In Spider-Man 2099 Meets Spider-Man, Miguel O'Hara – the Spider-Man of the future, tells J. Jonah Jameson the uncompromising truth: history will remember Spider-Man as a hero, while Jameson is forgotten. Miguel O'Hara confronts Jameson, revealing that Spider-Man's legacy as a hero will outlast the publisher and one time mayor of New York, who wil be consigned to the dustbin of history. Despite Jameson's efforts to paint Spider-Man as a menace, future generations will view the Webslinger for what he truly is, a hero, while Jonah won't even be a "joke" or a "buffoon."
Spider-Man has always had some tough critics, but the person most harsh on the Webslinger has always been J. Jonah Jameson. The reason behind Jameson's hatred has always been a bit ambiguous, but one version of the hero, Spider-Man 2099's Miguel O'Hara, was able to tell Jameson exactly where his hatred of Spider-Man leaves him in the history books.
Spider-Man has always had some tough critics, but the person most harsh on the Webslinger has always been J. Jonah Jameson. The reason behind Jameson's hatred has always been a bit ambiguous, but one version of the hero, Spider-Man 2099's Miguel O'Hara, was able to tell Jameson exactly where his hatred of Spider-Man leaves him in the history books.
- 3/23/2024
- by Dashiel Reaves
- ScreenRant.com
The new Superman logo is significant for Supergirl too, as both characters wear the 'S' symbol as it's their family crest. The 'S' symbol represents hope for the House of El, connecting Superman and Supergirl's shared Kryptonian heritage. Milly Alcock has already been cast as Supergirl, suggesting a potential crossover with David Corenswet's Superman in upcoming movies.
While the new logo reveal for the Dcu's Superman is very exciting, its significance goes beyond the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn. It's also a big deal for another future movie coming to the Dcu. Assuming the Dcu follows the comics, the logo reveal is just as important and exciting for the Dcu's Supergirl as well.
With production on 2025's Superman having officially begun, DC Studios head and director James Gunn recently revealed a close-up of the iconic 'S' symbol that David Corenswet's Superman is set to wear as part of his new costume.
While the new logo reveal for the Dcu's Superman is very exciting, its significance goes beyond the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn. It's also a big deal for another future movie coming to the Dcu. Assuming the Dcu follows the comics, the logo reveal is just as important and exciting for the Dcu's Supergirl as well.
With production on 2025's Superman having officially begun, DC Studios head and director James Gunn recently revealed a close-up of the iconic 'S' symbol that David Corenswet's Superman is set to wear as part of his new costume.
- 3/6/2024
- by Kevin Erdmann
- ScreenRant.com
Originating as a Fantastic Four villain, Multiple Man's time in Marvel Comics canon is more complicated than just an X-Men hero. Multiple Man creates sentient life with each duplicate, impacting his own experiences upon reabsorption. With every dupe he creates, Multiple Man opens himself up to increasingly interesting adventures in X-Men canon.
Jamie Madrox aka Multiple Man is a mutant in X-Men canon with the power to duplicate himself a great number of times, creating what’s known as ‘dupes’ who all experience life independently until their collective experiences automatically transfer to the prime Multiple Man once they reabsorb. For instance, if a dupe learns to speak another language or even gets a law degree, that transfers to the original upon re-merging. However, the same is also true for an injured dupe, as their injury impacts the original Multiple Man when they re-merge as well.
It’s immediately easy to...
Jamie Madrox aka Multiple Man is a mutant in X-Men canon with the power to duplicate himself a great number of times, creating what’s known as ‘dupes’ who all experience life independently until their collective experiences automatically transfer to the prime Multiple Man once they reabsorb. For instance, if a dupe learns to speak another language or even gets a law degree, that transfers to the original upon re-merging. However, the same is also true for an injured dupe, as their injury impacts the original Multiple Man when they re-merge as well.
It’s immediately easy to...
- 3/1/2024
- by Spencer Connolly
- ScreenRant.com
Spider-Man 2099 introduced a second heroic age in a world without costumed heroes, and Spider-Man was its vanguard. The 2099 line's first crossover, Fall of the Hammer, started in Spider-Man 2099 and united all the heroes of that time together. Peter David's final arc beautifully wrapped up Spider-Man 2099's story.
In 1992, Marvel unveiled the 2099 imprint, anchored by Spider-Man 2099. Set in the titular year, Spider-Man 2099 followed the adventures of Miguel O’Hara, who received spider-like powers after an experiment went awry. There were no costumed heroes active in 2099, and Spider-Man’s arrival inaugurated a second heroic age.
Spider-Man 2099 ran for 46 issues between 1992 and 1996, and acclaimed writer Peter David was behind 44 of them. Working primarily with artist Rick Leonardi, Peter David helped lay the foundation for the world of 2099, and here are his ten best Spider-Man 2099 stories, ranked.
Related Spider-Man 2099 Cosplay Unleashes Miguel O'Hara's Darkest Superpower A recent Spider-Man 2099 cosplay shoot by gracefully_cosplay...
In 1992, Marvel unveiled the 2099 imprint, anchored by Spider-Man 2099. Set in the titular year, Spider-Man 2099 followed the adventures of Miguel O’Hara, who received spider-like powers after an experiment went awry. There were no costumed heroes active in 2099, and Spider-Man’s arrival inaugurated a second heroic age.
Spider-Man 2099 ran for 46 issues between 1992 and 1996, and acclaimed writer Peter David was behind 44 of them. Working primarily with artist Rick Leonardi, Peter David helped lay the foundation for the world of 2099, and here are his ten best Spider-Man 2099 stories, ranked.
Related Spider-Man 2099 Cosplay Unleashes Miguel O'Hara's Darkest Superpower A recent Spider-Man 2099 cosplay shoot by gracefully_cosplay...
- 2/13/2024
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Sony's El Muerto movie has faced skepticism due to its obscure and little-known character, making its box office prospects uncertain. Bad Bunny's departure from the project raises even more doubts about the movie's potential success and relevance. The fate of El Muerto may depend on the performance of Sony's other Spider-Man Universe films, such as Madame Web and Venom 3.
Sony's El Muerto is perhaps the most bizarre and unexpected movie to be announced under Sony's tentative Spider-Man Universe banner. Featuring a character who's had less than 10 appearance in the pages of Marvel Comics, the very idea of the project is baffling, to say the least. Seemingly poised to be a vehicle for musical artist Bad Bunny to star in, the movie was eventually taken off Sony's production schedule. Now, it's supposedly back on the table, but Bad Bunny won't be there along for the ride.
According to a report from Variety,...
Sony's El Muerto is perhaps the most bizarre and unexpected movie to be announced under Sony's tentative Spider-Man Universe banner. Featuring a character who's had less than 10 appearance in the pages of Marvel Comics, the very idea of the project is baffling, to say the least. Seemingly poised to be a vehicle for musical artist Bad Bunny to star in, the movie was eventually taken off Sony's production schedule. Now, it's supposedly back on the table, but Bad Bunny won't be there along for the ride.
According to a report from Variety,...
- 2/9/2024
- by Timothy Donohoo
- Comic Book Resources
In Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 , Spider-Man demonstrates surprising speed by catching a bullet, a feat that showcases his potential power. Peter Parker's training with Captain America teaches him the importance of concentration and calculated action, which he puts into practice against a new villain, Tracer. Spider-Man's reliance on his instincts, rather than formal training, limits his effectiveness as a superhero, but he has always displayed incredible potential, and only needs discipline and focus to better himself.
While Superman clearly outclasses Spider-Man in a great many respects, the two superheroes are actually closer than some fans might think in certain power levels. One Spider-Man story showcases Spider-Man proving that he, like one of Superman's famous descriptors, is also "faster than a speeding bullet." At least, he's faster than some speeding bullets.
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 – by Peter David and Mike Wieringo – finds Peter Parker encountering a new villain, Tracer, as the rogue is robbing a bank.
While Superman clearly outclasses Spider-Man in a great many respects, the two superheroes are actually closer than some fans might think in certain power levels. One Spider-Man story showcases Spider-Man proving that he, like one of Superman's famous descriptors, is also "faster than a speeding bullet." At least, he's faster than some speeding bullets.
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 – by Peter David and Mike Wieringo – finds Peter Parker encountering a new villain, Tracer, as the rogue is robbing a bank.
- 1/29/2024
- by Casey Loving
- ScreenRant.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has made Bruce Banner/The Hulk into just one more of the Avengers. His most recent MCU appearances, "Avengers: Endgame" and "She-Hulk," have ditched the man and monster dichotomy altogether; the Hulk is now just a green and buff Bruce.
For all his personal faults, Joss Whedon was the last writer/director to explore the Hulk's tragedy in his two "Avengers" films. The nascent team's climactic argument in "The Avengers," when Banner silences the room by revealing he "got low, so he put a bullet in [his] mouth, and the other guy spit it out" has real dramatic gravitas.
However, the MCU has altogether elided where that tragedy begins. In the comics, Dr. Bruce Banner was already a troubled man before the gamma bomb explosion that changed his life. Banner's father Brian was a nuclear psychist convinced his own radiation exposure turned his son into a monster.
For all his personal faults, Joss Whedon was the last writer/director to explore the Hulk's tragedy in his two "Avengers" films. The nascent team's climactic argument in "The Avengers," when Banner silences the room by revealing he "got low, so he put a bullet in [his] mouth, and the other guy spit it out" has real dramatic gravitas.
However, the MCU has altogether elided where that tragedy begins. In the comics, Dr. Bruce Banner was already a troubled man before the gamma bomb explosion that changed his life. Banner's father Brian was a nuclear psychist convinced his own radiation exposure turned his son into a monster.
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Spider-Man 2099 and Batman Beyond team up in epic fanart crossover, fulfilling fans' dreams of a superhero collaboration between characters from DC & Marvel's distant futures. Artists @arifinity_ and @mn_arts_616 skillfully depict the futuristic versions of these iconic characters with realistic details. While an official crossover may never happen, fans can enjoy this fanart as a satisfying alternative for the ultimate superhero team-up.
Marvel and DC Comics are hosts to unique near-future versions of their present-day universes in Spider-Man 2099 and Batman Beyond, with each series ripe for a crossover that will probably never happen in an official capacity. Fortunately for fans, the fanart community has other ideas and has finally brought Miguel O’Hara’s Spider-Man and Terry McGinnis’ Batman together to fight the forces of evil in a team-up for the ages!
Shared on Instagram by both artists responsible for the image, @arifinity_ and @mn_arts_616, these creative talents are...
Marvel and DC Comics are hosts to unique near-future versions of their present-day universes in Spider-Man 2099 and Batman Beyond, with each series ripe for a crossover that will probably never happen in an official capacity. Fortunately for fans, the fanart community has other ideas and has finally brought Miguel O’Hara’s Spider-Man and Terry McGinnis’ Batman together to fight the forces of evil in a team-up for the ages!
Shared on Instagram by both artists responsible for the image, @arifinity_ and @mn_arts_616, these creative talents are...
- 1/12/2024
- by Brian Colucci
- ScreenRant.com
Spider-Man has yet to meaningfully interact with a host of other heroes in the MCU sandbox, despite his team-ups with Iron Man and Doctor Strange. Potential team-up companions for Spider-Man include Daredevil, Kate Bishop, Ironheart, Moon Knight, America Chavez, Hank Pym, Ms. Marvel, Hulk, Shuri, and Reed Richards. Spider-Man's team-ups could bring unique dynamics, shared experiences, and powerful collaborations, expanding the storytelling possibilities and impact within the MCU.
Despite prolific team-ups within the comics, this sense of eternal collaboration has yet to translate to the MCU’s Spider-Man. Though he has so far engaged in significant team-ups with the likes of Iron Man and Doctor Strange, there are still a host of heroes that Spider-Man has yet to meaningfully interact with within the MCU sandbox.
Spider-Man is known for his energy, scientific acumen, and youthful innocence within the MCU, and numerous other heroes would make for excellent and logical team-up companions.
Despite prolific team-ups within the comics, this sense of eternal collaboration has yet to translate to the MCU’s Spider-Man. Though he has so far engaged in significant team-ups with the likes of Iron Man and Doctor Strange, there are still a host of heroes that Spider-Man has yet to meaningfully interact with within the MCU sandbox.
Spider-Man is known for his energy, scientific acumen, and youthful innocence within the MCU, and numerous other heroes would make for excellent and logical team-up companions.
- 1/12/2024
- by Elliot Gudge
- Comic Book Resources
Robin has become an iconic superhero sidekick, with numerous iterations throughout the years. Different versions of Robin reflect various eras and tones of Batman stories, from mythological to futuristic interpretations. Each Robin brings a unique element to the Batman mythology and plays a significant role in shaping the character's legacy.
One of the biggest archetypes in comics is that of the superhero sidekick, a craze that kicked off in 1940 with the introduction of Robin. Joining Batman in his crusade against crime, Robin was one of the first kid sidekicks in comic books, and he created a legacy that persists to this day. The character has become inextricably linked with the Dark Knight, and the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin have transcended comics to become a staple of pop culture.
Because of the sheer popularity of the character, there have been dozens of versions of Robin over the years. From the original Boy Wonder,...
One of the biggest archetypes in comics is that of the superhero sidekick, a craze that kicked off in 1940 with the introduction of Robin. Joining Batman in his crusade against crime, Robin was one of the first kid sidekicks in comic books, and he created a legacy that persists to this day. The character has become inextricably linked with the Dark Knight, and the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin have transcended comics to become a staple of pop culture.
Because of the sheer popularity of the character, there have been dozens of versions of Robin over the years. From the original Boy Wonder,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Dashiel Reaves
- ScreenRant.com
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" ended with a new team of Guardians led by Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper). One of their number was Phyla (Kai Zen), a young white-haired girl and freed test subject of evil geneticist the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji).
If you're a comics fan, then yes, you likely realized that this was indeed the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of the hero Phyla-Vell. If you only watch the movies, you're still thinking (to quote Korath the Pursuer), "Who?!" Well, let me explain.
In the comics, Phyla is the daughter of Captain Marvel — the alien warrior Mar-Vell, not Carol Danvers. Annette Benning played a female version of Mar-Vell in 2019's "Captain Marvel," but the character is traditionally male. Mar-Vell and his progeny are Kree, the imperious race to which "Guardians of the Galaxy" villain Ronan The Accuser (Lee Pace) belonged. The Kree have both blue and pink-shaded skin...
If you're a comics fan, then yes, you likely realized that this was indeed the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation of the hero Phyla-Vell. If you only watch the movies, you're still thinking (to quote Korath the Pursuer), "Who?!" Well, let me explain.
In the comics, Phyla is the daughter of Captain Marvel — the alien warrior Mar-Vell, not Carol Danvers. Annette Benning played a female version of Mar-Vell in 2019's "Captain Marvel," but the character is traditionally male. Mar-Vell and his progeny are Kree, the imperious race to which "Guardians of the Galaxy" villain Ronan The Accuser (Lee Pace) belonged. The Kree have both blue and pink-shaded skin...
- 12/26/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"Justice League Unlimited" is a pinnacle of superhero cartoons. Had its airing not intersected with my childhood, my fascination with comics probably wouldn't have blossomed the way it did.
The terrific final product wasn't a sign of the creators always working under ideal conditions, however. In the 2000s, Warner Bros. was quite particular about letting DC Comics characters appear in more than one show at a time, apparently out of concern that audiences would be confused by multiple versions of the same character -- hence the infamous "Bat-Embargo." 2004, the year that "Justice League Unlimited" began, also saw the premiere of "The Batman," a solo cartoon about, well, Batman, but set in a different continuity. Batman's villains and supporting cast were therefore off-limits to the "Justice League" team.
Gotham City wasn't the only corner of the DC Universe hit by this embargo. Aquaman and his associated characters were also made verboten...
The terrific final product wasn't a sign of the creators always working under ideal conditions, however. In the 2000s, Warner Bros. was quite particular about letting DC Comics characters appear in more than one show at a time, apparently out of concern that audiences would be confused by multiple versions of the same character -- hence the infamous "Bat-Embargo." 2004, the year that "Justice League Unlimited" began, also saw the premiere of "The Batman," a solo cartoon about, well, Batman, but set in a different continuity. Batman's villains and supporting cast were therefore off-limits to the "Justice League" team.
Gotham City wasn't the only corner of the DC Universe hit by this embargo. Aquaman and his associated characters were also made verboten...
- 12/24/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom adapts the character Kordax from the comics, but makes notable changes to his appearance and backstory. Kordax was a major foe from Peter David's Aquaman run in the '90s, but the movie gives him a different role and design. The film pays homage to Aquaman's comic book history, including nods to the post-Crisis Aquaman books and his iconic hook-hand.
The following contains spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, in theaters now.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the second DC Extended Universe Aquaman movie, and it's also the final entry in said shared universe. The Dceu made several notable changes to the Aquaman character, though it was mostly pulled from his adventures in the DC Comics reboot, the New 52. There were other points from the source material used as well, with the overarching villain of the second movie adapting this foe for...
The following contains spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, in theaters now.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the second DC Extended Universe Aquaman movie, and it's also the final entry in said shared universe. The Dceu made several notable changes to the Aquaman character, though it was mostly pulled from his adventures in the DC Comics reboot, the New 52. There were other points from the source material used as well, with the overarching villain of the second movie adapting this foe for...
- 12/24/2023
- by Timothy Donohoo
- Comic Book Resources
New York, NY— December 21, 2023 — Fresh off his breakout role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miguel O’Hara will star in all-new comic book adventures next year, including a series by his legendary co-creator, writer Peter David. Launching in March, Symbiote Spider-man 2099 is the long-awaited next epic chapter in David’s hit Symbiote Spider-Man saga, which helped usher in Marvel Comics’ wave of retro series revisiting milestone runs and series. Joining him on his triumphant return will be artist Rogê Antônio, known for his recent gut-wrenching work on Carnage. The five-issue series will take fans back to the iconic world of Marvel 2099 where Miguel O’Hara becomes the host of a terrifying new symbiote.
Set your time circuits ahead to the techno-dystopian future of 2099! Miguel O’Hara, A.K.A. Spider-Man 2099, is facing a hostile takeover – of his own body! Kron Stone, the Venom of 2099, wages an all-out assault on Alchemax,...
Set your time circuits ahead to the techno-dystopian future of 2099! Miguel O’Hara, A.K.A. Spider-Man 2099, is facing a hostile takeover – of his own body! Kron Stone, the Venom of 2099, wages an all-out assault on Alchemax,...
- 12/22/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
At a time when syndicated science fiction was just Star Trek series, it took some guts on Warner Bros’ part to try something darker and more experimental with J. Michael Straczynski’s Babylon 5, designed to tell a sprawling epic that was more political than it was space opera. The show arrived thirty years ago and was successful enough to spawn spin-off five telefilms and a short-lived spinoff, spanning 1993-2007.
The core of it, the 110 episodes from the original five-season series, have been remastered and collected on a nice Blu-ray box set from Warner Home Entertainment. Also included is the original pilot film.
Set in the 23rd century, the Earth Alliance has found its place among star-faring races, notably the Minbari and the Centauri. Some of these races are fine with humans; others wish them gone. Then there are the Vorlons, and no one knows what they want.
Babylon 5 is a gigantic,...
The core of it, the 110 episodes from the original five-season series, have been remastered and collected on a nice Blu-ray box set from Warner Home Entertainment. Also included is the original pilot film.
Set in the 23rd century, the Earth Alliance has found its place among star-faring races, notably the Minbari and the Centauri. Some of these races are fine with humans; others wish them gone. Then there are the Vorlons, and no one knows what they want.
Babylon 5 is a gigantic,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Aquaman's recent actions in Outsiders #2 reveal his destructive and irresponsible behavior, causing a major threat to the world. Aquaman's hunting of sea monsters nearly wiped out an entire species, leading to chaos and danger. Aquaman's selfish actions and disregard for the safety of others question his suitability to remain a member of the Justice League.
Warning: contains spoilers for Outsiders #2!
DC has just confirmed that one iconic member of the Justice League is actually not heroic enough for membership. The Justice League’s reputation is sterling, and they are respected the world over. However, in Outsiders #2, the team, while investigating a series of sea monster attacks, learn that one of the League’s founding members is to blame. Furthermore, this member’s irresponsibility nearly led to catastrophe.
Outsiders #2 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Robert Carey. As the Outsiders dig into the rash of sea monster attacks,...
Warning: contains spoilers for Outsiders #2!
DC has just confirmed that one iconic member of the Justice League is actually not heroic enough for membership. The Justice League’s reputation is sterling, and they are respected the world over. However, in Outsiders #2, the team, while investigating a series of sea monster attacks, learn that one of the League’s founding members is to blame. Furthermore, this member’s irresponsibility nearly led to catastrophe.
Outsiders #2 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Robert Carey. As the Outsiders dig into the rash of sea monster attacks,...
- 12/16/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Any longtime Spider-Man fans would be forgiven for sighing after watching the first trailer for Madame Web. Not because of its PG-13 horror tones or soap opera vibes (both familiar parts of superhero comics).
No, they cringe because of the movie’s big bad, Ezekiel Sims. Throughout the trailer, Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb finds herself hunted by what appears to be a black-suited Spider-Man, whom she eventually recognizes as researcher Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim). For most viewers, the trailer serves as their introduction to Sims. But fans of the Spider-Man comics might recall him from the days long before guys like Paul drove readers nuts.
Ezekiel Sims debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001), written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by John Romita Jr.. Straczynski reimagined Spidey’s origin not as a fluke accident when a random radioactive spider bit Pete on the hand, nor even as a larger conspiracy.
No, they cringe because of the movie’s big bad, Ezekiel Sims. Throughout the trailer, Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb finds herself hunted by what appears to be a black-suited Spider-Man, whom she eventually recognizes as researcher Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim). For most viewers, the trailer serves as their introduction to Sims. But fans of the Spider-Man comics might recall him from the days long before guys like Paul drove readers nuts.
Ezekiel Sims debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #30 (2001), written by J. Michael Straczynski and penciled by John Romita Jr.. Straczynski reimagined Spidey’s origin not as a fluke accident when a random radioactive spider bit Pete on the hand, nor even as a larger conspiracy.
- 11/15/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 sets up the characters featured in the film's trailers, as well as containing allusions to a major Aquaman comic book storyline from the 1990s, suggesting the upcoming sequel may adapt it for the screen. The appearance of Charybdis suggests that Aquaman could lose his hand, and replace it with a hook, as the comic book and animated series versions of the characters did in the '90s and 2000s. The strong imagery of hooks throughout the "Changing Tides" story in Lost Kingdom Special #1 hints at Charybdis playing a larger role in the film, and potentially maiming Aquaman's hand.
Spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1!DC Comics is connecting the dots between the first Aquaman movie and its sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, in theaters December 22. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 features three stories setting up all the characters featured in the trailers: Aquaman,...
Spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1!DC Comics is connecting the dots between the first Aquaman movie and its sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, in theaters December 22. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Special #1 features three stories setting up all the characters featured in the trailers: Aquaman,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Casey Connor
- ScreenRant.com
in the history of comics, there's never been a villain who could measure up to Darkseid. Created in 1970 by creative powerhouse Jack Kirby, Darkseid is both an abiding image of absolute evil and a specific commentary on fascist ideology. With Kirby's superlative art and a history of facing the world's most iconic superheroes, Darkseid was always going to be great, so it seems unfair that he also boasts some of the greatest quotes in comic history.
Here, then, are the 10 greatest Darkseid quotes that prove he's the definitive supervillain in a genre packed with pretenders - a god of evil and oppression whose one redeeming feature (if it can even be called that) is an unparalleled way with words.
You Pale Imitation
Facing Darkseid in Marvel Versus DC #2, Thanos squares off with his DC counterpart, musing, "A disciple of Death versus a lord of destruction. Tell me then, Darkseid,...
Here, then, are the 10 greatest Darkseid quotes that prove he's the definitive supervillain in a genre packed with pretenders - a god of evil and oppression whose one redeeming feature (if it can even be called that) is an unparalleled way with words.
You Pale Imitation
Facing Darkseid in Marvel Versus DC #2, Thanos squares off with his DC counterpart, musing, "A disciple of Death versus a lord of destruction. Tell me then, Darkseid,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Robert Wood
- ScreenRant.com
Despite only having three movies and a TV show to his name, Captain America has managed to face a huge number of his comic villains in the MCU. Cap has fought Red Skull, Winter Soldier, Crossbones, Batroc the Leaper, Baron Strucker, Alexander Pierce, Helmut Zemo, and even Arnim Zola - easily the hardest of Steve Rogers' enemies to adapt to the McU's more grounded aesthetic. However, Marvel also appears to have snuck another recurring Cap villain into canon, albeit under a different civilian name.
In the McU-canon comic Captain America: The Winter Soldier Prelude, Marvel explores Captain America's adventures alongside Black Widow and future enemy Brock Rumlow (played by actor Frank Grillo) ahead of the 2014 movie that brought back Bucky Barnes as a Russian asset. In the issue, Cap's team fight a terrorist group who have stolen a bioweapon from S.H.I.E.L.D. The group are commanded...
In the McU-canon comic Captain America: The Winter Soldier Prelude, Marvel explores Captain America's adventures alongside Black Widow and future enemy Brock Rumlow (played by actor Frank Grillo) ahead of the 2014 movie that brought back Bucky Barnes as a Russian asset. In the issue, Cap's team fight a terrorist group who have stolen a bioweapon from S.H.I.E.L.D. The group are commanded...
- 10/21/2023
- by Robert Wood
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: contains possible spoilers for Deadpool: Badder Blood #5!Deadpool has assembled the ultimate version of an extreme team from the 1990s. In a preview for Deadpool: Badder Blood #5, Deadpool helps Wolverine free Cable from the clutches of a group of mercenaries. The odds are not in their favor, so Deadpool brings together a group of heroes to help, and long-time fans will recognize this new team as a riff on an iconic group from the 1990s.
Deadpool: Badder Blood #5 is written by Chad Bowers from a plot by Rob Liefeld, who also draws it. Deadpool, along with Wolverine, Spider-Man and Venompool, is heading for the final battle, and Wade could not be more excited. Wolverine chides him to stick to the plan, which is for Spider-Man to rescue Cable, Wolverine to “size up the Thumper situation” while Deadpool and Venompool take on the Core. Deadpool introduces himself to Slay, who...
Deadpool: Badder Blood #5 is written by Chad Bowers from a plot by Rob Liefeld, who also draws it. Deadpool, along with Wolverine, Spider-Man and Venompool, is heading for the final battle, and Wade could not be more excited. Wolverine chides him to stick to the plan, which is for Spider-Man to rescue Cable, Wolverine to “size up the Thumper situation” while Deadpool and Venompool take on the Core. Deadpool introduces himself to Slay, who...
- 10/16/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
A Spider-Man 2099 cosplay unleashes Miguel O’Hara’s darkest superpower. While Spider-Man 2099 shares similar powers with his contemporary counterpart, he also possesses unique skills of his own. One of them is the ability to secrete a highly potent toxin that can incapacitate some of Marvel’s heaviest hitters, and now cosplayer gracefully_cosplay has brought it to chilling life in a gender-swapped shoot.
In 1992, Marvel unveiled the 2099 imprint, which kicked off with Spider-Man 2099. The Spider-Man of the distant future was Miguel O’Hara, a geneticist who obtained spider-like powers after an accident. O’Hara possesses the proportional strength and speed of a spider, as well as the ability to stick to walls, powers that place him in a similar class as Peter Parker. Unlike Parker, he does not possess a “spider-sense,” instead having enhanced senses. Yet what separates O’Hara from the rest of the Spider-Men is the aforementioned toxin.
In 1992, Marvel unveiled the 2099 imprint, which kicked off with Spider-Man 2099. The Spider-Man of the distant future was Miguel O’Hara, a geneticist who obtained spider-like powers after an accident. O’Hara possesses the proportional strength and speed of a spider, as well as the ability to stick to walls, powers that place him in a similar class as Peter Parker. Unlike Parker, he does not possess a “spider-sense,” instead having enhanced senses. Yet what separates O’Hara from the rest of the Spider-Men is the aforementioned toxin.
- 10/10/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Imzadi is a Betazoid term of endearment that means "beloved," and is often used to describe romantic love but can also refer to platonic love. Although the relationship between Riker and Troi goes through different stages, they always remain Imzadi to each other, with their initial connection on Betazed being influential. Even after their marriage and the loss of their child, Riker and Troi continue to refer to each other as Imzadi, showcasing the deep love and respect they have for one another.
Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) and Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) call one another Imzadi throughout Star Trek, but what does the Betazoid term of endearment really mean? The word Imzadi is first spoken (or rather thought telepathically) by half-Betazoid Deanna Troi in the series premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation. After Commander Riker arrives on the USS Enterprise-d as its new First Officer, Troi greets him telepathically,...
Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) and Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) call one another Imzadi throughout Star Trek, but what does the Betazoid term of endearment really mean? The word Imzadi is first spoken (or rather thought telepathically) by half-Betazoid Deanna Troi in the series premiere of Star Trek: The Next Generation. After Commander Riker arrives on the USS Enterprise-d as its new First Officer, Troi greets him telepathically,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Rachel Hulshult
- ScreenRant.com
The toyline for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom features a figure named King Kordax. Kordax was a central part of Aquaman's post-Crisis mythology established by Peter David. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is likely going to heavily alter Kordax, as evidenced by the toy’s design.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom focus on the growing rivalry between Aquaman and Black Manta, but that's not the only part of the hero's mythos that it delves into. Teaming Arthur Curry up with his brother Ocean Master, the movie is set to swim deeper into the lore of Atlantis. This includes a villainous figure who once cursed Aquaman's legacy in the comic books.
As revealed through the McFarlane Toys line for the movie, the second Aquaman film includes a character named King Kordax. Though he looks different, he's seemingly a DC Extended Universe version of a similar character from Aquaman's best comic book run from the post-Crisis era.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom focus on the growing rivalry between Aquaman and Black Manta, but that's not the only part of the hero's mythos that it delves into. Teaming Arthur Curry up with his brother Ocean Master, the movie is set to swim deeper into the lore of Atlantis. This includes a villainous figure who once cursed Aquaman's legacy in the comic books.
As revealed through the McFarlane Toys line for the movie, the second Aquaman film includes a character named King Kordax. Though he looks different, he's seemingly a DC Extended Universe version of a similar character from Aquaman's best comic book run from the post-Crisis era.
- 9/19/2023
- by Timothy Donohoo
- Comic Book Resources
As the fastest heroes in their respective universes, Flash and Quicksilver will always be compared by fans. And while Flash is definitely faster, the result is generally more complicated than that, not least because Quicksilver's powers are genetic, while Flash depends on his connection to the Speed Force - an energy field which can be disrupted, and which isn't present in every dimension. There's also the fact Quicksilver is a former villain compared to Flash's squeaky clean outlook, and is more than prepared to seize any advantage to win. However, there is one flaw Quicksilver possesses that guarantees Flash will always be the true master of speed.
In a preview of Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron, Morry Hollowell, and Travis Lanham's Uncanny Avengers #2, Captain America's new Avengers Unity Division team take on Captain Krakoa's Mutant Liberation front. Having broken Captain America's arm in a show of power and skill, Captain Krakoa readies the kill,...
In a preview of Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron, Morry Hollowell, and Travis Lanham's Uncanny Avengers #2, Captain America's new Avengers Unity Division team take on Captain Krakoa's Mutant Liberation front. Having broken Captain America's arm in a show of power and skill, Captain Krakoa readies the kill,...
- 9/18/2023
- by Robert Wood
- ScreenRant.com
“Con permiso, Capitan,” the godlike being Q tells Captain Picard. “The hall is rented, the orchestra engaged. It’s now time to see if you can dance.”
Part warning and part explanation, Q’s statement tests Picard’s insistence that the Enterprise does not need his help, that humanity is fully prepared for whatever difficulties they encounter while exploring deep space. Yes, they can deal with Romulans, Klingons, and even that fishhead alien that Mick Fleetwood played in “Manhunt.” But were they prepared for the new enemy that Q sent them to meet? Were they prepared for the Borg?
The excellent season two episode “Q Who?” effectively introduces the Borg as the defining villain of Star Trek: The Next Generation, whose influence continues in later series, especially Voyager and Picard. The conquering hivemind represents everything that Starfleet is not, a demand for sameness and no respect for other cultures or variety.
Part warning and part explanation, Q’s statement tests Picard’s insistence that the Enterprise does not need his help, that humanity is fully prepared for whatever difficulties they encounter while exploring deep space. Yes, they can deal with Romulans, Klingons, and even that fishhead alien that Mick Fleetwood played in “Manhunt.” But were they prepared for the new enemy that Q sent them to meet? Were they prepared for the Borg?
The excellent season two episode “Q Who?” effectively introduces the Borg as the defining villain of Star Trek: The Next Generation, whose influence continues in later series, especially Voyager and Picard. The conquering hivemind represents everything that Starfleet is not, a demand for sameness and no respect for other cultures or variety.
- 9/18/2023
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Thanos respects the original Captain Marvel, Mar-Vell, and considers him his greatest adversary, even giving him a glorious demise. He respects Thor and even calls him brave and valiant after fighting alongside him against Annihilus. Thanos acknowledges his respect for Iron Man in the MCU, telling him he has his respect and hopes he will be remembered after Thanos succeeds in his mission.
In his mind, Thanos is a being without equal. He’s a cosmic conqueror and a harbinger of death. He’s more than a warrior, he’s a force of nature who has the strength to wield power reserved for gods. However, just because Thanos believes himself to be the greatest of all time, doesn’t mean there aren’t a few people in the Marvel Universe he respects (emphasis on ‘few’).
Thanos has bent the cosmos to his will, laughed in the face of beings wielding the power of the Beyonders,...
In his mind, Thanos is a being without equal. He’s a cosmic conqueror and a harbinger of death. He’s more than a warrior, he’s a force of nature who has the strength to wield power reserved for gods. However, just because Thanos believes himself to be the greatest of all time, doesn’t mean there aren’t a few people in the Marvel Universe he respects (emphasis on ‘few’).
Thanos has bent the cosmos to his will, laughed in the face of beings wielding the power of the Beyonders,...
- 9/17/2023
- by Spencer Connolly
- ScreenRant.com
Actor/rapper Bad Bunny recently confirmed that he is no longer attached to Sony's Spider-Man Universe movie El Muerto.
During an interview with Vanity Fair, the Puerto Rican musician was asked about El Muerto, which was removed from Sony's release calendar in June 2023. "I don't know what to say," Bad Bunny reportedly said after an awkward silence, referring to the situation as "delicate." The rapper's publicist, Sujeylee Solá, who previously wanted Bad Bunny to not answer the question, then chimed in with, "Obviously, it's out," revealing that the musician is no longer attached to El Muerto.
Related: Rumor: Michael Mando's Scorpion Returning for Undisclosed MCU Movie
Sony announced El Muerto during its CinemaCon 2022 presentation, with Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group President Sanford Panitch referring to Bad Bunny at the time as "perfect casting" for the title character. Similar to Sony's other Spider-Man-less Marvel movies like Venom and Morbius,...
During an interview with Vanity Fair, the Puerto Rican musician was asked about El Muerto, which was removed from Sony's release calendar in June 2023. "I don't know what to say," Bad Bunny reportedly said after an awkward silence, referring to the situation as "delicate." The rapper's publicist, Sujeylee Solá, who previously wanted Bad Bunny to not answer the question, then chimed in with, "Obviously, it's out," revealing that the musician is no longer attached to El Muerto.
Related: Rumor: Michael Mando's Scorpion Returning for Undisclosed MCU Movie
Sony announced El Muerto during its CinemaCon 2022 presentation, with Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group President Sanford Panitch referring to Bad Bunny at the time as "perfect casting" for the title character. Similar to Sony's other Spider-Man-less Marvel movies like Venom and Morbius,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Lee Freitag
- Comic Book Resources
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to be the last movie set in the DC Extended Universe. The sequel to 2018's Aquaman, the project may also be the final appearance of Jason Momoa's take on the King of Atlantis. The jury is still out on its quality, but a rejected idea for the first movie may have made for a better sequel.
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols had his own ideas for how Arthur Curry's big screen debut should have been handled. Drawing from the character's most iconic comic book run, it was far more somber than the movie audiences got. Beyond fixing Aquaman's previous image as a joke character, the movie may have unintentionally been a great goodbye to the Dceu.
Related: Aquaman 2 Toys Reveal Aquaman, Ocean Master and Black Manta's New Suits
Jeff Nichols' Aquaman Pitch Was Inspired by His Best Comics
Recently describing his ideas for the character,...
Filmmaker Jeff Nichols had his own ideas for how Arthur Curry's big screen debut should have been handled. Drawing from the character's most iconic comic book run, it was far more somber than the movie audiences got. Beyond fixing Aquaman's previous image as a joke character, the movie may have unintentionally been a great goodbye to the Dceu.
Related: Aquaman 2 Toys Reveal Aquaman, Ocean Master and Black Manta's New Suits
Jeff Nichols' Aquaman Pitch Was Inspired by His Best Comics
Recently describing his ideas for the character,...
- 9/10/2023
- by Timothy Donohoo
- Comic Book Resources
Jeff Nichols, the director behind acclaimed dramas like Mud and Midnight Special, had a dark and intense vision for an Aquaman movie. Nichols drew inspiration from Peter David's '90s narrative, which transformed Aquaman into a grim figure burdened by loss, complete with a harpoon hand. This scrapped version of Aquaman promised a deeper exploration of the hero's haunting past and a more intense portrayal, far removed from the charismatic and light-hearted 2018 blockbuster.
In a revelatory junction where the present meets the path not taken, we find ourselves immersed in the fascinating what-could-have-been narrative of the dark and intense Aquaman movie that never saw the light of day. The landscape of superhero movies might have taken a different, grittier route had Jeff Nichols, the mastermind behind acclaimed dramas such as Mud and Midnight Special, got to helm the 2018 Aquaman movie, steering the iconic DC superhero into uncharted waters.
The...
In a revelatory junction where the present meets the path not taken, we find ourselves immersed in the fascinating what-could-have-been narrative of the dark and intense Aquaman movie that never saw the light of day. The landscape of superhero movies might have taken a different, grittier route had Jeff Nichols, the mastermind behind acclaimed dramas such as Mud and Midnight Special, got to helm the 2018 Aquaman movie, steering the iconic DC superhero into uncharted waters.
The...
- 9/8/2023
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
Every member of the X-Men possesses unique physiologies, granting them powers ranging from weather manipulation to kinetic duplication. Many mutants have abilities that make them significantly more powerful, but few compare to the god-like levels of Thor. However, X-Factor member Darwin once used his mutation to ascend to godhood and gain power that trumped even the Goddess of Death.
X-Factor #212 – writer by Peter David, with art by Emanuela Lupacchino – finds the mutant detective agency, alongside Thor, attempting to rescue Pip the troll from Hela the Goddess of Death in the realm of Niffleheim.
Related: The One X-Men Power Everyone Has Wished for Would Actually Be a Nightmare
During their confrontation with Hela, team member Darwin uses his powers of adaptation in the ultimate way, achieving power which makes even an Asgardian Goddess fear him.
Darwin Once Adapted To Become The God Of Death
The mutant Armando Muñoz adopted the name...
X-Factor #212 – writer by Peter David, with art by Emanuela Lupacchino – finds the mutant detective agency, alongside Thor, attempting to rescue Pip the troll from Hela the Goddess of Death in the realm of Niffleheim.
Related: The One X-Men Power Everyone Has Wished for Would Actually Be a Nightmare
During their confrontation with Hela, team member Darwin uses his powers of adaptation in the ultimate way, achieving power which makes even an Asgardian Goddess fear him.
Darwin Once Adapted To Become The God Of Death
The mutant Armando Muñoz adopted the name...
- 9/6/2023
- by Adrian Quidilla
- ScreenRant.com
Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever was a massive departure from the tone of Tim Burton's Batman movies. Now, neon and campiness reminiscent of the 1966 Batman TV series took center stage and allowed its villains to be more animated than ever. As a result, Jim Carrey's The Riddler became a standout, as well as the surprisingly quirky performance of Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face. While the latter still based every choice on chance, Jones let the character's darker half shine with outrageous mannerisms that matched his colorful attire.
In Batman Forever, Two-Face was responsible for the death of Dick Grayson's family, and it put the young acrobat on a revenge mission that eventually evolved him into Batman's partner, Robin. Yet, even though he had a target on his back, Two-Face acted with impunity and consistently tried to kill Batman until the hero turned the villain's biggest vice against him,...
In Batman Forever, Two-Face was responsible for the death of Dick Grayson's family, and it put the young acrobat on a revenge mission that eventually evolved him into Batman's partner, Robin. Yet, even though he had a target on his back, Two-Face acted with impunity and consistently tried to kill Batman until the hero turned the villain's biggest vice against him,...
- 9/2/2023
- by Nicholas Brooks
- Comic Book Resources
Warning: Spoilers for Fantastic Four Annual (2023) #1 ahead!Johnny Storm may be The Fantastic Four's resident "class clown," but his goofball antics disguise a dangerously sharp mind. Case in point, when pitted against the hellfire-imbued Ghost Rider, the Human Torch turns their contest into a hilarious display of lateral thinking, rather than mindless competition over who can make the biggest fireball.
Zac Gorman, Alan Robinson, and Guru-eFX's Fantastic Four Annual (2023) #1 is the third chapter of Marvel's Contest of Chaos event, in which Agatha Harkness pits Marvel's heroes against each other in a series of duels in order to select her champions. When the Human Torch is summoned, he finds himself matched against Johnny Blaze in a hellish landscape.
Related: Human Torch Is A Much Smarter Fighter Than Fans Give Him Credit For
The Latest Contestants Of Chaos: Johnny Storm vs. Johnny Blaze
The beauty of the duel in Fantastic Four...
Zac Gorman, Alan Robinson, and Guru-eFX's Fantastic Four Annual (2023) #1 is the third chapter of Marvel's Contest of Chaos event, in which Agatha Harkness pits Marvel's heroes against each other in a series of duels in order to select her champions. When the Human Torch is summoned, he finds himself matched against Johnny Blaze in a hellish landscape.
Related: Human Torch Is A Much Smarter Fighter Than Fans Give Him Credit For
The Latest Contestants Of Chaos: Johnny Storm vs. Johnny Blaze
The beauty of the duel in Fantastic Four...
- 8/28/2023
- by Avi Gibson
- ScreenRant.com
Cosplayer James Davis (@ryrostudios) regularly serves up movie-quality Spider-Man costumes – his re-creation of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Man 2099 white outfit is a flawless homage to one of the futuristic Spidey's slickest, most thrilling looks. His work is sure to spark joy for any Spider-Man fan who catches a glimpse, whether on the Convention floor, or in their social media feeds.
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With the expansion of the Spider-Verse, both on the page and on screen, nearly as many different variations of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Man 2099 are beginning to accrue as there are of other Spiders, such as Peter Parker or Miles Morales. James Davis presents a take on Earth-928 Spider-Man's second, upgraded suit, debuting it at Fan Expo Chicago alongside his version of the Spider-Man MK1 armor.
Spider-Man 2099's White Costume Brought To Life In A Stunning Cosplay View this post on...
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With the expansion of the Spider-Verse, both on the page and on screen, nearly as many different variations of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Man 2099 are beginning to accrue as there are of other Spiders, such as Peter Parker or Miles Morales. James Davis presents a take on Earth-928 Spider-Man's second, upgraded suit, debuting it at Fan Expo Chicago alongside his version of the Spider-Man MK1 armor.
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- 8/27/2023
- by Ambrose Tardive
- ScreenRant.com
Steve Rogers is assembling a new team of heroes for the Uncanny Avengers, and that means figuring out new dynamics and relationships. It could mean romance is in the air, too, especially for two of the Marvel Universe's most egotistic people - Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) and Monet (Penance). A romance between those two enormous personalities could blow up, and not in any way that benefits the team or their mission.
The solicitation for Uncanny Avengers #2 – by Gerry Dugan, Javier Garron, and Marte Garcia – suggests love is in the air. While the team deals with the fallout from the Mutant Massacre and encounters a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, "a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth." The Uncanny Avengers line-up offers several options for inter-team romance, but the most interesting possible hook-up is Pietro and Monet.
Related: Did Marvel Just Spoil the Identity of X-Men's New Mutant Captain America?...
The solicitation for Uncanny Avengers #2 – by Gerry Dugan, Javier Garron, and Marte Garcia – suggests love is in the air. While the team deals with the fallout from the Mutant Massacre and encounters a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, "a new romance hits that will make readers froth at the mouth." The Uncanny Avengers line-up offers several options for inter-team romance, but the most interesting possible hook-up is Pietro and Monet.
Related: Did Marvel Just Spoil the Identity of X-Men's New Mutant Captain America?...
- 8/18/2023
- by Ashley Fields
- ScreenRant.com
The Kelvin Timeline allows for flexibility in introducing classic alien enemies to Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise, expanding beyond the established Star Trek canon. Fans have speculated that a Trelane and Q Continuum storyline could be explored in Star Trek 4, introducing elements from current TV shows like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. There are various potential enemies that could be featured in a Star Trek 4 movie, including the Gorn, Ferengi, Gary Mitchell, Xindi, Cardassians, Changelings, Klingon Empire, Borg Collective, and Romulans.
Given that anything is possible in J.J. Abrams' Kelvin Timeline, there are various classic alien enemies that Chris Pine's Captain James T. Kirk and the USS Enterprise could face in Star Trek 4. The drastic changes made to the timeline by vengeful Romulan miner Nero (Eric Bana) have meant that the Kelvin Timeline movies needn't be slaves to established Star Trek canon. For example,...
Given that anything is possible in J.J. Abrams' Kelvin Timeline, there are various classic alien enemies that Chris Pine's Captain James T. Kirk and the USS Enterprise could face in Star Trek 4. The drastic changes made to the timeline by vengeful Romulan miner Nero (Eric Bana) have meant that the Kelvin Timeline movies needn't be slaves to established Star Trek canon. For example,...
- 8/14/2023
- by Mark Donaldson
- ScreenRant.com
The following contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, now in theaters.
To hardly anyone's surprise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is chock-full of pop culture references. Despite growing up in a sewer and avoiding humanity, the quartet are active Internet consumers and clearly grasp the nuance of various films and TV shows. That starts early on as they quietly watch an outdoor movie screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off after a grocery run, and never lets up
The movie also includes a pointed reference to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that merits a closer look. The Turtles' desire to be accepted by a fearful humanity elicits mention of Bruce Banner in Avengers: Endgame, who integrated his personality and intellect into the former mindless rage monster he used to be. The Turtles point out that he became a hero, despite his previous rampages, which gives them hope for the same.
To hardly anyone's surprise, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is chock-full of pop culture references. Despite growing up in a sewer and avoiding humanity, the quartet are active Internet consumers and clearly grasp the nuance of various films and TV shows. That starts early on as they quietly watch an outdoor movie screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off after a grocery run, and never lets up
The movie also includes a pointed reference to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that merits a closer look. The Turtles' desire to be accepted by a fearful humanity elicits mention of Bruce Banner in Avengers: Endgame, who integrated his personality and intellect into the former mindless rage monster he used to be. The Turtles point out that he became a hero, despite his previous rampages, which gives them hope for the same.
- 8/8/2023
- by Robert Vaux
- Comic Book Resources
Contains Spoilers for Ultimate Invasion #2!Marvel’s time travel rules are complicated, and a new comic has just potentially blown up all consistency in whether one can change the past or not. The meddling of the Maker, the evil Reed Richards of the Ultimate Universe, disregards all known rules, but it’s nowhere near the first time those rules have been bent nor broken.
In Ultimate Invasion #2 written by Jonathan Hickman with pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Andrew Currie, colors by Alex Sinclair and letters by Vc’s Joe Caramagna, the Maker rewrites the past of an alternate universe, seemingly breaking Marvel’s most famous time travel rule in the process. After getting attacked by future versions of the Avengers, the Maker tracks down their ancestors and eliminates them, erasing the future Avengers from existence.
By killing the ancestors of a team of future Avengers, those Avengers disappear in a time paradox.
In Ultimate Invasion #2 written by Jonathan Hickman with pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Andrew Currie, colors by Alex Sinclair and letters by Vc’s Joe Caramagna, the Maker rewrites the past of an alternate universe, seemingly breaking Marvel’s most famous time travel rule in the process. After getting attacked by future versions of the Avengers, the Maker tracks down their ancestors and eliminates them, erasing the future Avengers from existence.
By killing the ancestors of a team of future Avengers, those Avengers disappear in a time paradox.
- 8/2/2023
- by Isaac Jansons
- ScreenRant.com
The grim and gritty '90s live on through an all-new cosplay of Pitt - Dale Keown’s killer antihero who even managed to take on the Hulk in a blow-for-blow battle to decide the ultimate musclebond superhuman.
Recently shared via Instagram by heroes_4_hire_costumes, the Pitt cosplay is almost too good to believe. What appears to be an impressive, life-size statue suddenly comes to life in two video posts, as the giant costume is able to move and even walk around. The cosplay captures everything that made the Pitt comic a success in the nineties, perfectly capturing the alien warrior’s impossible musculature thanks to what has to be a heavy costume build. The sculpt on the head is especially impressive, with the detail work on Pitt’s toothy maw looking like it was ripped straight from the comic book page. With added touches like the chains wrapped...
Recently shared via Instagram by heroes_4_hire_costumes, the Pitt cosplay is almost too good to believe. What appears to be an impressive, life-size statue suddenly comes to life in two video posts, as the giant costume is able to move and even walk around. The cosplay captures everything that made the Pitt comic a success in the nineties, perfectly capturing the alien warrior’s impossible musculature thanks to what has to be a heavy costume build. The sculpt on the head is especially impressive, with the detail work on Pitt’s toothy maw looking like it was ripped straight from the comic book page. With added touches like the chains wrapped...
- 7/31/2023
- by Nathan Cabaniss
- ScreenRant.com
The Best Throwaway Joke In The Strange New Worlds/Lower Decks Crossover Makes A Big Fan Theory Canon
This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
One of the more amusing aspects of "Star Trek" is that when a Starfleet captain meets an all-powerful deity, in some cases literal gods, they roll their eyes. "Star Trek" takes place in a post-religious world wherein old faiths have given way to a form of technology-driven benevolent humanism. When Captain Kirk (William Shatner) meets Apollo, the god is waved away as a problem that needs to be solved. When Kirk meets the Mesoamerican deity Kukulkan, he merely explains to the all-powerful serpent that humanity how outgrown the need for gods. When Kirk meets an impish trickster god named Trelane, the Squire of Gothos (William Campbell), he slaps him across the face.
The same is true of Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart). When Picard meets an equally impish trickster god named Q (John De Lancie), he rolls...
One of the more amusing aspects of "Star Trek" is that when a Starfleet captain meets an all-powerful deity, in some cases literal gods, they roll their eyes. "Star Trek" takes place in a post-religious world wherein old faiths have given way to a form of technology-driven benevolent humanism. When Captain Kirk (William Shatner) meets Apollo, the god is waved away as a problem that needs to be solved. When Kirk meets the Mesoamerican deity Kukulkan, he merely explains to the all-powerful serpent that humanity how outgrown the need for gods. When Kirk meets an impish trickster god named Trelane, the Squire of Gothos (William Campbell), he slaps him across the face.
The same is true of Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart). When Picard meets an equally impish trickster god named Q (John De Lancie), he rolls...
- 7/23/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Hulk was famously defeated by Thanos with ease in the MCU, and while that was assuredly done to highlight Thanos’ immense strength and fighting skill even without the use of the Infinity Stones, it’s something that would never have happened if the Hulk was powered-up to his ‘Dark Hulk’ form.
After Bruce Banner was exposed to gamma radiation, he was mutated into a being of immeasurable strength known as the Hulk. While the Hulk is oftentimes depicted as a mindless brute who’s just as much a danger to innocent bystanders as he is to whatever villain he’s facing, most of the time that’s actually not the case. There are many facets to the Hulk’s psyche, and even more than one ‘Hulk’ within the umbrella-psyche of Bruce Banner. This is something that was chillingly depicted in Immortal Hulk, as that series gave fans a deep-dive...
After Bruce Banner was exposed to gamma radiation, he was mutated into a being of immeasurable strength known as the Hulk. While the Hulk is oftentimes depicted as a mindless brute who’s just as much a danger to innocent bystanders as he is to whatever villain he’s facing, most of the time that’s actually not the case. There are many facets to the Hulk’s psyche, and even more than one ‘Hulk’ within the umbrella-psyche of Bruce Banner. This is something that was chillingly depicted in Immortal Hulk, as that series gave fans a deep-dive...
- 7/17/2023
- by Spencer Connolly
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: contains spoilers for The Incredible Hulk #1!
Marvel’s new Incredible Hulk title returns the Jade Giant to his horror-based roots. As a character, the Hulk straddles a line between horror and superheroics, and in the new Incredible Hulk series from Marvel, Bruce Banner's alter ego firmly returns to the latter camp. The book sets up a number of intriguing plot lines and mysteries that will play out in the months to come. These mysteries, combined with the book’s dark tone, make this perhaps the best take on the character since The Immortal Hulk.
The first issue of The Incredible Hulk, part one of “The Age of Monsters,” is written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, drawn by Nic Klein, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettered by Cory Petit. It opens with a mysterious group excavating ancient ruins. While there, they accidentally set free an ancient entity who exclaims that...
Marvel’s new Incredible Hulk title returns the Jade Giant to his horror-based roots. As a character, the Hulk straddles a line between horror and superheroics, and in the new Incredible Hulk series from Marvel, Bruce Banner's alter ego firmly returns to the latter camp. The book sets up a number of intriguing plot lines and mysteries that will play out in the months to come. These mysteries, combined with the book’s dark tone, make this perhaps the best take on the character since The Immortal Hulk.
The first issue of The Incredible Hulk, part one of “The Age of Monsters,” is written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, drawn by Nic Klein, colored by Matthew Wilson, and lettered by Cory Petit. It opens with a mysterious group excavating ancient ruins. While there, they accidentally set free an ancient entity who exclaims that...
- 6/28/2023
- by Shaun Corley
- ScreenRant.com
Spider-Man has encountered countless powerful and unique enemies over the years. However, some, without their legacy to carry them, have fallen to the wayside. A perfect example of this was villains like Chance or Boomerang, who couldn't hold a candle to Mysterio or Vulture. That said, Sony Pictures has opened the door for more characters to appear thanks to villain-focused movies like Venom and Morbius. Now, with Kraven the Hunter on the way, more obscure Spider-Man foes will make the jump to live-action.
Kraven the Hunter's first trailer featured a whopping five villains that, aside from Kraven, included Chameleon, Rhino, Calypso and the mysterious Foreigner. Though most of the enemies in the movie have been shown in various forms of media, characters like The Foreigner were still largely unknown. But even still, this unique enemy could be a formidable threat to Kraven and even Spider-Man in the future.
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Kraven the Hunter's first trailer featured a whopping five villains that, aside from Kraven, included Chameleon, Rhino, Calypso and the mysterious Foreigner. Though most of the enemies in the movie have been shown in various forms of media, characters like The Foreigner were still largely unknown. But even still, this unique enemy could be a formidable threat to Kraven and even Spider-Man in the future.
Related: Kraven...
- 6/25/2023
- by Nicholas Brooks
- Comic Book Resources
Even as Sony looks to the likes of Kraven The Hunter as the future of its Spider-Man-based spin-off universe, it is having to pump the brakes on others. The studio has announced it is taking the Bad Bunny-starring El Muerto off its release schedule.
The reason? Chalk up another film impacted by the ongoing writers' strike, plus complications from its musician star's touring schedule.
El Muerto debuted in a 2006 issue of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written by Peter David, and illustrated by Roger Cruz. The character, real name Juan Carlos, was a super powered wrestler who originally fought Spider-Man in a charity wrestling where he nearly unmasked the hero before being stung by Spider-Man, with a paralyzing poison. After being saved from the hospital by the web-spinner when Muerto’s oppressor El Dorado came to claim the wrestler’s life, the two would team up to defeat Dorado.
Jonás Cuaron is aboard to direct,...
The reason? Chalk up another film impacted by the ongoing writers' strike, plus complications from its musician star's touring schedule.
El Muerto debuted in a 2006 issue of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written by Peter David, and illustrated by Roger Cruz. The character, real name Juan Carlos, was a super powered wrestler who originally fought Spider-Man in a charity wrestling where he nearly unmasked the hero before being stung by Spider-Man, with a paralyzing poison. After being saved from the hospital by the web-spinner when Muerto’s oppressor El Dorado came to claim the wrestler’s life, the two would team up to defeat Dorado.
Jonás Cuaron is aboard to direct,...
- 6/21/2023
- Empire - Movies
Bad Bunny's Spider-Man spinoff, El Muerto, is officially removed from Sony's release schedule.
Per Variety, Sony's El Muerto film, which would have featured the critically acclaimed musician, real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, in the titular role, has been removed from the studio's release calendar after having been initially scheduled for Jan. 12, 2024. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, El Muerto is set within Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters and would mark the studio's first superhero movie with a Latino lead. There is currently no updated release information available for the film.
Related: Across the Spider-Verse's Teenage Lego Animator Describes How He Got the Gig
Who is El Muerto?
First introduced in the comics in 2006's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6 by writer Peter David and artist Roger Cruz, the luchador known as El Muerto's real name is Juan-Carlos Sánchez. From a young age, Juan-Carlos was trained by...
Per Variety, Sony's El Muerto film, which would have featured the critically acclaimed musician, real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, in the titular role, has been removed from the studio's release calendar after having been initially scheduled for Jan. 12, 2024. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, El Muerto is set within Sony's Universe of Marvel Characters and would mark the studio's first superhero movie with a Latino lead. There is currently no updated release information available for the film.
Related: Across the Spider-Verse's Teenage Lego Animator Describes How He Got the Gig
Who is El Muerto?
First introduced in the comics in 2006's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #6 by writer Peter David and artist Roger Cruz, the luchador known as El Muerto's real name is Juan-Carlos Sánchez. From a young age, Juan-Carlos was trained by...
- 6/21/2023
- by John Dodge
- Comic Book Resources
Few heroes in the Marvel Universe have become cultural icons like Spider-Man. The wall-crawler is the face of an empire and has been the subject of numerous games, TV shows, and film adaptations. Peter Parker’s fame is so massive, the hero can’t even be contained to the Marvel Universe.
Since Spider-Man’s epic debut, he’s gone far beyond the multiverse and teamed up with some equally amazing heroes. Whether he’s fighting giant monsters or matching wits with equally smart-mouthed heroes, Peter has had some truly fantastic adventures. Read on to discover ten of the best Spider-Man crossovers with other franchises.
Spider-Man/Badrock
Badrock was one of Rob Liefeld’s many original creations he made during his time with Image Comics. Thomas McCall is a hero that possesses the ability to turn into a hulking mass of rock with enhanced strength. Though he’s not the most iconic hero,...
Since Spider-Man’s epic debut, he’s gone far beyond the multiverse and teamed up with some equally amazing heroes. Whether he’s fighting giant monsters or matching wits with equally smart-mouthed heroes, Peter has had some truly fantastic adventures. Read on to discover ten of the best Spider-Man crossovers with other franchises.
Spider-Man/Badrock
Badrock was one of Rob Liefeld’s many original creations he made during his time with Image Comics. Thomas McCall is a hero that possesses the ability to turn into a hulking mass of rock with enhanced strength. Though he’s not the most iconic hero,...
- 6/19/2023
- by Justin Epps
- ScreenRant.com
Edward Norton originally planned to make a sequel to 2008's The Incredible Hulk, and while it ultimately didn't come to fruition, a few details have come out over the years to reveal what it would have been about. After over a decade of record-breaking superhero blockbusters, it's easy to assume the MCU was a guaranteed success. Rewind to 2008, though, and in truth it was something of a gamble. Marvel was a rookie film studio that had previously only worked alongside others, with no proven track record of their own, and nobody had ever tried to make a shared cinematic universe quite like the MCU before.
The modern Marvel Studios has a reputation for long-term planning, but during Phase 1 they were frequently course-correcting. That's particularly evident if you cast a critical eye over the Phase 1 post-credits scenes because in the end only one of them actually contributed to the overarching narrative.
The modern Marvel Studios has a reputation for long-term planning, but during Phase 1 they were frequently course-correcting. That's particularly evident if you cast a critical eye over the Phase 1 post-credits scenes because in the end only one of them actually contributed to the overarching narrative.
- 6/13/2023
- by Thomas Bacon
- ScreenRant.com
The following contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, now playing in theaters.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had the fun but unforgiving job of introducing multiple versions of one character that were fun, unique and accurate. While it might've seemed like a largely impossible task, it was anything but, and characters like Spider-Punk and Spider-Woman got a chance to appear in the movie as versions that were faithful to the source. But one that may be the most unique of them all, Spider-Man 2099, wasn't without some changes that could make a huge difference.
Not much was known about the exact origin of Miguel O'Hara in the movie, but it was clear that he had maintained the claws and fangs he had from the comics. This change was brought on by the spider DNA he unintentionally genetically spliced his own with. When Miles was first introduced to the Spider Society and Miguel,...
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had the fun but unforgiving job of introducing multiple versions of one character that were fun, unique and accurate. While it might've seemed like a largely impossible task, it was anything but, and characters like Spider-Punk and Spider-Woman got a chance to appear in the movie as versions that were faithful to the source. But one that may be the most unique of them all, Spider-Man 2099, wasn't without some changes that could make a huge difference.
Not much was known about the exact origin of Miguel O'Hara in the movie, but it was clear that he had maintained the claws and fangs he had from the comics. This change was brought on by the spider DNA he unintentionally genetically spliced his own with. When Miles was first introduced to the Spider Society and Miguel,...
- 6/11/2023
- by Nicholas Brooks
- Comic Book Resources
Chelsea Gordon-Ratzlaff, the supervising animator for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is encouraging more thirst tweets from fans about Spider-Man 2099, Aka Miguel O'Hara.
On Twitter, Gordon-Ratzlaff made it well known that the Across the Spider-Verse staff is aware about the fandom's thirst for Spider-Man 2099. "Listen. we kept the butts when it was important to the story," the animator said alongside a photo of Miguel's rear end. "We know what we're doing, we are professionals."
Related: Across the Spider-Verse's Most Important Spider-Men Aren't Miles & Peter
listen. we kept the butts when it was important to the story. we know what we're doing, we are professionals pic.twitter.com/lSmVOHs0cW — Chels (@cgratzlaff) June 8, 2023
The comment was in response to a question regarding whether animators resculpt the film's models for certain shots. "We do a ton of sculpting in anim! for almost every shot actually," Gordon-Ratzlaff said, adding, "By default our...
On Twitter, Gordon-Ratzlaff made it well known that the Across the Spider-Verse staff is aware about the fandom's thirst for Spider-Man 2099. "Listen. we kept the butts when it was important to the story," the animator said alongside a photo of Miguel's rear end. "We know what we're doing, we are professionals."
Related: Across the Spider-Verse's Most Important Spider-Men Aren't Miles & Peter
listen. we kept the butts when it was important to the story. we know what we're doing, we are professionals pic.twitter.com/lSmVOHs0cW — Chels (@cgratzlaff) June 8, 2023
The comment was in response to a question regarding whether animators resculpt the film's models for certain shots. "We do a ton of sculpting in anim! for almost every shot actually," Gordon-Ratzlaff said, adding, "By default our...
- 6/10/2023
- by Leo Reyna
- Comic Book Resources
Production designer Patrick O’Keefe drew inspiration from brutalist architecture, graphic artist Syd Mead and British punk band The Sex Pistols when animating the world of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
As Miles Morales crosses path with different Spider-People from other dimensions, it was up to O’Keefe and his team of animators to create visual worlds that reflect those counterparts.
With Variety, he breaks down the looks of each world and shares his favorite easter eggs that pay homage to the Canadian animators who worked on the film.
Earth 928
“Whenever it comes to developing anything for the film, I’m always asking myself, whose point of view are we seeing this from? And what does it need to do?
In animation, we have this awesome opportunity because we don’t have to take the look of the world around us for granted, it can be anything we want. We’re going...
As Miles Morales crosses path with different Spider-People from other dimensions, it was up to O’Keefe and his team of animators to create visual worlds that reflect those counterparts.
With Variety, he breaks down the looks of each world and shares his favorite easter eggs that pay homage to the Canadian animators who worked on the film.
Earth 928
“Whenever it comes to developing anything for the film, I’m always asking myself, whose point of view are we seeing this from? And what does it need to do?
In animation, we have this awesome opportunity because we don’t have to take the look of the world around us for granted, it can be anything we want. We’re going...
- 6/10/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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