DEATHLOK Begins Again

Deathlok #1 courtesy Marvel
Deathlok #1 courtesy Marvel

New Hero. Classic concept.

Half-Man, Half-Machine – All Killer.

 

Nathan Edmondson (Black Widow, Punisher) and Mike Perkins (Captain America) launch a brand new Deathlok series this week.

 

It’s the culmination of a major Deathlok comeback.

 

After appearing in Uncanny X-Force, Wolverine and the X-Men and on the television in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the cyborg soldier will star in his own solo series but with a new man connected to the machine. Continue reading DEATHLOK Begins Again

MOCKINGBIRD Suits Up For AGENTS OF SHIELD

Adrianne Palicki on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Adrianne Palicki on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Adrienne Palicki made her highly anticipated Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. debut this week as Bobbi Morse aka Mockingbird.

 

Marvel shared this first look at Palicki in her Mockingbird tactical suit.

 

In comic books Morse is an Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D. operative and ex-wife of Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) but she’s working for Hydra in her television debut.

 

Before I continue here’s a SPOILER WARNING in case you did not see this week’s episode and big revelation. Continue reading MOCKINGBIRD Suits Up For AGENTS OF SHIELD

KYLE MacLACHLAN On TWIN PEAKS Return & New AGENTS OF SHIELD Reveal

Kyle MacLachlan on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Kyle MacLachlan on Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

The actor who played a beloved FBI Special Agent is now playing a villain opposite Agents of SHIELD.

 

Kyle MacLachlan made his first full appearance on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. last week.

 

Now Marvel is giving us a closer look at MacLachlan as “The Doctor.”

 

The veteran actor (Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia) is playing the father of Agent Skye (Chloe Bennett)

 

Today’s reveal came after huge news that Twin Peaks will return as a series event on Showtime in 2016.

 

MacLachlan played Agent Dale Cooper on the cult classic series. Creators David Lynch and Mark Frost and Showtime shared the news via this YouTube video starring Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) herself:

Watch: Continue reading KYLE MacLACHLAN On TWIN PEAKS Return & New AGENTS OF SHIELD Reveal

MOCKINGBIRD, AGENT OF HYDRA OR SHIELD?

Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse in Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse in Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Bobbi Morse (aka Mockingbird) is coming to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. but is she really working for Hydra.

 

In comics Morse is an Avenger who once married Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) but she’s Hydra security chief in the upcoming episode.

 

Marvel revealed new details on Adrianne Palicki’s first episode and a hint on her character’s true allegiance. Here’s the official description of the fifth episode:

Continue reading MOCKINGBIRD, AGENT OF HYDRA OR SHIELD?

DOMINIC COOPER Returns As HOWARD STARK In AGENT CARTER

Dominic Cooper in Captain America: The First Avenger courtesy Marvel
Dominic Cooper in Captain America: The First Avenger courtesy Marvel

Marvel makes it official:

 

Dominic Cooper will reprise his role as Howard Stark on Marvel’s Agent Carter in 2015.

 

Cooper played Iron Man’s father in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The American industrialist was key to the creation of the first Super Soldier, winning World War II and the founding of what would become S.H.I.E.L.D. Continue reading DOMINIC COOPER Returns As HOWARD STARK In AGENT CARTER

MOCKINGBIRD AGENT OF HYDRA

Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse in Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse in Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Producers of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. throw comic book fans for a loop with this revelation.

 

Adrianne Palicki is joining the series this season as Bobbi Morse but she’s very different from her comic book counterpart.

 

In comics Morse aka Mockingbird is a S.H.I.E.L.D. operative, Avenger and one time wife of Clint Barton aka Hawkeye. Continue reading MOCKINGBIRD AGENT OF HYDRA

BRETT DALTON On WARD In AGENTS OF SHIELD Season Two

Marvel's Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

One of the biggest twists of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season One was the betrayal of Grant Ward played by Brett Dalton.

 

Ward was a traitor all along working for John Garrett (aka The Clairvoyant.) At first fans thought Ward could be a double agent and the shooting of Victoria Hand was staged. Ward’s body count kept rising as we raced to the finale in which he nearly killed former teammates.

 

Ward’s story didn’t end with the finale. Producers shared Ward’s past giving a hint…just a hint at possible redemption. Continue reading BRETT DALTON On WARD In AGENTS OF SHIELD Season Two

AGENT CARTER, HOWLING COMMANDOS and SHIELD

Agent Carter from Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel
Agent Carter from Agents of SHIELD courtesy Marvel

Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter and the Howling Commandos (including Jim Morita and Dum Dum Dugan) from Captain America: The Winter Soldier will appear in the Season Two premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

 

As Phil Coulson rebuilds S.H.I.E.L.D. producers will take viewers back to the origins of the super spy organization in Agent Carter. Marvel’s head of television and comic book veteran Jeph Loeb discussed the return of Peggy and importance of a Marvel female lead headlining a television series. Continue reading AGENT CARTER, HOWLING COMMANDOS and SHIELD