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Who is Star-Lord’s father? Well, we know one person it definitely isn’t…

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One of the big mysteries of Guardians of the Galaxy – which may or may not be answered in 2017’s sequel – is the identity of Star-Lord’s (Chris Pratt) father, and with James Gunn hard at work on the script for Guardians of the Galaxy 2, the director has taken to Instagram to reveal he’s […]

Marvel wanted Spider-Man for Avengers: Infinity War as well as Captain America: Civil War

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Early in the Sony hack, it was revealed that Marvel Studios had tried to reach a deal with Sony to cameo in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, and now some new details have emerged via Twitter detailing how Marvel wanted to use Spidey in the storyline, as well as revealing that he would have featured […]

Joss Whedon talks Avengers: Age of Ultron, introducing The Vision, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver

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There’s less than five months to go before Marvel brings the curtain down on Phase Two of the Cinematic Universe with Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the director has been speaking in depth to IGN about the hotly-anticipated sequel, including expanding the world of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes with the introduction of new characters like The […]

Don’t expect to see Spider-Ham in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, but you might get Santa Claus Burglar

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As those responsible for hacking into Sony continue to leak new files, some details have emerged concerning negotiations with Marvel about numerous minor supporting characters from the Spider-Man universe, and whether they are available to the studio for its movie franchise. And if you were hoping to see Spider-Ham on the big screen, I’m afraid […]

Covers for Marvel’s Star Wars #3, Darth Vader #3 and Princess Leia #1

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As Marvel prepares to launch a new phase of Star Wars comics, the publisher has released the covers for Star Wars #3, Star Wars: Darth Vader #3 and Star Wars: Princess Leia #1, and we have them for you right here… THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES! • The attack on Cymoon-1 comes […]

Stephen King’s fantasy epic returns in Marvel’s Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three – House of Cards #1

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Marvel Comics has announced the third instalment in its series of comic books based upon Stephen King’s dark fantasy epic The Dark Tower, with New York Times Bestselling writers Peter David (Spider-Man 2099) & Robin Furth (The Dark Tower: A Complete Concordance) and critically acclaimed artist Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk) set to launch Dark […]

Marvel and Disney Kingdoms present the cover to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad #1

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Marvel Comics and Disney Kingdoms have announced that the world famous Disney attraction Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be roaring to life in comic book form in March 2015, and to celebrate the news Pasqual Ferry’s cover to the first issue has been released online… From acclaimed writer Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman, Avengers Undercover) and rising […]

Evangeline Lilly says Ant-Man is in ‘good hands’ with Peyton Reed

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Marvel’s Ant-Man got off to a rough start when original director Edgar Wright, who was working on the project from 2006, left over creative differences. Since his departure Peyton Reed took over and now in an interview with IGN to promote The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, star Evangeline Lilly has Peyton Reed […]

Marvel’s original Star Wars comics getting the remastered graphic novel treatment

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Having secured the license from Dark Horse, Marvel Comics is set to launch a new phase of Star Wars comics this January, but the publisher has also announced that the original Marvel adaptations of the Original Trilogy are returning for new, oversized graphic novels with remastered colouring. Things will get underway in May with the […]