BATMAN Secret Exposed In SUPERMAN

Superman #5 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #5 courtesy DC Comics

One of Batman’s big secrets is revealed in the pages of Superman #5?

Clark Kent learned a few sneaky tactics working with Bruce Wayne over years. The Man of Steel uses The Dark Knight’s arsenal in his battle with the Eradicator in this week’s chapter.

That’s not the only Bat-secret weapon in the Kent family’s fight with the Eradicator. Writers Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason bring back a weapon from their acclaimed Batman and Robin run.

What will Batman’s reaction be if he finds out?
Could it divide the two icons who already have a rift of distrust as seen in the new Justice League? Continue reading BATMAN Secret Exposed In SUPERMAN

MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS on HULU

Runaways courtesy Marvel
Runaways courtesy Marvel

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding beyond ABC and Netflix as a fan-favorite teen team runs for Hulu.

Marvel announced Runaways will become a new series on the steaming service. Marvel’s Runaways for Hulu is based on the comic created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona.

Teenagers often think strict parents are evil. In Runaways six diverse teenagers learn their parents really are evil. The six can’t stand each other but unite against a common enemy- their parents, a group of super-villains know as the Pride. The teens inherited their parents powers but want to forge their own life. Continue reading MARVEL’S RUNAWAYS on HULU

CIVIL WAR II Expands to THE FINAL VISON

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courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s epic universe changing event Civil War II will expand to an eight issue. Writer Brian Michael Bendis revealed the news earlier.

Marvel announced the finale to the superhero showdown as Civil War II #8 The Final Vision. 

Bendis and artist David Marquez will extend the battle in one more climatic issue.

It began with the arrival of Ulysses, an Inhuman with the ability to predict the future. Captain Marvel and Iron Man both suffered incredible personal losses after the Carol’s team acted on the young Inhuman’s power of “predictive justice.”

When we left the series last month, Carol and Tony’s forces were about to attack each other.

The mastermind of the event reveals why the final story needed one more chapter. Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Expands to THE FINAL VISON

SUPERGIRL & More New Comics Picks for August 17, 2016

Supergirl Rebirth courtesy DC Comics
Supergirl Rebirth courtesy DC Comics

Three Rebirths and a Funeral! Three new DC Rebirth number one issues and a tribute to a fallen Avenger are all in this week’s new comics picks:

Supergirl Rebirth #1

Kara Zor-El soars again in her own series. When Zara turns to a mysterious organization to restore her powers, the experiment goes wrong sending into a deadly orbit while a Kryptonian threat stalks her home on Earth. Steve Orlando and Emanuela Luppachino launch the Girl of Steel into a DC Rebirth greatness.

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #1

Batgirl and Black Canary track the villain who stole Barbara’s former code-name and collide with Huntress and her bloody trail of revenge against the underworld. Julie Benson and Claire Roe reunite the original team in the dangerous quest for Who Is Oracle? Continue reading SUPERGIRL & More New Comics Picks for August 17, 2016

X-MEN VS INHUMAN POWER COUPLES

Death of X #3 courtesy Marvel
Death of X #3 courtesy Marvel

The secret showdown we never saw…until now.

Marvel shared new art from Death of X while announcing artist Aaron Kuder is now a Marvel exclusive creator.

It’s a huge first project for his Marvel reign: the start of the X-Men/Inhuman war and fate of Cyclops.

Death of X by writers Jeff Lemire (Extraordinary X-Men, Old Man Logan) and Charles Soule (Uncanny Inhumans) and Kuder will reveal what happened to Cyclops and Emma Frost in the eight months after the end of Secret Wars and the launch of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

When the new era began we learned the Terrigen Mists that created new Inhumans was killing and sterilizing mutants. Storm’s team established X-Haven in Limbo as a refuge for mutants they rescued from what became known as M-Pox. We learned Cyclops died in battle with the Inhumans. Emma Frost was MIA and no one has mentioned her. Continue reading X-MEN VS INHUMAN POWER COUPLES

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY New Trailer

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courtesy Disney

The new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuted during the Olympics tonight and Star Wars.

We see more of the transformation of Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) from renegade to Resistance leader and get first looks at more of the unlikely heroes on a mission to steal plans for Death Star before The Empire can crush the Rebel Alliance.

And wait for the chilling return of the Dark Lord of the Sith.

Watch and enjoy:

Continue reading ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY New Trailer

SUPERGIRL & THE FLASH Musical Crossover

Two DC Comics heroes in an action and song filled crossover?

The CW announced a two-part crossover of The Flash and Supergirl at the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour.

Supergirl and The Flash courtesy The CW and DC Comics
Supergirl and The Flash courtesy The CW and DC Comics

Ever since Barry Allen made his debut on Arrow, crossovers have been a season event on the network. This fall will feature The CW’s first ever four-episode crossover, spanning Arrow and The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl who soared to the network for her sophomore season. Continue reading SUPERGIRL & THE FLASH Musical Crossover

THE RAY Is First Gay Hero To Lead A Show

Freedom Fighters: The Ray courtesy DC Comics and The CW
Freedom Fighters: The Ray courtesy DC Comics and The CW

The first gay superhero leading a television series.

It’s a breakthrough in the making starring a DC Comics hero with a classic code-name.

At the Television Critics Association’s Summer Press Tour, The CW made big news at a #DCTV panel. The network announced their second DC animated series for their digital channel, CW Seed.

Freedom Fighters: The Ray is inspired by Grant Morrison’s update of the iconic character in THE MULTIVERSITY epic and will star the first gay super hero to headline a show.

Freedom Fighters: The Ray will reveal the story of Raymond “Ray” Terrill, a reporter who gains light-based powers after he exposes a plot by government scientists to turn light into a weapon of mass destruction. No longer just reporting injustice, Ray’s new abilities inspire him to take action as a costumed hero. Continue reading THE RAY Is First Gay Hero To Lead A Show