Marvel's Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher has First Trailer

Here's the first trailer for the animated OAV Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and The Punisher which looks action-packed and ready to kick butt. And the anime brings along an updated roster from the 616 Avengers.

There are some haters but I totally loved all the animes that Marvel did with Madhouse including Blade. Anyway here's the trailer:


Marvel's Avengers Confidential: Black Widow... by AnimeSlovenija

“After interfering with a top secret mission, The Punisher is taken into custody by S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Avenger Black Widow. At the orders of Director Nick Fury, Punisher and Black Widow are sent on a mission to stop Leviathan, a global terrorist organization that plans to sell stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. technology to the highest bidder. Now, the vigilante and spy must work together to prevent this technology from falling into the wrong hands. The fate of the world, and of the Avengers, hangs in the balance.”

The film is topbilled by Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter) and Brian Bloom (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3). The film will be released March 25 on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital.

2014 Marvel Comics Event Centers on Death of Uatu the Watcher - Original Sin

Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato Jr. will be up next to bat for the Marvel Comics event book for 2014 entitled "Original Sin"

CBR reports that this is going to be thematically different from past events mainly because its a murder mystery. The original Nick Fury will show up once again (last seen in Age of Ultron) and acts as detective. The report goes on with naming the main characters for the story who will be joining Fury in solving the murder:

Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, The Punisher, Emma Frost, Ant Man, Doctor Strange, and Black Panther. (the last three kinda reminds me of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's assumed phase 4 movies)

In the span of four months, we'll be seeing how this occured and the massive fallout. Remember, The Watcher keeps track of everything everybody in the 616 does, which will lead in to ORIGINAL SIN # 0 by Mark Waid and Jim Cheung.

And it seems that this went under the radar because the first legit teaser came out in November 2013 in the form of a postcard from the House of Ideas.

Tony Stark Revealed to Be A - Iron Man # 17 Spoilers

spoilers for Iron Man # 17 by Kieron Gillen and Carlo Pagulayan.

Going back to the main title - TONY STARK REVEALED TO BE A-DOPTED. 

Yes, kids apparently Tony's not really a Stark, here's how it panned out in the comics.

Tony meets Pepper's fiancee and feigns ignorance. At this point in time, the Iron Man is ready to dig deeper into the secret history of his father Howard Stark and Maria Stark. He follows the trail...

A peek into the past reveals this:

And there Tony Stark finds the real Stark, Arno Stark who's been kept under some sort of coma for decades now.

S.H. Figuarts to Release Iron Man Mark VI Black Version

For realz fanboys and fangirls! S.H. Figuarts will be releasing an Iron Man Mark VI Black Version real soon.

I like this one because this is what the Marvel Now Iron Man is running around with (if not in his new deep space suit.) This bad boy will be sold exclusively from November 1-3,2013 at the Akibahara event in Japan. It's going to be priced at 4500¥ or $45.82 or Php 1994.09.

And too bad for North American collectors because this won't be distributed in the US due to licensing issues. Of course, there's always eBay and those online stores.

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Geek Ideas - Avengers Inspired Headphones

Here's another great geek idea featuring Avengers-inspired headphones featuring the likeness of Loki, Thor and Iron Man. These bad boys are customized and processed by RidaChan 

According to the post on Deviantart, each headphone is being sold at $50.  :|

Anyway, here's Thor:

And Tony Stark aka Iron Man

Post by Thefanboyseo.

An Infographic for Marvel Characters Connection

Ever wondered how many connections Spider-Man has to the Avengers before officially joining the team in New Avengers # 1 or which X-Man has the least ties to guys like Thor or The Incredible Hulk. This infographic might just provide the answers to your questions.

Note: The graphic is fricking huge and long. I was looking for a hi-res version but this is as hi-res as it can be given the time on my hands. Still it's an enjoyable piece of information.

Bad Ass Ultron Minimate Fig Coming AGE OF ULTRON Minimates Box Set

OK let's all admit that AGE OF ULTRON was a huge disappointment and was just Marvel's greedy way of selling more books and releasing Angela on the 616 but they it also did create one of the most terrifying designs for the robotic villain ULTRON and now it's crossing over to the Marvel Minimates toy line.

Thank you ART ASYLUM and DIAMOND SELECT TOYS for making this figure see the light of day. It's even more impressive once you see how everything just snaps on the base figure. Check out the design sheet for this nifty figure.



Then there's also that equally badass ANGELA minimate figure which would probably make her creator Neil Gaiman very, very happy.





Oh and they also have grizzled Nick Fury (who was never de-aged because there was no Nick Fury Jr. running around).





And to round up the set, oh goody, another Iron Man/ Tony Stark figure (like we really need another one).





And here's a group shot for the set which will be coming out next year...



And if you're looking for a Wolverine figure, you should be happy to note that they will have one based on the Canuck's appearance in AOU. However, the sad part is that it will be an exclusive for Toys R Us. And it'll come with the army builder which happens to be the gold Ultron drone.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 5 Spoiler Review

Here's my review for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy # 5 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sarah Pichelli courtesy of course by Comicx Hub and Castle Geek.

Oh and it's spoiler heavy...

So this issue is an important issue because this is the second appearance of Angela in the Marvel 616 Universe. Other than that it also picks up what happens to this GOTG team after their fight, abduction and subsequent escape from the Badoon. 

All right I'm going to go out on a limb here and tell you as early as now - don't expect too much on Angela because while we get to see her vent and act all confused, she's hardly the POV character for the issue. That distinction belongs once again to Peter Quill aka Star Lord. And it's a smart move on Bendis' part.

The main drive relies on Peter Quill's solo adventure in a different part of the galaxy looking for his former teammate Mantis who has now chosen a quiet life. The reason for this is to make sense out of the recent 'flood of memory' that Quill got zapped with after the events of AGE OF ULTRON.

Tony Stark and Rocket Raccoon share some great page time with the former getting schooled by the latter. Some of the dialogue here is just comedy gold and the sheer situation that Stark is finding himself in is just hilarious such as his awkwardness with teammate Gamorra or when he tries to quote Star Trek...

While the Quill side of things do not crossover with Angela's story it does hint to something bigger and more destructive tying the book neatly to where Marvel is going in the next couple of months (hint: it's called INFINITY). That part is what really makes this book a nice find. It's going on two separate fronts, has its own spills and tumbles but still makes for a great issue.

Ms. Pichelli's art here was exceptional. It's gorgeous to look at and it's on the same level as Steve McNiven but it's distinctly hers. Also I'm not sure if it's just really the material she's handling but it's so far away from her previous work in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man. Really damn good.

And that ending?

I must say this.... Something wicked this way comes.

VERDICT: 9/10

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 5 is available now at CASTLE GEEK and COMICX HUB (order HERE). Also check out the variant covers also available online (Comicx Hub also has a variant sale)

A Few Iron Man 3 End Credit Sequences That Never Took Off

If you've seen Iron Man 3, you know that Marvel Studios made a terrific job with the closing credits which features all the highlights from the three Iron Man films in random order. I recall saying that it was dynamic and colorful and very similar to the opening credits to the animated TV show 'Teen Titans'. Well there were other end credit options that never took off. Bleedingcool shares the videos and now I'm sharing it to you guys.

Check out the vimeo videos done by Jose Ortiz, Ash Sharp, Alasdair Wilson and Ken Pelletier after the cut.

Spoiler Heavy Iron Man 3 Review

The long wait is finally over as the third installment of the massively successful Iron Man film franchise from Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios has finally been released on our shores and boy does it deliver. Yes, Iron Man 3 is officially in our shores.

Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black who takes over the reigns from Jon Favreau who, on the other hand becomes the film's executive producer and reprises his role as Happy Hogan. The film still stars Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts and Don Cheadle as Col. Jim Rhodes aka War Machine. 

New additions to the cast include Guy Pearce as Aldrich Killian, Rebecca Hall as Maya Hansen and Ben Kingsley as The Mandarin. 

Now for the review. Oh and there might be a couple of spoilers here and there so be wary. 

Who are the People in Marvel's Stark Seven?

Marvel Comics just released a new teaser for the upcoming 'Secret Origin' of Tony Stark over in Iron Man written by Kieron Gillen with art by Dale Eaglesham. This is what the teaser image looked like:

The issue will be out next month and features a rather eclectic cast of characters. I'm actually having a blast figuring out who these guys are and so far here's my list for Gillen's secret team.

Hot Toys Announce Battle Damaged Iron Man Mark VII Figure

In view of the great response of the Mark VII Collectible Figurine launched earlier, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Mark VII Limited Edition Collectible Figurine in battle damaged version from the smash hit The Avengers movie. It is a movie promo edition which will be exclusively limited to WORLDWIDE only to celebrate the Iron Man 3 movie launch.

The movie-accurate Battle Damaged Mark VII Collectible Figurine is highly detailed and fully deployed, specially crafted based on the image of Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic character Mark VII in the movie, highlighting the newly developed head sculpt, light-up functions, well equipped armor, and battle damaged features.

BECOME IRON MAN SM Mall Event Coverage

Got invited to cover the launching of the Marvel & Disney's "Become Iron Man" mall event together with Azrael of Azraelsmerryland featuring an awesome AR (Augmented Reality) tour of what it's like to be Tony Stark.

We actually had a fun time here in this event especially since it's a fresh concept in terms of Augmented Reality technology. You get to fire your repulsor beams at practice drones plus get the feeling that you're flying using Iron Man's Mark 42 armor.

 

So how does this work?

Marvel Studios Gives Filipino Fans the Chance to Become Iron Man with New Interactive Experience

From Saturday April 20th, Filipino fans will be able to take on the role of legendary comic book and movie hero Tony Stark as he tests the new Mark 42 armor for the final time before active service in the upcoming release of Marvel’s Iron Man 3.

Become Iron Man is an all-new experience from Marvel Studios. Using ground-breaking motion-sensor technology it allows users to assemble and test the new Mark 42 armor, and be immersed in the action of the film.

Held at SM Malls across the country, candidates will be given a unique code before their experience at the testing facility. On arrival, test pilots will be greeted by Stark Industries technicians and guided by Tony Stark’s computerized personal assistant, Jarvis. They will assemble the armor and test the repulsors and flight system.

Adding to the Iron Man experience, fans can also look forward to Gameloft’s showcase of the Iron Man 3 app where gamers can incarnate our superhero, develop and upgrade armors to fight the A.I.M. in addictive, epic battles through intuitive touch controls. Iron Man 3 - The Official Game is free and will be available on iOS and Android from April 25th, 2013. Additionally, a wide range of Marvel merchandise including apparel, figurines and toys will be available for purchase at the event.

Details

BECOME IRON MAN
April 20-21 - SM Mall of Asia
April 23-24 – SM North EDSA
April 27-28 – SM Megamall
May 2-3 – SM Southmall
May 6-7- SM Fairview

*The Become Iron Man experience is open to the first 100 daily customers who register with a minimum Php 300 single receipt purchase of any Marvel merchandise at the event.

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of Tales of Suspense (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with The Invincible Iron Man (#1) in May of 1968.

“Iron Man 3” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 opens in Philippine cinemas on April 24th in 2D, Digital 3D and IMAX 3D.

Age of Ultron # 5 SPOILERS

Age of Ultron # 5 is out this week and it's pretty predictable to some extent. Still a good read though; by Brian Michael Bendis and Bryan Hitch (who's about to say buh-bye to the book).

SPOILERS AFTER THE CUT.

New Trailer for the Anime Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore

Watch the new trailer for the Marvel anime feature IRON MAN: RISE OF THE TECHNOVORE from Marvel and Madhouse Studios.

Check out the trailer after the cut.

PICK OF THE WEEK Uncanny X-Men # 3 Review (Spoilers)

It's been a while since I read a comic book that promises action, delivers talk and yet still ends with that satisfying feeling. Uncanny X-Men # 3 proved that it's going to be one of those books that'll really hit the spot for some superhero 'politicking' and propaganda and some fan favorite moments. 

Given the great material Bendis has been churning out ever since he became 'THE WRITER' for the X-Books, it's hard not to think why he didn't do this before. However, you should also consider that it wouldn't probably be this good if the settings were different (i.e. there was no AVX to speak of).

Bendis demonstrates to us that you can pick up a comic book that subscribes to Marvel's ideals of printing crap with the Avengers on it and still make for some interesting stuff. The Cyclops that we're seeing is a completely different beast here and I'm pretty happy with it. It's also nice to know that Marvel is keen on following the established team over in Jonathan Hickman's Avengers book.

Iron Man 3 Minimates Preview

MTV Geek shared a couple of new photos for the upcoming Iron Man 3 minimates including the Mark 42 armor.

Here's the breakdown of the characters appearing for the Iron Man 3 wave:

• Iron Man Mark 42 Armor
• Cowboy Tony Stark
• Iron Patriot
• War Machine
• The Mandarin
• Aldrich Killian
• Maya Hansen

Check out the individual photos below:

Hot Toys Iron Man 3 1/6th Scale Power Pose Series 1

Here's a look at the upcoming Hot Toys Iron Man Mark 42 from Iron Man 3. This figure also marks the first ever POWER POSE SERIES of Hot Toys figures.

“I am Iron Man.” As the Iron Man 3 movie is coming in just three months, Hot Toys is proud to present a brand new 1/6th scale Power Pose Series (PPS) to fans, highlighting the powerful poses that the Iron Man Collectible Figures can perform which are very closed to that in the movie, and some of the features which can be shared with our Movie Masterpiece Series and Diorama Series, so that the three Series can be displayed together in the same 1/6th scale.

Avengers # 4 Spoiler - How Hyperion Joined the Avengers

This week's Avengers (Avengers # 4) focuses on the team's latest addition - Hyperion.

In this latest issue we find out that this Hyperion actually came from an alternate university. And this is the Hyperion that came from the original Squadron Supreme miniseries that came out in the 80s.