Showing posts with label Marvel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel. Show all posts

March 9, 2024

Spider-Man: The Black Costume Saga


Such a cool outfit so why did Spider-Man return to his original costume?

December 9, 2015

Totally Awesome Hulk Issue One



Jokes aside, the debut issue of Amadeus Cho as the new Hulk delivers with stirring scenes, intense action and yes, humor!


October 23, 2015

Jessica Jones Trailer



Catch up with the latest full-length trailers for the Jessica Jones television series on Netflix:


August 5, 2015

LEGO Marvel Avengers


Despite originally being set for a Fall 2015 release, TT Games' "LEGO Marvel's Avengers" game will now be available in early 2016.


December 31, 2011

REVIEW: Daredevil #7

Daredevil on a bus

Veteran comic book fans already know that in the past Daredevil has been one of Marvel Comics's darker books. That all changed when the book was relaunched earlier in 2011 with Mark Waid as writer and both Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin trading off on pencils. The book has been a hit since issue #1. Simply put, it's just fun to read - exceptional artwork, great plot, and a hero you can't help but root for. Issue #7 is no different. Seriously, if you're not already reading Daredevil, you need to be.

December 28, 2011

Review: Elektra Assassin

At the height of her popularity in the 1980s, Elektra, Daredevil's sometime lover and enemy, was actually already dead. Frank Miller's ground breaking 8-part miniseries Elektra: Assassin showcased early adventures of the assassin. Although Frank Miller didn't draw the series, Bill Sienkewicz's stunning artwork certainly dazzled the audience with his unique style, which was last seen during his run in the New Mutants series.

The Elektra: Assassin hardcover collects the miniseries originally published by Marvel's other imprint Epic Comics during the 1980s (references to Communism and Cold War phrases like "Mutually Assured Destruction" certainly pop up). Like other Daredevil characters during Frank Miller's run on the series, such as The Punisher, Elektra was actually a likeable antihero/villain. The miniseries captured a classic adventure of Elektra at an undisclosed period before meeting her final fate at the hands of rival assassin Bullseye. Daredevil is not featured in the entire paperback except in a minor cameo, but other characters such as Nick Fury and agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., play pivotal roles. In fact, the storyline involves S.H.I.E.L.D. experiments gone horribly wrong, an ancient evil and an assassination attempt at the President of the United States.  At one point, Elektra is locked up in an asylum and has to escape. What else would you expect from a character like Elektra and a writer like Frank Miller? Readers will see flashbacks from her training with her mentor Stick as well as his death which was alluded in the Daredevil series.

Overall, while the story may not be impressive, Miller does reveal some background hints on Elektra's past. The hardcover certainly adds more depth to the character and leaves the reader to decide and judge her actions and motives during her appearances in the Daredevil series.

Bill Sienkiwicz miniseries artwork
The amazing visual style done by Sienkewicz both for the cover artwork and the entire miniseries, truly captures the essence of the madness in Elektra's life and quite possibly, her mind.

December 19, 2011

Amazing Spiderman Website


Sony Columbia Pictures has updated the official website for the Amazing Spiderman movie. Interestingly, at the bottom of the website entrance it says The Untold Story. The website does provide a tremendous amount of details for the upcoming movie and PLANNED sequels. This information is all revealed once you click the Story section. Additionally, there are other sections such as Characters and Gallery that also detail much of the upcoming movie. It's already a known fact based on the comic-books, that the character Curt Connors (played by Rhys Ifans) will eventually become the Lizard, another villain from Spiderman's rogues gallery, and face-off against Spiderman.



The movie's premise and focus, which opens on July 3, 2012, appears to be Peter Parker's early teenage years. None of the images reflect any of his days at the Daily Bugle. Actress Sally Field plays (a much younger) aunt May Parker and Martin Sheen plays uncle Ben Parker. Making their first appearance outside of the Marvel comic-books on the big screen, will be Gwen Stacy portrayed by Emma Stone and and her father captain Stacy played by Dennis Leary. It's assumed that as the sequels progress so will Peter Parker's life, career and adventures as Spiderman.

H/T ComicVine

November 23, 2011

Let's Assemble, Avengers!

Over at Marvel Comics, writer Ben Chabala profiles five pivotal Avengers line up changes. In issue 16, the constant fights against evil and injustice take their toll on the current roster of Thor, Wasp, Iron Man. Discover who takes their place! In issue 181, government bureaucracy weighs in on the team and the Avengers are forced to make line-up changes again! This time they have to narrow it down to only seven members! Check out the stunning George Perez cover below.

 Avengers #16, Avengers #181, Avengers #221

Additionally, in Avengers 221, the team recruits new members to flesh out it's roster again! Wasp invites several of Marvel's heroines for lunch for gender balance amongst the members. Looking at the cover, you could see the team's search included intergalactic candidates! Black Bolt alone could take on the bad guys by himself!

Chabala highlights two other issues where the Avengers again reassemble their roster. You can read the rest of his article here.

Images Courtesy Marvel Comics

October 3, 2011

X-Men ReGenesis


Who will you follow? Team Wolverine or Team Cyclops? Personally, I’m a Scott Summers fan all the way. Check out the interlocking artwork for all upcoming titles this fall. Discover which mutant is on Logan's or Scott's team. Let the schism continue!

September 21, 2011

X-Men Anime


Will it ever wind up on the Disney+ streaming service? The X-Men anime show made it's long awaited debut to American audiences on G4 Network. Check out some screenshots as we reminisce.

August 5, 2011

X-Men for iPhone


Konami's X-Men for iPhone (and iPad) is a fun return to the comic-book series' popularity of the 1990s and the same arcade game of that time. This side-scrolling fighting game and cut scenes will remind you of both the comic and cartoon. With a small team of mutants to choose from, the only question now is, which character to play?

July 18, 2011

Iron Man Armored Adventures


The second season of the Iron Man: Armored Adventures cartoon show premiered last week. Check out a few screen shots courtesy of Marvel.

June 28, 2011

Captain America Movie: Beyond Stars and Stripes


With the rumored sequels already planned besides the Avengers movie, what are some of the villains that Captain America would grapple with? We focus on the broad range of bad guys (and girls), that he could possibly take on!

April 19, 2011

Stussy x Marvel Comics: When Worlds Collide!

Stussy x Marvel promotional artwork
 Not since the Marvel and DC crossovers has there been one as unique as this! Iconic clothing line Stussy, who from what I remember, has been around since the early 90s when I "discovered" them as a teen and another legendary brand Marvel Comics (now owned by Disney) team up for a special series of t-shirts and merchandise.