Black Widow #2 is lean, clean, quick storytelling just like Natasha on a deadly mission.
After a killer debut issue – writer Nathan Edmondson and artist Phil Noto knock it out of the park with another adventure starring the fan-favorite Avenger…not being an Avenger.
Natasha is taking on missions to make up for the “red” in her ledger. This issue’s mission parallels one from her past when she was an assassin. Continue reading BLACK WIDOW #2 Review
All-New Invaders #1 The classic World War II team reunites against a new enemy. Captain America, Winter Soldier, Namor the Sub-Mariner and the original Human Torch vs. the Kree Empire in a race to keep the aliens who unleashing a super weapon. James Robinson and Steve Pugh are the creative team but check out this “Then & Now” variant by John Cassaday.
Batman #27 Zero Year Batman and Jim Gordon race to save Gotham City from darkness and the Riddler’s scheme. This critical chapter in Bruce’s first year as the Dark Knight sets up the final arc of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s epic. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for January 22, 2014
Mark Ruffalo joins Scarlett Johansson in praising the script for Avengers: Age of Ultron. The actor who plays Bruce Banner says to expect a darker story and more Hulk moments.
“I would say that it’s better, it’s cooler, it’s more awesomer,” he tells MTV News. “It’s a little bit darker, but also really has Joss Whedon’s incredibly, witty and sly sense of humor.” Continue reading Mark Ruffalo On AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Story
The King of the Zombie genre reclaims the throne this week in a new Marvel comic book series. George Romero team ups with artists Alex Maleev (Daredevil) and Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies) for Empire of the Dead.
“George A. Romero singlehandedly created the zombie genre that’s captured the public imagination for decades,” said Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “Now, his unique vision for the silver screen comes to life on the comic book page – a chilling rumination on human nature and man’s place in the food chain, served with a terrifying twist.” Continue reading George Romero’s EMPIRE OF DEAD: The Horror Begins!
Daniel Craig will return as James Bond. Writer John Logan is on board for the follow-up to Skyfall which co-wrote. Logan is writing solo this time. Expectations are at (to borrow the theme from Octopussy) at an All-Time High after the critical and box-office success of Skyfall. Continue reading JAMES BOND 24 Update
Lady Sif is coming to Midgard!
Marvel announced Jaime Alexander will reprise her role as the Asgardian warrior on an upcoming episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Lady Sif was last seen in Thor: The Dark World on a mission for Odin (Loki in disguise) delivering an Infinity gem to The Collector (Benicio Del Toro) in a teaser for Guardians of the Galaxy – coming in August. Continue reading THOR Star On MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
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
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