Tag: Marvel

Iron Man vs The Mandarin Before Iron Man 3

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The Mandarin was created by Stan Lee and designed by Don Heck, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #50 (February 1964). The character is described as being born in China before the Communist revolution, to a wealthy Chinese father and an English aristocratic mother, both of whom died when he was very young. He is characterized as a megalomaniac, attempting to conquer the world on several occasions, yet also possessing a strong sense of honor. The Mandarin is portrayed as a genius scientist and a super human skilled martial artist.…

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Disney XD’s Avengers Assemble and Hulk Agents of S.M.A.S.H.

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Disney XD has announced premiere dates for its new animated series Marvel’s Avengers Assemble and Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. The successor to the cable channel’s popular The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Avengers Assemble will receive a preview Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m. ET/PT before making its official premiere in the same time slot Sunday, July 7. Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. will debut Sunday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. Both are part of Disney XD’s Marvel Universe programming block. “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” reunites the most popular…

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Marvel’s Infinity Coming in August

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This summer, the biggest event of 2013 reaches all corners of the Marvel Universe. Earth has been marked as an “Avengers World”, protected by Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and more from the deadliest threats facing humanity. A powerful and destructive race is on a collision course with Earth and the only thing in their path is the Avengers! But even Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize the one hope of defeating this dire threat is to unite every great hero across the cosmos…because only with a united Avengers Universe is there…

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From Wondercon News Marvel New Title ‘Avengers A1’

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Media Release: CBR Fans knew Brian Michael Bendis’ “Age of Ultron” event was going to have lasting repercussions on the Marvel Universe, and USA Today has announced the first series to spin out of the mass-murdering android’s rein of terror: “Avengers AI.” “The Marvel Universe within the blink of an eye is being colonized by A.I.s who may or may not have positive feelings about the way humanity has been treating them for the past 100 years,” said writer Sam Humphries of his new series. Featuring art by Andre Lima…

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The Star Brand is back in Avengers 8

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The Star Brand is back in the Marvel Universe proper and has found itself a brand new bearer. You’ll meet him or her in this preview of Avengers #8.  Johnathan Hickman writer and artist Dustin Weaver bring the Star Brand back to the Marvel Universe. In October of 1986 writer Jim Shooter and artist John Romita, Jr. in brought to us Star Brand #1 a comic in something called The New Universe by Marvel Comics. The original Star Brand is a star-shaped tattoo-like mark that first appeared in the comic…

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Meeting Chris Claremont Writer of X-Men

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Recently I met Chris Claremont from Marvel fame at the Portland Comic Con from Wizard World then a week later at the Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle. The Portland convention is new to the area of Portland but the Emerald City in Seattle has been there for over 10 years and I really like the show there many of the comic creators and they are very approachable. When I talked to Chris I noticed how calm and cool he was about his trade “writing”. I asked him if you had…

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Iron Man 3 Latest Trailer

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  Iron Man 3 (2013) 3 May (USA) Tony Stark uses his ingenuity to fight those who destroyed his private world and soon goes up against his most powerful enemy yet: the Mandarin. This trailer gives us a better idea of what Tony Stark is up against in Iron Man 3, It very much shows the human side of the hero and sets the table for possibly the best Iron Man Movie yet. I don’t think Marvel and movie fans will be disappointed. Please stay tuned to Comics Talk comic…

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Preview: All-New X-Men #9

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Marvel is pleased to present your first look at All-New X-Men #9, from the critically acclaimed creative team of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Stuart Immonen! Hot on the heels of the Uncanny X-Men facing Sentinels in their first issue, the All-New X-Men find themselves face-to-face with Sentinels for the very first time. Something is boiling under the surface of the Marvel Universe! Also, Mystique continues to make some big moves that will have huge circumstances for the X-Men. Story by Brian Michael Bendis, Art by Stuart Immonen, Cover…

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Marvel Phase 3 Movie ‘Planet Hulk’ and ‘World War Hulk’?

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Marvel Studios just wrapped up its slate of “Phase 1” superhero movies with the release of The Avengers last year. This year, Iron Man 3 will officially kick off Phase 2 and the build-up to Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014. It may seem strange at this early stage for fans to be speculating on the lineup for Phase 3, but when has the Internet Blogs ever been afraid to spread rumors? Last week we learned of an interesting rumor regarding the future of Hulk in Marvel Studios’ film projects.…

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Age of Ultron Trailer

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This March, enter the darkest days of the Marvel Universe from the creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch in AGE OF ULTRON #1. Evil has triumphed over good and leading this new age is none other than Ultron, the deadly sentient robot created by founding Avenger Hank Pym who turned on his creator to achieve his twisted objective: the utter destruction of humanity. Now, it’s up to the few remaining heroes to band together and find any way to topple their new monarch. Can Wolverine, Emma Frost,…

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‘Age Of Ultron’ Preview Next Big Marvel Project

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Age of Ultron #1 is to feature a special foil cover at no additional design expense, Marvel Comics announced. Marvel has also revealed interior artwork from writer Brian Bendis’ new series, which features art from Bryan Hitch, Brandon Peterson and Carlos Pacheco. Age of Ultron will run for 10 issues, with Hitch illustrating the first five and Peterson and Pacheco dividing the remainder up between them. Three issues will be released in March and three in April, before the title becomes bi-weekly. Marvel News: AGE OF ULTRON #1! This March,…

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Superior Spider-Man 1 Review See What Dan Slott was Thinking

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WARNING SPOILERS: Please if you have not read Superior Spider-Man and don’t want to know anything about till you do don’t read this review. Well we finally learn what Dan Slott was thinking as far as Peter Parker. He is still a great influence in what Doc Oct does with Peters body. Whether in spirit or some psychic control he still in the picture and fighting to find a way back into his body. Dan has always been a good writer and you had to know that he would not…

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Animated Movie Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United

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MEDIA RELEASE: Get your first look at “Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United” with the original animated movie’s first trailer! Shellhead and the Jade Giant team-up against Zzzax, Abomination, Wendigos and more in an all-new adventure premiering on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital April 23, 2013! For the latest on “Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United,” keep your eyes peeled to Marvel.com: http://bit.ly/X21mI4

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The Comic World Review 2012 At Comics Talk

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Will we are well on our way with the new century 2012 has been a great year for Super Hero and Sci-Fi comics and movies. The print media is primarily what we will review in this article starting with DC Comics the New 52 announced in January the canceling of titles BLACKHAWKS, HAWK AND DOVE, MEN OF WAR, MISTER TERRIFIC, O.M.A.C. and STATIC SHOCK, all of which will conclude with their eighth issues in April. Six new series would replace them BATMAN INCORPORATED – Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham, …

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Amazing Spider-Man 700 Review What Was Dan Slott Thinking?

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WARNING MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD: If you don’t know by now about Amazing Spider Man 700 and don’t want to know till the issue comes out please don’t read this article. If you did not know by now someone got their hands on a copy of Amazing Spider Man 700 and released the story on the internet now many people know that Peter Parker is dead, he died in the body of Doctor Octopus (Dr. Otto Gunther Octavius) because of a mind transfer done in issue 698. While Dr. Oct was…

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