SPOILERS: Storm and Nightcrawler's Near Romance in Amazing X-Men # 3

It's actually not a surprise that X-Men members Storm and Nightcrawler were supposed to be a couple before the former's untimely death during Second Coming but with his apparent return to the world of the living in Amazing X-Men, readers find out more about the never-happened couple. This is all thanks to Jason Aaron and Ed McGuiness.

So basically, Storm was about to get some major hurt but was rescued by Nightcrawler and his bamfs at the last minute.

It's during this that we learn that Kurt and Ororo had a thing years back when they were still 'freshmen' at Charles Xavier's school.

Oh and they also kick ass...

So what do you think? Should we ship them once again? Problem is, Ororo is currently Logan's girl. Here's the cover lest I forget.

I love the cover, the action was great and we get to see just how surly and how dangerous The Beast can be when his hand is forced.

Amazing X-Men # 3 everybody. Get yours from your favorite local comic stores including Druid's Keep, Filbars, Comic Odyssey, Dragon's Keep, Planet X and Comic Quest.

Amazing Moments from Amazing X-Men # 2

I'm definitely good with Jason Aaron's current "Amazing X-Men" book and with issue # 2 shipping out last week, I just had to focus on this in a blog post. So here folks, are some of the best moments (IMHO) from Amazing X-Men # 2 by Jason Aaron and Ed McGuiness.

1. Storm goes Ballistic on the demons

Left with no powers in hell, a very fierce Storm goes ballistic on the demons they are facing. You have to remember that Storm is no pushover. She once defeated Cyclops in a very serious fight without her powers.

2. A Peter Pan Reference

Resident semi-speedster Northstar also joins the fight somewhere in issue # 2 and he actually goes and give off this "Peter Pan" ish feel in his panel. Heck he's even asking if the demon pirates have a captain with a hook for his hand.

3. The Demon Pirate captains...

... are pretty cool. Hey was that Billy the Kid now having six arms manhandling Storm? Check out the knives on the other captain...

4. Iceman Freezes Hell

With nothing to loss, Bobby Drake cuts lose with his powers freezing the demonic horde and, he'll definitely make the Eagles proud what with "Hell freezes over" and stuff.

5. Professor X is in Heaven



One of the really weird things about AXM is the fact that the X-Men are totally oblivious to where they were teleported. Sure you can say that they were not expecting it but doesn't it seem to be a bit off-character to not be able to determine whatsoever where the blue imp-like bamfs have teleported them to. Firestar, Storm and Iceman even took a couple of pages to realize that they were in hell and all that. A bit of a suck that's all.

Oh and yeah, Professor X is making a cameo here in heaven as he's the voice of reason and logic Wolverine is hearing while clinging to dear life on a plank. (Yeah... don't ask)

Overall, I liked Amazing X-Men # 2 and I'm still at the edge of my seat waiting for how they'll overcome this new challege.

And eventually figure out a way to bring back Nightcrawler from the dead.

Amazing X-Men # 1 Preview Pages Look Amazing

I'm always a big sucker for Ed McGuiness' artwork and here he is again with Jason Aaron for AMAZING X-MEN # 1 featuring the return of NIGHTCRAWLER .

What would you do to save a fallen friend? This November, in the wake of Battle of the Atom, Wolverine must assemble the X-Men’s finest to attempt a daring rescue in AMAZING X-MEN #1, a swashbuckling new series from writer Jason Aaron and artist Ed McGuinness!
The X-Men are through mourning the loss of Nightcrawler, the “heart and soul” of their family – it’s time to act! Wolverine must lead Storm, Beast, Iceman and more on an epic journey to recover one of their greatest allies in a story that’s been building since WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN #1!

“AMAZING X-MEN is the newest can’t miss X-Men book.” says Senior Editor Nick Lowe. “Two creators at the top of their game, fully committed, bringing back possibly the best X-Man ever… and that’s just the first arc! Just wait until you see what Jason and Ed have up their sleeves!”

Deadly foes! Swashbuckling adventures! Plenty of little blue Bamfs! How far will the Amazing X-Men go to rescue one of their own? And what price will they pay? Find out just how far this November when Nightcrawler returns in AMAZING X-MEN #1!

AMAZING X-MEN #1 (SEP130740)
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Wraparound Cover by ED MCGUINESS
FOC – 11/06/13 On-Sale 10/14/13





Who's the redheaded girl seen together with Beast? Could that be Rachel Grey? Or is that O5 Jean Grey???

Hulk Through the Ages Minimates Packaged Photos

Another must-have for Marvel Minimates collectors out there is the upcoming 'Incredible Hulk: Through the Ages" minimates box set featuring four different Hulks from various comic book eras and storylines. 

Check out what they look like when neatly packaged after the break.

Nova # 1 Spoilers and Review

Some details and minor spoilers for Nova # 1 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness

In this issue, we find out the following things:

First Look Skottie Young Variant for Nova # 1

Skottie Young is at it again with his cover for Nova.

Nova # 1 will be written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuiness and will feature the adventures of the new Nova, Sam Alexander.

SUPERMAN SPOTTED IN MARVEL POINT ONE'S NOVA STORY

Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness give a classic throwback to their earliest collaboration in Superman by inserting a Superman reference in Marvel's POINT ONE book particularly in the Nova story entitled "Diamondhead".

Here's the page in question...

SPOILERS: AvX Vs # 3

Who won the matches for AvX Vs # 3 written by Jeph Loeb and Chris Yost with art by Ed McGuiness and Terry Dodson.

The first battle was quite the powerhouse fight. The Thing versus The Juggernaut/ Colossus.  Unfortunately for Benjamin J. Grimm, he gets clobbered outside the Blue Area of the Moon. 

 

Scratched that, he wasn't clobbered, he got socked good with a powerful haymaker from Peter. 

Avengers X-Sanction # 3 - Cable Beats the Red Hulk

Spoilers for Avengers X-Sanction # 3 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness featuring the titanic battle between Cable and Red Hulk.

 

The last issue ended with Rulk seemingly blasting Cable behind his back which seemed like a pretty incredible feat especially since the guy is fricking huge 

Spoilers for Avengers X-Sanction # 1

Spoilers for Avengers X-Sanction by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness