The Best Segment from Young Avengers # 15

It's times like this that I remember how awesome Kieron Gillen is as a writer. A couple of pages/ spoilers for Young Avengers # 15. 

The book is out now so after reading this post, you might want to get yourself a copy for the feels.

First, the recap page (which is very important for this).

The kiss between Tommy and Kate effectively ended the relationship that was Noh-Kate.



Luckily we have Broo for a bit of comedy relief, just a bit...



That bit made me want to read Grant Morrison's Marvel Boy book once again...



That reaction in Noh's face is just gold...



Raise your hand if you've experienced something like this in the past! Hearing/ encountering a song that you madly want to let that girl or boy that you are pining for hear but she's/ he's so far away or so preoccupied with somebody else.



To be fair, it was Noh's fault he was going for the feels trip opting to go for fake Obliquette over real Kate Bishop when they were fighting Mother with the combined forces of the Young Avengers, Jean Grey School kids, former Avengers Academy students and just about every teen and pre-teen hero in the Marvel Universe.

And to save you the trouble of searching Soundcloud or YouTube, here's the song...



Awwwwww....

This was also the song that imploded Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) brain which later led to the creation of his 'answer' song "Don't Worry Baby".The same song that was in a 24-7 loop in Wilson's room when he did his three year bedroom exile (Thanks to Big Daddy R for that crucial bit of information).

Toys R Us Marvel Minimates Wave Series 17 Preview

My golly look at the size of that Hulk minimate figure. And it's not even the Hulk that we know, rather it's a robotic version of the Green goliath.

Of course this will not only make me NOT want to quit, this will also make me NOT want to sell my collection.

Look at the ecclectic set on this wave:

1. Superior Spider-Man version 2 and Ultimate Electro



2. Pepper Potts in Rescue armor + Robot Hulk



3. Sam Alexander Nova + Alien Symbiote Venom



4. Marvel Now Hawkeye + Marvel Now Black Widow



(But if there's really anything that I'd like to get, it has to be this one pack)

What's on the back?



So for the first time, we've got a bulky character being pegged as the 'army-builder'. Impressive.

Here's what they look like outside of their respective boxes/ containers.



These badboys come out end of the year.

Hawkeye # 11 Review

Hawkeye's dog known as Pizza Dog goes on a solo adventure in this issue written by Matt Fraction with David Aja.

Hawkeye's solo title has always been a consistently satisfying read. It's got a good amount of action, comedy and drama that'll give you your comic book fix for a month or so. And that's with the lead character Clint Barton and his foil/sidekick supporting cast Kate Bishop, who also goes under the name Hawkeye. It's an entertaining read month-in and month-out.

I was apprehensive about this "pizza dog" issue mainly because it can be quite difficult to tell a good story with very little text and less color (i.e. dogs are color blind). So imagine my surprise when I started reading Hawkeye # 11 and getting a pleasant surprise. The issue was superb. 

This ish basically gives us Lucky/ Arrow/ Pizza Dog's POV of his life in Barton's apartment and then it takes a life of its own and becomes a murder mystery of sort. It's like a really great episode of Scooby Doo and Scrappy Doo minus Shaggy.

Couple of things I want to note though. Its the lack of discernable dialogues that knocks down this issue from being perfect to almost perfect. Sure we get a hint of what Clint and Kate are talking about but it's not clear. Are we purposely being kept in the dark here or are the dialogues really not that important? 

Secondly, Aja's work here was awesome but it kinda floundered towards the end when Arrow is fighting the track suit gang (from issue # 1). It's kinda weird that they go from all fighting mode and the next we see them is they're having tea at one of the tenant's apartments. Kinda weird. That or maybe I just didn't understand the panelling.

Otherwise, this issue is a steal. Get it from your local LCS.

Verdict: 4/5

Scarjo Smooching Chris Evans in the Set of Captain America: The Winter Soldier

There you have it, the answer as to whether or not Captain America goes for Emily VanCamp's Sharon Carter or moves on with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.

So not only will Captain America dump Peggy Carter who will be making an appearance in the movie, he'll also switch girlfriends from Sharon to Natasha.

I guess that means the end of Natasha's obsession over Clint Barton aka Hawkeye and the end of a potential love story between Black Widow and the Winter Soldier.

Too bad for Clint and the rest of us as we'll never get to see BUDAPEST the movie. At least he's still got some love from the Tumblr peeps as much as Loki's.

Or maybe their just pretending to be a couple to evade detection, that can't be ruled out. Anne Hathaway and Steve Carell did it in "Get Smart" so why not do the same here in Captain America 2. 

Source: Bleedingcool

Deadpool Calls Hawkeye Archer Names

Another great panel from A+X # 8 by Christopher Hastings and Reilly Brown featuring the Deadpool and Hawkeye team-up.

So yeah, I wonder if Hawkeye ever makes it to the next Avengers movie if he'll be called Hunger Games. I mean we can scratch off 'Legolas' from the list because that's what Stark called him in 'The Battle of New York'.

Great going NINJA SPIDER-MAN!

A+X # 8 Spoilers - Deadpool Gets Called Ninja Spider-Man

Chalk it up to the humor for A+X # 8's Deadpool x Hawkeye teamup written by Christopher Hastings with art by Reilly Brown. 

Check out the full context of what I'm talking about after the cut...

Identify All the Punk Rock Versions of the Young Avengers

I'm having trouble identifying all the punk rock-ified versions of the Young Avengers. Maybe you guys can help.

I'm pretty sure that the two lovers Wiccan and Hulkling are here as well as new couple Kate Bishop and Noh-Varr. There's also Miss America Chavez and Loki plus new addition to the team, former New X-Men Prodigy who has apparently ditched the X-Men. 

Via [Chris-Art]

New Trailer for the Anime Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore

Watch the new trailer for the Marvel anime feature IRON MAN: RISE OF THE TECHNOVORE from Marvel and Madhouse Studios.

Check out the trailer after the cut.

PICK OF THE WEEK Uncanny X-Men # 3 Review (Spoilers)

It's been a while since I read a comic book that promises action, delivers talk and yet still ends with that satisfying feeling. Uncanny X-Men # 3 proved that it's going to be one of those books that'll really hit the spot for some superhero 'politicking' and propaganda and some fan favorite moments. 

Given the great material Bendis has been churning out ever since he became 'THE WRITER' for the X-Books, it's hard not to think why he didn't do this before. However, you should also consider that it wouldn't probably be this good if the settings were different (i.e. there was no AVX to speak of).

Bendis demonstrates to us that you can pick up a comic book that subscribes to Marvel's ideals of printing crap with the Avengers on it and still make for some interesting stuff. The Cyclops that we're seeing is a completely different beast here and I'm pretty happy with it. It's also nice to know that Marvel is keen on following the established team over in Jonathan Hickman's Avengers book.

Age of Ultron # 1 (Review) - Shooting Women with a Crossbow Aint Cool Bendis

Age of Ultron # 1 came out this week with (what I assume) is very lukewarm reception. I mean nobody's talking about it too much and certainly even news sites like CBR and Newsarama are absent in hyping this new event book from Marvel Comics. Regardless of that, I still liked it. Nothing over the top, a bit confusing in terms of story but it's still bearable. Thanks a bunch Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch.

Age of Ultron has been getting a mix and I can see why. It hasn't been long since AVX ended and we got all these relaunches. The Cyclops story/ saga hasn't even settled down, it's only three issues since the relaunch of Uncanny X-Men and here we are again looking at another threat and the Avengers once again badly beaten. Secondly, this arc/thread/plot/storyline has been branded as 'dated' especially since this was already teased way,way back in Avengers # 5 (with the Marvel Timeline and all that jazz).

The first issue looked gorgeous thanks in no small part to Bryan Hitch's line art. There's really no lack of eye candy here in Age of Ultron # 1 from fallen SHIELD hellicarriers to a headless Statue of Liberty, you'll get your fix.

Nick Fury Jr. is a Bastard - Secret Avengers # 1

If there's one thing that I thoroughly hated about Secret Avengers # 1 by Nick Spencer and Luke Ross, it's got to be Nick Fury Jr aka Marcus Johnson. 

Actually everything in this book is nice for me. There's a nice bit of mystery, some unwitting agents who eventually will outgrow their unwillingness. There's also a shadowy government agency that's pulling everybody's strings. There's also some interesting technology here in Secret Avengers # 1 but what really rubs me the wrong way here is Marcus Johnson.

Young Avengers # 1 Spoilers

One of the most shocking endings this week comes from Young Avengers # 1 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie.

Here's the cover done by Skottie Young:

Check out the spoilers below:

Avengers # 1 - Welcome to Avengers World

Avengers # 1 is finally here and I must say that I am dumbfounded by how nice this new volume is thanks to the writing of Jonathan Hickman with the art of Jerome Opena.

And let me just say that I am totally impressed with how this is all coming through. I mean I was apprehensive at first especially since this is a new volume featuring the same old characters instead of new characters (more on that later). 

So anyway the book is amazing. Hickman starts with the idea that floated around Bendis' last issue of Avengers (that the team should grow big to be able to effectively deal with the threats that come their way.) Iron Man and Captain America begin devising a new system which later gets nicknamed "Avengers World". Though we don't see anything at first related to this subplot, by the end you'll have a clear understanding of what Stark exactly meant the minute he roused Cap from his sleep. 

Also wanted to commend Jerome Opena's work on this stunning issue.  Everything here that has been touched by the talented Jerome Opena turns to instant platinum. Even something as mundane and as boring as Captain America getting dressed for a new mission becomes cool under the dynamic pencils of Opena. 

I totally dig the new take for Avengers and I'm already anxious to see how Hickman's other Avengers book "New Avengers" would tie up towards the whole Avengers franchise. 

One other thing that I'm raving about right now for this week's Avengers is the use of the characters. Here we get to see the MCU Avengers working together (which I'm pretty sure was editorially mandated anyway). It's just really rare to see these guys go and fight heavy hitting threats like Ex Nihilo so you tend to go wow. Sadly though, they get their asses kicked which results in Cap calling in reserves like Cannonball and Sunspot, Wolverine and even newbies like the new Smasher and Hyperion from Squadron Supreme. 

Best Moments from AvX Vs # 6

Here are some of the best moments from AvX Vs # 6 by a host of different Marvel writers and artists including Arthur Adams and Jim Cheung and much more.

Some were weird, some were cool and some were downright great to look at.

New Covers for Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena's Avengers # 1

Check out the cover for Avengers # 1 which will be written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Jerome Opena. The art for the cover however is done by Dustin Weaver who is also an excellent artist.

AvX Vs # 5 - Hawkeye Emulates Wolverine

Leinil Yu does this week's AvX VS # 5 and he gets to go crazy on marquee characters Hawkeye and Archangel.

Oh and the dialogue is written by Matt Fraction who also does the ongoing Hawkeye book (which was an entertaining read last month).

Two Moments from Hawkeye # 1

This week's Hawkeye # 1 was surprisingly the best book this week. It's the best in terms of art together with storytelling. Here are the two best moments from the said book.

Marvel's The Avengers" Defends the World in IMAX 3D (Opens Apr 25)

Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Studios recently announced that the epic super hero adventure “Marvel's The Avengers” will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released in IMAX® digital theatres in the Philippines on April 25, simultaneous with Digital 3D and regular cinemas across the country.

“Marvel's The Avengers,” based on the well-known Marvel comic book series, is written and directed by Joss Whedon and stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson.

Distributed by The Walt Disney Studios, “Marvel's The Avengers” marks the third Marvel Studios film presented in IMAX, following the releases of “Iron Man 2” in 2010 and “Thor” in 2011.

This highly-anticipated gathering of Marvel's epic superheroes combined with the brilliant vision of Joss Whedon is sure to wow audiences when presented in IMAX 3D," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "The Avengers is a perfect film to kick-off our 2012 summer slate and we anticipate this limited IMAX engagement will be a must-see for fans around the world."

The IMAX release of “Marvel's The Avengers” will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

Marvel Studios presents, in association with Paramount Pictures, “Marvel's The Avengers” – the super hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.

When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

(“Marvel’s The Avengers” will assemble in the Philippines on April 25 2012. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

Marvel's “Spider-Man” and “The Incredible Hulk” animated series are now aired over ABS CBN, comprising an hour of early programming on Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:30am. ABS-CBN previously aired Marvel's “The Avengers” and “X-Men” animated series.)

How Marvel Cast The Avengers

Completing the award-winning cast of “ Marvel’s The Avengers” proved to be a breeze for the filmmakers. “One of the great things when you make a film that’s been set up like this is that you start the casting process 80% done,” informs producer Louis D’ Esposito.

Leading the cast are Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.

Every team has a go-to guy when the chips are down and “The Avengers” is no different as they turn to billionaire, industrialist playboy Tony Stark aka Iron Man. One of the cornerstones and fan favorite of the Marvel Universe, the first two installments of the “Iron Man” franchise, starring Robert Downey Jr. have grossed a combined 1.2 billion at the worldwide box office.

Two Cents on Hot Toys Hawkeye 1/6 Scale Figure

Here are some promotional images for Hot Toys'Hawkeye 1/6th scale figure. This one's got the likeness of actor Jeremy Renner who plays the role of Clint Barton/ Hawkeye for the film "The Avengers".