Monday, October 28, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Earth 2 Update
Since issue 16 is already out and the next will be written by the new writer Tom Tayler. I figure a small recap on Earth 2 will be helpful for new readers who walked in and want to know what the hell is going on and how we got to this point.
To start off Earth 2 is an alternate universe to the DC universe (duh). But unlike what it was like before the reboot the roles of generations of heroes has been reversed. So instead of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman looking up to the golden age characters like Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and the Atom. It's the golden age characters looking up to them. Its not a bad concept. Heck it's cool to that those three have started it all (in fiction I mean). Wonder Woman was the first super hero so all the super heroes are called wonders instead of supers, meta-humans or mutants as we normally hear in comics. Superman and Batman happen to be the best of friends since they were kids. Its a really cool concept and the way the characters interact with one another have that old DC universe feel. But like the first story arc in Geoff Johns's Justice League in DC's New 52 Darkseid invades the earth. Unlike Justice League, the war with Darkseid only lasted one issue but with the three heroes dieing and a new generation appearing 5 years later.
In the last few issues we learn that Darkseid's army is still alive and on earth thanks to the investigations of both Hawkgirl and the new Batman, although that isn't explored much. However the other heroes and the World Army (the world got together as one army during Darkseid's invasion) are going to war against one of Darkseid's generals who survived called Steppenwolf. He and his group of soldiers who are loyal to him have taken control of a small country called Dherain and set plans for the rest of the world. The heroes and World Army were beaten all too soon. As Steppenwolf declares himself master of the earth, he is killed by one of his soldiers called Brutaal who takes charge of Steppenwolf's forces and declares this world under Darkseid's control. If that's not bad enough we find out that Brutaal is infact a brainwashed Superman. With superman's powers (plus some that now act like Darkseid's powers) the earth dosen't look like it stands a chance.
Although this does look like it might lead to a fight between the evil Superman and the new Batman (which sounds awesome by the way), lets not forget that there are still other evils still out there on earth so the characters are not out of danger just yet. Thanks to DC's villains month we learn that Solomon Grundy is back on earth looking for revenge on Green Lantern. There's the threat of a red lantern that might destroy the earth and the secrets of Arkham which you all know from my last post on Earth 2.
This all looks like a lot for the writer to handel but I like to see where he goes with whats hapening on Earth 2 so stay tuned for issue 17 coming next month.
To start off Earth 2 is an alternate universe to the DC universe (duh). But unlike what it was like before the reboot the roles of generations of heroes has been reversed. So instead of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman looking up to the golden age characters like Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl and the Atom. It's the golden age characters looking up to them. Its not a bad concept. Heck it's cool to that those three have started it all (in fiction I mean). Wonder Woman was the first super hero so all the super heroes are called wonders instead of supers, meta-humans or mutants as we normally hear in comics. Superman and Batman happen to be the best of friends since they were kids. Its a really cool concept and the way the characters interact with one another have that old DC universe feel. But like the first story arc in Geoff Johns's Justice League in DC's New 52 Darkseid invades the earth. Unlike Justice League, the war with Darkseid only lasted one issue but with the three heroes dieing and a new generation appearing 5 years later.
In the last few issues we learn that Darkseid's army is still alive and on earth thanks to the investigations of both Hawkgirl and the new Batman, although that isn't explored much. However the other heroes and the World Army (the world got together as one army during Darkseid's invasion) are going to war against one of Darkseid's generals who survived called Steppenwolf. He and his group of soldiers who are loyal to him have taken control of a small country called Dherain and set plans for the rest of the world. The heroes and World Army were beaten all too soon. As Steppenwolf declares himself master of the earth, he is killed by one of his soldiers called Brutaal who takes charge of Steppenwolf's forces and declares this world under Darkseid's control. If that's not bad enough we find out that Brutaal is infact a brainwashed Superman. With superman's powers (plus some that now act like Darkseid's powers) the earth dosen't look like it stands a chance.
Although this does look like it might lead to a fight between the evil Superman and the new Batman (which sounds awesome by the way), lets not forget that there are still other evils still out there on earth so the characters are not out of danger just yet. Thanks to DC's villains month we learn that Solomon Grundy is back on earth looking for revenge on Green Lantern. There's the threat of a red lantern that might destroy the earth and the secrets of Arkham which you all know from my last post on Earth 2.
This all looks like a lot for the writer to handel but I like to see where he goes with whats hapening on Earth 2 so stay tuned for issue 17 coming next month.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
Mega Man X is back
Thats right folks, X is back thanks to Archie Comics. starting with a new story for Mega Man this February will also have back story which features the origin of Mega Man X.
Note: here is the link for those who are interested in the interview with writher Ian Flynn.
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/10/03/mega-man-x-returns-as-a-comic-book
Now from an interview with IGN the writer (for both Mega Man and Sonic Comics) Ian Flynn, had told that the story of X will take place a few months before the first game (of Mega Man X). Like the Mega Man series. X's will most likely follow the games. Also the story will have a bit more darker tone then what you'll find in the Mega Man series. Set your calender of this issue Mega Man fans cause this might be the first of many spin-off comics for Mega Man if this goes well like the Mega Man/Sonic crossover.
Also as a special treat here is an alternate cover for X's first appearence in issue 34.
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/10/03/mega-man-x-returns-as-a-comic-book
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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