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A Geek Can Dream…Ms. Marvel & Wasp Casting Call

As I poured through my sources for news and inspiration I had casting visions.

2012 will see comic book and movie stars shine in Seattle for Emerald City Comicon this Spring and The Avengers assembled on the big screen this Summer.

I’m already thinking of a sequel featuring more favorite Avengers and I had casting ideas inspired by ECCC’s media guests.

Katee Sackoff as Carol Danvers/Ms. Marvel. Katee’s portrayal of Kara “Starbuck” Thrace proves she could play the tough Air Force officer/CIA agent turned Kree ignited superheroine.

Summer Glau’s turn as River Song (I meant Tam, thanks for a follower for the correction) in Firefly and Serenity showed how she could play the vulnerable yet powerful Wasp. The Avengers director Joss Whedon knows what Glau can deliver based on their previous experience together. She just needs the short cut and Janet Van Dyne’s glam.

If you have the Wasp you must include Hank Pym. Could Tom Felton play the genius scientist with multiple super hero identities and a dark side?

Of all the possible Avengers in possible Avengers sequels I think these ones I would want to see on the big screen.

A geek can dream…

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Top 5 for 12/28/11

Secret Avengers #20 courtesy Marvel.com

Secret Avengers #20 The Avengers are all dead except Black Widow? The secret agent is trapped in the past on a secret mission to save her teammates

Avengers: Children’s Crusade #8 Death of a Hero? The Young Avengers fight their lifelong heroes to the death and find themselves on the bad side of Scarlet Witch’s reality warping powers.

Uncanny X-Men #4 Mister Sinister’s manipulation of the Dreaming Celestial could mean a nightmare for everyone on Earth. The immortal Space Gods are coming to render their devastating judgement on humanity.

Teen Titans #4 No kiss at midnight on New Year’s Eve for this couple! Wonder Girl versus Superboy in Times Square. Can Red Robin and his brand new teen heroes save Wonder Girl in time?

Roots of the Swamp Thing Scott Snyder’s new series is smash hit. Now you can creep out with this blast from the past. Experience the tales the made Swamp Thing a fan favorite from his debut in House of Mystery to Swamp Thing #1-13 featuring art by the legendary Berni Wrightson.

The Avengers Assemble in 3D

Avengers banner courtesy Marvel.com

  You will get to experience the action of Captain America’s shield, Thor’s hammer or maybe Iron Man blasting off the screen at you in this summer’s assembling of Marvel’s mightiest heroes. The Avengers will have a 3D theatrical run according to The Hollywood Reporter: Heat Vision.

“It’s an action movie. Things tend to hurdle toward the screen anyway,” Director Joss Whedon said adding that the 3D “won’t be obnoxious” according to JoeBlo.

Black Widow Works Banner in Avengers Global Trailer

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

  An international trailer for The Avengers features the Black Widow working her wiles on Bruce Banner.

Widow “You have to join.”

Banner “What if I say no?”

Widow “Then I will convince you to!”

Since Comic Book Movie did the translating from German here’s their great site link so you can see the trailer in German. There’s also footage of Captain American, Iron Man and Bruce Banner.

Earlier this month Scarlett Johansson talked about the Widow’s great story in The Avengers and her hopes for a solo movie.

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.

Avengers Movie Prelude Comic

Avengers Prelude Comic image courtesy Marvel.com

  A new comic book limited series will give fans a special look into the cinematic Marvel Universe. Marvel’s The Avengers #1 and 2 (of a 4 part series) debuts this March sets the stage for the movie event of 2012. The preview teases what exactly is The Avengers Initiative, insight into SHIELD Director Nick Fury and the agents of SHIELD. Chris Yost and Eric Pearson are writing with Luke Ross on art.

2012 is truly the year of the Avengers with Brian Michael Bendis ending his 8 year run on the franchise, the Avengers versus X-Men maxi series and Avengers Assemble by Bendis is a special series in continuity starring the Avengers featured in the upcoming movie.

Top 5 Comic Picks Dec 14, 2011

Avengers: X-Sanction #1 alternate cover preview courtesy Marvel.com

Avengers: X-Sanction #1 Cable is back from the dead and on a mission to take out the Avengers? The X-Man from the future died to save Hope, the mutant messiah and his adopted daughter. How is Cable reborn? This story is the prelude leading up to Avengers Versus X-Men.

Batgirl #4 Batgirl’s final showdown with the psychotic new villain, the Mirror.

Uncanny X-Force #18 One of the original X-Men has been corrupted and possessed by one of their greatest enemies. Will a member of X-Force die to prevent the Apocalypse from consuming Earth? This is the final chapter to the Dark Angel Saga.

A Very Zombie Christmas #3 cover courtesy Antartic Press

A Very Zombie Christmas #3 Ho-Ho-Horrific tales of the undead for holidays. Santa doesn’t want cookies, you are the treat! This title may contain content too graphic for younger readers.

Zombies Versus Cheerleaders #4 Gimme a D, Gimme an E, Gimme an A, Gimme a D! What do you got? The Dead walking and stalking you. Thank goodness we have some bad — cheerleaders sporting guns and pom-poms! 4 tales of fun and This title may contain content too graphic for younger readers.

Black Widow Solo Movie?

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

  Scarlett Johansson returns as Black Widow in The Avengers movie in May, 2012 and says she’s ready to go back in black for a solo movie.

  “I love playing the Widow. I think she’s got a very interesting past, a lot of storylines to explore, and certainly Kevin (Feige) loves that character,” she told us when asked about a possible spin-off.  “I think that Marvel has a very personal relationship with their fans, and I think if the fans want it, and the audience wants it, nothing’s impossible. I would love to explore that option as well. Like I said, I love the character and it would be nice to see something nice and gritty” Johansson told SuperHeroHype.

Black Widow: Deadly Origin cover courtesy Marvel.com

  Black Widow is a KGB assassin turned SHIELD operative and quickly became Nick Fury’s top field agent. Natasha has been with the Avengers, Champions, Defenders, Thunderbolts and Secret Avengers – that resume alone makes her character worthy of solo screen time.

  Natasha has quite a love life with romantic partnerships with Iron Man, Hawkeye, Daredevil and Bucky Barnes (the former Captain America and Winter Soldier.)

  A possible enemy for a Black Widow solo movie would be Yelena Belova – the second Black Widow. Yelena followed the same path as Natasha until an attack left her disfigured. She was then recruited by the modern day Hydra (Red Skull’s criminal group from the Captain America movie) and given super powers.

Black Widow and The Winter Soldier from the cover of Captain America and Bucky #624 courtesy Marvel.com

  No word on if Scarlett Johansson will appear in Iron Man 3. I’m hoping Captain America 2 will be set in the modern day and be based on the Winter Soldier epic which prominently features Black Widow working with Steve Rogers and eventually falling for the back from the dead Bucky. Natasha and Bucky have the best chemistry. Both are deadly, hot and thankfully good guys now.

What do you think? Black Widow solo? Black Widow in Iron Man 3 or Captain America 2?