Posted 10/29/12 3:55 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Marvel
Wolverine and the X-Men writer Jason Aaron joined artist Nick Bradshaw (Danger Girl, Army of Darkness) and editor Nick Lowe to talk about the future of the Marvel ongoing.
Issue #19 is out this week and it begins a new direction for the book. Here's what the creative team behind the series had to say about what's in store for the constantly-imperiled School For Gifted Youngsters.
Posted 10/29/12 10:16 am EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, DC Comics, Marvel
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor hail, nor a combination of every weather pattern imaginable thrown together into a horrific monstrosity can stop the comics*. This week, we’re most excited about the landmark BPRD: HELL ON EARTH #100 from Dark Horse! Things have been looking bad for our paranormal investigating heroes for a while, but without spoiling anything, things in this issue get way, way worse. That thing you suspected the title “Return of the Master” was referring to? Well, Mike Mignola and company show their hand this issue, and you were, in fact, correct. Yipes.
Posted 10/26/12 4:32 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Marvel
This November, "Uncanny X-Force" writer Rick Remender wil be taking command of the Star-Spangled Avenger in "Captain America" #1 with John Romita Jr. on art. In the book, Cap will be taken on a strange journey into the mysterious Dimension Z, on a trip that will lead him to a freakish present that will involve an exploration of his past.
During a call today with Remender, Romita, and editor Tom Brevoort, we learn about Armin Zola's holographic face, what creeps out John Romita Jr., and why you should pick up a new #1.
Posted 10/26/12 12:19 pm EST by Charles Webb in Animation, Marvel, TV
When it comes to the version of the Green Goblin making his debut this weekend in the hour-long episode of "Ultimate Spider-Man, actor Steven Weber doesn't want to reveal too much when we talk. He will say, "The conclusion of the series will make everybody's jaw drop. [The animators] did an amazing job." The update to the classic Spidey villain in the episodes "Revealed" and "Rise of the Goblin" remix elements from the existing versions of the character in both the 616 and the Ultimate universes.
Created when Norman Osborne's machinations get in the way of Dr. Octopus's plans, the hulking monster presents a new and even more formidable threat for Spider-Man as the first season of the Disney XD series comes to a close.
Posted 10/26/12 9:26 am EST by Don Hatfield in Animation, Comic Books, Marvel, Movies, TV
A few weeks ago we showed you some awesome Lord of the Rings stained glass art, but they were only drawings made to look like stained glass. This stained glass Iron Man, on the other hand, is the real deal. Created by Etsy shop owner R Evan Daniels, the impressive piece is inspired by Iron Man's latest armor and measures 31"x47".
Posted 10/25/12 4:07 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Interviews, Marvel
The Merc With A Mouth goes solo (again) this November with writers Brian Posehn and Eisner nominee Gerry Duggan ("Infinite Horizon") at the helm and "The Walking Dead"/"Fear Agent" artist Tony Moore on Pencils.
In a conference call today, Attack of the Show writer Gerry Duggan was joined by Marvel Editor Jordan White in talking about taking 'Pool up against POTUS as the lunatic assassin confronts history's presidents with Tony Moore speaking to Deadpool's new look. Read More...
Posted 10/25/12 1:30 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Marvel
Now, this is a very interesting way to do the new "Wolverine" film -- as reported by MTV Splashpage, the character will be sans X-Men, sans usual cast of characters. Splashpage quotes "The Wolverine" director James Mangold from Empire magazine:
"Where this film sits in the universe of the films is after them all...Jean Grey is gone, most of the X-Men are disbanded or gone, so there’s a tremendous sense of isolation for him." Read More...
Posted 10/24/12 12:33 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Marvel
MTV Splashpage has big batch of "Iron Man" 3 official photos that should satiate your appetite for all things Tony Stark for at least a few hours minutes. Here's a sneak peek:
Posted 10/23/12 4:00 pm EST by Charles Webb in Comic Books, Marvel, News
The upcoming writing and art team of the new Marvel Now title "Indestructible Hulk" talked about taking the green goliath on "the most imaginative take around the Marvel Universe."
Posted 10/23/12 3:18 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, Marvel
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've no doubt seen by now the "Iron Man 3" trailer. What's the verdict? It seems really nail-bitingly exciting...but also tres dark. I dare say it has the dire, dirge-like feel of..."The Dark Knight Rises"!
Posted 10/22/12 2:34 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, Marvel
Anybody who's a fan of the "Iron Man" comics knows that The Mandarin -- he of the many powerful rings of doom -- is of Chinese ancestry. But when it was announced that acclaimed actor Ben Kingsley -- who is not Chinese -- was to play the role in "Iron Man 3," it didn't seem like that big a deal (check out MTV Splashpage for the scoop). Sure, it was a bit of a scandal when a purported "Akira" movie was to have an all-Caucasian cast. But Kingsley is an Oscar-winning actor; he could make playing Mandarin work. And Scarlett Johansson is hardly Russian but makes a great Natasha Romanoff.
But as revealed today in a Entertainment Weekly interview with Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, this version of the classic "Iron Man" villain might not be Chinese at all. Or maybe he is. Or rather -- he is a "hodgepodge of various warrior motifs," including a samurai and, at least as described by EW, Osama Bin Laden. Read More...
Posted 10/22/12 12:30 pm EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Dark Horse, DC Comics, Marvel
While Marvel is ending some of their biggest runs, and DC launches a new year of the New 52, the title we’re most excited about this week is GHOST #1 from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Noto. The Dark Horse book follows right up on the serialized story from Dark Horse Presents, but DeConnick ably gets you right into the weird tale of a woman with possibly supernatural powers, the ghost hunters helping her out, and the weirdest box since "Hellraiser." Plus, Noto’s art and command of characters is fab. If you’re looking for a new title to jump on board, this is the one.
Posted 10/22/12 11:38 am EST by Valerie Gallaher in Marvel, Movies
As fans everywhere wait on bated breath to see the full "Iron Man 3" trailer (read a breakdown on the recent teaser trailer over at MTV Splashpage), one question comes to mind: are you Team Iron Man or Team Iron Patriot?
Look, I guess it'd be a no-brainer that you'd be "Team Iron Man" but let's face it: that Iron Patriot armor is pretty sweet: Read More...
Posted 10/18/12 2:12 pm EST by Eddie Wright in Comic Books, Marvel
Matt Fraction and Mark Bagley are taking the first family of comics back to basics as part of Marvel NOW! and we've got your first look.
Posted 10/18/12 9:35 am EST by Alex Zalben in Comic Books, Marvel
They may be the First X-Men, but if these preview pages are any indication, they may be the last X-Men, too. The issue doesn't hit until November from Marvel Comics, but we've got your exclusive first look at the beginning of the Sentinal program...and the weirdest monster this side of Miyazaki: