Tag: COMICS

Superior Spider-Man 9 Review Big Changes Ahead

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Well it’s Amazing Spider-Man 700 again and the plot thickens. Is any semblance of the real Peter Parker left? Has Doc Ock‘s mind wipe of Peters memories finally eliminated our hero from possession of the body he was born to? The controversy continues and Superior Spider-Man keeps selling at record levels. Is Peter truly a lost soul that will be resolved but not right now. Dan Slott seems resigned to show us Dr. Otto Gunther Octavius in control of Spider-Man and Peters personal life. There has got to be a…

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Adventures of Superman #1 Preview

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A few months back, DC Comics announced they were planning a brand new addition to their stellar digital-first lineup in the form of Adventures of Superman, a series of the industry’s top creators doing out-of-continuity tales about the Man of Steel — with the red trunks! The first of those stories debuts today on the DC Comics app for a meager .99 cents and at comixology.com, and is written by Jeff Parker with art by Chris Samnee. I can’t think of two better creators to kick this thing off, so…

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SUPERBOY and SUPERMAN Rights Case is Over

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By Lucas Siegel, Newsarama Editor Judge Otis Wright III of U.S. District Court says that the Superman rights case, where the heirs of Jerry Siegel sought further rights and royalties from Warner Brothers and DC Comics, is over. In court April 18, 2013, Wright ruled that “The Court holds that the 2001 settlement agreement between DC and the Siegels re-granted the Siegels’ Superman, Superboy, and a Superman advertisements that ran in the 1930s to DC in return for substantial advances and royalties,” and that the motion of DC/WB to end…

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Marvel’s Infinity Coming in August

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This summer, the biggest event of 2013 reaches all corners of the Marvel Universe. Earth has been marked as an “Avengers World”, protected by Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and more from the deadliest threats facing humanity. A powerful and destructive race is on a collision course with Earth and the only thing in their path is the Avengers! But even Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize the one hope of defeating this dire threat is to unite every great hero across the cosmos…because only with a united Avengers Universe is there…

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From Wondercon News Marvel New Title ‘Avengers A1’

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Media Release: CBR Fans knew Brian Michael Bendis’ “Age of Ultron” event was going to have lasting repercussions on the Marvel Universe, and USA Today has announced the first series to spin out of the mass-murdering android’s rein of terror: “Avengers AI.” “The Marvel Universe within the blink of an eye is being colonized by A.I.s who may or may not have positive feelings about the way humanity has been treating them for the past 100 years,” said writer Sam Humphries of his new series. Featuring art by Andre Lima…

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Why Did Damian Have To Die From Grant Morrison

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About a month ago, in Batman Incorporated #8 we had the death Damian Wayne – son of Batman and the latest character to hold the mantle of Robin. Writer Grant Morrison introduced the character way back in 2006, made him Robin in 2009, and ended his life in 2013. IGN Comics had an interview with Grant Morrison that I wanted to share with our readers to find the thinking of the writer behind the comic book. I will share my idea why this had to happen myself after the interview…

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Meeting Chris Claremont Writer of X-Men

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Recently I met Chris Claremont from Marvel fame at the Portland Comic Con from Wizard World then a week later at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. The Portland convention is new to the area of Portland but the Emerald City in Seattle has been there for over 10 years and I really like the show there many of the comic creators and they are very approachable. When I talked to Chris I noticed how calm and cool he was about his trade “writing”. I asked him if you had…

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Emerald City Comic Con Seattle 2013

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Emerald City Comic Con just gets better and bigger and is one of the Comic Conventions to attend on the west coast. Many artist and writers live in the northwest and attend every year this year was no exception. The city is beautiful and the convention center is big enough for a large convention. And in the last few years the big names in the entertainment world have attended. This year they did something I have never saw before they streamed panels so you would not have to fight the crowds.…

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Portland Comic Con from Wizard World

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I just attended the Wizard World Portland Comic Con and was pleasantly surprised all three days were filled with enough excitement to fill the convention center. I am not sure what the final attendance numbers were but for a main event in a city the size Portland, Oregon it was very crowded. More than enough to have Wizard World to reschedule in 2014 for January 24, 25, and 26, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Wizard World has the pull to bring many of the big names in entertainment and pop culture…

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Preview: All-New X-Men #9

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Marvel is pleased to present your first look at All-New X-Men #9, from the critically acclaimed creative team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Stuart Immonen! Hot on the heels of the Uncanny X-Men facing Sentinels in their first issue, the All-New X-Men find themselves face-to-face with Sentinels for the very first time. Something is boiling under the surface of the Marvel Universe! Also, Mystique continues to make some big moves that will have huge circumstances for the X-Men. Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Stuart Immonen, Cover…

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DC Responds to Orson Scott Card Writer SUPERMAN Controversy

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Media Release: Newsarama- DC Comics has issued an official response to the ongoing controversy concerning Orson Scott Card writing a story for the digial-first Adventures of Superman anthology, to The Advocate and Fox News Radio. “As content creators we steadfastly support freedom of expression, however the personal views of individuals associated with DC Comics are just that — personal views — and not those of the company itself,” the statement reads. Newsarama reached DC for comment, and received the same statement. Soon after Card was announced last week as one…

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Age of Ultron Trailer

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This March, enter the darkest days of the Marvel Universe from the creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch in AGE OF ULTRON #1. Evil has triumphed over good and leading this new age is none other than Ultron, the deadly sentient robot created by founding Avenger Hank Pym who turned on his creator to achieve his twisted objective: the utter destruction of humanity. Now, it’s up to the few remaining heroes to band together and find any way to topple their new monarch. Can Wolverine, Emma Frost,…

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‘Age Of Ultron’ Preview Next Big Marvel Project

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Age of Ultron #1 is to feature a special foil cover at no additional design expense, Marvel Comics announced. Marvel has also revealed interior artwork from writer Brian Bendis’ new series, which features art from Bryan Hitch, Brandon Peterson and Carlos Pacheco. Age of Ultron will run for 10 issues, with Hitch illustrating the first five and Peterson and Pacheco dividing the remainder up between them. Three issues will be released in March and three in April, before the title becomes bi-weekly. Marvel News: AGE OF ULTRON #1! This March,…

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Superior Spider-Man 1 Review See What Dan Slott was Thinking

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WARNING SPOILERS: Please if you have not read Superior Spider-Man and don’t want to know anything about till you do don’t read this review. Well we finally learn what Dan Slott was thinking as far as Peter Parker. He is still a great influence in what Doc Oct does with Peters body. Whether in spirit or some psychic control he still in the picture and fighting to find a way back into his body. Dan has always been a good writer and you had to know that he would not…

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Is Peter Parker Dead? Superior Spider-Man

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It truly is a new age in comic writing some things I like and somethings I don’t but that that is the way it is. I just read an exclusive interview by Newsarama with Dan Slott the Marvel writer who changed the Spider-Man character into a so called Superior Spider-Man in the story arc that ended in Amazing Spider-Man 700. I thought I would leave the subject alone for a while to see how fans reacted but could not keep silent after reading the interview. Dan is really committed to…

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