Ricky Church reviews the fifth episode of Daredevil season 2… One of the most anticipated factors going into this season was the introduction of Elodie Yung’s Elektra, a fan-favourite character who has not received proper treatment in live action. ‘Kinbaku’ takes a break from Punisher’s arc to explore Elektra’s character and her unusual relationship with […]
First two episodes of Marvel’s Luke Cage directed by Paul McGuigan
With the second season of Daredevil now on Netflix, attention is starting to shift to the streaming services third Marvel show Luke Cage. We’ve already seen the official logo and the first teaser trailer, and now we have details on who directed the first two episodes, with Paul McGuigan making the announcement on Twitter… @empiremagazine @LukeCage …don't […]
Marvel announces Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man limited series
As well as swinging his way into Captain America: Civil War, Spidey is set to feature in this summer’s big comic book event Civil War II, with Marvel announcing a four-issue limited series Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man from writer Christos Gage and artist Travel Foreman. “[Peter] isn’t about to pick a side until he […]
Daredevil Season 2 Episode 4 Review – ‘Penny and Dime’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Daredevil season 2… After the moral debate over violence, blackmailing government officials and defusing of an ER knife fight we come to ‘Penny and Dime’. For anyone expecting the pace to slow down you’re in for a rude awakening. Following on from the death of Grotto and subsequent […]
Stan Lee on his favourite and least favourite Marvel cameos
During an appearance at the Silicon Valley Comic Con this past weekend, comic book legend Stan Lee discussed his customary Marvel movie cameos, picking out last year’s Avengers: Age of Ultron as his personal favourite. “I loved the one that I did, I think it was in The Avengers, when I want to have a […]
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe original graphic novel coming in October
She’s unbeatable, she talks to squirrles, and this October she’ll be taking on the entire Marvel universe in the Original Graphic Novel The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Beats Up the Marvel Universe from writer Ryan North and artist Erica Henderson! She’s beaten Thanos. She’s bested Galactus. She’s thwarted Doctor Doom (twice, but who’s counting?). But in […]
Top 7 Daredevil Season 2 Moments
Samuel Brace with the top 7 Daredevil season 2 moments (spoilers follow, naturally)… Daredevil’s second season was fantastic. Some aspects worked better than others. Elektra’s/The Hands storyline was nowhere near as engaging as Frank’s (illustrated by this Punisher heavy list) but this was compelling, well crafted television with some truly standout moments to savour. Here […]
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Mighty Micros: Captain America vs. Red Skull (76065) Review
Gary Collinson reviews LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Mighty Micros: Captain America vs. Red Skull… For the past couple of years, LEGO Star Wars fans have been able to enjoy miniaturized versions of their favourite vehicles from the galaxy far, far away thanks to LEGO’s MicroFighter sets. Well, now those who prefer their superheroes to their […]
Daredevil Season 2 Episode 3 Review – ‘New York’s Finest’
Ricky Church reviews the third episode of Daredevil season two… When there is one hero who has sworn against killing and another who sees the black and white value in taking life, its inevitable for them to have that philosophical conversation debating their beliefs. ‘New York’s Finest’ dealt primarily with Daredevil’s and Punisher’s beliefs in […]
Jeremy Renner would be open to a Hawkeye Netflix series
Marvel has enjoyed great success so far on Netflix, with Daredevil and Jessica Jones earning acclaims from fans and critics alike, and Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders still to come. There have been rumours that Netflix is keen to extend its Marvel output – with the likes of The Punisher, Thunderbolts and Moon Knight mentioned […]
