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Comic Book Preview – Giant-Size Spider-Gwen #1

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Giant-Size Spider-Gwen #1 swings into local comic shops and digital retailers on Wednesday, and you can check out the Swinging from the pages of SPIDER-GWEN: SMASH, GWEN STACY has finally found some balance in her home dimension. But when the remnants of the CARNAGE symbiote resurface in Gwen’s bandmate MARY JANE, they attract the attention […]

Alan Ritchson reveals he lost out on Thor role as he didn’t take the audition seriously

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Alan Ritchson may be one of the hot action actors working today, but his career could’ve been much different if he landed one significant role. Speaking to Men’s Health recently, Ritchson revealed he was in the running to play Thor in the character’s 2011 Marvel Studios debut. It seems like the actor, then best known […]

Iron Studios launches X-Men ’97 line with Cyclops, Rogue and Gambit statues

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Sideshow and Iron Studios have revealed three limited edition statues for Cyclops, Rogue and Gambit which are inspired by the appearances of the characters in the highly-anticipated Marvel Studios animated series X-Men ’97. They are available to pre-order now, priced at $125 each; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Mondo unveils Rogue and Gambit X-Men: […]

Comic Book Preview – Women of Marvel #1

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Women of Marvel #1 is out this Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview from Marvel Comics… Because they worked hard for this and they deserve it! But who you callin’ “doll?!” Marvel’s most powerful heroines take center stage in an anthology that will inspire, […]

Marvel to expand Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace with 25th anniversary special

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Every saga has a beginning, and with 2024 marking a quarter of a century since George Lucas began exploring the first chapter of his Skywalker Saga with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Marvel Comics has announced that it will celebrate the occasion with a 25th anniversary one-shot comic featuring an all-new story […]

Comic Book Preview – What If…?: Venom #1

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Marvel Comics reimagines the early days of the Venom symbiote this week with the release of What If…?: Venom #1, and you can get a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview… Years ago, in a familiar church tower, the Venom symbiote was spurned by Peter Parker and found a willing host […]

Comic Book Preview – Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1

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Marvel Comics releases Spider-Punk: Arms Race #1 on Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you below; check it out… ENCORE! YOU WANTED MORE! In a world without NORMAN OSBORN, SPIDER-PUNK REIGNS! This ain’t no victory lap though—as HOBIE BROWN and team try to rebuild society, JUSTIN HAMMER & DOCTOR OTTO OCTAVIUS have other […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #2

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Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #2 this coming Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… As THRAWN and DARTH VADER carve their way through the galaxy, get a glimpse of their early partnership as THRAWN and ANAKIN are on the hunt for PADMÉ! Jody Houser and original […]

David Tennant open to MCU return as Jessica Jones villain Kilgrave

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David Tennant starred in Marvel’s Jessica Jones as the main bad guy Kilgrave and was an absolute delight, terrifying Krysten Ritter’s title character along with fans of the Netflix series. While appearing on the red carpet of the 2024 BAFTAs, CoveredGeekly notes the actor revealed his interest in a return as the villain, stating: “I’d […]