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J. Michael Straczynski to pair unlikely duos for new Marvel Comics one-shots

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Writer J. Michael Straczynski is being handed the keys to the Marvel Universe for a new series of standalone one-shots which will pair two Marvel icons of his choosing, either for unexpected team-ups or action-packed showdowns. Things will begin in January with Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon, followed by Captain America & Volstagg, Nick Fury […]

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition animated special gets a trailer from Disney+

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With less than a week to go until LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition premieres on the streamer, Disney+ has shared a new trailer for the animated special which sees the heroes going up against a new villain who aims to wipe them out; watch it below… An all-new animated special, “LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition” […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #2

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Marvel continues to explore the post-Return of the Jedi-era this coming Wednesday with the release of Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #2, and you can take a look at the official preview of the issue below… THE NEW REPUBLIC FACES DEADLY ADVERSARIES! MON MOTHMA and LEIA must make a difficult decision […]

Star Wars: A New Legacy one-shot announced by Marvel Comics

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In 2015, Marvel Comics returned to the galaxy far, far away as it regained the Star Wars comic book license following Disney’s Lucasfilm acquisition, and the publisher has now announced that it will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the record breaking Star Wars #1 this January with the one-shot special Star Wars: A New Legacy. […]

Get a first look at Marvel & Disney: What If…? Minnie Became Captain Marvel

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Marvel releases its next Disney mash-up this November with the one-shot comic Marvel & Disney: What If…? Minnie Became Captain Marvel, and you can get yourself a first look below with an unlettered sneak peek preview… Inspired by MS. MARVEL VOL. 1 #1-4, our story finds The Chronicle newspaper reporter MINNIE MOUSE tasked with an […]

Minnie Mouse to go higher, further, faster in Marvel and Disney’s next What If? mash-up

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Marvel and Disney have announced that Minnie Mouse is stepping up to take on the mantle of one of the most iconic female superheroes of the Marvel Universe in November with the release of the one-shot comic Marvel & Disney: What If…? Minnie Became Captain Marvel! Written by Disney comic regulars Steve Behling and Luca […]

Hot Toys unveils Doctor Doom sixth scale figure

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As he prepares to torment the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the new big bad of the Multiverse Saga, Sideshow and Hot Toys have unveiled the sixth scale collector edition figure for the formidable Marvel villain Doctor Doom. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $280; check out the promotional images here… Sideshow and […]

Comic Book Preview – Sentinels #1

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Marvel Comics releases Sentinels #1 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below… WHO ARE THE NEW SENTINELS? The original Sentinel Program was human supremacy and fear coded into circuitry. But now their legacy falls into the hands of mutantkind! Powered by cutting-edge nanotech, this new generation of Sentinels […]