DEADPOOL 2 Who’s Who

Even if you saw Wade Wilson’s first film adventure you are not prepared for the sequel. DEADPOOL 2 amps up the violence, the naughtiness, humor, the shade at rival franchises. DP 2 is heartbreaking, heartwarming and serves up X-Men characters I never thought I’d see on the big screen.

Deadpool #1 2018 courtesy Marvel

Mutants from multiple eras join Ryan Reynolds in the sequel as Deadpool is pitted against Cable (Josh Brolin) for the fate of the future. The trailers gave away who joins Wade’s X-Force but so many more mutants are in the movie. There’s always a difference between comics (a new Deadpool #1 issue is coming soon) and film.

Who’s who in the movie and are they in the comics? And could the real villain of the movie be someone we never even saw on screen? Continue reading DEADPOOL 2 Who’s Who

AGENTS OF SHIELD Finale Burning Questions

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF SHIELD will return.

Team Coulson stopped the Destroyer of Worlds and saved Earth but with a price in an action, emotion packed season five finale. Fans are left with big questions.

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For the heroes it came down a choice: save Coulson or save the planet

The final episode saw the exit of major characters in what felt like a series ending but earlier this week ABC announced the show will return for a sixth season but with a twist. Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD Finale Burning Questions

MARVEL FRESH START Marks New Teams

Marvel revealed a Fresh Start coming this May heralding new creative teams. new series. new directions. new beginnings. The initiative marks the return of the “big three” together again: Steve Rogers, Tony Stark and Thor Odinson.

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Marvel revealed the first two new titles and this mighty promo art by Jim Cheung. We see the Odinson with a gold arm and hammer. Two Hulks – Amadeus Cho and Jen Walters. Does Wolverine’s attire mean we still have to wait a while for Logan’s X-Men reunion?

Before we see the new Avengers roster and creative team here’s new Editor-In-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada with more on what’s coming with the fresh start: Continue reading MARVEL FRESH START Marks New Teams

BLACK PANTHER’S Most Powerful Marvel Universe Moments

BLACK PANTHER conquers the world! The first Marvel Cinematic Universe film starring a black hero and primarily black cast smashed box office records and earned acclaim worthy of a King.

Hero. Avenger. King. Legend. T’Challa is the super-powered, super smart monarch of mythical, technologically advanced Wakanda. If you’re just getting to know this hero from the movie then take a look back at his comic book past showing why the King’s cinematic debut is long overdue.

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Here are the Black Panther’s most powerful moments impacting the Marvel Universe: Continue reading BLACK PANTHER’S Most Powerful Marvel Universe Moments

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2018, More MARVEL Heroes To Join BLACK PANTHER

Black History Month 2018 will be a time of cinematic history as BLACK PANTHER is set to conquer the global box office. Chadwick Boseman made his debut as T’Challa in CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR. Director Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios will now introduce the world to Wakanda, the mythical African nation, T’Challa’s family, allies and enemies.

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The success of BLACK PANTHER could lead the way for more black heroes and villains to leap from comics. Continue reading BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2018, More MARVEL Heroes To Join BLACK PANTHER

New Comic Book Picks for January 31, 2018

This will be a very strange new comic book day for me. After going to the same friendly comic book shop for 19 years, I will going somewhere new for comics. Seattle’s Zanadu Comics closed its doors after 42 years last week. I’m still searching for a new comic in the Emerald City like looking for a perfect match on a dating app. Thanks to Perry and the Zanadu crew and may you find success in your next chapters.

And the picks for this week?

Dark Nights Metal #5 courtesy DC Comics

Beware the Batmen! Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for January 31, 2018