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Smasher’s Grandfather Is No Longer Dan Dare, It’s Captain Terror – Avengers Amendment!

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Rich Johnston

It was one of those spots in the early issues of Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers that made me very happy. That Smasher was one Isabel Dare, and her grandfather was called Dan. Making her the grandchild of Dan Dare. We commented …

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The Superflow Of Universe 616 – Wednesday Trending Topics

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Mark Seifert

New Universe Now: I’m not sure exactly what Marvel’s editorial response was initially to Jonathan Hickman when he suggested bringing back The New Universe, in some form or other, in The Avengers. In this case treating it as an event that can happen …

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Avengers Has Got Your Eighties Revival Right Here

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rich Johnston

 I’m not sure exactly what Marvel’s editorial response was initially to Jonathan Hickman when he suggested bringing back The New Universe, in some form or other, in The Avengers. In this case treating it as an event that can happen …

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One Page Of Nick Dragotta’s Art From East Of West

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Rich Johnston

As Jonathan Hickman says; Today’s FOC (final order cutoff) for EAST OF WEST. We haven’t shown any art yet. So, here’s one.  

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Tales From ECCC: Dustin Weaver And SHIELD

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Rich Johnston

At ECCC, a number of anonymous Little Bleeders talked to a number of professionals. And this is what we learned. Remember the SHIELD comic with Jonathan Hickman that seemed to just… stop? Dustin Weaver said that while issue #5 of …

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Gender Through Comic Books – And Free Access To Comic Creators

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Rich Johnston

University tutor and doctroral candidate Christy Blanch is launching a new course, Gender Through Comic Books, available free to everyone online. A bit like the Open University, but for comics. And with speakers such as Brian K. Vaughan, Mark Waid, …

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The Avengers In China… Or Is It Japan?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Rich Johnston

This is the solicit for AVENGERS #11, due out in May: AVENGERS #11 JONATHAN HICKMAN (W) • MIKE DEODATO (A) COVER BY DUSTIN WEAVER “WAKE THE DRAGON” • As Shang-Chi battles an ancient enemy, the Avengers hang out in Hong …

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Image Solicitations For March 2013 Include Five New Issue Ones. Four If You Don’t Include Savage Skullkickers.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Rich Johnston

It’s December, it’s Friday, it must be time to look to Image Comics’solicitations for 2013. With Previews getting Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta’s East Of West on the cover, this is the new comic book that retailers won’t order enough …

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Looking At The Future Of The Marvel Universe

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Rich Johnston

From Avengers #1, we get a rather entertaining comic book that posits seperate philosophies against each other. And then uses fists to decide the debate. But we also get a history lesson of what is to come. Sqaudron Supreme, Imperial …

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Pop Culture Hounding Marvel NOW! and Ryan Ferrier

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Chris Thompson writes for Bleeding Cool… just before he heads off to Malta! [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Taylor and I have mixed views about this week’s Marvel Now! books, and find we don’t see eye-to-eye with Daniel …

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Video Trailer: Avengers #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Tomorrow, Marvel publish Avengers #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena. It looks like it might be rather good. Here’s a video preview… including the first few scenes of the comic in motion form, Marvel is pleased to present your …

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Thursday Trending Topics: Marvel NEW! Universe

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Mark Seifert

Version 3.0? In the eighties Jim Shooter tried to spearhead a brand new superhero continuity at Marvel Comics, the New Universe, featuring the likes of John Romita Jr, Peter David, Tom DeFalco, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Ryan, Fabian Nicieza, Mark Gruenwald, John …

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Jonathan Hickman Brings Back The New Universe For Marvel NOW!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Rich Johnston

In the eighties Jim Shooter tried to spearhead a brand new superhero continuity at Marvel Comics, the New Universe, featuring the likes of John Romita Jr, Peter David, Tom DeFalco, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Ryan, Fabian Nicieza, Mark Gruenwald, John Byrne, …

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Dark Mutations Permeate the Scientific World of Manhattan Projects #7

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Tom Gronkowski writes for Bleeding Cool; Manhattan Projects is the dark mutation of old Popular Science covers come to life. Manhattan Projects #7 (the second single issue after the release of first series’ trade paperback) seems significant because it signals …

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Remember, New Walking Dead Governor Story In Tomorrow’s CBLDF Liberty Annual 2012

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Rich Johnston

It couldn’t have been better timed. In this week’s Walking Dead TV show, we saw the inner sanctum of The Governor and a certain item of decor that spoke to the heart of the character. In this week’s CBLDF Liberty …

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Review: FF #22

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Louis Falcetti writes for Bleeding Cool; Marvel needs to start paying better attention to themselves, especially when they’re doing everything right. The big Marvel media blitz of the moment (amid the din of screaming Avengers bluray ads) is the MARVEL …

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MorrisonCon Almost Here… But Still A SausageFest

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Rich Johnston

Earlier this year, the London comic convention Kapow got heated commentary for its fifty-strong guest list not having any women on it. But, as it was the previous year, by the time the actual show rolled out, there were many …

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Marvel NOW!: New Avengers #1 By Jonathan Hickman And Steve Epting For January

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rich Johnston

As well as Jonathan Hickman writing the Avengers Marvel NOW! Relaunch, he will also be writing New Avengers, with Steve Epting on art, with #1 on sale from January 2013. That means, of the NOW 21 titles, we currently know …

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