ANT-MAN #1

It's been a little over 24hrs since the Ant-Man movie trailer debuted nationwide. After seeing the flood of links for it on your Facebook or Twitter feed, you may be asking yourself ,"Who is Ant-Man?" Although it seems everyone is excited over this upcoming film, there's a few people that have donned the Ant-Man costume. Hank Pym was the original Ant-Man and a founding member of the Avengers, but the one featured in the upcoming film is Scott Lang, who will be portrayed by Paul Rudd. Scott Lang was once a thief who became the infamous superhero after stealing the suit from Hank Pym in order to save his dying daughter. Since then he has fought alongside heroes such as the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. 

If you're curious about the Ant-Man character and don't know where to start, you're in luck! A new Ant-Man series was released by MARVEL today! Ant-Man #1 is out now and I personally really enjoyed this issue! Scott Lang isn't a poster-boy hero, he's flawed, he doesn't have a stable income, his place is a runned down studio apartment, has an ex wife who doesn't want him near his daughter, and he isn't the guy that people would normally count on. He continues to try and he means well; that's what makes this first issue great to read. Scott Lang will either remind you of yourself or maybe someone you know. As you get through this issue, you'll find yourself rooting for him as he tries to better himself for his daughter. The interaction between Lang and his daughter is quite heartwarming, mix in Lang's smart alec comments and you have gold. Ant-Man #1 is out today, so swing by your local comic shop and pick this issue up!
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The Battle for Logan's Remains has Begun

Tomorrow is New Comic Book day and the main comic you should have your eyes on is Wolverines #1. Now that Logan is dead, his adamantium remains are in high demand, and the battle for his body has begun. Wolverines will be an ongoing weekly series, featuring characters such as Mystique, X-23, Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, Daken, and a rumored mystery character. I'm definitely looking forward to reading this series that is co-written by Charles Soule and Ray Fawkes. The first issue will include a number of variant covers, including one by fan favorite artist Skottie Young. So make sure to put Wolverines on your list of comics to pick up tomorrow January 7, 2015!

Highlight Comic of the Week: Robin Rises Alpha #1

The day has finally arrived and Damian Wayne is back from the dead in, Robin Rises Alpha #1!

Damian Wayne is the son of Batman (Bruce Wayne) and Thalia al Ghul, and depending on who you're talking to, he is the 5th or 6th Robin (and now the 2nd Robin to rise from the dead.) Damian was killed almost a year ago back in early 2013 by the Heretic, an older clone version of himself.

Batman has been through hell and back as he traveled to Apokolips to get back Damian's stolen corpse from Darkseid, along with the help of Batgirl, Red Robin, Red Hood, and Cyborg. Robin Rises leaves off at the final parts of Batman and Robin #37. As we all have been speculating due to the recent hints, Damian is back and with Superpowers.

Damian's homecoming is short lived because he is immediately thrown into fighting for his life against Kalibak in the Batcave. It is at that very moment that Damian discovers his new superhuman strength and ability to fly.

Anyone that knows me knows that I'm a huge Robin fan, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what Peter Tomasi does with Damian Wayne and his new found powers. I love the art work by Andy Kubert in this issue. Especially the part where Alfred is suiting up to battle with whats about to come through the Boom Tube and the reuniting of Bruce and his son Damian. If you're a Robin fan or even if you haven't been reading the Batman and Robin comics, I suggest you go and pickup Robin Rises Alpha #1 that's out now. It's almost safe to say 2015 will be a fun year in comics with Bat and Robin!

Highlight Comic of the Week Batman: Endgame Part 3

Scott Snyder once again doesn't disappoint with Batman: End Game Part 3!

If you've been under a rock and haven't been reading Endgame, the secret is out on who the villain that returned to Gotham to wreck havoc really is. In Endgame pt1, Batman is attacked by the Justice League with no warning, first by Wonder Woman then by The Flash. Batman is able to subdue the two and then Superman arrives. It's then that Batman see's the big grin on his face and realizes who's behind their mind control. Batman is surprised to discover that The Joker is alive after thinking he had died in The Death of The Family, but he's back with his new face now intact.

In End Game Pt3, the citizens of Gotham are running rampant through the city due to the new formula of Joker's Toxin.  The airborne toxin is being spread through a person's cough, sneeze, or laugh. Of course, Batman being Batman is always ready for anything thrown his way. Over the years Batman has created hundreds of cures for Joker's Toxins, but this time, none of the cures are working. Joker has added a secret element to the toxin and Batman now has to race against the clock to figure out a cure before the city is locked down and rips its self apart.

Snyder knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat with every issue. He also knows how to get the reader emotionally involved with the story and leaves them wanting more. Add that to the amazing penciling by the man himself, Greg Capullo, and there is never a disappointing Batman issue. We're barely at issue 3 of Endgame so its not too late to pickup the first two parts. Even though Batman is a hot commodity on New Comic Book Day, you can always get lucky and find the previous issues at your local Comic Shop..some will even back order for you. Batman: Endgame Part 3 is out today so go out and pick it up now!!!

Heart Warming Christmas Tales in a Nutcase Kinda way

The Harley Quinn: Holiday Special came out earlier this week, and it was an enjoyable issue full of Christmas cheer in a twisted way.

Harley meets her biggest challenge yet in the first tale titled "The Biggest Foe." 

In the story Harely's dogs and cats end up giving birth to a couple of big litters, to the point where her buddy Tony ends up convincing her she has to give them away. The two decide to give them away by helping people carry their bags to their cars outside of a shopping center. While carrying the bags the two would have conversations with the people to determine if the puppies or kittens were gonna go to a good home. Once they felt they were good people they would quickly slip the animal into their bags. After Harley and Tony were done getting rid of the cute furry creatures Harley ends up feeling guilty about getting rid of them, especially a pug named Aboo, Harley ends up tracking down Aboo and that's where the adventure really begins. Harley is caught sleeping in the house under a Christmas Tree with Aboo by the family she gave him to. That's when a little bratty girl named Cindy thinks that Harley is her new play toy and the only way out for Harley is to make Cindy think she's a "very bad toy."

The next two tales were  a little bit shorter than the first. In "Get Yer Cheer outta my Ear," while Harley is out Christmas shopping she trips and lands face first into the ground giving a pesky bug a chance to jump into her ear. But it's no ordinary bug, this magic bug likes to play Christmas music in the unfortunate victims eardrum driving them crazy. Harley must track down Santa to help her out before she umm...goes  even more insane.

And in the final tale called "Killing Time," Harley discovers a gray hair and the only thing she thinks she must do to fix the problem is to go after Father Time. I don't wanna give too much away on this one, lets just say Harley gets some help from the New Years Baby. The Holiday Special is out now, so go to your local Comic Shop and pickup this issue now!!!

Batgirl #37 hits shelves today

It's Wednesday which means it's new comic book day! So many great comics came out but the one I'll highlight today is Batgirl #37.

  *Warning Possible Spoilers*
This is the third issue from the new writing team and I gotta say it's been fun reading this comic!
Batgirl has a new doppelganger that is trying to give her a bad name and replace Barbra as the new Batgirl. We'll follow Babs around while she tries to bring this new impostor down and fix her image. You'll also continue to feel the tension between Babs and Dinah, which I hope lasts a little longer because I'm digging that right now. There might also have been a new love interest for Barbra introduced in this issue. Batgirl #37 in my opinion is the sleeper comic of the week. Go out to your local comic shop and pickup this issue ASAP.