Alright, so I didn’t have time yesterday to yell from the highest peaks of the internet about Iron Man, but let me tell you - this is easily among the best superhero movies I’ve seen. There’s been some great adaptations of comics characters over the past few years, but Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is flawless. I mean, how hard could his portrayal of rich, alcoholic international celebrity Tony Stark really have been? But seriously, as a comics nerd or a casual fan, you’ll walk away wishing for a sequel on this one.

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This Saturday, May 3 marks what has become a virtual holiday for comics fans - Free Comic Book Day! That’s right your local shop will be giving away FREE comics from all your favorite publishers, not to mention other exciting promotions will be available all day. Whether you have dozens of long boxes tucked away in your closet, or you just saw Iron Man the night before and want to experience comics for the first time, there will be something sure to please you at your local retailer.

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They’re here! Today officially marks the start of Marvel’s Secret Invasion with the arrival of Secret Invasion #1. Brian Michael Bendis has had this story simmering in the pot over at New Avengers for years, and only recently has it started to bubble over into stories like Captain Marvel and Mighty Avengers. But now, the story has officially reached boiling point! I just finished reading the first issue, and while I won’t ruin the major reveals, I can say for certain this series is set to literally blow the Marvel universe wide open.

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