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As Marvel True Believers will tell you, writer Al Ewing’s style is a fascinating synthesis of six different comics traditions. He has all of the bombast of Jack Kirby at his Kirbyest, the taste for the occult of Grant Morrison, the unrestrained imagination of Jim Starlin, the visual language of Alan Davis mixed with Christopher Priest, and the methodical formalism of Jonathan Hickman.
Ewing started his career on 2000 Ad books before quickly finding himself in the Marvel stable. After a multiverse-redefining run on Ultimates and giving Bruce Banner’s world a fresh coat of paint in Immortal Hulk, Ewing joined the X-Office to write several books, including X-Men Red and Resurrection of Magneto. Now, as Marvel prepares to release X-Men #35, the milestone 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men that...
As Marvel True Believers will tell you, writer Al Ewing’s style is a fascinating synthesis of six different comics traditions. He has all of the bombast of Jack Kirby at his Kirbyest, the taste for the occult of Grant Morrison, the unrestrained imagination of Jim Starlin, the visual language of Alan Davis mixed with Christopher Priest, and the methodical formalism of Jonathan Hickman.
Ewing started his career on 2000 Ad books before quickly finding himself in the Marvel stable. After a multiverse-redefining run on Ultimates and giving Bruce Banner’s world a fresh coat of paint in Immortal Hulk, Ewing joined the X-Office to write several books, including X-Men Red and Resurrection of Magneto. Now, as Marvel prepares to release X-Men #35, the milestone 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men that...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
DC’s My Adventures With Superman is returning for a second season and the makers seemed to have pulled all the stops to make it a bigger and better follow-up to the hit show. The animated series stars Jack Quaid as Superman and Alice Lee voicing Lois Lane. The show also sees Jimmy Olsen as a significant part of the trio.
While the show has references to multiple other DC characters and artifacts, it has yet to feature one of the IP’s most popular characters Batman. While the show had a reference to Gotham in the first season, producer Jack Wyatt seemed to have a disappointing update about the Caped Crusader’s presence in the second season of the show.
My Adventures With Superman Will Be Staying Away From Batman A still from My Adventures with Superman | Credits: Warner Bros. Animation/DC Entertainment/ DC Studios
Superman and Batman have...
While the show has references to multiple other DC characters and artifacts, it has yet to feature one of the IP’s most popular characters Batman. While the show had a reference to Gotham in the first season, producer Jack Wyatt seemed to have a disappointing update about the Caped Crusader’s presence in the second season of the show.
My Adventures With Superman Will Be Staying Away From Batman A still from My Adventures with Superman | Credits: Warner Bros. Animation/DC Entertainment/ DC Studios
Superman and Batman have...
- 5/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Spoiler Warning: This story discusses major plot developments across the entire first season of “X-Men ’97,” currently streaming on Disney+.
To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue. The show has enthralled viewers with a dizzying narrative tapestry that’s been unflinching in its capacity to make bold choices. First among them was Episode 5, “Remember It,” in which an army of robot Sentinels slaughters thousands of mutants who had been celebrating in their island nation of Genosha, a truly shocking development that vividly — and trenchantly — evokes similar tragedies, from 9/11 to the Pulse nightclub shooting to the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing siege of Gaza in response.
To say Marvel fans have enjoyed the first season “X-Men ’97” — the continuation of the beloved animated series from the 1990s, widely credited for laying the foundation for the explosion of superhero cinema in the 2000s and 2010s — is a bit like saying Wolverine has a bit of an anger issue. The show has enthralled viewers with a dizzying narrative tapestry that’s been unflinching in its capacity to make bold choices. First among them was Episode 5, “Remember It,” in which an army of robot Sentinels slaughters thousands of mutants who had been celebrating in their island nation of Genosha, a truly shocking development that vividly — and trenchantly — evokes similar tragedies, from 9/11 to the Pulse nightclub shooting to the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7 and the ongoing siege of Gaza in response.
- 5/18/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Wolverine is the only superhero to have a movie titled after his real name, 2017's "Logan," which we at /Film named the best "X-Men" movie. Somehow, I don't expect we'll ever be getting a Superman movie called "Clark" or a Batman film titled "Bruce." Wolverine's past is shrouded in mystery though; even he doesn't remember most of it. Is "Logan" even his real name? Yes — but it's complicated.
Wolverine was introduced without much context in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" #180 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe) when the Hulk makes his way to Canada and tangles with the local hero. Nothing was said about Wolverine's life outside his yellow costume, or if he even had one. When Wein was tasked with rebooting the X-Men in 1975, he reused Wolverine as part of the new line-up; since his introduction was so vague, it was easy to rewrite Wolverine into a mutant. Still, Wolverine remained mysterious,...
Wolverine was introduced without much context in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" #180 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe) when the Hulk makes his way to Canada and tangles with the local hero. Nothing was said about Wolverine's life outside his yellow costume, or if he even had one. When Wein was tasked with rebooting the X-Men in 1975, he reused Wolverine as part of the new line-up; since his introduction was so vague, it was easy to rewrite Wolverine into a mutant. Still, Wolverine remained mysterious,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
After Henry Cavill, David Corenswet is all ready to take over Superman’s mantle and the expectations are obviously quite high. While James Gunn’s fans have completely put their faith in the DC Studios’ co-ceo and filmmaker, there are some who are doubtful of his every move. Recently, James Gunn surprised the Netizens by revealing the first full look of David Corenswet’s Superman.
James Gunn at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International | Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Gage Skidmore
Naturally, the Internet was divided and had varying opinions on the suit. Keeping the opinions aside, we cannot help but notice a similarity between the new Superman’s first look and All-Star Superman’s iconic image that has a great story behind it. Of course, it helps the case that James Gunn’s Superman is kind of inspired by All-Star Superman.
Does James Gunn’s Superman Pay a Homage to the Story Behind All-Star Superman?...
James Gunn at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con International | Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Gage Skidmore
Naturally, the Internet was divided and had varying opinions on the suit. Keeping the opinions aside, we cannot help but notice a similarity between the new Superman’s first look and All-Star Superman’s iconic image that has a great story behind it. Of course, it helps the case that James Gunn’s Superman is kind of inspired by All-Star Superman.
Does James Gunn’s Superman Pay a Homage to the Story Behind All-Star Superman?...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
The wait is finally over! Superhero fans just received their first look at the newest version of the titular character in James Gunn's "Superman" and, well, let's just put it this way: The reaction was as inevitable as the ol' Boy Scout saving cats from trees, turning green at the sight of kryptonite, and suddenly becoming incognito after slipping on a pair of glasses. Believe it or not, fans wasted no time at all taking to social media to voice their strong opinions on actor David Corenswet's new look as Clark Kent/Superman. Deciding which faction is right is probably as much a fool's errand as bad guys putting Lois Lane in danger while Metropolis' Man of Steel is on the lookout.
For over a year since the project's initial announcement, those following this reboot closely have held their collective breath over all the aspects this fandom usually obsesses about: the casting,...
For over a year since the project's initial announcement, those following this reboot closely have held their collective breath over all the aspects this fandom usually obsesses about: the casting,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… well, we’re not entirely sure what it is, but it looks like something Brainiac would use to attack the Earth.
Whatever the cross-space invader in the picture that director James Gunn just posted to social media may be, the real attention goes to the figure in the foreground of the image: our very first look at David Corenswet in full uniform as Superman.
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Gunn has long been posting teasers about his upcoming movie, initially dubbed Superman: Legacy, but now just titled Superman. In addition to releasing news about the extended cast, which includes The Wire vet Wendell Pierce as Perry White and genre fave Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Gunn has answered questions online and posted images of Corenswet goofing...
Whatever the cross-space invader in the picture that director James Gunn just posted to social media may be, the real attention goes to the figure in the foreground of the image: our very first look at David Corenswet in full uniform as Superman.
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A post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn)
Gunn has long been posting teasers about his upcoming movie, initially dubbed Superman: Legacy, but now just titled Superman. In addition to releasing news about the extended cast, which includes The Wire vet Wendell Pierce as Perry White and genre fave Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Gunn has answered questions online and posted images of Corenswet goofing...
- 5/6/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This post contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 episode 8.
“Magneto was right.” That phrase, spoken by Val Cooper at the end of the eighth episode of X-Men ’97 “Tolerance is Extinction Part One,” sent shivers down the spines of everyone watching. The extreme intolerance of humans like Bastion shattered Xavier’s dream, suggesting that humans and mutants could never, ever co-exist. The humans just won’t let the mutants be.
Before that statement occurred to Val Cooper, it appeared as a T-shirt. Specifically, a T-shirt worn by Quentin Quire, an incredibly powerful and incredibly condescending teen who attended Xavier’s School for Gifted Children. In New X-Men #135 (2003), written by Grant Morrison and penciled by Frank Quitely, Quire completes a transformation many of us experienced, from shy nerd to condescending punk. He dons an outfit to match, consisting of died purple hair, hip spectacles, and a T-shirt that read “Magneto Was Right.
“Magneto was right.” That phrase, spoken by Val Cooper at the end of the eighth episode of X-Men ’97 “Tolerance is Extinction Part One,” sent shivers down the spines of everyone watching. The extreme intolerance of humans like Bastion shattered Xavier’s dream, suggesting that humans and mutants could never, ever co-exist. The humans just won’t let the mutants be.
Before that statement occurred to Val Cooper, it appeared as a T-shirt. Specifically, a T-shirt worn by Quentin Quire, an incredibly powerful and incredibly condescending teen who attended Xavier’s School for Gifted Children. In New X-Men #135 (2003), written by Grant Morrison and penciled by Frank Quitely, Quire completes a transformation many of us experienced, from shy nerd to condescending punk. He dons an outfit to match, consisting of died purple hair, hip spectacles, and a T-shirt that read “Magneto Was Right.
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
As soon as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over Dceu and rebooted it into Dcu we knew we were going to get a new Batman movie, ‘The Brave and the Bold.’ The biggest question on everyone’s mind is however, who is going to take over the role of Bruce Wayne, as it’s one of the most iconic roles aspiring actors can play in the genre.
Several names come to mind as favorite fan castings, most notably Alan Ritchson, who voiced his desire to play the character several times, quite loudly, and Jensen Ackles.
Jensen Ackles was picked for the most recent fan-made concept trailer to don the mantle of the Dark Knight alongside Timothee Chalamet as Robin. Ackles already voices the character in ‘Tomorowverse’ and he expressed his wish to play the live-action version of the character as well. The trailer shows how two popular actors could...
Several names come to mind as favorite fan castings, most notably Alan Ritchson, who voiced his desire to play the character several times, quite loudly, and Jensen Ackles.
Jensen Ackles was picked for the most recent fan-made concept trailer to don the mantle of the Dark Knight alongside Timothee Chalamet as Robin. Ackles already voices the character in ‘Tomorowverse’ and he expressed his wish to play the live-action version of the character as well. The trailer shows how two popular actors could...
- 4/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
When James Gunn and Peter Safran revamped the Dceu into the Dcu, it was clear a new Batman movie, ‘The Brave and the Bold,’ was on the horizon. The burning question for many was who would step into the iconic role of Bruce Wayne, a coveted part for aspiring actors in the genre.
Among fan favorites for the role are Alan Ritchson, who has expressed strong interest in the character, and Jensen Ackles.
Jensen Ackles was chosen to portray the Dark Knight in the latest fan-made concept trailer, alongside Timothée Chalamet as Robin. Ackles, who already lends his voice to the character in ‘Tomorowverse,’ has expressed his desire to play the live-action version too. The trailer gives viewers a glimpse of how these two popular actors might appear in their respective roles, and you can watch it below.
There’s not much information available about the upcoming movie. James Gunn...
Among fan favorites for the role are Alan Ritchson, who has expressed strong interest in the character, and Jensen Ackles.
Jensen Ackles was chosen to portray the Dark Knight in the latest fan-made concept trailer, alongside Timothée Chalamet as Robin. Ackles, who already lends his voice to the character in ‘Tomorowverse,’ has expressed his desire to play the live-action version too. The trailer gives viewers a glimpse of how these two popular actors might appear in their respective roles, and you can watch it below.
There’s not much information available about the upcoming movie. James Gunn...
- 4/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Doctor Who has a habit of taking a throwaway line and making it into a big deal.
In 60th anniversary special “Wild Blue Yonder”, Russell T. Davies wrote what seemed like a passing joke about Isaac Newton mishearing the word ″gravity″ as “mavity” before committing to the bit and changing the word in the timeline from that point onwards, making the gag not so inconsequential after all.
Mavity isn’t alone in the show’s history. Throwaway lines have been seized upon and expanded over the years, some by the show’s fandom, but also by its writers. What started as world-building, texture or a dramatic beat has become the foundation for a whole new level of storytelling.
Lines like these…
“The heart of the machine is under the column”
The Edge of Destruction (1964), written by David Whitaker
In this First Doctor story, set almost entirely inside the Tardis, a...
In 60th anniversary special “Wild Blue Yonder”, Russell T. Davies wrote what seemed like a passing joke about Isaac Newton mishearing the word ″gravity″ as “mavity” before committing to the bit and changing the word in the timeline from that point onwards, making the gag not so inconsequential after all.
Mavity isn’t alone in the show’s history. Throwaway lines have been seized upon and expanded over the years, some by the show’s fandom, but also by its writers. What started as world-building, texture or a dramatic beat has become the foundation for a whole new level of storytelling.
Lines like these…
“The heart of the machine is under the column”
The Edge of Destruction (1964), written by David Whitaker
In this First Doctor story, set almost entirely inside the Tardis, a...
- 4/26/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
For superhero fans of a certain age, there was nothing quite like waking up early on Saturday mornings to tune in for a new episode of "X-Men: The Animated Series." With fast-paced soap opera storytelling, snappy one-liners, and the most radical animation style on TV, "X-Men: The Animated Series" was the perfect gateway to get kids hooked on all things Marvel.
Now, over 25 years since the original series went off the air, Marvel and Disney+ have continued the saga with "X-Men '97," a series so good that it's already being hailed as one of the best new shows of the year. What makes "X-Men '97" such a triumph is not just its perfectly executed nostalgia, but because the show has evolved to relate to the sensibilities of our 2024 world, without becoming anachronistic in the process. While the shocking genocide of Genosha in episode 5 is based on Grant Morrison's "E...
Now, over 25 years since the original series went off the air, Marvel and Disney+ have continued the saga with "X-Men '97," a series so good that it's already being hailed as one of the best new shows of the year. What makes "X-Men '97" such a triumph is not just its perfectly executed nostalgia, but because the show has evolved to relate to the sensibilities of our 2024 world, without becoming anachronistic in the process. While the shocking genocide of Genosha in episode 5 is based on Grant Morrison's "E...
- 4/25/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
Episode 5 of "X-Men '97" — "Remember It" — may very well go down as the most shocking TV moment of 2024. Adapting the dark "X-Men" comic storyline "E Is For Extinction" by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, a giant Sentinel razed the new mutant homeland of Genosha, killing thousands, if not millions.
Episode 6, "Lifedeath Part 2," took a break focusing instead on the absent Storm and Professor X, but episode 7, "Bright Eyes," explores the fallout of Genosha. It picks up about a week later when the X-Men are hosting a rainy funeral for Gambit. They go back to Genosha to continue searching for more survivors. They find one: Emma Frost, White Queen of the Hellfire Club.
Emma, who was part of Genosha's short-lived ruling council, is a telepath. During the attack, she unlocked a second mutation to turn her skin diamond hard, so she survived being crushed under rubble.
Episode 5 of "X-Men '97" — "Remember It" — may very well go down as the most shocking TV moment of 2024. Adapting the dark "X-Men" comic storyline "E Is For Extinction" by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, a giant Sentinel razed the new mutant homeland of Genosha, killing thousands, if not millions.
Episode 6, "Lifedeath Part 2," took a break focusing instead on the absent Storm and Professor X, but episode 7, "Bright Eyes," explores the fallout of Genosha. It picks up about a week later when the X-Men are hosting a rainy funeral for Gambit. They go back to Genosha to continue searching for more survivors. They find one: Emma Frost, White Queen of the Hellfire Club.
Emma, who was part of Genosha's short-lived ruling council, is a telepath. During the attack, she unlocked a second mutation to turn her skin diamond hard, so she survived being crushed under rubble.
- 4/25/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Wolverine is the best at what he does. And what he does is self-loathing and swear words. At least, that’s what we see in the latest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, courtesy of a returning Hugh Jackman seemingly as the only surviving X-Man from his universe.
The third Deadpool movie has long promised to be an R-rated reunion for 20th Century Fox mutants and a way to bring the X-Men into the MCU, so far the teasers are delivering just that. The first trailer was a cameo-fest full of Deadpool‘s supporting cast and other Fox characters, as well as a few Fox X-Men villains. The second trailer continues this trend, but focuses more on Wolverine. Along the way, we get some deep Marvel winks, many of which fly by so quickly that it takes enhanced senses to catch them.
If you haven’t watched the trailer yet, check it out below:
Now,...
The third Deadpool movie has long promised to be an R-rated reunion for 20th Century Fox mutants and a way to bring the X-Men into the MCU, so far the teasers are delivering just that. The first trailer was a cameo-fest full of Deadpool‘s supporting cast and other Fox characters, as well as a few Fox X-Men villains. The second trailer continues this trend, but focuses more on Wolverine. Along the way, we get some deep Marvel winks, many of which fly by so quickly that it takes enhanced senses to catch them.
If you haven’t watched the trailer yet, check it out below:
Now,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, titled Superman, has just begun filming and it’s all that fans can talk about. Starring David Corenswet in the leading role, Gunn previously shared inspirations for the movie to keep the hype alive. Therein, fans noticed a comic strip from Grant Morrison’s seminal 2005-2008 series All-Star Superman, where Kal-El saved a s*icidal kid.
DC CEO James Gunn (via Inside of You)
While fans were just beginning to wonder if James Gunn is actually going to feature this storyline in the movie, people were offered another hint that seemingly solidified their speculation. According to Dcu Updates on X, a new job post for Superman reportedly confirmed the scene from the comics.
James Gunn Hinted at Taking Inspiration from All-Star Superman
James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie has been creating a buzz on the internet for a long time. Initially titled Superman: Legacy,...
DC CEO James Gunn (via Inside of You)
While fans were just beginning to wonder if James Gunn is actually going to feature this storyline in the movie, people were offered another hint that seemingly solidified their speculation. According to Dcu Updates on X, a new job post for Superman reportedly confirmed the scene from the comics.
James Gunn Hinted at Taking Inspiration from All-Star Superman
James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie has been creating a buzz on the internet for a long time. Initially titled Superman: Legacy,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
The sixth and latest episode of "X-Men '97" was titled "Lifedeath – Part 2." Sure enough, it continued the story of Storm and Forge (adapting a classic "X-Men" comic), culminating with Ororo regaining her mutant gifts as she pounds her fears (including claustrophobia and a demon owl) into submission. Gaining her Og Dave Cockrum-designed costume and white locks to show for it, Storm (once more Mistress of the Elements) called down a lightning strike seen from orbit and soared like Superman. But that wasn't all.
Like the previous "Lifedeath," this episode was bifurcated with an unrelated story — a story set a whole galaxy away. The X-Men have told the world that their founder and mentor Charles "Professor X" Xavier is dead, assassinated by anti-mutant extremist Henry Gyrich. That's why Magneto, Charles' heir, has taken his best frenemy's place as team leader (and rekindled his...
The sixth and latest episode of "X-Men '97" was titled "Lifedeath – Part 2." Sure enough, it continued the story of Storm and Forge (adapting a classic "X-Men" comic), culminating with Ororo regaining her mutant gifts as she pounds her fears (including claustrophobia and a demon owl) into submission. Gaining her Og Dave Cockrum-designed costume and white locks to show for it, Storm (once more Mistress of the Elements) called down a lightning strike seen from orbit and soared like Superman. But that wasn't all.
Like the previous "Lifedeath," this episode was bifurcated with an unrelated story — a story set a whole galaxy away. The X-Men have told the world that their founder and mentor Charles "Professor X" Xavier is dead, assassinated by anti-mutant extremist Henry Gyrich. That's why Magneto, Charles' heir, has taken his best frenemy's place as team leader (and rekindled his...
- 4/18/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "X-Men '97" up to and including episode 6.
"X-Men '97" has been fantastic. There's nostalgia in there, sure, but also some stunning storytelling — a desire to use this opportunity to tell new stories that go harder and further on certain elements that the Fox Network couldn't touch back in the '90s.
Case in point: how episode 5 weaponized nostalgia to shatter the hearts of the audience with a devastating attack on Genosha that killed a bunch of fan favorites in what the head writer calls a cataclysmic event meant to change everything for the show. This is the moment mutants realize that things are in fact dangerous (and not just in alternate futures).
It was a bold, bloody choice to adapt one of the darkest Marvel storylines, "X-Men: E is For Extinction." This was the opening storyline of Grant Morrison's run with "New X-Men," and in the comics,...
"X-Men '97" has been fantastic. There's nostalgia in there, sure, but also some stunning storytelling — a desire to use this opportunity to tell new stories that go harder and further on certain elements that the Fox Network couldn't touch back in the '90s.
Case in point: how episode 5 weaponized nostalgia to shatter the hearts of the audience with a devastating attack on Genosha that killed a bunch of fan favorites in what the head writer calls a cataclysmic event meant to change everything for the show. This is the moment mutants realize that things are in fact dangerous (and not just in alternate futures).
It was a bold, bloody choice to adapt one of the darkest Marvel storylines, "X-Men: E is For Extinction." This was the opening storyline of Grant Morrison's run with "New X-Men," and in the comics,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel is a movie star. "The Marvels" has been cited as another sign of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fall from dominance, but everyone loves young actor Iman Vellani as this spunky heroine. /Film even named Kamala the best movie hero of 2023 and proclaimed her the future of the MCU.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
Of course, Kamala comes from Marvel Comics and was co-created by G. Willow Wilson, Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, Adrian Alphona, and Jamie McKelvie. The comics made a bizarre move of synergy in 2023; between Kamala's Disney+ show "Ms. Marvel" and the theatrical run of "The Marvels," she heroically dies in "Amazing Spider-Man" #26 (by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr.), published in May 2023.
Wells' "Amazing Spider-Man" isn't exactly a fan-favorite (the stink of breaking up Peter and Mj has carried across his run) and this was a low point. It was the cheapest of cheap melodrama and Kamala perished while pulling guest star duty.
- 4/17/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Spoilers ahead for episode 5 of X-Men ’97.
After decades’ worth of patience, X-Men ’97 delivers upon a promise of good television with a near-perfect adaptation of Marvel’s mutant superheroes. The series, which recently took the entire world by storm, represents the hope carried by fans since the original show’s run in the 90s. Although nothing ever quite became as iconic as that period’s cartoon when it comes to Marvel animation, X-Men ’97 comes pretty close.
X-Men ’97 [Credit: Disney+]However, with the series’ mid-season cliffhanger finale, one thing becomes evident – the show certainly knows how to raise fan expectations. But one factor which could have made the series uber-popular ends up being a misdirection, and even though the plot twist manages to shock the audience and leave them with questions, the show’s director does a good job too of crushing those dreams and expectations in one swift blow.
After decades’ worth of patience, X-Men ’97 delivers upon a promise of good television with a near-perfect adaptation of Marvel’s mutant superheroes. The series, which recently took the entire world by storm, represents the hope carried by fans since the original show’s run in the 90s. Although nothing ever quite became as iconic as that period’s cartoon when it comes to Marvel animation, X-Men ’97 comes pretty close.
X-Men ’97 [Credit: Disney+]However, with the series’ mid-season cliffhanger finale, one thing becomes evident – the show certainly knows how to raise fan expectations. But one factor which could have made the series uber-popular ends up being a misdirection, and even though the plot twist manages to shock the audience and leave them with questions, the show’s director does a good job too of crushing those dreams and expectations in one swift blow.
- 4/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
This article contains heavy spoilers for X-Men ’97 Episode 5.
X-Men ’97 has put into motion one of the most devastating storylines in X-Men history. E for Extinction was one of the most critically acclaimed runs of the X-Men, under the penmanship of Grant Morrison, who was brought over to Marvel thanks to his high-profile work with DC to revitalize the X-Men comics in the early 2000s.
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in X-Men ’97
Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 saw the inciting incident of the storyline, massacring the population of Genosha with the ‘Godzilla’ sentinel as the nation works towards being admitted into the Un. Heavily leaning in on its TV-14 rating, the series is ready to bleed its protagonists and slay as many mutants as it wants to tell a compelling story.
The Original Story featured Cassandra Nova as the main antagonist of the X-Men
Cassandra Nova as she appears in X-Men comics.
X-Men ’97 has put into motion one of the most devastating storylines in X-Men history. E for Extinction was one of the most critically acclaimed runs of the X-Men, under the penmanship of Grant Morrison, who was brought over to Marvel thanks to his high-profile work with DC to revitalize the X-Men comics in the early 2000s.
Rogue holding Gambit’s lifeless body in X-Men ’97
Episode 5 of X-Men ’97 saw the inciting incident of the storyline, massacring the population of Genosha with the ‘Godzilla’ sentinel as the nation works towards being admitted into the Un. Heavily leaning in on its TV-14 rating, the series is ready to bleed its protagonists and slay as many mutants as it wants to tell a compelling story.
The Original Story featured Cassandra Nova as the main antagonist of the X-Men
Cassandra Nova as she appears in X-Men comics.
- 4/13/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Life has never been easy for the X-Men, or any mutant in the Marvel Universe. They’re feared and hated, oppressed just for being alive. They’re betrayed time and again, even by heroes who call themselves their friends.
But in the history of the X-Men, there are three stories that stand out as particularly heartbreaking: Mutant Massacre, E is for Extinction, and Fall of X. And the latest episode of X-Men ’97 just combined them all into one shocking half-hour full of deaths.
“Remember It” begins as a love letter to all things X-Men, as Magneto, Rogue, and Gambit head to the island nation of Genosha. Once the home of an oppressive human regime (modeled in the original comics after Apartheid South Africa), Genosha has become a home for mutants, a sovereign nation under mutant rule. Director Emi Yonemura and series creator Beau De Mayo...
Life has never been easy for the X-Men, or any mutant in the Marvel Universe. They’re feared and hated, oppressed just for being alive. They’re betrayed time and again, even by heroes who call themselves their friends.
But in the history of the X-Men, there are three stories that stand out as particularly heartbreaking: Mutant Massacre, E is for Extinction, and Fall of X. And the latest episode of X-Men ’97 just combined them all into one shocking half-hour full of deaths.
“Remember It” begins as a love letter to all things X-Men, as Magneto, Rogue, and Gambit head to the island nation of Genosha. Once the home of an oppressive human regime (modeled in the original comics after Apartheid South Africa), Genosha has become a home for mutants, a sovereign nation under mutant rule. Director Emi Yonemura and series creator Beau De Mayo...
- 4/10/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" to follow.
Well, the first season of "X-Men '97" just swerved hard — but if you're familiar with the comics, you may have seen this coming.
In previous episodes, it seemed like human-mutant relations were slowly improving; Magneto turned over a new leaf, talking human authorities into giving him a second chance in the process, while Genosha was joining the United Nations. As established in the original "X-Men" animated series, Genosha is an island nation that once used enslaved mutants; mutants have since taken it over and turned it into a country for themselves. Statues of Magneto and Professor X adorn the land, twin monuments to the competing mutant messiahs.
In episode 5, "Remember It," the new love triangle of Rogue, Gambit, and Magneto flies to Genosha to get a firsthand look, meeting several familiar faces in a thriving mutant refuge. It's not long for this world; at a gala the following night,...
Well, the first season of "X-Men '97" just swerved hard — but if you're familiar with the comics, you may have seen this coming.
In previous episodes, it seemed like human-mutant relations were slowly improving; Magneto turned over a new leaf, talking human authorities into giving him a second chance in the process, while Genosha was joining the United Nations. As established in the original "X-Men" animated series, Genosha is an island nation that once used enslaved mutants; mutants have since taken it over and turned it into a country for themselves. Statues of Magneto and Professor X adorn the land, twin monuments to the competing mutant messiahs.
In episode 5, "Remember It," the new love triangle of Rogue, Gambit, and Magneto flies to Genosha to get a firsthand look, meeting several familiar faces in a thriving mutant refuge. It's not long for this world; at a gala the following night,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
We were supposed to get our first trans Joker 35 years ago.
In 1989, DC Comics published Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, a narrative exploration of Batman’s psychological problems, as well as those of his foes. Its scribe was an up-and-coming Scot by the name of Grant Morrison. And Morrison — who would later come out as “nonbinary, crossdressing, genderqueer” — wanted to show the Clown Prince of Crime in women’s clothing.
“The Joker was to have been dressed in the conical bra worn by Madonna for her ‘Open Your Heart’ video,...
In 1989, DC Comics published Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, a narrative exploration of Batman’s psychological problems, as well as those of his foes. Its scribe was an up-and-coming Scot by the name of Grant Morrison. And Morrison — who would later come out as “nonbinary, crossdressing, genderqueer” — wanted to show the Clown Prince of Crime in women’s clothing.
“The Joker was to have been dressed in the conical bra worn by Madonna for her ‘Open Your Heart’ video,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Abraham Josephine Riesman
- Rollingstone.com
Zack Snyder, the veteran director known for directing Zack Snyder’s Justice League and several other DC movies, depicted Darkseid in his 2021 movie. Being shown as an unstoppable terror who destroys everything in his path, Darkseid is indeed quite a terrifying character.
Well, although he is a tyrant in his universe, Darkseid once fought Marvel’s one of the most terrifying villains in a crossover event in the comics. Sadly, the DC villain was defeated quite humiliatingly as the match seemed very unfair!
Darkseid in a still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) When Darkseid Was Defeated By Galactus!
In a crossover event in the comic books, Galactus and Darkseid were once part of the same universe. As per the canon, neither of their universes were merged or breached. Rather, Silver Surfer (the herald of Galactus) came to Apokolips to scout the planet out for his master.
Galactus from the...
Well, although he is a tyrant in his universe, Darkseid once fought Marvel’s one of the most terrifying villains in a crossover event in the comics. Sadly, the DC villain was defeated quite humiliatingly as the match seemed very unfair!
Darkseid in a still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) When Darkseid Was Defeated By Galactus!
In a crossover event in the comic books, Galactus and Darkseid were once part of the same universe. As per the canon, neither of their universes were merged or breached. Rather, Silver Surfer (the herald of Galactus) came to Apokolips to scout the planet out for his master.
Galactus from the...
- 4/2/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
There are many comic book villains in the world of DC and Marvel that have truly stood the test of time and made their way onto the silver screen. Among them, the likes of Marvel’s Thanos and DC’s Darkseid truly stand out.
Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War
With that being said, it appears Grant Morrison has admitted that only one Marvel villain is on the same level as Darkseid and shockingly enough, it is not Thanos at all.
Grant Morrison Reveals Which Marvel Villain Is On Darkseid’s Level Darkseid in Justice League
As noted above, Grant Morrison has a high opinion of Darkseid but also has one particular Marvel villain whom he believes is exactly on the same level as Darkseid.
Suggested‘Finally some real sh*t’: DC Fans Shower James Gunn With Praise After Animal Man Series Based on Grant Morrison’s Iconic Run Reportedly...
Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War
With that being said, it appears Grant Morrison has admitted that only one Marvel villain is on the same level as Darkseid and shockingly enough, it is not Thanos at all.
Grant Morrison Reveals Which Marvel Villain Is On Darkseid’s Level Darkseid in Justice League
As noted above, Grant Morrison has a high opinion of Darkseid but also has one particular Marvel villain whom he believes is exactly on the same level as Darkseid.
Suggested‘Finally some real sh*t’: DC Fans Shower James Gunn With Praise After Animal Man Series Based on Grant Morrison’s Iconic Run Reportedly...
- 3/27/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
After being announced by James Gunn in 2023, the upcoming Batman reboot, The Brave and The Bold, has received a concerning update.
During the DC Studios slate announcement at the end of January 2023, co-President James Gunn announced The Brave and The Bold, a Batman tale focusing on Bruce's son Damian Wayne.
Based on Grant Morrison's comics, many fans were excited about the idea of embracing the Bat-Family in live-action. Anticipation only rose when director Andy Muschietti was attached to direct in June 2023.
Read full article on The Direct.
During the DC Studios slate announcement at the end of January 2023, co-President James Gunn announced The Brave and The Bold, a Batman tale focusing on Bruce's son Damian Wayne.
Based on Grant Morrison's comics, many fans were excited about the idea of embracing the Bat-Family in live-action. Anticipation only rose when director Andy Muschietti was attached to direct in June 2023.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/24/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
Jake Gyllenhaal is known for his prominent roles outside the superhero genre, but he was once considered for both ‘Batman’ and ‘Spider-Man’ roles. However, he ended up portraying the villain Mysterio in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series within the MCU.
Gyllenhaal was also a contender for the role of the Dark Knight in Christopher Nolan’s films before Christian Bale landed the part. In a recent interview with Screenrant, Gyllenhaal shared his perspective on potentially playing Batman in the newly rebooted Dcu.
Oh, man. That’s a classic. It’s an honor. Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, to me actually roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, which, to me, actually, when I think about it, I’m going to play Iago in Othello with Denzel Washington, and I think about like the history of actors that have played that role throughout time,...
Gyllenhaal was also a contender for the role of the Dark Knight in Christopher Nolan’s films before Christian Bale landed the part. In a recent interview with Screenrant, Gyllenhaal shared his perspective on potentially playing Batman in the newly rebooted Dcu.
Oh, man. That’s a classic. It’s an honor. Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, to me actually roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, which, to me, actually, when I think about it, I’m going to play Iago in Othello with Denzel Washington, and I think about like the history of actors that have played that role throughout time,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Jake Gyllenhaal’s most famous roles are not usually associated with the superhero world although he was at one point, considered to play both ‘Batman’ and ‘Spider-Man.’ He did ultimately play villain Mysterio in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man franchise in the MCU.
Gyllenhaal was in the running to play the Dark Knight in Nolan’s films before the role eventually went to Christian Bale. Now in an interview with Screerant, Gyllenhaal revealed his stance on playing Batman in the newly rebooted Dcu:
Oh, man. That’s a classic. It’s an honor. Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, to me actually roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, which, to me, actually, when I think about it, I’m going to play Iago in Othello with Denzel Washington, and I think about like the history of actors that have played that role throughout time,...
Gyllenhaal was in the running to play the Dark Knight in Nolan’s films before the role eventually went to Christian Bale. Now in an interview with Screerant, Gyllenhaal revealed his stance on playing Batman in the newly rebooted Dcu:
Oh, man. That’s a classic. It’s an honor. Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, to me actually roles that other incredible actors have played in the past, which, to me, actually, when I think about it, I’m going to play Iago in Othello with Denzel Washington, and I think about like the history of actors that have played that role throughout time,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Vellani’s Ms. Marvel just joined the MCU not long ago. Now, she’s got her own show and plays a big role in ‘The Marvels.’ Looks like she’s going to be a big deal in the MCU, especially with the Young Avengers project happening. When asked which team she wanted to join in the movies, she had something unexpected to say.
On the big screen? X-Men. I don’t think that’s a bad answer. I think the X-Men is so cool, and it really just marks her as a legitimate mutant and all the naysayers can no longer say nay.
Her comment refers to some upset fans who are unwilling to accept that Ms. Marvel is now considered a mutant. Originally introduced as an Inhuman, her origin story in the MCU revealed her powers come from a genetic mutation, making her the first confirmed mutant in the MCU.
On the big screen? X-Men. I don’t think that’s a bad answer. I think the X-Men is so cool, and it really just marks her as a legitimate mutant and all the naysayers can no longer say nay.
Her comment refers to some upset fans who are unwilling to accept that Ms. Marvel is now considered a mutant. Originally introduced as an Inhuman, her origin story in the MCU revealed her powers come from a genetic mutation, making her the first confirmed mutant in the MCU.
- 3/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel was only recently introduced to the MCU but she is already the star of her own standalone show and was a vital part of the ‘The Marvels.’ It seems that Ms. Marvel will be a massive part of the MCU going forward since the project focusing on Young Avengers, her own initiative in the MCU, is in active development.
Ms. Marvel will obviously be a part of the team down the road, but speaking to ComicBook.com she expressed something altogether different when asked which team she would like to join within the cinematic universe:
On the big screen? X-Men. I don’t think that’s a bad answer. I think the X-Men is so cool, and it really just marks her as a legitimate mutant and all the naysayers can no longer say nay,
Her comment is a reference to some upset fans who are refusing to accept that Ms.
Ms. Marvel will obviously be a part of the team down the road, but speaking to ComicBook.com she expressed something altogether different when asked which team she would like to join within the cinematic universe:
On the big screen? X-Men. I don’t think that’s a bad answer. I think the X-Men is so cool, and it really just marks her as a legitimate mutant and all the naysayers can no longer say nay,
Her comment is a reference to some upset fans who are refusing to accept that Ms.
- 3/17/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The animated X-Men are about to make their return to TV in "X-Men '97." This Disney+ series is basically a thirty-year-late sixth season of 1992's "X-Men," the first cartoon about the Marvel Comics superhero team.
The "X-Men" comics kept chugging along through highs and lows while their animated counterparts were in limbo, though. At SXSW 2024, Marvel previewed the comics' future. A relaunch is coming to "X-Men" in Summer 2024 under the banner "From The Ashes," the follow-up to the ongoing "Fall of X." There'll be three primary series at first:
"X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman. Cyclops and Magneto will lead a traditional X-Men superhero team based in Alaska.
"Uncanny X-Men" by Gail Simone and David Marquez. "Outlaw" lovebirds Gambit and Rogue head to New Orleans with Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee in tow.
"Extraordinary X-Men" by Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero. Set in Chicago, Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost...
The "X-Men" comics kept chugging along through highs and lows while their animated counterparts were in limbo, though. At SXSW 2024, Marvel previewed the comics' future. A relaunch is coming to "X-Men" in Summer 2024 under the banner "From The Ashes," the follow-up to the ongoing "Fall of X." There'll be three primary series at first:
"X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman. Cyclops and Magneto will lead a traditional X-Men superhero team based in Alaska.
"Uncanny X-Men" by Gail Simone and David Marquez. "Outlaw" lovebirds Gambit and Rogue head to New Orleans with Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee in tow.
"Extraordinary X-Men" by Eve Ewing and Carmen Carnero. Set in Chicago, Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost...
- 3/16/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
According to reports actress Emma Corrin (“The Crown”) will play Marvel Comics super-villain ‘Cassandra Nova’, in the upcoming live-action feature “Wolverine 3”, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman:
Created by writer Grant Morrison and illustrator Frank Quitely, ‘Cassandra Nova’ debuted in Marvel Comics “New X-Men” #114 (July 2001).
The character is classified as a ‘mummudrai’, parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane. The mummudrai that became Cassandra became telepathically entangled with the future ‘Charles Xavier’, who possesses vast mutant telepathic powers. This granted Cassandra some psionic powers herself, including the ability to exit the womb and create a body.
“Cassandra is Xavier's ideological dark shadow, bent on destruction and genocide. She is most infamous for commanding an army of ‘Sentinels’ to massacre 16 million mutants within the mutant homeland of ‘Genosha’.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
Created by writer Grant Morrison and illustrator Frank Quitely, ‘Cassandra Nova’ debuted in Marvel Comics “New X-Men” #114 (July 2001).
The character is classified as a ‘mummudrai’, parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane. The mummudrai that became Cassandra became telepathically entangled with the future ‘Charles Xavier’, who possesses vast mutant telepathic powers. This granted Cassandra some psionic powers herself, including the ability to exit the womb and create a body.
“Cassandra is Xavier's ideological dark shadow, bent on destruction and genocide. She is most infamous for commanding an army of ‘Sentinels’ to massacre 16 million mutants within the mutant homeland of ‘Genosha’.”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 3/16/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The 34-year-old British actor Nicholas Hoult kicked off production last week on Warner Bros. Discovery’s next big bet: “Superman” with director James Gunn and actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. The star of “About a Boy,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” and Hulu series “The Great” recently went on Michael Rosenbaum’s “Inside of You” podcast and talked a bit about preparing for the role of the evil mastermind Lex Luthor.
First, he complimented his new boss Gunn for making the audition process fun. He said he enjoyed the “Guardians of the Galaxy” auteur’s method of “try[ing] things in the moment, just shouting out from the monitors, ‘Say this line. Do this! Do that!’”
Then he added that even though Luthor is better known for his brains rather than his brawn, Hoult has been hitting the weights. “There’s that bit in ‘All-Star Superman’ [the Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely...
First, he complimented his new boss Gunn for making the audition process fun. He said he enjoyed the “Guardians of the Galaxy” auteur’s method of “try[ing] things in the moment, just shouting out from the monitors, ‘Say this line. Do this! Do that!’”
Then he added that even though Luthor is better known for his brains rather than his brawn, Hoult has been hitting the weights. “There’s that bit in ‘All-Star Superman’ [the Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
John Oliver has some ideas for DC co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran as to who should be their next Batman.
On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, Oliver discussed the Supreme Court agreeing to take on Donald Trump’s immunity case and whether ex-presidents can be prosecuted. The HBO late-night show host said that the answer was an obvious, “Yes!”
Oliver went on to cite other obvious answers like, “Did Robert Durst kill those people? Or Which cereal mascot f***s the most? Or who should play the next Batman? And for the record, the answers are, absolutely, it’s not even close [Tony the tiger], and Natasha Lyonne.”
The comedian joked the Russian Doll star would make a great casting choice whenever they cast the next Batman.
Robert Pattinson currently portrays the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’s The Batman, with the actor reprising his role in The Batman Part II,...
On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, Oliver discussed the Supreme Court agreeing to take on Donald Trump’s immunity case and whether ex-presidents can be prosecuted. The HBO late-night show host said that the answer was an obvious, “Yes!”
Oliver went on to cite other obvious answers like, “Did Robert Durst kill those people? Or Which cereal mascot f***s the most? Or who should play the next Batman? And for the record, the answers are, absolutely, it’s not even close [Tony the tiger], and Natasha Lyonne.”
The comedian joked the Russian Doll star would make a great casting choice whenever they cast the next Batman.
Robert Pattinson currently portrays the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’s The Batman, with the actor reprising his role in The Batman Part II,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
This article contains potential spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
Will Marvel Studios‘ Deadpool & Wolverine do more to set up the MCU’s X-Men era than anticipated? It certainly looks that way. An early word about the third Deadpool movie says it’s a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the Merc With a Mouth gains access to the Tva (Time Variance Authority) and unleashes more multiversal madness. The MCU desperately needs a shake-up, and it sounds like a wickedly powerful villain could usher significant changes into the interconnected universe. A new report reveals Emma Corrin’s villainous character in Deadpool & Wolverine. If you don’t want to read spoilers about this aspect of the film, click away now.
Are you still here? Oh, good! According to Culture Crave, Emma Corrin plays Cassandra Nova Xavier in Deadpool & Wolverine. Who the hell is that?...
Will Marvel Studios‘ Deadpool & Wolverine do more to set up the MCU’s X-Men era than anticipated? It certainly looks that way. An early word about the third Deadpool movie says it’s a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as the Merc With a Mouth gains access to the Tva (Time Variance Authority) and unleashes more multiversal madness. The MCU desperately needs a shake-up, and it sounds like a wickedly powerful villain could usher significant changes into the interconnected universe. A new report reveals Emma Corrin’s villainous character in Deadpool & Wolverine. If you don’t want to read spoilers about this aspect of the film, click away now.
Are you still here? Oh, good! According to Culture Crave, Emma Corrin plays Cassandra Nova Xavier in Deadpool & Wolverine. Who the hell is that?...
- 3/1/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The casting of The Crown’s Emma Corrin in Deadpool & Wolverine’s in a lead role has led to plenty of speculation as to whether they’re playing the film’s villain. Although some thought she’d be playing a variant version of Deadpool to give a twist on Lady Deadpool, others were adamant she’d bring Cassandra Nova to the party. Now, it looks like the latter has been confirmed.
As seen on the US Copyright Office site, Corrin’s character is listed as “Cassandra Nova,” seemingly confirming they’ll be playing the villainous twin sister of Charles Xavier. Introduced in 2001’s New X-Men #114, Cassandra Nova has similar telekinetic and telepathic powers to Charles Xavier. But instead of using them for good, she tried to eradicate the so-called “mutant menace” by dispatching an army of Sentinel robots to the mutant island of Genosha, massacring millions of mutants in the process.
As seen on the US Copyright Office site, Corrin’s character is listed as “Cassandra Nova,” seemingly confirming they’ll be playing the villainous twin sister of Charles Xavier. Introduced in 2001’s New X-Men #114, Cassandra Nova has similar telekinetic and telepathic powers to Charles Xavier. But instead of using them for good, she tried to eradicate the so-called “mutant menace” by dispatching an army of Sentinel robots to the mutant island of Genosha, massacring millions of mutants in the process.
- 2/29/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Emma Corrin is officially playing Cassandra Nova in Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 3. The antagonist is famously known as Charles Xavier’s evil twin sister, whose history in the comics is far more brutal than any adaptation can ever translate onto the screen.
Emma Corrin in The Crown
The initial rumors of the character’s appearance in the movie came to be after fans spotted a mysterious bald head in the trailer. At the time, The Crown actress’ role in the film was unknown.
Suggested“Has anyone seen my wife?”: Ryan Reynolds Might Have Hinted Blake Lively Playing a Variant in Deadpool 3 That Fans Have Missed
Who Is Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova?
The confirmation of Emma Corrin starring as Cassandra Nova in Deadpool 3 came from the official Deadpool and Wolverine copyright. Many fans would be wondering who this ruthless villain is and her backstory aside from being...
Emma Corrin in The Crown
The initial rumors of the character’s appearance in the movie came to be after fans spotted a mysterious bald head in the trailer. At the time, The Crown actress’ role in the film was unknown.
Suggested“Has anyone seen my wife?”: Ryan Reynolds Might Have Hinted Blake Lively Playing a Variant in Deadpool 3 That Fans Have Missed
Who Is Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova?
The confirmation of Emma Corrin starring as Cassandra Nova in Deadpool 3 came from the official Deadpool and Wolverine copyright. Many fans would be wondering who this ruthless villain is and her backstory aside from being...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Marvel Studios' Valentine's Day gift to its audience this year was finally announcing the long-awaited cast for its "Fantastic Four" movie: Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as "Human Torch."
The announcement went a step further with a drawn poster depicting the actors' likenesses on the page in a fuzzy style suggesting a 1960s period setting. If only you could see similarly exquisite drawings of the Fantastic Four... oh wait, you can — 60+ years' worth of them in the Four's serialized comic books. That comic series, which debuted in 1961, is the stone on which Marvel's cultural capital was built.
Previous "Fantastic Four" movies have not done a good job of introducing the Fantastic Four to audiences. So, if you're a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan ready to love this new family of heroes, here are some good beginner...
The announcement went a step further with a drawn poster depicting the actors' likenesses on the page in a fuzzy style suggesting a 1960s period setting. If only you could see similarly exquisite drawings of the Fantastic Four... oh wait, you can — 60+ years' worth of them in the Four's serialized comic books. That comic series, which debuted in 1961, is the stone on which Marvel's cultural capital was built.
Previous "Fantastic Four" movies have not done a good job of introducing the Fantastic Four to audiences. So, if you're a Marvel Cinematic Universe fan ready to love this new family of heroes, here are some good beginner...
- 2/29/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
If you needed confirmation that James Gunn is getting ever closer to shooting Superman: Legacy, look no further than a new picture posted by the filmmaker (and DC Studios co-chief) of him and his cast assembled in Atlanta for a table read. Take a look:
Standing with the writer/director as well as producer Peter Safran (who co-oversees the DC movie arm of Warner Bros. with him) are David Corenswet (Clark Kent/Superman), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardener), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher) and María Gabriela de Faría (Angela Spica/The Engineer). Not pictured? Sean Gunn, who is playing Maxwell Lord. And – assuming the Gunn regular is actually going to be in the film – Michael Rooker, possibly just off to the side, wondering why he was asked to get the coffee.
Standing with the writer/director as well as producer Peter Safran (who co-oversees the DC movie arm of Warner Bros. with him) are David Corenswet (Clark Kent/Superman), Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardener), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher) and María Gabriela de Faría (Angela Spica/The Engineer). Not pictured? Sean Gunn, who is playing Maxwell Lord. And – assuming the Gunn regular is actually going to be in the film – Michael Rooker, possibly just off to the side, wondering why he was asked to get the coffee.
- 2/22/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Development continues on writer Grant Morrison's Vertigo comics title "The Invisibles", as a live action TV series for Universal Cable Productions following 'The Invisible College' organization battling against physical/psychic oppression using time travel:
"...'Dane McGowan', is an angry teen from Liverpool, attempting to burn down his school. Abandoned by his father and neglected by his mother, Dane takes out his anger and frustration through destruction. He is then recruited by the 'Invisibles', a ragtag gang led by 'King Mob'.
"While in London, Dane is abandoned by the Invisibles and mentored by 'Tom O'Bedlam', an elderly homeless man who is secretly a member of the Invisibles.
"Tom shows Dane the magic in the everyday world and helps him realize that his anger prevents him from experiencing real emotions.
"While wandering with Tom, Dane has a partially remembered alien abduction experience and is transported into a different dimension.
"...'Dane McGowan', is an angry teen from Liverpool, attempting to burn down his school. Abandoned by his father and neglected by his mother, Dane takes out his anger and frustration through destruction. He is then recruited by the 'Invisibles', a ragtag gang led by 'King Mob'.
"While in London, Dane is abandoned by the Invisibles and mentored by 'Tom O'Bedlam', an elderly homeless man who is secretly a member of the Invisibles.
"Tom shows Dane the magic in the everyday world and helps him realize that his anger prevents him from experiencing real emotions.
"While wandering with Tom, Dane has a partially remembered alien abduction experience and is transported into a different dimension.
- 2/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ the DC Universe (Dcu) officially assumed control from the Dceu, placing iconic comic characters under the guidance of Safran and Gunn. Although the animated show ‘Creature Commandos’ is intended to inaugurate the Dcu, the live-action dimension commences with the release of ‘Superman: Legacy,’ identified by Safran and Gunn as the true starting point of the Dceu. Other confirmed projects include ‘The Authority,’ centered on the eponymous team, ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ featuring Milly Alcock as Dcu’s Supergirl, and ‘Paradise Lost,’ a TV series delving into Wonder Woman-themed narratives on Themyscira.
Despite casting major roles like Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl, the live-action Batman in the Dcu remains unknown. According to Charles Murphy, the next significant role the studio is set to cast is that of the Caped Crusader, with a casting call anticipated to be released “very soon.”
What's the next major...
Despite casting major roles like Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl, the live-action Batman in the Dcu remains unknown. According to Charles Murphy, the next significant role the studio is set to cast is that of the Caped Crusader, with a casting call anticipated to be released “very soon.”
What's the next major...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Following the release of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Dcu officially took over from the Dceu and now some of the most iconic characters in comics history are in the hands of Safran and Gunn. The Dcu is meant to start with the animated show ‘Creature Commandos,’ however, the live-action portion of this cinematic universe is kicking off the release of ‘Superman: Legacy’ which both Safran and Gunn consider to be the true start of Dceu. Several other projects are also confirmed to be in development, ‘The Authority’ focusing on the team of the same name, ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ that would see Milly Alcock in the role of Dcu’s Supergirl, ‘Paradise Lost’ a tv show focusing on Wonder Woman-oriented lore set on Themyscira.
While some of the most notable roles in Dcu have been cast, primarily Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl we still have no idea who...
While some of the most notable roles in Dcu have been cast, primarily Superman, Lois Lane, and Supergirl we still have no idea who...
- 2/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The origins of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" begin with the X-Men. A young Joss Whedon read their comic adventures, penned by Chris Claremont, and cites them as an influence on his work; teen heroine Buffy Summers herself is in the vein of Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat.
From 2004 to 2008, Whedon wrote the ongoing comic "Astonishing X-Men," teaming up with artist John Cassaday. Consider the timeframe: "Buffy" and "Angel" had wrapped as classics, "Firefly" was a freshly canceled-too-soon martyr, and Whedon hadn't cracked into the blockbuster movie mainstream with "The Avengers" yet, and allegations of his abusive behavior on set hadn't yet been publicized. His writing an "X-Men" comic felt like nerdy stars aligning.
Is "Astonishing X-Men" worth checking out? It's short and self-contained, which are rare blessings in superhero comics. Whedon also works overtime to repair the reputation of Scott Summers/Cyclops. In the concurrent "X-Men" movies, he was used only...
From 2004 to 2008, Whedon wrote the ongoing comic "Astonishing X-Men," teaming up with artist John Cassaday. Consider the timeframe: "Buffy" and "Angel" had wrapped as classics, "Firefly" was a freshly canceled-too-soon martyr, and Whedon hadn't cracked into the blockbuster movie mainstream with "The Avengers" yet, and allegations of his abusive behavior on set hadn't yet been publicized. His writing an "X-Men" comic felt like nerdy stars aligning.
Is "Astonishing X-Men" worth checking out? It's short and self-contained, which are rare blessings in superhero comics. Whedon also works overtime to repair the reputation of Scott Summers/Cyclops. In the concurrent "X-Men" movies, he was used only...
- 1/14/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"The Simpsons" has a long history of parodying Batman. Bart Simpson has the masked alter ego Bartman, who even starred in his own six-issue spin-off comic. Season 4 classic "Mr. Plow," one of the best "Simpsons" episodes, features Adam West as himself; he laments the lack of Robin (and the Batusi dance) in the then-contemporary Tim Burton "Batman" movies. You can draw a straight line from West parodying himself like this to his eventual recurring role on "Family Guy."
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
With the debut of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ the curtain falls on the Dceu, marking the official transition to James Gunn’s revamped Dcu. The upcoming Phase One, titled “Gods & Monsters,” promises various exciting projects, with ‘Superman: Legacy’ generating substantial anticipation as it introduces the new cinematic Superman and supporting characters. While James Gunn has been forthcoming with details about the film, certain elements, including Superman’s new costume, remain tightly guarded.
A question posed to Gunn on Threads inquired about the likelihood of a glimpse of Superman’s suit before the commencement of filming. Gunn responded unequivocally: Zero-Point-Zero.
Filming for ‘Superman: Legacy’ is slated to commence in March 2024, promising revealing set photos in the near future. This film, not an origin story, will center on a young version of Superman, a reporter who encounters pivotal characters like Lois Lane throughout the narrative.
The storyline follows Superman’s...
A question posed to Gunn on Threads inquired about the likelihood of a glimpse of Superman’s suit before the commencement of filming. Gunn responded unequivocally: Zero-Point-Zero.
Filming for ‘Superman: Legacy’ is slated to commence in March 2024, promising revealing set photos in the near future. This film, not an origin story, will center on a young version of Superman, a reporter who encounters pivotal characters like Lois Lane throughout the narrative.
The storyline follows Superman’s...
- 12/29/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
With the release of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Dceu is officially over, and James Gunn’s rebranded Dcu is ready to take over. There are several projects about to be released as a part of Phase One aptly titled “Gods & Monsters,” but the most hyped-up project currently is ‘Superman: Legacy,’ set to introduce the new cinematic Superman and the supporting cast. While Gunn is always ready to share details from the upcoming movie (that he is at liberty to share), some things are still left under tight wraps, and one of them is Superman’s new costume.
One of the questions that Gunn answered on Threads was what the odds of seeing Superman’s suit before the filming begins, and he answered in a pretty straightforward way: Zero-Point-Zero.
The filming is going to begin in March 2024, and luckily, the set photos will reveal more. ‘Superman: Legacy’ is not...
One of the questions that Gunn answered on Threads was what the odds of seeing Superman’s suit before the filming begins, and he answered in a pretty straightforward way: Zero-Point-Zero.
The filming is going to begin in March 2024, and luckily, the set photos will reveal more. ‘Superman: Legacy’ is not...
- 12/29/2023
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
DC Comics revealed their new "DC Compact Comics" line of trade paperback reprints, launching June 2024:
"Watchmen" by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
"Batman: The Court of Owls" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
"All-Star Superman" by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
"Far Sector" by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell
"Wonder Woman: Earth One" by Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette
"American Vampire Book One" by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque
"Batman: Hush" by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee
"Joker" by Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo
"Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens" by Paul Dini, Peter Calloway, Tony Bedard, Guillem March, Andres Guinaldo
"Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman" by Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker
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"Watchmen" by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons
"Batman: The Court of Owls" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo
"All-Star Superman" by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely
"Far Sector" by N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell
"Wonder Woman: Earth One" by Grant Morrison, Yanick Paquette
"American Vampire Book One" by Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque
"Batman: Hush" by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee
"Joker" by Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo
"Harley Quinn & the Gotham City Sirens" by Paul Dini, Peter Calloway, Tony Bedard, Guillem March, Andres Guinaldo
"Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman" by Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker
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- 12/10/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro says there are only a few "universal characters" in fiction, such as Pinocchio, Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes, and Tarzan. Far be it from me to compare my wisdom to Gdt's, but I would add Superman to that roster. The first and most mythic American superhero, there's something about Clark Kent everyone responds to.
With the original 1978 "Superman" film, director Richard Donner and screenwriter Mario Puzo spun co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's original Moses myth into a Christ allegory. Zack Snyder, director of "Man of Steel," echoed that but with a darker focus on the burdens of being mankind's savior, "Last Temptation of Christ" style.
John Byrne, who relaunched Superman comics in 1986, focused on the immigrant parable of Superman as the Last Son of Krypton living on Earth. Byrne is the one who redefined Superman as Clark Kent first, Kal-El second.
Grant Morrison, author of...
With the original 1978 "Superman" film, director Richard Donner and screenwriter Mario Puzo spun co-creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's original Moses myth into a Christ allegory. Zack Snyder, director of "Man of Steel," echoed that but with a darker focus on the burdens of being mankind's savior, "Last Temptation of Christ" style.
John Byrne, who relaunched Superman comics in 1986, focused on the immigrant parable of Superman as the Last Son of Krypton living on Earth. Byrne is the one who redefined Superman as Clark Kent first, Kal-El second.
Grant Morrison, author of...
- 12/9/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Viewers of Merry Little Batman meet Damian Wayne as the lovable scamp who chases his cat Selina through the halls of stately Wayne Manor, decked in a blanket for a cape and a brown paper bag for a cowl, just like his dear old dad, Batman. The delightful holiday special imagines Damian as a good-hearted soul who wants nothing more than to be like his pop, and doesn’t even get too upset at his father’s overprotective demands. When the Joker returns to Gotham while Batman is trapped in the Arctic, Damian gets his chance to prove that he deserves to be called “Son of the Bat.”
But comic book readers first met Damian under very different circumstances. In a 1987 graphic novel by Mike W. Barr and Jerry Bingham, Batman reluctantly joins forces with eco-terrorist Ra’s al Ghul to take down the assassin Quain. During the alliance, Batman...
But comic book readers first met Damian under very different circumstances. In a 1987 graphic novel by Mike W. Barr and Jerry Bingham, Batman reluctantly joins forces with eco-terrorist Ra’s al Ghul to take down the assassin Quain. During the alliance, Batman...
- 12/8/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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The holidays are here, and there’s no better time to shower your loved ones with gifted nerdery. But because the world of collectibles is so vast, we’re here to help you pick what’s perfect to share with the people in your life. Whether it’s framed art or loose toys, we’ve got a bunch of great options for you here.
Batman Print (eBay Exclusive)
This exclusive Sideshow Collectibles print of Batman by artists Alex Pascenko and Ian MacDonald is great for geeks looking to decorate a living space. Sideshow typically gets some great art for these prints, and this is no exception. Batman gazing out over a rainy cemetery is Extremely Batman composition, and this art is powerful and exciting.
This print is great for framing and dropping behind your desk – Batman can...
The holidays are here, and there’s no better time to shower your loved ones with gifted nerdery. But because the world of collectibles is so vast, we’re here to help you pick what’s perfect to share with the people in your life. Whether it’s framed art or loose toys, we’ve got a bunch of great options for you here.
Batman Print (eBay Exclusive)
This exclusive Sideshow Collectibles print of Batman by artists Alex Pascenko and Ian MacDonald is great for geeks looking to decorate a living space. Sideshow typically gets some great art for these prints, and this is no exception. Batman gazing out over a rainy cemetery is Extremely Batman composition, and this art is powerful and exciting.
This print is great for framing and dropping behind your desk – Batman can...
- 11/24/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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