Tom Bacon

Joined November 2017

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A prolific writer and film fan, Tom has a deep love of the superhero genre.

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The Top 10 Best Superhero Movies Ever Made
Nowadays, superhero movies are part of the mainstream - but it's always worth remembering that these latest blockbusters stand on the shoulders of giants. As a long-standing fan of both comics and movies, here are my top ten superhero films of all time...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Three Ways Fox Could Build a COSMIC Superhero Universe!
With the #XMen series rebooted, Fox is preparing to launch a whole swathe of mutant movies next year! But this year's #FantasticFour flop has pretty much put the kibosh on their idea of expanding beyond mutants - which is a shame, as it only proves how many opportunities they're missing out on.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Where's Wolverine? 3 Reasons Why Hugh Jackman Isn't In The 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Trailer
With the second X-Men: Apocalypse trailer now out, some parts of social media are mirroring the reaction to the first - and, yet again, I'm surprised. For me, the trailers are advertising the most promising X-Men movie to date; but as I celebrate, I keep seeing others write two words:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'X-Men: Apocalypse' Trailer Analysis - The Best X-Men Movie To Date?
It's finally here – the trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse was released today. First, I'll be honest: I've not always been an unreserved fan of Fox's #XMen movies. I grew up on the comics, and to me those films have often lacked the familiar characters and concepts I love. But now, for the first time in quite a while, I'm watching an X-Men trailer and thinking one word:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Is Marvel Reinventing the Scarlet Witch?
As the 2014 / 2015 AXIS event rumbled on, #XMen fans were shocked at one particular twist – namely, the revelation that Quicksilver and the #ScarletWitch weren’t Magneto’s children! Now, with the release of Scarlet Witch #1, it’s pretty clear why Marvel did this. The goal was to reinvent the Scarlet Witch.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The X-Men Peace Accords: 3 Signs Marvel And Fox Are Sorting Things Out
If you believe all the rumors, #Marvel and Fox are locked in a bitter war – with X-Men fans caught in the middle, watching as their favorite comics and characters are cast aside by Marvel! But the last few months have given us some tantalizing hints that the two studios may have reached their own X-Men Peace Accords…
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Man of Steel to Unmask Batman in Dawn of Justice, or Just a Knightmare?
We've all seen the shocking clip: Batman awakens chained to a wall, as the Man of Steel arrives. Superman's minions kneel before him as the Man of Steel advances upon the imprisoned Dark Knight, grasps his mask, and tears it from his head...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Jessica Jones: Will There Be A Second Season?
Let's face it, Marvel's two Netflix series to date have both been hits - whether you're talking the brutal violence of Daredevil or the psychological thrills of Jessica Jones. But, whereas #MarvelNetflix have announced a 2nd Season of Daredevil within eleven days of the first series being released, there's still no news on Jessica Jones Season 2.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Doomsday Comes to 'Batman vs Superman' - But Has DC Made a Mistake?
It's long been rumored that the monstrous #Doomsday will make an appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Last night, Warner Brothers released a new trailer for the sure-to-be-a-hit superhero grudge match, and it gave us our first glimpse of the true villain of the film... In case you've been living under a rock, take a look!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Daredevil vs Jessica Jones: Which Marvel Netflix Series Did it Better?
Now we’ve seen not 1, but 2 of Marvel’s Netflix series' – how do they compare against one another? The Central Characters
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring The New 'Star Wars' Canon: How Does It Compare To The Old Expanded Universe?
Rogue One has brought us back to our beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away, and in so doing not only introduced several wonderful new worlds, it's also revisited classic concepts, and added so much history and depth to the Death Star and the Rebel Alliance. The reality is, though, that so much of the new galaxy is built on the foundations of what came before: the old Expanded Universe. Let's take a look!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
From Doctor Strange to Jessica Jones, It's Been a Big Week for Marvel!
Over on MahMuseComics, I run a Week of Marvels series in which I look at all the latest news for Marvel's superheroes. Well, here I'll be sharing the pick of the Cinematic Universe news!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks