THE SUPERGIRLS Author On The New THOR

Thor #1 courtesy Marvel
Thor #1 courtesy Marvel

The announcement of a new Thor #1 starring a Goddess of Thunder caused a storm across the realms. A mystery woman will take the place of Thor Odinson. Like a lightning strike, the news inspired thunderous cries of support and criticism.

Whether you love or loathe the concept of this new Thor, what is the significance of a woman as the God of Thunder?

I turned to the man who literally wrote the books on female superheroes. Continue reading THE SUPERGIRLS Author On The New THOR

SUPERIOR IRON MAN

Superior Iron Man #1 courtesy Marvel
Superior Iron Man #1 courtesy Marvel

Tony Stark soars to San Francisco with new silver armor and a new agenda in Superior Iron Man #1 this Fall.

 

Marvel newcomers Tom Taylor and Yildiray Cinar take on the iconic Avenger following Kieron Gillen’s huge Iron Man run.

 

The shift comes as Marvel shakes up it’s major icons: new Thor, Goddess of Thunder and Falcon becoming Captain America. Iron Man is the final member of the Avengers Big Three. Continue reading SUPERIOR IRON MAN

VIXENS, VAMPS & VIPERS Preview

Vixens, Vamps & Vipers courtesy Mike Madrid & Exterminating Angel Press
Vixens, Vamps & Vipers courtesy Mike Madrid & Exterminating Angel Press

The original bad girls of comics are showcased in their power-hungry glory in Vixens, Vamps & Vipers: Lost Villainesses of the Golden Age of Comics.

 

Before Catwoman and the Comics Code Authority – there was Madame Doom, Texa, Queen Tuana, He-She, Madame Muscles and more ruthless women willing to seduce, corrupt and kill anyone who stood in their way.

 

After reintroducing the world to lost heroines in Divas, Dames and Daredevils, author Mike Madrid (The Supergirls) takes us to the dark side with a rogues gallery of fierce females who broke boundaries Continue reading VIXENS, VAMPS & VIPERS Preview

RICK REMENDER On FALCON Becoming CAPTAIN AMERICA

All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel

A new era begins for the Sentinel of Liberty.

 

Joe Quesada announced Falcon will become the new Captain America last night on The Colbert Report.

 

Steve Rogers no longer has the Super Soldier Serum in his body and has reverted to a frail mortal man in his 90’s.

 

Steve’s longtime friend Sam Wilson will pick up the shield and carry on the legacy in All-New Captain America #1 by Rick Remender and artist Stuart Immonen (All-New X-Men.) Continue reading RICK REMENDER On FALCON Becoming CAPTAIN AMERICA

JASON AARON Drops Clues About New THOR

Thor #1 courtesy Marvel
Thor #1 courtesy Marvel

The announcement was like a lightning strike across the geek realms, through the internet and even into mainstream media.

 

A woman will be the new Goddess of Thunder in a brand new Thor #1 by current Thor: God of Thunder writer Jason Aaron.

 

By the time the new number one hits in October we will learn why the Odinson had become Unworthy but who is the mystery woman behind the winged mask? Continue reading JASON AARON Drops Clues About New THOR

FALCON Will Be NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada revealed Sam Wilson will be the new Captain America on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report.

 

Steve Rogers recently had the Super Soldier Serum sucked out of his body by the Red Nail. Without the serum, Rogers is now a frail man in his 90’s.

 

Quesada revealed Rogers will reach out to his former sidekick to take over as the Sentinel of Liberty.

 

Sam Wilson is known as the Falcon. Wilson was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan in 1969 and is the first African-America super hero in mainstream comics. Wilson joined the Star-Spangled Avenger in 1972 in the renamed book: Captain America and Falcon. Continue reading FALCON Will Be NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA

NEW THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA! WHO’S NEXT?

Thor #1 courtesy Marvel
Thor #1 courtesy Marvel

A new Thor.
A new Captain America.
Who’s next?

 

Marvel is announcing major changes for two iconic heroes:

Steve Rogers recently lost the Super Soldier Serum and now has the body of a man in his 90’s. Who will become the next Sentinel of Liberty?

The Odinson will apparently become Unworthy and a woman will wield the hammer and go by the name Thor in a new series in October.

 

Is history repeating itself? Continue reading NEW THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA! WHO’S NEXT?