Son of Batman Previews the DVD Cover

Coming out soon for Blu-Ray and DVD is DC and WB's Son of Batman which is a retelling of Grant Morrison and Adam Kubert's Batman and Son story arc. They previewed the trailer first and now here's the actual cover.

"Son Of Batman" hits Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital Home Media on May 6, 2014, and on the year of Batman's 75th Anniversay.

 

At least we also get to see Man-Bat ninjas in this cover. Hopefully there's truth in advertising here.

Wolverine Origin II Announced and Why It's a Disaster

Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert did a spectacular number on Wolverine's history with Origin, a six issue miniseries focusing on James Howlett who later became the savage Wolverine. This weekend over at SDCC 2013, Marvel Comics announces that there will be a sequel.

So okay, to make it simple, the story begins around the time Wolverine turned feral towards the end of Origin. He's literally running with wolves because he wants to forget that he accidentally killed Rose. This time though, years had gone by and we're seeing circumstances bringing Logan back to civilization.

That's about it for the fun part. I loved Origins and how tragic it ended for the characters; it's got so much heart and heartbreak, making it one of the better Wolverine stories out there today. Kieron Gillen's an amazing writer but I don't see him as a good fit as the writer for a sequel. 

Read the CBR Interview and you'll see your reaction go from happy and anxious to just downright dismayed. 

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So let's discuss a bit. First Gillen wants to piece in Mister Sinister in a Wolverine story. That's all good and well but any X-Fan would know that Sinister is more apt for the Summers or for Gambit (who was supposed to be the third Summers brother anyway). Plus we also know that Gillen has a man crush on Sinister and quite frankly its getting boring and annoying. 

Secondly there's a the part about turning Wolverine into a circus attraction as seen in Gillen's allusion to "King Kong" when asked about how Logan returns to civilization after his decades as a wild animal. 

So basically here's how I see it. Marvel wants our money. They don't reunite the original creative tema but rather hire new guys to takeover. Kubert is hired back because of his art and because of his name. It's not going to a real Wolverine story but another Gillen love letter to Sinister (which plainly annoys me). 

At this point, I'll wait for the book with no real fanfare. Just disappointed waiting to happen. And yes, seeing how flimsy Wolverine Origins II would be, I'm still sticking with the original ORIGIN.

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Uncanny Avengers # 8AU Spoilers

Some spoilers for Uncanny Avengers # 8AU which ties up neatly to the ongoing Age of Ultron event. 

You'll see the spoilers after the cut...

Avengers # 4 Spoiler - How Hyperion Joined the Avengers

This week's Avengers (Avengers # 4) focuses on the team's latest addition - Hyperion.

In this latest issue we find out that this Hyperion actually came from an alternate university. And this is the Hyperion that came from the original Squadron Supreme miniseries that came out in the 80s. 

Avengers vs X-Men # 9 Cover and Solicit Revealed - Spidey Bloody and Beaten

A badly beaten-up Spider-Man lands the cover for Avengers vs X-Men # 9. This new cover together with the solicit for August 2012 features a Jim Cheung drawn Spider-Man crouched with his uniform in tatters.

Here's the official solicit:

AVENGERS VS X-MEN #9 (of 12)
Writer: JASON AARON
Artist: ADAM KUBERT
Cover: JIM CHEUNG
Variant Cover: RYAN STEGMAN
Avengers Team & X-Men Team Variants also available
KUBERT VARIANT also available
PROMO VARIANT also available
STEGMAN SKETCH VARIANT also available
• Their numbers dwindling, the Avengers stage a daring raid on the X-Men’s prison to rescue their captive members—and you won’t believe where it is!
• Alliances begin to change as the nature of the Phoenix becomes apparent!
• And in the end, it all comes down to Spider-Man!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/story/18731/first_look_avengers_vs_x-men_9#ixzz1uxLhDYq4

Magneto Pummels Iron Man in AvX Vs # 1

Marvel Comics has released an unlettered preview page for AvX Vs # 1 and it looks awesome featuring a battle between Iron Man and Magneto done by Adam Kubert and a battle between The Thing and Namor on the shores of Utopia done by Stuart Immonen.



Marvel is proud to present your first look at AVX VS #1, the explosive, high-octane action packed tie-in to the hotly-anticipated blockbuster event of the year -- Avengers VS. X-Men! From acclaimed creative teams, Jason Aaron & Adam Kubert and Kathryn & Stuart Immonen; catch the cover to cover battles - featuring pulse-pounding action as Iron Man faces off against Magneto & Thing takes on Namor!

The Phoenix Could Return with New It's Coming Teaser

Marvel Comics has revealed a new teaser featuring a fiery background very similar to how Jean Grey and the Phoenix has been drawn in the past few years.

There's really no detail regarding this teaser but rumor has it that it would be a project that would involve all the Marvel Architects together with the best artists in Marvel's stable including Olivier Coipel, John Romita Jr. and Adam Kubert.