New SUICIDE SQUAD Books Preview

Suicide Squad #1 courtesy DC Comics
Suicide Squad #1 courtesy DC Comics

Get ready for a full throttle blast of DC’s Worst. Heroes. Ever.

After Suicide Squad hits the big screen, the team will take over book comic shops.

Just in time for the anticipated summer film, August will see the return of the worst heroes ever in quartet of SUICIDE SQUAD tales, including a all-new SUICIDE SQUAD main title with art by DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee, the return of legendary writer/creator John Ostrander to Task Force X on a new one-shot and a new cast of characters debuting in the SUICIDE SQUAD: MOST WANTED anthology book.

Here’s the official DC Comics announcement on the upcoming books:

SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND BOOMERANG #1 begins a new monthly six-issue mini-series on August 10th featuring a lead story starring El Diablo written by Jai Nitz and a series of shorter second features by writers graduating from the just-completed inaugural class of DC’s Writers Workshop. Issues 1-2 will feature Boomerang (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND BOOMERANG) by Michael Moreci, issues 3-4 will feature Killer Croc (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND KILLER CROC) by Chris Sebela and issues 5-6 will feature Amanda Waller (SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO AND AMANDA WALLER) by Vita Ayala. Continue reading New SUICIDE SQUAD Books Preview

SUICIDE SQUAD New Blitz Trailer

Suicide Squad cast courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics
Suicide Squad cast courtesy Warner Brothers and DC Comics

Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Joker (Jared Leto) go crazy in the latest Suicide Squad trailer from Warner Brothers following a first look on the MTV Movie Awards.

Will Smith, Cara Delevinge, Robbie and Leto introduced the new teaser for the all-villain film.

Task Force X is the brainchild of government mover and shaker Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) who recruits the inmates of the infamous Belle Reve prison for a covert operation they may not survive.

Harley Quinn steals the show and the new Batman and Batmobile get in on the action fueled with classic rock and roll songs.

Watch and enjoy the madness: Continue reading SUICIDE SQUAD New Blitz Trailer

GLAAD MEDIA AWARD NOMINEES for OUTSTANDING COMIC BOOK

Midnighter #11 courtesy DC Comics
Midnighter #11 courtesy DC Comics

Congratulations to the creative teams behind Midnighter, Harley Quinn (DC Comics) The Wicked & Divine (Image Comics), Lumberjanes (Boom! Studios) and Angela, Queen of Hel (Marvel) for being nominated for Outstanding Comic Book in this year’s GLAAD Media Awards.

Midnighter written by Steve Orlando stars an openly gay super hero/spy.

Harley Quinn from Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti is the fan-favorite bad girl turned anti-hero.

The Wicked and Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie features ancient deities reincarnated as modern day pop idols and rock gods. Continue reading GLAAD MEDIA AWARD NOMINEES for OUTSTANDING COMIC BOOK

SUICIDE SQUAD New Trailer

Suicide Squad courtesy Warner Brothers, a Yahoo Movies exclusive first
Suicide Squad courtesy Warner Brothers, a Yahoo Movies exclusive first

A Villains Rhapsody!

DC Comics fans are reeling after a massive preview of movie universe was revealed in DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League on The CW. Kevin Smith and Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns hosted the special that gave fans new looks at Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman and Suicide Squad.

Suicide Squad is the wild card in DC Films. Smith shared the latest trailer for the unconventional super team with unconventional movie posters.

The whole motley crew with the new Joker (Jared Leto) above his fellow characters is captured on this new poster courtesy Yahoo Movies. We assumed the Clown Prince of Crime was part of the team but could this poster mean Waller recruits the Squad to capture Joker?

Take a look at the latest trailer with a perfectly chosen theme song from the legendary Queen: Continue reading SUICIDE SQUAD New Trailer

HARLEY QUINN’S GANG OF HARLEYS & HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys #1 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys #1 courtesy DC Comics

Harley Quinn owns April at DC Comics – no foolin’!

It was a big Tuesday for Harley Fans as we saw a new look at Margot Robbie in the new Suicide Squad trailer.

In the DC Comics previews for April the insane villain turned anti-hero gets a new series and a new holiday themed one-shot – this time an April Fool’s special.

Superstar artists Jim Lee and John Romita, Jr. join the fun as Harley gets a book every week in April 2016.

Here’s a look at all the books featuring Harley: Continue reading HARLEY QUINN’S GANG OF HARLEYS & HOLIDAY SPECIAL

New Comics Picks for December 2, 2015

All-New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Teenage rebel X-Men on the run, Harley Quinn scores a new book and opens up her Little Black Book – wait til you see who joins her!

Plus a new teen Hulk’s awesome adventures & Robin vs. Robins in a Batman family reunion in a crossover that marks an evil comeback!

It’s all in this week’s new comics picks of the week.

All-New X-Men #1

A new threat is forcing mutants into hiding but this team is defying the other X-Men and striking out. Young Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel with the new Wolverine and Oya are forging their own destinies in a new series by Dennis Hopeless and Mark Bagley. When these renegades hit the road they slam right into a classic villain. Continue reading New Comics Picks for December 2, 2015

HARLEY QUINN VS JOKER in 2016

Harley Quinn #25 courtesy DC Comics
Harley Quinn #25 courtesy DC Comics

There’s no love lost this February when former mad lovers Harley Quinn comes face to face with Joker!

Quinn goes back to Arkham for a showdown with the Clown Prince of Crime as she battles an ex-love to save her new one.

DC Comics previewed HARLEY QUINN #25 coming in February 2016.

The life of Harley’s new love, Mason Macabre, is in the Joker’s hands…but can he or Harley survive another round of The Joker’s twisted mind games? Continue reading HARLEY QUINN VS JOKER in 2016

FINAL ISSUES, NEW TEAMS In DC DECEMBER BOOKS

Justice League #47 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #47 courtesy DC Comics

Final issues, super-powered showdowns and new creative teams and arcs highlight the DC Comics December previews.

Let’s begin with the biggest League of all…

JUSTICE LEAGUE #47

Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JASON FABOK
Variant covers by JIM LEE
Super-star artist Jason Fabok returns as the second act of “DARKSEID WAR” begins! As the members of the Justice League struggle with their new Godhood abilities, Wonder Woman must turn to the beings that have fought the Anti-Monitor before: the Crime Syndicate! Plus, what secret does Grail hold that will change Diana’s world forever? Continue reading FINAL ISSUES, NEW TEAMS In DC DECEMBER BOOKS