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Iron Man 3
Movie Issues
Spooky

How Iron Man 3 has failed Marvel Studios

In 1999, Fox released the movie X-Men, a remarkable achievement considering the previous track record with big budget comic book movies (BatmanForever, we’re looking at you). Fans of the franchise got to see reasonably accurate portrayals of their favorite characters. Spider-man quickly followed, proving to the world that comic book properties were money making landmines. Since

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Movie Issues
Leland Pierce

Movie Issues: Iron Man 3

Once more the summer movies are here, bringing with it the onslaught of “The Summer Big Budget Blockbuster”. And in what has become a tradition, Marvel Studios is once more ushering in the beginning of the season with another action packed movie. This year, Iron Man is back in his third solo adventure: Iron Man

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First Trailer for Thor: The Dark World

The Mighty Mjolnir has returned and with it a new trailer for Thor: The Dark World.  Marking the return of Thor, Thor 2 picks up after the events that  Avengers leaves off from and finds Asgard and Midgard once again in danger, but this time from an enemy that is older than the universe itself. 

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Marvel ReEvolution
Comic Books
Anthony Silva

Marvel is the Leader of the Digital Frontier

Last weekend Marvel made another uncharacteristic appearance at South by Southwest (SxSW), the independent movie and music festival held annually in Austin, Tx. In the previous year Marvel announced their ReEvolution campaign that included the first fully digital comic line called Infinite, and its debut story featuring Nova set off the events of last year’s

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #108 – DC Then and Marvel Now

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! We’ve seen the New 52. But that was then, it’s time to talk about the present, aka: Marvel Now! Join our heroes and heroine as they delve in the not-so-reboot Marvel Now! We talk about our favorite books from the series, including

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #102 – Rogues Gallery

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! What would heroes be like without their villains? Join our heroes and heroine as they take a journey to the dark side. With a look at the top rogues gallery, and determining who has the best set. From Batman, Flash to even

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #95 – With Great Powers

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! What is the ultimate mutant ability? This week on Comic Issues, join our heroes and heroine as they determine the best mutant powers from flight to super speed and super strength, and many others. They then take a hard look at the

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Comic Issues
Andrew Plein

Comic Issues #80 – Marvel then and Now!

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! The Avengers vs X-men books are slowly wrapping up it’s 12 issue run. At the end there will be a huge event which will be the catalyst of Marvel’s non reboot Marvel Now! Join our heroes and heroine as they discuss the

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Comic Issues
Anthony Silva

Comic Issues #79 – Mentors

You can listen to this episode on our Comic Issues channel at Anchor.fm! The path of many young heroes is often led by a wise guide, someone who teaches them the way and instills confidence when needed most. This week our young heroes Anthony, Daryck, and Leland from Movie Issues take a look at the

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