Author: Maurice Mitchell

Star Wars #58 cover by Jamal Campbell Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. This week is all about relationships. Batman works with his nemesis The Penguin, Worf and Dr. Beverly Crusher have to work together, and Luke Skywalker and his POC girlfriend Tula move forward in their relationship. 1. Adventures of the Super Sons #5 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Peter J. Tomasi Artist: Art Thibert, Carlo Barberi Cover Artist: Dan Mora Summary: The Super Sons need a break!! After the space adventures of the past few issues, Jon (Superboy) and Damian (Robin) take…

Read how to win an amazing Infinity War Gauntlet just like Thanos! The Prize One (1) Natural Latex Thanos Infinity Gauntlet Contest Rules and Restrictions Contest begins Saturday, December 01, 2018, and ends Monday, December 30, 2018, 11:59 PM EST (US & Canada) One (1) winner is chosen randomly from the list of entries Participation limited to the US and International Residents 18+ (void where prohibited). How to Win It’s easy to enter! Just visit Marvel Fanverse on YouTube, subscribe and comment on the latest video! You can do that for two entries. For additional entries, you can follow Geek Twins…

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johannson Read to find out the true height of your favorite Marvel movie actor! Who’s the tallest actor in Marvel Cinematic Universe? Who’s the shortest? According to the CDC the average height for a man in the U.S. is 5 feet 9 inches and for a woman is 5 feet 4 inches. Actors usually fall into these averages like everyone else. But some actors go to great lengths to hide their true height. Some stand on boxes or use lifts to look taller. We created this infographic to show the true height of your favorite MCU actor or…

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Batcave – Batman (Ben Affleck) Read on to find out which of the movie Batcave’s is the best! Does your favorite top the list? The Batcave is the secret headquarters of Batman. He uses it to monitor Gotham City and solve crimes. It’s been the stuff of legend and its underground caves have been shown in every interpretation of the superhero. From it’s sophisticated Batcomputer to the garage of the Batmobile it’s an essential component of the Dark Knight. Here’s every live-action movie version of the Batcave ranked. 12. The Batman (1943) The…

“Look! It’s Stan Lee!” That phrase has become synonymous with Stan Lee, the co-creator of Black Panther, Spider-Man, X-Men, and dozens of other classic Marvel characters. He passed away on November 12, 2018. Stan Lee was 95. Stanley Martin Lieber was born on December 28, 1922, in Manhattan, New York City. He was the son of Romanian-born Jewish immigrant parents. His contribution to comic books and the comic book industry is hard to overstate, and his contribution to films is legendary. He actually had it written into his contract that he appears in any film that features a character he created.…

Let’s face it, it doesn’t matter what universe you live in, anyone spotted wearing vibrant tights or heavy armor is going to draw attention to themselves. Although there are many style tips we can learn from superhero fashion, it is no mystery why these gifted individuals choose to hide their attire choices. From protecting their identity to not risking the lives of their families, most superheroes have chosen to keep their identities hidden from the moment they started defending against crime and forces of evil. How do superheroes keep their identities secret? Is it just as easy as changing outfits?…

Before Black Panther, there weren’t many popular movies about Africans that weren’t stereotypes. For many, the 1980s Eddie Murphy comedy Coming to America was the last movie to give dignity and grace in its depiction of Africa. The comparisons were so strong that Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Nakia, had a Coming To America party. So I made a modern trailer for the 1980s classic in the style of the Black Panther trailer. Watch it below and please share if you like it! What do you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below. Note: Some links may lead to…

Comixology just revealed their list of discounted comics leading up to Black Friday. There are hundreds of awesome deals here including 67% off Avengers full series titles, 67% off Ironheart, 50% OFF Warhammer 40,000 and more! Here’s a rundown of their best deals. No code required at checkout. For the full list of comics on sale this weekend, head over to Comixology’s sale page. Some highlights from the sale are below. Save up to 67% off on the Avengers Full Series (Valid 11/12 – 11/18) Save up to 67% off on the Ironheart Sale (Valid 11/12 – 11/15) Save up to 50%…

“He’s so sexy! He’s the sexiest man alive!” “Totes McGoats!” People Magazine has been naming the sexiest man of the year since 1985. This week they announced that Idris Elba, the greatest British export in history as the sexiest man of the year. But what about past winners? Have they held up? We all know superheroes are sexy, but what about past winners who have also been in comic book movies? Let’s find out as we rank the winners of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” winners from mug shots to Oscar monologues. Will your favorite hit the top of the…

Justice League (2017) Superman / Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) Here are the films that were ruined, thanks to massive reshoots. Moviemaking can be a crazy process. Often, after the movie is complete, the studio and test audiences decide the movie needs to have new footage added. This is common in the industry, and studios usually set aside a part of the budget for filming new scenes or replacing existing ones. A good example is Back to the Future which started filming with Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly and then was reshot with Michael J. Fox in the lead. Sometimes it goes…

Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. Superman confronts Lois Lane! Black Panther fights Deadpool! read on to find out the best comics you should pick up this week. 1. Action Comics #1004 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Ryan Sook Cover Artist: Steve Rude Summary: Superman confronts Lois Lane and wants answers: Where is Jon Kent? What happened during Lois’ trip into space with Jor-El? Why didn’t she contact the Man of Steel when she returned? And most importantly, does… On Sale: Oct 24th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Action Comics 1004&…

Find out about the superhero Gwyneth Paltrow may be playing in Avengers 4. Numerous leaks point to Pepper Potts, played by Paltrow, putting on armor and becoming the superhero known as Rescue in the next Avengers movie. But who is Rescue? Paltrow has played Virginia “Pepper” Potts since Iron Man in 2008. Since then she’s mainly been the damsel-in-distress but she did wear armor in Iron Man 3 when Tony put a suit of armor on her during the Malibu beach house attack. Plus, she saved Tony using the Extremis virus. So what do we know about Rescue? Warning: Possible Spoilers…

Find out the real reason Netflix canceled Luke Cage. Over the past few weeks, Netflix has canceled two of it’s Marvel shows: Iron Fist and Luke Cage. Most weren’t surprised by Iron Fist. Iron Fist follows industrialist billionaire Danny Rand (Finn Jones) who acquires superhuman abilities as a martial artist and uses his power to help people. The first season was panned and the second season only did marginally better. But why Luke Cage? A show about an ex-con turned into a bulletproof black man? Netflix doesn’t release viewing numbers but the show has been critically praised and season two was…

Shuri #1 cover by Sam Spratt Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. 1. Aquaman #41 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Sean Izaakse Cover Artist: Sean Izaakse Summary: From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE, the road to “Drowned Earth” starts here! Aquaman is missing—and the world has gone to hell! With Arthur imprisoned by Black Manta, Queen Mera is left to deal with the arrival… On Sale: Oct 17th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Aquaman 41& on Comixology 2. Astonishing X-Men #16 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Greg Land Cover Artist:…

The Marvel films and TV shows are filled with wonderful and memorable actors. Sadly, some have passed away. From natural causes to drug overdoses. From security guards to senators. Here are the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) actors who have left us with a heavy heart but a smile. 1. Harry Dean Stanton as Security Guard First Appearance: The Avengers (2012) Harry Dean Stanton played a security guard who meets Bruce Banner after he transforms. Director Joss Whedon said he wanted the scene to be surreal and cast Stanton since he was known for the surreal television show “Twin Peaks”. He was…

Every person who starts mastering a new language outside of school knows that it’s hard to find a book that is interesting and comprehends to his or her level of competence. Comic book magazines are a real help for people who are working to maintain their proficiency. This literature has many advantages over other types of books. They’re filled with speech bubbles and images and the pieces are easier to learn. This includes the separate words and the storyline. 1. Comic Books Are Visual The main reason comic magazines are a perfect way to train language skills is their appearance.…

UPDATE: Because the original contest sponsor did not fulfil the terms of the contest, we’ve removed all mention of the company from this contest. (12/1/18) Enter for a chance to win an awesome Venom logo black t-shirt! Venom is one of the hottest movies of the year and tickets are selling out everywhere. We know you love Venom! We’re sharing the love with you! Get a free t-shirt on us! Check out how to win. WHAT’S THE PRIZE? Black Men’s Venom Logo T-Shirt ($49 value!) HOW DO YOU WIN? a Rafflecopter giveaway The winner is chosen randomly, but you can increase…

Gavin O’Connor, James Gunn, Jaume Collet-Serra, David Ayer, Mel Gibson This week news broke that James Gunn has signed with Warner Bros to write and direct the superhero sequel “Suicide Squad 2”. Marvel was set to write and direct the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie when he was fired by Disney for controversial old tweets. Since then the movie’s been in limbo and it’s unknown if his script will even be used. The whole enterprise has set the cast into question with Dave Batista swearing off the movie and others taking a “wait and see” approach. Into that vacuum, Warner…

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Aaron Davis (Donald Glover), Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland) Find out an Easter Egg no one noticed in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” about “The Prowler”. The movie “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a blockbuster movie and has been seen by millions around the world. Lists of hidden references abound and are a lot of fun. But there’s one that everyone missed. I only noticed it the last time I watched the movie a few days ago. The scene where Peter sees a weapons deal under a bridge introduces Donald Glover’s character. He plays Aaron Davis and is looking to…

Here’s everything you may have missed this afternoon Tuesday, September 25, 2018. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). 1. RIP Gary Kurtz, One of the Fundamental Figures of Star Wars’ Early History via io9 2. BIRDS OF PREY Nests In New 2020 Release Date via Newsarama Warner Bros.’s Birds of Prey has been scheduled for a February 7, 2020 release date, according to Deadline. In that spot, Birds of Prey will be opening against the animated The Loud House film and a sequel to Sony’s Peter Rabbit. 3. BUMBLEBEE International Trailer Features Plenty Of New Footage From The TRANSFORMERS Spin-Off…

Here are the top 10 Twilight Zone episodes Jordan Poole should remake. It was announced today that Oscar-winning director Jordan Peele is going to host a revival of the classic science fiction anthology series “The Twilight Zone”. He’s producing with CBS Television Studios and Simon Kinberg for the on-demand subscription service CBS All Access. “The realization, for me, was that it was an opportunity to attempt to continue with Serling’s mission,” Peele said. “If we approach it without ego and sort of bow to Serling, that will hopefully suffice for our fellow ‘Twilight Zone’ fans but also bring back a…

Black Panther (2018) Okoye (Danai Gurira) Find out the greatest Black Panther Funko Pop figures of all-time. Funko Pops are pretty awesome. Black Panther is incredibly awesome. Now they’ve come together in a glorious way. One of my favorite Funko Pop Bobbleheads is Finn from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, but these will find a new place on my shelf. At NY Comic Con 2018 this year they announced some new Funko toy figures going on sale including a Rori Williams aka Ironheart figure. But the stand out is Okeyo with her removable wig. It’s from the best fight scene in the…

Here’s everything you may have missed this afternoon Tuesday, September 18, 2018. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). 1. First Captain Marvel Trailer The first official trailer for Marvel’s Captain Marvel dropped and it’s insane. This is me hitting the like button 2. Chewie, Carol Danvers’ pet cat from the comics, is featured in the new CAPTAIN MARVEL poster! via Redditt – /MarvelStudios 3. Superhero Bits: Hawkeye’s Kill Count via /Film 4. Captain Marvel Star Brie Larson Reacts To Movie Action Figure via Screenrant 5. The Avatar lives again! Live-action Last Airbender series coming to Netflix via Entertainment Weekly 6. Rainn…

Here’s everything you may have missed this afternoon Monday, September 17, 2018. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). What does Joaquin Phoenix look like as The Joker? Which couple is reuniting in Avengers 4? What time is 1. Here’s Your First Look at Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker via /Film There’s not much to say about this scruffy image, other than it seems to follow The Hollywood Reporter‘s descriptions of the film as a “gritty character study.” The Joker origin movie is said to follow “Arthur’s” arc from a struggling stand-up comedian to a notorious criminal of Gotham. This follows…

Here’s everything you may have missed this morning Friday, September 14, 2018. In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). 1. CAPTAIN MARVEL: Here’s When We’ll See The First Trailer For The Marvel Studios Movie via Comic Book Movie Brie Larson is scheduled to appear via satellite to talk about the movie and shortly after it airs on the show, we can expect it to be released online either by Marvel or GMA. It remains to be seen how much it will reveal about Carol Danvers’ first solo adventure but we can probably expect plenty of action. 2. ‘Venom’ Officially Rated PG-13,…

Read on to find out the strangest and most bizarre symbiotes in comic book history. If you thought Venom was strange wait till you see these guys. In Secret Wars #8 (1984) Peter Parker finds a black shape-shifting alien suit. Little did he know it would create one of his greatest villains. Turns out the amorphous alien, known as a symbiote, was also an evil creature that took Eddie Brock as a host and has dogged Peter ever since. People love them, so they’ve shown up all over the Marvel universe. Maybe too many times. The Venom movie is coming and…

Here’s everything you may have missed this morning Thursday, September 13, 2018. What does Hulk’s new costume look like? Which “Black Panther” actor may play Superman? In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). 1. Hi-Res AVENGERS 4 Promo Art Offers A Closer Look At Hulk’s Suit, Captain Marvel, Thor, And More via Comic Book Movie 2. VUDU Viewing Party: “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” We’ll be joining a live viewing of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in two weeks. Join us! Watch Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with Vudu! Starting at 7:00pm (PT) on Friday 9/21/18 Vudu will be hosting a live viewing party of Jurassic…

Find out the top 10 comics featuring ethnic characters or talent this week. 1. Champions #24 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Sean Izaakse Cover Artist: Sean Izaakse Summary: THE CHAMPIONS GRAPPLE WITH A FOE THAT ALL THE SUPER-POWERS IN THE WORLD CANNOT VANQUISH! On Sale: Sep 12th, 2018 Price: $3.99 Buy Champions 24& on Comixology 2. Detective Comics #988 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: James Robinson Artist: Stephen Segovia Cover Artist: Stephen Segovia Summary: Kicking off an arc guest-written by James Robinson (writer of the Batman classics “Blades” and “Face the Face”) with art by rising star Stephen Segovia!…

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Clark Kent / Superman (Henry Cavill) Update: Cavill’s manager Dany Garcia has tweeted a statement saying “Be peaceful, the cape is still in his closet. @wbpictures has been and continues to be our partners as they evolve the DC Universe. Anticipate a WB statement later today.” Update 2: Warner Bros has released a statement “”While no decisions have been made regarding any upcoming Superman films, we’ve always had great respect for and a great relationship with Henry Cavill, and that remains unchanged” DC has lost another actor as Henry Cavill has reportedly left…

Disney has released their list of Oscar nominations and they’re hoping “Black Panther” wins it all. As we’ve written many times before “Black Panther” is a cultural and artistic milestone. It’s exactly the kind of ground-breaking film that the Academy Awards should recognize. Unfortunately, it also has guys in tights fighting with superpowers. Today Marvel submitted their list of films (only one really) and categories for Academy Award consideration. It’s noteworthy that the film is being submitted for 16 of the 25 categories. So clearly they’re hoping for a sweep. Here’s the list: Best Picture Kevin Feige, P.g.a. Best Director…