BENDIS PROMISES “COMPLETELY DIFFERENT” X-MEN

Uncanny X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel

The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier is revealed this week in Uncanny X-Men #23.

 

What did the Professor leave behind? When did he write the will?

 

It’s part of the Original Sin event but the aftermath will continue long after leading to an “all-new, all-different” X-Men franchise.

 

As Brian Michael Bendis explains, this issue will have a huge impact on all the mutants and sends a very clear message about the man who founded the X-Men. Continue reading BENDIS PROMISES “COMPLETELY DIFFERENT” X-MEN

ROBIN RISES AGAIN?

Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics
Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics

The epic tale of the 21st century Batman and Robin takes an Apokaliptic twist this week in Robin Rises: Omega #1.

 

That’s no misspelling above. The forces of Darkseid’s homeworld get into the deadly family fight between Batman and Ra’s Al Ghul.

 

Is Damian Wayne really about to be resurrected? Continue reading ROBIN RISES AGAIN?

BLACK WIDOW: THE FINELY WOVEN THREAD

Black Widow #1 courtesy Marvel
Black Widow #1 courtesy Marvel

To Natasha Fans, With Love.

 

That’s what the current Black Widow series is from writer Nathan Edmondson (Who Is Jake Ellis, Punisher) and artist Phil Noto (X-23, Astonishing X-Men).

 

Black Widow is an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. She’s an Avenger. This new book stars Natasha when she’s not either of those roles. These are missions of atonement that she doesn’t want either team to know about. Continue reading BLACK WIDOW: THE FINELY WOVEN THREAD

TOP COMICS For July 16, 2014

Harbinger #25 courtesy Valiant
Harbinger #25 courtesy Valiant

Harbinger #25 A hero falls. A villain finally goes to far? After the death of a renegade this is Toyo Harada’s last stand. What will he unleash on the world? Can what’s left of Valiant’s teen superteam stop him? An all-star team on a major anniversary issue that launches the book in new directions.

 

Original Sin #6 The prime suspect in the murder of The Watcher is revealed? Did one of Marvel’s greatest heroes kill the ancient alien to cover up a lifetime of secret crimes or is it part of a bigger endgame? Jason Aaron’s cosmic murder mystery keeps delivering the shocks and awes. Continue reading TOP COMICS For July 16, 2014

MARVEL Reveals AXIS: REVOLUTIONS

AXIS: REVOLUTIONS #1 courtesy Marvel
AXIS: REVOLUTIONS #1 courtesy Marvel

Avengers and X-Men battle the Red Onslaught (the Red Skull armed with the powers of Professor X) in the event series AXIS by Rick Remender.

 

But this series will not be big enough to show the impact of the war against the Red Skull.

 

Marvel revealed AXIS: Revolutions, a four-part series by various creators showing more of the action. The first issue will be from writer Dennis Hopeless (Avengers Undercover) and artist Ken Lashley. Continue reading MARVEL Reveals AXIS: REVOLUTIONS