Here's our first look at the Man of Steel as rendered by John Romita Jr.
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
John Romita Jr. and Superman Elvis
I'm not yet sold a hundred percent on John Romita Jr. doing Superman with Geoff Johns. Just look at this initial image done by the legendary Marvel artist.
Here's our first look at the Man of Steel as rendered by John Romita Jr.
Here's our first look at the Man of Steel as rendered by John Romita Jr.
Friday, August 30, 2013
CAPTAIN AMERICA # 10 Spoilers - Somebody Dies
A major character dies just in time to shake things up a bit in Marvel Now title CAPTAIN AMERICA. Written by Rick Remender with art by John Romita Jr.
Don't think Remender will make things easy now that escape back to the 616 is in the clearing. In fact, rather than simplifying the situation, he flips it around.
Oh and SPOILER ALERT for this mini review.
The scans are basically the whole panels involving the 'death' of Agent 13, Sharon Carter while trying to get away from this big-ass Arnim Zola. I don't like cheap, comic book deaths (which this one really is) but I do like the big history Sharon has with Zola.
Dammit Sharon! Why do this?
Cap tries to return to the explosion site moments after getting back to the real world and when he looks back at the portal leading to Dimension Z, it's already been years. And no sign of Sharon Carter.
This last panel totally flips the whole scenario for Steve Rogers. He's probably been away for a day but he spent 12 years of his life in Dimension Z, his 'son' Ian is dead and Sharon's 'dead' as well. And now the flipside is that he's back but everything he needs is in Dimension Z and he's stuck. Plus the fact that he moved on 12 years while the Earth kinda stood still is also a jarring fact.
The tease towards the end of the issue is also something to look forward to in Captain America. Here's to hoping JRJR stays.
Don't think Remender will make things easy now that escape back to the 616 is in the clearing. In fact, rather than simplifying the situation, he flips it around.
Oh and SPOILER ALERT for this mini review.
The scans are basically the whole panels involving the 'death' of Agent 13, Sharon Carter while trying to get away from this big-ass Arnim Zola. I don't like cheap, comic book deaths (which this one really is) but I do like the big history Sharon has with Zola.
Dammit Sharon! Why do this?
Cap tries to return to the explosion site moments after getting back to the real world and when he looks back at the portal leading to Dimension Z, it's already been years. And no sign of Sharon Carter.
This last panel totally flips the whole scenario for Steve Rogers. He's probably been away for a day but he spent 12 years of his life in Dimension Z, his 'son' Ian is dead and Sharon's 'dead' as well. And now the flipside is that he's back but everything he needs is in Dimension Z and he's stuck. Plus the fact that he moved on 12 years while the Earth kinda stood still is also a jarring fact.
The tease towards the end of the issue is also something to look forward to in Captain America. Here's to hoping JRJR stays.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
KICK-ASS 2 Review (Spoiler Heavy)
Here's my review for KICK-ASS 2 starring Aaron Taylor Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz Plasse and Jim Carey. It opens August 14 and is distributed locally by Solar-UIP.
So Kick-Ass 2 has finally reached our shores and I must say that it's definitely a great movie. Much like how Percy Jackson went with their own story, the same thing has happened here in Kick-Ass 2. Rather than sticking word for word from the source material, I could warrant around 80 percent was retained from the second volume of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s seminal title.
Still Kick-Ass 2 is a pretty nifty flick. There's a good amount of teen angst plus bloody battles, out and out beatings and laughs here and there.
Rather than focus more on the life of Kick-Ass and his alter ego Dave Lizewski (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) this sequel focuses more on the life of Mindy McCreedy aka Hit-Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz). The angst is present there. Seeing those scenes was like sending me back to the time I first caught "Mean Girls" with a non coke snorting Lindsay Lohan.
It might seem like Johnson is doing anything but he's POV focuses more on the growing 'vigilante' trend that Kick-Ass inspired. Joining Lizewski on his 'quest' for Justice is a rag-tag team of vigilantes who call themselves "Justice Forever" led by Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey). Those segments were fun and all hero-y. Too bad though that it lasted only so long. Still the big 'final battle' gets us our kick for masked vigilantes and caped crusaders.
Massive props to Jim Carrey who seriously fit the role of the Colonel. Too bad though that his role is very, very short much like how Carrey's participation in promoting the film was short-lived.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse brought the laughs in this movie. His "Motherfucker" was spot on. Too bad though that his version of the character came off more as whiny rather than the motherfucking asshole that he really is from the source material.
The great thing about KICK-ASS 2 is the fact that they deliberately took liberties on some places and scenes that might not be OK for the squemish. Some of them include the death of Colonel Stripes and the attack on Night Bitch. *The book portrayed the brutal rape of Kick-Ass' supposed girlfriend Katy as well as the violent shooting in the neighborhood* Those scenes would've unsettled viewers; hell I would get this unsettling feeling if I saw that adapted on the big screen.
The action and dialogue was great, a bit gritty and dirty but it's still great. What would you expect from a movie entitled "KICK-ASS". Cool moments and a wicked, twisted finale as well. Oh and if you're looking for easter eggs, there's a buttload of them here in the film. Same goes for comic book references. And keep your eyes peeled for the next movie adaptation from Millar's KAPOW COMICS; it'll make an appearance and it's also going to feature one of our great comic book artists.
KICK-ASS 2 is now showing! Special thanks to SOLAR-UIP.
So Kick-Ass 2 has finally reached our shores and I must say that it's definitely a great movie. Much like how Percy Jackson went with their own story, the same thing has happened here in Kick-Ass 2. Rather than sticking word for word from the source material, I could warrant around 80 percent was retained from the second volume of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s seminal title.
Still Kick-Ass 2 is a pretty nifty flick. There's a good amount of teen angst plus bloody battles, out and out beatings and laughs here and there.
Rather than focus more on the life of Kick-Ass and his alter ego Dave Lizewski (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson) this sequel focuses more on the life of Mindy McCreedy aka Hit-Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz). The angst is present there. Seeing those scenes was like sending me back to the time I first caught "Mean Girls" with a non coke snorting Lindsay Lohan.
It might seem like Johnson is doing anything but he's POV focuses more on the growing 'vigilante' trend that Kick-Ass inspired. Joining Lizewski on his 'quest' for Justice is a rag-tag team of vigilantes who call themselves "Justice Forever" led by Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey). Those segments were fun and all hero-y. Too bad though that it lasted only so long. Still the big 'final battle' gets us our kick for masked vigilantes and caped crusaders.
Massive props to Jim Carrey who seriously fit the role of the Colonel. Too bad though that his role is very, very short much like how Carrey's participation in promoting the film was short-lived.
Christopher Mintz-Plasse brought the laughs in this movie. His "Motherfucker" was spot on. Too bad though that his version of the character came off more as whiny rather than the motherfucking asshole that he really is from the source material.
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| Mintz-Plasse as THE MOTHERFUCKER |
The action and dialogue was great, a bit gritty and dirty but it's still great. What would you expect from a movie entitled "KICK-ASS". Cool moments and a wicked, twisted finale as well. Oh and if you're looking for easter eggs, there's a buttload of them here in the film. Same goes for comic book references. And keep your eyes peeled for the next movie adaptation from Millar's KAPOW COMICS; it'll make an appearance and it's also going to feature one of our great comic book artists.
KICK-ASS 2 is now showing! Special thanks to SOLAR-UIP.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Here's the Official KICK ASS 2 Synopsis
In case you live in a rock and you don't know that they decided to make a sequel/ adaptation-to-the-comic book sequel stilled based on a book by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.
SYNOPSIS: Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
"Kick-Ass 2" is released and distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corporation.
SYNOPSIS: Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation. When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy.
Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes. Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
"Kick-Ass 2" is released and distributed by United International Pictures through Solar Entertainment Corporation.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Marvel's Next Event Book will Focus on Apocalypse and Archangel
Bleedingcool reports that what's coming next year for Marvel Comics for their event book will revolve around the Celestials, Archangel, Apocalypse and more importantly, Magneto.
Obviously the writers for this project will be Jason Aaron (Wolverine and the X-Men) and Rick Remender (who did a lot for these characters back in the first volume of Uncanny X-Force; including "The Dark Angel Saga").
So it's probably time to start re-reading Remender's Uncanny run as well as the earlier issues of WATXM (you know, the one where Warren's gone off his rocker and believes that he's a real angel). Oh and the rumor site cited current Captain America and Kick-Ass artist John Romita Jr. as the book's main art guy.
Obviously the writers for this project will be Jason Aaron (Wolverine and the X-Men) and Rick Remender (who did a lot for these characters back in the first volume of Uncanny X-Force; including "The Dark Angel Saga").
So it's probably time to start re-reading Remender's Uncanny run as well as the earlier issues of WATXM (you know, the one where Warren's gone off his rocker and believes that he's a real angel). Oh and the rumor site cited current Captain America and Kick-Ass artist John Romita Jr. as the book's main art guy.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Kick Ass 3 # 1 Review
Reviewing Kick Ass 3 # 1 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. in partnership with Comicx Hub.
So it's the final installment for Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s epic story of the ultimate underdog and it looks like it's really far from over for Dave Lizewski and his rag-tag 'superhero' team.
So it's the final installment for Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s epic story of the ultimate underdog and it looks like it's really far from over for Dave Lizewski and his rag-tag 'superhero' team.
Friday, March 15, 2013
New Poster, Red Band Trailer and Images for Kick-Ass 2
A lot of cool stuff coming from "KICK-ASS 2" starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse together with Jim Carrey. The film is an adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s "KICK-ASS 2" mini.
I was expecting a really grown up Chloe Moretz here in this new movie but it seems like that's not the case. I remember talking to Mark Millar about this and him telling me and the rest of the Flipgeek's crew that there are some liberties taken from the source material and the film adaptation including the challenge of Ms. Moretz 'growing up' during production and in between the two movies.
Anyway, regardless of that, watch the red band (meaning rated R) trailer for the KICK ASS 2 after the cut.
It's nice that they have Jim Carrey here but knowing what will happen to the guy in the middle makes me sad. Also, is it just me or is the violence tapered down. I kinda remember the cemetery scene to be more.... bloody.
Also I suddenly remember that there the Motherfucker and his gang of psychopaths did a shooting spree in Katie's neighborhood and did something horrible afterwards. Will that bit make it into the big screen adaptation?
Check out some of the cool images coming from the trailer as well:
KICK ASS 2 Synopsis:
Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.
When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.
Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
I was expecting a really grown up Chloe Moretz here in this new movie but it seems like that's not the case. I remember talking to Mark Millar about this and him telling me and the rest of the Flipgeek's crew that there are some liberties taken from the source material and the film adaptation including the challenge of Ms. Moretz 'growing up' during production and in between the two movies.
Anyway, regardless of that, watch the red band (meaning rated R) trailer for the KICK ASS 2 after the cut.
It's nice that they have Jim Carrey here but knowing what will happen to the guy in the middle makes me sad. Also, is it just me or is the violence tapered down. I kinda remember the cemetery scene to be more.... bloody.
Also I suddenly remember that there the Motherfucker and his gang of psychopaths did a shooting spree in Katie's neighborhood and did something horrible afterwards. Will that bit make it into the big screen adaptation?
Check out some of the cool images coming from the trailer as well:
KICK ASS 2 Synopsis:
Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010’s irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass’ (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)—reborn as The Mother F%&*^r—only the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.
When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the world’s first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, she’s forced to retire—leaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.
Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the world’s first super villain, The Mother F%&*^r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But there’s only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Avengers vs X-Men # 5 - Five Mutants Become the Phoenix
We left the AvX # 4 with a handful of X-Men and Avengers getting ready for another battle with Hope Summers and Wolverine getting caught in the middle.
This time its all out war in the blue area of the moon with the fate of young Hope and the rest of the world in the balance. Meanwhile Iron Man and Giant Man work on a new armor that might turn help slow down the Phoenix's descent to Earth.
I loved that the book still showed a lot of gorgeous battles while at the same time moving the story nicely along. See what I mean? Don't let Bendis write the book if you don't want a book filled with talking heads and a dragging pace.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
SPOILERS: Avengers vs X-Men # 2
Spoilers for Avengers vs X-Men # 2 or AvX # 2:
As The Opening Shot Is Fired, The Avengers Storm The Beach Of Utopia, And The Phoenix Draws Ever Nearer To Earth! But Which Side Will Wolverine Fight On? And What Choice Will Hope Make That Will Change The Direction And Scope Of The Conflict Dramatically?
Friday, April 6, 2012
Cool Stuff and Spoilers from Avengers vs X-Men # 1
April is finally here and so is Marvel's latest event book "Avengers vs X-Men" which pits Earth's Mightiest Heroes against the Children of the Atom. This issue is written by Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis with art by John Romita Jr.
Let me also just lead you to the AVX # 1 review over at Flipgeeks
Ms. Marvel and Thor show their Power
With a "mysterious object" crashing into New York City airspace, two of the Avengers' biggest hitters respond by averting further disaster. It's not a spoiler or anything but its pretty cool to see Ms. Marvel (soon to be the new Captain Marvel) and Thor doing their best to save people's lives and avoid further property damage.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
EYE CANDY - Stuart Immonen Variant Cover for AVX VS # 1
Marvel is proud to present your first look at superstar artist, Stuart Immonen’s jaw-dropping variant cover for "AVX VS" #1, the premiere battle book tie-in to the summer blockbuster event of the year -- "Avengers VS. X-Men!" Catch the cover to cover battles -- featuring pulse-pounding brawls as Iron Man faces off against Magneto & Thing takes on Namor! Don’t miss out on all the action in "AVX VS" #1, available in comic shops worldwide and on the Marvel Comics app this April!
Which team will reign supreme? Join the conversation on Twitter with #AvX!
For more on Avengers VS X-Men, please visit avx.marvel.com
AVX: VERSUS #1 (FEB120531)
AVX: VERSUS #1 IMMONEN VARIANT (FEB120532)
Written by JASON AARON & KATHRYN IMMONEN
Art by ADAM KUBERT & STUART IMMONEN
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Rated T+…$3.99
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
The Phoenix Could Return with New It's Coming Teaser
Marvel Comics has revealed a new teaser featuring a fiery background very similar to how Jean Grey and the Phoenix has been drawn in the past few years.
There's really no detail regarding this teaser but rumor has it that it would be a project that would involve all the Marvel Architects together with the best artists in Marvel's stable including Olivier Coipel, John Romita Jr. and Adam Kubert.
There's really no detail regarding this teaser but rumor has it that it would be a project that would involve all the Marvel Architects together with the best artists in Marvel's stable including Olivier Coipel, John Romita Jr. and Adam Kubert.
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