Author: Maurice Mitchell
Spider-Man has been around a long time. He was first created in the 1960s by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and has been the flagship character of Marvel Comics. Ol’ Webhead is still incredibly popular and has spawned multiple television series both animated and live-action. Movies have made billions of dollars. But something has been lost over the years. While there have been many versions of Spider-man from a clone to Doctor Octopus the idea of changing Spider-Man from a white guy to a black guy in the movies was met with harsh backlash. The popular idea is that Spider-Man…
Avatar (2009) – Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) Read on to find out a bunch of things you never knew about Avatar (2009). The movie Avatar came out on December 18, 2009, and turned eight years old last month. The movie has ground-breaking special effects and broke box office records that are still there today! Cameron’s said the movie is going to spawn a total of five movies with the last opening on December 19, 2025. Here are some facts you may not know about the first Avatar. 1. Jake’s Legs Aren’t CGI While a lot of the movie is…
Black Panther (2018) – Wakanda Read on to find out more about the real-life Wakandan villages being built by the African Union. Marvel’s Black Panther introduced the world to a unique vision of a technologically-rich fictional African country with sweeping social infrastructure. Now Africa is working to bring that world to life across the continent with a project to build, run and operate across the continent paid for by the African diaspora. The term “African Diaspora” is commonly used to describe the mass dispersion of peoples from Africa in the 1500s to the 1800s during the Transatlantic Slave Trades. These millions…
Read on to find out how to win an awesome Marvel prize. Avengers: Endgame is still four months away but one fansite is already celebrating with an awesome prize! If you’re a fan of the MCU you’ll want to enter. Here are all the sweepstakes details below. How Do You Enter? To participate, simply head over to Marvel Fanverse and fill out the form. And then, on January 31st, they’ll declare 6 random winners with their choice from the following prizes. What’s the Prize? Six random winners will win one of these prizes 6″ (18cm) Thanos Action Figure 2.5″ (6.5cm) Ant-Man Figurine 9″ (7.3…
Saturday Night Live (1992) – Aquaman (David Spade), Jimmy Olsen (Rob Schneider) Find out who’s the best live-action Aquaman! Aquaman, the James Wan-directed superhero film starring Jason Momoa opens tomorrow. It’s the first solo big screen movie about the aquatic superhero. but he’s not the first person to put on the yellow and green suit to fight crime. Aquaman was created for DC Comics by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger. The character first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 (1941). Even though he’s been around for decades he only came to prominence thanks to the 1960s cartoon show Super Friends.…
Men in Black: International (2019) – Agent M (Tessa Thompson), Agent H (Chris Hemsworth), Liam Neeson Sony has released the first trailer for the MIB sequel/reboot Men in Black: International (2019). The trailer follows Agent M (Tessa Thompson) as she gets suited up in the last suit she’ll ever wear. She meets Agent O (Emma Thompson) and heads off to MIB UK. There she meets the napping Agent H played by Thor Ragnarok co-star Chris Hemsworth. From there we see a bunch of familiar items from the MIB franchise like the sunglasses, noisy cricket and the memory-wiping neutralizer. The car, now a snazzy…
Read on to find out who owns the live-action rights to the superhero Daredevil. Recently Netflix canceled the series Marvel’s Daredevil. This surprised everyone since it’s the flagship of the Netflix Marvel Universe and just finished the third season. Everyone naturally wondered if this was because Marvel wanted it canceled to create their own series? Well, it turns out the rights to the “Man Without Fear” aren’t as simple as we thought, and Marvel can’t do that for two years. To find out why let’s look back at the history of the character and the decades-long attempts to bring him…
Find out what critics think of Aquaman (2018). The first live-action Aquaman movie opens in theaters December 21st but the reviews are in. Here’s a run-down of the critic’s reviews. First, the ubiquitous Rotten Tomato score is currently at 76% out of 63 reviews. Right now it’s the second highest score of the DC movie universe. The highest is Wonder Woman (93%). The lowest is a tie for best of the worst at 27% between Suicide Squad (2016) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). That’s not bad, but we’ll see how it stacks up after more reviews come in. Here’s a break down of…
Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) See the dramatic new trailer for Avengers: Endgame! There was rampant speculation that Marvel would release a new trailer and it’s been confirmed. Marvel released a statement on their website “Part of the journey is the end. The fourth Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers’ film is set to hit theaters April 2019. We began our Marvel Cinematic Universe journey together back in 2008. The epic conclusion to Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is upon us, and some of your answers can be answered in the first official look at the 21st Marvel Studios…
Star Wars #58 cover by Jamal Campbell Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. This week is all about relationships. Batman works with his nemesis The Penguin, Worf and Dr. Beverly Crusher have to work together, and Luke Skywalker and his POC girlfriend Tula move forward in their relationship. 1. Adventures of the Super Sons #5 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Artist: Art Thibert, Carlo Barberi Cover Artist: Dan Mora Summary: The Super Sons need a break!! After the space adventures of the past few issues, Jon (Superboy) and Damian (Robin) take…
Read how to win an amazing Infinity War Gauntlet just like Thanos! The Prize One (1) Natural Latex Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Contest Rules and Restrictions Contest begins Saturday, December 01, 2018, and ends Monday, December 30, 2018, 11:59 PM EST (US & Canada) One (1) winner is chosen randomly from the list of entries Participation limited to the US and International Residents 18+ (void where prohibited). How to Win It’s easy to enter! Just visit Marvel Fanverse on YouTube, subscribe and comment on the latest video! You can do that for two entries. For additional entries, you can follow Geek Twins…
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johannson Read to find out the true height of your favorite Marvel movie actor! Who’s the tallest actor in Marvel Cinematic Universe? Who’s the shortest? According to the CDC the average height for a man in the U.S. is 5 feet 9 inches and for a woman is 5 feet 4 inches. Actors usually fall into these averages like everyone else. But some actors go to great lengths to hide their true height. Some stand on boxes or use lifts to look taller. We created this infographic to show the true height of your favorite MCU actor or…
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Batcave – Batman (Ben Affleck) Read on to find out which of the movie Batcave’s is the best! Does your favorite top the list? The Batcave is the secret headquarters of Batman. He uses it to monitor Gotham City and solve crimes. It’s been the stuff of legend and its underground caves have been shown in every interpretation of the superhero. From it’s sophisticated Batcomputer to the garage of the Batmobile it’s an essential component of the Dark Knight. Here’s every live-action movie version of the Batcave ranked. 12. The Batman (1943) The…
“Look! It’s Stan Lee!” That phrase has become synonymous with Stan Lee, the co-creator of Black Panther, Spider-Man, X-Men, and dozens of other classic Marvel characters. He passed away on November 12, 2018. Stan Lee was 95. Stanley Martin Lieber was born on December 28, 1922, in Manhattan, New York City. He was the son of Romanian-born Jewish immigrant parents. His contribution to comic books and the comic book industry is hard to overstate, and his contribution to films is legendary. He actually had it written into his contract that he appears in any film that features a character he created.…
Let’s face it, it doesn’t matter what universe you live in, anyone spotted wearing vibrant tights or heavy armor is going to draw attention to themselves. Although there are many style tips we can learn from superhero fashion, it is no mystery why these gifted individuals choose to hide their attire choices. From protecting their identity to not risking the lives of their families, most superheroes have chosen to keep their identities hidden from the moment they started defending against crime and forces of evil. How do superheroes keep their identities secret? Is it just as easy as changing outfits?…
Before Black Panther, there weren’t many popular movies about Africans that weren’t stereotypes. For many, the 1980s Eddie Murphy comedy Coming to America was the last movie to give dignity and grace in its depiction of Africa. The comparisons were so strong that Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Nakia, had a Coming To America party. So I made a modern trailer for the 1980s classic in the style of the Black Panther trailer. Watch it below and please share if you like it! What do you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below. Note: Some links may lead to…
Comixology just revealed their list of discounted comics leading up to Black Friday. There are hundreds of awesome deals here including 67% off Avengers full series titles, 67% off Ironheart, 50% OFF Warhammer 40,000 and more! Here’s a rundown of their best deals. No code required at checkout. For the full list of comics on sale this weekend, head over to Comixology’s sale page. Some highlights from the sale are below. Save up to 67% off on the Avengers Full Series (Valid 11/12 – 11/18) Save up to 67% off on the Ironheart Sale (Valid 11/12 – 11/15) Save up to 50%…
“He’s so sexy! He’s the sexiest man alive!” “Totes McGoats!” People Magazine has been naming the sexiest man of the year since 1985. This week they announced that Idris Elba, the greatest British export in history as the sexiest man of the year. But what about past winners? Have they held up? We all know superheroes are sexy, but what about past winners who have also been in comic book movies? Let’s find out as we rank the winners of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” winners from mug shots to Oscar monologues. Will your favorite hit the top of the…
Justice League (2017) Superman / Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) Here are the films that were ruined, thanks to massive reshoots. Moviemaking can be a crazy process. Often, after the movie is complete, the studio and test audiences decide the movie needs to have new footage added. This is common in the industry, and studios usually set aside a part of the budget for filming new scenes or replacing existing ones. A good example is Back to the Future which started filming with Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly and then was reshot with Michael J. Fox in the lead. Sometimes it goes…
Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Superman confronts Lois Lane! Black Panther fights Deadpool! read on to find out the best comics you should pick up this week. 1. Action Comics #1004 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Ryan Sook Cover Artist: Steve Rude Summary: Superman confronts Lois Lane and wants answers: Where is Jon Kent? What happened during Lois’ trip into space with Jor-El? Why didn’t she contact the Man of Steel when she returned? And most importantly, does… On Sale: Oct 24th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Action Comics 1004&…
Find out about the superhero Gwyneth Paltrow may be playing in Avengers 4. Numerous leaks point to Pepper Potts, played by Paltrow, putting on armor and becoming the superhero known as Rescue in the next Avengers movie. But who is Rescue? Paltrow has played Virginia “Pepper” Potts since Iron Man in 2008. Since then she’s mainly been the damsel-in-distress but she did wear armor in Iron Man 3 when Tony put a suit of armor on her during the Malibu beach house attack. Plus, she saved Tony using the Extremis virus. So what do we know about Rescue? Warning: Possible Spoilers…
Find out the real reason Netflix canceled Luke Cage. Over the past few weeks, Netflix has canceled two of it’s Marvel shows: Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Most weren’t surprised by Iron Fist. Iron Fist follows industrialist billionaire Danny Rand (Finn Jones) who acquires superhuman abilities as a martial artist and uses his power to help people. The first season was panned and the second season only did marginally better. But why Luke Cage? A show about an ex-con turned into a bulletproof black man? Netflix doesn’t release viewing numbers but the show has been critically praised and season two was…
Shuri #1 cover by Sam Spratt Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. 1. Aquaman #41 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Sean Izaakse Cover Artist: Sean Izaakse Summary: From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE, the road to “Drowned Earth” starts here! Aquaman is missing—and the world has gone to hell! With Arthur imprisoned by Black Manta, Queen Mera is left to deal with the arrival… On Sale: Oct 17th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Aquaman 41& on Comixology 2. Astonishing X-Men #16 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Greg Land Cover Artist:…
The Marvel films and TV shows are filled with wonderful and memorable actors. Sadly, some have passed away. From natural causes to drug overdoses. From security guards to senators. Here are the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) actors who have left us with a heavy heart but a smile. 1. Harry Dean Stanton as Security Guard First Appearance: The Avengers (2012) Harry Dean Stanton played a security guard who meets Bruce Banner after he transforms. Director Joss Whedon said he wanted the scene to be surreal and cast Stanton since he was known for the surreal television show “Twin Peaks”. He was…
Every person who starts mastering a new language outside of school knows that it’s hard to find a book that is interesting and comprehends to his or her level of competence. Comic book magazines are a real help for people who are working to maintain their proficiency. This literature has many advantages over other types of books. They’re filled with speech bubbles and images and the pieces are easier to learn. This includes the separate words and the storyline. 1. Comic Books Are Visual The main reason comic magazines are a perfect way to train language skills is their appearance.…
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Gavin O’Connor, James Gunn, Jaume Collet-Serra, David Ayer, Mel Gibson This week news broke that James Gunn has signed with Warner Bros to write and direct the superhero sequel “Suicide Squad 2”. Marvel was set to write and direct the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie when he was fired by Disney for controversial old tweets. Since then the movie’s been in limbo and it’s unknown if his script will even be used. The whole enterprise has set the cast into question with Dave Batista swearing off the movie and others taking a “wait and see” approach. Into that vacuum, Warner…
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Aaron Davis (Donald Glover), Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland) Find out an Easter Egg no one noticed in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” about “The Prowler”. The movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a blockbuster movie and has been seen by millions around the world. Lists of hidden references abound and are a lot of fun. But there’s one that everyone missed. I only noticed it the last time I watched the movie a few days ago. The scene where Peter sees a weapons deal under a bridge introduces Donald Glover’s character. He plays Aaron Davis and is looking to…
Here’s everything you may have missed this afternoon Tuesday, September 25, 2018. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). 1. RIP Gary Kurtz, One of the Fundamental Figures of Star Wars’ Early History via io9 2. BIRDS OF PREY Nests In New 2020 Release Date via Newsarama Warner Bros.’s Birds of Prey has been scheduled for a February 7, 2020 release date, according to Deadline. In that spot, Birds of Prey will be opening against the animated The Loud House film and a sequel to Sony’s Peter Rabbit. 3. BUMBLEBEE International Trailer Features Plenty Of New Footage From The TRANSFORMERS Spin-Off…
Here are the top 10 Twilight Zone episodes Jordan Poole should remake. It was announced today that Oscar-winning director Jordan Peele is going to host a revival of the classic science fiction anthology series “The Twilight Zone”. He’s producing with CBS Television Studios and Simon Kinberg for the on-demand subscription service CBS All Access. “The realization, for me, was that it was an opportunity to attempt to continue with Serling’s mission,” Peele said. “If we approach it without ego and sort of bow to Serling, that will hopefully suffice for our fellow ‘Twilight Zone’ fans but also bring back a…