6 Other Marvel Characters Who Could Go ‘Superior’
Marvle Comics loves adjectives! The Amazing Spider-Man! The Uncanny X-Men! The Incredible Hulk! The Invincible Iron Man! You don’t see DC giving Batman or Superman adjectives. It’s almost a Marvel Comics exclusive! And in recent years, they’ve started mixing and matching the adjectives to make new comics! The Uncanny Avengers, The Amazing X-Men, etc., etc. It’s like a game of musical chairs!
Well this week we’re talking about Marvel’s newest, most dastardly adjective: Superior! When a comic is given the ‘Superior’ moniker – like last year’s Superior Spider-Man or the new Superior Iron Man – it means the hero and the villain are about to switch places!
To the tune of $1 billion+
Heroes becoming bad guys, and vice versa, is a long-standing comic book tradition, but Marvel has found a way to glam it up and get some extra mileage out of the idea. I’m all in favor of this push, especially if they do it well. Writer Dan Slott’s Superior Spider-Man was an amazing comic book, and Superior Iron Man has a cool new armor, so that’s something. But Marvel isn’t the sort of company that lets go of a good idea. I can imagine all sorts of Superior comics in the future – and here are six!
The New Peanuts Movie Might Not Be Terrible
The new Peanuts movie might not be terrible in the sense that the Smurfs and Alvin and the Chipmunks movies were terrible. This doesn’t appear to be a half-live action attempt to modernize Peanuts with painful pop culture references. Based on this first teaser trailer, it looks like just an animated Peanuts movie – of course, considering past animated Peanuts movies, the bar is set pretty darn high.
So far, I like the animation. It’s a neat, computerized style without being completely computer animated. I dig it. And it’s clear that Blue Sky are keeping the classic look. I just don’t have any idea what the movie is going to be about. Is it a new Peanuts Christmas? Because you can’t top the original Peanuts Christmas. So what’s the plot?
Also, I suddenly realized just how dated Snoopy’s ongoing battle with the Red Baron might be. The Red Baron doesn’t exist in popular culture anymore other than from Peanuts cartoons. Any child who sees that trailer and wants to know why that doggie is flying his doghouse in Paris is in for one heck of an explanation.
“Well you see, son, once upon a time the entire world was at war…”
Do You Want to Build a Meth Lab?
Unlike most people on the Internet, I’m not sick at all of Frozen. I love the song ‘Let It Go’, even during that month when the receptionist at my office seemed to play it at least twice a day! So how about a Frozen/Breaking Bad parody? C’mon, you know you want to watch. It’s very well done, and the animation is great.
Also, watch out for Breaking Bad spoilers if you haven’t seen the show yet.
We have animeme to thank for this lovely video. They make the Epic Rap Battles, so are they good at songs and lyrics. You’re god damned right!
Without Further Delay, I’m Back!
Sorry henchies! I was on vacation this weekend visiting my friends in Boston! It meant I was away for a few days without new blog content, but I’ve got some cool news to announce in the coming weeks! Set your radars for ‘Exciting Henchman News!’
For now, though, I figured I’d ease myself into being back home (at back at work) with some funny Internetting! How about some Key & Peele?
Poor Stan Lee! He’s so beloved, but oh so silly in this day and age. He himself is a glorious throwback to the Golden Age. Every time I hear news that some company has teamed up with Stan Lee to create some new superheroes, this is exactly what I expect it’s like. Does anybody remember Striperella? What about Stan Lee Media? I love those guys for their ridiculous attempts to sue Marvel for ownership of Spider-Man and Co. just because they were once partnered with Stan Lee. They’re always good for a laugh.
As are Key & Peele!
Hench-Sized Comic Book Reviews – 11/15/14
You know what I love on vacation? A big stack of great comics! And this week delivered with flying colors! The Internet loves the new issue of Batman, though I’m not as big of a fan. But who needs Batman when we’ve got She-Hulk, Thor and Captain Marvel? All three deliver solidly fun comics starring women, and that’s as much fun as it sounds. But what am I getting at, you ask? Where am I going with this?
Well, what happens when you mix Batman, flying colors and female protagonists?
Comic Book of the Week goes to Batgirl #36. It’s only the second issue of this new relaunch, and already I’m beyond loving this series. It’s just so, so good!
Also, feel free to check out my review of All-New Captain America #1 over at Word of the Nerd. I think Falcon is going to make a pretty good Cap.
Comic Reviews: Batgirl #36, Batman #36, Batman Eternal #32, Captain Marvel #9, She-Hulk #10, Superior Iron Man #1 and Thor #2.
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