The world of Star Wars is a truly amazing and exceptionally large fictional universe, and despite the fact that Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm led to a larger revamp of the canon and non-canon works, most fans still rely on the old distinctions, which is far more inclusive and expansive than the current, official canon which has been significantly reduced by Disney. The non-canon part of Star Wars consisted of numerous stories, most of them in book form, but some in comic book form, and one such series was Infinities, which was basically the franchise’s answer to Marvel’s What if…?.
Star Wars Infinities presented us with alternative takes on known stories from the Star Wars universe, and the first ever issue of this imprint, Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope #1, came out in 2001, telling an alternative tale in which Luke fails to destroy the Death Star and the...
Star Wars Infinities presented us with alternative takes on known stories from the Star Wars universe, and the first ever issue of this imprint, Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope #1, came out in 2001, telling an alternative tale in which Luke fails to destroy the Death Star and the...
- 4/25/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
American animated series Young Justice is considered one of the best superhero series ever made. Contrary to its title which suggests that it is an adaptation of Peter David, Todd Dezago, and Todd Nauck’s comic series, the TV series is an original story, set in the DC Universe. It primarily explores the adventures of teenage and young adult superheroes.
A still from Young Justice Season 3
Created by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman, the series features numerous young heroes such as Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis. There are many other animated series based on DC characters, but what sets this one apart is the fact that the creators also intend to give an insight into the mental health of these saviors.
So much so, that there are multiple episodes in the series that focus on different mental health issues. Moreover, it is not just the creators...
A still from Young Justice Season 3
Created by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman, the series features numerous young heroes such as Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis. There are many other animated series based on DC characters, but what sets this one apart is the fact that the creators also intend to give an insight into the mental health of these saviors.
So much so, that there are multiple episodes in the series that focus on different mental health issues. Moreover, it is not just the creators...
- 4/6/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Marvel’s X-Men ’97 animated superhero series is the talk of the town these days. Another animated series named Young Justice once attracted a fair amount of attention. Developed by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman, the show’s first two seasons were aired on Cartoon Network. While the third season was aired on DC Universe, the fourth was released on HBO Max.
DC’s Young Justice
Being an animated show did not deter Vietti and Weisman from exploring realistic topics. One of the DC heroes in the series even became a symbol of mental health and the showrunners once revealed how it turned out that way.
The Superhero in Young Justice Whose Mental Health Issues Were Explored
Although the title Young Justice suggests otherwise, the show is not an adaptation of the eponymous comic series written by Peter David, Todd Dezago, and Todd Nauck. Instead, the show has an original story,...
DC’s Young Justice
Being an animated show did not deter Vietti and Weisman from exploring realistic topics. One of the DC heroes in the series even became a symbol of mental health and the showrunners once revealed how it turned out that way.
The Superhero in Young Justice Whose Mental Health Issues Were Explored
Although the title Young Justice suggests otherwise, the show is not an adaptation of the eponymous comic series written by Peter David, Todd Dezago, and Todd Nauck. Instead, the show has an original story,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has made Bruce Banner/The Hulk into just one more of the Avengers. His most recent MCU appearances, "Avengers: Endgame" and "She-Hulk," have ditched the man and monster dichotomy altogether; the Hulk is now just a green and buff Bruce.
For all his personal faults, Joss Whedon was the last writer/director to explore the Hulk's tragedy in his two "Avengers" films. The nascent team's climactic argument in "The Avengers," when Banner silences the room by revealing he "got low, so he put a bullet in [his] mouth, and the other guy spit it out" has real dramatic gravitas.
However, the MCU has altogether elided where that tragedy begins. In the comics, Dr. Bruce Banner was already a troubled man before the gamma bomb explosion that changed his life. Banner's father Brian was a nuclear psychist convinced his own radiation exposure turned his son into a monster.
For all his personal faults, Joss Whedon was the last writer/director to explore the Hulk's tragedy in his two "Avengers" films. The nascent team's climactic argument in "The Avengers," when Banner silences the room by revealing he "got low, so he put a bullet in [his] mouth, and the other guy spit it out" has real dramatic gravitas.
However, the MCU has altogether elided where that tragedy begins. In the comics, Dr. Bruce Banner was already a troubled man before the gamma bomb explosion that changed his life. Banner's father Brian was a nuclear psychist convinced his own radiation exposure turned his son into a monster.
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" ended with a new team of Guardians led by Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper). One of their number was Phyla (Kai Zen), a young white-haired girl and freed test subject of evil geneticist the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji).
If you're a comics fan, then yes, you likely realized that this was indeed the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of the hero Phyla-Vell. If you only watch the movies, you're still thinking (to quote Korath the Pursuer), "Who?!" Well, let me explain.
In the comics, Phyla is the daughter of Captain Marvel — the alien warrior Mar-Vell, not Carol Danvers. Annette Benning played a female version of Mar-Vell in 2019's "Captain Marvel," but the character is traditionally male. Mar-Vell and his progeny are Kree, the imperious race to which "Guardians of the Galaxy" villain Ronan The Accuser (Lee Pace) belonged. The Kree have both blue and pink-shaded skin...
If you're a comics fan, then yes, you likely realized that this was indeed the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of the hero Phyla-Vell. If you only watch the movies, you're still thinking (to quote Korath the Pursuer), "Who?!" Well, let me explain.
In the comics, Phyla is the daughter of Captain Marvel — the alien warrior Mar-Vell, not Carol Danvers. Annette Benning played a female version of Mar-Vell in 2019's "Captain Marvel," but the character is traditionally male. Mar-Vell and his progeny are Kree, the imperious race to which "Guardians of the Galaxy" villain Ronan The Accuser (Lee Pace) belonged. The Kree have both blue and pink-shaded skin...
- 12/26/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Justice League Unlimited" is a pinnacle of superhero cartoons. Had its airing not intersected with my childhood, my fascination with comics probably wouldn't have blossomed the way it did.
The terrific final product wasn't a sign of the creators always working under ideal conditions, however. In the 2000s, Warner Bros. was quite particular about letting DC Comics characters appear in more than one show at a time, apparently out of concern that audiences would be confused by multiple versions of the same character -- hence the infamous "Bat-Embargo." 2004, the year that "Justice League Unlimited" began, also saw the premiere of "The Batman," a solo cartoon about, well, Batman, but set in a different continuity. Batman's villains and supporting cast were therefore off-limits to the "Justice League" team.
Gotham City wasn't the only corner of the DC Universe hit by this embargo. Aquaman and his associated characters were also made verboten...
The terrific final product wasn't a sign of the creators always working under ideal conditions, however. In the 2000s, Warner Bros. was quite particular about letting DC Comics characters appear in more than one show at a time, apparently out of concern that audiences would be confused by multiple versions of the same character -- hence the infamous "Bat-Embargo." 2004, the year that "Justice League Unlimited" began, also saw the premiere of "The Batman," a solo cartoon about, well, Batman, but set in a different continuity. Batman's villains and supporting cast were therefore off-limits to the "Justice League" team.
Gotham City wasn't the only corner of the DC Universe hit by this embargo. Aquaman and his associated characters were also made verboten...
- 12/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
New York, NY— December 21, 2023 — Fresh off his breakout role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miguel O’Hara will star in all-new comic book adventures next year, including a series by his legendary co-creator, writer Peter David. Launching in March, Symbiote Spider-man 2099 is the long-awaited next epic chapter in David’s hit Symbiote Spider-Man saga, which helped usher in Marvel Comics’ wave of retro series revisiting milestone runs and series. Joining him on his triumphant return will be artist Rogê Antônio, known for his recent gut-wrenching work on Carnage. The five-issue series will take fans back to the iconic world of Marvel 2099 where Miguel O’Hara becomes the host of a terrifying new symbiote.
Set your time circuits ahead to the techno-dystopian future of 2099! Miguel O’Hara, A.K.A. Spider-Man 2099, is facing a hostile takeover – of his own body! Kron Stone, the Venom of 2099, wages an all-out assault on Alchemax,...
Set your time circuits ahead to the techno-dystopian future of 2099! Miguel O’Hara, A.K.A. Spider-Man 2099, is facing a hostile takeover – of his own body! Kron Stone, the Venom of 2099, wages an all-out assault on Alchemax,...
- 12/22/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
At a time when syndicated science fiction was just Star Trek series, it took some guts on Warner Bros’ part to try something darker and more experimental with J. Michael Straczynski’s Babylon 5, designed to tell a sprawling epic that was more political than it was space opera. The show arrived thirty years ago and was successful enough to spawn spin-off five telefilms and a short-lived spinoff, spanning 1993-2007.
The core of it, the 110 episodes from the original five-season series, have been remastered and collected on a nice Blu-ray box set from Warner Home Entertainment. Also included is the original pilot film.
Set in the 23rd century, the Earth Alliance has found its place among star-faring races, notably the Minbari and the Centauri. Some of these races are fine with humans; others wish them gone. Then there are the Vorlons, and no one knows what they want.
Babylon 5 is a gigantic,...
The core of it, the 110 episodes from the original five-season series, have been remastered and collected on a nice Blu-ray box set from Warner Home Entertainment. Also included is the original pilot film.
Set in the 23rd century, the Earth Alliance has found its place among star-faring races, notably the Minbari and the Centauri. Some of these races are fine with humans; others wish them gone. Then there are the Vorlons, and no one knows what they want.
Babylon 5 is a gigantic,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Any longtime Spider-Man fans would be forgiven for sighing after watching the first trailer for Madame Web. Not because of its PG-13 horror tones or soap opera vibes (both familiar parts of superhero comics).
No, they cringe because of the movie’s big bad, Ezekiel Sims. Throughout the trailer, Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb finds herself hunted by what appears to be a black-suited Spider-Man, whom she eventually recognizes as researcher Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim). For most viewers, the trailer serves as their introduction to Sims. But fans of the Spider-Man comics might recall him from the days long before guys like Paul drove readers nuts.
Ezekiel Sims debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001), written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by John Romita Jr.. Straczynski reimagined Spidey’s origin not as a fluke accident when a random radioactive spider bit Pete on the hand, nor even as a larger conspiracy.
No, they cringe because of the movie’s big bad, Ezekiel Sims. Throughout the trailer, Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb finds herself hunted by what appears to be a black-suited Spider-Man, whom she eventually recognizes as researcher Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim). For most viewers, the trailer serves as their introduction to Sims. But fans of the Spider-Man comics might recall him from the days long before guys like Paul drove readers nuts.
Ezekiel Sims debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001), written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by John Romita Jr.. Straczynski reimagined Spidey’s origin not as a fluke accident when a random radioactive spider bit Pete on the hand, nor even as a larger conspiracy.
- 11/15/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
“Con permiso, Capitan,” the godlike being Q tells Captain Picard. “The hall is rented, the orchestra engaged. It’s now time to see if you can dance.”
Part warning and part explanation, Q’s statement tests Picard’s insistence that the Enterprise does not need his help, that humanity is fully prepared for whatever difficulties they encounter while exploring deep space. Yes, they can deal with Romulans, Klingons, and even that fishhead alien that Mick Fleetwood played in “Manhunt.” But were they prepared for the new enemy that Q sent them to meet? Were they prepared for the Borg?
The excellent season two episode “Q Who?” effectively introduces the Borg as the defining villain of Star Trek: The Next Generation, whose influence continues in later series, especially Voyager and Picard. The conquering hivemind represents everything that Starfleet is not, a demand for sameness and no respect for other cultures or variety.
Part warning and part explanation, Q’s statement tests Picard’s insistence that the Enterprise does not need his help, that humanity is fully prepared for whatever difficulties they encounter while exploring deep space. Yes, they can deal with Romulans, Klingons, and even that fishhead alien that Mick Fleetwood played in “Manhunt.” But were they prepared for the new enemy that Q sent them to meet? Were they prepared for the Borg?
The excellent season two episode “Q Who?” effectively introduces the Borg as the defining villain of Star Trek: The Next Generation, whose influence continues in later series, especially Voyager and Picard. The conquering hivemind represents everything that Starfleet is not, a demand for sameness and no respect for other cultures or variety.
- 9/18/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The Best Throwaway Joke In The Strange New Worlds/Lower Decks Crossover Makes A Big Fan Theory Canon
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
One of the more amusing aspects of "Star Trek" is that when a Starfleet captain meets an all-powerful deity, in some cases literal gods, they roll their eyes. "Star Trek" takes place in a post-religious world wherein old faiths have given way to a form of technology-driven benevolent humanism. When Captain Kirk (William Shatner) meets Apollo, the god is waved away as a problem that needs to be solved. When Kirk meets the Mesoamerican deity Kukulkan, he merely explains to the all-powerful serpent that humanity how outgrown the need for gods. When Kirk meets an impish trickster god named Trelane, the Squire of Gothos (William Campbell), he slaps him across the face.
The same is true of Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart). When Picard meets an equally impish trickster god named Q (John De Lancie), he rolls...
One of the more amusing aspects of "Star Trek" is that when a Starfleet captain meets an all-powerful deity, in some cases literal gods, they roll their eyes. "Star Trek" takes place in a post-religious world wherein old faiths have given way to a form of technology-driven benevolent humanism. When Captain Kirk (William Shatner) meets Apollo, the god is waved away as a problem that needs to be solved. When Kirk meets the Mesoamerican deity Kukulkan, he merely explains to the all-powerful serpent that humanity how outgrown the need for gods. When Kirk meets an impish trickster god named Trelane, the Squire of Gothos (William Campbell), he slaps him across the face.
The same is true of Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart). When Picard meets an equally impish trickster god named Q (John De Lancie), he rolls...
- 7/23/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Even as Sony looks to the likes of Kraven The Hunter as the future of its Spider-Man-based spin-off universe, it is having to pump the brakes on others. The studio has announced it is taking the Bad Bunny-starring El Muerto off its release schedule.
The reason? Chalk up another film impacted by the ongoing writers' strike, plus complications from its musician star's touring schedule.
El Muerto debuted in a 2006 issue of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written by Peter David, and illustrated by Roger Cruz. The character, real name Juan Carlos, was a super powered wrestler who originally fought Spider-Man in a charity wrestling where he nearly unmasked the hero before being stung by Spider-Man, with a paralyzing poison. After being saved from the hospital by the web-spinner when Muerto’s oppressor El Dorado came to claim the wrestler’s life, the two would team up to defeat Dorado.
Jonás Cuaron is aboard to direct,...
The reason? Chalk up another film impacted by the ongoing writers' strike, plus complications from its musician star's touring schedule.
El Muerto debuted in a 2006 issue of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written by Peter David, and illustrated by Roger Cruz. The character, real name Juan Carlos, was a super powered wrestler who originally fought Spider-Man in a charity wrestling where he nearly unmasked the hero before being stung by Spider-Man, with a paralyzing poison. After being saved from the hospital by the web-spinner when Muerto’s oppressor El Dorado came to claim the wrestler’s life, the two would team up to defeat Dorado.
Jonás Cuaron is aboard to direct,...
- 6/21/2023
- Empire - Movies
Production designer Patrick O’Keefe drew inspiration from brutalist architecture, graphic artist Syd Mead and British punk band The Sex Pistols when animating the world of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
As Miles Morales crosses path with different Spider-People from other dimensions, it was up to O’Keefe and his team of animators to create visual worlds that reflect those counterparts.
With Variety, he breaks down the looks of each world and shares his favorite easter eggs that pay homage to the Canadian animators who worked on the film.
Earth 928
“Whenever it comes to developing anything for the film, I’m always asking myself, whose point of view are we seeing this from? And what does it need to do?
In animation, we have this awesome opportunity because we don’t have to take the look of the world around us for granted, it can be anything we want. We’re going...
As Miles Morales crosses path with different Spider-People from other dimensions, it was up to O’Keefe and his team of animators to create visual worlds that reflect those counterparts.
With Variety, he breaks down the looks of each world and shares his favorite easter eggs that pay homage to the Canadian animators who worked on the film.
Earth 928
“Whenever it comes to developing anything for the film, I’m always asking myself, whose point of view are we seeing this from? And what does it need to do?
In animation, we have this awesome opportunity because we don’t have to take the look of the world around us for granted, it can be anything we want. We’re going...
- 6/10/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.]
It has become common practice for studios to cram in every single reference and Easter egg they can into superhero movies, perhaps so that dedicated fans will pore over each frame and return to the film to find more. Whether that be license plates that spell out specific comic issues or more abstract things like thematic parallels reproduced by repeated imagery, the Spider-Man films are probably the most dense in this regard, drawing from an almost endless history of transmedia properties, be they video games, movies, comics and even cereals.
And now, with the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Sony Pictures Animation has given itself the license to push this practice further than ever before as the film expands into the vast and endless Spider-Verse. No matter the interpretation of Spider-Man, you can bet that they’ve got their own universe. So,...
It has become common practice for studios to cram in every single reference and Easter egg they can into superhero movies, perhaps so that dedicated fans will pore over each frame and return to the film to find more. Whether that be license plates that spell out specific comic issues or more abstract things like thematic parallels reproduced by repeated imagery, the Spider-Man films are probably the most dense in this regard, drawing from an almost endless history of transmedia properties, be they video games, movies, comics and even cereals.
And now, with the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Sony Pictures Animation has given itself the license to push this practice further than ever before as the film expands into the vast and endless Spider-Verse. No matter the interpretation of Spider-Man, you can bet that they’ve got their own universe. So,...
- 6/4/2023
- by Dan Gvozden
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For an Order that was supposed to kill all the Jedi, it seems like there were quite a few misfires during Order 66.
“Order 66 is one of Star Wars’ most defining moments—even before we knew its name and the intricacies of its machinations, we have known since the very beginning of the saga that there were once thousands of Jedi Knights, only for them to be systemically eradicated by the Empire. But even as Star Wars has detailed this moment more and more, it’s also revealed more and more Jedi that slipped through the Empire’s grip.”
Read more at Gizmodo
Legendary Marvel comics writer Peter David needs your help with a fundraiser for his health.
“Hi, everyone. I’m fundraising for author Peter David and his family. He’s had some compounded health problems, and the bills are piling up! On top of kidney failure, and the steep medical bills incurred from that,...
“Order 66 is one of Star Wars’ most defining moments—even before we knew its name and the intricacies of its machinations, we have known since the very beginning of the saga that there were once thousands of Jedi Knights, only for them to be systemically eradicated by the Empire. But even as Star Wars has detailed this moment more and more, it’s also revealed more and more Jedi that slipped through the Empire’s grip.”
Read more at Gizmodo
Legendary Marvel comics writer Peter David needs your help with a fundraiser for his health.
“Hi, everyone. I’m fundraising for author Peter David and his family. He’s had some compounded health problems, and the bills are piling up! On top of kidney failure, and the steep medical bills incurred from that,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Lee Parham
- Den of Geek
This Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 article contains spoilers.
Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy? If you’re an MCU fan, the answer is simple: Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket, and Drax. And along the way, they picked up Nebula, Yondu, Kraglin, and Cosmo.
But for comic book readers, the answer is a Lot more complex. Even if you disregard the original Guardians of the Galaxy, 30th-century freedom fighters whose line-up included Yondu and Starhawk, the modern line-up has had a lot of turnover. But there’s one member who has been there from the beginning, and who only just now made it onto the MCU team in a post-credit scene.
Midway through the closing credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, we meet a new Guardians team. Star-Lord has gone back to Earth, Gamora has rejoined the Ravagers, Mantis goes on a journey of enlightenment, and Nebula...
Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy? If you’re an MCU fan, the answer is simple: Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Rocket, and Drax. And along the way, they picked up Nebula, Yondu, Kraglin, and Cosmo.
But for comic book readers, the answer is a Lot more complex. Even if you disregard the original Guardians of the Galaxy, 30th-century freedom fighters whose line-up included Yondu and Starhawk, the modern line-up has had a lot of turnover. But there’s one member who has been there from the beginning, and who only just now made it onto the MCU team in a post-credit scene.
Midway through the closing credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, we meet a new Guardians team. Star-Lord has gone back to Earth, Gamora has rejoined the Ravagers, Mantis goes on a journey of enlightenment, and Nebula...
- 5/5/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The Guardians of the Galaxy are heading to the big screen one last time for Vol. 3. While it appears that the third instalment will mark the end of this current iteration of the team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is every possibility that the roster of heroes will evolve and change for a new era. The value of the Guardians, from the perspective of the Marvel brand and within the MCU itself, is just too big to move away from.
The comics have seen a vast range of heroes join the Guardians, many of which have not been featured in the MCU, or have not been affiliated with the team on screen. As Marvel looks to its next eras and continues to map out what might happen with the squad, these characters are fantastic figures to draw inspiration from. Their inclusion into a future team would make narrative sense,...
The comics have seen a vast range of heroes join the Guardians, many of which have not been featured in the MCU, or have not been affiliated with the team on screen. As Marvel looks to its next eras and continues to map out what might happen with the squad, these characters are fantastic figures to draw inspiration from. Their inclusion into a future team would make narrative sense,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Prolific writer Peter David is currently in rehab following a series of strokes and a mild heart attack, complicated by existing kidney problems.
His wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, updated the legendary creator’s GoFundMe, saying:
“Peter is still in rehab but that is week to week until the insurance decides that he is well enough to come home. The big hurdle is that he is a two-person assist right now. I have the door widening in the works so he can come home along with a couple of other things that will make his life easier...”
A prolific comics writer with defining runs on Incredible Hulk, X-Factor, and Amazing Spider-Man, David also wrote the Babylon 5 episodes ‘Soul Mates’ and ‘There All the Honor Lies’, and the Crusade episode ‘Ruling from the Tomb’.
If you are a fan of Peter David's work, in particular his episodes of Babylon 5,...
His wife, Kathleen O’Shea David, updated the legendary creator’s GoFundMe, saying:
“Peter is still in rehab but that is week to week until the insurance decides that he is well enough to come home. The big hurdle is that he is a two-person assist right now. I have the door widening in the works so he can come home along with a couple of other things that will make his life easier...”
A prolific comics writer with defining runs on Incredible Hulk, X-Factor, and Amazing Spider-Man, David also wrote the Babylon 5 episodes ‘Soul Mates’ and ‘There All the Honor Lies’, and the Crusade episode ‘Ruling from the Tomb’.
If you are a fan of Peter David's work, in particular his episodes of Babylon 5,...
- 4/20/2023
- by James Hoare
- The Companion
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
The first chapter of the George Lucas‘ Original Trilogy would have turned out very differently had it not been for a bad motivator. Although R2-D2 is on a very important mission to get Princess Leia’s message to Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope almost throws a wrench in the little droid’s plan when Uncle Owen initially chooses R5-D4 as his new astromech. But then fate intervenes: the rusty droid’s motivator pops out of its head, followed closely by plumes of smoke.
R5’s a piece of junk and now everyone knows it. The little droid had a shot to become the best pal of the galaxy’s greatest hero, and perhaps even go on a big adventure or two, but he blew it. Fortunately, we know, thanks to The Mandalorian, that those pesky Jawas eventually fixed poor R5 up,...
The first chapter of the George Lucas‘ Original Trilogy would have turned out very differently had it not been for a bad motivator. Although R2-D2 is on a very important mission to get Princess Leia’s message to Obi-Wan Kenobi, A New Hope almost throws a wrench in the little droid’s plan when Uncle Owen initially chooses R5-D4 as his new astromech. But then fate intervenes: the rusty droid’s motivator pops out of its head, followed closely by plumes of smoke.
R5’s a piece of junk and now everyone knows it. The little droid had a shot to become the best pal of the galaxy’s greatest hero, and perhaps even go on a big adventure or two, but he blew it. Fortunately, we know, thanks to The Mandalorian, that those pesky Jawas eventually fixed poor R5 up,...
- 3/8/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Mandalorian.
“The Mines of Mandalore” may be the most consequential episode of The Mandalorian released yet. No one expected Din and Grogu would get to the planet of the Mandalorians so soon after last week’s side quests, but season 3 decides to deliver the goods in its second episode, including a moment fans have been waiting for since Din received his new mission in The Book of Boba Fett.
Navigating Mandalore’s wastelands is anything but an easy task for our heroes, as they soon discover many dangers await them in what remains of Sundari. Along the way, the duo encounters many easter eggs and references to other parts of the Star Wars universe. Here are all the callbacks we spotted in “The Mines of Mandalore”…
Mandalore and Sundari
We wrote about Mandalore and its capital city last week but to recap:...
“The Mines of Mandalore” may be the most consequential episode of The Mandalorian released yet. No one expected Din and Grogu would get to the planet of the Mandalorians so soon after last week’s side quests, but season 3 decides to deliver the goods in its second episode, including a moment fans have been waiting for since Din received his new mission in The Book of Boba Fett.
Navigating Mandalore’s wastelands is anything but an easy task for our heroes, as they soon discover many dangers await them in what remains of Sundari. Along the way, the duo encounters many easter eggs and references to other parts of the Star Wars universe. Here are all the callbacks we spotted in “The Mines of Mandalore”…
Mandalore and Sundari
We wrote about Mandalore and its capital city last week but to recap:...
- 3/8/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
In the first episode of the second season of "Star Trek: Picard," called "The Star Gazer," the retired Admiral Picard (Patrick Stewart) goes to Starfleet Academy to make a commencement speech to that year's graduating class. Evidently, this is something he does regularly, and Picard is treated with the utmost respect when he enters various Starfleet facilities. This isn't merely because of his rank, but because of his fame. Jean-Luc Picard is a celebrity in "Star Trek: Picard," and younger officers look up to him.
Throughout "Star Trek," captains are sometimes approached by younger officers who make a comment about how their exploits have become standard reading at Starfleet Academy. Because each "Star Trek" show tends to be about Starfleet's best and brightest inventing clever solutions to complex cosmic disasters, it does indeed stand to reason that their quick thinking and innovative ideas would eventually be taught to others. Characters...
Throughout "Star Trek," captains are sometimes approached by younger officers who make a comment about how their exploits have become standard reading at Starfleet Academy. Because each "Star Trek" show tends to be about Starfleet's best and brightest inventing clever solutions to complex cosmic disasters, it does indeed stand to reason that their quick thinking and innovative ideas would eventually be taught to others. Characters...
- 2/1/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This week I bring you a review for the latest of The Beast Agenda in Wolverine #29 plus a retro review from Wolverine comics past. The reason for the retro review is that I missed a Wolverine comic this month! My credentials are slipping! I only found out on the day it came out that the one-shot Murderworld: Wolverine even existed. I contacted my Lcs right away, unfortunately they didn’t have one to send out in the post but they’ve ordered me one for next month. So I booted up the random number generated and I was relatively happy with the issue it spat out.
Wolverine #29 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Juan Jose Ryp | Colouritst: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Cory Petit
When I do my reviews I always read the story straight through first time around. Then thumb through it a second time to make notes and a third time...
Wolverine #29 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Juan Jose Ryp | Colouritst: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Cory Petit
When I do my reviews I always read the story straight through first time around. Then thumb through it a second time to make notes and a third time...
- 2/1/2023
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Wolverine #24 Writer: Benjamin Percy | Artist: Federico Vicentini | Colourist: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Cory Petit
Wow. Wow. Wow. There is so much going on in this issue, it is a case of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks! This is a melting pot of story. It throws together elements from the recent X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine event as well as elements from Swords of X, X-Force and of course the current event Axe. Despite all the moving parts going on the story moves at a great pace, jumping from scene to scene. What stands out the most to me is how Percy takes the situation of having to tie into an event and completely makes it his own monster. It feels like this arc would hold up without the Axe connection. It is a perfect example of how to tie into an event and keep the identity of your on going series.
Wow. Wow. Wow. There is so much going on in this issue, it is a case of throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks! This is a melting pot of story. It throws together elements from the recent X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine event as well as elements from Swords of X, X-Force and of course the current event Axe. Despite all the moving parts going on the story moves at a great pace, jumping from scene to scene. What stands out the most to me is how Percy takes the situation of having to tie into an event and completely makes it his own monster. It feels like this arc would hold up without the Axe connection. It is a perfect example of how to tie into an event and keep the identity of your on going series.
- 10/19/2022
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
A superpowered Latino character is about to lead a Marvel film for the first time ever, and it'll be none other than the ultra-strong wrestler El Muerto. Sony Pictures is working on an El Muerto movie starring Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny, recently seen in "Bullet Train," and The Wrap reports that the film has found its director. Jonás Cuarón, son of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, will be at the helm on the upcoming project, while Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, who penned the script for DC's upcoming "Blue Beetle" film, is set to write the movie.
As a Sony production instead of a Marvel Studios film, this will be part of the continued expansion of the Spider-Man universe that is set to include upcoming offshoots "Madame Web" and "Kraven the Hunter." Sony's extended world that's built around the villains and side characters of Spider-Man comics so far includes two "Venom" films and...
As a Sony production instead of a Marvel Studios film, this will be part of the continued expansion of the Spider-Man universe that is set to include upcoming offshoots "Madame Web" and "Kraven the Hunter." Sony's extended world that's built around the villains and side characters of Spider-Man comics so far includes two "Venom" films and...
- 10/4/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
While we eagerly await the return of The Mandalorian, the season 3 trailer that debuted at D23 this weekend is full of easter eggs and hints as to where this season will take our favorite father and son duo Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu.
One of the more unexpected and intriguing of these easter eggs is the return of the astromech droid R5-D4. We’ve seen R5 in The Mandalorian before as one of Peli Motto’s (Amy Sedaris) many droid companions, but the trailer hints at a bigger adventure in this droid’s future as he joins Din and Grogu in the N-1. See for yourself:
In case you need a refresher, R5-D4 first appeared in A New Hope as one of the many droids for sale by the Jawas. He’s the droid whose motivator blows just before Uncle Owen is set to purchase him. This...
One of the more unexpected and intriguing of these easter eggs is the return of the astromech droid R5-D4. We’ve seen R5 in The Mandalorian before as one of Peli Motto’s (Amy Sedaris) many droid companions, but the trailer hints at a bigger adventure in this droid’s future as he joins Din and Grogu in the N-1. See for yourself:
In case you need a refresher, R5-D4 first appeared in A New Hope as one of the many droids for sale by the Jawas. He’s the droid whose motivator blows just before Uncle Owen is set to purchase him. This...
- 9/12/2022
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Fortunetelling is a great trick, but it only works if you know how to cold read -- absorbing everything in front of you and dropping some meaty guesses about what's on others' minds. Figuring out what's next for one of the biggest media franchises in the world is similar. Only President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige (and those under NDAs) know what's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, we can take the hints they're leaving and deliver some fun ideas about what's coming next.
We're about to present twelve educated guesses about the next era of the MCU. Based on what the franchise has already shown us, hints from events like 2022's San Diego Comic-Con, well-sourced filming rumors, and (a lot of) speculation drawn from Marvel's extensive comic book history, we predict what's next for Marvel Studios. We're barely scratching the surface of possible storylines with Kang the Conquerer's rise to power,...
We're about to present twelve educated guesses about the next era of the MCU. Based on what the franchise has already shown us, hints from events like 2022's San Diego Comic-Con, well-sourced filming rumors, and (a lot of) speculation drawn from Marvel's extensive comic book history, we predict what's next for Marvel Studios. We're barely scratching the surface of possible storylines with Kang the Conquerer's rise to power,...
- 9/6/2022
- by Margaret David
- Slash Film
There’s a scene in “The Rocketeer,” Disney’s big budget would-be blockbuster from the summer of 1991, that ranks among the most profoundly strange and transfixing moments in the studio’s storied history.
The scene, which takes place in 1938, unfolds right before the movie’s big, fiery climax at L.A.’s Griffith Observatory. Our hero, L.A. stunt pilot-turned-makeshift-superhero Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) is in the office of Howard Hughes (a perfectly cast Terry O’Quinn). Hughes, it turns out, is the inventor of an experimental rocket pack that Secord has happened upon and utilized in a series of exciting action sequences. The FBI is there too. Hughes wants his rocket back, stressing how potentially dangerous it is, especially if it fell into the wrong hands. Secord wants to keep it.
To underline his point, Hughes shows Secord a film. “Keep watching, kid. It cost a man’s life to get this out of Germany,...
The scene, which takes place in 1938, unfolds right before the movie’s big, fiery climax at L.A.’s Griffith Observatory. Our hero, L.A. stunt pilot-turned-makeshift-superhero Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) is in the office of Howard Hughes (a perfectly cast Terry O’Quinn). Hughes, it turns out, is the inventor of an experimental rocket pack that Secord has happened upon and utilized in a series of exciting action sequences. The FBI is there too. Hughes wants his rocket back, stressing how potentially dangerous it is, especially if it fell into the wrong hands. Secord wants to keep it.
To underline his point, Hughes shows Secord a film. “Keep watching, kid. It cost a man’s life to get this out of Germany,...
- 8/31/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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[This story contains spoilers for She-Hulk episode two.]
Being a Hulk is now a family business. But Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) may not be the only members of their gamma-irradiated clan. The second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, directed by Kat Coiro and written by Jessica Gao, sees the Hulk once again headed to space, this time on a Sakaarian ship, similar to the one featured in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and presumably the same one that caused the accident that created She-Hulk in the debut episode. Despite She-Hulk serving as a sitcom, there does seem to be something larger happening between the scenes, a revelation that could finally lead to a new Hulk movie.
Much of Phase Four of the MCU has placed an emphasis on family and legacy, with characters taking on new roles, like Scarlet Witch, Loki, Captain America (Sam Wilson), and Spider-Man. Others...
[This story contains spoilers for She-Hulk episode two.]
Being a Hulk is now a family business. But Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) and Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) may not be the only members of their gamma-irradiated clan. The second episode of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, directed by Kat Coiro and written by Jessica Gao, sees the Hulk once again headed to space, this time on a Sakaarian ship, similar to the one featured in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), and presumably the same one that caused the accident that created She-Hulk in the debut episode. Despite She-Hulk serving as a sitcom, there does seem to be something larger happening between the scenes, a revelation that could finally lead to a new Hulk movie.
Much of Phase Four of the MCU has placed an emphasis on family and legacy, with characters taking on new roles, like Scarlet Witch, Loki, Captain America (Sam Wilson), and Spider-Man. Others...
- 8/25/2022
- by Richard Newby
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New York, NY— July 20, 2022 — Known for his legendary and impactful run on Incredible Hulk, superstar comics writer Peter David is proving his acclaimed work on the Hulk mythos is far from over! Having just finished an epic trilogy of limited series that told the grand saga of Hulk villain Maestro, David will now turn his attention to another iconic creation of his—Joe Fixit! The fan-favorite Hulk persona that muscled his way through Las Vegas as a hedonistic bodyguard will star in his very own limited series set during David’s original time on the Incredlble Hulk. Joining David in this Sin City adventure will be artist Yildiray Cinar (The Marvels).
“When I created Joe Fixit decades ago, it was merely as a means to shake up the standard formula,” David explained. “Typically Bruce would have set up some sort of situation and he would be worried that the Hulk...
“When I created Joe Fixit decades ago, it was merely as a means to shake up the standard formula,” David explained. “Typically Bruce would have set up some sort of situation and he would be worried that the Hulk...
- 7/25/2022
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Written by Peter David | Written by Alan Robinson | Published by Marvel Comics
Everyone loves a supergroup, and that’s as true in comics as it is in any other field. Back in 1991, the biggest characters at Marvel were Gray Hulk, Wolverine (of course), Ghost Rider, and Spider-Man. Punisher too, but that version of Punisher was not really a team player and a bit too violent for the tone these guys had (though Ghost Rider came close at times), so he was passed over. Sorry, Frank.
In Fantastic Four #347, Peter David and Art Adams introduced this ‘new’ Fantastic Four, only ever intended as a quirky temporary team up until the ‘real’ Ff resumed duties. It was short and quirky, but has remained a fan favourite group ever since, and Marvel has seen the light. Peter David has been invited back to write another story of his supergroup, set back in those...
Everyone loves a supergroup, and that’s as true in comics as it is in any other field. Back in 1991, the biggest characters at Marvel were Gray Hulk, Wolverine (of course), Ghost Rider, and Spider-Man. Punisher too, but that version of Punisher was not really a team player and a bit too violent for the tone these guys had (though Ghost Rider came close at times), so he was passed over. Sorry, Frank.
In Fantastic Four #347, Peter David and Art Adams introduced this ‘new’ Fantastic Four, only ever intended as a quirky temporary team up until the ‘real’ Ff resumed duties. It was short and quirky, but has remained a fan favourite group ever since, and Marvel has seen the light. Peter David has been invited back to write another story of his supergroup, set back in those...
- 6/30/2022
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Gavin Jasper Dec 29, 2018
Worlds keep colliding in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. So what the hell was going on in those final moments?
Spoiler sense tingling! This article contains Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spoilers. Seriously, why would you click on this link without realizing that spoilers are going to happen?
Like nearly any superhero movie from the past few years, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has stuff after the credits. It’s just that this one may have the best post-credits sequence of the year. At the very least, it’s on the level of the mid-credits stuff in Deadpool 2. Plus it’s just a wonderful movie in general and you should really see it.
What happens: So we get some very stylized initial credits with a psychedelic Spider-Man party followed by a sad dedication to Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Regular credits kick in, we get to hear Spider-Man’s Christmas song in full,...
Worlds keep colliding in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. So what the hell was going on in those final moments?
Spoiler sense tingling! This article contains Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spoilers. Seriously, why would you click on this link without realizing that spoilers are going to happen?
Like nearly any superhero movie from the past few years, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has stuff after the credits. It’s just that this one may have the best post-credits sequence of the year. At the very least, it’s on the level of the mid-credits stuff in Deadpool 2. Plus it’s just a wonderful movie in general and you should really see it.
What happens: So we get some very stylized initial credits with a psychedelic Spider-Man party followed by a sad dedication to Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Regular credits kick in, we get to hear Spider-Man’s Christmas song in full,...
- 12/13/2018
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Dec 28, 2018
Ready to see what DC Comics and Dceu goodness is hidden in the seaweed of the Aquaman movie? We've got you covered!
This article contains nothing but Aquaman spoilers.
After years of development, the Aquaman movie is finally here. For a little perspective, we first glimpsed Jason Momoa as Aquaman in a brief cameo in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but he had been cast in the role as early as 2014. That's...quite a long time to wait for the king of Atlantis to ascend (or descend) to his throne, even when you take his starring role in last year's Justice League movie into account.
And just as we've seen in every Dceu movie, Aquaman is absolutely packed to the gills (sorry) with DC Universe easter eggs. With a tremendous amount of reverence for Aquaman comic book history, and a few subtle nods to the wider DC Comics world,...
Ready to see what DC Comics and Dceu goodness is hidden in the seaweed of the Aquaman movie? We've got you covered!
This article contains nothing but Aquaman spoilers.
After years of development, the Aquaman movie is finally here. For a little perspective, we first glimpsed Jason Momoa as Aquaman in a brief cameo in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but he had been cast in the role as early as 2014. That's...quite a long time to wait for the king of Atlantis to ascend (or descend) to his throne, even when you take his starring role in last year's Justice League movie into account.
And just as we've seen in every Dceu movie, Aquaman is absolutely packed to the gills (sorry) with DC Universe easter eggs. With a tremendous amount of reverence for Aquaman comic book history, and a few subtle nods to the wider DC Comics world,...
- 12/4/2018
- Den of Geek
John Saavedra Nov 17, 2017
James Franco will star as Multiple Man in a new X-Men solo film!
James Franco is set to play Jamie Madrox aka Multiple Man in a new standalone X-Men movie. The film is being written by Wonder Woman screenwriter Allan Heinberg and produced by Simon Kinberg, who is currently also directing X-Men: Dark Phoenix. No release date has been set for this film, but we assume it's still a ways away as its currently in the early stages of development.
The character choice is interesting as he's not exactly as popular of a name as, say, the usual mutants. In case you don't know, he's indeed named Multiple Man because he can instantly create duplicates of himself. While Jamie was originally a minor character, his story was better established in Peter David's X-Factor run from the 1990s, which incorporated many lesser known heroes from the larger X-Men mythos.
James Franco will star as Multiple Man in a new X-Men solo film!
James Franco is set to play Jamie Madrox aka Multiple Man in a new standalone X-Men movie. The film is being written by Wonder Woman screenwriter Allan Heinberg and produced by Simon Kinberg, who is currently also directing X-Men: Dark Phoenix. No release date has been set for this film, but we assume it's still a ways away as its currently in the early stages of development.
The character choice is interesting as he's not exactly as popular of a name as, say, the usual mutants. In case you don't know, he's indeed named Multiple Man because he can instantly create duplicates of himself. While Jamie was originally a minor character, his story was better established in Peter David's X-Factor run from the 1990s, which incorporated many lesser known heroes from the larger X-Men mythos.
- 11/16/2017
- Den of Geek
Scènes à faire. Ever heard of it?
It’s an interesting concept that writers and artists encounter when they work, although they may not know what it’s called. It’s French for “scene to be made” or “scene that must be done”. In practical terms, it refers to a scene in a creative work that’s pretty much obligatory for the genre.
If you’re doing a story about a doctor, you will sooner or later have a dramatic shot of a patient on a cart pushed through swinging hospital doors. If you’re doing a story about a lawyer, sooner or later there will be an impassioned speech in front of a judge. If you’re doing a story about a little old lady in Maine who writes mysteries, sooner or later there will be a dead body. If there’s an evacuation, there will be a...
It’s an interesting concept that writers and artists encounter when they work, although they may not know what it’s called. It’s French for “scene to be made” or “scene that must be done”. In practical terms, it refers to a scene in a creative work that’s pretty much obligatory for the genre.
If you’re doing a story about a doctor, you will sooner or later have a dramatic shot of a patient on a cart pushed through swinging hospital doors. If you’re doing a story about a lawyer, sooner or later there will be an impassioned speech in front of a judge. If you’re doing a story about a little old lady in Maine who writes mysteries, sooner or later there will be a dead body. If there’s an evacuation, there will be a...
- 9/20/2017
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Warners and DC Entertainment continue to develop a live action adaptation of DC Comics' "Young Justice", with characters to be showcased on "Arrow", "The Flash", "Legends Of Tomorrow" and "Supergirl'':
"...'Young Justice' will be a live action teen drama/romance series with a superhero twist, based on the 'Young Justice' cartoon, games and comics with both 'Superboy' and 'Miss Martian' as leaders of the team...
The 'Young Justice' comic book team debuted in DC's "Young Justice: The Secret" (June 1998) before receiving an ongoing monthly series, written by Todd DeZago and Peter David with illustrations by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker.
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"...'Young Justice' will be a live action teen drama/romance series with a superhero twist, based on the 'Young Justice' cartoon, games and comics with both 'Superboy' and 'Miss Martian' as leaders of the team...
The 'Young Justice' comic book team debuted in DC's "Young Justice: The Secret" (June 1998) before receiving an ongoing monthly series, written by Todd DeZago and Peter David with illustrations by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker.
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- 8/1/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider #2
Written by Peter David | Art by Mark Bagley | Published by Marvel Comics
Dan Slott has stated that every time he has a major event storyline he tries to use the event to propel a character to their own individual series. This process has led to mixed results as a character like Silk has found an audience, but a book like Prowler was dead on arrival. Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider has some major talent behind it. Peter David has had some great success with Marvel, and Mark Bagley is putting in some quality work in this book, but there is this enormous albatross that hangs over this book hindering it from being successful. Unfortunately I do not see them being able to overcome that albatross as it is the titular character Ben Reily. He is simply not that compelling of a character.
Now I will...
Written by Peter David | Art by Mark Bagley | Published by Marvel Comics
Dan Slott has stated that every time he has a major event storyline he tries to use the event to propel a character to their own individual series. This process has led to mixed results as a character like Silk has found an audience, but a book like Prowler was dead on arrival. Ben Reilly: Scarlet Spider has some major talent behind it. Peter David has had some great success with Marvel, and Mark Bagley is putting in some quality work in this book, but there is this enormous albatross that hangs over this book hindering it from being successful. Unfortunately I do not see them being able to overcome that albatross as it is the titular character Ben Reily. He is simply not that compelling of a character.
Now I will...
- 5/30/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Marvel Comics "Spider-Man 2099", written by Peter David and illustrated by Will Sliney, with a cover by Francesco Mattina, is available May 3, 2017:
"...the future looks bleak as 'Spidey' uncovers the truth about those responsible for destroying his home time period of 2099. But with 'Tempest', the fiance of 'Miguel' caught in the crossfire, taking down the terrorists might prove impossible."
'Spider-Man 2099' was created for Marvel Comics in 1992 by Peter David and Rick Leonardi, as a futuristic take on the namesake created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
His secret identity is 'Miguel O'Hara', a young geneticist living in New York in the year 2099 A.D. who attempts to recreate the abilities of the original 'Spider-Man' in other people. But he suffers a related accident that causes half his DNA to be re-written with a spider's genetic code.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spider-Man: Homecoming"...
Helicopter...
"...the future looks bleak as 'Spidey' uncovers the truth about those responsible for destroying his home time period of 2099. But with 'Tempest', the fiance of 'Miguel' caught in the crossfire, taking down the terrorists might prove impossible."
'Spider-Man 2099' was created for Marvel Comics in 1992 by Peter David and Rick Leonardi, as a futuristic take on the namesake created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
His secret identity is 'Miguel O'Hara', a young geneticist living in New York in the year 2099 A.D. who attempts to recreate the abilities of the original 'Spider-Man' in other people. But he suffers a related accident that causes half his DNA to be re-written with a spider's genetic code.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spider-Man: Homecoming"...
Helicopter...
- 5/3/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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If you’ve been following the recent The Clone Conspiracy arc, you’ll know that a forgotten figure from Spider-Man lore has made a shocking return to the comic book world. Namely, Ben Reilly, the clone of Peter Parker who goes by the name of Scarlet Spider. Now, he’s getting his own series once again, and it comes courtesy of Spider-Man comics legends Peter David and Mark Bagley. Thankfully, things get off to a swinging start (hey, it’s an oldie but a goodie) with issue #1.
In Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1, Ben has moved to Las Vegas to avoid the attention of Peter Parker. In order to get his life – and his fractured mind – back on track, he’s looking to find himself his own version of Peter’s life.
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If you’ve been following the recent The Clone Conspiracy arc, you’ll know that a forgotten figure from Spider-Man lore has made a shocking return to the comic book world. Namely, Ben Reilly, the clone of Peter Parker who goes by the name of Scarlet Spider. Now, he’s getting his own series once again, and it comes courtesy of Spider-Man comics legends Peter David and Mark Bagley. Thankfully, things get off to a swinging start (hey, it’s an oldie but a goodie) with issue #1.
In Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1, Ben has moved to Las Vegas to avoid the attention of Peter Parker. In order to get his life – and his fractured mind – back on track, he’s looking to find himself his own version of Peter’s life.
- 4/26/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Marvel Comics' "Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider" #1, is written by Peter David and illustrated by Mark Bagley, with covers by Bagley, Greg Land, Tom Lyle, J. Scott Campbell and John Tyler Christopher, available April 26, 2017:
"...in the aftermath of 'The Clone Conspiracy', 'Ben Reilly' has returned with a new lease on life. Not as a clone of 'Peter Parker', but as his own man.
"Will suiting up once more as the 'Scarlet Spider' be enough to outrun his personal demons?
"All while being able to stay one step ahead of the man hunting him -- 'Kaine Parker' -- the former Scarlet Spider?! More importantly, can you ever truly outrun your past?..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spider-Man: Homecoming"...
Helicopter scene with stunt doubles being filmed tonight for #SpiderManHomecoming pic.twitter.com/DRfB23D6Vu— about tom holland (@abouttomholland) September 19, 2016@chrishemsworth and @bobbydazzler84 beat that!
"...in the aftermath of 'The Clone Conspiracy', 'Ben Reilly' has returned with a new lease on life. Not as a clone of 'Peter Parker', but as his own man.
"Will suiting up once more as the 'Scarlet Spider' be enough to outrun his personal demons?
"All while being able to stay one step ahead of the man hunting him -- 'Kaine Parker' -- the former Scarlet Spider?! More importantly, can you ever truly outrun your past?..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Spider-Man: Homecoming"...
Helicopter scene with stunt doubles being filmed tonight for #SpiderManHomecoming pic.twitter.com/DRfB23D6Vu— about tom holland (@abouttomholland) September 19, 2016@chrishemsworth and @bobbydazzler84 beat that!
- 4/21/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
To Marvel Entertainment,
Last week I read X-Men Gold #1 and, controversy aside which I won’t be getting into as you have gone above and beyond to address the issue properly and professionally, it really invoked a lot of strong feelings in me. Because of that, I’d like to talk about the X-Men and what they mean to me.
I first discovered X-Men on television when I was in elementary school. I remember watching the first episode and immediately being sucked in. To this day, the Sentinels are still menacing to me and I’ll always have a fondness for Jubilee, Rogue and Storm. I remember the time between Saturday morning after the episode finished to the next Saturday felt like an eternity. I was a shy kid who knew he was queer, but I didn’t understand it. I didn’t have a lot of friends, didn’t...
Last week I read X-Men Gold #1 and, controversy aside which I won’t be getting into as you have gone above and beyond to address the issue properly and professionally, it really invoked a lot of strong feelings in me. Because of that, I’d like to talk about the X-Men and what they mean to me.
I first discovered X-Men on television when I was in elementary school. I remember watching the first episode and immediately being sucked in. To this day, the Sentinels are still menacing to me and I’ll always have a fondness for Jubilee, Rogue and Storm. I remember the time between Saturday morning after the episode finished to the next Saturday felt like an eternity. I was a shy kid who knew he was queer, but I didn’t understand it. I didn’t have a lot of friends, didn’t...
- 4/11/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
The Clone Conspiracy was met with something of a mixed response from fans, but one thing many are grateful for is the return of Ben Reilly. The clone of Spider-Man wasn’t portrayed in a way that a lot of people thought worked, but he’s back in the Marvel Universe and ready to take the spotlight in his own solo series.
Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider launches from writer Peter David and artist Mark Bagley this month and will likely delve into how he goes from villain back to hero. That’s going to include a brand new costume, which is thankfully being quickly replaced with his classic version after widespread negative backlash on social media.
Now, Marvel has released an amazing variant cover by artist extraordinaire J. Scott Campbell. Featuring Ben in his original Scarlet Spider suit, he’s joined by Spider-Man, though it remains to be...
Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider launches from writer Peter David and artist Mark Bagley this month and will likely delve into how he goes from villain back to hero. That’s going to include a brand new costume, which is thankfully being quickly replaced with his classic version after widespread negative backlash on social media.
Now, Marvel has released an amazing variant cover by artist extraordinaire J. Scott Campbell. Featuring Ben in his original Scarlet Spider suit, he’s joined by Spider-Man, though it remains to be...
- 4/5/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
This April, one of the most controversial characters in Marvel history returns to don the mask (and hoodie!) once more – as we present your first look inside Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1, the new series from New York Times bestselling creators Peter David (Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099) and Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men).
That’s right, Ben Reilly is webslinging his way back into comic shops everywhere and he’s bringing two of the most accomplished & beloved Spider-Man creators of all-time with him! Only question is – will it be as a hero…or a villain? In the aftermath of The Clone Conspiracy, Ben Reilly has returned with a new lease on life. Not as Peter Parker’s clone – but as his own man. Will suiting up once more as the Scarlet Spider be enough to outrun his personal demons? All while being able to stay one step ahead of...
That’s right, Ben Reilly is webslinging his way back into comic shops everywhere and he’s bringing two of the most accomplished & beloved Spider-Man creators of all-time with him! Only question is – will it be as a hero…or a villain? In the aftermath of The Clone Conspiracy, Ben Reilly has returned with a new lease on life. Not as Peter Parker’s clone – but as his own man. Will suiting up once more as the Scarlet Spider be enough to outrun his personal demons? All while being able to stay one step ahead of...
- 4/4/2017
- by Kat Wheat
- Nerdly
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There’s really no shortage of Spider-folk swinging around the Marvel Universe these days, now is there? In addition to two Spider-Men (Peter Parker and Miles Morales), Spider-Woman and even Spider-Gwen (who gave way to Gwenpool, believe it or not), to name a few, we now have a new series on the way that those with an affinity for both nostalgia and one of the most notorious retcons in all of comic book history will want to check out: Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider.
Not long ago, some unlettered interiors actually did find their way online, but now Marvel is being a bit more generous by offering first looks at the various covers that True Believers will be able to choose from in a matter of weeks. Aside from the standard...
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There’s really no shortage of Spider-folk swinging around the Marvel Universe these days, now is there? In addition to two Spider-Men (Peter Parker and Miles Morales), Spider-Woman and even Spider-Gwen (who gave way to Gwenpool, believe it or not), to name a few, we now have a new series on the way that those with an affinity for both nostalgia and one of the most notorious retcons in all of comic book history will want to check out: Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider.
Not long ago, some unlettered interiors actually did find their way online, but now Marvel is being a bit more generous by offering first looks at the various covers that True Believers will be able to choose from in a matter of weeks. Aside from the standard...
- 3/31/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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Earlier this year, Marvel announced the launch of Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider following the events of the Spider-Man centric The Clone Conspiracy. Since then, there’s been quite a bit of controversy in regards to the hero’s redesigned costume, though we recently learned that he’ll once again don the original after the first arc wraps up. However, that news just serves to make this preview of issue #1 all the more confusing.
As you can see in the gallery above, Ben Reilly comes face to face with…himself? At least, that’s what it looks like, as we get to see the new-look Scarlet Spider interacting with a version wearing his original costume. Could this be a hallucination, or a Spider-Man from another Earth? As of right now, it...
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Earlier this year, Marvel announced the launch of Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider following the events of the Spider-Man centric The Clone Conspiracy. Since then, there’s been quite a bit of controversy in regards to the hero’s redesigned costume, though we recently learned that he’ll once again don the original after the first arc wraps up. However, that news just serves to make this preview of issue #1 all the more confusing.
As you can see in the gallery above, Ben Reilly comes face to face with…himself? At least, that’s what it looks like, as we get to see the new-look Scarlet Spider interacting with a version wearing his original costume. Could this be a hallucination, or a Spider-Man from another Earth? As of right now, it...
- 3/21/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
Last month, Marvel announced that Peter Parker’s clone will take centre stage in Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider, a new ongoing series from Peter David and Mark Bagley. As excited as many fans were to learn that the beloved character would be getting his own title, the response to the redesigned costume can’t have been the one the publisher hoped for. Overall, people weren’t too pleased, and the bizarre slit in the mask where his mouth is was widely ridiculed, so much so that a later variant cover seemingly removed it.
Now, it’s been revealed that Ben Reilly will get his old suit back by the end of the first arc, and Bagley has even redrawn issue #1’s cover to reflect that. They claim that the decision was made for story related reasons and not the backlash from readers, but honestly, it’s hard to take that seriously.
Now, it’s been revealed that Ben Reilly will get his old suit back by the end of the first arc, and Bagley has even redrawn issue #1’s cover to reflect that. They claim that the decision was made for story related reasons and not the backlash from readers, but honestly, it’s hard to take that seriously.
- 2/17/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
In the wake of the finale of The Clone Conspiracy miniseries, Ben Reilly is back in the Marvel Universe and set to receive his own solo series from Peter David and Mark Bagley. However, the first look at the Scarlet Spider's redesigned costume left a lot to be desired. A variant cover was released the following week, which seemingly addresses a lot of the complaints fans had about the first design. However, it appears Marvel has decided to scrap the new costume altogether and put Reilly back in his classic, cut-off hoodie. The first issue hits retailer shelves on April 26. Newsarama's sources tell the site that the new costume will still be worn in the issue but that by the time the first arc wraps, Reilly will be back in his more familiar threads. Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1 Written by Peter David Art and Cover by Mark Bagley Variant Covers by Greg Land,...
- 2/16/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
Starting off today's Horror Highlights is the Justice League taking on predators and much more in Justice League Volume 2 from Dark Horse and DC Comics. Also: a look at key art and release details for Bethany and a new Voodoo trailer.
Justice League Volume 2 Release Details & Cover Art: From Dark Horse Comics: "In the return of these crossover comics, the Jla take on Predators—in adaptive superhero form! Batman teams up with Tarzan to resist the claws of the Cat-Woman. Kyle Rayner must don the mantle of Green Lantern to turn back a tide of Aliens. Superteens Spyboy and Young Justice must defeat nightmarish foes. Collects Jla versus Predator, Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Cat-Woman, Green Lantern versus Aliens, and Spyboy/Young Justice: Young Spies Like Us.
Creators
Writer: Ron Marz, Peter David, John Ostrander
Penciller: Pop Mhan, Todd Nauck, Rick Leonardi, Graham Nolan, Igor Kordey
Inker: Norman Lee,...
Justice League Volume 2 Release Details & Cover Art: From Dark Horse Comics: "In the return of these crossover comics, the Jla take on Predators—in adaptive superhero form! Batman teams up with Tarzan to resist the claws of the Cat-Woman. Kyle Rayner must don the mantle of Green Lantern to turn back a tide of Aliens. Superteens Spyboy and Young Justice must defeat nightmarish foes. Collects Jla versus Predator, Batman/Tarzan: Claws of the Cat-Woman, Green Lantern versus Aliens, and Spyboy/Young Justice: Young Spies Like Us.
Creators
Writer: Ron Marz, Peter David, John Ostrander
Penciller: Pop Mhan, Todd Nauck, Rick Leonardi, Graham Nolan, Igor Kordey
Inker: Norman Lee,...
- 2/16/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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The Clone Conspiracy doesn’t wrap up until later this month, but Marvel has already released a preview of The Clone Conspiracy: Omega, a one-shot which promises to deal with the fallout of the event. For those of you unfamiliar with what Spider-Man has been up to, his clone Ben Reilly has returned from the dead with the intent of resurrecting all his fallen foes and loved ones.
Morally, that’s something Peter Parker hasn’t been able to deal with, especially as the unhinged Ben’s plan now seems to involve turning everyone in the world into clones. How the tale wraps up is unclear at this stage, but we do know that Reilly is going to end up going back to being the Scarlet Spider.
Thankfully, the preview above does offer up...
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The Clone Conspiracy doesn’t wrap up until later this month, but Marvel has already released a preview of The Clone Conspiracy: Omega, a one-shot which promises to deal with the fallout of the event. For those of you unfamiliar with what Spider-Man has been up to, his clone Ben Reilly has returned from the dead with the intent of resurrecting all his fallen foes and loved ones.
Morally, that’s something Peter Parker hasn’t been able to deal with, especially as the unhinged Ben’s plan now seems to involve turning everyone in the world into clones. How the tale wraps up is unclear at this stage, but we do know that Reilly is going to end up going back to being the Scarlet Spider.
Thankfully, the preview above does offer up...
- 2/7/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
James Hunt Feb 3, 2017
With two TV shows and many movies on the way, here's our look at the thus-far unused X-Men mutants we'd like to see Fox bring to the screen.
A mild spoiler for X-Men: Apocalypse is contained within.
It’s been 17 years since Fox brought the X-Men to cinema, and despite making nine movies in the universe (with a tenth about to come out) they’ve barely scratched the surface of Marvel’s expansive mutant franchise.
However, with two TV shows in the works and further spin-off movies planned, it seems as though the X-Men franchise might finally give fans the deep cuts they’ve been looking for – and we don’t just mean from Wolverine’s claws. No, more screen time means more roles to fill, and that means Fox might start making use of some of the lesser-used characters available to them.
That’s why we...
With two TV shows and many movies on the way, here's our look at the thus-far unused X-Men mutants we'd like to see Fox bring to the screen.
A mild spoiler for X-Men: Apocalypse is contained within.
It’s been 17 years since Fox brought the X-Men to cinema, and despite making nine movies in the universe (with a tenth about to come out) they’ve barely scratched the surface of Marvel’s expansive mutant franchise.
However, with two TV shows in the works and further spin-off movies planned, it seems as though the X-Men franchise might finally give fans the deep cuts they’ve been looking for – and we don’t just mean from Wolverine’s claws. No, more screen time means more roles to fill, and that means Fox might start making use of some of the lesser-used characters available to them.
That’s why we...
- 1/28/2017
- Den of Geek
The Fan-Favorite Character Goes Solo in April
This April, one of the most controversial characters in Marvel history returns to don the mask (and hoodie!) once more. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1 – the new series from New York Times Bestselling creators Peter David (Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099) and Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men)! That’s right, Ben Reilly is webslinging his way back into comic shops everywhere later this year and he’s bringing two of the most accomplished & beloved Spider-Man creators of all-time with him! Only question is – will it be as a hero…or a villain?
It was the twist that shocked the world. Ben Reilly had returned, but not as he once was. Twisted and manipulated by the villainous Jackal, the fallen clone is out to break the cycle, and reclaim his destiny. Not as Peter Parker’s clone – but as his own man.
This April, one of the most controversial characters in Marvel history returns to don the mask (and hoodie!) once more. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1 – the new series from New York Times Bestselling creators Peter David (Amazing Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099) and Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men)! That’s right, Ben Reilly is webslinging his way back into comic shops everywhere later this year and he’s bringing two of the most accomplished & beloved Spider-Man creators of all-time with him! Only question is – will it be as a hero…or a villain?
It was the twist that shocked the world. Ben Reilly had returned, but not as he once was. Twisted and manipulated by the villainous Jackal, the fallen clone is out to break the cycle, and reclaim his destiny. Not as Peter Parker’s clone – but as his own man.
- 1/10/2017
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
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