THOR: RAGNAROK Cast & Villains Revealed

Thor: Ragnarok concept art courtesy Marvel
Thor: Ragnarok concept art courtesy Marvel

Marvel confirmed huge casting and character details for the next big screen adventure of Thor.

The God of Thunder (Chris Hemsworth) will return to face Hela, Goddess of Death, and a villain with a comic book connection to a Guardians of the Galaxy character which could explain why the Hulk is rampaging in the Asgardian’s new movie.

Here’s the official announcement then we’ll break it all down: Continue reading THOR: RAGNAROK Cast & Villains Revealed

New Comics Picks for December 2, 2015

All-New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Teenage rebel X-Men on the run, Harley Quinn scores a new book and opens up her Little Black Book – wait til you see who joins her!

Plus a new teen Hulk’s awesome adventures & Robin vs. Robins in a Batman family reunion in a crossover that marks an evil comeback!

It’s all in this week’s new comics picks of the week.

All-New X-Men #1

A new threat is forcing mutants into hiding but this team is defying the other X-Men and striking out. Young Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel with the new Wolverine and Oya are forging their own destinies in a new series by Dennis Hopeless and Mark Bagley. When these renegades hit the road they slam right into a classic villain. Continue reading New Comics Picks for December 2, 2015

MARVEL’S TOTALLY AWESOME HULK

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Incredible. Indestructible. No more.

The All-New, All-Different Marvel Now will introduce a new Hulk and he’s totally awesome.

Marvel announced The Totally Awesome Hulk by Greg Pak and Frank Cho via ComicBook.com. This new Green Goliath is NOT Bruce Banner.

Pak is known by fans for his epic run on the Jade Giant including Planet Hulk, World World Hulk and introducing Skaar, Son of Hulk. The veteran writer is back and reveals how the team came up with with the latest adjective for the Marvel icon. Continue reading MARVEL’S TOTALLY AWESOME HULK

OMEGA HULK FINALE

Hulk #16 courtesy Marvel
Hulk #16 courtesy Marvel

While cinematic Hulk battled Iron Man in Hulkbuster Armor and a legion of Ultrons, his comic book counterpart has been on a crusade that comes to a Hulk-sized finale this week.

Bruce Banner evolved into the Extremis enhanced “Doc Green” and began a mission to take out all other Gamma powered heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe.

Doc Green may go down in Marvel history as “the strongest and smartest there is” but will he survive?

Omega Hulk by Gerry Duggan and Mark Bagley has brought a ton of guest stars including Deadpool and Kitty Pryde and fights with A-Bomb and Red Hulk.

As you can see from the Hulk #16 cover, it comes down to Doc Green to Maestro – the tyrant Hulk from Future Imperfect.

It’s Doc Green vs. Jen Walters, the fate of Lyra the She-Hulk and return of Betty Ross.

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MARK RUFFALO On X-MAN COMING OUT

All-New X-Men #31 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #31 courtesy Marvel

The man who plays the Hulk is weighing on the outing of an X-Man.

It was just a week ago (not counting the leak a few days prior) that young Bobby Drake came out (or was he outed) in All-New X-Men #44 by Brian Michael Bendis.

Young Jean Grey read Iceman’s mind and confronted him on his sexist comments about female teammates saying he was overcompensation because he’s gay. Bobby and Jean eventually bonded and he did confess to her but wondered why his old self isn’t gay – or is he?

While readers, religious leaders and GLBT activists have sounded off on the story development actor Mark Ruffalo of Avengers: Age of Ultron has made his support clear. Continue reading MARK RUFFALO On X-MAN COMING OUT

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON For Virgins

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courtesy Marvel

The Avengers reassemble for Earth’s Mightiest Sequel. (“Avengers Assemble!” is their comic book battle cry – for the non-comic reader.)

In Avengers: Age of Ultron, our heroes face one of their oldest and most relentless enemies from comics.Ultron is an artificial intelligence who can download his evil sentience into a legion of robot bodies.

A lot has happened since the epic battle with Loki in their first cinematic meeting so it’s time to catch up on our heroes and villains.

In our continuing series that started with Avengers for Virgins, here’s our guide to get you on up to speed for the biggest movie of the summer. If you’re film fan only or hardcore geek here’s what you need to know to be ready for Avengers: Age of Ultron. Continue reading AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON For Virgins

DOC GREEN VS RED HULK

Hulk #14 courtesy Marvel
Hulk #14 courtesy Marvel

Ready for the Rumble that will rock the Earth?

It’s Doc Green vs. Red Hulk in a brutal no-holds barred battle in this week’s Hulk #14 by Gerry Duggan and Mark Bagley.

Doc Green is the latest incarnation of the Hulk and he’s been on a mission to eradicate all gamma-powered powerhouses in the Marvel Universe.

Even Deadpool got in on the action. How did the Merc With a Mouth set up this smashing showdown? Will Wade betray “Thunderbolt” Ross to Doc Green? Continue reading DOC GREEN VS RED HULK