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By DCMarvelFreshman - While Directed by Joe & Anthony Russo, Captain America: Civil War is currently in pre-production and scheduled to start shooting in early spring in Atlanta, Georgia, the Marvel "Phase Three" initiator is following suit with using a fake title to keep fans off its trail during development.
We thought they were "Inversion" variant covers. We were very very wrong. This January, ESPN will host the first ever College Football Playoff - and your favorite Marvel Super Heroes are getting in on the excitement! Only one team can be crowned champion, but which teams will make the playoff?
Two months ago, you could pick up Brian Bendis and Gabriele Del'Omotto's Secret War #2 on eBay for as low as 25 cents. And someone did. It is now selling for up to $8. Why the big change? Well the announcement of Captain America being a Secret Wars film has sent any Secret War s books up in demand.
The Oscar winner, who previously praised Guardians of the Galaxy, says he's talked with studio President Kevin Feige about potential projects.
Marvel retreat day one over! Most discussed story topic: Hotdog - BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 8, 2014 Bleeding Cool has, in the past, mentioned that Marvel Comics writer retreats have been a bit of a sausage-feast when it comes to creators. Okay, Brian, a hot-dog fest.
The Hammer Museum hosted an event on December 6th where comic legends Stan Lee and Roy Thomas spoke with filmmaker Kevin Smith about the history of Marvel Comics in honor of the new Taschen book 75 Years of Marvel. Below is the video from the livestream interview. [Source: Hammer.UCLA.Edu]
Marvel Studios have reached a point where actors are making it publicly known that they want to work with them (look no further than orking with the Disney owned studio and he then weighs in with whether or not he's interested in also taking on the role of a superhero!
When the Marvel Universe teaches you how to read as a child, as it did with "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" writer Jeff Loveness, that tends to leave a lasting impact. As he explains, Loveness possesses a strong affinity for these characters-Spider-Man, in particular-and channels that energy into a one-of-a-kind story teaming Medusa, Spider-Man and the all-new Captain America over the span of three oversized issues beginning monthly in March!
By DCMarvelFreshman - When Chadwick Boseman stopped by the 89.3 KPCC radio station, the potential Academy Award nominee was eventually asked about his role as Marvel's Black Panther, and specially how it feels to know the Wakandian Prince will be embraced by kids through action figures among other things.
Comic Book Resources - Marvel Unleashes Official Avengers: Age Of Ultron Website - The Marvel Studios site contains downloads, a trailer and a possible sneak preview of the film's score.
Clicky for biggy, but these are the Salvador Larroca 'Welcome Home' variant covers we mentioned before being released across a number of Marvel titles in December and January, featuring the Marvel Universe lining up to see the new Star Wars movie. Not the Fantastic Four, obviously.
Check out these exclusive images from next month's HULK #10.
It is impossible to talk about Dr. Strange without mentioning soap, apple juice, and suicide. The comic book character was created by Steve Ditko in the early 1960s for the comic book Strange Tales and yet because it has been alleged that Strange was one of the few characters longtime Marvel Comics CEO Stan Lee accidentally admitted to someone else inventing, the character rarely appeared on the covers of the magazine with which he shared a name.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. closes out the year with its best episode to date! Skye reunites with her father; the secret of the ancient city is unlocked; and Skye's Marvel identity is fully revealed. And that's not including an emotional farewell to a fan-favorite of the series.
Warning, 'Rama Readers! Here be spoilers! This article is going to discuss some stuff that will , not probably, but definitely spoil tonight's episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Turn back now if you're not prepared. Don't worry. We'll wait... . . . . . . . . . OK.
Even the folks at Screen Junkies are willing to admit, they have to reach to really make fun of Guardians of the Galaxy. Most of the jokes wind up being things like, "Experience the swagger of a movie studio..." "We'll make pedigree actors say space bullsh*t...
Get your first look at Star Wars #1 interior pages by John Cassaday!