SPIDER-MAN MOVIE DREAMS Update

Amazing Spider-Man #700 courtesy Marvel
Amazing Spider-Man #700 courtesy Marvel

Spider-Man will swing back to Marvel as part of an agreement with Sony. The rebooted Spidey will appear in a Marvel movie before a new Spider-Man movie from Sony/Marvel in 2017.

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed a teenage Peter Parker in high school will be the star but don’t expect to see another origin story.

Now that we know who (Peter Parker) and when (high school) what else can fans expect from the rebooted cinema Spidey? Continue reading SPIDER-MAN MOVIE DREAMS Update

GERRY CONWAY SPINS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIRAL

Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 courtesy Marvel
Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 courtesy Marvel

Make way for the return of a legendary writer back with a character he helped define for a generation with landmark stories and iconic foes.

Gerry Conway succeeded Stan Lee on Amazing Spider-Man. During Conway’s acclaimed, lengthy run he co-created the Punisher, Jackal and scripted the death of Gwen Stacy

Conway launches Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral in Amazing Spider-Man #16.1 this week. It’s gang war in New York City after the Kingpin’s fall in this four-part limited series. Continue reading GERRY CONWAY SPINS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIRAL

SUPERHEROES of ICE in ALASKA

"To The Rescue" by Brice Sculptures at Ice Alaska
“To The Rescue” by Brice Sculptures at Ice Alaska

Imagine the Avengers Assembled or DC icons united…in ice.

The World Ice Art Championships presented by Ice Alaska just wrapped up in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Look at this one spectacular ice salute to comic book heroes:

TO THE RESCUE is the name of this incredible display by Steve Brice, Victor Dagatan, Heather Brice, Chris Foltz, 3rd Realistic  USA,

The Hulk, Spider-Man and Superman are among the classic comic book characters captures in this frozen gallery of heroes. Continue reading SUPERHEROES of ICE in ALASKA

Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel
Howard the Duck #1 courtesy Marvel

Detective Comics: Endgame #1

Jokerized mobs are running wild but a small band of street savvy teens takes a stand. Will Batman accept their help and risk their lives? Brian Buccellato delivers this Batman: Endgame tie-in story. Our big question: are these kids the cast of We Are Robin coming in June.

 

Howard the Duck #1

The biggest cameo in superhero post-credits history leads to a brand new series for Howard the Duck! See what all everyone’s feathers are flying after the surprise appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy. How sets up shop at Marvel’s newest private eye in a series by Chip Zdardsky (Sex Criminals) and Joe Quinones. Continue reading Top Comics Picks March 11, 2015

SONY & MARVEL SPIDER-MAN Movie Wishes

The Amazing Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel
The Amazing Spider-Man #1 courtesy Marvel

Marvel and Sony Pictures agreement to share and collaborate on Spider-Man is leading to a web of fallout including superhero movie schedule shifts and the search for a new Spidey.

Here’s a quick recap: Spidey will first appear in a Marvel Universe film. Sony will then release a new Spider-Man movie July 28, 2017 co-produced by Marvel Studios Kevin Feige and his team with Amy Pascal, who has overseen the Spider-Man franchise since 1999.

Sony and Marvel will collaborate on a “new direction” for Spidey.

Marvel and Sony are “exploring opportunities to integrate Marvel Comics Universe characters into future Spider-Man films.”

Sony is looking to “go back to Spidey’s roots and put the character back in high school” which would mean a new actor in the role according to Variety. The report claims Sony is moving ahead with a spinoff starring the Sinister Six and film that features a female hero from the Spider-Verse.

What could this mean Spidey fans?

Here are our top Spider-Man movie wishes: Continue reading SONY & MARVEL SPIDER-MAN Movie Wishes

SPIDER-MAN Swings To MARVEL STUDIOS With SONY Partnership

Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man and the Avengers courtesy Marvel

Spider-Man is swinging into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and getting a makeover.

Marvel announced a partnership agreement with Sony Pictures to work together bringing Peter Parker into the Marvel Studios franchise.

Sony has controlled the film rights to the friendly neighborhood webslinger since 1999 with three films by Sam Raimi and starring Toby McGuire and two starring Andrew Garfield.

Marvel’s Kevin Feige will come on board to produce the next Spider-Man films for Sony and Spidey will appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and other Avengers. Continue reading SPIDER-MAN Swings To MARVEL STUDIOS With SONY Partnership

SPIDER-MAN Joins The X-MEN

Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swings to the Jean Grey School to save Wolverine’s legacy.

Peter Parker keeps a promise to Logan but it puts him at odds with the students, teachers and a hidden conspiracy at the mutant school.

Class begins again in Spider-Man and the X-Men #1 this week by Elliott Kalan (The Daily Show) and Marco Failla.

Even in death Wolverine is looking out for his fellow mutants by recruiting a non-mutant for a classified mission. Continue reading SPIDER-MAN Joins The X-MEN