WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022
MARVEL COMICS' LEGION OF X
Marvel Comics has announced an April 20 launch for Legion of X, a new X-Men series from writer Si Spurrier and artist Jan Bazaldua.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Spurrier returns to the saga he planted in Way of X with a brand-new team of mutant favorites ready to bring peace, love, and justice to Krakoa, teaming up with Bazaldua whose stunning artwork perfectly captures both the beauty and mystery of Krakoa. Fans can expect to see some of the most dangerous internal threats Krakoa's faced to date, ones that only the Legion of X are equipped to handle.
" To remain a mutant sanctuary, Krakoa must safeguard itself against those who would damage its peace or traumatize its people. The lost must be found, and the wicked must face redemption -- or retribution. It's up to the ever-soulful swashbuckler Nightcrawler to keep the spark alive and the omega-level mutant Legion to host a unique team in the psychedelic mindspace called the Altar. With a host of X-Favorites on the beat including magical young X-Man Pixie, one-man riot squad Juggernaut, the recently returned and ever-mysterious Blindfold, the X-Men's resident super genius Dr. Nemesis, and more, the Legion of X will do anything to protect mutants' right to pursue happiness and hope. The team will come out of the gate with some of the most intense missions Krakoa has faced to date including a hunt for a missing Arakkii god, a skinjacker possessing innocent mutants, and a villain worth praying for."
"I've wanted to do a precinct-style ensemble story since I first read House of X," Spurrier said. "For the first time, the Marvel Universe has this densely packed, beautiful -- and beautifully volatile -- population of superhumans, out in the open, all in one place. It needs peacekeepers, sure, but it's a mistake to think of them as simply cops. You don't get far in Krakoa if the limit of your imagination is beating people up or reaching for a gun. Mutant civilization needs those who think differently.
"That's where Nightcrawler, Legion, Pixie and Juggernaut come in -- along with a rotating cast of your favorite mutants and non-mutants. And a couple of new faces you're going to want to watch very, very closely.
"I couldn't be prouder to be helming this new title, with the incredible Jan Bazaldua doing the work of her life. It's no secret that the writers of the X-office have formed one of the tightest cells of additive cross-title creativity in our industry. It's no exaggeration to say that the events you'll encounter in Legion of X are dominoes being flipped whose chains of repercussion will feed the greatest earthquake in modern comicdom, which is rumbling devastatingly down the pipe towards you even now..."
Covers for the first issue are by Dike Ruan and Bob Quinn.
ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT FIRST LOOKS
For covers and six-page previews of Zenescope Entertainment titles available on Wednesday, January 12, click on the cover thumbnails or the links below for the individual titles.
DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: "PARANOID ANDROID"
The CW has released images and details from "Paranoid Android," the Wednesday, Jan. 12 episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
Here's how the 100th episode is described:
"Sara (Caity Lotz) starts to realize her team is making questionable choices when it comes to the timeline. Trying to figure out who is behind everything, Sara discovers some harsh truths."
David Geddes directed the episode, written by Phil Klemmer and Marcelena Campos Mayhorn.
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BRIEFLY
NEW SUPERMAN: Here's how The CW describes "The Ties That Bind," the episode airing on Tuesday, Jan. 18:
"Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) opens up to Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) about his ongoing struggle with visions and admits that there is only one person who might be able to help. Meanwhile, Lana (Emmanuelle Chriqui) receives some unexpected news and tensions begin to rise between Lois and Chrissy (Sofia Hasmik). Lastly, Sarah (Inde Navarrette) breaks plans with Jordan (Alex Garfin) to spend time with Natalie (Tayler Buck)."
The episode was directed by David Ramsey and was written by Kristi Korzec and Michael Narducci.
NEW NAOMI: Here's how The CW describes "Unidentified Flying Object," the episode of Namoi airing on Tuesday, Jan. 18:
"Following a shocking revelation by Dee (Alexander Wraith), Naomi (Kaci Walfall) enlists her friends to dig deeper into the mystery surrounding unexplained occurrences in Port Oswego and whether they have anything to do with her past. Meanwhile, Naomi's parents (Barry Watson and Mouzam Makkar) are caught off guard by Naomi's interrogations. Another ominous encounter with Zumbado (Cranston Johnson) leaves Naomi shaken, and she seeks Dee's help in taking the next step to embracing her destiny."
DeMane Davis directed the episode, written by Jill Blankenship.
NEW BATWOMAN: Here's how The CW describes "Meet Your Maker," the episode of Namoi airing on Tuesday, Jan. 18:
"Ryan (Javicia Leslie), Sophie (Meagan Tandy) and Luke (Camrus Johnson) attempt to track down the OG Poison Ivy when all signs point to Pamela Isley's (guest-star Bridget Regan) reappearance in Gotham. At the same time, Mary (Nicole Kang) feels drawn by a powerful force and Alice (Rachel Skarsten) suddenly feels very protective of her stepsister. Meanwhile, Jada (Robin Givens) hasn't given up on rehabilitating Marquis (Nick Creegan) and seeks the help of an old friend."
Michael Blundell directed the episode, written by Caroline Dries and Maya Houston.
MORBIUS MOVES: Sony Pictures has moved the release date of Morbius from Jan. 28 to April 1. This is the seventh time the movie has been delayed.
FEBRUARY 2022 SOLICITATIONS
Below are solicitations posted for February. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and check back soon for additional solicitations.
* ARCHIE COMICS.
* BOOM! STUDIOS.
* DARK HORSE
COMICS.
* DC COMICS.
* IDW PUBLISHING.
* MAD CAVE STUDIOS.
* MARVEL COMICS.
* RED 5 COMICS.
* SCOUT COMICS.
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