Coming out of Sony Pictures, Gabriel is a thrilling new movie containing supernatural themes, fast-paced action with a dramatic story-line. This movie would appeal to people who enjoyed Underworld or Constantine. Directed by Australian Shane Abbess and starring up-and-coming actor Andy Whitfield. Gabriel hits theatres locally on November 15th. Do yourself a favour and check it out!
A dark action/drama that takes place in the realm of purgatory. It reveals the struggle between Arch and Fallen Angels for control over the city and its population of reborn souls. At present, darkness rules and Gabriel, the last of seven Arcs sent to bring back light, must assume a human form. In the darkest places of the human soul, this lone Arc Angel's battle with his human feelings will prove as perilous as facing the fallen.
www.sonypictures.com.au/gabriel
From the House of Ideas; X-Men Messiah Complex #1, The big X-Men epic event starts here. It follows the events in House Of M (Brian Michael Bendis). Written by the Award winner Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Criminal, Daredevil); Art by Marc Silvestri. Featuring covers by David Finch and Marc Silvestri.
From Top Cow Productions Inc. The Necromancer: Pilot Season #1, After a few years Necromancer is back! Necromancer has been described as a darker version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Written by Joshua Ortega; Art by Jonboy Meyers with covers by Francis Manapul.
DC showcases; DC Infinite Halloween Special, a collection of thirteen fun-filled horror stories by a collection of writers including Steve Niles, Mark Waid, Steve Seagle, Dan DiDio, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Peter Johnson (TV's Supernatural), David Arquette (Scream), Cliff Dorfman (Entourage) and many more with art by Ian Churchill, Dean Ormston, Dustin Nguyen , Bernard Chang and others!
Superman Doomsday animated movie, from producer and director Bruce Timm (who brought Batman: 'The Animated Series' and Justice League Unlimited). Based off the comic series 'The Death of Superman', by Dan Jurgens.
'When Lexcorp accidentally unearths the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday, Superman battles the creature head-on in the fight of his life. The world collectively mourns it's fallen hero; humanity realise it will never feel truly safe again. Superman's enemies rejoice - all but Lex Luthor, who grieves the loss of his own demented manner, setting off a chilling chain of events that even he couldn't have foreseen'.
Starring Adam Baldwin (Firefly) as the voice as Superman, James Marsters (Buffy) as Lex Luthor and Anne Heche as reporter Lois Lane.
Many years ago, in the mystical city of K'un L'un, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of the "Immortal Iron Fist" -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future? The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of his breakout hit in DAREDEVIL to his own history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist! Brought to you by top-ten writer Ed Brubaker and breakout talent Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL), with action-packed art by David Aja (DAREDEVIL, GIANT-SIZE WOLVERINE). Collecting IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1-6.
Finally, Wonder Woman Annual #1, the wait is over for the conclusion of Allan Heinberg (writer and producer of Grey's Anatomy); Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson's arc. This team relaunched the Wonder Woman series in 2006 with the events of One Year Later.
At long last, the climactic, extra-length chapter of "Who is Wonder Woman?", the story that launched the WONDER WOMAN monthly! In this arc's conclusion, the combined forces of Wonder Woman's transformed rogues gallery declare an all-out war on the amazing Amazon, compelling Wonder Woman to mend fences and join forces with Donna Troy and Wonder Girl if she's going to survive to answer the question: "Who is Wonder Woman?"
And if the return of Allan Heinberg and Terry Dodson isn't enough, there's also an all-new backup by Heinberg and the upcoming art team of ACTION COMICS, Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal, featuring the secret origins of Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Wonder Girl, Sarge Steel and Nemesis! All questions will be answered, all secrets revealed!
Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston (1941). Will Jessica Biel be Wonder Woman in the Justice League of America movie? Only time will tell. This movie will be directed by our very own George Miller (Mad Max & Happy Feet).
Other Comics To Keep An Eye Out For This Week:
Marvel Presents; Avengers Initiative #6. Written by Dan Slott; Art by Steve Uy and cover by Stefano Caselli. What happens to Gauntlet in this issue?
Marvel Presents; Iron Fist Annual #1. Written by Matt Fraction & Ed Brubaker; Art Dan Brereton (also cover) & Howard Chaykin. Find out the gripping history of the modern day Iron Fist (Danny Rand) and the secrets of the one's before him.
DC showcases; Uncle Sam & The Freedom Fighters #1 (of 8) is back with another mini series. Spinning out of the events of Amazon Attacks! Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti; Art by Renato Arlem; Cover by Dave Johnson
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme. Pretty much the best animated movie so far to come out of Marvel Animated Features. Starting from the beginning of Dr Strange's tale, where he was a gifted surgeon, being in an accident that damaged his surgical hands, searching for a cure and then becoming the Sorcerer Supreme. Four out of five spuds!
This summer, the world goes black as Warren Ellis unveils his all-new super-powered heroes and villains epic that promises to be the biggest event of 2007! With art by the genius Juan Jose Ryp, no fan of The Authority or Wanted will want to miss this bleeding-edge eight issue masterpiece.
When the political situation in the USA becomes more than Horus can stand, he moves to take matters into his own hands. But since not all his other team-mates aren’t so eager to throw the world into chaos, an epic conflict starts to form. And no one will be safe as the bodies start to fall.
Black Summer #1 from Avatar Press
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