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Where are the Fantastic Four?

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The Fantastic Four #1 (cover dated Nov. 1961), helped to usher in a new level of realism in the comic medium. The Fantastic Four was the first superhero team created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, who developed a collaborative approach to creating comics. This title would set the pace for the Marvel universe for years to come. It formed a cornerstone of the company’s 1960s rise from a small division of a publishing company to a pop culture giant. The first 100 comics would bring the Marvel…

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Thor Ragnarok Teaser Trailer Official

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Thor facing Hela, Thor loosing Mjölnir, Thor facing chains, Thor facing Valkyrie, Thor meeting Grandmaster, Thor vs Hulk, Thor and Loki all in this trailer. A must see for comic fans. This November, Thor: Ragnarok. Watch the teaser trailer now! Storyline: Thor is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.

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Why Are Marvel Comic Sales Down?

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Recently I have been monitoring the message boards and blogs about the drop in sales of comics in general and especially Marvel sales. Many people blame the drop in Marvel sales is because of the direction they are going by abandoning the classic characters and becoming more diverse in story telling. The classic Marvel heroes have been primarily white and not of color, so their efforts are to introduce more people of color like Miles Morales (Spider-Man) and Riri Williams (Ironman). While that may have been the perception in modern…

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Brianna Hildebrand’s Negasonic Teenage Warhead Interview

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It’s already been confirmed that the duo will return, but the actress has now talked for the first time about her role in Deadpool 2. She hasn’t seen a script but is expected to get an updated appearance. “I’ve not yet actually read the script,” Hildebrand admitted, adding “But I do think she will be a lot cooler, based on the wardrobe ideas and stuff. I’m very excited.” She explained she’d just seen some concept art, “Just some ideas, nothing that’s concrete or anything. But I think it’s cool that…

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Dan Jurgens Talks MR. MXYZPTLK’s Return in Superman Reborn

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In this week’s Action Comics #975, Mr. Mxyzptlk was revealed as the secret identity behind the mysterious doppelgänger Clark Kent who was introduced at the start of “Rebirth.” Not only has Mr. Mxyzptlk now stolen Superman’s son – and made the world (including his mother Lois) forget who he is – but the villain is directly tied into the “Rebirth” mystery of Mr. Oz, the hooded figure who’s been manipulating events in the DCU and stealing characters out of time itself. This week’s oversized Action Comics #975, which featured two…

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Logan Movie is Here

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Fox has released Logan the next in the X-Men franchise and the last time we will see Hugh Jackson as Wolverine and Patrick Stewart Professor X. Highly acclaimed by the critics the movie features the introduction of the new Weapon X. Life has never been so difficult for Logan and the forces against him are relentless. Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are…

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UNWORTHY THOR #5 First Look

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This is it! A mystery years in the telling will finally be unfurled! Once upon a time, the God of Thunder was rendered unworthy. Not by a great and terrible foe, but by a mere whisper. At long last, the contents of that whisper will be revealed! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your look inside THE UNWORTHY THOR #5 – the senses-shattering final issue! Superstar creators Jason Aaron and Olivier Coipel bring the thunder and give fans the answers they’ve been waiting for – just HOW did the Odinson…

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Marvel’s Inhumans Vs. X-Men Gets A New Trailer

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Usually, Marvel’s comic book super-mega-crossover events end up plagued with massive delays that screw up the timeline of their corresponding line-wide relaunch events, with books set in the aftermath of Secret Wars or Civil War 2 hitting stores month before those stories conclude. That isn’t the case with Inhumans vs. X-Men, or, at least, it isn’t the case so far. There’s still time for Marvel to screw it up before the X-books are relaunched with ResurrXion. But so far, so good. All three issues of the main book, as well…

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Producer Comments On Lost Series Revival

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Lost was a big event in 2000s television that it still around on in streaming service form, generation to… another generation there is still interest in the story. Like any big property of the past, there’s always continued fan debate/speculation/wishful thinking that the show could be rebooted or continued, as return to The Island for more mystery/horror/sci-fi/drama fun. Executive Producer and writer Damon Lindelof recently spoke on the subject. Lindelof enthusiasim about bringing Lost back was mostly due to the nature of the show’s ending. As Lindelof puts it, “I…

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Thor: Ragnarok Synopsis Reveals Hulk’s Role in the Movie

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Disney sent out a packet of information on their 2017 line-up to press today, and buried inside was a brand-new synopsis for Thor: Ragnarok, along with a new first look photo. The upcoming film is the third solo movie for the God of Thunder, and will feature the Incredible Hulk and Doctor Strange in some capacity. Well, the new synopsis reveals Hulk’s role in the film. Not only will Hulk be fighting in a gladiator arena a la the Marvel Comics story “Planet Hulk,” it sounds like his opponent will…

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Nick Spencer Surprised “Captain America’s” Hydra Twist Is Controversial

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Appearing at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CBR had the opportunity to speak with “Captain America: Sam Wilson” and “Captain America: Steve Rogers” writer Nick Spencer about the reaction of his controversial run on the titles — where Steve Rogers was recently revealed as a secret Hydra operative due to a Cosmic Cube-induced twist — and what’s in store for his “Civil War II” tie-ins and beyond. Speaking with CBR’s Kiel Phegley, Spencer discussed the surprisingly kind response he got from fans at the convention — after receiving death threats…

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All-Female DC Villains Movie ‘Gotham City Sirens’

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Robbie will reprise her role as DC villainess Harley Quinn. David Ayer is back in the business of DC comic villains. The filmmaker, who directed Warner Bros.’ all-bad guy comic book movie Suicide Squad, is reuniting with that film’s star, Margot Robbie, for Gotham City Sirens, a feature project that will showcase the top female villains from the DC stable, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Ayer will direct and produce the project with Robbie reprising her role as Harley Quinn, the part-time girlfriend of the Joker who is currently DC’s…

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CAPTAIN ATOM Creators Get To the Core of The Character

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As “Rebirth” scales back some of the elements from the New 52 — getting characters back to their “core,” as the publisher describes it — a new DC miniseries is taking that transition to a new level. Not only will The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom see the rebirth of the character, but the two writers who were originally responsible for his modern “core” will be the ones doing it. Cary Bates and Greg Weisman, the two writers responsible for the 1980’s revamp of the Charlton Comics hero, will…

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George Perez’s Boycott Statement

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George Pérez has come out in protest of United States’ President-Elect Donald Trump by pledging not to attend any conventions or comic functions in any ‘Red States.’ Pérez explains that he feels threatened by Trump’s statements and actions, for both himself, his wife, and his family and friends. Pérez provided this statement to the Comic World about his decision. I make no comment on his actions at this time. I think the statement speaks for itself: “Just as a confirmation and clarification, since I have been flooded with requests for…

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Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them Timeline

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Earlier this year, JK Rowling and Warner Bros. surprised fans when they announced that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was being turned into five films rather than three. The reveal made fans wonder just why the pair decided to expand the franchise, but they need to guess no more. Rowling just answered the burning question at the Fantastic Beasts premiere in New York. While walking the red carpet, Rowling spoke with Variety and revealed why she felt Fantastic Beasts needed five movies instead of three. “Originally, to tell…

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