First Look at James McAvoy on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

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courtesy Fox

Here’s a first look at James McAvoy on the set of X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy director Bryan Singer via Twitter. Singer’s reveal comes with the reference of the 1970’s Al Pacino film Serpico and it fits given McAvoy’s long hair and shirt!

McAvoy is reprising his role as the younger Professor Charles Xavier. Sir Patrick Stewart is reprising his role as Professor X too. The upcoming film unites the cast of the original X-Men films and X-Men: First Class.

The new film is set in the 1970’s and an dark future ruled by Sentinels. No word on if McAvoy and Stewart will appear in scenes together.

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ANGELA by Joe Quesada

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courtesy Marvel

Big changes are coming to the Marvel Universe in the aftermath of Age of Ultron! The biggest surprise is the Marvel debut of a classic character from the Image mythos. Now we see her!

Marvel unveiled the new look of Angela by Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada. Created by Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane of Spawn, this warrior angel makes her Marvel debut in Age of Ultron #10 this June. Quesada is among the all-star roster of artists contributing to the AoU finale.

“Angela is going to make her mark rather quickly. She’s going to hit the ground running and cut a large swath through the Marvel Universe, both literally and metaphorically,” explained Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer, Marvel Entertainment. “We have huge plans for her, and the mystery of Continue reading ANGELA by Joe Quesada

Geek Guide to SIFF

SIFF   You may scratch your heads with a film based on a Shakespeare being recommended by comic book geeks for geeks but this is Shakespeare by JOSS WHEDON!

The director/writer of Marvel’s The Avengers decided to shoot a film of Much Ado About Nothing in his backyard and invite a few actors you have may heard of like Nathan Fillion, Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof and Clark Gregg!

Yes, the stars of beloved shows and films like Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and The Avengers star in the Opening Night of the Seattle International Film Festival! Whedon, Denisof, Gregg, Acker and more stars from the film are coming to the Emerald City to appear at the Opening Night Gala on May 16th.

Here are some other geek-friendly Continue reading Geek Guide to SIFF

Astonishing X-Men #62 Review: Hot for Iceman!

Astonishing X-Men #63 courtesy Marvel
Astonishing X-Men #63 courtesy Marvel

Dark Iceman?

The many loves of Bobby Drake are reunited in a funny, heartbreaking issue with a hints of darkness in Astonishing X-Men #62. I had forgotten about all these women from Iceman’s past but this is not just a soap opera issue. Marjorie Liu takes Dangerous Liaisons and mutates it as Bobby’s past loves unite to his horror and the delight of some of his teammates.

Bobby is already shaken from the events of X-Tinction and the sudden reunion of loves may shake the onetime joke of the X-Men into a powerful threat! The women who pushed Bobby to reach his potential as an omega level mutant may be the only one who can save him from madness or Continue reading Astonishing X-Men #62 Review: Hot for Iceman!

UNCANNY AVENGERS Hotter Than Sunfire!

Uncanny Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny Avengers #7 courtesy Marvel

The events of Uncanny Avengers #8 are as explosive as the nuclear cover starring Sunfire! Let’s not call this review as here’s why you should pick up this issue and keep reading Rick Remender’s latest arc:

Sunfire! The forgotten X-Man and former Horseman of Apocalypse is back! Sunfire steals the show from Thor in an incredible rescue mission. Shiro and the Odinson later come face to face with…

The Apocalypse Twins! How badass are these new super villains?

SPOILER (if you missed last month’s issue stop reading!)

 

They slaughtered Continue reading UNCANNY AVENGERS Hotter Than Sunfire!

Greg Pak Launches Batman/Superman

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

It’s been rumored there will be references to Batman in Man of Steel. The success of the Superman reboot could determine the big screen future of the Dark Knight and the Justice League.

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

Until then you can soon head to your favorite comic book shop to see DC‘s two most iconic heroes team up in a brand new Batman/Superman series by Greg Pak and Jae Lee. This will be the definitive Continue reading Greg Pak Launches Batman/Superman

Skrulls & New Alien Villains of INFINITY!

New Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel
New Avengers #9 courtesy Marvel

Thanos is the big threat Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will battle in the upcoming event: Infinity. The Mad God of Titan has a fearsome team of enforcers! In Marvel’s preview for Avengers #18 we saw that the Skrulls are back! Have the Avengers formed an alliance with the alien shapeshifters to stop Thanos? It was just a few years ago the heroes and warriors battle for Earth in Secret Invasion!

Marvel shared a preview of New Avengers #9 by Mike Deodato, also featuring the Skrulls! And we get a look at Jerome Opena’s designs for brand new characters that will be the enforcers of Thanos in the upcoming epic: Continue reading Skrulls & New Alien Villains of INFINITY!

Big Screen Dreams for Captain America Movies

 

Chris Evans as Captain America in Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel Films
Chris Evans as Captain America in Marvel’s The Avengers courtesy Marvel Films

While Marvel and Disney negotiate the future of Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man the future of Captain America is clear. Chris Evans revealed to Collider he has a 6-film deal with Marvel. Captain America: The Winter Soldier is underway and scheduled for April 2014. The First Avenger will definitely appear in Avengers 2 and 3 but what other Marvel films could include Steve Rogers and what classic tales could be the inspiration for these big screen dreams: Continue reading Big Screen Dreams for Captain America Movies