Marvel have confirmed that they will release a Guardians of the Galaxy movie in August 2014. The comic series is likely not as well known as names like Captain America for the “mainstream audience”. In some ways the superhero team could be considered “Avengers in Space”. Indeed, after the second generation Guardians of the Galaxy […]
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Welcome to Geek Native's hub for comic books and graphic novels. This is your portal for news and reviews from big hitters like Marvel and DC, to trailblazing indies such as Oni Press and Boom! We cover everything from the latest superhero sagas to the funniest webcomics, and we also keep an eye on the wider world of fantasy and sci-fi books. Whether you're here for dynamic panel art or a sprawling literary adventure, this is your home for storytelling. Dive in and find your next favourite.
Listen to Neil Gaiman announce a new, 25th year, Sandman story
In 2013 Sandman will be 25th years old. Yesterday, for Comic Con, Neil Gaiman gave fans big and somewhat unexpected news – he would write a new Sandman story. But what would the story be about? Find out from Gaiman himself with this video announcement from DC Comics HQ. “When I finished writing THE SANDMAN, […]
Marvel cancels Captain America, Thor, X-Men, Incredible Hulk and others
Marvel has cancelled 9 big name titles ahead of Marvel NOW (design news). These aren’t b-list heroes. Say goodbye to; Captain America Fantastic Four FF Incredible Hulk Invincible Iron Man New Mutants The Mighty Thor Uncanny X-Men X-Men Legacy It’s worth noting that many of these heroes are in teams which survive the comic cull. […]
Superhero Week: Marvel NOW’s Uncanny Avengers #1 cover rethink
This is the cover for the post Avengers vs X-Men series Uncanny Avengers. The Uncanny Avengers is part of the Marvel NOW initiative to battle DC. The “don’t call it a relaunch” launch blitz isn’t the only trick Marvel are planning as part of the battle. Cover design has had a rethink too. Joe Quesada, […]
Superhero Week: Batman: Knightfall review
Knightfall is the Batman story arc that introduces Bane. Given that the Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, is nearly here and also introduces Bane it comes as little surprise that DC and partners are putting this collection back on the shelves again. Batman: Knightfall (volume one) is a large collectors collection. It’s over 800, […]
Superhero Week: Marvel NOW!
It’s been a year since the New 52, this week DC announced the New 52 Zero Collection and today Batman: Earth One comes out. Marvel’s had success with the movies and they’re clearly determined to make progress in the core comic book marketplace too. We’ve had teasers for Marvel’s This Is War but Marvel’s NOW […]
Superhero Week: Batman – Earth One Hardcover out today
Following on from Superman: Earth One comes Batman: Earth One. This orignial graphic novel looks at the transformation of Bruce Wayne into the Dark Knight. It’s a new take on the Batman story and sees Wayne hunting the Mayor of Gotham City as he looks to avenge his parents. Batman: Earth One has a whole […]
Superhero Week: Edison Rex Review – What If Lex Luthor Won?
Chris Roberson’s new Monkeybrain Comics get off to a flying start with Edison Rex, a story of a supervillain’s victory and what happens next.
Superhero Week: The New 52 Zero Collection announced
DC’s revamped comic line – the “New 52” is about a year old. Really! The company has now announced that September will see 55 special issue #0 titles. In December these issue #0 specials will combine in a huge 1,328-paged deluxe, hardcover compilation. Ah yes – 55 issues? For the New 52? That’s because some […]
Superhero Week: 8 superhero Kickstarter pitches
It’s Superhero Week here at Geek Native. As well as looking back at some superhero classics, and looking at some contemporary superheroic projects like Turbulance, this week is also looking forward to possible superhero successes of tomorrow. Let’s take a look at 8, currently active, pitches on Kickstarter from the superhero genre. We’ve everything here […]
