Tony Stark declares he will be Iron Man no more but will he be allowed to give up? From today’s cover art on Marvel.com it appears something or someone has control of the armor.
Who will wear the armor? What can it do? What will happen to Tony?
Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca’s Long Way Down arc launches this May.
Here’s the earlier post in which Fraction reveals why Tony quits.
A huge announcement from Emerald City Comicon! Edward James Olmos will be appearing on Friday, March 30th only at the Seattle event.
Science fiction fans know Olmos as Commander Adama in the reimagined Battlestar Galactica and Gaff in Blade Runner. Olmos was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Stand and Deliver and an Emmy for his role on Miami Vice and recently joined Dexter.
This is a reason to cheer! “So Say We All!”
It’s the final countdown to John Carter on the big screen. Director Andrew Stanton brings the creation of novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs (and star of Marvel Comics series) to cinemas March 9th.
Disney released an early 10 minutes of the film. We see a young man named Edgar start reading the journals left by his late uncle. This is a great introduction to the war weary but eager to fight John Carter exploring in the Arizona territory back in 1868. It’s smart to begin the story through the eyes of a young man with the sense of mystery and wonder.
A mystery posting on Marvel.com today heralds the debut of Marvel Infinite Comics. The image ny Stuart Immonen starred Nova blasting through space and showing the Avengers Vs. X-Men branding. Here’s what they teased:
“Join the Revolution.
It’s coming to the historic Marvel: House of Ideas panel Sunday, March 11 at 1 PM on the Arcade Stage presented by IGN at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX. This show is free and the public!
Stay tuned to Marvel.com and SXSW.com for more details on the Marvel: House of Ideas panel and Marvel’s plans for SXSW!”
This Geek’s Opinion:
This is definitely a digital comics push but could this focus be on Marvel’s cosmic characters only?
My first thought “an exciting new way to enjoy comics” but I have to admit I also thought “so it’s not enough I have to buy an untold number of issues but download more to get the entire AVX storyline?”
Will comic fans be electrified by the new interpretation of a classic character? The new look of Shazam designed by Gary Frank premiered in the New York Post. The DC Comics New 52 version of the icon will debut in Justice League #7 in a new back-up story according to The Source.
With SHAZAM! Gary and I will be focusing on the magic hero instead of the super hero,” Johns said. “For centuries, science has ruled the world, but now magic is returning. We’re telling the story of the hero’s young alter ego, Billy Batson, a foster kid at a crossroads in his life. The question is, how does the emotional journey of this troubled teenager collide with the fate of the world? The Rock of Eternity and the legacy of SHAZAM! will be explored in a different way as the extent of Billy’s connection to the magic world around him is greater than ever before. The story will have a profound impact on Justice League later in the year and you’ll see new characters, locations and creatures along with the classics from the SHAZAM! universe. Billy’s friends and enemies will be along for the ride.”
“You’ll notice that SHAZAM! looks different from many of the other heroes we’ve seen in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52,” said editor Brian Cunningham. “That was definitely intentional. His powers come from a different place, and we wanted to see that reflected in the design. We’ve removed the “circus strongman” elements from his costume. Rather than a traditional cape, he wears a cloak with a hood; there’s more of a mystical, magical, fantasy feel to that.”
What do you think of the hooded hero and his new name?
I remember enjoying the Captain Marvel half hour live action series on Saturday mornings.
Robocop is back on duty. Joel Kinnaman (The Killing, Safe House)signed on for the MGM remake directed by Jose Padilha (Elite Squad) according to Deadline.
Peter Weller played the original Robocop in Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 version. Dark Horse Comics published several comic book miniseries starring Robocop including one in which the cyber law enforcer fought the Terminator. Marvel Comics publised an 23 issue series.
Matt is a shy college geek smitten with K.T. his gorgeous lab partner. Will is Matt’s overeager resident advisor who promises to help him win the girl if he gets him through his graduate thesis.
Will’s obsession with a local horror legend leads to an underground lair. Just when the guys think they’ve got the key to the mystery all hell bites loose. Trying to win the heart of a hot girl unearths a cold dead curse buried in the college library.
This is a fun adventure with a geeky guy to cheer for, a hot chick and zombies on campus. Matt and K.T. are like Peter Parker and M.J. with the humor, curves ramped up to comedic levels.
Over the top art in unique panel layouts mixed with quick pacing make this a fun escapade. A story of bookish guys, boobs and brains with a sense of mystery, comedy and horror.
Congratulations Brian and Benny on delivering a fun ride.
The artist, Benny Jordan (aka B. Paul Jordan) is working on another project, with Jason Dube of Scattered Comic Studios, a great new comic with the title of “Shadow Hunters.”
Check out http://www.scatteredcomics.com for details!
ZOMBIE OUTLAW #1 is currently available at http://www.comixpress.com
The Zombie Outlaw crew will be at Wondercon 2012 in Anaheim on March 16th-18th. You visit them at the small-press area, booth # SP-096 or you connect online:
http://www.zombieoutlaw.com http://www.facebook.com/zombieoutlawcomic
http://www.twitter.com/capn_midnight
Disclaimer: I was approached by the author to give his book a try. I’m always open to supporting new talent. I have no financial gain from the sales or success of Zombie Outlaw – I just hope they contain the undead outbreak to Irvine, Ca!
When casting began for The Hunger Games a big surprise was Lenny Kravitz for the role of Cinna. The cools stylist helps transform Katniss into a star before she enters the competition. The new Entertainment Weekly reveals how Kravitz became Cinna.
Director Gary Ross had been moved by the singer’s performance in Precious and that Kravitz had a bond with star Jennifer Lawrence, who had become friends with his daughter, Zoe, during the filming of X-Men: First Class. Lawrence played Raven Darkholme/Mystique. Kravitz played Angel Salvadore.
“I love that girl, ” says Kravitz, “The minute I met her she became part of the family.”
For the entire interview including how other actors were cast pick up the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.