NIGHTCRAWLER #1 Preview

Nightcrawler #1 courtesy Marvel
Nightcrawler #1 courtesy Marvel

The man who represents the heart and soul of the X-Men is back. Fans are enjoying the return of Nightcrawler in the pages of Amazing X-Men. Jason Aaron’s story of the swashbuckling Kurt Wagner may remind you of the classic Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum era.

 

The legendary Claremont returns to chronicle Kurt’s new adventures in Nightcrawler #1 this April. Marvel revealed some pages by artist Todd Nauck along with some variant covers for the first issue. Continue reading NIGHTCRAWLER #1 Preview

AMAZING X-MEN #5 Preview

Amazing X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel

“Aaarrgghhh!”

 

Nightcrawler leads his mutant friends in a battle against demon pirates in Amazing X-Men #5.

 

Marvel shared a preview of the big showdown on a supernatural seas from writer Jason Aaron and artist Ed McGuinness.

 

Logan, Storm, Beast, Northstar, Iceman and Firestar have been through heaven and hell literally in their quest to find the truth about Kurt Wagner Continue reading AMAZING X-MEN #5 Preview

Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel
Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel

The Kurt Wagner comeback continues!

 

Wolverine is leading a squad through Heaven and Hell to bring back their fallen friend back from beyond in the first arc of  Amazing X-Men by Jason Aaron.  After his resurrection Kurt will star in a new ongoing series by legendary X-writer Chris Claremont and artist Todd Nauck.

 

The new creative team revealed their plans for the fan-favorite hero and art from Nightcrawler #1 on Marvel.com. Continue reading Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

Jason Aaron’s WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN Stories Never Told

Wolverine and the X-Men #4 cover courtesy Marvel.com
Wolverine and the X-Men #4 cover courtesy Marvel.com

Jason Aaron is leaving Wolverine and the X-Men in early 2014 but the series will be relaunched with a new creative team. Aaron is now writing Amazing X-Men – the search for Nightcrawler.

 

Aaron’s run with the staff and student of the Jean Grey School will be remember for quirky strange tales filled with action, teen angst, humor and a few tears.

 

After Bamfs, a Brood infested Kitty Pryde, Frankenstein’s Murder Circus, a field trip in the Savage Land and the Hellfire Club made of psycho brats, Aaron reveals the stories he didn’t get to tell Continue reading Jason Aaron’s WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN Stories Never Told

Amazing X-Men #2 Review

Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

Sometimes being an X-Man is Hell…literally!

 

Nightcrawler’s peace in Heaven turns into a nightmare when his father sends demon pirates to steal souls. Yes, Jason Aaron is daring to use one of the worst X-villains (but was awesome in X-Men: First Class) in a tale of war in the afterlife.

 

This week Amazing X-Men #2 continues the otherworldly adventures on two fronts. The writer’s seeds sewn in Wolverine and the X-Men (those darn bamfs!) pay off in a big way sending Logan and Northstar to Heaven and Storm, Iceman and Firestar to Hell. Continue reading Amazing X-Men #2 Review

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013

Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #2 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #2 Nightcrawler is trapped in a bizarre afterlife with Azazel on the attack. In an effort to bring back the Fuzzy Elf, Wolverine and Northstar are now lost in “Heaven” with a nastier version of Bamfs on the attack!

 

Velvet #2 The deadliest superspy leaves her desk job after an army of agents are taken out. Now Velvet is on the run from her own agency! Espionage comics as only Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting (the team behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier) Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for December 4, 2013