MARVEL NOW Begins With DEATH OF X, CHAMPIONS, CAGE

It’s the second biggest comics wave of the year. We can’t just pick a top five this week!

The Marvel Now initiative launches this week with big number ones issues including Champions, Cage! and Death of X so we’re dividing and conquering like we did with DC Rebirth to give you more peeks and picks of this week’s new comic books arriving.

We won’t know the final impact of Civil War II yet but the Marvel Now begins with a divided Avengers.

Champions #1 courtesy Marvel
Champions #1 courtesy Marvel

Let’s kick it off with: Continue reading MARVEL NOW Begins With DEATH OF X, CHAMPIONS, CAGE

CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

The secret behind one of the most shocking of events of Civil War II is revealed in Steve Rogers: Captain America #5.

Both sides of the superhero war think they can trust Rogers. This Hydra sleeper is pitting hero against hero. Now we know this operative’s hand in the death of a major character.

Captain America: Steve Rogers #4 courtesy Marvel
Captain America: Steve Rogers #4 courtesy Marvel

Writer Nick Spencer keeps delivering the shock and awe in the book that restored Rogers to full power but far from the Sentinel of Liberty fans loved.

In this week’s huge issue Spencer and artist Javier Pina show the events of the first five issues from Rogers’ point of view. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

WONDER WOMAN Writer Confirms DIANA Is QUEER

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courtesy DC Entertainment

Wonder Woman joins the pantheon of LGBTQ comic book heroes after 75 years in print.

The Amazon Princess is known for romantically being involved with Steve Trevor and fell in love with Superman in The New 52 era.

Acclaimed writer Greg Rucka is back on the Wonder Woman title and says it’s “logical” that Diana is “queer.”

As part of DC Comics Rebirth, Rucka returned to write Diana with two stories and two artists.

Rucka and Nicola Scott are crafting a Year One story showing Diana’s origin with her journey from the mythical island of Themyscira to the modern world.

Rucka and Liam Sharp are telling a story called The Lies, as Diana teams up with archenemy Cheetah to save Steve Trevor and find her way home.

As the iconic hero celebrates her 75th year, Rucka is confirming that Diana is a queer character in a new interview with Comicosity. As the writer explains, Diana’s identity is tied to the concept of her island home.

“It’s supposed to be a paradise. You’re supposed to be able to live happily. You’re supposed to be able – in a context where one can live happily, and part of what an individual needs for that happiness is to have to have a partner – to have a fulfilling, romantic and sexual relationship. And the only options are women.

But an Amazon doesn’t look at another Amazon and say, “You’re gay.” They don’t. The concept doesn’t exist. Continue reading WONDER WOMAN Writer Confirms DIANA Is QUEER

AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOSTS & STRANGE TWISTS

Supernatural forces and new faces haunt the fourth season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The name drop of an ancient artifact tonight should send shivers among watchers once they learn its comic book origins.

Agents of SHIELD season 4 courtesy Marvel
Agents of SHIELD season 4 courtesy Marvel

This week’s episode is Meet the New Boss. We did. Jason O’Mara made his debut as the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. with a secret he’s keeping classified from Coulson.

But this could be Meet the Awesomely Evil New Threat With a Marvel-ously Sinister Comics Origin! Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD GHOSTS & STRANGE TWISTS

DOCTOR STRANGE New Trailer

New trailer, new photos, new answers?

The Avengers are Earth’s Mightiest Heroes protecting the planet from alien invasions, artificial intelligence gone rogue and evil armies of mad scientists and ruthless mercenaries.

Where were the supernatural defenders when Loki, Ultron and Hydra attacked?

They had bigger threats we haven’t seen yet?

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courtesy Marvel

With Doctor Strange, Marvel Studios pulls back the cloak on other realms, new heroes and villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Benedict Cumberbatch is Stephen Strange, the fallen surgeon who finds a new path to saving lives after an encounter with a being known as The Ancient One.

Marvel unveiled a new trailer and new art from the upcoming thriller introducing the hero known as the Sorcerer Supreme.

It’s Benedict Wong as Wong who delivers an ominous answer as to where these mystical warriors have been when the Avengers saved the world.

Watch the new trailer here: Continue reading DOCTOR STRANGE New Trailer

MAGNETO Deception, Villain Comeback In UNCANNY X-MEN

Magneto’s betrayals go even deeper in this week’s Uncanny X-Men #13.

The villain at the heart of the Someday Corporation conspiracy revealed.

The Hellfire Club arc could be setting the stage for a showdown between Psylocke and the Master of Magnetism after his series of lies within lies.

Uncanny X-Men #12 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #12 courtesy Marvel

If you’re a fan of the 90’s villain comebacks Cullen Bunn orchestrated so far then brace yourself for the return of a villain with a dangerous new agenda. Continue reading MAGNETO Deception, Villain Comeback In UNCANNY X-MEN