CAPTAIN AMERICA Writers Reveal Villain They Want

Super-Villain Team-Up: Modok's 11 #1 courtesy Marvel
Super-Villain Team-Up: Modok’s 11 #1 courtesy Marvel

The screenwriters of Captain America: The Winter Soldier are working on the sequel starring the Star-Spangled Avenger.

 

After introducing Winter Soldier, Falcon, Batroc, Sharon Carter and the S.H.I.E.L.D. traitor who could become Crossbones – which members of Cap’s cast will appear in the sequel?

 

After a talking Raccoon and Tree, is the world ready for a giant floating head? Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA Writers Reveal Villain They Want

RICK REMENDER On MARVEL AXIS INVERSION

AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel
AXIS #5 courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s main event for 2014 is a showdown between Avengers and X-Men vs. the Red Onslaught in AXIS. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom must be ready to rumble with a reborn Red Skull armed with the powers of Professor X’s brain.

 

The March to AXIS begins in multiple titles including Uncanny Avengers and Captain America. Writer Rick Remender and Executive Editor Tom Brevoort shared new cover art from Jim Cheung while answering fan questions about Act Two in a special Marvel live event. Continue reading RICK REMENDER On MARVEL AXIS INVERSION

RUSSOS Tease CAPTAIN AMERICA 3

Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel
Captain America: The Winter Soldier courtesy Marvel

The Russo Brothers will be back for Captain America 3 after the critical and blockbuster success of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

 

Joe and Anthony Russo brought the World War II hero into the modern age and brought an old school political thriller theme to the modern super hero action.  The brothers say that tone will continue as they plan the next film and Steve Rogers’ pursuit of his friend Bucky.

 

“The character was invented for a political purpose. So it’s hard to get away from that nature,” the Russos tell Yahoo Movies. Continue reading RUSSOS Tease CAPTAIN AMERICA 3

CAPTAIN AMERICA And MIGHTY AVENGERS

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

Sam Wilson is not just the new Captain America, he’s taking over the Mighty Avengers.

 

Luke Cage, Monica Rambeau, White Tiger, Blade and Spider-Man were some of the heroes how joined to fight the forces of Thanos during Infinity when the Avengers were in deep space fighting the Builders.

 

The book relaunches as Captain America and the Mighty Avengers, as revealed at San Diego Comic Con. Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA And MIGHTY AVENGERS

DEATH OF WOLVERINE: THE WEAPON X PROGRAM

Death of Wolverine: The Weapon X Program #1 courtesy Marvel
Death of Wolverine: The Weapon X Program #1 courtesy Marvel

On the final day of San Diego Comic Con Marvel announced more new comics about an X-Man’s final days on Earth.

 

From the Next Big Thing panel:

 

Death of Wolverine writer Charles Soule said Reed Richards will advise Logan to stop popping the claws now that the healing factor is gone.

 

The writer said each issue had a different tone but the ending is epic, “appropriate and emotional” for Logan. Soule said he put “this is tough to write” in the notes of his script. Continue reading DEATH OF WOLVERINE: THE WEAPON X PROGRAM

Marvel AVENGERS NOW! SDCC Panel

 

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel
Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel faced the fans at the Avengers Now panel at San Diego Comic Con following last week’s triple shot of announcements with big changes for the big three Avengers.

 

Sam Wilson will become the All-New Captain America #1 by Rick Remender and Stuart Immonen. A woman will wield the hammer in a brand new Thor #1 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman. Tony Stark will get a change of armor and attitude in Superior Iron Man #1 by Tom Taylor and Yildiray Cinar.

 

Rick Remender said Wilson will “earn the mantle” in Captain America #25. A new Nomad (Ian, the son of Armin Zola from Dimension Z) will be new sidekick and Steve Rogers, now in his 90’s and without the Super Soldier Serum, will be an advisor.

 

Marvel announced Captain America and The Mighty Avengers by Al Ewing & Luke Ross coming in November. No word on if this is a brand new series or a renaming of the current Mighty Avengers by Ewing. Continue reading Marvel AVENGERS NOW! SDCC Panel

AVENGERS: RAGE OF ULTRON Announced at MARVEL AXIS SDCC

Avengers: Rage of Ultron courtesy Marvel
Avengers: Rage of Ultron courtesy Marvel

The Marvel Avengers & X-Men: AXIS panel was packed with anxious fans at San Diego Comic Con but it was Ultron that stole the show. More on that surprise coming up!

 

In AXIS Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the Children of the Atom unite against the power of the Red Skull armed with Professor Xavier’s mutant mind. The major event will come just after major status quo changes for three of Avenging icons: a new female Thor, Sam Wilson as the new Captain America and Tony Stark in new silver armor with a new mission and base of operations. Continue reading AVENGERS: RAGE OF ULTRON Announced at MARVEL AXIS SDCC

RICK REMENDER On FALCON Becoming CAPTAIN AMERICA

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

A new era begins for the Sentinel of Liberty.

 

Joe Quesada announced Falcon will become the new Captain America last night on The Colbert Report.

 

Steve Rogers no longer has the Super Soldier Serum in his body and has reverted to a frail mortal man in his 90’s.

 

Steve’s longtime friend Sam Wilson will pick up the shield and carry on the legacy in All-New Captain America #1 by Rick Remender and artist Stuart Immonen (All-New X-Men.) Continue reading RICK REMENDER On FALCON Becoming CAPTAIN AMERICA