Uncanny Avengers – COMICS BLEND

X-MAN Power Surprise In UNCANNY AVENGERS

An X-Man unleashes new powers but will it be enough to stop an horrific enemy with the power of a X-icon?

Uncanny Avengers could be Avenging X-Men and their Amazing Friends. Gerry Duggan and Pepe Larraz have pitted the Avengers Unity Squad against the Red Skull. The Captain America villain still possesses the stolen brain and telepathic powers of Professor Charles Xavier. I still recall unleashing the loudest curse word shocking the entire comic book shop when I witnesses the unholy act way back in the first issue of the first volume.

The nightmare continues literally but in this week it was a case of mind over mutant. Continue reading X-MAN Power Surprise In UNCANNY AVENGERS

HULK to ZULK?

Is there a new Hulk in Marvel comics?

In the long history of the Green Goliath the monster has not always been the Incredible Hulk.

As we enter a new era in the aftermath of Civil War II we have three or is it four Hulks?

Amadeus Cho is the Totally Incredible Hulk.

RULK aka Red Hulk (Thunderbolt Ross) is member of the U.S. Avengers.

Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk will star in a new Hulk book in 2017.

We do not want to spoil the fate of Bruce Banner in Civil War II but have you seen Uncanny Avengers #16? Continue reading HULK to ZULK?

New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

The return of Doom Patrol and the Third Doctor and two big cliffhangers are among this week’s new comics picks of the week:

Doom Patrol #1

We were at Emerald City Comicon when Gerard Way emerged to announce his plans for DC Young Animal line and the return of Doom Patrol. The first issue is here. Way and artist Nick Derington reimagine the cult classic starring the strangest heroes in comics. Graveyard shift E-M-T’s encounter Cliff Steele (aka Robotman) with more of the cast (Crazy Jane, Niles Caulder, Flex Mentallo) on the weird journey ahead.

All-Star Batman #2

My Own Worst Enemy continues as the Dark Knight and Two-Face on the run with an army of assassins after them. Bruce tries to cure Harvey Dent but what happens when Two-Face turns a trusted Batman ally against him? Scott Snyder and John Romita, Jr pick up the twists and betrayals on the wild road trip for two arch enemies. Continue reading New Comics Picks for September 14, 2016

MUTANT ALLIANCES & INHUMAN PREDICTIONS In UNCANNY AVENGERS

The Avengers Unity Squad jumped into Civil War II while setting up Inhumans vs X-Men as a pair of mutant villains join a rogue member’s covert mission.

Uncanny Avengers #13 by Gerry Duggan and Ryan Stegman picked up with Deadpool’s reaction to Bruce Banner’s death and Hawkeye’s role.

But the second half was packed with possible hints of what’s to come in the aftermath of Civil War II. What does Cable really know about the future? Continue reading MUTANT ALLIANCES & INHUMAN PREDICTIONS In UNCANNY AVENGERS

SABRETOOTH IS AN AVENGER

Uncanny Avengers #1 arrives this week with new members, new mission and continues the tradition of adding villains turned X-Men.

The inverted Victor Creed is on the team with Rogue, Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Vision, Brother Voodoo and Quicksilver.

Creed is on this version of the Avengers and starring in Wolverines but assume he’s Logan’s replacement.

“It’s not as simple as saying ‘Sabretooth is the new Wolverine,” said Executive Editor Tom Brevoort. Continue reading SABRETOOTH IS AN AVENGER

UNCANNY AVENGERS Reborn Preview

From the ashes of AXIS a brand new Uncanny Avengers is born. Rick Remender reunites with artist Daniel Acuna for the new volume but it’s a different team with a different mission.

Remender and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort previewed the upcoming relaunch and answered fan questions. Here are the big highlights of today’s Marvel liveblog.

The Unity Squad born from Avengers vs. X-Men disbands. In the AXIS aftermath a new debuts in Uncanny Avengers #1 on January 28.

The new team is Rogue, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Sabretooth, Vision, Brother Voodoo and all-new Captain America (Sam Wilson) and follows the bombshell revelation that Wanda and Pietro are not Magneto’s children. Continue reading UNCANNY AVENGERS Reborn Preview

MARVEL AXIS EFFECTS on Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and More

Avengers and X-Men: AXIS is now history but sets the stage for a fascinating future for some of the iconic heroes and villains.

In the fight to stop Red Skull (armed with the powers of Professor X) Scarlet Witch cast an inversion spell which turned heroes into villains and vise versa.

In the finale – Scarlet Witch, Doctor Doom and the White Skull cast a spell but not everyone fell.

What does it mean for Marvel 2015? Continue reading MARVEL AXIS EFFECTS on Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and More