OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

John Barrowman as Merlyn in Arrow courtesy DC Comics and The CW
John Barrowman as Merlyn in Arrow courtesy DC Comics and The CW

The return of Ra’s Al Ghul and the League of Assassins.

The rematch with Oliver Queen and Ra’s with a twist.

The fate of Malcolm Merlyn.

Nyssa’s revenge.

Triple crosses led to a fateful confrontation in Nanda Parbat, the name of this week’s Arrow episode and domain of Ra’s Al Ghul.

Merlyn went from chief villain of season one to what some may call an anti-hero. We learned of the tragedy that sent Merlyn down the path of vengeance and the League of Assassins. Merlyn even teamed up with Oliver (Stephen Amell) to save Thea. Continue reading OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

ARROW Season Three Premiere Preview

Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics
Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics

Arrow season three begins tonight with The Calm.

 

Fans are eager for answers after the climatic season two finale battle between Oliver Queen and his allies versus Deathstroke and the League of Assassins.

 

Producers say this season’s theme is identity. Can Oliver have a separate life as Oliver Queen? Continue reading ARROW Season Three Premiere Preview

ARROW Casts RA’S AL GHUL

Ra's Al Ghul image courtesy DC Comics
Ra’s Al Ghul image courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics announced Matt Nable (Riddick, The Killer Elite) has been cast as Ra’s Al Ghul on The CW series Arrow. The super villain was mentioned in Season Two but will be the main nemesis for Season Three.

 

Ra’s Al Ghul is the immortal leader of the League of Assassins from Batman comics and producers describe this version “as proud and unforgiving, Ra’s is a ruthless strategist, a master of martial arts, and a shaper of history. He carries the wisdom of the ages, and protects some of its greatest secrets.” Continue reading ARROW Casts RA’S AL GHUL

ARROW Season 3 Trailer Reveals RA’S AL GHUL

courtesy The CW and Warner Brothers Television
courtesy The CW and Warner Brothers Television

Stephen Amell hosted the Warner Brothers Television panel at San Diego Comic Con and introduced the trailer for season three of Arrow.

This is our first look at Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer, new owner of Queen’s company.

The return of John Barrowman as Merlyn as his plans for Star City.

Colton Haynes as Roy Harper for the first time as Arsenal.

and Ra’s Al Ghul….

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading ARROW Season 3 Trailer Reveals RA’S AL GHUL

ROBIN RISES AGAIN?

Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics
Robin Rises: Omega #1 courtesy DC Comics

The epic tale of the 21st century Batman and Robin takes an Apokaliptic twist this week in Robin Rises: Omega #1.

 

That’s no misspelling above. The forces of Darkseid’s homeworld get into the deadly family fight between Batman and Ra’s Al Ghul.

 

Is Damian Wayne really about to be resurrected? Continue reading ROBIN RISES AGAIN?

TOP COMICS For July 16, 2014

Harbinger #25 courtesy Valiant
Harbinger #25 courtesy Valiant

Harbinger #25 A hero falls. A villain finally goes to far? After the death of a renegade this is Toyo Harada’s last stand. What will he unleash on the world? Can what’s left of Valiant’s teen superteam stop him? An all-star team on a major anniversary issue that launches the book in new directions.

 

Original Sin #6 The prime suspect in the murder of The Watcher is revealed? Did one of Marvel’s greatest heroes kill the ancient alien to cover up a lifetime of secret crimes or is it part of a bigger endgame? Jason Aaron’s cosmic murder mystery keeps delivering the shocks and awes. Continue reading TOP COMICS For July 16, 2014

Top Comics Picks for June 18, 2014

Batman & Ra's Al Ghul #32 courtesy DC Comics
Batman & Ra’s Al Ghul #32 courtesy DC Comics

Alex + Ada #7

 

Boy and android girl in love. What will Alex risk to give Ada greater independence and sentience? What will it do to their relationship in this sci-fi love story from Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn.

 

Batman and Ra’s Al Ghul #32

 

The Dark Knight vs. Ra’s Al Ghul for the bodies of Damian and Talia as The Hunt for Robin comes to a finale! Continue reading Top Comics Picks for June 18, 2014