Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel
Age of Ultron #6 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #6 The Avengers greatest enemy conquered the Marvel Universe from the future!? Captain America leads a bruised and battered team on a mission to stop the android while Wolverine goes rogue on what could be the most controversial story twist of the year!

Bloodshot #10 The former Harbinger hunter seeks redemption as Harbinger Wars continues.  Can Bloodshot save the young fugitives of Project Rising Spirit or will he have to take them out?

Daredevil #25 Mark Waid’s acclaimed run on the Man Without Fear has been building to this! The mystery villain plays his trump card! Will Foggy Nelson survive the latest move?

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #4 Grab some jelly babies and throw Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for April 17, 2013

Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?

Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics
Wonder Woman #19 courtesy DC Comics

Wonder Woman fans may be a bit confused by the over of Wonder Woman #19! Diana is supposed to be in love with Superman so why is the Amazon kissing Orion on the New Gods after fighting him on the cover of this week’s issue?

DC Comics shared this stunning cover by Goran Sudsuka and this teaser for Brian Azzarello’s latest chapter. “Poseidon shares a piece of information with the First Born that puts Continue reading Wonder Woman In Love or War with Orion?

Superman July Books Preview

It’s the 75th Anniversary of Superman and this will definitely be a Superman Summer! Man of Steel flies into movie theaters. Superman Unchained by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee and Batman/Superman by Greg Pak and Jae Lee soar into comic book shops. Here’s a look at the Superman books DC will unleash this July:

Superman Unchained #2 courtesy DC Comics
Superman Unchained #2 courtesy DC Comics

Superman Unchained #2 Snyder/Lee.

“The technological terrorists called Ascension are growing bolder with every attack, creating problems only Continue reading Superman July Books Preview

Free Comic Book Day – One Month Away!

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is just one month away! Major publishers are making some huge offerings this year: Marvel will have a preview of their upcoming event Infinity by Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung, the DC Comics issue will have a Superman Unchained preview by Scott Snyder and Jim Lee, the Image Comics issue will have a new short story starring Tyreese.

Here’s a link to see all the free comics Continue reading Free Comic Book Day – One Month Away!

Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!

Brand new annuals starring some of your favorite DC icons will heat up your Summer. DC Comics revealed the covers for Animal Man, Batman, Detective Comics, The Flash and Superman Annuals arriving this July.

Animal Man Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics
Animal Man Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics

ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2 by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman JULY 31st

“Still reeling from the shocking death of his son, Buddy Baker is taking his grief out on the world around him. But in this special story, learn how the bonds of family can be stronger than the forces of evil—even when that evil is a horde of massive, slavering spiders!”

Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Annual #2 courtesy DC Comics

BATMAN ANNUAL #2 by Scott Snyder and Aaron Lopresti with a cover by Jock

“A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne’s Continue reading Summer Annuals for Superman, Batman, Flash and Animal Man!

Superman versus Jimmy Olsen!

Action Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #19 courtesy DC Comics

What you assume…Clark Kent loves Lois Lane. Lois loves Superman. Clark and Jimmy Olsen are best friends…is very different in The New 52.

Action Comics #19 is out this week with a new creative team. (Writer Andy Diggle and artist Tony Daniel have already announced their departures from the book.) DC Comics shared a first look inside the new beginning for the Man of Steel and exploring the status quo of Clark’s complicated relationships.

The big shocker Continue reading Superman versus Jimmy Olsen!

SUPERMAN VS. ORION

Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics

(This story has been updated to include the cover to Superman #19 revealing the man who could split Kal-El from Wonder Woman!)

In the aftermath of the H’el on Earth crossover the Man of Steel must answer to the United States Senate. How can Kal-El convince the government that his Fortress of Solitude is not a threat?

Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #18 courtesy DC Comics

That’s not all the DC icon faces in this week’s Superman #18. Orion Continue reading SUPERMAN VS. ORION