Here’s a special SDCC edition of The Week in Spandex, wrapping up all the superhero news from Comic-Con 2016…
Unless you’ve been residing under a rock these past few days, you’ll be all too aware that the San Diego Comic-Con has been taking place across the Pond, bringing us a host of superhero goodies. Both DC Films and Marvel Studios had big plans for Hall H on Saturday, and both delivered plenty of treats for fans in attendance, as well as us at home. So much so in fact that this is an abridged version of The Week in Spandex, as A) it would take me a week to write it, and B) after churning out a couple of hundred posts over the past few days, I really need my bed. Anyway, here’s a recap of all the big news, and do let us know your thoughts on this year’s Con…
DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE
Warner Bros. big DC Films panel kicked things off in Hall H on Saturday, with the studio offering up trailers for Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman, both of which were expected. What wasn’t expected however was the surprise trailer for Justice League, while Ben Affleck was officially confirmed as director of the Batman solo movie! You can watch the DC Films panel here.
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Extended Comic-Con trailer for Suicide Squad
The Joker gets a Suicide Squad character trailer
Cara Delevingne’s Enchantress featured in first Suicide Squad clip, new TV spots released
Suicide Squad gets a batch of stills and behind the scenes images
Eight new clips from Suicide Squad, and Harley’s classic jester costume revealed
Empire unveils Suicide Squad subscriber cover
Hot Toys showcases Joker Imposter collectible figure
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Watch the Comic-Con trailer for Justice League
Justice League assembled in official promo image
Grant Gustin shares his thoughts on Ezra Miller’s Flash costume
Updated logos for the Justice League
WONDER WOMAN
Watch the first trailer for Wonder Woman
Gal Gadot reveals first Wonder Woman poster
New image of Gal Gadot’s Amazon Princess from Wonder Woman
BATMAN
Ben Affleck officially confirmed as Batman director
AQUAMAN
Will Beall writing Aquaman script
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Watch the trailer for The LEGO Batman Movie
The Joker and Robin featured in The LEGO Batman Movie images
Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego highlighted in The LEGO Batman Movie poster
LEGO debuts The LEGO Batman Movie sets
DC TV
Watch the DC TV panels here
SUPERGIRL
Chris Wood joins Supergirl as mystery DC character
THE FLASH
The Flash season 3 Comic-Con trailer introduces the Flashpoint timeline and new villains
ARROW
Arrow season 5 Comic-Con trailer reveals new villain Prometheus
Blindspot’s Joe Dinicol to play Ragman in Arrow
Katie Cassidy set for series regular role across of the Arrowverse shows
DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW
Legends of Tomorrow adding Justice Society of America and Legion of Doom, season 2 sizzle reel released
VIXEN
Vixen teams up with The Flash and Firestorm in season 2 Comic-Con sneak peek
GOTHAM
First promos for Gotham season 3 as production gets underway
Gotham season 3 highlight reel and Valerie Vale promo
Ben McKenzie says Jim Gordon “might become another iconic DC character” in Gotham season 3
DC ANIMATION
Justice League Action Comic-Con sizzle reel
Justice League Action to include 152 DC characters
Warner Bros. announces Justice League Dark, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and Batman and Harley Quinn animated movies
MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
After the big DC panel, Marvel had to pull of something pretty spectacular, and it did just that, showcasing Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Black Panther, as well as introducing Room star Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and showing off their new logo and opening fanfare. Unfortunately Marvel decided to keep much of the footage to themselves, but you can watch the panels themselves here.
BLACK PANTHER
Black Panther to start shooting in January, cast and character details announced
DOCTOR STRANGE
Watch the new trailer for Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange poster featuring Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sorcerer Supreme
New promo artwork of Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange costumes on display on the convention floor
THOR: RAGNAROK
New Thor: Ragnarok logo and footage description
Thor: Ragnarok’s Planet Hulk Gladiator Armor on display
SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
Vulture confirmed for Spider-Man: Homecoming, footage description
The Vulture revealed in Spider-Man: Homecoming concept art
First synopsis for Spider-Man: Homecoming swings online
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 footage description, character details confirmed including Star-Lord’s father
James Gunn comments on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reveals
Yondu’s portrait from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on display
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 costume for Kurt Russell’s Ego the Living Planet
CAPTAIN MARVEL
Brie Larson confirmed as Captain Marvel, logo unveiled
MARVEL TELEVISION
AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
Vengeance is coming to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4 as Ghost Rider confirmed
Ghost Rider teaser for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. cast unveil Ghost Rider’s car
Watch the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. panel here
NETFLIX’S DEFENDERS
Official logo for The Punisher series
Marvel unleashes first trailer for Luke Cage
Poster, logo and teaser trailer for Iron Fist
Daredevil renewed for season 3 with teaser trailer
Official logo and first teaser trailer for The Defenders
Marvel and Netflix Comic-Con sizzle reel
Watch the Marvel / Netflix Comic-Con panel
MARVEL ANIMATION
Marvel Animation announces Avengers: Secret Wars, releases teaser for Rocket & Groot shorts
FOX
Well, there wasn’t much from Fox, who were still pissed about all the leaks last year…
Rob Liefeld’s Comic-Con poster for Deadpool
Watch the first trailer for X-Men TV series Legion
Well, that’s about it. Normal service will resume this Saturday, with what will probably be a fairy brief edition of The Week in Spandex after this superhero blowout! Until then…
Gary Collinson is a writer and lecturer from the North East of England. He is the editor-in-chief of FlickeringMyth.com and the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.
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Originally published July 26, 2016. Updated November 30, 2022.
