Power Man is a black superhero who first appeared in comicbook form back in 1972. He’s now better known as Luke Cage. The backstory is … well, what you might expect from a 1970s effort involving a black superhero. He was sent to jail for a crime he was not responsible for. However, in return […]
Marvel’s Little Thor ad spoofs Volkswagen’s “The Force”
Marvel will have a hit with this advert for Thor. It spoofs the famous Volkswagen “The Force” ad that ran for the Super Bowl and became a huge internet hit. It’s also funny in its own right. If you’ve not seen the original; you’ll still enjoy this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPNjWWQqWCA What do you think?
One for the ladies – How to be a superhero in bed
I’m pretty sure this post may appeal to male geeks just as much as it does to fashionwise female geeks. I’ll count that as a win-win as we explore this superheroic range of PJs from Spencers Online and Marvel. Which is your favourite? She Hulk Spider-Girl Black Widow American Dream Emma Frost
WTF: Spider-Man #666 cover art
The cover to the Amazing Spider-Man issue #666 is an odd one. Spider-Statue-of-Liberty anyone? Issue #666 is the prelude to a new ‘event’ from Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos. The cover is by Mike Del Mundo. Here’s what Marvel Senior Editor Stephen Wacker said in a recent blog post; “Back when Slott launched Spider-Man into the […]
127 Seconds – Marvel parodies Oscar hopeful 127 Hours
Have you seen Danny Boyle‘s 127 Hours? I haven’t. Not my cup of tea. Don’t need to see James Franco suffer. The fact that the flick is up for an Oscar or so means it is noteworthy though – and comic powerhouse Marvel have noticed. Marvel does 127 Hours? Surely not. Correct. Instead we’ve got […]
IGN splashes the cash with UK Kapow! Comic Con sponsorship
Comics seem to be in robust health this year. Still plenty of films either taking their inspiration from comic books or presenting themselves as simple adaptations. This year will also be the first time Comic Con has been held in the UK. It’ll be called Kapow! Comic Con. The likes of Jonathan Ross and Frankie […]
Which of the Fantastic Four died today? [Spoiler of Doom!]
Marvel has made no secret of it – in today’s issue of the Fantastic Four one of the Fantastic Four will die. The next issue of the Fantastic Four will be the last. Marvel aren’t saying whether something else will come back in the comic’s place. If you’re worried about spoilers then stop reading! The […]
Thor trailer
Just in case you missed it this weekend – we’ve now got our eyes on the juicy juicy Thor trailer. As with so many hero movies we’re picking a big story for Thor. At least, though, this is one that fits very well with the mythos. That’s right; Thor without his hammer. So, what do […]
New York Comic Con Marriage Proposal: The Video Evidence
What if your boyfriend surprised you in front of hundreds of people by getting down on bended knee and proposing marriage to you? For a start – you’re awesome because you’re a Comic Con girlfriend. Let the video work out the rest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu-dvPVGDvU What do you think? Classy or trashy?
Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Cage in Hero Spice spoof
Marvel call this “The Hero Your Hero Could Smell Like”. I’m sure other people will call it “How Long Can The Old Spice Spoofs Continue For”. I quite like the title “Hero Spice”. Luke Cage (aka Isaiah Mustafa) takes a quick tour of the Avengers Tower. Security is pretty rubbish because he runs intoo M.O.D.O.K., […]
