Avengers Vs. X-Men Effect on X-Kids at The Jean Grey School

 

Wolverine and the X-Men #9 courtesy Marvel.com

  I’m happy to share that Jason Aaron is staying on Wolverine and the X-Men for a while. The writer made that announcement and answered fan questions on Comic Book Resources X-Position. Aaron is juggling Logan’s adventures in that title, wrapping up his final solo story in Wolverine and is co-writing Avengers Vs. X-Men.

  “The kids at the Jean Grey School won’t be allowed to get out and about and get involved in “AvX.” Well, most of them won’t, at least. But that’s not to say they’ll go untouched by the events. “AvX” will have some huge ramifications for at least a couple of our students; whether Quentin is one of them remains to be seen.

  Quentin’s connection to the Phoenix will be referenced, but no, it won’t be playing a role in “AvX.” The Phoenix Force obviously has a very long and complicated history, and in order to make “AvX” new-reader friendly, we wanted to distill as much of that down as we could. So we focus in on Hope, and the recent history of the Phoenix. That means someone like Rachel Summers won’t play a big role in the main series, but she most definitely will have her moments in the “Wolverine & the X-Men” tie-ins.”

  I love Rachel and think she would be most affected by the return of the Phoenix. This event may even make Rachel and Scott reconcile…if they survive.

New Reveal in Spider Men Mystery

 

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  A new clue revealed in the mystery of the Spider-Men. Marvel is releasing a Spider-Men series by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Sara Pichelli this June. Today Marvel revealed one of the Spider-Men…sort of. It sure looks like the Peter Parker we know from the Marvel Universe.

Given the creative team (that created the new Ultimate Spider-Man) on board this title, I suspect Miles Morales is the other Spider-Men to be revealed.

Michael Fassbender on “Prometheus” and the “Alien” Essence

Michael Fassbender in Prometheus courtesy 20th Century Fox

  At the Empire Awards Michael Fassbender spoke with Red Carpet News TV about his role in Prometheus. The interviewer asked if the star playing an android saw anything from the previous Alien films on set.

  “There are certain elements of the spaceship. There are threads of it there, there’s almost an aftersmell of it in the air, there’s the essence of it there,” Fassbender said.

  You can see the interview below including a joke about wearing Magneto’s helmet from X-Men: First Class.

Fassbender is playing an android named David. You can see a “commercial” for his character here. His android voice in the trailer is still chill inducing because you know David has “special” programming from “the company!”

Avengers Soundtrack Rocked By Return of Soundgarden

 

Marvel's The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com

Seattle’s own Soundgarden is back with their first song in 15 years for Marvel’s The Avengers.

  Here’s the official press release:

  Marvel Music/Hollywood Records announce the return of Soundgarden with the release of the band’s first song in 15 years, “Live to Rise.” The song will be featured in the end credits to this year’s highly anticipated movie, “Marvel’s The Avengers.” “Live to Rise” is included on Avengers Assemble, a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. Avengers Assemble will be released on May 1, 2012.

Soundgarden stated, “We’ve been hard at work on our new album, which will come out this Fall. When the opportunity arose to write an original song for the film came our way, we thought it could be a cool match. We are excited to release our new song, which is also the only new song in the film. ”

Also, The Avengers original motion picture soundtrack, with score by Oscar®-nominated and GRAMMY-winning composer Alan Silvestri (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Forrest Gump,” the “Back to the Future” trilogy) will be available at online retailers on May 1, 2012. In addition to Soundgarden’s “Live to Rise,” the Avengers Assemble collection features original songs inspired by the exciting and action-packed film event. The diverse range of artists includes Rise Against, Shinedown, Bush and Redlight King.

The Avengers Assemble track list follows:

1. Live to Rise Performed by Soundgarden
2. I’m Alive Performed by Shinedown
3. Dirt and Roses Performed by Rise Against
4. Even If I Could Performed by Papa Roach
5. Unbroken Performed by Black Veil Brides
6. Breath Performed by Scott Weiland
7. Comeback Performed by Redlight King
8. Into the Blue Performed by Bush
9. A New Way to Bleed (Photek Remix) Performed by Evanescence
10. Count Me Out Performed by PUSHERJONES
11. Shoot to Thrill Performed by Theory of a Deadman
12. Wherever I Go Performed by Buckcherry
13. From Out of Nowhere Performed by Five Finger Death Punch
14. Shake the Ground Performed by Cherri Bomb

ADDITIONAL TRACK ON THE INTERNATIONAL RELEASE:

15. Pistols At Dawn Performed by Kasabian

  Thanks to ComicBookMovie

  You can listen to “Live to Rise” here via the Soundgardenworld.com.

  If you come to Seattle for Emerald City Comicon you should get the Seattle Rock and Roll experience too by visiting the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum and see the Soundgarden that inspired the band’s name.

Scarlett Johansson in Iron Man 3?

Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner on sete in The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com

  Scarlett Johansson will reprise her role as Black Widow in Iron Man 3 according to Latino Review who have a cast list. Black Widow was an undercover SHIELD agent posing as Tony Stark’s assistant in Iron Man 2. The third solo movie starring the armored Avenger starts filming in North Carolina this May.

In a previous interview Johansson expressed her willingness to star in a Black Widow solo film. This post also looks at great stories that could make a cool film.

This photo below is one of ten new Avengers pictures on Marvel.com.

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The Amazing Emerald City Comicon

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  Just days away until Emerald City Comicon turns Seattle into the center of the geek universe! Here’s an amazing memory from 2011! Watch Andrew Garfield – this Spidey fan is so authentic he insisted on showcasing his web shooting skills in our photo op! Now that’s dedication!

Daken’s Final Showdown With Wolverine

Daken: Dark Wolverine #23 courtesy Marvel.com

  The final issue. The final stages of Daken’s terminal illness. The final confronation between Daken and Wolverine? Will Daken reconcile with his father of finally get revenge? Daken, Dark Wolverine #23 is the final issue of a fascinating character.

Daken: Dark Wolverine #9.1 courtesy Marvel.com

  Just a few years ago, Daken exploded out of Logan’s past, took over his father’s title, impersonated his father on the Dark Avengers then starred in his own series. What if Daken could be saved and mind wiped for a fresh start? Daken’s tragic birth and upbringing is what turned him into a bitter, relentless force obsessed with vengeance. I kinda hope he gets another chance.

Top 5 Picks for 3/28-12

 

Astonishing X-Men #48 courtesy Marvel

  Astonishing X-Men #48 New creative team. New adventure. The first chapter of what Marvel is calling “the most controversial story of the year.” Wolverine, Gambit, Iceman, and Warbird are joined by fan favorite GLBT characters, Northstar and Karma, on a mission in New York City. Marjorie Liu and Mike Perkins take over the team and have you saved the date? A June X-Men wedding has been promised so stay tuned to see the rocky road to the altar.

  Avengers Vs. X-Men #0 The return of the Scarlet Witch and her connection to Hope, the mutant messiah. Can the fallen Avenger redeem  herself? This is the book the kicks off the war between two of Marvel’s biggest teams as the Phoenix Force speeds on a collision course with Earth.

 

courtesy Terry Moore

Rachel Rising, Shadow of Death A young girl digs herself out of a grave with no memory of how she got there. This horror mystery is by legendary independent writer/artist Terry Moore. A preview of Rachel Rising will appear in this week’s The Walking Dead #95. Rachel Rising was the Zanadu Comics Book Reading Club Book of the Month.

  Dark Shadows Volume One If you’re excited by the upcoming Tim Burton/Johnny Depp movie based on gothic soap opera then sink your fangs into this collection by Dynamite starring Barnabas Collins, the reluctant vampire tortured by a witchy woman.

  Archie #631 Betty and Veronica watch out! Riverdale’s triangle is about to get cattier! Valerie of Josie and the Pussycats is moving into town and into Archie’s heart.