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Top Comics for May 14, 2014

Constantine #14 In honor of the news that John Constantine will star in a new NBC series this Fall, I’m making the supernatural hero’s latest issue a pick for new fans intrigued by the trailer. John may be quitting his role as leader of Justice League Dark as he fights a demon that could cost him what’s left of his humanity.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 Shang Chi goes into solo action when his lost love is killed while working for MI-6. The new Avengers becomes the next target in a story of martial arts, revenge and global espionage in a new limited series by Mike Benson. Continue reading Top Comics for May 14, 2014

SUPERMAN Is DOOMED

Superman vs. Doomsday – the battle begins this week in Superman: Doomed #1.

The Man of Steel takes on the Monster of Krypton for the first time in The New 52 but this fight is sure to bring up memories and comparisons to one of the greatest epics of comic book history.

Doomsday beat Kal El to death in the classic storyline The Death of Superman. Clark came back but the image of Lois holding a broken, beaten icon will never burn away from some fans.

Now Superman is DOOMED in a crossover event by Scott Lobdell, Greg Pak and Charles Soule that pits Clark against the powerhouse The New 52 continuity. To stop Doomsday, Superman may become a monster to defeat one. What will mean to the super romance between Clark and Diana?

Here’s the breakdown of the big event kicking off this week from DC Comics with new art from the Action and Superman/Wonder Woman: Continue reading SUPERMAN Is DOOMED

Top Comic Book Picks for April 9, 2014

Batman Eternal #1 A story so big it takes an all-star team (Scott Snyder, James Tynion, Ray Fawkes, Tim Seeley, Kyle Higgins) and an entire year to tell it! DC Comics launches a brand new weekly series starring nearly everyone from the Dark Knight’s world and every corner of Gotham City that will shatter the status quo.

All-New X-Men #25 The original X-Men return from deep space after surviving the Trial of Jean Grey. One mutant has left them. One is changed forever. What’s next for the first students of Xavier. An amazing roster of artists join Brian Michael Bendis. Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for April 9, 2014

Top Comic Book Picks for April 2, 2014

Action Comics #30 Superman Doomed begins here! In the aftermath of Forever Evil – Superman is the villain, Lex Luthor is the hero? As if Clark didn’t have it bad enough – Doomsday is coming! Who’s bringing the Kryptonian monster to Earth?

Detective Comics #30 Batman and Harvey Bullock in a race to find a killer, the 52 debut of two obscure Bat-villains and more as a brand new team takes on the book the launched the Dark Knight. Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for April 2, 2014

SUPERMAN by GEOFF JOHNS & JOHN ROMITA, JR Preview

A Super creative team for Superman.

DC Comics made it official. Geoff Johns and John Romita, Jr take on the Man of Steel with Superman #32 this June.

Here’s the official description:

“THE MAN OF TOMORROW” chapter 1! A NEW ERA for SUPERMAN begins as Geoff Johns takes the reigns – and he’s joined by the legendary super-talent of John Romita, Jr. in his first-ever work for DC Comics as they introduce Ulysses, the Man of Tomorrow, into the Man of Steel’s life. Continue reading SUPERMAN by GEOFF JOHNS & JOHN ROMITA, JR Preview

SUPERMAN IS DOOMED This May

A major showdown (or rematch) between the Man of Steel and the Monster of Krypton this May.

Doomsday beat Kal El to death in the classic storyline The Death of Superman.

Now Superman is DOOMED in a crossover event that pits Clark against the powerhouse in The New 52 continuity.

Here’s the breakdown of the big event from DC Comics: Continue reading SUPERMAN IS DOOMED This May

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