ELEKTRA Preview with Haden Blackman

Elektra #1 courtesy Marvel
Elektra #1 courtesy Marvel

Fan-favorite anti-hero Elektra Natchios stars in her own solo series by writer Haden Blackman (Batwoman) and artist Mike Del Mundo.

 

The writer tells Marvel.com what fans need to know about the femme fatale going into the new book:

 

“She wants to get away from New York, which she associates with Daredevil, Bullseye, the Hand, the Kingpin—all of these elements of a past that she wants or needs to escape. Continue reading ELEKTRA Preview with Haden Blackman

Why This is the Time For GOTHAM

Detective Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #25 courtesy DC Comics

Gotham is moving full speed ahead. Fox’s Batman prequel television series reveals the early days of Jim Gordon and the infamous villains of Gotham City. The origin series will include a young Bruce Wayne (around age 12) and classic rogues like Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman and even Joker was mentioned.

 

This will be first attempt at a television series set in the Batman universe since the WB’s Birds of Prey and it’s the right time here’s why: Continue reading Why This is the Time For GOTHAM

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 15, 2014

Alex+Ada #3 courtesy Image Comics
Alex+Ada #3 courtesy Image Comics

Alex + Ada #3 Boy gets android girl. Boy rejects android girl then can’t resist her. In this issue Alex goes on a quest to fulfill what’s missing in the new woman in his life. Beautiful, haunting, thought-provoking science fiction by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn.

 

All-New X-Men #21 Wolverine’s daughter joins the school and romancing is blooming with Cyclops. How will the fiery tempered Jean Grey handled it when she and X-23 forced to work together against a mysterious enemy? Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 15, 2014

Who Are The ANT-MEN

Ant-Man on Avengers Finale cover courtesy Marvel
Ant-Man on Avengers Finale cover courtesy Marvel

The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t exactly following comic book continuity but you never know what parts of a character’s origins might make it to the big screen.

 

Hank Pym was a founding Avenger and inventor of Ultron but he won’t be featured in Joss Whedon’s sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron.

 

Now we know Oscar winner Michael Douglas will play Hank Pym and Paul Rudd will play Scott Lang in Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man which hits cinemas right after Avengers: Age of Ultron.

 

Here’s what you might want know about the first two men (there’s a third guy, too) to wear the Ant-Man helmet: Continue reading Who Are The ANT-MEN

Bill Paxton Joins MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Bill Paxton signs up for duty on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

 

The veteran actor (Aliens, Twister, Apollo 13, Titanic, Big Love) will play Special Agent John Garrett, former mentor to Agent Ward (Brett Dalton.)

 

“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Bill Paxton,” said “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Executive Producers Maurissa Tancharoen and Jed Whedon. Continue reading Bill Paxton Joins MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.

THE FLASH New Creative Team

The Flash #30 by Brett Booth courtesy DC Comics, a USA Today exclusive
The Flash #30 by Brett Booth courtesy DC Comics, a USA Today exclusive

DC Comics’ Scarlet Speedster is on the fast track for big exposure. The publisher revealed The Flash #30 will be the first issue by new creative team Robert Venditti and Van Jensen (Green Lantern) and artist Brett Booth via USA Today.

 

Barry Allen will have more procedural adventures in his role as Central City Police crime lab tech while another famous speedster joins the series. Wally West will be reintroduced in The Flash Annual #3 one week after the new team joins the main series. Continue reading THE FLASH New Creative Team

Wizard World Portland Event Preview

Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos
Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos

Wizard World Portland Comic Con is less than two weeks away.

 

Q & A sessions with legends like Stan Lee, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, celebrity Meet-And-Greets and Costume Contests are just part of 3 days of programming at the Oregon Convention Center.

 

Here’s an update on the star packed schedule to help your navigate your fan experience: Continue reading Wizard World Portland Event Preview