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Why Aquaman is Actually One of DC’s Best Characters
Aquaman has been one of DC’s most prominent heroes throughout its history. He has been the King of Atlantis, a founding member of the Justice League, and a defender of the Earth. Despite this, Aquaman has been frequently seen as a joke among the mainstream audience. Whether it’s the bright orange costume or his ability to talk to fish, a lot of people just don’t take him seriously. Well, I personally have been a fan of Aquaman forever. I always thought that he was a fascinating character. In fact, he’s one of my favorite characters in the DC Universe. Here, I will break down why I believe that. He’s a…
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Why Mera was Needed in the DC Universe
There are plenty of female heroes in the world of DC, such as Hawkgirl, Black Canary, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Zatanna, and the Batwomen. And all of those heroes are phenomenal in their right. I love DC with all my heart and soul, flaws and all. To tell a story properly, a film must fill out the character with a backstory. Otherwise, they remain hollow, empty and unendearing. That was an extreme problem with Justice League. The film didn’t have time to flesh out all of its wonderful characters. It is tough to accomplish such a story with an ensemble cast and relegate the “whys,” and the ”hows” into short interludes, giving the bare…
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MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL Trailer Released
Sony has released the first trailer for Men in Black International, a spinoff from the original trilogy. In this movie, Agent M (Tessa Thompson) joins the MIB organization, being paired with Agent H (Chris Hemsworth). The two are caught up in a mystery that takes them across the globe, and they must deal with a mole in their organization. Check out the trailer below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Men in Black International hits theaters on June 14th, 2019.
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Review: AQUAMAN TV Pilot
A Little Background This TV pilot was developed off of the hype surrounding Smallville‘s episode “Aqua”. In that episode, Alan Ritchson played Arthur Curry who was trying to prevent the development of a Luthor Corp weapon. The character was enormously popular with the creators of Smallville seeing the feedback and the potential. They decided to develop a new series for the man from Atlantis, but not a spin-off of Smallville. Hence the reasoning behind having a different actor (Justin Hartley) than Alan Ritchson. This pilot is referred by some as Mercy Reef. Let me go ahead and tell you what I thought now. I did not appreciate this pilot. I think it’s because I’ve seen Smallville, and…
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Five Predictions for The CW’s CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS
Following this year’s Elseworlds, The CW is prepping for its biggest Arrowverse crossover yet in 2019’s Crisis on Infinite Earths. Based on the comic of the same name, this is the event that the shows have been building up to for years. The comic saw the deaths of iconic heroes, the merging of worlds, and so much more. We have a year to speculate exactly how the Arrowverse will tackle this story. The story is expected to see Green Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl – likely alongside allies like Batwoman and the Legends – face off against the fearsome Anti-Monitor. Today, we have five predictions for what will go down. [Warning:…
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HELLBOY Trailer Has Been Released
Lionsgate has finally released the first trailer for Hellboy, the comic book character’s long-awaited return to the big screen. However, this movie will be a reboot that is separate from Guillermo del Toro’s films. The R-rated story sees Hellboy working to stop the Blood Queen from destroying mankind. Check out the trailer below, and stay tuned for more as we have it. Hellboy hits theaters on April 12th, 2019.
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JUMP FORCE Gets a New Trailer: Izuku Midoriya Joins the Roster
With Jump Festa starting this week it was only a matter of time before we got an update on the highly anticipated game, Jump Force. For those unaware, Jump Force is a new game in the crossover franchise that has the favorite characters from Shonen Jump, be it Goku, Naruto, Luffy you name it. Check out the story trailer down below! Not only have they released a trailer, but we also have screenshots of a new character. Izuku Midoriya has been confirmed to join the roster! Guess who’s Detroit SMASHING!!! into #JUMPFORCE. Pre-order your copy today and Unite to Fight: https://t.co/2aJpkIOzL5 pic.twitter.com/V36d0Cw9xf — Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) December 19, 2018 Jump…
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Comic Review: THRONE OF ATLANTIS
Geoff Johns’ New 52 run on Aquaman created a lot of iconic moments and stories for the character. Perhaps the biggest is “Throne of Atlantis,” pits Arthur Curry and the Justice League against his half-brother Orm, the new king of Atlantis. Orm believes that the surface world is a threat, and he launches a huge assault. The comic was adapted into the 2015 animated movie Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, and elements are featured in the Aquaman film. Simply put, “Throne of Atlantis” is one of the best storylines in the New 52 era. It features strong writing from Johns and amazing artwork from Ivan Reis. The character interactions are…
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Review: AQUAMAN Vol 1: The Trench (The New 52)
The New 52 was a bit of a mixed bag for DC Comics. This was a time where DC’s history and the universe got too bloated. This happens every decade or so in the comics industry. You keep telling stories of Batman in his prime over the course of 20 years things start to get lost and it’s hard for new readers to jump in. When this happens, DC would typically do a soft reboot. Some event or crisis that would help streamline things. Enter The New 52, a complete reboot of the DC universe. Again, the New 52 was a mixed bag. Some characters suffered from the change (Superman)…
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New SPIDER-MAN Movie Details: MCU Future, INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Franchise, SINISTER SIX Update
Sony has been on a roll with its Marvel properties lately. The studio successfully relaunched its biggest franchise with Marvel Studios in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom began its own Marvel Universe with huge box office numbers, and this weekend, the critically acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was released. Now, the studio is doubling down on its properties for future films. Vanity Fair published a profile piece on Sony and its efforts towards the Spider-Man franchise. Producer Amy Pascal, along with Into the Spider-Verse‘s Chris Miller and Phil Lord, weigh in on the future. Here are some highlights… Into the Spider-Verse will be getting a sequel, which will revolve around Miles Morales…