Category: Books

Who Is MARVEL Welcoming Home In 2015?

Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel
Legendary Star-Lord #7 courtesy Marvel

From Avengers to X-Men to Guardians of the Galaxy – some of your favorite Marvel heroes are waiting but for what or who?

Marvel revealed this look at some variant covers for multiple January issues by veteran X-Men, Invincible Iron Man artist Salvador Larroca.

The Welcome Home variants will interlock into one massive image. What’s the story behind the covers? Is a long-lost hero making a comeback? It’s far too soon for Wolverine to return.

Larroca’s variants will be for these books in January: Continue reading Who Is MARVEL Welcoming Home In 2015?

OSCAR ISAAC On X-MEN:APOCALYPSE

X-Men #182 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #182 courtesy Marvel

Bringing humanity to Apocalypse?

One of the X-Men’s most ruthless and vicious enemies takes on the Children of the Atom in the next big screen adventure.

Oscar Isaac (A Most Violent Year) will play En Sabah Nur in X-Men: Apocalypse and reveals director Bryan Singer’s approach to portraying the classic villain.

“In the early conversations we talked a lot about that [Apocalypse’s distinct point of view and agenda],” Isaac told IGN. “Of course, you read the comic book, and [Apocalypse is] not so shaded with gray — except his face. [Laughs] That’s the only thing gray about him.” Continue reading OSCAR ISAAC On X-MEN:APOCALYPSE

KRYSTEN RITTER is Marvel’s JESSICA JONES

Krysten Ritter courtesy Marvel.com
Krysten Ritter courtesy Marvel.com

Marvel announced Krysten Ritter will star in AKA Jessica Jones – the new series with Netflix. This all-new 13 episode series will follow Daredevil.

Jessica Jones was introduced in Alias by Brian Michael Bendis (with artist Michael Gaydos) and became a member of his New Avengers run.

Tragedy cut Jessica’s superhero career and she rebuilt her life as a private investigator who got pulled into cases with super heroes and villains in New York City. Jessica would meet and fall in love with Luke Cage, who will star in his own Netflix series.

“Krysten brings both the hard edge and the vulnerability the role demands,” Continue reading KRYSTEN RITTER is Marvel’s JESSICA JONES

ANT-MAN Villains

Ant-Man #3 courtesy Marvel
Ant-Man #3 courtesy Marvel

Ant-Man will be HUGE in 2015.

Paul Rudd plays Scott Lang in a brand new solo movie.

Nick Spencer is launching a brand new Ant-Man comic book starring Lang.

Rudd will face Yellowjacket (Corey Stoll) on the big screen but Ant-Man doesn’t have a list of major enemies.

Spencer revealed one fan-favorite villain will appear in the series. Continue reading ANT-MAN Villains

MARVEL Stars Chris Pratt, Chadwick Boseman Are GQ MEN of the Year

(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GQ)
Chris Pratt (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GQ)

Two Marvel Cinematic Universe stars are GQ Men of the Year. It’s a fitting finale to a great year at the box-office for comic book movies.

Guardians of the Galaxy lead Chris Pratt and upcoming Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman are among this year’s honorees.

GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson hosted the 19th annual “Men of the Year” Party, celebrating this year’s distinguished honorees featured in the December issue “who have undeniably left their mark in 2014.”

Other Honorees in attendance included: Dave Chappelle, Ansel Elgort, Shailene Woodley, Steve Carell, Continue reading MARVEL Stars Chris Pratt, Chadwick Boseman Are GQ MEN of the Year

STATURE In ANT-MAN Means YOUNG AVENGERS Return?

Cassie Lang aka Stature courtesy Marvel
Cassie Lang aka Stature courtesy Marvel

Young Avengers fans are thrilled by news that Cassie Lang will return to the Marvel Universe. Could this signal the return of more original Young Avengers?

Ant-Man writer Nick Spencer revealed Cassie will be a big part of the new series starring her dad.

Cassie became known as Stature in the Young Avengers after her father’s death in Avengers Disassembled epic. Cassie joined her teammates Wiccan and Speed in their search for answers about their mother Scarlet Witch in Avengers: The Children’s Crusade.

After a series of time travel, cosmic forces, chaos magic and revelations – Scott Lang was resurrected but Cassie was destroyed by Doctor Doom in the heartbreaking finale. Continue reading STATURE In ANT-MAN Means YOUNG AVENGERS Return?

RYAN REYNOLDS Is DEADPOOL Again?

Deadpool #1 courtesy Marvel
Deadpool #1 courtesy Marvel

Ryan Reynolds suits up again as Deadpool for new solo movie?

Fox is closing a deal with Reynolds to play Wade Wilson again according to Deadline.

Earlier this year Fox announced a release date for a Deadpool solo movie according to The Hollywood Reporter. The X-Men spinoff is scheduled for February 12, 2016 and will be directed by Tim Miller.

Reynolds played the mutant mercenary in X-Men: Origins: Wolverine and Scott Adkins played the character after his Weapon X engineered transformation into Deadpool. This announcement comes after test footage leaked online. The footage starring Reynolds was shot years ago. Continue reading RYAN REYNOLDS Is DEADPOOL Again?