X-Men Apocalypse – COMICS BLEND

X-MEN APOCALYPSE About That Bonus Teaser

X-Men: Apocalypse packed a ton of comic book history in the super-powered follow-up to First Class and Days of Future Past.

The sequel reunited Professor X, Mystique, Magneto, Beast and scene-stealing Quicksilver; introduced young Scott Summers, Jean Grey, Storm, Nightcrawler, Angel joined the cast plus Psylocke and a few surprises.

Logan popped his claws for an extended cameo. That sequence ignited big story potential for the next Wolverine or future X-Men sequel.

After the credits there a big name drop hinting of the next super villain who will torment the Children of the Atom.

Before we break down what that post-credits scene reveal could mean here’s a SPOILER ALERT!

If you have not seen X-Men: Apocalypse yet stop reading now. Continue reading X-MEN APOCALYPSE About That Bonus Teaser

When X-MEN Become HORSEMEN OF APOCALYPSE

When good guys go bad…

Magneto, Storm, Psylocke and Angel are the Horsemen of Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse on the big screen.

Colossus is now a Horsemen in the pages of Extraordinary X-Men.

Why do heroes fall under the power of En Sabah Nur?

You might be surprised how many other heroes (including Avengers) have joined the evil immortal mutant’s side.

Here are the surprising and craziest Horsemen of Apocalypse lineups from comics: Continue reading When X-MEN Become HORSEMEN OF APOCALYPSE

X-MEN VS ALIENS In Next Movie?

Mutant heroes return in X-Men: Apocalypse but are producers looking to the stars for the next cinematic chapter of the franchise?

The X-Men are mutants who fight for a world that fears and hates them. Those enemies are often from outer space.

The powers in charge of the X-Men film franchise (producer Simon Kinberg, director Bryan Singer) said the next movie will be set in the ’90’s and could send the mutants into space.

The Kree are a major alien enemy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) but which aliens from comics could be the X-Men’s adversaries?

Here are five alien empires the mutants could clash with in a big screen showdown in outer space: Continue reading X-MEN VS ALIENS In Next Movie?

New Comics Picks for May 25, 2016

DC Universe Rebirth courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

DC Universe: Rebirth #1

A shattering secret revealed, death of a major character, three characters reintroduced and a powerful threat. It all begins again with this massive issue by Geoff Johns and an all-star teams of artists that set the course for DC Comics. What did Batman learn about his greatest enemy? Who is joining the Superman family? Who will die? Which beloved heroes return with the secret at the core of the DC Multiverse? Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 25, 2016

X-MEN APOCALYPSE For Virgins

X-Men: Apocalypse is almost here.

The Children of the Atom come face to face with one of their most powerful and relentless enemies from comics. This sequel serves as a rebirth for several beloved heroes plus new mutants join the film franchise. Good guys from comics are on the dark side in the film.

If you a devoted X-Fan or need a refresher, here’s what you need to know to be ready to experience the rise of Apocalypse as the mutants go into the ’80’s.

Who is Apocalypse? Continue reading X-MEN APOCALYPSE For Virgins

Next X-MEN Movie Set in the ’90’s

X-Men '92 courtesy Marvel — X-Men ’92 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men movie franchise is jumping into a new decade – one that was a blockbuster era for the comic book.

The current trilogy is leaping through the decades. First Class was set in the 1960’s in the heart of the Cold War. Days of Future Past was set in the 1970’s during the Nixon era and reset the timeline. X-Men: Apocalypse rises in 1983 in this summer’s sequel.

Producer Simon Kinberg confirmed the next film will time jump again:

“The next one is set in the ’90’s” said Kinberg according to ComingSoon.

The ’90’s was the Mutant Genesis. Continue reading Next X-MEN Movie Set in the ’90’s

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Final Trailer’s Big Moments & Questions

The final trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse from 20th Century Fox delivered huge showdowns, revelations and a surprise.

Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) is an immortal mutant and one of the team’s greatest enemies from comics. En Sabah Nur (aka The First One) first appeared in ancient Egypt, raised by a tribe who fanatically believed only the strong survive. Four Horsemen follow the blue-skinned powerhouse and execute his ruthless agenda. Apocalypse awakens and recruits (Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Olivia Munn as Psylocke, Ben Hardy as Archangel, Alexandra Shipp as a younger Storm) to destroy the world and rebuild it.

The new film is set in the 1980’s and director Bryan Singer’s follow-up to Days of Future Past. with cast members from First Class.

Here are the biggest moments, questions and revelations:

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X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Final Trailer

An old friend joins the battle for survival in the final trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse courtesy Fox.

Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) returns to the Xavier School as Professor X (James McAvoy) and Beast (Nicholas Hoult) and the new generation of students to confront an ancient evil.

The immortal mutant Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) rises with Four Horsemen (Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Olivia Munn as Psylocke, Ben Hardy as Archangel, Alexandra Shipp as a young Mohawk wearing Storm) to destroy and create a new world order.

Quicksilver (Evan Peters) is back with a big revelation. Nightcrawler and Jubilee join the action.

Bryan Singer returns with the cast of First Class for the follow-up to Days of Future Past.

There’s one quick cut…so to speak…that will have fans speculating.

Young Jean Grey and Cyclops (Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan) are joined by a familiar face? Skikt!?!

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Final Trailer

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