I was very impressed with DC/Warner Bros’ latest animated film, based on the classic Tower of Babel story from the comics, in which Batman inadvertently betrays his fellow Leaguers.
Check out my review here.
Avengers #25, and Wolverine & The X-Men #9 Previews
Ah, Walt Simonson, and Chris Bachalo artwork, without all the words in the way. Both issues are Avengers vs X-Men tie-ins and both are out on April 18. Nice.
Simonson Prepares For War In Your First Look At AVENGERS #25 – An AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Tie-In!
Marvel is proud to present your first look at, Avengers #25, an explosive tie-in to the hotly-anticipated blockbuster event of the year – Avengers VS. X-Men! From superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis & legendary artist Walter Simonson; Captain America has declared war on The X-Men! The impending doom of the Phoenix Force lurks ever closer; forcing The Avengers to suit up and join the battle to save the Earth! But, which Avengers will follow Captain America to the front lines? Find out in Simonson’s epic return to Marvel with Avengers #25, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!
You’ve heard It’s Coming—and this April The War Is Here in Avengers VS X-Men! All your favorite super heroes enter—and only one team will emerge victorious!
Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!
For more on Avengers VS. X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com
AVENGERS #25 (FEB120541)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils by WALTER SIMONSON
Cover by DANIEL ACUNA
Rated T…$3.99
FOC –3/26/12, ON SALE – 4/18/12
Your First Look At WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9 – An AVENGERS VS. X-MEN Tie-In!
Marvel is proud to present your first look at, Wolverine & The X-Men #9, an epic tie-in to the highly anticipated blockbuster event of the year –Avengers VS. X-Men! From the critically acclaimed team of Jason Aaron & Chris Bachalo; Captain America arrives at The Jean Grey School Of Higher Learning to convince Wolverine to join The Avengers on the front lines! Logan’s choice will drastically alter the impending war between The Avengers & The X-Men, and Captain America needs him on his squad! Will Wolverine join Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, or will he stick to his X-Men roots? Find out in Wolverine & The X-Men #9, hitting comic shops everywhere and the Marvel Comics app, this April!
You’ve heard It’s Coming—and this April The War Is Here in Avengers VS X-Men! All your favorite super heroes enter—and only one team will emerge victorious!
Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!
For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit http://avx.marvel.com
WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #9 (FEB120547)
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC – 3/26/12, ON SALE –4 /18/12
Extra Sequential Podcast #84-Strange Team-Ups
57 mins. Strange x-overs you never knew existed! Unusual team-ups you tried to forget! Dodgy pronunciations of ‘moustache’ and ‘oeuvre.’ This one has it all, including a detour involving celebrity cameos and Jeff Goldblum movies.
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WHAT WE’VE BEEN READING
R.E.B.E.L.S Vol. 1: The Coming of Starro. Vril Dox is one manipulative, green skinned leader.
Killeroo: Gangwar. A cool Aussie comic starring a tough roo/human hybrid.
David Mack’s Kabuki: Metamorphosis. Read it slowly to get the full effect.
Justice: League: Doom. A fitting, action packed tribute to the late, great writer Dwayne McDuffie.
10: 35 NEWS
Teenage Mutant (or Alien?) Ninja Turtles!
Mark Waid’s new digital comic
15: 37 THEME – STRANGE TEAM-UPS
Lobo/ The Mask. Highly detailed scenes of ultra violence and lovely insanity.
Tarzan vs Predator: At Earth’s Core.
Muggsy Bogues vs Mothra. Um, I mean Charles Barkley vs Godzilla.
Superman/ Tarzan: Sons of the Jungle.
Superman meets He-Man in Eternia, and Sgt. Rock in WWII.
Spawn #10 featuring Dave Sim’s Cerebus. Also, a meta-comic.
Batman vs Predator III: Blood Ties. Featuring two Seinfeld easter eggs, and Mr. Freeze denying children ice-cream.
Upcoming team-ups such as Star Trek: TNG/ Dr Who from IDW, and team-ups that didn’t happen such as Cerebus and X-Men, a resurrected Princess Di in X-Statix, and Dr Who and Sherlock.
As an added bonus, here’s an excellent fan-made Prognosis: Negative film trailer.
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