Marvel’s Latest “Dead No More” Update

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Marvel’s latest promotion for upcoming Spider-Man story “Dead No More” comes in the form of an animated gif, one that warns that everything that’s been said up to this point about the arc may have been one big misdirect. Following a gradually accelerating series of related panels, the text “Everything you’ve been told is wrong” is revealed, along with the words “The conspiracy revealed this week.” Notably, the font in the word “conspiracy” strongly resembles that of the “Spider-Man” logo used for much of the 1990s: The “Dead No More”…

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“Suicide Squad’s” Mid-Credits Scene

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Suicide Squad,” which is in theaters now. Though “Suicide Squad” features a cast of mostly unknown characters and takes place in a city that’s not Metropolis or Gotham, the film does have surprising ties to the larger DC movie-verse mythos — and it has a mid-credits scene that could play a major role in the larger franchise moving forward. “Suicide Squad” features a number of shout outs to the larger DC continuity. Superman’s rise and fall in “Man of Steel” and “Batman v…

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David Ayer Reacts to Negative Reviews

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When noon struck on Aug. 2, the Suicide Squad review embargo ended, bringing a whole new wave of critical scorn and disappointment from fans upon DC. While it didn’t take long for a gloomy picture to get painted on Rotten Tomatoes, it didn’t take long for writer/director David Ayer to defend his film either. Ayer first responded on Twitter by repeating a quote from Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapta, translating to “I’d prefer to die on my feet than to live on my knees.” Ayer then tweeted in English without quoting…

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J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Is Leaving Comic Books

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[Editor’s Note: At Comic-Con International: San Diego, J. Michael Straczynski announced that he would no longer be writing comic books. Newsarama reached out to the author, who provided this letter to readers. Because of our great respect for this great talent Comics talk is providing the letter in it’s entirety as found at Newsarama] I’ve had a very funny career. Multiple careers, actually. I was a reporter in San Diego for many years, working for a host of local newspapers and magazines, including the San Diego Reader and San Diego…

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The Flash Season 3 Comic-Con trailer:

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“I think we can state Flashpoint does not last all season long,” Gustin said. “But there are permanent ramifications.” “The Flash” Season 3 premiers Tuesday, October 4th also starring Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Keiynan Lonsdale and Tom Felton. Watch The Flash Season 3 Comic-Con trailer:

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Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Ongoing Coming to Marvel NOW!

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It was recently announced that the popular Secret Wars mini is to become a new ongoing in the new Marvel NOW! relaunch, to be written by Gerry Gonway with art by Ryan Stegman. It looks like it might be in regular continuity after Secret Wars. Renew Your Vows was the Secret Wars series that saw Peter Parker, Mary Jane and their daughter May Annie from a parallel universe where they remained married. It was very, very popular, The big bad, Regent was also somehow resurrected in the standard Marvel universe…

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David Ayer shoots down Suicide Squad fan theory

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Since the first look at Jared Leto’s Joker from Suicide Squad debuted (along with the defaced Robin costume from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) there has been a fan theory with growing popularity: the Clown Prince of Crime is actually the former Boy Wonder gone bad. What began as simple postulating online quickly gained traction, but director David Ayer is here to derail that train. Speaking with WSVN-TV, Ayer shot down the fan theory when asked what the most ridiculous rumor he heard about Suicide Squad was. “It ain’t…

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Matt Ryan is John Constantine in “Justice League Dark”

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A first look at Warner Bros. Animation’s upcoming "Justice League Dark" animated film has surfaced online. The footage includes a trailer, and behind-the-scenes look at the animated adaptation with the filmmakers. Additionally, the video confirms that Matt Ryan, who played John Constantine on NBC’s cancelled "Constantine" TV series, will reprise his role for the film. Other members of the film’s Justice League Dark include comic book mainstays Black Orchid, Etrigan, Zatanna, Deadman, and Swamp Thing. Usual Justice Leaguers Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern and Batman (especially) also appear in the…

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Spider-Man’s greatest villain Doctor Octopus is coming

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It’s been a long time coming, but Spider-Man’s greatest villain is finally coming back to life. Did somebody call a doctor? The latest comic solicitations for Marvel’s October releases confirm Doctor Octopus is officially coming back. Here’s the story’s logline: “Death is no more, and DOCTOR OCTOPUS HAS RETURNED!!! How is he back? And what does he have to do with The Jackal?” He’ll make his return in Issue No. 20 of Amazing Spider-Man, by Dan Slott, Christos Gage and Giuseppe Camuncoli. If you haven’t been following Spidey comics for…

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COMIC BOOK SUPERHERO Movie Release Schedule

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Movie Release Schedule [Click on the movie title for latest trailer if availible] 2016: July 25 & 26: Batman: The Killing Joke (Two-night only theatrical release) August 5: Suicide Squad November 4: Doctor Strange 2017: March 3: Untitled Wolverine sequel (Fox) March 31: Ghost In The Shell (Paramount) May 5: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 June 2: Wonder Woman June 16: Kingsman: The Golden Circle (Fox) July 7: Spider-Man: Homecoming (Sony release, Marvel Studios-produced) October 6: Untitled Fox Marvel film (Fox) November 3: Thor: Ragnarok November 17: Justice League…

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Fantastic Beasts – Comic-Con Trailer

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, or simply Fantastic Beasts, is an upcoming 2016 British fantasy drama film written by J. K. Rowling as her screenwriting debut and inspired by Rowling’s book of the same name. A spin-off/prequel of the Harry Potter film series and directed by David Yates, the film will be the first installment of a trilogy. Rowling is also producing the film alongside David Heyman, Steve Kloves, and Lionel Wigram. The film stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, David Chester and Colin Farrell.…

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Watch: Justice League Action Animated Comic-Con Footage

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Check out footage released at Comic-Con from Justice League Action, the new animated series coming to Cartoon Network this Fall. JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION producers gave Comic-Con 2016 attendees a first look at the highly anticipated Warner Bros. Animation series coming soon to Cartoon Network. During the show’s Thursday, July 21, panel, which also included voice cast members Kevin Conroy and Diedrich Bader, attendees were treated to this special highlight reel previewing all the upcoming action fans can expect every week.   Info: The world’s greatest Super Heroes return to television…

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