marvel Archives

Review: Avengers Vs X-Men #1 – The Message Is Not Everything
Well, prepared to be amazed because it's probably all going to go doolally from here on in. Also the fact that so much of this comic was previewed in all the other Marvel comics, added to the worldless double page spreads, means that this book may whizz past to some, not feeling $3.99 of value Well,[...]
When Axel Alonso Walked Across My Comic Book
Here is video taken from the second use of the Marvel Augmented Reader on Avengers Vs X-Men #1 We ran the first earlier this week There are further examples that show off original pencilled and inked artwork, as well as an address from Brian Bendis… but this is by far the most brilliant. Try it yourself[...]
The Avengers Vs X-Men #1 Parties Have Begun (UPDATE x3)
Avengers Vs X-Men #1 is now released in UK stores running the Marvel Avengers Vs X-Men #1 Parties. Alasdair Stuart is at Travelling Man in York, sending back photos and audio. "Of course the comic is as pro wrestling as they come, lots of muscles, spandex and sweating But there's a washing up bowl of Maoam on[...]
Where In The World Is The Marvel $5 Voucher?
This morning I was inundated by emails and messages asking me about the new Marvel $5 Coupon for print comics It was meant to arrive on April 1st for people who bought one of Marvel's approved list of Avengers and X-Men comics, in time to use it to buy Avengers Vs X-Men #1 today or[...]
Tuesday Runaround: The Book On Bendis
The fools. Marvel Comics Writer Signs Book Deal With Random House (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter Brian Michael Bendis, one of the leading writers in comic books and for the last decade a guiding hand at Marvel Comics, has signed a deal to write his first book. Eye on Comics » Blog Archive » Under Attack And now I face[...]
ECCC: Paul Tobin Gets Colder At Dark Horse
Gavin Lees writes for Bleeding Cool Paul Tobin is one of the most prolific and versatile writers in modern comics.  From his indie work with his wife and frequent collaborator, Colleen Coover — such as Small Favors and Gingerbread Girl — to all-ages comics about Marvel Superheroes, he seems to have a foot in most areas[...]
The Marvel AR App Is Released… And You Can Try It Now On AVX #1
If you have an iPhone or an iPad, you can download the Marvel AR Reader right now That's Augmented Reality, folks. Then, if you can get the cover for Avengers Vs X-Men #1 on your computer screen, or print it out, you can enjoy the AVX video trailer, by pointing the Apple device at the screen. Like[...]
Alan Moore Accepts First-Ever GN Bram Stoker Award for Neonomicon
Yesterday, the Horror Writers Association held its 25th annual Bram Stoker Awards, recognizing superior achievements in horror writing.  The 2011 awards consideration marked the first-ever inclusion of the category "Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel."  The contenders included: Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol (First Second) Locke & Key Volume 4 by Joe Hill (IDW Publishing) Green River Killer[...]
Friday Trending Topics: Closing In On The Avengers Aliens
Could they be… Korbinites? And does that help explain Walt Simonson's high-profile return to Marvel on Avengers?  At this point, I think there's probably a pretty good case to be made for the Badoon as well, but, well… who wouldn't like to see Thor vs Beta Ray Bill on film, eventually?  It's been entertaining speculating[...]
Marvel Shows Behind The Scenes Of AVX… But Only To Americans
Today, Marvel launched their new behind-the-scenes programming for Avengers Vs X-Men through MTV's website, entitled War Journals Which means they'll get the video below. Unless they don't live in America, in which case they'll get something like this. It's possible this may be fixed at some time And then there are solutions such as TunnelBear, HotSpot Shield[...]
Grace Randolph's Between The Pages – All You Need Is Loki
Host Grace Randolph, from Beyond The Trailer, and guest Alan Kistler talk about the history of Odin's other son Loki, who Tom Hiddleston will play once again in The Avengers 2012! Before you see Loki vs Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk on screen, learn how he first did it in the comics![...]
Hit-Girl #1 Missed Off Retailers' Order Form
They did their best to raise awareness of this, but in the end reduced orders saw Marvel choose to match orders from issue 4. They might not be able to do that as easily this time. Hit-Girl #1 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr was solicited in Marvel Previews for June But, again, it was missed[...]
Mark Waid And Daredevil's Fingers
Remember the Bleeding Cool story last month, pointing out a certain panel in Daredevil #9 that seemed to suggest certain sexual activities between
Wednesday Trending Topics: Avengers Vs X-Men Vs The Release Date
 It's just over a month until the release of The Avengers now, and it's shaping up to be a good one for Marvel. Most-Read Comic Stories Today: Ten Thoughts About Ten Comics Today – Aquaman, BPRD, Morning Glories, Justice League Dark, New Avengers, Angel And Faith, New Deadwardians, Cover Girl, FF, The Twelve It's a lovely summer's day[...]
The Avenger – A New Burger For Brazil
In Brazil, a fast food restaurant called Habib has beaten the likes of MacDonalds and Burger King to closing a deal with Marvel/Disney for a new hamburger named Avenger That's a 200g beef burger patty, egg, bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, cheese, special sauce and sesame-seed bun for 11.90R which is about five pounds or seven[...]
Avengers Vs X-Men #1 On Sale Already
See Cyclops provoke Captain America with what is sure to be the biggest slugfest in Marvel's history Good Luck! You can also get one shipped overnight to you for $40. brand new, #1 over night shipping available pm if that's what you want, no international bidders And I'm told that issue 1 is quite happily being sold in[...]
Cary Nord Signs Exclusive Deal With Valiant
Recently, Bleeding Cool ran a piece looking at a current comics industry trend away from exclusive contracxts with prominent creators, specifically at Marvel and DC. Well no one seems to have told the new Valiant Entertainment, who have just signed up their X-O Manowar artist as an exclusive comics creator. I'm not sure what competition there was[...]
Frank Cho Promises To Show Off His Vagina
From Frank Cho; All right, mouth-breathers! I'll be at Cards, Comics & Collectibles in Reisterstown, Maryland next Tuesday evening at 8:30 PM to celebrate the launch of Marvel's biggest event book of the year, Avengers Vs X-Men. I'll be there signing my Avengers Vs X-Men #0, the prologue that starts the ball rolling Avengers Vs X-Men #0 comes out today in[...]
X-Men Vs Avengers #0 – The Temptation Of Eve
The Scarlet Witch has been the central figure at a number of Marvel Events over the years, since Brian Bendis started writing the Avengers Disassembled, House Of M, Childrens Crusade…  and now Avengers Vs X-Men She's been quite the loose cannon Or should that be loose canon? Hope has been doing similar for the X-books[...]
Gendercrunching January by Tim Hanley: Female Characters At Marvel
Gendercrunching January 2012 January wasn't particularly great for either publisher, with both DC and Marvel just barely reaching double digits for female creators DC won this race to the bottom by a small margin, continuing to squash Marvel's recent upstart aim for the top spot Also, we take a look at female characters on Marvel covers. DC[...]