superheroes

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Spider-Man Is #TeamIronMan — But Will He Stay That Way?
I've finally had time to fully digest the news that SPIDER-MAN HAS BEEN REVEALED!!!! *ahem* Sorry about that. Just as I had made peace with the fact that he wasn't going to show up in the trailers at all, he finally appeared. After eight years, the moment we all wanted came: Marvel's flagship hero has finally been introduced in the MCU. I had goosebumps all the way through the Captain America: Civil War trailer and my favorite arachnid-themed superhero's appearance was the icing on the cake. We all knew he was going to appear, I just expected to have to wait until I saw the film.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
'Agent Carter' Season 2 Overview
This post will contain SPOILERS for Agent Carter Season 2 that you may prefer to avoid. Last year I wrote an overview of Agent Carter Season 1 and the time has come again for me to look back upon the series. I've already said it, but just so you can't shout at me there is a good chance that spoilers will occur. So if you're in the UK and haven't seen it yet, you'd best click elsewhere for now (though come back once you've seen it all).
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Still No Spider Man in the 'Civil War' Trailers! But That's OK!
Apparently, a rather large sporting event took place in America recently. It involved some sort of Superb Owl and a load of dudes in helmets. I am not a big fan of American "Football" (seriously, why is it even called football?) but I digress. During the (many) ad breaks that take place throughout the Super Bowl, there are often trailers for upcoming films or special adverts made specially for this ad break. Because of the HUGE audience, these are some of the most sought after (read: expensive) advertising slots in television, and as such people put a lot of effort into them.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Why Is Marvel Reinventing the Scarlet Witch?
As the 2014 / 2015 AXIS event rumbled on, #XMen fans were shocked at one particular twist – namely, the revelation that Quicksilver and the #ScarletWitch weren’t Magneto’s children! Now, with the release of Scarlet Witch #1, it’s pretty clear why Marvel did this. The goal was to reinvent the Scarlet Witch.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Black Widow, Jessica Jones & Peggy Carter: Why the MCU Is for Everyone!
I've seen a lot of posts online criticizing Marvel for their lack of strong female characters in the MCU. Some of this might be deserved due to their not yet being a female-led film released from the studio (I'm well aware that Captain Marvel will be released at some point). While this may be the case, it is certainly safe to say that the MCU has finally introduced some strong female characters. I would like to celebrate these characters by highlighting what they mean to the MCU and its fans.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
How The Superior Spider-Man Revived Peter Parker and Reminded Us Why We Need Him in the MCU
In December 2012, Marvel did the unthinkable - they killed off Peter Parker! Yes, after 50 years, our wall-crawling hero was undergoing one of his biggest status quo changes since the Clone Saga. This time, one of Peter's greatest enemies had got the better of him and Dr Octopus had won.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Supergirl Doesn't Need Superman to Succeed — Here's Why!
With the launch of Supergirl, DC's TV universe continues to grow (though it's still up in the air if it will cross over with Arrow and The Flash). From what I have seen so far, I've been really quite impressed with it. The action has been good and the special effects are decent for a television show. Melissa Benoist is also tremendously likeable in the title role. However, my one concern is the shows initial reliance on references to Superman.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
6 of the Best Spider-Man Artists
Over his 53 year history, Spider-Man has had an awful lot of adventures. He has taken on all sorts of villains from street thugs to gods. Many different artists have put pen to paper to draw the character and here I'd like to highlight 6 of the best in no particular order.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
5 Spider-Men Who Are Not Peter Parker
Peter Parker is Spider-Man, ask anyone who has no knowledge of comics and they will tell you this. Much like Clark Kent being Superman and Bruce Wayne being Batman in the eyes of the (very) casual fan, Spidey's secret identity is common knowledge. But today I'd like to bring 5 examples of Spider-Men who are NOT Peter Parker to your attention.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Have Superheroes Outgrown Origin Stories?
Marvel's #JessicaJones is out, trending on most social media channels, and getting extremely positive reviews. But on the quiet, there's one aspect of the show that's pretty revolutionary.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Most Evil DC Villains of All Time
Don't get me wrong, superheroes are cool and all, but come on! Who doesn't love the bad guy? Villains have the most introspective and oftentimes interesting stories associated with them, and for good reason.
By George Herman8 years ago in Geeks
In Defense Of Jubilee: From 'X-Men: Apocalypse' To 'Generation X', She's No Loser!
Over on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, James McAvoy — Professor X to you and me — was asked an awkward question: Which X-Man has the lamest power? He named Jubilee.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks