Author: Walt

Amazing Spider-Man #650 Big Time

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I don’t usually preview upcoming comics but this one looks interesting. The new Big Time story line has been a welcome change to Spider-Man. His life is changing a new suit and new job, fighting a new HobGoblin. Who could ask for anything more. The last page of Amazing Spider-Man 649 left Spider-Man in a fix with a hipper sonic HobGoblin about to cut off his head. Crime-fighting has never been so tough. And on top of all that on December 15 release date it looks like he will have…

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The Heroic Age of Marvel

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“The Heroic Age” is a 2010 comic book storyline that runs through a number of books published by Marvel Comics. It began in May 2010, marking a major change in the status quo of the Marvel Universe after the events of the “Siege” crossover event, much as “The Initiative” and “Dark Reign” dealt with the aftermath of “Civil War” and “Secret Invasion“, respectively. According to Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Joe Quesada, “Heroes will be heroes again… They’ve gone through hell and they’re back to being good guys — a throwback to…

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Batman The Return

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On that final page of Final Crisis #6, we see Superman carrying Batman’s dead and skeletonized/mummified body – the condition of which is due to being hit by Darkseid’s Omega Beams. Struck by the time-and-space-bending Omega Beams of the Newgod Darkseid, an amnesiac Bruce Wayne is cast back in time to the dawn of history. Wayne will have to overcome amnesia and “history itself” in order to make his way back to present-day Gotham City and retake his rightful place as Batman. This story is told in the 6 part…

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Superman Reboot Coming Soon!

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In October 2010 we were told that Zach Snyder has been tapped to direct the upcoming Superman Man Of Steel movie that Christopher Nolan from the Dark knight is producing and David Goyer is writing. Snyder, who directed “300” and “Watchmen,” had been on the list of helmers ensconced in meetings with Nolan and Warners execs, who in recent weeks have talked to Darren Aronofsky, Ben Affleck, Matt Reeves and Tony Scott. Nolan, who revived Batman, is teaming up with David Goyer for a new a way to revive the…

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Superman: Earth One

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Superman: Earth One is an original graphic novel series written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by Shane Davis. Superman: Earth One is the inaugural title of the new ongoing OGN series DC: Earth One, which, similarly to the Ultimate Marvel universe, allows creators to tell stories free of cumbersome continuity and reintroduce classic characters for a new generation. DC: Earth One is a series of graphic novels published by DC Comics. Each graphic novel is set in its own universe, separate from DC’s mainstream universe. DC Comics has announced…

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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

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Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Steve Rogers is inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, Rogers gets rejected, but later offered the opportunity to take part in a special experiment called Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers is administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by “vita-rays,” awakening from the treatment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America embarks on a war against evil. The cast to this Marvel Entertainment movie includes: Chris…

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Neil Gaiman’s Death in Action Comics?

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The October issue of Action Comics 894 will feature a character ripped from the pages of Neil Gaiman’s 1990′s cult favorite The Sandman. For those unfamiliar with the character at the center of the cover – and shame on you if you don’t know who that is – that’s Death, sister to Dream of the Endless and one of the most enduring characters introduced during Gaiman’s 75-issue SANDMAN series. Beautifully presented by ACTION COMICS cover artist David Finch, the cover begs the question – what is Death doing in ACTION…

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Infinity Gauntlet From Thor

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More details about Marvel’s Thor emerged at Comic-Con International with the unveiling of the Infinity Gauntlet, the glove crafted in the comics by Thanos to harness the power of the Infinity Gems. Just how the Gauntlet and the sentient Gems — and, perhaps, the Mad Titan himself — fit into the film remains to be seen. Created by Jim Starlin, Thanos is a Death-obsessed Eternal bent on genocide and galactic conquest. The Infinity Gems — initially called the Soul Gems — are six immensely powerful stones, each granting its bearer…

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Green Lantern Movie (2011)

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I know I have commented more on movies than comics here lately but with the comic heroes I enjoy are coming to the big screen very soon to a theater near you. This one is Green Lantern’s premiere character Hal Jordan, played by Ryan Reynolds, that’s right the one who played Deadpool in the Marvel blockbuster X–Men Origins: Wolverine. But now he is dressed in green and wears the ring of power that’s only limitation is his imagination and will power. The age of movies we live is great for realistic renditions…

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Thor Movie Update

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Release date May 6, 2011 for the most anticipated movie from Marvel Entertainment. Thought We would share them with our followers the trailer: Directed by Kenneth Branagh, the epic adventure “Thor” spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard.  At the center of the story is The Mighty Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war.  Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment.  Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a…

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The All Star Superman Movie

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Superman is probably the most notable hero and best know character of comic folklore. With all his changes from the debut in Action Comics #1 in 1939 he still remains the number one personification of a Super Hero. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive,  able to leap the tallest building in a single bound, he remains the hero for truth,  justice, and the American way. While the American way may have changed over the years the expectation of Superman to somehow save the day by doing…

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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

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When a spaceship splashes down in Gotham City harbor, Batman and Superman encounter a mysterious Kryptonian  with powers as great as Superman’s. When Darkseid get wind of this, he has the Kryptonian abducted and brought under his control on  Apokolips. It’s up to Batman and Superman to retrieve the Kryptonian, forcing them to infiltrate  Darkseid’s hostile world. Where super-powerful threats lurk around every corner. Based on the popular series in Superman/Batman starting in #8 comic book. I just viewed this entertaining animated movie and thought it is a good representation…

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Amazing Spider-Man: One Moment in Time

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I just read Amazing Spider-Man #641 the conclusion of the “One Moment in Time” storyline which was a review and update of the “One More Day” story written by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada in 2007. You may remember the decision to abruptly end Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s marriage and the events of “One More Day” were heavily criticized upon the series’ conclusion. “One Moment in Time” is supposed to have answers Marvel previewed it with: The questions have been haunting readers throughout Spider-Man’s Brand New Day and…

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World War Hulks

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The series starts with a one shot called World War Hulks, and runs through Hulk and Incredible Hulk, and includes some “Fall of the Hulks” titles, two issues of Hulked Out Heroes and two special World War Hulks two parters in July, Wolverine vs Captain America and Spider-Man vs Thor. Also, Hulked Out Heroes revealed the names of the Hulkified versions of those that were turned into Hulks. The series reveals the identities of both Red Hulk and Red She-Hulk and how they came to be that way. Additionally the…

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Dark Horse Goes Classic

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Recently during Comic Con, Dark Horse president, Mike Richardson called a surprise guest to announce Dark Horse’s plans to develop new comics and graphic novels for the Gold Key Comics’ superheroes. Fans were shocked to see Jim Shooter enter the room; the man recently named the “Steve Jobs of Comics” by Comic Book Bin. Shooter is perhaps best known for his nine year tenure at Marvel Comics, beginning in 1982, with highlights including Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s run on the Uncanny X-Men, and Frank Miller’s run on Daredevil. Also…

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