Want to help? Here’s how. Kathleen David, wife of famed comic book writer and author Peter David, posted the message below, which offers an update on Peter and ways to help during this difficult time. For those that don’t know, Peter suffered a stroke while on vacation with his family on December 29th. While recovering, the medical costs are continuing […]
Onslaught! Check out the 50th series of Marvel Minimates, as voted by the fans! Over 30,000 votes were cast, and this is the results. Personally, I love the way they turned out, especially Onslaught and Baron Zemo II. The line up is as follows, directly from Marvel.com: The winning Minimates are Cyborg Spider-Man and Songbird, Ghost Rider and Onslaught, Baron […]
Get ready for an all new, all different, all ladies X-Men! Marvel announced today that the teaser with the XX from last week is indeed an all female X-Men team, which will be showcased in the new X-Men #1 by Brian Wood and Oliver Coipel. Check out the press release from Marvel below: The Future of X-MEN Is Marvel NOW! […]
Sounds like a revolution. Check out the latest Marvel NOW teaser, which shows a change in artist for Marvel’s Uncanny X-Men. This April, it looks like Briand Michael Bendis will be greeted by artist Frazer Irving for the core X-Men title. Looks awesome, picking up Uncanny when it hits this month, and plan to continue with it through the art […]
Hulk will smash in all his glory this April. The comic book legend Walt Simonson will provide his glorious visuals to the Indestructible Hulk this April. Check out the info from Marvel below: The Future of Marvel NOW! Is SMASH. Mark Waid. Walter Simonson. April 2013 Now, I love the Indestructible Hulk thus far, but adding Simonson can only make […]
Yoooooooour fired! Those seem to be the words that the Avengers tell the new Superior Spider-Man by the looks of the newest teaser for Marvel NOW. Here’s what info was available: The Future of Marvel NOW! Is FIRED. Dan Slott. Humberto Ramos. April 2013 Wonder why he’s fired? Could it be because of who the Superior Spider-Man is…hmmmm.
Justice…like lightning! Marvel has sent out another teaser for a Marvel NOW book, but this one is pretty easy to put together: it’s the Thunderbolts getting a new artist, Phil Noto! Now, why Elektra and the Punisher are so…friendly, I don’t know, but Noto’s art is always top notch so it should be a fun ride! (Not to mention Way […]
The Animal is back! Big Dave Batista, better known as Batista during his WWE days (or Deacon Batista, which was horrid), is up for the role of the muscle to Marvel’s cosmic super team, Guardians of the Galaxy: Drax! Drax, who has changed appearances drastically since his days in the 90’s in the Silver Surfer books, is the green strongman […]
Peter David, a staple in the comic industry and known for his epic runs on the Incredible Hulk and X-Factor to name a few, has suffered a stroke and is recovering. The news broke on his official website, where he let the world know: I have had a stroke. We were on vacation in Florida when I lost control of […]
It’s a bittersweet day. Today, on the Blue Sky Disney blog, it was announced that due to Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, Star Wars comics will be coming to Marvel in 2014. This is due to Disney now owning both Lucasfilm and Marvel, so it doesn’t come as a surprise. The good part of this is that, cool, Marvel will once […]
So with the Fantastic Four being relaunched, so was its sister title, the Future Foundation (or FF for short). When the Human Torch died a few months back, the team donned black and white uniforms and became the Future Foundation, with Spider-Man as a member. The book was top-notch, but with Marvel NOW comes change, and I think this book […]
The Fantastic Four: the first family of super heroes. They have seen quite a few changes in their decade spanning career: we saw Reed Richards, The Thing and Johnny Storm die at different times, we have seen replacements and fill in members on the roster, and we even saw the team change to the Future Foundation for a bit. But […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith-Pastrami Nation Writer: Mark Waid Artist: Leinil Yu Publisher: Marvel Comics Website: www.marvel.com SPOILERS AHEAD The Hulk: the jade giant of the Marvel Universe. The powerhouse of the Avengers, and the self-proclaimed strongest there is. We saw him flatten Loki in The Avengers this year, now he’s back with a brand new series as a part […]
Great casting news! Word dropped today that Dane DeHaan has been cast as Harry Osborn for the sequel to the Amazing Spider-Man. DeHaan, for me at least, is best known for his break out role in Chronicle. Via the press release found on Comingsoon.net, it is confirmed that Jamie Foxx is officially part of the cast as well. The rumors […]
Check it out! Above are the winners of the fan voted Marvel Minimates Series 50. The line up is: -Cyborg Spider-Man -Baron Zemo -Ghost Rider (Dan Ketch) -Nova Centurion -Onslaught (YES!) -Songbird -Variant- Original Baron Zemo Pretty good line up in my opinion, especially Onslaught!
Looks like a winner. Captain America: The Winter Soldier isn’t set for release until 2014, but it’s all the buzz right now. This week, we learned of a key villain coming to the big screen, as well as the pivotal supporting cast members. Frank Grillo, best known for The Grey, will be coming on board as Brock Rumlow, best known […]
Yeah! The trailer for next year’s Iron Man 3 hit today, and it looks great! New armor, Iron Patriot, Mandarin, sentient armor… this is gonna be good! Iron Man 3 hits theaters May 3rd here in the US. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE7DpX__GBs&w=640&h=360]
Yeah! Check out the first poster to hit for next year’s Iron Man 3. While you’re at it, check out Ben Kingsley as old buckethead’s arch villain, The Mandarin! (Courtesy of EW) The first full trailer is set to drop tomorrow, October 23rd!
Now that Avengers Vs X-Men is in the record books, Marvel Now is here. The first series to come out the gate is the Uncanny Avengers, a book that boasts a half X-Men/ half Avengers roster. Now, the idea is kind of out there, but seeing one name as the writer put my fears at ease: Rick Remender. Along with […]
With the massive Avengers Vs X-Men having just wrapped up, it seems most Marvel books are feeling the effects of it. Not so with Daredevil-End of Days: the eight issue miniseries takes place in the future of the Marvel Universe, right to the day Daredevil dies. This is a book I have been waiting on, as the premise sounds great […]
It’s about time! Ant Man, the long rumored film to be directed by Edgar Wright, finally has a release date. November 6th, 2015 is the official release date for the film, but not much else is know about the film, except that everyone seems to be happy with the script by Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish. In other Marvel movie […]
This game looks amazing! At the New York Comic Con, Marvel announced three more characters to play in the free to play MMO, Marvel Heroes. Nova, Phoenix and Luke Cage are now among the playable characters for the game, which already boasts quite a large roster. Check out the trailer below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBF_PcQyPA&w=640&h=360]
The children are our future. Marvel.com has an interview up with Kieron Gillen, writer behind the relaunch of Young Avengers that hits this January. A very different team than the Young Avengers of old, this new team is a mix of Young Avengers, Teen Brigade, Journey into Mystery and Avengers. Here is the roster, straight from Gillen, and check out […]
Get ready for more Marvel anime! Marvel announced today on their website that a new, feature length anime is coming out in Spring 2013. Iron Man-Rise of Technovore. The film will put Iron Man against techno wiz Zeke Stane, and will have appearances by Black Widow, Hawkeye, War Machine and The Punisher! Check out the official word from Marvel below: […]
Snikt! Check out the first official photo of Hugh Jackman from The Wolverine! The film, which will open July 26th, 2013, will take old canucklehead to the East. It’s one of the most respected story lines for the X-Man, as he goes claw to steel against some of the greatest fighters he has ever seen right in the heart of […]
The world’s most pathetic superhero is back! The wildly popular Kick-Ass film, based on the Marvel/Icon comic book by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., is getting quite the sequel. Infamous comedian Jim Carrey is on board for the second outing, as he takes on the mantle of Colonel Stars. Check out some on set video below, and take a […]
It’s all about the power suit, or suits in this case. Marvel Comics announced today that Iron Man will don not one, but two new armors. December’s Iron Man #3 and #4 will show off these two, shiny new armors, built for specific situations. First is a new take on the stealth armor, which I am pleased to see and […]
The Sentinel of Liberty is now the leader of the free world. Marvel Comics announced today that Captain America will become the President of the United States, but only in their Ultimate Universe. Check out the official word from Marvel: The Ultimate Comics Universe has been through hell over the past several months, with Reed Richards’ terrorist attack decimating Washington, […]