COMICS BLEND

NIGHTWING Is Better Than BATMAN?

Back in Black…and Blue!

DC Comics Rebirth confirmed Dick Grayson is taking back the code-name Nightwing and wearing the famous costume in a brand new series.

In The New 52 Nightwing wore a black and red costume while devoted cosplayers still sported the beloved black and blue. The world watched Dick “die” at the hands of Lex Luthor in the Forever Evil finale. The original Robin kept the masquerade up to go an undercover mission for Batman. No costume, no code-name, Dick became a super spy investigating the evil Spyral in Grayson.

When DC Comics Rebirth begins in June, Dick is back in the fan-favorite costume, starring in a new Nightwing book and in a Titans team book. Dick was once Batman when Bruce Wayne was trapped in time and some readers loved that run. Dick will never permanently take over the Batman role but with Rebirth, is he better than Batman? Continue reading NIGHTWING Is Better Than BATMAN?

NEW SUPER-MAN’S Origin & Name Change

There’s a new Super-Man soaring in the DC Universe this summer. Kenan Kong is the Clark Kent of China in New Super-Man #1 this July.

This future hero starts out as an arrogant young man. An impulsive heroic act transforms Kenan into a super powered celebrity and attracts the eye of some powerful leaders building a “Justice League of China.”

Acclaimed novelist Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese) became the writer of Superman last year. The son of Chinese immigrants helped tell a new chapter of the most famous immigrant in comic books. Superman’s secret identity was exposed and his powers were taken away.

As DC Comics relaunches it’s entire line with Rebirth, Clark Kent is back to full power but this young man will also be soaring the skies over Shanghai. Yang reveals his reasons for signing up to create the new Asian hero. Continue reading NEW SUPER-MAN’S Origin & Name Change

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR For Virgins

Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel via Twitter

Captain America vs. Iron Man?

How did the Marvel Cinematic Universe lead to this superhero showdown?

Captain America: Civil War is the climax of what’s been set up in nearly every Marvel movie before. With so many heroes fighting heroes you could call this Avengers 2.5.

What do you need to know before you?

Back by popular demand, our series that began with Avengers for Virgins, here’s the rundown to get your ready for the clash of shield vs blaster. If you’re a newcomer (welcome!) just follow the movies or you’re a longtime comic book consumer, this is the road map to war, this is Captain America: Civil War for virgins.

The situation: Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR For Virgins

CAPTAIN MARVEL’S Stand in CIVIL WAR II

Captain Marvel crushing Iron Man’s helmet?

Marvel shared the cover and new details from Captain Marvel #6 as a huge superhero showdown spills in Carol’s solo book.

Civil War II writer Brian Michael Bendis teased the cover by Kris Anka at Emerald City Comicon a couple of weeks ago. I got “busted” and called out by the panel (in a teasing way) for cheering for it.

Christos Gage and Ruth Fletcher Gage take over Captain Marvel as Carol becomes a major player in the conflict. Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL’S Stand in CIVIL WAR II

I DREAM OF DEADPOOL II

Deadpool courtesy 20the Century Fox and Empire

The band is getting back together!

Ryan Reynolds will suit up again with director Tim Miller for a Deadpool sequel. Fox made it official at CinemaCon according to The Wrap.

Deadpool killed it at the box-office smashing several records and even becoming the biggest moneymaking X-Men film for the studio.

No word on if writers Rhett Miller, Paul Wernick and co-stars Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller and Leslie Uggams will be back for the sequel.

After sharing Deadpool’s origin, introducing Vanessa Carlyle, Weasel, Blind Al and Ajax with muc inspiration from Joe Kelly’s comic book run, where will the writers go next for the sequel? Continue reading I DREAM OF DEADPOOL II

HORIZON Creator BRANDON THOMAS At ECCC

A new science fiction comic book series from Skybound blasts off this summer taking a young writer’s career into a higher orbit.

Horizon by Brandon Thomas with artists Juan Gedeon and Frank Martin was one of several new creator-owned projects announced at Image Expo in Seattle. We caught up with Thomas at Emerald City Comicon to talk about the origin of the book, his journey to this big moment and what fans can expect from his book.

Courtesy Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics and Juan Gedeon

Here’s what you need to know about Horizon from Image Expo and our one on one with Thomas on the heroes of his sci-fi thriller: Continue reading HORIZON Creator BRANDON THOMAS At ECCC

BATMAN ’66 Meets STEED & MRS. PEEL

Batman meets The Avengers?

Not those Avengers.

John Steed and Mrs. Emma Peel were the world’s coolest spies in the 1960’s on The Avengers television series.

Now the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder join Steel & Peel for a groovy retro adventure.

Here’s the official announcement and description for the first chapter:

“Holy 1960s-TV crossover! Capitalizing on the past success of the Green Hornet and The Man From U.N.C.L.E crossovers, DC Comics is partnering with BOOM! Studios to pair together two of the hippest shows from the ’60s in the new Digital First comic book miniseries BATMAN ’66 MEETS STEED AND MRS. PEEL.

Launching June 8th as a 12-chapter, bi-weekly series based on the classic 1960s Batman TV show starring Adam West and Burt Ward, the comic will feature Batman and Robin coming face-to-face for the first time with the other (and English) dynamic duo John Steed and Mrs. Peel – characters from the hit ’60s British TV series The Avengers starring Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg.

Critically acclaimed British comic book writer Ian Edginton has been tapped to pen the series, joined by artist Matthew Dow Smith. Cover artists include BATMAN ’66 veteran Michael Allred and fan-favorite artist Cat Staggs, who contributes a variant cover for issue #1. Continue reading BATMAN ’66 Meets STEED & MRS. PEEL

THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin

“Death waits for no man—not even a Superman.”

An ominous tease and art from DC Comics as Peter J. Tomasi closes a chapter on The Man of Steel before DC Comics Rebirth.

The stage for change is being setting as Kal-El searches for a Super League. The Last Son of Krypton is finally repowered but taken damage than any hero deserves and Tomasi wraps up The New 52 era.

Tomasi reunites with Batman and Robin artist Patrick Gleason for the new Superman book but the Superman family of titles will be very different starting in June.

Here’s the official description of The Final Days of Superman: Continue reading THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin

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