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HULKS Smashing Fresh Starts

It’s hard to be Hulk. The gamma giants have had it really rough recently in the Marvel Universe but change is coming for those who go by the famous name. Death, resurrection, incarceration, traumatization – it all hit one or more of the extended Hulk family but Marvel Fresh Start marks more change for the Green Goliaths.

Bruce Banner was killed. Jen Walters was near fatally smacked by Thanos. Rick Jones was executed. A Hulk/Wolverine hybrid is now on the run.

The Immortal Hulk emerged this week. Marvel’s Fresh Start initiative marks a return to glory for one Hulk and a new beginning for another.

Here’s our countdown of Hulks and what’s next for each. Continue reading HULKS Smashing Fresh Starts

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.

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

CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

The secret behind one of the most shocking of events of Civil War II is revealed in Steve Rogers: Captain America #5.

Both sides of the superhero war think they can trust Rogers. This Hydra sleeper is pitting hero against hero. Now we know this operative’s hand in the death of a major character.

Captain America: Steve Rogers #4 courtesy Marvel

Writer Nick Spencer keeps delivering the shock and awe in the book that restored Rogers to full power but far from the Sentinel of Liberty fans loved.

In this week’s huge issue Spencer and artist Javier Pina show the events of the first five issues from Rogers’ point of view. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA CIVIL WAR II Deadly Secrets Revealed

Remembering a Hero In CIVIL WAR II: THE FALLEN

Civil War II: The Fallen courtesy Marvel

A shocking death of an Avenger.

What will the aftermath mean to Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Marvel Universe?

Writer Greg Pak is charged with telling that story as he helps say goodbye to an iconic character.

We shared our thoughts on the death of this hero and what they meant to us.

How will Pak remember a character that’s been a huge part of his comics career? Continue reading Remembering a Hero In CIVIL WAR II: THE FALLEN

MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

When superheroes go to war…no one is safe… not even a founding Avenger!

A major Marvel icon was killed off in Civil War II #3.

The identity of the killer may be even more shocking.

The previous chapter ended with a cliffhanger. Ulysses (the new Inhuman with visions of the future) saw the Hulk killing several of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Carol Danvers was seen approaching Dr. Bruce Banner (who is free of the Hulk thanks to Amadeus Cho.)

The shock and awe continued this week with a shocking death from creators Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez. How did we get here and why was this character marked for death?

Spoilers and Speculation head! Continue reading MARVEL Kills Off AVENGER In CIVIL WAR II

CIVIL WAR II Big Hero’s Return and New Vision of Death

The Hulk will rampage (and kill?) in Civil War II.

Which Green Goliath is unleashed on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?

Bruce Banner has been MIA since the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now era began following Secret Wars. Amadeus Cho is the new Totally Amazing Hulk.

Is Cho or Banner the monster unleashed in a horrific vision and on the issue three cover?

Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez deliver an action packed second chapter with an ominous cliffhanger.

The Marvel Editor-In-Chief gives fans one answer following the big issue.

Before we continue here’s a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Big Hero’s Return and New Vision of Death

MARK RUFFALO On X-MAN COMING OUT

The man who plays the Hulk is weighing on the outing of an X-Man.

It was just a week ago (not counting the leak a few days prior) that young Bobby Drake came out (or was he outed) in All-New X-Men #44 by Brian Michael Bendis.

Young Jean Grey read Iceman’s mind and confronted him on his sexist comments about female teammates saying he was overcompensation because he’s gay. Bobby and Jean eventually bonded and he did confess to her but wondered why his old self isn’t gay – or is he?

While readers, religious leaders and GLBT activists have sounded off on the story development actor Mark Ruffalo of Avengers: Age of Ultron has made his support clear. Continue reading MARK RUFFALO On X-MAN COMING OUT

HULK AVENGER: AGE OF ULTRON Poster

The character posters for Avengers: Age of Ultron are smashing into the fanbase.

Mark Ruffalo revealed this Hulk poster for Marvel’s super sequel via Twitter.

Ruffalo reprises his role as Dr. Bruce Banner but will HULK up in a battle with Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) in his HULKBUSTER Iron Man Armor.

But the big enemy is the evil A.I. and his legion of robot warriors.

Avengers: Age of Ultron opens May 1.

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