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Friday Flashback! X-Tinction Agenda

Way back when there was only one X-Men book…seriously just one!

There was an X-Factor (the original 5 X-Men reunited) and the New Mutants (with a just introduced Cable, future founder of the first X-Force) but only one X-Book and Chris Claremont was at the top of his game with a thrilling, socially relevant epic.

At my local comic book shop’s 38th Anniversary I picked up the X-Tinction Agenda hardcover (at 38% off thanks to Zanadu) and relived the exciting epic I haven’t read since the original issues first hit shelves.

Genosha was an island nation that considered mutants a national resource and not citizens. Mutants were slave labor Continue reading Friday Flashback! X-Tinction Agenda

Wolverine in X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM

X-Men: Battle of the Atom courtesy Marvel

The Hellfire Saga finale hits today then Wolverine and the X-Men are caught up in X-Men: Battle of the Atom as mutants from past, present and future go to war.

Logan had a huge responsibility and burden as headmaster of the Jean Grey School. Writer Jason Aaron tells Marvel.com where Logan’s mind is at following the war with the Hellfire Club, the betrayal of his students and attack of the future X-Men: Continue reading Wolverine in X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM

Comic Book Picks for August 28, 2013

It’s such a HUGE week I couldn’t pick just 5!

Batman/Superman #3 Bruce and Clark battle the Batman and Superman of Earth 2 in the latest chapter of Greg Pak and Jae Lee’s smashing story of the early days of The New 52.

Justice League #23 The big conclusion to The Trinity War! The secret of Pandora’s Box could mean the end of the Justice Leagues and paves the way for Forever Evil. Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 28, 2013

Jason Aaron Previews X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM

Wolverine and the X-Men #36 courtesy Marvel

X-Men from past, present and future collide in the Marvel Now as part of the 50th Anniversary of the X-Men. Jason Aaron, Brian Wood and Brian Michael Bendis team up for the 10-part storyline. Logan and the students of the Jean Grey School are recovering from war with the Hellfire Club as the Battle of the Atom begins next month.

Marvel showed new covers and preview art from the Wolverine and the X-Men issues of the crossover and writer Jason Aaron talked about tackling massive fight scenes:

“It certainly is a challenge when you’re dealing with that many characters. Usually I just feel bad for the artist when I’m writing a page and it’s got so many characters on it all interacting and talking and fighting. Continue reading Jason Aaron Previews X-MEN: BATTLE OF THE ATOM

X-MEN #4 Celebrates the Past and Future

X-Men #4 by Terry Dodson courtesy Marvel

X-Men #4 is one of those “in-between” issues. It’s the aftermath of Primer, Brian Wood’s stunning first arc with Olivier Coipel and the prelude to Battle of the Atom which will tie into the other main X-books. This stand-alone issue may be seen as a time moment to catch your breath but it’s a wonderful chapter of character development and drama demonstrating why we love the mutants.

Jubilee is a crossroads. The mutant turned vampire is adopting the mysterious orphan from the first arc as her own son. Wolverine joins Jubilation Lee on a journey into the past as she decides on her future. Brian Wood takes us back to the very place where we first met Jubilee (then a spunky mall rat) and she first met the Children of the Atom. Continue reading X-MEN #4 Celebrates the Past and Future

Comic Book Picks for August 21, 2013

Avengers #18 The Skrulls are back! Marvel teased Earth’s Mightiest Heroes may have to form an alliance with the shapeshifting aliens but last week the Avengers made a shocking discovery in Infinity #1. Now Captain America and company are in deep space to head off the threat from the Builders! What’s happened to the Skrull Empire since Secret Invasion? Marvel’s aliens you love to hate are back but working with the heroes!

Daredevil #30 The Sentinel of the Spaceways takes Manhattan! What would unite the Silver Surfer and the Man Without Fear? Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 21, 2013

Fantastic Four and X-Men Movie Mashup

X-Men vs. Fantastic Four #5 courtesy Marvel

Watch for possible X-Men in the Fantastic Four reboot!

Fox’s Marvel Movie Creative Consultant Mark Millar said we could expect the members of Marvel’s First Family and the Children of the Atom appear together in future films.

“Without question I think you have to see some of these guys showing up in each other’s movies. I think the most exciting thing in superhero movies, until The Avengers came along, was when Nick Fury showed up in Iron Man. Continue reading Fantastic Four and X-Men Movie Mashup

Michael Fassbender Magneto Picture From X-MEN

Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter

Michael Fassbender is sporting a look worn so stylishly by Ian McKellen in the first X-Men film. Fassbender is playing the younger version of Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past. McKellen is returning as the present day Master of Magnetism and friend turned rival of Professor X.

This is the latest behind the scenes photo from director Bryan Singer via Twitter:

Loving my monitors today. #MichaelFassbender #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast #Secondtolastdayofprincipalphotography

Singer share more blasts from the past with artifacts from X-Men: First Class in an earlier photo including Angel’s wing, Magneto’s helmet and Havok’s chestplate that harnessed his cosmic energy.

X-Men: Days of Future Past opens in May, 2014.

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