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Marvel Movie News

No Hulk Movie Because Marvel & Universal Don’t Get Along Says Mark Ruffalo

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Mark Ruffalo previously offered the reason there is no new solo Hulk movie is because Universal Studios owns the distribution rights.

Now Ruffalo exands upon the subject, talking with Yahoo, offering that Universal and Marvel don’t even get along.

“I think they’ve been working on it. Marvel and Universal famously don’t get along very well, and so that’s working against us, definitely. But I know for a fact that everyone is holding out hope that one day we can do it. But the nature of the relationship right now, it’s a little prohibitive. And I hope that that changes, that changes with regimes, it changes over the course of time. But right now it doesn’t look particularly promising.”

It’s noted that things are working out between Sony and Marvel (with Spider-Man), which Ruffalo offers that’s the hope for Universal and Marvel, but again says things are not good between the two.

Yeah, I think ultimately that’s what they’re after, it working out for both sides. But like I said, Marvel and Universal are just not having a good time together right now. 

The gist of the problem seems to be a feud between Universal’s parent company, Comcast, and Marvel Studios’ own parent company, Disney, over a failed merger from back in 2004, as Ruffalo compares the battle to Marvel vs. DC.

I know. It’s like the Marvel Universe and DC going after each other.

While no solo Hulk film looks to be happening any time soon, the Green Goliath is slated to next appear in Thor: Ragnarok and The Avengers: Infinity War.

Regarding a Hulk solo film, I wonder if the rights are in regards to the title of the film or if the majority of the screen time features the Hulk? Say for instance, Marvel simply didn’t use “Hulk” in the title (i.e. “Warbound”), would that be able to get by Universal’s distribution rights? Or what about if they gave a different character a minute of more screen time (i.e. Caiera) than the Hulk? 

Update: Ruffalo hints at a smart Hulk for Thor: Ragnaork.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Guardians of Infinity Marvel Collector Corps Box Variant Revealed

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This month’s Marvel Collector’s Corps geek box is Guardians of the Galaxy-themed. Check out the variant cover for Dan Abnett’s Gaurdians of Infinity #1 that is included, which features a Rocket and Groot Christmas!

Dan Abnett wrote the 2008 Guardians of the Galaxy comic book along with Andy Lanning that inspired the new billion dollar Disney franchise. 

Guardians of Infinity came out earlier this month at local comic shops on December 2nd.

You can subscibe to the Marvel Collector Corps boxes here. I’m not sure, but you may be able to purchase past boxes when subscribing. You can also check eBay, which has them at around $30.

Update: You can watch an unboxing video below.

(Thanks to Reddit user abidingyawn for the scan)

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Comic Book News Marvel

Finally! We Get A Marvel Legends Quasar Action Figure!

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I’ll say it! It’s about dang time!

We finally are getting a Wendell Vaughn Quasar Marvel Legends action figure!

Hasbro revealed the following image featuring Quasar in his Realm Of Kings/Annihilators costume (post-Annihilation) along with figures for Hydro Man, Rogue and Morbius The Living Vampire.

The figures are a part of the 3.75 inch line.

According to Hasbro Pulse, the figures will arrive August 2016.

If any Hasbro designers read this, do me a favor and fix Quasar’s hair! Still, I’m happy and it looks pretty cool. Can’t wait to take to the skies with good ol’ Quasar and Richard Rider Nova!

You can order Realm of Kings through Amazon.

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Watch: Marvel Collector Corps Deadpool Trailer

Right in time for the Deadpool movie this February is the Deadpool-themed Marvel Collector Corps geek box.

The boxes are shipped six-times a year, every other month. When I was at the NYCC in October, I picked up the first three boxes. They cost $25 each and are well worth it.

There’s various subscription options including monthly and yearly. If you subscribe for the entire year, you also get a bonus collectible.

Check it out here: http://www.collectorcorps.com/.

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Marvel TV News

ABC Airing Captain America Special Before Agent Carter Premiere

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ABC has announced that a one hour special, Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years, will air on Tuesday, January 19th at 8pm ET, which will be followed by the Season 2 premiere of Agent Carter.

The full announcement can be found below.

Marvel Studios also has Captain America: Civil War opening May 6, 2016.

 

ABC Celebrates Iconic Hero in the Original Special “Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years,” January 19

CAPTAIN AMERICA TURNS 75!

CELEBRATE ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ICONIC HEROES IN THE ORIGINAL SPECIAL “MARVEL’S CAPTAIN AMERICA: 75 HEROIC YEARS,” JANUARY 19 ON ABC

 

From his first appearance in 1941 through the 75 years that would follow, Captain America has been one of, if not the most, influential comic book characters ever to be created. Take a look back at the history of this beloved Marvel character and see how his influence continues to have impact today in the original special “Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years,” airing TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

New York, 1940. A new era on the horizon. Little did the world know then that this decade would shape the course of history in ways never before seen. But two men, who walked those New York streets, a pair of artists and creators, had a strong feeling of what was to come. They were Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, two first-generation Jewish-Americans who believed in their country, believed that the atrocities taking place in Europe needed to be answered, and most importantly, they believed in freedom. And it was an image of freedom that they would create…

Captain America has been the moral compass that has inspired generations to do better and believe in more than themselves. Whether it be leading The Avengers or fighting for his beliefs, even when it meant taking sides against those closest to him during Marvel’s Civil War, “Cap” has been a beacon of light in the Marvel Universe and a central figure in the vast and dynamic world that Marvel fans know and celebrate today.

This special, one-hour event follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present and explores how the character has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D’Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell, as well as family members of Cap’s creators. “Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years” will also unveil an exclusive announcement from Marvel Comics.

“Marvel’s Captain America: 75 Heroic Years” is directed by Zak Knutson and produced by Bow and Arrow Entertainment. Executive producers on the project include Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory, John Cerilli. Harry Go, Matthew Perniciaro, Michael Sherman and Matthew Mandarino. The special will be broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

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Comic Book News Marvel

2016 Free Comic Book Day Full Line-Up of Comic Books Announced

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Free Comic Book Day Full Line-Up of Comic Books Announced

Fifty comics available during Free Comic Book Day; thirty-eight all new Silver comics announced

 

This year, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) features a whole new selection of thirty-eight Silver Sponsors books for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day taking place Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at participating comic book shops worldwide.

Retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee chose 50 titles overall, 12 Gold Sponsor Comics and 38 Silver Sponsor comics to provide fans a wide range of stories to choose from as well as new genres and publishers to discover. Titles from this year’s Silver comics include The Pink Panther, Grumpy Cat (And Pokey!), Strawberry Shortcake, Sanjay and Craig, Assassin’s Creed, March, Spongebob, and more. 

“We have an incredible selection of Silver comics for fans for Free Comic Book Day this year, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our 15th anniversary of the event than with such a diverse range of titles for readers of all ages,” said FCBD Marketing Director Dan Manser. “Free Comic Book Day is such an important day for celebrating fans and their local comic shops, as well as introducing new readers to comics. Our Silver level supporters have really helped make this year special with such an interesting selection of titles.”

A complete listing of all fifty FCBD titles can be found in the January issue of Diamond’s PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 23rd, 2015, and online at www.freecomicbookday.com. 

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Silver Comics

 

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT| AWAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY| THE PINK PANTHER FCBD 2016 EDITION

ARCANA STUDIOS| STAN LEE’S THE UNKNOWNS/HOWARD LOVECRAFT FCBD 2016 EDITION

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| SONIC SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

ASPEN MLT| WORLDS OF ASPEN FCBD 2016 EDITION

AUTOMATIC PICTURES| CON MAN’S SPECTRUM #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION

BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS| LADY MECHANIKA #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BLACK MASK COMICS| WE CAN NEVER GO HOME/YOUNG TERRORISTS FCBD 2016 EDITION

CBLDF| HELP THE CBLDF… DEFEND COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

DARBY POP| BRUCE LEE: THE DRAGON RISES #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE ALL-AGES SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
DC COMICS| DC COMICS SILVER BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION

DEVIL’S DUE/1FIRST COMICS|DEVIL’S DUE/1FIRST COMICS MIXTAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION

DRAWN & QUARTERLY| MOONCOP: A TOM GAULD SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| GRUMPY CAT (AND POKEY!) SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS INC.| LOVE AND ROCKETS SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

FIRST SECOND BOOKS| SCIENCE COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

GEMSTONE PUBLISHING| OVERSTREET’S COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE FCBD 2016 EDITION

GRAPHIC INDIA| GRANT MORRISON’S AVATAREX: DESTROYER OF DARKNESS FCBD 2016 EDITION

GRAPHIX|GRAPHIX SPOTLIGHT: DREAM JUMPER BOOK ONE: NIGHTMARE ESCAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION
HERMES PRESS| THE PHANTOM: 80TH ANNIVERARY SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

IDW PUBLISHING| STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
IMAGE COMICS| ODDLY NORMAL CHAPTER ONE FCBD 2016 EDITION
KODANSHA| ATTACK ON TITAN ANTHOLOGY PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION

MARVEL| CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

NEW ENGLAND COMICS| THE TICK SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

NOBROW PRESS| HILDA/FANTASY SPORTS PREVIEWS FCBD 2016 EDITION 

ONI PRESS| JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE FCBD 2016 EDITION

PAPERCUTZ| SANJAY AND CRAIG/HARVEY BEAKS FCBD 2016 EDITION

REBELLION| 2000 AD SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
SPACE GOAT| SPACE GOAT PRESENTS: DARK LILY & FRIENDS FCBD 2016 EDITION

TH3RD WORLD| THE STUFF OF LEGEND PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION

TITAN COMICS| ASSASSIN’S CREED FCBD 2016 EDITION

TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS| MARCH TRILOGY SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

UDON ENTERTAINMENT| STREET FIGHTER V SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES| SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES FCBD 2016 EDITION
VIZ MEDIA| VIZ ONE PUNCH MAN/MY HERO ACADEMIA SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION

Z2 COMICS| Z2 COMICS LAB FCBD 2016 EDITION

 

 

 

 

 

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Gold Comics

 

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| ARCHIE #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

BONGO COMICS| BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL FCBD 2016 EDITION

BOOM! STUDIOS| BOOM! STUDIOS SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2016 EDITION

DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE SERENITY/HELLBOY/ALIENS FCBD 2016 EDITION

DC COMICS| DC COMICS GOLD BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| BOB’S BURGERS FCBD 2016 EDITION

IDW PUBLISHING| ROM: SPACE KNIGHT #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION

IMAGE COMICS| CAMP MIDNIGHT FCBD 2016 EDITION

MARVEL COMICS| AVENGERS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

TITAN COMICS| DOCTOR WHO: FOUR DOCTORS SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT| VALIANT 4001 A.D. SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VIZ MEDIA/ PERFECT SQUARE| PERFECT SQUARE PRESENTS: POKÉMON POCKET COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

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Marvel TV News

Stephen Amell Open To Marvel; How About Nova?

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Stephen Amell more than likely won’t be featured on the big screen along side Batman and Superman, which is a shame as Amell has been the face of DC for the past few years.

While DC might have missed the boat, how about Marvel?

In Stephen Amell’s latest Facebook video, the actor offers he would consider doing a Marvel role and even says he wouldn’t turn it down.

 “Sure, why not?  I’m up for roles – movie roles – although I’ve never really read Marvel Comics, and I was always a DC guy even before I was a DC guy. But it’s not like if I got offered an awesome Marvel superhero, I’d be like ‘No, I can’t.'”

Just off the top of my head, Richard Rider Nova came to mind. With James Gunn launching the Marve Cosmic side of things with Guardians of the Galaxy, how about Stephen Amell playing Nova? Nova actually helped launch the Guardians of the Galaxy comic as the character was featured in the stellar Marvel Cosmic event back in 2005/6 with the fan-favorite Annihilation story. Marvel Comics followed that up with the 2007 Nova comic, which then saw another Annihilation event and Guardians of the Galaxy.

I actually wouldn’t mind seeing Marvel put out a more serious Nova movie (than Guardians) directed by someone like Ridley Scott, Matt Reeves, Joseph Kosinksi or Rupert Wyatt. Maybe even JJ Abrams?

Amell talks Marvel at around the 7-minute mark below.

Stephen Amell stars in “Arrow” and will be featured in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2” as Casey Jones.

 

Hi.

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Marvel TV News

Watch: Jessica Jones Easter Eggs Video

Check out a video going over some of the Easter Eggs and references found in the new Marvel Jessica Jones series.

You can find a batch of Daredevil Easter eggs here.

All 13 episodes of Jessica Jones can be viewed presently on Netflix.

“Jessica Jones” stars Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Mike Colter as Luke Cage, David Tennant as Kilgrave, Rachel Taylor as Trish Walker and Carrie-Anne Moss.

Synopsis:

After a tragic ending to her short-lived Super Hero stint, Jessica Jones is rebuilding her personal life and career as a detective who gets pulled into cases in New York City. It’s time the world knew her name…

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Marvel TV News

Mike Colter Offers Details About The Luke Cage Series (Video)

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Check out video below of Mike Colter on the Red Carpet of the premeire for Jessica Jones talking about Luke Cage.

The Power Man offers that his Luke Cage series will be different than both Daredevil and Jessica Jones.

“It’s nice to walk into something having a little head start and get a chance to warm up,” Colter said. “You know, stretch it out a bit. Because Jessica Jones is so unique as a series, I’m so happy to be a part of it because Luke Cage is completely different – as Daredevil was completely different – and it’s nice to be a part of something that is unique.”

Colter also offers the following about the start of the Luke Cage series:

“Luke Cage is going to basically find Luke right after Jessica Jones, uptown. He’s licking his wounds, I would say. You are going to know exactly what I mean when I say that, and he’s trying to figure out what’s his next step. It’s hard because he doesn’t know where to go from here. He’s lost a lot, and he’s basically in a state of turmoil.”

Check out more from Colter in the video below.

Jessica Jones can be watched on Netflix, with Luke Cage currently filming and due out in 2016.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Top Ten Comics For November 2015

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Gotham City’s champion returns in Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello, Andy Kubert, and Klaus Janson’s Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1 from DC Entertainment, the best-selling comic book in November 2015 according to information provided by Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise.

Marvel Comics was November’s top publisher with a 43.20% dollar share and a 47.65% unit share. DC Entertainment was the month’s number two publisher with a 26.35% dollar share and a 26.09% unit share. November’s number three publisher was Image Comics with an 8.67% dollar share and a 10.02% unit share. In fourth was IDW Publishing with a 4.42% dollar share and a 3.50% unit share. Dark Horse Comics placed fifth for the month with a 3.17% dollar share and a 2.69% unit share.

Marvel Comics had nine of November’s top ten best-selling titles, led by Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato’s Star Wars: Vader Down #1, the first part of their Star Wars crossover event. Also in the top ten were four debut titles from the All-New All-Different Marvel relaunch including Gerry Duggan and Mike Hawthorne’s Deadpool #1 at #3; Jeff Lemire and Humberto Ramos’ Extraordinary X-Men #1 at #5; Mark Waid, Adam Kubert, and Mahmud Asrar’s All-New All-Different Avengers #1 at #6; and Tom Taylor, David Lopez, and David Navarrot’s All-New Wolverine #1 at #10. Image Comics’ top book in November was The Walking Dead #148 at #21, Dark Horse Comics’ top book was Fight Club 2 #7 at #76, and IDW Publishing’s top book was Back to the Future #2 at #99. The top-selling non-premier comic in November was Warren Ellis’ James Bond #1 for Dynamite Entertainment.

Neil Gaiman and J.H. Williams III’s The Sandman Overture Deluxe Edition, a prelude to Gaiman’s acclaimed Sandman series from DC Entertainment, was the best-selling graphic novel in November. Marvel Comics had six titles in the top ten, led by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto’s Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Shattered Empire, the prequel to the forthcoming Star Wars film, at #2. Image Comics had two titles in the top ten, with Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini’s Low Volume 2: Before the Dawn Burns Us at #7. Rounding out the top ten, Dynamite Entertainment’s Vampirella 1969 ranked #8.

Image Comics’ J. Scott Campbell: Time Capsule 1994-2004, a retrospective of the fan-favorite artist’s first decade in comics, was the best-selling book in November. IDW Publishing’s Miracleman Artifact Edition, a lavish recreation of the artboards used by Garry Leach, Alan Davis, and John Totleben for the legendary series ranked #9 for the month.

Good Smile’s The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker: Link Nendoroid was November’s best-selling toy. Diamond Select Toys had two products in the top ten, with the Marvel Select: Deadpool Action Figure as their best-selling figure. DC Collectibles had five products in the top ten, led by the Batman: The Animated Series: Batmobile, in scale with the new Batman Animated figures, at #6.

The DC Heroclix: Superman/Wonder Woman Booster Brick from WizKids/NECA was the best-selling game product of November. Diamond Select Toys’ Back to the Future Monopoly ranked #2 for the month. Also of note, the Superfight Card Game Core Deck from Image Comics ranked #5.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Marvel Comics’ “Apocalypse Wars” Kicks Off In “Extraordinary X-Men”

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Last week at Comic-Con Experience in Brazil, Marvel Comics announced a new X-Men event with “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars.”

Now with the release of the X-Men: Apocalypse trailer, Marvel Comics has announced “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars” will kick off this coming March in the pages of Extraordinary X-Men #8.

Here is the cover and solicit info, with further info expected throughout the day on the other “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars” titles:

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #8
JEFF LEMIRE (W) • HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/C)
“APOCALYPSE WARS” STARTS NOW!
Mutantkind is an endangered species once more. But what better way to ensure your people see the future…than to skip ahead right to it? As the mutant race’s last hope is jettisoned into the time stream, the Extraordinary X-Men make a startling discovery: the fate of their kind is about to fall into the hands of one of their most formidable adversaries — the immortal APOCALYPSE. Now, the X-Men race into a perilous future, desperate to reclaim what was taken from them…and completely unaware of the horrors that await them.

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Comic Book News Marvel

Now Marvel Changes Galactus

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Spoiler and images follow for this week’s Ultimates #2.

 

Say adios to another Marvel Cosmic character as you know him as it’s Galactus’ turn to get the royal cosmic shaft (plus, he’s a Fox studios-owned character).

This week’s issue of Ultimates #2 sees Galactus become — a good guy?!

I’ve actually always considered Galactus a bad guy as he kills planets and cares naught for the people living there. He’s just a big cosmic greedy gluttonous purple dude.

Actually, the argument is that Galactus is a force of nature and is just doing what he’s made to do, which is basically to balance out life and death (in the grand cosmic scheme of things). 

Regardless what you think of Galactus, Marvel has now turned the World Devourer on his head. Ultimates #2 sees Galactus become a life-giving force who can restore life to dead planets.

Happen to play the Marvel Contest of Champions video game?

Well, Blue Marvel uses Iso-8 – which is the new dues ex machina cosmic super-substance – and combines it with Galactus’ original birthing chamber to essentially reverse his powers. Now while we are all crying about how Galactus has changed, what results of Galactus becoming a life-giving force could be rather cool as Al Ewing could bring in the big cosmic heavyweights. With Galactus now a life-giver, the balance in the universe is obviously upset. So how will the universe go about restoring the balance? 

(Oh, yeah, and hey Marvel? How about adding a white guy to the team? I recommend Wendell Vaughn Quasar. He’s about as white bread as they come.)

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Watch: 11-Minute Marvel Phase 1 & 2 Featurette

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An 11-minute featurette from the Marvel Phase 2 Box Set has hit the net showcasing Marvel’s journey from Iron Man to Ant-Man.

The featurette features behind-the-scenes footage, video interviews and movie footage.

Check it out below.

The Marvel Phase 2 Box Set is now available and can be ordered through Amazon.

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FCBD 2016 Gold Titles Announced

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The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has selected the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day. FCBD takes place every year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops worldwide with next year’s event taking place on May 7th, 2016.

The comics were carefully chosen by comic shop retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee and feature something for everyone from superheroes, to action-adventure, and all-ages favorites. The Gold Sponsor publishers include Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment Titan Comics, Valiant Entertainment and Viz Media.

“This is a very exciting time for Free Comic Book Day as we celebrate our 15th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more thrilled at the selection of Gold level comics this year,” said Dan Manser, FCBD Marketing Director. “The Gold Sponsors, who comprise the top publishers in the comics industry, have really brought a lineup of top-quality titles for all ages and tastes. We hope that this will be our biggest year yet, and that fans new and old will flock to their local comic shops on May 7th to help us celebrate this milestone for comics!

This year’s Silver Sponsor comic books will announced on Wednesday, December 16th.  A complete listing of all fifty FCBD titles, including the twelve Gold Sponsor comic books and thirty-eight Silver Sponsor comic books, can be found in the January issue of Diamond Comic Distributors’ PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 23rd, 2015.

For more FCBD news and updates, visit www.freecomicbookday.com.

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Gold Comics

 

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| ARCHIE #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

BONGO COMICS| BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL FCBD 2016 EDITION

BOOM! STUDIOS| BOOM! STUDIOS SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2016 EDITION

DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE SERENITY/HELLBOY/ALIENS FCBD 2016 EDITION

DC COMICS| DC COMICS GOLD BOOK—FCBD 2016 EDITION

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| BOB’S BURGERS FCBD 2016 EDITION

IDW PUBLISHING| ROM: SPACE KNIGHT #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION

IMAGE COMICS| CAMP MIDNIGHT FCBD 2016 EDITION

MARVEL COMICS| AVENGERS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION

TITAN COMICS| DOCTOR WHO: FOUR DOCTORS SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT| VALIANT 4001 A.D. SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION

VIZ MEDIA/ PERFECT SQUARE| PERFECT SQUARE PRESENTS: POKÉMON POCKET COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Watch: Marvel Phase 2 Gag Reel

Watch a new gag reel from the Marvel Phase 2 Box Set above.

The Marvel Phase 2 Box Set is now available and can be ordered through Amazon.

Special features from the Box Set have also been released including a Doctor Strange Featurette and a Black Panther Featurette Civil War featurette.

Contents Include:

• Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Exclusive Bonus Content Disc
• 1:1 Prop Replica of the Morag Orb and More!

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Marvel TV News

Frank Miller Bashes Uses Of Elektra In Marvel’s Daredevil Netflix Series

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Season 2 of Daredevil will feature Elodie Yung as Elektra (read the teaser description), but the creator behind the character, the legendary Frank Miller, doesn’t seemed to thrilled.

Miller attended the recent Comic-Con Experience in Brazil where he was asked whether or not he has seen the Daredevil Netflix series, in which he responded with, “No.”

Miller also commented on the use of Elektra in Season 2 by stating it’s not the real deal.

“…they can call it whatever you want, but it will not be the real Elektra,” Miller said, and then when asked asked about his attachment to Elektra, added: “Yes, I’m her father.”

Miller both created and killed off Elektra in the pages of Daredevil in which he claims Marvel promised Elektra would never be printed again.

For what it’s worth, Miller also previously stated at the recent NYCC that he isn’t involved with Batman Vs. Superman and that it’s not an adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns.

Elodie Yung: GI: Joe Retaliation:

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Watch: Thor Vs. Vision In Avengers 2 Deleted Scene

Check out an Avengers: Age of Ultron deleted scene above from the Marvel Phase 2 Box Set featuring Thor vs. Vision.

The scene also looks to feature the green eyes of Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) that was a part of a trailer, but not seen in the final version of the movie as well.

The Marvel Phase 2 Box Set is available today and can be ordered through Amazon.

Special features from the Box Set have also been released including a Doctor Strange Featurette and a Black Panther Featurette Civil War featurette.

Contents Include:

• Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
• Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
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Watch: All Hail The King With Drew Pearce Commentary

Check out the “All Hail The King” clip above with added commentary from director Drew Pearce which is a part of the Marvel Phase 2 Box Set.

The “All Hail The King” short originally came with the Thor: The Dark World Blu-Ray and features Ben Kingsley back as Trevor Slattery.

You can watch the short here:

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Marvel Comics Announces Civil War II

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In conjunction with the release of the Captain America: Civil War movie, Marvel Comics has announced a new Civil War II event which will be written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by David Marquez.

The series hits in 2016.

Via Marvel.com:

“The fun thing about CIVIL WAR [was] that the issues involved not only divided the heroes, they also divided the fans, to say nothing of the creative people,” reflects Tom Brevoort, editor of both series. “The attempt was to craft the conflict so that each side held a valid and defensible position, so that a reader could fundamentally agree with either one side or the other, with neither being painted as absolutely right or absolutely wrong. While the issues involved are different, we’ll be taking the same approach to CIVIL WAR II.”

“CIVIL WAR was a seismic event that demanded the attention of existing fans and created new ones because it tapped into the most pressing question of its day,” adds Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “CIVIL WAR II will do the same.”

“CIVIL WAR is rightly thought of by many as the landmark Marvel event and it’s a huge challenge to live up to the example set by Steve McNiven and [inker] Dexter Vines,” says Marquez. “Working on this book is a huge honor and an amazing opportunity to really push myself and show what I’m capable of artistically, and it’s also just great fun to get to pull out all the toys from the Marvel toy box!

“The creative team for CIVIL WAR set the bar for every following Marvel event, and I feel so lucky to be teamed up yet again with Brian Bendis and [colorist] Justin Ponsor. Having worked together over the past several years, first on MILES MORALES: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and just recently on INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, We have really gelled as a team; it’s almost like we can finish each other’s’ sentences, creatively. Now we get to really show what we’re capable of on Marvel’s biggest stage and I can’t wait until everyone gets to see!”

“The original CIVIL WAR is one of the most important Marvel comics ever, and we are all very excited to have come up with what we hope is a story worthy of the title,” echoes Bendis. “If you are scared of earth shattering Marvel events where no one is safe…be afraid, be very afraid.”

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Iron Fist Showrunner & Synopsis Revealed

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Marvel has announced the showrunner and revealed the synopsis for the upcoming Netflix Iron Fist series.

Info:

The Netflix Original Series “Marvel’s Iron Fist” has found its showrunner and Executive Producer in Scott Buck (“Dexter,” “Six Feet Under”)!

Buck previously served as Executive Producer and showrunner of “Dexter” for the series’ final four years. He has also written for “Six Feet Under” and “Rome,” among other series.

“Scott came in with a take on Iron Fist that quite simply knocked us off our feet,” said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. “We always look for the most creative minds in the field to help us bring our heroes to life, and with Scott we’ve found someone that can deliver yet another great series in the ongoing story of The Defenders.”

“I’ve always been drawn to writing complex, intriguing characters, and that’s what most excites me about the opportunity to bring Danny Rand and “Iron Fist” to life with Marvel on Netflix,” said Buck.

Returning to New York City after being missing for years, Daniel Rand fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.

 “Marvel’s Iron Fist” is the fourth series as part of an overall deal between Marvel Television and Netflix, which has already released the critically-acclaimed first seasons of “Marvel’s Daredevil” and “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” with “Marvel’s Luke Cage” premiering in 2016. All four heroes will then unite in the mini-series event “Marvel’s The Defenders.”

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New Mondo Thanos Poster

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Check out a new Thanos poster put out by the Mondo art house who is teaming with Marvel for a new officially licensed gallery show called “Snikt Bamf Thwip: A Celebration Of Marvel Comics.”

The Thanos poster is by artist Mike Mitchell and is part of the 145 new posters for the gallery, which takes place at  7pm on December 11eg at the Mondo Gallery, 4115 Guadalupe Street, Austin Texas (via io9). 

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Marvel Comics Announces Haunted Mansion #1

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THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 Brings Grim Grinning Ghosts to Marvel in 2016!

 

The world famous attraction haunts Marvel Comics in 2016! And its residents are just dying to meet you! Today, Marvel Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering are proud to announce THE HAUNTED MANSION #1, the newest blockbuster limited series coming in March! Step inside foolish mortals, as rising comic stars Joshua Williamson (Illuminati, Ghosted) and Jorge Coelho (Loki: Agent of Asgard, Polarity) throw open the doors of the mansion for a delightfully chilling thrill ride!

Launching under the Disney Kingdoms banner, THE HAUNTED MANSION has been created in close partnership with the designers, producers and creative directors at Walt Disney Imagineering. Joining other critically-acclaimed Disney Kingdoms titles such as Figment, Figment 2, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seekers of the Weird – Disney Kingdoms titles present exciting new adventures that expand upon the beloved, lands, attractions, characters and world of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Williamson says, “There are running themes throughout the whole series that we’re going to be doing, but I think when people read all five issues, I want them to have that same feeling they have when they get off the ride. If I can accomplish that, then I really feel like I’ve done something with it. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Haunted Mansion fan, a Disney fan, or even a comics fan, if you can get that feeling – that rush of fear and happiness — I think that would be great.”

It seems that no one lives in the elegant mansion on the hill…but where then is that eerie organ music come from? Are its iron gates meant to keep people out…or keep some things in? Filled with wall-to-wall creeps and hot and cold running chills, the happy haunts of the Haunted Mansion come to (after) life like never before! Get ready to meet the 999 spooks lingering within. But be warned, they’re looking for the 1000th! 

“The Haunted Mansion is one of the most iconic and beloved attractions at Disney Parks the world over,” says Marvel SVP, Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “And the Disney Kingdoms line is the perfect way for fans of comics and fans of the attraction to explore the mansion’s hidden secrets and meet some of its many memorable characters.”           

Crypt doors will creak, and tombstones will quake. And the next spine-tingling Disney Kingdoms adventure is about to begin. What terrifying secrets lie deep within the mansion? Hop in your Doom Buggy and find out when THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 materializes in your local comic shop and on digital devices this coming March!

Additionally, Disney Publishing Worldwide will release multiple book titles in July 2016 based on the Haunted Mansion attractions from the Disney Parks including: Disney Parks Presents: The Haunted Mansion, a beautifully illustrated picture book that uses narration from the ride, all-new art, and comes with the song “Grim Grinning Ghosts” on a CD; and Tales from the Haunted Mansion Volume I: The Fearsome Foursome, the first book in an all-new chapter book series that features chilling tales about the ghosts who haunt the notorious Mansion, with eerie illustrations throughout and a beautiful three-piece cloth cover, the books are designed to look like they came straight from the library in the Haunted Mansion.

 

THE HAUNTED MANSION #1

Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by JORGE COELHO
Cover by E.M. GIST

On-Sale Print & Digital this March!

 

TALES FROM THE HAUNTED MANSION, VOL. I: THE FEARSOME FOURSOME

Written by mansion librarian Amicus Arcane

Transcribed by John Esposito

Illustrations by Kelley Jones

On-sale July 2016

 

DISNEY PARKS PRESENTS: THE HAUNTED MANSION

Includes a CD with Song!

Music by Buddy Baker

Lyrics by Xavier “X” Atencio

Illustrations by James Gilleard

On-Sale July 2016

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Marvel Comics Reveals X-Men: Apocalypse Wars

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Marvel Comics has revealed a new X-Men event for next year with “X-Men: Apocalypse Wars,” which will be featured throughout the three X-Men titles: Extraordinary X-Men, All-New X-Men and Uncanny X-Men.

The info comes from a user on Imgur who posted the following image from Comic-Con Experience in Brazil. 

Apocalypse was last seen in 2014’s Avengers vs. X-Men: AXIS.

Next year also sees Fox Studios release the X-Men: Apocalypse film in May.

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Marvel’s Dan Slott Continues Blasting Batman Vs. Superman On Twitter

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A couple of hours ago saw Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott voice his thoughts on the new Batman Vs. Superman footage that debuted earlier on Gotham.

Dan isn’t too happy by what he is seeing regarding Superman, and he also wasn’t a big fan of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel.

Following Cosmic Book News having made note of what Slott had to say (where he deleted his “I dunno. Do you really think Superman would snap one of his enemy’s necks?” comment), Slott has continued blasting both Batman Vs. Superman and Man of Steel on Twitter as well as having to defend himself against accusations of being a Marvel shill, which sees DC Comics Batman writer Scott Snyder brought into the conversation.

Check out the latest tweets (we’re guessing this may go on all night long):

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Captain America: Civil War Trailer Shatters World Record


Captain America: Civil War Trailer
 

Marvel has let it be known that the recent Captain America: Civil War trailer has shattered the world record for most views in a 24-hour time period, which was previously held by The Avengers: Age Of Ultron.

While the official info doesn’t specifically state the sources of the viewings, we are guessing not only YouTube, but also Facebook and various other social media, sites and video players. 

Marvel also confirms the Captain America: Civil War trailer will be attached to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The first trailer for Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” debuted online to a record-shattering 61M global views in its first 24 hours!

In theaters May 6, 2016, the third installment in the Captain America franchise was launched by a surprise appearance by Captain America himself, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last Tuesday, and immediately debuted online globally following its first look on air, along with three epic posters for the film. 

This debut trailer for “Captain America: Civil War“ almost doubled the previous record, held by the first trailer for Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron“ – which debuted to a then record-breaking 34 million views in 2014. 

Audiences will also soon be able to see the new “Captain America: Civil War“ trailer on the big screen on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.“

“Captain America: Civil War” has  a May 6, 2016 release date directed by Anthony and Joe Russo starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, Emily VanCamp, William Hurt, Martin Freeman and Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther.

Synopsis:

Captain America: Civil War picks up where Avengers: Age of Ultron left off, as Steve Rogers leads the new team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. After another international incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability and a governing body to determine when to enlist the services of the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers while they try to protect the world from a new and nefarious villain.

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Marvel’s Dan Slott Has Coronary Over Batman Vs. Superman Gotham Footage

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Fan-favorite Marvel Comics writer of Spider-Man and Silver Surfer, Dan Slott, appears to not have taken favorably to the new Batman Vs. Superman footage which was released earlier during Gotham.

Slott took to Twitter to voice his disassatifaction even though – like the rest of us – he hasn’t seen the whole movie. Slott also appears to not be a big fan of Man of Steel.

Before any accussations of Slott being a Marvel shill begin, Dan does state he’s a big fan of The Flash and Supergirl.

*For the record, Dan didn’t have a coronary – at least we hope not.

Update: Dan Slott has posted even more tweets blasting Batman Vs. Superman and Zack Snyder.

Check out the tweets:

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Marvel Announces Hip-Hop Variant Cover Sampler

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Marvel’s Hip-Hop Variants Return to Comic Shops For First Ever HIP-HOP VARIANT SAMPLER! Get 14 of the Most Popular Hip-Hop Variants with this FREE Sampler!

 

As All-New All-Different Marvel charges ahead, bringing the comics industry the most-popular characters, the biggest creators, and more – this blockbuster initiative also brought fans the red-hot sold out Hip-Hop Variant covers. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce fans will have another chance to get their hands on some of these exiting homages with the Hip-Hop Variant Sampler! Hitting comic shops on January 6th, this FREE sampler will help kick off the new year with a bang, bringing 14 of the most popular Hip-Hop Variants so back to comic shops!

“The hip-hop variants were a really special initiative that caught fire in the outside world,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso, speaking with the New York Times. “We thought this was a great opportunity to highlight that and make it available to fans for free.”

At the intersection of Marvel comics and the world of hip-hop, this unique line of variant covers inspired by some of the most iconic and well received albums of all time has garnered mass-media attention the world over. Now, Marvel is starting 2016 off by bringing these sold-out covers back to comic shops!

“The Hip-Hop Variant Sampler is our way of saying thank you to the fans, but also to the retailers who have made All-New, All-Different Marvel a massive success,” says Marvel SVP, Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “With the Hip-Hop variant covers being such a huge draw, our goal is to draw fans back to their local comic shop after the holidays end.”

Featuring art by industry legends, rising stars, and creators behind some of the explosive new Marvel titles – this FREE sampler features the following 14 Hip-Hop Variants, reprinted and represented for fans:

· Invincible Iron Man #1 by Brian Stelfreeze
· Doctor Strange #1 by Juan Doe
· Ms. Marvel #1 by Jenny Frison
· Extraordinary X-Men #1 by Sanford Greene
· Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1 by Jeffrey Veregge
· All-New, All-Different Avengers #1 by Jim Cheung
· Amazing Spider-Man #1 by Mike Del Mundo
· Contest of Champions #1 by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz
· Vision #1 by Vanesa Del Ray
· All-New X-Men #1 by Ed Piskor
· Web Warriors #1 by Damion Scott
· All-New Inhumans #1 by Marco D’Alfonso
· All-New Wolverine #1 by Keron Grant
· Captain America: Sam Wilson #1 by Mahmud Asrar

Hip-Hop and Marvel unite once more, joining these two unique forces together to celebrate the exciting world of comics, and the sound of a generation. Missed out on these red-hot variants the first time? Run, don’t walk to your local comic shop to get your copy of the Hip-Hop Variant Sampler when it drops on January 6th!

Retailers: Check your upcoming Marvel Mailer for ordering details. Retailers are strongly encouraged to check their orders on this hotly anticipated sampler.

HIP-HOP VARIANT SAMPLER FOC – 12/7/15, On-Sale – 01/06/16 32 PGS…FREE

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Marvel TV News

Joe Quesada Shoots Down Iron Fist Rumors (Video)

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Recently, there have been all kinds of rumor surrounding the Marvel Netflix Iron Fist series ranging from Marvel Studios stopping the use of the character, to the Punisher replacing Iron Fist in Netflix Defenders series, to an Iron Fist Netflix movie.

Now IGN catches up with Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada and asks about Iron Fist.

“Iron Fist is being worked on,” Quesada confirms. “That’s all I can say.”

Quesada is then asked about the rumor surrounding Iron Fist becoming a Netflix movie.

“Where did you read these rumors? Oh, but they were on the internet? So they must be true,” Quesada said with a smile.

While Quesada didn’t specifically shoot down the Iron Fist Netflix movie rumor, we do see since it is being worked on that it’s safe to assume Marvel Studios hasn’t cancelled the use of the character.

You can watch more from Quesada in the video below with talk of comics, Jessica Jones and Defenders:

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espnW Teams with Marvel Comics for “IMPACT25” List

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espnW Teams with Marvel Comics for “Super” Take on 2015 “IMPACT25” List

 

espnW has teamed with Marvel Comics to create “super” takes on the 2015 “IMPACT25” list, which recognizes athletes and influencers who have made the biggest mark on women in sports this year – 24 nominees, plus The espnW Woman of the Year. A collection of Marvel artists will utilize their various creative styles to highlight the special talents of the honorees and create a super version of each.

To kick off the series, Marvel created an illustration of U.S. Women’s National Team star Carli Lloyd alongside popular Marvel Super Hero, Captain Marvel. Lloyd’s memorable and indefatigable play during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup resulted in her team hoisting the trophy as champions and earned her the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. The full roster and artist renditions of the 2015 “IMPACT25” list will be revealed Monday, Dec. 7, on espnW.com/impact25.

“Each of the IMPACT25 honorees is incredible in their own right, be it on the field or in the boardroom,” said Alison Overholt, editor-in-chief, espnW. “There have been some truly superhuman accomplishments in the last year, and there is no one better than the artists of Marvel to depict these women as the heroes that they are.”

“Marvel’s mission is to celebrate the hero’s journey—and espnW’s IMPACT25 is a uniquely incredible way to do that,” said Sana Amanat, Marvel Dir. of Content Development. “Like our powerful heroes, the IMPACT25 have made a remarkable impression on the world and this is our salute to them. By merging this exceptional group of women with our mighty Marvel artists we are able to truly capture their super human feats in a program that brings together talent from on and off the field.”

As part of the collaboration, the hosts of the Women of Marvel podcast – Sana Amanat, Adri Cowan, Judy Stephens and Emily Shaw – will be guests on the espnW Presents: Be Honest with Cari Champion podcast, debuting December 7, and will also welcome Overholt and espnW deputy editor Jennifer Holmes on Women of Marvel on a date to be determined. In addition, espnW.com will have exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the process of transforming these real-life heroes into larger-than-life Super Heroes.

Some of the groundbreakers on last year’s IMPACT25 included: The espnW Woman of the Year, Becky Hammon, who became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NBA; Michele Roberts, who made history as the first female executive director of the National Basketball Players Association; Condoleezza Rice, whose appointment to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee made headlines across the country; tennis star Serena Williams, who overcame several injuries to end the year as the world No. 1; and Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis, whose 70 mph fastball made her a household name.

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