Author: Neil Vagg

Neil is the Editor-in-Chief at GYCO. He has a BA in Film & TV and an MA in Scriptwriting; he currently works 9-5 in an office and 5-9 as a reviewer. He has been reading comics for as long as he can remember and is never far away from any book which has the word Bat in the title.

Written, art & cover by Francis Manapul “BETTER TOGETHER” part 1! Together again for the first time! Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The core of the World’s Greatest Heroes…but with a new Man of Steel, the bonds these three share will be tested and redefined by super-star writer/artist Francis Manapul. In this premiere issue, see the trio travel from Metropolis to Gotham City and beyond to learn what forces launched their heroic careers. But how will this journey of discovery lead them to a new threat? Pickup your copy of ‘Trinity’ #1 at Comixology now! ‘Trinity’ has been a genuine…

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Written by Dan Jurgens Pencils Ryan Sook & Ardian Syaf Inks Vicente Cifuentes & Ryan Sook Coloured by Jeremy Lawson Cover by Ryan Sook Six months have passed since the events of BATMAN BEYOND #16. While areas of destruction remain in the outside world, Gotham City has made great strides toward reclaiming its bright future. But new threats arise and old adversaries may be coming back. And the question still remains: whatever happened to Bruce Wayne? Pickup your copy of ‘Batman Beyond: Rebirth’ at Comixology now! ‘Batman Beyond’ comics have always been a little hit and miss for me. I started reading them around 2008 having finally…

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14th November Update: ‘Doctor Strange’ held on to the top of both the North American and worldwide box office in its second weekend. Delivering only a 49% drop in its second weekend, the 14th film in Marvel’s cinematic universe delivered an impressive $43M as its domestic gross climbs to over $153 million after only ten days of release. Dropping only 48% at the international box office ‘Doctor Strange’ holds the top spot and brings its total haul to $339.6M. So far its top five international markets are: China ($83.5M), Korea ($37.1M), UK ($24.2M), Russia ($20M) and Germany ($13.9M). Marvel’s The Sorcerer Supreme is already it’s highest grossing original release in India,…

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Directed by Scott Derrikson Written by Scott Derrikson, C. Robert Cargill & John Spaihts Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins, Mads Mikkelsen & Tilda Swinton ‘Marvel’s Doctor Strange’ follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel cinematic universe. ‘Marvel’s Doctor…

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With filming on ‘Justice League’ all but completed the identity of the actor playing villain Steppenwolf has remained a closely guarded secret. That is until The Wrap yesterday broke the news that ‘Game of Thrones’ star Ciaran Hinds would be taking on the role. The article explains that Hinds has recently wrapped motion capture filming on ‘Justice League’. Fans will remember a crude version of Steppenwolf appeared in a deleted scene from ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’. Its safe to say his appearance will be somewhat evolved for his starring role in ‘Justice League’. Plot details for the film…

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Written by Michael Jelenic & James Tucker Directed by Rick Morales Starring Adam West, Burt Ward & Julie Newmar Batman and Robin are back in action to take down their fiendish foes once again with original actors Adam West voicing Batman, Burt Ward voicing Robin, and Julie Newmar voicing Catwoman. ‘Return of the Caped Crusaders’ is available now via Amazon! Nostalgia is all the rage. Reboots. Remakes. Continuations. It’s big business in the world of film and TV. Thanks to the deal struck between Warner Bros (current owners of DC Comics) and 20th Century Fox (then distributor of the TV…

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20th Century Fox has today dropped the first trailer for its Wolverine threequel ‘Logan’. The film, directed by ‘The Wolverine’ helmer James Mangold, marks (potentially) the final appearance of Hugh Jackman in the title role. Jackman himself has been promoting the film on social media with the hashtag #onelasttime. In the run up to the film Jackman and Mangold have released a series of arty black and white shots showing off characters from the film. The first teaser poster (left) was also released in preparation for the film. Fox have also been kind enough to release the following synopsis for…

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Written by Joshua Williamson Pencils & Inks by Carmine Di Giandomenico Coloured by Ivan Plascencia Cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” part 6! You’ve seen glimpses of him. You’ve witnessed the carnage he’s unleashed on Central City. Now meet Godspeed, the super-speed serial killer who murders speedsters and steals their powers. Barry Allen is going to need help! Pickup your copy of ‘The Flash’ #6 at Comixology now! It was about time for ‘The Flash’ to take a big leap in its storytelling. After five very solid issues which has toed the line between human drama and superhero…

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Written by Greg Rucka Pencils & Inks by Nicola Scott Coloured by Romulo Fajardo, Jr. Cover by Romulo Fajardo, Jr. & Nicola Scott “WONDER WOMAN YEAR ONE” part 3! Diana brings Steve back home, but the reception is not what either of them expected. Amid suspicion and a looming threat, the Patrons pay a visit, and new friendships are forged. Pickup your copy of ‘Wonder Woman’ #6 at Comixology now! If ‘The Lies’ story (latest issue reviewed here) in the odd numbered issues of ‘Wonder Woman’ is getting you down then look no further than ‘Year One’! In this third…

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