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MAN OF STEEL to MAN FROM UNCLE?

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos
Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

Will the new Superman actor trade in his super suit for a tuxedo? 

Man of Steel star Henry Cavill is in talks to replace Tom Cruise in the Guy Ritchie directed The Man From U.N.C.L.E. for Warner Brothers according to Variety. Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) recently signed on as Russian agent Ilya Kuryakin. Cavill would play American spy Napoleon Solo. Cruise left to film a 5th Mission Impossible movie. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. would be based on the 1960’s television series about agents of the United Network Command for Law Enforcement who fought against the evil agents of THRUSH.

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Joss Whedon Teases AVENGERS 2 Villain

Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s The Avengers courtesy Marvel

Fans can assume Thanos (the big bad behind Loki and the Chitauri’s invasion in the first film) will play a role in Avengers 2 but he may not be the main villain on the front lines fighting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

“I’m very excited about the villain, and have a lot to say about him. But if you watch my shows, the one thing I’ve never been very good at is guest stars, Whedon tells Empire Magazine, “because I’ve always been interested in the ensemble. With The Avengers, I’m still most fascinated by them.”

So now we do Continue reading Joss Whedon Teases AVENGERS 2 Villain

Villain’s Return in X-MEN #1

X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

The Women of the Atom star in a new X-Men #1 by Brian Wood this week. Jubilee, Storm, Psylocke, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, and Rachel Grey face an evil blast from the recent past.

Brian Wood told Comic Book Resources why Sublime (from the Grant Morrison New X-Men era) turns to the mutants for help:

“Without giving too much away, Sublime surrenders to the X-Men because he has a serious problem of his own that he can’t handle, and the X-Men, being his most formidable opponents, are his best source for help. We get right into that, as he walks onto the grounds of the Jean Grey School and surrenders to Rachel and Psylocke.

Elsewhere, the others are picking up Jubilee who calls in a panic, having Continue reading Villain’s Return in X-MEN #1

Bonding Stars of KICK-ASS 2

photo by Peggy Sirota, courtesy GQ
photo by Peggy Sirota, courtesy GQ

Teen costumed hero Kick-Ass is back in Kick-Ass 2 this summer. In this sequel we go back into the world created by comic book legends Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The young vigilante (Aaron Johnson) joins a group of normal citizens (including Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes) inspired to fight crime while the Red Mist (who gets a new code-name) plots his revenge!

  Kick-Ass 2 stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Red Mist) & Chloe Grace Moretz (Hit Girl) are featured Continue reading Bonding Stars of KICK-ASS 2

Quantum & Woody #1 Sneak Peek

Quantum & Woody #1 courtesy Valiant
Quantum & Woody #1 courtesy Valiant

The world’s worst superhero team is set to make a comeback this summer! Here’s a first look at Quantum and Woody #1 – the first issue of an all-new series by writer James Asmus (Thief of Thieves, Gambit) and acclaimed artist Tom Fowler (Venom, Hulk: Season One.)
Here’s what you need to know about Q&W:

Quantum & Woody #1 courtesy Valiant
Quantum & Woody #1 courtesy Valiant

“Once upon a time, Eric Continue reading Quantum & Woody #1 Sneak Peek

X-MEN #1 Preview

X-Men #1 by Terry Dodson courtesy Marvel
X-Men #1 by Terry Dodson courtesy Marvel

The WOMEN of the Children of the Atom star in the latest Marvel Now X-book! Brian Wood left the (adjectiveless) X-Men book a months ago after a thrilling arc with Storm leading Psylocke, Domino, Colossus and Pixie I called a potent mix of Torchwood and X-Men.

This week – Wood is back with a brand new X-Men #1 with art by Olivier Coipel. The new book has an all-female cast: Jubilee, Storm, Rogue, Psylocke, Kitty Pryde and Rachel Grey. Wood told Comics Newsarama why the new book features an all X-Women cast:

“It’s impossible to say what’s going to happen way down the road, but there has been zero talk of changing the lineup to include a male character, not from my editor on up the chain of command to [Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso]. But while the core cast of the book is these six women, this is not a title designed to be devoid of all men. I’m sure they’ll be some appearing as guests in arcs as needed… it would be sort of boring without it, and sort of a waste of chances for good character moments.

Continue reading X-MEN #1 Preview

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013

New Avengers #6 courtesy Marvel
New Avengers #6 courtesy Marvel

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #5 The Doctor Who Anniversary epic continues with an adventure starring the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison.) Which foe return and which companion will fall victim to the mysterious villain scheming against all versions of the Time Lord?

Earth 2 Annual #1 Batman of Earth 2 makes his debut! Who is wearing the cape and cowl in this world? Will the Dark Knight join Atom’s band of heroes?

New Avengers #6 Have Marvel’s biggest brains crossed Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013