Marvel vs DC in the Cinema

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Recently a concerned 7th grader wrote DC Comics, the student had a few comments about what he liked at DC, TV, movies and comics. He also asked what DC was going to do in a world that is going digital to compete and what DC cinema is going to “do to compete against Marvel movies when Marvel seemingly dominates the live action superhero movie industry.” Well the folks at DC Comic sent a return letter thanking him for his kind words then they said “DC has been the leader in…

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Marvel’s Original Sin: The Next Big Thing

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IGN REPORT: Like it or not, the steady cycle of event comics at Marvel will continue in 2014. Last year, the publisher gave us Age of Ultron and Infinity as the two big, universe-spanning events. And it seems we’ll be getting at least one project of similar scope this year. Today Marvel announced their next big event mini-series, which will be called Original Sin. This event will revolve around the murder of the Watcher and the efforts of various Marvel heroes to uncover the identity of his killer. Original Sin…

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Justice League: War – Trailer Video

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Before there was the Justice League…there was The War. From DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment comes an all new animated movie based on the graphic novel Justice League: Origin by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. Watch the epic battle between Darkseid and the newly forming members of the Justice League including Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Cyborg and Shazam! Justice League: War arrives February 4, 2014 on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download. Warner Bros

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Superman 75th Anniversary Animated Short

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Published on Oct 15, 2013 From the creative minds of Zack Snyder (Man of Steel) and Bruce Timm (Superman: The Animated Series) and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this short follows Superman through the years, from his first appearance on the cover of Action Comics #1 to Henry Cavill in this year’s Man of Steel…all in two minutes!

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Dan Slott Talks Superior Spider-Man and Goblin Nation

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“Superior Spider-Man” writer Dan Slott dives headfirst into his work on the Marvel title, covering the recent twists and turns involving the rise of Alchemax and Spider-Man 2099 finding himself stranded in the current Marvel U, the fact that nobody is safe when “Goblin Nation” hits the book, the effect “Age of Ultron” did and did not have on his plans for the series and the continuing struggles Doc Ock is having in his attempt to be the best hero he can be. On the current status of Doc Ock…

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First Trailer X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST – Movie (2014)

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The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. The beloved characters from the original “X-Men” film trilogy join forces with their younger selves from “X-Men: First Class,” in an epic battle that must change the past — to save our future. Opening May 23, 2014, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” also stars Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Peter Dinklage, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Daniel Cudmore, Lucas…

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NYCC: Dan Slott Talks Silver Surfer

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“Superior Spider-Man” writer Dan Slott visited CBR TV on Preview Day at New York Comic Con, sitting down with CBR’s Steve Sunu to discuss his just-announced All-New Marvel NOW! title with Mike Allred, “Silver Surfer.” The pair talk about Slott’s excitement for the character, how much he loves science fiction, how the book will appeal to fans of his “She-Hulk” work, why the Surfer no longer has to be lonely and why Mike Allred is the ideal artist for this Kirby-esque project. They wrap up the conversation with Slott speaking…

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Is Dan Slott Loosing Spider-Man?

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Well times are changing and people are wondering how long the Superior Spider-Man story can go on. Doctor Octopus as Spider-Man is changing drastically the world that the real Peter Parker built. The teasers from Marvel “The End” hints at the fact that Superior Spider-Man’s existence may be ending, and the teaser Rad! We learned is the start of a new series about the Silver Surfer written by Dan Slott and drawn by Mike Allred. And the 3 part story The Arms Of The Octopus written by Michael Costa has…

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Silver Surfer Series by Dan Slott and Mike Allred

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Marvel announced a brand new Silver Surfer series coming in March from the dream creative team of Dan Slott and Mike Allred! After one of Marvel’s pre New York Comic Con teasers which promised something “Rad” coming to NYCC, today it was revealed that the book in question is Silver Surfer by Superior Spider-Man writer Dan Slott, and current FF artist Michael Allred. Slott told the NYCC crows that Silver Surfer was the first Marvel hero he ever read. At first he couldn’t pitch for it because his Spider-Man schedule…

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MarvelMan/MiracleMan Return Announced

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During Marvel Comics’ traditional Cup o’ Joe panel, Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada made the announcement people have been waiting to hear for years: MiracleMan is coming. “Miracleman #25 has been sitting in the darkness, nobody’s seen it,” Neil Gaiman told a cheering New York Comic Con crowd in a taped video message. “I love the idea that it’s finally going to be seen. The writer called the project the “big, incomplete book of my life,” announcing Marvel’s intention to bring the material back into print, finally finishing his and…

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Who Is Dan Slott?

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Who is Dan Slott? He was the bi-monthly writer of Superior Spider-Man the one who devastated Peter Parker’s life in Amazing Spider-Man 700 by putting his mind in the dying body of Doctor Octopus then killing the person of Peter Parker off and giving his body and identity to Doctor Octopus, Otto Octavius, the notorious villain and arch foe of Spider-Man. He is by far the most controversial writer Marvel employs. His storyline has caused millions to get very emotional about the Spider-Man character and Peter Parker. Death threats have…

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The End Teaser From Marvel About Superior Spider-Man

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Marvel’s Friday teasers kick off with a particularly oblique and ominous use of the phrase THE END, presented in bright, glowing purple letters on the now-familiar black background complete with a hidden number 1. The listed creators — Dan Slott and Giuseppe Camuncoli — are best known for their work together on “Superior Spider-Man,” and the revelation of whatever project this is hyping will be revealed during the Superior Spidey panel at NYCC, so perhaps we’re about to witness the death of….the Prowler? Or, perhaps this is the final teaser…

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Thor: The Dark World Latest Trailer Video

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Thor: The Dark World Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. Director: Alan Taylor Writers: Christopher Yost (screenplay), Christopher Markus (screenplay) Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christopher Eccleston, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins Marvel Studios

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Grant Gustin Is The Flash On TV

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Grant Gustin has been cast in the role of Barry Allen and is slated to appear in episodes 208, 209 and 220 of the second season of The CW’s Arrow, Warner Bros. Television announced Friday evening. “Barry Allen is a Central City assistant police forensic investigator who arrives in Starling to look into a series of unexplained robberies that may have a connection to a tragedy in his past,” reads the studio’s official description of the character. “A comic book fan boy, Barry is obsessed with the Arrow unaware that…

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