Tag: Valiant

Valiant’s Bloodshot & Harbinger Coming to the Big Screen!

by Karson

Last month Valiant Entertainment announced a nine-figure investment for movie and television development. Today they are announcing a five picture deal with Sony Pictures that will bring the Valiant Universe to the big screen.

Bloodshot and Harbinger will each get two movies before the fifth movie, Harbinger Wars, brings the characters together. Harbinger Wars will be inspired by the Valiant’s 2013 miniseries of the same name where Bloodshot, a nanite-enchanced soldier, clashes with Harbinger and his gang of super-powered (think X-Men) runaways.

Bloodshot will be directed by John Wick’s David Leitch and Chad Stahelski while director considerations for Harbinger are being kept under wraps for now. All five movies will be produced by Valiant’s Dinesh Shamdasani, along with Original Film’s Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe (The Fast and Furious franchise, 21 Jump Street).

Other Valiant properties in development include the action comedy Archer & Armstrong and the supernatural thriller Shadowman.

Bloodshot is set to hit theatres in 2017. Are you excited for more comic book movie crossovers? Let us know in the comments below!

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Geekscape Comics Reviews: ‘The Valiant’

by Karson

Growing up my best friend and I use to play Iron Man and X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal on the Sega Saturn. I’ll be honest, I had no idea who this X-O Manowar guy was. I always wanted to play as Iron Man. Not that it mattered much, we would always become frustrated and never get farther than the first few levels. That was my first little taste of the Valiant Universe. Lemire (Green Arrow, Animal Man), Kindt (RAI, UNITY, Mind MGMT), and Rivera’s (Daredevil) The Valiant is my second. It was much more enjoyable.

The four part mini series is self contained so readers can pick it up and not be intimidated by continuity. I can think of no better marketing tool than this series to grow Valiant’s readership. It’s that good.

The premise is pretty straightforward. Since basically the beginning of time the Eternal Warrior has protected the Geomancers who are mystics that speak for the Earth. No matter how hard the Eternal Warrior tries the Immortal Enemy defeats him and kills the Geomancer plunging humanity into a dark age. The cycle continues a few times throughout the ages but this time the Eternal Warrior will have help from the Valiant super heroes.

Jeff Lemire and Matt Kindt’s writing is solid for most of the series. It’s paced great so you’ll definitely want to have all four issues on hand when you begin reading this one. The duo really shines during the moments that the two contrasting characters Kay (the geomancer) and Bloodshot (nanite-infused super soldier) are together. This is where you’ll find some of the series’ best moments. The only problem I had was the use of time travel in the beginning of the fourth issue brought the action and emotional climax to an abrupt halt. What came next more than made up for that though.

The end of this series will drastically shift the face of The Valiant universe. Like I said, I have no prior knowledge of it but even to me the events felt significant. This surely has something to do with how well each character is established in the beginning of the series. Each hero getting their own little defining moments and story lines. By the time the final issue rolled around I was connected to each of them.

The strongest part of this mini series is the handling of the villain; the Immortal Enemy. This may be one of the most sadistic and maniacal villains I’ve ever seen. As his name suggests, he is immortal. He shifts his appearance into what his opponent fears most; for our Geomancer it is the tuxedo and top hat wearing Mister Flay from a story her father use to read her, The Littlest Princess and the Twilight Kingdom. Perhaps the scariest imagery is when his face splits opens revealing the face of a demon-like creature inside. Paolo Rivera’s drawings create a villain that is sure to haunt you long after you finish the series.

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(Please don’t invade my dreams.)

Rivera does a great job with the art in the rest of the book as well. There are many instances where he is able to perfectly capture the emotion of a character with little to no words from Lemire and Kindt. From peaceful communities on the riverside, to giant action pieces Rivera masterfully handles it all. There is no other way to put it; this series is gorgeous.

This miniseries is great and definitely worth checking out. I won’t be surprised to see it on a few best of lists at the end of the year. Whether you’re looking to dive into the Valiant Universe for the first time or just for a great miniseries that you can read in an hour or two I’d highly recommend checking out The Valiant. The fourth and final issue hit shelves yesterday!

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Valiant Comics to Launch the ‘Valiant Cinematic Universe’

by Eric Francisco

People say they’re sick of superhero movies. Let them die of the fever, because Valiant Comics is stepping up against Marvel and DC.

Vulture is reporting that indie comics publisher Valiant Entertainment have “secured an eight-figure investment” from China-based DMG Entertainment to launch feature film and television projects based on Valiant properties. They seek to capitalize on the somewhat underestimated Chinese market and release their projects simultaneously in the United States, China and abroad.

From Vulture:

“Audiences in China and the rest of the world are hungry for heroic stories that they can more easily relate to … and with the international box office accounting for the biggest piece of the total gross, the time is right for a truly international superhero franchise,” said DMG President Wu Bing in a press release. “DMG will bring its unique global perspective to the task of transforming the Valiant Universe into the first international comic-movie universe.”

There is a much larger discussion at play here, and that’s the foreign market beginning to influence Hollywood. It started when Iron Man 3 featured exclusive scenes for the Chinese release and Pacific Rim becoming a legitimate franchise when overseas tickets catapulted it from an otherwise lukewarm response domestically.

Just this morning I wrote about superheroes of color, and Valiant — who are from the get-go seeking an international audience — has a chance to build its characters for the 21st century audience. They’re a relatively young company, celebrating just their 25th anniversary this May. They may not have the legacy and cultural influence as Marvel or DC, but I imagine their youth and the lack of wider awareness by the public means they have more freedom to make their characters as interesting and diverse as possible.

I hope for all success in the industry, and this news makes me excited. I’m not a huge reader of their titles, but I will always root for new properties more than I do rebooting Batman all over again.

Valiant Moving Forward With ‘Harbinger’ Film Adaptation

by Shawn Madden

With the film currently stalled at Paramount, Valiant Entertainment Group has chosen to move forward themselves with a film adaptation of Harbinger. The company has brought back Stephen Susco (Texas Chainsaw 3D) to pen the script for the film. This part is great news. The only bad news is that the potential director attached is Brett Ratner, but keep in mind that potential director doesn’t necessarily mean that he actually will be directing the film. If he does get brought on to direct, could Ratner redeem himself here for X-Men: The Last Stand?

 

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The film originally in development over at Paramount, but underlying rights issues in the whole Fox and Warner Bros. lawsuit over Watchmen has stalled the project. Well, instead of going the the studio route, Valiant has “chosen to seek financing and was given a capital infusion from private investment company Cuneo & Co. and partnered with former Marvel CEO and vice chairman Peter Cuneo to relaunch and independently develop their own library of over 1,500 titles.”

 

The series, which was created by Jim Shooter, is a dark and modern twist on the mutant/superhero mythology and follows Pete Stanchek, a teenager- turned-superhero and his battle with a equally powerful industrialist. If you’ve never read an issue of Harbinger, do yourself a favor and check the series out. You won’t be disappointed.

 

Source: Variety

Geekscape’s ‘The Week In Comics’ The First Edition Of 2013!

by Shawn Madden

It’s the time to recap the week’s news and events with The Week In Comics! There wasn’t a lot of news this week in regards to comics but there was some pretty big news to report.

Jame Tynion IV Taking Over Writing Duties On Red Hood & The Outlaws 

Red Hood And The Outlaws has been one of the New 52’s best titles so far and it looks like it’s getting even better. James Tynion IV (Talon) will be taking over writing duties after Lobdell finishes up his final story arc. [via Bleeding Cool]

Eddie Brock To Become The New “Toxin”

It’s been revealed that Eddie Brock will be returning to the Marvel Universe. But Brock won’t be coming back as Venom nor will he return as Anti-Venom. No, Brock will be returning as a new incarnation of Toxin, and will definitely be coming head to head with The Superior Spider-Man in the future. Cullen Bunn on Eddie Brock as the new Toxin: [via Newsarama]

You’ll start getting glimpses of him before issue #31, but in #31, Toxin returns. There are a lot of people who say, “Eddie Brock should be the only Venom. He’s the only person worthy of being Venom.” My goal, as lofty as it may be, is, I really want people to forget about Eddie as Venom. What [artist] Declan [Shalvey] and I are trying to do is, once we tell this story, I want people to associate Eddie Brock with Toxin.

It’s a lofty goal, because he has such a big history with Venom, but a lot of people really liked when he was Anti-Venom. We want to make Toxin a viable, interesting, dynamic character on his own — the Eddie/Toxin combo, or “Broxin” as I’ve seen him referred. [Laughs.] Our goal is to really make people love and hate and fear Toxin, and Eddie Brock.

When Eddie and Toxin were bonded in “Savage Six,” he was almost like this mindless killing machine. That is not the Toxin you are going to see. I don’t want to say he’s solidly a villain, but for Venom, at least, he is solidly an antagonist. The one thing that Eddie and Toxin have in common is that they both hate Venom — both the symbiote and the man. That solidifies their partnership to some degree.

New Mystery Series Coming From From Brian Wood And Oliver Coipel

This image was tweeted earlier by writer Brian Wood. The future of Marvel is XX? Coming this April is a new series from Brian Wood and Oliver Coipel. One would assume by the X’s that it’s a new X-title. But, we’ve been wrong before. Then again…does the DNA kind of give it away? An official announcement regarding the title will be made some time in the next month.

Phil Noto Taking Over Art Duties On Thunderbolts

Not a fan of the art on the new Thunderbolts title? Well, don’t worry because starting in March the title will see a new artist. Phil Noto (Uncanny X-Force) will be taking over with issue #7 this March. Will he be bring new life to the title or just Frank Castle’s sex life? [via IGN]

Check back with us again next week as we recap the biggest news and events of the week.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of November 7th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the five issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of November 7th!

5. 47 RONIN #1 (DARK HORSE)

– Among the best-known tales in Japanese history, the legend of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their disgraced master epitomizes the samurai code of honor. It has been said, “To know the story of the 47 Ronin is to know Japan.”

– Retold through the ages, the legend at last comes to comics in a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated miniseries from Mike Richardson, Stan Sakai, and editorial consultant Kazuo Koike! Recounting this sweeping tale of honor and violence in all its grandeur, chapter one details the tragic incident that would seal the fate of Lord Asano and set forty-seven of his vassals on a years-long path of vengeance!

4. IRON MAN #1 (MARVEL)

– Tony Stark-Iron Man: Technological visionary, wealthy playboy, unparalleled engineer, and armored Avenger. His greatest invention becomes his greatest mistake. Iron Man must act fast and Tony Stark must build faster!

-The lethal techno virus Extremis is out in the wild and out for grabs to the highest bidder! It’s up to Tony Stark to contain it and that means creating a new suit of armor NOW!

3. SHADOWMAN #1 (VALIANT)

– There’s a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold.

-As Shadowman, Jack is about to become to only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power?

2. DEADPOOL #1 (MARVEL)

– Dead former United States presidents, from George Washington to Gerald Ford have been resurrected, and that’s BAD.

– The Marvel heroes can’t be the ones to stop them, someone is needed with the reputation, skills and plausible deniability to take out these com-monsters in chiefs…NOW! is the time for Deadpool In Wade We Trust!

1. UNCANNY X-FORCE #33 (MARVEL)

– FINAL EXECUTION races to its thrilling conclusion! X-Force brings the attack to the Brotherhood, but there is dissension in the ranks.

-Genesis faces the truth about Apocalypse and his destiny!

This week’s trade spotlight: Red Hood And The Outlaws TPB Vol. 01 Redemption

– Collecting issues #1-7 of the DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!

– The Red Hood is cornered by Green Arrow’s rejected sidekick Arsenal and the alien Starfire – and they want him to lead them as a crimefighting team! Together, they’re about to face threats including The Untitled, Crux and the superassassin known as Essence!

Now, these may be my top picks but there’s plenty of other stuff to check out this. No, really there’s a ton. I mean we also have AvX Consequences, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Earth 2, a second print of Happy #1 if you missed it the first time and many more. Trust me. Your wallet may not like you after you leave your shop.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week of October 31st!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the five issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of October 31st!

5. NEW MUTANTS #50 (MARVEL)

– FINAL ISSUE!

– It’s time to raise a glass to Dani Moonstar, Sunspot, Cipher, Warlock, Sunspot and X-Man in this series-ending issue!

4. HIGHER EARTH #6 (BOOM! STUDIOS)

– With no one to trust, not even each other, Rex and Heidi must find a way to work together as the agents of Higher Earth come ever closer…

3. SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1 (DC)

– As ‘Rotworld’ kicks into high gear in SWAMP THING and ANIMAL MAN, how the world fell to the Rot is revealed through the eyes of the event’s key players!

2. HAPPY # 2 (IMAGE)

– Trapped in a mob hospital at the mercy of the cold-eyed torture expert Smoothie and his team of dedicated sadists, the only hope for Nick Sax is Happy the Horse!

– With three days to Black Christmas, can our unlikely duo stay together long enough to stop Pedo-Santa’s rampage?

1. ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #16.1 (MARVEL)

– The Daily Bugle is on the hunt to find out everything they can about the new Spider-Man. What they discover will surprise them, you and him!

Well, instead of a trade this week I am going to recommend that you pick up: SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE VOL. 2

– The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times best-selling graphic novel SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Shane Davis is here!

– Young Clark Kent continues his journey toward becoming the World’s Greatest Super Hero but finds dealing with humanity to be a bigger challenge than he ever imagined! From a ruthless dictator to a new love interest who’s NOT Lois Lane, things are never easy for this emerging Man of Steel.

– And the worst is yet to come, in the form of a man-monster with an insatiable appetite, the Parasite! The only thing that might appease his hunger is The Last Son of Krypton! But that will also mean he will have Superman’s powers without his conscience, and Kal-El learns to live without powers beyond those of mere mortals.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of October 24th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the five issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of October 24th!

5. EXTERMINATION #5 (BOOM! STUDIOS)

– Brand new arc! Perfect jumping on point for new readers!

– Unlikely partners Nox and Red Reaper have survived the attacks of the deadly EDDA, traversed the post-apocalyptic landscape of the U.S., and formed a rag-tag alliance of former heroes and villains. Now…they plan to strike back.

4. TALON #1 (DC)

– A new series spinning out of ‘Night of the Owls’!

-After many years on the run, Calvin Rose returns to Gotham City to investigate the fallout from ‘Night of the Owls’!

-Can the Court of Owls finally be defeated? Could Calvin have the one thing he’s been seeking his entire life: his freedom?

3. INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #527 (MARVEL)

– END OF AN ERA!

– Who lives? Who dies? Who wins? Who loses?

– More importantly: what’s next for Tony Stark and Iron Man?

2. GHOST #1 (DARK HORSE)

– The enigmatic Ghost, along with paranormal investigators Tommy and Vaughn, takes to the streets of Chicago in search of the crystal-powered machine that first conjured her, hoping to find clues to her mysterious past life. But the machine’s original owners have a deadly agenda of their own.

– Picking up right where Ghost #0 left off, Ghost #1 continues Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel) and Phil Noto’s (Angel & Faith) reimagining of Dark Horse’s greatest heroine!

1. ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #17 (MARVEL)

– UNITED WE STAND CONTINUES!

– Captain America, Thor and Iron Man battle the forces ripping America apart! Ultimate Hydra vs. Ultimate S.H.I.E.L.D.

– Revealed! The secret weapon that could tip the balance…forever!

This weeks trade spotlight: SUPERCROOKS PREMIUM HARDCOVER

– When the market is flooded with competition, and the authorities are always on your tail, what’s an all-American super villain to do? Go to Spain, of course!

– Johnny Bolt convinces his villainous pals to pull off one last heist in the land of bullfighting and churros – but will culture shock get to them before the policia do? And when Johnny’s target is revealed as the Bastard, the greatest super villain of all time, things go horribly wrong – but it’s too late to turn back. A massive secret in the American super-hero community might just work in their favor – and if the Supercrooks can survive, it will mean an enormous payday!

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of October 17th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of October 17th!

MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE

Marvel NOW! may have kicked off with last week’s Uncanny Avengers but this is the book to check out the future of the Marvel U with a collection of one-shots leading into their new titles. It’s got a Nova, Cable and Guardians Of The Galaxy story. You’re sold.

ULTIMATE COMICS IRON MAN #1

– Demon in the Armor? What dark motivation drives reckless Tony Stark to be one of Earth’s greatest heroes? Who or what is Ultimate Mandarin?

 

AvX: CONSEQUENCES #2

– Spinning directly out of AVX #12, find out what happens next! What ramifications will the fallout of AVX have on the Marvel Universe?

CYBER FORCE #1

– Top Cow celebrates its 20th anniversary with the return of the series that started it all: CYBER FORCE! Not content in pushing the envelope just in terms of story and art, Top Cow will be the first major US comic publisher to launch one of their biggest properties with top tier creators concurrently for both the traditional print market and exploding worldwide digital market for FREE. That’s right: Thanks to the support of fans through Kickstarter and participating comic shops, you can get the first FIVE issues of CYBER FORCE at no cost.

You read that right. It’s free. The question is, why wouldn’t you pick it up?

HARBINGER #5

– Toyo Harada and Peter Stanchek. Master and apprentice. Creator and destroyer. Alpha and Omega. Humanity’s most powerful psionic, Pete Stanchek, has been run to ground. His few friends and family are gone. He is loved is by no one. At the nadir of his brief, 18-year existence, he has been drugged, deceived and deluded by a corporate master. But now he’s finally had enough.

– Tonight, the human race will find out exactly how powerful he is. Tonight, the boy who has nothing will go to war against the man who has everything. And soon the Valiant Universe will discover that everything has an end – even the world.

It’s hard to pick between this and XO Manowar as Valiant’s best relaunched series. Oh, who am I kidding here? It’s Harbinger and there’s still plenty of time to catch up before this issue hits stands.

THE WALKING DEAD #103

– It is a new beginning for THE WALKING DEAD.

Rick Grimes is no longer in charge, and nothing will ever be the same again. It’s such a perfect jumping on point, it could easily have been a new first issue – but instead, the world’s best selling creator-owned comic just keeps moving forward, with #103 and counting!

It’s The Walking Dead…just shut up and read it already.

This weeks trade spotlight: ZOMBIES CHRISTMAS CAROL

– There will be no singing this Christmas – only screaming! Marvel presents Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol…with a ghoulish twist! As London is overrun by a plague known as the ‘Hungry Death’ – a disease spreading rapidly among the surplus population – the poor turn into the undead and hunger unendingly. When the disease spreads from the workhouses to the public, only one person can turn the zombie tide and save Christmas for all: that humbug, Ebenezer Scrooge. God help us, everyone. Collecting ZOMBIES CHRISTMAS CAROL #1-5.

Hey, it’s time to get in the holiday spirit…right?

J. Michael Straczynski To Pen Big Screen Adaptation Of Valiant’s ‘Shadowman’

by Shawn Madden

Well, this is unexpected. Deadline reports that Valiant Entertainment and producer Sean Daniel (The Mummy) have teamed up to bring Shadowman to the big screen. J. Michael Straczynski, who probably needs no introduction, has signed on to write the script for the film. The logline for the film, according to the site, is as follows:

 

 

 

“The forces of darkness are determined to claim New Orleans as their own, and Jack Boniface must accept the legacy he was born to uphold, in order to stop them. As Shadowman, Jack is about to become the only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. He must pay a high price and master his new abilities before Master Darque brings down the wall between reality and the eldritch darkness of the Deadside.”

 

Straczynski stated:

 

“Shadowman is a character who lives in a unique world that mixes the modern world with that which is most ancient within us. The New Orleans vibe and history, and the struggle to find a balance with the personality within him, is a perfect dramatic vehicle. We’ve already finished the outline and there’s a lot of action, much of it unique to what Shadowman can do…but at the core of it, there’s a strong character, world and mythology that can be explored across multiple subsequent films. This is gonna be fun.”

 

Valiant has a new Shadowman series hitting stands next month from the creative team of Patrick Zircher and Justin Jordan. Of all of their characters this is definitely that last one expected but could turn out to be the most interesting. As usual, sound off with your thoughts in the box below.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of October 10th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of October 10th!

UNCANNY AVENGERS #1

– THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble!

This is the book that should be on top of your stack hands down. With Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) teaming up on what is set to be Marvel’s title of the year. I’m pretty sure everyone over here at Geekscape has this on the top of their lists. So should you.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #17

– The Mutant Resistance Army continues to grow. Can Kitty control it?

– Master Mold Vs. The X-Men. The shocking conclusion to UNITED WE STAND and bold new beginning for the team!

If you haven’t been reading Ultimate Comics X-Men...you should be. Arguably one of the best X-books out there right now.

MARVEL UNIVERSE VS THE AVENGERS #1

– In MARVEL UNIVERSE VS THE PUNISHER we journeyed through the ruins of our world.

– In the Bram Stoker Award-nominated MARVEL UNIVERSE vs. WOLVERINE we witnessed the fall.

– MARVEL UNIVERSE VS THE AVENGERS is the war.

– Some worlds can’t be saved. All worlds can be avenged.

 

BATMAN #13

-The Joker returns in ‘DEATH OF THE FAMILY’!

-He crippled Batgirl. He killed Robin. What will The Joker do now that he’s returned to Gotham City? What must Batman do to protect his secret identity and that of those who fight alongside him?

Batman. Snyder. The Joker. Enough said.

PHANTOM STRANGER #1

– An all-new series focusing on secrets of The New 52 you never imagined!

– The Phantom Stranger strikes a bargain with Lord Trigon that will have serious repercussions in the DC Universe! From afar, Pandora watches.

The zero issue of this book was fantastic and hopefully it continues along that path. If you have been wondering about the mysterious Pandora…this seems like the book to be reading.

TRANSFORMERS REGENERATION ONE #84

– LAST STAND!

– Things go from bad to worse as MEGATRON tightens his remorseless grip on planet Earth. Can the Wreckers save Kup? Can they reach the Ark in time? The odds have never been more stacked against them.

If you’re looking for some classic 80’s style Transformers….look no further.

This week’s trade spotlight: SAGA VOL. 1

– From New York Times bestselling writer BRIAN K.VAUGHAN (Y: THE LAST MAN, EX MACHINA) and critically acclaimed artist FIONA STAPLES (MYSTERY SOCIETY, NORTH 40), SAGA is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the worlds.

– When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe. Fantasy and science fiction are wed like never before in a sexy, subversive drama for adults.

We’ve been recommending this one on the site for awhile now. I guess we can do it one more time.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of September 26th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s start it off with The Weekly Pull List for the week of September 26th!

 HIGHER EARTH #5

Find out more about the Higher Earth empire and its deadly assassins as Sam Humphries dives deep into the infinite mythos that has everyone talking.

A can’t-miss issue for fans and a perfect place for new readers to get started!

AXE-COP: PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD #3

Under attack by evil robots and a mad scientist from Mars, and facing the newest menace Every Man, all the good guys have left Earth. Axe Cop must defend the planet and rescue his friends, even if he has to do it all by himself!

Written by eight-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by big brother Ethan Nicolle, the imaginative adventures of Axe Cop have taken the world by storm!

HAPPY #1

Meet NICK SAX – a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hit-man, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema and betrayal.
With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever this Christmas.

HIT-GIRL #3

So many goons, so little time. Hit-Girl’s got both hands full when her sidekick Kick-Ass gets benched, leaving her to take the mafia on solo.

But when her secret crime-fighting binge brings heat to the wrong guy, even Hit-Girl may be in over her head.

Meanwhile, Red Mist gets sent where all rich kids go to do penance !

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #525

The villian revealed! Shang-Chi uncovers a monster threat to humanity. Can he stop the threat in time to save everyone?

SECRET AVENGERS #31

The Master of Evil are gathered. An army of villains unlike any ever collected before. The Secret Avengers are defeated with no hope of backup. The Shadow Council’s true goal and Max Fury’s ultimate scheme revealed. Enter the power of The Abyss!

This weeks trade spotlight: NEAR DEATH VOL. 2

In this second collection of the series BRIAN K. VAUGHAN calls ‘a killer crime book with a very sharp hook,’ former hitman Markham has relocated to Los Angeles, where he continues his efforts to balance the scales by saving people instead of killing them. But try as he might, Markham can’t outrun his dark past. If you like THIEF OF THIEVES and FATALE, you’ll love NEAR DEATH.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of September 19th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s start it off with The Weekly Pull List for the week of September 19th!

SPIDER-MEN #5

The shocking conclusion to the Spider-Man event of the year! How will the amazing Spider-Man get back to his own reality? What will both Spider-Men do now that they know they’re not alone in the universe? Will Peter Parker give Miles Morales his blessing?

DAREDEVIL #18

The biggest Daredevil story yet begins here! The debut of a new menace in New York – the killer called Coyote! And just how sane IS Matt Murdock?

 JUSTICE LEAGUE #0 

Billy Batson takes center stage in this issue as he unleashes the awesome power of Shazam in a special origin story! ï Also featuring the not-to-be-missed origin of Pandora and the next seeds of TRINITY WAR!

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #0

Learn how Jason Todd came back to life after being killed by The Joker. Do you really need another reason to check out this issue? 

30 DAYS OF NIGHT #10

Fright-master Steve Niles continues the all-new, critically acclaimed 30 DAYS OF NIGHT ongoing series! Eben turns the screw in the neck of the city of Los Angeles as he hunts down Alice and seeks to make peace with the European vampires. He is growing his army and choosing his target. He will not stop until the world is in chaos.

EXTERMINATION #4

Red Reaper’s and Nox’s partnership has never been on shakier ground. At each other’s throats, will the duo survive the dangerous trek down to New Orleans where a supposed ‘coalition of capes’ has assembled? Or have they been sent on a wild goose chase through EDDA territory by the ramblings of a (deceased) madman?

This weeks trade spotlight: Winter Soldier Vol. 01 Longest Winter

He’s been Bucky and Captain America – now, James Barnes returns to the role of the Winter Soldier! They’re the super-spies of the Marvel Universe – and when ex-Russian sleeper agents awaken, Bucky and the Black Widow must go on the hunt for men trained by the Winter Soldier himself. But when the trail leads to Latveria, Bucky comes face-to-face with Dr. Doom! Can Bucky and the Widow prevent war with Latveria? Can Bucky stop the sleepers he himself trained? Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker and superstar artist Butch Guice kick off an explosive new era for Bucky Barnes! Collecting FEAR ITSELF #7.1: CAPTAIN AMERICA and WINTER SOLDIER #1-5.

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of September 12th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s start it off with The Weekly Pull List for the week of September 12th!

UNCANNY X-FORCE #31

• The Final Exectution kicks into high gear
• What is left of X-Force go up against the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants for the last time.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #16

UNITED WE STAND BEGINS!
• The X-Men fight for their lives in the Sentinel-controlled states
• Featuring…Nick Fury’s Howling Kittens?!

BATMAN #0

Bruce Wayne has returned from his worldwide quest to take the law into his own hands! This issue reveals the early steps of building everything that surrounds Batman – the costume, the cave, the car, the gadgets.

HARBINGER #4

Teenage superhuman Peter Stanchek is about to prove that he’s the future of the humanity. Even if it means burning Toyo Harada’s Harbinger Foundation to a cinder.

PUNK ROCK JESUS # 3

As Chris grows up to be a teenager, he starts to question his existence, rebelling against his “captors” in front of the whole world. Meanwhile, Gwen’s depression has Thomas and Epstein worried, but all Slate sees is increasing ratings…

FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #6

The Wrecking Crew continues wrecking shop in the destroyed wasteland that was once San Diego! Struggling to survive, your favorite fanboys and fangirls ditch the escape plan and forge an attack against the never-ending zombie chaos.

This weeks trade spotlight: THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS VOL. 1

“SCIENCE. BAD.”

What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs?

Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.

Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-5

Geekscape Comics: Valiant Teases The Return Of ‘Eternal Warrior’

by Shawn Madden

Starting with the relaunch of XO Manowar earlier in the year, Valiant has been re-introducing their characters and more titles are on their way. One of the currently known returning titles is an updated version of Shadowman. This weekend at Baltimore Comic-Con Valiant is planning a big announcement regarding the “Eternal Warrior” character during their “The Future Of Valiant” panel. Valiant sent the following teaser image to CBR:

 

 

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of August 29th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s start it off with The Weekly Pull List for the week of August 29th, 2012!

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #15

• DIVIDED WE FALL concludes with a startling ending that sends us into the next exciting chapter!
• A mutant refugee from one of the camps joins up, but where do their loyalties lie?
• The war for mutant liberation starts here!
• Guest-starring Nick Fury!

UNCANNY X-FORCE #30

• It’s all built to this: “Final Execution” enters its last act!
• The new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants makes their move!
• Fantomex’s deceptions come back to haunt the team!

WINTER SOLDIER #9

• Black Widow’s past has caught up to her! Can Bucky save her? And what happens if he can’t?

THE FLASH ANNUAL #1

• The Rogues – victorious? If THE FLASH had trouble with them individually, together they’ll kill him!
• Something worse than The Rogues is just waiting for the right moment to attack….

JUSTICE LEAGUE #12

• “THE VILLAIN’S JOURNEY” part four!
• The team struggles to stay together as they try to combat their newest foe.
• A shocking last page that will have the world talking about this issue!

POWERS #11

POWERS is back! With the pilot for the POWERS TV show on FX filmed, the creators of the comic book return in full force! Do not miss this startling game-changer in the life of Christian Walker as the latest powers homicide case comes right to his front door, bringing utter tragedy!