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ORIGINAL SINS Begins

Original Sins #1 courtesy Marvel
Original Sins #1 courtesy Marvel

In the aftermath of Original Sin #3 the Marvel Universe is shaken to the core. (You can read our review (spoiler warning) here.) Now the original sins of heroes are out in the open. Heroes are shocked. Friendships and families will be shattered.

 

The Watcher saw all – so he knows every secret of the Marvel Universe. Those secrets are out including Thor learned has a sister, Captain America learned Dr. Strange mind wiped him – at Tony Stark’s orders. The revelations get even more shocking.

 

This week the fallout hits in Original Sins #1 starring Deathlok, Young Avengers, Inhumans and more heroes. Continue reading ORIGINAL SINS Begins

ORIGINAL SIN #3 Shock & Recover Review

Original Sin #3 courtesy Marvel
Original Sin #3 courtesy Marvel

Readers are hit with shock and awe as writer Jason Aaron’s list of crimes rises with Original Sin #3.

 

  • He killed The Watcher.
  • He turned The Orb into an awesome villain.
  • He’s unleashed secrets to big, heroes are ready to fight and kill their allies.
  • He’s turned a fan-favorite hero into a cold blooded murderer.

There’s a spoiler alert on the way but here’s what we know so far that’s not too spoilery…

 

The Watcher was the dead. Thor discovered the body.
Uatu’s eyes were snatched out of his head. Continue reading ORIGINAL SIN #3 Shock & Recover Review

AMAZING X-MEN #8 Review

Amazing X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel

Gruesome murders.

Happy reunions.

Sharp toothed monsters

Even sharper humor.

 

Craig Kyle and Chris Yost kick off their return to the mutant mythos with an exciting first issue. The team who created X-23 are back at the mansion with a chapter filled with action, suspense and humor in Amazing X-Men #8.

 

What I loved most is the team’s ability Continue reading AMAZING X-MEN #8 Review

DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE Preview

Deadpool vs. X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
Deadpool vs. X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

Big guns, muscles and pouches plus, bigger guns? It must be the 1990’s.

 

If seeing Warpath and Sunspot in X-Men: Days of Future Past makes you nostalgic for the good old X-Force days then hold on.

 

Warpath, along with Cable, Cannonball, Boom Boom and Domino are back to take on the Merc With a Mouth in a brand new limited series that brings back the original X-Force.

 

Marvel shared a preview of Deadpool vs. X-Force #1 by writer Duane Swierczynski (Cable) and artist Pepe Larraz (Wolverine and the X-Men) with covers by Shane Davis. Continue reading DEADPOOL VS. X-FORCE Preview

Marvel Summons DOCTOR STRANGE Director

Doctor Strange #171 courtesy Marvel
Doctor Strange #171 courtesy Marvel

Marvel Studios summons a horror director to take the Master of the Mystic Arts to the big screen.

 

Scott Derrickson (Deliver Us From Evil, Sinister, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day The Earth Stood Still remake) has been chosen to direct Doctor Strange according to Variety and  The Hollywood Reporter.

 

Dr. Stephen Strange began his career as a surgeon before becoming the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth defending Earth against supernatural threats, demons and vampires. Continue reading Marvel Summons DOCTOR STRANGE Director

AVENGERS TIME JUMP

Avengers #35 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #35 courtesy Marvel

As a huge fan of Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers run this is exciting news. All the plots within plots, cosmic level events and time jumping all lead to a major moment this fall.

 

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have been fighting to protect Earth in Avengers while The Illuminati have committed some less than heroic acts to save the planet in New Avengers. The secrets come out in tie-ins to Original Sin.

 

Marvel shared a preview of Avengers #35 and New Avengers #24 as the final incursion hits in two double-sized issues in September. All the Avengers learn what the Illuminati has been doing Continue reading AVENGERS TIME JUMP