GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12 Preview

Guardians of the Galaxy #12 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #12 courtesy Marvel

The Trial of Jean Grey continues in this preview of Guardians of the Galaxy #12 from Marvel.com.

 

The Shi’ar Empire learned the original Jean Grey is alive and abducted her to stand trial for crimes committed by the Phoenix Force.

 

All the Marvel alien empires are twisted in this case. How is Star-Lord’s devious dad and the Spartax involved? Continue reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #12 Preview

X-MEN Producer on CHANNING TATUM as GAMBIT

X-Men: Origins: Gambit courtesy Marvel
X-Men: Origins: Gambit courtesy Marvel

Is luck changing for fans of the charming X-Man Remy LeBeau?

 

Could there be a Gambit solo movie on the horizon?

 

Channing Tatum (Magic Mike, White House Down) is a fan. Here’s what the star said last year according to Empire.

 

“I would like to play Gambit. Gambit’s my favorite. I’m from New Orleans, around that area. My dad’s from New Orleans, and I like to do a Cajun accent. I could do it for real.” Continue reading X-MEN Producer on CHANNING TATUM as GAMBIT

GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Young Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

Congratulations to the creators and publishers nominated Outstanding Comic Book in the GLAAD Media Awards:

 

Batwoman H. Haden Blackman, Marc Andreyko  (DC)

Fearless Defenders Cullen Bunn (Marvel)

Husbands Jane Espenson, Brad Bell (Dark Horse)

Life with Archie Paul Kupperberg (Archie)

Young Avengers Kieron Gillen (Marvel)

 

“The GLAAD Media Awards recognize Continue reading GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comic Books

Comic Book Legend on X-MEN APOCALYPSE

X-Factor #25 courtesy Marvel
X-Factor #25 courtesy Marvel

Bryan Singer revealed the Children of the Atom face the world’s first mutant in X-Men Apocalypse in 2016.

 

Apocalypse first appeared in X-Factor (the original five X-Men.) Comic book legend Walt Simonson (Thor, Star Slammers) played an integral role in shaping what would become one of the greatest X-Men villains. You can see his version of En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse’s real name) on the cover of X-Factor #25.

 

Simonson points out his role in the bad guy’s evolution and his take on his transition from page to screen: Continue reading Comic Book Legend on X-MEN APOCALYPSE

X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 4 New Shots

 

X-Men: Day of Future Past courtesy Empire
X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy Empire

Empire has a grip on mutant goodies from X-Men: Day of Future Past. In the aftermath of the magazine’s 25 cover reveals – here are 4 new shots from the upcoming film.

 

The Bryan Singer directed sequel/prequel unites the cast of X-Men: First Class with stars from the first trilogy. The story is based on the classic Chris Claremont story set in two time periods as mutants from a war-ravaged future attempt to rewrite their own history. Continue reading X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST 4 New Shots

X-MEN Resurrection Preview by Brian Wood

X-Men #11 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #11 courtesy Marvel

Brian Wood reveals what’s next for his all-female X-team. After defeating the ancient evil Arkea (she’s the “sister” of John Sublime) then surviving the Battle of the Atom – it’s time for a rematch and a perfect time for new readers to jump on board with X-Men #10 in February.

 

Storm, Rogue, Psylocke, Rachel Grey, Monet and Karima (former Omega Sentinel) are facing an all-new Lady Deathstrike and all-new Sisterhood. Continue reading X-MEN Resurrection Preview by Brian Wood

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 29, 2014

Batman and Robin Annual #1 Flash back to Dick Grayson’s year one as Batman’s partner in fighting crime. Bruce and Dick both played Batman to Damian’s Robin. What Bruce’s son left behind leads them to relive their first adventure together as Batman and Robin.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 courtesy Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy #11 courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 The Trial of Jean Grey crossover with All-New X-Men! When alien empires learn Jean is alive – they want to put her on trial for the crimes of the Phoenix. Can the Guardians help the original X-Men save her from execution? Two of Marvel’s newest teams in an outer space adventure by Brian Michael Bendis.

 

Inhumanity:#2  Medusa is one of my all-time favorite Marvel women who finally gets the spotlight as writer Matt Fraction takes on the Royal Family in the aftermath of Infinity. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 29, 2014

TRIAL OF JEAN GREY Begins

All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #22 courtesy Marvel

Jean Grey is a wanted woman.

 

The universe discovers the former host of the Phoenix is alive. The original five X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy meet in The Trial of Jean Grey starting this week.

 

Writer Brian Bendis unites the two very different teams he writes together for this cosmic crossover. Continue reading TRIAL OF JEAN GREY Begins