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THE WOLVERINE Sequel Comic Based

Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine courtesy Marvel and 20th Century Fox
Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine courtesy Marvel and 20th Century Fox

Director James Mangold is working on a potential sequel to The Wolverine. Hugh Jackman’s latest solo X-Man film was based upon the classic limited series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. While discussing the upcoming extended edition of the movie, the director says the sequel will also take inspiration from comic book stories.

 

“Absolutely. I can tell you that in determining where we are going I’m not solely relying on my own imagination but also the imaginations that have spun great stories about Wolverine in the comics,” Mangold told I Am Rogue.

 

Here’s my pitch for a Wolverine sequel based on a classic Logan tale. Continue reading THE WOLVERINE Sequel Comic Based

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON It’s Official

Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch courtesy Marvel
Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch courtesy Marvel

After months of speculation and hints Marvel makes it official.

 

Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen are joining the cast of Avengers: Age of Ultron as Pietro and Wanda Maximoff (aka) Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. The mutant children of Magneto were introduced in the X-Men comic books as villains but reformed and joined Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Quicksilver has the power of superspeed while Scarlet Witch has a mutant “hex” power in which she can alter probabilities. Later in the comics, she studies witchcraft. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON It’s Official

SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez

Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel
Savage Wolverine #12 courtesy Marvel

One of my favorite creators is takes on the ultimate X-Man. Phil Jimenez draws and writes a two-part story kicking off in Savage Wolverine #12 out this Wednesday.

 

The fan-favorite artist has amazing runs with Grant Morrison on New X-Men and Warren Ellis on Astonishing X-Men.

 

Jimenez told Marvel.com how the story is based on an issue from way back in the Chris Claremont era.

 

“Our story is called “Come Conquer the Beasts” and the gist is simple: Continue reading SAVAGE WOLVERINE by Phil Jimenez

INFINITY Finale Week

Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel
Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel

A HUGE week for Marvel fans as Infinity comes to a showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the forces of Thanos!

 

While the Avengers were saving the Universe from the Builders, Thanos and his Black Order seized control of Earth in order to find the Mad God’s son.

 

The heroes come home to find their world invaded and Inhumanized! In a failed effort to stop Thanos, Black Bolt unleashed the Terrigen Bomb which triggered dormant genes in everyday people. Now who knows how many humans are now Inhuman. Continue reading INFINITY Finale Week

Axel on X-FORCE The One and Only

X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

In the All-New Marvel arena – Two X-Force books end. A new one begins.

 

The one and only X-Force is born in 2014.

 

Marvel Editor-In-Chief Axel Alonso tells Comic Book Resources the merging into one book is about strategy:

 

“In the aftermath of the upcoming “Uncanny X-Force/Cable and X-Force” crossover, “Vendetta,” starting this January, there just isn’t enough room for both teams. “Cable & X-Force” and “Uncanny X-Force” were both successful books, but we saw an opportunity to boil down the cast of both to one team Continue reading Axel on X-FORCE The One and Only

X-Man Comes Out As Gay

Uncanny X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel

The most important soldier in the mutant vs. human conflict may have been revealed in Uncanny X-Men #14 this week.

 

While I love the action packed, game-changing crossover Battle of the Atom, along comes an issue like this focused on character development with great humor and heart that makes you remember what the X-Men are truly all about. Continue reading X-Man Comes Out As Gay

WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

Who should Logan take on in a possible sequel to The Wolverine?

 

The X-Man’s solo adventure in Japan is coming out on Blu-Ray. Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold are in talks for a possible sequel. Part of the film’s success is how it took inspiration from what fans may consider THE ultimate Logan story by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.

 

What Wolverine story could be the perfect inspiration for a sequel? Continue reading WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams