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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Would DC's 'Batgirl' Movie be Happening Without Joss Whedon?
Just how important is Joss Whedon to the future of the DC Extended Universe? Right now, all attention is fixed on Justice League — described by Ben Affleck as "an interesting product of two directors." But we've just learned another intriguing change that Joss Whedon has made to the DC slate. You see, it turns out that the eagerly-anticipated Batgirl movie wouldn't be happening without Whedon...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Avengers: Infinity War' Set Photos Tease Why Doctor Strange Is so Important to the Story
The first phase of the MCU came to a climax with 2012's The Avengers, which saw the Chitauri invasion of New York. Now, we're building towards the climax of Phase 3 — and if set photos are anything to go by, we're looking at another invasion! The images show Avengers assembling in a scene of mysterious devastation, presumably set to face off against another Chitauri armada led by Thanos's "children," the Black Order.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Here We Go Again: A Timeline of John Ridley's 'Ms. Marvel' TV Series Rumors
Back in 2015, Marvel fans were left delighted at the news that John Ridley, the socially-conscious producer of 12 Years A Slave, was working on a Marvel project with ABC. Two years later, the nature of this series remains a mystery, although both Ridley and ABC have said it's still in the works. That said, there's one recurring rumor: that Ridley's show will star none other than Kamala Khan's Ms. Marvel! As speculation begins to circulate once more, let's take a look back at the history of whispers and rumors surrounding John Ridley's project.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Is Bringing Back A Major Iron Man Character
We now know that each of the Marvel/Sony Spider-Man films will see the wondrous Webslinger team up with a different character from Marvel Studios. In the case of Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter Parker is working alongside billionaire/genius/playboy/philanthropist Tony Stark, who's acting as a sort of mentor figure to the teenager.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Paul Bettany Indicates The Vision Will Appear In Avengers 4 — So Does This Mean He Survives 'Infinity War'?
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel will bring us an adventure like no other next year. That's right, guys. Thanos, the Mad Titan himself, is coming to Earth. The iconic villain has his sights set on the Infinity Stones, and he'll be taking on a mind-boggling roster of heroes. We're expecting to see some deaths, and Paul Bettany's Vision is one character who most fans have written off already. After all, he literally has an Infinity Stone in his head!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
DC's Solicits Reveal The Identity Of Mr. Oz, The Most Mysterious Figure In 'Rebirth'
Introduced shortly before Geoff Johns's DC Universe — Rebirth #1 last year, Mr. Oz has been an enigmatic figure who stalked the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. His identity has long been one of the most intriguing mysteries behind the popular "Rebirth" relaunch, but it looks as though the November solicits have finally revealed his identity. And it's definitely a secret that promises to shake Superman to his core.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' Cast: Every Character Who Is Rumored To Star And Has Been Confirmed So Far
2018 is set to bring us a triple-dose of mutant goodness in the form of Deadpool 2, New Mutants, and last, but not least, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. As the seventh of Fox's tentpole X-Men movies, this film promises to build on major plot elements last seen in the dramatic final act of X-Men: Apocalypse. There, Sophie Turner's Jean Grey unleashed her power in a devastating attack upon the titular villain, one that doesn't bode well for Earth. After all, Jean also had a vision of the world burning with fire in X-Men: Apocalypse — possibly even Phoenix fire...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Defenders': How Marvel Netflix Reinvented Karen Page
Deborah Ann Woll's Karen Page was introduced back in 2015, in Daredevil Season 1. The Defenders marks her third appearance, and she's set to play a major role in November this year, too, in The Punisher.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Tale of Two Americas: 'Secret Empire' #10 Concludes a Dramatic Quest for National Identity in Marvel Comics
It all began in May 2016, when comics book fans were rocked by a shocking revelation: Steve Rogers, the Sentinel of Liberty himself, had become an agent of Hydra. Writer Nick Spencer has been telling an intriguing tale, one that explores concepts of national identity at a time of unprecedented political turmoil in the United States. As a result, the story became incredibly controversial, and Spencer even received death threats over it.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Defenders': The Secret History Of Alexandra And The Hand Is Finally Revealed
The first phase of Marvel's popular Netflix series has come to a triumphant close. The Defenders is a masterpiece, pulling together all of the different plot threads from the four shows that preceded it. But the most notable plot thread of all, of course, is the ninja organization known as the Hand. They're the main villains of The Defenders, and Marvel has finally seen fit to reveal their secret history...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Cast List Confirms Some Major Fan Theories About The Villains
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming. In October last year, Marvel insiders teased that we should expect some surprise appearances in Spider-Man: Homecoming. We'd be seeing unexpected characters who are central to the Spider-Man mythos — and destined to play a major role in the films. Since then, the rumor mills have been going wild, as fans considered every possibility from Ezekiel to the Green Goblin.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Beyond 'Rogue One': How the Story of Jyn Erso & Saw Gererra Changed in the Wider Star Wars Universe
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was like no other Star Wars movie we've ever seen. Gareth Edwards's remarkable film was the first ever Star Wars spinoff movie, and a war film that actually dared to kill its heroes. But Star Wars is more than just a series of blockbuster movies; the wider Star Wars universe incorporates a range of animated series, comics, novels, and games. So what impact has Rogue One had on this wider universe?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism