Carol Corps – COMICS BLEND

KELLY SUE DECONNICK Leaving CAPTAIN MARVEL

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 courtesy Marvel

Hang tough Carol Corps.

Kelly Sue DeConnick announced she’s leaving Captain Marvel after Secret Wars at her Heroes Con panel and confirmed via Twitter.

“So hard to go, but it’s time.”

DeConnick redefined Carol Danvers and inspired a devoted fan base, the Carol Corps.

Before DeConnick’s takeover, the longtime Avenger fought with the code-names Ms. Marvel, Binary and Warbird. Under DeConnick, Danvers was promoted to the new, one and only Captain Marvel, the basis for the upcoming Marvel movie. Continue reading KELLY SUE DECONNICK Leaving CAPTAIN MARVEL

Top Comics June 10, 2015

Batman #41 There’s a new Dark Knight on patrol in Gotham City! Jim Gordon is buff, buzzed and ready to battle crime in a high-tech Batsuit. What really happened to Bruce and the Joker? Can Powers (the company that took over Wayne Enterprises) be trusted with corporate law enforcement? Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo begin a brand new arc with the all-new Batman.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 Flying high over Battleworld, Carol Danvers and her squadron are the best of the best. They soar to protect Hala Field from the dangers of rival Warzones. Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kelly Thompson and artist David Lopez give Carol Corps a dream Secret Wars tie-in book taking off this week. Continue reading Top Comics June 10, 2015

CAPTAIN MARVEL & CAROL CORPS In BATTLEWORLD

Captain Marvel goes to war.

Carol Danvers will lead a strike force over the skies of Battleworld in a new Secret Wars: Warzones book.

Marvel announced Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps by writers Kelly Sue DeConnick, Kelly Thompson and artist David Lopez.

The book introduces a new Captain Marvel. In the birth of Battleworld a new Marvel reality and Carol Danvers emerges.

“This is our Carol if the situation had been different,” DeConnick told Marvel.com. “She comes from a different world, but her personality traits are essentially the same.”

“All the core stuff is the same,” Thompson added. “She’s got powers. She’s a hero. She’s a pilot. I think that is one of the things I find most interesting about [this series] actually. She’s a very defined person and changing her environment and circumstances—she’s still that person.” Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL & CAROL CORPS In BATTLEWORLD

WOMEN OF 2014: Comics, Creators and Characters

A brand new Ms. Marvel, a new direction for Batgirl, the rebirth of a former Batgirl are among the amazing female characters and creators who made a big impact in 2014.

Batgirl/Babs Tarr Barbara Gordon received more than a change of costume and address in 2014. Breakout artist Babs Tarr, writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher gave Barbara a modern edge and fans loved it. The new creative team made you believe Batgirl was a young woman in 2014 and that burst of youth energy comes from Tarr’s art. Continue reading WOMEN OF 2014: Comics, Creators and Characters

MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins

Marvel Studios revealed the next phase of their expanding movie universe based on favorite and brand new heroes from the comics.

Inspired by our ….for Virgins series that began with the first Avengers movie here’s what you need to know about the next movies if you’re just a superhero movie fan or you’re a casual comic book reader who needs a refresher.

What is Civil War aka Why is Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America 3 instead of Iron Man 4? Continue reading MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins

KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

Kelly Sue DeConnick is the pilot behind Captain Marvel’s current flight path in comics.

Marvel and DeConnick promoted Carol Danvers from Ms. Marvel to Captain Marvel with almost three years ago.

Fans have embraced the character’s new mission, new costume and new code-name. At Comic Cons and in message boards you feel the love and devotion from the Carol Corps.

Was the powerful fan base a factor in Marvel Studios finally giving the green light for a Captain Marvel movie?

How will Carol made the transition from comics to cinema? Continue reading KELLY SUE DECONNICK On CAPTAIN MARVEL Movie Thursday Throwback

CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 Blasts Off

Captain Marvel #1 takes Carol Danvers even higher as the fan-favorite goes cosmic into the All-New Marvel Now. The Avenger’s outer space adventures mean new friends, enemies, a new home and potentially a new love.

Writer Kelly Sue DeConnick tells Carol Corps fans and potential new readers what to expect from Captain Marvel’s new mission.

“Everything about Carol wants to go up. Chin up, head up, heart up, up, up, up. And I thought, ‘What if we let her go?’” Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 Blasts Off

EMERALD CITY COMICON 1 Month Away

Monsters & Dames 2014 courtesy Emerald City Comicon

Emerald City Comicon 2014 is just 1 month away.

Getting bigger like the Hulk while staying cool like Martian Manhunter, the Seattle pop culture celebration just keeps growing.

ECCC is a full three days and taking over the entire Washington State Convention Center this year.

It’s three days of geek thrills for locals like yours truly but the Seattle con is now a major destination for fans across the country. Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON 1 Month Away

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