Jean Grey in THE WOLVERINE

The Wolverine courtesy Marvel
The Wolverine courtesy Marvel

In The Wolverine fans saw some the X-Man’s greatest lovers and villains for the first time on the big screen. Logan’s adventure in Japan saw the introduction of Mariko, Yukio and Viper but the big surprise was seeing Jean Grey.

 

Famke Janssen reprised her role as the telepathic and telekinetic X-woman and Logan’s lost love. Director James Mangold tells I Am Rogue why he chose to bring Jean into the story: Continue reading Jean Grey in THE WOLVERINE

Bring Home THE WOLVERINE

 

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

THE WOLVERINE is almost out on Blu-Ray!

 

Hugh Jackman reprised his role as the fan-favorite X-Man with director James Mangold.

 

The movie is based on the Chris Claremont story of Logan’s journey to Japan where he fell in love with Lady Mariko, clashed with Clan Yashida and… killed a lot of ninjas!

 

In honor of Wolverine’s latest big screen solo adventure here are my picks for Wolverine Prime Cuts to satisfy your Logan before the big movie arrives in your mail box: Continue reading Bring Home THE WOLVERINE

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Viral Site Connects Magneto to JFK Conspiracy

 

Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter
Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy @BryanSinger via Twitter

Just days after the anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy –  20th Century Fox unveils a viral video marketing site connecting Magneto to the historical event.

 

TheBentBullet.com is called “a fictional experience from the world of X-Men: Days of Future Past.”

 

From the website:

 

“Half a century ago, Magneto was implicated in the mutant plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The events of that fateful day in November have been a point on contention humans and the mutant race ever since.”

 

Watch the video claiming Magneto used his mutant power of magnetism to alter the bullet that took the life of the President:

Continue reading X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Viral Site Connects Magneto to JFK Conspiracy

THE WOLVERINE Sequel Comic Based

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

Director James Mangold is working on a potential sequel to The Wolverine. Hugh Jackman’s latest solo X-Man film was based upon the classic limited series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. While discussing the upcoming extended edition of the movie, the director says the sequel will also take inspiration from comic book stories.

 

“Absolutely. I can tell you that in determining where we are going I’m not solely relying on my own imagination but also the imaginations that have spun great stories about Wolverine in the comics,” Mangold told I Am Rogue.

 

Here’s my pitch for a Wolverine sequel based on a classic Logan tale. Continue reading THE WOLVERINE Sequel Comic Based

INFINITY Finale Week

Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel
Infinity #6 courtesy Marvel

A HUGE week for Marvel fans as Infinity comes to a showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the forces of Thanos!

 

While the Avengers were saving the Universe from the Builders, Thanos and his Black Order seized control of Earth in order to find the Mad God’s son.

 

The heroes come home to find their world invaded and Inhumanized! In a failed effort to stop Thanos, Black Bolt unleashed the Terrigen Bomb which triggered dormant genes in everyday people. Now who knows how many humans are now Inhuman. Continue reading INFINITY Finale Week

X-Man Comes Out As Gay

Uncanny X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #14 courtesy Marvel

The most important soldier in the mutant vs. human conflict may have been revealed in Uncanny X-Men #14 this week.

 

While I love the action packed, game-changing crossover Battle of the Atom, along comes an issue like this focused on character development with great humor and heart that makes you remember what the X-Men are truly all about. Continue reading X-Man Comes Out As Gay

WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams

courtesy 20th Century Fox
courtesy 20th Century Fox

Who should Logan take on in a possible sequel to The Wolverine?

 

The X-Man’s solo adventure in Japan is coming out on Blu-Ray. Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold are in talks for a possible sequel. Part of the film’s success is how it took inspiration from what fans may consider THE ultimate Logan story by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.

 

What Wolverine story could be the perfect inspiration for a sequel? Continue reading WOLVERINE Sequel Dreams

X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN

All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #23 courtesy Marvel

X-23 is back and it’s love and war among the next generation of mutants.

 

Marvel shared a look inside All-New X-Men #20 by Brian Michael Bendis, Brandon Peterson and Mahmud Asrar.

 

After the events of Battle of the Atom – Kitty Pryde and the original X-Men have left Wolverine and the Jean Grey School to join Cyclops and his revolution squad and New Xavier School. Continue reading X-23 Joins ALL-NEW X-MEN