How far is The Boys willing to go to push the envelope? We’ve already had bombs inserted you-know-where and Homelander showering the world with his love, after all. The Boys season 3, it seems, is going to go even further. Showrunner Eric Kripke has told EW (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Black Widow had a Tony Stark cameo in one version of the script
Black Widow screenwriter Eric Pearson has revealed that Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr) originally had a cameo in one version of the movie’s script. “I feel bad for the person who asked me this the other day because I said ‘there was never any discussion,’ …
Read More »Elizabeth Olsen says Doctor Strange 2 is “very scary”
Elizabeth Olsen has revealed that Doctor Strange 2 is shaping up to be a spooky installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “It’s a very scary movie,” she said in a Q&A at the New York Film Academy (H/T Screen Rant (opens in new tab)). “It’s like old Sam Raimi. They’re …
Read More »Batman masterpiece The Long Halloween returns after 25 years in new specials
DC is returning to the world of Batman: The Long Halloween 25 years after the publication of the seminal limited series with the original creative team – writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale – on board to continue the story. Batman: The Long Halloween Special variant cover by Tim …
Read More »Hideo Kojima praises Zack Snyder’s Justice League – and has fans asking for a Snyder Cut of Metal Gear Solid 5
Legendary video game developer Hideo Kojima has revealed his thoughts on Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Taking to Twitter (opens in new tab), the Metal Gear Solid creator praised the fleshed-out characters of two of the Seven, Flash and Cyborg, while also taking note of Snyder’s unique creative choices – including …
Read More »Marvel delays massive Loki Omnibus until the fall
With MCU fans riding high on the current Disney Plus Loki TV series, some will no doubt be disappointed that a planned, nearly definitive collection of most all of Marvel’s Loki comic books has been pushed back to the fall. Marvel Comics has informed retailers that a ginormous 1008-page Loki …
Read More »The Boys season 3 casts three new Supes
The Boys season 3 isn’t content with just the likes of Homelander and Starlight pacing up and down Vought’s corridors. Three more Supes are joining Amazon’s superhero series – including one villain from the comics. EW (opens in new tab) reports that Sean Patrick Flannery, Nick Wechsler, and Miles Gaston …
Read More »The transformative legacy of magical girl manga
Mahou shoujo (magical girl) manga and anime has been one of the most influential subgenres of contemporary American comics. From recent creator-owned series such as Kevin Panetta and Paulina Ganucheau’s Zodiac Starforce (opens in new tab) and Mildred’s Louis’ Agents of The Realm (opens in new tab), but even back …
Read More »New The Suicide Squad trailer leaks early – and includes a look at what the team are up against
The new The Suicide Squad trailer is here. Kinda. Throughout the day, the full-length teaser has been available for a select few on YouTube as part of pre-roll ads. Now, it’s been leaked as an “unlisted” video likely masquerading as a sneaky marketing ploy. Showcasing Idris Elba’s Bloodsport in a …
Read More »Emilia Clarke is “down” for staying in the MCU after Secret Invasion
Emilia Clarke has talked about the future of her MCU character. The actor is set to appear in Marvel’s Secret Invasion Disney Plus series. When asked by The Hollywood Reporter (opens in new tab) if she was prepared for the next ten years of her life to potentially be occupied …
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