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Bullet Reviews #78
Well, it's that time again, kids! Bullet Reviews is back again with another selection of quick reviews and opinions on recently released book! This week we look at Demon Knights #13, Divine Wind, Halloween Eve, Hoax Hunters #4, TransFormers: ReGeneration One #84, Uncanny Avengers #1, and The Walking Dead: Michonne SpecialDEMON KNIGHTS #13 (DC) Diogenes Neves has disappeared from this title entirely, which is a shame, but Bernard Chang is a suitable replacement. The layout used for each Knight’s introduction this issue, where they’re shown being tortured by their fears (Shining Knight being told to reveal his/her gender, Horsewoman’s origin, Al Jabr’s faith being tested, etc.), shows their equal worth to the narrative. Chang is as skilled with body language and facial expressions as Neves. It’s hard to pick a single greatest moment in this issue, but Vandal Savage’s matter of fact reaction to what Hell had in store for him (it involves children and spears) has the best payoff. Savage is kind of the outlier, though, in that the rest of the Knights are more troubled. As usual, the strength of Paul Cornell’s script lies in the ambiguity of these anti-heroes-by-circumstance, and the conflict of their selfish motives with their overarching quest, which requires a mastery of the nonverbal. Chang exemplifies this in two key scenes: Exoristos’ sequence, her reaction to being told she’ll never return home related entirely with her eyes; and Etrigan’s duplicitous plotting against his comrades, something he reconsiders after trying to pick the brain of a now-subservient Madam Xanadu (“I would not dream of having a thought of my own”). It makes for fascinating reading without sacrificing any sense of adventure, which is why Demon Knights is DC’s most reliably good title. -Andrew TaylorDIVINE WIND GN (Kickstart Comics) I often brag on Kickstart Comics because they make some of the most unusual graphic novels in stores today. You always get more than your money's worth when you plunk down your $8.99 for over 90 pages of great storytelling! And you actually get to read the end of the story - how different is that? Divine Wind, their latest offering, is described this way: “Five years ago, the Samurai drove back the Mongols from their shores where they were swallowed up by the Divine Wind. But their return has been inevitable and their armies gather, thirsty for revenge. Young fisherman Shoichi follows his dream of becoming a Samurai when Kublai Khan’s Mongol horde invades again. Led by the wise warrior-monk Tametomo, Shoichi and the samurai battle to the last to defend their island.” The story from Jeff Amano is a powerful one, and it is superbly illustrated by Julian Totino Tedesco. From the very first page, we're pulled into this amazing tale, which is both small/person and also large in its scope. I was particularly struck by the interesting use of color to help us understand the varying situations. I honestly didn't know much about Samurai's and their culture, but Divine Wind makes me want to learn much more! If you can't find this book in your local comics shop, you might check out the nearest Wal-Mart since Kickstart's books may be available there as well. -Wayne HallHALLOWEEN EVE (Image) As a showpiece for Amy Reeder’s storytelling gifts, this one-shot is actually quite amazing: everything in the costume shop the main character works in, from the employees to the props, including a rug that looks like an eyeball, gets utilized in the narrative when cantankerous Eve suddenly finds herself contending with Halloween itself springing to life (or it’s all in her head). Reeder and writer Brandon Montclare draw equally from Wizard of Oz and A Christmas Carol, with just a smudge of Tim Burton for good measure, as costumes menace Eve, then later embrace her. There’s an impeccable design sense (the striped stockings of a witch costume matching a shirt Eve wears), while the layouts are very playful and whimsical, particularly a nine-panel page showing the exhausting, back-and-forth frustration of the retail work Eve performs (instead of progressing in linear, left to right fashion, the panels are meant to be read in a reverse ‘S’). There’s also a mildly clever motif where a series of shrinking panels gives way to Eve seeing the face of co-worker/would-be love interest Raymond, an effeminate dweeb that she mocks as a “Fool.” A shame such visual flair is used for such a thin plot. Eve is depicted as being shrill, loud, and obnoxious (why, she hates Halloween and dressing in costumes, even!), but Montclare doesn't bother exploring why, oh say, she works in a costume shop when she dislikes all the things that go with it. The comic settles for a “girls just wanna be princesses and get a boy” resolution that is hackneyed compared to the complex, adult fantasy G. Willow Wilson and M.K. Perker provided in the first issue of their series Air. Cover up the dialogue and skip the ending, and this is fine. -Andrew TaylorHOAX HUNTERS #4 (Image) Hoax Hunters began as a mini-series, and if the fourth issue of the ongoing comic is any indication, this blend of The X-Files and Supernatural will be around for a long time to come! This issue wraps up the first storyline, and plants the seeds for future stories and interesting developments for the characters. Of course, The Hoax Hunters are from a TV show that was made to debunk the strange and wonderful things that happen in our world, but in reality, they are trying to help resolve unusual situations and keep these unique things under wraps from the general public. The comic starts off with a very cool cover, the Jack, Regan, Murder, and Ken Cadaver take on the baddie of the story, who's trying to sacrifice what he refers to as a "godless beast." The team won't hear of that, so they interfere, but they learn that the menace may yet be a problem in the months ahead. The story is fast-paced and moving, and the art is clear and appealing. I love that one of the team members is actually inside an astronaut's outfit, and that birds fly out of the helmet when he opens it. It's the twisted and unique as you've never seen them before! Once you start reading Hoax Hunters, you won't want to stop! -Wayne HallTRANSFORMERS: REGENERATION ONE #84 (IDW Publishing) First off: I love this series! It's been a long time since I've read and really enjoyed a TransFormers series. This one has everything I love: Generation One characters in forms I recognize. The real gem of this series is Megatron. He's actually a villain in this series. In the time the Autobots have been gone from Earth, Megatron has destroyed everything and has taken over the planet. Very few humans remain as does little of anything else. On top of that (as if that wasn't enough) he also basically lobotomized all his Decepticons, except Starscream, so they now blindly follow him. He allows Starscream to keep his mind but removes his ability to speak while he uses the Autobot Ratchet's body to power his land skiff. This issue features the Wreckers and their effort to save Kup from Megatron as well as distract him long enough for the other Autobots, along with a few humans including the all-new Spike, to reach the Ark in hopes of stopping Megatron. While on Cybertron, Hot Rod keeps having visions of a possible future threat and realizes that the upcoming battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime might be Prime's last fight. Things get worse when word comes that some Decepticons have landed on Cybertron and are heading towards the Transformer called Thunderwing! All in all, this series has become a surprise to me. I only expected to grab the first issue (#81) then jump to trades for the rest of the run. But it's highly entertaining and while acting like a continuation of the Marvel series from the 80's it feels up-to-date and fresh. The writing if smooth and the art is crisp. Topping it all off is the option of having a 'retro' art cover keeping in line with the 80's series! This is certainly the book fans of Generation One have been looking for. Also, Megatron has a monologue in this issue that is absolutely fantastic! I've read it a few times and it just gets better! -Skott JimenezUNCANNY AVENGERS #1 (MARVEL NOW!) THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! So exclaims the solicitation for this title. Originally, I wasn't going to grab this. I'm not a follower of X-Anything, I had no interest in AvX and didn't read a single issue and the title of this book is so bad it borders being a parody, in my opinion. Not to mention the regular cover just looks plain bad. Plus I'm not really one who looks at creators and thinks it's going to be awesome automatically, rarely do I do this anymore, so the team on this book really didn't mean anything to me. But enough of that, how was this book as the first issue of a 'bold new era?' Well, not really bold. The story could have easily been a regular issue of The Avengers featuring the fall out of AvX where we get a new team. Making this part of something where long running titles have to be ended only to be replaced with yet another #1 issue seemed unnecessary. Or that may be because I'm tired of being told first issues are so important. This issue, as I said, could have been in the regular Avengers title, but it could have also been a one-shot about Prof. X's funeral because they really beat that into the ground here. Perhaps it was because I was so burned out on events, and that I hadn't read any AvX, that I wasn't able to fully understand the impact of this issue but this feels more like a regular after event issue to me. Nothing special or groundbreaking here. I picked it up because of the whole Marvel NOW! gimmick and I'm really not seeing anything different other than those annoyingly distracting 'AR' boxes in certain panels. I'll check out other books in the Marvel NOW! era, hoping to gain re-entry into the Marvel Universe, but as a starting issue this really leaves a lot to be desired. I won't be grabbing the second issue of this. -Skott JimenezTHE WALKING DEAD: MICHONNE SPECIAL (Skybound/Image) So, in case you hadn't heard yet, there's this little show on AMC called The Walking Dead. It's an awesome show that has set ratings records since it debuted in 2010. Now, unless you've been living under a rock or have DishNet, you should know that season 3 started last night and it was fantastic! But, this isn't a review of the show. No, this is for those of you who were wondering who the woman with Adrian was. This special will answer that question. It is a reprint of Michonne's origin, as originally featured in Playboy Magazine, and gives some details of who Michonne was at the beginning of the outbreak. We also get details about where her favorite weapons came from and who, exactly, those zombies were that she had with her when she first appeared. The best part is while this reprints two stories that were published years apart, the Playboy story ends right where her first appearance in the series picks up. Can you believe Michonne made her grand debut in The Walking Dead #19? Overall, it doesn't answer what she went through to make her such a badass woman, though getting those two zombies automatically make her fairly badass, but we get enough to know that she did go through hell to get to where we would eventually meet her at the prison. It's certainly an issue that fans of Michonne should seek out and people wondering who she was before things went all pear shaped might find it interesting as well. Plus, since it's written and drawn by the same team who currently does the regular series, it melts right into the ongoing story perfectly. Beyond that, another reason to grab this issue? How often does she get the cove all to herself? Not very. And with the masses being introduced to her through the TV series, this is likely going to be the 'must have' book of the series. Not up there with a first print #19 but darn close! -Skott Jimenez
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- Hi Graeme, many thanks for talking to me today. Can you please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and your career in comics?
- The comic book market is not easy for anyone to break into and make a good living. What prompted you to change your chosen medium of art and dive into comics?
- Sometimes fate gives us the push we need to do what we always wanted. What projects are you working on at the moment?
- I’ve been hearing great things about “Cancertown 2” through the grapevine, can’t wait to check it out. So do you have a preferred genre of comic to work on, or will you give most styles a go?
- Can you tell us more about that project or is it all "hush hush"?
- Oh well, I tried. So, what writer or project would you most like to work with? In short, what is your dream job in comics?
- Many artists adopt a very digital approach to drawing with all the technology available. Do you work like this or in a more traditional style?
- So maybe one day we will see a traditional art, all new vision of Batman. That would be awesome. In the mean time can you let our readers know where they can see more of your work and connect with you?
Official Synopsis for Kick-Ass 2 Hits the Web
Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010's irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass' (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world's first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she's forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world's first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there's only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
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Halloween Rewind Review: Satan’s Little Helper
Pin ItWhen I was looking for a movie to choose for the latest installment of Slasher Thursday, I wanted to do something different. Slasher flicks are some of the most prevelant horror movies out there and it’s easy to get caught up in one of the classics: Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, even Halloween. So, instead of going with a sure thing, I browsed through the selection on Netflix and stumbled upon Satan’s Little Helper.
Written and directed by Jeff Lieber, Satan’s Little Helper is the story of a Satan obsessed little boy’s (Alexander Brickel) adventures on Halloween day. He’s very excited that his sister Jenna, played by Katheryn Winnick, is coming home from theater school to take him trick or treating. But when he gets into an argument with her about her new boyfriend, he storms out of the house where he stumbles on a man in a grotesque Satan costume decorating his house. Off the bat we see that there’s something not right about the man, but Douglas takes to him right away, assuming he is the real Satan. Douglas asks the man if he can be his helper, to which the man agrees. Turns out, the man is a serial killer and he dupes Douglas into taking him around town on a grand killing spree.
From the start of the movie, we get the sense that not all is right with Douglas. As he sits in the car playing a handheld video game, his mother chats away on her cell phone, paying him no mind. It must have taken years of emotional abuse like this that has twisted the boy’s imagination to what it has become. The game he plays is called “Satan’s Little Helper”, which he’s become obsessed with, and the purpose of the game is to attack and kill people in a variety of ways to accrue points. He shouts in victory as he smashes a basketball into a puppy and pushes an old man down a manhole. It’s twisted and cringe-inducing, exactly the kind of thing that Jack Thompson would use to fuel his anti-video game crusade.
Besides the kid’s emotional state, there are a few scenes that are truly chilling, such as Satan’s absolute silence throughout the movie. The mask chosen to represent Satan was well picked. It manages to give an aura of evil without being senselessly over the top. Unfortunately, the rest of the costume is ridiculous. Satan is dressed in a triangular trenchcoat, making him look like an evil pimp (is there such a thing as a good pimp?). Though he comes off like a creep for most of the movie, he moves and acts in ways that betray his evil, such as giving enthusiastic thumbs-ups and pushing Douglas around in a shopping cart, slamming into innocent bystanders. These moments of levity are completely laughable, though probably not in the way the filmmakers intended.
The movie lacks any emotional impact. Most of the characters die is what’s meant to be humorous ways, so when the audience is presented with a death that actually matters, a death that affects the main characters, it’s hard to care. The few plot twists the movie presents are so glaringly obvious that they just fall flat on their faces.
While I give myself credit for breaking out of the norm, I really can’t recommend watching this movie. The two or three redeeming shots are completely invalidated by…well, everything else. After a while, the kid just becomes downright annoying; at times, you just want nothing more than for Jenna to grab him by the shoulders and say “What the hell is wrong with you?” If you enjoy bad movies for what they are, then Satan’s Little Helper is right up your alley. But for anyone who likes their movies to have some sort of purpose or significance, then maybe you should just stick with the classics.
Review: American Horror Story: Asylum
Pin ItLike a number of people who watched the first season, when word got out that the second season of FX’s American Horror Story was going to shift focus and tell a completely different story, I admittedly was a little skeptical. Though I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to the horror house and all the chaos that consumed the main characters, I approached American Horror Story: Asylum with an open mind.
In case you didn’t know, some of the actors from the first season make a return in Asylum, but they don’t reprise their previous roles. Along with some familiar faces portraying new characters we have a new setting for plenty of horrific things to occur. It’s almost a clean slate really; one that succeeds in delivering a heck of a lot narcissistic, horror troupe chaos that made the first part of the anthology one of the most poignant and talked about shows on FX.
Asylum opens like any other horror movie, except of course given the obvious fact that this is a series with a different set of rules, regulations and such. We begin in the present with unnamed newlyweds Leo (Adam Levine) and Teresa (Jenna Dewan) exploring an abandoned asylum and doing what couples tend to do in other horror related mediums. They roam around carelessly, touch things they obviously shouldn’t be touching and proceed to have sex, because, well, I really don’t know why they make the stupid decision to have sex in an asylum where many gruesome murders happened, but whatever.
The moment the couple was about to get all hot and steamy on a chair used for lobotomizing the asylums whacky residents, the female hears something. Things from there of course end badly for these two before we shift focus to the past (1964 to be exact). Showrunners Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk aren’t particularly concerned with showing subtly when it comes to putting the spotlight on the wide assortment of flawed characters in this grisly fictionalized world. We are introduced to Kit Walker (Evan Peters), a recently married mid-20’s gas station clerk who couldn’t be more happy with his life. Things take a turn for the worse in what can be only described as mind numbingly odd sequence.
Let me tell you folks, the first 20 minutes are completely and utterly jarring. If you thought the S&M ghost from last season was bad then you’ll probably think the same thing about the odd inclusion of aliens. Freakin’ aliens! And this is only the beginning of horrors that lurk behind every corner of our perception in Asylum. I have to say, Murphy and Falchuk do a fine job at weaving in and out of subplots and horror tropes in the New England’s sanitarium for the criminally insane. Again, though ridiculous at times, there’s some pretty interesting stuff happening.
A lot is thrown at you and it may take a while to absorb it all. It’s by far not the scariest stuff on television to date, but it is does take the disturbing factor up a notch. You want to close your eyes, but can’t quite get around to doing that. So you sit there in an almost catatonic state for the whole hour.
I guess that’s the whole appeal with this second addition in the anthology; all these jumbled elements somehow forming a cohesive story line. I can’t say that I’m fully onboard for the ride this go round considering it’s only the first episode and all, but I’ll be tuning in to see what other horrors await in the Asylum.
Return to Ravnica GameDay
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$10 entry with 15 person minimum gets the following prize pool:
1st Place: $75 cash and playmat (given by WOTC)
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Top 8 will also have special full art foil promos provided by WOTC for Game Day event. The full foil art card is Cryptborn Horror and alternate art Dryad Militant for other participants. If we get more than 15 our prize pool will grow accordingly.
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Comic Revolt with David Gillette: Breaking Into Comics
Pin ItThis week’s Comic Revolt begins the first installment of an ongoing look at breaking into the comic business as a writer by focusing on getting started. Each subsequent installment will look at the submission process, finding an artist, and models for publishing yourself.
Frankly, I have chosen to focus on this from the viewpoint of a writer because most major publishers accept artist submissions and do portfolio reviews at conventions.
Writers don’t have the same luxury afforded to them, but it’s not because of bias or lack of fairness. Quite simply, it’s easier to judge the work and ability of an artist from their portfolio than it is from looking at a writer’s pitch and script.
Having said that, the most important thing a writer can do to get noticed is by developing a plan of action. First, ask yourself this question – Do you have an idea that is compelling enough to be turned into a story? If you said yes, read on. If you said no, read on. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration.
Second, is this the kind of story that you want to personally tell? I ask because you better have your mind and heart into it or it will show up in the quality of the story. You may be a good or even great writer, but if you hope to truly connect with a readership, having a passion for your story goes a long way.
Now that we’ve determined that you do indeed have a passion for your story, let’s build things up. What kind of world is your story based in? What kind of characters would you develop to inhabit this world? Avatar Press offers a great read for developing story titled Alan Moore’s Writing for Comics.
Moore offers lots of good, common sense based ideas about organizing your thoughts into a story structure. For those just starting out, it’s a great way to get your sea legs and find direction with your writing.
Once you’ve accomplished the task of putting together a working structure for your story, it’s time to start developing a script. There are a few different screenplay or scripting programs out there, but I recommend a visit to the Dark Horse Comics submission page to download their scripting format. It has served me well and it’s geared towards comic book scripting.
Alright, now you have a script in the can and it’s time to find an artist to make a comic book with. Let’s put the brakes on that notion for a second. Chances are, you’ve been operating in a creative vacuum for an extended period of time and need to pass that script around to see how far you’ve come along in crafting a cogent and cohesive story.
More likely than not, there are a lot of first time mistakes in that script that need to be ironed out to make you look like a seasoned pro. That’s where a writer’s workshop comes in handy. There are a lot of options out there too.
Andy Schmidt, a professional editor, runs Comics Experience, a site dedicated to helping writer’s hone their craft into becoming professional, industry ready stories. They offer beginning and advanced courses on developing stories and scripts.
Also, you can get afternoon seminars at various comic conventions. A couple years back, Mark Waid participated in the Long Beach Comic Con writer’s workshop, offering important insights to developing your story to a literary level of craft. Take a look at what comic cons are happening in your local area to take advantage of learning from a pro.
You can also take things to a whole new level by enrolling in a comic writing class. I personally attended Sarah Lawrence College’s Summer Writers Seminar for graphic novels where I was able to workshop my script under the guidance of Batman writer Scott Snyder.
Snyder stressed the importance of working at your writing every single day no matter whether it was good or not. Doing this helps the process along to where your writing well more often than poorly.
We also looked at how a story comes together, focusing on beginnings, emotional arcs for characters, and finding your story’s voice. Each day, we would read two participants from our seminar’s scripts and offer our insights on what we thought the story was about, what worked, what wasn’t working, and how the story could be made better.
Snyder isn’t alone in trying to bring his insights to students of the medium. Brian Michael Bendis also teaches a comic writing class at Portland State University. Start doing some investigative work into who’s who in the industry and whether they offer instruction.
While most of you out there may not have the resources to take things to this level, it’s an experience that can truly provide you with the right tools to truly have that story ready for publishing.
However, if you truly want to craft a great story as opposed to a good story, taking these steps can make a significant difference in crafting a story that will gain the notice of folks in the industry. No one becomes a superstar overnight. Writing is a process, but my goal is to help aspiring writers accelerate their learning curve.
Check back in next week as Comic Revolt examines your options once you have that script ready. We’ll also look into the submission process and attempt to demystify pitching your story.
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DC Comics And Beyond – The Cape 1969 #4
Pin ItSometimes reality gets in the way of comics, so I must apologize for this column arriving a day later than it normally has recently. Still, let’s get on with the book of the week!
Here’s the book’s description: “One man fueled by grief after the murder of his son, another fueled by dark magic and revenge—both headed towards a final confrontation that will settle the score once and for all. Watch the world burn in this shocking conclusion to The Cape: 1969.”
“You’ll believe a man can fly!” was the tagline for Christopher Reeve’s first Superman film, which accomplishied just what it set out to do, I think.
I’ve always been fascinating by flying, so I really enjoyed The Cape‘s first one-shot/mini-series when the franchise debuted a while back. It was a dark and shocking story about what one man would do when given this unusual power. It had an amazing ending, so I loved it! The Cape 1969 is based on Joe Hill’s short story, and was written by Jason Ciaramella and with art by Nelson Daniel. This is the fourth and final issue of this mini-series.
This time, it’s an “origin” story of sorts, focusing on just how the cape was able to help someone fly. The tale mostly takes place in Vietnam, with some stunning moments that take place between the two men bent on revenge who take to the sky to settle their differences.
Just who “wins” and who survives, I’ll never tell – you need to pick up this comic to find that out! Let’s just say that everything wraps up with a very touching, heart-wrenching ending, and leave it at that.
The art is clean and easy to follow, working well with the fast-paced script. I was intrigued by the use of color this go-round, specifically using dark reds, browns and oranges. It gave it a deep, war-like feel to me.
This mini-series will make a good companion piece when collected, and will join my hardcover edition of The Cape when it comes out! I highly recommend it!
This Week’s “New 52” Reviews: Justice League was my favorite, ramping up Wonder Woman’s old foe The Cheetah! Diana also appears in Batwoman, which continues to be one of the most literate and interesting comics on the stand art-wise! Then, too, Wonder Woman’s regular comic continues to tell some of the best stories I’ve seen about the character in a long time. Catwoman is a prelude to the huge “Death of the Family” event that’s now underway in the Bat-books. Oh, Nightwing and Red Hood and the Outlaws also set up for their crossover participation in that series. Birds of Prey has the team trying to rescue Katana’s “husband.” Next, I enjoyed DC Universe, which featured a “black and blue” story, teaming Black Lightning and Blue Devil. Green Lantern: New Guardians continues to track the progress of the Third Army. Legion of Super-Heroes features Cosmic Boy’s last stand. Supergirl takes on an upgraded Tycho. Blue Beetle #13 follows Jaime’s adventure near The Reach’s homeworld after being transported there by OMAC. I’ll miss this book when it ends before too long. All of the “New 52″ comics had a preview of the upcoming Superman storyline at the end of each issue.
Other books worth picking up this week included American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares #5, Before Watchmen: Minutemen #4, and Saucer Country #8 from DC Comics; Airboy Deadeye #4 from Antarctic Press; Sixth Gun #26 from Oni Press; Harbinger #5 and X-O Manowar #6 from Valiant; Peanuts Vol. 2 #3 from BOOM! Studios; Chew #29 and Walking Dead #103 from Image; Wulf #6 from Atlas; and Green Hornet #29 and Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris #17 from Dynamite!
The Official Synopsis for Iron Man 3 Hits the Web
Pin ItWhile we inch ever so closer to feasting our eyes on the first teaser trailer for Marvel’s Iron Man 3, which is expected to hit the web on October 23, the official synopsis for next years action blockbuster has dropped online and is sure to further keep us waiting on the edge of our seats. Check it out below:
Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of Tales of Suspense (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with The Invincible Iron Man (#1) in May of 1968.
Iron Man 3 is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Alan Fine, Charles Newirth, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Iron Man 3 hits theaters on May 3, 2013 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce, Don Cheadle, and Ben Kingsley.
Ghostbusters 3 set to Shoot in the Summer of 2013
Pin ItGhostbuster fans rejoice! For years it seems we were a ways off from seeing the Ghostbusters return to the big screen. I was skeptical at first as to whether or not the film would be made, or is this just an elaborate sham? Now, according to Deadline, the movie is set to begin filming next summer with Ivan Reitman slated to direct.
This awesome news came coupled with further tidbits that Paramount decided to pull one of their upcoming movies with Ivan Reitman attached, because it would cause a conflict with working on Ghostbusters 3. How kind of them. With this deal, Reitman is free to start production on the film without being rushed.
Ghostbusters 3 will star Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson (sans Bill Murray) and is slated to go into production the summer of 2013.