Stan Lee’s Mighty 7

Stan Lee's Mighty 7 cover courtesy Previews

  Stan Lee is turning 89 this month and the legendary creator shows no signs of slowing down. Lee is turning aliens into the next generation of super heroes!

  In Previews for March 2012 you can see art from Stan Lee’s Mighty Seven #1. This is from a partnership of A Squared Entertainment, Archie Comics, Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment. The concept is seven aliens arrive on Earth and are taught to be superheroes by Stan Lee himself.

Thanks to Robot 6 for the back story, where you can see more Alex Saviuk art for Might 7.

   And a reminder about Stan Lee’s birthday wish. Here’s how the legend wants to you help celebrate by helping the Hero Initiative.

Superman Lives Concept Art

Superman Lives Toy Concept Art

Yes there really was almost a Superman movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Nicolas Cage. The Man of Steel Facebook page gave us a reminder of why it might be best that Superman Lives died.

Superman Lives toy concept art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 years after the reboot project was shut down these concept sketches for a line of toys based on the movie are out. The Man of Steel Facebook page is dedicated to the upcoming The Man of Steel starring Henry Cavill and they have stunning photos of him and other action on the set.

The Dark Knight Rises Prologue Raises a Big Question

 

The Dark Knight Rises teaser poster courtesy Warner Brothers

  Is there a connection between Bane and Harvey Dent? First, there was photo in Empire Magazine of Bane holding up Dent’s campaign photo. Second, Commissioner Gordon is eulogizing Dent in the The Dark Knight Rises IMAX prologue followed by an action piece featuring Bane that would impress James Bond.

  I will not give any spoilers away but the prologue is astounding. After seeing it – I really feel anything could happen including the much rumored breaking of Batman. The only trouble is – I couldn’t tell you what Tom Hardy said, but he said it very menacingly.

  Batmaniacs, come for The Dark Knight Rises prologue stay for Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Brad Bird directed one of the best super hero movies ever, The Incredibles, and now he’s given us the best MI film. The latest adventure is stylish, gripping and fun with the grittiest mission yet. Ethan Hunt’s rogue team must clear their names and save the world in a plot that’s familiar but makes sense – an MI first. Cruise, Patton, Pegg, and Renner are a perfect foursome each delivering great elements to form a great team.

Kitty Pryde Online

Shadowcat from Marvel Super Hero Squad courtesy Marvel.com

  One of my favorite X-Women is newest playable character in Super Hero Squad Online. On the Marvel site they are calling her by her former code name: Shadowcat, but she’s sporting the blue and yellow look.

The many looks of Kitty Pryde by David Lopez courtesy Marvel.com

  In Wolverine and the X-Men, Kitty is co-headmaster with Logan of the new Jean Grey School. Seeing Shadowcat takes me back to her blue/black look in Uncanny X-Men then Excalibur. The Shadowcat costume had a Black Canary but with a mask feel – and my favorite.

 

But one look that’s really scary for Kitty – pregnant and surrounded by Brood! Click here to see the preview from the February issue of Wolverine and the X-Men.

Black Widow’s “Great Story” in the Avengers Movie

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

With Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye and Nick Fury assembled for the big screen version of The Avengers how much will we see Black Widow?

“The Widow has a great story. I think Joss did a brilliant job of weaving together all of these characters storylines. It is no small feat for him.” Scarlett Johansson told MTV News.

“I love the Widow. I think she’s got an interesting journey,” the actress continued, “We get gritty. We get real gritty in this.”

Secret Avengers #20 courtesy Marvel.com

  Earlier Scarlett Johansson said she was ready for a Black Widow solo movie given the Widow’s history. Johansson said there’s no word yet on if she will be part of Iron Man #3.

  The Black Widow goes solo in Secret Avengers #20. Writer Warren Ellis weaves a tale in which her teammates are dead and Natasha is trapped in the past with the chance to save them.

Christopher Nolan on Leaving Batman and Batmania

The Dark Knight Rises teaser poster courtesy Warner Brothers

 Christopher Nolan is talking about leaving Batman behind.

 “…you definitely get a lump in your throat thinking that, ‘OK, this is the last time we’re going to be doing this.’ It’s been quite a journey. Hopefully, reflecting that journey – by all of us who made the films – in the three films together will make it so there they have a real span to them, some real heft” the Director tells Los Angeles Times Hero Complex.

After a recent press screening of The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan says he welcomes the Batman fan mania for what it represents.

“It reminds you that it’s an honor to work on something that means so much to people.”

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Trailer Debuts

  Nicolas Cage rides again as Johnny Blaze in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. Sony released the trailer today. The sequel starring Marvel’s supernatural vigilante burns into theaters Feburary 17th in 3D. Idris Alba (Heimdall in Thor) plays a monk who recruits Johnny from exile on a mission against the Devil played by Ciaran Hinds.