ALL-NEW ULTIMATES Villains Revealed

All-New Ultimates #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Ultimates #1 courtesy Marvel

The Ultimate line evolves again. Three new books are born. Now Marvel’s April previews reveal more about the enemy facing the All-New Ultimates.

 

One of the most fun elements of the Ultimate universe is the modern takes on classic heroes and villains. The new team roster will be Spider-Man Miles Morales, Kitty Pryde, Cloak, Dagger, Bombshell and the new Black Widow. The young heroes take on a drug fueled crime wave in the ruins of New York. Continue reading ALL-NEW ULTIMATES Villains Revealed

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED

Justice League United #1 courtesy DC Comics via Twitter
Justice League United #1 courtesy DC Comics via Twitter

Justice League of America ends.

Justice League United begins.

 

Justice League United will be the new title for the previously announced Justice League Canada as revealed in USA Today.

 

Writer Jeff Lemire and artist Mike McKone create a diverse team based in Canada and outer space in the aftermath of Forever Evil series in April. Continue reading JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED

Scarlett Johansson BLACK WIDOW Future Movies

Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel
Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel

How many more Marvel movies can Scarlett Johansson appear in as Black Widow?

 

As many as she wants to be!

 

 

Natasha and Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) are integral characters that connect the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

 

Johansson plays Natasha again in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and will have a pivotal role in Avengers: Age of Ultron. (Johansson on script) With the growing box-office power and critical acclaim for Johansson and the devoted fan base for Nataha,  Black Widow could become the first female superhero to headline her own movie. Continue reading Scarlett Johansson BLACK WIDOW Future Movies

Magneto Goes Solo In UNCANNY X-MEN #16

Uncanny X-Men #16 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #16 courtesy Marvel

Uncanny X-Men #16 is pivotal to the future of the Marvel mutantverse. The Master of Magnetism gets the spotlight after serving in Cyclops’s shadow since the final days of Utopia.

 

Erik breaks with Scott’s team in search of who’s behind the mystery Sentinel attacks. If you’re a fan of Michael Fassbender’s portrayal of Erik in X-Men: First Class then you’ll enjoy Erik’s globetrotting, ruthless search for answers here. Continue reading Magneto Goes Solo In UNCANNY X-MEN #16

Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel
Nightcrawler #1 by Chris Samnee courtesy Marvel

The Kurt Wagner comeback continues!

 

Wolverine is leading a squad through Heaven and Hell to bring back their fallen friend back from beyond in the first arc of  Amazing X-Men by Jason Aaron.  After his resurrection Kurt will star in a new ongoing series by legendary X-writer Chris Claremont and artist Todd Nauck.

 

The new creative team revealed their plans for the fan-favorite hero and art from Nightcrawler #1 on Marvel.com. Continue reading Chris Claremont on NIGHTCRAWLER Solo Series

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Cast Major Marvel Villain

Baron Von Strucker courtesy Marvel
Baron Von Strucker courtesy Marvel

Are Joss Whedon and Marvel adding a legendary villain to Avengers: Age of Ultron?

 

Thomas Kretschmann (Wanted, Downfall, Stalingrad, King Kong, Dracula) has joined the sequel according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety Both reports say he’s playing Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker.

 

In comics Von Strucker is an infamous enemy of Captain America and Nick Fury. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Cast Major Marvel Villain

CASTING DOCTOR STRANGE Update

Doctor Strange #171 courtesy Marvel
Doctor Strange #171 courtesy Marvel

We made the call more than year ago…Johnny Depp is perfect for Doctor Strange.

 

Of course it’s obvious but now there are numerous reports Marvel wants the star to play the Master of the Mystic Arts. Latino Review reported Depp and Marvel have actually been in talks.

 

The chameleon-like yet box-office champ has a track record of turning weird and supernatural into magic for the masses.

 

What about Strange’s supporting cast: Continue reading CASTING DOCTOR STRANGE Update

Michael Douglas on Joining ANT-MAN

Avengers #25 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #25 courtesy Marvel

Michael Douglas reveals some of the motivation for joining the cast of Ant-Man. The Oscar-winning actor will play Hank Pym, creator of the Pym particles that allow someone to shrink to insect size.

 

“I’ve been dying to do a Marvel picture for so long,” Douglas told Reuters. “The script is really fun, the director is really good. Dylan (the actor’s 13-year-old son) will love it. He’ll have a picture he can see.” Continue reading Michael Douglas on Joining ANT-MAN