New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman: Rebirth #1 courtesy DC Comics

Have you recovered from the shocks and awes from last week’s massive issues? This week’s new comics follow up on a blockbuster moments from the big two publishers.

After the universe status shattering events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, here comes a new beginning for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel.

Marvel packed a gut punches in Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and here comes Civil War II #1 after a Marvel icon falls and everything you knew about hero is obliterated.

Here are our top five new comics picks of the week:

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SAM WILSON And HERO’s DEATH In CIVIL WAR II?

Captain America: Sam Wilson #10 courtesy Marvel
Captain America: Sam Wilson #10 courtesy Marvel

Marvel already declared an iconic hero will die leading to Civil War II.

The publisher shared the ominous cover to Captain America: Sam Wilson #10 where the new Cap is called on to honor a fallen hero.

Captain Marvel and Iron Man will lead opposing forces over the fate of a new Inhuman with the power to see the future. Inhuman Ulysses appeared before a deadly attack by Thanos (in the Free Comic Book Day issue) that may have claimed a beloved Avenger.

Writer Nick Spencer reveals why Sam is asked to lead the ceremony for this casualty of war: Continue reading SAM WILSON And HERO’s DEATH In CIVIL WAR II?

CIVIL WAR II Who Are THE ACCUSED And THE FALLEN

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel announced two special tie-in issues for this year’s big event with the ominous tease:

“Before the first shots of Civil War II have even been fired, the casualties already loom large.”

The publisher announced CIVIL WAR II: THE ACCUSED and CIVIL WAR II: THE FALLEN suggesting that this conflict will not be without cost. Marvel already teased the death of a major character in this superhero showdown between forces following Iron Man and Captain Marvel.

“Like the other tie-ins that we’re doing, you can just read the core series and be fine. But for greater insight and greater nuance, these one-shots will help to flesh out some of the most important parts of the story.” said Executive Editor Tom Brevoort.

THE ACCUSED and THE FALLEN details are classified for now but Brevoort gave Marvel.com insight as to the top secret creative teams.

“In one instance, [a creator has] a close familiarity with a key character in question,” he teases. “In the other, a specialty related to the story in that one-shot.” Continue reading CIVIL WAR II Who Are THE ACCUSED And THE FALLEN

WHO DIES in CIVIL WAR II?

Civil War II courtesy Marvel
Civil War II courtesy Marvel

Death, Resurrection, Speculation and Teasers – it comes with being a comic book reader!

In just days Marvel announced a death then teased a possible resurrection. Before we dive into who or what may be Dead No More let’s look at who could be the victim of the first big event of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now.

Marvel revealed a major character will die kicking off Civil War II. Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and writer Brian Michael Bendis gave the synopsis of the story and how it evolved during a Marvel editorial summit in a New York Daily News exclusive.

The preview revealed this time Tony Stark is fighting a different Captain in the conflict and that could be a clue to who gets killed. Continue reading WHO DIES in CIVIL WAR II?

MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel will kill off a major character in Civil War II. Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez will craft the big event sequel.

A new report reveals a different Captain will lead the opposition against Iron Man and a major character’s death leads to the war. The author got the opportunity of a Marvel fan’s dream: go inside the famous Marvel creative retreat!

The character’s death is a result of the top-secret Marvel editorial summit reports New York Daily News. Marvel’s top editors and writers gather semi-annually to brainstorm what will become the big stories that thrill fans the following year. Continue reading MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II