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Deadpool will remain R-rated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, say screenwriters

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Ever since word of Disney’s interest in acquiring 20th Century Fox broke, fans have been speculating about if, how and when the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters might be introduced into Marvel Studios’ Cinematic Universe. It’s been pretty much taken for granted that we’ll be see the two teams rebooted into the MCU, but there […]

Spawn #300 and Batman: Damned lead bestselling comic books and graphic novels of September 2019

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Todd McFarlane’s history making Spawn became the longest-running creator-owned comic book in history with the release of last month’s Spawn #300, and it also fended off competition from the likes of J.J. Abrams’ Spider-Man, House of X, Powers of X and Doomsday Clock to lead the bestselling comic books of September 2019. DC Comics topped […]

Man-Thing oozes into Marvel Contest of Champions

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The Man-Thing leaves the Swamp and joins the Contest this week, with Kabam announcing that the Protector of the Nexus of All Realities is now available to plays on the mobile fighting game Marvel Contest of Champions. Check out his gameplay trailer, bio, stats & abilities here… SEE ALSO: Kabam announces Marvel Realm of Champions […]

Jessica Jones: Blind Spot coming to print this January from Marvel

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Marvel has announced that writer Kelly Thompson and artist Mattia De Iulis’ acclaimed digital series Jessica Jones: Blind Spot is coming to print this January as a six-issue limited series; check out the cover artwork and a preview here… Jessica Jones was once the costumed super hero known as Jewel. She sucked at it. Now […]

Shriek will join Carnage in Sony’s Venom 2, Naomie Harris in talks

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UPDATE: As reported by Variety, Skyfall and Moonlight actress Naomie Harris is in talks with Sony about taking on the role of Marvel villain Shriek in the studio’s upcoming sequel Venom 2. Original story follows… As Sony and director Andy Serkis continue to prep Venom 2, Deadline is reporting that Woody Harrelson’s Carnage won’t be […]

Comic Book Preview – Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #3

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Marvel Comics releases Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Allegiance #3 this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here; check it out… BEFORE THE EXCITING EVENTS OF STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER! Decades after Imperial occupation enslaved the their planet, there are those […]

Martin Scorsese has clarified his comments about Marvel movies

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Martin Scorsese, who recently said that Marvel movies are not cinema, has clarified his comments. A lot of people have come out in defense of Marvel movies after legendary director Martin Scorsese said they are not cinema as he understood it. From actors to directors, many have taken umbrage with his comments. Well, now Scorsese […]

Taika Waititi confirms he will reprise Korg role in Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder

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Director Taika Waititi has confirmed he will be reprising his role as Korg in the fourth instalment in the Thor franchise, Thor: Love and Thunder. While promoting his latest film, Jojo Rabbit, on Jimmy Kimmel, Waititi dropped the news that he play the gladiator for the third time after his performances in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame. “My character […]

Marvel celebrates 40th anniversary of The Dark Phoenix Saga with new variant covers

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Forty years ago, legendary creators Chris Claremont and John Byrne delivered one of the most iconic X-Men comic book stories of all time with The Dark Phoenix Saga, and to mark the occasion Marvel has announced a series of Anniversary variant covers, each featuring a pivotal moment from the seminal tale, brought to life by […]