In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank… Collected in The Punisher Vol. 4 #1-12 (Apr 2000- March 2001) Writer Garth Ennis Penciller Steve Dillon Inker Jimmy Palmiotti Letterer(s) Comicraft, Wes Abbott, Richard Starkings Colorist Chris Sotomayor Editor(s) Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada For […]
Superhero Movies: Contrarian Opinions and Partisan Fandoms
Samuel Brace on contrarian opinions and parisan fandoms…. This is a great time to be a fan. A fan of superheroes and superhero movies, of a particular TV series or film franchise, to be a fan of pretty much anything and anyone. For this there is no doubt. Fandom’s are at their peak, with the […]
Ancient hero meets modern world in Marvel’s ‘All New, All Different’ Hercules
This November, the world’s first super hero is back in the game in Hercules #1 from fan-favorite writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians 3000) and artist Luke Ross (Hulk, Secret Avengers), whcih is set to blast out of the gate with an explosive first issue that will show the world why he set […]
Tom Holland has filmed his Spider-Man scenes in Captain America: Civil War
We knew that it would be a fast turnaround for young actor Tom Holland after being cast as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War, but it would appear that he’s already done. While discussing their latest movie Vacation, Spider-Man screenwriters Jonthan Goldstein and John Francis Daley have said that they will be screened his scenes […]
Constance Zimmer joins Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Constance Zimmer (Entourage, House of Cards) is set for a recurring guest role in the third season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The site reports that Zimmer will play the head of a mysterious government agency which crosses paths with Coulson (Clark Gregg) and S.H.I.E.L.D. as it seeks out new […]
Cast and crew interviews for Fantastic Four
Ahead of its release next Friday, we’ve got some cast and crew interviews for 20th Century Fox’s superhero reboot Fantastic Four, which includes stars Miles Teller (Reed Richards), Kate Mara (Susan Storm), Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm), Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm), Toby Kebbell (Victor Von Doom), Reg E. Cathey (Dr. Storm) and Tim Blake Nelson […]
Michael Douglas is not signed up for any more Marvel movies, but open to return
While Marvel Studios have a habit of signing their actors up for multi-picture deals, it seems that Michael Douglas didn’t get the typical Marvel contract for Ant-Man, with the actor revealing that he hasn’t signed on for any future appearances as Dr. Henry ‘Hank’ Pym, although he’s open to a return. “I’m not signed up […]
Steven DeKnight on the introduction of the Punisher to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Although he’s stepped down as showrunner on Marvel’s Daredevil, Steven DeKnight was in attendance at the Television Critics Association press tour yesterday, during which he spoke to Slash Film about the upcoming introduction of The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) in the show’s second season, and whether this presents Marvel with the opportunity to do the character […]
Director Jon Watts on Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Back in June, it was announced that Cop Car helmer Jon Watts will direct Tom Holland (The Impossible) in Sony and Marvel Studios’ reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. Now during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Watts has spoken for the first time about the project, and what Holland can bring to the role. “He can […]
Melissa Rosenberg talks Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Over the past few months we’ve seen a tonne of set photos for Marvel’s second Netflix show Jessica Jones, and as it gears up for its debut on the streaming service later this year, showrunner Melissa Rosenberg (Twilight) has been speaking to Slash Film at the Television Critics Assocatiation summer press tour about the upcoming […]
