Marvel Universe Thread

[dronepool]

To be fair, the Fantastic Four has been a major part of the Marvel Universe for so long, it's not like they'll be this way forever. I give it a year, two at the most, before the Human Torch comes back somehow and the Future Foundation becomes the Fab 4 again.

A year at most, I doubt they'll skip a chance to have issue 600. Unless they ignore the new numbering for some reason and go back to 589.

[LoDownM]

Digging Spideys White/Black color scheme for this.

[Reavant]

he looks like antivenom now

[HeartBreakMan2k]

So, I haven't read the story - BUT is there any possibility his "death" could be leading into the big Fear event? Like, his fear is that the F4 don't need him, and move on blah blah blah, and their fear is his death? Again, not sure how recent it is, but if we never saw him die - is it feasible?

If it is, I'll pick up the trades...

[Reavant]

thats some deep shit

[Blitz]

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110214/Spiderman-Garfield_510.jpg

The Amazing Spider-Man (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/14/the-amazing-spider-man/)

[HeartBreakMan2k]

thats some deep shit

lol, but is it feasible? Like, is it recent enough for it to be a precursor to the big event?

[mitchables]

wtf are those even webs on his mask? looks like a checkerboard pattern. :\

otherwise that costume looks pretty sweet i guess.

[The Destroyer]

I like the costume and the title.

[LuigiD]

Reminds me of this one a bit.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kB6PS-XgX0A/TTL0JozHgII/AAAAAAAAGkM/w7E1-pgbF2s/s1600/spider-new-costume.jpg

[Sixx]

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110214/Spiderman-Garfield_510.jpg

The Amazing Spider-Man (http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/02/14/the-amazing-spider-man/)

So he does have the webshooters?

[Kalyx triaD]

Confirmed for a few weeks now.

[Kalyx triaD]

EDIT

Some news about some amazon bitch from another universe. Fuck her.

[Lock Jaw]

I like how you put this in the Marvel Movie News thread. Also, I don't see why they feel the need to make Wonder Woman a powerful C.E.O.

[Kalyx triaD]

HOLY SHIT

[dronepool]

http://i55.tinypic.com/2hqdjc3.jpg

[Corporate CockSnogger]

http://www.chud.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/AmazingSpider-Man.jpg

Just a super close up of the spidey costume for anybody that wants to check out the fine details of the suit.

[Kalyx triaD]

Mary-Jane does what a spider can, too?

[dronepool]

It's a teaser of upcoming story arcs, so yeah.... very interested in that sneak peek.

[dronepool]

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[Lock Jaw]

My interest in Thor has been raised!

[Kalyx triaD]

"Thou shall never tase me, bro!"

[Fignuts]

shalt*

[Sixx]

Was was that metal thing destroying the town? I that something from the comics?

[Kalyx triaD]

The Destroyer?

[Confused]

I think the Thor movie is the one I'm going to enjoy the most this summer.

When the release schedule was originally set I thought that Green Lantern and Captain America would have caught my attention, but, I have to say, what I've seen of Thor has looked very good so far.

Probably a bit unfair on the other two till we see the final trailers though.

[Shadow]

Wait was that Natalie Portman?

[Fignuts]

Yes.

[Shadow]

Oh not sure if want...but...but...THOR! I'm concerned right now.

[The Destroyer]

Was was that metal thing destroying the town? I that something from the comics?
Like Kalyx said, me. :shifty:

It's basically a near indestructible suit of Asgardian armour. I'm not 100% sure, but I think it may be remote controlled. Never been that big on following Thor.

[Fignuts]

Not really remote controlled. Basically it needs someones spirit inside for it to activate.

[Reavant]

Loki is controlling it with his spirit

[Reavant]

at least in the comics

[Fignuts]

Well a lot of times it is loki behind it, but he often tricks other people into putting their spirits into it, not wanting to get his own hands dirty. Also, there have been plenty of times where it has been sif, odin, or baldur, or other "good" characters.

[The Destroyer]

Not really remote controlled. Basically it needs someones spirit inside for it to activate.
That's sort of remote controlled, I guess. As in there's not an actual body inside it.

[Kalyx triaD]

New X-Men anime look hot:

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We can totally expect it to get localized so that's something for me to look forward to.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://cache.io9.com/assets/images/gallery/8/2008/06/medium_2588544684_e516c0acf9_o.jpg

[Fignuts]

No idea why they ret conned that. So she slept with juggernaut. So?

[Reavant]

its common knowledge that juggernaut has a dirty dick

[Lock Jaw]

She-Hulk seems like one of the sluttiest heroes ever.

[Kalyx triaD]

And how does Tony Stark strike you?

[bigdaddysuperfreak]

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[Kalyx triaD]

Is the Wolverine or Iron Man anime coming around here yet?

[Reavant]

it looks like daken his son more than wolverine

[Lock Jaw]

And how does Tony Stark strike you?

He's not a slut, because when a man does it is "AWESOME, BRO! GOOD JOB!"

[Kalyx triaD]

True.

[BigDaddyCool]

Wolverine is a fag for not tapping that as a big fuck you to the hulk.

[Sixx]

Wolverine's not you. He ain't fuckin' bitches that weigh 3 times him.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wolverine's not you. He ain't fuckin' bitches that weigh 3 times him.

This is kinda brilliant.

[Reavant]

WORD... im very impressed with sixx now

[BigDaddyCool]

i bang one radio active she-beast and never hear the end of it.

[Miotch]

lol one my ass

[BigDaddyCool]

Well one was magic, one radio active and a third had a alien space ring.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just a cosplay chick:

http://media.eventhubs.com/images/2011/02/27_cosplay03.jpg

[Sixx]

Two claws on each hand. That reminds me, I'd like to see Daken in a movie some day.

[Fignuts]

Fucking hate Daken. He just seems like such a 90's character.

[Kalyx triaD]

I gotta say I fuckin hate Daken, too. Never before as a character's visual design, personality, and canon-wise impact been so uniformly detestable to me. I hate everything about him.

Romulus (an awesome character concept) jobs to Wolverine clean after two years of buildup for this Daken fucker to headline a series and fuck Mystique? Tighten up, Marvel.

[Fignuts]

He is also completely unnecessary given X-23's existance. Who is a far better character, btw.

[Kalyx triaD]

Kill Daken, and bring back Sabretooth. Pair him with X2 as a twisted uncle/niece set-up where they... fight people, I don't know. Just kill Daken.

[Fignuts]

Ugh, sabretooth can stay buried. Sick of him.

[Kalyx triaD]

Victor Creed is the shit.

[dronepool]

Daken is cool. I like his characterization. Love his style.

http://shehulk.sliverofice.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/daken.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Xf1KPssmdcE/TS9RTBBJYiI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/IEJJEScNsjk/s1600/daken%2Bdark%2Bwolverine%2B%25234.jpg

http://www.blogomatic3000.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Daken_DarkWolverine_01_Preview1.jpg

[Sixx]

I hate mohawks, so I buy him as a villain and want Wolverine to kick his ass.

[Reavant]

is daken good or bad?

[dronepool]

Mostly bad.

[Sixx]

He's kind of a tweener, just kills everyone he doesn't like, but he also wants to kill Wolverine real bad. So I dunno, really.

[Fignuts]

Bad

[BigDaddyCool]

he is fag

[BigDaddyCool]

also, why does he want to kill wolverine?

[Lock Jaw]

BECAUSE HIS DADDY DIDN'T LOOOOOVE HIM!!! :'( :'( :'(

[Kalyx triaD]

We all want to kill our fathers.

[BigDaddyCool]

i don't. He helps me brew beer.

[Funky Fly]

He's kind of a tweener, just kills everyone he doesn't like, but he also wants to kill Wolverine real bad. So I dunno, really.

Nah, he's straight up bad, he's just not limited to killing heroes and civilians. Figgy's right though. He reeks of 90s "motivation shrouded in mystery" villain.

[BigDaddyCool]

gay...i mean that is just so tired of an idea.

[Sixx]

Nah, he's straight up bad, he's just not limited to killing heroes and civilians. Figgy's right though. He reeks of 90s "motivation shrouded in mystery" villain.

Well, he also kills villains, hence my tweener comparison.

But basically, yeah, he is a bad guy.

[Sixx]

Ah, I think I kind of misinterpreted the definition of "tweener" a bit.

Nevermind.

[Kalyx triaD]

Remember that X-Men anime trailer? Here's the models for the team appearing in Japan's take on Xavier's team:

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/io9/2011/03/picture_20.jpg

Storm looks cool. You can just tell Cyke is going to be team leader douche.

[Shadow]

Who's Hisako Ichiki?

[Kalyx triaD]

I'm guessing it's an original character, but if she's somebody from Marvel U speak up, anybody.

[Inadequacy]

Wikipedia says she's a mutant called Armor created by Joss Whedon in 2004.

[mitchables]

ah yeah, the kid with the blue shieldy business in astonishing. i remember her.

[Lock Jaw]

Cyclops looks like he has boobs.

[Fignuts]

Armor is fucking great.

[Sixx]

Cyclops looks like he has boobs.

The darker blue on his uniform shows his true nature.

A bitch.

[Jeritron]

The hand on the hip and the slight lean aren't helping his masculinity either

[Miotch]

Isn't Cyclops supposed to be taller than Wolverine?

[BigDaddyCool]

Isn't Cyclops supposed to be taller than Wolverine?

Isn't Storm suppose to be taller than Cyclops? And isn't beast suppose to be hunched over like a gorilla?

[McLegend]

They guy who did the music for Back to the Future is doing the music for Captain America.

Alan Silvestri

[Reavant]

wolverine is only supposed to be 5'3

[Sixx]

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Isn't Storm suppose to be taller than Cyclops?/COLOR]

No.

[Jeritron]

They guy who did the music for Back to the Future is doing the music for Captain America.

Alan Silvestri

Awesome news

[Funky Fly]

Isn't Storm suppose to be taller than Cyclops? And isn't beast suppose to be hunched over like a gorilla?

In order to save Beast's life, Sage activated a secondary mutation in his genes, making him more of a blue cat man than a blue gorilla.

Cyclops is supposed to be tall and Storm is tall for a chick

[Fignuts]

Storm is african. She is probably mad tall.

[Jeritron]

Wolverine is definitely way too tall and the costumes look quite lame, but I'm not really going to harp on it since I don't have interest in anime anyways.

[BigDaddyCool]

why did you ruin my color?

[BigDaddyCool]

http://comicswithstevzie.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/early-new-x-men.jpg

See storm is the tallest. No, I don't understand preservative and foreground/background artistic techniques.

[Fignuts]

Your logic is flawless.

[Funky Fly]

Storm is african. She is probably mad tall.

I should probably point out that not all Africans are 8 foot Sudanese people. In fact, most Africans are not tall at all, what with the no food thing.

[BigDaddyCool]

But she is one of them Sudanese people.

[Lock Jaw]

I bet she's real good at basketball too.

[Reavant]

considering she can fly to the hoop yea

[BigDaddyCool]

well good at basketball for a girl. Probably can't dunk.

[Reavant]

again... u realize she can fly?

[Miotch]

His point is that she's a girl, and that even the ability to fly only allows her to do layups and jump shots.

[Reavant]

yea i got that i just like making him feel stupid way to fuck it up

[BigDaddyCool]

Anyhow, she can't flying, she glides on gusts of wind or some bullshit.

[Reavant]

tomato tomoto

[Lock Jaw]

http://www.passfailstudios.com/comics/16.jpg

[BigDaddyCool]

I thought Storm was part of Wolverine harem

[Lock Jaw]

Getting this back on the topic of movie news:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110302/Captain-America-Red-Skull_510.jpg

[McLegend]

Awesome

[Blitz]

Fuck he looks awesome.

[Jeritron]

When I scrolled through, I thought that was one of those high-end sculptures based on the comics.
Then I realized it was actually him from the movie.

That looks incredible. I can't believe how authentic it looks to the character.

[Jeritron]

http://comicswithstevzie.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/early-new-x-men.jpg

See storm is the tallest. No, I don't understand preservative and foreground/background artistic techniques.

I love this X Men lineup

[Kalyx triaD]

Giant Size represent.

Red Skull looks like the ultimate bastard.

[dronepool]

I love Red Skulls jacket.


And like this, Jeritron?

http://www.actionfigurepics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/72031_press01-001.jpg

[Jeritron]

Yes, basically.

I really love every bit of news that comes out about Captain America. Usually these things tend to sound worse and worse, but this keeps getting better and better.

There hasn't been much talk about it in here, but I'm thrilled about Alan Silvestri doing the music.
He just has the perfect style. When they announced this, I hoped the tone of the movie would be a mix of Raiders, The Rocketeer, and Back to the Future.
Seems like everything is working towards that.

I guess my only hope I'm still not sure on is whether or not they will stick to practical action/stunts/effects for the most part.
I'd rather see real, rough action like Raiders of the Lost Ark. It just suits the character better, and most importantly, the time period. Something about using a boatload of CGI in a movie set in WW2 just magnifies the shittiness of it. I know there will obviously be some CGI, but hopefully not uneeded amounts.

Joe Johnston seems pretty good about that though. I was really pleased with the use of makeup and practical effects in The Wolfman.

[Fignuts]

Holy fuck Red Skull looks amazing.

[Funky Fly]

Cap is looking to be a great film here.

[Lock Jaw]

The Avengers:

Before The Trailer (via Screenrant) tracked down the complete information for the upcoming New Mexico casting call. The interesting part is this description of the story:

"A superhero team called 'The Avengers' do battle against two separate alien extraterrestrial humanoid life forms. The Avengers are a superhero team, consisting of a group of Marvel Comics heroes aka 'Earth’s Mightiest Heroes'. The aliens that The Avengers will fight are called 'The Kree' and 'Skrulls'. These two extraterrestrial races become embroiled in a war for ages that ultimately makes its way to Earth, and the Avengers unite to intervene with all their power and might combined."

[Lara Emily]

Fucking sweet choice for The Avengers antagonists

[The Destroyer]

Assuming it's actually true. I have my doubts.

[Fignuts]

Damn, didn't think they'd go with Kree-Skrull war right off the bat. Not that I'm complaining, as It's arguably the best Avengers story ever.

[parkmania]

David Slade, who directed 30 Days of Night (2007) and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) will direct a new Daredevil film for 20th Century Fox. Slade had been one of the finalists to direct the new Wolverine movie, but lost out to Darren Aronofsky.

According to Variety, the new Daredevil movie won’t be a rehash of the rather pitiful 2003 Fox Daredevil epic that wasted the talents of a great cast that included Ben Affleck, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Garner, Jon Favreau, and Joey Pants (Joe Pantoliano). Certainly there are plenty of Daredevil comic book sagas that could translate well to the screen given the right creative team. No writers or other members of the creative were announced except for producer Peter Chernin.

The 2003 Daredevil movie, which was directed by Mark Steven Johnson, cost $78 million and earned just $102 million domestically, which means it didn’t make money for the studio. Still, it earned nearly $80 million overseas, so it probably came close to breaking even—and with Marvel’s “use it or lose it” clauses in its movie rights deals, Fox has evidently decided to role the dice again for a second Daredevil film rather than let the rights lapse back to rival Marvel/Disney.

[Lock Jaw]

Figured this was coming. :y:

[Rammsteinmad]

I really liked the Daredevil movie, so I'm happy if another one is being made.

[parkmania]

In a blow to Fox’s Wolverine sequel top tier director Darren Aronofsky has bowed out of the production. A significant part of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine sequel, which will be called simply The Wolverine, would have been shot overseas, most of it in Japan. In a statement announcing his intention to leave the project Aronofsky said: “It became clear to me that the production of The Wolverine would keep me out of the country for almost a year. I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time.”

According to Deadline, Aronofsky’s breakup with actress Rachel Weisz and custody issues concerning their son are behind his decision to leave the project, which has nothing to do with the script by Christopher McQuarrie. In his statement Aronofsky expressed his disappointment, “I am sad that I won’t be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend Hugh Jackman again.”

In its statement Fox expressed “understanding and respect” for Aronofsky’s decision. The studio also noted that “Hugh Jackman and Fox both remain fully committed to making The Wolverine. We will regroup and move forward aggressively.”

The project has not yet officially been greenlit, but the start of filming had already been postponed from this spring due to Jackman’s promotional schedule for Real Steel and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

[Jeritron]

Jesus that is a huge bummer. That will now be renowned as one of those "what if" movies. Especially since it's highly unlikely they're going to find a replacement on his level.

[Lock Jaw]

JK Simmons to voice J. Jonah Jameson on the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon. :y:

[Inadequacy]

That's seriously awesome news.

[Shadow]

Wait...ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN CARTOON!?

[Rammsteinmad]

Another Spider-Man cartoon already?

[Nowhere Man]

Yeah, that was announced about a year ago. In fact, the Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon is the main reason why The Spectacular Spider-Man got canceled, to make room for the new one (and that's also why I will probably not watch the new one, because SSM is one of my favorite superhero shows ever and I'm still bitter)

[McLegend]

They are doing reshoots on Captain America. I don't think that's good.

[dronepool]

Yeah, that annoys me. Not because it ruins the number run but it waters down the "anniversary" issues and ensures them as nothing but money grabbing experiments with reprints in the back.

If the story is good, I'll get the trade for almost half the price from amazon, but I'm not supporting the single/monthly book.

[Lock Jaw]

Nothing wrong with reshoots at all.

[Jeritron]

Reshoots are standard movie-making

[McLegend]

For movies that aren't going that well.

[Kalyx triaD]

If it's any consolation, the Ultimate Spider-Man has really slick animation and looks good. I get the vibe of the Fox Kids 'toon, except with modern quality animation. The models return to realistic style, and it overall seems darker (visually) than the last few Marvel toons released.

This probably doesn't mend the tragic loss of Spectacular Spidey, which I immensely enjoyed catching up on Netflix, but it looks like Ultimate can service us well.

If I could find clean footage I'll post it.

[Jeritron]

Netflix needs to get on the older cartoons

[McLegend]

Captain America trailer is online, and I like it. The CGI on Chris Evans pre-Super soldier is a little bad in some spots though.

I am trying to post it.

[Jeritron]

Is this the same one that came out around the superbowl?

[McLegend]

Nope full trailer. The trailer was suppose to be posted at Noon tomorrow, but for whatever reason ET realeased it early. They have taken it down off the website.

Here is link to the trailer which is on the bottom of the page. Couldn't find an embed trailer that worked on here.

http://www.flicksnews.net/2011/03/captain-america-first-avenger-new-image.html

[Nowhere Man]

Nice.

[Innovator]

Fucking nice.

[Jeritron]

Thumbs up

[Rammsteinmad]

Shit yeah! Looks awesome!

[Sixx]

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[Kalyx triaD]

Treatment for X4 sent to Fox. Fox likes it. Story leads to a potential X5.

Wolverine still trucking on, curiously called "Hugh Jackman's Wolverine" by producer Laurie Donner. Just her way of calling it, I'm sure.

Deadpool still happening, Ryan still attached.

Overall Fox has long term plans for Marvel's mutant sandbox.

Avengers is filming... right now.

[Rammsteinmad]

As in X-Men 4? Not First Class 2, or anything? A continuation from X3?

That'd be awesome if they did that. Good to hear about Deadpool too, as I'd love to see that on the big screen.

[Lock Jaw]

How does Fox's rights with the mutants work? Do they have... every mutant available to them? Or can they not bring in any more new mutants due to the rights issue now?

[Funky Fly]

Everyone under the X-Men umbrella, it seems. Deadpool is not a mutant, but they got him because of his X-Force/Weapon X Project/new X-Force ties.

[Kalyx triaD]

X-Men characters - which presumably includes the entire mutant sandbox for Fox. I could be wrong, but they seem to have easy pickings whenever they add mutants to their movies.

The rumor of Wanda appearing in Avengers would have thrown me off, but it seems that won't happen.

[Lock Jaw]

Means they have like half the Marvel Universe. :shifty:

[Reavant]

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[Reavant]

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[Kalyx triaD]

I'm against video trailers to comic books.

[Reavant]

oh...


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[Kalyx triaD]

Oh boy...

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh shit! That video reminded me of the Planet Hulk animated DVD! Still haven't got it! Gonna go bargain hunting now. ;)

[Kalyx triaD]

That movie is cool.

[Dave Youell]

I didn't love planet hulk. Just felt like Gladiator with Hulk. Was ok i guess

[Rammsteinmad]

I didn't love planet hulk. Just felt like Gladiator with Hulk. Was ok i guess

Did you read the comics? Maybe you would have enjoyed it more if you had read it first?

Unless you're referring to the comics... :'(

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Rammsteinmad]

HA HA! That looks awesome! Fuck I can't wait for this to come out. Totally bummed that if I see it one the big screen it'll be with lame German overdubs though. :(

[Kalyx triaD]

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Yeah, that was Hawkeye above.

[Inadequacy]

Kinda hated the slow motion dropkick and the awful "I'm getting tasered" bit. The switch to Hawkeye in that shaky bucket was kind of lame, but it'll probably make more sense in context.

Still pretty excited for this though.

[Kalyx triaD]

A director is now attached to 20th Century Fox's X-Men spinoff Deadpool. VFX artist Tim Miller will direct. Reynolds will produce and is attached to star.

[Kalyx triaD]

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Read Marvel comic event, Fear Itself #1 this weekend. Thor gets some wake-up calls in that as well.

[Fignuts]

Damn it, didn't know that was out already. Need to read that.

[Rammsteinmad]

So this entire film is just Thor beating people up, saying something about how he's 'the mighty...' before being proved wrong. :-\

Nah just kidding though, I can't wait for this film!

[Kalyx triaD]

Tom Hiddleston was signed to play Loki in 5 Marvel films. As usual this deals don't specify which film, so Loki could pop up in Iron Man 3 or Avengers 2 if it gets that far.

I think these deals are so open to give writers and producers a larger pool of characters played by their legacy actors when coming up with new movies.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i.newsarama.com/images/fearit004_cov_var_02.jpg

I has a confession... There's this cool site that shows hi-res covers of DC and Marvel books months in advance (sometimes Image and Darkhorse as well) and I've been collecting the artwork I like best. I've been doing for years.

So now when I see cool covers I will link them here. This is the site (on a gallery, just click the banner). (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/marvel-july-2011-solicitations-110412.html)

Sorry's

http://i.newsarama.com/images/cap-thor-mcu_cover1_02.jpg

Movie Style!

[Sixx]

So apparently they chose Cobie Smulders for Maria Hill in Avengers. At least according to imdb.

I don't think that's too great of a choice.

[Kalyx triaD]

I think we covered that one. I can't say if it's a good choice or not, I don't know Maria Hill outside of her panels in Civil War.

[mitchables]

thor was really good. went to a preview screening a couple nights ago. i actually enjoyed it a lot more than i thought i was going to. the tone was bang on. hemsworth did a good job of transitioning the character from brash and arrogant to benevolent and heroic. natalie portman is probably the weakest choice cast-wise, because for all her trumpeting about preparing for the role by looking at real-life female scientists and their struggle to be heard and taken seriously, she kind of comes off a bit schoolgirlish throughout, all giggles and embarrassed silence around buff people claiming to be gods. guy that plays heimdall is fantastic. not a huge role but a pivotal one, and he is awesome in it. everyone else was generally pretty good too. agent coulson was, as always, a treat (upon seeing the destroyer for the first time: "is that one of stark's?") - and the appearance of hawkeye was really well done. it hints at who you'll see before you see them, but for anyone who's read the comics it's immediately obvious, and a nice set-up for a couple films down the road.

overall though, really strong outing from marvel. definitely not the runt of the litter as predicted. go check it out feeling good about the prospect guys, because it's actually a pleasantly surprising film.

[Sixx]

We covered that?

I remember debating about which of some three actresses would be the best, but I don't remember Cobie Smulders being the closest to being cast.

Oh, well.

[mitchables]

I think we covered that one. I can't say if it's a good choice or not, I don't know Maria Hill outside of her panels in Civil War.

you never read new avengers?

[Sixx]

Right, for some reason Australia gets Thor first.

Shit, even Poland gets Thor before the US does.

[Kalyx triaD]

We covered that?

I remember debating about which of some three actresses would be the best, but I don't remember Cobie Smulders being the closest to being cast.

Oh, well.

Yeah one of us reported the final casting. I wanted to see Jessica Lucas win, even if she didn't fit the image at all. :(

you never read new avengers?

Only the first arc. :$

Right, for some reason Australia gets Thor first.

The lead actor is an Aussie. It was a classy gesture.

[Rammsteinmad]

Mitchables did you stay until after the credits? I've already watched the scene on youtube before it was taken down (because I'm a moron who can't help but check out spoilers), but just curious if you did, and what you thought of it.

[Rammsteinmad]

http://i.newsarama.com/images/fearit004_cov_var_02.jpg

As much as I love X-Men (and I do, I really fucking do), sometimes I see covers like this and my initial reaction without having read the story is "ugh... now what?".

[The Destroyer]

It's a Fear Itself teaser rather than a cover as far as I know - it's tagline is something along the lines of "do you fear... what you've become?".

So maybe Cyclops fears becoming a mad Magneto style leader of mutants. Or something.

[Rammsteinmad]

Oh I see, that would make sense.

[Nowhere Man]

I would actually love to see that. Having a bit where he goes off the reservation and becomes a violent mutant militant would definitely give Cyclops some more interesting aspects to his character, especially if he has to redeem himself later on a la Hal Jordan.

[Kalyx triaD]

The Hal/Paralax kinda sucked, though... But a Cyke-mutant ruler deal may be better.

Anybody catch the last 'Wolverine's Possessed Body' issue? Cyke is still thinking of Jean. It was a funny issue, though.

[Fignuts]

Kalyx, you need to get on new avengers.

[Kalyx triaD]

Anything about that you think appeals to me? This is the second time you mentioned New Avengers. I might be a Secret Avengers guy.

[LuigiD]

New Avengers is my favorite Marvel book. Even when I am not reading comics I always make the effort to read at least read that. It seems like just about every event touches the New Avengers somehow.

[Jeritron]

I never liked the concept of Spider-Man in the Avengers, but it'd be long winded to get into it.
Either way I liked that it never happened for most of Marvel's history, and I fully understand why they'd do it now.

[Kalyx triaD]

Opened an official Avengers movie thread, all updates will go there (as far as me reporting anyway). It's filming now, get hype.

[Kalyx triaD]

- Marvel is quite happy with X-Men and Fantastic Four at Fox and Spider-Man at Sony. Kevin Fiege remarked that so long as they do the characters justice, they will make movies for the forseeable future (:().

- Along with visual easter eggs in Thor (regarding a vault of cosmic artifacts), Marvel hopes to expand the Movie-verse with magical and cosmic elemenst with Doctor Strange. From the sounds of it Strange will be a part of the universe.

[Fox]

In what way did Fantastic Four or FF 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer do the Fantastic Four "justice"? Has the meaning of the word "justice" been changed to mean "taken a large steaming shit upon"?

[Rammsteinmad]

I liked those films. :(

[Lock Jaw]

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/spider-nyc1.jpg

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/spider-nyc2.jpg

Why is his massive crotch bulge made to be a darker blue?

[Fignuts]

In what way did Fantastic Four or FF 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer do the Fantastic Four "justice"? Has the meaning of the word "justice" been changed to mean "taken a large steaming shit upon"?

They did the fantastic four themselves justice. Well, Jessica Alba as invisible woman is debatable I suppose, but she was passable in my opinion. Silver Surfer was done well. The only problems were Dr. Doom and Galactus. Making Galactus a cloud, was just lazy. And Dr. Doom was more of a whiny douchebag, than the regal, intimidating villain he is supposed to be.

[Sixx]

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/spider-nyc1.jpg

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/spider-nyc2.jpg

Why is his massive crotch bulge made to be a darker blue?

To stand out even more, probably.

[Rammsteinmad]

God that costume is ugly!

[Kalyx triaD]

The crotch area will probably be reduced in post. Superheroes can't have cocks sticking out.

I do like that Spidey will actually swing in this movie rather than CG effects. That's cool.

I'm still not completely sold on the suit, m'self.

[Sixx]

Superheroes can't have cocks sticking out.


What is the purpose of supertight pajama pants then?

[Kalyx triaD]

Canon-wise, I suppose it gives freedom of movement.

[Sixx]

Canon-wise, I suppose it gives freedom of movement.

What? Sweat pants are way better for that.

[Sixx]

Was there ever a superhero that wore sweat pants?

[The Destroyer]

The crotch is probably something to do with the harness for the cable he's swinging on.

And no sweat pant wearing superheroes are springing to mind.

[Kalyx triaD]

Deadpool's Origins appearance had him in sweat pants.

*ducks and cover*

[Krimzon7]

I finally watched First Wolverine...it sucked a donkey's dick

[Kalyx triaD]

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I take it he's Cyclops' father now.

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<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/yRSuh3X-itc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Cue accent backlash.

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[Rammsteinmad]

Wow.

Not a single one of those clips did anything to excite me.

:(

[Kalyx triaD]

I enjoyed the Banshee clips at least, you wouldn't think they'd keep his flying ability.

Not digging Zoe's character being Angel instead of Pixie. It would have made more sense to adjust her as movie-version Pixie since comic Pixie got a bump of exposure over the years. Not to mention Zoe with her wings resembles Pixie in a way.

[Blitz]

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5330/connors1.jpg

Doc Connors and Parker.

[Lock Jaw]

Watch out! He's got a sock puppet! :shifty:

[Kalyx triaD]

Jeritron has passed away. (http://tpww.net/forums/showthread.php?t=113143)

His contributions to this and the DC Movie thread will be missed.

[parkmania]

I'm sure as soon as he got through the Pearly Gates he got directions to the movie theatre so he could see Captain America, Green Lantern and Thor before the rest of us.

[Fignuts]

Why the fuck does it take so long for every new issue of Avengers: Children's Crusade to come out. Fuck.

[The Destroyer]

Not like massive delays are anything new with Young Avengers.

[Fignuts]

Oh and by the way, the new fantastic four book, aka Future Foundation is awesome, and my new favorite book.

Pick it up, unless you are a giant pussy who fears change and new ideas.

[Nowhere Man]

I'll admit that I was skeptical about FF because having Spidey on the team was an obvious marketing ploy to get people to read it (although it does make sense in-character, what with him and Torch being best friends), but damn if I'm not hooked on it. Crazy super-science plots, hilarious dialogue, and I have to admit, my new favorite team costumes ever.

[Fignuts]

Everything about it is fantastic. I've never really even liked FF that much, but this is great.

And honestly, ever since spider-man joined the new avengers, I've aactually preferred him as a team player, rather than as a solo act. With every team he joins, he just has brilliant chemistry with the other characters. He's good in his own book, but he is so much more entertaining when he has other people to play off of. Can't tell you how many times I've laughed out loud at some of his moments in all these books.

And yeah, the new uniforms are badass. I thought they were cool even when they were revealed and everyone was "BAAAAAAAWWWW"ing about it.

Personally, I'm a fan of new ideas, and making bold moves. That is probably why I like Grant Morrison. Can't stand these people who say crap like, "Well if he was a good writer he wouldn't need to change things. He could just write good stories with what he's got." That's bullshit. I don't care how good a writer is, these properties have been around since the 60's and there is only so much you can do, before you need to make some bold changes to allow fresh, new stories to be told.

I like things like New X-men, and One More Day(The idea of it anyways, not the execution.)

[Fignuts]

Yeah, and I honestly don't care if spidey joining was a marketing decision, because he's always been really tight with the FF, not just Johnny. And he's something of a scientist himself, so it works on that level as well.

[Majunior]

One thing I like about Spidey lately is writers have been tapping into the scientist things. It's actually being used, not just a footnote in his bio.

[Fignuts]

Gonna be honest the latest tv trailer for x-men is getting me pumped. Looks pretty good.

[Kalyx triaD]

Did I mention that Jaimie Alexander (Sif, Thor) expressed desire to portray X23? I prefer Vanessa Hudgens, but a proven fresh face (without tabloid baggage) may entice Fox to the character. I decree: Allow this.

http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/9500000/Jaimie-jaimie-alexander-9530893-529-684.jpghttp://geek-news.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/x23targetx1_1.jpg

[Fignuts]

Feel like it would be really really hard to make x-23 work on film.

[Kalyx triaD]

On the contrary, I find her to be one of the most movie-friendly characters in Marvel's library.

Go with my Hudgens casting and you expand the age demo to net tweeners, tapping Twilight's target audience. Girls will be lured in, guys think she's hot. She'd fit with the possibility of X4 being youth oriented. Can give Hugh Jackman a new angle to work with (Logan as father figure).

Go with Alexander and you increase the 'sexiness', and present women with their own 'Wolverine'. She'd bring in those who enjoyed her in Thor, and she can promote the movie in hound-dog circles (Maxim, etc). Could interact with Jackman on a closer level (sibling, cousin), or outright be the 'feral character' if Wolverine doesn't make the movie.

Then there's the X-movies lacking a marketable action girl in general. It won't be Rogue.

[Fignuts]

Not really talking about marketability.

Took a lot of writing and complex stories took make x-23 a respectable character and not a shameless wolverine clone. Just don't think you can fit that into a movie. Seems like she would inevitably seen as a cheap cash in by critics.

[Kalyx triaD]

Fuck critics. We know better.

[Fignuts]

Would be a legit complaint. I'm sure the action scenes would be fun, but I just can't see how they could avoid her being a shallow character given the time constraints of a movie.

As a fan of the character, I wouldn't like it. Would probably end up being like deadpool in origins, albeit to a lesser extent.

[Kalyx triaD]

Rogue in X1 was essentially a prototype of the character without them knowing it. Even as far as her relationship with Logan goes.

Do that again, add more depth and stakes, and killer fight scenes, and I'm happy.

[Kalyx triaD]

Stan Lee talks about his cameo work, and his Amazing Spider-Man cameo scene (spoilers):

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Love the guy.

[Fignuts]

http://cdn.the-gutters.com/comics/0cc69ac0e88e2ca1bd9ee04649a415967e06ffc4.jpg

[Inadequacy]

I feel like "They're having sex with the corpse of the baby llama" sums up my feelings toward Garth Ennis completely.

[Fignuts]

Well brightest day was stupid.

[Lock Jaw]

I think you probably meant to put that in the DC thread, but... I kind of liked Brightest Day. I wouldn't call it great, but it was decent.

I liked Justice League: Generation Lost better though.

[XL]

Re: Thor post-credit scene...
What is the source of power that Fury shows off?

[Fignuts]

A Cosmic Cube. Pretty sure it will be a part of the plot in Captain America.

[Miotch]

Wasn't it the cube that they had taken from the ice giants?

[Fignuts]

I don't think so. That cube was bigger. Also, they implied that they had acquired the object well before the events of the movie.

[Reavant]

I thought it was the cube that the red skull is always running around with

[Fignuts]

That's a cosmic cube, yeah.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/06/captain_america2.jpg
http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/06/captain_america1.jpg

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Looks great.

[loopydate]

So... First Class kind of blew my mind. Was fully expecting to hate it, but it was way better than it had any right to be. Fassbender was incredible and - God help me - I was actually interested in Havok for the first time in my life.

Plus, the Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Romijn cameos were a nice touch. Jackman's especially was fantastic.

[Boondock Saint]

Enjoyed it quite a bit

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i.newsarama.com/images/UNCANNY_XMEN_543_Teaser_02.jpg

[Miotch]

That seems like a terrible crossover.

[Fignuts]

Both Fear Itself and Flashpoint are kind of boring so far. Just no real interesting hook.

[Shadow]

Fear Itself Deadpool written by the same guy who does Dr. McNinja is coming out this week.

Just FYI.

[Lara Emily]

Oh lord. a Juggernaut/Colossus mix really? WTF is that shit?


BAHAHAHAHA I'm reading the summary of Fear Itself holy shit there's some straight up ridiculous shit going on.

[McLegend]

Marvel is on a roll. I really can't wait for Captain America, but I'm still worried.

[Kalyx triaD]

Wooooooo!:

http://www.comingsoon.net/nextraimages/avengerspromoposter.jpg

Cap, Tony, and Widow has some new dudes. Hawkeye revealed! Hulk samsh! Awesome awesome awesome!