Tag: Jean Grey

Top 5 Comic Books for September 11, 2013

xmen 5 art adamsAvengers #19 After the last shocking chapter of Infinity – we know who Thanos wants to find and kill on Earth! Now – The Avengers are prisoners of war in space. A traitor threatens the destroy the galactic alliance.

 

Batman #23.2 Riddler One of my most anticipated Villains Month issues! With the Dark Knight away, his rogues will play! Edward Nygma plays a critical role in Batman Zero Year. See how the young Nygma evolved into the Riddler.

 

Eternal Warrior #1 When an enemy from the past emerges in the present, will the Eternal Warrior break his vow and go back to war in an age-old blood vendetta? Greg Pak and Trevor Hairsine team up on Valiant’s new series.

 

Fearless Defenders #9 The all-female superhero book is invaded by…guys? Venom recruits Dr. Strange, Iron Fist, Hercules and a ton of dark heroes to confront Valkyrie.

 

X-Men #5 Battle of the Atom rages after last week’s shocking revelation! Now we know who one of the “Future X-Men” are but what does it mean to the timeline? Young Jean and Scott are the run and refuse to go back. X-Men from past, present and future are on a collision course for war in the latest chapter from Brian Wood and David Lopez

 

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X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

X-Men #6 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #6 courtesy Marvel

The all-female X-Men book becomes part of the big 50th Anniversary crossover epic. X-Men #5 and #6 are key chapters in X-Men: Battle of the Atom.

 

Writer Brian Wood tells Marvel.com Rachel Grey will have an important interaction with the young Jean Grey and (while not spoiling last week’s chapter two) one of the Future X-Men:

 

“The story dictated it, really; there are crucial points in the story where it’s really a telepath’s time to shine, Continue reading X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Preview

Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

 

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

Battle of the Atom is underway! X-Men from the future, past and present collide in fight to save future of the mutant race as part of the 50th Anniversary. Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron and Brian Wood are the “Professor X’s” of the current X-books and co-writers working together on this crossover.

 

As part of the 50th Anniversary we looked back at the top 10 greatest X-Men stories but I wanted to look ahead. These next recent stories by the Battle of the Atom writers are strong contenders to join that impressive pantheon Continue reading Future Greatest X-MEN Stories

Greatest X-Men Stories,The Top 5

Uncanny X-Men #135
Uncanny X-Men #135

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the X-Men and a brand new epic Battle of The Atom let’s look at our picks for the top 5 X-Men storylines of all time:

 

1. The Dark Phoenix Saga Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s operatic epic! Jean Grey’s slow burn seduction erupts into an inferno of cosmic energy threatening to consume the universe.

This extended opus introduced Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Dazzler and the Hellfire Club Inner Circle. The X-Men bravely fought for the soul and then the life of their beloved Jean Grey from the darkened halls of a secret society’s ultimate playpen to an alien arena. Continue reading Greatest X-Men Stories,The Top 5

X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Aftermath Previews

All-New X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel

An X-Man comeback. A new look for a classic villain. And Battle of the Atom aftermath. Did the future X-Men complete their mission and force the Young X-Men back into the past?

 

Marvel shared a first look at the X-books coming in November:

 

Wolverine and the X-Men Annual #1  Jason Aaron and Nick Bradshaw “The Avengers find an unlikely ally against the forces of the Builders—KID GLADIATOR! What has the prince of the Shi’Ar Empire been up to since he left the Jean Grey School?” Continue reading X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Aftermath Previews

Comic Book Picks for August 7, 2013

All-New X-Men #15 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #15 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #15 Young Cyclops may be losing the love of his life to his best friend. Jean Grey turns her affection to another beast of a man.

 

Detective Comics #23 When Batman falls who will face the Wrath? Alfred proves he’s not ordinary butler when he steps up to take on the Anti-Batman.

 

Fatale #16 Josephine’s enemy gets a step closer in this new chapter set in Grunge Rock era Seattle. Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips horror/crime noir epic of an immortal woman on the run reveals her connection to rock bands and a serial killer in the 1990’s Pacific Northwest. Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 7, 2013

X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM #1 Preview

X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel shared a first look inside X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1. Past, present and future mutants will clash in this 50th Anniversary event by an all-star team.

 

Beast brought Professor Xavier’s original five students into the present in order to stop Scott’s mutant revolution. Now X-Men from the future arrive in the present on a mission to force the past X-Men to go back home.

 

If you read Age of Ultron, you know how twisting time has affected the Marvel Universe. What will the past and future X-Men do to the already damaged timeline? Continue reading X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM #1 Preview

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 17, 2013

All-New X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #14 Is one of the X-Men’s greatest tragedies happening all over again? Jean Grey vs. Mastermind – the rematch! It gives me a chill to see this cover! The original Mastermind’s “seduction” of Jean Grey unleashed Dark Phoenix! Will the villain risk triggering the nightmare again in the name of revenge?

 

Batman ’66 #1 POW! All-new stories inspired by the Adam West Batman television series! Holy Flashback Batman! The Riddler strikes but will a femme fatale help the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder foil a PURR-fect heist? Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for July 17, 2013