The chances are high that you’ll have read on blogs like Geek Native “phase 1” or “phase 2” from Marvel. There’s even phase 3 chat. The phrase “phase 1”, though, had been used by the inner circle of geeklore fans. That’s no longer the case. Marvel are now pushing a large box set, 10 discs, […]
Superheroes in noir posters
Noir isn’t always to everyone’s tastes. It can be bleak although that can be part of the attraction. These posters from Marko Manev certainly don’t seem bleak. They’re carefully understated, they hint at huge scenes and power yet to be unleashed. These may be some of the most familar superheroes known to the web but […]
Iconic geek characters given Game of Thrones banners
We’ve seen plenty of Game of Thrones banners, even cute ones, so it little surprise the style has been exported to some of our other favourite geeky characters. These are the creation of Miguel Lokia from Brazil.
Picture this… Tim Burton’s The Avengers
Imagine if Tim Burton had created The Avengers. What would Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, The Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow look like? As it happens, Tim Burton certainly didn’t create and probably has never drawn The Avengers. However, deviant artist Xenia Rassolova, a talented 18 year old from Canada, has and she has adopted […]
Joss Whedon’s alternative opening to The Avengers
The Avengers could have had a different and much darker opening sequence. Not only was it written and planned, it was shot and filmed. It begins with the aftermath of the battle and with the predictable blame game starting up. It also shows the tensions in the relationship between Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria […]
A peak at the free-to-play Marvel Heroes MMORPG
Gazillion Entertainment, led by David Brevik, the creator of Diablo, let press get a peak at the forthcoming Marvel Heroes MMO in Gamescon this week. Those who got to sneak behind the curtain got to take on the roles of the iconic Marvel characters, fighting against Megneto in the streets of Mutant Town and Fort Stryker.
Commentary on Rob Liefeld’s comic art style – or just freaky
Rob Liefeld has become something of a controversial comic book artist. There’s frequent debate on how female superheroes are drawn and that’s a good thing. One of the things to keep in mind while debating how some artists draw female figures is to consider how they draw male figures. Rob Liefeld draws male superheroes with […]
Marvel cancels Captain America, Thor, X-Men, Incredible Hulk and others
Marvel has cancelled 9 big name titles ahead of Marvel NOW (design news). These aren’t b-list heroes. Say goodbye to; Captain America Fantastic Four FF Incredible Hulk Invincible Iron Man New Mutants The Mighty Thor Uncanny X-Men X-Men Legacy It’s worth noting that many of these heroes are in teams which survive the comic cull. […]
Superhero Week: Marvel NOW’s Uncanny Avengers #1 cover rethink
This is the cover for the post Avengers vs X-Men series Uncanny Avengers. The Uncanny Avengers is part of the Marvel NOW initiative to battle DC. The “don’t call it a relaunch” launch blitz isn’t the only trick Marvel are planning as part of the battle. Cover design has had a rethink too. Joe Quesada, […]
Superhero Week: Marvel NOW!
It’s been a year since the New 52, this week DC announced the New 52 Zero Collection and today Batman: Earth One comes out. Marvel’s had success with the movies and they’re clearly determined to make progress in the core comic book marketplace too. We’ve had teasers for Marvel’s This Is War but Marvel’s NOW […]
