MARVEL Movies INFINITY Update

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courtesy Marvel

Doctor Strange featured comics canon Easter eggs, cameos and massive ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The latest Phase Three film opened doors to new dimensions, introduced new villains but how did it wrap into the big cosmic conspiracy weaving through all the Marvel movies?

I love when non-comic reading but Marvel movie fans come to me wanting to know more about the comics and asking those geektastic questions like, “wasn’t that a stone like in the other movies? That’s part of a bigger thing right?”

Yes, I respond enthusiastically and dive in.

Nearly every film has one common element that will lead to Avengers: Infinity War: Infinity Stones.

In the comics Thanos gathered these six stones on a cosmic Gauntlet and unleashed Death (an actual entity he worships) across the Marvel universe.

Where are those stones and how does Doctor Strange fit into the quest for pieces of the ultimate weapon? Continue reading MARVEL Movies INFINITY Update

DOCTOR STRANGE Secret Villain & Post-Credits Scene Meaning

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courtesy Marvel

Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) conquered the box office as Marvel Studios conjured new mystical heroes, villains and dimensions from comics.

The Phase Three film exposed the Multiverse in Strange’s out of this world excursions across time, space and the astral plane, unleashed a major super villain and tied Strange to Asgard and the upcoming Infinity War.

In his first big screen adventure Strange took on rival sorcerer Kaecilius (Mads Mikkelsen) but fans saw an even more powerful super villain emerge.

Who is the mystery villain and what could those post-credits scenes mean for the future of Marvel movies? Continue reading DOCTOR STRANGE Secret Villain & Post-Credits Scene Meaning

Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

Doctor Strange: The Oath courtesy Marvel
Doctor Strange: The Oath courtesy Marvel

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange?

 

We picked the Sherlock star as our runner-up when speculation began stirring for Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. We even suggested the villain from Star Trek: Into Darkness would make a sinister Mephisto!

 

Then when it looked Johnny Depp was in the running we chose Cumberbatch as one of Strange’s villains.

 

As the Doctor Strange movie news is on the fast track here are the allies and enemies who should be summon for his big screen debut.

 

For Your Consideration: Continue reading Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

UNCANNY X-MEN Demon Therapy!

Uncanny X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel

I admit – I’m not a big fan of the supernatural themed X-Men stories. I’ve never been a fan of Magik. Illyana’s history is confusing and she’s just not likable. There’s nothing redeeming about the demon sorceress/mutant teleporter with an evil persona – see what I mean – confusing, huh?

 

Brian Michael Bendis and Frazier Irving have changed my mind about supernatural stories and Magik in just one perfect issue. Uncanny X-Men #7 is a beautifully written and drawn story of sacrifice, identity and cry for help. Every hero has demons but Illyana’s are literal. Because of Magik the troubled kids at the new Xavier School learn how being a mutant can be hell – literally. Continue reading UNCANNY X-MEN Demon Therapy!

UNCANNY X-MEN Previews Magik Mystery!

Uncanny X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel

The mystery of Magik!

The mutant once called “little snowflake” has become a she-devil that’s made life hell for her fellow mutants and older brother, Colossus.

Uncanny X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #5 courtesy Marvel

During Avengers vs. X-Men – Illyana, Emma Frost, Cyclops, Colossus and Namor were possessed by the Phoenix Force. All of the hosts and Magneto have paid a heavy price and their mutant powers have been twisted and weakened. Only Illyana survived unscathed. Magik is even more powerful. Why?

The dark shadowy Continue reading UNCANNY X-MEN Previews Magik Mystery!