lord who assembled Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Groot into unlikely heroes against the Ronan the Accuser. Writer/director James Gunn gave fans a Star Wars for the Marvel Universe. The film also introduced the Nova Corps, Nebula and Josh Brolin as Thanos. The film is a critical stop on the road to Avengers: The Infinity War I, II. Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY OF Gifts

CULLEN BUNN’S Villain Hit List

Namor: The First Mutant #1 courtesy Marvel

Magneto, Sinestro, Lobo.

Cullen Bunn is writing acclaimed series starring iconic villains along with anti-hero Deadpool.

Which other unusual suspects does Bunn want to take on next?

“I’ve often said that Namor is one of the most fun characters to write. There’s pure joy in channeling that level of self-confidence. But writing Sinestro, Magneto and Namor might be too much narcissism for me to handle. There are many villainous characters I’d love to see in their own book. Continue reading CULLEN BUNN’S Villain Hit List

JENNIFER LAWRENCE On MYSTIQUE In X-MEN APOCALYPSE

Jennifer Lawrence in X-Men: First Class courtesy Fox and Marvel.com

Jennifer Lawrence is promoting her third appearance at Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One but X-Fans are already curious about her third turn as Mystique.

After X-Men: Days of Future Past, Raven was no longer allied with Professor X or Magneto. Where does Lawrence think Raven is when X-Men: Apocalypse begins. Continue reading JENNIFER LAWRENCE On MYSTIQUE In X-MEN APOCALYPSE

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