The latest trailer for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" reveals a friendly neighborhood multiverse like no other, absolutely crammed with webheads of all shapes and sizes. From fan favorites like the Bombastic Bag-Man to deeper cuts like Spider-Man Unlimited (the star of the '90s cartoon sequel series), each frame of Miles Morales' highly anticipated return to movie theaters is Kirby-dotted with copious cameos.
Amidst a heartful Morales family pep talk and new footage of a particularly antagonistic Spider-Man 2099, the trailer also introduces another presumably prominent member of the film's cast, Spider-Woman, an oft-forgotten member of the Spider-Verse, despite being one of Marvel's few legacy female superheroes. Who is Spider-Woman? And why isn't she more well-known as the female equivalent of the world's most famous superhero? If you're wondering who's serving a sepia-toned Vulture some fresh hot torque in the trailer, we've got you covered. Here are 10 things you need to know about Spider-Woman.
Amidst a heartful Morales family pep talk and new footage of a particularly antagonistic Spider-Man 2099, the trailer also introduces another presumably prominent member of the film's cast, Spider-Woman, an oft-forgotten member of the Spider-Verse, despite being one of Marvel's few legacy female superheroes. Who is Spider-Woman? And why isn't she more well-known as the female equivalent of the world's most famous superhero? If you're wondering who's serving a sepia-toned Vulture some fresh hot torque in the trailer, we've got you covered. Here are 10 things you need to know about Spider-Woman.
- 1/9/2023
- by Max Marriner
- Slash Film
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.)
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The rumored drama with "Spider-Man: Freshman Year."
Amy Adams weighs in on returning as Lois Lane.
"Big Hero 6" director addresses a possible sequel.
The penultimate episode of "Stargirl" gets a trailer.
All that and more!
I Am Iron Man Series Announced By Marvel Comics
The greatest battles in Iron Man's history will be captured in a new comic book series from Marvel launching in March titled "I Am Iron Man." Writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun Akande have teamed up on the book, which will be a five-issue miniseries. You can catch a glimpse at...
In this edition of Superhero Bits:
The rumored drama with "Spider-Man: Freshman Year."
Amy Adams weighs in on returning as Lois Lane.
"Big Hero 6" director addresses a possible sequel.
The penultimate episode of "Stargirl" gets a trailer.
All that and more!
I Am Iron Man Series Announced By Marvel Comics
The greatest battles in Iron Man's history will be captured in a new comic book series from Marvel launching in March titled "I Am Iron Man." Writer Murewa Ayodele and artist Dotun Akande have teamed up on the book, which will be a five-issue miniseries. You can catch a glimpse at...
- 11/17/2022
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
What makes Carl Lucas, or perhaps better known as Luke Cage, such a unique comic book hero? Well, for starters, he’s one of the original African-American superheroes. In fact, comic book writers Archie Goodwin and Roy Thomas created the character out of growing popularity of the blaxploitation genre. He debuted in the summer of 1972 under the title Luke Cage, Hero for Hire. Through his well-received debut, he was given a textbook comic book costume that would fit the tone of the ’70s. Corny? Very much so, but it was more than appropriate for the time period. Actually, if you’ve
Luke Cage: Should Mike Colter Return To Reprise The Role?...
Luke Cage: Should Mike Colter Return To Reprise The Role?...
- 9/5/2021
- by David Martinez
- TVovermind.com
Sony’s “Universe of Marvel Characters” is about to get a little bigger. And if Booksmart is any gauge, a little more delightful too. Multiple outlets report that Wilde has agreed to co-write and direct a new original female-led superhero property at Sony Pictures.
Deadline reports that the secret project is likely a Spider-Woman movie. The news, which Sony Pictures declined to comment on, also places Wilde on board as co-writer alongside writing partner Katie Silberman.
If accurate this is a major win for Sony Pictures and shows how Marvel properties continue to expand in big ways apart from Disney or Marvel Studios proper. Indeed, the mystery movie is being produced by Amy Pascal, making it potentially the third Spider-Man spinoff hatched under the Sony banner, the other two being Venom and next year’s Morbius.
Wilde is a successful screen star who has impressively transitioned into being an in-demand director after Booksmart,...
Deadline reports that the secret project is likely a Spider-Woman movie. The news, which Sony Pictures declined to comment on, also places Wilde on board as co-writer alongside writing partner Katie Silberman.
If accurate this is a major win for Sony Pictures and shows how Marvel properties continue to expand in big ways apart from Disney or Marvel Studios proper. Indeed, the mystery movie is being produced by Amy Pascal, making it potentially the third Spider-Man spinoff hatched under the Sony banner, the other two being Venom and next year’s Morbius.
Wilde is a successful screen star who has impressively transitioned into being an in-demand director after Booksmart,...
- 8/19/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
In anticipation of "Spider-Woman" appearing on streaming service Disney+, Marvel Comics' upcoming "Spider-Woman" title, written by Karla Pcheco and illustrated by Pere Perez, with a cover by Junggeun Yoon will be available March 2020:
Many characters have taken up the mantle of 'Spider-Woman' but the original was 'Jessica Drew' debuting in "Marvel Spotlight" #32 (1977), created by Archie Goodwin, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. She is the daughter of 'Jonathan' and 'Merriam Drew', born in London, England and at a young age, was lethally poisoned by radiation while living near 'Mount Wundagore' in 'Transia'.
To try to save her life, her father injected her with an experimental serum based on irradiated spiders' blood. Because the serum did not have any apparent effect on her, 'Henry Wyndham', aka the 'High Evolutionary', placed her in a genetic accelerator that slowed her aging.
Years later, 'Hydra' under the control of 'Count Otto Vermis',...
Many characters have taken up the mantle of 'Spider-Woman' but the original was 'Jessica Drew' debuting in "Marvel Spotlight" #32 (1977), created by Archie Goodwin, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. She is the daughter of 'Jonathan' and 'Merriam Drew', born in London, England and at a young age, was lethally poisoned by radiation while living near 'Mount Wundagore' in 'Transia'.
To try to save her life, her father injected her with an experimental serum based on irradiated spiders' blood. Because the serum did not have any apparent effect on her, 'Henry Wyndham', aka the 'High Evolutionary', placed her in a genetic accelerator that slowed her aging.
Years later, 'Hydra' under the control of 'Count Otto Vermis',...
- 12/11/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Jim Dandy Jul 21, 2019
The 2019 Eisner Award winners were announced at Sdcc 2019.
The Eisner Awards dinner for 2019 was held on Friday evening at San Diego Comic Con, and the night's big winners were Tom King and Mister Miracle, proving the Eisner selection committee has the same discerning taste as your friends at the Den. King won in every category he was nominated except one, taking home an Eisner for Best Short Story ("Talk of the Saints" in Swamp Thing Winter Special with Jason Fabok); Best Limited Series (with Mitch Gerads for Mister Miracle); Best Graphic Album - Reprint (for the hardcover edition of The Vision with Gabriel Hernandez Walta and Michael Walsh); and Best Writer.
The only category his books were nominated in that did not win was Best Ongoing Comic - Batman lost out to the delightful Giant Days by John Allison, Max Sarin and Julia Madrigal. Gerads also took...
The 2019 Eisner Award winners were announced at Sdcc 2019.
The Eisner Awards dinner for 2019 was held on Friday evening at San Diego Comic Con, and the night's big winners were Tom King and Mister Miracle, proving the Eisner selection committee has the same discerning taste as your friends at the Den. King won in every category he was nominated except one, taking home an Eisner for Best Short Story ("Talk of the Saints" in Swamp Thing Winter Special with Jason Fabok); Best Limited Series (with Mitch Gerads for Mister Miracle); Best Graphic Album - Reprint (for the hardcover edition of The Vision with Gabriel Hernandez Walta and Michael Walsh); and Best Writer.
The only category his books were nominated in that did not win was Best Ongoing Comic - Batman lost out to the delightful Giant Days by John Allison, Max Sarin and Julia Madrigal. Gerads also took...
- 7/20/2019
- Den of Geek
Marc Buxton Mar 11, 2019
Before Carol Danvers was Captain Marvel, there was a Kree warrior named Mar-Vell...
It is not a stretch to say that we are indeed living in the age of Captain Marvel. But as awesome as Carol Danvers is, the legacy of Captain Marvel did not began with her. Well, the legacy of Captain Marvel doesn’t begin with Marvel either, but that's way too drawn out to get into here. Needless to say, Carol wasn't the first Marvel character to hold the Captain Marvel title, that would be a Kree warrior named Mar-Vell.
And it is with this Captain our story begins. So before you enjoy Captain Marvel on the big screen, strap on your Nega-bands and join us as we present the rich history of Captain Mar-Vell, the hero that paved the way for Carol Danvers...
What’s in a Name?
Captain Mar-Vell was created by...
Before Carol Danvers was Captain Marvel, there was a Kree warrior named Mar-Vell...
It is not a stretch to say that we are indeed living in the age of Captain Marvel. But as awesome as Carol Danvers is, the legacy of Captain Marvel did not began with her. Well, the legacy of Captain Marvel doesn’t begin with Marvel either, but that's way too drawn out to get into here. Needless to say, Carol wasn't the first Marvel character to hold the Captain Marvel title, that would be a Kree warrior named Mar-Vell.
And it is with this Captain our story begins. So before you enjoy Captain Marvel on the big screen, strap on your Nega-bands and join us as we present the rich history of Captain Mar-Vell, the hero that paved the way for Carol Danvers...
What’s in a Name?
Captain Mar-Vell was created by...
- 3/7/2019
- Den of Geek
John Saavedra Feb 13, 2019
Marvel's classic Star Wars series from the '70s is returning for one more issue. It'll feature the return of Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter!
The Legends canon is creeping back into the Star Wars universe in the form of a new one-shot comic from Marvel which resurrects the publisher's classic Star Wars series. Star Wars #108, which is written by Matthew Rosenberg (X-Men) and drawn by a lineup of artists, with a cover from the legendary Walt Simonson, reintroduces characters who first appeared in the late '70s and early '80s. Yes, that means Jaxxon, the green rabbit dude who hung out with Han Solo in a series of Suicide Squad-like adventures, as well as Valance the Hunter, Amaiza Foxtrain, and Domina Tagge.
"It's hard to explain now what the original series meant to me as a kid. We didn't have all these amazing video games,...
Marvel's classic Star Wars series from the '70s is returning for one more issue. It'll feature the return of Jaxxon and Valance the Hunter!
The Legends canon is creeping back into the Star Wars universe in the form of a new one-shot comic from Marvel which resurrects the publisher's classic Star Wars series. Star Wars #108, which is written by Matthew Rosenberg (X-Men) and drawn by a lineup of artists, with a cover from the legendary Walt Simonson, reintroduces characters who first appeared in the late '70s and early '80s. Yes, that means Jaxxon, the green rabbit dude who hung out with Han Solo in a series of Suicide Squad-like adventures, as well as Valance the Hunter, Amaiza Foxtrain, and Domina Tagge.
"It's hard to explain now what the original series meant to me as a kid. We didn't have all these amazing video games,...
- 2/13/2019
- Den of Geek
Today’s story is about reading procrastination, or about good intentions, or maybe just how there’s more things we want to do in the world than there are things we have the time to do.
Fifteen years or so ago, Dark Horse was humming along with its Star Wars comics program — a few things tied to the prequel trilogy, which was about to wrap up, but mostly in the “Extended Universe,” in-continuity stories that stretched across comics and videogames and the novels Bantam and others published. Someone remembered that there was also an old series of Star Wars comics — the ones from Marvel that ran from 1977 through 1986 and were solidly out of continuity by that point — and decided to reprint them.
I guess they were pitched to the Science Fiction Book Club, where I worked at the time. I was the resident Star Wars guy then, reading and acquiring...
Fifteen years or so ago, Dark Horse was humming along with its Star Wars comics program — a few things tied to the prequel trilogy, which was about to wrap up, but mostly in the “Extended Universe,” in-continuity stories that stretched across comics and videogames and the novels Bantam and others published. Someone remembered that there was also an old series of Star Wars comics — the ones from Marvel that ran from 1977 through 1986 and were solidly out of continuity by that point — and decided to reprint them.
I guess they were pitched to the Science Fiction Book Club, where I worked at the time. I was the resident Star Wars guy then, reading and acquiring...
- 8/23/2018
- by Andrew Wheeler
- Comicmix.com
At the height of Star Wars’ original popularity, George Lucas had his creation licensed into a daily newspaper strip that ran all over North America.
Idw is collecting those stories, the black-and-white dailies and color Sunday strips, in handsome tomes that let readers peruse them in the format in which they first appeared.
Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 2, which hits stores Wednesday, begins with the adaptation of the Brian Daley novel Han Solo at Stars’ End, by writer Archie Goodwin and artist Alfredo Alcala. (The duo took over the strip from Russ Manning, who was felled by cancer,...
Idw is collecting those stories, the black-and-white dailies and color Sunday strips, in handsome tomes that let readers peruse them in the format in which they first appeared.
Star Wars: The Classic Newspaper Comics, Vol. 2, which hits stores Wednesday, begins with the adaptation of the Brian Daley novel Han Solo at Stars’ End, by writer Archie Goodwin and artist Alfredo Alcala. (The duo took over the strip from Russ Manning, who was felled by cancer,...
- 2/12/2018
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Last Friday, my pal Larry Hama invited me to a “friends and family” screening of the first two episodes of Marvel’s The Defenders. I mean the new series debuting on Netflix today, not the classic television show, The Defenders, the source of many many jokes made during the screening.
Also in attendance: Tony Isabella, Michael Gaydos and his adorable son, Arvell Jones, and the families of Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Plus a bunch of current Marvel folks who had probably already seen the whole series, but who were gracious hosts.
Before the screening began, I was feeling pretty warm and fuzzy about seeing so many of my old friends and meeting people whose work I admired. Hence, I was psyched to enjoy two hours in a comfy chair in a screening room.
Mostly, I had a great time. I have a huge crush on Charlie Cox, the beautiful man who plays Matt Murdock.
Also in attendance: Tony Isabella, Michael Gaydos and his adorable son, Arvell Jones, and the families of Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Plus a bunch of current Marvel folks who had probably already seen the whole series, but who were gracious hosts.
Before the screening began, I was feeling pretty warm and fuzzy about seeing so many of my old friends and meeting people whose work I admired. Hence, I was psyched to enjoy two hours in a comfy chair in a screening room.
Mostly, I had a great time. I have a huge crush on Charlie Cox, the beautiful man who plays Matt Murdock.
- 8/18/2017
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
My old friend Danny Fingeroth has nothing to do with the subject of this column, at least I don’t think he has, but we are at the beginning and, you never know maybe some absolutely brilliant idea will occur any second now, an idea with Danny’s name graven on it in fiery letters as big as the cosmos, in which case, I guess, that’s what’d I’d write about.
Hey idea, I’m waiting.
Okay, to hell with you, idea.
And onward. I wanted to get in touch with Mr. Fingeroth because he often knows things I don’t and I wanted to fact-check myself on an assignment that I blew (I think) but I don’t care to scramble names/dates and such. We are, by thunder, in the truth telling business here, citizens (and therefore are not qualified for a job in politics. We’ll live with it.
Hey idea, I’m waiting.
Okay, to hell with you, idea.
And onward. I wanted to get in touch with Mr. Fingeroth because he often knows things I don’t and I wanted to fact-check myself on an assignment that I blew (I think) but I don’t care to scramble names/dates and such. We are, by thunder, in the truth telling business here, citizens (and therefore are not qualified for a job in politics. We’ll live with it.
- 8/10/2017
- by Dennis O'Neil
- Comicmix.com
In 1977, the Syracuse Post Standard blazed the headline “Comic Book Confab Listed” to announce the second Ithaca Comic Convention. Actually, I think it would be more appropriate to say they whispered the headline. It was scrunched in the middle of a crowded page. The article listed professional comic guests such as Walter Simonson and Al Milgrom. I’m not one-hundred percent sure if that’s how my family found out about that second Ithaca Comic Con way back then. It may have been from seeing a flyer on the bulletin board at Fay’s Drug Store. That used to be a legitimate marketing venue too. But the big takeaway is that back then, the concept of a comic-con certainly wasn’t understood.
“People meet to buy and sell old funny books?” The very notion sounded absurd.
Today’s comic conventions and “cons” are part of the nation’s everyday lexicon.
“People meet to buy and sell old funny books?” The very notion sounded absurd.
Today’s comic conventions and “cons” are part of the nation’s everyday lexicon.
- 7/17/2017
- by Ed Catto
- Comicmix.com
The demon with a good heart heads out on the open water this spring in Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea. To celebrate the graphic novel's April 19th release in comic book shops (followed by a May 2nd release in bookstores), Daily Dead was honored to catch up with artist Gary Gianni for our latest Q&A feature to discuss collaborating with Mike Mignola on Into the Silent Sea, what readers can expect from the unique Hellboy story, an upcoming release that should excite Prince Valiant fans, and much more.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gary. How did you initially get involved with Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea?
Gary Gianni: Mike and I have spent 20 years discussing comics, movies and books. The notion of working on a comic together just sort of fell in place naturally.
What was it like working with Mike Mignola on this story?...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us, Gary. How did you initially get involved with Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea?
Gary Gianni: Mike and I have spent 20 years discussing comics, movies and books. The notion of working on a comic together just sort of fell in place naturally.
What was it like working with Mike Mignola on this story?...
- 4/6/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mild Spoilers
The hoodie has as much to say about it’s wearer as, say, the white t-shirt does. By which I mean that, depending on context, it can say anything. The white t-shirt can imply clean, erotic, the worker – or a combination of all three. In the eyes of contemporary media, the hoodie largely suggests youth. Shady youth, someone not keen to reveal their identity because they are planning on robbing you or worse. Put the hoodie on a black man and it is pretty much akin to walking down the street in a striped jumper with a sack marked ‘swag’. Luke Cage is not set to change that perception, but it does make us reevaluate the role of the hoodie on screen. For the first time in a long time, perhaps ever, a black man in a hoodie in Harlem is not a suspect. In fact he’s a goddamn hero.
The hoodie has as much to say about it’s wearer as, say, the white t-shirt does. By which I mean that, depending on context, it can say anything. The white t-shirt can imply clean, erotic, the worker – or a combination of all three. In the eyes of contemporary media, the hoodie largely suggests youth. Shady youth, someone not keen to reveal their identity because they are planning on robbing you or worse. Put the hoodie on a black man and it is pretty much akin to walking down the street in a striped jumper with a sack marked ‘swag’. Luke Cage is not set to change that perception, but it does make us reevaluate the role of the hoodie on screen. For the first time in a long time, perhaps ever, a black man in a hoodie in Harlem is not a suspect. In fact he’s a goddamn hero.
- 11/14/2016
- by Lord Christopher Laverty
- Clothes on Film
Matt Barnes is Pissed at the New Orleans Pelicans for cutting his boy Lance Stephenson -- saying Lance busted his ass for the team, only to get waived after he got hurt. Stephenson suffered a groin injury and will require surgery that will reportedly keep him out for 6 to 10 weeks. So, New Orleans waived him and signed Archie Goodwin to take his roster spot. The move infuriated Barnes. "So my man Lance Stephenson busts his ass for the Pelicans,...
- 11/7/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Dream Killer series continues next week.
I was attending The Pratt Institute and needed all the bank I could get. Pratt’s one of the world’s great art schools and cheap it was not. I had to come up with most of the tuition because no one talked to me about how financial aid went away if grades fall below a C.
I was a poor black kid from the projects talks like that rarely happen in inner cities. Those lucky enough to raise above our assigned station in life have to fend for ourselves. Our talks revolve around staying away from drugs, gangs, and cops.
American families middle class or above think nothing of seemingly little things like dad or mom talking to them at dinner about their college life.
Mum: My dear sweet Reginal you’ve many things to look forward to while at college!
Reginal:...
I was attending The Pratt Institute and needed all the bank I could get. Pratt’s one of the world’s great art schools and cheap it was not. I had to come up with most of the tuition because no one talked to me about how financial aid went away if grades fall below a C.
I was a poor black kid from the projects talks like that rarely happen in inner cities. Those lucky enough to raise above our assigned station in life have to fend for ourselves. Our talks revolve around staying away from drugs, gangs, and cops.
American families middle class or above think nothing of seemingly little things like dad or mom talking to them at dinner about their college life.
Mum: My dear sweet Reginal you’ve many things to look forward to while at college!
Reginal:...
- 10/14/2016
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
James Hunt Oct 3, 2016
We're taking Marvel's Luke Cage one episode at a time, pointing out the Marvel comics references as we go. First up: Moment Of Truth...
Luke Cage is back! In his own show! And so are our Marvel-Netflix episode notes where we’ll do a bit of commentary and reference-spotting for each episode of the series. Feel free to read along as you watch too, but please don’t spoil future episodes for anyone in the comments!
This first episode spends a lot of time placing Luke in Harlem, allowing us to get a feel for the man and his friends and enemies. You may know Luke Cage from his appearance in the previous Netflix series, Jessica Jones, but if you don’t then rest assured you get all you need to know in this episode: he’s a good guy with bulletproof skin.
Reference-wise, there’s a...
We're taking Marvel's Luke Cage one episode at a time, pointing out the Marvel comics references as we go. First up: Moment Of Truth...
Luke Cage is back! In his own show! And so are our Marvel-Netflix episode notes where we’ll do a bit of commentary and reference-spotting for each episode of the series. Feel free to read along as you watch too, but please don’t spoil future episodes for anyone in the comments!
This first episode spends a lot of time placing Luke in Harlem, allowing us to get a feel for the man and his friends and enemies. You may know Luke Cage from his appearance in the previous Netflix series, Jessica Jones, but if you don’t then rest assured you get all you need to know in this episode: he’s a good guy with bulletproof skin.
Reference-wise, there’s a...
- 10/3/2016
- Den of Geek
Marvel’s latest Netflix series Luke Cage debuted this weekend, to high expectations. So far, the previous Marvel Netflix shows have been outstanding. Does Luke Cage continue the high quality trend? The answer is…mostly yes, but with reservations. Beware of Spoilers!
Marvel’s previous Netflix shows Daredevil (both seasons) and Jessica Jones have far exceeded the quality of the many network superhero TV shows that currently air. Daredevil in particular has raised the bar to new levels. That being the case, fan expectations for Luke Cage were sky high, especially after the positive response Mike Colter got for his debut of the character on Jessica Jones. Does it deliver? Yes…for the most part. It’s no Daredevil but it’s entertaining.
Luke Cage is different from what you might be expecting after seeing the earlier Netflix shows. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, because no one wants...
Marvel’s previous Netflix shows Daredevil (both seasons) and Jessica Jones have far exceeded the quality of the many network superhero TV shows that currently air. Daredevil in particular has raised the bar to new levels. That being the case, fan expectations for Luke Cage were sky high, especially after the positive response Mike Colter got for his debut of the character on Jessica Jones. Does it deliver? Yes…for the most part. It’s no Daredevil but it’s entertaining.
Luke Cage is different from what you might be expecting after seeing the earlier Netflix shows. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, because no one wants...
- 10/3/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
“Ups ain’t the only brown that delivers.”
Actor Mike Colter’s guarded, injured, and ultimately good-hearted turn as Luke Cage was one of the few pleasures the first season of Jessica Jones had to offer. On his own and grounded in a much more immediate and organic sense of place and moment, he doesn’t disappoint. Luke Cage, adapted from the comics created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, and John Romita, Sr., is an atmospheric pleasure miles away from the one-note sarcasm of Jessica Jones or the relentless action figure workouts of Marvel’s blockbusters. The thoughtfulness and restraint with which the show approaches the struggle over Harlem’s identity, as embodied by the black men and women living, working, and dying on its streets, is refreshing.
Luke Cage sketches the historic neighborhood as a black community deeply divided along lines of culture, class, and generation. Money is either...
Actor Mike Colter’s guarded, injured, and ultimately good-hearted turn as Luke Cage was one of the few pleasures the first season of Jessica Jones had to offer. On his own and grounded in a much more immediate and organic sense of place and moment, he doesn’t disappoint. Luke Cage, adapted from the comics created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, and John Romita, Sr., is an atmospheric pleasure miles away from the one-note sarcasm of Jessica Jones or the relentless action figure workouts of Marvel’s blockbusters. The thoughtfulness and restraint with which the show approaches the struggle over Harlem’s identity, as embodied by the black men and women living, working, and dying on its streets, is refreshing.
Luke Cage sketches the historic neighborhood as a black community deeply divided along lines of culture, class, and generation. Money is either...
- 10/1/2016
- by Gretchen Felker-Martin
- Nerdly
Krysten Ritter may have been the prime focus of Netflix’s rather excellent Jessica Jones last year – and rightfully so – but spread across a handful of episodes was the debut of Mike Colter as Luke Cage, Marvel’s hulking Hero for Hire.
A stoic screen presence that brought Archie Goodwin, John Romita, Sr. and George Tuska’s creation to life in remarkable fashion, Colter’s less-is-more performance won over fans from the off; in fact, such was the glowing reception to Luke Cage that Marvel even bumped Iron Fist into 2017 so that the Mike Colter-fronted spinoff could take precedence, building on the momentum of that aforementioned debut.
That’s quite the vote of confidence, and sure enough, Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker told Complex that, “Marvel went from, ‘We’re gonna take our time’ to ‘Let’s flip it and do Luke Cage first.’ ‘We’ve got this...
A stoic screen presence that brought Archie Goodwin, John Romita, Sr. and George Tuska’s creation to life in remarkable fashion, Colter’s less-is-more performance won over fans from the off; in fact, such was the glowing reception to Luke Cage that Marvel even bumped Iron Fist into 2017 so that the Mike Colter-fronted spinoff could take precedence, building on the momentum of that aforementioned debut.
That’s quite the vote of confidence, and sure enough, Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker told Complex that, “Marvel went from, ‘We’re gonna take our time’ to ‘Let’s flip it and do Luke Cage first.’ ‘We’ve got this...
- 9/27/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Take a look @ more new footage from the Marvel TV/Netflix TV series "Luke Cage" starring actor Mike Colter, premiering September 20, 2016 on Netflix:
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure...
"...originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead,...
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure...
"...originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead,...
- 9/27/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Dark Horse Comics announced the release of Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea. Co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea follows Hellboy and his encounters with a ghost ship and its dastardly crew. The new graphic novel will be released next May.
Press Release: Milwaukie, Ore., (August 9, 2016) Next spring, Dark Horse Comics will publish an original graphic novel, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, co-written by legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, co-written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Gary Gianni and colored by award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. Following the events of the classic story “The Island,” Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature.
Press Release: Milwaukie, Ore., (August 9, 2016) Next spring, Dark Horse Comics will publish an original graphic novel, Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea, co-written by legendary Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, co-written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Gary Gianni and colored by award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. Following the events of the classic story “The Island,” Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken captive by the phantom crew that plans to sell him to the circus, Hellboy is dragged along by a captain who will stop at nothing in pursuit of a powerful sea creature.
- 8/11/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
I’ve heard it said that old friends are the best friends. That makes sense to me. Over time, you’ve shared experiences together, both good and bad. You’ve grown to know each other, to know the little idiosyncrasies that make up who we are, that make the bonds between us.
You can form that kind of relationships with books as well, especially series. The first time you read the book, it’s to discover the story, to learn what happens next. As you return to it, or read another book in the series, it’s because you want to revisit them.
For example, for me every new book in The Number One Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith is like a new visit with old friends. I know the characters, the main ones and the wide supporting cast as well, and I want to learn what...
You can form that kind of relationships with books as well, especially series. The first time you read the book, it’s to discover the story, to learn what happens next. As you return to it, or read another book in the series, it’s because you want to revisit them.
For example, for me every new book in The Number One Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith is like a new visit with old friends. I know the characters, the main ones and the wide supporting cast as well, and I want to learn what...
- 5/1/2016
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
Once again hoping to prove that you can never get too much of a good thing, Marvel have released the first teaser for Luke Cage on Netflix. The teaser was snuck in at the end of Daredevil Season 2, as a treat for those of who’ve already binged the whole thing. The series itself is set to premiere on September 30 on Netflix.
Mike Colter plays the role of Luke Cage, and said in an interview with ComicBook.com that the character is trying to “stay off the radar”, so it’s not entirely logical to see him embracing his powers and beating up on bad guys straight from the off.
To be fair he could be putting his powers to use on a construction site, but unless the idea of Luke Cage appearing on Cowboy Builders really appeals to yo. that wouldn’t exactly make an entertaining TV series. True to the comic book,...
Mike Colter plays the role of Luke Cage, and said in an interview with ComicBook.com that the character is trying to “stay off the radar”, so it’s not entirely logical to see him embracing his powers and beating up on bad guys straight from the off.
To be fair he could be putting his powers to use on a construction site, but unless the idea of Luke Cage appearing on Cowboy Builders really appeals to yo. that wouldn’t exactly make an entertaining TV series. True to the comic book,...
- 3/21/2016
- by James Rutherford
- Obsessed with Film
Take a look @ teaser footage from the Marvel TV/Netflix TV series "Luke Cage" starring actor Mike Colter:
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure...
"...originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it...
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure...
"...originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it...
- 3/21/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take a look @ Dynamite Entertainment's "Vampirella" Archives Volume 14, collecting Warren Publishing's "Vampirella" magazines #97-103, written by Anton Caravana, Nicola Cuti, Kevin Duane, Archie Goodwin, Scott Hampton, Bruce Jones, Val Lakey, Esteban Maroto, Rich Margopoulos, Timothy Moriarty, Noly Panaligan, Carl Wessler, art by Auraleon, Luis Bermejo, Laura Buscemi, Enrich, Alfonso Font, Jose Gonzalez, Scott Hampton, Ken Kelly, John Lakey, Val Lakey, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, Leopold Sanchez, Sanjulian and Felix Santos, with a cover by Enrich, available May 2016:
"...behold the tome of spine-chilling terror and mind-blowing fantasy to haunt your dreams at night.
"Explore the hidden vaults of the Warren Publishing library with horror hostess extraordinaire 'Vampirella', thrilling to some of her finest and most fear-fraught adventures from yesteryear, plus an intoxicating selection of the era's best horror and science fiction stories.
"As you face 'Haitian Voodoo' and star beasts, zombie hordes and the 'Blood Red Queen,'...
"...behold the tome of spine-chilling terror and mind-blowing fantasy to haunt your dreams at night.
"Explore the hidden vaults of the Warren Publishing library with horror hostess extraordinaire 'Vampirella', thrilling to some of her finest and most fear-fraught adventures from yesteryear, plus an intoxicating selection of the era's best horror and science fiction stories.
"As you face 'Haitian Voodoo' and star beasts, zombie hordes and the 'Blood Red Queen,'...
- 2/21/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take a closer look @ Marvel Comics character 'Luke Cage' played by actor Mike Colter in the Marvel/Netflix 13-part TV series "Jessica Jones", starring Krysten Ritter:
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
- 2/19/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
As I mentioned in a previous column, I’ve been on a Rex Stout/Nero Wolfe reading/re-reading jag as of late and have been enjoying it greatly. As other commentators have noted, the pleasure in the Nero Wolfe novels is not so much the plots, which have been noted as serviceable, but in the characters, especially the rotund and eccentric genius, Nero Wolfe, and his wise cracking legman and assistant, Archie Goodwin.
(Sidenote: when I first met the late and great comic book writer/editor, Also Archie Goodwin, I meant to ask him about Wolfe but decidedly, I think prudently, that he had probably gotten enough of that in his life. End digression.)
Stout had written 33 novels and 39 short stories on the pair between 1934 and his death in 1975. After his death, his estate authorized further Wolfe and Goodwin adventures by Robert Goldsborough who has written ten books, one of...
(Sidenote: when I first met the late and great comic book writer/editor, Also Archie Goodwin, I meant to ask him about Wolfe but decidedly, I think prudently, that he had probably gotten enough of that in his life. End digression.)
Stout had written 33 novels and 39 short stories on the pair between 1934 and his death in 1975. After his death, his estate authorized further Wolfe and Goodwin adventures by Robert Goldsborough who has written ten books, one of...
- 12/27/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
In the late ’80s, Elektra: Assassin was possibly the very favorite comic of my brother and myself — he even bought an extra copy of the splash-page-filled climactic issue and covered a large portion of his ceiling with it. (I can still quote the important bit from memory: “And flesh/all flesh/will scream/and burn/and die” with the next page being the utterly perfect “and die/and die/and die/and die/and die.”
Does it hold up? Surprisingly well, actually. It uses some Marvel Universe furniture — Shield is important, with Nick Fury wandering through once or twice, and Daredevil shows up equally briefly in a flashback — but it’s really its own thing, a fever dream of politics and megadeath and violence and paranoia that’s set sometime that could be 1972 or 1986 or no year in particular. And for a book so over the top and full of grotesques,...
Does it hold up? Surprisingly well, actually. It uses some Marvel Universe furniture — Shield is important, with Nick Fury wandering through once or twice, and Daredevil shows up equally briefly in a flashback — but it’s really its own thing, a fever dream of politics and megadeath and violence and paranoia that’s set sometime that could be 1972 or 1986 or no year in particular. And for a book so over the top and full of grotesques,...
- 12/22/2015
- by Andrew Wheeler
- Comicmix.com
Across nearly four decades and two publishing companies, the Star Wars comic book universe has seen thousands of issues chronicling tales set in a galaxy, far, far away. Following Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, fellow subsidiary company Marvel reclaimed the license to publish new Star Wars comics in 2015. Along with it, they received publishing rights to all prior Star Wars comics, including those released by Dark Horse when it held the license (from the early 90s up to 2015). Now, thanks to Marvel’s digital subscription service, Marvel Unlimited, the vast majority (though not yet all) of these comics are available for subscribers of the service to read in one convenient place.
But with all those comics to choose from, and all rendered equally non-canonical by Lucasfilm, where is a Star Wars comic book novice to start? Right here, with this list of ten single issues, storylines and series from across...
But with all those comics to choose from, and all rendered equally non-canonical by Lucasfilm, where is a Star Wars comic book novice to start? Right here, with this list of ten single issues, storylines and series from across...
- 12/15/2015
- by Austin Gorton
- SoundOnSight
Take a closer look @ Marvel Comics character 'Luke Cage' played by actor Mike Colter in the Marvel/Netflix 13-part TV series "Jessica Jones", starring Krysten Ritter:
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
- 12/8/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
My mother once told me that an odd pleasure she had in growing older was that she could go back to favorite books, particularly mysteries, and enjoy them all over again because she didn’t remember the ending. She knew she liked it but she could discover it anew.
That’s happening a bit to me these days. I’ve recently started re-reading Rex Stout’s mysteries featuring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin (not to be confused with the late, great comics writer and editor with the same name, although that would have been an interesting pairing as well). I read quite a few of them a few decades back but not all of them; that would be a monumental task since Stout wrote 33 novels and about 40 novellas about Wolfe and Goodwin.
Rex Stout (December 1, 1886 – October 27, 1975) was born of Quaker parents in Indiana and was raised in Kansas. He...
That’s happening a bit to me these days. I’ve recently started re-reading Rex Stout’s mysteries featuring Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin (not to be confused with the late, great comics writer and editor with the same name, although that would have been an interesting pairing as well). I read quite a few of them a few decades back but not all of them; that would be a monumental task since Stout wrote 33 novels and about 40 novellas about Wolfe and Goodwin.
Rex Stout (December 1, 1886 – October 27, 1975) was born of Quaker parents in Indiana and was raised in Kansas. He...
- 11/22/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
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Here's the first of our episode-by-episode viewing notes for Marvel's Jessica Jones, available now on Netflix...
Marvel's Jessica Jones is available to view now on Netflix, and as with Daredevil we'll be providing daily episode-by-episode coverage for those who want to follow it with us. Each instalment of these viewing notes will look at how the show's plot, characters and story relate to the comic source material, providing background information and pointers for those who want to know more.
Please note that while we might occasionally reveal the way plots developed in the comics, we are trying to be sensitive to any surprises the TV show may have in store. These notes are written immediately after the episode is watched, so any speculation about the way the story may go is purely that!
All we ask is that if you've seen future episodes that confirm, contradict or...
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Here's the first of our episode-by-episode viewing notes for Marvel's Jessica Jones, available now on Netflix...
Marvel's Jessica Jones is available to view now on Netflix, and as with Daredevil we'll be providing daily episode-by-episode coverage for those who want to follow it with us. Each instalment of these viewing notes will look at how the show's plot, characters and story relate to the comic source material, providing background information and pointers for those who want to know more.
Please note that while we might occasionally reveal the way plots developed in the comics, we are trying to be sensitive to any surprises the TV show may have in store. These notes are written immediately after the episode is watched, so any speculation about the way the story may go is purely that!
All we ask is that if you've seen future episodes that confirm, contradict or...
- 11/20/2015
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Sneak Peek images of Marvel Comics character 'Luke Cage' played by actor Mike Colter in the Marvel/Netflix 13-part TV series "Jessica Jones", starring Krysten Ritter:
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage'...
"...a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer Melissa Rosenberg.
"We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' debuted in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972).
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure.
- 6/27/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
With the possible exception of the Black Panther, no other black franchise has garnered as much “it’s going to be a major movie or TV show” hype within the fan rumor mill than Static Shock. Finally the Black Panther is going to happen. As for Static Shock … kinda.
In 2018 the Black Panther movie will be released from what is now the best superhero moviemaker bar none, Marvel Studios. Static will make his way to the Internet as part of Warner Bros’ Digital arm later this year.
I find that rather disappointing.
More than any other black property, Static pretty much already owns the Internet. The massive amount of love Static has on the net is nothing short of extraordinary. In the 22 years since Static burst on the scene the admiration for the character has only grown and at no point shows signs of waiving.
That’s simply remarkable and...
In 2018 the Black Panther movie will be released from what is now the best superhero moviemaker bar none, Marvel Studios. Static will make his way to the Internet as part of Warner Bros’ Digital arm later this year.
I find that rather disappointing.
More than any other black property, Static pretty much already owns the Internet. The massive amount of love Static has on the net is nothing short of extraordinary. In the 22 years since Static burst on the scene the admiration for the character has only grown and at no point shows signs of waiving.
That’s simply remarkable and...
- 5/27/2015
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Last weekend, while my column was here, I was not. I was an invited guest at WonderCon out in Anaheim, CA, and I had a great time. It reminded me of San Diego Comic Con (who owns WonderCon) back before Sdcc got so huge and overwhelmed with media stuff. WonderCon was mostly about comics and that felt very cool.
My duties were pretty light – two panels and two hour-long autograph sessions and one video interview. I didn’t have a table (my own fault) so I had a chance to walk around unfettered and unsupervised and see what I wanted. I didn’t realize fellow ComicMix columnists Jen Ernst and the Tweeks were also in attendance or I would’ve made an effort to get together with them and say hello and exchange stories about Mike Gold.
One of the big impressions I had was the sheer amount and quality of cosplayers in attendance.
My duties were pretty light – two panels and two hour-long autograph sessions and one video interview. I didn’t have a table (my own fault) so I had a chance to walk around unfettered and unsupervised and see what I wanted. I didn’t realize fellow ComicMix columnists Jen Ernst and the Tweeks were also in attendance or I would’ve made an effort to get together with them and say hello and exchange stories about Mike Gold.
One of the big impressions I had was the sheer amount and quality of cosplayers in attendance.
- 4/12/2015
- by John Ostrander
- Comicmix.com
Marvel TV and Netflix have now officially confirmed their casting of Marvel Comics' superhero 'Luke Cage', in the new Netflix TV series "A.K.A. Jessica Jones", starring Krysten Ritter:
Actor Mike Colter ("The Good Wife") will play 'Luke Cage' in Marvel's "A.K.A. Jessica Jones", a new 13-part series that will air after Marvel's new "Daredevil" TV series.
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage' – a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg. "We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage,...
Actor Mike Colter ("The Good Wife") will play 'Luke Cage' in Marvel's "A.K.A. Jessica Jones", a new 13-part series that will air after Marvel's new "Daredevil" TV series.
"...during the course of an investigation in New York City, private investigator 'Jessica Jones' encounters the enigmatic 'Luke Cage' – a man whose past has secrets that will dramatically alter Jessica in ways she could never have imagined."
"Mike embodies the strength, edge and depth of Luke Cage," said Executive Producer/Showrunner Melissa Rosenberg. "We're excited to have him bring this iconic Marvel character to life."
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage,...
- 12/22/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Marvel TV and Netflix will produce a "Luke Cage" TV series for 2015, starring Mike Colter ("The Good Wife") as Marvel Comics' superhero mercenary, who will also co-star in "Jessica Jones", before spinning off into his own series:
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972) :
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure, originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it inadvertently granted him steel-hard skin and heavier, enhanced muscle.
"After escaping 'Seagate Prison', Lucas forged the identity of 'Luke Cage', becoming a 'hero for hire', super-enhanced private detective.
"Later he formed a business partnership with the martial arts hero known as 'Iron Fist' in the...
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972) :
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure, originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it inadvertently granted him steel-hard skin and heavier, enhanced muscle.
"After escaping 'Seagate Prison', Lucas forged the identity of 'Luke Cage', becoming a 'hero for hire', super-enhanced private detective.
"Later he formed a business partnership with the martial arts hero known as 'Iron Fist' in the...
- 12/5/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Actress Adrianne Palicki, the former 'Wonder Woman' for producer David E. Kelly's TV pilot of the same name, has been cast in the second season of "Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D." as Marvel Comics' character 'Bobbi Morse', aka 'Mockingbird':
The character 'Mockingbird' debuted in a 'Ka-Zar' story in Marvel's "Astonishing Tales" #6 (June 1971) written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Barry Smith.
In subsequent publications, creators including Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Neal Adams, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, George Evans, Steven Grant and Mark Gruenwald also made significant contributions to the development of the character.
Mockingbird appeared as a regular character throughout the 2010-2013 New Avengers series, from issue #1 (August 2010) through its final issue #34 (January 2013).
While she has no superpowers, Mockingbird is a trained 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' agent who graduated at the top of her class, proficient in several forms of...
The character 'Mockingbird' debuted in a 'Ka-Zar' story in Marvel's "Astonishing Tales" #6 (June 1971) written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Barry Smith.
In subsequent publications, creators including Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Neal Adams, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, George Evans, Steven Grant and Mark Gruenwald also made significant contributions to the development of the character.
Mockingbird appeared as a regular character throughout the 2010-2013 New Avengers series, from issue #1 (August 2010) through its final issue #34 (January 2013).
While she has no superpowers, Mockingbird is a trained 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' agent who graduated at the top of her class, proficient in several forms of...
- 8/20/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
n 1977 Marvel Comics published the very first Star Wars comic-book series. Now Marvel are re-presenting those original adventures in its over-sized Omnibus format with Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years collecting Star Wars (1977) #1-44 and Annual #1.
It’s the return of the Jedi to Marvel in an opening volume that begins with Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and ends with Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. In between, the rebels face a wealth of new perils — from space pirate Crimson Jack to the bounty hunter Beilert Valance, as well as a surprisingly svelte Jabba the Hut (one “t”). Luke goes back to Tatooine, Leia battles alone, Han and Chewie play the deadly Big Game, and Darth Vader hunts for answers! Revisit all your old favorites and discover some new ones! There’s no doubt, the Force is strong with this collection!
Set for...
It’s the return of the Jedi to Marvel in an opening volume that begins with Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope and ends with Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. In between, the rebels face a wealth of new perils — from space pirate Crimson Jack to the bounty hunter Beilert Valance, as well as a surprisingly svelte Jabba the Hut (one “t”). Luke goes back to Tatooine, Leia battles alone, Han and Chewie play the deadly Big Game, and Darth Vader hunts for answers! Revisit all your old favorites and discover some new ones! There’s no doubt, the Force is strong with this collection!
Set for...
- 7/28/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Marvel Comics has announced a collection of the original Star Wars comics.
The publisher will reprint the series it launched in 1977 on the heels of the legendary sci-fi movie in the Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years omnibus.
The book will collect Star Wars #1-44 and Star Wars Annual #1.
The stories were written by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy and Chris Claremont, with art by Chaykin, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Herb Trimpe, Michael Golden, Al Williamson and Mike Vosburg.
The Star Wars comics license is returning to Marvel after years at Dark Horse Comics following the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Marvel's parent company Disney.
Chaykin and Greg Hilderbrandt have provided the cover to the omnibus edition.
Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years will be released in January 2015.
The publisher will reprint the series it launched in 1977 on the heels of the legendary sci-fi movie in the Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years omnibus.
The book will collect Star Wars #1-44 and Star Wars Annual #1.
The stories were written by Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, Archie Goodwin, Jo Duffy and Chris Claremont, with art by Chaykin, Carmine Infantino, Walter Simonson, Herb Trimpe, Michael Golden, Al Williamson and Mike Vosburg.
The Star Wars comics license is returning to Marvel after years at Dark Horse Comics following the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Marvel's parent company Disney.
Chaykin and Greg Hilderbrandt have provided the cover to the omnibus edition.
Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years will be released in January 2015.
- 7/16/2014
- Digital Spy
There's been a lot of big comic book news today with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ghostbusters crossover, Marvel's new Thor. Now we have one more to add to the list. Marvel has also announced Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus.
This is the first Star Wars comic publication Disney purchased Lucasfilm back in 2012. It will represent issues #1-44 and Annual #1 of the original 1977 Marvel Comics series, and it's set to be released early next year. Above is the first piece of cover art and below you'll find the full press release with details about the comic and story:
The opening volume begins with the events of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and ends with Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. In between, the rebels face a wealth of new perils — from space pirate Crimson Jack to the bounty hunter Beilert Valance,...
This is the first Star Wars comic publication Disney purchased Lucasfilm back in 2012. It will represent issues #1-44 and Annual #1 of the original 1977 Marvel Comics series, and it's set to be released early next year. Above is the first piece of cover art and below you'll find the full press release with details about the comic and story:
The opening volume begins with the events of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and ends with Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. In between, the rebels face a wealth of new perils — from space pirate Crimson Jack to the bounty hunter Beilert Valance,...
- 7/15/2014
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Marvel TV are currently in development on a "Luke Cage" TV series, based on the Marvel Comics' character.
Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972) :
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure, originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it inadvertently granted him steel-hard skin and heavier, enhanced muscle.
"After escaping 'Seagate Prison', Lucas forged the identity of 'Luke Cage', becoming a 'hero for hire', super-enhanced private detective.
"Later he formed a business partnership with the martial arts hero known as 'Iron Fist' in the Marvel Comics' series "Power Man & Iron Fist" and had a baby with 'Jessica Jones'.."
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Created by "Creepy" magazine writer/editor Archie Goodwin and illustrator John Romita, Sr. of "Spider-Man" fame, 'Luke Cage' first appeared in Marvel Comics' "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1 (June 1972) :
"...A man called 'Lucas' was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. In exchange for parole, Lucas clandestinely underwent an experimental procedure, originally intended to generate immunity to all illness; instead, it inadvertently granted him steel-hard skin and heavier, enhanced muscle.
"After escaping 'Seagate Prison', Lucas forged the identity of 'Luke Cage', becoming a 'hero for hire', super-enhanced private detective.
"Later he formed a business partnership with the martial arts hero known as 'Iron Fist' in the Marvel Comics' series "Power Man & Iron Fist" and had a baby with 'Jessica Jones'.."
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- 11/8/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
It's easy sometimes to forget what a long legacy of great artists DC Comics has worked with over the years. Thankfully, they shine the spotlight on many of these individuals through the release of graphic novel collections featuring their work. They've recently published volumes concentrating on masterminds such as Alan Moore, Neal Adams, Jack Kirby, and Archie Goodwin.
Alan Moore is best known as the co-creator and writer of Watchmen. However, his artistic reach exceeds far beyond that. DC Universe by Alan Moore shows off the scribe's genius through stories featuring Swamp Thing, Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and others. It also gives time to lesser-known characters such as the Phantom Stranger, the Vigilante, Voodoo, Deathblow, and the Omega Men to name a few. The art for the different stories is provided by greats like Jim Aparo, Jim Baikie, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson,...
Alan Moore is best known as the co-creator and writer of Watchmen. However, his artistic reach exceeds far beyond that. DC Universe by Alan Moore shows off the scribe's genius through stories featuring Swamp Thing, Superman, Batman, Robin, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and others. It also gives time to lesser-known characters such as the Phantom Stranger, the Vigilante, Voodoo, Deathblow, and the Omega Men to name a few. The art for the different stories is provided by greats like Jim Aparo, Jim Baikie, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson,...
- 9/4/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Warning: the following interview contains Spoilers
Last week, Hugh Jackman returned as the eternal ronin Logan for an unprecedented sixth time as The Wolverine clawed its way into theatres. In a year that saw Iron Man 3 emerge as one of the highest grossest movies of all time and Superman return to theatres to mixed – albeit very profitable – results in Man of Steel, many wondered how The Wolverine and its relatively stripped-down approach would fare against the comic book movie titans of the year.
Thankfully, it fared incredibly well. Critics have hailed The Wolverine as grand character work that is also the best comic book movie of the year and a return to form for the X-Men franchise that began the superhero film trend that has dominated Hollywood for over a decade.
Perhaps more importantly for fans however is Jackman’s performance, which finally gave audiences the Wolverine they crave and deserve – visceral,...
Last week, Hugh Jackman returned as the eternal ronin Logan for an unprecedented sixth time as The Wolverine clawed its way into theatres. In a year that saw Iron Man 3 emerge as one of the highest grossest movies of all time and Superman return to theatres to mixed – albeit very profitable – results in Man of Steel, many wondered how The Wolverine and its relatively stripped-down approach would fare against the comic book movie titans of the year.
Thankfully, it fared incredibly well. Critics have hailed The Wolverine as grand character work that is also the best comic book movie of the year and a return to form for the X-Men franchise that began the superhero film trend that has dominated Hollywood for over a decade.
Perhaps more importantly for fans however is Jackman’s performance, which finally gave audiences the Wolverine they crave and deserve – visceral,...
- 7/28/2013
- by Asif Hameed
- Obsessed with Film
by Brett White
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Black Widow teams up with Fantomex in A + X #10, the caped crusader returns to the swingin' '60s in Batman '66 #1, and the Nova Corps' youngest member starts a new mission in Nova #6.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #13
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Guru-eFX
» The Mighty Thor And Journey Into Mystery: Everything Burns paperback
Collects The Mighty Thor #18-22 and Journey Into Mystery (1952) #642-645
» Savage Wolverine #7 (pictured above)
Story by Zeb Wells, art by Joe Madureira, colors by Peter Steigerwald
» Superman: Phantom Zone...
Wednesday is new comic book day, which also means it's new potential-movie-source-material day. Here are all of the comics and collections out today starring the comic book characters from the movies and television shows of today, tomorrow and yesterday.
Of particular note this week: Black Widow teams up with Fantomex in A + X #10, the caped crusader returns to the swingin' '60s in Batman '66 #1, and the Nova Corps' youngest member starts a new mission in Nova #6.
2013 Movies
("Iron Man 3" "Man of Steel" "The Wolverine" "Kick-Ass 2" "Thor: The Dark World")
» Iron Man #13
Story by Kieron Gillen, art by Greg Land & Jay Leisten, colors by Guru-eFX
» The Mighty Thor And Journey Into Mystery: Everything Burns paperback
Collects The Mighty Thor #18-22 and Journey Into Mystery (1952) #642-645
» Savage Wolverine #7 (pictured above)
Story by Zeb Wells, art by Joe Madureira, colors by Peter Steigerwald
» Superman: Phantom Zone...
- 7/17/2013
- by Splash Page Team
- MTV Splash Page
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Abrams
Adventure Time Encyclopedia Hc (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Volume 2 Get Over Yourself Tp, $14.95
Alterna Comics
Kill All Monsters Volume 1 Ruins Of Paris Sc, $11.99
Amaze Ink (Slave Labor Graphics)
Eldritch Volume 1 Tp, $17.95
Amigo Comics
Rogues #3, $3.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Cul De Sac Mighty Alice Goes Round And Round Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Pearls Before Swine Beginning Pearls Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Applause Publishing
Star Trek Faq 2.0 Everything To Know About The Next Generation The Movies And Beyond Sc, $22.99
Archaia Entertainment
Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 4 Materia Hc, $26.95
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Gn, $14.95
Killer Omnibus Volume 1 Tp, $24.95
Killer Volume 4 Unfair Competition Hc, $19.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #235, $3.99
Sonic Universe #54 (Patrick...
Abrams
Adventure Time Encyclopedia Hc (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Volume 2 Get Over Yourself Tp, $14.95
Alterna Comics
Kill All Monsters Volume 1 Ruins Of Paris Sc, $11.99
Amaze Ink (Slave Labor Graphics)
Eldritch Volume 1 Tp, $17.95
Amigo Comics
Rogues #3, $3.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Cul De Sac Mighty Alice Goes Round And Round Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Pearls Before Swine Beginning Pearls Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Applause Publishing
Star Trek Faq 2.0 Everything To Know About The Next Generation The Movies And Beyond Sc, $22.99
Archaia Entertainment
Gunnerkrigg Court Volume 4 Materia Hc, $26.95
Jim Henson’s The Storyteller Gn, $14.95
Killer Omnibus Volume 1 Tp, $24.95
Killer Volume 4 Unfair Competition Hc, $19.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #235, $3.99
Sonic Universe #54 (Patrick...
- 7/14/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Marvel Studios Developing "Iron Fist", "Ms. Marvel", "Black Panther", "The Runaways" and "Luke Cage"
Marvel Studios continue with their screenwriting program to develop various Marvel Comics' characters for live-action film including "Iron Fist", "Ms Marvel", "Black Panther", "The Runaways" and "Luke Cage".
'Iron Fist' aka 'Danny Rand', a practitioner of martial arts was created by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Gil Kane, debuting in "Marvel Premiere" #15 (May 1974).
Co-creator Thomas said that the origins of Iron Fist owes much to writer/illustrator Bill Everett's 1940's comic book superhero, "Amazing-Man".
"I'd seen my first kung fu movie, even before a Bruce Lee one came out," said writer Thomas, "and it had a thing called the 'Ceremony of the Iron Fist' in it."
"I thought that was a good name, and we already had 'Master of Kung Fu' going, but I thought, 'Maybe a superhero called 'Iron Fist', even though we had 'Iron Man', would be a good idea'. Stan (Lee) liked the name,...
'Iron Fist' aka 'Danny Rand', a practitioner of martial arts was created by writer Roy Thomas and illustrator Gil Kane, debuting in "Marvel Premiere" #15 (May 1974).
Co-creator Thomas said that the origins of Iron Fist owes much to writer/illustrator Bill Everett's 1940's comic book superhero, "Amazing-Man".
"I'd seen my first kung fu movie, even before a Bruce Lee one came out," said writer Thomas, "and it had a thing called the 'Ceremony of the Iron Fist' in it."
"I thought that was a good name, and we already had 'Master of Kung Fu' going, but I thought, 'Maybe a superhero called 'Iron Fist', even though we had 'Iron Man', would be a good idea'. Stan (Lee) liked the name,...
- 5/8/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Submit your vote for Reviewer of the Year!
Every year, the Classic Horror Film Board recognizes the best in the horror/sci-fi/fantasy realm with the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. Fans of the genre can vote for their favorites in over thirty categories, and this year, Cinelinx would like to ask you to vote for one of our own, staff writer Victor Medina, as Reviewer of the Year (Category 29)! We've even included the ballot below so you can vote!
Votes must be submitted by copying and pasting the ballot into your personal email, making your choices, including your name, and sending it in. Votes for Reviewer of the Year are write-in only, so you must be sure to include Vic's name yourself under Category 29 when you vote. Pre-filled ballots are not allowed, so we can't do it for you! Remember, you must write in "Victor Medina, Cinelinx.com" yourself.
Every year, the Classic Horror Film Board recognizes the best in the horror/sci-fi/fantasy realm with the Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. Fans of the genre can vote for their favorites in over thirty categories, and this year, Cinelinx would like to ask you to vote for one of our own, staff writer Victor Medina, as Reviewer of the Year (Category 29)! We've even included the ballot below so you can vote!
Votes must be submitted by copying and pasting the ballot into your personal email, making your choices, including your name, and sending it in. Votes for Reviewer of the Year are write-in only, so you must be sure to include Vic's name yourself under Category 29 when you vote. Pre-filled ballots are not allowed, so we can't do it for you! Remember, you must write in "Victor Medina, Cinelinx.com" yourself.
- 2/26/2013
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
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