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15 Geek Wishes for 2015 Updated!

Batman and Robin Eternal courtesy DC Comics
Batman and Robin Eternal courtesy DC Comics

Eights months into 2015 and we’ve seen Jurassic World overtake Avengers: Age of Ultron, Convergence and a 25 new DC titles, Secret Wars is at the halfway mark with dozens of new books as part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel now.

How are our 15 Geek Wishes for 2015 turning out?

Here’s what we hoped will happen this year with some of our favorite comic book characters, creators and publishers. What we said then is first followed by updates. Maybe we’re psychic because some are right on and some…well maybe we got too ambitious. Continue reading 15 Geek Wishes for 2015 Updated!

MARVEL Confirms Second IRON MAN BENDIS book

Invincible Iron Man courtesy Marvel via Tumblr: Jinxworld!
Invincible Iron Man courtesy Marvel via Tumblr: Jinxworld!

Like any proper billionaire Tony Stark is expanding.

Look for a second Iron Man book in the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now by Invincible Iron Man writer Brian Michael Bendis who teased a second series yesterday.
Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso confirmed the second Iron Man related title today’s Axel-In-Charge CBR column and delivered a big tease about why the Armored Avenger’s story can’t be contained in one title: Continue reading MARVEL Confirms Second IRON MAN BENDIS book

NEW IRON MAN AGE?

Iron Man armor concept by David Marquez courtesy Marvel
Iron Man armor concept by David Marquez courtesy Marvel

Will the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now be a new Iron Age?

Invincible Iron Man writer Brian Michael Bendis hinted at a possible second Iron Man series coming this Fall.

Instead of a big Avengers team book, it’s Tony Stark leading the way as the publisher relaunches the line following Secret Wars. Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso explained why Iron Man is the flagship book of this Fall’s relaunch. Is this the start of an Iron Man franchise? Continue reading NEW IRON MAN AGE?

ONE LAST WOLVERINE MOVIE For Your Consideration

courtesy Hugh Jackman via Twitter
courtesy Hugh Jackman via Twitter

Hugh Jackman asked fans what they want to see in his final film as he plays Wolverine one last time.

Jackman and The Wolverine director James Mangold will reunite for the sequel scheduled for 2017.

The previous X-Man solo film was based on the classic limited series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.

What fan input or comics stories will Jackman, Mangold and producers use as inspiration for Jackman’s final turn as X-Men? Continue reading ONE LAST WOLVERINE MOVIE For Your Consideration

CHANNING TATUM Leaving GAMBIT?

Gambit #3 courtesy Marvel
Gambit #3 courtesy Marvel

The Gambit movie may be falling like a house of cards but can it recharge?

The deal between Channing Tatum and 20th Century Fox is in jeopardy and the star may exit the X-Men spinoff according to The Wrap.

This comes shortly after Tatum joined the casts of Fox’s X-Men: Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Wolverine and Deadpool on stage at San Diego Comic-Con.

Director Rupert Wyatt and the studio are reportedly testing actresses to play the female lead including Lea Seydoux (soon to be seen in Spectre). Continue reading CHANNING TATUM Leaving GAMBIT?

CHRIS PINE is STEVE TREVOR in WONDER WOMAN

Forever Evil: ARGUS #1 courtesy DC Comics
Forever Evil: ARGUS #1 courtesy DC Comics

From Captain Kirk to Colonel Steve Trevor.

Chris Pine has reached an agreement to join the DC Comics Movie Universe as Steve Trevor according to The Wrap. Warner Brothers has not made an official announcement yet.

Pine will star opposite Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman with possible sequels as part of the deal.

Patty Jenkins is directing the solo film starring the Amazon warrior following Diana Prince’s debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The role could make Pine more than just a love interest for Wonder Woman but also a major “Nick Fury” style character for the Warner Brothers/DC Comics films. Continue reading CHRIS PINE is STEVE TREVOR in WONDER WOMAN