The Immortal Hulk from comic book writer Al Ewing is one of our favorite Marvel comics series. We highly recommended this Eisner award nominated series! Let us look at some of the numerous Hulk villains that have appeared in the series.
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Batman, James Tynion and the Joker War | DC Comics
DC comics most popular on going comic series is none other the world’s greatest detective, Batman. The most recent storyline titled, “Their Dark Designs”, from comic book writer James Tynion. Has Batman pinned up against some new and old adversaries. Let’s discuss the current storyline and the upcoming crossover the Joker War.
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Catwoman 80th Anniversary 100 page Spectacular | DC Comics
Catwoman has always been one of Batman’s most cunning and dangerous rouges. The masterful feline thief and gymnast is about to celebrate her 80th anniversary. This super spectacular 100 page one shot comic is set to be released today. So let’s explore her modern origin within the DC Comic book universe.
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“Venom Beyond” by Donny Cates | Marvel Comics
Venom is Spider Man’s deadliest foe and Marvel’s greatest anti-hero. Comic book writer Donny Cates has been working on the new Venom series since the relaunch in 2018. This Marvel comics series has been one of our favorites. We discuss the up-coming story arc, ‘Venom Beyond’ from writer Donny Cates.
Venom by Donny Cates
Notorious comic book writer Donny Cates has been working on several Marvel comics series. Series such as Doctor Strange, Thanos, Silver Surfer Black, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor and Venom.
Donny Cates was asked by a fan on his Twitter account about his Venom run. Cates had replied to the fan, explaining he had a five year plan for the character. Which would take place in an overarching story spanning the series.So far, Venom volume 1 titled “Rex”. Introduces the reader to a story about the symbiotes and symbiote lore. We are also introduced to Knull, God of the Symbiotes. The Second volume titled “The Abyss”, in this chapter readers dive more into who Eddie Brock is and his family. Readers also learn about Eddie’s inner conflict’s and meeting his son, Dylan Brock.
“Venom Island”
Amazing Spider-Man #347 (W) David Michelinie (A) Erik Larsen & Randy Emberlin Absolute Carnage begins a prelude to larger events connected to the current story arc titled ‘Venom Island’.
Eddie is stranded on a desolate island where he fights for his life and Venom’s. This is the same island where Venom had killed Spider Man in Amazing Spider man issue #347. The most current arc, ‘Venom Island’ will conclude with a giant 25th issue. The next part of Cates planned out Venom run, seems to be unfolding beyond expectations.
Venom #25 retails at $5.99. The recent shut down of Diamond publishers and because of the COVID pandemic. The release has been delayed to May 27, 2020.
Recommended Graphic Novel
Venom Vol 1 Rex
(W) Donny Cates (A) Ryan Stegman
Amazon: Click here to buy the graphic novel of Venom vol 1 Rex on Amazon
‘Venom Beyond’ by Donny Cates
The next story arc begins in Venom issue #26. This will be the next chapter in Cates five year Venom plan. This next chapter will look into the future of Eddie Brock and Venom.
There will be an appearance of a new character within this issue. This will have an impact across the numerous series Cates has been working on for Marvel comics. This would be one issue worth adding to your pull list today!
Venom #26 retails at $3.99. The release has been delayed, due to the COVID pandemic. The release date Wednesday July 15, 2020.
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Gideon Falls Volume 4 The Pentoculus | Talks Comics
Welcome! This episode of Talks Comics! is all about the Image Comics series Gideon Falls. That’s right, we are covering another story arc from this amazing series from writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino. Gideon Falls Volume 4 covers issues #17-21. Father Wilfred, Norton, Dr. Xu, Sheriff Clara, and the other characters are all scattered between different dimensions. We come to the final confrontation with the Laughing Man. Our talks comics hosts Brandon and Brian discuss The Pentoculus storyline.
Fun Fact: Gideon Falls is the winner of the 2019 Eisner Award for Best New Series!
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Watchmen HBO Season 1 Recap & Discussion
HBO’s Watchmen is a tv series is set in the universe of the critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name. If you are a fan of the graphic novel you will want to see this interesting and new take in the same universe. Check out the recap and discussion video along with more details in the article. Warning: Spoilers below!
Youtube: Watchmen HBO Season 1: Popcorn Feed
Watchmen from HBO
What is Watchmen about?
HBO’s Watchmen takes place 34 years after the events of the comic series. Vigilantes have been outlawed due to their violent and extreme methods. In 1985, Adrian Veidt, formerly known as Ozymandias, manufactured a fake attack on New York City by a giant alien squid. This led to millions of New Yorkers being killed and nations being forced to work together against a common threat, averting a nuclear holocaust.
Set in 2019 in Tulsa Oklahoma, the show revolves around the Seventh Kavalry, a white supremacist organization inspired by Rorschach’s writings and masked image.The Seventh Kavalry wages war against minorities and the Tulsa police force responsible for enforcing reparations for victims of racial injustice. We learn that on Christmas Eve 2016, the Seventh Kavalry targeted and attacked the homes of 40 Tulsa police officers. Of those that survived, only Detective Angela Abar and Chief Judd Crawford remained with the force. While the police force was rebuilt, laws were passed forcing police officers to not disclose their profession and to protect their identity by wearing masks, allowing for costumed police officers.Principle Photography
The series was talked about rumor back in 2015, with discussions with Zack Snyder the director of the 2009 film. In June 2017, HBO had been in negotiations with the series creator and showrunner Damon Lindelof.
He is best known for previous his work with HBO The Leftovers, and also working Bad Robot on Lost, Nash Bridges, Crossing Jordan, and many others.
It was in September 2017, HBO had greenlit the pilot. Filming began in May 2018 and continued through June 2018 in Cedar Town, Georgia. The series got a full season order in August 2018.
Music
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of the band Nine Inch Nails composed the music for the series.
Characters
Angela Abar/ Sister Nite played by Regina King
a Tulsa police detective who dresses as a nun. Granddaughter of Will Reeves aka Hooded Justice. Angela was one of the officers attacked on “White Night” and has since “retired” from the police force to run a bakery, which serves as a cover for her continued police work.
Will Reeves/ Hooded Justice played by Louis Gossett Jr.
He is Angela’s grandfather, formerly known as the vigilante Hooded Justice, the first masked hero that inspired the Minutemen.
Calvin Abar/ John Osterman/ Doctor Manhattan played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
He is Angela Abar’s husband who later turns out to be Jon Osterman/Dr. Manhattan disguised in human form.
Adrian Veidt/ Ozymandius played by Jeremy Irons
A former businessman and the vigilante known as Ozymandias, the world’s smartest man.
Agent Laurie Blake/ Silk Spectre II played by Jean Smart
The former second Silk Spectre. Blake has since become an FBI agent and member of the Anti-Vigilante Task Force.
Wade Tilman/ Looking Glass played by Tim Blake Nelson
He is a Tulsa police detective who wears a reflective mask. Tillman was in New Jersey on 11/2/85, the day Adrian Veidt’s squid attacked New York.
Judd Crawford played by Don Johnson
Chief of the Tulsa police and member of the Seventh Kavalry. In the first episode, Judd Crawford is murdered by Will Reeves aka Hooded Justice for being a member of the Seventh Kavalry, formerly known as Cyclops.
Lady Truie played by Hong Chau
The owner of Trieu Industries, a corporation that bought out Veidt Enterprises following the news of Adrian’s death. Lady Trieu is later revealed to be Adrian Veidt’s daughter by artificial insemination.
Watchmen Recommendations
Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons
Released September 1986
The unique Graphic Novel that changed the comic book world forever. (First appearances of Rorschach, Ozymandias, Doctor Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl.)
Amazon: Click here to buy the graphic novel of Watchmen on Amazon
Doomsday Clock by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank
Released March 2017
The Squeal to the critically acclaimed graphic novel.
Amazon: Click here to buy the graphic novel of Doomsday Clock on Amazon
Watchmen (2009)
The film adaptation of the original story from director Zack Snyder.
Amazon: Click here to buy Watchmen (2009) on 4k or Blu Ray on Amazon
Watchmen (2019)
Season 1 from HBO.
Amazon: Click here to buy the first season of Watchmen (2019) on Amazon
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The Oscars 2020 – Joker, Avengers Endgame & More!
The biggest night of the year in Hollywood. Every year more great comic book and superhero movies are being added to the list of nominees for the coveted award. This year is no different from Joaquin Phoenix in Joker to the highly anticipated summer blockbuster Avengers Endgame. We made a list of some this years highlighted winners.
Academy Awards 2020
Best Performance from an Actor in a Motion Picture
Joker – Joaquin Phoenix
Winner: Joker – Joaquin Phoenix
After seeing the masterful performance from Joaquin Phoenix and the eager direction of Todd Philips. There was no questioning the nomination for the Joker star. He gives the character a different sense, style and rhythm. Which makes for a great take on the classic character from the Batman and Dc Comics universe.
Related: Check out our Golden Globes Winners List – Featuring Joker and more!
Some of the other contenders in this category; Adam Driver (Marriage Story), Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory), Jonathan Pryce (The Two Popes), and Leonardo Dicaprio (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Considering the contenders in this category it was a hard decision for the Academy for this years Best Performance by an Actor.
So you are aware, Joker made his first appearance in the comics in Batman #1 from creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
Amazon: Click here to buy Joker on 4k or Blu Ray on Amazon
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Joker – Hildur Guonadottir
Winner: Joker – Hildur Guonadottir
After winning the 2020 Golden Globe Award for the achievement in Musical Score for a motion picture. Hildur Guonadottir was a prime nominee and potential winner for the award. She is the first female to win the award in this category in over 20 years.
Some of the other nominees in this category are Thomas Newman (1917), Alexdre Desplat (Little Women), Randy Newman (Marriage Story), and John Williams (Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.
Amazon: Click here to buy Joker on 4k or Blu Ray on Amazon
Best Achievement In Visual Effects
Avengers Endgame – Dan DeLeeuw, Russell Earl, Matt Aitken, Daniel Sudick
Winner: 1917 – Guillaume Rocheron, Greg Butler, Dominic Tuohy
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Disney Plus, Marvel & More Super Bowl 2020 Trailers
Super Bowl 2020 had some intense moments, but everyone favorite part of the Super Bowl… the trailers! This year Marvel, Disney other Studios didn’t disappoint us with the new teasers for upcoming shows/movies. We made a list below for you to see some of our favorite trailers from this year’s Super Bowl 2020.
Super Bowl 2020 Trailers
Falcon & Winter Soldier
1st Appearances: Captain America #117 (1969)(MCU; Captain America: The Winter Soldier) 19; Captain America #1 (2005)(MCU;Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
Streaming Service: Disney+
Starring: Daniel Bruhl, Anthony Mackie
Summary: TV series centering on Marvel Cinematic Universe characters Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Release Date: August 2020
WandaVision
1st Appearances: Uncanny X-Men #4 (1964)(MCU; Avengers: Age of Ultron); Avengers #57 (1968) (MCU; Avengers: Age of Ultron)
Streaming Service: Disney+
Starring: Paul Bettany, Kat Dennings, Elizabeth Olsen
Summary: TV-Series Spinoff from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Containing the characters Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff and The Vision. Plot is unknown at the time.
Release Date: TDB 2020
Loki
1st Appearances: Journey into Mystery #85 (1962)(MCU; Thor)
Streaming Service: Disney +
Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Sophia DI Martino, Owen Wilson
Summary: Unknown
Release Date: TDB 2021
Black Widow
Genre: Action/ Adventure/ Sci-Fi
Rated: R
Starring: Florence Pugh, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr.
Summary: A film about Natasha Romanoff in her quests between the films Civil War and Infinity War.
Release Date: May 1, 2020
Fandango:
No Time To Die
Genre: Action/ Adventure/ Thriller
Rated: R
Starring: Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux
Summary: James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Fandango:
Top Gun: Maverick
Genre: Action/ Drama
Rated: R
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Manny Jacinto
Summary: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.
Release Date: June 26, 2020
Fandango:
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1 by Al Ewing | Talk’s Comics
After some much-needed rest, the Guardians of the Galaxy are back on the job! Our hosts Brandon and Brian discuss the first issue of this new comic series from Marvel Comics, Guardian of the Galaxy by writer Al Ewing and artist Juann Cabal. In addition to discussing the story, the guys also recommend Al Ewing’s other comic series for your reading enjoyment.
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Marvel Collector Corps: Marvel 80th Anniversary Unboxing
In celebration of the 80-year anniversary of Marvel Comics, we present our unboxing of Marvel Collector Corps 80th Anniversary themed box. Every other month we get the latest Marvel box from Funko, exclusive to Amazon. This theme has loads of potential, and the box contains not one, but two Pops! Check out the unboxing video below and let us know what you think of this theme as well as the collectibles the box came with!
Marvel 80th Anniversary Unboxing – Marvel Collector Corps:
Spoilers – Next Marvel Collector Corps Theme
To continue with the trend of epic themes, the next Marvel Collector Corps box’s theme is Fantastic Four! This is one of our all time favorite groups of heroes in the Marvel Universe and we cannot wait. This box will contain 2 Pops again which leaves tons of potential for some awesome new additions to the collection.
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