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Valiant Signature Series Announced

Harbinger #17 courtesy Valiant

Harbinger #17 courtesy Valiant

Valiant is pushing forward while celebrating the birth of their Universe! Watch for the Valiant Signature Series – a new line of covers spotlighting the creators that forged the original Valiant Universe!

One Signature Series cover will be released per month, beginning this October with the Harbinger #17 Valiant Signature Series cover by Sean Chen. The veteran artist that began his career at Valiant with titles including X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Bloodshot, and Rai and the Future Force.

The Signature Series will also debut new works by fan favorite creators Continue reading →

Comic Book Picks for June 19, 2013

New Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel

New Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #10 The finale to time twisting tragedy filled, action packed mega series! Wolverine’s brutal action to stop the creation of Ultron created a harsh new reality for the embattled heroes. Can Hank Pym make things right again? Brian Michael Bendis and an all-star roster of artists deliver the shocking ending that will change the Marvel Universe!

Batman and Batgirl #21 Can Barbara stop Batman from making a horrific decision? Will Bruce attempt to bring Damian back to life? What’s the price for Robin’s resurrection?

Indestructible Hulk #9 Writer Mark Waid is the best thing to happen to Matt Murdock and Bruce Banner in a long time! Daredevil Continue reading →

Rila Fukushima on Yukio in THE WOLVERINE

Wolverine Ria  Yukio is the wild Ronin who fought and slept with Wolverine and inspired Storm to explore her wild side and get a Mohawk! Rila Fukushima brings the character to the big screen in The Wolverine.

Yukio works as a bodyguard for Clan Yashida and is sent to bring Logan to Japan for a reunion with a man he once saved in World War II with an offer the X-Man can’t refuse.

The model turned actress tells Empire about her training to become a lethal martial arts master.

“Once I got the part, I started training for three weeks before we started training. It was challenging, but I had a lot of fun. I learned Japanese swords and Bo staff and to fist fight, plus some knife work. At first, I learned a little bit of everything, mainly katana and Bo staff. My character is the type of girl who can fight Continue reading →

MARADA THE SHE-WOLF Hunts Again!

Marada The She-Wolf courtesy Titan Comics

Marada The She-Wolf courtesy Titan Comics

A chance to experience a classic fantasy by two comic book icons! Titan Comics has collected Marada The She-Wolf by Chris Claremont (The Uncanny X-Men; Excalibur; Captain Britain; Fantastic Four; Gen 13, Sovereign 7) and John Bolton (Man-Bat; Shame: Pursuit; Books of Magic) into one big, beautiful hardcover.

“Descended of Caesar, and preceded by her legendary reputation as a warrior, Marada The-She Wolf follows Marada’s adventures across the Roman Empire. Together with her magical accomplice, Princess Arianrhod, they battle evil demons, wizards, witches and unearthly terror!”

Collected together for the first time in one deluxe hardcover and featuring beautiful restored artwork by John Bolton and never-before-seen sketches and artwork! This is the ultimate vision of the ultimate fighting fantasy female!

Chris Claremont is Continue reading →

Green Lantern: New Guardians Blasts Off!

Green Lantern: New Guardians #21 courtesy DC Comics

Green Lantern: New Guardians #21 courtesy DC Comics

The Templar Guardians has a mission for Kyle Rayner as new blood takes over another Green Lantern book this week. Writer Justin Jordan and artist Brad Walker take over Green Lantern: New Guardians #21. DC Comics shared this look at Walker’s art and Jordan teases how the book’s cast will evolved in the aftermath of Wrath of the First Lantern:

Green Lantern: New Guardians #21 courtesy DC Comics

Green Lantern: New Guardians #21 courtesy DC Comics

“Kyle is asked to Continue reading →

Lights Out for Green Lantern Books?

 

courtesy DC Comics

courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics shared this ominous image! Lights Out will hit the Green Lantern books this October. All new creative teams are taking over the GL books this month in the wake of Geoff Johns final GL issue. It sure looks like a crossover of the GL family of books like Wrath of the First Lantern.

What could this mean?

The power source of the Lanterns go out? The death of a member of the Green Lantern Corps?

What do you think?

By Editor

PLANET DEATH Finale Preview!

X-O Manowar #14 courtesy Valiant

X-O Manowar #14 courtesy Valiant

Valiant shared this first look at the finale of Planet Death in X-O Manowar #14 from Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan)!

X-O Manowar #14 courtesy Valiant

X-O Manowar #14 courtesy Valiant

X-O Manowar has conquered – killed – but will he reign over Planet Death?

“With a coalition army of alien freedom fighters Continue reading →

Wolverine in AGE OF ULTRON Finale Preview

courtesy Marvel

courtesy Marvel

Age of Ultron #10 is 2 days away! Marvel this teaser by Carlos Pacheco starring infinite Wolverines!

Ultron conquered the Marvel Universe. Logan went back in time to stop Hank Pym from creating the evil artificial intelligence but created a terrifying new Marvel reality.

Here’s how Marvel teased the big finale:

“To save the Marvel Universe, Earth’s Mightiest made the most controversial decision of their lives resulting a disaster unlike any they’ve seen before. But with one final shot to make things right, can they turn back the hands of time and restore everything to its former glory? And if they can’t what happens next?! Continue reading →