8 Top Comics to Buy This Week
We all want the best of the best, so let us point out the hottest comics released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent and new books that look cool and are backed by some top-tier talent.
Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!
By writer Jeff Lemire & artist Butch Guice | Valiant Comics
Jeff Lemire is at the top of his game right now, and him taking over Bloodshot’s comic has been a boon to the character and Valiant as a whole. The bleak, disturbing, and violent first arc fleshed out what makes Bloodshot great while introducing some surprising new elements. There’s a palpable amount of excitement around this book, which is why we’re stoked for this new storyline “The Hunt” which promises to kick-off a kick-ass new story.
SHIELD: First Photo of Chloe Bennet in Quake Costume
The third season of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD premieres later this month, and with it brings the evolution of Chloe Bennet's character Skye into her true identity of Daisy Johnson, AKA the superhero Quake.
The first photo of Bennet in her Quake costume has been revealed. Give her super sleek and completely black getup a look below, courtesy of the LA Times. The costume also includes gauntlets that help Daisy focus her earthquake powers.
Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, AKA Quake, in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.
Rumor: Christopher Nolan Working on Akira
Christopher Nolan, the famed director behind the Dark Knight trilogy as well as Inception and Interstellar, could very well be involved in Warner Bros.' upcoming Akira live-action film (or films) according to the latest rumor.
According to Den of Geek, a source close to the studio has let slip that Warners is looking to make a trilogy of films based on the beloved anime, instead of cramming it into a single movie as had previously been the plan.
In addition, the source claims that within the past three months Nolan met with a filmmaker previously attached to the project. However, the identity of said filmmaker has been kept anonymous.
The Return of South Park is This Week’s TV Highlight
Fall TV is just starting to trickle in this week as The Mindy Project returns (over on Hulu now), Kurt Sutter's Bastard Executioner bows on FX, NBC unleashes Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris, Doctor Who's ninth season lands on BBC America, and Netflix premieres their original Keith Richards documentary.
Also, on Sunday there are two big live events to behold as the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards air on FOX while WWE airs their Night of Champions Pay-Per-View on their WWE Network.
But the highlight this week just happens to the be the show we can write the least about - South Park. Which heads back to Comedy Central this week for Season 19.
Mara Admits She Hasn’t Seen Fantastic Four
Invisible Woman actress Kate Mara has revealed that she hasn't seen Fantastic Four.
Speaking with The Times, Mara admitted the rough reviews for Fantastic Four have made her “a little bit gun-shy,” though she added she'll see the superhero flick eventually. Fantastic Four is one of summer 2015's biggest flops.
Mara also said that she believes a Fantastic Four sequel is unlikely, even though writer-producer Simon Kinberg says he's moving ahead with a follow-up film. "That’s the thing that makes me most bummed because we have no idea if we’ll ever make another one,” she said.
Out This Week: Destiny: The Taken King, Forza Motorsport 6
With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Daily Deals: $40 Off Xbox One With Gears, Rare Replay, Back to the Future, Furious 7
$40 Off An Xbox One With Gears of War
Get the 500GB Xbox One bundle with a copy of Gears of War Ultimate for $310.
Rare Replay was 30 classic Rare games for $30. Now it's 30 classic Rare games for $20. Between Banjo Kazooie and Perfect Dark, I'll definitely be picking this one up.
App Store Update: September 14
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Tiny Guardians – ($0.99, Down from $3.99)
Summon unique guardians to defend Lunalie against various enemies as she journeys through Prism in search of her missing aunt, the Sorceress.
LEGO Dimensions Voice Cast Announced
Michael J. Fox is reprising his role as Marty McFly in LEGO Dimensions, joining Elizabeth Banks, Chris Pratt and more stars in the toys-to-life game.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced many of the voice cast members for LEGO Dimensions, with Fox and Christopher Lloyd re-recording lines for the Back to the Future portion of the game. In addition, Pratt and Banks are back as Emmet and Wyldstyle from The LEGO Movie, with Alison Brie and Charlie Day also providing voices for their characters from the film.
Gary Oldman will serve as the main villain in LEGO Dimensions called Lord Vortech. Community's Joel McHale, meanwhile, is providing the voice of X-PO, the game's robot guide.
Fantastic Four: Kinberg Still Developing Sequel
Despite being a flop at the box office and garnering negative reception from critics, Fantastic Four writer and producer Simon Kinberg is moving forward with a sequel.
"I’m really focused on the next one," Kinberg told MTV News at the Toronto National Film Festival. "I was obviously disappointed," he added, speaking to fans' reaction. "I was most disappointed that fans didn’t like it. I care more about them than I do anyone else. But I haven’t done a full deep dive on it. Do I think it was unfairly treated? I don’t know."