GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

Congratulations to the creators and publishers nominated Outstanding Comic Book in the GLAAD Media Awards:

 

Batwoman H. Haden Blackman, Marc Andreyko  (DC)

Fearless Defenders Cullen Bunn (Marvel)

Husbands Jane Espenson, Brad Bell (Dark Horse)

Life with Archie Paul Kupperberg (Archie)

Young Avengers Kieron Gillen (Marvel)

 

“The GLAAD Media Awards recognize Continue reading GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

FEARLESS DEFENDERS Will End

Fearless Defenders #3 courtesy Marvel Comics
Fearless Defenders #3 courtesy Marvel Comics

Fearless Defenders is coming to an end. The all-female team book by Cullen Bunn and Will Sliney was missing from the Marvel January previews. Bunn, Sliney and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort confirmed the book will be cancelled after issue 12.

 

I wanted to share artist Will Sliney’s thoughts via his blog on the fan support for this book: Continue reading FEARLESS DEFENDERS Will End

Top 5 Comic Books for September 11, 2013

xmen 5 art adamsAvengers #19 After the last shocking chapter of Infinity – we know who Thanos wants to find and kill on Earth! Now – The Avengers are prisoners of war in space. A traitor threatens the destroy the galactic alliance.

 

Batman #23.2 Riddler One of my most anticipated Villains Month issues! With the Dark Knight away, his rogues will play! Edward Nygma plays a critical role in Batman Zero Year. See how the young Nygma evolved into the Riddler.

 

Eternal Warrior #1 When an enemy from the past emerges in the present, will the Eternal Warrior break his vow and go back to war in an age-old blood vendetta? Greg Pak and Trevor Hairsine team up on Valiant’s new series.

 

Fearless Defenders #9 The all-female superhero book is invaded by…guys? Venom recruits Dr. Strange, Iron Fist, Hercules and a ton of dark heroes to confront Valkyrie.

 

X-Men #5 Battle of the Atom rages after last week’s shocking revelation! Now we know who one of the “Future X-Men” are but what does it mean to the timeline? Young Jean and Scott are the run and refuse to go back. X-Men from past, present and future are on a collision course for war in the latest chapter from Brian Wood and David Lopez

 

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FEARLESS DEFENDERS #8 Review

Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel
Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel

An all-different Valkyrie and always badass Misty Knight welcome a new lethal lady to the team in Fearless Defenders #8 by Cullen Bunn and Will Sliney with another stunning Mark Brooks cover showing off Val’s new uniform.

 

The trio of Valkyrie, Misty and Dr. Annabelle Riggs (along with Dani Moonstar and Hippolyta) triumphed in their first arc but with a terrible price. Annabelle died by a possessed Valkyrie and now the two share a body. The dueling duality is another great twist by Bunn that provides more drama and humor to this team.

 

Nextwave fans will be thrilled to see Elsa Bloodstone has been recruited by Misty for their new arc Continue reading FEARLESS DEFENDERS #8 Review

FEARLESS DEFENDERS New Mission

Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel
Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel

New mission and new look for a classic heroine in spectacular summer for fans of the women of Marvel!

 

X-Men starring an all-female squad by Brian Wood and Olivier Coipel launched to critical and fan acclaim. Captain Marvel starred in a stunning crossover with Avengers Assemble by Kelly Sue DeConnick. The all-female heroes of Fearless Defenders by Cullen Bunn may not have inspired as much hype as X-Men but it’s definitely a book you should try out.

 

Valkyrie assembled Earth’s Mightiest Women into Asgard’s new Shieldmaidens. Cullen Bunn writes action and humor packed storylines as Val, Misty Knight and Dani Moonstar raced across the globe in search of ancient relics while fighting Viking zombies and Doom Maidens and a wicked new villainess. Continue reading FEARLESS DEFENDERS New Mission

FEARLESS DEFENDERS Dance To INFINITY!

Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel
Fearless Defenders #8 courtesy Marvel

One of my favorite new books out now is Fearless Defenders. Valkyrie is assembling Earth’s Mightiest Women into Asgard’s new Shieldmaidens. Cullen Bunn writes action and humor packed storylines as Val, Misty Knight and Dani Moonstar race across the globe in search of ancient relics while fighting Viking zombies and Doom Maidens and a wicked new villainess. Will Sliney’s art is a perfect fit and the clever covers by Mark Brooks deserve their own gallery show!

 

The team joins the army defending Earth against the forces of Thanos as part of the Infinity event Continue reading FEARLESS DEFENDERS Dance To INFINITY!

Who Will Join Fearless Defenders

Fearless Defenders #5 courtesy Marvel
Fearless Defenders #5 courtesy Marvel

Will my geeky dream finally come true? Will Hellcat claw her way back into the spotlight of the Marvel Now? Valkyrie continues her quest to recruit heroic women of Midgard to be the new Shieldmaidens of Asgard! Misty Knight, Dani Moonstar and the resurrected Warrior Woman have joined the crusade! Who’s next?

Look who’s in the running! Mark Brooks has been delivering amazingly gorgeous and clever covers for the series. This week’s Fearless Defenders #5 teases a fight between Valkyrie and She-Hulk (sporting her FF uniform) plus all the women you see on this cover will appear in the issue!

As Cullen Bunn can tell you (I’ve pleaded my case Continue reading Who Will Join Fearless Defenders