IRON MAN VS. THOR VILLAIN

Iron Man #23 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man #23 courtesy Marvel

An Avenging twist – One of Thor’s greatest enemies vs. Iron Man. It’s just the first salvo in Tony Stark vs. Villainy to the Tenth Power in Rings of the Mandarin. The new Iron Man arc begins Wednesday.

 

The Mandarin is Tony Stark’s greatest enemy. What happens when the foe’s ten rings of power fall into the hands of ten different villains?

 

It’s the latest shock to Tony as writer Kieron Gillen tests the Iron Avenger like never before starting with Iron Man #23.Now.

 

Tony learned he’s adopted, has a half-brother and now one of Thor’s greatest enemies is armed with one of Mandarin’s alien power rings. Continue reading IRON MAN VS. THOR VILLAIN

Comic Book Legend on X-MEN APOCALYPSE

X-Factor #25 courtesy Marvel
X-Factor #25 courtesy Marvel

Bryan Singer revealed the Children of the Atom face the world’s first mutant in X-Men Apocalypse in 2016.

 

Apocalypse first appeared in X-Factor (the original five X-Men.) Comic book legend Walt Simonson (Thor, Star Slammers) played an integral role in shaping what would become one of the greatest X-Men villains. You can see his version of En Sabah Nur (Apocalypse’s real name) on the cover of X-Factor #25.

 

Simonson points out his role in the bad guy’s evolution and his take on his transition from page to screen: Continue reading Comic Book Legend on X-MEN APOCALYPSE

IRON MAN vs. Malekith

Iron Man #23 courtesy Marvel
Iron Man #23 courtesy Marvel

Iron Man versus Villainy to the Tenth Power!

 

The Mandarin is Tony Stark’s greatest enemy. What happens when the super villain’s ten rings of power into the hands of ten different bad guys?

 

It’s all part of writer Kieron Gillen’s plan to test Tony like never before starting with Iron Man #23.Now. and a new arc: Rings of the Mandarin.

 

Tony learned he’s adopted, has a half-brother and now one of Thor’s greatest enemies is armed with one of Mandarin’s alien power rings! Continue reading IRON MAN vs. Malekith

THOR THE DARK WORLD Malekith Unmasked

Christopher Eccleston as Malekith in Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Christopher Eccleston as Malekith in Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

The Asgardian Avenger takes on Malekith the Accursed in Thor: The Dark World this November.

 

Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the God of Thunder and Tom Hiddleston is back as Loki. Christopher Eccleston (28 Days Later, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, Doctor Who) plays Malekith, leader of the Dark Elves. We’ve seen very little of the classic Thor villains in the trailer. Continue reading THOR THE DARK WORLD Malekith Unmasked

THOR: THE DARK WORLD New Images!

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

The God of Thunder strikes again this November in Thor: The Dark World! Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as the Avenger from Asgard. Marvel shared new pictures of the star on set and with director Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones.)

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

In the sequel all the Nine Realms are threatened by Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD New Images!

Marvel’s Next Big Things: THOR, IRON MAN, ULTIMATES

Thor: God of Thunder #13 courtesy Marvel
Thor: God of Thunder #13 courtesy Marvel

Marvel’s Next Big Thing at C2E2 unleashed lots of news from all corners of their universe!

Thor (Chris Hemsworth) faces Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) and the Dark Elves on the big screen in Thor: The Dark World this November. Jason Aaron and Ron Garney brings Malekith back to the comics in Thor: God of Thunder #13 in a new arc: The Accursed.

Iron Man #9 (out this Wednesday) begins The Secret Origin of Tony Stark. Writer Kieron Gillen says “this is by far the biggest thing I’ve done in the Marvel Universe.” This big period piece story will introduce the Stark Seven.

In Rick Remender’s Captain America will see the resolution of the Cap vs Arnim Zola Continue reading Marvel’s Next Big Things: THOR, IRON MAN, ULTIMATES

THOR: THE DARK WORLD First Set Photo

Chris Hemsworth and Alan Taylor on the set of "Thor: The Dark World" courtesy Marvel
Chris Hemsworth and Alan Taylor on the set of “Thor: The Dark World” courtesy Marvel

  Chris Hemsworth as the Odinson returns to Asgard in Thor: The Dark World. Marvel shared the first picture from the set of Hemsworth in costume with director Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones.) The sequel introduces the Malekith (played by former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston) and the Dark Elves to the movie mythology. Here’s the official synopsis:

  Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Thor: The Dark World arrives November 8, 2013.

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Comic Book Movies 2013

As we celebrate the finale of The Dark Knight Trilogy, the success of The Avengers and the return of James Bond in in Skyfall in 2012, it’s time to look at some of the genre films that will thrill us in 2013.

Here are my most anticipated comic book films of 2013.

Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine courtesy Marvel and 20th Century Fox

The Wolverine Hugh Jackman plays the X-Man in his second solo movie based on the classic story by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. It’s Logan in Japan fighting Yakuka, Ronin, the Hand and The Silver Samurai! This film introduces three iconic women of Wolverine’s list of romantic conquests: Lady Mariko – daughter of crime lord, Yukio – the wild assassin who inspired Storm to get a mohawk, and Viper – ruthless terrorist leader.  With James Mangold (Walk the Line, 3:10 to Yuma) directing from the classic source material, I think this film will be a showcase of action and great acting Jackman. Jackman and Wolverine are one of the greatest combining of actor and role ever.

Thor: The Dark World Chris Hemsworth as the Thunder God goes home again when a new threat targets Asgard! Malekith (played by former Doctor Who Christopher Eccleston) leads the Dark Elves on a quest for vegeance that threatens the Nine Realms. Adwele Akinnuoye-Agbaje plays another classic comic book enemy: Kurse. I hope to see a bigger role for Lady Sif (Jaime Alexander) and look forward to that bloody Shakespearean drama from Anthony Hopkins, Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston as Odin, Thor and Loki.

Iron Man 3 Marvel is injecting new creative blood (director Shane Black) and a classic enemy – Ben Kingsley as the Mandarin – in Tony’s third solo movie. The story is based on the classic Extremis story and introduces new armor including the Iron Patriot.

Man of Steel With a team like director Zach Snyder, producer Christopher Nolan and writer David Goyer will this darker, realistic Superman work the way Dark Knight did? Henry Cavill will face Michael Shannon as Zod and possibly more evil Kryptonians.

Star Trek: Into Darkness To boldly go where no franchise has gone before! J.J. Abrams rebooted the sci-fi classic by honoring the original series while moving forward at warp speed. Kirk, Spock and the Enterprise crew track a mystery villain (Benedict Cumberbatch) villain out to destroy the Federation.

What’s on your list to watch for in 2013?

By Editor