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Comic Book Reviews for July 26, 2017
It was another big week of comics, even as the industry recovered from the insanity that is Comic-Con. DC delivered pivotal new chapters of books like The Flash, Action Comics and Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. Marvel kept the Secret Empire train rolling and kicked off a prequel to Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy game. Oni Press gave us the comic book sequel to Rick and Morty's "Interdimensional Cable" episodes. And Boom Studios launched their second monthly Power Rangers comic.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books of the week in the comments below.
DC COMICS
Back in Blazkowicz with Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
In the demo I played on the PC version, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus brings back the challenging, unadulterated shooter action of Wolfenstein: The New Order in a great-looking followup to Machine Games' reboot. To be clear there isn’t a ton that’s radically different about it mechanically: BJ still sneaks around knifing Nazis in the back before grabbing two guns and blowing the rest away. But the two levels I played each have some distinctive qualities that made them feel different from the "original" in subtle but important ways.
Like the first game, Wolfenstein 2 plays its story of resisting technologically advanced Nazis pretty straight, with strong performances from its cast. BJ and his now-pregnant girlfriend Anya, grizzled science genius Set, and the rest of the resistance fighters left standing at the end of The New Order all give convincing dramatic performances during the cinematics I saw. At the same time, The New Colossus is self-aware enough to know when it’s being ridiculous – and fully embraces it.
GTA V Actor Denies Motion Capture Work on GTA 6
Update: Actor Tim Neff has publicly stated that the resume posted under his name on Breakdown Express is incorrect and that he does not even have an account on the website to post his resume.
Neff has explained in several replies via his Twitter account that he did work on Grand Theft Auto V and that the listing is "not real." He went on to tell PCGamesN that "That isn't my page, account or resume. I don't even know that website. I worked on GTA 5 a long time ago and haven't done anything since."
New Marvel Mobile Game Announced
Marvel Entertainment and Aftershock have announced a new mobile game set in the Marvel Universe.
Details - including a title - are scarce right now. The only concrete pieces of information so far are that the game will be an action-RPG, and will include PvP multiplayer elements.
“The game will be the full package," said Marvel Senior Vice President of Games, Jay Ong. "An exciting storyline, epic moments with Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains, and incredible visuals that truly bring our characters to life.
"It’s shaping up to be one of our biggest and boldest projects in our mobile portfolio, and we know it will exceed our fans’ expectations.”
Developer Aftershock includes former employees of Blizzard, Riot and EA, and is also working on a mobile strategy game set in the world of Avatar.
Wolfenstein 2 Season Pass Announced
Bethesda has announced the season and pass and preorder content for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, including three content packs.
Wolfenstein II — The Freedom Chronicles pass will let players step into the roles of three different freedom fighters. The season pass will cost $24.99, with release date details to come at a later date.
Get the full details on each pack and their official descriptions below:
- The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe – "As former professional quarterback Joseph Stallion, smash through Nazi hordes from the ruins of Chicago to the vastness of space!"
- The Diaries of Agent Silent Death – "As ex-OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant, infiltrate Nazi bunkers in California and discover the secrets of Operation San Andreas!"
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Need for Speed Payback’s Derelict System Explained
Developer Ghost Games briefly touched on Need for Speed Payback’s newly-added abandoned vehicles system, or ‘Derelicts’, during the reveal of the game in early June. Following the release of today’s brief customisation trailer we’ve learned more about the concept.
Parallels were drawn instantly between Payback’s derelicts and the hidden car systems previously featured in the likes of Test Drive Unlimited, Forza Horizon, and subsequently The Crew, but Need for Speed Payback associate art director Bryn Alban explained to IGN that Ghost has added additional layers to its take on abandoned cars.
Lupita Nyong’o Cosplayed as a Power Ranger at Comic-Con
Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong'o had some fun at San Diego Comic-Con last weekend, attending the convention dressed as the Pink Power Ranger without anyone realizing it was her.
Nyong'o posted a video of herself cosplaying as the Mighty Morphin character on Twitter, saying, "Did you see me at Comic Con?!" Watch it below:
Did you see me at Comic Con?! #SDCC2017 pic.twitter.com/9Vnx4ss96d
— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) July 26, 2017
Stranger Things’ Actor Talks Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen
Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen is going to be a lot darker than previous on-screen iterations.
Rise of the Blood Queen actor David Harbour (Stranger Things) went on camera with IGN's Terri Schwartz at San Diego Comic Con and got to talking about the long-awaited reboot of Hellboy, where he explained his love of the Hellboy comic and movies:
"One of the most gratifying things was that Mike Mignola, the director Neil Marshall and Larry Levin and Lloyd Gordon, the producers, all watched 'Stranger Things' and I think they all literally, like, Mike told me they just called each other and were, like, 'this guy should play Hellboy,'" said Harbour.
Brolin Brings Cable to Life in Deadpool 2
Less than 20 days into the shooting of Deadpool 2, director David Leitch (who also directed John Wick and Atomic Blonde) looks like he's having fun.
In an interview with IGN at San Diego Comic Con, Leitch discussed how actor Josh Brolin was the perfect choice for the legendary character of Cable. Brolin, who's long been a fan-favorite for the part, has apparently been getting into the role on his end, transforming himself physically with tons of time in the gym as well as absorbing himself in the character.