TOM HARDY As VENOM

Comic book villain veteran Tom Hardy is going darker as Sony spins a Spider-Verse spinoff.

Amazing Spider-Man #692 80’s variant courtesy Marvel

Sony revealed via Twitter Hardy will play Eddie Brock in a Venom film slated for October 5, 2018 with production starting in the fall. The actor sported a t-shirt featuring the villain, and a shaved head in a photo on the post. Continue reading TOM HARDY As VENOM

CAPTAIN MARVEL, VENOM Join GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Guardians of the Galaxy preview art by Nick Bradshaw courtesy Marvel, a CBR exclusive
Guardians of the Galaxy preview art by Nick Bradshaw courtesy Marvel, a CBR exclusive

As Marvel movie fans await the Guardians of the Galaxy on the big screen – readers of the comic are about to see some big changes in time for a major milestone.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy #14 will be the 100th issue of a Guardians book. The outer space heroes welcome two new members for the anniversary. New Editor Mike Marts revealed Captain Marvel and Venom will join the the series on Comic Book Resources: Continue reading CAPTAIN MARVEL, VENOM Join GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Universe

courtesy Sony Pictures
courtesy Sony Pictures

The web of Spider-Man is getting bigger as Sony bets on the webslinger’s universe of villains.

 

“We are expanding the ‘Spider-Man’ universe into ‘The Sinister Six’ and ‘Venom,’ so that we have ‘Spider-Man’ movies every year,” says Sony co-chair Amy Pascal in a new Variety story.

 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens May 2nd. Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) takes on Electro, Rhino but Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) will transform into the Green Goblin and not to mention Harry Osborn (Chris Cooper) may or may not an off-camera nemesis. B.J. Novak has been revealed as Alistair Smythe, creator of the Spider-Slayer robots.  The trailer clearly shows some hardware from classic Spidey villains like Doc Ock and Vulture in the vaults of Oscorp. Continue reading AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Movie Universe

TRUE BLOOD Star Wants FIGHT CLUB of Superhero Movies

Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics
Batman/Superman #1 courtesy DC Comics

True Blood star Joe Manganiello is rumored be among the front-runners to play the Dark Knight opposite Henry Cavill in a Superman/Batman movie.

 

The on-screen team-up looks like it will be a clash of titans before an alliance of heroes with inspiration from Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns.

 

A battle between the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight is just fine with Manganiello if he gets the role. Continue reading TRUE BLOOD Star Wants FIGHT CLUB of Superhero Movies

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN vs. VENOM!

Superior Spider-Man #22 courtesy Marvel
Superior Spider-Man #22 courtesy Marvel

Ladies, Gents and Webheads: Get ready for an all-new showdown that’s a blast from the past!

 

A web of excitement spinning from the Marvel Superior Spider-Man panel at San Diego Comic Con but the big story is Superior Spider-Man vs. Venom!

 

Otto Octavius will take on Flash Thompson this November in Darkest Hours by superstar team Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos!

 

“Because Flash has a history with Peter Parker and Doc Ock is now Spider-Man, there’s going to be a lot of friction,” said Spidey Editor Steve Wacker. Continue reading SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN vs. VENOM!

THUNDERBOLTS Justice Like Lightning!

Thunderbolts #1 courtesy Marvel

  No courts. No jails. No problem.

  General Thunderbolt Ross (Red Hulk) recruits Elektra, Punisher, Venom and Deadpool to take on and take out Marvel’s most dangerous villains.

 Get ready for a brand new Thunderbolts #1 this week by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon.

  Way told Marvel.com his past experience with solo books is what drew him to this team concept.

  “My work on solo characters has probably been my strongest, and it’s definitely what I’m most comfortable writing. That being said, the idea—and the challenge—of writing a team book had been steadily moving to the front of my mind for several years. When I was presented with this team, in particular—a team of “lone wolf” characters—it was like a dream come true.”

  With this kind of roster and concept expect Way to be unleashed on this book.

  “This is the team that takes on the big problems others can’t or won’t. The easiest way to explain this is to look at the real world. Though there are atrocities committed all over the world, why is it the U.S. government intervenes in only some of these cases, rather than all? The reasons, sadly and invariably, are rooted in politics. The Thunderbolts have no politics. Of course, this being a comic book with an unlimited special effects budget, rest assured that any conflict into which this team enters will definitely be on the epic side of the scale. With this cast of characters? There’s no way I’m going to hold back.”

 Way delivers this tease making Thunderbolts #1 a book you can’t refuse.

 “By the time the first story arc concludes, the Thunderbolts will have done something that will have everyone—everyone—in the Marvel universe screaming for their blood. What that is and how it happens starts on the first page of the first issue.”

 How’s that for a tease?

By Editor