COMICS BLEND

X-MEN TELEVISION PILOT From FOX & MARVEL

The X-Men franchise is evolving into a new television series on Fox.

The network has made a put pilot commitment on a new X-Men series from writer Matt Nix (Burn Notice) according to Variety. Nix will be executive producer in the partnership between Fox and Marvel Television including X-Men film franchise veterans Bryan Singer, Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg and Marvel Television’s Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory.

Fox and Marvel reached an agreement to produce Legion and Hellfire series to air on FX. In the comics Legion is the son of Professor X. The Hellfire Club are old enemies of the X-Men. The Hellfire project is not moving forward according to Variety. Legion will arrive in early 2017 on FX.

Fox airs Gotham and Lucifer, based on DC Comics characters. This would be the first Marvel series on the network. Continue reading X-MEN TELEVISION PILOT From FOX & MARVEL

KID FLASH on THE FLASH First Look

Here comes Kid Flash.

DC Comics and The CW showed this first look at the new speedster joining the hit series.

Keiynan Lonsdale joined The Flash last season as Wally West, the son and brother Joe and Iris West never knew they had.

Now here’s the first official image of Lonsdale as Kid Flash. Continue reading KID FLASH on THE FLASH First Look

BEFORE DEATH OF X: LIFE and CRIMES of CYCLOPS

Is Cyclops missing or dead?

Did Scott Summers have it coming?

After bombshells from Storm in Extraordinary X-Men #2 and Jean Grey in issue 3 — X-fans are debating the fate of Summers.

Marvel announced Cyke’s fate will be revealed in Death of X, a four part limited series by Jeff Lemire and Charles Soule this fall.

As we anxiously await answers about the possible final days of Scott Summers after Secret Wars, we are looking back at the life, times and crimes of the man called Cyclops.

The man Professor Xavier chose to lead the mutants has never had it easy. He’s been put in incredible scenarios against impossible odds and faced tragedy after tragedy. His fellow mutants have constantly been under attack and he’s been forced to make tough calls without a single Avenger coming to his aid. That’s what I love about him. Continue reading BEFORE DEATH OF X: LIFE and CRIMES of CYCLOPS

THANOS vs PHOENIX In New MARVEL NOW Book?

The Mad God of Titan is back in a brand new ongoing series this Fall.

After seizing the Infinity Gauntlet and other cosmic weapons what does Thanos have his evil eyes on now?

Is that the Phoenix Force in his reflection?

If Thanos wiped out half the universe with the Gauntlet in his devotion to Death, imagine what he could do if he harnessed the power of destruction and rebirth of the Phoenix?

Marvel announced Thanos via Comicbook.com by Jeff Lemire and Mike Deodato as part of the Marvel Now! in the aftermath of Civil War II.

The super villain has been broken and humbled but stands ready to reclaim his power and status among Marvel’s pantheon of powerhouses. Continue reading THANOS vs PHOENIX In New MARVEL NOW Book?

New Comics Picks for July 13, 2016

Hulk smash. A new Super-Man born. Nightwing reborn.

It’s all in this week’s new comic book picks of the week:

Civil War II #3

The Hulk kills the Avengers?! We’ve seen the next horrific vision of Ulysses! Can Captain Marvel or anyone stop the Green Goliath’s deadly rampage? Who will join Carol’s side and will anyone side with Iron Man after his invasion of the Inhumans? Continue reading New Comics Picks for July 13, 2016

ODINSON Returns In UNWORTHY THOR

Updated with new promotional art.

The Odinson returns to his own comic book again.

Will fans find him Worthy?

Marvel announced via io9 The Unworthy Thor by Jason Aaron and Olivier Coipel will debut this Fall as part of the Marvel Now! initiative.

Aaron wrote the Thunder God’s exploits until he was deemed Unworthy and unable to lift the mystical hammer in the Original Sin event (also by Aaron.)

The new Mighty Thor turned out to be Jane Foster.

The Odinson is being held by a mysterious enemy. Continue reading ODINSON Returns In UNWORTHY THOR

BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed

Villains revealed as writer Tom King brings the Batman flagship book into the greater DC Universe and sets up the first crossover of the Rebirth era.

The Dark Knight realizes he can’t save Gotham City all on his own. Two new heroes join the Caped Crusader and bad guys strike in Batman #2.

Has an evil mastermind become a pawn and what is the endgame?

King and artist David Finch reveal a trio of foes for this Batman first arc and drops eerie hints of Night of the Monster Men which hits the Bat-books this Fall.

Batman at a crossroads. Alfred at his witty best. Two idealistic heroes. An unexpected alliance.

King and Finch pack a ton in this second chapter but where are they taking us? Continue reading BATMAN REBIRTH Mystery Villains Revealed

X-MEN SWITCH SIDES And MUTANT COMEBACK in CIVIL WAR II

X-Men are switching sides in Civil War II and paving the way for the return of a mutant powerhouse missing in action since the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now began.

Terrigenesis that creates new Inhumans is killing mutants. The X-Men/Inhumans cold war is set to explode. The emergence of a new Inhuman with the power to see the future has bitterly divided the Avengers and now the X-Men.

Writer Cullen Bunn packed Civil War II: X-Men #2 with betrayals, secret missions and a big hint that a lost X-Man is making a big comeback. Continue reading X-MEN SWITCH SIDES And MUTANT COMEBACK in CIVIL WAR II

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