Our weekly round up of the latest news stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Man of Steel, Justice League, The Dark Knight Rises, The Wolverine, Deadpool, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Arrow, Wonder Woman, DC […]
Comic Book Review – Thunderbolts #1
Luke Owen reviews the first issue of Thunderbolts… “Red Hulk, Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, the Punisher. Forget the courts, the jails, the system — this team of Thunderbolts fights fire with fire, targeting the most dangerous and lethal players in the Marvel Universe with extreme prejudice. Led by General “Thunderbolt” Ross, AKA the Red Hulk, this […]
Comic Book Review – Batman #15
Martin Deer on the latest issue of Batman… “The Joker’s attacks have taken their toll on Batman and his allies, and now they have to face the impossible. The final madness of The Joker’s plan is revealed! Why is he more dangerous now than ever before?“ I’m running out of ways in which to describe […]
Movie Review – The Man with the Iron Fists (2012)
The Man with the Iron Fists, 2012. Directed by RZA. Starring RZA, Russell Crowe, Lucy Lui, Jamie Chung, Cung Le, Byron Mann, Pam Grier and Dave Bautista. SYNOPSIS: In feudal China, a treasure trove of gold leads various clans into war. In the middle of it all is a blacksmith, who must protect his love, […]
Thoughts on… Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, 2012. Written and Directed by Lorene Scafaria.Starring Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, William Petersen, Melanie Lynsky and Adam Brody. SYNOPSIS: As an asteroid approaches Earth, a man decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. If you knew the world was coming […]
Comic Book Review – The Hollows #1
Luke Owen reviews the first issue of The Hollows… “An all-new series from the creator of The Maxx and the co-creator of Zombies vs Robots! Sam Kieth and Chris Ryall transport you to a near-future Japan, where burned-out husks—the Hollows—wantonly devour souls throughout the city. Far above, a segment of society lives safely in giant […]
Thoughts on.. the Man of Steel theatrical trailer
Martin Deer discusses the new trailer for Zack Snyder’s upcoming Superman reboot Man of Steel… Sublime. Moving. Powerful! Some things are worth waiting for, and those things are even better when they suddenly appear unexpected. This trailer blew me away. It is fantastic; there are so many things to be excited about from this footage […]
Comic Book Review – Transformers Spotlight: Orion Pax
Luke Owen reviews the latest issue of The Transformers Spotlight… “BEFORE OPTIMUS PRIME — there was Orion Pax! Four million years ago, the future leader of the AUTOBOTS disappeared into the Cybertronian wilderness to save a friend. What happened next would take him to the very brink — and have startling repercussions on the current […]
Comic Book Review – Ghostbusters #16
Luke Owen reviews the latest issue of Ghostbusters… “After several tough cases, the Ghostbusters are ready for a real day off from dealing with the supernatural… but that doesn’t necessarily mean the supernatural is going to take a day off from them. Ready to settle in and do some relaxing, they are surprised as a […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #17
Chris Cooper reviews the latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles… “The TMNT recuperate in their new underground lair following their battle with Slash, the latest deadly creation of Stockgen. April O’Neil, an interim at Stockgen, has recently begun to uncover dark secrets there. Little does she know that her co-worker Chet Allen is secretly […]