SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez Preview

Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel
Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel

One of my favorite creators is taking on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez will draw and write a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 this November.

 

The fan-favorite artist has amazing runs with Grant Morrison on New X-Men and Warren Ellis on Astonishing X-Men. Jimenez tells Marvel.com a preview of his upcoming story and how it’s based on an issue from way back in the Chris Claremont era.

 

“Our story is called “Come Conquer the Beasts” and the gist is simple: Continue reading SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez Preview

Bryan Singer Teases Marvel Mashup Movie

Uncanny X-Men #466 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #466 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men vs. Fantastic Four?

 

Bryan Singer was the Fantasia Film Festival making big announcements about Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Cyclops as far as X-Men: Days of Future Past.

 

The director hinted at a possible Marvel Mashup movie too according to Comic Book Movie. While Fox is moving forward with a X-Force film written by Jeff Wadlow remember they are also rebooting Fantastic Four with Josh Trank directing. Matthew Vaughn is producing. And it’s all under the creative watch of Mark Millar. Continue reading Bryan Singer Teases Marvel Mashup Movie

X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Aftermath Previews

All-New X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #18 courtesy Marvel

An X-Man comeback. A new look for a classic villain. And Battle of the Atom aftermath. Did the future X-Men complete their mission and force the Young X-Men back into the past?

 

Marvel shared a first look at the X-books coming in November:

 

Wolverine and the X-Men Annual #1  Jason Aaron and Nick Bradshaw “The Avengers find an unlikely ally against the forces of the Builders—KID GLADIATOR! What has the prince of the Shi’Ar Empire been up to since he left the Jean Grey School?” Continue reading X-MEN BATTLE OF THE ATOM Aftermath Previews

WOLVERINE Is Killable

Wolverine #8 courtesy Marvel
Wolverine #8 courtesy Marvel

In The Wolverine we saw a weakened Logan (Hugh Jackman) struggle to survive Yakuza attacks with his healing factor damaged because of the Viper. In the comic books Wolverine is now Killable and the enemies are closing in while Logan is vulnerable.

 

Black Panther and Storm guest star in this week’s Wolverine #8 as Logan hunts for a cure in Wakanda. There will be a fight between Logan and T’Challa. If you want to know what’s fueling this feud check out Wolverine and the X-Men #24.

 

“It’s a six-issue arc that basically changes the position of Wolverine in the Marvel Universe,” writer Cornell tells Marvel.com. Continue reading WOLVERINE Is Killable

Quicksilver in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter
courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter

Director Bryan Singer revealed how he’s filming the fastest mutant on the planet in a new behind the scenes look. The director is using an innovative method to shoot Evan Peters as Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff) displays his mutant super speed.

 

Via Twitter Singer called this:

 

“Brightest set I’ve ever filmed on. #3600framespersecond #Quicksilver #XMen #DaysOfFuturePast pic.twitter.com/AWCzzCEv13” Continue reading Quicksilver in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Comic Book Picks for August 7, 2013

All-New X-Men #15 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #15 courtesy Marvel

All-New X-Men #15 Young Cyclops may be losing the love of his life to his best friend. Jean Grey turns her affection to another beast of a man.

 

Detective Comics #23 When Batman falls who will face the Wrath? Alfred proves he’s not ordinary butler when he steps up to take on the Anti-Batman.

 

Fatale #16 Josephine’s enemy gets a step closer in this new chapter set in Grunge Rock era Seattle. Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips horror/crime noir epic of an immortal woman on the run reveals her connection to rock bands and a serial killer in the 1990’s Pacific Northwest. Continue reading Comic Book Picks for August 7, 2013

Halle Berry on X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Cast

halle storm X-Men: Days of Future Past reunites the casts of the original X-Men trilogy and X-Men: First Class.

Halle Berry reprises her role as Storm in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Berry and her castmates from the first trilogy join the cast of X-Men: First Class for director Bryan Singer.

 

The Oscar winner talks about the scope of this sequel/prequel.

 

“I think it’s big because there are so many X-Men in the movie. There’s the young X-Men and there’s the X-Men that started it all off. Just so many X-Men!” Berry tells Total Film. Continue reading Halle Berry on X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Cast