BEN GRIMM’s BIG QUESTION in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel

Leave it to Ben Grimm ( as written by Brian Michael Bendis) to ask one of the biggest, possibly more daunting question in the Marvel universe no one else ever thought to ask!

The Infinity Gauntlet is cosmic weapon of supreme power once the Infinity Gems have been mounted. This ancient artifact is the inspiration for a one of the greatest epics in Marvel Comics history (by writer Jim Starlin) and has an ominous presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One, Two and Three leading up the Avengers: The Infinity War I, II.

Guardians of the Galaxy #1 arrived in comic shops this week with a new team including Ben Grimm, formerly of Fantastic Four, which came to an end earlier this year. Bendis immediately captured what fans love about the Thing especially his humor. It was one line for comic relief that stuck in my head. Maybe it wasn’t just comic relief but a big hint of things to come in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now. Continue reading BEN GRIMM’s BIG QUESTION in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

ROCKET, KITTY and THING In New GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel

Expect big changes in Guardians of the Galaxy #1 this week.

It really is an All-New, All-Different Marvel Now in deep space. Set 8 months after Secret Wars, Peter Quill is no longer Star-Lord but Lord of the Spartax Empire. The cosmic map has been re-written but the galaxy still needs Guardians.

Rocket Raccoon steps up as leader with loyal Groot, Drax and Venom at his side but with two surprising members: Kitty Pryde as Star-Lady and Ben Grimm, the Thing is on board and in the pilot’s seat. Continue reading ROCKET, KITTY and THING In New GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MARVEL NOW Guide

All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Alex Ross courtesy Marvel
All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Alex Ross courtesy Marvel

A new Marvel age is rising. Time to join the adventure.

If you’re a fan of Avengers, X-Men movies or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series and you wonder “could I enjoy the comics or understand what’s going on?” the answer is a “YES!”

It’s the eve of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now as the publisher restarts with all-new number one issues. You see the Marvel Universe as fans knew it (including all it’s other timelines) came to an end with Secret Wars.

This week marks a new beginning with one Marvel Universe set eight months after the finale of the Wars. For current readers it’s not a reboot but more a refresh. For movie, television fans and new readers it’s a perfect time to head to your comics shop or app to join the new adventures.

Here’s our guide to the heroes, teams and books of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now for new fans and a guide for longtime readers: Continue reading ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MARVEL NOW Guide

STAR-LORD YEAR ONE Reveals PETER QUILL’S Past

Star-Lord #1 courtesy Marvel
Star-Lord #1 courtesy Marvel

What made Peter Quill a Guardian of the Galaxy and the Legendary Star-Lord?

Prepare to go back to the beginning for Marvel’s breakout hero.

When writer Sam Humphries relaunches Peter Quill’s adventures with a brand new Star-Lord #1 this Fall he’s revealing the early days of the outlaw turned hero.

Humphries will explore Quill’s early days as an astronaut and connection to an infamous character who stole scenes in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie: Continue reading STAR-LORD YEAR ONE Reveals PETER QUILL’S Past

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Team Shake-Up

Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared more big changes coming to the Guardians of the Galaxy.

It’s a whole new cosmic thing when the Guardians relaunch with a brand new number one this Fall.

Ben Grimm aka The Thing (formerly of the Fantastic Four) is just one of the new members of a Star-Lord free team with Rocket re-assembling the squad after Secret Wars.

An unlikely assembling of misfits is one of the great appeals of the Guardians. Marvel is shaking up the lineup again.
Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Team Shake-Up

STAR-LADY Revealed

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

Where’s Kitty Pryde in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now?

The X-Woman is now a Guardian of the Galaxy.

In the official solicits for October, Marvel reveals Kitty Pryde is (Star-Lady?) in the new Guardians of the Galaxy #1.

Peter Quill left to become Emperor of the Spartax Empire. When we last saw Quill and Kitty they became engaged after surviving the events of The Black Vortex crossover.

No Star-Lord, no problem? Continue reading STAR-LADY Revealed