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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

SUPERHERO MOVIES OF SUMMER 2014

ComicsBlendFB180bSuperhero Movies of Summer 2014!

It began with the Marvel universe changing Captain America movie that shattered S.H.I.E.L.D. and the status quo then Spidey came out swinging against an army of super villains then X-Men from past and present united to reshape the franchise and finally comics rookies from outer space conquered the planet!

What was your favorite? Continue reading SUPERHERO MOVIES OF SUMMER 2014

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

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

FALCON Will Be NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada revealed Sam Wilson will be the new Captain America on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report.

 

Steve Rogers recently had the Super Soldier Serum sucked out of his body by the Red Nail. Without the serum, Rogers is now a frail man in his 90’s.

 

Quesada revealed Rogers will reach out to his former sidekick to take over as the Sentinel of Liberty.

 

Sam Wilson is known as the Falcon. Wilson was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan in 1969 and is the first African-America super hero in mainstream comics. Wilson joined the Star-Spangled Avenger in 1972 in the renamed book: Captain America and Falcon. Continue reading FALCON Will Be NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA