Tag: Brian Wood

X-MEN Resurrection Reveals GHOSTS

X-Men #10 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #10 courtesy Marvel

So much for most of my theories on the one word teaser for Resurrection.

 

It is a new arc of X-Men by Brian Wood and Kris Anka. It promoted a 3-issue arc called Ghosts according to Comic Book Resources. The new arc follows Muertas which introduces a new Sisterhood of Evil Mutants led by a newly redesigned Lady Deathstrike and non-mutant villains (Enchantress, Typhoid Mary) in her squad.

 

The all-female X-Men will face an enemy blames the mutants for nearly killing her. So who could that be? Continue reading X-MEN Resurrection Reveals GHOSTS

Marvel Resurrection Teaser

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Resurrection.

Brian Wood.

Kris Anka.

 

The Marvel one word teaser machine cranked up again with this ominous one word in fiery colors signaling something new in the All-New Marvel Now coming in February 2014.

 

Most of the teasers have turned out to be brand new series or reboots of series. One notable exception Timebubble meaning a new Captain America arc by the same writer. Continue reading Marvel Resurrection Teaser

X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

X-Men #6 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #6 courtesy Marvel

The all-female X-Men book becomes part of the big 50th Anniversary crossover epic. X-Men #5 and #6 are key chapters in X-Men: Battle of the Atom.

 

Writer Brian Wood tells Marvel.com Rachel Grey will have an important interaction with the young Jean Grey and (while not spoiling last week’s chapter two) one of the Future X-Men:

 

“The story dictated it, really; there are crucial points in the story where it’s really a telepath’s time to shine, Continue reading X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

 

All New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
All New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Battle of the Atom is underway! X-Men from the future, past and present collide in fight to save future of the mutant race as part of the 50th Anniversary. Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron and Brian Wood are the “Professor X’s” of the current X-books and co-writers working together on this crossover.

 

As part of the 50th Anniversary we looked back at the top 10 greatest X-Men stories but I wanted to look ahead. These next recent stories by the Battle of the Atom writers are strong contenders to join that impressive pantheon Continue reading Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

Brian Wood X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

X-Men #5 by Art Adams courtesy Marvel
X-Men #5 by Art Adams courtesy Marvel

The all-female X-Men team survived their first mission against a new alien threat now the book becomes part of the big 50th Anniversary crossover epic.

 

X-Men #5, #6 are key chapters in X-Men: Battle of the Atom. Brian Wood tells Marvel.com. how about working with two other writers on the 10-part story:

 

“To me, the best part about all of this is working with Jason (Aaron) and Brian (Michael Bendis), something I’ve not really done before.  The characters, Continue reading Brian Wood X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

X-MEN #4 Celebrates the Past and Future

X-Men #4 by Terry Dodson courtesy Marvel
X-Men #4 by Terry Dodson courtesy Marvel

X-Men #4 is one of those “in-between” issues. It’s the aftermath of Primer, Brian Wood’s stunning first arc with Olivier Coipel and the prelude to Battle of the Atom which will tie into the other main X-books.  This stand-alone issue may be seen as a time moment to catch your breath but it’s a wonderful chapter of character development and drama demonstrating why we love the mutants.

 

Jubilee is a crossroads. The mutant turned vampire is adopting the mysterious orphan from the first arc as her own son. Wolverine joins Jubilation Lee on a journey into the past as she decides on her future. Brian Wood takes us back to the very place where we first met Jubilee (then a spunky mall rat) and she first met the Children of the Atom. Continue reading X-MEN #4 Celebrates the Past and Future

Jubilee and Son in X-MEN

X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

The Women of the Atom are starring in the breakout new book of summer! Jubilee’s return (with baby boy in tow) led to a brand new villain and adventure in X-Men. The enemy is so fearsome even Sublime sought refuge among the mutants he once fought. Brian Wood answered fan questions about the hit series including the mutant turned vampire Jubilee’s role on the team.

 

“Yeah, I know there’s been some talk about how maybe Jubilee isn’t a vampire any longer, or that I’m ignoring it because she hasn’t displayed any of those traits in an overt way, but she will. Continue reading Jubilee and Son in X-MEN

A Very Special Top 5 Comic Book Picks

 

The Wake #2 courtesy DC Comics
The Wake #2 courtesy DC Comics

This week is packed with incredible super hero books from DC and Marvel so I’d like to make this week’s Top 5 picks a salute to other books that might be under your radar!

 

Fatale #15 A new arc begins in this crime noir horror monster of a book by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Josephine has been haunted by her powers and supernatural forces throughout the decades. The new arc is set in the modern day but old enemies are back to stalk Fatale!

 

Hawkeye #11 Wait, you say – Hawkeye is an Avenger – this can’t count. This is Matt Fraction’s incredible book about Clint Barton when he’s not Continue reading A Very Special Top 5 Comic Book Picks