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The Phoenix Force Returns in Avengers vs. X-Men #1

January 26, 2020February 8, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

The Phoenix Force is Back!

Today Marvel Comics released it’s first look at the Avengers vs. X-Men mini series. The Phoenix Force returns and it sets in motion the clash between the two super groups.

Avengers vs. X-Men #1 is written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction, Jonathan Hickman, and Ed Brubaker, and is illustrated by John Romita Jr.. It goes on sale at your local comic shop and on the Marvel Comics App on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2012.

Here is a seven page preview of Avengers vs. X-Men #1.

Scott Snyder Introduces Mr. Freeze Into The New 52 in Batman Annual #1

February 8, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Mr. Freeze Arrives in Batman Annual #1

Press Release

Coming this May, BATMAN ANNUAL #1 features the hotly anticipated introduction of Mr. Freeze into DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. But what is the icy villain’s role in the machinations of the sinister Court of Owls and their plot to control Gotham City? Is he friend or foe, ally or enemy?

“Mr. Freeze is a character full of pathos and tragedy and at the end of the day, he’s one of Batman’s deadliest,” said writer Scott Snyder. “So as you can imagine, I’m very excited to be able to do a story that establishes him in the new DCU, with rising stars James Tynion IV and Jay Fabok. This will be tale that really digs into Freeze’s psyche, explaining his connection to the Court of Owls in the present, and exploring dark secrets about his past. Really thrilled to see what you guys think!”

Advance Review: Rebel Blood #1 (Image) by Alex Link and Riley Rossmo

February 8, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Writer / Artist: Riley Rossmo
Writer: Alex Link

Publisher: Image / Shadowline
Cover Date: March 2012
Cover Price: $3.50

Rebel Blood involves Chuck Neville, a forest ranger with a wife and son, who commands Fire Tower #6 deep in the woods. He’s all alone, save for a young female assistant and Danny Whitehead, a poacher he’s had some dealings with.

With his isolated surroundings, he’s had plenty of time to think about his strained marriage and let his imagination run wild.

An ominous call from officer Red comes across his radio one day. Red details the rampant infections and mutations that are showing up in people everywhere. He decides to leave and protect his family. But Chuck soon discovers that the infections aren’t just affecting people – the animals in the forest are also sick.

Preview: Rebel Blood #1 (Image) by Alex Link and Riley Rossmo

April 10, 2012February 7, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

When the world goes to hell in a hand basket… keep your gun loaded!

Rebel Blood, a four issue mini series by Alex Link and Riley Rossmo, arrives from Image Comics in March 2012. A highly infectious disease has turned every living thing into zombies, not just humans, but also the animals too. From rats to wolves, everything seems to have succumbed to the disease.

What can you do when that happens? Just keep your gun loaded and pray the same thing doesn’t happen to you.

The series is written by Alex Link and illustrated by Riley Rossmo, from the critically acclaimed Green Wake series from Image.

Preview: Peter Panzerfaust by Kurtis Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins

October 22, 2014February 6, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Peter Panzerfaust #1

Peter Panzerfaust is a new ongoing series by creators Kurtis J. Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins. The pair had previously collaborated on last year’s Snow Angel graphic novel which I found to be a very good read.

They take the fun, magic, and high adventure of Peter Pan and place him firmly in a World War II setting. Having read Kurtis’ previous works, I’m sure this will be a very enjoyable series from Image Comics.

Dark Horse Brings Back BLACKSAD by Diaz Canales and Guarnido

February 3, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

MURDER AND MUSIC ON THE BAYOU!

Press release

Eisner and Harvey Award–winning duo Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido are back with another incredible tale to shock and awe crime-fiction fans and comics-art aficionados alike!

Detective John Blacksad returns, with a new case that takes him to a 1950s New Orleans filled with hot jazz and cold-blooded murder! Hired to discover the fate of a celebrated pianist, Blacksad finds his most dangerous mystery yet in the midst of drugs, voodoo, the rollicking atmosphere of Mardi Gras, and the dark underbelly that it hides!

Resident Alien by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse Lands in April from Dark Horse

February 1, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Press Release
Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse bring their epic Dark Horse Presents tale of an alien hero named Harry to a fully fledged series beginning with Resident Alien #0!

“I blame Steve Parkhouse. Having collaborated with him long ago on a couple of stories for The Dreaming, I was keen to do so again—and anyone who’s ever seen Steve’s work (on The Bojeffries Saga or The Milkman Murders, to name but two) already knows the reason why: he’s stunningly good,” stated Hogan. “We introduced our friendly alien to the world in the pages of Dark Horse Presents last year, and those installments have now been collected into Resident Alien #0. Over the next few months, you’ll learn a bit more about Harry and his supporting cast and watch as he attempts to catch a murderer—and that’s just for starters. This alien is here to stay.”

Dark Horse Collects Mike Norton’s BATTLEPUG in July 2012

February 1, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Press Release
The epic tale of blood and drool begins here! Keeping the tradition of its creator-owned mentality, Dark Horse Comics is pleased to announce its newest venture with Mike Norton—Battlepug!

“I was really happy when people first reacted to the comic. It’s hard to predict if the public needs another ‘Giant Pug Epic Fantasy’ story. I mean, we all know those are a dime a dozen, right? Luckily, the story of a barbarian’s quest for revenge with the aid of our favorite four-legged freak seems to have legs,” said Norton. “When I first made the Battlepug T-shirt, people kept asking when the comic was coming out. So, I put out the webcomic and now everybody wants to know when the book is coming out! I guess now people will want to know when the movie is happening?”

Marvel Teases SPIDER-MEN Coming June 2012

February 1, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel Comics wasn’t going to be left out of the news, no matter how much Before Watchmen just utterly dominated the comics industry today.

A posting on their website was very plain, simple, and completely devoid of any information whatsoever. It didn’t even have any text, save the “Spider-Men” title of the post.

BEFORE WATCHMEN Arrives Summer 2012 from DC Entertainment

October 22, 2013February 1, 2012 by The Comic Book Critic

Seven Before Watchmen Titles Announced!

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Today DC Entertainment made official that they will publish all-new stories expanding on the Watchmen universe this summer. Before Watchmen will be the collective banner for all seven titles in the project.

After months of leaked rumors and denials by DC, the “Watchmen 2” project and it’s titles were finally made public. Most of the rumors turned out to be true.

The seven titles that comprise Before Watchmen are as follows:

RORSCHACH (4 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: Lee Bermejo
MINUTEMEN (6 issues) – Writer/Artist: Darwyn Cooke
COMEDIAN (6 issues) – Writer: Brian Azzarello. Artist: J.G. Jones
DR. MANHATTAN (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artist: Adam Hughes
NITE OWL (4 issues) – Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artists: Andy and Joe Kubert
OZYMANDIAS (6 issues) – Writer: Len Wein. Artist: Jae Lee
SILK SPECTRE (4 issues) – Writer: Darwyn Cooke. Artist: Amanda Conner
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