Apr 12 2013
IGN released an image today that teases a sequel to the 2012 Dredd 3D film, only it seems to be coming in comic book form. The Dredd 3D film was a delight for fans of the comics and action films alike. Over at The Reel Bits, we said that it was a “satisfying union of comic …
Apr 12 2013
After looking at the DC Comics July solicitations the other day, it’s only fair that Marvel gets a proper look in for those important summer months (or winter as the case may be here in Australia). While DC are launching headlong into their Trinity War, Marvel are mysteriously teasing something called Age Of Ultron #10 U.C. What could it …
Apr 12 2013
This week, Richard and David had the opportunity to speak with the legendary Chris Claremont, perhaps best known for his unsurpassed 17 year continuous run on Uncanny X-Men. We discuss in detail the first 50 issues of this historic run, including The Phoenix/The Dark Phoenix Saga, The Proteus Saga, The Hellfire Club and the isses …
Apr 11 2013
Ultron #1AU (2013) Marvel Writer: Kathryn Immonen Artist: Amilcar Pinna Rating: ★★★½ Android teen Runaway Victor Mancha gets his own one-shot in this Age of Ultron crossover, perhaps even outdoing the main series. Created by Brian K. Vaughan for the second volume of Runaways, some clever folks at Marvel have remembered that this Victor Mancha kid was actually the …
Apr 11 2013
In this issue, we look at Dark Horse’s new adaption of the original Star Wars scripts and introduce our all-new compact news headlines segment. We tease our exclusive interview with the legendary Chris Claremont, before delving into our Kick-Ass Pick of the Week: the classic Uncanny X-Men: The Phoenix Saga/The Proteus Saga/Dark Phoenix Saga/Days of …
Apr 10 2013
UPDATE: It has since been announced that it was not Apple that banned the issue, but rather Comixology strictly interpreting that policy. In a statement, David Steinberger, CEO of Comixology said: “We did not interpret the content in question as involving any particular sexual orientation, and frankly that would have been a completely irrelevant consideration …
Apr 10 2013
Iron Man 3 is now only 2 weeks away from release here in Australia, and our anticipation levels are somewhat high. Now Marvel (via Fandango) has released a new featurette for the film, with interviews from all the main members of the cast. The reason this is worth watching (or not watching if you are …
Apr 09 2013
Marvel has released a full press release to announce the production of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, along with the first image from the highly anticipated sequel. Judging from the cast list, this is just as much a sequel to The Avengers as it is a sequel to Captain America: The Winter Soldier. We just …
Apr 08 2013
DC Comics has released its solicitations for July 2013, and there are definitely a few things worth noting for your next trip down to your comic book store. Highlights for the month include a big launch to the Trinity War across the Justice League titles, several director’s cuts being released in the Batman and Superman …
Apr 07 2013
An official press release has been issued for the highly anticipated new TV show from Joss Whedon, expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the small screen. Along we changing the name from simply SHIELD to the more descriptive Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV Line also reports that will also feature J. August Richards, who fans will know …
Apr 06 2013
Don’t have time for full reviews of comics? Then check out Graphic Bits: bite sized chunks of comic book goodness designed to get behind the panels and into your hearts. This week (3 April 2013), Andy Diggle tackles Action Comics #19 (DC Comics), at least for one issue. The Age of Ultron #4 (Marvel) continues to destroy the …
