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The top superheroes of 2012 are… Aquaman and Hawkeye?!

Posted: January 4, 2013 by Michael Houle in Comicology - Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel, Movies & Television
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Aquaman #13 cover by Ivan Reis. Hawkeye # 2 cover by David Aja.

Aquaman #13 cover by Ivan Reis. Hawkeye # 2 cover by David Aja.

For over 70 years, Aquaman had been lauded by DC Comics as one of their most singularly important character properties alongside icons like Superman and Batman.  Yet for all of DC’s posturing fans had never seemed to frame Aquaman as anything more than a silly, overrated merman who talks to fish.  Marvel’s Hawkeye, with his gaudy purple uniform and yawn-worthy bow-and-arrow gimmick, had suffered a similar stigma throughout the years.  However, 2012’s biggest industry initiatives—DC’s New 52, Marvel NOW, and Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’ movie series—have finally turned Aquaman and Hawkeye into exciting, profitable franchises. (more…)

Superhero-Themed LEGO Sets

Posted: December 31, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in DC Comics, Marvel
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LEGO's Avengers Poster

LEGO’s Avengers Poster

In the wake of the successful superhero movies and other pop culture phenomena, LEGO followed suite by releasing its line of superhero play sets earlier this year.  In my opinion, these sets are a fantastic move on LEGO’s part.  What a great way to bring the superhero culture to a different industry.  The mini-figures area incredibly well-done.  The likeness to the real thing is uncanny.  However, these sets have been immensely popular.  The sets feature Marvel’s Avengers, DC characters such as Batman and Superman, and even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have made their way into LEGO form.  The sets have been selling very well, so be sure to pick them up if you are interested!  Below, you will find images featuring some of the sets:

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‘Hawkeye’ #7 to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief, comics industry continues focus on charity

Posted: November 28, 2012 by Michael Houle in Art, Comicology - Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel
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‘Hawkeye’ #7 cover by David Aja

In January, Marvel will release a special issue of their best-selling book ‘Hawkeye’ as a tribute to the many inspiring acts of real-world heroism on display since Super Storm Sandy ravaged much of the East Coast.  Matt Fraction, the writer of the ongoing series, promises to donate all of his royalties from the issue to the hurricane relief efforts by the American Red Cross.  This is just the latest example of a charitable cause championed by the comics industry in recent years.

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Alex Ross at the Norman Rockwell Museum

Posted: November 20, 2012 by Michael Houle in Art, Comicology - Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel
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If you could not make it to New York Comic Con last month, you missed out on two great comic art shows: the 2nd Annual NYCC Charity Art Auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and DC Entertainment’s “Darkness & Light” exhibition and education tour to benefit relief efforts in the Horn of Africa.  However, if you’re in the New England area you may be inclined to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA.  Showing now until February 24 is famed comic illustrator and painter Alex Ross’ exhibit, “Heroes & Villains.” (more…)

Uncanny Avengers #1 Reviewed

Posted: October 16, 2012 by Curtis Hines in Comicology - Comic Books, Marvel
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Cover to “Uncanny Avengers” #1 by John Cassaday

Marvel headlines the brand new wave of Marvel NOW! with this first title.  Does the effort by Rick Remender and John Cassaday live up to the hype?

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Spiderman gets new “Superior” title following the end of “Amazing”.

Posted: October 11, 2012 by Curtis Hines in Comicology - Comic Books, Marvel
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Fear not, True Believers! As we reported a couple weeks ago, The Amazing Spider-Man will be coming to end this December with issue #700. Recently announced, however, is the new title to pick up where Amazing leaves off: The Superior Spider-Man, set to debut in January of 2013. It’s the same creative team you know and love, but with a new take on the iconic character.

Marvel’s “The Superior Spider-Man” #1. Cover art by Edgar Delgado

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Deadpool…Deadpool everywhere.

Posted: September 27, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Comicology - Comic Books, Gamenomics - Video Games, Marvel
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This blog is an homage to one of my favorite Marvel characters: the one and only Deadpool.

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‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ comes to an end at Issue #700

Posted: September 20, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Comicology - Comic Books, Marvel
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The Amazing Spider-Man #700 Cover from Marvel

I know that I said I wanted to see some type of Spider-Man series in Marvel NOW!, but I definitely did not want to see this series come to a close.

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Countdown to New York Comic Con!

Posted: September 19, 2012 by Michael Houle in Comicology - Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel, Movies & Television
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Steve McNiven’s Official Poster for NYCC.

The annual New York Comic Con is now less than 22 days away, and I will be there live and in person at the Javits Center for the entire convention weekend.  I will be journaling my adventures for you here on Gamenomics & Comicology, but it’s already the perfect time to start following what has become one of the world’s biggest comic conventions.  Yesterday afternoon, NYCC unveiled its full panel schedule.  In anticipation, let’s take a look at some of the awesome main attractions that have been announced.

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Upcoming ‘Marvel Now!’ Release Dates

Posted: September 6, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Comicology - Comic Books, Marvel
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Photo Credit: Marvel

Greetings true believers!  I hope you are all as excited for Marvel NOW! as I am.  I keep looking up various information about each of the series, so I thought it would be beneficial to give you some release dates for the Marvel NOW! titles that will be starting at issue #1.

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