Emerald City Comicon Day Three

Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com

Emerald City Comicon saved the biggest and best for the grand finale! Sir Patrick Stewart was welcomed by a packed house to share memories in the final hour of the eleventh annual event. The man who played Captain Picard shared insights into his stellar career including Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men, Excalibur, Dune, Family Guy and Shakespeare! What a resume! We cheered and laughed and then marveled when Stewart confirmed he will be reprising his role as Professor Xavier in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Sir Patrick Stewart at Emerald City Comicon photo by Josh Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM
Sir Patrick Stewart at Emerald City Comicon photo by Josh Lewis courtesy KOMONEWS.COM

Chris Claremont penned the classic story that’s the basis for the next film. The longtime X-Men writer was among the legendary creators that inspired long lines of eager fans. I’m thrilled to share I now have Avengers Annual #10 (first appearance of future X-Man Rogue) signed by Claremont and Michael Golden!

Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com
Emerald City Comicon photo by ComicsBlend.com

Dirk Benedict made the crowd howl with stories from his time on Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team, Danai Gurira was spotlighted in her second panel of the weekend talking The Walking Dead and her breakthrough role as Michonne. A fan of the katana wielding zombie killer dressed up as Michonne and had two friends as zombies to recreate the iconic entrance of the character to the series.

Boom Studios, DC, Dark Horse, Image and Marvel hosted panels giving previews of upcoming stories and giving fans a chance to ask burning questions. After three days the energy starts to fade but then you see a spirited cosplayer (sometimes an entire family in costume) or get face to face with your favorite creator or star and you’re just as excited as the first moment you entered the show floor!

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ECCC: The New 52

Pandora revealed courtesy DC Comics The Source

DC Comics brought an all-star team of creators to the DC Comics The New 52 Panel at Emerald City Comicon 2013 in Seattle. The panel kicked off with the announcement of Trinity of Sin: Pandora by Ray Fawkes. The mystery woman has been circling since the New 52 rebirth.

Pandora has “unjustly shouldered the blame for every bad thing that has happened in the universe,” and “she’s going to kill and kill and kill,” said Fawkes.

Here are more quick hits from the news packed panel:

Batgirl: Gail Simone will introduce a new twist on a classic Batman enemy  Continue reading ECCC: The New 52

BATMAN & ROBIN Kick Off Emerald City Comicon!

Burt Ward & Adam West photo by ComicsBlend.com
Burt Ward & Adam West photo by ComicsBlend.com

BAM! POW! The Dynamic Duo kicked off Emerald City Comicon with a geek-tacular event starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Fans packed Seattle Cinerama for a special screening of the first Batman feature film and to cheer for the stars of the classic television series. West was born in Seattle and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. The iconic actor and Burt Ward will appear at Emerald City Comicon 2013 all three days. This is West’s first public appearance in Washington state in nearly 20 years. This will be his first Northwest convention appearance in 3 decades.

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Batman After Robin?

Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics

Spoiler Alert!

 

If you do not want to know about the huge plot twist of Batman Incorporated #8 then do not keep reading!

 

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Here it comes:

 

Joker raised a big question in the horrific Death of the Family storyline. It’s a debate that divides Batman fans. DC Comics and Grant Morrison have answered the question for us…for now.

Is Batman better as a loner?

Are Bruce’s friends and allies just complications that keep him from staying on mission?

Damian Wayne dies this week. The second Robin to die. Damian may be resurrected – after all he’s the grandchild of Ra’s Al Ghul.

Will DC replace Bruce Wayne’s son with a new Robin? Who could possibly take over the role of the Boy Wonder?

1. Stephanie Brown? The Pre-New 52 heroine known as The Spoiler Continue reading Batman After Robin?

Batman Death and More Comic Book Picks for February 27, 2013

Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #8 courtesy DC Comics

Batman Incorporated #8 Grant Morrison is going to rip out my heart, try to make me cry and maybe make me furious with him! Bruce and Talia Al Ghul’s war for control of Damian ends with a heartbreaker that will affect the entire Batman family!

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #2 The second Doctor stars in this chapter of the year-long adventure starring all eleven versions of the Time Lord. What classic enemy will this Doctor face?

FF#4 She-Hulk has a list of romantic conquests including Hercules but who is pining away for the Jade Giant and how will Jen handle the unwanted affection?

Injustice: Gods Among Us #2 What tragedy turns hero against hero in this series based on the upcoming video game starring DC’s Finest from makers of Mortal Kombat.

Uncanny X-Force #2 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Force #2 courtesy Marvel

Uncanny X-Force #2 Psylocke and Storm’s undercover mission led them to Alpha Flight’s Puck and a showdown with Spiral but the big enemy is one of their own! Bishop is back! What’s on the rogue X-Man’s agenda? Plus, what was up with the Fantomex on Fantomex kiss?

Note: It’s a big Uncanny week – here are previews of Uncanny Avengers #4 and Uncanny X-Men #2.

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BATMAN AND ROBIN Book’s Future?

Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #8 courtesy DC Comics

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If you don’t want to know the events coming in Batman Incorporated #8 you may NOT want to read this post!

 

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How does this week’s shocker in Batman Incorporated #8 affect the Batman family of books?

Peter Tomasi talked exclusively with Comic Book Resources about the future of Batman and Robin: and his reaction upon learning Grant Morrison’s plan for Continue reading BATMAN AND ROBIN Book’s Future?

DC Confirms Shocker in Batman Incorporated

Batman Incoporated #8 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Incorporated #8 courtesy DC Comics

Batman fans knew Grant Morrison was building towards something huge as he prepared to leave the Batman family. Rumors and speculation have been running wild. This week’s Batman Incorporated #8 includes a shocker that will haunt Bruce Wayne.

The New York Post broke the story.

Now DC Comics has confirmed the death of…

 

 

SPOILER ALERT!

 

If you do NOT want to know the story details of this week’s Batman Incorporated #8 then stop reading.

 

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HERE IT COMES:

 

Continue reading DC Confirms Shocker in Batman Incorporated