Marvel Superheroes
Welcome to the Marvel Cinematic and Comic Universe, exploring all things superhero and villain. Excelsior!
Nightmare: Dr. Strange's First Enemy in the Shadow of Sandman
Nightmare, the likely villain of the Dr. Strange movie sequel, proves that Doc has one of the greatest rogues galleries in comics. I would describe Nightmare to any DC fan as the Joker with the power of Morpheus from Sandman though Nightmare's depiction over the years has been even more jarringly inconsistent than Joker's: at times Nightmare has been essentially the most powerful villain in the Marvel Universe (when he incapacitated Eternity, the embodiment of existence, during a classic Roy Thomas story), but at other times Hulk can beat him to death for some reason. In the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon, Spider-Man beats Nightmare by simply not being afraid of him. When I saw that episode, I imagined a thickly sarcastic Benedict Cumberbatch saying, "If only the embodiment of all of existence had realized he could simply not be afraid. If only he had a teenage spider bite victim to teach him how to so simply beat a fellow god."
By F. Simon Grant9 years ago in Geeks
Scariest Marvel Villains
The Marvel Universe was created in the 1960's by Stan Lee alongside Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. The world of Marvel revolves around the supernatural, and characters who have special powers. In the Marvel comics, there are tons of heroes and villains, and because of this, the developers have had to get creative with the characters' backstories. The violent and eerie nature of the following villains is what caused them to make it on this list. Some of these characters are so messed up they'll keep you awake at night. Caution: may contain spoilers.
By Madeline Basirico9 years ago in Geeks
Best Marvel Comics Television Series
Marvel Comics is, and always will be, one of my favorite businesses of all time. They are literally in the industry of telling stories, giving us heroes to look up to, and just creating amazing works of art involving great plots, incredible characters, and twists at every pace.
By Riley Raul Reese9 years ago in Geeks
Who Rules the Box Office, DC or Marvel Films?
Deciding who rules the cinematic superhero world is an argument for the ages, and the box office results are what can truly help us in the search for this answer. If you are a movie lover and not dedicated to a specific comic universe, there is more leeway to give a fair review of theses films. On the other side of the spectrum, there are those who are devoted to their universe, creating a timeless battle when speaking of the overall quality of the films, storylines, and heroes.
By Corey Gittleman9 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's Glorification of Bad Dads
In Guardian's of the Galaxy Vol 2, Peter Quill has the opportunity to finally meet his biological father, a god aptly named Ego who has plans to take over the entire galaxy and destroy all other life forms until only he remains. To put it simply, he is a bad dude. And at the end of the movie, Yondu, the blue alien who kept Quill instead of taking him to his biological father, helps save the day, essentially becoming a guardian of the galaxy. There is then a number of touching moments where Quill talks about how in the end, he was a great dude and was, in reality, his father because he raised him.
By J.C. Marie9 years ago in Geeks
Best 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Funko Pop! Figures
Set to the backdrop of the 'Awesome Mixtape #2', Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team's wild adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes' aid as the Marvel Universe continues to expand. In recognition of the new movie, the Guardians characters are once again immortalized in plastic as Funko Pop! figurines. Check out below the new Funko Pop! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 characters before they run out!
By George Gott9 years ago in Geeks
X-Men Stories Future Films Should Adapt
Logan marks the tenth X-Men film--a landmark that many far older franchises never reach. To date, it is the second superhero franchise to reach ten straight entries (the only other being the Marvel Cinematic Universe). With 4 films on the horizon (Deadpool 2,X-Men New Mutants, X-Men Supernova, and X-Force) and that Gambit movie forevermore in development, the future looks bright for these mutants.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Geeks
Most Heart Breaking Moments in Marvel Comics History
Marvel Comics remains one of the biggest comic book publishers for the sole reason that their characters resonate with readers, taking them on journeys that are at once epic, funny, and heart breaking. Perhaps it is an achievement for the medium on the whole that it can illicit cheers and sobs from readers following stories of brightly colored characters in spandex.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Geeks
X-Men Films Ranked From Worst to Best
Fewer film franchises have lasted as long as the X-Men films. Over the course of nine movies, they have thrilled children and adults alike, made superheroes relevant again, and offered thought provoking commentary on society.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Geeks
6 Marvel Characters Who Need Their Own TV-Show
Marvel's rise in the film and television scene has been staggering, with movie after movie and tv-show after tv-show hitting it big. It is noticeable how critically acclaimed their tv-exploits have been, with the Netflix shows “Daredevil”, “Jessica Jones” and “Luke Cage” being among the most watched series on the service. And they've shown no signs of stopping, with the upcoming “Iron Fist” and “Defenders” shows generating copious amounts of buzz, as well as the recent announcement of the “Cloak and Dagger” and “Runaways” shows having been greenlit.
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Comics Romances
A lot of couples have come and gone in the Marvel Universe. Some survive the hardships that come with the life of a superhero, but others crumble under the pressure of conflict, and still others die. And then sometimes come back. Yet some Marvel Comics romances stand out, and touch readers for a variety of reasons.
By Patricia Sarkar9 years ago in Geeks
