SURPRISE HEROES In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Avengers: Age of Ultron is packed with new and returning favorites but director Joss Whedon says expect even more Marvel icons in Earth’s Mightiest Sequel.

In a Marvel.com interview, the director was asked if there are more characters in the film we haven’t see in the trailers and promos.

He said a simple, “yes.”

Let the speculation begin!

Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye,  Hulk, Nick Fury and Maria Hill are back. The new film introduces Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Vision.

The most recent poster revealed Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Don Cheadle as War Machine, Anthony Mackie as Falcon and Idris Elba as Heimdall will appear in the film.

Who else will assemble? Continue reading SURPRISE HEROES In AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel

The Marvel and Sony Pictures Spider-Man deal shakes up the superhero movie schedule. The new Spidey will likely make his first appearance in Captain America: Civil War then star in a new solo film co-produced  by Sony with Kevin Feige’s Marvel Studios team. The Spider-Man film led to Marvel rescheduling four films

Here’s the revised superhero movie timeline. Continue reading How New SPIDER-MAN Affects The SUPERHERO MOVIE TIMELINE

CELEBRATING BLACK COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS

All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New Captain America #1 courtesy Marvel

As we celebrate Black History Month we’re inspired to salute African-American superheroes and update fans on their status in their comic book universes.

With Anthony Mackie’s breakout performance as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Chadwick Boseman (42) cast as Black Panther and the return of Milestone Media with new and returning heroes – a lot has happened in a year.

Fictional superheroes are not as critical as real civil rights leaders, scientists, boundary breaking athletes and artists but it’s important to celebrate diversity in comic books. Most of these black characters were created by white males but we hope by recognizing these characters it might inspire new writers, artists and editors of all backgrounds to push for new voices and greater diversity in making comics and inside comics. Continue reading CELEBRATING BLACK COMIC BOOK CHARACTERS

ILLUMINATI in MARVEL MOVIES?

New Avengers: Illuminati #1 courtesy Marvel
New Avengers: Illuminati #1 courtesy Marvel

Will Marvel’s top secret super group appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

The Illuminati were heroes who formed an alliance and secretly worked behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. Brian Michael Bendis created this Illuminati and revealed how they were secretly part of the biggest events of Marvel history starring with the Kree-Skrull war.

With plans for films starring Doctor Strange, Black Panther and Inhumans, almost every member of the secret super group will appear in the Marvel movies.

The original Illuminati would act a secret “United Nations” council with representatives from major groups and nations. Continue reading ILLUMINATI in MARVEL MOVIES?

15 Geek Wishes for 2015

Batman Eternal #42 courtesy DC Comics
Batman Eternal #42 courtesy DC Comics

I’m a little late but our tradition continues of 15 Geek Wishes for 2015.

Here’s what we hope will happen this year with some of our favorite comic book characters, creators and publishers.

 

Batman: The Next Generation Rises

As we await the finales of Batman: Endgame and Batman Eternal and the impact of Convergence one thing is for sure – we want the Batman family. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have introduced a compelling cast of new heroes (Harper Row, Duke Thomas, Lark, Cullen Row.) Continue reading 15 Geek Wishes for 2015

MARVEL Stars Chris Pratt, Chadwick Boseman Are GQ MEN of the Year

(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GQ)
Chris Pratt (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GQ)

Two Marvel Cinematic Universe stars are GQ Men of the Year. It’s a fitting finale to a great year at the box-office for comic book movies.

Guardians of the Galaxy lead Chris Pratt and upcoming Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman are among this year’s honorees.

GQ editor-in-chief Jim Nelson hosted the 19th annual “Men of the Year” Party, celebrating this year’s distinguished honorees featured in the December issue “who have undeniably left their mark in 2014.”

Other Honorees in attendance included: Dave Chappelle, Ansel Elgort, Shailene Woodley, Steve Carell, Continue reading MARVEL Stars Chris Pratt, Chadwick Boseman Are GQ MEN of the Year

MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins

Civil War #7 courtesy Marvel
Civil War #7 courtesy Marvel

Marvel Studios revealed the next phase of their expanding movie universe based on favorite and brand new heroes from the comics.

Inspired by our ….for Virgins series that began with the first Avengers movie here’s what you need to know about the next movies if you’re just a superhero movie fan or you’re a casual comic book reader who needs a refresher.

 

What is Civil War aka Why is Robert Downey Jr. in Captain America 3 instead of Iron Man 4? Continue reading MARVEL MOVIES For Virgins