CATACLYSM: THE ULTIMATES' LAST STAND #4 preview

CATACLYSM: THE ULTIMATES LAST STAND #4 PREVIEW

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils and cover by MARK BAGLEY

CATACLYSM: THE ULTIMATES LAST STAND #4 hitting shelves January 29 2014

Source: Comic book resources

Happy Birthday Mr Stan Lee!

You know the Man, you know his story, he has been a big part of our childhood and possibly going into adulthood; he is STAN LEE!!!

Stan Lee turned 91 today and doesn't look a day over 70 (it may be possible he was part of a super soldier experiment). 

I mostly just wanted to say happy Birthday to Stan and hope for many more to come. He has been a big part of my life. If it weren't for him and his comics, i possibly wouldn't be the person i am today. 

So Happy Birthday Stan!

EXCELSIOR

Update: I also wanted to congratulate you for get 1 million followers!

Marvel pushing forward for DOCTOR STRANGE

I don't know about you, but I have really been enjoying the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movies, the concept and especially the characters, but there are many others Marvel can add to their MCU roster and among them is The Sorcerer Supreme: DOCTOR STRANGE!

Kevin Feige had an interview with Collider about whether or not a movie is in the working and this is what he had to say:

"Doctor Strange is something that I talk about often and it’s sort of next up for us to dig into and explore. Our executive producer of Iron Man 3, having done Captain America: The First Avenger and as that was finishing he started working on the bones that would become Iron Man 3, and now that he’s finished with Iron Man 3, he’s working on the bones that would become Doctor Strange. Now that Iron Man 3 is finished, some of our quote-unquote spare time is going to be devoted to trying to crack Strange"

Feige was then asked about when The Sorcerer would be entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and this was his answer:

"As we look past 2015, past Avengers 2 and Ant-Man, I think Doctor Strange should be one of the next movies in the years following that."

What do you think? Should Dr Strange be introduced to the MCU?
Write your comment down below:

IRON MAN 3 spoilerific REVIEW

 



 

The Man of Iron is back and this time he doesn't have a Gamma Radiated Hulk, a Super Soldier, nor SHIELD to save him.

Iron Man 3 has now hit theatres and this time the threat hits right at home.

Mind you, this review is full of SPOILERS for the movie and if you have not seen the new instalment then I would advise for you to come back after; but for all you others who have seen the movie, then stay tuned:

 

 Iron Man 3 is the first instalment of Marvel's Phase 2 project, which shall consist of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Thor: The Dark World, Guardians of the Galaxy and to end it, The Avenger 2; and what better way to begin the next stage than with the Armoured Avenger himself: IRON MAN.

 

Though Shane Black may have presented the best story for Tony Stark on a personal level, that doesn't necessarily mean that there aren't some major flaws that Die-Hard Fans will find rather disappointing and frankly quite idiotic.

 

All the previous MCU Movies have stories which show how this Universe is realistic, except for the Avengers which broadened the possibilities for Marvel movies. We now know that the movies can be fantasy like and this is exactly what Iron Man 3 has accomplished. This shows how the Universe is evolving and that anything can happen.

The Exremis Super soldiers, the fight scenes and even the new technology shows just how fantastical this world is getting and they did it without rushing right into it and that is what everyone who has worked on the movies should be proud of.

 

The movie begins with Tony Stark explaining how you 'create your own Demons' and that is exactly what the movie is about. How Tony Stark created his own enemies.

At the beginning it goes back in time to 1999, to show the loveable,  Playboy, Stark used to be at a New Years Eve party alongside Maya Hansen, the founder of Extremis, who he had rebuffed, causing demon no. 1, alongside rejecting disabled scientist, Aldrich Killian, creating demon no. 2. Stark's cockiness from a decade ago almost caused the death of him.

The Extremis was intended for it to allow its host to recover from crippling injuries, through regeneration. Though this was a success, it also granted them the unexpected ability to breathe fire?!

 

Tony may not have the Avengers to aid him in his quest, but he does have his best buddy, James Rhodes, the turned War Machine, turned Iron Patriot.

I really enjoyed how we managed to see more of Rhodey fighting alongside Tony, in and out of the suit. It had a sort of classic 'buddy cop' vibe to it, which emphasised the strong bond of friendship.

All I can say about Rhodey in this movie is that he was bad bottom. I found that his performance was one of the highlights of the whole film.

Though I did enjoy him in the film and he was great in and out of the suit, I would have preferred to see him more in the final battle with him wearing his suit and not seeing him so almost 'powerless' against the Extremis soldiers, even though he did manage to hold himself pretty well.



In this film, Tony and Peppers relationship has been almost demolished, obliterated, as if someone came up a blew up an Arc Reactor and all thanks to the New York battle, which took place in The Avengers.

After Tony was caught unprepared against Loki, he spends nearly every night doing what he knows best: tinkering; and in the few months between the battle against Loki and the Chitauri, and the Mandarin's attacks, Tony has not only made one or a few more suits but 42, with the forty second being the most bad bottom.

The suits cause a wall between Tony and Pepper, and Pepper definitely doesn't approve... who'd have thought?

 



Now... I find The Mandarin to be Iron Man's most fearsome foe and I was quite looking forward to this interpretation from the trailers and information the actors and cast members were giving out; but then the spoilers and major information about the character starting rolling in, and frankly I was pretty disappointed.

From the beginning the Mandarin was very menacing and was exactly how I imagined he would be in real life. A terrorist with no remorse, no code of conduct and is full of secrets; but then you get to the middle of the story when Tony goes to infiltrate his headquarters in Miami and that's when the fans started screaming at the screens... we learn that the Mandarin who had been sending intimidating and frankly quite scary messages to the Government was nothing more than a drunk British actor, who had no idea that the people he was working for were really killing people. That twist right there is what ruined the movie for me and I could not enjoy the rest at all.

I was expecting big things from the Mandarin in this movie and they just ruined it for me.

 



The last battle was fun and exciting. Tony and Rhodey fought side by side, which was very appealing to movie goers and comic book fans alike, as we don't see much of them fighting together (except for the Iron Man 2 end fight); but then the unthinkable happens... as Rhodes and Tony talk about how they need back-up as they are outnumbered in the battle against the Extremis soldiers, a faint whooshing sound can be heard from a distance... 41 suits came out of nowhere. All being different shapes and size, with different functions. The audience, including myself were very excited about the battle yet to come. The battle was fun and the action was pleasing, but only for a short amount of time. We didn't see much of all the functions the suits could do and to top it off, half of the suits were destroyed!

 

Robert Downey JR mentioned how he had a talk with the writers and producers of the movie about how he thought that Gwyneth Paltrow should do a little more as Pepper and did they answer his request? They definitely did. Pepper turns from the damsel in distress, who Tony has to constantly save, to a butt-kicking damsel who is doing the saving. During the clash at 10880 Malibu point (give thanks to Tony Stark for giving out that information to the press) Tony saves Pepper, for her to save him, therefor we finally found her wearing an Iron Man suit! Save number two was in the final battle, where she was infected with Extremis and kills the Master mind behind the whole plan and the true Mandarin (not to us comic book fans and some movie goers), Aldrich Killian.

Once the fight between the suits and the Extremis soldiers is over, Tony commenced a protocol called 'the Clean-slate', which caused every single suit to explode, making a pretty disappointing fireworks display; to show Tony's commitment to Pepper.

To top that off, Tony takes the shrapnel out of his chest, including the arc reactor saying that no matter what, he is Iron Man. Though it pains me to say it, I think the writers were trying to insult our intelligence. Are you telling me that Tony couldn't have gone through the operation at the beginning of his journey and further more, what was really the point?

 

Overall, I was pretty disappointed with this movie. Although the acting was superb, the story was not the best it could be. The action scenes we fun and exciting and some of the plot points was very reminiscent of Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, especially how the journey is more about the man inside the suit, than on the outside.

Up until the huge twist with Mandarin, I was really enjoying the film and I can certainly speak for everyone in the theatre when I say that after the twist, it was pretty difficult to enjoy the movie.

The movie slightly failed story-wise, but succeeded with the comedic side.

Putting aside the major hiccups within the film, it was fun and a great way to begin Phase 2.

I rate this movie a 7.5/10

What do you rate the movie? Post your rating in the comment section down below:







Marvel NOW! Teases FEARLESS

Once again another Marvel NOW! Teaser has popped up and this time features the word: FEARLESS.
So, what do you think this is guys? Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Will Sliney and Venom's Cullen Bunn is involved. I think that it's possible for it to be some sort of 'continuation' for Fear itself as Cullen Bunn was involved in a little project revolving around that, but it is possible for it to be Daredevil due to one of his names being 'The Man without fear'.

Now what do you think this is? My bet is on Daredevil to be honest.

This is set to debut February 2013

IRON MAN 3's The Mandarin won't have connections on the other side

Marvel has already introduced a Man with a hammer which congers lightning and a whole alien race with flying scooters into the MCU, so what can we expect from Iron Man 3's 'The Mandarin'? Well in an interview with Entertainment Weekly Kevin Feige explains all. (Entertainment Weekly quoted all his explanations):

"Feige says we won’t get ice rays and fire beams from these rings, like in the comics, but what will we get? Smart money says they’re not just because the Mandarin has won a lot of Super Bowls." 

The Mandarin possesses ten rings which gives him almost unlimited power in the comics. Each ring has a certain function for each task, which I think is very useful.

"But this version of The Mandarin will not follow that same backstory, said Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios. Don’t expect aliens." 


We have already encountered Gods, magic and extraterrestrials in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but apparently we won't be having any of that in the movie regarding The Mandarin... but he didn't mention the movie not including magic...   
 

How I would want a Deadpool movie to go

There has already been a rather disappointing Deadpool... Person (I still cringe when I here Barakapool, Eugh), and news being spread about a DP movie has been in the works for a while, but whose to say that they won't destroy Deadpool once again?
The directors and writers will say that they were huge comic fans when they were younger, but most of the time they don't even know what they're talking about. The proofs in X-men Origins: Wolverine; in what universe is there really a Wade Wilson where he can teleport, have swords come out of his fists and have laser vision?
What I'm trying to say is that us fans know DP better than probably any writer/director out there, so wouldn't you rather have the right Deadpool, instead of a cheap knock off version?

I have my own list of how I think the possible Deadpool movie should go.

Check it out:

THE RIGHT CAST

In X-men Origins: Wolverine, Deadpool was portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, and did a pretty good job as the mercenary  Wade Wilson and I would certainly like to see the actor return as him. one thing that I would like to add though is that Reynolds' certainly did portray him as the 'Merc with the Mouth', but I would rather have him with more mouth. If you get what I mean.

DON'T MAKE IT A KIDS MOVIE

I am a rather big fan of Deadpool and I know that if they are going to make this movie properly, it would have to be rated R/18. This would mean that not even I would be allowed to see it (even though I would sneak in at any cost).
Deadpool is a gritty character, who loves killing! There will have to be blood, there will have to be gore, but there's one thing that they definitely can't forget... DP's witty, yet dark sense of humor. Deadpool will make a joke about almost anything, whether it be a really witty one, or just something plain stupid.
Deadpool will be decapitating his enemies, shooting them in the eyeballs, torturing victims, shooting people for no entire reason and much more, so what else could they rate it?

DEADPOOL SHOULD BREAK THE FOURTH WALL... OCCASIONALLY

Deadpool is known for his sense of humor and his violent ways of doing things, but he's mostly known for him being able to break the fourth wall, which is where you can talk to the reader or the watcher.
I would like to see something like this in the movie. Deadpool should know that he's in a movie, but only hint at it. If he's constantly talking to the watcher, then it could get a little confusing and a tiny bit silly for those who don't know anything about the character.
What I would like to see is him maybe mentioning some of the actors who are playing characters, or even playing him! Maybe he could express his feelings about his portrayal in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, or about Marvel and DC's competitions movie wise. Just anything.

MAKE IT A DEADPOOL MOVIE

In most Fox movies, one character who's not even the main character can take the spotlight, DO NOT MAKE THIS HAPPEN!! Look at the X-Men franchise, sure Wolverine is the most interesting character in the team, but he completely took the spotlight.
In a Deadpool movie, it should be all about who? Deadpool. Don't make a supporting character take over (but they could include DP's Hydra sidekick, Bob have a relatively big role).

STAN LEE'S CAMEO

Stan Lee may have not created Deadpool, but Stan has appeared in nearly every single Marvel movie (whether he created the main character or not).
What I would like to see is Stan and DP having just a normal conversation, no jokes would have to be included, because seeing them talk would just be a joke on it's own.
This would also be a good chance for Deadpool to break the Fourth Wall. DP could maybe act like he actually knows Stan very well and maybe occasionally call him 'The Man' or 'The Maker'.

What do you think about my ideas?
Is there something I could add? Is all of it just plain wrong?

Sound off below

IRON MAN: RISE OF TECHNOVORE first trailer

Iron Man's coming back to DVD in his new upcoming anime film: Iron Man: Rise of Technovore. Starring Iron Man, War Machine, The Black Widow, Hawkeye, The Punisher, Nick Fury and much more from the Marvel Universe.

How Carol Danvers A.K.A Ms. Marvel can be introduced in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

With Marvel's Phase 2 project approaching, new characters will be introduced and many possible characters to debut in the MCU have been thought of. Among these characters is Carol Danvers A.K.A Ms. Marvel.

Ms. Marvel first appeared in the late 60's as an officer in the United States Air Force, who receives super powers after being caught in an explosion which originated from a Kree (alien race) Device. The explosion had merged her DNA with the Kree's Captain Marvel.

I believe that this character could be introduced in the MCU.

Marvel has a Guardians of the Galaxy movie coming up and this is said to lead up to a team-up with The Avengers in The Avengers sequel against the Mad Titan, Thanos.
The Guardian's of the Galaxy is of course mostly cosmic based, which is also part of Danvers back story, so could she be introduced in the GOTG movie?

What if Carol Danvers were introduced as a SHIELD agent at the end credits for the Guardians of the Galaxy and is sent to check some sort of disturbance (like the late Agent Coulson did in the Iron Man 2 end credits, where he is seen looking at Thor's hammer, Mjolnir), but involving extraterrestrials.
I figured that the disturbance could be something relating to her origin (such as the Kree) and this could just continue onto either her own solo movie or be introduced in The Avengers sequel with her origin revealed later in the Universe.



If she isn't to be introduced as a super heroin, she could be like the Ultimate Danvers, where she's still a part of SHIELD, but with no special abilities.

Personally, I would go with her have powers, because the MCU could really use with more Female heroes.

What do you think?

Please state your idea down below...

PS. I wouldn't really go with her costume design, but with maybe some sort of military uniform?

The Son of Coul returns!!!

Marvel's head of TV Jeph Loeb, revealed at New York Comic Con that Clark Gregg will be reprising his role as SHIELD's star agent, Agent Phil Coulson in Joss Whedon's spin-off TV pilot SHIELD.

The actor has appeared in multiple shorts named Marvel one-shots, involving the Avengers initiative. He has also lend the voice of Phil in The Ultimate Spider-man Television show.

My question is how will he appear? In flashbacks? What?

Sound off below

First look at Marvel's upcoming animated film, IRON MAN AND HULK: HEROES UNITED

Marvel has now released a batch of photos via Entertainment Weekly, of the Armored Avenger: Iron Man and the The Incredible Hulk in there upcoming CGI/Hand-drawn movie: Iron Man and Hulk: Heroes United.

The film will include Iron Man and Hulk battling the evil Zzzax (A villain made out of pure energy).

The film will not be a follow-up to the events of Marvel's The Avengers, but Jeph Loeb did say this for the fans to: "Welcome people to interpret any way they like. In tone and character, we want to follow our best leader."

Adrian Pasdar (Heroes) will produce the voice of Iron Man, Fred Tatasciore (The Ultimate Spider-Man) will voice Banner and Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad).

"The challenge was to pick up the banter between the two of them. Certainly, Adrian Pasdar’s performance is inspired by what Robert Downey Jr. does, and Mark laid down such an incredible path for us to be able to follow," Loeb added. "It’s our hope that we will start doing more feature-length direct to Blu-ray and DVD stories. They’ll more than likely be in team-up situations. We find it works really well when we have big exciting adventures with two or more of our heroes."

The film is set to be released on home-video April 23rd 2013

Marvel: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS covers

Marvel is proud to announce that they have teamed-up with Susan G. Komen to create awareness of Breast Cancer.

The variant covers will be released this October.

Famke Janssen teases her return as Jean Grey

Patrick Stewart hinted that he may make a return as Professor X in the X-Men: First Class sequel 'X-Men: Days of future past', so why can't Jean Grey make a return; with the movie rumored to involve time travel and all?
Due to the rumor of time travel being involved, a lot of conversation has been going around about whether the old X-Men crew, will some how mingle with the current X-Men crew from First class.

When talking to MTV, she hinted her return:

 "One never knows," she teased. "Jean Grey, the Phoenix … she finds a way to reincarnate herself constantly, so one never knows."

Do you think she'll return as Jean, or is her future as dark as the Dark Phoenix?

Comment below.

'Avengers initiative' first trailer

Last month, Marvel was teasing the Avengers initiative game in videos named 'Marvel briefings XP'; well now the game release is now upon us.
The game will feature Iron man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkey.
The following video features just the Hulk, but it appears that The Green Goliath will be battling the likes of the Abomination, Wendigo, Super-Skrull and Zzzax.

The game will be released on all mobile devices tomorrow, costing $6.99.

Check it out: