
Tag: Marvel
American publisher of comic books and one of the big two


The Discount Spinner Rack: INHUMANS (2017)
Witness the near-miss that almost dropped a (Terrigen) bomb into the middle of the MCU, as we take a look at the much-maligned TV series about Marvel’s OTHER band of colorful genetic misfits… you know, the ones that nobody likes! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: INHUMANS (2017)

Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three Rewatch. Avengers: Endgame
I started this re-watch a while back but stopped before Endgame came out. I had intended to keep going with them but kind of forgot. Anyway, almost two years later, here’s Endgame Title: Avengers: Endgame Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writer(s): Christopher … Continue reading Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase Three Rewatch. Avengers: Endgame

Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Official Trailer Thread
Are you ready? Watch the brand-new trailer for Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and start streaming the Original Series March 19 on @DisneyPlus. #FalconAndWinterSoldier pic.twitter.com/Hn1wYbLLcT — The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (@falconandwinter) February 7, 2021 Continue reading Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Official Trailer Thread

Marvel Librarian vs. the Strangest Man of All Time
Welcome to Marvel Librarian, the new feature covering historic Marvel comics from the point of view of someone experiencing them for the first time. When you think of the Incredible Hulk, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably … Continue reading Marvel Librarian vs. the Strangest Man of All Time

Marvel Finally Listens to Fan Demand and Brings Jamie Foxx’s Electro to the MCU
Because EVERYONE wanted this! Continue reading Marvel Finally Listens to Fan Demand and Brings Jamie Foxx’s Electro to the MCU

The Discount Spinner Rack: FANT4STIC (2015)
T4ke 4 look b4ck 4t 20th Century Fox’s l4st, desp4r4te swing 4t n4iling M4rvel’s First F4mily 4nd competing with Disney’s MCU: Josh Tr4nk’s c4t4strophic4lly botched “gritty, re4listic” reboot! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: FANT4STIC (2015)

WandaVision Trailer Reaction
Here is the official trailer for WandaVision coming soon from Disney +. Feel free to post your thoughts about the forthcoming Marvel Studios Television Series in the comment section. Continue reading WandaVision Trailer Reaction

Comic Book Review – Alpha Flight 0.1 (May 2011)
Written by Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak Art by Ben Oliver It’s Election Day in Canada and a day off for the members of Alpha Flight until each of them are called into action by Department H. Rolling blackouts … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Alpha Flight 0.1 (May 2011)

Comic Book Review – Maestro #1
Writer –Peter David Artists – Dale Keown and German Peralta In the miniseries Future Imperfect, the Hulk was transported to the future and met his future self, an evil, despotic ruler that called himself the Maestro. This limited miniseries by … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Maestro #1

Comic Book Review – Timestorm 2009- 2099 #1 (April 2009)
Writer – Brian Reed Artist – Eric Battle Jake Gallows, the Punisher of 2099, is sent back to the past to eradicate the cancer plaguing the streets of New York City – superheroes. He has no love lost for superheroes. … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Timestorm 2009- 2099 #1 (April 2009)

Comic Book Review – Avengers West Coast #93 (April 1993)
Writers – Dave Ross, Dann Thomas, and Roy Thomas Artist – Dave Ross How much of the 1990s can be contained inside one comic? We are going to break that down as I discuss Avengers West Coast #93! Dr. Demonicus … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Avengers West Coast #93 (April 1993)

Comic Book Review – The Avengers #298 (Dec 88)
Writer – Walt Simonson Artist – John Buscema This week is a double shot of the Avengers! This issue is an official Inferno tie-in starring Edwin Jarvis – the last Avenger? That’s right! The Avengers have disbanded and Edwin is … Continue reading Comic Book Review – The Avengers #298 (Dec 88)

Comic Book Review – A-Next #10 (July 1999)
Art and Story by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz One of the earliest comic book reviews I did for the Avocado was J2 and the future of the Marvel Universe under the MC2 imprint. Today we will be taking a … Continue reading Comic Book Review – A-Next #10 (July 1999)

The Discount Spinner Rack: GHOST RIDER (2007)
Take a scenic tour through Hell (or at least Texas) with Nicolas Cage as your guide, in this look at the Faustian superhero Western about that totally cool-looking skull guy who sets everybody on fire! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: GHOST RIDER (2007)

Comic Book Review – Spider-Men
Spider-Men Hardcover Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Sara Pichelli Spider-Man is down on his luck. He has zero luck with the ladies and the NYPD try to arrest him after the Webslinger successfully apprehends two thieves before they … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Spider-Men

The Discount Spinner Rack: HOWARD THE DUCK (1986)
Brace yourself for a truly fowl cinematic experience as we go back to the first-EVER Marvel movie: the story of a duck trapped in a world he never made! Continue reading The Discount Spinner Rack: HOWARD THE DUCK (1986)

Comic Book Review – Venom-First Host TPB
Long before Peter Parker and Eddie Brock were hosts to the symbiote Venom, Mike Costa, Ron Lim, and Mark Bagley introduce us to the First Host! During the Kree- Skrull War, a mighty soldier named Tel-Kar used the symbiote in … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Venom-First Host TPB

Black Widow Final Trailer Reaction Thread

Comic Book Review – Marvel Zombie (Oct 2018)
Marvel Zombie One-Shot (October 2018) Writer – William Prince Artist – Stefano Raffaele In this post-apocalyptic story, the Marvel Universe is split between the undead horde of zombies, consisting of former super villains and the living, superheroes consisting of Spider-Man … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Marvel Zombie (Oct 2018)

Comic Book Review -Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 – The Final Gauntlet
A while back, I reviewed the first issue of Guardians of the Galaxy by Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw. I recently completed the first volume of their run. I had this series on my pull list but like other fellow … Continue reading Comic Book Review -Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1 – The Final Gauntlet