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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Unknown Regions to Luke Skywalker's Wife: What the Star Wars Books and Show Have Set up for 'Star Wars 8: The Last Jedi'
For most people, the galaxy far, far away is one they visit on the big screen in an annual blockbuster event (or later on DVD and Blu-Ray). But dig a little deeper, and you'll learn that the franchise runs into countless other media — from New York Times-bestselling novels to animated series to tie-in comics, all considered equally canon. The Lucasform Story Group watches over the whole franchise, guarding the canon assiduously and ensuring that everything remains consistent.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
After 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix', Here's Why Fox Need To Launch A Starjammers Franchise
When Fox launched the #XMen film franchise back in 2000, they never imagined that superhero films would become the mainstream. The last two years have seen the studio finally begin to realize the X-Men's potential, embracing their comic book roots and launching a series of exciting spinoff films. But now, with the X-Men franchise about to head into space, it's time to explore some pretty radical possibilities.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy': Concept Art Reveals Matthew McConaughey's Ego Design
The #MCU is traditionally viewed as having something of a "villain problem," but Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was surely an exception. James Gunn's script gave us a thrilling villain with motives that are about as devilish as they can get; and who can forget the chill of horror as Nebula and Gamora discover the evil that is Ego?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder Woman: How the Amazon's Shield Design in Batman v Superman Hinted at the Film's Biggest Plot Twist
As controversial as Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice may have been, nobody can deny that it was a visual delight. Zack Snyder paid incredible attention to detail with the film's visuals and its character designs, and nowhere does that show more than in Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The X-Men And The Shi'ar: A Cosmic History That's About To Be Rewritten
Last year's X-Men: Apocalypse marked a turning point for Fox's #XMen franchise. For the first time, the tentpole films completely embraced their comic book roots, pitting a band of wayward mutant teenagers against a world-threatening villain, and even closing with a glimpse of the X-Men abandoning black leather and donning their traditional costumes for the first time in movie history.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why Adam Warlock Isn't Tied To The Soul Gem In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2': Could He Be Part-Celestial?
Note: This article contains significant spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 looks set to be a stratospheric success. Early estimates suggest that it may be Marvel's highest-grossing movie at the box office that doesn't feature Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man! One of the most intriguing plot elements, though, is an end-credits sequence that sets up the origin of Adam Warlock. He's a popular cosmic character who fans have been longing to see enter the MCU for years — but how is he likely to be adapted for the MCU? And what part will he play in the future?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will 'Black Panther' Revisit The Mystical Side Of The MCU We Saw In 'Doctor Strange'?
In last year's Captain America: Civil War, we had our first tantalizing glimpse at the nation of Wakanda, which fans across the world wanting more. That desire will finally be fulfilled in next year's solo Black Panther movie, which will finally allow us to dive into the mysteries and wonders of the 'El Dorado' of Africa. Over in the comics, Wakanda has a rich history as one of Marvel's most beloved nations, uniquely combining technological advancements we can only dream about with sorcery and mysticism.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Chloe Bennet Wants Quake To Have A Boyfriend (Or A Puppy) In 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Season 5
Fans are still celebrating the recent news that #Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been renewed for a fifth season, and we're all eagerly awaiting just what Marvel has in store. We're not the only ones; the cast are as in the dark about plot details as we are!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Unravelling the Greatest Mystery of Wonder Woman: Just Who Is General Ludendorff?
The critics have spoken and the fans are voting with their wallets: Wonder Woman is an absolute hit. One of the reasons for the film's success is that there's a third-act twist that took literally everybody by surprise. We'd known for months that Ares was in it, and clever marketing had left us convinced that Danny Huston's General Ludendorff was actually the God of War.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Will Make You Rethink Meredith Quill's Dying Words About Ego The Living Planet
Warning: Major spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 to follow! "And he was an angel, composed of pure light..." With those nine words, the dying Meredith Quill told us everything we knew about Star-Lord's father — until #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2, of course! In reality, Meredith was simply interpreting her lover Ego in the only way her mind could interpret him. But she introduces a fascinating question: was Ego an angel? Was he the God he believed himself to be? Or was he actually the Devil?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
DC's "Rebirth": A Remarkable Comic Book Success
DC Comics has always had a habit of relaunching their universes, yet few of their relaunches have been as successful as "Rebirth," an arc led by visionary comic book writer Geoff Johns. It all started with the phenomenally successful DC Universe- Rebirth #1, and from there, Johns spearheaded a line-wide relaunch of the entire DC Universe.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Wonder Woman's Greatest Threat: The Danger of Power Creep
t wasn't exactly a surprise plot twist, but the third act of Wonder Woman revealed that Diana is no ordinary Amazon. She is the God-Killer — because only a god can kill another god. Thematically, the idea is genius: it subverts the traditional 'mirror-image' villain, by having Diana become the good reflection of Ares. Unfortunately, the twist also exposes the nascent #DCEU to a very real threat: the danger of power creep.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks