We started late, Jim was tired and Branden was sober! We only did three books but there is a lot of nonsense mixed in. Continue reading Weird Science Marvel Comics Podcast Ep 94: Marvel Comics, Three Books, Mail and a Boatload of Nonsense
“The evil lord Darth Vader, obsessed with finding young Skywalker, has dispatched thousands of remote probes into the far reaches of space…” That’s right – you remember the opening titles of The Empire Strikes Back. Now find out what happened just before, as Luke and his friends launch a desperate, three-pronged mission of deception to keep the Empire from finding their new rebel base in a brand-new epic from the new ongoing team of Greg “PLANET HULK” Pak and Phil “POE DAMERON” Noto! Featuring Han and Leia undercover in a noir world of romance and danger! Luke and R2 facing off against the Executor in a single X-Wing! And Chewie and Threepio, the greatest team-up you never knew you always needed! Continue reading Preview: Star Wars #68
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the mighty mutants to the Marvel Universe! Training to fight for a world that hates and fears them, they are the Uncanny X-Men! Cyclops! Beast! Iceman! Angel! And their newest recruit, Marvel Girl! Professor Charles Xavier brings together these Children of the Atom to teach them to use their mutant powers to protect mankind – and they’re quickly forced into action when Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, strikes! The X-Men are a pop-culture phenomenon, and this is the story that birthed the legend! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting X-MEN (1963) #1. Continue reading Preview: X-Men #1 Facsimile
PETER DAVID and GREG LAND continue their tale that takes place during the original Alien Costume Saga! Mysterio finds himself in possession of a sliver of the black costume, unaware of its true nature… Then, tensions continue to mount between Peter Parker, A.K.A. SPIDER-MAN, and his girlfriend, Felicia Hardy, A.K.A. THE BLACK CAT, as she’s been keeping something from him – something that threatens to tear apart their relationship! Continue reading Preview: Symbiote Spider-Man #4
Two of the deadliest hunters ever to have stalked the night face off! Wolverine vs. Blade – ’nuff said! Mature (MR) Continue reading Preview: Wolverine Vs Blade #1
Fresh from the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR, for the first time Susan Storm-Richards stars in her own limited series – and the secrets about her past revealed therein will shake readers’ perceptions of the Invisible Woman forevermore! Years ago, she undertook an espionage mission for S.H.I.E.L.D. – and now it’s up to her to save her former partner from death at the hands of international terrorists! Continue reading Preview: Invisible Woman #1
Weapon Hex and Speed Weasel join the fight for Warp World as the forces of Hell invade the streets of New York City! PLUS: A bonus tale of the spellbound sisters taking down a ferocious furry femme! Continue reading Preview: Secret Warps Weapon Hex Annual #1
A chance violent encounter in Shadizar lands young CONAN a position as a bodyguard for a wealthy merchant. But a twist of fate will put Conan in the hot seat – and no choice but to play the hand he’s dealt in a deadly game of SERPENT’S BLUFF! Conan will rely on his sword – and his wits – while navigating the seedy underworld of “civilized” gambling while making sure he stays clear of the deadly “Debtors Lounge”! Magic, mystery and action abound when writer Jim Zub (CHAMPIONS, AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME) joins forces with artist Patch Zircher (HULK; TERROR, INC.) for the first of a three-part epic – CONAN THE GAMBLER! PLUS: The next chapter in the all-new CONAN novella “THE SHADOW OF VENGEANCE”! Continue reading Preview: Savage Sword of Conan #7
The war is over, and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are looking to celebrate. That’s right, there’s a party at Avengers Mountain! But who invited the Squadron Supreme of America? Continue reading Preview: Avengers #21
In 1940, scientists attempted to make a man into the perfect weapon, a Super-Soldier. They failed and made him a legend instead. Before the turn of the century, they tried again for the tenth time. They failed, making a man into death incarnate. At long last, ETHAN SACKS (OLD MAN HAWKEYE, STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE) and DIOGENES NEVES (GREEN ARROW, DEATHSTROKE) reveals the shadowy connections between Captain America, Wolverine and many more of the Marvel U’s Super-Soldiers… including some surprises! The conspiracy begins here! Continue reading Preview: Wolverine and Captain America Weapon Plus #1
THIS IS THE BIG ONE! In celebration of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary, we have gathered together the greatest array of talent ever to be assembled between the covers of a single comic book! Names from the past, from the present, and even the future! Every page is filled with all-new work from this cavalcade of comic book luminaries! Continue reading First Look: MARVEL COMICS #1000
With a cloud of infamy hanging over her head on Earth-65, GWEN STACY now travels to Earth-616 for super hero action…and school?! The newest student at ESU is about to get a crash course in multiversity as she splits her time between the world she loves and the world she’s just getting to know! But what devious villain has eyes on Gwen’s travels? Is Gwen ready for what comes next? 32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99 Continue reading First Look: GHOST-SPIDER #1
Zemo’s battle against the Punisher hits the streets of Manhattan! It’s all-out war…just the way Frank likes it. Someone’s brought backup for Frank, but the Punisher doesn’t play well with others… Continue reading First Look: THE PUNISHER #14
Kulan Gath’s trap for the deadliest warriors in the Marvel Universe is sprung, and if humanity is to survive, the Savage Avengers must slay a god all in this week’s SAVAGE AVENGERS #3 by Gerry Duggan. Let’s jump into the issue to see if Elektra can corral the team into an effective fighting force. Continue reading Savage Avengers #3 Review
Bruce Banner is being hunted on two fronts by two dead loved ones turned nightmarish, implacable foes all in this week’s IMMORTAL HULK #20 by Al Ewing. The stage is set for a brutal three-way confrontation between the Abomination, the Harpy, and the Immortal Hulk. Let’s smash into this one and see! Continue reading Immortal Hulk #20 Review
Introducing Prodigal, a strange alien being who has crash-landed in the Savage Land that becomes worshipped by a race of swamp-dwelling barbarians all in this week’s FANTASTIC FOUR: PRODIGAL SUN # 1 by Peter David. Ka-Zar and Shanna call upon the Fantastic Four to aid them in stopping the barbarians’ plans to conquer the entirety of their world. Let’s jump into the story and join Prodigal on his journey home. Continue reading Fantastic Four: Prodigal Sun #1 REVIEW
Writer: Seanan McGuireArtist: Takeshi Miyazawa, Rosi Kampe, and Ian HearingCover Artist: BengalRelease Date: July 3, 2019Cover Price: $3.99 Well it’s here, the last issue of Ghost Spider. You know, the name she said she was going to go by but not once has anyone called her that not even herself! I really dig this character in the Spider-Verse movie and was hoping to dig this … Continue reading Spider-Gwen: Ghost-Spider #10 Review
CATCH THE WAVE! ALL NEW ONGOING SERIES! The breakout stars of WAR OF THE REALMS: AGENTS OF ATLAS debut in an oversized team-up book! Get ready for the English language debut of the first appearance of AERO, the high-flying Shanghaiese superheroine created for Marvel by Zhou Liefen and Keng! And in a brand new story written by PLANET HULK writer Greg Pak, Aero teams up with WAVE, Marvel’s newest Filipina superheroine! What strange forces have turned the buildings of Shanghai into monstrous golems? And what is the SECRET ORIGIN OF WAVE? Rated T Continue reading Preview: Aero #1
“SECRET WARPS,” PART 1 – ACTS OF WAR! As the villains of Warp World trade foes, it begins a rift between Soldier Supreme and Iron Hammer that could tear the super hero community in half! But could this criminal conspiracy be the portent of a much bigger cosmic calamity? PLUS: A bonus tale of Soldier Supreme versus Baroness Umar for the fate of our nation! Rated T+ Continue reading Preview: Secret Warps Soldier Supreme Annual #1
Kulan Gath’s return is no good for anyone who digs being alive. His trap for the deadliest warriors in the Marvel Universe is sprung, and if humanity is to survive, the Savage Avengers must slay a god. Elektra tries to corral Conan, Voodoo and Logan into an effective fighting force, and the Punisher desperately searches for his disinterred family. Plus: Conan hefts a deadly new Savage Sword! Parental Advisory Continue reading Preview: Savage Avengers #3
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