Category: Books

STAR WARS LANDO MARVEL Series This Summer

Lando #1 courtesy Marvel via StarWars.com
Lando #1 courtesy Marvel via StarWars.com

The smoothest man in the galaxy is back in his own comic book series.

Lucasfilm and Marvel announced Lando Calrissian will star in a limited series by Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine, Uncanny Inhumans) and Alex Maleev (Daredevil) coming in July.

“Is Lando Calrissian the coolest character in all of Star Wars? Depends on who you ask, probably. But if you ask me, the answer is yes, and I plan to prove it with this story,” writer Soule told StarWars.com.

The story is set in the days before he became a hero. With Lobot at his side Lando plots to steal the galaxy’s most valuable ships. Continue reading STAR WARS LANDO MARVEL Series This Summer

SCARLETT JOHANSSON & MARVEL Have Talked BLACK WIDOW Movies

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courtesy Marvel

You could call Scarlett Johansson Marvel’s utility player having appeared in Iron Man 2, Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and soon in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

What about a solo film for Black Widow?

While there isn’t one on the massive schedule of Marvel Studios movies, the actress says she and President Kevin Feige have discussed it.

“I’ve spoken to Kevin about it. I mean, of course, of course we’ve had that conversation before, and I think Kevin would also like to see a standalone film. I think I can speak for him and say that. That’s all, really. Right now I think this character is used well in this part of the universe, but I think that Kevin—I mean, we’ve talked about it and we both share similar vision for what could be a standalone series.” Johansson told Collider.

The actress went on to reveal how her Marvel contract is evolving: Continue reading SCARLETT JOHANSSON & MARVEL Have Talked BLACK WIDOW Movies

CAPTAIN AMERICA VS IRON MAN, CHRIS HEMSWORTH Makes His CIVIL WAR Pick

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courtesy Marvel

What would Thor do?

During an interview for Avengers: Age of Ultron, Chris Hemsworth was asked which side Thor will take in Captain America: Civil War.

Based on the classic comic storyline, Steve Rogers and Tony Stark are deeply divided after the government passes the superhero registration act.

With Chris Evans cheering, “come on, bro” , Hemsworth make his choice.

“Thor and Tony, we have our differences so…” (points to Evans) …you’re my boy blue,” he declared on IGN.

“You’re my boy, T-hammer,” Evans responded. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA VS IRON MAN, CHRIS HEMSWORTH Makes His CIVIL WAR Pick

New Director for WONDER WOMAN

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman courtesy Warner Entertainment
Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman courtesy Warner Entertainment

Warner Brothers recruits a new director for Wonder Woman.

Patty Jenkins (Monster, The Killing) has signed a deal to helm the solo female superhero film according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Jenkins was at one point up to direct Thor 2 for DC rival Marvel Studios. Today’s announcement comes after the studio and Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones) announced creative differences and she exited the project. Continue reading New Director for WONDER WOMAN

X-MEN Writer On PSYLOCKE & Race

X-Men #25 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #25 courtesy Marvel

Psylocke has one of the most unusual evolutions in X-Men history. What newer fans may not know is the Asian psi-ninja warrior is not what she seems.

This week director Bryan Singer revealed Olivia Munn will play Betsy Braddock in X-Men: Apocalypse. Fans questioned which version of Psylocke will appear in the sequel: the British (caucasian) telepath or the Japanese psychic ninja?

In 90’s Betsy’s mind was merged with the body of a dead assassin for The Hand.

The casting brings up questions of Psylocke’s racial evolution. Continue reading X-MEN Writer On PSYLOCKE & Race

X-MEN FIGHTS for OLIVIA MUNN as PSYLOCKE

Psylocke, Uncanny X-Men #509 courtesy Marvel
Psylocke, Uncanny X-Men #509 courtesy Marvel

Bryan Singer announced Olivia Munn will play Betsy Braddock in X-Men: Apocalypse. The star of The Newsroom, Magic Mike has a resume packed with fanboy and girl geek cred including Attack of the Show, Chuck.

Who is Psylocke?

Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock was the sister of Captain Britain and a mutant precognitive and telepath created by Chris Claremont as part of the Marvel UK line then brought into the X-Men. Abducted into the Mojoverse, Betsy was given bionic eyes by the sorceress Spiral and first received the code-name Psylocke. The New Mutants rescued Betsy and she became part of the X-Men family leading up to her first big showdown. Continue reading X-MEN FIGHTS for OLIVIA MUNN as PSYLOCKE

DC COMICS SNEAK PEEKS In CONVERGENCE Round Two

Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics
Action Comics #41 courtesy DC Comics

CONVERGENCE is a clash of the Multiverse and DC Comics is using it to give readers a look at the future of the single universe coming in June.

DC will include 8-page “sneak peeks” at the new and continuing titles arriving in June. These are new, standalone stories that give a look at what readers will experience after the big finish of Convergence.

Here’s the lineup for the second week of sneak peeks with official descriptions: Continue reading DC COMICS SNEAK PEEKS In CONVERGENCE Round Two