Can Iron Man Save Daredevil?

Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel

Did you see the beating Matt Murdock took in Daredevil #25?! After the brutal pounding by Ikari Matt has been left in a pool of his own blood.

Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel

Is Daredevil now the Man With Fear after a defeat by an enemy with all the same powers of Daredevil but none of his weaknesses?

Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel
Daredevil #26 courtesy Marvel

The deadly Ikari has all of Matt’s heightened senses but Continue reading Can Iron Man Save Daredevil?

Whedon Teases Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver for AVENGERS 2

Avengers Origins: Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver courtesy Marvel.com

Will Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver appear in Avengers 2?

At the Iron Man 3 world premiere writer/director told Yahoo of the upcoming sequel:

“I try to think of this as its own movie. Sometimes, ya, I feel pressure, how do you not? And by the way, Shane [Black] not helping! Iron Man 3 not helping! Because I saw this and said, ‘Aw, man, he really got it right!’ The pressure continues! But you put that aside, when you’re in the story, when you’re dealing with these characters that you love, that everybody loves, when you got the new characters sliding in next to them, it’s very exciting. Then I don’t feel pressure. Then it’s like I’m reading my favorite comic.”

“I’ve done enough shows and movies to be comfortable with that. You do come to a point where we all agree. ‘Okay. Oh, I’ve got these two characters, two of my favorite characters from the comic book; a brother-sister act. They’re in the movie. That’s exciting.’ You know, you lock certain things in”

A brother-sister act from the comic books can only mean Continue reading Whedon Teases Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver for AVENGERS 2

David Finch Exclusive: His Justice League of America Favorites

Justice League of America #2 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America #2 courtesy DC Comics

Fan favorite artist David Finch appeared at Fan Expo Vancouver this past weekend. There were huge lines for Finch as fans eagerly waited for a chance to have the acclaimed creator sign their books, get sketches and talk with him about his stellar career. Finch is now a DC Comics exclusive artist (Batman: The Dark Knight, Justice League of America) after amazing runs at Top Cow (Cyberforce) and Marvel Comics (New Avengers, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimatum, Moon Knight.)

Finch joined legendary Iron Man artist and X-O Manowar co-creator Bob Layton and Ultimate Comics X-Men, Incredible Hulk cover artist Kaare Andrews for an engaging sketch duel panel. The three creators gave fans a choice: they spend the entire session working on one sketch each or a rapid fire 5 minutes per sketch. The sketch duel ends with lucky fans leaving with the sketches so the crowd unanimously voted for the chance at 15 fans receiving 15 sketches over three fans getting three sketches.

The battle began with requests for Catwoman, Hulk, Spider-Man, Wolverine and finally Captain America while the creators shared career insights and answered fan questions in a revealing and hilarious session.

David Finch at Fan Expo Vancouver 2013, photo by ComicsBlend
David Finch at Fan Expo Vancouver 2013, photo by ComicsBlend

After enjoying the panel I got the opportunity to talk one on one with Finch back at his table. I did have to wait my turn. As you can see above this young fan was extremely chatty and excited as she watched Finch create a sketch just for her.

Batman: Dark Knight #6 courtesy Marvel
Batman: Dark Knight #6 courtesy Marvel

After a great run on Batman: The Dark Knight which he co-wrote with Paul Jenkins, Finch is now drawing a new Justice League of America written by Geoff Johns. The eclectic cast includes Catwoman, Katana, Stargirl, Green Arrow, Hawkman, Martian Manhunter, Vibe and the new Green Lantern Simon Baz. I asked Finch which members of the team were his favorites so far. His answer included a surprise and a tease for a dramatic event planned for the youngest hero on the roster:

It’s almost the second anniversary of DC Comics The New 52 relaunch which was controversial but successful. I asked Finch what it was Continue reading David Finch Exclusive: His Justice League of America Favorites

Armie Hammer & Tom Cruise are Men From U.N.C.L.E.

Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger courtesy Disney
Armie Hammer in The Lone Ranger courtesy Disney

Armie Hammer rides with Johnny Depp in The Lone Ranger this Summer and has now accepted to mission to be Tom Cruise’s co-star in The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

The star on The Lone Ranger and The Social Network will star opposite Cruise in director Guy Ritchie’s film for Warner Brothers according to The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision.

The film is based on Continue reading Armie Hammer & Tom Cruise are Men From U.N.C.L.E.

First Look! HARBINGER WARS #2

Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant
Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant

Here’s a first look at Harbinger Wars #2! The second shot fired in Valiant’s first huge crossover event by co-writers Joshua Dysart & Duane Swierczynski and artist Clayton Henry!

Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant
Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant

Here’s how Valiant describes the next chapter:

Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant
Harbinger Wars #2 courtesy Valiant

“After decades of secret conflict, Toyo Harada has managed in one fell swoop to cripple Continue reading First Look! HARBINGER WARS #2

IRON MAN, X-MEN Stars Named Most Beautiful Women

Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man 3 courtesy Marvel

Gwyneth Paltrow has been named People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Woman of the Year. The Oscar winner is about to hit the big screen as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3 on May 3rd.

The Hunger Games Cast Tour in Seattle, photo by ComicsBlend.com
The Hunger Games Cast Tour in Seattle, photo by ComicsBlend.com

Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence of The Hunger Games and X-Men: First Class was number six on this year’s list. Catching Fire comes out later this year and Lawrence will reprise her role as Continue reading IRON MAN, X-MEN Stars Named Most Beautiful Women

Brian Wood on the X-MEN Vampire

X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Brian Wood and Olivier Coipel launch a brand new X-Men #1 next month with an all female team.

In the last volume of X-Men Jubilee was transformed into a vampire in Curse of the Mutants and joined a cabal of fellow undead trying to control their blood lust. The fireworks generating mutant turned vampire will back with the Children of the Atom. Brian Wood told a fan on Comic Book Resources X-Position how he will approach the mutated Jubilee.

“I’ll be the first to admit I struggled with the fact that I would be writing a vampire Jubilee — I was hoping to be able to write the “classic” one but it was not in the cards. But we, my editor Jeanine [Schaefer] and I, figured the way to go is Continue reading Brian Wood on the X-MEN Vampire