MARVEL LEGACY New Arcs, Crossovers, Original Numbering

The death of Jane Foster? Back to Planet Hulk? Two big crossovers with X-Men, Avengers & Champions? The return of the Fantastic Four?

Marvel Legacy covers courtesy Marvel

Marvel revealed the new story arcs coming with the launch of Marvel Legacy that fire up burning questions about the future of classic heroes and villains and the newer heroes who might be up for a major changes in their status quo. (Click to see this cover collection in its full glory then read on below.) Continue reading MARVEL LEGACY New Arcs, Crossovers, Original Numbering

SECRET WEAPON, OLD FRIENDS REVEALED IN SECRET EMPIRE Shocker

Captain America’s secret weapon revealed at the halfway point of the SECRET EMPIRE epic. Steve Rogers is about to unleash his biggest big gun but the Underground may have gained an ally who could crack the walls of Hydra wide open.

Secret Empire #5 courtesy Marvel

Each chapter has ended with a powerhouse moment but issue five will leave fans scratching the heads, cheering and thrilled for what’s next in the war against Hydra.

A dead hero makes a shocking resurrection but how? Continue reading SECRET WEAPON, OLD FRIENDS REVEALED IN SECRET EMPIRE Shocker

YES I CRIED IN THESE COMIC BOOK SUPER HERO MOVIES

Action. Capes. Explosions.

Emotion?

Comic book films are packed with heroes, villains, battles and world saving. Gifted actors and directors give us amazingly poignant and powerful performances and moments inspiring cheers and tears.

Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics

Heck, I choke up reading comics like Superman #51 above. Heroic moments in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Wonder Woman may have inspired you to shed a tear or two.

Before we begin this confessional countdown here’s a minor spoiler alert since this gives away endings of epics so be warned. I’ll give you the movie title first in case.

Here are the most emotional comic book movie moments that made me cry. Continue reading YES I CRIED IN THESE COMIC BOOK SUPER HERO MOVIES

MARVEL LEGACY Past Meets Present In New Covers

MARVEL LEGACY “changes the comic book industry.” So says a bold announcement about the future of Marvel Comics that will certainly make fans nostalgic with a gallery of covers hearkening to some of the moments.

Marvel Legacy courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared new details about the upcoming initiative and six cover GIFS that will make you feel nostalgic and excited for what’s next as past meets present. Continue reading MARVEL LEGACY Past Meets Present In New Covers

PRIDE POWER LGBT SUPERHEROES 2017

As Pride celebrations are in full color around the globe in many cities, it’s time to reflect on gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans characters in comics. It’s a very good time and promises to get even better. More GLBT heroes are headlining their own books by the big two publishers. A comic book icon recently identified as queer conquered the global box office and set records.

For Pride month here’s an update on the state of popular GLBT superheroes starting with Marvel and this knockout:

America #1 courtesy Marvel

AMERICA

She will knock you out! Continue reading PRIDE POWER LGBT SUPERHEROES 2017

NEW COMICS PICKS For JUNE 21, 2017

Joker vs Riddler? Two of Batman’s greatest enemies in a never-before-revealed “failure” of the Dark Knight’s past. Hulk and Wolverine – like you’ve never seen it. And the most tell it like it is new comic book title of the year. It’s all in our new comic book picks of the week.

Batman #25 courtesy DC Comics

BATMAN #25 The War of Jokes and Riddles begins! Bruce Wayne reveals the Dark Knight’s “greatest failure” and the “horror it unleashed” as artist Mikel Janin returns for writer Tom King’s new arc. Continue reading NEW COMICS PICKS For JUNE 21, 2017

NEW COMIC BOOKS PICKS For JUNE 15. 2017

The Defenders unite against a classic Marvel bad guy, Martians vs. Martians, The return of Emma Frost and Batman’s dark secret that will rock the DC Universe. It’s all in these new comic book picks of the week:

Dark Days: The Forge courtesy DC Comics

Dark Days: The Forge #1 Can DC’s biggest heroes trust Batman? The Dark Knight may have a secret that threatens the entire multiverse tied to generations of lost heroes. Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV and Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. usher in the first salvos for DC’s massive event: Metal. Continue reading NEW COMIC BOOKS PICKS For JUNE 15. 2017