Production continues on DC Studios' Superman, and just days after sharing that widely discussed first look at David Corenswet's Man of Steel, director James Gunn has now shared a new behind-the-scenes photo.
This one highlights comic book luminaries invited to set by the filmmaker and executive, including current Superman writers Jason Aaron and Joshua Williamson, along with legends like Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway.
Justice League International's Kevin Maguire was also on hand, as was Mister Terrific's co-creator John Ostrander and DC Comics heavyweights Jim Lee and Scott Snyder. You'll also spot All-Star Superman artist Frank Quitely (that comic has seemingly been a key source of inspiration for the DC Studios co-ceo).
"Great day with some comic book titans visiting the [Superman] set," Gunn said on Instagram. "So many of my heroes all at once it was really overwhelming."
"Front Row: Frank Quitely, me, Jim Lee. Middle Row: Angelo Exarhkios,...
This one highlights comic book luminaries invited to set by the filmmaker and executive, including current Superman writers Jason Aaron and Joshua Williamson, along with legends like Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway.
Justice League International's Kevin Maguire was also on hand, as was Mister Terrific's co-creator John Ostrander and DC Comics heavyweights Jim Lee and Scott Snyder. You'll also spot All-Star Superman artist Frank Quitely (that comic has seemingly been a key source of inspiration for the DC Studios co-ceo).
"Great day with some comic book titans visiting the [Superman] set," Gunn said on Instagram. "So many of my heroes all at once it was really overwhelming."
"Front Row: Frank Quitely, me, Jim Lee. Middle Row: Angelo Exarhkios,...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
It's hard to believe, but 2024 marks 40 years since the story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began on the page. Idw plans to celebrate the anniversary with a new line of comic books, including a relaunch of the main series from Avengers and Thor writer Jason Aaron.
In the series, the prolific comic book writer plans to take the Heroes in a Half-Shell back to their gritty roots, bringing them back in line with the original black-and-white stories from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first four issues will feature a revolving door of artists with Joëlle Jones (Catwoman) kicking things off in a Raphael-focused first issue. The second instalment shifts the spotlight to Michelangelo with art by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).
Then, in issue #3, Paper Girls co-creator Cliff Chiang will put his spin on Leonardo before Donatello takes centre stage in the Chris Burnham-illustrated (Batman Incorporated) fourth chapter.
In the series, the prolific comic book writer plans to take the Heroes in a Half-Shell back to their gritty roots, bringing them back in line with the original black-and-white stories from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' first four issues will feature a revolving door of artists with Joëlle Jones (Catwoman) kicking things off in a Raphael-focused first issue. The second instalment shifts the spotlight to Michelangelo with art by Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire).
Then, in issue #3, Paper Girls co-creator Cliff Chiang will put his spin on Leonardo before Donatello takes centre stage in the Chris Burnham-illustrated (Batman Incorporated) fourth chapter.
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began their lives in comic book form 40 years ago before going on to become a media and merchandizing brand and are currently enjoying a massive revival in the sequential art format. In fact, the top selling graphic novel in North America for two years in a row has been Tmnt: The Last Ronin, the collected trade paperback of the acclaimed mini-series from the early 2020s.
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
Idw, the company which holds the Tmnt license, is capitalizing on the half-shell heat but launching a new ongoing series, one that will return the series to its gritty and action-packed roots seen in the original black and white indie comics from creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
Simply titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the new series is written by Jason Aaron, the comics author behind the gritty creator-owned crime series Scalped and his action-packed work on Marvel’s Wolverine and Thor: God of Thunder,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thor: Love and Thunder had all the makings of the best Marvel Studios movie ever. Heavily inspired by Jason Aaron's Thor run and featuring both The Mighty Thor and Gorr the God Butcher, the sequel has a lot going for it.
Among those plus points was Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi. He'd successfully reinvented the God of Thunder in that 2017 blockbuster and fans were excited to see what came next. Unfortunately, the result was a movie which largely disappointed fans and let down both its new and returning characters.
Waititi, who was given perhaps too much freedom with Thor: Love and Thunder, has largely shrugged off the complaints. Chris Hemsworth, however, has addressed them head-on and doesn't shy away from acknowledging where the movie fell short.
Talking to Vanity Fair, the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star made it clear he still hasn't forgiven himself. "I got caught...
Among those plus points was Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi. He'd successfully reinvented the God of Thunder in that 2017 blockbuster and fans were excited to see what came next. Unfortunately, the result was a movie which largely disappointed fans and let down both its new and returning characters.
Waititi, who was given perhaps too much freedom with Thor: Love and Thunder, has largely shrugged off the complaints. Chris Hemsworth, however, has addressed them head-on and doesn't shy away from acknowledging where the movie fell short.
Talking to Vanity Fair, the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star made it clear he still hasn't forgiven himself. "I got caught...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Earlier this year, the surprise announcement that Oni Press is resurrecting EC Comics delighted horror fans around the world, but that was only the begining! More series and creator announcements have been teased, and we're excited to exclusively reveal a new line of variant covers, which you can check out right now! Eisner Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning artist Jay Stephens, the creator of Dwellings, is honoring EC Comics with a new, continuing line of "EC Homage" variants, debuting with Epitaphs From The Abyss #1 and Cruel Universe #1. We have a look at both covers below, along with my personal favorite: Epitaphs From The Abyss #2, featuring Jay Stephens homage of Haunt Of Fear #15 by Johnny Craig!
If It Bleeds, It Leads! Following on from an announcement that rocked the comic book industry just a few short weeks ago – the return of the legendary EC Comics with an all-new line of, never-before-seen titles for summer 2024 – Oni Press,...
If It Bleeds, It Leads! Following on from an announcement that rocked the comic book industry just a few short weeks ago – the return of the legendary EC Comics with an all-new line of, never-before-seen titles for summer 2024 – Oni Press,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Since the debut of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has introduced countless memorable characters. However, no one left a mark as deep on the franchise as Tony Stark.
Tony Stark
Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, is still an iconic character in the MCU, adored by everyone in the universe. His story is more than just a superhero; It’s a heartwarming story of resilience and redemption. Filled with challenges and personal demons, his path exemplifies human resilience and the ability to transform adversity into something extraordinary.
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But in the pages of Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder’s comic book Avengers Forever (2021), Tony Stark faces a fate very different from his on-screen portrayal in the MCU
Tony Stark’s Messed Up Fate in the...
Tony Stark
Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, is still an iconic character in the MCU, adored by everyone in the universe. His story is more than just a superhero; It’s a heartwarming story of resilience and redemption. Filled with challenges and personal demons, his path exemplifies human resilience and the ability to transform adversity into something extraordinary.
SUGGESTEDRobert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark Always Knew Captain America isn’t Returning after Endgame – This Theory Makes Iron Man MCU’s True Mastermind
But in the pages of Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder’s comic book Avengers Forever (2021), Tony Stark faces a fate very different from his on-screen portrayal in the MCU
Tony Stark’s Messed Up Fate in the...
- 4/2/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Taika Waititi is a prolific director who created one of the best Marvel movies to date, aka Thor: Ragnarok. Yet his next venture into the Marvel Cinematic Universe turned out to be one of the most debatable entries of the entire superhero verse. Thor: Love and Thunder, although based on the comics, had some polar opposite reviews, while some found the silliness and goofiness of the movie fun others criticized it for being too tacky.
Director Taika Waititi | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Marvel fans, too, jumped on the wagon to blame Watiti’s aversiveness to the character of Thor as the reason why the movie was so bad. But if Anthony Mackie’s new interview has some weight, it means all the criticism surrounding Love and Thunder being unlike the comics was for nothing.
Anthony Mackie Might Have Unwittingly Defended Taika Waititi
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier...
Director Taika Waititi | Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Marvel fans, too, jumped on the wagon to blame Watiti’s aversiveness to the character of Thor as the reason why the movie was so bad. But if Anthony Mackie’s new interview has some weight, it means all the criticism surrounding Love and Thunder being unlike the comics was for nothing.
Anthony Mackie Might Have Unwittingly Defended Taika Waititi
Anthony Mackie in a still from Falcon and The Winter Soldier...
- 3/28/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The Marvel comics usually have had their fair share of freakish, startling, and unusual storylines, that not many people have been aware of. Despite their immense popularity, one can often find one or the other shocking arc involving characters that an MCU fan would have never dared to imagine.
Thanos and Hela in Unworthy Thor #4
One of these narrative arcs is when Thanos and Hela got together in the Marvel comics. A truly unusual event that even Marvel comics fans might have not expected, here is a glimpse into the unlikely romance of the Mad Titan and the Goddess of Death.
When Thanos Dumped Hela After a Brief Romance Thanos dumping Hela in Thor
A romance between Thanos and Hela seems something out of a Wattpad fanfiction, yet it did actually take place during one shocking Marvel Comics arc. In the comic Thor #4 (2018) by Jason Aaron, Thor and Loki go...
Thanos and Hela in Unworthy Thor #4
One of these narrative arcs is when Thanos and Hela got together in the Marvel comics. A truly unusual event that even Marvel comics fans might have not expected, here is a glimpse into the unlikely romance of the Mad Titan and the Goddess of Death.
When Thanos Dumped Hela After a Brief Romance Thanos dumping Hela in Thor
A romance between Thanos and Hela seems something out of a Wattpad fanfiction, yet it did actually take place during one shocking Marvel Comics arc. In the comic Thor #4 (2018) by Jason Aaron, Thor and Loki go...
- 3/24/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Back in 2021, Keanu Reeves teamed up with Boom! Studios to bring us the comic book series Brzrkr, which Reeves wrote alongside Matt Kindt, working off of Reeves’ original idea. Netflix secured the rights to bring a live-action film adaptation of the comic book to their streaming service – and to follow that up with an anime spin-off series that will “expand the Brzrkr universe by exploring different elements of the story”. So far, there have been twelve issues of Brzrkr, as well as a couple one-shots called Poetry of Madness and Fallen Empire (which told of B.’s distant past). Reeves is also writing a book called Elsewhere with China Miéville that is “set in the world of Brzrkr“. While all of these stories play out on the page, the Netflix movie remains in development. Now it has been announced that we have another Brzrkr project to look forward to: a...
- 2/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fans have been excited beyond measure for Mahershala Ali’s portrayal of Blade in the new reboot for the MCU. While the character has already been adapted once with Wesley Snipes in the lead, this would be the first time that the character would be shown in the MCU and would appear along with other Marvel characters.
While Ali’s inclusion was announced way back in 2019, the film has been delayed numerous times. The actor only had a brief voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals but has not made any other appearances since. It was rumored that the actor was not satisfied with the script and was threatening to exit the role after four years of no updates.
Has Mahershala Ali Left Blade? Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Mahershala Ali was announced as the Blade of the MCU in 2019 at the San Diego International Comic Con. According to Deadline,...
While Ali’s inclusion was announced way back in 2019, the film has been delayed numerous times. The actor only had a brief voice cameo in the post-credits scene of Eternals but has not made any other appearances since. It was rumored that the actor was not satisfied with the script and was threatening to exit the role after four years of no updates.
Has Mahershala Ali Left Blade? Mahershala Ali in Moonlight
Mahershala Ali was announced as the Blade of the MCU in 2019 at the San Diego International Comic Con. According to Deadline,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The impact of EC Comics cannot be understated, having inspired countless horror creators, including George A. Romero, Stephen King, and many, many more. After nearly 70 years since the last comic book from EC, as first reported by the NY Times, Oni Press has partnered with William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. to introduce new EC Comics! Starting this summer, Epitaphs From The Abyss #1 and Cruel Universe #1 will kick off brand-new stories from some of today's best comic book writers, and we have all the details:
"Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic fiction for more than 25 years – is proud to announce a brand-new publishing partnership with William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. that will see the full-fledged return of EC Comics to comic shop and bookstore shelves worldwide with a slate of all-new series beginning in the summer of 2024.
Beginning with Epitaphs From The Abyss...
"Oni Press – the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comics and graphic fiction for more than 25 years – is proud to announce a brand-new publishing partnership with William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. that will see the full-fledged return of EC Comics to comic shop and bookstore shelves worldwide with a slate of all-new series beginning in the summer of 2024.
Beginning with Epitaphs From The Abyss...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
There are many ingredients to the success of 1977's "Star Wars," from its spectacular cast of mostly unknowns to the groundbreaking special effects that revolutionized the industry and its lived-in universe rich in details and history. But another vital ingredient that ensured "Star Wars" would remain in audiences' minds forever was its use of iconography. Every visual aspect of the movie is memorable and striking, from the look of the human characters and alien creatures to the spaceships and buildings.
Take the stormtroopers, the faceless mob of soldiers with terrible aim and a tendency to bonk their heads on the ceiling. Though mere blaster fodder in the franchise, the stormtroopers are as much a part of "Star Wars" as the lightsaber or the Millennium Falcon. Even after 40 years, the franchise continues to find new uses for the stormtroopers, like finally showing how they became the main army of the Empire in "The Bad Batch.
Take the stormtroopers, the faceless mob of soldiers with terrible aim and a tendency to bonk their heads on the ceiling. Though mere blaster fodder in the franchise, the stormtroopers are as much a part of "Star Wars" as the lightsaber or the Millennium Falcon. Even after 40 years, the franchise continues to find new uses for the stormtroopers, like finally showing how they became the main army of the Empire in "The Bad Batch.
- 1/21/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
DC Comics "Batman: Off-World" #4, available February 20, 2024, is written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Doug Mahnke, with covers by Leirix, Alan Quah and Mahnke:
"... in a faraway, war-torn galaxy, 'Batman' sets his sights on the villainous 'Blakksun Mining Company'.
"But standing in his way is the most ruthless bounty hunter in the universe, a man known only as the 'Thanagarian'..."
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Batman Comic Books...
"... in a faraway, war-torn galaxy, 'Batman' sets his sights on the villainous 'Blakksun Mining Company'.
"But standing in his way is the most ruthless bounty hunter in the universe, a man known only as the 'Thanagarian'..."
Click the images to enlarge...
Batman Comic Books...
- 11/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Next year will mark the fifth anniversary of when readers were first introduced to the monsters (and monster slayers) of Archer's Peak in Something is Killing the Children, and just before the end of this year, James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, are inviting readers to step back into the Slaughterverse with Book of Butcher #1. Building upon the events of last year's Book of Slaughter #1 and following Maxine Slaughter on her journey to New Orleans to investigate House Boucher, Book of Butcher #1 will be released on December 27th from Boom! Studios, and we've been provided with an exclusive look at artwork from the anticipated issue!
Below, you can see a tense meeting take place in our exclusive preview of Werther Dell’Edera's excellent artwork (colored by Miquel Muerto) from Book of Butcher #1, and we also have a look at the amazing cover art for the new issue as well as...
Below, you can see a tense meeting take place in our exclusive preview of Werther Dell’Edera's excellent artwork (colored by Miquel Muerto) from Book of Butcher #1, and we also have a look at the amazing cover art for the new issue as well as...
- 11/22/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
For more than half a century, it's been home to paranormal phenomena and eerie occurrences, and this September, the rural homestead known as "Skinwalker Ranch" will be explored like never before in the new Boom! Studios comic book series Hunt for the Skinwalker. An adaptation of the non-fiction book of the same name, Hunt for the Skinwalker will debut in comic shops on September 6th, and we have an exclusive look at unsettling preview pages from the first issue of the new series from writer Zac Thompson, artist Valeria Burzo, colorist Jason Wordie, and letterer Joe Sabino!
You can see the early signs of some seriously strange happenings on the Gorman Ranch circa 1996 in our exclusive preview pages below. We also have the official press release with additional details on Hunt for the Skinwalker, and in case you missed it, check out Valeria Burzo's concept art for the new series!
You can see the early signs of some seriously strange happenings on the Gorman Ranch circa 1996 in our exclusive preview pages below. We also have the official press release with additional details on Hunt for the Skinwalker, and in case you missed it, check out Valeria Burzo's concept art for the new series!
- 8/22/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Indie comics and graphic novels powerhouse Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group has named Sierra Hahn as its new editor-in-chief.
The former executive editor at Boom! Studios is also a veteran of Dark Horse as an editor and a member of the DC/Vertigo publicity team. Hahn’s hire follows the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group tapping Hunter Gorinson as president and publisher in Dec. 2022.
“I’m ecstatic to collaborate with a passionate team of editors and storytellers to build on Oni-Lion Forge’s success and produce bold, groundbreaking, and inspirational stories for generations to come,” Hahn said in a statement on Tuesday.
She will have creative oversight over the indie company’s comics, original graphic novels and high-profile licensed content. “Sierra is an immense talent, and, without a doubt, the ideal choice to lead our editorial team as we reinforce and amplify Oni’s mandate to do what it does best: empower...
The former executive editor at Boom! Studios is also a veteran of Dark Horse as an editor and a member of the DC/Vertigo publicity team. Hahn’s hire follows the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group tapping Hunter Gorinson as president and publisher in Dec. 2022.
“I’m ecstatic to collaborate with a passionate team of editors and storytellers to build on Oni-Lion Forge’s success and produce bold, groundbreaking, and inspirational stories for generations to come,” Hahn said in a statement on Tuesday.
She will have creative oversight over the indie company’s comics, original graphic novels and high-profile licensed content. “Sierra is an immense talent, and, without a doubt, the ideal choice to lead our editorial team as we reinforce and amplify Oni’s mandate to do what it does best: empower...
- 2/21/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The world celebrates Stan Lee's 100th birthday.
A fan-made trailer for Tim Burton's "Batman 3."
Video of the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" Air Jordans.
Something mysterious is afoot for The Avengers.
All that and more!
What Is The Quest For The Missing Moments? The Avengers' Next Big Mission
The recent release of Marvel Comics' "Timeless" #1 helped set the stage for some of what's to come in 2023. As the above teaser indicates, in particular, part of that has to do with The Avengers and their quest for what is being referred to as the "missing moments.
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The world celebrates Stan Lee's 100th birthday.
A fan-made trailer for Tim Burton's "Batman 3."
Video of the "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" Air Jordans.
Something mysterious is afoot for The Avengers.
All that and more!
What Is The Quest For The Missing Moments? The Avengers' Next Big Mission
The recent release of Marvel Comics' "Timeless" #1 helped set the stage for some of what's to come in 2023. As the above teaser indicates, in particular, part of that has to do with The Avengers and their quest for what is being referred to as the "missing moments.
- 12/28/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The epic conclusion to the groundbreaking original series Brzrkr is finally here and its an amazing series. I highly recommend it, especially the Brzrkr Variant Covers, as each issues has been engrossing from start to end. Print copies of Brzrkr #11 will be available for sale today, December 21.
Boom! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series Brzrkr by the iconic Keanu Reeves and Nyt bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree (Bprd), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in Brzrkr #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!
Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of...
Boom! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series Brzrkr by the iconic Keanu Reeves and Nyt bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree (Bprd), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in Brzrkr #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!
Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of...
- 12/21/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Have you ever wondered what R2-D2 is saying with the little beeps and boops and whirring that he does? Is he quoting the galaxy far, far away's version of William Shakespeare? Could he be making a great argument that Luke and Leia really shouldn't be kissing each other? Is he waxing philosophical about the steps that led the galactic government to become the Empire? Perhaps he is commenting on the prequels? Nope. As it turns out, he's just telling everyone to f*&@ *^.
This little astromech droid has a long history in the "Star Wars" universe. We first saw him in "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" as Princess Leia gave him data tapes with her message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. We saw his escape from a starship to Tatooine with his bestie, the protocol droid C-3Po, and his befriending of future jedi Luke Skywalker. Later, we learned...
This little astromech droid has a long history in the "Star Wars" universe. We first saw him in "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" as Princess Leia gave him data tapes with her message to Obi-Wan Kenobi. We saw his escape from a starship to Tatooine with his bestie, the protocol droid C-3Po, and his befriending of future jedi Luke Skywalker. Later, we learned...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
The greatest army of heroes ever assembled go to war against the deadliest group of villains who’ve ever lived in an epic story so monumental it can only come from the mind of super hero visionary Jason Aaron! Avengers Assemble will close out Aaron’s nearly five-year run on Avengers with a breathtaking crossover between Aaron’s …
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- 10/23/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Shows and movies set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are rich with Easter eggs. They have been since 2008's "Iron Man," when a prototype of Captain America's shield appeared in a scene between Tony Stark and Pepper Potts. What's refreshing about "Werewolf by Night," then, is how Easter eggs are some of its only connections to the larger MCU.
Michael Giacchino's "Twilight Zone"-indebted special for Disney+ is a genuinely different outing for Kevin Feige's monolithic brand. It's shot in black and white. Most of its effects appear to be practical. The violence is genuinely brutal and bloody, and the story's connections to Marvel's ever-expanding shared universe are minimal at best (at least for now). For those who want to scour "Werewolf by Night" for hidden characters and references, however, there's still a trove of tiny details to unpack. Here are the best easter eggs in "Werewolf by Night,...
Michael Giacchino's "Twilight Zone"-indebted special for Disney+ is a genuinely different outing for Kevin Feige's monolithic brand. It's shot in black and white. Most of its effects appear to be practical. The violence is genuinely brutal and bloody, and the story's connections to Marvel's ever-expanding shared universe are minimal at best (at least for now). For those who want to scour "Werewolf by Night" for hidden characters and references, however, there's still a trove of tiny details to unpack. Here are the best easter eggs in "Werewolf by Night,...
- 10/13/2022
- by Scott Thomas
- Slash Film
Gorr, the God Butcher, was the newest villain introduced into the MCU with the fourth Thor movie, Thor: Love and Thunder, and was portrayed by none other than the previous hero of the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy, actor Christian Bale. However, unlike many villains across the MCU, Gorr the God Butcher hasn’t been in the comics for decades, as the character was only created for Marvel by writer Jason Aaron, known for his super long run of The Avengers, as well as Thor. Below, we’ve detailed Gorr the God Butcher, the differences between the character in the movie and the
Gorr the God Butcher...
Gorr the God Butcher...
- 10/11/2022
- by Connor Dillon
- TVovermind.com
Welcome to the latest installment of our new column 100 Word Hits, in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us short, sharp reviews of the latest books to hit comic stores over the past month or so!
Avengers 1,000,000 BC #1 Written by Jason Aaron | Art by Kev Walker
‘Revealed! The Phoenix’s connection to the birth of Thor!’ screams the cover. What pray tell do Aaron & Walker have in store for us?
Well, essentially there’s a bizarre love triangle between Odin, Phoenix and Gaea with some frost giants thrown in as villains. Phoenix spurns Odin at the altar, Odin hooks up with Gaea and they conceive Thor, the frost giants come back for revenge and freeze baby Thor who’s promptly reignited back to life by the Phoenix power. The other Avengers hang around and mutter a bit but really don’t add anything to the story.
Avengers 1,000,000 BC #1 Written by Jason Aaron | Art by Kev Walker
‘Revealed! The Phoenix’s connection to the birth of Thor!’ screams the cover. What pray tell do Aaron & Walker have in store for us?
Well, essentially there’s a bizarre love triangle between Odin, Phoenix and Gaea with some frost giants thrown in as villains. Phoenix spurns Odin at the altar, Odin hooks up with Gaea and they conceive Thor, the frost giants come back for revenge and freeze baby Thor who’s promptly reignited back to life by the Phoenix power. The other Avengers hang around and mutter a bit but really don’t add anything to the story.
- 10/4/2022
- by Guest
- Nerdly
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“Only the most broken people can be great leaders,” Namor (Tenoch Huerta) intones in the latest trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. While the first trailer for Ryan Coogler’s highly-anticipated sequel conveyed a message of grief as the central characters mourned the death of King T’Challa, reflecting audiences’ continued grief over the loss of Chadwick Boseman, the latest trailer puts a greater focus on the film’s narrative. It even hints at the inclusion of a key Marvel villain that hasn’t been announced.
Although there is still a somber tone, one that I suspect will permeate the film as a means to permit collective grieving over Boseman, this trailer is a confirmation that the death of T’Challa will not make the world smaller. Rather, Wakanda Forever looks to offer a larger tapestry to re-frame T’Challa’s legacy and...
“Only the most broken people can be great leaders,” Namor (Tenoch Huerta) intones in the latest trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. While the first trailer for Ryan Coogler’s highly-anticipated sequel conveyed a message of grief as the central characters mourned the death of King T’Challa, reflecting audiences’ continued grief over the loss of Chadwick Boseman, the latest trailer puts a greater focus on the film’s narrative. It even hints at the inclusion of a key Marvel villain that hasn’t been announced.
Although there is still a somber tone, one that I suspect will permeate the film as a means to permit collective grieving over Boseman, this trailer is a confirmation that the death of T’Challa will not make the world smaller. Rather, Wakanda Forever looks to offer a larger tapestry to re-frame T’Challa’s legacy and...
- 10/3/2022
- by Richard Newby
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Thor: Love and Thunder" is a film heavily inspired by the Marvel Comics, specifically Jason Aaron's famous run on the God of Thunder. Featuring everything from Jane Foster, aka the Mighty Thor, to the two goats Toothgnasher and Toothgrinder, "Love and Thunder" feels heavily influenced by Aaron's take on the character and the world of Asgard.
Perhaps the most considerable influence Aaron's Thor comic had on the film, aside from the introduction of Jane Foster's Mighty Thor, is the villain at the center of "Love and Thunder." Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christian Bale in the film, is an original character created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić as the first major villain for their run.
Gorr's monstrous appearance and powerset soon made him one of the most popular Thor villains, so there was plenty of excitement when Christian Bale was cast as the villain. Bale's...
Perhaps the most considerable influence Aaron's Thor comic had on the film, aside from the introduction of Jane Foster's Mighty Thor, is the villain at the center of "Love and Thunder." Gorr the God Butcher, portrayed by Christian Bale in the film, is an original character created by writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić as the first major villain for their run.
Gorr's monstrous appearance and powerset soon made him one of the most popular Thor villains, so there was plenty of excitement when Christian Bale was cast as the villain. Bale's...
- 9/14/2022
- by Ernesto Valenzuela
- Slash Film
This article contains Thor: Love and Thunder spoilers.
The Prince of Power has arrived! In the final post-credit scene of Thor: Love and Thunder, a humiliated Zeus (Russell Crowe) plots his revenge against Thor and the other superheroes who take the worship due to gods. He sends them a god in the form of a hero with his son, Hercules, played by Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein. Love and Thunder doesn’t give us much about the new hero, as we hear Goldstein growl only one line.
But Hercules has a long history in the comics, which give us some indication of the character’s role in the MCU. Looking at his stories before and within Marvel Comics, we can see how Hercules could restore a sense of high adventure!
From Myth to Marvel
Hercules has existed long before the Marvel Universe, let alone the MCU. In ancient stories,...
The Prince of Power has arrived! In the final post-credit scene of Thor: Love and Thunder, a humiliated Zeus (Russell Crowe) plots his revenge against Thor and the other superheroes who take the worship due to gods. He sends them a god in the form of a hero with his son, Hercules, played by Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein. Love and Thunder doesn’t give us much about the new hero, as we hear Goldstein growl only one line.
But Hercules has a long history in the comics, which give us some indication of the character’s role in the MCU. Looking at his stories before and within Marvel Comics, we can see how Hercules could restore a sense of high adventure!
From Myth to Marvel
Hercules has existed long before the Marvel Universe, let alone the MCU. In ancient stories,...
- 9/9/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A look at why more Marvel leaks have been happening lately.
Lots of people are watching "Morbius" on Netflix.
DC Comics has a new distributor.
An intriguing "Fantastic Four" casting rumor.
All that and more!
DC Comics Sets New Deal With Universal Distribution
DC Comics has a new partner who will be handling distribution of its books in the future. According to a press release, DC has cut a new deal with Universal Distribution (no the movie studio), who will now be the direct distributor of the company's comics, including periodicals, graphic novels, and collected editions.
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
A look at why more Marvel leaks have been happening lately.
Lots of people are watching "Morbius" on Netflix.
DC Comics has a new distributor.
An intriguing "Fantastic Four" casting rumor.
All that and more!
DC Comics Sets New Deal With Universal Distribution
DC Comics has a new partner who will be handling distribution of its books in the future. According to a press release, DC has cut a new deal with Universal Distribution (no the movie studio), who will now be the direct distributor of the company's comics, including periodicals, graphic novels, and collected editions.
- 9/8/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
"Thor: Love and Thunder", based on the Marvel Comics character is directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, streaming September 8, 2022 on Disney+:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together,...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
In the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, critics lobbied one consistent complaint against the franchise: no good villains. Sure, there was Loki and the Red Skull, but who else? Iron Monger was just Jeff Bridges’ head floating atop a CG robot, Maliketh the Dark Elf absolutely wasted the magnetic Christopher Eccleston, and the less said about Whiplash the better. Over the years, that complaint has diminished somewhat with the additions of Black Panther baddie Killmonger and the universe-destroying Thanos.
But even as the MCU continues to improve its roster of villains, there’s one irreplaceable bad guy fans are dying to see: the ruler of Latveria, Dr. Victor von Doom.
Doom’s Marvel Origin
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Doctor Doom made his first appearance in 1962’s Fantastic Four #5, immediately establishing himself as a formidable threat, with his green tunic and metallic mask. The six decades...
But even as the MCU continues to improve its roster of villains, there’s one irreplaceable bad guy fans are dying to see: the ruler of Latveria, Dr. Victor von Doom.
Doom’s Marvel Origin
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Doctor Doom made his first appearance in 1962’s Fantastic Four #5, immediately establishing himself as a formidable threat, with his green tunic and metallic mask. The six decades...
- 7/27/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Take a look at Hot Toys new laser-scanned action figure from “Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, now playing:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
- 7/21/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
How the hell has Kieron Gillen never written a summer event comic before?
Gillen is the writer behind Eisner- and Hugo-nominated comics such as perennial Den of Geek favorites Once & Future and The Wicked + The Divine. But even before that, he was part of that mid-aughts wave of Image writers who took over Marvel’s flagship books. Gillen wrote a couple of excellent Utopia-era X-Men books (Generation Hope and Uncanny X-Men), as well as a beloved run with Kid Loki that helped inspire one Disney+ show and a relaunch of Young Avengers with Jamie McKelvie that is likely going to have an impact on the MCU further down the line. And yet, somehow, his first blockbuster comics crossover is out in 2022.
Axe: Judgment Day is a six-issue series that ties Gillen’s work on the recently completed Eternals series with his story in the ongoing X-Men flagship title,...
Gillen is the writer behind Eisner- and Hugo-nominated comics such as perennial Den of Geek favorites Once & Future and The Wicked + The Divine. But even before that, he was part of that mid-aughts wave of Image writers who took over Marvel’s flagship books. Gillen wrote a couple of excellent Utopia-era X-Men books (Generation Hope and Uncanny X-Men), as well as a beloved run with Kid Loki that helped inspire one Disney+ show and a relaunch of Young Avengers with Jamie McKelvie that is likely going to have an impact on the MCU further down the line. And yet, somehow, his first blockbuster comics crossover is out in 2022.
Axe: Judgment Day is a six-issue series that ties Gillen’s work on the recently completed Eternals series with his story in the ongoing X-Men flagship title,...
- 7/20/2022
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for Thor: Love and Thunder
Whatever your feelings about Thor: Love and Thunder, no one can deny that Natalie Portman’s performance as Dr. Jane Foster aka the Mighty Thor lights up the screen like a flash of lightning. After an absence of nine years, Portman returns to the MCU with an energy and lightness not always seen by the cerebral actor. With a meaty role that lets her play both the cancer-stricken Foster and the Mjolnir-wielding Mighty Thor, Portman goes all-in with the performance, adding vibrancy to a movie that sometimes feels like a retread of its predecessor. But after Jane sacrifices her life to become the Mighty Thor one last time and stop the evil Gorr the God-Butcher, an end-credit sequence shows her entering Valhalla, the afterlife for Norse warriors. Does that mean her electric performance will only strike once in the MCU?...
Whatever your feelings about Thor: Love and Thunder, no one can deny that Natalie Portman’s performance as Dr. Jane Foster aka the Mighty Thor lights up the screen like a flash of lightning. After an absence of nine years, Portman returns to the MCU with an energy and lightness not always seen by the cerebral actor. With a meaty role that lets her play both the cancer-stricken Foster and the Mjolnir-wielding Mighty Thor, Portman goes all-in with the performance, adding vibrancy to a movie that sometimes feels like a retread of its predecessor. But after Jane sacrifices her life to become the Mighty Thor one last time and stop the evil Gorr the God-Butcher, an end-credit sequence shows her entering Valhalla, the afterlife for Norse warriors. Does that mean her electric performance will only strike once in the MCU?...
- 7/12/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Take a look at Hot Toys laser-scanned action figure supporting “Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, now playing:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together,...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Warning: This article contains major plot spoilers for "Thor: Love and Thunder."
Taika Waititi's "Thor: Love and Thunder" has the honor of bringing Jason Aaron's beloved Mighty Thor into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Waititi pulls some story beats and characters from Aaron's decade-long run, which shapes Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) into the Goddess of Thunder, a Valkyrie, and then into a unique mixture of both, the latest Thor film doesn't wholly embrace its source material. Jane Foster is never telepathically summoned to the moon by Mjolnir. Thor hasn't lost his god status. Earth doesn't have a Frost Giant invasion, and most importantly, Jane's All-Weapon never once...
The post The Best and Worst Moments in Thor: Love and Thunder appeared first on /Film.
Taika Waititi's "Thor: Love and Thunder" has the honor of bringing Jason Aaron's beloved Mighty Thor into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Waititi pulls some story beats and characters from Aaron's decade-long run, which shapes Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) into the Goddess of Thunder, a Valkyrie, and then into a unique mixture of both, the latest Thor film doesn't wholly embrace its source material. Jane Foster is never telepathically summoned to the moon by Mjolnir. Thor hasn't lost his god status. Earth doesn't have a Frost Giant invasion, and most importantly, Jane's All-Weapon never once...
The post The Best and Worst Moments in Thor: Love and Thunder appeared first on /Film.
- 7/11/2022
- by Cass Clarke
- Slash Film
Taika Waititi's "Thor: Love and Thunder" is a bit of a mess. It's a film that tries to synthesize elements from all three previous "Thor" movies, including Thor's romance with the human scientist Jane Foster, while also serving as a followup to "Avengers: Endgame" and re-imagining Jason Aaron's run on "The Mighty Thor" comic books for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At the same time, it wants to raise the bar for tech by utilizing Ilm's StageCraft and Satellite Lab's PlateLight to create its cosmic settings. The result is an MCU film that lacks the cohesive...
The post Here Are All of the Cast and Crew Family Members Featured in Thor: Love and Thunder (That We Know About) appeared first on /Film.
The post Here Are All of the Cast and Crew Family Members Featured in Thor: Love and Thunder (That We Know About) appeared first on /Film.
- 7/11/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
How do you adapt characters with decades upon decades of source material? As far as the Marvel Cinematic Universe is concerned, you pick two to three specific stories and meld (or muddle) them into one. Taika Watiti's "Thor: Love and Thunder" is no different, mashing together comic arcs from "The God Butcher," where Thor faces off against the villain Gorr, who has a grudge against deities, and "Thor: Goddess of Thunder," where Jane Foster becomes the new wielder of Mjolnir.
Both arcs are the work of the same writer, Jason Aaron. What changes did Watiti and co-writer Jennifer Kaytin...
The post Every Major Change Thor: Love and Thunder Makes From the Comic Run That Inspired It appeared first on /Film.
Both arcs are the work of the same writer, Jason Aaron. What changes did Watiti and co-writer Jennifer Kaytin...
The post Every Major Change Thor: Love and Thunder Makes From the Comic Run That Inspired It appeared first on /Film.
- 7/11/2022
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for Thor: Love and Thunder.
Back in my days as a metal and hard rock journalist, and when dinosaurs ruled the earth, a lot of bands would trot out a variation of this mantra when they had a new album on the horizon: “The heavier parts are really heavy, and the melodic parts are much more melodic.”
That was an immediate red flag, of course. It meant that the band was still allowed to write and record some heavy material, but the record label was also pressuring them to include more power ballads and radio-friendly tunes in order to sell more albums (if you remember those). For some reason I am reminded of this as I think about Thor: Love and Thunder, which goes to similar extremes in the sense that part of the movie is heavy and dark while the rest is weightless and evanescent to the point of meaninglessness.
Back in my days as a metal and hard rock journalist, and when dinosaurs ruled the earth, a lot of bands would trot out a variation of this mantra when they had a new album on the horizon: “The heavier parts are really heavy, and the melodic parts are much more melodic.”
That was an immediate red flag, of course. It meant that the band was still allowed to write and record some heavy material, but the record label was also pressuring them to include more power ballads and radio-friendly tunes in order to sell more albums (if you remember those). For some reason I am reminded of this as I think about Thor: Love and Thunder, which goes to similar extremes in the sense that part of the movie is heavy and dark while the rest is weightless and evanescent to the point of meaninglessness.
- 7/10/2022
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
One of the big reasons to see “Thor: Love and Thunder” on the biggest screen possible this weekend is to witness Christian Bale’s return to superhero cinema. But the former “Batman Begins” star is on the other side of the moral divide this time around, playing fearsome villain Gorr the God Butcher. While absolutely terrifying in the role (Bale fully embodies him just like he does every other performance), the actor wasn’t so sure about translating the character exactly as he appeared in the comic books.
To prepare for the role, co-writer/director Taika Waititi gave Bale the Jason Aaron-penned run of comic books that introduced Gorr the God Butcher to the masses. And when Bale looked at the books he was intrigued … and slightly worried. “I did have a look briefly and said, ‘He’s got a G-string on. Nobody wants to see me like that,...
To prepare for the role, co-writer/director Taika Waititi gave Bale the Jason Aaron-penned run of comic books that introduced Gorr the God Butcher to the masses. And when Bale looked at the books he was intrigued … and slightly worried. “I did have a look briefly and said, ‘He’s got a G-string on. Nobody wants to see me like that,...
- 7/9/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
This article contains Thor: Love and Thunder spoilers.
Even more than his previous outing with Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder takes the titular Space Viking beyond the previously established boundaries of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From wandering across the stars with the Guardians of the Galaxy to coming face to face with Eternity, the embodiment of the MCU itself, Thor found his new purpose in the most unlikely of places.
But like all other MCU movies, the end of the story is not the end of Thor: Love and Thunder. With an end-credit sequence and a post-credit sequence following the main narrative, the movie gestures toward the God of Thunder’s next adventures.
How Many Post Credit Scenes Does Thor: Love and Thunder Have?
Like most MCU flicks these days, Thor: Love and Thunder has two scenes worth sitting through the credits for. There’s the...
Even more than his previous outing with Thor: Ragnarok, Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder takes the titular Space Viking beyond the previously established boundaries of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From wandering across the stars with the Guardians of the Galaxy to coming face to face with Eternity, the embodiment of the MCU itself, Thor found his new purpose in the most unlikely of places.
But like all other MCU movies, the end of the story is not the end of Thor: Love and Thunder. With an end-credit sequence and a post-credit sequence following the main narrative, the movie gestures toward the God of Thunder’s next adventures.
How Many Post Credit Scenes Does Thor: Love and Thunder Have?
Like most MCU flicks these days, Thor: Love and Thunder has two scenes worth sitting through the credits for. There’s the...
- 7/7/2022
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
"Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theaters July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
- 7/7/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Thor: Love and Thunder co-writer and director Taika Waititi recently sat down with Rolling Stone to riff about Chewbacca’s grandparents and play with some action figures, as well as share some relatively serious thoughts about his Thor sequel, the Star Wars movie he’s writing, and more. To see the full interview, watch the video above; some highlights follow.
How did you face down the challenge of following up a movie as beloved as Thor: Ragnarok?
In some ways, I kind of wish Ragnarok wasn’t so good. Because...
How did you face down the challenge of following up a movie as beloved as Thor: Ragnarok?
In some ways, I kind of wish Ragnarok wasn’t so good. Because...
- 7/5/2022
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Director Taika Waititi is back in the Marvel business with Thor: Love and Thunder. There is a mix of horror, romance and drama, but at its core is pure comedy that doesn’t always work but is good enough to entertain. Thor: Ragnarok saw a 180-degree image and personality change for the character and stands among the best of the franchise so far. The beauty of Ragnarok is its focused storytelling and poignant message, while Thunder is a little all over the place. But Waititi’s comedic timing, and talent for creating dynamic action scenes, is too good to ignore, though it’s missing crucial elements that would push the superhero movie from being good to great.
The film begins with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Guardians of the Galaxy saving the universe when the Asgardian hero receives a distress message from Lady Sif (Jamie Alexander), who is on a...
The film begins with Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and the Guardians of the Galaxy saving the universe when the Asgardian hero receives a distress message from Lady Sif (Jamie Alexander), who is on a...
- 7/5/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
"Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theaters July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
- 7/4/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
This article is part of our Collector’s Digest series powered by:
Thor is low key the best Marvel comics character . Sure there are characters more essential to the narrative, like Spider-Man or Franklin Richards. And yes, there are absolutely characters with more critical seminal stories. But you are going to be hard pressed to find someone as consistently in the middle of big events with a consistently strong book backing them up as Thor. That means when a movie like Thor: Love & Thunder comes out, you get a lot of great choices to recommend to friends or buy for yourself, because while some of them might get hot from the movie, most of them will be great choices to read. We’ve got a few good options for you to snag on eBay.
Ebay Exclusive Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1 (Peach Momoko variant)
With Jane Foster making her...
Thor is low key the best Marvel comics character . Sure there are characters more essential to the narrative, like Spider-Man or Franklin Richards. And yes, there are absolutely characters with more critical seminal stories. But you are going to be hard pressed to find someone as consistently in the middle of big events with a consistently strong book backing them up as Thor. That means when a movie like Thor: Love & Thunder comes out, you get a lot of great choices to recommend to friends or buy for yourself, because while some of them might get hot from the movie, most of them will be great choices to read. We’ve got a few good options for you to snag on eBay.
Ebay Exclusive Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1 (Peach Momoko variant)
With Jane Foster making her...
- 7/1/2022
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
"Thor: Love and Thunder" hits theaters soon, and we're getting a new MCU villain in Christian Bale. He plays Gorr the God Butcher, a character who, in the comics, loses his wife and child. He prayed to the gods of his people to save them, but they didn't. After, he vows to destroy the gods, and gains the Necrosword to do it with. That's an oversimplification, but for our purposes, it explains who Gorr is.
Gorr first appeared in Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic's run with "Thor: God of Thunder" #1 in 2013. He has quite the look in the comics, all black and white, as the best...
The post Part of Christian Bale's Gorr Costume Made Him Feel 'Pathetic' appeared first on /Film.
Gorr first appeared in Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic's run with "Thor: God of Thunder" #1 in 2013. He has quite the look in the comics, all black and white, as the best...
The post Part of Christian Bale's Gorr Costume Made Him Feel 'Pathetic' appeared first on /Film.
- 6/28/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Take a look at a new Hot Toys laser-scanned action figure supporting “Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theaters July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
< “To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
- 6/24/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theaters July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
- 6/15/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, stars Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theatres July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure...
- 6/14/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at more new character posters from Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder", directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theatres July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
“To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.
- 6/13/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marvel Studios' "Thor: Love and Thunder" is directed by Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Chris Pratt, Jaimie Alexander, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan and Vin Diesel, releasing in theatres July 8, 2022:
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman)…
“, who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a...
"...the new film adapts elements…
“… from writer Jason Aaron's run…
“… on the 'Mighty Thor' comic book title...
"...when 'Jane Foster' takes on the mantle and powers of 'Thor'..."
"...'Thor’ (Chris Hemsworth) goes on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced before. A quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by galactic killer ‘Gorr’ (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.
To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of ‘King Valkyrie’ (Tessa Thompson), ‘Korg’ (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend ‘Jane Foster’ (Natalie Portman)…
“, who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, ‘Mjolnir’, as the ‘Mighty Thor.’ Together, they embark upon a...
- 6/6/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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