New Comic Picks for February 8, 2017

Justice League of America: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

Bad guys turn good?

New twists on villains and a lot of Batman in this week’s new comic book picks of the week:

Justice League of America Rebirth #1

Batman, Black Canary, Vixen, Killer Frost, the Ray,the Atom and…Lobo? In the aftermath of Justice League vs Suicide Squad, why does the Dark Knight assembles these heroes and rogues? DC’s new super group blasts off in this new book by Steve Orlando and Ivan Reiss. Continue reading New Comic Picks for February 8, 2017

New Comic Book Picks for April 20, 2016

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Poison Ivy Cycle of Life and Death courtesy DC Comics

It’s a week of super comebacks! Steve Rogers back to full power and fighting with Sam and Bucky. The return of Supergirl. The downfall of Colossus? It’s all in this week’s new comics picks of the week. Let’s begin with a Gotham City Siren reunion:

Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death #4 Ivy and Catwoman united! The body count rises, Ivy’s “children” blossom and the mystery of Gotham’s botanical labs gets twisted as Ivy recruits Selina Kyle for a heist to help solve the mystery. Amy Chu and Clay Mann are turning the Batman femme fatale into a solo superstar.

Captain America: Sam Wilson #8 Steve Rogers is back to Super Soldier power and glory. Now, Captain Americas United! Sam, Bucky and Steve united against the evil unleashed in Pleasant Hill as Avengers: Standoff continues by Nick Spencer. Will we learn more about Steve’s rebirth and will there be a price? Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for April 20, 2016

DC COMICS ANNOUNCES THREE EXCLUSIVE CREATORS

Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death #2 courtesy DC Comics
Poison Ivy: Cycle of Life and Death #2 courtesy DC Comics

As fans eagerly await what Rebirth will mean to the DC comics universe, the publisher made it clear three fan-favorite creators are now exclusive with them.

DC Entertainment announced today the signing of writer Tom King and fan favorite artists Clay Mann and John Timms to exclusive deals to produce their comic book work solely for the DC Comics and Vertigo imprints:

“DC Entertainment is proud and excited to secure the services of these amazing talents,” said DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee. “Speaking personally as a fan of their impressive work, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on board for the long haul. We’ve seen the incredible fan response thus far and all I can add is: hold on tight, this is just the beginning!” Continue reading DC COMICS ANNOUNCES THREE EXCLUSIVE CREATORS

New Comics Picks for January 20, 2016

Captain Marvel courtesy Marvel via Fast Company
Captain Marvel courtesy Marvel via Fast Company

The women behind Agent Carter take Captain Marvel into orbit and Poison Ivy gets her own book! These two women take the lead in our new comic picks of the week.

Captain Marvel #1 Carol Danvers leads Alpha Flight?! The fan-favorite Avenger is the new head of S.W.O.R.D. with her own team and satellite headquarters. Danvers is Earth’s first of defense against alien threats in a new series by the team behind Marvel’s Agent Carter and Uncanny X-Men artist Kris Anka.

Poison Ivy: The Cycle of Life and Death #1 The Batman femme fatale in her own limited series. Dr. Isley gets a new start but when a fellow scientist is killed, all evidence points to Ivy. Writer Amy Chu and artist Clay Mann get the bad girl entangled in a new Gotham conspiracy. Continue reading New Comics Picks for January 20, 2016

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW & More DC COMICS in MARCH 2016

Legends of Tomorrow #1 courtesy DC Comics
Legends of Tomorrow #1 courtesy DC Comics

A new comic inspired by the new television series LEGENDS OF TOMORROW, huge changes as big books hit issue 50 plus a back to full power Superman, the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman and Suicide Squad—killed in action?

It’s all coming from DC Comics this March. Here are the official descriptions:

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW #1
Cover by AARON LOPRESTI
It’s four powerhouse tales in one colossal comic, as some of comics’ most legendary talents launch new tales of Firestorm, Metamorpho, Metal Men and Sugar and Spike—that’s right, Sugar and Spike! Continue reading LEGENDS OF TOMORROW & More DC COMICS in MARCH 2016

DARKSEID WAR Special & More DC COMICS FEBRUARY 2016 Previews

Justice League Darkseid Special courtesy DC Comics
Justice League Darkseid Special courtesy DC Comics

A new power player in the Darkseid War, new creative teams for Suicide Squad, Aquaman plus Harley Quinn face to face with the Joker and is Bruce becoming Batman again?

It’s all in the DC Comics previews for books coming in February 2016:

JUSTICE LEAGUE: DARKSEID WAR SPECIAL #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art by OSCAR JIMENEZ
Cover by JASON FABOK
Variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
The massive “Darkseid War” epic continues to set the stages for the future of the DC Universe as we reveal the secrets behind its newest major player: Darkseid’s daughter, Grail! And if the Justice League is not careful, the spoils of war will all end up with her! See the truth behind Grail’s role in this war and the future of the DC Universe as she tears her way across it. Continue reading DARKSEID WAR Special & More DC COMICS FEBRUARY 2016 Previews

POISON IVY, FIRESTORM, METAL MEN and More DC COMICS Books

Detective Comics #23.1 Poison Ivy courtesy DC Comics
Detective Comics #23.1 Poison Ivy courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics is bringing back some classic characters in 2016.

DC announced eight new six-issue limited series via USA Today.

Here are the fan-favorites and writers:

Swamp Thing, Metal Men by Swamp Thing co-creator Len Wein.
Raven by Marv Wolfman, co-creator of the sorceress during this Teen Titans run.
Firestorm by Gerry Conway
Katana: Cult of Kobra by Mike W. Barr (Katana’s creator when he wrote Outsiders) Continue reading POISON IVY, FIRESTORM, METAL MEN and More DC COMICS Books

VILLAINS MONTH Begins

Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics
Batman #23.1 The Joker courtesy DC Comics

The inmates aren’t just running the asylum…they’re ruling the DC Universe!

 

In the aftermath of Trinity War – the Justice League is dead and the rogues are taking advantage!

 

DC Comics celebrates the second anniversary of The New 52 with Villains Month.

 

Classic and new foes steal the spotlight and take over each of the “hero” books with stand-alone origin stories:

 

The first week of Villains Month kicks off with: Continue reading VILLAINS MONTH Begins