Category: Marvel

Marvel New CONAN THE BARBARIAN series

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Media Release — This January, Conan makes his triumphant return to Marvel Comics in the all-new CONAN THE BARBARIAN! And today, Marvel is excited to announce the new creative team of the first series – the acclaimed team who will lead the famed barbarian into his new adventures! Superstar writer Jason Aaron will helm the new tales of the sword-slashing hero, bringing him to life alongside star artist Mahmud Asrar (X-Men Red, Cloak, and Dagger). Aaron and Asrar will be joined by cover artist Esad Ribic (Fantastic Four, Secret Wars,…

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X-MEN DISASSEMBLED begins in UNCANNY X-MEN #1

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Written by ED BRISSON, KELLY THOMPSON, MATTHEW ROSENBERG Art by MAHMUD ASRAR and more (issue #1) Art by R.B. SILVA (issue #2) Art by YILDIRAY CINAR (issue #3) Covers by LEINIL FRANCIS YU On Sale 11/14/18 Media Release — This November, UNCANNY X-MEN returns with a new ongoing series and it all kicks off with a massive 10-part weekly story! X-MEN DISASSEMBLED brings together nearly every mutant left on earth in a story that threatens to destroy them – an epic tale of mystery and tragic disappearance, with an adventure…

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MARVEL Reaches Out to JOHN BYRNE

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During a spotlight panel at Fan Expo Boston 2018, Byrne shared how was self-publishing a continuation of his early Uncanny X-Men run, called X-Men: Elsewhen. “There was some discussion on my website: ‘What if you went back to Marvel?’ and it planted this itch in my brain. I thought, what if I went back to Marvel? Could I go back to Marvel? Can I do that? I haven’t drawn like that in 20 years,” Byrne said (as transcribed by Adventures in Poor Taste). Byrne has drawn over 20 pages of…

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Superior Octopus (2018) #1 One Shot

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Superior Octopus #1 Written by Christos N. Gage Art by Mike Hawthorne Cover by Travis Charest Release Date October 3 2018 $4.99 Media Release DOC OCK-TOBER STARTS HERE IN THIS SPIDER-GEDDON TIE-IN! Doc Ock has set up shop as San Francisco’s protector, but you won’t believe his methods. Some of Otto Octavius’s new superhero strategies may make Spider-Man regret letting him free, but the good doctor swears that he’s the SUPERIOR OCTOPUS! Chistos Gage (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool) will change the way you look at superhero comics. Former…

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Review: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #2

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Amazing Spider-Man #2 Written by Nick Spencer Art by Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn and Laura Martin Lettering by Joe Caramagna Published by Marvel Comics I must say, after the controversies of Secret Empire, I was reluctant to read about the web-slinger through the eyes of Nick Spencer but even so I had to because of a friend who said it was worth reading. I read #1 and #2 in one sitting and thought the revelations in #1 made it essential to read #2. There is a theme in his story…

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Disney & Fox Shareholders Approve $71.3 Billion Merger

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Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox voted Friday morning to approve the $71.3 billion purchase of Fox’s key assets. The deal is expected to be completed by mid-2019, giving Disney control of Fox’s film and television production studios, and bringing such properties as the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool into the Marvel Studios fold. The meetings, held separately at the New York Hilton, each lasted less than 15 minutes, ending a saga that officially began in mid-December when Disney finalized its initial $52.4 billion stock offer…

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What Happened to the New Mutants and X-Men: Dark Phoenix?

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Currently, Fox Studios has two X-Men movies that are in active development with New Mutants and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, both of which have completed filming, though there are supposed to be reshoots in the works. Some communications at superherohype.com by a user that claims to be a Fox employee has said that there is a slim chance we will see the New Mutant and X-Men movie in the near future. Regarding New Mutants, it’s rumored there were problems with director Josh Boone who didn’t care about the comic books, but…

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John Byrne Returns To X-Men In Alternate Story

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John Byrne has begun writing and drawing a continuation of his iconic X-Men run, picking up from the end of Uncanny X-Men #136 in an alt-history take on the franchise. “Just had one of my wilder ideas. Remember when Chris was doing X-Men Forever, picking up from when he left the book? Immediately some people started speculating about me doing the same, X-Men Evermor, picking up from my own exit point,” Byrne wrote on his forum. “But just now I thought of something that would be even more fun. For…

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Own Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War!

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It’s all been leading to this! Get Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War with over 2 hours of bonus features on Digital, Movies Anywhere & 4K UHD July 31 and Blu-ray August 14. The 4K Cinematic Universe Edition’s never-before-seen bonus material grants behind-the-scenes access to MCU members and features the memorable moments when characters first meet the rationale behind some unexpected on-screen pair-ups, and a funny Super Hero gag reel. Featurettes explore the frighteningly powerful Thanos and two action-packed attempts to prevent his collection of all six Infinity Stones: the struggle…

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Fantastic Four #1 Preview

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Fantastic Four #1 BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT – THE WORLD’S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK! Since the end of SECRET WARS, there’s been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it’s time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe! All this and Alicia Masters adopts…

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Amazing Spider-Man #1 Video

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Press Release New adventures! New apartment! New villains! Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley are taking Peter Parker to brand new heights with the debut of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1! Marvel is proud to present this launch trailer for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 featuring Nick Spencer, Executive Editor Nick Lowe, and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. A cut-down version will air nationwide this weekend as a promotional TV spot. “There’s a giant alien invasion that threatens the entire Marvel Universe that only Spider-Man can stop,” teases Lowe. “Spider-Man is my dream job…there’s no better character…

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The Comic World Remembers Steve Ditko RIP

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Marvel Comics and others are mourning the loss of legendary talent Steve Ditko, who died Friday aged 90. “Today, the Marvel family mourns the loss of Steve Ditko. Steve transformed the industry and the Marvel Universe, and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and fans during this sad time,” said Marvel Entertainment President Dan Buckley in a statement released Friday night. Legendary comic book creator Steve Ditko, who co-created Spider-Man and Doctor Strange with Stan Lee, has died aged 90, The Hollywood…

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Marvel Adds the Sentry to Its June Lineup

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Introduced in 2000 in The Sentry #1 by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee, the hero was written into Marvel’s decades-long continuity. From the final pages of Doctor Strange #382, the Sentry was reintroduced into the Marvel Universe. After helping Stephen Strange defeat Loki to reclaim the title of Sorcerer Supreme, and then recapturing the Void and putting him in back in captivity the Sentry will start a new solo series from writer Jeff Lemire and artist Kim Jacinto, debuting June 27. One of the most powerful and complicated heroes in…

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Disney Raises Bid For Fox Properties

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It was recently announced that Comcast has offered a $65 billion all-cash deal for Fox Studios. And in the spirit of playing hardball Disney is now offering a reported $71.3 billion, which will give Fox shareholders the option to take their payment in the form of cash or stock, up to a 50-50 level. Disney’s previous offer stood at $52.4 billion, and the new offer is even better as Disney plans to take on about $13.8 billion of Fox’s debt, which would bring the total transaction value above $85 billion.…

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New Luke Cage Season 2 Trailer

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Netflix has revealed the new full trailer for the upcoming second season of Marvel’s Luke Cage, which focuses almost entirely on Alfre Woodard’s Mariah Dillard. In the trailer, Mariah Dillard is faced with an imminent and formidable threat to her hold over Harlem – the unstoppable Bushmaster. Armed with Mariah’s deepest secrets, Bushmaster endangers everything that she holds most dear. Will Luke Cage intervene to protect Mariah? The second season is executive produced by series showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker (Ray Donovan), Jim Chory (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), and Jeph Loeb (Jessica…

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