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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

X-MEN Children of Diversity!

Astonishing X-Men #68 courtesy Marvel
Astonishing X-Men #68 courtesy Marvel

Are you still recovering from the first trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past. The Bryan Singer directed film unites the casts of First Class and the original X- trilogy. The trailer was exciting, emotional and shows why X-Men are still the best representation of diversity in comics.

 

What a thrill to see Bishop, Warpath, Sunspot and Blink join the cinematic cast of X-Men. The Children of the Atom represent diversity and overcoming differences. These heroes don’t just fight bad guys. They fight discrimination and intolerance.

 

When Stan Lee created X-Men #1 his young heroes had powers because of genetics. You could say Continue reading X-MEN Children of Diversity!

New Mutants of X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Warpath on the cover of Uncanny X-Men #476 courtesy Marvel
Warpath on the cover of Uncanny X-Men #476 courtesy Marvel

As you recover from the astonishing trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past and recent news by director Bryan Singer about new mutants in the film you may wondering:

 

Who’s That?

 

Singer confirmed via Twitter ahead that Warpath, Sunspot and Ink will appear in the movie joining the previously announced Bishop, Quicksilver and Blink.

 

At :38 in the trailer you see shots of Bishop, Sunspot, Warpath and Blink in what looks like the dark future in which the cast of the original X trilogy are fighting to survive. Continue reading New Mutants of X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

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

Fallen Heroes in AVENGERS #14 Preview

Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel

Thanos is the big threat in Infinity but who are the Builders? Are they friends or foes of Earth? The mysterious “Builders” have been hinted at since Jonathan Hickman took over Avengers and New Avengers and “Origin Sites” popped up across the globe! What happens when the sites all turn on and send a signal into space?

Find out in Avengers #14! Look at the cover by Leinil Yu as the new members of the team have fallen. Who took out Continue reading Fallen Heroes in AVENGERS #14 Preview

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