YOUNG AVENGERS Ends?

Young Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel
Young Avengers #14 courtesy Marvel

Young Avengers was missing from Marvel’s February previews. It’s not Loki’s fault! The critically acclaimed series from writer Kieron Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie will end with January’s issue.

 

Gillen confirmed via his tumblr that it’s the end…of the season.

 

“Those who closely follow solicits have noted the absence of Young Avengers from the just-released February set. They’ve been wondering if that’s the end of our run.

In short: yes. Continue reading YOUNG AVENGERS Ends?

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Review and THOR 3 Wishes

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courtesy Marvel

Did you feel the thunder in Thor: The Dark World?

 

I was somewhere in the middle on the scale of love and loathe with periodic jumps up the love tower during the latest Marvel movie.

 

Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston are charismatic and carry the story of revenge, redemption and brotherhood. Thor was almost too melancholy with his pining for Jane and sadness for his mother’s fate. I’m hoping in the third adventure Hemsworth gets to play the bold, brash Viking super-warrior again.  Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD Review and THOR 3 Wishes

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Explaining the Teaser

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Hard comic book fans know a classic cosmic bad guy when they see one but some viewers of THOR: THE DARK WORLD may be saying, “Who is that?” just like when Thanos revealed his menacing grin the post-credit Avengers teaser.

 

In the first post-credit teaser after the Thunder God’s second adventure, Marvel treated us to…

 

Before I continue let me give a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD Explaining the Teaser

THOR & LOKI Fans Are Worthy!

Fan Expo Vancouver, photo by ComicsBlend.com

In honor of THOR: THE DARK WORLD in theaters tomorrow here’s a look at two of my favorite Thor and Loki cosplayers who rock Asgardian chic at cons across the Pacific Northwest.

 

This Thunder God reached for Asgard at Fan Expo Vancouver, a gorgeous city with a backdrop that could be one of the Nine Realms. Continue reading THOR & LOKI Fans Are Worthy!

THOR: THE DARK WORLD for Virgins

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courtesy Marvel

THOR: THE DARK WORLD opens Friday. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the Avenger from Asgard for third time. If this big movie is your third or first time seeing the Thunder God in action here’s a guide for Thor virgins or hammer wielding fans who want to get a refresher. Given the response to my Avengers for Virgins post I wanted to give an update of fun Thor basics and what to watch for in the sequel!

 

Comic Book Origin: Thor was co-created by the legendary Stan Lee, Larry Lieber and Jack Kirby in Journey Into Mystery in 1963 and based on Norse mythology. The hammer wielding God of Thunder was a founding member of the Avengers as they assembled against the threat of his brother, Loki.

 

Where: Asgard is one of the Nine Realms. Earth is one of them but it’s called Midgard. Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD for Virgins

LOKI, Agent of Asgard

Loki: Agent of Asgard #1 courtesy Marvel
Loki: Agent of Asgard #1 courtesy Marvel

Fans have petitioned for Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to star in his own solo movie. This new series may be a sign that their wishes will be granted. Marvel Comics announced Loki: Agent of Asgard at New York Comic Con. Imagine the God of Lies as the James Bond of the Nine Realms!

 

Kid Loki has been leading the Young Avengers (the story behind Loki’s transformation will be found there) but in the new series he’s all grown up and working for the All-Mother. Continue reading LOKI, Agent of Asgard

Tom Hiddleston on Loki In THOR THE DARK WORLD

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Tom Hiddleston portrays Loki for the third time in Thor: The Dark World. After the events of The Avengers Loki sits in prison and Thor has lost any brotherly love he ever had.

 

We’ve established the [Thor and Loki] characters across two films,” he says. “So it means you can color in more shades with each character. Thor can get darker as a character…[and] it means that Loki can get even more [complex].” the actor tells Marvel.com.

 

The threat of a greater evil leads the God of Thunder to ask his half brother for help against Malekith and the Dark Elves. Continue reading Tom Hiddleston on Loki In THOR THE DARK WORLD

THOR: THE DARK WORLD Behind the Scenes In Iceland

Chris Hemsworth on the set of Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Chris Hemsworth on the set of Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Thor: The Dark World is just a month away. The Mighty Avenger (Chris Hemsworth) from Asgard must ask Loki (Tom Hiddleston) for help against an ancient evil.

 

In the sequel we’ll venture with the Thunder God to mysterious new areas of the Nine Realms and fight new enemies that could threaten Earth.

 

In this behind-the-scenes Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD Behind the Scenes In Iceland