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RYAN COOGLER TO DIRECT MARVEL’S BLACK PANTHER

Black Panther courtesy Marvel
Black Panther courtesy Marvel

Marvel makes it official: Ryan Coogler will direct Black Panther.

The acclaimed director of Fruitvale Station and Creed will bring the first mainstream comic black super hero to the big screen.

“We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family,” said producer Kevin Feige. “The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct ‘Black Panther.’ Many fans have waited a long time to see Black Panther in his own film, and with Ryan we know we’ve found the perfect director to bring T’Challa’s story to life.” Continue reading RYAN COOGLER TO DIRECT MARVEL’S BLACK PANTHER

RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Avengers: The Infinity War Parts I & II is the grand finale of the Marvel Universe movies with heroes united against Thanos. This is the big one that’s been building on the mythology of the Infinity stones and the Gauntlet that the cosmic villain has been searching for in the films.

Who will fight the forces of Thanos? The directors say to expect a massive “Assembling” of heroes against the Mad God of Titan. Continue reading RUSSOS Reveal How Many Characters in AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

MARVEL’S MOST WANTED Pilot On

Adrianne Palicki on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Adrianne Palicki on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Mockingbird and the Mercenary are ready to fly.

The on-again, off-again Agents of SHIELD spinoff is on.

ABC Television President Paul Lee confirmed a pilot order for  Marvel’s Most Wanted at the Television Critics Association according to Deadline.

The potential series will star Adrianne Palicki and Nick Blood as S.H.I.E.L.D. operative Barbara “Bobbi” Morse and her ex-husband, mercenary Lance Hunter.

Morse is known by her code-name Mockingbird and will star in her own new ongoing comic book series by novelist Chelsea Cain this Spring. In comic Morse is the ex-wife of Clint Barton aka Hawkeye. Continue reading MARVEL’S MOST WANTED Pilot On

MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel will kill off a major character in Civil War II. Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez will craft the big event sequel.

A new report reveals a different Captain will lead the opposition against Iron Man and a major character’s death leads to the war. The author got the opportunity of a Marvel fan’s dream: go inside the famous Marvel creative retreat!

The character’s death is a result of the top-secret Marvel editorial summit reports New York Daily News. Marvel’s top editors and writers gather semi-annually to brainstorm what will become the big stories that thrill fans the following year. Continue reading MARVEL KILLS MAJOR CHARACTER IN CIVIL WAR II

VIXEN ROARS AGAIN

courtesy The CW and DC Comics
courtesy The CW and DC Comics

Vixen will roar again!

The CW announced Vixen will have a second season on CW Seed.

The animated series is set in the same universe as The Flash and Arrow television series. Megalyn Echikunwoke is the voice of Vixen (real name: Mari Jiwe McCabe) and will play her in live action life on Arrow in episode 15. Continue reading VIXEN ROARS AGAIN

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS MYSTERY STORMTROOPER REVEALED

Art from "Before the Awakening" courtesy Star Wars.com and Disney
Art from “Before the Awakening” courtesy Star Wars.com and Disney

Let’s face it, it’s hard to be a breakout character when you’re one of millions who all look the same but one Stormtrooper from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is having a moment.

Now fans have answers.

In a universe of compelling lead characters Star Wars always features an army of small roles with big impact and breakout potential. The Force Awakens has its share of “firsts” especially within the evil First Order.

A nameless, faceless soldier with a cool new weapon is revealed.

Continue reading STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS MYSTERY STORMTROOPER REVEALED

X-MEN Class of 2016 Role Call

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All-New, All-Different Marvel Now X-Men Teams by Ken Lashley courtesy Marvel

The third flagship X-Men book of the All-New, All-Different Marvel Now arrives this week. Uncanny X-Men #1 by Cullen Bunn and Greg Land is a nearly all-villain strike force.

All the teams are facing the wrath of a classic villain in The Apocalypse Wars this Spring. This widescreen collection of all three variant covers by Ken Lashley and Nolan Woodard courtesy Marvel gives you a full look at the new roster for the heroic mutants.

If you’re rejoining or joining the X-Men for the first time here’s a who’s who from left to right. Roll call! Continue reading X-MEN Class of 2016 Role Call

FIRST NEW COMICS PICKS OF 2016.

A-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
A-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

Happy New Year!

New arcs, new team-ups and brand new number ones are in our first new comics picks of 2016 arriving 1/6/16.

To celebrate the start of a new year and a ton of new comics we’re expanding our picks.

A-Force #1

One of the biggest Secret Wars hits is back! New hero Singularity assembles She-Hulk, Dazzler, Medusa, Captain Marvel and Nico Minoru to fight threats across the multiverse. G. Willow Wilson and Jorge Molina re-Assemble an all-female Avengers.
Continue reading FIRST NEW COMICS PICKS OF 2016.