SUPERHERO MOVIES OF SUMMER 2014

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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

SPIDER-VERSE Begins With SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN

Superior Spider-Man #32 courtesy Marvel
Superior Spider-Man #32 courtesy Marvel

Welcome to the Edge of the Spider-Verse!

 

The prelude to the huge Spider-Man event begins this week in Superior Spider-Man #32.

 

And it begins with the return of Otto Octavius!

 

After stealing Peter Parker’s life and identity for a year, Octavius surrendered the body and title of Spider-Man back to Parker and sacrificed his own consciousness. Continue reading SPIDER-VERSE Begins With SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN

SONY’S FEMALE SUPERHERO SPINOFF?

Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do #2 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man/Black Cat: The Evil That Men Do #2 courtesy Marvel

Sony is looking at launching a female superhero movie in 2017 according to Deadline. The studio controls the Spider-Man films rights. Sinister Six hits 2016. The Amazing Spider-Man 3 was moved to 2018.

 

Lisa Joy Nolan has been tapped to write a script with Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach producing according to the report.

 

Who from the Spider-Verse could make the big leap to the big screen? Continue reading SONY’S FEMALE SUPERHERO SPINOFF?

SPIDER-MAN 2099 Begins Again

Spider-Man 2099 #1 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Man 2099 #1 courtesy Marvel

Spider-Man 2099 comes out slinging in his own solo series this week. Peter David (All-New X-Factor) created Miguel O’Hara back in the 1990’s as part of Marvel’s 2099 line (which included X-Men, Punisher and Doom 2099.)

 

In the pages of Superior Spider-Man – O’Hara landed in our present day last year. Now Miguel i is stranded in the past but determined to fix the future. David is spinning new stories of the future Spidey with artist Will Sliney (Fearless Defenders) with covers by Simone Bianchi.

 

Acclaimed writer Peter David explains why he reunited with the breakout hero he created nearly two decades ago:

 

“I try not to “want” to return to characters I don’t own because, well, I don’t own them. Continue reading SPIDER-MAN 2099 Begins Again

NEW SPIDER-MAN FROM EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE

Edge of Spider-Verse #3 courtesy Marvel
Edge of Spider-Verse #3 courtesy Marvel

Peter Parker is back as the Amazing Spider-Man. The countdown is on to Spider-Verse in which every man, woman, animal or thing who ever had a Spider in front of their name joins a massive crossover.

 

There will be new heroes under the masks, too.

 

Marvel revealed Edge of Spider-Verse #3 will be written and drawn by Dustin Weaver, a frequent collaborator with Jonathan Hickman (SHIELD, Avengers.) Continue reading NEW SPIDER-MAN FROM EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE

Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014

Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #7 The Amazing Spider-Man guest stars in story of friendship. Cue the theme of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends cartoon! It’s Firestar, Iceman and Spidey in a reunion by Kathryn Immonen and Paco Medina!

 

Forever Evil #7 Battle of the bad guys for the fate of Earth! Lex Luthor and his Injustice League vs. The Crime Syndicate in the universe shaking finale! Who survives? Who dies? How the Hooded Man will change the war. How will Nightwing Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014