11 Reasons You Are A Bastich If You Don’t Read ‘Justice League of America’ #6

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The newly formed Justice League of America are in the midst of fighting the villain Aegeus in the heart of Penn City. Armed with weapons powered by folklore, Aegeus, and his minions have proved to be a formidable threat; enslaving citizens and nearly killing the “Main Man” himself, the “bastich” known as Lobo. But nearly killing the Last Czarnian is not the same as killing him, a fact Aegeus is about to find out the hard way.

Justice League of America #6
“Heart of a Bastich Part 2”
Written by: Steve Orlando
Art by: Andy MacDonald
Colors by: Hi-Fi

Published by: DC Comics

Steve Orlando has injected life and energy into this version of the Justice League of America. What could have been just another 90s nostalgia attention grab has proven to be a stroke of genius, as adding Lobo to this title and making him central to this story has made me an instant fan of the Rebirth JLA. Read on for 11 reasons that Justice League of America is one of this week’s most fun reading experiences.

The throwback style cover with world balloons and a kind of actual narrative. (Reminds me of not only the Silver Age but also the GREAT Brian Bolland Flash covers from the Johns/Kolins era)
The Ray’s “light armor” suits he outfits the JLA with. Great use of his power!
A powerful full page spread of The Ray ripping out Lobo’s heart.
The energy producing layouts and art by Andy MacDonald.
Digital coloring here is actually an incredible asset.
All the various bad-ass moments for every character. Especially The Atom’s (Ryan Choi). This is some great COMICS storytelling.
Killer Frost’s shocking moment, and her genuine horrified reaction to it.
How Batman and Lobo’s relationship continues to be both funny, unique and deeper than you would ever think.
“Ray any update on Lobo?”-Batman. “He’s making noises.”-The Ray. “Good.”–Batman.
The relentless action-packed narrative. Steve Orlando has written one GREAT exciting issue that reads with tons of energy and pop.
“Now I got somethin’ ta finish up. Ya might want ta avert yer eyes.”-Lobo

Alright Wednesday Warriors, there you have it. Seriously, JLA became one of my favorite current titles with this storyline. You’ll love it if you are an old school Lobo fan, and if you’re not, I guarantee it will make you one. Now go and read it ya Bastich!

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Fox’s X-Men Show ‘The Gifted’ Gets Teaser Trailer

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Manuel Gomez

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May 9, 2017

The first teaser trailer for X-Men spin-off show The Gifted has been released by Fox. Focusing on a family who goes on the run when two of its children are revealed to be mutants, the show seems to be a more straightforward approach than the recent sleeper hit Legion. The Gifted has already been picked up for a full series based on a pilot directed by four-time X-Men film director Bryan Singer. Check out the trailer below!

What do you guys think? Comment and discuss below! Also come back to Monkeys Fighting Robots on May 15th, when a full trailer is scheduled to premiere.

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Ridley Scott Wastes No Time: Next ‘Alien’ Film Starts Shooting in 2018

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EJ Moreno

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May 9, 2017

Ridley Scott Is Going Ahead With More ‘Alien’ Films!

‘Alien: Covenant‘ isn’t in theaters yet but Ridley Scott is already planning another. Seems like he is making true of his promise to create another 6 films in the franchise. Don’t expect anything to hold the man back from more films, even if early reviews aren’t so strong.

“We’re writing [a sequel] now, as we speak. I’ll be filming that within 14 months,” Ridley Scott told IGN.com while in the UK.

Along with news about the upcoming ‘Alien‘ sequel, Ridley Scott also gave a little information about the canceled Neil Blomkamp film.

“They wanted to do ‘Alien’, er, ‘Awakening‘ – Neill Blomkamp… I said fine. I was going to be the producer. If I could have, I would have,” Scott said. “Except I do question – why have both (Blomkamp’s ‘Alien’ and Scott’s ‘Alien’) out there? It seems like shooting your big toe off – it doesn’t make sense. But they didn’t go forward with it, Fox, so I just kind of kept out of it.”

While it’s sad the anticipated Blomkamp film is now dead, one can believe some ideas from his project could influence the upcoming Scott films. Ridley Scott wanted to keep control of the franchise he created and seems to be breathing new life into the ‘Alien‘ franchise.

What do you think?

Are you excited for more of Ridley Scott’s horror space epics?

Let me know in the comments below!

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Injustice 2 Gear Guilds and Mobile Oh My!

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Christina Freeman

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May 9, 2017

Injustice 2 welcomes a wide opened foray into the DC universe. Just watch the newest trailer. The story will pick up very close to where it ended for Injustice: Gods Among Us. Fans are looking forward to another adventure in the DC extended ‘gameverse’.

To recap, Superman has fallen, so now the other ‘supers’, ‘metas’ and vigilantes are furiously fighting it out for supremacy. Some seek to restore Super’s authoritarian rule, while some see the opportunity to replace it with one of their own. Batman has his crew fighting the good fight, however in the horizon long time Flash villain Gorilla Grodd makes a push for control with his Society. The story will involve pivotal points for Supergirl who has an abundance of face time in the trailers. And yes you did see Brainiac. Looks like this one is going to the wire.

Characters

Not to be repetitive, this Injustice title will give fresh new characters as well as downloadable content (DLC) ones to be released in packs. The new additions will be joining Injustice staples like the Trinity of Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. Not to mention Justice League favorites like the Flash and Green Lantern. With the Ultimate Edition, John Stewart, Power Girl and Reverse Flash skins are available.

For DC enthusiasts it’s nice to see some rather popular yet obscure characters surface as playable. Add-ons like Black Canary, Gorilla Grodd, Firestorm and Captain Cold can thank the CW for character notoriety. Some notable mentions without the CW push are Blue Beetle, Doctor Fate, Cheetah and Atrocitus, which were definitely surprises. Over all the Ultimate Edition DLC pack will give 6 additional characters after the initial releasing of Starfire, Red Hood and Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat fame. Be aware of editions because the DLC changes based on what edition of the game is purchased.

Gear Customization

Most notable about this coming title is the advances made in customization which seems to be the fighting game buzz word as of late. In Injustice 2 the system is simple, to the point and called Gear. It speaks for itself. Players will be able to take advantage of the new Multiverse and fight to earn custom equipment with each battle. This in some cases will result in special moves and abilities. From talk, the gear system seems endless as accessories can be changed at micro levels such as head, chest, arm and leg pieces. All this allows players to create unique looks with armor pieces and a color palette.

Game Play Points

Also being introduced are Mother Boxes. Earned in multiverse battles these boxes have five different levels of rarity. So Multiverse battles are not only worth the player’s time, the player may also want to form a Guild. This game is all about teamwork it seems as players are encouraged to form Guilds so they can take the Multiverse by storm with their crew. The more experience, the better the Mother Boxes, the better the gear. This is encouraged by the Multiverse which will give daily and weekly challenges for exclusive gear.

Another addition in this game is the offshoot Injustice 2 Mobile. This feature takes the fight on the road if the player is so inclined by providing a phone playable version. This mode gives the player full access to the cinematic story and introduces Character Shards. The shards add another layer of play were players can win new gear for console play and interesting new talents.

Beyond being the next chapter of the Injustice story, Injustice 2 is offering a game that should have repeat play value for quite some time. The official game launch is May 16th. Keep a weathered eye on that DLC horizon.

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‘Steven Universe’ Stalls With Doug Out

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Anthony Wendel

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Steven and Connie join Connie’s father on a stake out.

This episode of Steven Universe presents a classic troupe and unfortunately finds a way not to improve on it. Come on Steven Universe, you are one for blowing tropes away, why not here? We’re getting a little ahead of ourselves, let’s start at the beginning.

Connie’s father, Doug Maheswaran, works as a security guard. Apparently, unlike her overprotective mother, Connie’s dad enjoys hearing his daughter tell her stories about fighting alongside the Crystal Gems. This is a major change compared to the rest of the residents of Beach City who seem to ignore the fact Gems exist in this world at all. From here the episode explores the trope of one character being jealous of another character’s adventures and wanting to show there life is interesting as well. It’s a standard plotline but sadly the show doesn’t do anything to expand on it. Also, despite having an interest in her stories once Connie mentions elements like mutants and Home World Gems, Doug seems a little overwhelmed by the entire experience. If you can’t stand the heat Doug, stay out of the fire.

It’s nice to see Mr. Maheswaran as it seems like he hasn’t been around for almost two full seasons (which could be very possible). Still, it’s a minor character getting a lot of attention when the show should be working towards working towards whatever major story they will be addressing next. There is a small hint at the end of mysterious characters entering into the picture but unfortunately this happens for less than a few seconds and doesn’t really help to hint about what is coming down the road. Luckily there are a few more new episodes arriving this week. Also, can someone in this series get Onion a babysitter? The kid runs around far too carefree in a town which has killer monsters which can show up anytime they want.

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Before The ‘Injustice 2’ Release, Here Is Everything About DC’s Fighting Game

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EJ Moreno

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May 9, 2017

Get An In-Depth Look At ‘Injustice 2’

May 16th can not come soon enough for DC fans. The release of ‘Injustice 2‘ is getting impressive amounts of hype, partially due to an impressive marketing campaign from Netherrealm Studios. This hype also comes from the impressive resume of games based on DC Comics including the Arkham series and the first Injustice game.

With the latest trailer for ‘Injustice 2‘ dropping, it seems like the marketing campaign wants to capitalize on that gaming hype. The video below dives in an extensive amount of information about the stories, characters, and gameplay features.

“Every Battle Defines You”

All of the characters featured in ‘Injustice 2‘ is a great fan service and adds a lot to the fighting game genre. There’s so much the game creators can do based on the DC multiverse. Seeing Swamp Thing and Poison Ivy use plants to battle it out sounds like an amazing prospect. Netherrealm Studios took what they perfected in ‘Mortal Kombat X‘ and applied it to this. The Multiverse concept is similar to Faction Wars but it allows for all the DC fans to connect in a fun battle.

Other than great gameplay, the story for the games is striking. The first game ‘Injustice: Gods Among Men‘ had such a powerful story that it seemingly inspired aspects of ‘Batman v Superman‘ and the DC Extended Universe. Playing on the Batmans vs Superman concept is used again in this game but the battles are getting bigger. More characters are joining the fight than ever before and everyone plays an important role.

New additions to the game include Swamp Thing, Captian Cold, Robin, and much more.

‘Injustice 2‘ releases on May 16 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android. Ultimate Edition comes with the first bundle of DLC characters in the package, which includes Red Hood, Starfire, and Sub-Zero. Pre-orders include the playable character Darkseid.

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Laugh at Death with Norm MacDonald

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Joshua Versalle

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May 9, 2017

May is a fantastic month for stand-up comedy on Netflix. Last month, when I saw the line-up, I knew it was stacked, but the one item that stuck out to me most was the new special by Norm MacDonald: Hitler’s Dog/Gossip and Trickery. Long-time fans of Norm MacDonald likely know him from Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, his brilliant movie Dirty Work, and trying Conan O’Brien’s patience Lately, he’s been busy writing a comic novel mislabeled as a memoir, hosting online talk show Norm MacDonald Live, and trying Conan O’Brien’s patience.

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As seen in the clip above, Norm loves to muse on the absurdity of the English language. He also looks at aging, death, and other aspects of human existence through such a clear and individual lens that he is able to fashion lines that will make you laugh at things that might otherwise leave you cringing in despair: Hitler, surgical mishaps, and the sadness of the guy who had to stay in the shuttle while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were frolicking on the surface of the moon.

Norm has a deadpan delivery and sarcastic style that has been evident his entire career. His comedic fluidity is another aspect that always impresses. At times he seems to be a very wise man, able to understand the world in its truest form. Moments later he is utterly devoid of common sense, without the least knowledge of metaphors or Claude Monet.

So before the cold specter of death finds you, take an hour and check out this special. MacDonald’s comedy will leave you chuckling about things like world war and “gossipy small-town whores”. It will also make you ponder these things, which may be the best part.

Norm MacDonald: Hitler’s Dog/Gossip and Trickery is available now on Netflix.

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Gunn Confirms Elizabeth Debicki Will Return as Ayesha in Guardians 3

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Jen Schiller

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May 9, 2017

After the smashing success of Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2‘s opening weekend, it’s unsurprising that Volume 3 news has already started rolling in. Director James Gunn recently confirmed that Elizabeth Debicki’s “Ayesha”, new to the Guardians universe in Volume 2, will definitely reappear in Vol 3, according to Dark Horizons.

Ayesha Links Vol 2 Post-Credits into Vol 3

Ayesha appears as the Golden High Priestess of the Sovereign in Volume 2. However, her character has far-reaching connections throughout the MCU. Another version of the character, Kismet/Her, draws a direct line from Guardians to Doctor Strange. The post-credit scene in Volume 2 teases the introduction of Adam Warlock–a character Kevin Feige has confirmed for “phase 3”, but not Infinity War. These connections add a mystic element to the sci-fi vibes of Guardians. As a ‘big bad’, Ayesha ties the Guardians into the future of the MCU.

But even more than that, Gunn says he enjoys Debicki as an actor. “I absolutely plan on bringing Elizabeth Debicki back. She’s actually one of my favorite actors I’ve ever worked with. I think on this movie between her, Pom Klementieff who plays Mantis, and Chris Sullivan who plays Taserface, they really were three of the best actors I’ve ever worked with and were all such a joy on this film to deal with that I would love to deal with them again.”

Don’t tell Pratt and the rest.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 is in theaters now. Based on Marvel Comics, the film and its predecessor star Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Starlord), Vin Diesel (Groot), Bradley Cooper (Rocket Racoon), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Karen Gillan (Nebula), Dave Bautista (Drax), and Michael Rooker (Yondu). The second installment introduces Pom Klementief (Mantis), Kurt Russell (Ego) and more.

Currently, Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3 is expected to release in 2020.

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CBS Orders The Big Bang Theory Prequel About Young Sheldon

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Jonathan Bruce

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May 9, 2017

Do you want to know what life was like for Sheldon Cooper while growing up?

CBS is going to give us the untold story, according to reports.

Variety reports the network has given the green light for a Young Sheldon series. The show will serve as a prequel to The Big Bang Theory. Filmmaker Jon Favreau is going to direct the pilot.

Young Sheldon focuses on nine-year old Sheldon as he starts high school while living in East Texas. The show will examine his growth as a prodigy, as well as his family life.

Iain Armitage is playing Sheldon. He’s known for his role as Shailene Woodley’s son in HBO’s Big Little Lies. The rest of the cast includes Larry Barber, Montana Jordan, Zoe Perry, and Raegan Revord.

Big Bang actor Jim Parsons will provide narration for the series. He’s also serving as a producer.

Chuck Lorre and Steven Molara came up with the concept for the series, and Molara wrote the pilot script. Lorre, Molara and Todd Spiewak will executive produce the show.

Young Sheldon will air sometime in the 2017-2018 season.

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Tracy Morgan’s ‘Staying Alive’ Comedy Special Trailer & Release Date

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EJ Moreno

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May 9, 2017

Tracy Morgan Is Back And Better Than Ever!

On May 16th, Tracy Morgan proves he still has it with this new Netflix Original Comedy Special. In ‘Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive‘, the comedian brings his unique brand of comedy to real issues. For those who don’t know, Morgan was in a serious car accident that nearly claimed his life but came back with a passion. Expect nothing to be held back in this hilarious but personal comedy special.

Check out the trailer below:

“He’s back! Tracy Morgan proves a coma can’t keep a good joke down in “Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive.” The hilariously bawdy comedian wastes no time taking on the car accident that nearly claimed his life, leaving a sold-out crowd rolling with laughter at the landmark Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. Morgan cleverly tackles recovery, the trials of family and getting a second shot at life and marriage.”

Will you be checking out the Tracy Morgan comedy special?

Let me know in the comments below!

‘Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive‘ debuts for Netflix on May 16th, 2017.

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