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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It's Official: Kevin Feige Confirms Miles Morales Exists In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Note: This article contains light spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming. In 2011, comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis shook the world when he unveiled a new Spider-Man, Miles Morales. It was a thrilling step forward in terms of comic book diversity, and received praise from many commentators — and from Stan Lee himself.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Comic Book Community Unites Against Trolls & Supports Female Writers with #MakeMineMilkshake
Social media can be a savage place. This was proven once again over the weekend, when Marvel editor Heather Antos posted a selfie with her colleagues, showing the women taking a break and enjoying a milkshake together. It was a harmless post, but it brought out the trolls in force.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Viva
After 'The Defenders': What Can We Expect From Marvel Netflix's Phase 2?
Back in 2015, Marvel took the world by storm when they released the first season of Daredevil, launching a whole new corner of the MCU over on Netflix. Now, the first phase of Marvel Netflix has finally come to a triumphant close with The Defenders. But with at least three, possibly even four, Marvel shows streaming on Netflix in 2018, where do we go from here? What plot threads does The Defenders set up for the future?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Inhumans' Trailer and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Why the Future of Marvel Television Is in Space
"Space; the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Marvel Television, its continuing mission: to expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the small screen, to seek out new franchises, to boldly go where only comic books have gone before!"
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Beyond 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2': What We Know About The Watchers & Their Informants From Stan Lee's MCU Cameos
Stan Lee is a living legend, and the creator of some of the greatest superheroes the world has ever seen. Fittingly, there's a tradition of ensuring that he cameos in as many Marvel movies as he can, and Stan Lee's clearly loving his newfound movie career.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Did Luke Get to His Island? A Topps Card Just Revealed it — And Blew a Rey Fan-Theory Out of the Water
Force Friday is in full swing, when all of the new Star Wars merchandise hits shelves, and fans are looking for anything that may drop hints for The Last Jedi. Although director Rian Johnson has insisted merchandise isn't going to contain any major spoilers, we're not so convinced — nobody seemed to have checked the trading card company Topps. Their card breakdowns actually seem to have given us a chronological run-through of the film's entire plot!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Life & Times Of Obi-Wan Kenobi: Which Story Lines Could A Solo Movie Explore?
Star Wars fans all over the galaxy have sensed a great disturbance in the Force — the delightful news that Lucasfilm is in talks to produce an Obi-Wan Kenobi film! Ewan McGregor has been campaigning to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away for a long time, and it looks as though he's finally going to have his chance. But what stories could be told? Let's explore the life and times of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and see what Lucasfilm could do...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Marvel Teases The Death Of The Mighty Thor In Heart-Wrenching New Comic Cover
2014 was a year to remember for fans of Marvel Comics. That was the year in which Thor Odinson became unworthy, with his ancient hammer Mjolnir left abandoned on the surface of the Moon. In a twist that's sure to go down in comic book history, we soon found Mjolnir wielded by a very different Thor; a female Thor, who was eventually revealed to be Jane Foster!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What Marvel's 'Inhumans' Trailer Added to the History of the Inhuman Race In the MCU
Introduced in Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2, the Inhumans have gradually become a central part of Marvel's television shows. On September 1st, we'll be introduced to the most iconic Inhumans of all: the Royal Family, who are taking on a starring role in Marvel's Inhumans! We've just gotten a first glimpse of the series, with Marvel finally releasing the first trailer.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Cloak & Dagger': New Casting Call Reveals The Show Will Stay True To The Marvel Comics, Exploring Themes Of Redemption
All the greatest superhero stories carry a depth of meaning that goes beyond mere super-powers. Now, in the golden age of superhero TV shows, the pressure is on for each new series to provide something truly unique. Take Marvel's Cloak & Dagger, currently in production for Freeform. It's not enough to be a superhero teen romance; the show has to have something far deeper to it. The good news is that a recent leaked casting call suggests that Marvel is happy to oblige...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Star Wars: Force Friday Action Figure Hints at the Awesome Power of Supreme Leader Snoke
September 1st is officially Force Friday, the day Lucasfilm floods the market with the most desirable new action figures and LEGO sets imaginable. You're talking a wealth of Star Wars content — including a whole lot of merchandise related to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fans are scouring through the announcements, looking for hints at just what may be in store in December's most hotly-anticipated blockbuster.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Michael Mando's Character in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Confirmed— But Which Marvel Comics Will the MCU Adapt for Him?
Note: This article contains light spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming. Last week, Sony released the official casting list for Spider-Man: Homecoming, and revealed a lot of secrets — including just who Michael Mando is playing in the film. With the news already out, Mando took to social media to make it public knowledge in style:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks