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Top Comics Picks for November 19, 2014

Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel
Black Widow #12 courtesy Marvel

It’s an all-female inspired top five this week.

 

Black Widow #12

Is Natasha’s past as an assassin about to be exposed to the world? CNN’s Anderson Cooper investigates the Avenger’s past and questions her allegiance. What will the team do when they learn about her secret missions?

 

Lazarus Book One

Forever Carlyle was bred to be her family’s lethal enforcer but she have to remain their living weapon? Set in a future world of elite families at war while millions suffer – Forever is a compelling anti-hero you want to win. Continue reading Top Comics Picks for November 19, 2014

WOLVERINE and His Lethal Ladies!

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

Hugh Jackman fights ninjas, his haunted past and the Silver Samurai in The Wolverine. The X-Man has his claws full with three gorgeous and dangerous women, too! IGN shared these new character posters of Logan, Mariko, Viper and Yukio plus the actor listed as Shingen, head of Clan Yashida.

 

The film is based on the classic Chris Claremont story of Wolverine falling in love with the daughter of a powerful Japanese crime lord. In the movie’s trailer, Lord Yashida is a man Logan saved in World War II and is now head of a biotech empire. Continue reading WOLVERINE and His Lethal Ladies!

Rila Fukushima on Yukio in THE WOLVERINE

Wolverine Ria  Yukio is the wild Ronin who fought and slept with Wolverine and inspired Storm to explore her wild side and get a Mohawk! Rila Fukushima brings the character to the big screen in The Wolverine.

Yukio works as a bodyguard for Clan Yashida and is sent to bring Logan to Japan for a reunion with a man he once saved in World War II with an offer the X-Man can’t refuse.

The model turned actress tells Empire about her training to become a lethal martial arts master.

“Once I got the part, I started training for three weeks before we started training. It was challenging, but I had a lot of fun. I learned Japanese swords and Bo staff and to fist fight, plus some knife work. At first, I learned a little bit of everything, mainly katana and Bo staff. My character is the type of girl who can fight Continue reading Rila Fukushima on Yukio in THE WOLVERINE

THE WOLVERINE New Trailer

courtesy Fox
courtesy Fox

The new action packed trailer for The Wolverine really shows how the classic “Wolverine in Japan” story by Chris Claremont inspired the new film and showcases the Viper and Yukio and a killer line from Hugh Jackman as the fan-favorite X-Man!

Enjoy and let’s discuss: Continue reading THE WOLVERINE New Trailer

New Pics From THE WOLVERINE

Director James Mangold shared 3 stunning black and white images of 3 stars of his upcoming The Wolverine via Twitter. Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the fan favorite X-Man. The film is based on a classic limited series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller set in Japan.

Wolverine HughTao Okamoto plays Mariko, daughter of a Japanese crime lord and Logan’s great love.

Wolverine TaoRula Fukushima who plays the wild ronin Yukio.

Wolverine RiaThe director also shared images from films he says inspired and influenced his work on The Wolverine. Again, here’s a link to his Twitter feed. The films opens July 26th.

By Editor