The vastly controversial Secret Empire has now wrapped up, meaning the hundreds of fans who hated the idea of Steve Rogers becoming a Nazi dictator can breathe easy again. At the conclusion of the crossover event, the Cosmic Cube’s changes to reality were reversed and the heroic Rogers returned to reclaim his place as Captain America. But he was still missing one vital part of the ensemble…
The following Marvel event has been Generations, a series of one-shots which pairs a different original hero up with the legacy character who took on their mantle. In Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America and Steve Rogers Captain America #1, Wilson ended up stuck in the past, specifically in World War II. Unable to stay out of the fight, he became a wartime myth known as “The Man in the Air.” His heroics even inspired Steve, still new to being Captain America at the time,...
The following Marvel event has been Generations, a series of one-shots which pairs a different original hero up with the legacy character who took on their mantle. In Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America and Steve Rogers Captain America #1, Wilson ended up stuck in the past, specifically in World War II. Unable to stay out of the fight, he became a wartime myth known as “The Man in the Air.” His heroics even inspired Steve, still new to being Captain America at the time,...
- 10/3/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
At first glance, this does not sound like a good idea.
U.S. Avengers and Uncanny Avengers will not survive the new year. January brings us a three-month mini-event called Avengers: No Surrender. Okay; on the face of it, this seems like a good idea – and pretty much what I was calling for in this space back on September 6th when I said Secret Empire might have been a worthy eight-parter if it had been entirely confined to the two Captain America titles, segueing from Sam Wilson to Steve Rogers and completely in the hands of writer Nick Spencer. Okay, I guess I’m getting much of what I asked for.
However, Avengers: No Surrender also marks the cancellation of both U.S. Avengers and Uncanny Avengers and the “promotion” of The Avengers to weekly status… at least for the duration of the storyline. There are 13 shipping weeks in the...
U.S. Avengers and Uncanny Avengers will not survive the new year. January brings us a three-month mini-event called Avengers: No Surrender. Okay; on the face of it, this seems like a good idea – and pretty much what I was calling for in this space back on September 6th when I said Secret Empire might have been a worthy eight-parter if it had been entirely confined to the two Captain America titles, segueing from Sam Wilson to Steve Rogers and completely in the hands of writer Nick Spencer. Okay, I guess I’m getting much of what I asked for.
However, Avengers: No Surrender also marks the cancellation of both U.S. Avengers and Uncanny Avengers and the “promotion” of The Avengers to weekly status… at least for the duration of the storyline. There are 13 shipping weeks in the...
- 9/27/2017
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Now that we have the epic battle that was Steve Rogers versus Steve Rogers which took place in Secret Empire #10 behind us, we can look forward to something a little more uplifting. As it turns out, it’ll come in the form of a Generations one-shot that’ll unite Captain Americas Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson. Yes, after a year or so of all that Hydra jazz, the American Dream is finally alive and well.
By now, you’re probably aware of what the Generations concept is, but just in case you’re not, we’ll give you the gist of it. Basically, fan favorites past and present have been brought together via the Vanishing Point, thereby allowing team-ups of heroes who’ve adopted various mantles to take place. Aside from the one being discussed today, other noteworthy one-shots in this line include Thors Jane Foster and Odinson, Wolverines Logan...
By now, you’re probably aware of what the Generations concept is, but just in case you’re not, we’ll give you the gist of it. Basically, fan favorites past and present have been brought together via the Vanishing Point, thereby allowing team-ups of heroes who’ve adopted various mantles to take place. Aside from the one being discussed today, other noteworthy one-shots in this line include Thors Jane Foster and Odinson, Wolverines Logan...
- 8/30/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Now that Peter Parker is firmly part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, lots of crossover opportunities are expected to be the norm. Actually, he dove into the deep end quicker than most characters given that he made his debut in Captain America: Civil War. Plus, there’s also the fact that Iron Man is set to play a key role in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Still, it doesn’t hurt to think about what lies ahead, especially since Marvel Studios plans out their movie slates far ahead of release. Now, we do know to expect other characters following in the footsteps of Tony Stark when it comes to being guests in future Spidey films, but beyond that, it’s all speculation at this point.
One who seems naturally fitted for such a role is that of Nick Fury, who came incredibly close to appearing in Homecoming before the creative minds ruled in favor of Iron Man.
Still, it doesn’t hurt to think about what lies ahead, especially since Marvel Studios plans out their movie slates far ahead of release. Now, we do know to expect other characters following in the footsteps of Tony Stark when it comes to being guests in future Spidey films, but beyond that, it’s all speculation at this point.
One who seems naturally fitted for such a role is that of Nick Fury, who came incredibly close to appearing in Homecoming before the creative minds ruled in favor of Iron Man.
- 7/7/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
From the sensitive Tobey Maguire to the nerdy Andrew Garfield to the clumsy Tom Holland, Peter Parker/Spider-Man has evolved into the ultimate teenage, superhero misfit. And, as Sony’s top franchise, the web-slinger has experienced different rites of passage under the direction of Sam Raimi (“Spider-Man,” “Spider-Man 2,” “Spider-Man 3”), Marc Webb (“The Amazing Spider-Man,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”), and Jon Watts (“Spider-Man Homecoming”).
But until Sony made a deal in 2015 to share the Spider-Man movie rights with Disney and Marvel Studios, the Marvel Comics superhero remained separate from the McU. That changed with the decidedly younger Holland making a guest appearance as Parker/Spidey in “Captain America: Civil War” (2016). Following his first solo stint in “Homecoming” (July 7th), Holland will appear in “Avengers: Infinity War” (May 4, 2018), followed by the sequel, “Homecoming 2” (2019).
“Spider-Man” (2002)
Marvel Comics’ high-school crime fighter from New York City with spider-like superpowers finally became a movie...
But until Sony made a deal in 2015 to share the Spider-Man movie rights with Disney and Marvel Studios, the Marvel Comics superhero remained separate from the McU. That changed with the decidedly younger Holland making a guest appearance as Parker/Spidey in “Captain America: Civil War” (2016). Following his first solo stint in “Homecoming” (July 7th), Holland will appear in “Avengers: Infinity War” (May 4, 2018), followed by the sequel, “Homecoming 2” (2019).
“Spider-Man” (2002)
Marvel Comics’ high-school crime fighter from New York City with spider-like superpowers finally became a movie...
- 7/5/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
There have been so many changes to comic book characters over the last few years. Jane Foster became Thor. Doctor Doom and Riri Williams became Iron Man. Sam Wilson became Captain America. It all has been leading to a new phase Marvel Comics is introducing called Marvel Legacy. Uniting the classic identities of characters with the new identities. Well, they've done it again, but in a very different way.
Although nothing in the comics has shown how or why, it seems the Punisher is going become the new War Machine. To be honest, it's not too far of a stretch, but it's definitely a unique direction. The Punisher has always been a vigilante killer who just straight up murderizes people who do bad things. He has guns and a van, but no powers or anything else relatively super. To now give him a suit of technological armor, definitely, makes him a much bigger threat.
Although nothing in the comics has shown how or why, it seems the Punisher is going become the new War Machine. To be honest, it's not too far of a stretch, but it's definitely a unique direction. The Punisher has always been a vigilante killer who just straight up murderizes people who do bad things. He has guns and a van, but no powers or anything else relatively super. To now give him a suit of technological armor, definitely, makes him a much bigger threat.
- 6/26/2017
- by Bryam Dayley
- GeekTyrant
If you’ve been keeping up with the recent happenings at Marvel, then you’re well aware of Generations, an upcoming endeavor consisting of ten one-shots uniting heroes who have adopted various mantles, both past and present. In other words, expect to see team-ups featuring the likes of Wolverines Laura Kinney and Logan, and even Thors Odinson and Jane Foster.
What’s more is that we recently discovered this seemingly standalone tale will, in fact, have some sort of intertwining with Secret Empire, the House of Ideas’ currently in progress major crossover event. Sure, we probably won’t know all of the specifics until the actual periodicals ship, but it remains clear that something called “the Vanishing Point” is the reasoning for these otherwise anachronistic team-ups.
One thing’s for certain: this isn’t the Vanishing Point we’ve come to know from DC Comics, but it does sound similar...
What’s more is that we recently discovered this seemingly standalone tale will, in fact, have some sort of intertwining with Secret Empire, the House of Ideas’ currently in progress major crossover event. Sure, we probably won’t know all of the specifics until the actual periodicals ship, but it remains clear that something called “the Vanishing Point” is the reasoning for these otherwise anachronistic team-ups.
One thing’s for certain: this isn’t the Vanishing Point we’ve come to know from DC Comics, but it does sound similar...
- 6/16/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
If anything, two of the things Marvel Studios have long excelled at have been plotting out their film slate far in advance and introducing a wide array of characters to moviegoers, effectively making their pantheon of superheroes household names – even those who were previously B-listers. Granted, everyone knows the names of Captain America and the Hulk, but the average man on the street probably would’ve thought you were referring to a certain Black Sabbath song if you said the words “Iron Man” before 2008.
Since then, the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange have proven to be surprise hits, with Black Panther starting to build a considerable amount of hype now as well ahead of its release next year. While we wait for the film’s first teaser trailer heralding T’Challa’s solo debut on the silver screen to arrive, we now have a few nuggets...
Since then, the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange have proven to be surprise hits, with Black Panther starting to build a considerable amount of hype now as well ahead of its release next year. While we wait for the film’s first teaser trailer heralding T’Challa’s solo debut on the silver screen to arrive, we now have a few nuggets...
- 6/9/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Traditionally, Spider-Man is the most popular character in Marvel's roster of mighty heroes. Though characters such as Iron Man and Captain America may rival his popularity today, thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films, Spider-Man is as synonymous with Marvel as Mickey Mouse is with Disney. Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man film in 2002 arguably kicked off the current superhero craze with each chapter setting new opening weekend records, until the rebooted Amazing Spider-Man films began to dilute the property through poorly received, and lower grossing entries.
Now that Spider-Man is allowed to play with the Avengers in the McU -- thanks to a masterful deal with Sony -- and his next solo outing hits theaters in a month, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has some praise for the wall-crawler. Screenrant reports that in Disney Channel's A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man: Homecoming, Feige had this to say about...
Now that Spider-Man is allowed to play with the Avengers in the McU -- thanks to a masterful deal with Sony -- and his next solo outing hits theaters in a month, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has some praise for the wall-crawler. Screenrant reports that in Disney Channel's A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man: Homecoming, Feige had this to say about...
- 6/5/2017
- by Nick Doll
- LRMonline.com
This review is based off a volume that collects Captain America: Sam Wilson #14-17 and Captain America (1968) #344.
If you’re an avid reader of comic books, you’re no doubt well aware that the past decade has seen its share of younger heroes stepping up to claim the mantle of their mentors, sometimes to the chagrin of staunch purists. Marvel has especially championed this method of storytelling in recent years, with Captain America: Sam Wilson being a prime example.
To be honest, I actually find stuff like this to be very appealing, but mostly when it occurs organically and fits well with the established mythos of the relevant hero. Past examples include Dick Grayson becoming Batman and Bucky Barnes becoming Captain America. Having mentioned the latter, you could argue this as having been done before, but at least it makes sense that Sam be worthy of wielding the shield as opposed to,...
If you’re an avid reader of comic books, you’re no doubt well aware that the past decade has seen its share of younger heroes stepping up to claim the mantle of their mentors, sometimes to the chagrin of staunch purists. Marvel has especially championed this method of storytelling in recent years, with Captain America: Sam Wilson being a prime example.
To be honest, I actually find stuff like this to be very appealing, but mostly when it occurs organically and fits well with the established mythos of the relevant hero. Past examples include Dick Grayson becoming Batman and Bucky Barnes becoming Captain America. Having mentioned the latter, you could argue this as having been done before, but at least it makes sense that Sam be worthy of wielding the shield as opposed to,...
- 5/2/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
That thought of a 9-year old girl being intimidated by her local comic shop has not left my mind, kiddos.
I said what I could on the subject just a few weeks ago. Beyond the local comic shop being the culprit for the stagnation we as fans feel for the specific love of the pulp and paper side of comic bookery, there’s a plethora of other barriers to entry. Little mountains that stand in the way for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and level of declared geekery that make the journey to our shores feel not unlike the one those halflings took from their little town, to that live volcano. And much like that epic, the damned eagles were there all along if anyone would have thought to ask for a quicker trip.
Epic Back Catalogs
“I like Captain America!” the little tyke exclaims. He’s taken to his local comic shop,...
I said what I could on the subject just a few weeks ago. Beyond the local comic shop being the culprit for the stagnation we as fans feel for the specific love of the pulp and paper side of comic bookery, there’s a plethora of other barriers to entry. Little mountains that stand in the way for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and level of declared geekery that make the journey to our shores feel not unlike the one those halflings took from their little town, to that live volcano. And much like that epic, the damned eagles were there all along if anyone would have thought to ask for a quicker trip.
Epic Back Catalogs
“I like Captain America!” the little tyke exclaims. He’s taken to his local comic shop,...
- 4/22/2017
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
That thought of a 9-year old girl being intimidated by her local comic shop has not left my mind, kiddos.
I said what I could on the subject just a few weeks ago. Beyond the local comic shop being the culprit for the stagnation we as fans feel for the specific love of the pulp and paper side of comic bookery, there’s a plethora of other barriers to entry. Little mountains that stand in the way for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and level of declared geekery that make the journey to our shores feel not unlike the one those halflings took from their little town, to that live volcano. And much like that epic, the damned eagles were there all along if anyone would have thought to ask for a quicker trip.
Epic Back Catalogs
“I like Captain America!” the little tyke exclaims. He’s taken to his local comic shop,...
I said what I could on the subject just a few weeks ago. Beyond the local comic shop being the culprit for the stagnation we as fans feel for the specific love of the pulp and paper side of comic bookery, there’s a plethora of other barriers to entry. Little mountains that stand in the way for people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and level of declared geekery that make the journey to our shores feel not unlike the one those halflings took from their little town, to that live volcano. And much like that epic, the damned eagles were there all along if anyone would have thought to ask for a quicker trip.
Epic Back Catalogs
“I like Captain America!” the little tyke exclaims. He’s taken to his local comic shop,...
- 4/22/2017
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
Who he is: The Falcon, a.k.a. Sam Wilson
His power: Thanks to his time as a pararescueman in the U.S. military, Sam Wilson was trained in the use of an extremely rare winged jetpack called the Exo-7, which he can use to fly during combat situations. No superpowers, but extreme physical strength and agility.
His story: As revealed in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Wilson retired from the military after the death of his friend, instead joining the Department Of Veterans Affairs to help others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. After befriending Steve Rogers during a workout, Wilson finds Rogers and Natasha Romanoff turning to him for help after they’re disavowed by the U.S. government, thanks to the infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hydra agents. He breaks his wings out of Fort Meade and helps the pair take down Hydra, after...
His power: Thanks to his time as a pararescueman in the U.S. military, Sam Wilson was trained in the use of an extremely rare winged jetpack called the Exo-7, which he can use to fly during combat situations. No superpowers, but extreme physical strength and agility.
His story: As revealed in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Wilson retired from the military after the death of his friend, instead joining the Department Of Veterans Affairs to help others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. After befriending Steve Rogers during a workout, Wilson finds Rogers and Natasha Romanoff turning to him for help after they’re disavowed by the U.S. government, thanks to the infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hydra agents. He breaks his wings out of Fort Meade and helps the pair take down Hydra, after...
- 4/13/2017
- avclub.com
Although we gave you a look inside the special zero issue not long ago, many of you probably wondered when you’d get the same treatment for Secret Empire #1. Well, that day is today, as we can now present more information pertaining to what will undoubtedly be Marvel’s biggest crossover event for the year 2017.
Our first treat to offer is that of the trailer the publisher itself has put together in order to help spread the word. In it, series writer Nick Spencer and Tom Brevoort, Svp of Publishing, hype the event. Among the many interesting things to be found here are the former divulging that this grandiose tale was actually part of his first pitch for Captain America: Sam Wilson. Although the House of Ideas has certainly been no stranger to event books in the past decade or so, it’s quite refreshing to hear that they...
Our first treat to offer is that of the trailer the publisher itself has put together in order to help spread the word. In it, series writer Nick Spencer and Tom Brevoort, Svp of Publishing, hype the event. Among the many interesting things to be found here are the former divulging that this grandiose tale was actually part of his first pitch for Captain America: Sam Wilson. Although the House of Ideas has certainly been no stranger to event books in the past decade or so, it’s quite refreshing to hear that they...
- 4/10/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Saying a lot happened in the world of comics this past week is a gross understatement. Between MoCCA Fest in the east, WonderCon in the west, the poor performance of the Ghost In The Shell live action remake, and the reports coming out of the Marvel Retailer Summit, I could have column fodder well into May. I’ll try to touch on a few of the points that are important to me.
For starters, I wasn’t at WonderCon, but you should read about it here.
Let’s start with MoCCA then. I wrote about MoCCA last year as well. For those not in the know, MoCCA stands for the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. It’s a festival that’s been going on here for the past fifteen years, celebrating the indie side of comics as well as illustration, fine art, and creative innovation. This year featured big name guests including David Lloyd,...
For starters, I wasn’t at WonderCon, but you should read about it here.
Let’s start with MoCCA then. I wrote about MoCCA last year as well. For those not in the know, MoCCA stands for the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. It’s a festival that’s been going on here for the past fifteen years, celebrating the indie side of comics as well as illustration, fine art, and creative innovation. This year featured big name guests including David Lloyd,...
- 4/4/2017
- by Joe Corallo
- Comicmix.com
Sigh. What happened to you, Captain America: Steve Rogers? You used to be so interesting and so good. Every issue was a mystery and an action-packed adventure like no other. Now, you’re…this. A shadow of your former beautiful self. In what’s quickly descended into a tragic fall from grace, Captain America: Steve Rogers #14 has pulled up a chair and comfortably settled in the throes of mediocrity. Even the big reveal at the end does nothing to salvage this issue from its own lethargy.
Once again, this book becomes about another character despite its title. This time, the focus is firmly on Elisa Sinclair, aka Madame Hydra, as we explore her history with Steve and her formation of the new High Council of Hydra. There are a couple of returning and familiar faces, which should delight fans, but I wonder why this enlistment process took up the bulk of the story.
Once again, this book becomes about another character despite its title. This time, the focus is firmly on Elisa Sinclair, aka Madame Hydra, as we explore her history with Steve and her formation of the new High Council of Hydra. There are a couple of returning and familiar faces, which should delight fans, but I wonder why this enlistment process took up the bulk of the story.
- 3/22/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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Marvel has been teasing the return of their legacy heroes for some time now, and while we have no idea what exactly the Marvel Universe will look like following the events of Secret Empire, it appears as if Sam Wilson will no longer be wielding the shield as Captain America. Instead, he looks set to return to being the Falcon during the event, something which is evident from the images in the gallery above.
In the first photo, the hero can be seen alongside Mockingbird, Quicksilver, Hercules, Iron Man and Ant-Man on the cover of Jeremy Whitley and artist Eric Koba’s Secret Empire: Underground. The second one, meanwhile, is the cover of May 31st’s Captain America: Sam Wilson #22. On both, Sam is suited up as the Falcon rather than as Captain America,...
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Marvel has been teasing the return of their legacy heroes for some time now, and while we have no idea what exactly the Marvel Universe will look like following the events of Secret Empire, it appears as if Sam Wilson will no longer be wielding the shield as Captain America. Instead, he looks set to return to being the Falcon during the event, something which is evident from the images in the gallery above.
In the first photo, the hero can be seen alongside Mockingbird, Quicksilver, Hercules, Iron Man and Ant-Man on the cover of Jeremy Whitley and artist Eric Koba’s Secret Empire: Underground. The second one, meanwhile, is the cover of May 31st’s Captain America: Sam Wilson #22. On both, Sam is suited up as the Falcon rather than as Captain America,...
- 3/17/2017
- by Josh Wilding
- We Got This Covered
After all the initial twists and turns, Captain America: Steve Rogers slows down the pace drastically this week. Of course, this is because Secret Empire is right around the corner, but it’s hurting this title in the interim. You know how there are periods in The Walking Dead TV show where the survivors walk around aimlessly, discussing their backstory, and nothing exciting happens for two to three episodes? That’s what this book feels like right now. We know something big is coming, but we need to stay awake somehow until then.
In this issue, Baron Zemo receives the starring role, as we find out more about his history and future plans. Without spoiling too much, there might be more to the hug that broke the Internet, and I smell a betrayal in the pipeline. Zemo is a complex villain, but family is paramount to him. While Steve Rogers...
In this issue, Baron Zemo receives the starring role, as we find out more about his history and future plans. Without spoiling too much, there might be more to the hug that broke the Internet, and I smell a betrayal in the pipeline. Zemo is a complex villain, but family is paramount to him. While Steve Rogers...
- 3/8/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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Ever since Marvel pulled back the curtain on its next major crossover event, Secret Empire, the hype train has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down. Not only do readers have a Free Comic Book Day sampler to look forward to this May, but also the first round of tie-ins set to broaden the experience.
Not surprisingly, Captain America: Steve Rogers #17 is set to take part in the festivities. Aside from Rogers looking a bit fascistic in some Hydra threads, Marvel hasn’t given us much to go on. It’s understandable that they keep their cards close to their vest as none of us have read a single page from anything to be included in this event, but here’s the official solicit anyway:
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Ever since Marvel pulled back the curtain on its next major crossover event, Secret Empire, the hype train has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down. Not only do readers have a Free Comic Book Day sampler to look forward to this May, but also the first round of tie-ins set to broaden the experience.
Not surprisingly, Captain America: Steve Rogers #17 is set to take part in the festivities. Aside from Rogers looking a bit fascistic in some Hydra threads, Marvel hasn’t given us much to go on. It’s understandable that they keep their cards close to their vest as none of us have read a single page from anything to be included in this event, but here’s the official solicit anyway:
Captain America: Steve Rogers #17
Nick Spencer (W...
- 2/20/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
From what we can tell, Marvel is certainly taking the upcoming Secret Empire crossover event seriously. In addition to a zero issue and a Free Comic Book Day offering being on the way, readers will soon have their chance to play catch up and see how the Marvel Universe got to this point.
In short, the Secret Empire Prelude trade paperback will collect various key stories published recently that one would consider to be required reading before witnessing Steve Rogers put his plans into action, specifically Captain America (2012) #21 & #25; material from Captain America: Sam Wilson #7 & #8; Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha, Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 & #2.
Not surprisingly, the House of Ideas have opted to use the most eye catching of pieces possible in order to serve as cover art: The now infamous, internet-breaking image of Captain America saying the words “Hail Hydra.
In short, the Secret Empire Prelude trade paperback will collect various key stories published recently that one would consider to be required reading before witnessing Steve Rogers put his plans into action, specifically Captain America (2012) #21 & #25; material from Captain America: Sam Wilson #7 & #8; Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Alpha, Avengers Standoff: Assault on Pleasant Hill Omega and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 & #2.
Not surprisingly, the House of Ideas have opted to use the most eye catching of pieces possible in order to serve as cover art: The now infamous, internet-breaking image of Captain America saying the words “Hail Hydra.
- 2/16/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It’s time for Picks From The Rack to make its return. Jason is back taking a look at his best comic picks this week.
Comics this week are
Captain America : Sam Wilson #19 touching on todays social issues
Captain America: Steve Rogers #11 continuing Steve Rogers treacherous ways with Hydra
Venom #4 An abusive relationship between a symbiote and his host
Deadpool #27 Yet even more Captain America
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #12 Behold the rise of the White Ranger
Green Lanterns #17 Space buddy cops teaming with the Dark Knight himself
Tell us what you’re reading and what we might like in the comment below.
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Comics this week are
Captain America : Sam Wilson #19 touching on todays social issues
Captain America: Steve Rogers #11 continuing Steve Rogers treacherous ways with Hydra
Venom #4 An abusive relationship between a symbiote and his host
Deadpool #27 Yet even more Captain America
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #12 Behold the rise of the White Ranger
Green Lanterns #17 Space buddy cops teaming with the Dark Knight himself
Tell us what you’re reading and what we might like in the comment below.
Picks from the RackCOMIC Book REVIEWWWECaptain AmericaGreen LanternVenomNEW Comics Wednesday...
- 2/16/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Captain America: Steve Rogers is the ultimate “what if?” story. Sure, the longtime Marvel fans are reacting to this reiteration of the character the same way DC’s diehards reacted to New 52 Superman, but this story is far from boring. After the latest issue, though, Nick Spencer might want to delete his Twitter account, because the fanboys are coming. Just when you think Cap is ready to go back to being the good guy, this book happens.
There’s quite a lot to digest in Captain America: Steve Rogers #11. In the flashbacks, Cap’s history with Doctor Erskine is explored – including a twist – while the present deals with several matters at hand. The funeral of Jack Flag is a central point of the tale as is Cap’s Hydra allegiance being uncovered, but Steve’s meeting with...
There’s quite a lot to digest in Captain America: Steve Rogers #11. In the flashbacks, Cap’s history with Doctor Erskine is explored – including a twist – while the present deals with several matters at hand. The funeral of Jack Flag is a central point of the tale as is Cap’s Hydra allegiance being uncovered, but Steve’s meeting with...
- 2/15/2017
- by Sergio Pereira
- We Got This Covered
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Before highly anticipated new series such as Luke Cage launch this spring, Marvel has a few other titles kicking off, namely America. Focusing on America Chavez, this title is set to have writer Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes a Breath) and artist Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck) at the helm, so those who love the current rising crop of young heroes developed by this publisher will definitely want to take notice.
Given the progress Chavez has made serving as the current iteration of Miss America, devoted readers will probably say it’s the right time for the character to be granted a headlining gig. And seeing as how she’s been aligned with groups such as A-Force (an all-female version of the Avengers) and, more recently, the Ultimates (a nod to an alternate universe’s version of, again,...
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Before highly anticipated new series such as Luke Cage launch this spring, Marvel has a few other titles kicking off, namely America. Focusing on America Chavez, this title is set to have writer Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes a Breath) and artist Joe Quinones (Howard the Duck) at the helm, so those who love the current rising crop of young heroes developed by this publisher will definitely want to take notice.
Given the progress Chavez has made serving as the current iteration of Miss America, devoted readers will probably say it’s the right time for the character to be granted a headlining gig. And seeing as how she’s been aligned with groups such as A-Force (an all-female version of the Avengers) and, more recently, the Ultimates (a nod to an alternate universe’s version of, again,...
- 2/6/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
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Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s digital comics subscription service, offers members unlimited access to over 19,000 issues of Marvel's classic and newer titles, delivered digitally through your desktop web browser and the Marvel Unlimited mobile app. With classic and newer issues added every week here are some of the amazing Marvel titles coming to Marvel Unlimited this January:
Week of 1/2
All-new, All-different Avengers #11
Black Panther #3
Captain America: Steve Rogers #2
Captain Marvel #6
Darth Vader #22
Extraordinary X-men #11
Haunted Mansion #4
Hyperion #4
Mockingbird #4
Silk #9
Spider-gwen Annual #1
Spider-man #5
Spider-man/Deadpool #6
Star-lord #8 (Final Issue!)
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #9
Uncanny Inhumans #11
Uncanny X-men #9
Venom: Space Knight #9
A Year Of Marvels: July Infinite Comic #1
Week of 1/9
Amazing Spider-man #15
Captain America: Sam Wilson #11
Civil War II: Kingpin #1
An Inhuman with the ability to predict the future has helped the heroes of the Marvel Universe clamp down on crime before it can even happen.
Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s digital comics subscription service, offers members unlimited access to over 19,000 issues of Marvel's classic and newer titles, delivered digitally through your desktop web browser and the Marvel Unlimited mobile app. With classic and newer issues added every week here are some of the amazing Marvel titles coming to Marvel Unlimited this January:
Week of 1/2
All-new, All-different Avengers #11
Black Panther #3
Captain America: Steve Rogers #2
Captain Marvel #6
Darth Vader #22
Extraordinary X-men #11
Haunted Mansion #4
Hyperion #4
Mockingbird #4
Silk #9
Spider-gwen Annual #1
Spider-man #5
Spider-man/Deadpool #6
Star-lord #8 (Final Issue!)
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #9
Uncanny Inhumans #11
Uncanny X-men #9
Venom: Space Knight #9
A Year Of Marvels: July Infinite Comic #1
Week of 1/9
Amazing Spider-man #15
Captain America: Sam Wilson #11
Civil War II: Kingpin #1
An Inhuman with the ability to predict the future has helped the heroes of the Marvel Universe clamp down on crime before it can even happen.
- 1/6/2017
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
As the year winds down, it is common for wags to predict what is going to happen during the next twelve months. Quite frankly, I find these efforts to be almost always wrong and often ridiculous. However, that usually applies to politics and not to comic books, so this year I’m whipping out my crystal ball and I’m going to predict away.
Mind you, there is absolutely no effort behind this. Each of these are so predictable you wouldn’t be surprised to find them inside a stale fortune cookie. Which is my point. I thought I’d get that out of the way right quick.
I am going to restrict myself to Marvel Comics circa 2017. This is solely because DC Comics did the right thing and admitted The New 52 didn’t work, and Marvel has yet to own up to Civil War 2. Also, it’s about time...
Mind you, there is absolutely no effort behind this. Each of these are so predictable you wouldn’t be surprised to find them inside a stale fortune cookie. Which is my point. I thought I’d get that out of the way right quick.
I am going to restrict myself to Marvel Comics circa 2017. This is solely because DC Comics did the right thing and admitted The New 52 didn’t work, and Marvel has yet to own up to Civil War 2. Also, it’s about time...
- 12/21/2016
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
Here’s your first look inside Civil War II: The Oath, the epilogue to the blockbuster event from scribe Nick Spencer (Captain America: Steve Rogers, Captain America: Sam Wilson) and artist Rod Reis (C.O.W.L.) – in a story that picks up the pieces left behind after Iron Man and Captain Marvel’s epic clash!
As the Marvel Universe comes together in the aftermath of war, Carol Danvers turns to the one person she knows she can trust – Steve Rogers. Only…Steve might not be as trustworthy as she though. How has Captain America influenced the Civil War for his own gains? Was this the end of his plans, or was it just the beginning? See how the aftermath of war affects the Marvel Universe when Civil War II: The Oath comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere on January 25th!
Civil War II: The Oath...
As the Marvel Universe comes together in the aftermath of war, Carol Danvers turns to the one person she knows she can trust – Steve Rogers. Only…Steve might not be as trustworthy as she though. How has Captain America influenced the Civil War for his own gains? Was this the end of his plans, or was it just the beginning? See how the aftermath of war affects the Marvel Universe when Civil War II: The Oath comes to comic shops and digital devices everywhere on January 25th!
Civil War II: The Oath...
- 12/16/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Miramax have acquired U.S. distribution rights to “I, Tonya” by Steven Rogers, the incredible true life story of controversial figure skater Tonya Harding with Margot Robbie starring as Harding and Craig Gillespie directing.
The edgy comedy will be produced by Bryan Unkeless for Clubhouse Pictures, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley for LuckyChap Entertainment and Steven Rogers, who also wrote the screenplay. Len Blavatnik and Aviv Giladi will executive produce for AI Film, which is financing the project. Rosanne Korenberg will oversee the project for Miramax.
The film will reportedly “peel back the layers of Tonya Harding’s sensationalized involvement in the 1994 attack on rival figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, exposing the absurd, tragic and hilarious story-behind-the-story of...
– Miramax have acquired U.S. distribution rights to “I, Tonya” by Steven Rogers, the incredible true life story of controversial figure skater Tonya Harding with Margot Robbie starring as Harding and Craig Gillespie directing.
The edgy comedy will be produced by Bryan Unkeless for Clubhouse Pictures, Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley for LuckyChap Entertainment and Steven Rogers, who also wrote the screenplay. Len Blavatnik and Aviv Giladi will executive produce for AI Film, which is financing the project. Rosanne Korenberg will oversee the project for Miramax.
The film will reportedly “peel back the layers of Tonya Harding’s sensationalized involvement in the 1994 attack on rival figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, exposing the absurd, tragic and hilarious story-behind-the-story of...
- 12/16/2016
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Rob Leane Oct 27, 2016
Doctor Strange’s arrival on the scene could have a huge impact throughout the McU over the next few years...
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange.
See related Humans series 2: first trailer Humans series 2 interview: Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Will Tudor Humans: writers Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley interview The intimate, psychological sci-fi of Humans
Doctor Strange is in cinemas all over the UK right now, with director Scott Derrickson proving himself very capable with the trippy visuals and Benedict Cumberbatch making a strong impression on his first trip to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
And although in some ways this film is quite far removed from the McU, in others it’s a very important cog in Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios' overarching mega-narrative.
Here’s everything I picked up on in the film that could have connotations down the road. I...
Doctor Strange’s arrival on the scene could have a huge impact throughout the McU over the next few years...
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange.
See related Humans series 2: first trailer Humans series 2 interview: Gemma Chan, Emily Berrington, Will Tudor Humans: writers Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley interview The intimate, psychological sci-fi of Humans
Doctor Strange is in cinemas all over the UK right now, with director Scott Derrickson proving himself very capable with the trippy visuals and Benedict Cumberbatch making a strong impression on his first trip to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
And although in some ways this film is quite far removed from the McU, in others it’s a very important cog in Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios' overarching mega-narrative.
Here’s everything I picked up on in the film that could have connotations down the road. I...
- 10/25/2016
- Den of Geek
Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson first met in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and they've remained firm friends ever since. However, could we one day see The Falcon take over the mantle of Captain America? That's something we've already seen take place in the comic books of course, and there are actually a lot of fans who would like the same thing to ultimately happen on the big screen as well. Now, a new piece of fan-art from Instagram's @aikoaiham offers up an idea of what that might look like. Regardless of whether or not you're on board with the idea, there's no denying that Mackie looks pretty cool taking flight as Captain America and there's at least a chance we'll end up seeing this in a movie somewhere down the line depending on how long Chris Evans sticks around. Thoughts? Playing around in Ps. Wanted to make Sam Wilson...
- 9/11/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
“Captain America: Civil War,” the 13th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was released in theaters this past May to positive critical acclaim and enormous box office receipts, ultimately becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The film followed The Avengers’ split into warring factions over disagreements regarding governmental oversight of their team, with one side led by Steve Rogers and the other led by Tony Stark. Though the film featured many familiar faces, and some new ones as well, it did not feature Asgardian God of thunder Thor on either side of the battle. Where was he during this time and what was he doing? Now, there’s an answer.
Read More: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Director Taika Waititi Reveals How He’ll Bring The Charm Of His Quirky New Zealand Blockbusters To Marvel
Marvel Studios has released a short mockumentary film entitled “While You Were Fighting: A Thor Mockumentary,...
Read More: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Director Taika Waititi Reveals How He’ll Bring The Charm Of His Quirky New Zealand Blockbusters To Marvel
Marvel Studios has released a short mockumentary film entitled “While You Were Fighting: A Thor Mockumentary,...
- 8/29/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
In the wake of the game-changing events seen in Captain America: Civil War, many fans have wondered what the status of the titular character’s onscreen mantle may be. Was his dropping of the iconic shield simply done in the heat of the moment or was it a bold statement?
Apparently, the folks at Huffington Post also had that burning question on their mind and asked directors Joe and Anthony Russo just what exactly is going on with Steve Rogers.
Joe had the following to say:
“I think him dropping that shield is him letting go of that identity. [It’s] him admitting that certainly the identity of Captain America was in conflict with the very personal choice that he was making.”
Now, the character of Steve Rogers has adopted several other personas over his 75 year history such as Nomad (which I highly doubt will ever be adapted to screen) and Steve Rogers...
Apparently, the folks at Huffington Post also had that burning question on their mind and asked directors Joe and Anthony Russo just what exactly is going on with Steve Rogers.
Joe had the following to say:
“I think him dropping that shield is him letting go of that identity. [It’s] him admitting that certainly the identity of Captain America was in conflict with the very personal choice that he was making.”
Now, the character of Steve Rogers has adopted several other personas over his 75 year history such as Nomad (which I highly doubt will ever be adapted to screen) and Steve Rogers...
- 8/25/2016
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Kevin Feige presided over a boisterous Marvel Studios panel that brought new trailers from Doctor Strange and Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 2, as well as footage from the sets of Spider-Man: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok.
At San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, Marvel studio president Kevin Feige unveiled a new company logo and introduced Chadwick Boseman and his fellow Black Panther cast members alongside director Ryan Coogler ahead of an early 2017 production start.
While that project is expected to strike a blow for diversity at a point in modern history that could not seem timelier, Marvel referenced another welcome development when Feige brought its Captain Marvel star Brie Larson on to the stage for a group shot.
That was the final act of the presentation and nothing more was revealed about Marvel’s first female-led superhero adaptation, which will open in theatres on March 8, 2019. Warner Bros has stolen a march in the gender wars, however, and will...
At San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, Marvel studio president Kevin Feige unveiled a new company logo and introduced Chadwick Boseman and his fellow Black Panther cast members alongside director Ryan Coogler ahead of an early 2017 production start.
While that project is expected to strike a blow for diversity at a point in modern history that could not seem timelier, Marvel referenced another welcome development when Feige brought its Captain Marvel star Brie Larson on to the stage for a group shot.
That was the final act of the presentation and nothing more was revealed about Marvel’s first female-led superhero adaptation, which will open in theatres on March 8, 2019. Warner Bros has stolen a march in the gender wars, however, and will...
- 7/23/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
We’ve been obsessing over the wrong Captain America stuff.
Last month, both Geek Culture and the “world at large” (they aren’t as different anymore, are they?) were outraged that Captain America, in the debut issue of his latest series, was revealed to be an evil Hydra operative. Marvel, to their credit, played it all with a straight face. Some devotees seemed eager, unlike The Who, to “get fooled again.” Fists were clenched and keyboards were angrily pounded as indignant fans expressed their extreme displeasure at the “bad guy treatment” given to a favorite fictional hero.
The Hail Hydra shocker inspired a kazillion hilarious parodies, too.
But in the second issue of this new series, Marvel revealed it was all an insidious brainwashing trick. “Oh, never mind,” sighed most outraged fans. However, some outraged fans broke into a victory dance, assuming that Marvel caved to their wishes and changed...
Last month, both Geek Culture and the “world at large” (they aren’t as different anymore, are they?) were outraged that Captain America, in the debut issue of his latest series, was revealed to be an evil Hydra operative. Marvel, to their credit, played it all with a straight face. Some devotees seemed eager, unlike The Who, to “get fooled again.” Fists were clenched and keyboards were angrily pounded as indignant fans expressed their extreme displeasure at the “bad guy treatment” given to a favorite fictional hero.
The Hail Hydra shocker inspired a kazillion hilarious parodies, too.
But in the second issue of this new series, Marvel revealed it was all an insidious brainwashing trick. “Oh, never mind,” sighed most outraged fans. However, some outraged fans broke into a victory dance, assuming that Marvel caved to their wishes and changed...
- 7/18/2016
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
Sneak Peek more full clips of footage from "Captain America: Civil War", including the final fight between 'Tony Stark' and 'Steve Rogers', plus take a look @ new IMAX movie posters :
"...in 1991, brainwashed super-soldier 'Bucky Barnes' is dispatched from a 'Hydra' base in Siberia to intercept an automobile carrying a case of 'super-soldier' serum.
"In the present day, approximately one year after the defeat of 'Ultron' in the nation of 'Sokovia' at the hands of the 'Avengers', 'Steve Rogers', 'Natasha Romanoff', 'Sam Wilson', and 'Wanda Maximoff'...
"...stop 'Brock Rumlow' aka 'Crossbones', from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Lagos.
"But Rumlow blows himself up, hoping to kill Rogers. When Maximoff tries to displace the blast into the sky with telekinesis, it destroys a nearby building, killing several Wakandan humanitarian workers.
"At the team's headquarters, U.S. Secretary of State 'Thaddeus Ross' informs...
"...in 1991, brainwashed super-soldier 'Bucky Barnes' is dispatched from a 'Hydra' base in Siberia to intercept an automobile carrying a case of 'super-soldier' serum.
"In the present day, approximately one year after the defeat of 'Ultron' in the nation of 'Sokovia' at the hands of the 'Avengers', 'Steve Rogers', 'Natasha Romanoff', 'Sam Wilson', and 'Wanda Maximoff'...
"...stop 'Brock Rumlow' aka 'Crossbones', from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Lagos.
"But Rumlow blows himself up, hoping to kill Rogers. When Maximoff tries to displace the blast into the sky with telekinesis, it destroys a nearby building, killing several Wakandan humanitarian workers.
"At the team's headquarters, U.S. Secretary of State 'Thaddeus Ross' informs...
- 7/2/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
No DC Comics reviews for me this week as it seems Rebirth is taking a break (unless you need to go pick up those 2nd printings!-and you should!) So I will focus a little more on Marvel. Rumbles in the rumor community are suggesting Another reboot coming Marvel’s way real soon which promises to change the landscape of the Marvel Universe again! I’m guessing it will be the fallout from this terrible Civil War going on. Remember if there’s a book you want to have checked out, let me know and I will review it!
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All New-All Different Avengers #11
Story: Mark Waid Art: Mahmud Asrar Colors: Dave McCaig
Review: Waid continues to the write The best Avengers book at Marvel right now. The guy just gets comic books and has consistently put out amazing stories for years. He...
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All New-All Different Avengers #11
Story: Mark Waid Art: Mahmud Asrar Colors: Dave McCaig
Review: Waid continues to the write The best Avengers book at Marvel right now. The guy just gets comic books and has consistently put out amazing stories for years. He...
- 7/2/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Not a lot of huge news on the Marvel Cinematic Universe front (though there are some cool tidbits and, of course, we’ll get to them), but the shockwave of Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 has resurged with the second issue hitting the stands today and clearing up a lot of outrage over the “Cap has always been a Hydra agent” plotline.
Things wrapped up as expected, with the Red Skull being back and having control over Kobik, the living Cosmic Cube. When Kobik restored Steve’s youth, she also changed his past, making the Rogers family agents of Hydra. The Red Skull, the Cosmic Cube, reality altering powers - this was pretty straightforward comic book fare. In hindsight, it’s amazing that so many people lost their internet cool over it, as you’d expect comic book fans to recognize comic book plotting. Maybe it’s because Captain America: Civil War...
Things wrapped up as expected, with the Red Skull being back and having control over Kobik, the living Cosmic Cube. When Kobik restored Steve’s youth, she also changed his past, making the Rogers family agents of Hydra. The Red Skull, the Cosmic Cube, reality altering powers - this was pretty straightforward comic book fare. In hindsight, it’s amazing that so many people lost their internet cool over it, as you’d expect comic book fans to recognize comic book plotting. Maybe it’s because Captain America: Civil War...
- 6/29/2016
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
2016 has seen a massive change in the Marvel Universe. Coinciding with the 75th Anniversary of Captain America we have seen a changing of the guard at the lead of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The character of Captain America was introduced in the comic’s universe in 1941 by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Created as patriotic superhero who would fight the Axis Powers of World War II to create patriotism in the hearts of young men. Time and time again the character of Steve Rogers has been pushed aside in the comic universe only to see him come back stronger than before. Captain America comics were discontinued in 1950 as the public had gotten over the end of World War II only to see his character come back to publication by Marvel Comics in 1964.
Throughout the years Captain America would headline events in the Avengers series but was cast aside in the...
Throughout the years Captain America would headline events in the Avengers series but was cast aside in the...
- 6/25/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Maria Hill’S Constant-tutional Violations
For a place that has Matt Murdock, Jennifer Walters, Franklin Nelson, Jeryn Hogarth, Bernadette Rosenthal, Kristen McDuffie, Blake Tower, Rosalind Sharpe, Isaiah Ross, Holden Holliway, Emerson Bale, Dennis Bukowski, Grace Powell, Matt Rocks, Connie Ferrari, Justin Baldwin, Jason Sloan – Okay, >>gasp pant<< let me catch my breath here – Ebenezer Wallaby, Maria Alvarez, Maxine Lavender, William Hao, Nelson Mandella, and even some guy named Robert Ingersol (no relation); I can’t understand why the Marvel Universe doesn’t have any lawyers in it.
Now, I know you may think all of those people – and several others, I didn’t mention for fear of really padding my word count – are lawyers. Marvel may even think they’re lawyers. Trust me they’re not. Based on what I saw in Captain America: Sam Wilson #9, no one in the Marvel Universe would know what to do in a bar,...
For a place that has Matt Murdock, Jennifer Walters, Franklin Nelson, Jeryn Hogarth, Bernadette Rosenthal, Kristen McDuffie, Blake Tower, Rosalind Sharpe, Isaiah Ross, Holden Holliway, Emerson Bale, Dennis Bukowski, Grace Powell, Matt Rocks, Connie Ferrari, Justin Baldwin, Jason Sloan – Okay, >>gasp pant<< let me catch my breath here – Ebenezer Wallaby, Maria Alvarez, Maxine Lavender, William Hao, Nelson Mandella, and even some guy named Robert Ingersol (no relation); I can’t understand why the Marvel Universe doesn’t have any lawyers in it.
Now, I know you may think all of those people – and several others, I didn’t mention for fear of really padding my word count – are lawyers. Marvel may even think they’re lawyers. Trust me they’re not. Based on what I saw in Captain America: Sam Wilson #9, no one in the Marvel Universe would know what to do in a bar,...
- 6/24/2016
- by Bob Ingersoll
- Comicmix.com
The Civil War continues to wage on (Kinda? Maybe? Eh) Daredevil plays some cards, Moonstone needs a heart and why is The Vision a book about almost nothing, still so damn good!? Read on for this week’s Marvel Comics Reviews!
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Fcbd: Captain America #1
Story: Nick Spencer, Dan Slott Art: Jesus Saiz, Javier Garron
Review: This was a fun little lead up to Captain America: Steve Rogers #1. It doesn’t really show anything about the Hydra/Cap storyline, more or less it’s a standard Captain America taking down the bad Hydra thugs story. There is a follow up with Sam Wilson Cap teaming up with the new Falcon as well. Neither is really something that’s stand alone as both are tie-ins to their own respective series. I was kind of hoping for something of a Hydra/Cap teaser here,...
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Fcbd: Captain America #1
Story: Nick Spencer, Dan Slott Art: Jesus Saiz, Javier Garron
Review: This was a fun little lead up to Captain America: Steve Rogers #1. It doesn’t really show anything about the Hydra/Cap storyline, more or less it’s a standard Captain America taking down the bad Hydra thugs story. There is a follow up with Sam Wilson Cap teaming up with the new Falcon as well. Neither is really something that’s stand alone as both are tie-ins to their own respective series. I was kind of hoping for something of a Hydra/Cap teaser here,...
- 6/10/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
Sneak Peek over 10 minutes of actress Elizabeth Olsen as 'Wanda Maximoff' aka 'Scarlet Witch' from "Captain America: Civil War", including the blowing-up of 'Crossbones' (Frank Grillo) and a whole lot more :
"...in 1991, brainwashed super-soldier 'Bucky Barnes' is dispatched from a 'Hydra' base in Siberia to intercept an automobile carrying a case of 'super-soldier' serum.
"In the present day, approximately one year after the defeat of 'Ultron' in the nation of 'Sokovia' at the hands of the 'Avengers', 'Steve Rogers', 'Natasha Romanoff', 'Sam Wilson', and 'Wanda Maximoff'...
"...stop 'Brock Rumlow' aka 'Crossbones', from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Lagos.
"But Rumlow blows himself up, hoping to kill Rogers. When Maximoff tries to displace the blast into the sky with telekinesis, it destroys a nearby building, killing several Wakandan humanitarian workers.
"At the team's headquarters, U.S. Secretary of State 'Thaddeus Ross' informs them...
"...in 1991, brainwashed super-soldier 'Bucky Barnes' is dispatched from a 'Hydra' base in Siberia to intercept an automobile carrying a case of 'super-soldier' serum.
"In the present day, approximately one year after the defeat of 'Ultron' in the nation of 'Sokovia' at the hands of the 'Avengers', 'Steve Rogers', 'Natasha Romanoff', 'Sam Wilson', and 'Wanda Maximoff'...
"...stop 'Brock Rumlow' aka 'Crossbones', from stealing a biological weapon from a lab in Lagos.
"But Rumlow blows himself up, hoping to kill Rogers. When Maximoff tries to displace the blast into the sky with telekinesis, it destroys a nearby building, killing several Wakandan humanitarian workers.
"At the team's headquarters, U.S. Secretary of State 'Thaddeus Ross' informs them...
- 6/6/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Here are some Marvel Comics I got to read for the week of May 25.
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Totally Awesome Hulk #6
Story: Greg Pak Art: Mike Choi Colors: Andrew Crossley
Review: Greg Pak turns in another fun chapter in the “Chulks” life, as Amadeus experiences the fun “misunderstanding/fight/team up against villain” encounter with Thor. Last issue Hulk was brainwashed into doing something pretty bad for Enchantress and now he must make things right. The story loosely ties into the struggles Thor is going through in her own book at the moment with Malekith nicely, and I enjoyed the continuity there. Mike Choi continues to deliver some absolutely spectacular art and really is a stand out to keep an eye on, along with the beautiful colors by Andrew Crossley. The series continues to be entertaining and nice departure from the old “Hulk Smash” story lines.
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Totally Awesome Hulk #6
Story: Greg Pak Art: Mike Choi Colors: Andrew Crossley
Review: Greg Pak turns in another fun chapter in the “Chulks” life, as Amadeus experiences the fun “misunderstanding/fight/team up against villain” encounter with Thor. Last issue Hulk was brainwashed into doing something pretty bad for Enchantress and now he must make things right. The story loosely ties into the struggles Thor is going through in her own book at the moment with Malekith nicely, and I enjoyed the continuity there. Mike Choi continues to deliver some absolutely spectacular art and really is a stand out to keep an eye on, along with the beautiful colors by Andrew Crossley. The series continues to be entertaining and nice departure from the old “Hulk Smash” story lines.
- 6/2/2016
- by Jeremy Scully
- LRMonline.com
The 2016 summer movie season officially kicks off this year with Captain America: Civil War. When we last left Steve Rogers in Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014) he had disrupted the entire espionage world, and saved millions of lives by the way, by foiling the plot of Hydra to take over S.H.I.E.L.D. from within. Also, his oldest frenemy, Bucky/Winter Soldier, had saved his life after their fight when he really did not have to do so. Then Bucky vanished.
This new chapter takes place after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Cap is still searching for Bucky in between Avenging duties, of course.
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who also wrote the first two Captain America films, wrote Captain America: Civil War. The director is also a two-hander, as it was done by Joe and Anthony Russo who deftly guided the last Cap...
This new chapter takes place after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Cap is still searching for Bucky in between Avenging duties, of course.
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who also wrote the first two Captain America films, wrote Captain America: Civil War. The director is also a two-hander, as it was done by Joe and Anthony Russo who deftly guided the last Cap...
- 5/7/2016
- by Steven Gahm
- CinemaNerdz
It’s finally time to pack away the bulky Winter coats and jackets, or at least regulate them to the far corners of the closet, because Summer has truly arrived. A new tradition heralding the seasonal start began eight years ago with the first major Marvel Studios release Iron Man, and almost every first weekend of May since has seen another “box office buster” storm the nation’s, now the world’s, theatre screens. Like the “star-spangled man”, these exec do have a plan, mapping out groups of films as a “phase”. That 2008 classic marked the beginning of “phase one” that concluded with the first titanic team-up of heroes, Marvel’S The Avengers. “Phase two” finished up last Summer with Ant-man and the second Avengers epic. Who better to usher in the beginning of “phase three” than the first Avenger himself, Steve Rogers? But the good Captain now faces a...
- 5/6/2016
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Well, Marvel, now you’re just showing off.
Nipping at the heels of DC’s disappointing Batman vs. Superman tickle-fight (yes, disappointing) is Marvel’s most jam-packed ensemble piece yet – and we haven’t even reached the Infinity Wars. Captain America: Civil War tears apart an Avengers team that faces governmental restraint, but in doing so it also allows the Russo brothers to continue growing a Marvel universe ripe with moral strife, comedic tomfoolery and more spandex than a Halloween costume store. But unlike most overcrowded parties, everyone in Civil War serves a purpose, and we actually spend ample time with all the heroes we love. Batman V Superman? Stark V Rogers is the heavyweight comic book fight you’ve been waiting for.
In Civil War, the Avengers begin to feud when they’re all slapped with government sanctions that require their signatures. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) leads the...
Nipping at the heels of DC’s disappointing Batman vs. Superman tickle-fight (yes, disappointing) is Marvel’s most jam-packed ensemble piece yet – and we haven’t even reached the Infinity Wars. Captain America: Civil War tears apart an Avengers team that faces governmental restraint, but in doing so it also allows the Russo brothers to continue growing a Marvel universe ripe with moral strife, comedic tomfoolery and more spandex than a Halloween costume store. But unlike most overcrowded parties, everyone in Civil War serves a purpose, and we actually spend ample time with all the heroes we love. Batman V Superman? Stark V Rogers is the heavyweight comic book fight you’ve been waiting for.
In Civil War, the Avengers begin to feud when they’re all slapped with government sanctions that require their signatures. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) leads the...
- 5/4/2016
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Why Tony and Peter’s relationship is the most important part of Civil War.Warning: Mild spoilers for Captain America: Civil War below.
As you may or may not have gathered from the trailers in the wake of the hyperbolic example of Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the often happy-go-lucky Marvel flicks take a bit of a somber, self-serious spin with Captain America: Civil War. Then again, maybe you just ran into a Skittles ad mandating that you pick a side in the friend-against-friend battle. Either way, the human conflict has risen to much higher levels than in either of the two earlier alien- or robot-bashing ensemble Avengers films. This movie focuses on loss and family in a way that makes the plot inseparable from pathos, its consequences intertwined with that of its characters’ influence on the younger generation.
Civil War defines many instances of familiality over its (admittedly long) run-time: Peggy and her niece...
As you may or may not have gathered from the trailers in the wake of the hyperbolic example of Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the often happy-go-lucky Marvel flicks take a bit of a somber, self-serious spin with Captain America: Civil War. Then again, maybe you just ran into a Skittles ad mandating that you pick a side in the friend-against-friend battle. Either way, the human conflict has risen to much higher levels than in either of the two earlier alien- or robot-bashing ensemble Avengers films. This movie focuses on loss and family in a way that makes the plot inseparable from pathos, its consequences intertwined with that of its characters’ influence on the younger generation.
Civil War defines many instances of familiality over its (admittedly long) run-time: Peggy and her niece...
- 5/4/2016
- by Jacob Oller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Our series on remakes continues and this time we’ve got one that you may not even realize was filmed in live-action before. In honor of the release of Captain America: Civil War on Friday, we’re talking about the star spangled man with the plan. This week, Cinelinx looks at Captain America: The First Avenger.
It’s not too often that a remake is much, much, much better than the original but we have one of those rare instances in the case of Captain America. Years before Captain America: The First Avenger, the first movie version of the star-spangled hero of WW2 was filmed in 1990 and directed by Albert Pyun.
This movie…was awful! It has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and went directly to a video release, wisely bypassing theaters to prevent millions of people demanding their money back. Captain America is played in this mess by Matt Salinger,...
It’s not too often that a remake is much, much, much better than the original but we have one of those rare instances in the case of Captain America. Years before Captain America: The First Avenger, the first movie version of the star-spangled hero of WW2 was filmed in 1990 and directed by Albert Pyun.
This movie…was awful! It has a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and went directly to a video release, wisely bypassing theaters to prevent millions of people demanding their money back. Captain America is played in this mess by Matt Salinger,...
- 5/2/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Tough, unanswerable human questions frame spectacular, innovative action sequences that are like superhero ballets. This series just keeps getting better. I’m “biast” (pro): love the Marvel movies
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
What is the best way to deploy vastly superior abilities against less capable but nevertheless still very dangerous bad guys? How best to minimize collateral damage — of both the human and the infrastructure kind — when those vastly superior abilities are put to their use? What happens when people of good conscience, all of whom genuinely want nothing more than to increase net happiness and general well-being in the world, disagree over the answers to these questions? And who should get the final say: politicians sitting at desks thousands of miles away from the fields of battle, or the soldiers fighting those battles?
There’s a recent...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
What is the best way to deploy vastly superior abilities against less capable but nevertheless still very dangerous bad guys? How best to minimize collateral damage — of both the human and the infrastructure kind — when those vastly superior abilities are put to their use? What happens when people of good conscience, all of whom genuinely want nothing more than to increase net happiness and general well-being in the world, disagree over the answers to these questions? And who should get the final say: politicians sitting at desks thousands of miles away from the fields of battle, or the soldiers fighting those battles?
There’s a recent...
- 4/29/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
HeyUGuys recently interviewed directors Joe and Anthony Russo during the press junket for Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. The Russo Brothers discussed the possibility of another character taking up the mantle of Captain America. The directors were open to the idea saying:
“We are moving into a Phase with the storytelling where when we bring Captain America's story forward from Civil War, it's going to be into Avengers: Infinity War"
Anthony said.
"That's the next chapter so to speak in his specific story and there's been no talk of where we go beyond that yet. Those are two gigantic movies that are intended to be the culmination of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, so there is going to be storytelling that happens in those films that we haven't seen yet in the McU, so who's to say what the condition of the characters are at that point or...
“We are moving into a Phase with the storytelling where when we bring Captain America's story forward from Civil War, it's going to be into Avengers: Infinity War"
Anthony said.
"That's the next chapter so to speak in his specific story and there's been no talk of where we go beyond that yet. Those are two gigantic movies that are intended to be the culmination of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, so there is going to be storytelling that happens in those films that we haven't seen yet in the McU, so who's to say what the condition of the characters are at that point or...
- 4/28/2016
- by J.B. Casas
- LRMonline.com
Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led...
Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led...
- 4/26/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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The St. Louis 3D Advance Screening Of
For your chance to win 2 admit-one passes, email marvelpromosstlouis@gmail.com with your full name, mailing address, and phone number.
Screening is on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:o0 Pm.
Please include “Wamg” in the subject line for your entry to be valid. Entry deadline is Wednesday, April 27th at 10:00Am.
No Purchase Necessary. Limit Two (2) Admit-one Passes Per Person. This Film Is Rated PG-13. Must Be 13 Years Of Age To Receive Passes. Employees Of All Promotional Partners And Their Agencies Are Not Eligible. Void Where Prohibited.
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- 4/26/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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