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RDJ’s Drawings Propel Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame Sales
entertainment1 month ago

RDJ’s Drawings Propel Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame Sales

Robert Downey Jr.’s drawn variant covers for Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame #1, released as part of a True Believers Blind Bag promo, are fueling buzz that the Ultimate Universe relaunch could be Marvel’s best-selling in years, though exact sales figures aren’t disclosed. The five-part miniseries continues with issue #2 on February 4, Downey is also set to portray Doom in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, and Marvel is expanding the blind-bag program ahead of a March Daredevil relaunch.

entertainment1 year ago

Epic Godzilla vs. Marvel Crossover Announced for 2025

Marvel Comics is set to launch a six-issue crossover event titled 'Godzilla vs. Marvel' in 2025, marking the first such collaboration in nearly fifty years. The series will feature Godzilla interacting with Marvel superheroes like the Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor, with the first issue debuting in March. This event coincides with Godzilla's 70th anniversary and follows successful negotiations with rights holder Toho. The crossover aims to capitalize on Godzilla's recent resurgence in popularity.

Whilce Portacio Designs New 'Iron Man' Variant Covers
comics1 year ago

Whilce Portacio Designs New 'Iron Man' Variant Covers

Influential artist Whilce Portacio returns to Iron Man with a series of variant covers for the new run by Spencer Ackerman and Julius Ohta, starting with 'Iron Man' #3. The series features Tony Stark rebuilding his armor after it is corrupted by Roxxon, with Portacio's covers highlighting the destruction and reconstruction of Stark's iconic suits. Portacio's work, known for its dynamic depiction of Iron Man's technology, will be featured on issues #3-5, with colors by Alex Sinclair.

"Doctor Strange: Dimension War - Sorcerer Supreme Captured by Baron Mordo"
culture-and-lifestyle1 year ago

"Doctor Strange: Dimension War - Sorcerer Supreme Captured by Baron Mordo"

In an exclusive excerpt from 'Doctor Strange: Dimension War,' Stephen Strange finds himself trapped in Baron Mordo's wicked spell, as author James Lovegrove discusses the novel's adaptation of the original comics, capturing the essence of Steve Ditko's artwork in words, and the enduring appeal of the iconic character. The novel, set for release on March 26, 2024, brings to life the origin and earliest adventures of Doctor Strange in a new, cohesive prose narrative, showcasing his evolution from a vain egoist to Earth's defender against magical threats.

"Bob Marley: One Love" Rocks Box Office with $46M Opening, "Madame Web" Spins Out at $24M
entertainment2 years ago

"Bob Marley: One Love" Rocks Box Office with $46M Opening, "Madame Web" Spins Out at $24M

Paramount's "Bob Marley: One Love" continues to lead the box office, earning $25.3 million domestically, while Sony's "Madame Web" trails behind with $12.5 million. Despite mediocre reviews, "One Love" has resonated with audiences and is projected to finish above $40 million domestically. In contrast, "Madame Web" has faced negative reviews and is unlikely to meet its initial $30 million projection. Additionally, "Argylle" is expected to fall to third place, while "Migration" and "The Chosen" continue to perform well in the quiet marketplace.

"X-Men '97' Unveils Action Figures and Trailer, Introducing New Cast Member"
entertainment2 years ago

"X-Men '97' Unveils Action Figures and Trailer, Introducing New Cast Member"

Marvel Comics is celebrating the upcoming 'X-Men '97' animated series with a new line of variant covers featuring action figures from Hasbro's Marvel Legends X-Men ’97 6-inch scale line. The variant covers will spotlight five mutant icons - Cyclops, Wolverine, Rogue, Magneto, and Goblin Queen - and will run on select X-Men issues throughout March. Fans can preorder these comics at local comic shops and redeem digital copies using the Marvel Unlimited app.

"Marvel's Midnight Sons Return in Blood Hunt: Dracula and Blade's Daughter Team Up"
comics2 years ago

"Marvel's Midnight Sons Return in Blood Hunt: Dracula and Blade's Daughter Team Up"

Marvel Comics is bringing back the horror-themed superhero team, the Midnight Sons, in a Blood Hunt tie-in series set to release in May 2024. The three-issue series, written by Bryan Hill and illustrated by Germán Peralta, will feature iconic characters such as Blade, Ghost Rider, and more as they unite to combat a vampire invasion and face a shocking threat. The series promises a mix of action and terror, with the return of the original Midnight Sons lineup.

"Madame Web's Impact on Sony's Spider-Man Universe: A Critical Analysis"
entertainment2 years ago

"Madame Web's Impact on Sony's Spider-Man Universe: A Critical Analysis"

Sony is developing a movie centered around the obscure Marvel character Madame Web, played by Dakota Johnson, with a storyline involving clairvoyant abilities and young women destined to become Spider-people. The character first appeared in the '90s Spider-Man animated series, where she introduced bizarre and cosmic storylines, including a crossover team-up epic and an Into The Spider-Verse-like plot decades before the movie. This embrace of weirder concepts and characters in superhero stories could be an encouraging sign for the future of the genre.

"Exploring a New Vision of Mutantkind: Ultimate X-Men Trailer Unveils Japanese Folklore and Leading Mutants"
entertainment2 years ago

"Exploring a New Vision of Mutantkind: Ultimate X-Men Trailer Unveils Japanese Folklore and Leading Mutants"

Marvel Comics has released a trailer for the much-anticipated series Ultimate X-Men by writer and artist Peach Momoko, set to debut on March 6. The series is set in Japan and stars Hisako Ichiki, AKA Armor, as she discovers her unusual exoskeleton powers and becomes the first of a new generation of mutants. Ultimate X-Men blends the classic mutant metaphor with Japanese folklore and urban legends, infusing horror into the franchise’s trademark mutant origin stories. The new Ultimate Universe presents a fresh take on the X-Men mythos, with modern interpretations of classic Marvel ideas and characters.

"Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney Embody Superheroes in Madame Web Posters"
entertainment2 years ago

"Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney Embody Superheroes in Madame Web Posters"

Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney star in the upcoming superhero film Madame Web, set outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Johnson playing Cassandra Webb and Sweeney as Julia Carpenter. The movie, part of Sony's Spider-Man Universe, follows Webb, a paramedic with clairvoyant abilities who protects young superheroines. The film, directed by S. J. Clarkson, is set for release on Valentine's Day and features an ensemble cast including Celeste O'Connor and Isabela Merced.