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Writer: Tom Taylor // Artis: RB Silva // Publisher: Marvel

The one-time “New Avengers” reunion mission to honor the wishes of their former teammate Wolverine (Logan) takes a huge turn when they discover a larger and much more sinister plot at play.  When Kitty Pryde recruited Tony Stark to reassemble his squad (Spider-Man, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones), they followed a lead about an underworld auction of mutant and enhanced human DNA being held on a submarine. Although Stark is able to purchase the DNA of Danielle Cage (daughter of Luke and Jessica), the interference of Mr. Sinister leads to a hull breach that threatens to sink the entire ship.

Within the Marvel Comics Universe, Wolverine is probably one of just three heroes (Cap ‘Murica and Iron Man himself being the others) for whom the entire pantheon of heroes would risk their own lives. Logan was/is a solider, a ninja, a spy, an assassin, a teacher, and a survivor.  In the initial flashback scene that anchors this series and begins each issue, Logan expresses his true reason for working with the Avengers and that he has information so important that the others are not allowed to hear.

Got Enough DNA? 

Read the fine print on your DNA tests. If “Essex Corporation” appears anywhere on the contract, then you might as well prepare for a clone to replace you.  When Mister Sinister appears at the underworld auction to reclaim the DNA from his collection that is being auctioned off, Wolverine (aka Laura Kinney aka X-23) answers him by slicing off one of his hands.   Spider-Man, Jessica, and Luke keep the pressure on while Iron Man works out a plan to save the submarine. Like father, like daughter, Laura has zero time for f&$@ing around, so she cuts off Sinister’s second hand to make sure he can’t grab anything.  Sinister retreats, allowing time for Iron Man to push the submarine out of the water and onto the Hellicarrier of South Korea’s National Intelligence.

With Laura filling in for her dad, the Avengers interrogate one of the criminals involved in the DNA auction.  They learn that not only were those DNA samples owned and harvested by Sinister, but that he has a much larger facility.  Conveniently enough, Stark has a little bit of money, so he sets the team up with their individual suits of armor castle for a siege on Sinister’s lab.  When they reach the mutant geneticists’ vaults, they discover that not only does he have samples of every person with powers on the planet, but also every human as well.

The End is Nigh

Thus far, this is the best entry into the mini-series.  Taylor delivers a well-paced plot, fun banter that sticks true to the voice of each character, and some great moments with the current Wolverine.The series excels also at not taking itself too seriously, and even takes a tongue in cheek jab at the state of “Wolverine clones” in the MCU.

Taylor just recently wrapped a 36 issue run as the writer of “All New Wolverine,” so if you’re not getting your fix with Laura’s inclusion in “X-Men Red,” you get another fix right here.  One issue remains and with the reveal of a massive DNA warehouse run by Sinister, I am sure Laura will have much of him to reintroduce to her claws on behalf of her father.

6.6+1 out of 10 (one X-tra point just for Laura Kinney for slicing off both of Mrs. Sinister’s hands)

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July 13, 2018

The Hunt for Wolverine: Adamantium Agenda #3 Review

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Writer: Tom Taylor // Artis: RB Silva // Publisher: Marvel

The one-time “New Avengers” reunion mission to honor the wishes of their former teammate Wolverine (Logan) takes a huge turn when they discover a larger and much more sinister plot at play.  When Kitty Pryde recruited Tony Stark to reassemble his squad (Spider-Man, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones), they followed a lead about an underworld auction of mutant and enhanced human DNA being held on a submarine. Although Stark is able to purchase the DNA of Danielle Cage (daughter of Luke and Jessica), the interference of Mr. Sinister leads to a hull breach that threatens to sink the entire ship.

Within the Marvel Comics Universe, Wolverine is probably one of just three heroes (Cap ‘Murica and Iron Man himself being the others) for whom the entire pantheon of heroes would risk their own lives. Logan was/is a solider, a ninja, a spy, an assassin, a teacher, and a survivor.  In the initial flashback scene that anchors this series and begins each issue, Logan expresses his true reason for working with the Avengers and that he has information so important that the others are not allowed to hear.

Got Enough DNA? 

Read the fine print on your DNA tests. If “Essex Corporation” appears anywhere on the contract, then you might as well prepare for a clone to replace you.  When Mister Sinister appears at the underworld auction to reclaim the DNA from his collection that is being auctioned off, Wolverine (aka Laura Kinney aka X-23) answers him by slicing off one of his hands.   Spider-Man, Jessica, and Luke keep the pressure on while Iron Man works out a plan to save the submarine. Like father, like daughter, Laura has zero time for f&$@ing around, so she cuts off Sinister’s second hand to make sure he can’t grab anything.  Sinister retreats, allowing time for Iron Man to push the submarine out of the water and onto the Hellicarrier of South Korea’s National Intelligence.

With Laura filling in for her dad, the Avengers interrogate one of the criminals involved in the DNA auction.  They learn that not only were those DNA samples owned and harvested by Sinister, but that he has a much larger facility.  Conveniently enough, Stark has a little bit of money, so he sets the team up with their individual suits of armor castle for a siege on Sinister’s lab.  When they reach the mutant geneticists’ vaults, they discover that not only does he have samples of every person with powers on the planet, but also every human as well.

The End is Nigh

Thus far, this is the best entry into the mini-series.  Taylor delivers a well-paced plot, fun banter that sticks true to the voice of each character, and some great moments with the current Wolverine.The series excels also at not taking itself too seriously, and even takes a tongue in cheek jab at the state of “Wolverine clones” in the MCU.

Taylor just recently wrapped a 36 issue run as the writer of “All New Wolverine,” so if you’re not getting your fix with Laura’s inclusion in “X-Men Red,” you get another fix right here.  One issue remains and with the reveal of a massive DNA warehouse run by Sinister, I am sure Laura will have much of him to reintroduce to her claws on behalf of her father.

6.6+1 out of 10 (one X-tra point just for Laura Kinney for slicing off both of Mrs. Sinister’s hands)

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July 12, 2018

5 Perfect Gifts for your Geek Dad

http://www.thinkgeek.com/blog/2018/05/5-perfect-gifts-for-your-geek.html

Did you realize Father's Day is on Sunday, June 17th? That's coming up so soon! If you haven't yet gotten your father figure that perfect gift that says "thanks for putting up with me through all those weird teenage years," we've got a few suggestions for you.


July 12, 2018

Things We Saw Today: A First Look at Young Newt Scamander in The Crimes of Grindelwald

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newt scamander

Entertainment Weekly has released an exclusive new image of young Newt Scamander (Joshua Shea) and Professor Dumbledore from the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The scene is presumably a flashback to the events surrounding Scamander’s expulsion from Hogwarts. As we learned in the first film, Scamander was “kicked out of Hogwarts for endangering human life,” according to Percival Graves (Colin Farrell), which likely had something to do with a magical beast.

We’ll have to wait until November for the full story, when The Crimes of Grindelwald is released in theaters.

(via Entertainment Weekly, image: Warner Bros.)

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  • This week in rage: Republicans in the house have passed an amendment allowing adoption agencies to deny adoptions to gay couples based on “religious objection.” (via LGBTQNation)
  • Vera Farmiga revealed that her role in the upcoming Godzilla sequel will be a “DJ for the monsters.” I hope they like The Electric Slide. (via Comic Book Resources)
  • If Elon Musk actually fixes the water crisis in Flint, we will take back every snarky thing we’ve ever said about him. (via Twitter)
  • An ancient tablet could contain one of the oldest copies of The Odyssey in existence. Or it’s a super old CVS receipt. (via Science Alert)
  • Marvel has hired Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome) to direct the standalone Black Widow movie, making her the second female director in the MCU. (via Deadline)

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July 12, 2018

ThinkGeek’s San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Strategy Guide

http://www.thinkgeek.com/blog/2018/07/thinkgeeks-san-diego-comiccon-1.html

SDCC 2018... ENGAGE! San Diego Comic-Con 2018 is upon us! Avengers, assemble! We've put together a handy guide to help you stalk us during this week of awesome. The Official ThinkGeek SDCC Strategy Guide Where to Find Us: Come...


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