Tag: COMIC

Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Ongoing Coming to Marvel NOW!

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It was recently announced that the popular Secret Wars mini is to become a new ongoing in the new Marvel NOW! relaunch, to be written by Gerry Gonway with art by Ryan Stegman. It looks like it might be in regular continuity after Secret Wars. Renew Your Vows was the Secret Wars series that saw Peter Parker, Mary Jane and their daughter May Annie from a parallel universe where they remained married. It was very, very popular, The big bad, Regent was also somehow resurrected in the standard Marvel universe…

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Matt Ryan is John Constantine in “Justice League Dark”

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A first look at Warner Bros. Animation’s upcoming "Justice League Dark" animated film has surfaced online. The footage includes a trailer, and behind-the-scenes look at the animated adaptation with the filmmakers. Additionally, the video confirms that Matt Ryan, who played John Constantine on NBC’s cancelled "Constantine" TV series, will reprise his role for the film. Other members of the film’s Justice League Dark include comic book mainstays Black Orchid, Etrigan, Zatanna, Deadman, and Swamp Thing. Usual Justice Leaguers Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern and Batman (especially) also appear in the…

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Spider-Man’s greatest villain Doctor Octopus is coming

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It’s been a long time coming, but Spider-Man’s greatest villain is finally coming back to life. Did somebody call a doctor? The latest comic solicitations for Marvel’s October releases confirm Doctor Octopus is officially coming back. Here’s the story’s logline: “Death is no more, and DOCTOR OCTOPUS HAS RETURNED!!! How is he back? And what does he have to do with The Jackal?” He’ll make his return in Issue No. 20 of Amazing Spider-Man, by Dan Slott, Christos Gage and Giuseppe Camuncoli. If you haven’t been following Spidey comics for…

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COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO Movie Release Schedule

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Movie Release Schedule [Click on the movie title for latest trailer if availible] 2016: July 25 & 26: Batman: The Killing Joke (Two-night only theatrical release) August 5: Suicide Squad November 4: Doctor Strange 2017: March 3: Untitled Wolverine sequel (Fox) March 31: Ghost In The Shell (Paramount) May 5: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 June 2: Wonder Woman June 16: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Fox) July 7: Spider-Man: Homecoming (Sony release, Marvel Studios-produced) October 6: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox) November 3: Thor: Ragnarok November 17: Justice League…

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SDCC: Superman’s Rebirth Panel

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  What’s old is new again, as fans were re-introduced to the pre-New 52 Superman as the one true Man of Steel in the post-Rebirth DC Universe. But adding a new dimension to his never-ending battle is his Clark’s young son Jon Kent, who is now growing into his powers. Oh, and Lex Luthor is now a super man in his own right. DC Comics has brought together Gene Yang, Pat Gleason, Dan Jurgens, Tyler Kirkham, Peter Tomasi, and moderator Hank Kanalz at Comic-Con International in San Diego to discuss…

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Marvel Civil War II #3 Review

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I loved Mark Millar’s Civil War series in 2006–2007 with art by Steven McNiven. It had everything you would want in a cross over superhero comic extravaganza. Civil War follows the implementation and consequences of the Superhuman Registration Act, a legislative bill that requires the mandatory registration of any person based in the United States with super powers. The act arose due to public pressure for accountability following a series of superhuman-related events causing significant damage and death within the Marvel universe. Tony Stark, the superhero Iron Man, who had…

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75 Years, 75 Wonder Women DC Comics

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Continuing DC Entertainment’s and Warner Bros year-long celebration of Wonder Woman’s 75th anniversary is a new video featuring 75 different versions of the Amazing Amazon. Wonder Woman is celebrating her 75th Anniversary this year, and she still looks as great as ever. But she hasn’t always looked the same. In this special Wonder Woman anniversary clip, we look at 75 different Wonder Women from throughout Diana’s comic book life. How many do you recognize? In a DC Press Release from last month, Diane Nelson, President of DC Entertainment, President of…

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Marvel Takes Shots at “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”

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Marvel has fired shots at “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” within the pages of Spider-Man/Deadpool #6. Written by Scott Aukerman with art by Reilly Brown, the comic book displays a movie poster using Marvel characters Hyperion and Nighthawk (who are that company’s analogues of Superman and Batman). The title of the poster is “Nighthawk v Hyperion: Yawn of Boredom”, with promotional text stating, “You won’t believe their mothers share a first name”. Deadpool and Spider-Man, exiting the theater, discuss the film, with Deadpool stating, “None of that made sense.…

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The Original THOR Returns In New UNWORTHY THOR

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After being largely off the playing field for the past two years, the original Thor is returning for “Marvel NOW!” ongoing series titled The Unworthy Thor. According to io9, the series “will follow the god’s escape and captivity – revealed to be at the hands of none other than cosmic archiver the Collector – and his journey to becoming a hero once more.” Long-time Thor writer Jason Aaron will be on The Unworthy Thor, joined by returning Thor artist Olivier Coipel. “I’ve always written him as a guy who wakes…

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After Civil War II Comes ‘Divided We Stand’

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Marvel has offered a new glimpse of their post-Civil War II comic book lineup today, announcing a new status quo called “Divided We Stand.” When the dust from Civil War II settles and the new Marvel NOW relaunch begins, it seems that Marvel’s superhero community will still be divided down the middle. FastCoCreate broke the news this morning, debuting a new teaser image drawn by Mike Deodato, Jr. along with the announcement. Check it out below: This image features many of the characters who have been spotlighted in the recent…

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Preview: New Super-Man #1

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New Super-Man #1 art by Viktor Bogdanovic DC introduces Kenan Kong, the Chinese Superman and he’s… kind of a bully in this preview of New Super-Man #1 on shelves July 13. Story by Gene Luen Yang Art by Viktor Bogdanovic, Richard Friend Cover by Viktor Bogdanovic, Bernard Chang Release Date Jul 13th, 2016 “MADE IN CHINA” Chapter One: An impulsive act of heroism thrusts an arrogant young man into the limelight of Shanghai as China begins to form its own Justice League of powerful heroes. Rising from the ashes of…

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DC COMICS REBIRTH Official Announcement

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WATCH: Johns Declares “Rebirth” “Not Just An Event,” but “An Ongoing Mission” | Geoff Johns Details “Rebirth” Plan, Seeks to Restore Legacy to DC Universe | “Action,” “Detective Comics” Return To Original Numbering For “Rebirth” | Johns Announces “Justice League” Departure Ahead Of “Rebirth” After weeks of speculation, DC Comics has released the first details on “Rebirth,” an initiative first teased last month. And as made clear early this week, it’s not a reboot — but it is a movement to restore some of what fans have been missing from…

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DC Co-Publishers Tease ‘Rebirth’

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DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan Didio and Jim Lee both Tweeted a mysterious teaser image that suggests the company’s comic book lineup could be experiencing another big relaunch this year. The teaser features the word “Rebirth” projected onto a blue curtain. When DC released their solicitations for April 2016 earlier this week, we noted how it was probably no coincidence that so many comics and storylines will be wrapping up in May, the same month that the last remaining batch of comics from the original New 52 lineup will be hitting…

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Remembering The Dark Knight Returns

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Do you remember when you first discovered The Dark Knight Returns? The beloved, influential tale that redefined Batman for a generation of readers celebrates its 30th Anniversary next year, so to commemorate the occasion DC asked a few of our friends to share their memories of Frank Miller’s classic comic. Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Klaus Janson, Jim Lee, Dan DiDio and many more discuss what just may be the world’s greatest graphic novel about the world’s greatest super hero. Frank Miller woke up the comic world to Batman the super…

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Preview: SQUADRON SUPREME #1

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Media Release — You may not like their methods. You may not like that they cross the line. But they get results. And if you get in their way, you’re going down! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your new look inside SQUADRON SUPREME #1 – the explosive new series from Eisner Award winning writer James Robinson (Scarlet Witch, Starman), critically acclaimed artist Leonard Kirk (Fantastic Four) and covers by legendary painter Alex Ross! Each the sole survivor of a lost Earth, they’ll do anything to protect this one, whether…

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