The latest trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggests the movie might be even more of a cameo-fest than we'd previously predicted.
Hugh Jackman is back as Logan, of course, and he's bringing leftover characters from the erstwhile 20th Century Fox's Marvel Universe. We already knew Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), and Toad would be back. So will Wolverine's archenemy Sabretooth, perhaps finally giving Logan a chance at closure.
Around the 1:50 minute mark of the new trailer, you were probably focused on the decapitated head of a Giant Man variant (his rotting skull concealed within his ant-styled helmet). I'm much more curious about the characters standing beneath this makeshift base, who look to be familiar (mutant) faces from previous "X-Men" films: Yuriko Oyama/Lady Deathstrike from "X2" and Azazel from "X-Men: First Class."
Both are seen at too far a distance to determine if their previous actors...
Hugh Jackman is back as Logan, of course, and he's bringing leftover characters from the erstwhile 20th Century Fox's Marvel Universe. We already knew Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), and Toad would be back. So will Wolverine's archenemy Sabretooth, perhaps finally giving Logan a chance at closure.
Around the 1:50 minute mark of the new trailer, you were probably focused on the decapitated head of a Giant Man variant (his rotting skull concealed within his ant-styled helmet). I'm much more curious about the characters standing beneath this makeshift base, who look to be familiar (mutant) faces from previous "X-Men" films: Yuriko Oyama/Lady Deathstrike from "X2" and Azazel from "X-Men: First Class."
Both are seen at too far a distance to determine if their previous actors...
- 4/23/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
“They shall know my Inferno!” cries the Goblin Queen early in X-Men ’97‘s third episode. Now, the Goblin Queen has had a rough day, which began with her thinking that she was the real Jean Grey and ended with the revelation that she was a clone created by evil (but fashionable) geneticist Mr. Sinister. Her heel turn came so quick that she really didn’t have time to workshop her villain monologues.
Whatever the shortcomings in her baddie banter, the Goblin Queen makes up for it with evil powers. She immediately begins transforming the X-Mansion into a Hellscape, complete with a giant head in an elevator and a vision of Xavier as a monster from the anime classic Akira. Wild as these transformations are, they have nothing on the comic book storyline that inspired it.
The Inferno crossover from 1988 and 1989 was peak weird Marvel,...
“They shall know my Inferno!” cries the Goblin Queen early in X-Men ’97‘s third episode. Now, the Goblin Queen has had a rough day, which began with her thinking that she was the real Jean Grey and ended with the revelation that she was a clone created by evil (but fashionable) geneticist Mr. Sinister. Her heel turn came so quick that she really didn’t have time to workshop her villain monologues.
Whatever the shortcomings in her baddie banter, the Goblin Queen makes up for it with evil powers. She immediately begins transforming the X-Mansion into a Hellscape, complete with a giant head in an elevator and a vision of Xavier as a monster from the anime classic Akira. Wild as these transformations are, they have nothing on the comic book storyline that inspired it.
The Inferno crossover from 1988 and 1989 was peak weird Marvel,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Forget Batman, forget the X-Men. The greatest rogues gallery in comics history belongs to Spider-Man. So great are his baddies that Sony continues to spend millions of dollars to launch a cinematic universe around them. And while Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Venom continue to get most of the attention, even B-level guys like the Spot have been elevated to big bads.
But let’s be honest, even Spider-Man comics have a few duds when it comes to bad guys. Even if we took out the horrendous mess that was the Clone Saga (and we aren’t going to take it out), Spider-Man would still have too many losers and redundant villains to count. So, here are the absolute worst of the worst in Spider-Man’s villain roster, characters so dull that they aren’t good for much besides getting killed in a crossover event.
Photo: Marvel Comics. 13. The Gibbon...
But let’s be honest, even Spider-Man comics have a few duds when it comes to bad guys. Even if we took out the horrendous mess that was the Clone Saga (and we aren’t going to take it out), Spider-Man would still have too many losers and redundant villains to count. So, here are the absolute worst of the worst in Spider-Man’s villain roster, characters so dull that they aren’t good for much besides getting killed in a crossover event.
Photo: Marvel Comics. 13. The Gibbon...
- 2/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Welcome to the reboot of our regular 100 Word Hits column, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the Retro comic books in one hundred words. Comics from all eras and all publishers, including Marvel, DC, indies, superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy, westerns and much more!
In this special episode, Matt reviews a gaggle of Marvel Comics releases, including Darkweb #1 by Zeb Wells & Adam Kubert; Spider-Man: Legacy of Evil #1 by Kurt Busiek & Mark Texeira; Iron Man #232 by David Michelinie & Barry Windsor-Smith; The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe by Garth Ennis & Doug Braithwaite; Rom #17 & #18 by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema; and Howard the Duck: King-Sized Annual #1 by Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik.
In this special episode, Matt reviews a gaggle of Marvel Comics releases, including Darkweb #1 by Zeb Wells & Adam Kubert; Spider-Man: Legacy of Evil #1 by Kurt Busiek & Mark Texeira; Iron Man #232 by David Michelinie & Barry Windsor-Smith; The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe by Garth Ennis & Doug Braithwaite; Rom #17 & #18 by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema; and Howard the Duck: King-Sized Annual #1 by Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik.
- 1/10/2024
- by Guest
- Nerdly
This past week we lost one of the industry’s best. As Dan Green pulls his chair up to the great drawing board in the sky I look back on an amazing career. For me, Dan Green was probably the first inker I knew the name of. This comes from hunting down my back issues of Wolverine. Marc Silvestri and Adam Kubert were two of my favourites to track down issues of and Green was always the third name in the credits. Perhaps this is doing inkers a discredit. They are like drummers in rock bands in that regard. Essential to creativity but one step behind the limelight. If someone like Joe Sinnott was like the old-school drumming of Ringo Starr, then Green is more akin to the style of John Bonham. In my opinion, he was the first rock star inker.
The journey began for Dan Green in Detroit.
The journey began for Dan Green in Detroit.
- 8/30/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
This article contains some spoilers for the 1985 movie, Lifeforce
Vampires! They seduce, they enrapture, they hunger for us, and sometimes that’s not 100 percent horrifying, even if it might mean our imminent demise. We humans are a complex sort in that way.
Though vampires are typically depicted as being smart, powerful, sexy, and slick, there are definitely some onscreen bloodsuckers who are just incredibly gross. These are not them.
Santanico Pandemonium – From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn has a lot going on. Half crime spree movie and half vampire carnage spectacular, you’re either onboard for the film’s sudden switcheroo or you’re heading for the nearest exit, but one thing that many of us can agree on after making it through the other side is that Salma Hayek can put her damn foot in our mouth if she wants to. Hayek only has a small role...
Vampires! They seduce, they enrapture, they hunger for us, and sometimes that’s not 100 percent horrifying, even if it might mean our imminent demise. We humans are a complex sort in that way.
Though vampires are typically depicted as being smart, powerful, sexy, and slick, there are definitely some onscreen bloodsuckers who are just incredibly gross. These are not them.
Santanico Pandemonium – From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn has a lot going on. Half crime spree movie and half vampire carnage spectacular, you’re either onboard for the film’s sudden switcheroo or you’re heading for the nearest exit, but one thing that many of us can agree on after making it through the other side is that Salma Hayek can put her damn foot in our mouth if she wants to. Hayek only has a small role...
- 5/23/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Marvel Comics have always been innovative in their character creation. The sky really is the limit and the combination of Inhuman origins, Mutant DNA, cosmic connections, mystical, mythical and monstrous transformations, have all led to the invention of some truly bizarre individuals. Of course, the Marvel Cinematic Universe might have adapted some oddities, from Rocket and Groot to Leapfrog, but the source material is home to countless more truly weird ideas that have somehow managed to stand the test of time.
Many of these figures have made multiple appearances throughout comic book history. Most of them aren’t exactly leading figures and it’s unlikely that a titular run will be awarded to them anytime soon. But whether they are comedy characters or messed-up menaces, these heroes and villains continue to be entertaining every time they show up. Many have carried over from a bygone age of a team-up/antagonist...
Many of these figures have made multiple appearances throughout comic book history. Most of them aren’t exactly leading figures and it’s unlikely that a titular run will be awarded to them anytime soon. But whether they are comedy characters or messed-up menaces, these heroes and villains continue to be entertaining every time they show up. Many have carried over from a bygone age of a team-up/antagonist...
- 2/10/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Comic book movies and comic books exist in an infinite reciprocation loop. Fans of Ryan Coogler's ecstatic "Black Panther" or epically mournful "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" can turn to Marvel for more in-print stories. Marvel and its stable of A-list writing and illustration talent will continue spinning tales about T'Challa, Shuri, Namor, and more. With "Wakanda Forever" making more than 300 million worldwide in its first weekend of release, there is little chance this loop breaks anytime soon.
If the Marvel complex exhausts you, that status quo might be instantly tiring. Yet, the "Black Panther" comics canon is comprised of incredible offerings from some of the most compelling writers and thinkers of color from the 20th and 21st centuries. To deep dive, is to encounter the authors of "Between the World and Me" and "Bad Feminism." There are offerings from a Hollywood director and the first black writer-editor in mainstream comics.
If the Marvel complex exhausts you, that status quo might be instantly tiring. Yet, the "Black Panther" comics canon is comprised of incredible offerings from some of the most compelling writers and thinkers of color from the 20th and 21st centuries. To deep dive, is to encounter the authors of "Between the World and Me" and "Bad Feminism." There are offerings from a Hollywood director and the first black writer-editor in mainstream comics.
- 11/29/2022
- by Scott Thomas
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for episode 3 of "She-Hulk: Attorney at law."
"She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" isn't a show that lacks in self-awareness, that's for sure. After the premiere episode charted Jennifer Walters' (Tatiana Maslany) origin story alongside a healthy dose of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk, the second episode (re)introduced Tim Roth's Emil Blonsky/Abomination, a holdover from 2008's "The Incredible Hulk" who many fans wouldn't have expected to see again before his appearance in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Now, today's episode gifted us with yet another cameo by Wong (Benedict Wong), the Sorcerer Supreme who has now made a habit of popping up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when you'd least expect him to. All this was wryly acknowledged early in the third episode, with She-Hulk once again breaking the fourth wall to remind viewers of exactly whose show this is.
But...
"She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" isn't a show that lacks in self-awareness, that's for sure. After the premiere episode charted Jennifer Walters' (Tatiana Maslany) origin story alongside a healthy dose of Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk, the second episode (re)introduced Tim Roth's Emil Blonsky/Abomination, a holdover from 2008's "The Incredible Hulk" who many fans wouldn't have expected to see again before his appearance in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings." Now, today's episode gifted us with yet another cameo by Wong (Benedict Wong), the Sorcerer Supreme who has now made a habit of popping up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe when you'd least expect him to. All this was wryly acknowledged early in the third episode, with She-Hulk once again breaking the fourth wall to remind viewers of exactly whose show this is.
But...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
One is your friendly neighborhood wall-crawler, a kid from Queens trying to juggle his life and his duty to help others. The other is the grand protector of our dimension, fighting mystical threats from throughout the multiverse. They may not sound like they complement each other on paper but, believe it or not, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange work really well together.
It’s actually fairly common to see the two of them working together–their paths cross pretty frequently on the streets of New York, and Spidey is the type to always (inadvertently or not) stick his nose in other heroes’ business. And with them showing up on the big screen together in Spider-Man: No Way Home, we figured it was worth looking back at some of their best comic book team ups.
Spider-Man: One More Day (2007)
Spidey and Strange’s most controversial pairing is also probably the biggest influence on No Way Home.
It’s actually fairly common to see the two of them working together–their paths cross pretty frequently on the streets of New York, and Spidey is the type to always (inadvertently or not) stick his nose in other heroes’ business. And with them showing up on the big screen together in Spider-Man: No Way Home, we figured it was worth looking back at some of their best comic book team ups.
Spider-Man: One More Day (2007)
Spidey and Strange’s most controversial pairing is also probably the biggest influence on No Way Home.
- 12/13/2021
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
Written by Donny Cates | Art by Ryan Ottley | Published by Marvel Comics
Bad news is, no more Immortal Hulk. That book was consistently at the top of my must read list. It took a very familiar mythology, twisted it around a little, and made it seem new and fresh. The good news is, Donny Cates has promised to do the same thing, and has been given a brand new first issue to emphasise this is his book. I believe him, as the Hulk is a character more than any other who has always been much more than just another superhero book. The Hulk has been both anti-hero and villain, Bruce Banner has been both hero and victim. Hulk has been both smart and savage, Banner both top tier intellect and mentally ill down and out. One thing Banner has never been is a bad guy. Is he just good by nature,...
Bad news is, no more Immortal Hulk. That book was consistently at the top of my must read list. It took a very familiar mythology, twisted it around a little, and made it seem new and fresh. The good news is, Donny Cates has promised to do the same thing, and has been given a brand new first issue to emphasise this is his book. I believe him, as the Hulk is a character more than any other who has always been much more than just another superhero book. The Hulk has been both anti-hero and villain, Bruce Banner has been both hero and victim. Hulk has been both smart and savage, Banner both top tier intellect and mentally ill down and out. One thing Banner has never been is a bad guy. Is he just good by nature,...
- 11/25/2021
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
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“Eternals,” starring Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, and Kit Harrington, soared into theaters November 5. And based on fan reviews across social media, the Chloe Zhao–directed film makes for a solid addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Whether you’re seeing the superhero flick on the big screen this weekend, or already managed to make it to a screening, celebrate the release by purchasing some of the awesome “Eternals” merchandise floating around the web. To make things a little easier, we collected a list of options for you. From board games to Funko Pop! vinyl figurines, see below for...
“Eternals,” starring Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Lia McHugh, Don Lee, and Kit Harrington, soared into theaters November 5. And based on fan reviews across social media, the Chloe Zhao–directed film makes for a solid addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Whether you’re seeing the superhero flick on the big screen this weekend, or already managed to make it to a screening, celebrate the release by purchasing some of the awesome “Eternals” merchandise floating around the web. To make things a little easier, we collected a list of options for you. From board games to Funko Pop! vinyl figurines, see below for...
- 11/5/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
(This article actually does Not contain any “Loki” spoilers.)
We are still in the very early stages of the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so the big picture remains pretty foggy. “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter” didn’t shed much light on things. And otherwise we don’t know what’s coming aside from a list of titles and bits of casting news.
One thing we’ve known for a while, though, is that the MCU’s version of the multiverse is coming. It’s a major factor in “Loki” on Disney+, and it will of course be key in the “Doctor Strange” sequel that literally has the word “multiverse” in the title.
And it makes sense for the emergence of the multiverse to be the next big long-term issue in the MCU for the foreseeable future, similar to how the Infinity Stones were at the...
We are still in the very early stages of the fourth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so the big picture remains pretty foggy. “WandaVision” and “The Falcon and the Winter” didn’t shed much light on things. And otherwise we don’t know what’s coming aside from a list of titles and bits of casting news.
One thing we’ve known for a while, though, is that the MCU’s version of the multiverse is coming. It’s a major factor in “Loki” on Disney+, and it will of course be key in the “Doctor Strange” sequel that literally has the word “multiverse” in the title.
And it makes sense for the emergence of the multiverse to be the next big long-term issue in the MCU for the foreseeable future, similar to how the Infinity Stones were at the...
- 6/9/2021
- by Phil Owen, Andi Ortiz and Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps expanding into television, now with the premiere of Loki on Disney+. A review of this first episode — with spoilers — coming up just as soon as I know whether I’m a robot…
With the debut of Loki, the Kevin Feige era of Marvel TV is two-for-three on bold swings. While The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was basically just a very long MCU movie (and not always a good one), WandaVision was a fascinatingly weird mash-up of sitcom deconstruction and reckoning with grief. And now Loki is,...
With the debut of Loki, the Kevin Feige era of Marvel TV is two-for-three on bold swings. While The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was basically just a very long MCU movie (and not always a good one), WandaVision was a fascinatingly weird mash-up of sitcom deconstruction and reckoning with grief. And now Loki is,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Marvel’s Eternals trailer is here, and with an all-star cast and an Oscar-winning director (in the form of Chloe Zhao) it looks like an ambitious, surprisingly cerebral new addition to Marvel Cinematic Universe lore. It doesn’t reveal much, but what it does is more than enough to make us hopeful for all the cosmic surprises that MCU Phase 4 has in store for us.
Watch the Eternals trailer here if you haven’t already…then we’ll get to talking about who all these cool new characters are!
And here’s the official synopsis, courtesy of Marvel Studios:
“Marvel Studios’ Eternals welcomes an exciting new team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind’s oldest enemy, The Deviants. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris,...
Watch the Eternals trailer here if you haven’t already…then we’ll get to talking about who all these cool new characters are!
And here’s the official synopsis, courtesy of Marvel Studios:
“Marvel Studios’ Eternals welcomes an exciting new team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind’s oldest enemy, The Deviants. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris,...
- 5/24/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
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It’s always a good time to catch up on your reading, as March is National Reading Month, now feels like the perfect occasion. With so many new TV shows and films on the horizon, it’s not easy to stop streaming and open up a good book. But what if that good book happens to be a graphic novel about one of your favorite Marvel characters?
Graphic novels are a mesmerizing genre within the literary cypher. The best of the bunch find the synergy in fusing exquisite stories with spellbinding illustrations for a double-sensory experience. Most (if not all) stories start on paper, and reading graphic novels means supporting a sometimes undervalued art form.
It’s always a good time to catch up on your reading, as March is National Reading Month, now feels like the perfect occasion. With so many new TV shows and films on the horizon, it’s not easy to stop streaming and open up a good book. But what if that good book happens to be a graphic novel about one of your favorite Marvel characters?
Graphic novels are a mesmerizing genre within the literary cypher. The best of the bunch find the synergy in fusing exquisite stories with spellbinding illustrations for a double-sensory experience. Most (if not all) stories start on paper, and reading graphic novels means supporting a sometimes undervalued art form.
- 3/19/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
It’s been a long time since there’s been any movement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, we haven’t had any new McU stuff in a year and half. But now WandaVision’s launch looms, and we just got our first look at the “Loki” series that’s coming to Disney+ next year.
“Loki” will follow the title character, played once again by Tom Hiddleston, from when he escaped the clutches of the Avengers with the Tesseract during the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” As we expected after we saw that movie, Loki will use the Space Stone to explore this new alternate timeline that has been created thanks to the Avengers’ time travel shenanigans.
But beyond that, we don’t know much. And at first watch the trailer doesn’t seem to give us much in the way of new information. The trailer is...
“Loki” will follow the title character, played once again by Tom Hiddleston, from when he escaped the clutches of the Avengers with the Tesseract during the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” As we expected after we saw that movie, Loki will use the Space Stone to explore this new alternate timeline that has been created thanks to the Avengers’ time travel shenanigans.
But beyond that, we don’t know much. And at first watch the trailer doesn’t seem to give us much in the way of new information. The trailer is...
- 12/11/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
Kieron Gillen is coming back to Marvel, and his new project is a really big deal.
The Eternals are simultaneously Jack Kirby’s weirdest and most straightforward creations, and with them coming to the big screen in February, bringing them back to the comics makes a ton of sense. Pairing Gillen with Esad Ribic shows Marvel is not messing around with it.
“I said if I was ever to do a book again at Marvel, it would have to be something I’ve never done before. This is exactly that. This is me teaming up with literally my favourite artist of the epic, taking one of those lightning-storm Kirby visions and re-making it to be as new as the day it was forged,” Gillen said in a statement. “While Esad makes whole worlds on the page, I’m applying all the skills I’ve developed when I was away. It’s a lot.
The Eternals are simultaneously Jack Kirby’s weirdest and most straightforward creations, and with them coming to the big screen in February, bringing them back to the comics makes a ton of sense. Pairing Gillen with Esad Ribic shows Marvel is not messing around with it.
“I said if I was ever to do a book again at Marvel, it would have to be something I’ve never done before. This is exactly that. This is me teaming up with literally my favourite artist of the epic, taking one of those lightning-storm Kirby visions and re-making it to be as new as the day it was forged,” Gillen said in a statement. “While Esad makes whole worlds on the page, I’m applying all the skills I’ve developed when I was away. It’s a lot.
- 8/20/2020
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
With an enormous swath of the world involved in varying degrees of social distancing, many of us suddenly find ourselves with a lot of time on our hands. Never fear! There are more options for streaming comics than ever before, and that means we have access to more of comics history, more hidden gems, and more epochal runs than ever before. But the variety of options to read can be daunting. That’s why we’ve put together a recommendation list of some of our favorite comics binge reads to help you through quarantine.
Marvel Unlimited has been around for more than a decade. It runs about six months behind print release of books, so it’s a good way to stay sorta-current with the stories you love. But the real draw is the back catalog: with 25,000 issues in its library, you’ve got access to some of the most...
Marvel Unlimited has been around for more than a decade. It runs about six months behind print release of books, so it’s a good way to stay sorta-current with the stories you love. But the real draw is the back catalog: with 25,000 issues in its library, you’ve got access to some of the most...
- 4/7/2020
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
Written by Chris Ryall | Art by Luca Pizzari | Published by Idw Comics
So, scanning the new releases for something new to try, this book seemed to jump up into my arms. Those of a certain vintage like me have very fond memories of the Rom, Spaceknight series from Marvel Comics. To this day, I’ve still got about three quarters of the 75 issues run, and if you want to read a book that gives you a perfect snapshot of early 80′s Marvel, that’s the one. Rom, and his main foes the Dire Wraiths basically interacted and came across virtually every Marvel character of the day. Go check the series out, you’ll thank me. But I digress. Idw picked up the publishing rights in 2015, and started publishing a new Rom book, but one that passed me by. Well, I’m happy to take this chance to jump into Idw’s Hasbroverse,...
So, scanning the new releases for something new to try, this book seemed to jump up into my arms. Those of a certain vintage like me have very fond memories of the Rom, Spaceknight series from Marvel Comics. To this day, I’ve still got about three quarters of the 75 issues run, and if you want to read a book that gives you a perfect snapshot of early 80′s Marvel, that’s the one. Rom, and his main foes the Dire Wraiths basically interacted and came across virtually every Marvel character of the day. Go check the series out, you’ll thank me. But I digress. Idw picked up the publishing rights in 2015, and started publishing a new Rom book, but one that passed me by. Well, I’m happy to take this chance to jump into Idw’s Hasbroverse,...
- 1/21/2020
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
In anticipation of "Spider-Woman" appearing on streaming service Disney+, Marvel Comics' upcoming "Spider-Woman" title, written by Karla Pcheco and illustrated by Pere Perez, with a cover by Junggeun Yoon will be available March 2020:
Many characters have taken up the mantle of 'Spider-Woman' but the original was 'Jessica Drew' debuting in "Marvel Spotlight" #32 (1977), created by Archie Goodwin, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. She is the daughter of 'Jonathan' and 'Merriam Drew', born in London, England and at a young age, was lethally poisoned by radiation while living near 'Mount Wundagore' in 'Transia'.
To try to save her life, her father injected her with an experimental serum based on irradiated spiders' blood. Because the serum did not have any apparent effect on her, 'Henry Wyndham', aka the 'High Evolutionary', placed her in a genetic accelerator that slowed her aging.
Years later, 'Hydra' under the control of 'Count Otto Vermis',...
Many characters have taken up the mantle of 'Spider-Woman' but the original was 'Jessica Drew' debuting in "Marvel Spotlight" #32 (1977), created by Archie Goodwin, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. She is the daughter of 'Jonathan' and 'Merriam Drew', born in London, England and at a young age, was lethally poisoned by radiation while living near 'Mount Wundagore' in 'Transia'.
To try to save her life, her father injected her with an experimental serum based on irradiated spiders' blood. Because the serum did not have any apparent effect on her, 'Henry Wyndham', aka the 'High Evolutionary', placed her in a genetic accelerator that slowed her aging.
Years later, 'Hydra' under the control of 'Count Otto Vermis',...
- 12/11/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marc Buxton Jul 22, 2019
The Eternals are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year. Get to know them with some of their greatest comics stories.
Jack Kirby's Eternals are going to get their own movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year! These are far from your traditional superheroes, though. Mixing the biggest of big Kirby ideas with concepts like ancient aliens and traditional mythology, Marvel's Eternals aren't exactly the easiest group of characters to explain in a few words (although we tried our damndest with this history of the Eternals article), so we decided to put together an Eternals reading order to get you familiar with the world of the Celestials, Deviants, and more cosmic Marvel weirdness!
Eternals by Jack Kirby (1976)
Jack Kirby delivered the original electrifying Eternals saga. Other than a Hulk robot (because reasons), there was no mention of the Marvel Universe anywhere in this series.
The Eternals are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year. Get to know them with some of their greatest comics stories.
Jack Kirby's Eternals are going to get their own movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year! These are far from your traditional superheroes, though. Mixing the biggest of big Kirby ideas with concepts like ancient aliens and traditional mythology, Marvel's Eternals aren't exactly the easiest group of characters to explain in a few words (although we tried our damndest with this history of the Eternals article), so we decided to put together an Eternals reading order to get you familiar with the world of the Celestials, Deviants, and more cosmic Marvel weirdness!
Eternals by Jack Kirby (1976)
Jack Kirby delivered the original electrifying Eternals saga. Other than a Hulk robot (because reasons), there was no mention of the Marvel Universe anywhere in this series.
- 7/18/2019
- Den of Geek
Gavin Jasper Jun 9, 2019
X-Men: Dark Phoenix is here and we're putting together all the various Marvel Comics references hidden throughout.
This article consists of lots of X-Men: Dark Phoenix spoilers. We have a spoiler free review here.
The X-Men Cinematic Universe has reached the finish line. After three initial core movies, four core movies from a rebooted sequel timeline, three Wolverine movies, two Deadpool movies, and a New Mutants fiasco that may or may not see the light of day, it’s time to pack it in. X-Men: Dark Phoenix is the last big showing of Fox’s genre-defining and, in all honesty, fascinating line of movies.
As always, being a superhero movie, there are a ton of comic book references throughout. Being an X-Men movie, that also means that throwaway heroes and villains are named after obscure comic book characters that they have very little to do with. Man,...
X-Men: Dark Phoenix is here and we're putting together all the various Marvel Comics references hidden throughout.
This article consists of lots of X-Men: Dark Phoenix spoilers. We have a spoiler free review here.
The X-Men Cinematic Universe has reached the finish line. After three initial core movies, four core movies from a rebooted sequel timeline, three Wolverine movies, two Deadpool movies, and a New Mutants fiasco that may or may not see the light of day, it’s time to pack it in. X-Men: Dark Phoenix is the last big showing of Fox’s genre-defining and, in all honesty, fascinating line of movies.
As always, being a superhero movie, there are a ton of comic book references throughout. Being an X-Men movie, that also means that throwaway heroes and villains are named after obscure comic book characters that they have very little to do with. Man,...
- 6/6/2019
- Den of Geek
According to "Avengers: Infinity War" co-director Joe Russo, 'Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) will become the character 'Nomad' in the new film, with 'Bucky Barnes' (Sebastian Stan) aka 'Winter Soldier', picking up the shield to become the next 'Captain America':
"Obviously you can't deal with a character called 'Captain America' without dealing with the thematics behind that, " said Russo...
"...so we wanted a relevancy to it and we wanted to put him in a position where he was questioning the chain of command.
"You'll see in these 'Avengers' films, he's on a very specific journey as a character.
"Some people have suspected that he may be 'Nomad'...and I wouldn't say that he is exactly Nomad, but he is the spirit of that character..."
"The 'Nomad' name and costume was created for Marvel by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for 'Steve...
"Obviously you can't deal with a character called 'Captain America' without dealing with the thematics behind that, " said Russo...
"...so we wanted a relevancy to it and we wanted to put him in a position where he was questioning the chain of command.
"You'll see in these 'Avengers' films, he's on a very specific journey as a character.
"Some people have suspected that he may be 'Nomad'...and I wouldn't say that he is exactly Nomad, but he is the spirit of that character..."
"The 'Nomad' name and costume was created for Marvel by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for 'Steve...
- 4/13/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to new reports, "Avengers 4" may feature 'Steve Rogers' aka 'Captain America' as Marvel Comics' superhero 'Nomad':
The 'Nomad' name and costume was created for Marvel by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for 'Steve Rogers'...
...debuting in "Captain America" #180 (December 1974).
In that issue Rogers becomes disillusioned with the United States government, when he discovers a respected, high ranking government official is the leader of a 'Deep State' criminal organization called 'Secret Empire'.
Rogers abandons his Captain America identity, convinced he cannot continue to serve America after this latest reveal shatters his faith in the nation's status.
However, a confrontation with 'Hawkeye' forces Rogers to realize he cannot abandon a life of heroism and he subsequently takes on the name 'Nomad', adopting a dark blue and yellow uniform devoid of patriotic markings.
"Rogers eventually realizes he can champion America's ideals without blindly supporting its government.
The 'Nomad' name and costume was created for Marvel by writer Steve Englehart and illustrator Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for 'Steve Rogers'...
...debuting in "Captain America" #180 (December 1974).
In that issue Rogers becomes disillusioned with the United States government, when he discovers a respected, high ranking government official is the leader of a 'Deep State' criminal organization called 'Secret Empire'.
Rogers abandons his Captain America identity, convinced he cannot continue to serve America after this latest reveal shatters his faith in the nation's status.
However, a confrontation with 'Hawkeye' forces Rogers to realize he cannot abandon a life of heroism and he subsequently takes on the name 'Nomad', adopting a dark blue and yellow uniform devoid of patriotic markings.
"Rogers eventually realizes he can champion America's ideals without blindly supporting its government.
- 1/16/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek more new footage, plus images from director James Gunn's "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2", on the news that "Rocky" actor Sylvester Stallone portrays Marvel Comics character 'Starhawk' aka 'Stakar of the House of Ogord', a high-ranking member of the 'Ravagers', in the new Marvel Studios feature:
Starhawk was created by writer Steve Gerber of "Howard The Duck" fame and illustrator Sal Buscema, as an anti-hero in the 'Earth-691' timeline of the Marvel Comics universe.
"...'Stakar' was fated to eventually re-inhabit his infant body, reliving his life over countless times. Because of the knowledge of things to come, he manipulated events to affect what he felt would be the best outcome, referring to himself as 'One Who Knows'.
"He made many enemies in doing so, but his tampering and guidance also led to the formation of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in the 31st Century.
Starhawk was created by writer Steve Gerber of "Howard The Duck" fame and illustrator Sal Buscema, as an anti-hero in the 'Earth-691' timeline of the Marvel Comics universe.
"...'Stakar' was fated to eventually re-inhabit his infant body, reliving his life over countless times. Because of the knowledge of things to come, he manipulated events to affect what he felt would be the best outcome, referring to himself as 'One Who Knows'.
"He made many enemies in doing so, but his tampering and guidance also led to the formation of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in the 31st Century.
- 4/21/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The first trailer for Thor: Ragnarok has arrived and with it, our first look at Jeff Goldblum in action as The Grandmaster. He’s not the most well-known of Marvel’s cosmic characters, but the actor in the role is so beloved, everybody seems to want to know more about this comic book character. Grandmaster first appeared in Avengers #69 (from Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema, Oct. 1969) in a wager against Avengers’ time-traveling despot Kang the Conqueror. Most people likely know Grandmaster from Marvel’s “Contest of Champions.” You may have heard of the popular mobile fighting game Marvel: Contest of Champions, but the game gets its name from a comic book mini-series (Marvel’s first, actually) titled Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions. It...
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- 4/13/2017
- by John Gholson
- Movies.com
The Defenders will appear on Netflix next year, a culmination of the individual series that Marvel and Netflix have produced, such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. When the show was first announced, I was not aware of the comic the show was based on. So This Week in Marvel Unlimited, I'm diving into The Defenders.
Starting off, The Defenders as they are assembled in the comics are different. You start off with The Hulk, Namor, and good ol' Doctor Strange. That in my opinion is not the ideal team you want to start a series off with. While I am excited for the Doctor Strange movie, the character in the comics has never been one I've been a fan of. Maybe that will change but the few times I've read a Doctor Strange comic, I've been bored to tears. Especially with the earlier depictions of the character,...
Starting off, The Defenders as they are assembled in the comics are different. You start off with The Hulk, Namor, and good ol' Doctor Strange. That in my opinion is not the ideal team you want to start a series off with. While I am excited for the Doctor Strange movie, the character in the comics has never been one I've been a fan of. Maybe that will change but the few times I've read a Doctor Strange comic, I've been bored to tears. Especially with the earlier depictions of the character,...
- 10/20/2016
- by Tim Jousma
- LRMonline.com
I’ve got an infographic here for all you Captain America fans that shows us the evolution of Cap's costume over the past 75 years in comics and film. The graphic comes from Halloweencostumes.com and it’s cool to see all of the different designs the character has had over the years.
Captain America has worn an incredible number of costumes since the character debuted 75 years ago. These costumes typically alternated between patriotic suits and more modern military uniforms, with some notable exceptions. Of course, his appearance was ultimately in the hands of the artists and writers who worked on the Captain America and The Avengers comic book titles, often for extended periods of time. These included Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema, and Mark Gruenwald, among others. In this infographic, we show how Captain America’s costume has evolved in comics, television, and film. We...
Captain America has worn an incredible number of costumes since the character debuted 75 years ago. These costumes typically alternated between patriotic suits and more modern military uniforms, with some notable exceptions. Of course, his appearance was ultimately in the hands of the artists and writers who worked on the Captain America and The Avengers comic book titles, often for extended periods of time. These included Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema, and Mark Gruenwald, among others. In this infographic, we show how Captain America’s costume has evolved in comics, television, and film. We...
- 5/7/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
For the conclusion of Diamond Comic Distributors Retailer Summit and for the opening of Geppi’s Entertainment Museum’s new exhibit 75 Spirited Years: Will Eisner and The Spirit on Friday, September 25, 2015 – four top creators were asked to provide their interpretations of a concept sketch that had been created by Eisner but never before finished.
One of those creators was Mark Wheatley, the Inkpot, Mucker, Gem, Speakeasy, and Eisner award-winning writer-artist perhaps best known for his successful and often cutting-edge collaborations with fellow writer-artist Marc Hempel. Wheatley will see his piece based on Eisner’s sketch featured on the cover of a limited edition of Overstreet’s Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2015-2016. This version will be given to retailers who attend the closing party for the Retailer Summit, which is also the official kick-off of the Eisner exhibit.
“I’m thrilled to have been asked to posthumously collaborate with Will Eisner on this project.
One of those creators was Mark Wheatley, the Inkpot, Mucker, Gem, Speakeasy, and Eisner award-winning writer-artist perhaps best known for his successful and often cutting-edge collaborations with fellow writer-artist Marc Hempel. Wheatley will see his piece based on Eisner’s sketch featured on the cover of a limited edition of Overstreet’s Comic Book Marketplace Yearbook 2015-2016. This version will be given to retailers who attend the closing party for the Retailer Summit, which is also the official kick-off of the Eisner exhibit.
“I’m thrilled to have been asked to posthumously collaborate with Will Eisner on this project.
- 9/23/2015
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Spider-island #2 Christos Gage and Tom Defalco (writers) Paco Diaz and Ron Frenz (art) Gabriele Dell'Otto (variant) On Sale: 07/29/15 Price: $3.99 • The Spider-Queen has turned Manhattan into an island of Spider-Madness and Peter Parker has lost, thanks to Spider-Scribe Christos Gage (Amazing Spider-man, Superior Spider-man) & rising star artist Paco Diaz (Wolverine, Scarlet Spiders). • With Spider-Man defeated and captive, does Flash Thompson, A.K.A. Venom stand a chance? • All this, plus visit the MC2 patch of Battleworld! Mayday Parker and her Spider-Family are back courtesy of classic Spider-Girl team Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz & Sal Buscema!
- 7/7/2015
- ComicBookMovie.com
Future Imperfect #1
Written by Peter David
Art by Greg Land
Colors by Nolan Woodard
Published by Marvel Comics
Peter David’s long and cerebral run on the Incredible Hulk stood out in a sea of mediocrity compared to the rest of Marvel’s output during the 90s. He changed the character forever, from green to gray from smart and back to “gravage.” One of the highlights of his run was creating the Maestro, the ruler of Dystopia for a two part story “Future Imperfect” in 1992. It was immaculately drawn by George Perez, who switched gears after years of drawing team books for something grittier and substantial.
The book is still vastly lauded and the writer sees it as an “inverted Terminator.” The two parter took place during the period of the “Merged Hulk” era. The Hulk was transported to the future by Rick Jones’ daughter Janis, and upon arriving he...
Written by Peter David
Art by Greg Land
Colors by Nolan Woodard
Published by Marvel Comics
Peter David’s long and cerebral run on the Incredible Hulk stood out in a sea of mediocrity compared to the rest of Marvel’s output during the 90s. He changed the character forever, from green to gray from smart and back to “gravage.” One of the highlights of his run was creating the Maestro, the ruler of Dystopia for a two part story “Future Imperfect” in 1992. It was immaculately drawn by George Perez, who switched gears after years of drawing team books for something grittier and substantial.
The book is still vastly lauded and the writer sees it as an “inverted Terminator.” The two parter took place during the period of the “Merged Hulk” era. The Hulk was transported to the future by Rick Jones’ daughter Janis, and upon arriving he...
- 6/13/2015
- by Neil Patel
- SoundOnSight
So confession time: of all of the books Marvel has ever published about any of the characters in the X-Men universe, "The New Mutants" remains my very favorite. Part of that was timing. I was 13 when the series began publication, and I was already a fan of the X-Men. My best friend at the time was a comic nerd the way I was a movie nerd, and he knew my tastes well enough that when the book was about to launch, he urged me to make sure it was on my pull list. It blows my mind that Chris Claremont was basically forced to create the series under duress. From the moment the book launched, I was all aboard for the story of a group of kids who were recruited to attend Xavier's school. At that point, the original X-Men were all adults, and this was a chance for Marvel...
- 5/13/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Over the past week, the global comic community once again came together to pay tribute to artist Herb Trimpe, who sadly passed away at age 75. As a fan of the Incredible Hulk, my first exposure to Herb’s work was when I bought Marvel Treasury Edition #5 from Nostalgia and Comics in Birmingham.
It was first time I’d ever seen a large book that size, and being ten years old, it’s the biggest comic I ever saw! The book had reprints of Hulk stories by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, Jim Starlin, and of course, Herb Trimpe.
The oversized format reprinted issues 139 and 141 which had Hulk facing off against illusions of various foes, and the latter had the first appearance of Doc Samson which features a great transformation scene of Banner transforming into Hulk and back. It still packs quite a wallop to this day.
It started off a personal...
It was first time I’d ever seen a large book that size, and being ten years old, it’s the biggest comic I ever saw! The book had reprints of Hulk stories by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, Jim Starlin, and of course, Herb Trimpe.
The oversized format reprinted issues 139 and 141 which had Hulk facing off against illusions of various foes, and the latter had the first appearance of Doc Samson which features a great transformation scene of Banner transforming into Hulk and back. It still packs quite a wallop to this day.
It started off a personal...
- 4/23/2015
- by Neil Patel
- SoundOnSight
Before the all-new Secret Wars takes the comic world by storm in 2015, relive the complete Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars legacy in one complete, stunning package. Hot off the heels of this year’s sold-out Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set, Marvel have announced the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld Box Set Slipcase, a deluxe collection of 11 (yes, eleven!!) hardcovers chronicling the history of one of Marvel’s most storied events.
Coming in June 2015, readers will be transported to Battleworld and back as they experience over 30 years of Secret Wars stories in one of the most comprehensive collections we’ve ever released! Plus, each of these extremely limited box sets comes complete with a full-size poster: legendary painter Alex Ross’s rendition of the cover to Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1!
“Our Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set was a huge hit with fans and retailers,...
Coming in June 2015, readers will be transported to Battleworld and back as they experience over 30 years of Secret Wars stories in one of the most comprehensive collections we’ve ever released! Plus, each of these extremely limited box sets comes complete with a full-size poster: legendary painter Alex Ross’s rendition of the cover to Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1!
“Our Marvel Famous Firsts: 75th Anniversary Masterworks Slipcase Set was a huge hit with fans and retailers,...
- 11/22/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Well, the big day is finally here! After leading the Avengers in stopping an alien invasion Summer before last, our favorite shield-slinger returns to the multiplexes in an all new solo adventure (well, he’s got some help from the Black Widow and the high-flyin’ Falcon)! Before you head out, you may want to brush up on all things Steve Rogers (don’t worry, this won’t be on the final!)! Have fun and buy bonds!
Read my original review of Captain America Here.
Here’s my original article that ran on Wamg before Captain America: The First Avenger was released in 2011.
The very first appearance of the sentinel of liberty.
Okay fellow movie geeks! Ready for a bit of pop culture history? Before you head out to the multiplex this weekend to see Paramount’s Captain America: The First Avenger, let’s get better acquainted with the story of this star-spangled superhero.
Read my original review of Captain America Here.
Here’s my original article that ran on Wamg before Captain America: The First Avenger was released in 2011.
The very first appearance of the sentinel of liberty.
Okay fellow movie geeks! Ready for a bit of pop culture history? Before you head out to the multiplex this weekend to see Paramount’s Captain America: The First Avenger, let’s get better acquainted with the story of this star-spangled superhero.
- 4/4/2014
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Captain America is one of the most famous and important superheroes in the Marvel Universe. He is also the oldest Marvel hero to consistently have his own comic as he was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941. Beginning as a figure of anti-German and Japanese propaganda, Captain America and his civilian identity evolved into a man out of time, and one who was filled with great guilt because of the death of his partner Bucky Barnes. He went from wholeheartedly supporting the United States’ policy to refusing to wear the stars and stripes when the president himself was at the center of a conspiracy to hunt him down and kill him. He has fought and been betrayed by old friends and lovers, but Captain America still act as the moral center of the Marvel Universe, and the hero everyone from Spider-Man to The Punisher and Wolverine look up to and respect.
- 4/1/2014
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
• In the midst of Goblin Nation, the Superior Spider-Man thinks back on an All New never before seen team-up between Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin! • You’ve been missing the Amazing Spider-man? Here He Is! Just as you remember him, facing off with his two greatest foes! • Who will be the Superior Spider-Man? The Superior Spider-Villain? And what consequences will this flashback adventure have for the present day? Superior Spider-man Team-up #16 Written by Kevin Shinick Pencils by Marco Checchetto, Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema Cover by Paolo Rivera...
- 3/24/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Jock takes over creative duties on Savage Wolverine, get to know Thor from the start with Thor: Season One, and the coolest writers and artists in the business take a shot at Batman in Batman Black and White #2.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Action Comics Vol 2 #24
(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Tyler Kirkham
» Iron Man Vol 5 #16
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Carlo Pagulayan
» Savage Wolverine #9
(W) Jock (A) Jock
» Mighty Thor By Walter Simonson Vol 2 paperback
(W) Walter Simonson (A) Walter Simonson - Sal Buscema
» Thor And The Mighty Avengers
(W) Roger Langridge (A...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Jock takes over creative duties on Savage Wolverine, get to know Thor from the start with Thor: Season One, and the coolest writers and artists in the business take a shot at Batman in Batman Black and White #2.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Action Comics Vol 2 #24
(W) Scott Lobdell (A) Tyler Kirkham
» Iron Man Vol 5 #16
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Carlo Pagulayan
» Savage Wolverine #9
(W) Jock (A) Jock
» Mighty Thor By Walter Simonson Vol 2 paperback
(W) Walter Simonson (A) Walter Simonson - Sal Buscema
» Thor And The Mighty Avengers
(W) Roger Langridge (A...
- 10/2/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
Wolverine and the X-Men #36
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrew Currie
Colorist: Matt Milla with Edgar Delgado
Publisher: Marvel Comics
The brilliant thing that Brian Michael Bendis did with All New X-Men is to make our presenttime the dystopian “Days of Future Past” for the original X-Men. Today is the future that young Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman don’t want to see come to be. They’ll do anything to avoid the future they were brought to where Cyclops killed Professor Xavier. In Wolverine and the X-Men #36, the past and present X-Men have to fight alongside and against an X-Men team from the future who want to send the original X-Men back to the time they really belong. (Who says time travel stories aren’t confusing?) “Battle of the Atom” continues with Jason Aaron and Giuseppe Camuncoli stepping in to move the plot along while...
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrew Currie
Colorist: Matt Milla with Edgar Delgado
Publisher: Marvel Comics
The brilliant thing that Brian Michael Bendis did with All New X-Men is to make our presenttime the dystopian “Days of Future Past” for the original X-Men. Today is the future that young Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman don’t want to see come to be. They’ll do anything to avoid the future they were brought to where Cyclops killed Professor Xavier. In Wolverine and the X-Men #36, the past and present X-Men have to fight alongside and against an X-Men team from the future who want to send the original X-Men back to the time they really belong. (Who says time travel stories aren’t confusing?) “Battle of the Atom” continues with Jason Aaron and Giuseppe Camuncoli stepping in to move the plot along while...
- 9/28/2013
- by Scott Cederlund
- SoundOnSight
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: DC's new team-up book "Batman/Superman" launches; Pizza Dog solves a mystery in "Hawkeye" #11; and Gamora takes the spotlight in "Guardians of the Galaxy" #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Adventures Of Superman #2
Written by Michael Avon Oeming, Bryan J.L. Glass, Joshua Hale Fialkov, & J.M. DeMatteis, art by Michael Avon Oeming, Joelle Jones, Giuseppe Camuncoli, & Sal Buscema
» Batman / Superman #1 (pictured above)
Written by Greg Pak, art by Jae Lee
» Journey Into Mystery #653
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Valerio Schiti, colors by Jordie Bellaire, letters by Clayton Cowles
» Superman #21
Written by Scott Lobdell,...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: DC's new team-up book "Batman/Superman" launches; Pizza Dog solves a mystery in "Hawkeye" #11; and Gamora takes the spotlight in "Guardians of the Galaxy" #4.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Adventures Of Superman #2
Written by Michael Avon Oeming, Bryan J.L. Glass, Joshua Hale Fialkov, & J.M. DeMatteis, art by Michael Avon Oeming, Joelle Jones, Giuseppe Camuncoli, & Sal Buscema
» Batman / Superman #1 (pictured above)
Written by Greg Pak, art by Jae Lee
» Journey Into Mystery #653
Story by Kathryn Immonen, art by Valerio Schiti, colors by Jordie Bellaire, letters by Clayton Cowles
» Superman #21
Written by Scott Lobdell,...
- 6/26/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Catwoman squares off against the Penguin in "Catwoman" #20, the epic Avengers/Captain Marvel crossover starts with "Avengers: The Enemy Within" #1, and Miles Morales makes a big decision in "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #23.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #10 (pictured above)
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Dale Eaglesham
» Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man, Vol 08 hardcover
Collects The Invincible Iron Man (1968) #39-53.
» Wolverine And The X-men #29
Story by Jason Aaron, art by Ramon Perez, colors by Laura Martin
» Wolverine And The X-men By Jason Aaron, Vol 04: Avx paperback
Story by Jason Aaron,...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Catwoman squares off against the Penguin in "Catwoman" #20, the epic Avengers/Captain Marvel crossover starts with "Avengers: The Enemy Within" #1, and Miles Morales makes a big decision in "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #23.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #10 (pictured above)
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Dale Eaglesham
» Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man, Vol 08 hardcover
Collects The Invincible Iron Man (1968) #39-53.
» Wolverine And The X-men #29
Story by Jason Aaron, art by Ramon Perez, colors by Laura Martin
» Wolverine And The X-men By Jason Aaron, Vol 04: Avx paperback
Story by Jason Aaron,...
- 5/15/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
According to director Bryan Singer, currently in Montreal shooting the new Fox super-mutant feature "X-Men: Days Of Future Past", actor Omar Sy has been cast as 'Bishop' and Booboo Stewart as 'Warpath'.
Created by writer Whilce Portacio and illustrator Jim Lee, 'Bishop' aka 'Lucas Bishop', debuted in Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #282 (1991), as a member of 'Xavier's Security Enforcers', a mutant police force from a dystopian future of the Marvel Universe, who traveled to the 20th century and joined the 'X-Men'.
A brash antihero, Bishop had difficulty adjusting to the norms of the time period. After a decade and a half of acting as a member of the team, Bishop eventually became one of the X-Men's main antagonists.
Bishop's mutant ability enables him to absorb all forms of radiant or conductive energy directed towards him and to release that energy from his body. This power is passive,...
Created by writer Whilce Portacio and illustrator Jim Lee, 'Bishop' aka 'Lucas Bishop', debuted in Marvel Comics' "Uncanny X-Men" #282 (1991), as a member of 'Xavier's Security Enforcers', a mutant police force from a dystopian future of the Marvel Universe, who traveled to the 20th century and joined the 'X-Men'.
A brash antihero, Bishop had difficulty adjusting to the norms of the time period. After a decade and a half of acting as a member of the team, Bishop eventually became one of the X-Men's main antagonists.
Bishop's mutant ability enables him to absorb all forms of radiant or conductive energy directed towards him and to release that energy from his body. This power is passive,...
- 4/25/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sean Howe shows us proof that Marvel sold original artwork instead of returning it to the artists, or compensating them in any way.
Marvel began returning current pages to artists sometime in 1974, and eventually worked retroactively back a few months, to comics cover-dated from January 1974; among the earliest issues from which art was sent back were Avengers #119 and Amazing Spider-Man #128.
But a year earlier, Marvel sold the covers to these issues, cover-dated January 1973, to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Seven covers, plus progressive proofs and color guides for each, for a total of $770.
Back in 1986, Irene Vartanoff (who began managing artwork return in 1975) told The Comics Journal that Marvel would occasionally send artwork to exhibits. But as far as I know, this is the only evidence that exists of Marvel actually accepting money for pages of original art.
It’s unclear if the gallery still possesses the pages; nothing comes up on their inventory database.
Marvel began returning current pages to artists sometime in 1974, and eventually worked retroactively back a few months, to comics cover-dated from January 1974; among the earliest issues from which art was sent back were Avengers #119 and Amazing Spider-Man #128.
But a year earlier, Marvel sold the covers to these issues, cover-dated January 1973, to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Seven covers, plus progressive proofs and color guides for each, for a total of $770.
Back in 1986, Irene Vartanoff (who began managing artwork return in 1975) told The Comics Journal that Marvel would occasionally send artwork to exhibits. But as far as I know, this is the only evidence that exists of Marvel actually accepting money for pages of original art.
It’s unclear if the gallery still possesses the pages; nothing comes up on their inventory database.
- 1/22/2013
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
In a past edition of Galaxy Guide, we discussed director James Gunn joining the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film, and mentioned his affection for Rom, the action figure turned comic book hero of the 1980s. Rom's name has come up again in recent weeks, both for the filing of trademarks by toymaker Hasbro, the current owner of Rom, and for rumors that Disney, having already acquired Marvel (and more recently, Lucasfilm) may be in talks to acquire Hasbro as well.
This has led to speculation that a long-held fan dream might be realized: that Rom might once again return to the Marvel Universe in all his armored glory, a goal that has been obstructed by licensing issues to date.
Given these recent Rom ruminations, and the possibility, however speculative, that Rom might become available for use in Marvel's comics and movies, we thought the time was right to take a...
This has led to speculation that a long-held fan dream might be realized: that Rom might once again return to the Marvel Universe in all his armored glory, a goal that has been obstructed by licensing issues to date.
Given these recent Rom ruminations, and the possibility, however speculative, that Rom might become available for use in Marvel's comics and movies, we thought the time was right to take a...
- 11/28/2012
- by Matt Adler
- MTV Splash Page
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
215 Ink
Engines Of Doom (One Shot), $3.99
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Horror #1, $4.75
Amulet Books
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Volume 7 The Third Wheel Hc (not verified by Diamond), $13.95
Ape Entertainment
Richie Rich Gems Special Collection Tp, $6.99
Arcana Studio
Champions Of The Wild Weird West Gn, $14.95
Evil Tree Gn, $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
City In The Desert Volume 1 Hc, $24.95
Hopeless Maine Volume 1 Hc, $19.95
Tales Of The Macabre Gn, $29.95
Archie Comics
Archie Comics Super Special #1, $9.99
Mega Man #19, $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #23, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Heroes Of The North Missions (One Shot)(not verified by Diamond), $5.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #5 (Cover A Tony Parker), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #5 (Cover B Elizabeth Torque), $3.99
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Lost TV Episodes Collection 5 1967 – 1969 Audio CD, $124.95
Aurum Press
Elisabeth Sladen The Autobiography Sc,...
215 Ink
Engines Of Doom (One Shot), $3.99
Aazurn Publishing
Indie Comics Horror #1, $4.75
Amulet Books
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Volume 7 The Third Wheel Hc (not verified by Diamond), $13.95
Ape Entertainment
Richie Rich Gems Special Collection Tp, $6.99
Arcana Studio
Champions Of The Wild Weird West Gn, $14.95
Evil Tree Gn, $14.95
Archaia Entertainment
City In The Desert Volume 1 Hc, $24.95
Hopeless Maine Volume 1 Hc, $19.95
Tales Of The Macabre Gn, $29.95
Archie Comics
Archie Comics Super Special #1, $9.99
Mega Man #19, $2.99
World Of Archie Double Digest #23, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Heroes Of The North Missions (One Shot)(not verified by Diamond), $5.99
Aspen Comics
Executive Assistant Assassins #5 (Cover A Tony Parker), $3.99
Executive Assistant Assassins #5 (Cover B Elizabeth Torque), $3.99
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Lost TV Episodes Collection 5 1967 – 1969 Audio CD, $124.95
Aurum Press
Elisabeth Sladen The Autobiography Sc,...
- 11/12/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
When the "Guardians of the Galaxy" film was first announced, the reaction from many was one of bafflement: “They’re going to do a superhero movie featuring a talking raccoon?”
And yet, those familiar with Rocket Raccoon know he does far more than talk; he’s a raccoon of action.
This week on Galaxy Guide, we’re going to take a look at this plucky procyonid, his history in the Marvel Universe, and why those who mistake him for a cute little critter do so at their own peril.
Like his future "Guardians" compatriot Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon first appeared in Marvel’s black-and-white anthology magazine Marvel Preview, a proving ground for new concepts. Rocket was not the star of his first story, however, being introduced as a supporting character in 1976’s Marvel Preview #7, which contained the latest installment of the sci-fi/fantasy feature “The Sword In The Star,” by writer...
And yet, those familiar with Rocket Raccoon know he does far more than talk; he’s a raccoon of action.
This week on Galaxy Guide, we’re going to take a look at this plucky procyonid, his history in the Marvel Universe, and why those who mistake him for a cute little critter do so at their own peril.
Like his future "Guardians" compatriot Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon first appeared in Marvel’s black-and-white anthology magazine Marvel Preview, a proving ground for new concepts. Rocket was not the star of his first story, however, being introduced as a supporting character in 1976’s Marvel Preview #7, which contained the latest installment of the sci-fi/fantasy feature “The Sword In The Star,” by writer...
- 10/3/2012
- by Matt Adler
- MTV Splash Page
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12-gauge Comics
Afflicted Gn, $12.99
Abrams
Mars Attacks Hc, $19.95
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #11, $3.99
Aladdin Books
So You Want To Be A Comic Book Artist Ultimate Guide Hc, $16.99
Antarctic Press
Adventures Of A Comic Con Girl #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #4, $3.99
Gold Digger #142, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Where’s My Shoggoth Hc, $11.95
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #20, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #233, $3.99
Jugheads Double Digest #185, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 6 Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover B Photo), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover C Humberto Ramos Sketch Incentive), Ar
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover B Tony Parker), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo Sketch Incentive), Ar
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Androids Of Tara Audio CD, $24.95
Doctor Who The Aztecs Audio CD,...
12-gauge Comics
Afflicted Gn, $12.99
Abrams
Mars Attacks Hc, $19.95
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #11, $3.99
Aladdin Books
So You Want To Be A Comic Book Artist Ultimate Guide Hc, $16.99
Antarctic Press
Adventures Of A Comic Con Girl #2 (Of 3), $3.99
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #4, $3.99
Gold Digger #142, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Where’s My Shoggoth Hc, $11.95
Archie Comics
Archie And Friends Double Digest #20, $3.99
Archie Double Digest #233, $3.99
Jugheads Double Digest #185, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 6 Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Idolized #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover B Photo), $3.99
Idolized #2 (Cover C Humberto Ramos Sketch Incentive), Ar
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover B Tony Parker), $3.99
Soulfire Volume 4 #2 (Cover A Michael DeBalfo Sketch Incentive), Ar
Audiogo
Doctor Who The Androids Of Tara Audio CD, $24.95
Doctor Who The Aztecs Audio CD,...
- 9/24/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
This week's big Marvel movie news is the report "Slither" and "Super" director James Gunn is Marvel’s top choice to direct the forthcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" movie. A deal has yet to be worked out, but the news has set fans’ minds ablaze with the possibilities of what Gunn could bring to the franchise.
Given that, we’re going to take a look at Gunn’s creative experience, and how it could connect with what we know of the Guardians and Marvel’s plans for the film.
Gunn got his start working for Troma Entertainment, maker of low-budget exploitation films, for whom he wrote and co-directed 1996’s cult hit "Tromeo and Juliet," an adaptation of the Shakespeare classic with heightened sex and violence. While a Disney-owned superhero blockbuster is unlikely to go in that direction, his experience with Troma proves one thing that makes him extremely valuable to...
Given that, we’re going to take a look at Gunn’s creative experience, and how it could connect with what we know of the Guardians and Marvel’s plans for the film.
Gunn got his start working for Troma Entertainment, maker of low-budget exploitation films, for whom he wrote and co-directed 1996’s cult hit "Tromeo and Juliet," an adaptation of the Shakespeare classic with heightened sex and violence. While a Disney-owned superhero blockbuster is unlikely to go in that direction, his experience with Troma proves one thing that makes him extremely valuable to...
- 8/22/2012
- by Matt Adler
- MTV Splash Page
Who is the greatest superhero of all time? This month, we’re going to settle the age-old debate once and for all! Here at PopWatch, we’re taking 32 seeded contestants and pitting them against each other in a superpowered bracket game. Everything is on the table: The heroes’ costumes, their superpowers, the number of actual great stories they inspired. To level the playing field, we’ve separated the heroes into nine different groups for the first round of match-ups. Today, we’re featuring four magnificent face-offs: Hulk vs. The Flash; Wolverine vs. Kitty Pryde; Captain America vs. Aquaman; and Iron Man vs.
- 8/9/2012
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
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