JASON LATOUR On WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN After Logan’s Death

Wolverine and the X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel

How does Wolverine and the X-Men go on without the title character?

 

Logan lost his healing factor and he’s headed for a final battle next month in Death of Wolverine.

 

Series writer Jason Latour hints at how the book will continue after the demise of the headmaster, mentor, teacher and school co-founder.

 

“Every moment since the decision was made to kill Wolverine came down, we’ve kind of been dealing these events in one way or another. There’s an elephant in the room we really had to stop and address. Fortunately, I think that’s led to a good new direction for the book in a lot of ways. This second arc is a much slower, quieter kind of story, and in it you’ll see the seeds planted for where this book is going to be headed post-“Wolverine.” Continue reading JASON LATOUR On WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN After Logan’s Death

X-MEN #18 Review

X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men go into orbit as a new creative team kicks off a new arc in X-Men #18. Arrow Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim and artist Harvey Tolibao wrap the all-female mutant team into an outer space mystery featuring the return of a classic villain.

 

When Deathbird shows up floating at The Peak’s door step…or airlock may be more appropriate…S.W.O.R.D. leader Abigail Brand calls in the Children of the Atom. Continue reading X-MEN #18 Review

ARROW Writer Sends X-MEN Into Space

X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel

Arrow Executive Producer/Writer Marc Guggenheim take over the all-female X-Men book this week and sends the team into orbit.

 

Deathbird shows up at death’s door at The Peak. Abigail Brand of S.W.O.R.D. calls in the mutants. It’s part of the new X-writer’s plan to take the Women of the Atom to new heights.

 

As Guggenheim explains the new story is inspired by the X-Men’s history with the Shi’ar Empire. Continue reading ARROW Writer Sends X-MEN Into Space

Top New Comics for July 23, 2014

Batman #33 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #33 courtesy DC Comics

Batman #33 The Dark Knight vs. The Riddler for the future of Gotham City. The final confrontation in the origin of Batman in The New 52 as Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo deliver the epic conclusion to Zero Year.

 

Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #1, Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #1  The Time Lords (as played by David Tennant and Matt Smith) in brand new adventures with new companions. The Tenth arrives in New York Continue reading Top New Comics for July 23, 2014

Bracing for STORM #1

Storm #1 by Victor Ibanez courtesy Marvel
Storm #1 by Victor Ibanez courtesy Marvel

As the comics world braces for a new Thor, Goddess of Thunder, fans can feel the power of the mutant Goddess of all weather, Storm!

 

 

The X-Men leader’s solo adventures begin in Storm #1 this week by Greg Pak (Planet Hulk, Superman/Batman, Action Comics) and artist Victor Ibanez.

 

Ororo has been leading the all-female X-Men and acting as headmistress in Wolverine and the X-Men. Pak explains the global mission he’s planned foe Storm in the fight to protect her fellow mutants: Continue reading Bracing for STORM #1

AMAZING X-MEN #8 Review

Amazing X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #8 courtesy Marvel

Gruesome murders.

Happy reunions.

Sharp toothed monsters

Even sharper humor.

 

Craig Kyle and Chris Yost kick off their return to the mutant mythos with an exciting first issue. The team who created X-23 are back at the mansion with a chapter filled with action, suspense and humor in Amazing X-Men #8.

 

What I loved most is the team’s ability Continue reading AMAZING X-MEN #8 Review

X-MEN COSPLAY SALUTE

photo by ComicsBlend
photo by ComicsBlend

X-Men: Days of Future Past is here and generating rave reviews. In honor of the film based on the classic Chris Claremont story and uniting members of the original and First Class casts here’s a salute to some truly astonishing X-fans.

 

This cosplaying duo took inspiration from X-Men: First Class for their appearance at Emerald City Comicon this year.

 

Here are more of the uncanny cosplayers who display their devotion the Children of the Atom! Continue reading X-MEN COSPLAY SALUTE

X-MEN Comics of Future Now

X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel

This is an astonishing week for all X-Men fans as X-Men: Days of Future Past arrives in cinemas. The latest big screen adventure stars the casts of the original trilogy and X-Men: First Class. Based on the classic Chris Claremont story, an X-Man goes back in time to prevent an assassination that leads to a war between giant robots called Sentinels and the human race.

 

It’s uncanny how there are also 4 big new X-books out this week from Marvel. If you’re a regular reader or want to know what’s up with your favorites in the comics here’s what’s coming out this new comic book Wednesday starring the Children of the Atom: Continue reading X-MEN Comics of Future Now