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New Comics Picks for April 27, 2016

Aliens: Defiance #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics

The end of a Batman era, the finale of Avengers Standoff, Daredevil’s deadly reunion are in this week’s new comics picks of the week but let’s start with a brand new number one in the comics inspired by Hollywood’s host horrific aliens.

In the comic book shop…everyone can hear you scream…with excitement.

Aliens Defiance #1

A Colonial Marine among a team of synthetics faces the universe’s deadliest xenomorphs in this brand new series by Brian Wood and Tristan Jones. A new heroines leads the fight against aliens and a ruthless corporation in a a new chapter of Dark Horse’s Aliens universe.

Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega

The huge finale of the game-changing first crossover of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now. Steve Rogers is back to full power, an army of villains is back and they’re justified in their rage, one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most infamous secrets is exposed. Nick Spencer delivers the conclusion that will ripple across Marvel. Continue reading New Comics Picks for April 27, 2016

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

BEN AFFLECK To Direct BATMAN Film

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice courtesy DC Comics

Ben Affleck is taking the reigns of the Dark Knight’s movie future after Justice League.

Affleck will star and direct a new stand-alone Batman film. Warner Brothers Chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara told theater owners at CinemaCon according to The Hollywood Reporter. At the annual meeting of movie chain operators, the Chairman noted the box-office performance of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which introduced Affleck as the new Dark Knight.

“It set up a great foundation for our DC slate, which includes at least 10 movies through 2020,” said Tsujihara, “I’m also exited to know that will be working with Ben Affleck on a stand-alone Batman movie.”

During San Diego Comic-Con last year, THR said Affleck was working with DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns on a Batman solo film and the Oscar winner has written a script according to a more recent report.

The Dark Knight will appear in Suicide Squad on August 5th. Affleck is playing Batman for director Zack Snyder on Justice League Part One & Two. Continue reading BEN AFFLECK To Direct BATMAN Film

BATMAN REBIRTH Begins

Detective Comics Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

Batman Begins Again.

The Dark Knight challenged by a new hero in Gotham City as Scott Snyder passes the torch (or should we say turn the Bat signal?) to Tom King.

Get ready for “Batman Boot Camp” as Bruce teams up with Batwoman to teach the next generation of Gotham’s heroes.

Following the DC Comics Rebirth creative team announcements here are more details of the Batman family of books coming this June:

Batman: Rebirth #1

Tom King and Scott Snyder with artist Mikel Janin.

Evil 365: Gotham City faces the threat of the Calendar Man. This one-shot arrives June 1st.

Batman #1 I Am Gotham

Tom King with artists David Finch and Matt Banning.

“How does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight? Continue reading BATMAN REBIRTH Begins

BATMAN Getting A New ROBIN?

When Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo end their epic Dark Knight run with Batman #51 next month they leave fans with amazing parting gifts in form of cool new characters in Gotham City.

Harper Row aka Bluebird, Julia Pennyworth, Duke Thomas are part of the new generation of allies in the Batman family introduced in The New 52.

As a boy, Duke helped Bruce Wayne in his Zero Year as a costumed crime fighter under Riddler’s reign. The breakout star led the We Are Robin title and movement. Will Duke have a new code-name and role in the DC Comics Rebirth?

We speculated more than a year ago, a member of new cast will become the next Robin. and debate who could become Bruce’s sidekick in our Robin Roundups.

As we wait for Snyder and Capullo’s final issue and Rebirth details, it looks like we may have a new Robin. Continue reading BATMAN Getting A New ROBIN?

COMMISSIONER GORDON in JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie

Bruce Wayne: The Road Home: Commissioner Gordon #1 courtesy DC Comics

Is Oscar winner J.K. Simmons leaving The Daily Bugle for Gotham City’s top cop job?

Simmons has joined the cast of Justice League as Commissioner Jim Gordon according to The Hollywood Reporter. The two-part film is the follow up to Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, which sets up the new DC Comics Universe with Warner Brothers.

The super-powered sequel will feature new Batman Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman with Cyborg, Flash and Aquaman on the team. The film begins production next month.

Simmons played Peter Parker’s boss and Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy for Sony. Continue reading COMMISSIONER GORDON in JUSTICE LEAGUE Movie

RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

Deadpool is killing it at the box-office. The R-rated X-Men spinoff is sparking speculation that the next Wolverine sequel could get even bloodier, sexier and darker earning a R rating.

Blade, V For Vendetta, The Punisher, Watchmen, The Crow came before but the Merc With the Mouth is now the Merc With the Money – and could inspire Hollywood to unleash these edgy heroes on the big screen.

Here are our four comic books that could be the next R rated comic book films for your consideration: Continue reading RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

New Comics Picks for February 24, 2016

The Coming of the Supermen courtesy DC Comics

Superman: The Coming of the Supermen #1 Legendary writer/artist Neal Adams gives us the Men of Steel in a limited series. With Darkseid’s forces on the attack, new heroes rise from the bottled city of Kandor to join Kal-El…or will they fight to replace him? It’s a new tale featuring all the old school elements you love including Lois, Jimmy and Lex Luthor!

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #3 The Batman behind bars. Can we trust Carrie Kelly’s version of what happened to Bruce Wayne? Has the Master Race been let loose on the world? Will the Dark Knight be forced to ask for “Super” help to stop the threat?

Faith #2 The fan-favorite Harbinger team member in her solo series. Faith’s friends and fellow Psiots are targets of a new conspiracy plus she teen trauma ramps up when Torque shows up. Alien invasions and awkward ex’s try to take down high-flying Faith as he limited series continues.

Justice League #48 The League joins forces with the Crime Syndicate!? DC’s greatest heroes and their evil counterparts from rival Earth team up as Darkseid War takes a shocking turn.

X-Men: The Worst X-Man #1 Welcome to Xavier’s Bailey – you’re the worst X-Man ever! A new teen mutant’s adventures as an odd man out among outsiders. The digital first by Say Anything front man Max Bemis arrives in comic shops this week.

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