Top Comics for August 6, 2014

Alex + Ada #8 courtesy Image Comics
Alex + Ada #8 courtesy Image Comics

Alex + Ada #8 The relationship between Alex and his android is tested by the government crackdown. After giving Ada more freedom, has Alex doomed her? The science fiction “romance” by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn begins a new arc and explores this future world.

 

Black Widow #9, Punisher #9 Natasha’s solo mission sends her on a collision course with Frank Castle! Nathan Edmondson brings two of Marvel’s deadliest anti-heroes together in a killer crossover. Will they fight together or each other to complete their missions? Continue reading Top Comics for August 6, 2014

Top New Comics for July 9, 2014

All-New X-Men #29 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #29 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #29 It’s the original Jean Grey of the past vs. the son of Professor X of the future! It’s a brutal psi-war between the telepaths while the rest of the original X-Men fight it out with the Future Brotherhood. Will Warren be the deciding factor in the war? After revamping Jean and Scott – how will Brian Bendis evolve the Angel?

 

Avengers #32 Earth’s Mightiest Heroes keep jumping into the future as Jonathan Hickman builds up to his massive endgame. This issue could deliver a major payoff – 5000 years in the future, witness the origin of the rogue planet that kicked off this year’s epic. Continue reading Top New Comics for July 9, 2014

GRAYSON #1 The New Mission Begins

Grayson #1 courtesy DC Comics
Grayson #1 courtesy DC Comics

The name is Grayson.

 

Dick Grayson.

 

The former Robin and Nightwing gives us the masks and code-names for a new role in the DC Comics Universe: Super Spy

 

The world believes Richard Grayson is dead after the events of the Forever Evil event series. In the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, 007 was killed off so he could go undercover. In the final issue of Nightwing, Dick accepted a new mission from Bruce Wayne: infiltrate a covert organization that may be a threat to DC’s costumed heroes and the world. Continue reading GRAYSON #1 The New Mission Begins

NIGHTWING Blue

Nightwing: The Lost Year courtesy DC Comics
Nightwing: The Lost Year courtesy DC Comics

Dick Grayson is no longer Nightwing.

 

Will a new hero take on the role?

 

In the aftermath of Forever Evil – Dick will become a super spy operative in Grayson #1.

 

After assuming the roles of Robin, Nightwing and even Batman – Dick is moving on to a new role without a mask or costume.

 

Dick’s transformation may seem like a surprise move but it gives many Grayson fans want they’ve wanted. Grayson is a great hero who can’t never really become Batman permanently or could never escape being in Batman’s shadow. Continue reading NIGHTWING Blue

NIGHTWING #30 Finale And New Beginning

Nightwing #30 courtesy DC Comics
Nightwing #30 courtesy DC Comics

Don’t think of Nightwing #30 as a finale but a bold new beginning for one of the greatest heroes in comics. It is the final issue of Nightwing starring Dick Grayson but his story is far from over in a surprising relaunch and new role.

 

In the aftermath of Forever Evil, the world thinks Dick Grayson is dead. The Crime Syndicate captured, tortured and exposed Nightwing’s real identity to the world. In the Forever Evil finale Lex Luthor “killed” Dick to save the day.
Nightwing #30 gives us a brutal battle between Batman and Nightwing as Bruce test Dick and asks him to make a major sacrifice. It’s a bloody fight filled with power and raw emotions. It’s as if Bruce and Dick’s fight is ripping apart their past as the rip apart the Batcave to push the one-time sidekick finally out of the Batman legacy into his own new future. Continue reading NIGHTWING #30 Finale And New Beginning

FUTURES END MONTH Covers Revealed

Futures End: Batman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Futures End: Batman #1 courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is taking you into the future- 5 years in fact.

 

Is this an army of Bruce Wayne clones on the cover of Futures End: Batman #1 by Jason Fabok?

 

This September, DC Comics – The New 52 flashes forward five years, giving you a look at what may be in store for your favorite DC Comics characters in a month-long Futures End event.

 

This latest September tradition (Zero Month, Villains Month) is inspired by the new weekly Futures End comic series. Each monthly title in the New 52 will feature a stand-alone story that offers a look at a possible future for its subject. Continue reading FUTURES END MONTH Covers Revealed

DC Comics Reveals FUTURES END Month Details

The New 52: Futures End #1 courtesy DC Comics
The New 52: Futures End #1 courtesy DC Comics

Ever since the launch of The New 52 DC Comics marks the anniversary with a month of themed titles. Zero Month was a look at the origins of your favorite heroes and villains, evil took over in Villains Month last year and this September DC creators take you 5 years into the future with Futures End month. The month will tie into the upcoming Futures End weekly series by an all-star team of creators.

 

DC just revealed the story descriptions from the issues:

 
GRAYSON: FUTURES END #1

Branded a traitor, Dick Grayson has become the most powerful hero in the newly resurgent and dominant Mother Russia – and now, he must battle the Beast from the East in one final struggle for supremacy! Continue reading DC Comics Reveals FUTURES END Month Details

New GRAYSON, TEEN TITANS And SUICIDE SQUAD In July

Grayson #1 courtesy DC Comics
Grayson #1 courtesy DC Comics

Nightwing ends but Richard Grayson’s story is far from over. Teen Titans are reborn. Suicide Squad recruits big guns. Three new number ones coming from DC Comics among the July previews out today.

 

GRAYSON #1
Written by Tim Seeley and art by Mikel Janin.

“Dick Grayson. Former sidekick. Former Super Hero. Former dead man. And now…agent of Spyral?! A thrilling new chapter of Dick Grayson’s life begins in this new, ongoing series. It’s a super-spy thriller that will shock you and prove one thing: You might think you know Nightwing – but you don’t know Dick.” Continue reading New GRAYSON, TEEN TITANS And SUICIDE SQUAD In July