Tag: new 52

Geekscape Comics: Is Rob Liefeld Planning On Leaving The New 52?

by Shawn Madden

After Grant Morrison’s announcement yesterday that he would be leaving DC it appears that Rob Liefeld may be next. Earlier today he tweeted:

After this caused a bit of buzz he tweeted the following:

Rumor is that if Liefeld can’t make the Hawkman or Grifter books work than they may be next for cancellation. Maybe he is returning to Image to focus on some of his own work? So, what do you think or do any of you care if he leaves the New 52?

Source: Twitter

 

Geekscape Comics: The “New 52” Debut Of Cheetah In ‘Justice League #13’

by Shawn Madden

DC has announced that after his departure from ‘Detective Comics’ Tony S. Daniel will take over art duties on ‘Justice League’ for a two-issue arc written by Geoff Johns starting in issue #13. This issue will also introduce the villainess Cheetah to the “New 52”.

“I’m thrilled and honored to again work with Geoff Johns on this Justice League arc,” Daniel told DC’s The Source. “It’s going to be a lot of fun and I can’t wait to work on my favorite characters. Justice League is the first book I pull because of the big stories and the great Jim Lee art inside. I’m very happy that I get a chance to focus all my energy on making my best artwork for Geoff and the fans of Justice League.”

Additionally, Johns teases the connection that Cheetah will have with both Wonder Woman and the Justice League, as well as next year’s Trinity War event. “Tony and I will be re-introducing one of DC’s iconic villains – the Cheetah – and uncovering her mysterious connection to Wonder Woman and the Justice League,” the writer says. “For me, the Cheetah is up there with Black Manta, Sinestro and Captain Cold as one of the most iconic villains in the DC Universe, and she’ll become a major villainous force in 2012 and beyond. The fallout from Justice League #12 starts here as we head towards next year’s Trinity War.”

Check out the cover for issue #13 below!

Source: DC

Geekscape Comics: New Creative Team Taking Over ‘Detective Comics’

by Shawn Madden

After DC’s ‘Zero Month’ Tony Daniel will be leaving ‘Detective Comics’ and John Layman (‘Chew’) will take over writing duties on the book. Jason Fabok (‘Batman: The Dark Knight’) will take over art duties on the book. The team spoke about what to expect from them when they take over on DC’s flagship title.

John Layman spoke on what he wants to do with Batman and his surroundings:

“Obviously, this is a happily surreal and exciting turn-of-events for my career. Not only is this my first work within the DC Universe, but I get to work on one of DC’s undisputedly coolest and highest-profile characters. I’m going to take a look at the role of criminal organizations within Gotham City, hopefully from a perspective that does not get considered very often (if at all). From the symbiotic relationship a master criminal must have with Gotham in order to survive, to the lowly, often faceless criminal underling hoping to rise up the ranks. All that, plus Batman’s gonna play with a bunch of crazy new toys and kick all kinds of butt.”

Jason Fabok talks about joining Detective Comics and what we can expect from his artwork:

“First, I want to express how thankful I am to have this opportunity. I am humbled that DC Comics would entrust me with one of their greatest titles. To work on a Batman title has been the number one goal that I set for my career and I am honored to have this opportunity to make my dream become a reality. I’m really hoping to deliver a dark, epic Batman with hints of the art deco stylings of the old animated series and the more modern take seen in recent incarnations. I am hoping to let my influences gush out onto the page and create something that is familiar, classic and yet my own. As for working with John Layman, I couldn’t be more excited. John is a great visual storyteller and he packs every page with meaningful panels that bring the story forward and add incredible depth. Together we hope to deliver a quality Batman tale, filled with mystery, twists, turns, shockers and most of all, fun!”

Source: DC

Geekscape Comics: WildCATS Coming To The New 52?

by Shawn Madden

Bleeding Cool is reporting that Jim Lee is going to be leaving Justice League. And his leaving may just be for a good reason.

And it could be to bring back WildCATS. Yes…you read that right.

“I have been told by some sources that the book Jim Lee is leaving Justice League for, and possibly the only book he’d leave that title for, is a revival of his first, original title for Wildstorm, WildCATS.

A number of the cast have had their own books in the New 522- Voodoo and Grifter – while others such as Zealot have appeared in other titles.”

And upon thinking about it…this WOULD make total sense. They’re cancelling Voodoo and with rumors that some other titles maybe be cancelled later in another wave that means that Grifter could be among them as to incorporate the characters into this book. They definitely have established some WildCATS history with the daemonites (Lord Helspont) appearing and taking on Superman as well as the recent announcement that we’d be getting a Team 7 title. Now while this is all currently rumor its something i’d like to see being that I loved WildCATS in the 90’s and as long as they don’t treat it like the rape that is Stormwatch…it could turn out to be a really cool part of the DCU.

Geekscape Comics: ‘Superman’ Gets New Creative Team. ‘Green Lantern’…Gets A Gun?

by Shawn Madden

Over the past week a flood of the covers of DC’s “zero issues” have hit the web. Some good. Some bad. Well here we have an example of both.

The good.

The Huffington Post is reporting that ‘Superman’ will be getting a new creative team in the form of writer Scott Lobdell (‘Teen Titans’) and artist Kenneth Rocafort (‘Red Hood And The Outlaws’). While I don’t read ‘Superman’ myself.. this is definite good news for this book. However bad news for my love of ‘Red Hood And The Outlaws’. Once again DC…you’ve done me wrong.

The bad.

Well, now I don’t even know what to say here. Why would a character that can create anything from his imagination (including a gun) be carrying a gun? This ‘Green Lantern’ number zero cover features a new GL rocking some form of s&m/ ‘Kick Ass’/wrestler fusion type outfit and holding…well, a gun.

He also has a very noticable tattoo on his forearm. Bleeding Cool has translated the tattoo. It reads: “Courage, Bravery, Valor, Guts, Prowess and Spunk”.

Uh…what? Okay DC. You have me lost on this one even.

 

Geekscape Comics: DC Announces Four New Titles! Plus Zero Issues!

by Shawn Madden

Well, i’m sure you’ve heard by now that in September all DC titles will feature a zero issue.  These zero issues according to Jim Lee and Dan DiDio “Will help explain the origins and effects of its rebooted characters a year after it erased decades of history and continuity to start everything from scratch.”

But joining the already established titles (even though some are being cancelled) are four new titles. And thanks to Newsarama we have a first look at them!

Written by DiDio with art by Brent Anderson, ‘The Phantom Stranger’ will spin out of the character’s recent appearances in ‘Justice League’ and DC’s Free Comic Book Day story. It promises to tell more about the mysterious origin of the character who seems to have biblical ties and his connection to the purple-hooded woman Pandora.

This new series, which DiDio described as “a new anthology book in the same vein as ‘All-Star Western’,” will launch with the return of Amethyst to the New 52. Written by Christy Marx with art by Aaron Lopresti, the comic will show how Amethyst finds out she’s the lost princess of Gemworld, and she’s being hunted by her murderous aunt. The comic will launch with a back-up story about Beowulf and Grendel, written by Tony Bedard with art by Jesus Saiz.

Set in the early days of the DC Universe, ‘Team Seven’ will show how the emergence of Superman touched off the formation of counter measures against superheroes. The comic, which is being written by relative newcomer Justin Jordan with art by Jesus Merino, will have a team composed of Amanda Waller, Dinah Lance, Steve Trevor, John Lynch, Alex Fairchild, Cole Cash and Slade Wilson.

This new comic, which is being co-plotted by ‘Batman’ writer Scott Snyder, introduces a new “anti-hero on the run” to the DCU. Calvin Rose, the only Talon to escape from the control of the Court of Owls, will be traveling all around the DCU as he is hunted by his former masters. While the story spins out of the ‘Court of Owls’ storyline that is running through the first year of Snyder’s ‘Batman’, the title character is a brand new one.

As the comic launches in September, Snyder will be working on plots with James Tynion IV, his co-writer on the ‘Batman’ back-ups. ‘Talon’ will feature art by Guillem March.

Well, after the success and praise of ‘Court Of Owls’ right now it’s no suprise that they’re going to keep that story going as long as fans are interested. The most interesting title to me here is ‘Team 7’ which was originally a Wildstorm book that had importance in Gen13. It looks like they’re going to make it a major backstory point explaining things as far as the ‘black ops’ side of the DC universe based on that line-up.

Watch The Extended Trailer For ‘ARROW’

by Shawn Madden

By now you’ve probably heard the CW is getting a show called ‘Arrow’. And sure…strike one is that they don’t  just call it ‘Green Arrow’. Because that’s what it is. Strike two… being that it’s on the CW. Let’s be honest… minus that Justice Society arc and the hot girls… ‘Smallville’ was weak. But before it could strike out they released this trailer for the show that surprisingly looks like it could shape up to be good.

Oh and do pay attention for the easter egg towards the end.

Not too bad looking right? Wait…whats that? You missed the easter egg? Oh you missed Deathstrokes mask?

Oh now you’re a little excited.

Avengers vs. X Men: The Matches We Really Want To See

by Joe Starr

I know that you’ve read a ton of other articles about fights people want to see in Avengers vs. X Men. And I know that you’ve been bored by them. Captain America and Cyclops? Meh. Rogue vs. Iron Man? Pfft. Red Hulk vs. Armor and Surge…? Acceptable. With fights that bland, I can’t believe Marvel hasn’t been purchased by Dreamwave yet.

There are a lot of battles I’m dreaming of that Marvel just doesn’t have the courage to give us. So here, in no particular order, are most of them.

 Decade Late Battle of the Decade: 

Gambit vs. 90’s Thor

Remy Lebeau: The poster child of 90’s Marvel. He’s still wearing that damn coat and that black and purply armor/jumpsuit thing and he’s still throwing cards. He couldn’t be anymore 90’s if he was throwing Wildstorm cards.

But the Son of Odin shant let the X Men own the 90’S! It’s time for Thor to pay his storage unit a visit and fish out the STRAPS! CHAINS! BELLY SHIRT! SHOULDER PADS! Whoever wields this dick armor, should he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor!

Projected winner: Gambit is shattered into a pile of Phalanx Covenant hologram covers when he tries to hit Thor in the junk with his staff.

By the Order of Agent Henry Peter Gyrich:

Token Black Guy Battle Royale

Storm. Black Panther. Bishop. Falcon. That smart kid from New X Men that lost his powers. Patriot. Black Widow. Black Knight. Black Tom Cassidy. Throughout the years, a respectable handful of black superheroes have either protected a world that hated and feared them or served as one of earth’s mightiest heroes.

But heads up, true believers: after AvX every spot for an African American hero is being taken up by a different Spider-Man costume variation, and according to Gyrich, the Avengers and X Men will share one only black person between the two teams.

Projected winner: Krystalin from X Men 2099 wins the spot. Black Panther stops hanging out in New York all the time and remembers to run that country that he’s the king of.

The Real McCoy:

X Men Beast vs. Avengers Beast

One 3.99 22 page comic of Hank McCoy sitting in his room making a pros and cons list about which team he should fight alongside. WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON.

Projected Winner: Whichever one makes him not look like a cat anymore.

Kid Gladiator vs. Everyone

I mainly just want to see Kid Gladiator beat the hell out of that dinosaur kid from Avengers Academy like a super strong Verne Gagne. Did you guys know that Kid Gladiator is the future of comics? Because he is.

Projected Winner: Kid Gladiator beats up the whole crossover, jumps to the New 52, and takes care of them, too. Broo helps.

The Chuck Austen Memorial Cage Match: 

Lionheart vs. Nurse Annie

If Lionheart wins, she gets to see her kids which she couldn’t do for some reason! If Annie wins, she…I guess she bangs Havok? And her son watches? Chuck Austen was weird.

Projected Winner: Chuck Austen, for me reminding everyone he existed for a paragraph.

Andy Kaufman InterGender

Championship Match: 

Hank Pym vs. Emma Frost

I just want to see Hank try and give Emma the Pym-Hand. She used to be a stripper. They know how to deal with dudes like that.

Projected winner: Emma Frost makes Pym sit on his hands by force.

The ‘I Know Now Why You Cry But It Is Something I Can Never Do’ Invitational Robot Fight: 

Vision vs. Danger

Maybe it’s because I was just writing about old Chuck Austen runs, but I hope Scarlet Witch falls in love with Danger.

Projected Winner: Vision is in control until Hugh Jackman figures out how to make Danger mimic his shadow boxing moves.

Avengers: Disassembled

vs. X Men: Disassembled

Bendis is leaving Avengers. We know this to be true. And we all know by now that his roadmap to a franchise’s success looks something like this:

1. Disassemble
2. Red Ninjas
3. Profit
4. Red Ninjas

Don’t think it’s not coming, X fans. Sure, they just schismed, but right after we had a Civil War we were Secretly Invaded, and then we faced Fear Itself like two days later. Somewhere in there, Spider-Man big-timed. X Men: Disassembled is coming for us and the mutants are going to have to prove that they can disassemble better than the Avengers.

This will be an uphill battle for the X Men. For one thing, they don’t assemble so I think they’ll have to call it X Men: Disuncannied. I hope Bendis just makes X Men: Disuncannied Pixie’s fault so we can get rid of her.

Projected Winner: Bendis gets five more years of glory when The Hood relocates The Hand to San Francisco.

Johnny Guitar and Dr. Sax

Not even fighting anyone. I just want them around more.

Projected Winner: Everyone that buys The Adventures of Kid Gladiator Featuring Johnny Guitar and Dr. Sax #1, the MAJOR new ongoing series spinning out of the pages of AvX written by Dan Slott and Jason Aaron with art by Stuart Immonen!  Special back up story: BROO MEETS PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Joe Starr is the host of GEEKSCAPE PRESENTS, our monthly free live comedy show. The next one is April 3 and you can learn all about it HERE.