Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 22, 2014

All-New Invaders #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Invaders #1 courtesy Marvel

All-New Invaders #1 The classic World War II team reunites against a new enemy. Captain America, Winter Soldier, Namor the Sub-Mariner and the original Human Torch vs. the Kree Empire in a race to keep the aliens who unleashing a super weapon. James Robinson and Steve Pugh are the creative team but check out this “Then & Now” variant by John Cassaday.

 

Batman #27 Zero Year Batman and Jim Gordon race to save Gotham City from darkness and the Riddler’s scheme. This critical chapter in Bruce’s first year as the Dark Knight sets up the final arc of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s epic. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 22, 2014

CAPTAIN AMERICA #15

Captain America #15 by Jim Cheung courtesy Marvel
Captain America #15 by Jim Cheung courtesy Marvel

This week a new villain joins the evil fraternity of super villains obsessed with beating the Sentinel of Liberty thanks to Captain America writer Rick Remender.

 

Captain America #15 picks up after Loose Nuke, in which Steve Rogers took on Nuke, the super soldier from the classic Daredevil epic, Born Again. The mystery of Dr. Mindbubble will be revealed but that’s not all of the enemies attacking the Star-Spangled Avenger.

 

A dangerous new enemy was the mastermind behind Nuke’s rampage:

 

The Iron Nail is here and he’s ready to take on and tear down the West. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA #15

Mark Ruffalo On AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Story

Marvel's Avengers The Hulk courtesy Marvel Studios
Marvel’s Avengers The Hulk courtesy Marvel Studios

Mark Ruffalo joins Scarlett Johansson in praising the script for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The actor who plays Bruce Banner says to expect a darker story and more Hulk moments.

 

“I would say that it’s better, it’s cooler, it’s more awesomer,” he tells MTV News. “It’s a little bit darker, but also really has Joss Whedon’s incredibly, witty and sly sense of humor.” Continue reading Mark Ruffalo On AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Story

WEBNET Hit In UNITY #5 Preview

 

Unity #5 courtesy Valiant
Unity #5 courtesy Valiant

A classic villain’s comeback!

 

Valiant shares a first look of Unity #5 – the first issue of a new adventure for the elite superteam. Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT) and Valiant exclusive artist CAFU unveil new vision of Ninjak’s ultimate enemy in “Trapped by Webnet” – a new three-part story arc.

 

“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. First came UNITY… Now meet WEBNET! Coming off of the earth-shattering repercussions of their first mission, Ninjak is leading the newly formed Unity team right back into the trenches to face the Valiant Universe’s next colossal threat Continue reading WEBNET Hit In UNITY #5 Preview

George Romero’s EMPIRE OF DEAD: The Horror Begins!

Empire of the Dead #1 courtesy Marvel
Empire of the Dead #1 courtesy Marvel

The King of the Zombie genre reclaims the throne this week in a new Marvel comic book series. George Romero team ups with artists Alex Maleev (Daredevil) and Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) for Empire of the Dead. 

 

“George A. Romero singlehandedly created the zombie genre that’s captured the public imagination for decades,” said Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “Now, his unique vision for the silver screen comes to life on the comic book page – a chilling rumination on human nature and man’s place in the food chain, served with a terrifying twist.” Continue reading George Romero’s EMPIRE OF DEAD: The Horror Begins!

ALL-NEW INVADERS Begins

All-New Invaders #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Invaders #1 courtesy Marvel

World War Two legends The Invaders are back as part of Marvel’s All-New Marvel Now recharge.

 

Writer James Robinson and artist Steve Pugh unite the allies against enemies from space. Marvel’s first super team fought the Nazis in World War Two.

 

Now Captain America, Namor the Sub-Mariner, the original Human Torch and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) won’t be taking on the Third Reich and Hydra this time. Continue reading ALL-NEW INVADERS Begins

JAMES BOND 24 Update

Daniel Craig in Skyfall courtesy Eon Productions
Daniel Craig in Skyfall courtesy Eon Productions

Daniel Craig will return as James Bond. Writer John Logan is on board for the follow-up to Skyfall which co-wrote. Logan is writing solo this time. Expectations are at (to borrow the theme from Octopussy) at an All-Time High after the critical and box-office success of Skyfall. Continue reading JAMES BOND 24 Update