Who Are Your Favorite Quirky Characters In Media? IGN All

Guardians of the Galaxy hits theaters tomorrow, and we're super excited for it. Seeing Rocket Raccoon -- the gun-toting, talking raccoon -- on the big screen will surely be something to behold. Crazy, eccentric characters make everything more interesting, and we wanted to know what the quirkiest characters were in media.

We got the conversation started by asking our All-Stars from IGN Blogs and Wikis what their thoughts were; read what they had to say below, and share yours in our comments section!

dunc7827: My favorite quirky characters are The Minions from Despicable Me. Each has their own unique personality and they're really funny.

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Once Upon a Time: More Photos of Frozen's Characters IGN All

Once Upon a Time is cooling down.

Now that filming is well underway for Season 4, we're getting peeks at the new Frozen additions to the cast. Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff will first appear in the season opener. We've already got our first glimpse of Elsa (Georgina Haig), and we saw Anna (Elizabeth Lail) and Elsa together in footage shown at San Diego Comic-Con. But now, it's time to meet Kristoff (Scott Michael Foster) and Sven the reindeer in new photos from Season 4.

The clip from Comic-Con revealed Anna's getting married, and chances are good that it's to Arendelle's Official Ice Master, Kristoff. In promo photos, Elsa and Kristoff are having a conversation in a barn alongside Sven. Like Elsa and Anna, Kristoff is wearing a costume similar to what he wears in the animated film.

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Chuck Osborn's 10 Favorite Games Ever IGN All

From the desk of Managing Editor Chuck Osborn...

As you can imagine, it’s a stupidly difficult task trying to whittle a lifetime of game-playing down to just 10 games. Sure, I could -- and very nearly did -- lengthen the list so that I could fit in some more recent favorites, but that felt like cheating. So I kept it to a nice round list of 10 games: the ones that touched me the most personally or had me playing them over and over again.

This means I had to cut out a lot of great games, especially more recent ones that I loved. Games like Batman: Arkham City, LEGO

, The Walking Dead series, Skyrim, DC Universe Online, and more. Plus the venerable oldies that most gamers would yell at me for not putting on this list like the original Legend of Zelda or Super Metroid. This list isn’t necessarily about quality, though -- these are my personal favorites. Each one is a step in my formative journey as a gamer.

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Chuck Osborn's 10 Favorite Games Ever IGN PS3

From the desk of Managing Editor Chuck Osborn...

As you can imagine, it’s a stupidly difficult task trying to whittle a lifetime of game-playing down to just 10 games. Sure, I could -- and very nearly did -- lengthen the list so that I could fit in some more recent favorites, but that felt like cheating. So I kept it to a nice round list of 10 games: the ones that touched me the most personally or had me playing them over and over again.

This means I had to cut out a lot of great games, especially more recent ones that I loved. Games like Batman: Arkham City, LEGO

, The Walking Dead series, Skyrim, DC Universe Online, and more. Plus the venerable oldies that most gamers would yell at me for not putting on this list like the original Legend of Zelda or Super Metroid. This list isn’t necessarily about quality, though -- these are my personal favorites. Each one is a step in my formative journey as a gamer.

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Sony Financials Reveal PlayStations Outsold Xboxes 3:1 in Q1 2014 IGN PS3

Sony has released its financial report for the first quarter of the year from April to June 30, revealing games revenue has risen 95.7 percent year-on-year.





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How Did You Kill Time in The Destiny Beta? IGN All

The Destiny beta was awesome. One of the greatest things about an RPG like this is the ability kill time and do whatever you want in the world.

With different ways to waste time, we asked the IGN community what they enjoyed doing when they weren't on a mission.

@IGN @DestinyTheGame dancing. It's fun. Occasionally I will throw a wave out to folks.

— Nathan Martin (@Editwithmouse) July 30, 2014

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— Samuel J. Abood ⛳️ (@SamuelAbood) July 30, 2014

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Announcement Trailer IGN PS3

Challenge Digimon to see which one is the strongest of them all.





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Get On Up Review IGN All

James Brown embraced many a moniker over the course of his 50-year career: TK, “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business,” and later, “The Godfather of Soul.” A bundle of raw energy bolted through song, swagger, and mashed potato dance moves, modesty was not Brown's forte. The peculiar disconnection may have been his greatest asset.

In Get on Up, the first Brown biopic with Hollywood sheen, star Chadwick Boseman takes the stage swinging, glowing with a confidence to match his non-fictional counterpart. Though the actor lip-syncs his way through Brown's electrifying discography, it's impossible to tell. His vocal physicality, choreography, piercing eyes, and every bead of sweat that trickles down the man's forehead is transportive.

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FIFA 15 More Realistic Than Ever With 'Agility and Control' IGN All

A new video from EA Sports shows off FIFA 15's "Agility and Control" feature, showing how heightened physics adds responsiveness and fluidity to the gameplay.

Players now demonstrate a better ability to counterbalance when moving rapidly, and the movement and personality of real-life players is reflected in their in-game counterparts. For example, Leo Messi, a predominantly left-footed player, will also play with that foot in-game.

New physics has been applied to the ball, which will keep momentum and accurate spin, adding variety and realism to players as they pass, dribble, and control the ball. Additionally, small details such as shoulder barges, fall physics, and even shirt-pulling will be depicted, adding further realism to the game.

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Black Widow and Punisher Team Up in "Friend From Foe" IGN All

As two of the more deadly and gun-loving killers in the Marvel Universe, Black Widow and the Punisher have crossed paths before. And now that both characters' respective solo titles are being written by the same eprson, what better time for another meeting between Natasha Romanov and Frank Castle.

We've got an exclusive look at next week's "Friend From Foe" crossover, which unfold in the pages of Black Widow #9 (written by Nathan Edmondson and illustrated by Phil Noto) and The Punisher #9 (written by Edmondson and illustrated by Mitch Gerads). Marvel is promising that each issue can be enjoyed on its own, but together they tell two sides of a larger story as the two characters unite to deal with Crossbones and his Skull Squad. Look for both issues to be released on Wednesday, August 6.

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FIFA 15 More Realistic Than Ever With 'Agility and Control' IGN PS3

A new video from EA Sports shows off FIFA 15's "Agility and Control" feature, showing how heightened physics adds responsiveness and fluidity to the gameplay.

Players now demonstrate a better ability to counterbalance when moving rapidly, and the movement and personality of real-life players is reflected in their in-game counterparts. For example, Leo Messi, a predominantly left-footed player, will also play with that foot in-game.

New physics has been applied to the ball, which will keep momentum and accurate spin, adding variety and realism to players as they pass, dribble, and control the ball. Additionally, small details such as shoulder barges, fall physics, and even shirt-pulling will be depicted, adding further realism to the game.

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Agility and Control Trailer IGN PS3

Players are more realistic and new ball physics make all shots and deflections accurate.





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Gearbox Fights the Aliens: Colonial Marines Lawsuit IGN PS3

Gearbox Software is fighting against a lawsuit with SEGA, which claimed Gearbox funneled money for Aliens: Colonial Marines into other projects. Documents obtained by Polygon detail the ongoing drama's next steps.

Last year, plaintiff Damion Perrine filed a class action lawsuit against Gearbox and SEGA, saying that the pair "falsely advertised Aliens by showing demos at trade shows like PAX and E3 which didn't end up being accurate representations of the final product." According to the lawsuit, Gearbox and SEGA "never told anyone—consumers, industry critics, reviewers, or reporters—that their 'actual gameplay' demonstration advertising campaign bore little resemblance to the retail product that would eventually be sold to a large community of unwitting purchasers." At the time, Gearbox told us that the lawsuit was "beyond meritless" and "frivolous."

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Developer Diary Part Two IGN PS3

Travel deeper into the real Nepal to see how the treacherous location inspired Far Cry 4.





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Bioware Releases a Second Teaser for New Project IGN All

Bioware has released a second teaser trailer for its unannounced project, which will likely be revealed at Gamescom in August.

Much like the first of the "You've Been Chosen" teasers, the "Spark" trailer suggests that the Mass Effect developer's new project, possibly called Shadow Realms, is a horror game. The teaser concludes with the question, "Do you know they are watching?" possibly suggesting the inclusion of supernatural or extraterrestrial life. The previous teaser, titled "Nightmare," posed the question, "What really happens when we sleep?"

We speculated that the new project is either the new IP from Bioware's Edmonton studio or Bioware's unrevealed project with Failbetter Games.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Nemesis DLC Release Date Announced IGN PS3

Developer Infinity Ward announced today that the fourth and final DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts is incoming.

Titled Nemesis, the pack includes four new multiplayer maps and the final chapter in the story-driven Extinction saga.

The first of the maps, Goldrush, takes place in an abandoned gold mine and contains two roving mine carts, giving players a fast-travel option to traverse the environment. Completion of the map's field order will call in a pack of wolves to take out other players.

Subzero is set on a mysteriously abandoned Canadian submarine base. This medium-sized map features a unique kill streak that calls in a blizzard seemingly occupied by angry and vengeful spirits.

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Lionhead and EA Veterans Announce Multiplayer Sandbox Oort Online IGN All

UK-based studio Wonderstruck, whose employee lineup features many veterans of companies such as Lionhead and EA, has announced that its next project Oort Online is now available for early access and pre-order.

Oort Online is an ambitious voxel-based multiplayer sandbox that will have players visiting different planets, each with unique appearances, resources, and player creations. You'll be able to choose what sort of life you lead on Oort, whether it's that of a temple-raiding explorer or a shrewd trader, and craft tools and weapons for your chosen path.

The team hopes that Oort will become a "second home" for its players, and is running a crowdfunding campaign in the hopes of making that dream a reality. Instead of going the usual Kickstarter route, Oort Online can be backed via its website, allowing backers to select from various reward tiers. The lowest paid tier entitles you to a game key upon launch for $15, though if you're really keen, you could pay anywhere from $95 to a whopping $5000 for instant pre-alpha access.

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Play Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn For Free IGN All

For those wanting to try Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, now is your chance. Square Enix is launching a free trial, starting today.

PC players can try the fantasy MMORPG for free for 14 days. The trial allows game play up to level 20 with some limitations on in-game activities. To play, you'll need to download the trial software and create a free trial account. You can access the free trial via Square Enix's site.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn is a beautiful and fun, subscription-based MMORPG. We gave it an 8.6 in our review.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Nemesis DLC Release Date Announced IGN All

Developer Infinity Ward announced today that the fourth and final DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts is incoming.

Titled Nemesis, the pack includes four new multiplayer maps and the final chapter in the story-driven Extinction saga.

The first of the maps, Goldrush, takes place in an abandoned gold mine and contains two roving mine carts, giving players a fast-travel option to traverse the environment. Completion of the map's field order will call in a pack of wolves to take out other players.

Subzero is set on a mysteriously abandoned Canadian submarine base. This medium-sized map features a unique kill streak that calls in a blizzard seemingly occupied by angry and vengeful spirits.

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F1 2014 Announced; Check Out the First Trailer IGN PS3

Codemasters revealed today F1 2014 is coming to PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on October 17 in the UK and October 21 in North America.

F1 2014 will feature new turbocharged cars and circuits, as well as an expanded scenario mode. Codemasters is also promising refined career mode options, with creative director Stephen Hood elaborating on the changes coming to the new racing title.

“There’s been a dramatic shift in the sport; the largest shakeup in the rules and regulations for a very long time and the new power units provide a very different kind of challenge, for both driver and team," he said. "... Additionally, with the new driver evaluation system analyzing each player’s skill level and suggesting appropriate game settings, plus re-graded difficulty levels including a brand new Very Easy setting, we aim to deliver a thoroughly rewarding F1 experience for players of all abilities, from the novice to the seasoned pro.”

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Michael Douglas on The Wasp in Ant-Man IGN All

While promoting Ant-Man at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, Henry Pym actor Michael Douglas discussed the role and fate of his wife Janet van Dyne — known as The Wasp — in the upcoming Marvel film. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!)

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Douglas revealed that The Wasp appears to die sometime while he's working on the serum that allows Pym to transform into the size of an ant. "My name is Dr. Henry Pym. I’m an entomologist. I’m also a physicist and I discovered in 1963, a way, a serum to reduce a human being to the size of ant maintaining the strength," explained Douglas.

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F1 2014 Announced; Check Out the First Trailer IGN All

Codemasters revealed today F1 2014 is coming to PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on October 17 in the UK and October 21 in North America.

F1 2014 will feature new turbocharged cars and circuits, as well as an expanded scenario mode. Codemasters is also promising refined career mode options, with creative director Stephen Hood elaborating on the changes coming to the new racing title.

“There’s been a dramatic shift in the sport; the largest shakeup in the rules and regulations for a very long time and the new power units provide a very different kind of challenge, for both driver and team," he said. "... Additionally, with the new driver evaluation system analyzing each player’s skill level and suggesting appropriate game settings, plus re-graded difficulty levels including a brand new Very Easy setting, we aim to deliver a thoroughly rewarding F1 experience for players of all abilities, from the novice to the seasoned pro.”

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Gameplay Trailer IGN PS3

Drive turbocharged cars on new tracks in Russia and Austria in the new F1 racer.





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Gameplay Features and Combat Trailer IGN PS3

Bioware shows off an in-depth look at the multi-faceted combat system of Dragon Age: Inquisition. Learn how to command the battle with a demonstration of both real-time action and the strategic tactical camera.





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Destiny Level 29 Character Tour - IGN First IGN PS3

Destiny sandbox designer Sage Merrill shows you what a high-level hero can look like.





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Trailer Debut: Netflix's Bojack Horseman IGN All

Netflix continues their impressive array of original shows with BoJack Horseman, a new animated series aimed at an adult audience.

IGN has the exclusive debut of the new trailer for BoJack Horseman, which features the voice of Will Arnett (Arrested Development) as the title character - a former 1990s TV star, who after years of self-loathing, whisky and failed relationship is trying to make a comeback... and who just so happens to be a horse, thanks to the wonders of animation!

Check out the brand new trailer for BoJack Horseman:

The impressive voice cast for BoJack Horseman includes Arnett, Alison Brie (Community) as Diane Nguyen, Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) as Todd Chavez, Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy) as Princess Carolyn and Paul F. Tompkins (Comedy Bang Bang) as Mr. Peanutbutter, plus many other notable guest stars, including Patton Oswalt.

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Wraith Powers Gameplay Trailer IGN PS3

A new gameplay trailer explores just what Celebrimbor, forger of the Rings, is prepared to do in his quest for vengeance against Sauron the betrayer.





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Nisha the Lawbringer Gameplay in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel IGN PS3

IGN goes hands-on with Nisha the Lawbringer in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, with commentary from the game's developers.





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Extant: "Shelter" Review IGN All

Note: Full spoilers for the episode follow.

First of all, apologies for not posting a review of Extant last week. San Diego Comic-Con got in the way.

"Shelter" started off with a sense of urgency as Molly and John continued their escape from the clutches of the ISEA, Director Sparks, and Yasumoto, but then it fizzled. There were intense moments that pushed the edge and made me cringe and worry, but in between those scenes, the story fizzled and ultimately didn't reveal any new pieces of puzzle.

Part of the reason the episode didn't work incredibly well is that it focused on the family dynamics. Molly, John, and Ethan aren't your average unit, and while some of the awkwardness between them is intentional due to Ethan's nature, there's not much chemistry. Louis Gossett, Jr. (Quinn) and Pierce Gagnon had some interesting back and forth as the grandfather exploited his humanic grandson's abilities, but there should have been stilted interaction there. Quinn tries to treat Ethan as a normal kid but clearly isn't quite there yet. Beyond that, the scenes between Molly and John fell flat. And while Quinn could get more interesting, he doesn't have the most original of backstories.

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This Week's Best (And Worst) Comic Books IGN All

It's a huge week for Guardians of the Galaxy with the big movie release this Friday, so naturally Marvel put out two comics featuring the space adventurers. There's also a long-awaited Hawkeye issue, a new look for the damaged mutant Dazzler, and a huge finale to the current story arc in Uncanny Avengers.

Over at DC, you have to take notice whenever Sandman Overture hits. So take notice! Other notable releases include Justice League with a new Power Ring, a Superman story by Ron Marz, and the much-anticipated finale to The Wake.

Rick Remender launches yet another new series at Image Comics -- this one is called Low, and it gets off to an amazing start. We also got the next chapter of Outcast, a pair of comics from Jonathan Hickman in East of West and Manhattan Projects, and the end of Dark Horse's Star Wars: Rebel Heist mini-series.

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The Wake #10 Review IGN All

If The Wake was to be summed up in one word, it'd be "big." Big in ideas, big in scope, big in execution. Since the very first issue we've been treated to numerous histories and mythologies, clues and teases, breadcrumbs on an ever winding trail. Tasked now with finishing their grand design, Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy deliver a truly all encompassing read, offering a uniquely riveting and remarkably constructed finale that pays off in about every way imaginable.

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Guardians of the Galaxy #17 Review IGN All

After spending the last few issues pulling the Guardians apart, issue #17 serves to bring them back together, just in time to make their cinematic debut. The latest from writer Brian Michael Bendis offers the same enjoyable team dynamic that's made the book so enjoyable thus far, but it also features many of the same hang-ups, resulting in an uneven and ultimately pedestrian installment.

With King J-Son finally exposed as the manipulative sour-puss that he is, the bulk of issue #17 is spent traversing the various story lines in order to bring the group together once more. Bendis does a decent job closing each of these threads, but there's a definite sense of ease to the proceedings that makes everything they've been through recently feel largely unimportant in the grand scheme of things. From the ship finding Drax to the sudden miraculous return of Rocket, everything feels remarkably scripted, losing the sense of randomness that's made their continued adventures so engaging.

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Sandman Overture #3 Review IGN All

Had Sandman Overture stuck to its originally intended shipping schedule, the series would be almost finished now instead of just reaching the halfway point. Unfortunately, it looks like Overture is really going to test the patience of readers by the time everything is said and done. But if this comic isn't worth waiting months and months for, what is?

Issue #2 was a significant improvement over the first, which in hindsight was a little too scattered and meandering for its own good. Neil Gaiman has honed in on the meat of his conflict now. And it's quickly developing into a story that manages to flaunt all the creativity and narrative eloquence Sandman is known for while also carving new territory and exploring new genres for the series. There are shades of Western films and The Dark Tower in this issue as Morpheus' little group grows and makes its way across a harsh landscape. Young orphan girl Hope proves to be a great addition to the cast, offering a childlike sense of awe and also helping to keep her lofty companions a bit more grounded.

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Low #1 Review IGN All

Rick Remender has been on quite the hot streak lately between his Image hits like Black Science and Deadly Class and his monumental announcement of Sam Wilson taking over the role of Captain America. He’s also penning Marvel’s next big crossover, Axis. That he’s found time in between all of that to team up with artist Greg Tocchini for a book like Low is astounding.

Low is a book readers should go into as blind as possible. Doing so makes the twists and turns of its first issue all the more surprising and enjoyable. At play in Low’s first issue is complex and intriguing worldbuilding and precise, emotional character work. Remender has found a way to play up both of these without having one take a backseat. You’re on this journey with real people, not hollow storytelling vessels, from the moment they’re introduced.

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Features Cross Region Multiplayer IGN All

North American and European Nintendo 3DS users will be able to play together online when Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate launches in the regions early next year, Capcom confirmed in a post today.

“But let's talk about the main focus again: multiplayer! I'm proud to confirm that multiplayer in Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will work amongst both North American and European versions, online AND locally!” the post reads.

Capcom also reaveld the game’s box art (below) in full where fan’s can catch a glimpse of new in-game features, according to the post, such as “a hunter on the Gore Magala's back and the more subtle idea of terrain differences affecting gameplay manifesting itself in the archer on the right.

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Hawkeye #19 Review IGN All

Shocker of the week: the new issue of Hawkeye is super good. Fresh off of their Best Single Issue Eisner at SDCC, Fraction and Aja’s series is back with a vengeance in this inventive and memorable first issue. The timing of its release is uncanny. The creative team just this past weekend won an Eisner for the now-legendary Hawkeye #11, told entirely from the point of view of Clint Barton’s dog. That the issue that comes out the week following would also be told in a unique and unconventional fashion is perfect timing.

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100th Anniversary Special: Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Review IGN All

This Guardians of the Galaxy issue is the latest in a series of wacky one-shots that explore what form the franchise might take 100 years after its original debut (in this case, the year 2069). But this issue actually works as a movie-friendly celebration of the Guardians franchise independent of the rest of the 100th Anniversary Specials. It manages to pay homage to all incarnations of the team, from the classic 31st Century Guardians to the Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning revamp to the current Brian Michael Bendis series. Fans of any of those books, or just cosmic craziness in general, will find a lot to like with this issue.

This issue brings back one half of the Abnett/Lanning team. Unfortunately, the two writers seem to have parted ways in recent years. Instead, Lanning teams up with Ron Marz to script this issue. The tone still manages to be pretty similar to the 2008 series. It's humorous, but a little more dramatic and weird than the current Guardians book. As with the other 100th Anniversary Specials, the goal isn't necessarily to flash forward 50 years into Marvel's timeline, but merely approximate what a Guardians comic crafted by writers and editors and artists in 2069 might look like.

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Uncanny Avengers #22 Review IGN All

The problem with time travel is that it offers heroes an easy way out of their problems. Did your failure to achieve Avengers team unity cause a giant space god to destroy Earth, leaving the mutant race to start a new civilization on a faraway planet? We've all been there. But all you need is a little blast of Kang's temporal magic, and Earth is as good as saved.

That might be how some writers would resolve the conflict in "Avenge the Earth." But luckily, Rick Remender isn't one of them. Issue #22 chronicles the big battle between the Avengers and the Chronos Corps as the former realize too late they've been bamboozled by Kang. Shocking. What ensues is an epic battle against characters pulled from all corners of the Marvel Universe. And the conflict only gets crazier as Remender draws in Immortus and his Infinity Watch, as well as bringing the Apocalypse Twins back into the picture.

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Uncanny X-Men #24 Review IGN All

As we learned in the first chapter of "The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier," Chuck has now been dead long enough that his legal counsel (She-Hulk, of course) feels comfortable reading his will. But before that can happen, all of the X-Men need to be present. The drama of forcing two opposing factions of mutants into the same room so they can confront the lingering pain of Xavier's death forms the crux of the conflict in this second issue. That might just be the best premise for a story arc Brian Bendis has cooked up in either of his X-titles so far. And even if this arc is moving pretty slowly right now, it definitely has its appeal.

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New Avengers #21 Review IGN All

Saying that there is a lot going on in Hickman’s Avengers books right now is a huge understatement, but it’s also certainly true. That said, the emotional weight of New Avengers #21 completely blows everything else out of the water. The Illuminati have been unabashedly brandishing a world-killing bomb for many issues now, but that all comes to a head with this latest issue. The results are gut-wrenchingly hard to read, and both surprising and unsurprising when all is said and done making this a must read issue and one of Hickman’s best so far.

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Original Sin: Hulk vs. Iron Man #3 Review IGN All

None of the Original Sin tie-ins have much direct relevance towards the core Original Sin series. But at least it can't be said that Original Sin: Hulk vs. Iron Man has no impact on the two characters. So far, the series has mined another dirty nugget from Tony Stark's already sordid past, and caused a transformation in Hulk that has merged his limitless strength with Bruce Banner's prodigious intelligence. Granted, Smart Hulk is something we've seen before in various incarnations and colors. But even one issue later, Hulk's latest transformation seems like just the thing to reinvigorate a struggling franchise.

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Avengers #33 Review IGN All

Jonathan Hickman’s era of adventures have been often, if not always, heavily laced with high concepts and science fiction fun. Avengers #33 is a prime example of this as it continues to explore the story of our time lost heroes. More than that though, this issue introduces a terrifying, but fascinating sci-fi threat that makes this issue an entertaining and exciting read.

This issue focuses on Captain America, who is seemingly the last of the Avengers still traveling further into the future. He arrives in a place completely devoid of humanity and soon finds out why. Hickman’s main threat of the issue is unique, scary, and truly interesting both as a villain and a sci-fi concept. Cap faces this threat alone which is definitely riveting to read, but since this is an Avengers book, it’s a bit of a bummer that he’s basically the only hero featured in this issue. This is by design of course, and Hickman does find an interesting way to get at least another version of the Avengers in the issue, but it still feels more like an issue of Captain America than anything else.

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