Tag: COMICS

Review The Terrifics #1 DC Comics #Comics

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Spoilers: Something new is coming from DC with a new age of Heroes and the fate of the Multiverse may be in their hands. The Terrifics #1 is a great story with a direct tie-in to the outstanding series Dark Nights Metal. Metal is a series about an evil force from the Dark Multiverse which has invaded the DC Universe using special elemental metals as a conduit for power. The Dark Universe is a dark image of the Multiverse full of evil nightmare versions of people and events that should…

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Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Universe Announcement

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Four books. One remarkable universe. In celebration of The Sandman’s 30th Anniversary, Neil Gaiman and Vertigo Comics proudly introduce The Sandman Universe, the next chapter in one of the most influential and beloved works of fantasy ever devised. Four new series set in the world of Gaiman’s comic, written by four masters of imagination. “I found Vertigo at a time when I was bored with comics, then I read Sandman and my head exploded,” Vertigo executive editor Mark Doyle said in a press release. “Suddenly I saw all these endless…

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Marvel Comics Announces Thor #1

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With all the new number #1’s coming Avengers #1, Venom #1 and Black Panther #1, Marvel has created Thor #1. Written by Jason Aaron with art by Mike Del Mundo Thor must take back artifacts of Asgard that have been scattered across the earth and the Juggernaut is involved in some way. Jason Aaron returns to write and comments: “On the one hand, I still feel like I’m writing the same Thor story that began six years ago in the pages of THOR GOD OF THUNDER #1. But at the…

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DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR #705 – Go Behind the Scenes!

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For more than three years, Jason Aaron has been building Jane Foster’s story to its epic conclusion – and it all comes together in Mighty Thor #705! This March, don’t miss the final chapter of Thor’s journey, written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Russell Dauterman, as Mangog’s rampage threatens to bring about the end of Asgard as we know it – and the Goddess of Thunder herself. This is one of the best stories in comics and the final chapter is coming to us this March 21, 2018. Question…

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X-Men – Jean’s back (again and again?!?)

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Phoenix Resurrection: The Return Jean Grey and the Jean Grey comics are a great story. I have followed the Young Jean Grey story since her first arrival in the future and have enjoyed the recent ongoing series. Her book is a wild ride across the world, where she is dealing with a renewed threat of the Phoenix Force’s imminent return. I did struggle with this a bit because a couple years back in the AVX crossover story Hope Summers eviscerated the Phoenix Force… I guess since energy cannot be destroyed…

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Marvel Reveals New Avengers Team and More #1’s

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Marvel Comics has revealed the new creative team and hero roster for the upcoming relaunch of Avengers. Avengers #1 comes from writer Jason Aaron and artist Ed Guinness. The series will reunite the three core Avengers of Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. They’ll be joined by returning Avengers She-Hulk, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange as well as newcomer Ghost Rider. IGN’s story notes that Doctor Strange will only be on the team for a limited time as his spot is a “rotating slot.” Avengers will be the…

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RETURN OF THE HULK – Avengers: No Surrender Teaser Trailer

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The iconic goliath officially returns in all his green glory starting with AVENGERS #684, on sale this March – and it’s not your typical Hulk return, either! This Bruce Banner, unprovoked and unchecked, will take you on a frightening adventure as he battles to save the universe. Learn more about the terrifying return that has everyone talking about in this special teaser trailer! And don’t miss AVENGERS #684, the weekly epic that has taken the Marvel Universe by storm! Published: March 14, 2018 NO SURRENDER Part 10! THE AVENGERS WEEKLY…

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Interview with Jeff Parker at I Like Comic Con

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Starting in comics as an artist, Jeff Parker gained wide acclaim in the last decade writing at Marvel with his runs on big action books such as Thunderbolts and Hulk, as well as creating new titles like Agents of Atlas and X-Men: First Class. At DC Comics he launched Batman ’66 while also revamping Flash Gordon for Dynamite. His next big upcoming project is FUTURE QUEST, an event series bringing back the classic action-adventure heroes of Hanna-Barbera, out this Summer. Among his original creations are the sci-fi and adventure graphic…

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800 WILL FEATURE THE RED GOBLIN Dan Slott

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Dan Slott nears the end of his AMAZING run with a milestone issue on May 30th. After 10 years, Dan Slott’s epic run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is nearing its end in a big way with the “Go Down Swinging” arc, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #800 will be an appropriately huge issue in more ways than one. Slott and artist Stuart Immonen will unveil what’s being touted as the biggest Peter Parker and Norman Osborn story of all time, joined by Humberto Ramos, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Jim Cheung. AMAZING #800 will mark…

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Road to Action Comics #1000: Who is Luthor?

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While we’re all looking forward to issue #1000 of ACTION COMICS, DC All Access co-host and Superman megafan Jason Inman is looking back…at some of the series’ best issues in this new ten-part column. A strong hero must always be confronted by a strong villain. Batman has the Joker, Green Lantern has Sinestro and Superman has Lex Luthor. Luthor’s comic book debut does not disappoint and features forward-looking comic storytelling that makes it seem like this is a modern comic book. So let’s put on your kevlar helmet and prepare…

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Interview with Karl Kesel at I Like Comic Con

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Karl Kesel is known as comics writer and inker in the comic industry for over 34 years. He has inked many comics and was a writer on The Adventures of Superman, Daredevil, Harley Quinn, Hawk and Dove vol. 2 and 3, Superboy vol. 3, Superman vol. 2. Kesel has been nominated for a number of Eisner Awards, “Best Inker” (1991) and (1992) and “Best Cover Artist” (1992). In 2016, he was nominated for Inkwell Awards Favorite Inker. Current creation Section Zero with Tom Grummett can be found at Panic Button…

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I Like Comic Con Review

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This was the ad for The First Ever I like Comic Con in Vancouver Washington: I Like Comic Con is a return to the roots of what made the current state of pop culture great – comic books, artists, and writers. This is an event for fans of all genres and ages! We bring you the best in guest writers, artists, creators, comic book related celebrities, cosplay, panels, a huge artist alley, exhibitors, free art lessons, giveaways, and an amazing weekend of fun! We hope you’ll join us for I…

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Join Comics Talk At I Like Comic Con

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Join us at I like Comic Con in Vancouver this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at the Clark County Event Center. We will have a table there and would love to meet you. We will be seeking new writers for Comics Talk News Blog and would enjoy hooking up with the talent in the area. Plus come to the table and ask for a free E-Book of W.B. Stiles’ superhero novel The Gathering: Book One. Come by and meet the author and learn more about this exciting book. Guests include:…

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The Storms of Crait review

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Tell me if you have heard this one before… Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewy walk onto a planet… some conflict happens, Luke has a discovery, Han and Chewie are Han and Chewie, and Princess Leia saves the day. “Star Wars – The Storms of Crait” follows the Star Wars fantasy drama that we are accustomed to in from the movies. In fact, it has quite the same feel as the Brian Woods Star Wars series he wrote for Dark Horse comics as Disney and Lucas penned their…

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Brian Michael Bendis To Write Superman

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Brian Michael Bendis has recovered from his illness and we now know what his assignment with DC Comics will be. Bendis will be taking over writing duties on DC Comics’ monthly Superman and Action Comics titles. In addition, DC will re-release Bendis’ acclaimed creator-owned Jinxworld comics and publish new content from him as well. Before his run on the main Superman titles begins, Bendis also has a major miniseries coming to shake up the status quo for the Kryptonian hero. “My first appearance in DC Comics will be Action Comics…

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