LUKE CAGE New Comic, New Mystery

2017 is looking like the Year of the Cage, Fist, Devil…and Jones, Jessica Jones. Luke Cage is smashing into a new comic book but it’s a different adventure for the Hero for Hire.

Luke Cage #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel announced via CBR a new Luke Cage ongoing series by David Walker and artist Blake Nelson II with covers by Rahzzah. After relaunch Power Man and Iron Fist, Walker continues Cage’s story. The new adventure makes a return to Luke’s past and gives the New York City hero a change of venue. Continue reading LUKE CAGE New Comic, New Mystery

Mighty Avengers #1 Review

Mighty Avengers courtesy Marvel
Mighty Avengers courtesy Marvel

Luke Cage is back in business in Mighty Avengers #1. The hero turned family man quit the Avengers to focus on being a good father and husband. Luke is training Avengers Academy graduates in a new Heroes for Hire. It’s great to see Cage mentoring the new Power Man and White Tiger as they take on smugglers. While on a job the Heroes for Hire encounter the Superior Spider-Man. Meanwhile, Monica Rambeau (formerly known as Captain Marvel and Photon) is stopping crime in style and may be the only person who knows the identity of the new Ronin.

 

Writer Al Ewing spins each story thread of the New York City heroes coming together while exploring the sinister dynamic between Thanos and his Black Order. We get insight into the competition between the Mad God’s evil enforcers as Proxima Midnight makes Thanos an offer he can’t refuse. Continue reading Mighty Avengers #1 Review

MIGHTY AVENGERS #1 Preview

MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel
Mighty Avengers courtesy Marvel

Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are fighting an impossible war against The Builders in deep space. Thanos and his Black Order are ransacking Earth. Classic and new heroes will rise up to protect our world in Mighty Avengers #1 this week by Al Ewing and Greg Land.

 

 

Luke Cage, Superior Spider-Man, Falcon, She-Hulk, Blue Marvel, White Tiger and the new Power Man. Former Captain Marvel Monica Rambeau is back with a new code-name: Spectrum. Looking at the cover you see there’s a new Ronin – the hero under the mask is still a mystery for now.

 

Here’s a breakdown of the team and what to expect:

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MIGHTY AVENGERS!

MIghty Avengers courtesy Marvel
Mighty Avengers courtesy Marvel

It’s the big finale to Marvel’s week of MIGHTY teasers! Mighty Avengers is a brand new book tied to the INFINITY event! When Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must go on a mission across the galaxy – these heroes will rise up to protect our world!

 

Luke Cage, Superior Spider-Man, She-Hulk will be joined by Blue Marvel, White Tiger and the new Power Man. Today Marvel revealed more members of the roster (Falcon and Monica Rambeau now with new code-name: Spectrum and a new Ronin) and the creative team: Al Ewing and Greg Land. Continue reading MIGHTY AVENGERS!

Marvel Characters Wanted for AGENTS OF SHIELD

Clark Gregg in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD courtesy ABC
Clark Gregg in Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD courtesy ABC

The Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD television series hits ABC this Fall! Set in the world of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) leads an elite team of agents in the new world of Gods, monsters, aliens and heroes as seen in The Avengers. The pilot was written and directed by Joss Whedon.

Now that we’ve seen the full trailer featuring a character that many speculate (and hope) could be Luke Cage (aka Power Man) played by J. August Richards (Angel) let’s start the wish list of Marvel characters we hope to see in the new series:

Daredevil #509 featuring Iron Fist & Luke Cage courtesy Marvel
Daredevil #509 featuring Iron Fist & Luke Cage courtesy Marvel

Danny Rand (Iron Fist) The billionaire Continue reading Marvel Characters Wanted for AGENTS OF SHIELD