Taylor Swift has conquered the world of music, and it's long been rumored that the next step in her career is the movies.
She has her own eponymous production company, for one. In 2020, she starred in the documentary "Miss Americana," and in 2021, she directed a short film adapting her song "All Too Well," starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Aside from a handful of supporting roles in several films, she also took the 2023 box office by storm with the "Eras Tour" concert film.
Swift has a passionate fanbase, one that is famous for finding (or creating) supposedly hidden messages across her lyrics. Now, her newly released 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has whipped up a new Swiftie theory.
The last track of "The Tortured Poets Department" — "Clara Bow" — concludes with the line: "The future's bright and dazzling." Fans jumped to the obvious conclusion; of course, Swift is hinting to...
She has her own eponymous production company, for one. In 2020, she starred in the documentary "Miss Americana," and in 2021, she directed a short film adapting her song "All Too Well," starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Aside from a handful of supporting roles in several films, she also took the 2023 box office by storm with the "Eras Tour" concert film.
Swift has a passionate fanbase, one that is famous for finding (or creating) supposedly hidden messages across her lyrics. Now, her newly released 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has whipped up a new Swiftie theory.
The last track of "The Tortured Poets Department" — "Clara Bow" — concludes with the line: "The future's bright and dazzling." Fans jumped to the obvious conclusion; of course, Swift is hinting to...
- 4/24/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
“I need the X-Men!” declares a frightened and bruised Jean Grey at the end of the X-Men ’97 two-episode premiere before passing out in front of the team. An injured Jean is distressing enough, but add to that the fact that this Jean Grey is not the Jean Grey we’ve been following for the first two episodes. It’s a second one, while the first is standing by Cyclops, watching this doppelganger in shock. For casual viewers, this cliffhanger may require an X-plainer.
When we catch up with the team at the start of the first episode of X-Men ’97, Marvel’s animated revival of the hit 90s cartoon series, a pregnant Jean contemplates leaving the team with Cyclops, where the couple can raise their son together. But that decision is delayed when Magneto shows up to honor Charles Xavier’s will and take over the mutant team.
“I need the X-Men!” declares a frightened and bruised Jean Grey at the end of the X-Men ’97 two-episode premiere before passing out in front of the team. An injured Jean is distressing enough, but add to that the fact that this Jean Grey is not the Jean Grey we’ve been following for the first two episodes. It’s a second one, while the first is standing by Cyclops, watching this doppelganger in shock. For casual viewers, this cliffhanger may require an X-plainer.
When we catch up with the team at the start of the first episode of X-Men ’97, Marvel’s animated revival of the hit 90s cartoon series, a pregnant Jean contemplates leaving the team with Cyclops, where the couple can raise their son together. But that decision is delayed when Magneto shows up to honor Charles Xavier’s will and take over the mutant team.
- 3/20/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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
Madame Web Star Sydney Sweeney Reveals Being One With Spiders After Doing The Marvel Movie (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Dakota Johnson led Madame Web, which is already in the theatres, but the film is not getting as much love as one expected. It also features Euphoria fame Sydney Sweeney, whose feelings for the crawling bugs have changed after doing the Marvel movie. Sydney plays the role of Spider-Woman Julia Cornwall in the film, and recently, in an interview, she revealed being more compassionate towards the spiders. Scroll below to know.
The movie is in the Spider-Man universe, like Venom and Morbius, but it is unclear in which Peter Parker’s world the story is set. Tom Holland is the MCU’s web-slinging superhero, and with 2021’s No Way Home, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield have also joined the Sony-Marvel universe. Sydney has been in the news for her movie Anyone But You...
Dakota Johnson led Madame Web, which is already in the theatres, but the film is not getting as much love as one expected. It also features Euphoria fame Sydney Sweeney, whose feelings for the crawling bugs have changed after doing the Marvel movie. Sydney plays the role of Spider-Woman Julia Cornwall in the film, and recently, in an interview, she revealed being more compassionate towards the spiders. Scroll below to know.
The movie is in the Spider-Man universe, like Venom and Morbius, but it is unclear in which Peter Parker’s world the story is set. Tom Holland is the MCU’s web-slinging superhero, and with 2021’s No Way Home, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield have also joined the Sony-Marvel universe. Sydney has been in the news for her movie Anyone But You...
- 2/19/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
This article contains spoilers for the first Captain Marvel movie
“This can’t be right,” says a disembodied voice, over an image of an Air Force pilot, signaling to her wingman in an adjoining jet. The voice commands someone to go back further, this time to images of a little girl racing a go-cart. “Who is this person?” asks the voice, speaking for most of the viewers as well.
The confusion of the speaker, later revealed to be the Skrull Talos, comes from his expectation to see memories of Hala, the assumed homeworld of the Kree warrior Vers. He doesn’t realize that Vers was born on Earth as Carol Danvers. After Talos unlocks her memories, Carol recovers her identity and her full power, eventually becoming the superhero Captain Marvel.
For some, the decision to make Carol an amnesiac both hampered the performance of the energetic actor Brie Larson and...
“This can’t be right,” says a disembodied voice, over an image of an Air Force pilot, signaling to her wingman in an adjoining jet. The voice commands someone to go back further, this time to images of a little girl racing a go-cart. “Who is this person?” asks the voice, speaking for most of the viewers as well.
The confusion of the speaker, later revealed to be the Skrull Talos, comes from his expectation to see memories of Hala, the assumed homeworld of the Kree warrior Vers. He doesn’t realize that Vers was born on Earth as Carol Danvers. After Talos unlocks her memories, Carol recovers her identity and her full power, eventually becoming the superhero Captain Marvel.
For some, the decision to make Carol an amnesiac both hampered the performance of the energetic actor Brie Larson and...
- 11/6/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Sony is expanding the scope of its corner of the Marvel universe with another "Spider-Man" spin-off movie next year in the form of "Madame Web." While Dakota Johnson will be playing the titular character in director S.J. Clarkson's film, much has been made of "Euphoria" star Sydney Sweeney's casting and who she might be playing. Now, we know for sure, and it very much sounds like she could have a future as a major Marvel superhero.
In a recent profile of Sweeney by Variety, it was confirmed that the actress will be playing none other than Julia Carpenter. In the pages of Marvel Comics, this is one of the personas who eventually becomes Spider-Woman. However, it was not explicitly stated that she would be playing Spider-Woman in this film, though one assumes that would be the way to go. Sweeney, commenting on it, explained that she was very excited.
In a recent profile of Sweeney by Variety, it was confirmed that the actress will be playing none other than Julia Carpenter. In the pages of Marvel Comics, this is one of the personas who eventually becomes Spider-Woman. However, it was not explicitly stated that she would be playing Spider-Woman in this film, though one assumes that would be the way to go. Sweeney, commenting on it, explained that she was very excited.
- 8/9/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Welcome to the latest instalment of a brand-new feature here on Nerdly, where one of our comic gurus, Ian Wells, delves into comics history and dissects Comics Interview, the long-running journal of interviews and criticism from David Anthony Kraft.
A Yak With Dak
The up front is entirely dedicated to further talking up the upcoming Don McGregor James Bond magazine. To clarify my understanding from the last issue it is a one-shot magazine and not a comic. I did have a look for it on eBay and on comicvine.com which has a huge database of comics and magazines, but I couldn’t find a trace of it anywhere so did it actually release? I will dig further or if anyone knows hit me up. Like I have said before it has been mentioned in every issue of Ci and even now in #6 Dak is pleading with people to be...
A Yak With Dak
The up front is entirely dedicated to further talking up the upcoming Don McGregor James Bond magazine. To clarify my understanding from the last issue it is a one-shot magazine and not a comic. I did have a look for it on eBay and on comicvine.com which has a huge database of comics and magazines, but I couldn’t find a trace of it anywhere so did it actually release? I will dig further or if anyone knows hit me up. Like I have said before it has been mentioned in every issue of Ci and even now in #6 Dak is pleading with people to be...
- 8/2/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
New York, NY— In 1984, Marvel’s greatest heroes and deadliest villains were pit against each other on Battleworld by the unbelievably powerful Beyonder in Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck, and Bob Layton’s Secret Wars! Regarded as the pioneer Marvel Comics crossover event, Secret Wars had an undeniable impact on comic book storytelling and to celebrate this landmark series’ 40th anniversary, Marvel will return to Battleworld this November in an all-new four-issue limited series: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld!
Announced this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld is written by industry icon Tom DeFalco, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and the editor of the original Secret Wars. Joined by acclaimed artist Pat Olliffe, DeFalco will expose never-before-told secrets behind one of the significant conflicts in Marvel history. Fans can expect revelations beyond the Beyonder’s true motives, shocking appearances by characters that you didn’t...
Announced this past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars: Battleworld is written by industry icon Tom DeFalco, former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and the editor of the original Secret Wars. Joined by acclaimed artist Pat Olliffe, DeFalco will expose never-before-told secrets behind one of the significant conflicts in Marvel history. Fans can expect revelations beyond the Beyonder’s true motives, shocking appearances by characters that you didn’t...
- 7/31/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe really gives us a novelty that took forever for comic book movies to fully embrace. The idea of superhero properties crossing over and building to a much wider world is something that’s in the DNA of the source material. Outside of the Lou Ferrigno Hulk rubbing elbows with half-realized versions of Thor and Daredevil, it’s something that we never truly got to see until Nick Fury stopped by Tony Stark’s house after the Iron Man credits. Before that, the closest thing we had was J. Jonah Jameson referencing the existence of Doctor Strange. Even their rivals at DC Comics couldn’t give us more than a Superman reference in Batman and Robin or a Batman and Robin reference in Steel.
But we did have some close calls over the decades. Some closer than others. Movies and sequels that would have brought together various...
But we did have some close calls over the decades. Some closer than others. Movies and sequels that would have brought together various...
- 5/11/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Early previews for "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" teased the introduction of a classic villain to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: the Beyonder, an all-powerful being able to warp space and time with a thought. As played by Laurence Fishburne, the Beyonder performs musical numbers, changes shape, and threatens to end the universe for kicks. It's a quirky introduction to a character some have theorized might be the McU's next big bad after Thanos, assuming Kang the Conqueror doesn't steal his thunder. Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of "Avengers: Endgame," have said that "Secret Wars" is a favorite of theirs, and you can't have "Secret Wars" without The Beyonder.
There are smarter, crueler, and more dangerous foes in Marvel's archives than the Beyonder. Just look at Doctor Doom, who briefly usurped the Beyonder's power in the very first "Secret Wars." But the secret to the Beyonder's strength is that he...
There are smarter, crueler, and more dangerous foes in Marvel's archives than the Beyonder. Just look at Doctor Doom, who briefly usurped the Beyonder's power in the very first "Secret Wars." But the secret to the Beyonder's strength is that he...
- 2/17/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
The Valiant Cinematic Universe (Vcu) is set to grow at Paramount, as female superhero project “Faith” has found a writer.
The live-action version of “Faith” is in early development.
“Harbinger,” a title that also is part of the Vcu, remains in development at Paramount. “Harbinger” is set to be directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo of “Brittany Runs a Marathon” and “Lfe,” and will also feature Faith as a protagonist.
Veteran writer Emily Carmichael will pen “Faith.” The writer’s portfolio includes “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” “Jurassic World: Dominion” and “The Adventures of Lido and Ix.” Carmichael received the jury award at the Philadelphia Film Festival for best short in “RPG Okc” (2013) and was nominated for best short filmmaking at Sundance for “The Hunter and the Swan Discuss Their Meeting” (2011).
Faith Hubert (with the super-name Zephyr) is a heroine with the ability to fly and bring others along. Her alter-ego “Summer Smith...
The live-action version of “Faith” is in early development.
“Harbinger,” a title that also is part of the Vcu, remains in development at Paramount. “Harbinger” is set to be directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo of “Brittany Runs a Marathon” and “Lfe,” and will also feature Faith as a protagonist.
Veteran writer Emily Carmichael will pen “Faith.” The writer’s portfolio includes “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” “Jurassic World: Dominion” and “The Adventures of Lido and Ix.” Carmichael received the jury award at the Philadelphia Film Festival for best short in “RPG Okc” (2013) and was nominated for best short filmmaking at Sundance for “The Hunter and the Swan Discuss Their Meeting” (2011).
Faith Hubert (with the super-name Zephyr) is a heroine with the ability to fly and bring others along. Her alter-ego “Summer Smith...
- 2/9/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
According to reports, supervillain the 'Beyonder', debuting in Marvel Comics "Secret Wars" #1 (1984) will be the main antagonist in Marvel Studios upcoming live action feature "Avengers: Secret Wars":
"...created by writer Jim Shooter and illustrator Mike Zeck, the 'Beyonder' appeared as an unseen, self-proclaimed omnipotent being...
"...who kidnapped the heroes and villains of the 'Marvel Universe' and had them do battle on another planet called 'Battleworld..."
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"...created by writer Jim Shooter and illustrator Mike Zeck, the 'Beyonder' appeared as an unseen, self-proclaimed omnipotent being...
"...who kidnapped the heroes and villains of the 'Marvel Universe' and had them do battle on another planet called 'Battleworld..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 1/3/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Despite its dubious origin, Spider-Man’s black costume has proven to be a fan-favorite. The suit officially debuted in 1984’s Amazing Spider-Man #252, and was explained a few months later in Secret Wars #8. Although created by a fan who sold the design to Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter in 1982, the suit became canon when Shooter and new partners Mattel wanted to sell two versions of their Spider-Man action figure. This crass beginning opened new storytelling possibilities for Spider-Man, with the suit being featured in legendary stories such as “Kraven’s Last Hunt” and in Venom, one Spidey’s best antagonists. More importantly, the black suit made possible the emo Peter sequence from Spider-Man 3, which we all know is good cinema.
Given the suit’s importance, it shouldn’t be a surprise that filmmakers would want to include it in big-screen Spider-Man stories. Not only did the symbiote suit play a major...
Given the suit’s importance, it shouldn’t be a surprise that filmmakers would want to include it in big-screen Spider-Man stories. Not only did the symbiote suit play a major...
- 11/30/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This post contains light spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Loki season one.
After much speculation, we finally know the name of the next two Avengers movies! Scheduled for release in 2025, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars will cap off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which begins with Fantastic Four in 2024. We’ve known for some time that Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, will be the prime villain of the next MCU arc, now titled the Multiverse Saga.
But Secret Wars is something of a surprise, in part because it could refer to four very different storylines. It’s pretty unlikely that the movie will integrate parts of Secret War from 2004 – 2005, a black-ops story involving Nick Fury and Shield. But the other three are all real candidates for adaptation, so let’s take a look at the storylines and what they offer.
After much speculation, we finally know the name of the next two Avengers movies! Scheduled for release in 2025, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars will cap off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which begins with Fantastic Four in 2024. We’ve known for some time that Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors, will be the prime villain of the next MCU arc, now titled the Multiverse Saga.
But Secret Wars is something of a surprise, in part because it could refer to four very different storylines. It’s pretty unlikely that the movie will integrate parts of Secret War from 2004 – 2005, a black-ops story involving Nick Fury and Shield. But the other three are all real candidates for adaptation, so let’s take a look at the storylines and what they offer.
- 8/12/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Marvel really wants people who’ve complained about the apparent lack of direction or focus in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to know there is, in fact, a plan — and yes, the Avengers will be re-assembled.
As part of the blitzkrieg of news Saturday during Marvel Studio’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige announced the titles of “Avengers 4” and “Avengers 5”: “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
It’s part of what Marvel is now calling the “Multiverse Saga,” which retroactively kicked off with “Loki,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
For those of you who don’t know, “Secret Wars” gets its name from Marvel’s groundbreaking miniseries “Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars.” It ran from May, 1984 to April, 1985, and happens to be the first company-wide crossover event in comics history.
The series was born...
As part of the blitzkrieg of news Saturday during Marvel Studio’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige announced the titles of “Avengers 4” and “Avengers 5”: “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
It’s part of what Marvel is now calling the “Multiverse Saga,” which retroactively kicked off with “Loki,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
For those of you who don’t know, “Secret Wars” gets its name from Marvel’s groundbreaking miniseries “Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars.” It ran from May, 1984 to April, 1985, and happens to be the first company-wide crossover event in comics history.
The series was born...
- 7/24/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln and Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The Russo Bros, directors of Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame", are looking to develop Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over limited, 12-issue event series "Secret Wars", written by Jim Shooter, as a live-action saga featuring the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man' and 'Hulk', among a huge cast of superheroes originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
- 6/20/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
George Pérez, a legend of DC Comics frequently considered one of the best comic book artists of all time, died Friday from pancreatic cancer. He was 67.
Last December, Pérez announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news of his death was shared by his close friend, Constance Eza, who posted a statement on Pérez’s Facebook page and her personal Twitter.
“Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator,” Eza’s statement reads. “His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy — and I hope you all carry that with you always.”
Thank you. All of you, for the love and support you have shown George through all of this.
Last December, Pérez announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The news of his death was shared by his close friend, Constance Eza, who posted a statement on Pérez’s Facebook page and her personal Twitter.
“Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator,” Eza’s statement reads. “His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy — and I hope you all carry that with you always.”
Thank you. All of you, for the love and support you have shown George through all of this.
- 5/7/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
The Russo Bros ("Avengers: Endgame") are interested in adapting writer Jim Shooter's 1984 12-issue Marvel Comics title "Secret Wars", as a live-action feature including 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man', 'X-Men', 'Fantastic Four', 'Hulk' and a whole lot more:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm',...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm',...
- 12/17/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
I want to open this week by reporting on the recent success of my Hero Initiative Auction on eBay. First off I want to thank the four buyers who made it possible to make a £20 donation and from a personal point of view they all left positive reviews to add to my growing seller status. As it averaged out I sold one item for every week the auction ran. While I did have plenty of interest in other listings the buyers pulling the trigger just weren’t there. I feel the auction is something I will revisit yearly. After this years mild success I would have more confidence to start listings lower, especially if they are going to pick up viewers. They may be more inclined to bid with lower starting prices. I think my obvious thought was to start slightly higher so as to make as big a donation as possible.
- 11/11/2021
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit was predicted to have major ramifications for Disney, Marvel and Hollywood itself when details of it first emerged at the end of July, and the legal action already appears to have had a domino effect on Marvel’s future movies.
The extent of Johansson’s unhappiness with the treatment of her solo Marvel blockbuster was crystal clear when she decided to sue Disney over breach of contract after Black Widow debuted in theatres and on the Disney+ streaming service at the same time. The actress said she had been given a “guarantee” from Disney that the film would get an exclusive theatrical release, and they had seemingly broken that agreement.
Variety predicted that Johansson’s lawsuit might “impact the way that movie stars are compensated in the streaming era and may inspire a wave of fresh legal action by actors upset that their films...
The extent of Johansson’s unhappiness with the treatment of her solo Marvel blockbuster was crystal clear when she decided to sue Disney over breach of contract after Black Widow debuted in theatres and on the Disney+ streaming service at the same time. The actress said she had been given a “guarantee” from Disney that the film would get an exclusive theatrical release, and they had seemingly broken that agreement.
Variety predicted that Johansson’s lawsuit might “impact the way that movie stars are compensated in the streaming era and may inspire a wave of fresh legal action by actors upset that their films...
- 9/6/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
If you want to know what the future of the MCU looks like, just look at what Marvel Comics is publishing right now. As a general rule, whatever is being prioritized in Marvel’s publishing wing is usually a good indicator of which way the wind is blowing for their Marvel Studios counterparts over the next few years. Sometimes this takes the form of which storylines are suddenly being reprinted in prestigious collected editions, while others it’s about the launch of new series which position old characters, titles, and trademarks in prominent ways. Whether it’s Sam Wilson becoming Captain America or Jane Foster becoming Thor, the Marvel Comics events of today are often the MCU milestones of tomorrow.
And Marvel isn’t messing around with big event stories right now, announcing a whopping eight titles that all should feel very familiar to fans who enjoy speculation about the next evolution of the MCU.
And Marvel isn’t messing around with big event stories right now, announcing a whopping eight titles that all should feel very familiar to fans who enjoy speculation about the next evolution of the MCU.
- 8/31/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
In 2008, Marvel Studios started building something special. With the Robert Downey Jr.-led Iron Man they had a hit on their hands, and they set about constructing a cinematic universe using the film as a strong foundation.
Three years later, they would introduce Thor and Captain America by giving the characters their own solo movies, and in The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2 Bruce Banner and Black Widow had joined the party. Hawkeye and Nick Fury were also being mixed into the Marvel batter, and soon the whole thing was ready to bake in 2012’s The Avengers.
For the first time, audiences got to see the Avengers teaming up on the big screen to stop their first apocalypse, and fans couldn’t get enough. Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War would follow – the latter filmed back to back with the concluding part of the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame.
Three years later, they would introduce Thor and Captain America by giving the characters their own solo movies, and in The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2 Bruce Banner and Black Widow had joined the party. Hawkeye and Nick Fury were also being mixed into the Marvel batter, and soon the whole thing was ready to bake in 2012’s The Avengers.
For the first time, audiences got to see the Avengers teaming up on the big screen to stop their first apocalypse, and fans couldn’t get enough. Avengers: Age of Ultron and Avengers: Infinity War would follow – the latter filmed back to back with the concluding part of the Infinity Saga, Avengers: Endgame.
- 8/20/2021
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Jameela Jamil will take her first steps into the Marvel-verse as she joins the cast of Disney+’s She-Hulk, Deadline has confirmed.
She-Hulk is a legal comedy that centers on the eponymous heroine (Maslany), aka Jennifer Walters, an attorney who has similar powers to her cousin, Bruce Banner/The Hulk.
The Good Place actress will play Titania, a supervillain first introduced to the Marvel-verse in 1984 and created by Jim Shooter. She joins previously announced cast members Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Ginger Gonzaga and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Ruffalo will reprise his role as The Hulk and Roth will return as The Abomination, a character he previously played for The Incredible Hulk film.
The She-Hulk series is directed by Kat Coiro and Anu Valia, with Jessica Gao serving as head writer.
Marvel declined to comment.
Jamil broke out as Tahani Al-Jamil on NBC’s The Good Place. Since starring on the beloved comedy,...
She-Hulk is a legal comedy that centers on the eponymous heroine (Maslany), aka Jennifer Walters, an attorney who has similar powers to her cousin, Bruce Banner/The Hulk.
The Good Place actress will play Titania, a supervillain first introduced to the Marvel-verse in 1984 and created by Jim Shooter. She joins previously announced cast members Tatiana Maslany, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Roth, Ginger Gonzaga and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Ruffalo will reprise his role as The Hulk and Roth will return as The Abomination, a character he previously played for The Incredible Hulk film.
The She-Hulk series is directed by Kat Coiro and Anu Valia, with Jessica Gao serving as head writer.
Marvel declined to comment.
Jamil broke out as Tahani Al-Jamil on NBC’s The Good Place. Since starring on the beloved comedy,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
The Russo Bros, directors of Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame", are looking to develop Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over limited, 12-issue event series "Secret Wars", written by Jim Shooter, as a live-action extravaganza featuring the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man' and 'Hulk', among a huge cast of superheroes originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue',...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue',...
- 2/4/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Russo Bros, directors of Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame", are looking to develop Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over limited, 12-issue event series "Secret Wars", written by Jim Shooter, as a live-action extravaganza featuring the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man', 'Hulk' and a whole lot more, originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm', 'Wolverine',...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm', 'Wolverine',...
- 9/3/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Russo Bros, directors of Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame", are looking to develop Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over limited, 12-issue event series "Secret Wars", written by Jim Shooter, as a live-action extravaganza featuring the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man' and 'Hulk', among a huge cast of superheroes originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm',...
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'...
...'Thing', 'Spider-Man', 'Spider-Woman', 'Hulk', 'Colossus', 'Cyclops', 'Nightcrawler'...
...'Professor X', 'Rogue', 'Storm',...
- 7/20/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
During these uncertain times for everyone and the comics industry I want to wish everyone positive vibes and say we will all come out of this stronger. Now a lot of people are doing comics reading recommendations the #Ntycbd ) New To You Comic Book Day is proving rather popular on social media. For Wolverine Wednesday rather than compiling an ultimate reading list of Wolverine comics (I might need to do that months down the line)! I thought I would look at a Wolverine prose novel.
Over the years I have had mixed responses to comics characters appearing in prose novels. In the 90′s prose novels based on Marvel characters were ten a penny and there seems to be some resurgence in recent years. The trouble I find with the latter is that they tend to be based on popular comic book stories like Avengers: Breakout and The Death of Captain America.
Over the years I have had mixed responses to comics characters appearing in prose novels. In the 90′s prose novels based on Marvel characters were ten a penny and there seems to be some resurgence in recent years. The trouble I find with the latter is that they tend to be based on popular comic book stories like Avengers: Breakout and The Death of Captain America.
- 4/15/2020
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
The Dark Phoenix storyline is revered by creators and fans alike, yet twice now it has failed to work as a feature film. The main reason is because a two-hour film isn’t long enough to deal with the cosmic forces in play or the corruption of Jean Grey. Remember, the story effectively began in X-Men #101 (1976) and concluded in issue #137 four years later.
Simon Kinberg’s script uses the space shuttle incident and Phoenix force to kick off the film, currently title Dark Phoenix, but the slow infusion of cosmic force and human psyche has little time to manifest. What the force is gets very little explanation, including why it was contained within a human form (Sophie Turner).
As she’s evolving, everyone else is going about their business with Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) and Beast (Nicholas Hoult) beginning to wonder about their place on the team and at Charles Xavier’s school.
Simon Kinberg’s script uses the space shuttle incident and Phoenix force to kick off the film, currently title Dark Phoenix, but the slow infusion of cosmic force and human psyche has little time to manifest. What the force is gets very little explanation, including why it was contained within a human form (Sophie Turner).
As she’s evolving, everyone else is going about their business with Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) and Beast (Nicholas Hoult) beginning to wonder about their place on the team and at Charles Xavier’s school.
- 9/16/2019
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Marc Buxton Aug 16, 2019
The DC Universe is about to have a brand new future when Superboy joins the all new Legion of Super-Heroes! We've got the details...
Brian Michael Bendis and DC Comics are about to bring back the Legion of Super-Heroes in the pages of Superman, before launching them back to where they belong, headlining their own monthly book. It’s been a minute since the Legion has graced the pages of DC Comics, but Bendis and artist Ryan Sook are ready to bring back the future’s greatest and most hopeful team in the pages of a new Legion of Super-Heroes series. Mr. Bendis told us all about the hope for a better tomorrow, Superman’s place in the Dcu of the future, and everything Legion of Super-Heroes!
Den of Geek: Since the New 52, Legion of Super-Heroes appearances have been sparse. Why is now the right time to return to the Legion?...
The DC Universe is about to have a brand new future when Superboy joins the all new Legion of Super-Heroes! We've got the details...
Brian Michael Bendis and DC Comics are about to bring back the Legion of Super-Heroes in the pages of Superman, before launching them back to where they belong, headlining their own monthly book. It’s been a minute since the Legion has graced the pages of DC Comics, but Bendis and artist Ryan Sook are ready to bring back the future’s greatest and most hopeful team in the pages of a new Legion of Super-Heroes series. Mr. Bendis told us all about the hope for a better tomorrow, Superman’s place in the Dcu of the future, and everything Legion of Super-Heroes!
Den of Geek: Since the New 52, Legion of Super-Heroes appearances have been sparse. Why is now the right time to return to the Legion?...
- 8/15/2019
- Den of Geek
Aaron Sagers Jul 17, 2019
San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, went from hotel basement to a must-see pop culture pilgrimage.
Whether you know it best as San Diego Comic-Con, Comic-Con, or Sdcc, for more than 130,000 people annually, Comic-Con International: San Diego is the show for fandom.
There were cons held before Sdcc, and there are larger ones, but the San Diego-based nonprofit event, celebrating its 50th, is The Con.
Each year, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is overtaken by fans celebrating pop culture, an entertainment industry seeking to generate buzz, and media outlets from all over the world covering it. The city also benefits financially: the event produced a $147 million regional impact during fiscal year 2018, according to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation research.
“It is the start of the geek year, essentially, where we learn about everything we look forward to that is coming out for the next 12 months,...
San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, went from hotel basement to a must-see pop culture pilgrimage.
Whether you know it best as San Diego Comic-Con, Comic-Con, or Sdcc, for more than 130,000 people annually, Comic-Con International: San Diego is the show for fandom.
There were cons held before Sdcc, and there are larger ones, but the San Diego-based nonprofit event, celebrating its 50th, is The Con.
Each year, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is overtaken by fans celebrating pop culture, an entertainment industry seeking to generate buzz, and media outlets from all over the world covering it. The city also benefits financially: the event produced a $147 million regional impact during fiscal year 2018, according to the San Diego Convention Center Corporation research.
“It is the start of the geek year, essentially, where we learn about everything we look forward to that is coming out for the next 12 months,...
- 7/17/2019
- Den of Geek
Written by Fred Van Lente | Art by Renato Guedes | Published by Valiant Entertainment
Easy to forget now, but back when Valiant Comics originally launched its first book in 1991, it was something of a game changer. Everyone now always remembers Image, with its high profile creators, but that came a year later. Valiant, with Jim Shooter as its creative ‘show runner’, at least at first, showed that it was possible to take on the Big Two, Marvel and DC, at their own game. Where Valiant were different was that from the start they designed the Valiant Universe, so they would have a growing stable of books that interconnected and shared common ground. Up to then most independent companies put out good comics, but usually unrelated and often creator owned. Valiant as a publisher should get a lot more respect than they seem to. But I digress.
Psi-Lords as characters first appeared...
Easy to forget now, but back when Valiant Comics originally launched its first book in 1991, it was something of a game changer. Everyone now always remembers Image, with its high profile creators, but that came a year later. Valiant, with Jim Shooter as its creative ‘show runner’, at least at first, showed that it was possible to take on the Big Two, Marvel and DC, at their own game. Where Valiant were different was that from the start they designed the Valiant Universe, so they would have a growing stable of books that interconnected and shared common ground. Up to then most independent companies put out good comics, but usually unrelated and often creator owned. Valiant as a publisher should get a lot more respect than they seem to. But I digress.
Psi-Lords as characters first appeared...
- 6/27/2019
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Gavin Jasper Jun 13, 2019
X-Men: Dark Phoenix isn't even the first time they've tried to do this story in the movies, so imagine how many other versions there are!
There are a lot of beloved and classic X-Men stories throughout the years and I’d say that the three biggest are Days of Future Past, Age of Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix Saga. And while Giant-Sized X-Men #1 is arguably the most important tale, it’s not the one that everyone keeps going back to the well for as much as these three giants.
The last three major X-Men movies have been trying to fit around that in a way. X-Men: Days of Future Past allowed them to retell the classic story while mixing the casts of both eras. Age of Apocalypse wasn’t going to be viable so soon after doing a time-travel/reality-altering movie, but they were at least able to finally introduce said villain.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix isn't even the first time they've tried to do this story in the movies, so imagine how many other versions there are!
There are a lot of beloved and classic X-Men stories throughout the years and I’d say that the three biggest are Days of Future Past, Age of Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix Saga. And while Giant-Sized X-Men #1 is arguably the most important tale, it’s not the one that everyone keeps going back to the well for as much as these three giants.
The last three major X-Men movies have been trying to fit around that in a way. X-Men: Days of Future Past allowed them to retell the classic story while mixing the casts of both eras. Age of Apocalypse wasn’t going to be viable so soon after doing a time-travel/reality-altering movie, but they were at least able to finally introduce said villain.
- 6/13/2019
- Den of Geek
If you went to refill your Diet Coke early in “X-Men: Dark Phoenix,” you may have missed the long-awaited cinematic debut of Alison Blaire, aka Dazzler — one of the most kicked-around characters in the X-Men universe of outcasts.
Almost from the beginning, Marvel had big-screen ambitions for Dazzler. But like so many cinematic dreams, Dazzler’s have been repeatedly dashed, leading to makeshift makeovers, dark trips down industry side alleys, and coulda-been-a-contender moments in the makeup mirror. But Dazzler’s failure as a movie star — both in the comics and in real life — has fueled some of the most compelling-yet-forgotten Marvel stories of the 1980s.
I learned about Dazzler in 1985, at the age of 10, though a comic book purchased at a 7-Eleven in the San Fernando Valley. She was jarringly different than every other character, living on a neon edge between fame and Dirk Diggler’s life in the second half of “Boogie Knights.
Almost from the beginning, Marvel had big-screen ambitions for Dazzler. But like so many cinematic dreams, Dazzler’s have been repeatedly dashed, leading to makeshift makeovers, dark trips down industry side alleys, and coulda-been-a-contender moments in the makeup mirror. But Dazzler’s failure as a movie star — both in the comics and in real life — has fueled some of the most compelling-yet-forgotten Marvel stories of the 1980s.
I learned about Dazzler in 1985, at the age of 10, though a comic book purchased at a 7-Eleven in the San Fernando Valley. She was jarringly different than every other character, living on a neon edge between fame and Dirk Diggler’s life in the second half of “Boogie Knights.
- 6/7/2019
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
It’s a simple story, more or less: Girl meets boy, girl’s mutant powers multiply to galaxy-eating levels, girl turns evil and glow-y. But telling the saga of Dark Phoenix, centered on the corruption of X-Men member Jean Grey, has somehow always been a fraught task. Even in the original comic-book version, writer Chris Claremont and artist John Byrne ended up reworking their ending at the last minute when Jim Shooter, then Marvel’s editor-in-chief, argued that Grey couldn’t go unpunished after committing genocide against an entire planet — which,...
- 6/6/2019
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
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
The Russo Bros, directors of Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame", are looking to develop Marvel Comics 1984 cross-over limited, 12-issue event series "Secret Wars", written by Jim Shooter, as a live-action extravaganza featuring the 'Avengers', 'Spider-Man' and 'Hulk', among a huge cast of superheroes originally tied to a "Secret Wars" toyline from Mattel:
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'.
Crossover titles included "The Amazing Spider-Man" #251–252,[3] "The Avengers" #242–243,[4] "Captain America" #292, "The Incredible Hulk" #294–295, "Iron Man" #181–183, "The Thing" #10–22, "Fantastic Four" #265, "Marvel Team-Up" #141," Thor" #341 and 383 and "The Uncanny X-Men" #178–181.
"...cosmic entity the 'Beyonder' is fascinated by the presence and potential of superheroes on Earth...
"...choosing a group of heroes and villains, teleporting characters against their will...
"...to the 'Battleworld' planet in a distant galaxy, stocked with alien weapons and technology..."
Heroes include 'Captain America', 'Captain Marvel', 'Hawkeye', 'Iron Man', 'She-Hulk', 'Thor', the 'Wasp', 'Human Torch', 'Mister Fantastic'.
- 4/12/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Venom, like every other superhero of the modern era, is laced with all kinds of Easter eggs and subtle references to the comic book world.
And now that Sony’s standalone superhero adventure is nearing its Blu-ray release, The Hollywood Reporter (h/t ComicBook.com) has uncovered not one, but two new Easter eggs from Venom, and we’re willing to bet that you didn’t catch these cute comic book nods first time around.
Hidden within the movie’s special features is a pair of bonus Blu-ray clips, one of which shows Eddie (Tom Hardy) and Anne (Michelle Williams) situated outside the law offices of Michelinie and McFarlane. Sound familiar? It should. That’s a direct homage to David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane (Spawn), two of Eddie Brock’s founding fathers. The second is much more obscure, so buckle up…
Still with us? Per THR, this other Marvel-related...
And now that Sony’s standalone superhero adventure is nearing its Blu-ray release, The Hollywood Reporter (h/t ComicBook.com) has uncovered not one, but two new Easter eggs from Venom, and we’re willing to bet that you didn’t catch these cute comic book nods first time around.
Hidden within the movie’s special features is a pair of bonus Blu-ray clips, one of which shows Eddie (Tom Hardy) and Anne (Michelle Williams) situated outside the law offices of Michelinie and McFarlane. Sound familiar? It should. That’s a direct homage to David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane (Spawn), two of Eddie Brock’s founding fathers. The second is much more obscure, so buckle up…
Still with us? Per THR, this other Marvel-related...
- 12/6/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Last night’s special Q&A with Joe and Anthony Russo continues to yield all sorts of fascinating tidbits relating to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Case in point: over on Twitter, Jeremy Conrad of McU Cosmic relayed a brief update from the Russo Brothers, who told Collider that, after Avengers 4, they’re officially retiring from the superhero movie business… at least until Disney is ready to spearhead a live-action adaptation of Marvel’s Secret Wars.
Having been heavily involved in the inner workings of the McU since as far back as The Winter Soldier, it’s no surprise that the Russo Brothers are ready for a short hiatus. What’s more, their joint interest in Marvel’s Secret Wars has been long documented, with many believing that the cosmic IP would be the logical next step for the directing duo once Avengers 4 has come and gone.
Per Twitter:
Joe Russo...
Case in point: over on Twitter, Jeremy Conrad of McU Cosmic relayed a brief update from the Russo Brothers, who told Collider that, after Avengers 4, they’re officially retiring from the superhero movie business… at least until Disney is ready to spearhead a live-action adaptation of Marvel’s Secret Wars.
Having been heavily involved in the inner workings of the McU since as far back as The Winter Soldier, it’s no surprise that the Russo Brothers are ready for a short hiatus. What’s more, their joint interest in Marvel’s Secret Wars has been long documented, with many believing that the cosmic IP would be the logical next step for the directing duo once Avengers 4 has come and gone.
Per Twitter:
Joe Russo...
- 11/29/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Ah yes, a superhero story you can sink your teeth into. When Venom claws its way into theaters this weekend, it’ll mark the biggest moment yet for one of the most infamous villains that Marvel’s Spider-Man has ever faced. Tom Hardy is Eddie Brock, a down-on-his-luck journalist who fuses with a symbiotic alien entity to become the long-tongued, sharp-toothed, shape-shifting title character. Directed by Zombieland‘s Ruben Fleischer, the movie is set outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe of which Spidey himself is now a part, giving the character...
- 10/5/2018
- by Sean T. Collins
- Rollingstone.com
In today’s film news roundup, Sony is developing a movie about superhero Faith Herbert, Stack House Productions moves forward with two projects and Orion dates Taylor Schilling horror-thriller “The Prodigy.”
Projects Launched
Sony Pictures is developing a movie version of “Faith,” based on the Valiant Comics series of the same name with Neal Moritz, Toby Jaffe and Dan Mintz attached to produce for Sony Pictures.
The studio has hired “Escape Room” writer Maria Melnik to write the script. The “Faith” comics are centered on Faith Herbert, a geeky teen obsessed with comics and science fiction, in addition to having the power of flight and telekinesis. Created by writer Jim Shooter and David Lapham, she is a member of the Harbinger Renegades and first appeared in 1992.
Sony and Valiant began collaborating in 2015 on developing a “Bloodshot” movie, based on the Valiant character. The studio signed Toby Kebbell this week to...
Projects Launched
Sony Pictures is developing a movie version of “Faith,” based on the Valiant Comics series of the same name with Neal Moritz, Toby Jaffe and Dan Mintz attached to produce for Sony Pictures.
The studio has hired “Escape Room” writer Maria Melnik to write the script. The “Faith” comics are centered on Faith Herbert, a geeky teen obsessed with comics and science fiction, in addition to having the power of flight and telekinesis. Created by writer Jim Shooter and David Lapham, she is a member of the Harbinger Renegades and first appeared in 1992.
Sony and Valiant began collaborating in 2015 on developing a “Bloodshot” movie, based on the Valiant character. The studio signed Toby Kebbell this week to...
- 6/29/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Not to put too fine a point on it, but “Avengers: Infinity War” is, well, big. It had to be in order to pull the various strands of a sprawling cinematic universe together. The question is: Can this on-screen world get even bigger?
“We never think in terms of ‘big,'” co-director Joe Russo says. “We think in terms of story, and a culmination story of 18 films and a bunch of successful franchises is of a certain scale … But that’s not a mandate you can follow as a filmmaker. That’s a path that leads to nowhere.”
Fair enough, but just given what’s on the table in terms of Marvel’s television exploits, there was already plenty more to work with.
“We made the briefest consideration of [including TV characters in ‘Infinity War’],” co-director Anthony Russo says. “When we’re alone in a room with [screenwriters Christopher] Markus and [Stephen] McFeely, we consider every idea. We like thinking of everything.
“We never think in terms of ‘big,'” co-director Joe Russo says. “We think in terms of story, and a culmination story of 18 films and a bunch of successful franchises is of a certain scale … But that’s not a mandate you can follow as a filmmaker. That’s a path that leads to nowhere.”
Fair enough, but just given what’s on the table in terms of Marvel’s television exploits, there was already plenty more to work with.
“We made the briefest consideration of [including TV characters in ‘Infinity War’],” co-director Anthony Russo says. “When we’re alone in a room with [screenwriters Christopher] Markus and [Stephen] McFeely, we consider every idea. We like thinking of everything.
- 5/3/2018
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
They’ve waged a Civil War and crafted an unmissable event movie in Marvel’s Infinity War, so what’s next for Joe and Anthony Russo? You know, after Avengers 4…
Well, a feature film adaptation of Secret Wars is one potential avenue for the Russo Brothers to explore, though it’ll be some time before Marvel’s pool of creators gain access to the X-Men and many of the other characters that make up Jim Shooter’s immense crossover.
That’s because the Disney-Fox merger is yet to be finalized, but providing everything falls into place, and the Mouse House opens the floodgates to the X-Men, Fantastic Four and the irreverent Deadpool, Joe Russo believes it’ll herald the McU’s next evolution:
We’ve had the best experience of our careers with Marvel. We have a great working relationship with them and we love telling these stories. It’d really be a function of,...
Well, a feature film adaptation of Secret Wars is one potential avenue for the Russo Brothers to explore, though it’ll be some time before Marvel’s pool of creators gain access to the X-Men and many of the other characters that make up Jim Shooter’s immense crossover.
That’s because the Disney-Fox merger is yet to be finalized, but providing everything falls into place, and the Mouse House opens the floodgates to the X-Men, Fantastic Four and the irreverent Deadpool, Joe Russo believes it’ll herald the McU’s next evolution:
We’ve had the best experience of our careers with Marvel. We have a great working relationship with them and we love telling these stories. It’d really be a function of,...
- 5/3/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Somehow, I seem to have inserted myself onto the Marvel “Friends and Family” list for preview screenings. A few weeks ago I got an advance look at The Defenders in a small screening room with about 25 people. On Monday, I went to an IMAX showing of The Inhumans with an audience of several hundred.
The environment in which I see a film influences the way I feel about it. I love going to screenings because they make me feel cool and sophisticated. The Defenders event was in the morning, with a group that included people I’d known for decades, in comfy chairs with excellent sight lines. The Inhumans was in an enormous theater, with an enormous screen, and hundreds of strangers (although there were some people I knew, including a new friend, an old friend and a really old friend.
Even before the movie started (and, to be fair,...
The environment in which I see a film influences the way I feel about it. I love going to screenings because they make me feel cool and sophisticated. The Defenders event was in the morning, with a group that included people I’d known for decades, in comfy chairs with excellent sight lines. The Inhumans was in an enormous theater, with an enormous screen, and hundreds of strangers (although there were some people I knew, including a new friend, an old friend and a really old friend.
Even before the movie started (and, to be fair,...
- 9/1/2017
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
It’s not just Marvel and DC characters who we can look forward to seeing in theatres over the next few years, as independent comics company Valiant Entertainment is also working to get in on the lucrative superhero cinematic universe game. In fact, they’ve just taken another giant step forward today, as Shadowman, one of several projects of theirs that are currently in development, has now found its director.
The Hollywood Reporter is telling us that Reginald Hudlin, who’s set to make his directorial debut on upcoming thriller Marshall, has signed on to helm the movie. The filmmaker will be most well known to comic book fans for his four year stint writing Black Panther for Marvel from 2005 to 2008. Most notably, the hero married X-Men member Storm during Hudlin’s run.
Adam Simon, the showrunner for Salem, is penning a new draft of the script for Shadownman. The...
The Hollywood Reporter is telling us that Reginald Hudlin, who’s set to make his directorial debut on upcoming thriller Marshall, has signed on to helm the movie. The filmmaker will be most well known to comic book fans for his four year stint writing Black Panther for Marvel from 2005 to 2008. Most notably, the hero married X-Men member Storm during Hudlin’s run.
Adam Simon, the showrunner for Salem, is penning a new draft of the script for Shadownman. The...
- 6/13/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
I like crowds. I like big noisy events. State fairs? Love ‘em. Black Friday shopping days? I’m there. Live music with tiny crowded dance floors? Sounds good to me. San Diego Comic Con? Yeah, baby. Ditto The New York Comic Con.
But on the other hand, when I’m thinking about Geek Culture and comic conventions, I find that I also enjoy small comic conventions. There’s a certain charm, an aura of creativity and a sense of community that embraces you in a unique way that you won’t find at NYC’s Javits Center.
I had to cancel out of this past weekend’s WonderCon in Anaheim, California. That was a drag as I was looking forward to being a panelist on Rik Offenberger’s Marketing/PR panel. But I haven’t been on a convention hiatus; lately, I have been busy finding and attending them. For consecutive weekends,...
But on the other hand, when I’m thinking about Geek Culture and comic conventions, I find that I also enjoy small comic conventions. There’s a certain charm, an aura of creativity and a sense of community that embraces you in a unique way that you won’t find at NYC’s Javits Center.
I had to cancel out of this past weekend’s WonderCon in Anaheim, California. That was a drag as I was looking forward to being a panelist on Rik Offenberger’s Marketing/PR panel. But I haven’t been on a convention hiatus; lately, I have been busy finding and attending them. For consecutive weekends,...
- 4/3/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
DC. Marvel. Industry giants, yet not the only names in comics. Not by a long shot.
Valiant is one such company that has been around for quite a while, founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and Steven Massarsky. Like the two industry leaders, we have the Valiant Universe including such titles as X-o Manowar, Harbinger, and Shadowman. Valiant already has a five-picture deal with Sony to bring the Valiant Universe to life, including movie versions of Bloodshot and Harbinger, leading to an Avengers style event in Harbinger Wars.
Heat Vision has learned that now that Valiant is developing Archer & Armstrong in house before being shopped around to studios. The project certainly won't be a hard sell, considering the talent that just joined the film.
Archer & Armstrong has already secured Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) to direct a script from Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise). Rossio is also...
Valiant is one such company that has been around for quite a while, founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and Steven Massarsky. Like the two industry leaders, we have the Valiant Universe including such titles as X-o Manowar, Harbinger, and Shadowman. Valiant already has a five-picture deal with Sony to bring the Valiant Universe to life, including movie versions of Bloodshot and Harbinger, leading to an Avengers style event in Harbinger Wars.
Heat Vision has learned that now that Valiant is developing Archer & Armstrong in house before being shopped around to studios. The project certainly won't be a hard sell, considering the talent that just joined the film.
Archer & Armstrong has already secured Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) to direct a script from Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise). Rossio is also...
- 3/24/2017
- by Nick Doll
- LRMonline.com
Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer is set to take on the big screen adaptation of Valiant Entertainment's action-comedy comic book Archer & Armstrong. I've never read the comic, but was published in 1992 and it was created by former Marvel editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, Wolverine: Weapon X writer and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, and comic book writer and artist Bob Layton, who is best know for his work on Marvel Comics titles such as Iron Man and Hercules.
I've heard a lot of great things about this comic series, and it seems like it would make for a great film. If you're not familiar with it, here's an official plot description:
After years of meditation and training, 18-year-old Obadiah Archer has been dispatched to New York City to carry out the sacred mission of his family’s sect – locate and kill the fun-loving, hard-drinking immortal known as Armstrong! But as this naive teenage assassin stalks his prey,...
I've heard a lot of great things about this comic series, and it seems like it would make for a great film. If you're not familiar with it, here's an official plot description:
After years of meditation and training, 18-year-old Obadiah Archer has been dispatched to New York City to carry out the sacred mission of his family’s sect – locate and kill the fun-loving, hard-drinking immortal known as Armstrong! But as this naive teenage assassin stalks his prey,...
- 3/24/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
I can’t agree with fans that hate big crowds at big comic conventions. I tend to like big crowds. And I am always astonished by the way the San Diego Comic-Con takes over that town. I’m also in awe that the New York Comic Con is the biggest convention held in New York City’s Javits Center. The massive attendees at every big comic-con are both testaments to Geek Culture, and virtual victory laps for all fans everywhere.
To be honest, I also enjoy smaller comic conventions. There’s something special about being able to just wander up to a favorite creator and engage in a conversation with him or her. And at smaller shows, it’s empowering to be able to casually flip through a long box of comics to search for treasures, without elbowing your way through a crushing wall of other fans searching for their own treasures.
To be honest, I also enjoy smaller comic conventions. There’s something special about being able to just wander up to a favorite creator and engage in a conversation with him or her. And at smaller shows, it’s empowering to be able to casually flip through a long box of comics to search for treasures, without elbowing your way through a crushing wall of other fans searching for their own treasures.
- 2/27/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
The "Countdown to 200" draws closer to its conclusion, as does catching my Cinelinx posts up to being current with the release schedule of The JediCole Universe for my flagship podcast series. Look for #200 of Hey Kids, Comics! to arrive here early next week!
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby could not help but pop in on the pages of their own books. From their rebuke at the wedding of Reed Richards and Susan Storm to insinuating themselves into the plot like some kind of Greek chorus, they set a precedent that continued for decades at Marvel.
This week, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston talk about this phenomenon that was embraced by the likes of John Byrne and Jim Shooter over the years. The Rantcor Pit's Eddie Medina joins the fun, lending his own insights into the proceedings. Discover who appeared in their own books, the creator who outstripped Stan Lee on...
Stan Lee and Jack Kirby could not help but pop in on the pages of their own books. From their rebuke at the wedding of Reed Richards and Susan Storm to insinuating themselves into the plot like some kind of Greek chorus, they set a precedent that continued for decades at Marvel.
This week, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston talk about this phenomenon that was embraced by the likes of John Byrne and Jim Shooter over the years. The Rantcor Pit's Eddie Medina joins the fun, lending his own insights into the proceedings. Discover who appeared in their own books, the creator who outstripped Stan Lee on...
- 10/12/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Cole Houston)
- Cinelinx
Here comes a new challenger to the live action super hero genre, and it’s got over 20 years of source material. Come in and check out the first trailer, fresh from Nycc.
Now Valiant comics was founded in 1989 by creator Jim Shooter. Through out the years they’ve produced such comics as Archer and Armstrong, Xo Manowar, Bloodshot, Magnus Robot Fighter, Solar, Turok, this list goes on and on and it’s full of great story telling. Well now they have teamed with one of my favorite creators Bat in the Sun who produce the very popular Super Power Beatdown series to bring you Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe.
So the series stars some of my favorites. That’s Michael Rowe playing Ninjak who you should remember as Deadshot from Arrow. Also the duo of Archer and Armstrong are in there and I see one of my favorite actor Kevin Porter...
Now Valiant comics was founded in 1989 by creator Jim Shooter. Through out the years they’ve produced such comics as Archer and Armstrong, Xo Manowar, Bloodshot, Magnus Robot Fighter, Solar, Turok, this list goes on and on and it’s full of great story telling. Well now they have teamed with one of my favorite creators Bat in the Sun who produce the very popular Super Power Beatdown series to bring you Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe.
So the series stars some of my favorites. That’s Michael Rowe playing Ninjak who you should remember as Deadshot from Arrow. Also the duo of Archer and Armstrong are in there and I see one of my favorite actor Kevin Porter...
- 10/8/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
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