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Superhero fiction is one of the hottest storytelling genres out there. Here's where I comment on everything you need to know! See also, Essential Comic Book Links and Growler on Superhero Comic Books.
Ok, so there have been a number of massive events throughout the superhero comic book universes of Marvel Comics and DC.
I have to admit I'm what's called a 'Marvel Zombie' (a massive fan of Marvel) and therefore majority of what I'm enjoying nowadays is published by them. The brand loyalty is strong. The next two events are World War Hulk and Endangered Species/Messiah Complex featuring the X-Men. Both look good. DC Comics had a great deal of momentum following from their events, Identity Crisis and Infinite Crisis. The general consensus is that, since then, a lot of this has slowed and, honestly speaking, I'm just not as excited about a lot of their current output. The weekly series 52 was widely acknowledged as a success and has been followed by Countdown, another weekly.
Only these and the revamped Justice League of America currently written by Brad Meltzer, to be followed by Dwayne McDuffie and drawn by Ed Benes and upcoming Wonder Woman by Gail Simone are pulling me to read them. It's important for DC to continually raise its game to challenge Marvel for the top spot as this will make for a healthy superhero fiction industry overall. I'm looking forward to great things in the future as I've learnt over time to never write off either of these two superhero producing titans.
I just cannot wait for the new Fantastic Four film! http://www.fantasticfourmovie.com/ And check out this extensive history of the Silver Surfer!
But even if he doesn't, just the mere fact of him being in the film and the full realisation and birth of the Marvel Universe on the big screen will be enough to make me love this movie. Bring it on! Now! Click
here to check out The Next Avengers [DVD] (Marvel Comics)
Ok, everyone seems to have a view on the latest Spider-Man movie installment so here's my rundown of the good and the bad. Spoilers ahead so if you haven't seen it, turn away now! http://spiderman3.sonypictures.com/
I believe the film should have been at least half an hour longer to flesh out his character and make the audience care more. And also I wasn't a fan of that whole 'sand-monster' thing. They should have kept Sandman as is to continue the emotional connection. It's hard to feel for a huge blob of sand. Better still, this movie should have focused on Sandman as the villian with Venom featuring in the next film. The beauty of Spider-Man 2 was the luxury of dealing with Doctor Octopus in a full and wholesome way leaving you incredibly satisfied. Spider-Man 3 however, lacked a little edge due to all the villians needing a bit more time in the spotlight but, thank goodness, these factors weren't enough to prevent it from being a good film. Director Sam Raimi did good! And the Venom special effects were gorgeous to see on the big screen. So, all in all, I quite liked it and I give it a solid 7 out of 10. Definitely worth seeing! Click
here to check out Batman - The Brave And The Bold Vol. 1 [DVD] (DC Comics)
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