Tag: Marvel Comics

Geekscape Comics: Agent Coulson To Have Important Role In ‘Marvel NOW! Point One’

by Shawn Madden

Agent Phil Coulson recently made his comic debut in the Battle Scars mini-series alongside Marcus Johnson/Nick Fury Jr. (aka Sam Jackson edition Nick Fury), and now it appears that Agent Coulson will be one of the central characters featured in this October’s Marvel NOW! Point One. Phil will appear in a story from the creative team of Nick Spencer (Ultimate Comics X-Men) and Luke Ross (Captain America), the details of which are currently unknown. We all want more Phil right? Or is it just me?

Geekscape Comics: Something Big Is Going Down In ‘Ultimate Comics The Ultimates’

by Shawn Madden

At this year’s Marvel Ultimate Comics panel at San Diego Comic-Con we were shown a number of covers for upcoming issues with issue number 16 of Ultimate Comics Ultimates blacked out. They assured us something big was about to go down. Well, it seems that The Washington Post has revealed a very massive spoiler by showing the cover for issue number 16 and keep in mind 15 doesn’t hit shelves until tomorrow. Recently in the Ultimate Comics line during the Divided We Fall storyline, we have seen America destroyed, ripped apart into warring groups of states, and just general anarchy all over the map. In the most recent issue of Ultimate Comics X-Men we saw the beginning of United We Stand which will see a major event occur in the next two issue’s of Ultimate Comics The Ultimates.

Yup, you’re seeing this right. Captain America is going to become the President Of The United States.

“We wanted to dramatize an extreme version of what we see in America today,” Ultimates writer Sam Humphries says. “In the face of all [this] divisiveness, what do we have in common? What does it mean to be an American? What can we agree on? And what makes America the place that it is?”

And what are the consequences, Humphries asks, of “the nation dissolving in front of our eyes?”

“This is a United States that’s being torn asunder by special interest groups — by opportunists looking to divide and conquer,” Marvel Entertainment Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso says in an exclusive to The Washington Post. “This is a metaphor for what goes on in real life, but on steroids.”

Ultimate Comics The Ultimates #15 is on sale tomorrow and will definitely be an issue you want to pick up.

Geekscape Comics: Captain America Sporting A New Look On The Cover Of Issue #2

by Shawn Madden

Later this year we will see a new Captain America series from Rick Remender and John Romita Jr. coming our way. CBR has revealed a first look a the cover to issue #2 that shows Steve Rogers sporting a bit of a different look. But also looking at the cover…it leads one to wonder who is this mystery child holding Steve’s hand?

Writer Rick Remender on the upcoming series:

“He’s taking down super villains and saving the world and in the midst of all of this, Steve Rogers the person gets lost in the shuffle. He is so exhausted but driven by this sense of duty that when this situation arises and things move forward, he’s going to have a very big reaction. I’ll deal with the fallout from things like ‘Avengers Vs. X-Men’ and how it affects Cap in ‘Uncanny Avengers’ where you’re also getting the return of the Red Skull. This is going to be a very different thing and won’t really deal with those ramifications so much. He’s got his mind on other stuff in this adventure.”

Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of September 12th!

by Shawn Madden

Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the six issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s start it off with The Weekly Pull List for the week of September 12th!

UNCANNY X-FORCE #31

• The Final Exectution kicks into high gear
• What is left of X-Force go up against the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants for the last time.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #16

UNITED WE STAND BEGINS!
• The X-Men fight for their lives in the Sentinel-controlled states
• Featuring…Nick Fury’s Howling Kittens?!

BATMAN #0

Bruce Wayne has returned from his worldwide quest to take the law into his own hands! This issue reveals the early steps of building everything that surrounds Batman – the costume, the cave, the car, the gadgets.

HARBINGER #4

Teenage superhuman Peter Stanchek is about to prove that he’s the future of the humanity. Even if it means burning Toyo Harada’s Harbinger Foundation to a cinder.

PUNK ROCK JESUS # 3

As Chris grows up to be a teenager, he starts to question his existence, rebelling against his “captors” in front of the whole world. Meanwhile, Gwen’s depression has Thomas and Epstein worried, but all Slate sees is increasing ratings…

FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #6

The Wrecking Crew continues wrecking shop in the destroyed wasteland that was once San Diego! Struggling to survive, your favorite fanboys and fangirls ditch the escape plan and forge an attack against the never-ending zombie chaos.

This weeks trade spotlight: THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS VOL. 1

“SCIENCE. BAD.”

What if the research and development department created to produce the first atomic bomb was a front for a series of other, more unusual, programs?

Collecting the coolest new series of the year into one super science package.

Collects THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1-5

Geekscape Comics: First Look At Jerome Opeña’s Pencils For ‘Avengers #1’!

by Shawn Madden

Take a first look at the artwork for Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña’s upcoming Marvel NOW! Avengers title. If you read Uncanny X-Force you definitely know that Opeña is going to be bringing us one of the best looking Avengers books in a long time.

The greatest heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team! Now shipping twice a month, the Avengers “go large,” expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call – who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism – these are the Avengers NOW!

Source: Newsarama

 

Geekscape Comics: First Look At ‘Daredevil: End Of Days #1’!

by Shawn Madden

Take a first look at Marvel’s Daredevil End Of Days #1 coming this October from Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Klaus Janson, Bill Sienkiewicz and Alex Maleev. Bendis run on Daredevil was great and I can definitely recommend keeping an eye on this one.

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Daredevil: End of Days #1, from the creative tour de force of Brian Michael Bendis, David Mack, Klaus Janson, Bill Sienkiewicz and Alex Maleev! When Matt Murdock’s greatest secret remains a mystery – there is only one man who can uncover it, investigative reporter Ben Urich! Witness the end of the Man Without Fear this October in Daredevil: End Of Days #1!

DAREDEVIL: END OF DAYS #1
Written by Brian Michael Bendis & David Mack
Art by Klaus Janson, David Mack, Alex Maleev & Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover by Alex Maleev

 

Marvel May Be Introducing Dr. Strange In ‘Thor: The Dark World’

by Shawn Madden

For quite some time now it’s been well known that Marvel Studios has wanted to make a Doctor Strange movie. They even have a completed script by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer that was sent out to directors over a year ago. Well, this rumor seemed to slip past a few people. It seems that The Playlist recorded a podcast a while back that mentioned that they might know something about a sorcerer surpreme’s appearance in Thor: The Dark World. The most interesting part of this? It’s more than just a cameo. Screenrant broke it down like this:

The Playlist claimed that Natalie Portman’s character Jane Foster could be working alongside Dr. Strange in a similar capacity as she did with Stellan Skarsgård’s Dr. Erik Selvig in the first film, and that Strange would be playing a big part in “all three acts” of the film, as opposed to being relegated to a cameo-type introduction. He would play a scientist (he’s a genius neurosurgeon in the comics) and someone who’s deeply interested in Foster’s stories and knowledge about Asgard and Thor.

Actually, I lied about something. The most interesting part of this was the rumor of who Marvel Studios apparently wanted Joel Edgerton (Warrior) as their Doctor Strange. The key word being “wanted”. They may have moved on and found another actor at this point if this turns out to be true. And apparently there’s quite a few bits and pieces to this rumor that could lead to it being true. The same source apparently leaked out the information about The Falcon appearing Captain America: The Winter Soldier prior to Anthony Mackie’s casting. Let’s also not forget the Orb Of Agamatto that appeared in Odin’s vault in Thor.

The Agamatto objects are the source of Strange’s supernatural powers, and according to The Playlist’s information, one of those objects could come crashing down on earth – thus explaining Strange’s cinematic origins. Is Marvel planning on introducing their “Phase Three” characters early? Well, that’d be a smart decision and so far Marvel Studios definitely has a track record of making smart decisions with their movies. So, what are your guys thoughts on this one?

Wang Xeuqi Joining ‘Iron Man 3’ As Chen Lu Aka Radioactive Man

by Shawn Madden

A very last-minute cast addition to Marvel Studios Iron Man 3 has been revealed. After having a picture snapped with the film’s cheif producer, it’s been revealed that Wang Xeuqi (Bodyguards And Assassins) will be the joining the cast of Shane Black’s third chapter in the Iron Man series.

Chinesefilms.cn reports that the 66 year old actor will play Chen Lu, the role originally set to be filled by Andy Lau, who was a scientist before becoming the villain known as Radioactive Man. Numerous times in the comics the character was employed by The Mandarin who will be making his live-action debut in this film. Lau had to drop the role wanting to spend time with his family. Not long ago it was rumored that Chen Lu would be appearing the post-credit scene for the movie that is meant to be a set up for Edgar Wright’s upcoming Ant-Man film. So, could this possibly be a set up for The Masters Of Evil to appear in the upcoming sequel to The Avengers? With Marvel I definitely wouldn’t rule out the possibility.

Joss Whedon Talks In Detail On His Contract With Marvel, ‘The Avengers’ Sequel And ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’

by Shawn Madden

When it was announced that Joss Whedon would be returning to write and direct the sequel to The Avengers and had signed a three-year exclusive contract….well, saying that fans were pleased would be an understatement. And just days ago it was announced that Whedon would be directing and co-writing the pilot for Marvel Studios upcoming live-action television series, S.H.I.E.L.D. Whedon recently chatted with Vulture and talked about his contract with Marvel Studios, directing the sequel to The Avengers and the S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot.

When asked if it had sunk in yet just how just how huge The Avengers went on to become:

It never really has, but when it does, I’m going to become such an enormous dick. [Laughs.] I’m going to have a personal dog polisher and the biggest posse ever. I’m going to be insufferable — well, I mean more insufferable than I already am. You know, at some point, the numbers become meaningless. They’re large, and you can’t really count that high. I felt like I had a particular mission in making what I felt was a slightly old-fashioned movie, because I grew up wanting to make summer movies and wanting to make superhero movies, and I got to do both at once. I felt like summer movies haven’t been what I remember them to be, so I felt like I would love to evoke something that’s less hip and ironic and more heartfelt and character-driven, and apparently, other people cared about that in a large way.
I don’t think it’s a perfect movie. I don’t even think it’s a great movie. I think it’s a great time, and I’m proud of it, but for me, what was exciting is that people don’t go to see a movie that many times unless it’s pulling on something from within, unless there’s a need there. That’s very gratifying.

Regarding his hesitation to helm the sequel to The Avengers and what he will be doing during his time with Marvel Studios:

It was part of what made it attractive to me. I loved the idea of being a consigliere. Every writer loves the idea of being able to go in and fix a problem and then leave without obligation. It’s fun! I also love these characters and the Marvel universe, and I grew up reading the books, and I’ve been going back and reading the old books and realizing that they shaped my storytelling way more than I give them credit for. Now I’m starting up a TV show, which is something I really wanted to do, but I thought it wasn’t going to be a part of my life for the next several years. It’s like a tapas menus of projects that excite me, in addition to the Avengers sequel, which I’m excited for because I’m incredibly excited about the next story that I’m going to tell. For me, it’s a huge win.

It is unbelievably daunting, especially because I don’t want to lose sight of all the other things I have on my docket and in my heart. So, it’s going to be an insane few years, but I feel ready for that. It’s an unholy amount of productivity, but as long as I give it all I can, it’s a good thing. What’s great is that the deal with Marvel is nonspecific, so I will give all I can, but the moment I can’t, I just walk away. The moment I say, “You know, I’d like to help more on this project, but I need this time for The Avengers,” there’s no obligation. It’s not like, “You must spend this amount of time on this movie.” It’s as much as it needs to be.

Discussing the recently green-lit S.H.I.E.L.D. TV pilot:

You know, I can’t guarantee that any of that will happen! But so far, it feels just fine. The important thing to me is that we know what the show is. We love what it is. It came together very organically, so when we went in to pitch [to Marvel], it wasn’t like, We’re trying to find this because you want a TV show, it was, Check this out. And that’s a good way to walk in a room.

Good support is wonderful, but it’s not a hill of beans, because they may give us all this support and then decide, “Eh. Yeah, it’s Friday.” They might give us all the support and then not do that, but then audiences might go, “Yeahhh … no.” You just can’t be sure. What I do know is that it’s the show it should be, and we’ve got some really dope notions. It’s going to work very well for people who either love the Marvel universe or for people who’ve never dipped a toe in the Marvel universe.

Reading this interview alone tells you why Joss Whedon is the perfect man for this job. I can’t wait to see what he brings to the table for the future of Marvel Studios. The currently untitled sequel to The Avengers is scheduled to hit theaters May 1, 2015.

Geekscape Comics: Marvel Reveal Daniel Acuña’s ‘Uncanny Avengers #1’ Variant!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel has released a beautiful new variant for the Uncanny Avengers #1. There’s quite a few variants that have been revealed for this issue which looks to be one of Marvel’s biggest launches yet. I have a feeling that this variant is going to be a hot one.

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 ACUNA VARIANT from artist Daniel Acuña! From the ashes of Avengers VS. X-Men an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble – enter the Uncanny Avengers! From the blockbuster creative team of Rick Remender & John Cassaday, Captain America and Wolverine begin a quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit cast from the ranks of the Avengers and the X-Men. This October in Uncanny Avengers #1, watch as Captain America, Wolverine, Havok, Thor, Rogue, and the Scarlet Witch come together to take down the Red Skull and protect the Marvel Universe!

An all-new direction! All-new threats! This is Uncanny Avengers NOW! This October, Rick Remender & John Cassaday redefine what it means to be Earth’s Mightiest in Uncanny Avengers #1!

Source: Marvel

Joss Whedon Reveals First Details For ‘S.H.I.E.L.D’!

by Shawn Madden

Just hours ago news broke that ABC has green lit the live-action TV series based on Marvel’s peacekeeping organization, S.H.I.E.L.D. and now the first details have been revealed straight from the mouth of the pilot’s co-writer & director Joss Whedon. Variety snagged a quote from Whedon earlier today:

“The storyline for the proposed series will be largely “autonomous” from the “Avengers” sequel feature. The series will revolve around the activities of the SHIELD org governing body for the superheroes featured in  The Avengers.”

As we reported earlier, Whedon will be directing the pilot as well as writing alongside his brother, Jed Whedon & his wife Maurissa Tancharoen. There is a high possibility we could see many of the cast of the Marvel One-Shot Item 47, which included Jesse Bradford and Lizzy Caplan, Maximiliano Hernández, Titus Welliver, as possible recurring cast members. And let’s cross our fingers for an Agent Coulson cameo/flashback…or two.

Source: Variety

Geekscape Comics: USAgent Returns This December In ‘Dark Avengers’!

by Shawn Madden

Have you been reading Dark Avengers (the title formerly known as Thunderbolts)? Well, you should be definitely checking title out. There are some exciting things coming as writer Jeff Parker will be bringing the titles current era to an end. This December, the writer will once again be altering the status quo of the title well as bringing about the return of USAgent! Neal Edward will also be joining the title on art duties. Check out a few excerpts from an interview between Parker and Comic Book Resources below. This title is definitely one to keep an eye on. If you haven’t been keeping up on it I will highly recommend going back a few months and catching up. You will not be disappointed!

 

Discussing bringing the titles current era to an end:

The Timebolts come to a definitive conclusion that bookends the run from the time Luke Cage came on to run things. As you’ll see, “Thunderbolts” will shape what “Dark Avengers” becomes, the one grows out of the other. It’s going to be very different, but trust me and Neil. I know readers are anxious about the focus shifting, but remember when the Underbolts first arrived and no one wanted the focus to go to them? We’re keeping with our organic hand-offs. The tone and the types of thrills will feel familiar.

Regarding the new status quo:

It will have much the dynamic that “Thunderbolts” had, it’s still bad people being thrust into the role of heroes. I’m not so interested in the idea that they want to become better, but that sometimes circumstances give you a chance to go that way. You see this in the conclusion of the Thunderbolts super-arc, some characters that were pretty heinous when they arrived are doing some very noble things by the end.

On what USAgent’s role in the series will be:

Well, now the role to take is Captain Marvel! Moonstone likes to keep up with the times. We can change the books and go in wild directions, but she always finds the way to come along. And yes, USAgent will charge into the leadership role, but the question is, does he answer to just himself? The team gets separated at the beginning and really at that point wouldn’t care about being a team, but will have to to escape where they find themselves. This is a break-down and rebuilding foundation story where we start seeing what they’re really about.

On changing the series direction:

I’m so happy with the conclusion to this big story. It’s a big finale that brings together many threads we’ve had going for the past three years in what I think you’ll find a very satisfying way. Someone big and unstoppable is about to return and there are surprises with the Boss Cage character in the future. If you’ve been reading all along, there’s some big payoffs for you.

 

Geekscape Comics: Get A First Look At Skottie Young’s Marvel NOW! Variants

by Shawn Madden

Check out the Skottie Young Baby variant covers for a good chunk of the Marvel NOW! debut issues below. Thanks to the guys at Bleeding Cool for this first look at these covers. Tell your kids in advance that I am sorry for their college funds disappearing. I can’t wait to get my own hands on the Uncanny Avengers and Deadpool ones.

Uncanny Avengers

Deadpool

Fantastic Four

All New X-Men

Indestructible Hulk

Thor: God Of Thunder

Invincible Iron Man

A+X

Geekscape Comics: Spider-Man Teams Up With Aunt May In ‘Avenging Spider-Man #11’!

by Shawn Madden

• Special 50TH Anniversary Story!
• Spider-Man teams up with the hero he admires most – May Parker!

AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #11
Written by Zeb Wells
Pencils by Steve Dillon
Cover by Chris Samnee

Geekscape Comics: First Look At Tony Moore’s Artwork From ‘Deadpool #1’!

by Shawn Madden

As part of the Marvel NOW! relaunch, the merc with the mouth will be getting a new issue #1 this November. The book will be brought to us by creative team of writers Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan as well as artist Tony Moore, who you may know as the original artist of a little book called The Walking Dead. Thanks to the folks over at MTV Geek, we’ve got a first look at some of the interior inked artwork from the upcoming first issue. Yes, those are undead versions of former Presidents Truman and Roosevelt. Yes, you are going to be buying this one.

Geekscape Comics: The Four Characters Most Likely To Die At The End Of ‘AvX’!

by Shawn Madden

Avengers Vs. X-Men is nearing the epic-conclusion with issue #11 hitting stands in three weeks and the finale shortly after. We all knew that this story would not be ending happy for everybody. At the end of the storyline one major character WILL die as seen by the cover of AvX: Consequences.

Based on the numerous interviews with the creative teams behind these books you can detect that this incident will have a greater effect on the X-Men than the Avengers. This most likely implies that the character that will die will indeed be a mutant. So, let’s discuss the most likely candidates to go out at the end of AvX.

Scott Summers

This seems to be the one on the top of everyone’s list. Personally, I have to disagree with him though. It’s too obvious and I can’t see Marvel building up the character over the past years just to lead to this. And, even though Marvel is denying it, that Marvel NOW! teaser image features a character that sure does look alot like Mr. Summers.

Emma Frost

Based on the cover to number 11 andseeing her and Cyclops going at it she is definitely on the list. And my personal pick to die. She’s one character I really can’t stand and hope is the one that Marvel takes out. One can only hope right?

 

Hope Summers

The “mutant messiah” is a definite candidate for being the one that goes out here. This battle began over her and most likely will end with her. I think she will make the ultimate sacrifice and that is how she is going to be the one who will “save the mutant race”. Phoenixes tend to flame out, particularly if there’s some noble world-saving to be done in the process, so it stands to reason that Hope would follow in Jean’s footsteps.

Charles Xavier

The top candidate is definitely Xavier. With the plot synopsis for X-Men: Legacy containing the line “in a post-Avengers vs. X-Men world that may – or may not – be without Xavier himself” it is highly possible that Xavier could sacrifice himself to save the mutant race or possibly even Scott from The Phoenix Force. In New Avengers #29, he stated “I’m prepared to stop Scott, no matter what the cost.” That one doesn’t sound too good for ol’ Charles.

So, these here are just my thoughts but there is quite a bit of evidence indicating that Xavier may die at the end of Avengers Vs. X-Men. So, who do you think is going to die? Sound off in the box below!

 

Watch A Deleted Scene From Marvel’s ‘The Avengers’!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel’s The Avengers is coming to Blu-ray and DVD next month and Entertainment Weekly has debuted a deleted scene from the superhero epic! This scene features an extended interaction between Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner, post going Hulk mode on the helicarrier, and Harry Dean Stanton’s Security Guard. Even though Harry Dean Stanton’s cameo in the film was very quick it seems that more footage was shot but left on the cutting room floor. Check it out below.

Geekscape Comics: Marvel NOW! Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel is definitely making sure all comic book stores worldwide are prepared for what could be the biggest launch of the year with Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties on Wednesday, October 10th. These are set to go all day long! In addition to being the first in line to purchase Uncanny Avengers #1, the fans attending will also be able to receive special items exclusive to these parties! So, who’s ready to party?

In order to help ensure these parties are the biggest sales success of 2012, each retailer opting into this event will receive a free Uncanny Avengers Party Kit from Marvel, containing exclusive promotional materials. In order to receive this party kit, every retailer just needs to opt in though Diamond.

“There is no better time than NOW! to get excited for the kick-off title of our new initiative,” said David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice-President of Sales. “We’ve taken everything we’ve learned up to this point and are making sure all of our valued retail partners have what they need to get their fans buzzing for this event. Whether it’s advertising, promotional material, multi-tiered ordering incentives or limited edition variant covers, Marvel is committed to making sure that Uncanny Avengers #1 is their highest selling title of the year for comic ships worldwide.”

All retailers who opt into the parties will receive the following as part of the Uncanny Avengers Party Kit:

• Uncanny Avengers Postcards
• Uncanny Avengers Customizable Flyer
• Uncanny Avengers Customizable Press Release
• Uncanny Avengers Backlist Sales
• Uncanny Avengers Mini Posters
• Uncanny Avengers Promo Items
• Uncanny Avengers #1 Personalized Variant
• Uncanny Avengers Party Lithographs
• Mass media promotion around the launch of Uncanny Avengers and the associated parties
• Promotion of parties to Marvel fan base via Marvel.com, Twitter and Facebook
• An additional discount on in stock trade paperbacks
• Free Uncanny Avengers Party Tickets
• Free Uncanny Avengers Pins
• Free Uncanny Avengers in-store signage and shelf-talkers

And that’s not all! Retailers who opt in for Uncanny Avengers Launch Parties will also be eligible to order a Uncanny Avengers #1 ‘Deadpool Call Me Maybe’ Variant! From red-hot artist Mark Brooks, Deadpool is looking to fill a spot on Rick Remender and John Cassaday’s superstar lineup of heroes….but they don’t seem to be answering his calls. This one of a kind variant will have fans flocking to their stores to grab this must have cover! This November, Rick Remender & John Cassaday redefine what it means to be Earth’s Mightiest in Uncanny Avengers #1!

Let’s just say…I want two.

 

Geekscape Comics: First Look At ‘Thor: God Of Thunder #2’!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel has revealed new information about their upcoming series Thor: God Of Thunder. They have also released a first look at the cover to issue number two which appears to connect to the cover of the first issue.

Someone is murdering the gods of the Marvel Universe and with his own life at stake, Thor must step in to put an end to the mysterious God Butcher! From the creative team of Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic, the Mighty Avenger will not only have to stop this destructive force in his own time, but in the past and future as well! This November in THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #2, the Odinson – with the help of his younger and older self – follow a trail of blood to save these ravaged worlds.
Thor: God of Thunder #2 cover by Esad Ribic

Each issue of THOR: GOD OF THUNDER includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, each issue of THOR: GOD OF THUNDER features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app, including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

An all-new direction! All-new threats! All-new weapons! This is Thor NOW! This November, Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic redefine what it means to be worthy in THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #1!

 

Geekscape Comics: First Look At All ‘New X-Men #1’ & ‘Uncanny Avengers #2’!

by Shawn Madden

While no details are known yet about All New X-Men other than Brian Bendis and Stuart Immonen bringing the original X-Men into the present day as permanent members of the current squad…we do have the first issues cover for you to check out!

As well as issue number 2 of Uncanny Avengers:

From the ashes of Avengers Vs. X-Men an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble – enter the Uncanny Avengers! From the creative team of Rick Remender and John Cassaday, Captain America and Wolverine begin a quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit cast from the ranks of the Avengers and the X-Men. This November in UNCANNY AVENGERS #2, The Red Skull makes a move that transforms him into the most powerful man on Earth! And with anti-mutant sentiment at an all-time high, it will be up to Captain America, Wolverine, Havok, Thor, Rogue, and The Scarlet Witch to take down the Skull and his S-Men!

Source: Newsarama

Geekscape Comics: First Look At ‘Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe #3’!

by Shawn Madden

• What if everthing you thought was funny about Deadpool…was actually just disturbing?
• What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe?
• What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you?
• The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a weekly horror comic like no other…

DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #3
Written by Cullen Bunn
Pencils by Dalibor Talajic
Cover by Kaare Andrews

Geekscape Comics: First Look At ‘New Mutants #47’!

by Shawn Madden

• The Hellions return in “Fear The Future” part 1!
• The New Mutants thought they’d defeated their most unexpected foe, but they will soon learn that while you can change the future, but you can never escape it!
• The shocking story that (yeah, we’re saying it) will change the New Mutants as you know them!

NEW MUTANTS #47
Written by  Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Pencils by Felix Ruiz
Cover by John Tyler Christopher

Geekscape Comics: Kelly Sue DeConnick And Stefano Caselli Taking Over On ‘Avengers Assemble’?

by Shawn Madden

For awhile it was rumoured that Mark Waid would be taking over Avengers Assemble from current writer Brian Michael Bendis later this year. But the following teaser image released a little bit ago by Marvel seems to indicate that just may not be the case. Instead it looks like we will see Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel) and Stefano Caselli (Amazing Spider-Man) will be teaming up to take on the series this November! And that’s a pretty good team right there!

 

Geekscape Comics: First Look And Details For ‘X-Men Legacy’ Relaunch!

by Shawn Madden

Another title being relaunched as part of the Marvel NOW! initiative is X-Men Legacy with writer Simon Spurrier (X-Men: Curse of the Mutants – Smoke and Blood) and artist Tan Eng Huat (Punisher) will be the creative team on the series. This series will focus on Xavier’s son Legion rather than Rogue who it has made its central character for years. Check out some excerpts below discussing the direction the book will take.

On the titles new direction:

I’d go so far as to say the title’s historically had a second constant too: a certain focusing of perspective; an earnestness and personality-led truth which comes from experiencing things through the eyes of a single character rather than bouncing between all the members of a team. It’s a more direct narrative POV, essentially. In the past the title has been principally preoccupied with Xavier, then Magneto, then Rogue… Now it’s David’s turn. The whole point of doing things this way is that we get a really unique perspective on the Marvel Universe in general and its mutanty side in particular. I tend to think things take on a richer, more truthful flavour when they’re being processed through a character’s direct filter, and it opens the door (or in David’s case, ha, doors) to a lot of interesting new stories. As for the vibe you identifed – the (literal) legacy of the x-verse – yeah, that’s still hugely important. We’re going to be bumping into a lot of surprising but familiar faces and concepts along the way. Part of my original pitch was to treat one half of David’s tale as if it were a homage to Claremont-era X-Men, then juxtapose and strike sparks off it with the other half. Which I can’t really talk about at all.

Will we see the character teaming up with other X-Men:

Actually, no – sod it – I think I’m probably allowed to say: this isn’t a “team book”. At least, not in the conventional sense — and to start with not at all. Whiiiiiich isn’t to say we won’t have appearances by big, recognisable characters in every episode, because we will. David’s story is very much a part of the X-Universe’s own developing yarn – it’s simply that he’s not going to be wearing a brightly coloured supersuit and having team-up banter. In fact, he’s very aware from the ge tgo that in a certain light the X-Men are kinda obliged to regard him as a villain.

On how Spurrier intends to make a character like Legion a leading character in a title:

I’ve made a few other stylistic choices too, because all too often David’s been treated as a Walking Plot Point rather than a fleshed-out character – it’s vital to reverse that trend. People tend to forget he grew up on Muir Island, so I’m instilling him with a faintly British – even slightly Scottish – accent. It lends itself well to sarcastic sniping, and I’m finding that as I get to know David he’s kinda characterised by a rich vein of black gallows humour. He’s seen so much tragedy and trauma, but he’s witty and sharp and able to force a sad smile in any situation. One snarky sod, basically – although underneath it all he’s the same frightened kid, scared of himself, as ever. Above all he’s a good guy. He wants to help – to matter – to make the world a better place. It’s just that he’s completely conflicted, not to mention constantly facing violent opposition, whenever he tries to figure out how to go about it.

Source: MTV

 

The Release Date For The Sequel To ‘The Avengers’ Revealed?

by Shawn Madden

Pretty much right after the news broke that Joss Whedon will be helming and scripting the highly anticipated re-assembly of Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel Studios issued a statement detailing his contract. In doing this they just may have revealed when we will see the team assemble next. And apparently an “insider” at MTV News backs this up:

“Marvel has a very set agenda of what they want to do, they are already kind of ahead of the game [on the sequel] because they’ve got the guy that did it before doing it again and something tells me Joss already has the template [for the film],” an inside source told MTV News. “In terms of the time frame, I think that it is well in the works. … It looks like the release date might be May 1, 2015, but that can change depending on people’s schedules.”

I mean if you look at the studios upcoming slate of movies, the 1st of May in 2015 seems a pretty damn obvious, especially considering Whedon’s contract and “creative contribution” ends in June of 2015. It would also follow Marvel Studios trend of releasing their big films towards the start of May just like they did with Iron Man, Iron Man 2 (which was the last week of April), The Avengers AND the upcoming Iron Man 3.

Geekscape Comics: Matt Fraction And Mike Allred CONFIRMED On ‘FF’!

by Shawn Madden

Well, apparently this wasn’t supposed to be announced until 9am tomorrow but USA Today couldn’t hold in their excitement.

Illustrated by Mike Allred (Madman) in his trademark pop-art style, FF will get a new look and a new replacement Fantastic Four squad, with Ant-Man heading up Reed’s Future Foundation and teaming with She-Hulk, the Inhumans’ Medusa and Miss Thing, an all-new female character clad in a Thing suit of armor

So, which Ant-Man is that? Well it’s the recently back from the dead (see: Childrens Crusade) Scott Lang! It appears we were right when we guessed both Ant-Man and FF a few days ago? Apparently this team was chosen by the Fantastic Four themselves. This definitely looks to be one of the most interesting of the Marvel NOW! titles. Why do I say that?Well, here’s a little of what you should be expecting from this and Fantastic Four which will be linked with one another.

They’ll be gone for a year — which will only be four minutes in regular Earth time — and while there will be continuing plot threads, each issue will be a new adventure and new situation.

“This is the place to be wildly inventive, and I would like to put as many things down on the page as humanly possible and offer up another dose next issue.”

The Big Bang happened in less than a second, though, so four minutes is an eternity for the big brain of Reed Richards. He makes it a point for them to choose the people they want to carry on their legacy just in case something goes awry since the Earth will still need protection.

Ant-Man and his group stand guard for the four minutes, but nothing happens. Three weeks later, a one-eyed, one-legged, long-haired, half-insane, bearded Johnny Storm walks through the time gateway, shuts it behind him and says, “We can never open this door again.”

Let’s Take It To Ludicrous Speed! The Geekscapepod For August 8th, 2012!

by Jonathan

A big Geekscape episode! Joss Whedon is returning for ‘Avengers 2’ and doing some TV work for ABC and Marvel as well! Geekscape tells you what 5 properties might work best for the tube! Tony Moore is suing Robert Kirkman… and it’s getting nasty! Is Marvel Studios getting the Silver Surfer and Galactus back? Is Ben Affleck Warner Bros. man for the JLA film? Mickey Rourke is returning as Marv in Sin City 2! You should be going back and reading Paul Chadwick’s ‘Concrete’! Alf is coming to the big screen! Space Balls is out on Blu-Ray and Marvel Comics… The Untold Story!

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Geekscape Comics: Brian Posehn Comments On The Direction Of New Deadpool Series

by Shawn Madden

A few days ago we announced that Brian Posehn would be one of the two writers taking over on a new Deadpool series as part of the Marvel NOW! initiative. While many fans were pleased with this news, mostly due to many not being too fond of Daniel Way’s treatment of Wade Wilson over the past few years, some were also worried that because Posehn was a well known comedian that the book would focus too much on the comedy which has been a complaint with the title over recent years.

A few days ago a fan asked Posehn on Twitter:

“I know you’re a comedian but will there be a serious tone to Deadpool as well?”

To which Posehn replied:

“The main goal: write a kickass Deadpool book. Story and action first with funny dialog and situations. Writing a book I’d read.”

Well, being than I am a major Deadpool fan this definitely eases my worries and has allowed me to breath a sigh of relief.

Geekscape Comics: Mark Waid And Leinel Yu Talk About ‘Indestructible Hulk’!

by Shawn Madden

So, we have gotten our first details and looks at Thor: God Of Thunder and Iron Man and now we have a first look at Mark Waid and Leinel Yu’s Indestructible Hulk! I am kind of torn on this one myself because I don’t actually read any of the Hulk titles but Waid is a great writer and Yu’s art is fantastic. This may be the one Marvel NOW! relaunch of a title that I am not already reading…that I may have to check out.

Mark Waid on taking over the Hulk:

It feels amazing. Honestly, it’s a lot like my experience with “Fantastic Four” — I never thought I’d want to write this book until it was offered and I began thinking about it. So many great writers, so many landmark moments — it was intimidating, still is. But the more I began to think about the relationship between Bruce and Hulk, the more I began fantasizing about what it would be like to take the core concept a little more “back to center” like we did with Daredevil, the more intrigued I became. In 1962, Hulk was one of the most unique characters ever in comics because he viewed his powers as a curse, not a blessing. But that point of view is no longer unique — heck, that’s practically the emotional keynote of half the superhero books currently running. So Marvel gave their blessing to morph that attitude into something a little more heroic. Jason wraps things up, elegantly and brilliantly. (I’m forever jealous of the ideas he based his whole run around.) “Indestructible Hulk” #1 picks up a few weeks after the events of “Avengers vs. X-Men.” No one’s seen Banner or the Hulk for a while, and that makes the whole world very nervous.

Lenil Yu on his approach to the title:

In all honestly, I drew both the Ultimate Hulk and Ultimate Wolverine the exact same way I would’ve drawn my regular universe versions. The only change would be the pot belly as specified by Damon Lindelof in the script, a result of his change of lifestyle gorging himself with food in the company of pretty women. Remember Banner’s line from the “Avengers” movie? His secret is that he’s “always angry.” Well, I was always drawing the regular Wolverine and Hulk in the Ultimate Universe. I was very relieved that I didn’t have to draw the young Wolverine with a goatee. The only thing I have to watch for is his height and size. I realize he’s only supposed to be at most 8 feet tall.

Mark Waid talking about the significance of the word indestructible in the title:

There’s a very good reason we chose the word “Indestructible,” it’s actually a subtle story point. Without giving too much away, let’s just say that it ties in with Banner’s whole new attitude. Again, take the concept back to center. Hulk is about what happens to us when we lose control — or when we try to exercise too much control. The stories we’ll be telling treat the Hulk less like a time bomb and more like a targeted WMD — and he’ll be moving throughout the Marvel Universe, exploring (on Banner’s behalf, for reasons you’ll see in issue #1) certain corners of the universe — Jotunheim, The Negative Zone, Lemuria. Hulk and Banner have a mission — and it will take them far and wide.

Lenil Yu talks about the armor we saw in the Marvel NOW! promo:

They asked me to hand in designs for the armor, which I thought was refreshing and could open up new story lines and possibilities. An armor to me implies an inherent vulnerability and that in itself is interesting, especially with the title “Indestructible” Hulk. I’m also a huge fan of Sci-Fi and video games so this is definitely right up my alley. I just love drawing technology.

Source: CBR

Geekscape Comics: Kieron Gillen Talks About ‘IRON MAN’ Relaunch For Marvel NOW!

by Shawn Madden

Marvel NOW! is coming soon and with it we will see the relaunch of Iron Man by Kierron Gillen and Greg Land. Check out a first look at the book as well as excerpts from the interview with Gillen telling us what to expect from the series.

Gillen on what to expect from the book theme wise:

It’s funny, he’s moved his position a bit and his heart roams but the main thing is the question of belief. Anyone reading AvX can see what Tony is going through and he’s wrestling with stuff he doesn’t normally touch. It’s him looking at two plus two and asking why it equals four. That’s kind of the heart, the underlying theme of [IRON MAN], the idea that Tony Stark starts prodding areas where he hasn’t prodded as much before, while at the same time being a clear scientific, technological book. I stress, I’m not trying to turn Iron Man into Mystic Knight in issue one. That was the joke for a while actually, I had a list of ideas of everything I could possibly do and after looking at it I thought, “This is the worst thing I can possibly do.”

The symbolism that I bring immediately into the book [is] a lot like the Arthurian concept of the grail-knight: the idea that Tony Stark is the grail-knight, or at least aspiring to be the grail-knight. When we meet him he’s left Resilient and he’s digging into what’s going on. Pepper has a line in the first issue saying, “Oh, you’re not having a midlife crisis are you? Just buy yourself a suit of armor.” That’s where we start and he begins to ask questions.

The story will focus on him questioning things about himself and trying to find out exactly how the universe ticks, what’s this all about and why he does this anyway. It’s going to be one of the major themes of the book going forward. For as long as I’m on the book it will be one of the two major themes I’m working on, like on UNCANNY X-MEN [with] the theme of power and the corruption thereof.

On exploring Tony’s relationships with women and single issue stories:

Oh hell yeah. It’s actually a key part of my second theme. I’m going to explore Tony and his relationship with women. I’m interested in Tony’s selection of women in everything, from his mom, to Pepper, to the random people he’s sleeping with and everything that relates to them. He’s a complicated guy and he does bad things occasionally without thinking. Well, not [without] thinking exactly but he’s not always thinking about the right thing. He’s not the distracted genius but he always has something else going on.

Matt Fraction did a brilliant take on the corporate figure and his run is a defining arc, so I’m staying away from it. Tony is still a scientist and will still be working on the armor but it’s all about him going out into the world and the whole grail-knight comparison. All the traditional corporate motifs are there but they’re not the primary drive of the book. Tony will be in the armor a lot, he’ll be going out into the world.

The first five issues will be single stories that will share [both] a defining motif and a plot but it will be Iron Man facing new instances of technology and each is basically a new villain. Each issue will illuminate something about Tony and they’re all very different. Issue two is a lot like the Bruce Lee Kung-Fu Island story; it’s like a joust, it’s all about the knight imagery, essentially going to a tournament. Issue three is like a ninja story, Tony Stark trying to be a full-on stealth master, issue four is a horror story and issue five is something a little more romantic and scientific but I’m going to keep that one under wraps.

I really want to mix it up with single issue stories because I think that quite a few people are feeling the same way. Single issues are an exciting place to go and anyone can jump on with any of the first five issues, not just issue #1. [In] each of those issues I introduce Iron Man; I say something meaningful about a character that you may know already and I want it to be accessible and to pop. That’s the thing with Greg Land: his photorealistic style really pops and it’s a glamorous book in that way.

On Greg Land’s art and if he can draw a “pretty glamorous party”:

He can! Issue #2 is Tony at the top of a hotel sitting in a recliner next to a pool working on an Iron Man helmet with people enjoying a party around him. That’s just how Tony would roll. That stuff is going to be really interesting. The opening scene of the first issue has Tony admiring a view and telling himself that he’s seen so much that any man would question what’s before him and yet he never did. That’s what the end of the five issues [is] going to be like.

As opposed to doing the [morphing] armor, he’s doing precision-based tech. He’ll have to switch out arms and legs. His argument being that you can get more kick out of a specific tool and the theme [of it will] be about making choices and living with it. It will be like choosing a specific suit for a specific mission, taking a certain arm configuration and taking a different piece off. There will be a lot of changes in the armor throughout the series; in the first five issues there will be a different armor every issue.

Source: Marvel