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Hulkling takes the throne in Marvel’s Empyre #1 variant cover

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With the huge Avengers and Fantastic Four epic Empyre set to get underway this April, Marvel has unveiled a variant cover for the first issue of the event series from artist Jamie McKelvie, which sees the character of Hulking taking the throne of the new Kree/Skrull alliance; check it out here… With a Skrull soldier […]

Marvel’s Avengers gets a new trailer, pre-order bonuses, and Earth’s Mightiest Edition

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Having been pushed back some six months to allow for “fine tuning and polishing,” Square Enix has released a new trailer for Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s Avengers, as well as unveiling details of the various pre-order bonus content and a special Earth’s Mightiest Edition of the game. First up, here’s the new trailer… Those who pre-order […]

Disney’s acquisition of Fox is good for the MCU, but bad for the movie industry

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Tom Beasley looks at the positives and negatives of Disney buying up the assets of 20th Century Fox, and what that means for cinema… After weeks of speculation, it has finally happened. Disney has acquired Fox’s entertainment assets, including its film and television studios. The massive deal, which is certainly one of the biggest in […]

The undead rise for Marvel Zombies variant covers

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To mark the release of Marvel Zombies: Resurrection, the undead are set to rise this April for a series of special variant covers across a selection of Marvel comic book titles, and you can check out the covers right here… AVENGERS 33 MARVEL ZOMBIES VARIANT by RYAN BENJAMIN with colors by DAVID CURIEL CAPTAIN AMERICA […]

Marvel’s Avengers video game pushed back six months for “fine tuning and polishing”

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It looks like gamers are going to have to wait a little longer to take control of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Marvel’s Avengers, as developer Crystal Dynamics has announced that the video game has been pushed back by six months to allow for “fine tuning and polishing”. The official statement from Scot Amos and Ron […]

Comic Book Preview – Marvel’s Avengers: Thor #1

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Marvel Comics releases its video game prequel Marvel’s Avengers: Thor #1 this coming Wednesday, and you can check out a preview of the issue here… The adventure leading to MARVEL’S AVENGERS continues, with an all-new story leading directly into the events of the highly anticipated video game! When the GOD OF THUNDER uses his mighty […]

Marvel showcases Spider-Woman with team-up variant covers

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With Spider-Woman set to return in her new ongoing series this March, Marvel has announced that it is celebrating the occasion with a series of variant covers which teams Jessica Drew with various heroes from the Marvel Universe. Check them out here… Spider-Woman is back and better than ever in an explosive new series this […]