The Hollywood Reporter reports that Morbius writers Matt Sazama and Burke Sharpless have signed on to write a Spider-Man spinoff centered around Madame Web. This telepathic Spidey-supporting character was first introduced in the comic books in 1980. The Madame Web project joins a plethora of previously announced Spider-Man-related films. So far, a Spider-Verse sequel (and… Continue reading Madame Web Web Solo Film in Development
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Mahershala Ali May Play Gordon in Matt Reeves’ Batman
ComicBook.com reports via Collider’s Jeff Snieder that True Detective star Mahershala Ali was Matt Reeves’ first pick for the role of Commissioner Gordon in The Batman. However, in the wake of his casting as Blade, Snieder is unsure whether the Oscar-winning actor would play multiple comic book movie roles. I’ve been banging the drum for Idris… Continue reading Mahershala Ali May Play Gordon in Matt Reeves’ Batman
Corporatism vs. Nerdom: Repeating Industry-Killing Mistakes
Mainstream entertainment companies are really working hard to take the “entertainment” out of the entertainment industry. Marvel, EA, Lucasfilm, Blizzard, Bethesda, Wizards of the Coast – to name a few – are run by executives who only understand the business aspect of the ecosystem and who are more concerned with an ever-growing bottom line that, realistically, can’t just grow… Continue reading Corporatism vs. Nerdom: Repeating Industry-Killing Mistakes
Stan Lee: Remembering a Titan
If there is one name in comics that you could bring up to virtually anyone, it’s Stan Lee. Let’s just be frank here; the man is a true legend, and although there are numerous creators through the Golden and Silver ages of comics that have contributed (in no small way) to the universes we all… Continue reading Stan Lee: Remembering a Titan
Sensational Symbiotes
Despite trailer watchers’ initial misgivings about the film, the Venom movie starring Tom Hardy as Symbiote host Eddie Brock has been met with a warm box office welcome. The character of Venom is undeniably likable, and its popularity has only grown since first appearing in Marvel comics in 1988. Scholarly Web-Heads know full-well the history… Continue reading Sensational Symbiotes
Comic Books for Young Readers
When one looks at the astronomical success of big-screen superhero movies and television series, it stands to reason that flocks of young boys and girls across the country having a growing interest in looking into the source material for their favorite caped (or not caped) crusaders would be concomitant with that. With sparing exceptions such… Continue reading Comic Books for Young Readers