2008 Comics Review

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I did not think that the Marvel comic world could top 2007 in shaking things up with Civil War, World War Hulk, One More Day Spider-Man, and of course the death of an Icon: Captain America but they did a fair Job with A Brand New Day story line with Spider-Man without Mary Jane in his life. Plus the restart of the series with Thor and Asgard written by J. Michael Straczynski an outstanding writer. And the restart of the Hulk series introducing the Red Hulk a meaner more sinister Hulk written…

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The Dark Knight

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On July 18 comes the second installment of the movie do over of Batman “The Dark Knight” it features Heath Ledger as the Joker in this Christopher Nolan directed film. Very well promoted film it is set to make well over 100 million in tickets the first weekend already a sellout in many theaters. I will see this film and comment on it’s content later but I wanted to say that I can already see the influence of the comic version of this Icon in American life in the film.…

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Thor #9 Review

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J. Michael Straczynski has written a masterful recreation of Asgard with Thor, Balder, Loki and all the wonderful characters from Marvel Norse Mythology. And Olivier Copiel, Mark Morales, Danny Miki have captured the flavor and greatness of Asgard in their art. The Norse Gods should be bigger than life in story and visual art and I really enjoy the direction Straczynski is going with the surprises of a female Loki and the return of Doctor Blake. Plus he includes a story about the fate of his father Odin. A good…

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Hellboy II Preview

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Hellboy II This movie looks great and it’s unfortunate that it won’t get as much publicity as the new Batman flick. The creatures look incredible and if any of you haven’t seen Pan’s Labyrinth then you’re missing out! Yes, it’s in subtitles for those of you who don’t speak Espanol, but it’s an incredible movie. The creatures in it are certainly reflected here in the new Hellboy film. I’m actually looking forward to seeing this one more than the new Batman movie. Ok, so I’m looking forward to both. Here…

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Secret Invasion #2

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Secret Invasion #2 slows the story down a little to tell about a battle between an older (classic) version of Avengers or Heroes against the later Avengers of today in the Savage Land T-Rex and all. It leaves you wondering who is the Scrull and who is the real hero. Will the real Spider-Man please stand up. Don’t know what marvel has in mind with this series is it just a good story or does Brian Bendis and Quesada have an agenda in mind. Lets see: Civil War to Kill Captain…

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Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide #1

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Got this from By: James Hunt Writer for CBR Email Author Story by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente Art by  Koi Pham, Paul Neary, Dennis Calero Cover by Marko DjurdjevicPublisher: Marvel Comics Ever since Hercules somehow ended up starring in the Hulk’s old title, fans have been waiting to see the two of them fight like only brainless powerhouses can. Unfortunately, the 64-page “Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide” doesn’t really fit the advertised bill as neatly as you’d hope. With the Hulk largely out of play following the events of…

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IRON MAN the MOVIE May 2 2008

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IRON MAN: Gwyneth Paltrow , Robert Downey , Terrence Howard 2008’s Iron Man movie tells the story of Tony Stark, a billionaire industrialist and genius inventor who is kidnapped and forced to build a devastating weapon. Instead, using his intelligence and ingenuity, Tony builds a high-tech suit of armor and escapes captivity. When he uncovers a nefarious plot with global implications, he dons his powerful armor and vows to protect the world as Iron Man.

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Age of TV Heroes

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Newsarama is proud to show Alex Ross’ latest work – the cover to the upcoming Age of TV Heroes book by George Khoury and Jason Hofius, due in November from Two Morrows Publishing. Originally Posted by Matt Brady The subject of the book is pretty obvious, given the title, and the lineup – George Reeves, Superman; Adam West, Batman; Lynda Carter, Wonder Woman and Jackson Bostwick, Captain Marvel. Look for more on the book in the coming months, and click the image for a larger version.

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Ross, Krueger Dynamic “SUPERPOWERS!”

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Dynamite Entertainment and Alex Ross unleash Project SUPERPOWERS as the “dynamite” launch of the year continues in our new flagship title! The Saga continues as we focus this issue on The Arrow and The Target! In New Shagri-La, the Black Terror leaves his companions and strikes out across the world as more and more heroes are appearing broken free from the power of the Urn! The Terror isn’t the only one on the hunt though as Dynamic Family seek the heroes for their own means! This powerful series is overseen…

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Hulk Re-Start with #1

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The Hulk #1 teams Jeff Loeb up with longtime collaborator, artist extraordinaire, Ed McGuinness, and relaunches Marvel’s resident maniacal monster with an all-new twist. The former Green Goliath, has had a change in hue, and now the rage fueled monster literally has everyone seeing red. Now the hunt is on as Doc Samson and She-Hulk play detective in an attempt to hunt down a murderer. How does the all-new Crimson Colossus tie in? The answers lie in The Hulk #2 but it is still a mystery how the red Hulk…

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New Captain America

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Ed Brubaker’s run on Captain America is nothing less than monumental as much as much as the character Steve Rogers was outstanding as Cap his death and the transformation of the Winter Soldier (Bucky) as Captain America is a landmark issue and sure to be a classic. (Captain America #34) I have mixed feelings about the change for my loss of Steve and the the transition to Bucky. It looks like that was Brubaker’s intention to go in a total new direction and boy he did. My only hope is that Cap…

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Why Comics?

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  “Don’t you have something better to do than read those funny books?” If you’ve ever loved comics, you’ve probably heard some version of that. I heard it plenty growing up. But I never saw anything funny about the superhero comics I was reading. They made my imagination soar. For a few precious moments, I could be Superman, flying above the city, faster than a speeding bullet, with the power to change the world and do some good in it. More Than Just Pictures Stan Lee gave us one of…

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JUSTICE LEAGUE: The New Frontier DVD

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I’m really excited over “Justice League: The New Frontier,” the original animated movie from Warner Bros. Animation based on the graphic novel (and if you haven’t read this awesome DC Comics graphic novel, please do so ASAP. It won’t hit the big screen, but was available on DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray and on demand on Feb. 26. Discover strategic economic site approaches designed to strengthen national financial stability. Here’s the official trailer to wet your appetite.

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Serenity: Better Days

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Writer: Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews Artist: Will Conrad Cover Artist: Adam Hughes Colorist: Michelle Madsen Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure Features: Preview, Press Release, 1 Ecomic Dark Horse Comics Joss Whedon returns to the world of his blockbuster film Serenity with the three-issue comics series Better Days. Better Days revisits everyone’s favorite space cowboys in this thrilling, action-packed adventure, with Mal and his crew on a heist that promises a big payoff–what’s surprising is that this heist just might make good on that promise. Access insights into strategic planning official website for sustainable…

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