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We've known he's a big fan of comics for a while, albeit a fan of Ed Brubaker and not Grant Morrison. Now wrestler CM Punk will be putting his money were his not inconsiderable mouth is and writing a Thor story for February's Thor Annual, drawn by Chew's Rob Guillory. They will also be joined by Lumberjanes' Noelle[...]

Hosts Randy Young and Chris Hunter say: Thanks for pressing play! This week is THE week of new #1s! There are a ton of great series that are starting this week and we love new comics! Spider-Verse kicks into full gear this week as we get to see several stories from top notch creators and new Spider-Men that[...]

paper The Telegraph when he let slip that he and fellow actor Tom Hiddleston (Loki) had been in a scene with Chris Hemsworth (Thor) in the new Avengers: Age of Ultron film. "Ironically, yesterday I had to…" Elba chuckles He's not meant to talk about this, but he clearly enjoys doing things he's not meant to[...]

People are no doubt scrambling to get this up on Youtube, and the current offerings aren't of the finest quality, but for those who saw the sneek peak scene tonight, you know it was really quite a statement to see so many of Marvel's finest sitting around in relative comfort, like a bunch of celebrities[...]

Phase One was Iron Man 1 and 2, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger and Marvel's The Avengers Phase Two was Thor: The Dark World, Captain America; Winter Soldier, Iron Man 3, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Avengers: Age Of Ultron and Ant Man. And Phase Three? Captain America: Civil War – May 6th 2016 Doctor Strange  – November[...]

Where supply and demand and most accurately reflected, where you can see which books are hot, where new orders are coming in and how retailers are reacting to new, unanticipated desire! Looks like the female-lead relaunch of Thor #1 performed well in store as retailers up their numbers on #2 and reorder plenty of #1 A[...]

We salute you, and the keenness you bring to your passion. Batman Eternal, usually a favourite for the top of this list is beaten by the Death Of Wolverine, the relaunch of the new Thor and the general, everyday issue of The Walking Dead. Death of Wolverine #3 Thor #1 Walking Dead #132 Batman Eternal #26 Justice League #34 Captain America #25 Uncanny[...]

Today, Marvel Comics publish Thor #1 and Captain America #25 The later has the following cover. Which may be surprising if you hadn't watched the Colbert Report Or read a newspaper Or read the announcements online Or even read Bleeding Cool's earlier report Which is something that Rick Remender totally embraces, revels in, rolls around in[...]

Hosts Randy Young and Chris Hunter say: Thanks for pressing play! This week sees the start of some exciting storylines with the New Gods being introduced in the DCU and with the first steps to the Avengers & X-Men: AXIS event! There's also a new Thor and Captain America in town! Big changes are underway for two of[...]

We'd already pointed out that Milo Manara's variant cover for Thor #1, featuring the new female Thor, had slipped to Thor #2. But then I learnt that Milo was no longer doing that cover either, and the solicited cover for Avengers & X-Men: Axis #1 would now be by Siya Oum. Naturally it occurred to me that this could be as a result of the recent fuss[...]

The largest direct market comic store in the US, Hastings, has a batch of new variant editions for upcoming Marvel, Image and IDW titles… let's take a peek. Deadpool welcomes the new female Thor to the Marvel Universe as you might expect. And sees off Wolverine as… you might not expect.   We get to identify another of the[...]

Seems there is a company who specializes in infographics. Design by Soap has put together a lot of fun infographics on their site including the one below

But it's more than just the big companies trying to mimic their success… The University of Baltimore announced in a press release that they will be offering a course this Spring focused on Marvel's interconnected universe and cinematic storytelling. A new University of Baltimore course, to be offered in the 2015 spring semester, will scrutinize the intricately[...]

In a segment that looks like its right out of the 1950s, Fox & Friends this morning did a report that started off with what they called the "wussification" of Popeye and lead to complaints about Thor being a woman and Wonder Woman not being in short shorts and a halter top in the new[...]

Another week, another lovely batch of comic books to read through… so what takes your fancy today? Stephanie Brown gets some fatherly advice regarding using mobile devices while driving, in Batman Eternal.   Simon Bisley doesn't so much draw Thor as regurgitate it Raw, powerfel, syrong and possibly a little smelly. So, basically, Angela's real name has "Spawn" in[...]

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to[...]

I did the Sideshow Collectibles / Hot Toys Predator figure review typed up with pictures, but I figured since I'm actually out of town at a convention this weekend, I'd do the review of the Thor sixth-scale figure from Thor: The Dark World on video Now I'm still working the kinks out here, I can[...]

Cover art by Karen Hallion. Thor #1 – spinning out of Marvel's Original Sin crossover and featuring the new female Thor Cover art by Paul Renaud Both due 1st October. Sabrina #1 – the spinoff series from Archie Comics' runaway hit, Afterlife With Archie Cover art by J Scott Campbell with colours by Ula Mos. Wytches #1 –[...]

Set a lot of flash action to a classic rock song. It worked for the new video game Destiny... so why wouldn't Disney follow suit. Here we get a look at

There is something, in economics, called a Veblen good after economist Thorstein Veblen It is one that if you put the price up, more people buy it or want to buy it Swiss watches are a good example, which is why they will be immune from the Apple Watch phenomenon. Another appears to be the Original[...]

Justice League #34 won't be by Doug Mahnke as solicited but by Joe Prado and Ivan Reis. Wolverine And The X-Men #10 will be joined by art from Jacob Wyatt, James Harren and more Batman/Superman Futures End #1 isn't by Howard Porter but by Cliff Richards and Jack Herbert. Green Lantern Corps Futures End #1 isn't by Igor Lima[...]

Something to fix for the now-$75 Original Sin hardcover? From the final issue 8…. Hang on, who is that bottom left? Thor? I thought he was still elsewhere, struggling to lift his hammer Maybe he took a break He didn't seem to be in the main battle, maybe he was behind a Mindless One But he still[...]

So, you may have heard we have a new Thor And she's a lady But you don't exactly know which lady But she is apparently Worthy Here's your first look at Thor #1… So, you may have heard we have a new Thor And she's a lady But you don't exactly know which lady But[...]

So, yes, a few upcoming Marvel Comics variant covers, including from your favourite, Skottie Young, getting to grips with the new Thor, Goddess of Thunder… Thor #1     Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1.     Angela: Asgard's Assassin. Superior Iron Man #3 Variant by Mike Choi Deathlok #3 by Mike Deodato. Bucky Barnes: Winter Soldier Variant by Steve Epting. All-New Captain America #2[...]

So they've tied discount opportunities to that of another book instead. Thor: God Of Thunder #2 , also by Jason Aaron. If you order Men of Wrath at 150% of your Thor #25 orders, you will get an extra discount on your Thor orders. This could give Men Of Wrath a good start… and also see that it outsells[...]

He was in both Thor and Thor: The Dark World and was a pivotal part of the Avengers movie So it's probably no surprise that he will be turning up in Avengers: Age of Ultron. The surprising part is that when he confirmed his role he also let it be known that he will be naked[...]

Could this be a new standard price point for a standard Marvel series trade paperback of a certain size? THOR GOD OF THUNDER TP VOL 03 ACCURSED will now be $19.99, not the previously solicited $16.99. ULT COMICS SPIDER-MAN BY BENDIS TP VOL 05 will be $19.99, not the previously solicited $17.99. AVENGERS TP VOL 04 INFINITY will[...]

It isn't the first time we've had a mystery phrase said by one Marvel character to another, too small to see… And we were able to zoom in on the digital version to reveal that it said, That's "You will make me remember everything" superimposed backwards on itself. Well, in Original Sin #7 yesterday, there was the word[...]

Today's Original Sin #7 looks like it will be leading right into the upcoming storyline in which a woman is granted the power of Thor, by picking up his hammer. But how does Thor lose his hammer? Why does he become unworthy? Well, after reading Original Sin #7, we are left none the wiser as to[...]

All viewers of The View will know that Thor is about to be reinvented as a female character. This won't be a new thing to cosplayers, who have often portrayed Thor in a female fashion. But far more common than female Thor, is female Loki. [...]