Age of Ultron cast to ring bell at NYSE Friday

Robert Downey Jr. and Jeremy Renner will be at the New York Stock Exchange Friday morning to
ring the bell on the morning that "Age of Ultron" officially opens.

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. 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 stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk and Chris Evans as Captain America. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Don Cheadle as James Rhodes/War Machine, Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, Stellan Skarsgård as Erik

Selvig and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1, 2015.

Celebrate 50 Years of S.H.I.E.L.D. With Marvel Comics in 2015

 Celebrate half a century of Marvel’s premier intelligence agency in 2015 as we proudly commemorate

theS.H.I.E.L.D. 50^th Anniversary! When Stan Lee and Jack Kirby first introduced S.H.I.E.L.D. in the pages of 1965’s Strange Tales #135, boldly proclaiming it “The Greatest Action-Thriller of All Time!” – the landscape of the Marvel Universe would be changed forever. Now, half a century later, S.H.I.E.L.D. has made the jump beyond the comic page – bringing us some of the most iconic stories and memorable characters in all of popular culture. Join us as we celebrate this monumental legacy with exciting new projects throughout 2015!

First, this August, S.H.I.E.L.D. #9 answers a question half a century in the making. A mystery that lies at the heart of the origins of S.H.I.E.L.D. – who is the “Man Called D.E.A.T.H.”?! Written by Mark Waid with art by Lee Ferguson – this special, oversized anniversary issue features a never before published S.H.I.E.L.D. sequence penciled by Jack Kirby and inked by Jim Steranko! Plus – Al Ewing brings you a second story featuring the return of Dum Dum Dugan and the birth of the new Howling Commandos! Along with the very first S.H.I.E.L.D. story from 1965 and the original sequence that inspired S.H.I.E.L.D.’s creation – this is not one to miss!

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Then in September – find out what S.H.I.E.L.D. means to the Marvel Universe with the S.H.I.E.L.D. 50^th Anniversary Specials. Five weekly one shots about the men and women who stand on the front lines, shoulder to shoulder, ready to take on Hydra, A.I.M. and the worst the Marvel Universe has to offer! From some of the best and brightest talent in the comic industry comes action packed new specials starring Nick Fury, Agent Melinda May, Mockingbird, Quake and Agent Peggy Carter! Featuring writers David Walker, Jody Houser, Chelsea Cain, Kathryn Immonen, Matt Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon – prepare to see S.H.I.E.L.D. in a completely new way!

Plus don’t miss these other exciting projects later this year celebrating the legacy of S.H.I.E.L.D.! This June, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.comes to your favorite Marvel Comics for The Art of Evolution Variants. Featuring stunning artwork commemorating episodes from the show’s second season, these gorgeous pieces covers will be coming to these twelve titles:

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

·         Age of Ultron vs. Marvel Zombies #1

·         Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1

·         Armor Wars #1

·         Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1

·         Civil War #1

·         Guardians of Knowhere #1

·         Hail Hydra #1

·         S.H.I.E.L.D. #7

·         Siege #1

·         Squadron Sinister #1

·         Thors #1

·         Weridworld #1

Then, experience the original groundbreaking espionage adventures as Marvel proudly presents S.H.I.E.L.D. by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby: The Complete Collection TPB and S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Complete Collection Omnibus. You’ve been granted Priority A-1 Clearance, so get ready to dive into the world of S.H.I.E.L.D. with these two can’t miss collections in September!

SOURCE: Marvel Comics.

CM Punk Takes on a Guardian of the Galaxy for DRAX #1

This Winter – the “Best in the World” takes on the baddest in the galaxy! Announced at C2E2, CM Punk will returnDRAX #1! Fresh off his thunderous Marvel debut in February’s Thor Annual #1, the wrestling superstar is blasting off into outer space for Drax’s very first ongoing series! Exploring Drax’s time outside the Guardians of the Galaxy, prepare for an ongoing series unlike anything you’ve read before!

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“CM Punk has proven that he’s the best in the world in the wrestling ring and now he’s out to prove he’s the best in the Marvel Universe. How could you not want to read this book? I couldn’t be more excited for readers to see what Punk has in store for Drax the Destroyer!” – Jon Moisan, Editor

What does Drax do when he’s not saving the universe alongside the likes of Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket Raccoon and Groot? DESTROY!Obviously. From inside the intergalactic octagon to the far reaches of outer space – experience the bone-crunching solo adventures of the galaxy’s most fearsome guardian as he makes his way through the Marvel Universe! And demolishes anything and everything in his path!

             

Prepare yourselves for the debut of a bombastic new series that no fan can afford to miss! The journey begins later this year as CM Punk returns to the House of Ideas for DRAX #1!    

MANCHILD REVIEW: 'Max: The Inebriated Rabbit'

“Max: The Inebriated Rabbit” is like a dirty version of “Fritz the Cat.”

Yes you read that correct, a dirty version of Fritz.

It’s offensive, it’s crude, in a nutshell it’s perfect.

We are first introduced to Max at the tail end of a 5-day bender where he did enough blow and booze to make Charlie Sheen blush. 

That said, all he really wants is to get his girlfriend Ophelia a gift for her birthday.

That’s how he ended up with the cash to start the bender, that’s why he ended up on the bender. Disregard the booze, the hooker and the rest, at its heart this is a love story.

Max just doesn’t know how to show his love, so instead he self-sabotages.

It’s a strong debut from writer/artist Erick Gutierrez, who you can tell pours his heart and soul into the story.

The only downside to this book, is that in the nature of independent comics, there isn’t more to consume right away.

I’ll be (not so) patiently waiting to buy a copy of issue two the second it’s available.

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Dynamite and Dark Horse teaming up with #Vampirella #Aliens crossover

Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming 2015 crossover, Aliens / Vampirella, pitting the iconic horror heroine against the Xenomorphs popularized in eight feature films and numerous Dark Horse Comics series. Written by Corinna Bechko (Star Wars: Legacy, Savage Hulk), the sci-fi horror crossover marks the first time that the two comic book universes collide.

Writer Corinna Bechko says, "I've loved Alien since I first saw it as a kid on a crummy old TV in a well-lit room and got scared half to death anyway. Now that I have the chance to add a little corner to that universe I couldn't be happier. And pitting such an implacable horror against Vampirella? That's a meeting that definitely produces very fertile story-telling ground. The Alien franchise has always thrived with strong women in the lead. Smart, self-assured Vampirella is a joy to write for, even when she may have met her match."

"Aliens / Vampirella continues our string of successful crossovers with Dark Horse Comics. This is an incredible series -- featuring the iconic Vampirella against one of Fox's icons, Aliens -- and we're proud to have Corrina Bechko as the architect," says Dynamite CEO/Publisher Nick Barrucci.

"When I first heard about the Vampirella / Aliens crossover, I thought to myself, 'How is this going to work?' But then I read Corinna Bechko's outline for the series, and all my doubts were dispelled," says Dark Horse V.P. of Publishing Randy Stradley.

Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 45 years of publication, one of the comic industry's leading ladies, due in no small part to Dynamite Entertainment's stewardship of the character. Since Vampirella's very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published two volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers. The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre.

For over twenty-five years, Dark Horse Comics has been the comic book home to the Aliens franchise, expanding upon the universe of terror first introduced in the 1979 Ridley Scott-helmed sci-fi/horror masterpiece. Featuring the nightmarish extraterrestrials as imagined by H. R. Giger, the Dark Horse comics have enjoyed unprecedented success in both the hobby and mass markets. Throughout the years, the Xenomorphs have interacted with many staples of the comic book industry, including Batman, Predator, Terminator, Judge Dredd, Superman, and Green Lantern.

Penguicon is happening now, check it out all weekend

Penguicon started as a convention “for geeks by geeks” and has continued to grow ever since.

SLIDESHOW: Photos from 2015 Penguicon.
This year, the celebration was expected to be bigger than ever as the convention marked its 14th year.
Over 1,300 nerds, geeks and fans are expected to attend Penguicon over the weekend at the Southfield Westin hotel to celebrate and share in what they all love. Many of those people traveled the 30 minutes north from Downriver in order to take in the fun of the convention.

Green Brain Comics to celebrate 30th anniversary in part during #FCBD 2015.

Green Brain Comics starts the festivities marking their 30^th anniversary a little early. On Saturday, May 2^nd comic book store across the globe celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 will be a great opportunity to try out new stories at no risk. Green Brain Comics will have over 50 different titles ranging in subject, genre and suggested reading level. And you can choose 3 different books, just for showing up. Superhero titles like BATMAN  and the AVENGERS, funny comics like SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, and serious stuff like the first chapter of the comic-only sequel to Chuck Palahnuik’s cult classic FIGHT CLUB.

Along with the great selection of Free Comic Book Day comics, Green Brain Comics will also be hosting several local comic creators. Among the creator guests will be local favorite Jay Fosgitt. Jay is the creator of BODIE TROLL and an artist on the MY LITTLE PONY comic. You can even get your Free Comic Book Day edition of BODIE TROLL signed.

At Green Brain Comics, Free Comic Book Day is about more than just the comics. It’s also about community. Several local organizations will be represented during Free Comic Book Day. A portion of every purchase that day will benefit the FRIENDS FOR THE DEARBORN ANIMAL SHELTER, who will also be on hand with an adoptable animal.

You can get more Free Comic Book Day comics and help out great causes if bring canned food (GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK), used books (FRIENDS OF THE DEARBORN LIBRARY), and old cell phones (CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS).

And finally, while you’re visiting on Free Comic Book Day you get to check out Green Brain Comics new building, browse STORMY RECORDS, enjoy live DJ sets (UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE), meet local celebrities, and help Green Brain Comics celebrate 30 years of doing business in the beautiful East Downtown Dearborn Business District.

Green Brain Comics is located at 13936 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. For more information, go to www.greenbrain.biz, call 313-582-9444 or check out the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/675398102589685/

Free Comic Book Day is made possible in part by our sponsors, Oakwood Healthcare System and the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority.