Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.
In Part 1 of "X-Men '97" finale, "Tolerance is Extinction," Bastion's Sentinels crashed the party at the X-Mansion. Despite Wolverine and Nightcrawler holding them off, the mansion got pretty trashed.
So in Part 2, the X-Men go to an old base on Scotland's Muir Island (cue the bagpipes), once owned by Professor X's old friend Moira MacTaggert (who died in the Genosha massacre back in episode 5, "Remember It"). On Muir Island, the X-Men stock up on supplies and a new Blackbird jet.
Since this is a back-up base, their costumes are out-of-date; these "new" designs are actually going backwards in comic history. In a nod to this, as they suit up, Cyclop asks a nonplussed Cable: "What were you expecting, black leather?", flipping a joke about yellow spandex costumes from the 2000 "X-Men" movie. The original "X-Men" cartoon also started in media res with the team already assembled,...
In Part 1 of "X-Men '97" finale, "Tolerance is Extinction," Bastion's Sentinels crashed the party at the X-Mansion. Despite Wolverine and Nightcrawler holding them off, the mansion got pretty trashed.
So in Part 2, the X-Men go to an old base on Scotland's Muir Island (cue the bagpipes), once owned by Professor X's old friend Moira MacTaggert (who died in the Genosha massacre back in episode 5, "Remember It"). On Muir Island, the X-Men stock up on supplies and a new Blackbird jet.
Since this is a back-up base, their costumes are out-of-date; these "new" designs are actually going backwards in comic history. In a nod to this, as they suit up, Cyclop asks a nonplussed Cable: "What were you expecting, black leather?", flipping a joke about yellow spandex costumes from the 2000 "X-Men" movie. The original "X-Men" cartoon also started in media res with the team already assembled,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" to follow.
"I am trying to be better," proclaimed Magneto — "Please... do not make me let you down." He was speaking to a small United Nations panel, but addressing humanity as a whole. So, of course, mankind again forced his iron (controlling) fist.
As of episode 9, "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2," Magneto is once more an antagonist to the X-Men (I won't say "bad guy"). He puts on his old red outfit, complete with the telepathy-blocking helmet. Regrettably, I don't think we'll be seeing Magneto back in the opening credits team line-up anytime soon, if ever again.
This heel U-turn is far from unmotivated, though. The season's Big Bad, Bastion, orchestrated the genocide of mutant nation Genosha and intends to build a future where human/Sentinel hybrids rule enslaved mutants. Magneto is a Holocaust survivor (a tragic backstory that "X-Men '97" has maintained). He's always refused to...
"I am trying to be better," proclaimed Magneto — "Please... do not make me let you down." He was speaking to a small United Nations panel, but addressing humanity as a whole. So, of course, mankind again forced his iron (controlling) fist.
As of episode 9, "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2," Magneto is once more an antagonist to the X-Men (I won't say "bad guy"). He puts on his old red outfit, complete with the telepathy-blocking helmet. Regrettably, I don't think we'll be seeing Magneto back in the opening credits team line-up anytime soon, if ever again.
This heel U-turn is far from unmotivated, though. The season's Big Bad, Bastion, orchestrated the genocide of mutant nation Genosha and intends to build a future where human/Sentinel hybrids rule enslaved mutants. Magneto is a Holocaust survivor (a tragic backstory that "X-Men '97" has maintained). He's always refused to...
- 5/8/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
For all of the many, many logic leaps that superhero stories require, one of the most glaring occurred in X-Men. Why would the X-Men employ Wolverine, a guy with a metal skeleton, to fight Magneto, a guy who controls metal with his mind? Sure, occasional stories addressed this question, at least by having Magneto toss the ol’ Canucklehead across a room from time to time. But the Master of Magnetism rarely pressed his advantage.
Except, that is, for one story, which laid the groundwork for the ninth episode of X-Men ’97, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” The episode recreates a scene from 1993’s X-Men #25, written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Andy Kubert, in which Magneto does the unthinkable (or the inevitable?) and tears the adamantium skeleton out of Wolverine’s body.
But more than a mere callback to one of the most shocking Marvel Comics moments ever,...
For all of the many, many logic leaps that superhero stories require, one of the most glaring occurred in X-Men. Why would the X-Men employ Wolverine, a guy with a metal skeleton, to fight Magneto, a guy who controls metal with his mind? Sure, occasional stories addressed this question, at least by having Magneto toss the ol’ Canucklehead across a room from time to time. But the Master of Magnetism rarely pressed his advantage.
Except, that is, for one story, which laid the groundwork for the ninth episode of X-Men ’97, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” The episode recreates a scene from 1993’s X-Men #25, written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Andy Kubert, in which Magneto does the unthinkable (or the inevitable?) and tears the adamantium skeleton out of Wolverine’s body.
But more than a mere callback to one of the most shocking Marvel Comics moments ever,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Even if you’ve never read a single X-Men comic book in your life, you probably still know some of the big stories. The Dark Phoenix Saga, in which Jean Grey gets possessed by a world-destroying entity of unspeakable power. Days of Future Past, in which an X-Man from the future comes to the present to prevent the unthinkable. Weapon X, in which Wolverine is transformed into a killing machine.
These stories get told and retold in movies, cartoon shows, and video games, and with good reason. They’re among the best superhero stories ever written. But they’re hardly the only good stories in X-Men history. The team has existed since 1963, and while they didn’t hit their stride until writer Chris Claremont took over in 1974, that still leaves decades worth of complex, complicated issues to unravel.
But it need not be so complicated. If you want to get...
These stories get told and retold in movies, cartoon shows, and video games, and with good reason. They’re among the best superhero stories ever written. But they’re hardly the only good stories in X-Men history. The team has existed since 1963, and while they didn’t hit their stride until writer Chris Claremont took over in 1974, that still leaves decades worth of complex, complicated issues to unravel.
But it need not be so complicated. If you want to get...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
- 5/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
The sixth and latest episode of "X-Men '97" was titled "Lifedeath – Part 2." Sure enough, it continued the story of Storm and Forge (adapting a classic "X-Men" comic), culminating with Ororo regaining her mutant gifts as she pounds her fears (including claustrophobia and a demon owl) into submission. Gaining her Og Dave Cockrum-designed costume and white locks to show for it, Storm (once more Mistress of the Elements) called down a lightning strike seen from orbit and soared like Superman. But that wasn't all.
Like the previous "Lifedeath," this episode was bifurcated with an unrelated story — a story set a whole galaxy away. The X-Men have told the world that their founder and mentor Charles "Professor X" Xavier is dead, assassinated by anti-mutant extremist Henry Gyrich. That's why Magneto, Charles' heir, has taken his best frenemy's place as team leader (and rekindled his...
The sixth and latest episode of "X-Men '97" was titled "Lifedeath – Part 2." Sure enough, it continued the story of Storm and Forge (adapting a classic "X-Men" comic), culminating with Ororo regaining her mutant gifts as she pounds her fears (including claustrophobia and a demon owl) into submission. Gaining her Og Dave Cockrum-designed costume and white locks to show for it, Storm (once more Mistress of the Elements) called down a lightning strike seen from orbit and soared like Superman. But that wasn't all.
Like the previous "Lifedeath," this episode was bifurcated with an unrelated story — a story set a whole galaxy away. The X-Men have told the world that their founder and mentor Charles "Professor X" Xavier is dead, assassinated by anti-mutant extremist Henry Gyrich. That's why Magneto, Charles' heir, has taken his best frenemy's place as team leader (and rekindled his...
- 4/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Back in the ’90s, the original X-Men: The Animated Series gained a following precisely because it could translate the tangled soap-opera storylines from the comic franchise into compelling, but easily digestible chunks. X-Men ’97 continues this tradition, but for a very different audience. Where only big nerds knew about Gambit or Deadpool in the ’90s, now they’re household names.
And yet, X-Men ’97 goes even deeper, filling the screen with deep-cut Marvel characters from both the world of mutants and the cosmos. If you want to put some names and backstories to some of these faces, here’s a guide to all the cameos and major character returns in the show’s sixth episode, “Lifedeath Part 2.”
Credit: Marvel Studios Professor Charles Xavier
Okay, most people reading this article know who Charles Xavier is. One of the most powerful mutant telepaths in existence, Xavier...
Back in the ’90s, the original X-Men: The Animated Series gained a following precisely because it could translate the tangled soap-opera storylines from the comic franchise into compelling, but easily digestible chunks. X-Men ’97 continues this tradition, but for a very different audience. Where only big nerds knew about Gambit or Deadpool in the ’90s, now they’re household names.
And yet, X-Men ’97 goes even deeper, filling the screen with deep-cut Marvel characters from both the world of mutants and the cosmos. If you want to put some names and backstories to some of these faces, here’s a guide to all the cameos and major character returns in the show’s sixth episode, “Lifedeath Part 2.”
Credit: Marvel Studios Professor Charles Xavier
Okay, most people reading this article know who Charles Xavier is. One of the most powerful mutant telepaths in existence, Xavier...
- 4/17/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
Episode 6 of X-Men ’97 introduced the Shi’ar Empire once again, who appeared in the original Animated Series, way back in the 90s. The Empire’s greatest asset, the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, made an appearance in the episode once again, fighting Ronan the Accuser and soldiers of the Kree Empire. In addition to focusing on non-mutant characters, the episode brought in one of the X-Men’s most powerful adversaries, Gladiator.
Gladiator, as he appears in X-Men ’97
The Shi’ar Imperial Guard is a team of heroes that are made of the strongest members of the races that fall under the Shi’ar Empire. Modeled after DC’s Legion of Superheroes, there are a lot of characters that are often written off as one-to-one expys. Among these characters, stands Gladiator, the strongest that the Strontian race had to offer to The Empire,...
Episode 6 of X-Men ’97 introduced the Shi’ar Empire once again, who appeared in the original Animated Series, way back in the 90s. The Empire’s greatest asset, the Shi’ar Imperial Guard, made an appearance in the episode once again, fighting Ronan the Accuser and soldiers of the Kree Empire. In addition to focusing on non-mutant characters, the episode brought in one of the X-Men’s most powerful adversaries, Gladiator.
Gladiator, as he appears in X-Men ’97
The Shi’ar Imperial Guard is a team of heroes that are made of the strongest members of the races that fall under the Shi’ar Empire. Modeled after DC’s Legion of Superheroes, there are a lot of characters that are often written off as one-to-one expys. Among these characters, stands Gladiator, the strongest that the Strontian race had to offer to The Empire,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel is a movie star. "The Marvels" has been cited as another sign of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fall from dominance, but everyone loves young actor Iman Vellani as this spunky heroine. /Film even named Kamala the best movie hero of 2023 and proclaimed her the future of the MCU.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
- 4/17/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" to follow.
The latest episode of "X-Men '97," "Remember It," took us to mutant haven Genosha (before it all went to Hell anyway). The island turned out to be a treasure trove of cameos; the Genoshan ruling council included Hellfire Club leaders Emma Frost and Sebastian Shaw, Morlock leader Callisto, the Irish mutant Banshee, Professor X's old flame Moira MacTaggert, and former Goblin Queen Madelyne Pryor. The streets of Genosha were filled with other mutants whom "X-Men" comics fans may recognize, from Pixie to Dazzler to Marrow to Exodus.
The best mutant cameo of all, though, is the blue-skinned Bavarian Kurt Wagner, aka Nightcrawler. His voice actor, Adrian Hough, joins the ranks of those who've reprised their roles from the 1992 "X-Men" cartoon.
Kurt shows up in the episode's title sequence doing some sword fighting with Gambit. In the episode itself, he escorts Rogue and Gambit...
The latest episode of "X-Men '97," "Remember It," took us to mutant haven Genosha (before it all went to Hell anyway). The island turned out to be a treasure trove of cameos; the Genoshan ruling council included Hellfire Club leaders Emma Frost and Sebastian Shaw, Morlock leader Callisto, the Irish mutant Banshee, Professor X's old flame Moira MacTaggert, and former Goblin Queen Madelyne Pryor. The streets of Genosha were filled with other mutants whom "X-Men" comics fans may recognize, from Pixie to Dazzler to Marrow to Exodus.
The best mutant cameo of all, though, is the blue-skinned Bavarian Kurt Wagner, aka Nightcrawler. His voice actor, Adrian Hough, joins the ranks of those who've reprised their roles from the 1992 "X-Men" cartoon.
Kurt shows up in the episode's title sequence doing some sword fighting with Gambit. In the episode itself, he escorts Rogue and Gambit...
- 4/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Wolverine Firsts
These are the building block issues that made up the character to be “The best there is…”
Oct-Nov 1974 Incredible Hulk #180-#181
Writer: Len Wein | Artist: Herb Trimpe | Inker: Jack Abel | Colourist: Glynnis Oliver | Letters: Artie Simek
So where did it all begin? Rather simply like a lot of decisions in comics it came from an idea to boost sales, Roy Thomas wanted to appeal more to Canadian readers. This seems like an odd statement as all the cover billing of him being Canadian didn’t occur till his full appearance in #181. As part of his creation in his role of art director John Romita Snr. was tasked with designing the look of Wolverine. As part of his design, he sketched out an unmasked Wolverine. It is easy to find online and shows a very different Wolverine. The eyes are there, but his hair is short and tidy. What...
These are the building block issues that made up the character to be “The best there is…”
Oct-Nov 1974 Incredible Hulk #180-#181
Writer: Len Wein | Artist: Herb Trimpe | Inker: Jack Abel | Colourist: Glynnis Oliver | Letters: Artie Simek
So where did it all begin? Rather simply like a lot of decisions in comics it came from an idea to boost sales, Roy Thomas wanted to appeal more to Canadian readers. This seems like an odd statement as all the cover billing of him being Canadian didn’t occur till his full appearance in #181. As part of his creation in his role of art director John Romita Snr. was tasked with designing the look of Wolverine. As part of his design, he sketched out an unmasked Wolverine. It is easy to find online and shows a very different Wolverine. The eyes are there, but his hair is short and tidy. What...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
The animated X-Men are about to make their return to TV in "X-Men '97." This Disney+ series is basically a thirty-year-late sixth season of 1992's "X-Men," the first cartoon about the Marvel Comics superhero team.
The "X-Men" comics kept chugging along through highs and lows while their animated counterparts were in limbo, though. At SXSW 2024, Marvel previewed the comics' future. A relaunch is coming to "X-Men" in Summer 2024 under the banner "From The Ashes," the follow-up to the ongoing "Fall of X." There'll be three primary series at first:
"X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman. Cyclops and Magneto will lead a traditional X-Men superhero team based in Alaska.
"Uncanny X-Men" by Gail Simone and David Marquez. "Outlaw" lovebirds Gambit and Rogue head to New Orleans with Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee in tow.
"Extraordinary X-Men" by Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero. Set in Chicago, Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost...
The "X-Men" comics kept chugging along through highs and lows while their animated counterparts were in limbo, though. At SXSW 2024, Marvel previewed the comics' future. A relaunch is coming to "X-Men" in Summer 2024 under the banner "From The Ashes," the follow-up to the ongoing "Fall of X." There'll be three primary series at first:
"X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman. Cyclops and Magneto will lead a traditional X-Men superhero team based in Alaska.
"Uncanny X-Men" by Gail Simone and David Marquez. "Outlaw" lovebirds Gambit and Rogue head to New Orleans with Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee in tow.
"Extraordinary X-Men" by Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero. Set in Chicago, Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost...
- 3/16/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"X-Men '97" is bringing the marvelous mutant heroes back to the small screen like they never left it, picking up right after the original series finale, "Graduation Day." Since that aired, the show's '90s setting has gone from contemporary to period piece.
The long-awaited trailer for "X-Men '97" debuted on February 15, 2024, and there's plenty to discuss even with less than 2 minutes of footage. For one, we've now finally seen the series' animation style, which brings modern shading and three-dimensionality to the original's classic cartoon look.
Much of the original voice cast is back (even if they only get a line each to show it), while Ray Chase and Matthew Waterson sound uncanny as Cyclops and Magneto. I'll admit I've been skeptical of "X-Men '97" before now — I've never been a huge fan of the original (the production values were quite low and often off-putting). Plus, the X-Men's world is so vast,...
The long-awaited trailer for "X-Men '97" debuted on February 15, 2024, and there's plenty to discuss even with less than 2 minutes of footage. For one, we've now finally seen the series' animation style, which brings modern shading and three-dimensionality to the original's classic cartoon look.
Much of the original voice cast is back (even if they only get a line each to show it), while Ray Chase and Matthew Waterson sound uncanny as Cyclops and Magneto. I'll admit I've been skeptical of "X-Men '97" before now — I've never been a huge fan of the original (the production values were quite low and often off-putting). Plus, the X-Men's world is so vast,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead For “The Marvels”
“The Marvels” has arrived and yes, it brings a certain team fans have been clamoring for into the MCU. But with them comes the return of Lashana Lynch’s Maria Rambeau, suited up once more as an alternate-reality superhero. But if you’re here, you might be wondering exactly which superhero.
Well, before we get into that, let’s first explain a bit. In the final minutes of “The Marvels,” Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) rips through time and space as she tries to steal Earth’s sun. Fortunately, The Marvels are able to stop her from siphoning the star, but they’re still left with a gaping hole, causing another reality to bleed into theirs.
But, Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) has a plan. If Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) can blast her with the same amount of energy that they hit Dar-Benn with,...
“The Marvels” has arrived and yes, it brings a certain team fans have been clamoring for into the MCU. But with them comes the return of Lashana Lynch’s Maria Rambeau, suited up once more as an alternate-reality superhero. But if you’re here, you might be wondering exactly which superhero.
Well, before we get into that, let’s first explain a bit. In the final minutes of “The Marvels,” Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) rips through time and space as she tries to steal Earth’s sun. Fortunately, The Marvels are able to stop her from siphoning the star, but they’re still left with a gaping hole, causing another reality to bleed into theirs.
But, Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) has a plan. If Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) can blast her with the same amount of energy that they hit Dar-Benn with,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
The late Len Wein was one of the most prolific comic book writers of his day. Like many of his contemporaries (especially Marv Wolfman and Gerry Conway), he bounced back and forth between the "Big Two" comic companies, Marvel and DC. Wein left his mark at both, co-creating characters like Swamp Thing and Lucius Fox at DC and the next generation of X-Men at Marvel.
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
However, his most famous creation is without a doubt Wolverine. Lein worked with then Marvel Editor-In-Chief Roy Thomas and artist John Romita Sr.; the trio debuted Logan in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" issue #180 (written by Wein). In creating Wolverine, Wein wanted to give whoever wrote "X-Men" next a new mutant character. As it turns out, that writer was Wein himself when he crafted "Giant-Size X-Men" #1 with artist Dave Cockrum the following year. Wein eventually ceded the ongoing "X-Men" series to writer Chris Claremont, but...
- 9/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
1992's "X-Men" cartoon was the first time Marvel's Merry Mutants got a series all of their own, but was it the first time they appeared in animation? Not quite.
The team were guest stars on the early 1980s series "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", as was their nemesis Magneto. A few years down the line, Marvel Productions decided to produce an "X-Men" cartoon themselves.
The resulting pilot was "Pryde of the X-Men". "Pryde" boasted animation from Japanese studio Toei ("Dragon Ball Z"), and so looked noticeably more detailed and dynamic than previous Marvel cartoons. Where it did overlap with those older cartoons was the voice cast: the late John Stephenson as Professor X, Michael Bell as Cyclops, Neil Ross as Nightcrawler, Dan Gilvezan as Colossus, and a young Kath Soucie as Kitty.
Patrick Pinney, as Wolverine, infamously gives his character an Australian accent (apparently a synergistic holdover from a...
The team were guest stars on the early 1980s series "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends", as was their nemesis Magneto. A few years down the line, Marvel Productions decided to produce an "X-Men" cartoon themselves.
The resulting pilot was "Pryde of the X-Men". "Pryde" boasted animation from Japanese studio Toei ("Dragon Ball Z"), and so looked noticeably more detailed and dynamic than previous Marvel cartoons. Where it did overlap with those older cartoons was the voice cast: the late John Stephenson as Professor X, Michael Bell as Cyclops, Neil Ross as Nightcrawler, Dan Gilvezan as Colossus, and a young Kath Soucie as Kitty.
Patrick Pinney, as Wolverine, infamously gives his character an Australian accent (apparently a synergistic holdover from a...
- 9/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Unfortunately I had some trouble getting all my comics on time this month to review them. On the positive, that means there will be a bumper review instalment next time round and there are some really good things to be unpack! I didn’t want to go a month without A Wolverine Wednesday so I thought I would stretch my creative muscles. It may seem a little self-indulgent, but I hope you find as fun as I did. Without further ado let’s jump into…
The Adventures of Wolverteen
Hopefully the title is self-explanatory? If not here it is in a nutshell. I can’t remember what sparked it but I got thinking about what if Wolverine when first created was a teenager like much of the Silver Age of the Marvel Universe. Many would argue Laura Kinney is an examination of if Wolverine was a teenager. But with my idea,...
The Adventures of Wolverteen
Hopefully the title is self-explanatory? If not here it is in a nutshell. I can’t remember what sparked it but I got thinking about what if Wolverine when first created was a teenager like much of the Silver Age of the Marvel Universe. Many would argue Laura Kinney is an examination of if Wolverine was a teenager. But with my idea,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
The finale of "X-Men: Evolution" — titled "Ascension" — is mostly a triumphant one. The eponymous team successfully defeats En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse, sending the villain spiraling through the limbo of time. In the process, they stop his plan to turn all of mankind into mutants (and kill those who can't "ascend" in the process) and rescue Apocalypse's brainwashed Horsemen. Left without their mentor in their darkest hour, the teenage X-Men prove themselves more than mere students: true heroes.
The creators had plans for more before "Evolution" was canceled, and the closing moments reflect that. Professor X reveals that he glimpsed their shared futures in the mind of Apocalypse and that while the X-Men will endure, not all days ahead are happy ones. Thus, the series ends on a mood halfway between uplifting and melancholy.
The minute-long montage can't help but feel like a glimpse of the season 5 that never was, a...
The creators had plans for more before "Evolution" was canceled, and the closing moments reflect that. Professor X reveals that he glimpsed their shared futures in the mind of Apocalypse and that while the X-Men will endure, not all days ahead are happy ones. Thus, the series ends on a mood halfway between uplifting and melancholy.
The minute-long montage can't help but feel like a glimpse of the season 5 that never was, a...
- 9/4/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to showcase these awesome artists even more? Welcome to “Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net.” In this column, we are focusing on one artist and the awesome art that they create, whether they be amateur, up and coming, or well established. The goal is to uncover these artists so even more people become familiar with them. We ask these artists a few questions to see their origins, influences, and more. If you are an awesome artist or know someone that should be featured, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.This month we are very pleased to bring you the awesome art of…
John Gallagher...
John Gallagher...
- 6/3/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
It looks like Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with the Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine aren’t the only X-Men characters making the jump from the 20th Century Fox’s X-Men continuity over to the Mouse House when Deadpool 3 hits cinemas next year. As broken by Deadline, the duo is going to be joined by some other familiar faces, at least from the pocket of Deadpool films.
Monica Baccarin and Stefan Kapicic are both slated to reprise their roles as Vanessa and Colossus after playing those characters in Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The news isn’t entirely surprising, especially since Baccarin’s Vanessa was such a fan favorite in the first movie (although she got sidelined for most of the second one), and Kapicic’s vocal performance of the all-cgi Colossus stole entire sequences in both Deadpool movies. The characters’ return though indicates that continuity lines will continue to blur in the MCU.
Monica Baccarin and Stefan Kapicic are both slated to reprise their roles as Vanessa and Colossus after playing those characters in Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). The news isn’t entirely surprising, especially since Baccarin’s Vanessa was such a fan favorite in the first movie (although she got sidelined for most of the second one), and Kapicic’s vocal performance of the all-cgi Colossus stole entire sequences in both Deadpool movies. The characters’ return though indicates that continuity lines will continue to blur in the MCU.
- 4/12/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
If you know anything about Wolverine, you know this: he’s the best at what he does, but what he does isn’t very nice. And if you know anything about Hugh Jackman, you know this: he’s (among the) best at what he does, and what he does is very crowdpleasing.
So it’s great that he’s back as Wolverine for Deadpool 3, right? After all, Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have made it clear that their adventure, set years before Logan, won’t undo Logan’s sacrifice. And anyway, if you don’t like dead superheroes coming back to life, then X-Men—whose roster includes multiple characters whose defining feature is cheating death—may not be for you.
But despite the initial excitement of seeing a fan-favorite one last time, asking Jackman to don the Canucklehead’s mutton chops once again presents serious problems for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
So it’s great that he’s back as Wolverine for Deadpool 3, right? After all, Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have made it clear that their adventure, set years before Logan, won’t undo Logan’s sacrifice. And anyway, if you don’t like dead superheroes coming back to life, then X-Men—whose roster includes multiple characters whose defining feature is cheating death—may not be for you.
But despite the initial excitement of seeing a fan-favorite one last time, asking Jackman to don the Canucklehead’s mutton chops once again presents serious problems for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- 9/30/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Marvel Comics "All-Out Avengers" #1, now available, is written by Derek Landy and illustrated by Greg Land, with covers by Land, Salvador Larroca, Dave Cockrum, Skottie Young and J. Scott Campbell:
"...introducing the new 'Avengers' series that starts in the middle of the explosive action and races to a shocking climax! An alien attack. A missing piece of wormhole tech.
"A city warped, its citizens transformed into hideous creatures loyal to an 'Empress' from the far side of the universe. And a certain 'Captain Marvel', looking to her fellow Avengers with murderous intent...
"Plunge into the action and take a deep breath because you will not be allowed up for air as a thrilling new series kicks off in the strongest, strangest way possible..."
Click the images to enlarge...
"...introducing the new 'Avengers' series that starts in the middle of the explosive action and races to a shocking climax! An alien attack. A missing piece of wormhole tech.
"A city warped, its citizens transformed into hideous creatures loyal to an 'Empress' from the far side of the universe. And a certain 'Captain Marvel', looking to her fellow Avengers with murderous intent...
"Plunge into the action and take a deep breath because you will not be allowed up for air as a thrilling new series kicks off in the strongest, strangest way possible..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 9/9/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This Ms. Marvel article contains spoilers.
Ms. Marvel Episode 1
Kamala Khan has arrived in the MCU with her own Disney+ show introducing us to Ms. Marvel, Jersey City’s newest hero. As a canonical fangirl, there are more Easter eggs than usual in this first episode alone, with a special emphasis on Ms. Marvel’s connection to Captain Marvel. In a world where Marvel characters are on the news and there’s an Avengers fan convention for the irl heroes, there are so many references we probably won’t ever find them all, but we’re doing our best. Let’s dig in!
Opening Credits
The opening animation is like the short animated films actor Iman Vellani has made herself, which are also Marvel-themed. They are incredibly endearing. You can see them here. And, of course, within that there are a ton of Marvel Comics and MCU Easter eggs, which...
Ms. Marvel Episode 1
Kamala Khan has arrived in the MCU with her own Disney+ show introducing us to Ms. Marvel, Jersey City’s newest hero. As a canonical fangirl, there are more Easter eggs than usual in this first episode alone, with a special emphasis on Ms. Marvel’s connection to Captain Marvel. In a world where Marvel characters are on the news and there’s an Avengers fan convention for the irl heroes, there are so many references we probably won’t ever find them all, but we’re doing our best. Let’s dig in!
Opening Credits
The opening animation is like the short animated films actor Iman Vellani has made herself, which are also Marvel-themed. They are incredibly endearing. You can see them here. And, of course, within that there are a ton of Marvel Comics and MCU Easter eggs, which...
- 6/8/2022
- by Delia Harrington
- Den of Geek
Thor: Love and Thunder‘s delay was one of the most painful consequences of Marvel Studios reshuffling their Phase 4 schedule in the wake of Coronavirus. Originally scheduled for November 2021, it’ll now land in February 2022. This means we won’t see Natalie Portman wielding Mjolnir for two long years. But from the sounds of it, the film will be worth the wait.
As has become popular since the global lockdowns began, director Taika Waititi invited fans to an online watch party for Thor: Ragnarok, during which he fielded questions about the upcoming movie. Joining him were surprise guests Mark Ruffalo and Tessa Thompson, and while they all played their cards fairly close to their chest, Waititi did reveal one new comic book element that’ll be in the movie.
“Space sharks. If you look up space sharks, you’ll get an idea of what the film is going to be,...
As has become popular since the global lockdowns began, director Taika Waititi invited fans to an online watch party for Thor: Ragnarok, during which he fielded questions about the upcoming movie. Joining him were surprise guests Mark Ruffalo and Tessa Thompson, and while they all played their cards fairly close to their chest, Waititi did reveal one new comic book element that’ll be in the movie.
“Space sharks. If you look up space sharks, you’ll get an idea of what the film is going to be,...
- 4/10/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
From their humble Silver Age beginnings, to comic culture behemoth, to Marvel’s first successful movie franchise. The X-Men have certainly had a roller coaster ride in their fifty six years existence. Starting out with a roster of five led by Charles Xavier the ranks of the X-Men increased year on year. Most notbaly under the pen of Chris Claremont along side artists Dave Cockrum, John Byrne, Paul Smith, Marc Silvestri and Jim Lee the ranks swelled to hundreds. In this era the X-Men became their own universe within the main Marvel universe. With the levels of popularity increasing along with the success that came with it, spin offs, multi part stories and cross overs became the norm. The X-Men were not just the center of the Marvel Universe they were the center of the comics universe. It seems only a few years ago we couldn’t escape the rumours...
- 11/1/2019
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Mike Cecchini Sep 30, 2019
Don't call it a reboot. Brian Michael Bendis tells us all about the new version of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the DC Universe.
The Legion of Super-Heroes have been absent from the DC Universe for far too long. The team of youthful heroes from a variety of worlds around the galaxy has long been an essential piece of DC and Superman mythology, but every now and then, they need a fresh start. After all, as our present changes, so must the future. And DC's Legion of Super-Heroes is in the process of a high profile fresh start courtesy of Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook. With a story that began in the main Superman title and continues through the "future history of the DC Universe" limited series Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, and finally in a brand new Legion of Super-Heroes ongoing series in November, DC...
Don't call it a reboot. Brian Michael Bendis tells us all about the new version of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the DC Universe.
The Legion of Super-Heroes have been absent from the DC Universe for far too long. The team of youthful heroes from a variety of worlds around the galaxy has long been an essential piece of DC and Superman mythology, but every now and then, they need a fresh start. After all, as our present changes, so must the future. And DC's Legion of Super-Heroes is in the process of a high profile fresh start courtesy of Brian Michael Bendis and Ryan Sook. With a story that began in the main Superman title and continues through the "future history of the DC Universe" limited series Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium, and finally in a brand new Legion of Super-Heroes ongoing series in November, DC...
- 9/29/2019
- Den of Geek
We all know the classics. Frank Miller’s Daredevil run, Chris Claremont’s epic run on Uncanny X-Men with John Byrne and Dave Cockrum among others. Bill Sienkiewicz taking over New Mutants and making the comics world sit up. What I am going to do this week is look at some legendary creators and their first Marvel works and a few key first issues. Also included are some first Marvel works by a few legends and a few creators best known for DC work. In a future installment I switch it up and do DC firsts. Being some what a writer myself I am going to start with Chris Claremont because from there I can go on a tangent to the Image guys who all had their early success on X titles before going on to launch Image Comics. Claremont was a gofer in the Marvel bullpen for a good...
- 8/30/2019
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
David Crow Jun 10, 2019
The writer behind X-Men’s golden era, including The Dark Phoenix Saga, compares the new movie favorably to Avengers: Endgame.
In the modern day and age, it can be difficult to have a dissenting opinion. When fans tend to evaluate reviews by the “consensus” of a Rotten Tomatoes aggregate score—as opposed to the hundreds of words each individual critic used to study a film—and social media flattens conversations to 280-character cram sessions, it’s hard for a contrarian voice to even be heard. But it sure helps when it’s an authority, such as Chris Claremont, longtime X-Men writer and co-creator of “The Dark Phoenix Saga,” which inspired this past weekend’s Dark Phoenix movie.
While the conversation has already turned for most to how the movie was a box office and critical failure for the fading 20th Century Fox—which on Monday morning already...
The writer behind X-Men’s golden era, including The Dark Phoenix Saga, compares the new movie favorably to Avengers: Endgame.
In the modern day and age, it can be difficult to have a dissenting opinion. When fans tend to evaluate reviews by the “consensus” of a Rotten Tomatoes aggregate score—as opposed to the hundreds of words each individual critic used to study a film—and social media flattens conversations to 280-character cram sessions, it’s hard for a contrarian voice to even be heard. But it sure helps when it’s an authority, such as Chris Claremont, longtime X-Men writer and co-creator of “The Dark Phoenix Saga,” which inspired this past weekend’s Dark Phoenix movie.
While the conversation has already turned for most to how the movie was a box office and critical failure for the fading 20th Century Fox—which on Monday morning already...
- 6/10/2019
- Den of Geek
Finally caught your breath from the epic superhero showdown from six weeks ago? Well, you’d better be since another big batch of Marvel characters is battling it out at the multiplex this weekend. So, what’s the big difference? For one thing, many of them are barely out of their teens. Oh, and their powers are due to genetic mutations. Yes, after a three-year hiatus the Marvel mutants return to the big screen, but they’re not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe…yet. Twentieth Century Fox snapped up the screen rights in the last century(!), so this is the seventh entry in a film franchise that began way back in 2000. Plus this is really a prequel with many younger actors taking over the roles from that 19-year-old initial adventure. Hopefully, any confusion will be cleared up as we dive deep into what may be the finale of the franchise,...
- 6/7/2019
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
James Hunt Jun 6, 2019
We look at five classic comic stories that shine a light on the story of X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
When Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created Jean Grey, they could scarcely have predicted that she’d go on to star in one of the most culturally significant comic-book storylines ever. Nor would they have suspected that the Phoenix Saga (as it came to be known) would then form the basis of not one but two movies, including the latest and final X-Men outing of the Fox era, Dark Phoenix.
But who is Jean Grey, and how does she relate to the Phoenix? Here are the comic stories you need to read to understand what the story is there…
1. The Original Phoenix Saga
Arguably one of the most important X-Men comics ever, incoming writer Chris Claremont and legendary artist Dave Cockrum...
We look at five classic comic stories that shine a light on the story of X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
This article comes from Den of Geek UK.
When Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created Jean Grey, they could scarcely have predicted that she’d go on to star in one of the most culturally significant comic-book storylines ever. Nor would they have suspected that the Phoenix Saga (as it came to be known) would then form the basis of not one but two movies, including the latest and final X-Men outing of the Fox era, Dark Phoenix.
But who is Jean Grey, and how does she relate to the Phoenix? Here are the comic stories you need to read to understand what the story is there…
1. The Original Phoenix Saga
Arguably one of the most important X-Men comics ever, incoming writer Chris Claremont and legendary artist Dave Cockrum...
- 6/6/2019
- Den of Geek
Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #1, available November 14, 2018, is written by Ed Brisson, Kelly Thompson and Matthew Rosenberg, with illustrations by Mahmud A. Asrar, Mark Bagley, Mirko Colak and covers by Leinil Francis Yu, Dave Cockrum, David Finch, Rob Liefeld and Scott Williams:
"...the flagship 'X-Men' series that started it all is back and better than ever...
"...starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance...
"...as the X-Men are drawn into what might be their final adventure..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "X-Men"...
"...the flagship 'X-Men' series that started it all is back and better than ever...
"...starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance...
"...as the X-Men are drawn into what might be their final adventure..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "X-Men"...
- 11/15/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Colossus is finally getting the chance to shine as bright as his metal skin — thanks to Deadpool 2.
The X-Men character has been a fan favorite since he was introduced by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum in 1975's Giant Size X-Men No. 1. Throughout his comic book history, Colossus' gentle nature has put him at the moral center of the X-Men, and it's often been a point of melodrama when his morals were pushed to breaking point. Beyond his physical strength and metallic form, his go-to move in comic books has been a ...
The X-Men character has been a fan favorite since he was introduced by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum in 1975's Giant Size X-Men No. 1. Throughout his comic book history, Colossus' gentle nature has put him at the moral center of the X-Men, and it's often been a point of melodrama when his morals were pushed to breaking point. Beyond his physical strength and metallic form, his go-to move in comic books has been a ...
- 5/18/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Colossus is finally getting the chance to shine as bright as his metal skin — thanks to Deadpool 2.
The X-Men character has been a fan favorite since he was introduced by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum in 1975's Giant Size X-Men No. 1. Throughout his comic book history, Colossus' gentle nature has put him at the moral center of the X-Men, and it's often been a point of melodrama when his morals were pushed to breaking point. Beyond his physical strength and metallic form, his go-to move in comic books has been a ...
The X-Men character has been a fan favorite since he was introduced by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum in 1975's Giant Size X-Men No. 1. Throughout his comic book history, Colossus' gentle nature has put him at the moral center of the X-Men, and it's often been a point of melodrama when his morals were pushed to breaking point. Beyond his physical strength and metallic form, his go-to move in comic books has been a ...
- 5/18/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
It’s being rumored that Deathwish, Claws and 12 Strong star Jack Kesy has been left out of the final cut of the upcoming Deadpool 2. The news comes courtesy of Jeff Sneider on Meet the Movie Press, who was asked about Kesy’s involvement in the film and said: “I heard he got cut from the movie. […] I don’t know if we’re gonna be seeing [him]. We’ll see.”
It’d be a shame if this rumor panned out, because while I honestly don’t know much about Kesy’s acting skills, he was lined up to play villain Black Tom Cassidy. A Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum creation, the mutant is the cousin of Banshee, and is essentially an Irish, male Poison Ivy. He can bond with and manipulate plant life and smashes his opponents with concussive blasts through wood. While hardly an X-Men A-lister, he’s an...
It’d be a shame if this rumor panned out, because while I honestly don’t know much about Kesy’s acting skills, he was lined up to play villain Black Tom Cassidy. A Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum creation, the mutant is the cousin of Banshee, and is essentially an Irish, male Poison Ivy. He can bond with and manipulate plant life and smashes his opponents with concussive blasts through wood. While hardly an X-Men A-lister, he’s an...
- 4/6/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Jim Dandy Oct 9, 2017
Our Us chums have created a complete guide to every Marvel and X-Men Easter egg you might have missed in The Gifted episode 1...
Warning: contains episode one spoilers.
See related Johannes Roberts interview: The Other Side Of The Door Johannes Roberts interview: F, horror, critics, British film, Sean Pertwee and more
With The Gifted, the X-Men get a TV show that's not a weird 60s trip or some early 90s Matt Frewer nonsense. And because they're digging through 50 years of continuity, we're here to help you catch every reference, joke, allusion or sight gag we can.
- The first mutant we're introduced to is Blink. Clarice Ferguson was created by Scott Lobdell and Joe Madureira in 1994 as part of the Phalanx Covenant event. She was a member of the Generation X era of students, but she died helping them escape their techno-organic captors. Despite only being around for about four issues,...
Our Us chums have created a complete guide to every Marvel and X-Men Easter egg you might have missed in The Gifted episode 1...
Warning: contains episode one spoilers.
See related Johannes Roberts interview: The Other Side Of The Door Johannes Roberts interview: F, horror, critics, British film, Sean Pertwee and more
With The Gifted, the X-Men get a TV show that's not a weird 60s trip or some early 90s Matt Frewer nonsense. And because they're digging through 50 years of continuity, we're here to help you catch every reference, joke, allusion or sight gag we can.
- The first mutant we're introduced to is Blink. Clarice Ferguson was created by Scott Lobdell and Joe Madureira in 1994 as part of the Phalanx Covenant event. She was a member of the Generation X era of students, but she died helping them escape their techno-organic captors. Despite only being around for about four issues,...
- 10/3/2017
- Den of Geek
Marvel Comics' "Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of (Adult) Jean Grey" #1, available December 2017, in support of the upcoming "X-Men: Dark Phoenix" feature film, is written by Matthew Rosenberg and illustrated by Leinil Yu, with covers by Artgerm, John Tyler, Francesco Mattina, John Byrne and Skottie Young:
"...in 'The return of Jean Grey, Part 1, she will return, like a 'Phoenix' from the ashes. Years ago, 'Jean Grey' died and the 'X-Men' mourned her. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. And now, when strange events start happening all over the world, those teammates can only come to one conclusion. The one and only Jean Grey is back..."
In movie news, 20th Century Fox has confirmed a release date for the live-action feature film adaptation "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", showcasing the character 'Jean Grey', opening November 2, 2018:
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline.
"...in 'The return of Jean Grey, Part 1, she will return, like a 'Phoenix' from the ashes. Years ago, 'Jean Grey' died and the 'X-Men' mourned her. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. And now, when strange events start happening all over the world, those teammates can only come to one conclusion. The one and only Jean Grey is back..."
In movie news, 20th Century Fox has confirmed a release date for the live-action feature film adaptation "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", showcasing the character 'Jean Grey', opening November 2, 2018:
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline.
- 10/1/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Mike Cecchini Sep 11, 2017
Wolverine co-creator, Watchmen editor, and legendary comic book writer Len Wein has died at the age of 69.
Len Wein, the legendary co-creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, as well as the editor who helped Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons bring Watchmen to life, has died at the age of 69.
Wein's career spanned decades and you can find his fingerprints all over the comics industry in addition to his two most famous creations. Shortly after he co-created Wolverine alongside John Romita Sr. and Roy Thomas, Wein, with artist Dave Cockrum, revived the previously failing X-Men in 1975 with the larger, more colorful lineup that launched the team to pop culture immortality. During his extended stay at Marvel Comics (including a year as editor-in-chief), Wein took a shot at writing many of Marvel's flagship books, including long (and fan favorite) runs on Marvel Team-Up and Amazing Spider-Man.
Wein is responsible...
Wolverine co-creator, Watchmen editor, and legendary comic book writer Len Wein has died at the age of 69.
Len Wein, the legendary co-creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing, as well as the editor who helped Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons bring Watchmen to life, has died at the age of 69.
Wein's career spanned decades and you can find his fingerprints all over the comics industry in addition to his two most famous creations. Shortly after he co-created Wolverine alongside John Romita Sr. and Roy Thomas, Wein, with artist Dave Cockrum, revived the previously failing X-Men in 1975 with the larger, more colorful lineup that launched the team to pop culture immortality. During his extended stay at Marvel Comics (including a year as editor-in-chief), Wein took a shot at writing many of Marvel's flagship books, including long (and fan favorite) runs on Marvel Team-Up and Amazing Spider-Man.
Wein is responsible...
- 9/11/2017
- Den of Geek
Sneak Peek new images of actress Jessica Chastain aka 'Lilandra' in the upcoming Marvel/Fox feature "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", supporting a new campaign for luxury jeweler "Piaget":
The character 'Lilandra' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #97 (February 1976), created by writer Chris Claremont
and illustrator Dave Cockrum.
'Lilandra' and 'Professor Charles Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'.
The character 'Lilandra' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #97 (February 1976), created by writer Chris Claremont
and illustrator Dave Cockrum.
'Lilandra' and 'Professor Charles Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'.
- 8/15/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") has confirmed she will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani', 'Majestrix' of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and soul mate lover of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
- 8/2/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Marvel Comics' "Jean Grey" #4, available July 12, 2017, is written by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Harvey Tolibao, with covers by David Yardin, June Brigman and Jim Lee, in support of the upcoming Fox feature "X-Men: Dark Phoenix":
"...after an adventure with 'Namor, the Sub-Mariner', 'Jean Grey' is more determined than ever to escape her predecessor's fate.
"Then when the 'Phoenix' comes for her, she will beat that bird down. And to learn how to go toe-to-toe with an alien god...
"...she'll seek out training from an alien god. Namely the 'Odinson!..."
Actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani','Majestrix' of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and love of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth,...
"...after an adventure with 'Namor, the Sub-Mariner', 'Jean Grey' is more determined than ever to escape her predecessor's fate.
"Then when the 'Phoenix' comes for her, she will beat that bird down. And to learn how to go toe-to-toe with an alien god...
"...she'll seek out training from an alien god. Namely the 'Odinson!..."
Actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani','Majestrix' of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and love of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth,...
- 7/13/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to reports actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani', the 'Majestrix' (Empress) of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and cherished love of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth, hoping to find allies among its large population of superheroes...
...and found them in Charles Xavier and his 'X-Men', sending visions of herself to Xavier as she traveled to Earth.
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
- 6/14/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Fox has pretty much locked down the director and cast for X-Men: The Dark Phoenix! Deadline reports that Simon Kinberg will direct the film. He's been a writer and producer on all of the X-Men films over the years and now he'll have his chance to direct one. This will be his directorial debut. I hope he doesn't screw it up because the pressure is on!
It's also been confirmed that Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Kodi Smit-McPhee will all reprise their roles from the previous films.
The report then goes on to say that Jessica Chastain is in talks to take on the role of the main villain in the story, Shi’ar Empress Lilandra. She was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. She was the Empress of the Shi'ar Imperium and one of the women who...
It's also been confirmed that Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Kodi Smit-McPhee will all reprise their roles from the previous films.
The report then goes on to say that Jessica Chastain is in talks to take on the role of the main villain in the story, Shi’ar Empress Lilandra. She was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. She was the Empress of the Shi'ar Imperium and one of the women who...
- 6/14/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
20th Century Fox has confirmed a release date for the Marvel Comics' live-action feature film adaptation "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", showcasing the character 'Jean Grey', opening November 2, 2018:
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...originally created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...originally created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
- 5/23/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Written by Len Wein | Art by Dave Cockrum | Published by Marvel Comics
Synopsis: Giant-Size X-Men #1 was a special issue of the X-Men comic book series, published by Marvel Comics in 1975. It was written by Len Wein and illustrated by Dave Cockrum. Though not a regular issue, it contained the first new X-Men story in five years
My Background:
The X-Men are the first comic property I ever had any true interest in thanks to the 90’s cartoon series. So I own a debut of gratitude to this book because of what it did for the X-Men franchise. Without it my love of comics may never have started.
In addition I have read X-Men: Deadly Genesis that retconned the events of this story. In that storyline Professor Xavier is shown to be capable of some truly evil actions that I know caused some controversy at the time. Although that story...
Synopsis: Giant-Size X-Men #1 was a special issue of the X-Men comic book series, published by Marvel Comics in 1975. It was written by Len Wein and illustrated by Dave Cockrum. Though not a regular issue, it contained the first new X-Men story in five years
My Background:
The X-Men are the first comic property I ever had any true interest in thanks to the 90’s cartoon series. So I own a debut of gratitude to this book because of what it did for the X-Men franchise. Without it my love of comics may never have started.
In addition I have read X-Men: Deadly Genesis that retconned the events of this story. In that storyline Professor Xavier is shown to be capable of some truly evil actions that I know caused some controversy at the time. Although that story...
- 5/16/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
20th Century Fox has confirmed release dates for more Marvel Comics' live-action feature film adaptations, including director Josh Boone's "New Mutants", opening April 13, 2018, David Leitch's "Deadpool 2" June 1, 2018 and "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", November 2, 2018:
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...originally created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
Marvel Comics' "The Dark Phoenix Saga" storyline...
...focuses on mutant 'Jean Grey' and the 'Phoenix Force'...
...originally created for Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont, with illustrations by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek 'Dark Phoenix'...
- 4/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Last week I wrote an open letter to Marvel about what the X-Men mean to me, primarily as a reaction to X-Men Gold #1. If you missed it, you can read it here. Since then, X-Men Blue #1 has come out. I read it, so now you get to read me talking about it.
Although I’ll be avoiding the biggest spoilers, if you are looking to avoid any and all spoilers for this comic I suggest you go give it a read before you continue.
Oh, you already read it and can keep going? That’s great!
X-Men Blue #1 is written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Cullen Bunn is someone I’ve been a fan of for a while now; it’s really hard not to enjoy Bunn’s writing. I’m really looking forward to reading his,...
Although I’ll be avoiding the biggest spoilers, if you are looking to avoid any and all spoilers for this comic I suggest you go give it a read before you continue.
Oh, you already read it and can keep going? That’s great!
X-Men Blue #1 is written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Cullen Bunn is someone I’ve been a fan of for a while now; it’s really hard not to enjoy Bunn’s writing. I’m really looking forward to reading his,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Last week I wrote an open letter to Marvel about what the X-Men mean to me, primarily as a reaction to X-Men Gold #1. If you missed it, you can read it here. Since then, X-Men Blue #1 has come out. I read it, so now you get to read me talking about it.
Although I’ll be avoiding the biggest spoilers, if you are looking to avoid any and all spoilers for this comic I suggest you go give it a read before you continue.
Oh, you already read it and can keep going? That’s great!
X-Men Blue #1 is written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Cullen Bunn is someone I’ve been a fan of for a while now; it’s really hard not to enjoy Bunn’s writing. I’m really looking forward to reading his,...
Although I’ll be avoiding the biggest spoilers, if you are looking to avoid any and all spoilers for this comic I suggest you go give it a read before you continue.
Oh, you already read it and can keep going? That’s great!
X-Men Blue #1 is written by Cullen Bunn, drawn by Jorge Molina and Matteo Buffagni, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Cullen Bunn is someone I’ve been a fan of for a while now; it’s really hard not to enjoy Bunn’s writing. I’m really looking forward to reading his,...
- 4/18/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Like the Phoenix before her, Jean Grey rises from the ashes this May to headline her very first ongoing series – and here’s your first look inside Jean Grey #1 – the new series launching on May 3rd – from creators Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men, X-Men: Season One) and Victor Ibanez (Extraordinary X-Men, Storm), who take the fiery young heroine on her own journey in preparation for the fight of her life!
A vision. A premonition. A warning. The Phoenix is coming back to Earth. It could be tomorrow, it could be years from now. But it’s on its way. Determined to not succumb to the fate that befell her adult counterpart, Jean will fight the future and forge her own destiny. One problem – she’s not ready. Not even close. So, on a quest to save her own life, she’ll travel across the Marvel Universe, honing her gifts under...
A vision. A premonition. A warning. The Phoenix is coming back to Earth. It could be tomorrow, it could be years from now. But it’s on its way. Determined to not succumb to the fate that befell her adult counterpart, Jean will fight the future and forge her own destiny. One problem – she’s not ready. Not even close. So, on a quest to save her own life, she’ll travel across the Marvel Universe, honing her gifts under...
- 4/5/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
New Series Launching as Part of ResurrXion
Like the Phoenix before her, Jean Grey rises from the ashes this May to headline her very first ongoing series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside Jean Grey #1 – the new series launching on May 3rd! Blockbuster creators Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men, X-Men: Season One) and Victor Ibanez (Extraordinary X-Men, Storm) take the fiery young heroine on her own journey in preparation for the fight of her life!
A vision. A premonition. A warning. The Phoenix is coming back to Earth. It could be tomorrow, it could be years from now. But it’s on its way. Determined to not succumb to the fate that befell her adult counterpart, Jean will fight the future and forge her own destiny. One problem – she’s not ready. Not even close. So, on a quest to save her own life, she’ll travel across the Marvel Universe,...
Like the Phoenix before her, Jean Grey rises from the ashes this May to headline her very first ongoing series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside Jean Grey #1 – the new series launching on May 3rd! Blockbuster creators Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men, X-Men: Season One) and Victor Ibanez (Extraordinary X-Men, Storm) take the fiery young heroine on her own journey in preparation for the fight of her life!
A vision. A premonition. A warning. The Phoenix is coming back to Earth. It could be tomorrow, it could be years from now. But it’s on its way. Determined to not succumb to the fate that befell her adult counterpart, Jean will fight the future and forge her own destiny. One problem – she’s not ready. Not even close. So, on a quest to save her own life, she’ll travel across the Marvel Universe,...
- 4/4/2017
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Veteran comic book writer Chris Claremont, who authored a now legendary 16-year run (1975-1991) on Marvel’s X-Men, is unhappy with the way the popular mutant characters have been marginalized in recent years. He blames the fall of the X-Men’s popularity and sales on the people at 20th Century Fox (who own the film rights to the mutant characters) and Disney, who owns Marvel.
According to an interview done for Bleeding Cool, Chris Claremont has a problem with the way the X-Men are currently being treated in Marvel Comics. Claremont is best known as the man who made the X-Men a success. The original X-Men series, created by Stan Lee, was never a top seller and was on the verge of cancellation when Claremont (along with artist Dave Cockrum, who was later succeeded by John Byrne) took over and turned the B-list book into Marvel’s most reliable and popular franchise.
According to an interview done for Bleeding Cool, Chris Claremont has a problem with the way the X-Men are currently being treated in Marvel Comics. Claremont is best known as the man who made the X-Men a success. The original X-Men series, created by Stan Lee, was never a top seller and was on the verge of cancellation when Claremont (along with artist Dave Cockrum, who was later succeeded by John Byrne) took over and turned the B-list book into Marvel’s most reliable and popular franchise.
- 11/11/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
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