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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Will 'Gotham City Sirens' Come Out Next Year? An Unexpected Bit of Merchandise Teases That It Might
Let's face it, #SuicideSquad was a hit. The film didn't exactly get a positive response from critics (nor from many fans), but it grossed an impressive $745 million at the global box office. It also launched #MargotRobbie's version of Harley Quinn into the spotlight. It didn't take Warner Bros. long to sign up for a sequel, but they also announced an unexpected spinoff: Gotham City Sirens.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The (Knight) Fall Of Iron Fist — Has Marvel Comics Just Broken Danny Rand Like Bane Broke The Bat?
Marvel's Netflix shows have been a tremendous success, and as a result, the House of Ideas figured that now was a good time to launch a Defenders comic. That's why we've got two of Marvel's biggest talents — Brian Bendis and David Marquez — working together on a phenomenal new series.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'The Last Jedi' Bring Balance to the Force? Star Wars Novel 'Guardians Of The Whills' Hints at What that Might Mean
Balance. As soon as the trailer for The Last Jedi broke, one comment stood out to Star Wars fans all over the world. In a fascinating sequence, we heard Luke speak as we saw mysterious images:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
New Star Wars Comic Darth Vader #1 Reveals the Deadly Secret of How the Sith Obtain Their Lightsabers
There's nothing that says "Sith" more than a shimmering crimson blade. From the moment we first saw Darth Vader wield his lightsaber in A New Hope, fans have been fascinated by it. Where Jedi use blades of varying color — usually green and blues, although Samuel L. Jackson argued for a purple one — we typically see dark siders, and especially Sith, carry lightsabers with a fierce crimson hue.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Stunning New 'Black Panther' Cast Photos Tease The Secrets of Wakanda
It's an exciting time to be a Marvel fan! Even as we celebrate the box office success of Spider-Man: Homecoming, we can look forward to the next thrilling instalments in the ongoing story of the MCU. Take, for example, next year's Black Panther. The story of T'Challa becoming the King of Wakanda and fighting to save his country from a horde of usurpers and international threats promises to be like nothing we've seen from the MCU before.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
DC Animation Reveals Its Lineup Through 2019 — Including 'The Death Of Superman'
Until the release of this year's Wonder Woman, many fans believed that DC's animated movies were better than its recent live-action films. Sure, there are stumbles — The Killing Joke came in for a lot of criticism — but, in general, these animated direct-to-DVD movies are DC at their best.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Superhero Series Like No Other: 'The Umbrella Academy' Is Coming To Netflix
Movie and TV adaptations of beloved comic books are certainly having a moment right now, and Netflix has just greenlit a show based on one of the most unusual comics of all. The streaming giant has scooped up The Umbrella Academy, a 10-episode series inspired by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba's award-winning graphic novel. Even more excitingly, Steve Blackman (of Fargo fame) has signed on as showrunner.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
In The Wake Of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Does Continuity Still Matter To The MCU?
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched in 2008, it was like nothing we'd ever seen before. No longer were Marvel producing isolated superhero movies. Now, each film interwove with the others, forming a shared narrative that led us to 2012's The Avengers and beyond.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
3 Major Lessons Hollywood Should Take Away From The Success Of 'Logan' And 'Wonder Woman'
It's a good time to be a superhero fan. We have three studios competing to launch their superhero blockbusters — Fox, Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. — and so far this year, all three are knocking it out of the park. Logan was an absolute triumph for director James Mangold, wowing fans with its heartfelt narrative. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was a jubilant celebration of the cosmic side of the #MCU, with surprisingly dark themes. And now Wonder Woman has proved to be a tremendous hit!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
So Ego is a [Spoiler]: Here's Why That's Big News for the MCU
Perhaps the most powerful and dangerous villain in the MCU to date, Ego is a ruthless villain who sees himself as a god. In truth, though, he's something far more — as we learned in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, he's actually a Celestial. And that's big news for the MCU...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marisa Tomei Reveals A Key Scene Was Cut From 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' — Here's Why That Was A Mistake
Critics and fans are in agreement; Spider-Man: Homecoming has relaunched the Spider-Man franchise with style. Tom Holland's newest incarnation of the wondrous wallcrawler has proved to be box office gold, with the film's first weekend exceeding expectations. Director Jon Watts has helped set the new Spider-Man trilogy on course to become the MCU's most successful franchise to date.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Los Angeles To Honor Adam West With A Ceremonial Bat-Signal Lighting
Holy heartbreak, Batman. On Friday, at 9pm PST, Los Angeles residents will look to the heavens and see the sight of the Bat-Signal projected on the tower of Los Angeles City Hall. Sadly, there'll be no caped crusader rushing to heed their call; this is a heartbreaking declaration of love and honor following the death of one of Hollywood's greatest, the late Adam West.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks