After X-Men: The Last Stand, many people were upset with the depiction of Jean Grey’s alter ego, Dark Phoenix – none more so than the co-writer of that film, Simon Kinberg. When he had the chance to tell that story again via Dark Phoenix, this time making his directorial debut, he jumped at the ...
Read MoreWe have some new insight into how a former vampire turned into a bat. In a new piece from the Hollywood Reporter, Robert Pattinson’s journey to becoming Batman has been unveiled. One of the more interesting aspects, aside from the fact that Matt Reeves apparently had Pattinson in mind for the role...
Read MoreWe finally have some insight into some of Matthew Vaughn’s past projects. First up is his plan for the trilogy that would have spawned from X-Men: First Class. Vaughn’s originally wanted to introduce a new Wolverine, possibly portrayed by Tom Hardy, in the first sequel, which would then culminat...
Read MoreScott Snyder has left an indelible mark on the Batman mythos. While he was working on Detective Comics, I first started reading his work when he collaborated with Greg Capullo on “The Court of Owls,” the introductory Batman story of the New 5. (which has since been adapted, relatively sp...
Read MoreNew reports indicate that Eisner-winning DC Comics writer Tom King has been removed from the main Batman book. This would result in the writer’s 100-issue exclusivity deal on the comic being cut short to just over 80 issues, with his last now being #85. Under Tom King, Bruce Wayne has been reduced...
Read MoreThe Bat-family has taken on many forms throughout the years. Whether it’s the animated series of the nineties, the 2002 Birds of Prey series or the upcoming Pennyworth, the growing popularity of comic book cinema has allowed the genre to proliferate in new and exciting ways. The latest benefactor ...
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