MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Review

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy ABC
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy ABC

Set in the aftermath of the Battle of New York in The Avengers, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is fun ride for the hard-core comic book reader, fan of the cinema series and you just want a thrill and humor filled escape into the unknown.

 

An ordinary man (J. August Richards) with super powers saves a life and becomes a target of an annoying computer expert and the super spy agency from Iron Man, Thor and The Avengers movies. Continue reading MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Review

The Future of AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (Maybe?)

Secret Warriors #25 courtesy Marvel
Secret Warriors #25 courtesy Marvel

Can’t wait for the next episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. after this week’s blockbuster premiere?

 

The television series inspired by The Avengers movie could mark the first appearance of some classic heroes, villains and spies from the comic books.

 

Here are some excellent superspy stories that just might be elements on future episodes of the hit series: Continue reading The Future of AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (Maybe?)

Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend
Batman Cosplayer and the Batmobile at Rose City Comic Con photo by ComicsBlend

Build a bigger con and they will come!

 

Thousands of comic book and sci-fi fans packed the Oregon Convention Center for Rose City Comic Con this weekend. In just one year the Portland con quadrupled its show size with more celebrity guests, more panels, more game tournaments and more everything geek-tastic in a town that’s known for comics.

 

Avery Brooks who played Captain Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a huge draw and among the brand new celebrity faces greeting Northwest fans for the first time. Some of the faithful brought DS9 comic books, Continue reading Rose City Comic Con Bigger and Better

New Look For THOR THE DARK WORLD

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Marvel recruited Game Of Thrones director Alan Taylor to take the hammer (or more like director’s megaphone) from Kenneth Branaugh as the Asgardian Avenger returns for his next solo movie. Taylor took a different visual approach when making Thor: The Dark World.

 

“I love doing period stuff, and I was immersed in Game Of Thrones,” Continue reading New Look For THOR THE DARK WORLD

Ben Affleck Talks BATMAN

Batman #18 courtesy DC Comics
Batman #18 courtesy DC Comics

Ben Affleck finally talks about the Batman casting controversy. The star just started the promotion train for Runner, Runner so this could be the first of many quotes. While on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Affleck finally broke his silence about playing the Dark Knight in the Man of Steel sequel:

 

“It’s so awesome, I’m so excited. They called me up and said ‘do you want to do this’, and I’m like, ‘I’m not a 25 year old man are you sure?’ So they said to come down and we’ll show you what we’re doing, and it was incredible. Continue reading Ben Affleck Talks BATMAN

THE WALKING DEAD Spin-Off Series

courtesy AMC
AMC photo by Gene Page courtesy TWD Productions

The zombie outbreak is spreading…into a new television series.

 

AMC announced it’s in the initial stages of developing a companion series to its original drama series The Walking Dead. Robert Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd and David Alpert are on board as executive producers, with AMC Studios set to produce. The companion series has a target on-air date of 2015. Continue reading THE WALKING DEAD Spin-Off Series

Bronze Tiger on ARROW

Stephen Amell and Michael Jai White in ARROW courtesy The CW and TV Guide
Stephen Amell and Michael Jai White in ARROW courtesy The CW and TV Guide

DC Comics bad guys just keep coming to The CW hit ARROW. Here’s a first look at Bronze Tiger appearing in season two courtesy TV Guide. Michael Jai White (Spawn) joins the cast in episode two.

 

“He’s basically the best of the best, so he has come to Starling City to see if the Hood can give him a challenge,” Continue reading Bronze Tiger on ARROW