07th May2014

First Look: Deadpool #29

by Phil Wheat

This May, the shocking truth about Deadpool’s family comes to light in Deadpool #29 – a tie-in to Original Sin. And the truth about the Merc With a Mouth upend the lives of those close to him in ways you never thought imaginable. Fan-favorite writers Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn along with artist John Lucas […]

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29th Apr2014

First Look: Mighty Avengers #10

by Phil Wheat

This May, the Blue Marvel grieves for the passing of The Watcher in Mighty Avengers #10 – a tie-in to Original Sin from the fan-favorite creative team of Al Ewing and Greg Land. The Watcher has many enemies, some that would go so far as to murder him in cold blood. But he also has […]

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28th Apr2014

First look at the covers for Storm #1

by Phil Wheat

This May, the heart and soul of the X-Men flies solo for the first time in Storm #1, a brand new ongoing series from New York Times Bestselling writer Greg Pak (The Incredible Hulk, Superman/Batman) and fan-favorite artist Victor Ibanez (Defenders, Wonder Woman). From a thief on the streets of Cairo to the Headmistress of […]

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24th Apr2014

First Look: Elektra #2

by Phil Wheat

This May, the Marvel Universe’s deadliest assassin braves new dangers in Elektra #2 – from critically acclaimed creators Haden Blackman and Mike Del Mundo. After the shocking events of the first jaw-dropping issue of Elektra, the psychotic killer Bloody Lips is closing in on Marvel’s deadliest femme fatale. If she’s going to survive, she’ll first […]

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20th Apr2014

First Look: The United States of Murder Inc. #1

by Phil Wheat

This May, the creators of the Eisner Award-winning Powers craft a brand new ongoing series exploring crime fiction like you’ve never seen before! From Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming comes your first look at the highly anticipated new creator-owned ICON series The United States of Murder Inc. #1 In this bold and oversized […]

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17th Apr2014

New look at Marvel’s Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #1

by Phil Wheat

This May, the Master of Kung-Fu returns for an all-new limited series full of murder, mystery and martial arts in Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #1 – from the creative team of Mike Benson (Deadpool Pulp) and Tan Eng Huat (X-Men Legacy). Hero. Teacher. Agent. Avenger. Shang-Chi has been many things. But this time, Marvel Universe’s […]

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13th Apr2014

First look at Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1

by Phil Wheat

This May, the character that took the world by storm returns for a brand-new series in Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1. Legendary writer Brian Michael Bendis and New York Times bestselling artist David Marquez are back for “Revival” – one of the biggest Spider-Man stories of the year. Miles is back in action with a […]

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11th Apr2014

First Look: Cyclops #1

by Phil Wheat

This May, experience the ongoing adventures of young Scott Summers in Cyclops #1 – the all-new series from Eisner Award winning writer Greg Rucka and artist Russel Dauterman spinning directly out of the All-New X-Men crossover “The Trial of Jean Grey” After clashing with the Shi’ar on the edge of deep space, Scott Summers is […]

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05th Apr2014

First Look: Original Sin #1

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at beautifully rendered interior pages from Original Sin #1 – the 8-part blockbuster event from New York Times Bestselling writer Jason Aaron and critically acclaimed artist Mike Deodato. On the moon, the dead body of Uatu, The Watcher is discovered. His home destroyed. Looted of its valuable alien technology. His death […]

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02nd Apr2014

FIrst Look: Original Sin #0

by Phil Wheat

This April, the biggest Marvel Universe series of the year kicks off in Original Sin #0, from Eisner Award-Winning writer Mark Waid and blockbuster artist Jim Cheung. Who shot the Watcher? And who now holds the deepest, darkest secrets of the Marvel Universe? All will be answered in Original Sin! But first – who is […]

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30th Mar2014

First Look: Fantastic Four #3

by Phil Wheat

The fall of the Marvel Universe’s first family continues this April in Fantastic Four #3, from the creative team of James Robinson and Leonard Kirk. The Fantastic Four have saved Manhattan from an inter-dimensional invasion – but the cost was severe. What was once a team of four has been reduced to three. Is this […]

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27th Mar2014

First Look: Uncanny Avengers #19

by Phil Wheat

This April, the blockbuster “Avenge the Earth” arc continues in Uncanny Avengers #19, from the New York Times Best Selling creative team of Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña. Assembled from the splintered fringes of time and space comes Kang’s Chronos Corps, and they’ve arrived on Planet X with a terrible offer. Now, Havok must reunite […]

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26th Mar2014

First Look: Elektra #1

by Phil Wheat

This April, witness the beautifully violent return of one of the Marvel Universe’s deadliest assassins in Elektra #1, from critically acclaimed creators Haden Blackman and Mike Del Mundo. A life spent in silent pain has led Elektra Natchios to the brink of despair. But as the crimson-clad assassin prepares to shed her blood-soaked past and […]

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25th Mar2014

First Look: Ultimate FF #1

by Phil Wheat

This April, witness the birth of a new team of super geniuses the likes of which the Ultimate Universe has never seen in UltimateFF #1 – a mind-bending new series from writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Mario Guevara. Though they survived the cataclysm, the Earth lay in ruins. And though Galactus and his Gah […]

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24th Mar2014

First Look: Deadpool #29

by Phil Wheat

This May, the shocking truth about Deadpool’s family comes to light in Deadpool #29 – an Original Sin Tie-In! Everything you thought you knew about the Merc With the Mouth is about to change. Nobody knows the full story of Deadpool’s origin, or what happened to his family – even Wade himself. Manipulated at the […]

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22nd Mar2014

Awesome 70’s retro poster for ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

by Phil Wheat

Check out this awesome 70’s style retro poster for Marvel’s forthcoming superhero flick Captain America: The Winter Soldier (review here) from Eisner award winning comic book artist artist Paolo Rivera. After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust […]

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21st Mar2014

First Look: Amazing X-Men #6

by Phil Wheat

This April, the journey comes to its end as the Quest for Nightcrawler arc reaches its conclusion in Amazing X-Men #6 – from critically acclaimed creators Jason Aaron and Cameron Stewart. They have battled the very forces of hell to return Kurt to his rightful place beside the X-Men, and his resurrection is within reach. […]

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21st Mar2014

Panel Discussion #30

by Phil Wheat

I’m flying solo again for this installment of Panel Discussion, taking a look at one of my most-anticipated mini-series in years, Revolutionary War, as well as a couple of new Titan Comics releases – Batman: Arkham #2 and Arrow #3; as well as the independent Irish sci-fi comic Leap. Revolutionary War is split into a number […]

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21st Mar2014

‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Review

by Jack Kirby

Stars: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell, Emily VanCamp, Dominic Cooper, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Toby Jones | Written by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely | Directed by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Back in 2011, when Captain America: The First Avenger and Thor: No Subtitle Required were released, I […]

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19th Mar2014

First Look: Deadpool #27

by Phil Wheat

Save the date! The Merc With a Mouth is about to become the Merc in Matrimony this April in the pages of the super-sized Deadpool #27, from current Deadpool writers Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn along with an epic assortment of past Deadpool writers! A day you never dreamed would come has finally arrived – […]

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18th Mar2014

New look at Hulk #1

by Phil Wheat

This April, the Jade Giant returns for an all-new ongoing series from Eisner Award winning writer Mark Waid and critically acclaimed artist Mark Bagley. Now is the perfect chance to jump on board as the epic “Banner D.O.A” begins in Hulk #1. Following the shocking ending of Indestructible Hulk – Bruce Banner lay at inches […]

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17th Mar2014

First Look: All-New X-Men #25

by Phil Wheat

This April, New York Times bestselling writer Brian Michael Bendis is joined by the best and brightest artists in the comic book industry for All-New X-Men #25, the oversized, landmark anniversary issue featuring the all-star talents of Bruce Timm, Art Adams, Rafael Grampa, Lee Bermejo, J. Scott Campbell, JG Jones, Paul Smith, Jill Thompson, Kent […]

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