Top Comics Picks for June 3, 2015

Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics

 Action Comics #41 Truth begins here! The first big DC stories begin this week following the universe changing events of Convergence. Clark Kent no more? New look, new powers and a new identity for the Man of Steel with no secret identity. A major new status who for DC’s biggest hero begins here and soars through all the Superman titles.

Secret Wars #3 Universes destroyed and only Battleworld remains. Why are Doctor Strange and Susan Storm on the side of God Emperor Doom in this new reality? What happened to the heroes in the life raft? Can Reed Richards defeat this all-powerful Doom?

 

Groot #1 courtesy Marvel Comics
Groot #1 courtesy Marvel Comics

 Groot #1 Now that’s one charming tree-thing! He’s only says three words but he speaks volumes and fans love him. The breakout alien of Guardians of the Galaxy in his own series. With Jimmy Kimmel Live writer Jeff Loveness and co-star Rocket, Groot sets off on an adventure of epic action and comic fun.

 

Bat-Mite #1 Let’s keep the comic fun going with this brand new book starring the cosmic imp that believes that he made Batman the legend he is today. Bat-Mite sets out to remake the DC Universe one hero at a time by legendary writer Dan Jurgens.

 

 Midnighter #1 Spinning out of Grayson, Midnighter gets his own book by Steve Orlando. One of our favorite Wildstorm surviving characters and rare LGBT heroes in a leading role was a breakout in Dick Grayson’s first arc. Now Midnighter is on a mission to recover stolen secrets from the God Garden including intel on the man he was before he became a living weapon.

 

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Inside GROOT #1

Groot #1 courtesy Marvel
Groot #1 courtesy Marvel

Watch for a new Guardians of the Galaxy spinoff to…sprout next week.

Groot will headline his own solo comic book by Jeff Loveness (“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”) and drawn by Marvel Comics newcomer Brian Kesinger (Disney Animation)

The famous talking tree thing from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie and hit comic book embarks on a new adventure.

“When Rocket and Groot are on an intergalactic roadtrip and calamity strikes, the two get separated – and for the first time in years, Groot’s on his own!” Continue reading Inside GROOT #1

GROOT COSPLAY SAKURA CON

courtesy Seattle Refined, photo by Josh Lewis
courtesy Seattle Refined, photo by Josh Lewis

A Guardian of the Galaxy touched down in Seattle for Sakura-Con this weekend.

Check out this Groot cosplayer at the big celebration of anime, manga, gaming and more at the Washington State Convention.

This is just one of the many images of Sailor Moon, Pokemon and more icons captured by photographer Josh Lewis of Seattle Refined.com.

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OUR COMIC BOOK MOVIE AWARDS 2015

Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy courtesy Marvel

Will a Marvel movie win an Oscar?

Two Marvel movies are nominated.

The Academy Awards are this Sunday but here are our Superhero Movie Awards.

The 2014 Superhero Movie Season began with the Marvel universe changing Captain America movie that shattered S.H.I.E.L.D. and the status quo then Spidey came out swinging against an army of super villains then X-Men from past and present united to reshape the franchise and finally a motley crew from outer space conquered the planet!

Here are our picks in some geeky categories you won’t see Sunday: Continue reading OUR COMIC BOOK MOVIE AWARDS 2015

Who Is MARVEL Welcoming Home In 2015?

Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel
Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel

From Avengers to X-Men to Guardians of the Galaxy – some of your favorite Marvel heroes are waiting but for what or who?

Marvel revealed this look at some variant covers for multiple January issues by veteran X-Men, Invincible Iron Man artist Salvador Larroca.

The Welcome Home variants will interlock into one massive image. What’s the story behind the covers? Is a long-lost hero making a comeback? It’s far too soon for Wolverine to return.

Larroca’s variants will be for these books in January: Continue reading Who Is MARVEL Welcoming Home In 2015?

GROOT & ROCKET COVER MONTH

Avengers #32 Groot & Rocket variant courtesy Marvel
Avengers #32 Groot & Rocket variant courtesy Marvel

Groot and Rocket helped Guardians of the Galaxy conquer the world at the box office. Now the breakout stars of Marvel’s hit movie and series are getting a month of covers dedicated to them by an all-star team of artists.

 

This November Groot and Rocket will star in variant covers inspired by classic Marvel moments.

 

Here’s the list of books to watch for in November. Continue reading GROOT & ROCKET COVER MONTH

DANCE BABY GROOT From GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy IMAX courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy IMAX courtesy Marvel

If you have not seen Guardians of the Galaxy you want to stop reading.

 

If you have prepare to start dancing along with the hippest tree in the universe!

 

Marvel shared the feel-good, toe-tapping (for the humans not in a pot) final moments of the latest movie smash.

 

Maybe the best post-credit sequence in a Marvel movie?

 

Because we need it…

 

Here’s Baby Groot! Dance everybody dance: Continue reading DANCE BABY GROOT From GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY