X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #20 courtesy Marvel

X-23 is back!

 

The original X-Men learned just how much some humans hate mutants in their first encounter with the Purifiers who were hunting X-23!

 

This week – the young X-Men learn more about the “daughter”of Wolverine. Here’s a look inside All-New X-Men #20 by Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson and Mahmud Asrar from Marvel. Continue reading X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez

Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel
Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel

One of my favorite creators is takes on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez draws and writes a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 out this Wednesday.

 

The fan-favorite artist has amazing runs with Grant Morrison on New X-Men and Warren Ellis on Astonishing X-Men.

 

Jimenez told Marvel.com how the story is based on an issue from way back in the Chris Claremont era.

 

“Our story is called “Come Conquer the Beasts” and the gist is simple: Continue reading SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez

WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

Who should Logan take on in a possible sequel to The Wolverine?

 

The X-Man’s solo adventure in Japan is coming out on Blu-Ray. Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold are in talks for a possible sequel. Part of the film’s success is how it took inspiration from what fans may consider THE ultimate Logan story by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.

 

What Wolverine story could be the perfect inspiration for a sequel? Continue reading WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams

X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel

X-23 is back and it’s love and war among the next generation of mutants.

 

Marvel shared a look inside All-New X-Men #20 by Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson and Mahmud Asrar.

 

After the events of Battle of the Atom – Kitty Pryde and the original X-Men have left Wolverine and the Jean Grey School to join Cyclops and his revolution squad and New Xavier School. Continue reading X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

Top 5 Comic Books for November 13, 2013

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

All-New X-Men #18  Defections, departures and defeats. The mutants are shaken by the Battle of the Atom. The young X-Men make a radical shift. Kitty Pryde makes a big move. Brandon Peterson joins Brian Michael Bendis for a new beginning for the original X-Men.

 

Superman/Wonder Woman #2  Clark and Diana’s romantic getaway turns into a nail-biting rescue and then…Doomsday! Diana turns to a God to stop the maniacal monster of Krypton but the Pantheon of Immortals is dead set against her relationship with Kal-El! Talk about possible in-laws from hell! Continue reading Top 5 Comic Books for November 13, 2013

MARVEL KNIGHTS X-MEN Begins

Marvel Knights X-Men courtesy Marvel
Marvel Knights X-Men courtesy Marvel

Marvel Knights is back in a big way! First with Spider-Man and now the X-Men. The revived line pairs independent creators with Marvel’s biggest icons for exciting new kinds of stories.

 

Wolverine, Rogue and Kitty Pryde star in Marvel Knights: X-Men by Brahm Revel and Cris Peter. The first issue arrives Wednesday with mutants and murder in a small town.

 

“I can’t tell you too much because the story is somewhat of a mystery,” Revel tells Marvel.com. “Or rather each of these two young girls [is a mystery]. I knew coming in that I wanted to invent some new characters that were blank slates and didn’t have immense histories from living in the Marvel Universe for 50 years. Continue reading MARVEL KNIGHTS X-MEN Begins

Big Changes, Big Villains for All-Female X-MEN

X-Men #10 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #10 courtesy Marvel

The all-female X-Men squad faces a powerhouse new Sisterhood of Mutants in the next arc by writer Brian Wood. A redesigned Lady Deathstrike leads a new alliance of evil against the women in two back to back arcs: Muertas (with artist Terry Dodson) and Ghosts with artist Kris Anka.

 

In the aftermath of Battle of the Atom – one team member has switched sides, another has seen her future. Wood tells Marvel.com how that plays out in his series: Continue reading Big Changes, Big Villains for All-Female X-MEN

Halloween Comic Book Horror: Kitty’s X-Men Nightmare

X-Men #143 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #143 courtesy Marvel

Ellen Ripley from Aliens.

Laurie Strode from Halloween.

Kitty Pryde of the X-Men.

For Halloween we’re looking back at some of the best horror stories you can find in comic books!

Yes, the fan-favorite X-woman has seen her share of evil mutants and scary villains but I’m flashing us back to Kitty’s early years when she first attended Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.

Uncanny X-Men #143 by the legendary team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne is a classic confrontation that’s perfect for Halloween.

Continue reading Halloween Comic Book Horror: Kitty’s X-Men Nightmare