I can’t decide whether this is what we call “branded content” in marketing land. Sure; it’s clearly Norton branded and it’s clearly content but this isn’t Norton’s content. Wht Norton have done is wrap themselves into a behind the scenes look at the Captain America movie. I imagine the thinking is as straight forward as […]
Blade – the daywalker’s anime trailer
Madhouse, Marvel and Animax have teamed up to put together an anime version of Blade. Is it about time? Did you know Blade first made a comic book appearance back in 1973 when he appeared in The Tomb of Dracula #10? Wikipedia could be tricking me for all I know; he feels a far younger […]
Must happen? Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Cage
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. 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 […]
