MASTER OF KUNG FU in SECRET WARS

Master of Kung Fu courtesy Marvel
Master of Kung Fu courtesy Marvel

Shang Chi is ready for battle in K’un Lun.

The Master of Kung Fu isn’t going up against Iron Fist.

Shang-Chi will face Emperor Zu in a new 4-issue limited series from Haden Blackman (Elektra) and Dalibor Talajic (Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe) according to Comic Book Resources.

This will take place in Battleworld, the new reality after the Marvel and Ultimate Universes are destroyed in Secret Wars #1. Continue reading MASTER OF KUNG FU in SECRET WARS

Top Comics for May 14, 2014

Constantine #14 courtesy DC Comics
Constantine #14 courtesy DC Comics

Constantine #14 In honor of the news that John Constantine will star in a new NBC series this Fall,  I’m making the supernatural hero’s latest issue a pick for new fans intrigued by the trailer. John may be quitting his role as leader of Justice League Dark as he fights a demon that could cost him what’s left of his humanity.

 

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 Shang Chi  goes into solo action when his lost love is killed while working for MI-6. The new Avengers becomes the next target in a story of martial arts, revenge and global espionage in a new limited series by Mike Benson. Continue reading Top Comics for May 14, 2014

Welcome to AVENGERS WORLD

Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel
Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel

The Avengers comic book franchise expands again with a brand new series. Writer Nick Spencer joins Jonathan Hickman for Avengers World.

 

In Hickman’s first Avengers arc Steve Rogers and Tony Stark declared Earth to be an Avengers World. One year later there’s this new series of that name will show the global power and presence of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

 

Avengers World #1 by Hickman, Nick Spencer and artist Stefano Caselli arrives this week. Here’s what fans can expect: Continue reading Welcome to AVENGERS WORLD

Nick Spencer On AVENGERS WORLD

Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel
Avengers World #1 courtesy Marvel

In Jonathan Hickman’s first Avengers arc Steve Rogers and Tony Stark declared Earth to be an Avengers World. One year later there’s a new series of the same name coming to show the global power and presence of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

 

Avengers World #1 by Hickman, Nick Spencer and artist Stefano Caselli was one of the major Marvel New York Comic Con announcements. Here are more details about how it fits with the flagship book and what fans can expect.

 

“The premise of the book is that it’s the Avengers, doing big things, because it’s an Avengers World now,” Continue reading Nick Spencer On AVENGERS WORLD

Avengers #11 Review

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

Avengers #11 was a thrilling, fun side trip on Jonathan Hickman’s cosmic odyssey! You don’t have to have read the earlier issues and enjoy this espionage filled chapter that puts Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Spider-Woman, Sunspot and Cannonball on the front burner of a undercover mission that would impress James Bond.

A.I.M. scientists are taking the alien viruses from the previous arcs and turning them into bioweapons for highest bidder. Natasha, Carol, Jessica, Roberto and Sam assemble in Macao to execute a Mission Impossible operation against A.I.M. agents. Hickman is known for his big epic scope but here he shows he’s equally powerful at writing comedy mixed with the thrills.

The real star of this issue is Continue reading Avengers #11 Review

AVENGERS Hong Kong Showdown!

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

Shang Chi takes the spotlight in this week’s Avengers #11. After cosmic clashes and alien outbreaks Jonathan Hickman sends the team to Hong Kong for a new adventure called Wake the Dragon.

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

While the Master of Kung Fu fights an ancient rival, Cannonball and Sunspot gamble with AIM agents and Black Widow, Captain Marvel and Spider-Woman take on spies in a casino showdown in Wake the Dragon.

Artist Mike Deodato is joining writer Jonathan Hickman for the first time on Avengers and New Avengers as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes march towards  the big Infinity event.

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

Deodato explains how collaborating Continue reading AVENGERS Hong Kong Showdown!

Avengers #11 Preview!

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

Mike Deodato joins Jonathan Hickman for the first time on Avengers and New Avengers as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes march towards Infinity! Here’s a look Mike Deodato’s art from Avengers #11 as the heroes have a showdown in Hong Kong as Wake the Dragon begins. New member Shang-Chi will take the spotlight as the Avengers fight it out in Asia before they head out to deep space in this summer’s big event: Infinity.

Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #11 courtesy Marvel

Deodato explains how collaborating Continue reading Avengers #11 Preview!