Fellow comic bloggers Weekly Crisis have started a bit of an internet meme, and it's glorious. Basically, they set up a template of the new "I Am An Avenger" screens that reveal the new Avenger teams, and then created a bunch of new screens with hilarious additions. Then they challenged readers to do the same thing.

Who doesn't want that in their life?

Check them out today, and make sure to check back regularly as it looks like they'll be putting up a Secret Avengers one starting tomorrow. Anything that brings in the idea of an Avengers team with Nextwave members on it is a good one in my mind. I can't even imagine how Steve Rogers would respond to Fin Fang Foom putting him in his pants.

Webcomics aren't exactly my thing. I don't know, but in general they've never really clicked for me. I'm always looking for little comics and humorous things I can read, but I've never become attached to any comics that I can follow online with a regular basis like I do the comics I go and pick up in stores on Wednesday. There's no particular reason for this - I just never found one I really enjoyed and would remember to constantly visit.

That is, until now! (Man, don't you love it when reviews start like that?)

When an e-mail shows up in my inbox that describes a comic as Calvin and Hobbes meets Bone, I can't possibly ignore that, now can I? And what I was treated with was Smash, a webcomic by Chris and Kyle Bolton, and arguably one of the freshest takes on the young boy getting superpowers since Invincible.

For my thoughts, just click behind the jump.

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So whose silhouette is gracing this poster? Not sure exactly who it is, but it looks to be Spider-man. More thoughts on this announcement after the jump.

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We here at Multiversity are big fans of Kieron Gillen, and I personally am a huge fan of the collaboration between him and Jamie McKelvie. The two have recently been announced as the writer/artist duo of Siege: Loki, and that should be exciting for fans of Marvel comics the world over. But, even more importantly than that is the fact that the final uber-delayed issue of Phonogram is out this week on Image Comics, and you should buy it. It doesn't matter that you didn't get the last 6, they're one-shots tied together thematically, and it's still a story you can enjoy. Most importantly, these two need your support, and if we ever want another Phonogram comic, we better start boosting those sales now, eh?

Of course, now that v2 is coming to a close, I'm sure the trade is right around the corner, so I'll forgive you a little bit if you buy that the day it comes out. But never the less - keep your eye out for this book this week. If it's anything like the rest of this book, it's sure to be (as the Brit-folk say) brilliant.

Besides beets.

It's an incredible comic that is hilarious and shocking, and it only gets better on a monthly basis. Check out the interview after the jump.

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Here is came, there it went! The Smallville movie “Absolute Justice” movie aired on Friday. Being the biggest episode of Smallville EVER meant I needed a little more help to cover tonight’s episode. So in addition to my review, you’ll hear some thoughts from our benevolent overlord Matt.

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I really liked the format of how I did last week's round up. It was easy to type up, easy to look at when done, and ... well, it was easy! And it made my life easier! So I'm using that format again. There is a good deal of news this week as well, so click behind the cut for everything you could ever want in life. Unless your name is Conan.

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And good GOD does it all look GREAT! Like, seriously great!

There will be five books to come during the last month of Siege. What they will cover we're not entirely sure, but the cover to all of them will be done by the immensely talented Marko Djurdjevic, and when done they will be the linking triptych seen above. So awesome. Just staring at that image alone makes me want to have these books now. The five books will be:

• Captain America - written by Christos Gage, art by Federico Dallocchio
  
• Spider-Man - written by Brian Reed, art by Marco Santucci
  
• Loki - written by Kieron Gillen, art by Jamie McKelvie
  
• Young Avengers - written by Sean McKeever, art by Mahmud A. Asrar
  
• Secret Warriors - written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Alessandro Vitti

Here is what Tom Brevroot has to say about how the books will happen and be within Siege continuity:

"So Captain America concerns the roles of the two Caps, Steve and Bucky, and their relationship, Spider-Man focuses on Spidey and his opposite number, Venom, and also on Ms Marvel just a bit, Secret Warriors gives you insight into Nick Fury's viewpoint on the war, and how it dovetails with his larger gameplan in the regular SW series, Young Avengers focuses on the always-popular Young Avengers, particularly Wiccan and Patriot, and Loki gives you greater insight at this crucial moment into the God of Mischief's goals and objectives, as well as how he got to this point."

Not going to lie - all of these sound awesome. And with Gillen and McKelvie teaming up yet again for a book is exciting beyond exciting, especially for a Phonogram fan. Of course, there is one more one-shot that is supposed to take place post-Siege, and I'm sure we can all look forward to those details coming out soon...

Needless to say, Marvel has been kicking ass with good news this week.

I'm a big fan of Top Cow's Pilot Season initiative. I think it has been, and always will be, a great idea. It's always very cool to let us fans decide which book we love enough to want to keep on reading, and to have creators give it their all for the shot. And so far, 2009/10's Pilot Season has been off to a great start, with Murderer and Demonic. Both series have possible exciting futures, Murderer especially. And the next book that's part of this series will be Stealth, which looks very exciting.

For the full press release, click behind the cut!

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In addition to Marvel's last Avengers teaser, we have a brand new teaser featuring a different team with the title THE HEROIC AGE emblazened above. Take a look at the wonderful image to the left, featuring art by (I believe) Bryan Hitch and a team of Hawkeye and Mockingbird, Luke Cage, The Wasp, Black Widow, and ... Gorilla Man? Wait, really? The last time the Heroic Age image popped up, I speculated as to what the heck he's actually doing here because, while I caught up with a lot of random different angles of the Marvel U, the Agents of Atlas is just something I never could get into, and I really don't care for. So what the heck is Gorilla Man doing in there? I don't know. But I assume we'll find out quite soon.

And there you have it! Thor has rounded out our new super-five with Captain America, Spider-Woman, Iron Man, and Hawkeye. That is, at least for this week. Are there more to this team? Probably. But every day this week Marvel has unleashed one promo, and I would go ahead and assume this is the last one.

Either way, if nothing else, these promos have shown us how great JRJR's art is going to be. I know that a lot of people are a bit skeptical on him, but I have a lot of faith in the art. His constant runs in Spider-Man have been wonderful to look at, and just like his father I'm ready for him to do some truly historic art for the books. Those moments you just never forget. The Avengers is a perfect vehicle for that, and teamed up with Bendis, I think Avengers #1 is very easily a book you can go ahead and add to your pull now.

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After Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire left the Spider-Man film series, many people wondered who would take over. Since, (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb has taken over, but a lot of major names were rumored.

One of the most interesting names involved was Wes Anderson. Anderson is well known for his particular brand of twee and spare filmmaking, quirky soundtracks filled with British Invasion tracks, and a predilection for casting Wilson brothers and Jason Schwartzman. In short, he would have been a really damn weird choice to make Spider-Man (even if I do love the guy).

Filmmaker Jeff Loveness took this concept and ran with it, and his vision of Anderson's version is now up on YouTube. It's pretty damn amazing. Check it out after the jump. Also, thanks to /Film for posting this.

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Some things are so bizarre that they are wonderful, even if the beholder has no idea why. Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart's Seaguy definitely meets the bizarre criteria, while still presenting an engaging and entertaining read.

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In case you've been hiding lately, there is a webcomic sensation taking over the internet, and it's written by a five year old.

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