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OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

John Barrowman as Merlyn in Arrow courtesy DC Comics and The CW
John Barrowman as Merlyn in Arrow courtesy DC Comics and The CW

The return of Ra’s Al Ghul and the League of Assassins.

The rematch with Oliver Queen and Ra’s with a twist.

The fate of Malcolm Merlyn.

Nyssa’s revenge.

Triple crosses led to a fateful confrontation in Nanda Parbat, the name of this week’s Arrow episode and domain of Ra’s Al Ghul.

Merlyn went from chief villain of season one to what some may call an anti-hero. We learned of the tragedy that sent Merlyn down the path of vengeance and the League of Assassins. Merlyn even teamed up with Oliver (Stephen Amell) to save Thea. Continue reading OLIVER’S OFFER, MERLYN’S FATE in ARROW Cliffhanger

ZATANNA For Your Consideration

Zatanna #1 courtesy DC Comics
Zatanna #1 courtesy DC Comics

For Your Consideration:

After Arrow, The Flash and now reports of possible Atom series on The CW, which other DC Comics heroes should make the move to television?

Arrow producers are working on a Supergirl pilot for CBS already?

We already picked Zatanna on our list of heroes who should be in the Justice League movies.

But the more you learn about the character, the more we think she could make an enchanting addition to The CW. Continue reading ZATANNA For Your Consideration

SHRINKING SUPERHEROES

Ant-Man courtesy Marvel
Ant-Man courtesy Marvel

Size Matters.

There’s a growth spurt of size changing heroes in comic book inspired mediums.

Getting small is big time in Marvel movies and DC inspired television.

Ant-Man

Paul Rudd is playing Scott Lang in Marvel’s Ant-Man in 2015. The master thief is recruited by Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) to protect his invention – Pym particles allowing a human to shrink to insect size and a helmet that lets him communicate with insects.

It’s not official but it’s a good bet Continue reading SHRINKING SUPERHEROES

WIZARD WORLD PORTLAND COMIC CON Update

Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics
Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics

The 2015 Wizard World Tour comes back to Portland with its third trip to the Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 23-25. Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” ), Stephen Amell (“Arrow,”), Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past, “American Horror Story”), Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf” ), Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones,” 300) and the “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” duo of Ming-Na Wen and Brett Dalton headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture event, the second one on Wizard World’s calendar of 24 Comic Cons in 2015. Continue reading WIZARD WORLD PORTLAND COMIC CON Update

ARROW Shows KATIE CASSIDY Suited Up As BLACK CANARY

Katie Cassidy as Black Canary in ARROW courtesy The CW
Katie Cassidy as Black Canary in ARROW courtesy The CW

The CW revealed a first look at Katie Cassidy suited up as Black Canary via Twitter.

Fans have speculated if her character Dinah Laurel Lance will become her DC Comics alter ego.

The secret identity was used by Dinah’s sister Sara in Season Two but she was killed in the first episode of the current third season.

Since Sara’s death, the attorney has been in training to follow in her sister’s vigilante footsteps and possibly a step closer to one of the greatest super couples of comics – Green Arrow and Black Canary. Continue reading ARROW Shows KATIE CASSIDY Suited Up As BLACK CANARY

DEATHSTROKE Strikes Again

Deathstroke #1 courtesy DC Comics
Deathstroke #1 courtesy DC Comics

Deathstroke strikes again with a brand new number one by Tony Daniel (Superman/Wonder Woman, Batman, Detective Comics) this week.

 

The most infamous mercenary in DC Comics is getting his second shot at a solo book since The New 52 Reboot and co-starring in New Suicide Squad.

 

It’s a comic book comeback for a popular villain who’s won new fans over in Injustice: Gods Among Us and Batman: Arkham Origins video games and Manu Bennett’s portrayal of Slade Wilson on Arrow. Continue reading DEATHSTROKE Strikes Again

ARROW Adds VINNIE JONES as BRICK

Green Arrow #71 courtesy DC Comics
Green Arrow #71 courtesy DC Comics

Producers of Arrow recruit Vinnie Jones (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch) to play a classic DC Comics tough guy opposite the vigilante archer.

Jones will play Brick on The CW series according to Variety. Jones will appear in episodes 10, 11 and 12 of the current third season.

 

In comics Danny “Brick” Brickwell is a ruthless gang leader with tough, invulnerable reddish skin.

No official word on how Brick may be working with this season’s main villain Ra’s Al Ghul.

 

Jones played the Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand and guest starred on Chuck and played the villain on The Cape.

Jones is starring in the ABC mid-season series Galavant.

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ARROW Season Three Premiere Preview

Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics
Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics

Arrow season three begins tonight with The Calm.

 

Fans are eager for answers after the climatic season two finale battle between Oliver Queen and his allies versus Deathstroke and the League of Assassins.

 

Producers say this season’s theme is identity. Can Oliver have a separate life as Oliver Queen? Continue reading ARROW Season Three Premiere Preview