Browsing: Marvel

Or – “That Sign Over There? That’s My Breaking Point, And It’s Comin’ Up Fast…” Generally speaking, I don’t drop comic titles very often. What with the general upswing in my disposable income, and a couple of bad experiences desperately searching to fill runs of books that I previously decided were a lost cause, most of my titles end up being cancelled out from under me before I drop them. But my recent problems with the underlying premise(s) of the three Avengers titles are leading me towards a crossroads and, to be frank, this title is near the top of…

What happens when Superman and Wolverine get together for a chat about directors? HI-LAR-I-TY! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuSI9akJ9_s[/youtube]

Or -“Do You Realize It’s SNOWING In My Room?” I’ve reiterated over and over what bothers me about the Loners: If it’s a superhero comic, and the premise is that the characters are trying to avoid being superheroes (and treating their costumes careers as an addiction) then either they’re going to fail, making them seem weak, or they’re going to succeed, and it won’t be much of a superhero book. This issue takes that inherent contradiction, adds some silly pathos, and at least one emotional outburst worthy of “The Bold & The Beautiful,” and the results are… less than satisfying.

Thor returned to smash his clone to bits, and now that he’s back in the Marvel U he isn’t happy about the changes. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue, which may be a great jumping on point for those just discovering the Norse god.

Or – “Would It Kill Marvel To Have A Hero Who Aren’t Emotionally Scarred For Life?” Three words: BETA RAY MOTHA#&$ING BILL! I’ve said for two months now that Oeming has written these issues with the intent that it would be the first arc of an ongoing series. Since the series has been switched over to limited status, this is doubly frustrating. Not only does it feel like we’re watching yet another Marvel title that’s being written for the eventual trade, it seems like a foregone conclusion that Omega Flight itself won’t be assembled until the last issue, by which…

Marvel has let Major Spoilers know the Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born #4 has completely sold out at Diamond. With the success of the series, Marvel has also announced it will be going back to press with an all new cover by Billy Tan of Uncanny X-Men fame. Take the jump to see the full cover.

Or – “Latveriaaa… Latveriaaa… You Border On The Adriiiiatic!” So, after three issues of Ultimate Fantastic Four, the five issue original miniseries, another UFF crossover, four issues of this mini, the ‘Dead Days’ one-shot, the Fantastic Four crossover, and the Dead Days one-shot, have the Marvel Zombies finally reached the apex of their coolness? There are only so many ways to say “Everybody dies!” after all, although I prefer the fey, disaffected “You die, she dies, EVVVVerybody dies,” from Heavy Metal, m’self. Is this the issue where the franchise is finally (you should excuse the expression) cannibalized?

If I saw a mysterious glowing hat on the ground, I probably wouldn’t pick it up, let alone put it on. But strange things are afoot at the Circle-K…er, the Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics has collected the six-issue mini-series The Hood by Brian K. Vaughan that tells the tale of what happens normal everyday Parker Robbins puts on strange clothing.

Oh those crazy superheroes and their drunk riddled angst. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q_taep3ElI[/youtube]

New York Times Best-Selling novelist Laurell K. Hamilton and Jonathon Green are back to bring you a new two-part tale of Anita Blake. The issue two part issue take place one year before Anita Blake: Guilty Pleasures, and readers will learn how Anita met some of the key character. Marvel Comics and The Dabel Brothers have sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at this issue. I have a question: Matthew doesn’t care for the series, I haven’t read it, but it has sold well, so do any Spoilerites like the Anita Blake series?

Or – “Meet The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss…” First off, a warning: I was a huge fan of the original New Warriors title. In my opinion, the first book was cancelled because Fabian Nicieza left and his replacement didn’t understand the character interactions that made the book tick. The second volume tanked because it tried to be an X-Title, and the New Warriors miniseries was a ridiculous trainwreck, hamstrung by the current Marvel editorial caveat that every team must have some sort of schtick that makes them different from the million other super-teams in the Marvel U.…

The Gladiator is back, and he has Matt Murdock and his wife in his sites. The team of Ed Brubaker, Michael Lark, and Stefano Gaudiano continue to spin the tale of “To the Devil, His Due” as the title gets closer to issue #100. Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the issue that arrives in stores on June 27.

Hitting store shelves today is the fifth installment of the Stephen King adaptation of the Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born. Dark Tower along with the Buffy comics have been selling like crazy based on word on the street, and to get your butt in the stores (Scott Johnson are you listening?), Marvel slipped us a sneak peek at the issue just a few moment ago.

Have you had your fill of Marvel Zombies yet? No, well you are in luck as the runaway brain eating sensation Marvel Zombies make yet another appearance in Black Panther #28. Marvel sends along a sneak peek of the gory goodness.