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Revisiting Our 15 Comic Characters to Watch in 2015

Didn’t 2015 go by like a Flash or Quicksilver?

It was a year of Secret Wars, Convergences, replacement heroes and rebirths in epic crossovers with a multiverse of heroes and villains.

Beloved characters made major comebacks in new comics and massive superhero movies.

We picked our 15 comic book characters to watch in 2015. What happened and how did they make an impact on the books, shows and movies that thrilled us this.

Here’s what we said and what went down: Continue reading Revisiting Our 15 Comic Characters to Watch in 2015

Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

Detective Comics: Endgame #1

Jokerized mobs are running wild but a small band of street savvy teens takes a stand. Will Batman accept their help and risk their lives? Brian Buccellato delivers this Batman: Endgame tie-in story. Our big question: are these kids the cast of We Are Robin coming in June.

Howard the Duck #1

The biggest cameo in superhero post-credits history leads to a brand new series for Howard the Duck! See what all everyone’s feathers are flying after the surprise appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy. How sets up shop at Marvel’s newest private eye in a series by Chip Zdardsky (Sex Criminals) and Joe Quinones. Continue reading Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

15 COMICS CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2015

Avengers: Ultron Forever #1 courtesy Marvel

Epic crossovers with a multiverse of heroes and villains.

Beloved characters back in print.

Stars of major movies and television getting their own books.

Here are our Comic Characters to Watch in 2015:

Starfox

The half-brother of Thanos will appear in the Avengers: Rage of Ultron original graphic novel. The Eternal has been off the grid for years after brief appearances in She-Hulk. Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers, AXIS) is the architect of this cosmic clash and Eros’s comeback. Continue reading 15 COMICS CHARACTERS TO WATCH IN 2015

Most Unexpected Comic Book Comebacks 2014

You can’t keep a crazy villain or outrageous character down. Some long-lost characters made major comebacks this year in huge comic book events and the year’s biggest box-office champ. This year’s list proved that even the biggest Hollywood and major writers are fanboys and girls too and when given the opportunity – bring their odd but beloved characters back to the front burner.

Here are our favorite comebacks of 2014. Continue reading Most Unexpected Comic Book Comebacks 2014

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY OF Sequels Updated

Marvel bet big on a nearly unknown group of anti-heroes and won bigger.

Guardians of the Galaxy conquered planet Earth with rave reviews. The outer space based renegades deliver a blast of new energy and opportunity into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

We knew we’d meet Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Groot and Rocket along with Ronan, Nebula, The Collector and the Nova Corps but writer/director James Gunn packed the films with big surprises that could lead the Marvel movies into even bolder directions.

Who should be on deck to join Guardians 2?

Here’s what we said then after seeing the first trailer but after this blast of adventure we must update our list of heroes and villains for Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and beyond. Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY OF Sequels Updated

All Winners Squad! Marvel’s Comic Relief

Marvel unveiled a brand new team with a classic brand name in a new animated series on Marvel.com. The All Winners Squad includes Avenger and Nanny Squirrel Girl joins Howard the Duck, Uniforn, Hypno Hustler and more cult favorite “winners” who save the day with comedy. Take a look at the pilot and learn some cinematic Marvel history from Howard!

For every great villain there’s a Paste Pot Pete! Enjoy. Do you have a favorite? I’m digging Hypno Hustler! By Editor

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