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Who Is Black Adam And What Are His Powers And Weaknesses?
Black Adam Weaknesses From afar, it may appear that Black Adam is a ridiculously overpowered character. The guy is about as strong, tough, and fast as Superman for cryin’ out loud! But he absolutely CAN be beaten. For one thing, he can be overpowered by someone stronger. There aren’t many of ’em out there, but it can be done. Join our mailing list Get the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox! For one thing, he’s also vulnerable to magic.
Eternals: Dane Whitman and the Complicated Black Knight Legacy
Home » Eternals: Dane Whitman and the Complicated Black Knight Legacy By Marc Buxton | November 6, 2021 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Marvel Studios This article contains Eternals spoilers and potential spoilers for the future of the MCU. You know nothing…about the Black Knight. Get it? Because the Black Knight is played by Kit Harington? You know, the dude that played Jon Snow on Game of Thrones? So like, “you know nothing…” Ah, forget it. Ahem.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: A History of Steppenwolf
Home Movies Zack Snyder’s Justice League: A History of Steppenwolf By Marc Buxton | March 18, 2021 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures This article contains Zack Snyder’s Justice League spoilers. The influence of the legendary Jack Kirby permeates almost every single aspect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But despite creating an impressive corner of the DC Comics cosmic mythology in the 1970s, his Fourth World and New Gods concepts have yet to be properly represented in live action.
The Incredible Hulk's Diminished Legacy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Gavin Jasper | January 4, 2021 | | Comments count:0 Love it or hate it, one of the things that makes the Marvel Cinematic Universe work is the long term synergy. With Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, over a decade of movies came together to pull off one of the most entertaining spectacles of our time. It’s a universe that, for the most part, feels consistent and it builds on itself as each movie feels like an essential cog in a larger machine.
Why The Book of Boba Fett Could Be The Mandalorian Season 3
Home TV Why The Book of Boba Fett Could Be The Mandalorian Season 3 By John Saavedra | December 18, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Lucasfilm This Star Wars: The Mandalorian article contains spoilers. The Mandalorian season 2 closed in exciting fashion with “The Rescue,” an episode that brings Mando and all of his friends face to face with the formidable Imperial forces of Moff Gideon.
The Stand Timeline Explained
By Alec Bojalad | December 17, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: CBS All Access This article contains spoilers for The Stand episode 1. Sometimes opening in media res has some real storytelling value. The goal of just about any story is to get people interested in continuing it.
Is Black Widow in the Loki TV Series?
Home TV Is Black Widow in the Loki TV Series?
Is Spider-Man 3 a Spider-Verse Sinister Six Movie?
Home Movies Is Spider-Man 3 a Spider-Verse Sinister Six Movie? By Jim Dandy | December 8, 2020 | | Comments count:0 With filming underway right now on Sony and Marvel’s third MCU Spider-Man movie, casting news was due to start breaking any time, and today brought a doozy: Alfred Molina, whose Doctor Octopus in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 is widely regarded as the best Spidey villain ever put on film, is returning for the yet-untitled MCU Spider-Man 3.
Aquaman 2 Cast, Release Date, Story, News, and More Details
By Mike Cecchini | November 25, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Warner Bros. This article contains Aquaman spoilers. The conclusion of the Aquaman movie certainly left the door open for Aquaman 2 to happen.
Loki Season 2 on the Cards at Marvel as Filming Start Date Reportedly Set
By Kirsten Howard | November 6, 2020 | | Comments count:0 A new report from Production Weekly, which keeps steady tabs on the industry’s future filming plans, has revealed that Disney+ and Marvel are eyeing a January, 2022 production start date for Loki Season 2. “Season 2…?” you may well ask. “That’s the first I’ve heard of it.” Yes, indeed.
Moon Knight: The History of Marvel's Next TV Star
By Marc Buxton | August 25, 2019 | | Comments count:0 Since Moon Knight was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin in 1975’s Werewolf by Night #32, the Fist of Khonshu has been a fixture of the Marvel Universe. Through it all, Marc Spector has swapped identities, costumes, and supporting casts.
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By Don Kaye | October 26, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Chiabella James/Warner Bros. Oscar Isaac is in talks to join the Marvel screen universe as Moon Knight, according to Deadline. Isaac, who starred as Poe Dameron in the latest Star Wars trilogy for LucasFilm and Disney, will now stay with the Mouse House if he signs up to star in Marvel’s Moon Knight series, which has been announced for the Disney+ streaming service.
How A Creepshow Animated Special Pays Tribute to Series Legacy
By Matthew Byrd | October 26, 2020 | | Comments count:0 The 37 years between the release of Creepshow in 1982 and the debut of Shudder’s Creepshow TV series weren’t exactly kind to the franchise.
Thor Trailer Brings Back Donald Blake
By Jim Dandy | October 8, 2020 | | Comments count:0 When Thor first joined the Marvel Universe, it was as Harvard Medical student Donald Blake, but after years splitting time between the two alter egos, Thor became a separate being and Blake left Asgard (mostly) behind. But in November’s Thor #9 by Donny Cates and Nic Klein, Don Blake returns and things are looking less than great for the good doctor. “‘Prey’ is maybe the most fun I’ve ever had writing at Marvel.
Conan the Barbarian TV Series Set for Netflix
By Joseph Baxter | September 30, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Universal Pictures Conan the Barbarian is coming to Netflix…and we don’t mean its movie archive! Rather, the streaming giant is moving forward with a live-action television series adapting the swords, sorcery and loincloths-laden mythos created by Robert E. Howard, famously depicted as comic book art from Barry Windsor-Smith and cemented in history as portrayed onscreen by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Netflix's The Sandman Series Casts Tom Sturridge as Dream
By Kayti Burt | September 30, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Starz From the Good Omens and American Gods TV series to the How to Talk to Girls at Parties film and at The Ocean at the End of the Lane play, it’s been a good couple of years to be a fan of Neil Gaiman adaptations. This is especially true if you’re a fan of The Sandman, the acclaimed comic book series written by Gaiman and published by DC Comics.
Nick Fury: New Marvel TV Series Starring Samuel L. Jackson Coming to Disney+
By Mike Cecchini | September 25, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Photo: Marvel Studios Samuel L. Jackson will reprise his role as Nick Fury for a new Disney+ Marvel TV series according to Variety. No details are currently available other than the fact that he’ll the popular MCU super spy is indeed the headliner of the show and that Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot) will write and executive produce the series. The news comes just months after Agents of SHIELD wrapped its seven season run on ABC.
Superman Writer Departs Series
By Jim Dandy | September 11, 2020 | | Comments count:0 Brian Michael Bendis, the legendary comics writer and one of the sharpest eyes for talent in the entire comics industry, is wrapping up his long run on the Superman comics in December. Bendis made the jump to DC in 2018, after a 17 year (potentially industry-saving, depending on who you talk to) run at Marvel, and immediately landed on DC’s biggest character.
Daredevil Netflix Series: Marvel Easter Eggs and Comic References Guide
The Black Sky is probably the first seed of the mystery that will ultimately lead to Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist teaming up to become The Defenders. We’ll have more on Black Sky once we actually, y’know, figure out what the hell it is. – That shipping container reads “Asano Robotics.” Yoshida Asano is an Iron Man villain by the name of Samurai Steel.
Star Wars: Best Lando Stories That Could Influence a Disney+ TV Series
By Marc Buxton, John Saavedra | July 24, 2020 | Hello, what have we here?
The Avengers Who Were Also X-Men
Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch’s inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was just the latest chapter in the long history of X-Men characters joining the Avengers. Wanda is back for Avengers: Endgame, of course, and we assume you know what happened to Pietro in Avengers: Age of Ultron. But those aren’t the only two X-Men that have answered the call to assemble with the Avengers. Plenty of mutants have become major parts of Avengers history.
The 11 Greatest Canadian Superheroes
By Marc Buxton | April 23, 2014 | | Comments count:0 A piece like this could easily turn into the 10 best members of Alpha Flight…plus Wolverine, but where’s the fun in that? So, this list will consist of some of the great forgotten Canadian heroes published exclusively in Canada alongside some of the cooler members of Alpha Flight, because let’s face it, Alpha Flight is, was, and will always be awesome.
13 Ridiculously Awful Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes
By Marc Buxton | October 31, 2015 | | Comments count:0 You might not be familiar with the name Ben Cooper but if you’re around or over thirty years of age, you are familiar with their product. For decades, the Ben Cooper company ruled Halloween. It was rare for a trick or treater to hit your door not wearing one of Ben Cooper’s plastic masks and Mylar costumes. The costumes weren’t known for quality or, if we’re being honest, safety.
What the Taal Volcano Tells Us About Ourselves
We heard there was ash falling in Manila. As I stepped out onto the porch of our house I was immediately overwhelmed by what I liken to “black snow” falling everywhere. It was covering up the white banisters, covering my patio umbrella, getting in my hair. Volcanic ash is not really ash per se, it is technically rock and glass – like a course ground coffee all over….well, everything. (I do feel Starbucks may have missed some sort of marketing opportunity here).
50 Best Star Wars Alien Races
Aliens have long been a staple of the Star Wars universe. From dangerous warrior races who want to conquer the galaxy to those cute ones who love to topple oppressive governments, all of these different aliens make the movies and TV series feel more alive. Since the moment Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi walked through the threshold of the Mos Eisley Cantina, the doors have been open to countless alien races.
Star Wars: Best Bounty Hunter Stories
With The Mandalorian exploring a lawless corner of the galaxy far, far away, bounty hunters -- the scum of the galaxy -- are now at the forefront of the Star Wars universe. Certainly, it's been a long time for fans of the most famous bounty hunter of all, Boba Fett. But, as the famous scene in The Empire Strikes Back shows, there's a whole stable of bounty hunters working across the galaxy for the highest bidder.
Marvel's 31 Best Monsters
Halloween isn't just for monsters anymore. For every Frankenstein Monster that comes to your door, there are probably sixteen Iron Men and a few Rocket Raccoons. It seems that Marvel (and DC) heroes have infringed on the monstrous monopoly of Halloween, but that’s OK, because to even things out, the Marvel Universe has its fair share of monsters dwelling under beds, behind walls, and in gothic mansions (mansions usually expertly drawn by Mike Ploog) to even things out.
The Horrific Return of John Constantine to the Sandman Universe
John Constantine is on his way back to the Sandman Universe. Simon Spurrier (The Dreaming, X-Men: Legacy) will be writing a John Constantine book for DC’s Black Label imprint with art by Marcio Takara called The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer, which arrives on Oct. 30.
The Vaults of Hammer: 14 Unmade Hammer Horror Movies
Redder than red blood, international ingénues with deep cleavage, lush settings, elaborate costumes and sets, these are just some of the aspects people think of when they remember Hammer Films and the horrors the studio constructed. Filmed in eye popping color, Hammer’s horror movies brought the Universal pantheon of monsters to life like never before, adding elements of sensual eroticism and (for the age) intense violence to truly update the clunky creatures of yore.
13 Greatest Hammer Horror Monsters
Halloween is here, and if any movie company speaks to that classic Halloween aesthetic, it’s Hammer Films. Back in the day, Hammer Films were the horror movies your parents didn’t want you to watch. With their constant bodice rippings, ample cleavage, vivid crimson blood, and lush atmospheric costumes and sets, Hammer was second only to Universal Pictures when it came to classic monsters and classic scares. Hell, they even briefly got involved in the kung fu craze.
13 Must-See Werewolf Movies
It seems that high profile werewolf movies are in short supply these days, doesn’t it? When you’re talking horror movies, there’s plenty of zombies to be had, vampires aren’t going anywhere, and slasher films will always come back into fashion. But werewolves? They’re not so lucky. Maybe it’s because they seem to require a little more of a budget, and some proper special effects wizardry to make those transformations really pop. CGI werewolves just won’t cut it.
Sandman Presents: The Dreaming Gets New Writer
At the DC House of Horror panel at New York Comic Con, it was announced that the new creative team of Sandman Presents: The Dreaming will be none other than G. Willow Wilson (the co-creator of none other than Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel) and artist Nick Robles (Doctor Mirage, Euthanauts). Sandman Presents: The Dreaming launched a year ago with writer Simon Spurrier and artists Bilquis Evely, Matt Lopes, and Simon Bowland.
Amethyst Returns to the DC Universe
DC’s imprint Wonder Comics, a group of Brian Michael Bendis curated titles that includes Young Justice, Dial H For Hero, Wonder Twins, and Naomi, has been one of the publisher’s bright spots over the last year. Now, Wonder Comics has grown bigger with the inclusion of a new series. At the Wonder Comics panel at New York Comic Con, DC announced a new series starring Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld.
10 Times The Joker Almost Nailed Batman
He is the greatest villain of them all. He is the evil that tests Batman and makes the hero better. He is an uncontrollable force of chaos, more akin to a hurricane than a criminal, who strikes without warning. He believes that life is a chaotic farce and everything exists as part of a twisted game between him and Batman. He is the star of comics, television, cartoons, and film. He is the Joker, one of the most enduring symbols of evil in the last century.
Marvel Expands Conan the Barbarian Universe
Marvel Comics has signed a deal to bring more of Conan the Barbarian creator Robert E. Howard’s works to Marvel. Since Conan arrived back at Marvel earlier this year, the company has had great success with the most savage hero of all. Marvel has delighted fans’ bloodlust with both Conan the Barbarian by Jason Aaron and Savage Sword of Conan by a rotating group of bloodthirsty creators.
Stephen King: 10 Best Supernatural Villains
The name Stephen King conjures up images of horrific creatures, monsters, places, and some of the most enduring villains in fiction. These are beings of unimaginable evil that test the limits of the protagonists' will to survive, and some of these villains have gone on to become almost as famous (or infamous) as the writer himself.
Batman: Damned is a Trip Through the Darkest Parts of the DC Universe
When DC’s Black Label imprint was first announced, fans were promised that they would journey to the darkest edges of the DC Universe with some of the most brilliant creators as their guides. Batman: Damned, by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, kept that promise, delivering one of the most terrifying, challenging, and controversial DC projects in decades.
Moon Knight: The history of one of Marvel's next TV stars
Since Moon Knight was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin in 1975’s Werewolf By Night #32, the Fist of Khonshu has been a fixture of the Marvel Universe. Through it all, Marc Spector has swapped identities, costumes, and supporting casts.
Eternals: who is Marvel's Black Knight?
You Know Nothing…about the Black Knight. Get it? Because the Black Knight is being played by Kit Harington? You know, the dude that played Jon Snow on Game of Thrones? So like, “you know nothing…” Ah, forget it. Ahem. So it seems that the Black Knight is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Eternals. This is a bit surprising considering that the classic Marvel Comics Black Knight really has very little to do with the world of the Eternals.
Eternals: Who is Marvel's Black Knight?
You Know Nothing…about the Black Knight. Get it? Because the Black Knight is being played by Kit Harington? You know, the dude that played Jon Snow on Game of Thrones? So like, “you know nothing…” Ah, forget it. Ahem. So it seems that the Black Knight is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in The Eternals. This is a bit surprising considering that the classic Marvel Comics Black Knight really has very little to do with the world of the Eternals.
Marvel's Moon Knight History and Comics Reading Order
Since Moon Knight was created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin in 1975’s Werewolf by Night #32, the Fist of Khonshu has been a fixture of the Marvel Universe. Through it all, Marc Spector has swapped identities, costumes, and supporting casts.
Inside DC's Legion of Super-Heroes Reboot
Brian Michael Bendis and DC Comics are about to bring back the Legion of Super-Heroes in the pages of Superman, before launching them back to where they belong, headlining their own monthly book. It’s been a minute since the Legion has graced the pages of DC Comics, but Bendis and artist Ryan Sook are ready to bring back the future’s greatest and most hopeful team in the pages of a new Legion of Super-Heroes series.
Batman Universe is a New Kind of Dark Knight Adventure
Early last year, DC introduced a series of Walmart exclusive comics featuring new stories by some of comics’ top creators. One of those featured a Batman tale written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Nick Derington. These stories were kind of difficult for many fans to find on a consistent basis, so DC’s faithful will be thrilled to hear that Bendis and Derington’s Batman story is currently being reprinted as Batman Universe, available wherever comics are sold.
The Sandman: the essential horror comic of the 1990s
Warning: contains plot details for several volumes of The Sandman. When Sandman began in 1989, Neil Gaiman was just another British writer following in the footsteps of the likes of Alan Moore. When it ended, Gaiman had created one of the most enduring long form pieces of fiction of the twentieth century and carved out a niche for himself as an industry giant. Sandman broke barriers and expectations taking comics into a new dawn of possibilities.
Preacher: The Most Shocking Moments From the Comics
This article contains major spoilers for the Preacher comics and probably the TV series, too. It's also completely unsuitable for younger or more sensitive readers. In the world of Preacher, horror is the eleventh commandment. TV fans are now in on what countless DC Comics and Vertigo fans have known for years, that when it comes to shocking moments, no comic on the planet can hold a candle to Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon’s Preacher.
Marvel's Eternals Comics Reading Order
Jack Kirby's Eternals are going to get their own movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe next year! These are far from your traditional superheroes, though.
Who are Marvel's Eternals? The comic-book history explained
Expect to hear big things about Marvel’s The Eternals movie very, very soon. The Eternals is coming to the big screen as part of Marvel Phase 4, and the cast reportedly includes Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, and more. Marvel's Eternals aren't exactly household names yet, but then again, neither were the Guardians Of The Galaxy a few years ago.
Who Are Marvel's Eternals: Comic History Explained
Expect to hear big things about Marvel’s Eternals movie very, very soon. Eternals is coming to the big screen as part of Marvel Phase 4, and the cast reportedly includes Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, and more. Marvel's Eternals aren't exactly household names yet, but then again, neither was Guardians of the Galaxy a few years ago.
Spider-Man Villains Who Could Join the MCU
Considering how many villains already appeared in the five Spider-Man movies released since 2002, not to mention the ones we already know are coming to Spider-Man: Far From Home, a fan would think that Hollywood has covered all the great Spider-Man villains (just think of how many were set up or teased in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for example).
11 untapped Spider-Man villains that could join the MCU
This summer, Spider-Man: Far From Home will introduce long-time comic-book nemesis (or is he?) Mysterio to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and to the big screen in general. But with a third solo adventure for Tom Holland’s webslinger already looking likely, Kevin Feige and co are sure to be plotting what other Spidey villains they can set loose in this world.
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