When it comes to Marvel Comics, I live and breathe for the cosmic comics they publish. The cosmic goodness is consistently outstanding and it’s all down to Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning who nail the science fiction genre in maintstream comic books like no other(s) around today. Just as there are many other cosmic fans in the same boat as me, we were all quite astounded when Abnett & Lanning revealed at SDCC last week, that Rocket Raccoon and Groot will eventually be getting a 4 issue miniseries of their own. It’s...

The amazing writer Scott Snyder of the hit American Vampire got some very exciting news. He will be exclusive to DC now that he is taking over as writer on Detective Comics in November. This is a big jump for Snyder’s career. I know I am very excited to see what he brings to Batman. Snyder had this to say on the DCU blog, The Source, “As for the series, I want to play things pretty close to the vest for now, but I can tell you that it’ll star Batman, and will focus heavily on his CSI work and hardcore mysteries...

From Franken-Castle to the X-Men, it seems as if Rick Remender can’t get enough Marvel goodness at the moment. He’s spreading his crazy ideas all over the board as usual this October, when his first issue writing a brand new X-Men title comes out. ‘Uncanny X-Force’ is the name of Remender’s new title. In the wake of Second Coming, the Uncanny X-Force are a secret black-ops team led by Wolverine, formed to take down a newly resurrected Apocalypse. It sounds like  deadly Secret Avengers team. Just...

Bat-fans can well and truly expect to have their favourite Gotham city completely shaken up this October, as there is news that David Finch is set to take over the reigns of Batman in an all new on-going title. That, and you’ve got changes to Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman & Robin’, and the upcoming ‘Knight and Squire‘ mini series by Paul Cornell! Batman & Robin #16 With Grant Morrison bringing everything he’s done with ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne’ to a close in ‘Batman...

Being British myself, I feel it is my duty to deliver this piece of awesome news! Ever since having his British based title, ‘Captain Britain & MI13′ cancelled at Marvel, Paul Cornell appears to have taken his British writings to DC instead! Because starting in October this year, Paul is set to write a six issue mini series about Knight and Squire. If you’ve been reading any of Grant Morrison’s ‘Batman’ comics over the past 2 years, then you’ll have seen these British counterparts...

Fans of the character Taskmaster will be pleased to hear that later on in September this year, he will be getting his own mini-series. Big time Marvel writer; Fred Van Lente (’Marvel Zombies 3/4/5′ and ‘Incredible Herucles’, to name but two of the hundreds of comics he’s written) is the man on the task of writing this mini series .Taskmaster is a character whose history go from seeing him frequently bump into long time pal; Deadpool, to most recently being seen over at The Initiative base whilst...

Mark Millar made everybody sex wee just a little bit back in 2008-2009 when Marvel published his ‘Old Man Logan’ storyline which focused on a future version of Wolverine, in a world where the bad guys had ultimately ‘won’, and had killed most (close to all) of the superheros. It was an absolute hit, and although it was not to everyone’s tastes, it really was an undeniable smash-hit run, and went through many printings in single issues, and sold highly in trade format too. Recently, on his online...

I love the universe that Mike Mignola created to play host to the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defence (B.P.R.D), and Hellboy. I love it so, because the stories which it unfolds are mostly based on historical truths (such as WWII, The Nazis and various other figures and events of historic significance), but with a paranormal twist. The paranormal twists it gives them though, are done in an entirely believable way. This may sound odd, but they are indeed believable stories. Why are they so appealing though? We crave to learn...

Planning on taking a vacation sometime soon? Why not pop over to England, we’d love to have you! Just as we love having superheroes come to visit us as well! What am I talking about, you ask yourself? Well it appears that our beautiful country has become a real magnet for our beloved ficitional heroes. One of my favourite covers of all time. Kick-Ass was the latest superhero film to be shot in England as far as I am aware, but very soon it will be the second most recent film to be shot here, as Captain America is apparently...

Aside from a preview of ‘Avengers: Academy’ being released today by Marvel, we’ve also got a special preview from the guys over at DC Comics for once. It’s a big comic, one that will divide Bat-fans. It’s Grant Morrison and Chris Sprouse’s ‘The Return of Bruce Wayne #1′. This first issue of the long awaited 6 issue limited series appears to see Bruce back in caveman times, as he aims to make his way forward in time to the present day (or something insane, and dare I say ‘awesome’,...

With many articles on Comic Impact we try to give you all the news on all the fake heroes you can possibly handle. It isn’t often that we get to bring you news of an actual, real life hero.Today is the day that it happens thanks in part to a news story in the Seattle Times! It isn’t Kick Ass or some film adaptation of a “Bru” comic I am talking about this is the “Real Deal”. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you ….Electron Boy! Electron Boy aka Erik Martin is doing something most of us will...

If you enjoyed the sneak peek of Avengers #1 earlier on this week, then hopefully you’ll equally enjoy this preview of Secret Avengers #1. This is Ed Brubaker and Mike Deodato’s latest comic, set for release on May 26th this year. So in the pages we’ve been teased with, it looks like we’re seeing Valkyrie and Black Widow going undercover, for what I may as well assume at this point, to give this very naughty man the shock of his life. Instead of getting drunk with these fine ladies and having a bit of...

Are you excited for the Thor movie? Then check out this preview image we’ve got for you! Chris Hemsworth looks bad-ass as Thor in this preview image! Nice beard Mr. Thor, if I may say so! This has been confirmed by MARVEL as the real deal! Kenneth Branagh will be bringing Chris Hemsworth to ye olde  theatres on May 11, 2011 as the god of thunder along side Natalie Portman,Anthony Hopkins,Stellan Skarsgard,and Tom Hiddleston. Here is a brief synopsis of thy upcoming film mortal…enjoy! The film follows the mighty...

If you’re one of the people who reads the Marvel Solicitations each time they are published, unlike myself, then you may have noticed that for the months of May onwards, there are no entries for the Nova or Guardians of the Galaxy series. This is because those two series (of which the most recent issues of both, I reviewed ) are going on hiatus while ‘The Thanos Imperative’ takes the main stage for 6 months. I got in contact with Dan Abnett a few days ago, and he told me that Nova would definatly be tieing in...

Marvel have released a sneak peek preview at what will probably be their biggest release of the entire year. That’s right, it’s a first look at Avengers #1, set for release Wednesday 19th May this year. Brian Michael Bendis is set to write the series, and as I’m sure you were aware, John Romita Jr is set to illustrate this hopefully ‘epic’ series. Marvel have been a bit naughty though. Usually when they give us a sneak peek look at an upcoming comic, we get given about 4 or 5 wordless pages of interior...

How much will you pay for your Marvel comics? A lot of Marvel’s readers will have to be asking themselves this question over the next few months, and take into serious consideration what titles they are reading, and how much they are willing to spend. Because it has been revealed that this July, a number of 70 Marvel Comics, will be priced at $3.99 (that is 68% of Marvel’s comics on sale). 'Avengers' will be an expensive read for some fans It looks like the majority of Marvel’s new titles that are set...

So I don’t know if you heard, but Iceland has this pretty awesome volcano right, and recently, it decided to throw this huge party for all it’s friends and everyone got  bit drunk. It turns out the volcano is a lightweight though, and it vomited everywhere. I think it’s still throwing up today. But ever since Mr Volcano decided to get so drunk he got sick, it looks like humanity has to wait around until it’s decided to stop spewing here, there and everywhere, and go to sleep again. Obviously, I’m...

Holy fucking Moly! The line up for the Secret Avengers team seems to be expanding on a daily basis, with the amount of reveals Marvel are leaking! It seems like I’m updating you everyday with new snippets of news about Ed Brubaker’s highly anticipated new Avengers series, to be launched in a few months. In the past 3 or 4 days, we’ve had reveals like you’ve never seen before with regards to this team. Moon Knight and Valkyrie, then Nova and Steve Rogers, and now (just when you thought it was all over,...

'Steve Rogers: Super Solider' Cover Art We broke you the news of the Secret Avengers as they were being revealed, and we even revealed the entire cast of Ed Brubaker’s Secret Avengers just a few days ago. Now, with regards to the advert depicting the entire cast of the Secret Avengers, everyone seemed a bit stumped as to who the blonde haired character was in the foreground, wearing an unfamiliar costume, which slightly resembled something with a Captain America feel. Well, writer and creator of the Secret Avengers,...

I’ve been keeping you up to date on the Secret Avengers for a while now, and I am very happy to be able to let you in on a little ‘Secret’ of my own. I just stumbled across the picture that will shock you all. This morning I posted an article revealing that Moon Knight and Valkyrie would be joining Beast and War Machine on the new Secret Avengers team. Well, now I can reveal to you, the whole Secret Avengers team. My sources for this image are ever so slightly jaded, but I believe this to be an authentic ad,...

Many of you probably are not aware of this, but I am infact a fan of Tim Seeley’s ‘Hack/Slash’ series. It’s a great little series, that I’ve not been reading lately for various reasons, but I own the omnibus’ and have enjoyed reading the stories I have in single issues. This came as a surprise to me, when I heard news that at the Emerald City Comic-Con, Tim Seeley announced that he would be moving his creation to a new home at Image Comics. Hack/Slash was (and has been since the start) published...

I feel sorry for all you Avengers fans, who thought your wallet’s/purse’s could take a breather at the news of all Avengers titles being put to rest, and there just being a solo Avengers main title come the aftermath of Siege. Because our pals at Marvel have decided that just one Avenger’s book won’t be enough, so they’ve given us (rightly or wrongly) a new one! SECRET AVENGERS. Written by Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Criminal), and with art by Mike Deodato (Dark Avengers). Expect the first issue...

DC have been going crazy these past few months in making sure that their readers are all blinged out with Blackest Night rings. I know I sure gave into it all and got myself most 0f the rings! But DC are now annoucing that there are in fact 2 more rings on the way for us in April. Both rings are being released to mark the start of a new series, and a special issue  that are both going to bare a ‘Brightest Day’ banner, and are released on Feburary 14th. The Flash #1 (a new on-going we’re excited about)...

Fred Van Lente has just been announced over at Marvel, as the writer to take on the challenge of Marvel Zombies 5, along with artist Kano. This comes as no surprise, as Van Lente was put on the task of dealing with the Marvel Zombies back when he wrote Marvel Zombies 3. The series will run for 5 issues, as is expected (and the usual) for a Marvel Zombies limited series, and it will kick off in April. It seems that April is really the month to watch over at Marvel. Van Lente has said this about what he intends to do with this...

Iron Man fans might be pleased, shocked, surprised or overjoyed to hear that their favourite character is going to be getting a new look this April, according to an announcement at Marvel.com. Comic Impact’s own Dana and Simon will be pleased to know that Eisner-Award winner, writer Matt Fraction, has been working alongside Ryan Meinerding (the designer on the ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Thor’ films) to create a new look for Mr Stark’s new armor. The armor is set to debut in ‘Invincible Iron...

It has just been announced that Bruce Wayne is set to return to DC Comics in April 2010, after his controversial death in Final Crisis. Grant Morrison is set to write the story that will tell his return. Many people (including myself) will be annoyed to hear that he is returning so soon, thus making his return from the greay beyond yet another controversial happening for the character. The new returning series for Bruce, is set to be called ‘Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne’ and has a description already. Lost...

War of Kings is over! It’s finished, we’re done with that! Regardless of what you thought of War of Kings, it’s time to move on say Abnett and Lanning, whose reign over the Marvel Cosmos is arguably the work of Gods! Roll in a new cross over event with many new tie ins, called ‘Realm Of Kings’. All I can say is that it looks mighty promising! What with the big battle between Vulcan and Black Bolt opening a fault in the universe, it also opens up the opportunity for more awesome cosmic stories. Although...

Been enjoying Uncanny X-Men lately? Then you’ll notice that fan-favourite character, Psylocke had a recent comeback to the vast line up of X-Men currently in continuity! I may not be a huge fan of the character myself, but I know she’s a knockout with some of the more longtime X-fans out there, and no doubt those of you who are, will be happy to hear that the deadly dame in purple is getting her own series in November! Coming Novemeber, we’ll see Christopher Yost picking up his writing pen once again, to deliver...

The twitter gags have been going all morning: @JoshGorfain: Xavier’s School for Gifted Students Musical 5: The Messiah Complex @J2Metal: NEW PUNISHER LOGO! Could this be the new look for Frank Castle? #disneybuysmarvel http://tumblr.com/xrn2wzqu5 @warrenellis: so I got this phone call from Joe Quesada and it was just the sound of him rubbing himself with money and now I am confused Believe me, the #disneybuysmarvel tag is full of poignant commentary on the whole situation. Even some of my followers are up in arms. Citing...

Starting this Decemeber, Marvel are releasing yet another Halo comic series, directly after the current limited series called; ‘Halo Helljumpers’ finishes. This series starting at the very end of 2009, is going to be called ‘Halo: Spartan Black’, and it will be written by Fred Van Lente, and drawn by Francis Portela. This limited series will run for 4 issues in length, and will be set before the Battle for Reach (which if you follow Halo continuity, you will know is before the very first Halo video...

Dave Simons, the  comic book artist / inker  known for his work on Conan, Ghost Rider, Red Sonja and Spider-Man, has passed away from cancer.  Originally he had Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, but then it spread into his throat and stomach. However, it wasn’t the cancer that killed him, it was pneumonia. We miss you Dave. Thanks to Comic Impact reader Kylie from Australia for sending us this news. Simon Daoudi Simon@comicimpact.com

Comic Impact friend and reader, Michael Colbert, needs our help with a serious issue that is very close to my heart and the rest of the CI staff. His wife April has just lost her grandmother from advanced  stage cancer. The Colbert‘s want the comic community to know that J.K. Woodward (artist  for IDW’s “Fallen Angel” and “Star Trek Alien Spotlight: Klingons”) has  donated an original page from the “Klingons” book to auction on EBAY. The auction  is for April’s “Relay for Life”- an organization...

Looks like DC is at it again with another great direct-to-DVD cartoon! This one is an adaptation of the story of President Lex Luthor framing Supes, and thus putting him on the run. It is written by Stan Berkowitz who adapted Darwyn Cooke’s New Frontier (also for DC). The Green Lantern DVD isn’t even out yet and I am already psyched for this one!! Looks like they copied the art style of Ed Mcguinness pretty well to! Sheldon Lee Sheldon@comicimpact.com

The list started off with A.I.M.’s mental midget MODOK and ended with the most feared mutant in the Marvel Universe, Magneto. I have to say I was fully expecting the Joker to take the top spot, but when I saw him at #2 the next obvious choice was Mags. I didn’t look at the entire list of 100, but I have to say that I found the top 10 to be sort of weird. Kingpin at #10 just doesn’t seem right. Maybe in like like 1995, but now he seems like a random choice. Also, where the hell is Stilt-Man on this list?? Robbed...

Yesterday was April Fools So when I first heard about this story I thought it was just a joke but now it looks like this was an real story . Now 20th Century Fox, the studio behind “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” and the X-men films has issued an official statement about the film being leaked on the net. “It was without many effects, had missing and unedited scenes and temporary sound and music” “We immediately contacted the appropriate legal authorities and had it removed “ “The FBI and the MPAA also are actively...

So it is  time to make your very  own  Caped Crusader cup cake….. Ingredients: •    4 Tablespoons cake flour •    4 Tablespoons sugar •    2 Tablespoons cocoa •    1 Egg •    3 Tablespoons milk •    3 Tablespoons oil •    1 Mug Instructions: •    Mix flour, sugar and cocoa •    Spoon in 1 egg •    Pour in milk and oil, and mix well •    Put in microwave for 3 minutes on maximum power (1000watt) •    Wait until it stops rising and sets in the mug •    Tip...

Everyone knows I loved Planet Hulk but was slightly disappointed by World War Hulk. Well I am proud to say that after a little digging through the Comic Impact archives I found something that made me tear up and call each of my loved ones to tell them how special they are to me. What am I talking about? World War Cupcake!! This one-shot issue follows Frank Castle, The Punisher, perhaps the smartest man in the entire Marvel Universe. He realizes that him and the Hulk both get angry and what always calms down The Punisher when...

Hi Cupcakers!!! Do you find that it is always so difficult to bring people to your obsession….er hobby? Do you sit and wonder during the day how to silent the beast that is your unstoppable hunger and murder lust for cupcakes? I know you do! Well why not try something new!! Why not get other people invested in your passion!!! CUPCAKES!!!!! It is really easy and all you have to do is start in your own home with your children or neighbors kids!! Remember the young are the most mold able….impressionable:) First you must...

Hey!! Like the new header? Like Comic Impact? Then you will love the Comic Impact Desktop Wallpaper!!! Enjoy and selflessly promote the crap outta us !! Now you can look at myself (Simon), Sheldon, and Butner all day long on your computer. Thanks again to Milkey for the GREAT art work. Download your Comic Impact wallpaper  1024 x 780 or 1280 x 800. Simon Daoudi Simon@comicimpact.com

Apprently roller skates and the slippery floor at the Comic Impact Secret Lair and Ice Cream Empourium DO NOT MIX!!! Thats right kids in a vain attempt to recreate a scene from Fantastic Four:Rise of the Silver Surfer, Comic Girl went down face first in a vat of Vanilla Fudge Ripple and was instantly pronounced dead…..or maybe not I don’t know we arn’t that patient here. In an attempt to replace her as fast as humanly possible we got a rather talented artist named Mikey Turvey on board who lovingly drew myself(Sheldon),Simon...

When it comes to plucky Belgian reporters with small white dogs, surely Tintin must be the world’s most celebrated. OK, probably the only one, but this week he celebrated his 80th birthday. Tintin first appeared in a children’s supplement to the Belgian newspaper, Le Vingtième Siècle on January 10, 1929. The Adventures of Tintin have taken him around the world, to the bottom of the ocean and even to the moon. He’s battled communists, pirates, poachers and drug dealers. His creator, Herge (Georges Prosper Remi -...

So do you guys and girls have some 2009 resolutions don’t lie we all do. But this time I want to  know what are some of your resolutions for this year ?  I don’t  want to hear about how you’re going to the gym more and stop smoking.  I want know some of your resolutions in the world of comics….. Here is my list 1. Read more comics I know it sounds nuts but I have some trades that I have that I have never read I need do that such as I want to catch up with The Walking Dead by March so I can read it in issue....