Top New Comics for July 15, 2015

Ant-Man Annual courtesy Marvel
Ant-Man Annual courtesy Marvel

Ant-Man Annual #1

Just in time for the big screen adventure Ant-Man, this is a bigger-sized story starring Scott Lang by Nick Spencer and Ramon Rosanas with a classic villain and Ant-Bros?

Book of Death #1

How did the heroes of the Valiant Universe die? Who is now wearing the X-O Manowar armor? The Geomancers reveal the dark future of the Valiant Universe in the book by Robert Venditti, and Robert Gill that kicks off Valiant’s big summer event. Continue reading Top New Comics for July 15, 2015

NEW GOD of JUSTICE LEAGUE

Justice League #41 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #41 courtesy DC Comics

When cosmic level super villains go to war, you need a God on your side if you’re caught in the crossfire.

DC’s greatest team gets a New God on their side this summer.

The long-awaited Darkseid War is declared in Justice League #41 this June. It’s The ruler of Apokolips vs the Anti-Monitor by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok.

Johns recruits a new member of the team. The DC Comics Chief Creative Officer has written nearly every icon but he hasn’t written this New God. Continue reading NEW GOD of JUSTICE LEAGUE

GEOFF JOHNS On JUSTICE LEAGUE DARKSEID WAR

Justice League #41 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #41 courtesy DC Comics

Geoff Johns is revealing new details about the hugely anticipated Justice League: Darkseid War.

The Lord of Apokolips declared war on Earth but the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg, Aquaman and Green Lantern defeated him in the first arc of The New 52.

When DC Comics returns after the two-month Convergence event, the heroes will be caught in the middle of two mega villains: Darkseid vs. Anti-Monitor.

The showdown has been building since the Anti-Monitor was revealed in the Forever Evil finale. Continue reading GEOFF JOHNS On JUSTICE LEAGUE DARKSEID WAR

DC COMICS New Books, New Creative Teams

Justice League of America courtesy DC Comics
Justice League of America courtesy DC Comics

New books, new creative teams, and a first look at the DC Universe after Convergence coming June 3rd.

More Harley Quinn, more comedy books and the fate of fan-favorite creative teams and titles revealed.

Plus your first look at Darkseid War.

Here’s the official DC Comics statement:

“Iconic Super Heroes & Super-Villains Universe is Diversifying.
To Make Room for More Types of Storytelling, More Fans.
June Slate of Titles Includes Long-Awaited Return to DCU of Bryan Hitch, Garth Ennis; Gene Luen Yang & Ming Doyle Join Team of Top Talent. Continue reading DC COMICS New Books, New Creative Teams

GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

Superman courtesy DC Comics
Superman courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns made a major announcement following a long-awaited, status changing chapter of Superman this week.

Johns announced Superman #39 would be his last on the book. This week’s issue saw Kal-El demonstrate a new power, debut a new costume and reveal his identity to a longtime supporting cast member.

Here’s Johns’ farewell in his own words from DC Comics: Continue reading GEOFF JOHNS SUPERMAN GOODBYE

FUTURES END Final Countdown to CONVERGENCE

Convergence #0 courtesy DC Comics
Convergence #0 courtesy DC Comics

Endings, beginnings and the future of the DC Multiverse in March 2015.

The New 52 Futures End and Earth 2: Futures End weekly series counts down to a finale this March leading into Convergence – a major event that will take over the DC Universe in April and May.

Here are the official descriptions:

CONVERGENCE #0 by Dan Jurgens and Jeff King with art by Ethan Van Sciver.
“Where do worlds go when they die?
The Earthquakes felt round the Multiverse, Superman’s lost days after “Doomed,” the World’s End – all these points will converge as the history of the DCU is spun from a new perspective, the perspective of a mad god and his arrogant child. The biggest story in DC history ties into literally every DC story ever told – and it all begins here. Continue reading FUTURES END Final Countdown to CONVERGENCE

DARKSEID WAR Teased

Darkseid by Jim Lee. Courtesy: The Source, DCComics.com

Trinity War was the big crossover that led to the defeat of the Justice League, and the Forever Evil takeover by the Crime Syndicate.

DC Comics Chief Creative Officer and Justice League writer Geoff Johns teased the next big event via Twitter.

As he pitched Lex Luthor’s continued rise to power and the Doom Patrol in this week’s Justice League #33, he teases The Darkseid War approaches. Continue reading DARKSEID WAR Teased