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 Mid-Season Finale Of 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Set Up 9 Different Arcs For After Christmas!
"The Laws of Inferno Dynamics" has brought us to this year's mid-season break for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the episode was everything it needed to be; it brought events to a dramatic climax, pitting Ghost Rider against Eli Morrow but finding the time to give every team-member a chance to shine.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Latest Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 Poster Hints at Very Strange Tales Indeed...
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mid-season break left the series moving into new, uncharted territory; the "Ghost Rider" arc was over, and the "LMD" arc was about to begin. We were left with Ming-Na Wen's Agent May unconscious, replaced by an android duplicate — just as Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson finally decided to take the first step in a potential relationship between the two!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
We Finally Know Why Coulson Stepped Down As Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
When Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 began, fans were left with a mystery; why had the beloved Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson stepped down as Director? Because Season 4 is set six months after Season 3's climactic end, we didn't get to see his decision — nor did we see the transition, as Jason O'Mara's Jeffrey Mace took over. That said, dialogue through the series has gradually hinted at the story...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
If The Dominators Exist In Both CW Superhero Realities - Does Krypton?
We're partway through the tremendous "Heroes Versus Aliens" event, the DCTV crossover that runs through all four CW shows. While we're all enjoying the team-up - not least watching everybody's reactions to #Supergirl - we've already had teases that the event is having a lasting impact on DCTV's status quo.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Strange: Is Kaecilius The Answer To Marvel's 'Villain Problem'?
The MCU is a masterpiece of fiction; an innovative shared universe that transcends the boundaries of any genre. If you want space opera, you can tune in to Guardians of the Galaxy; if you want political thriller, watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier; and if you want sorcery, watch Doctor Strange. But one common criticism of the entire MCU is that it has something of a 'villain problem'. In the build-up to Doctor Strange, Marvel seemed very proud of Mads Mikkelsen's Kaecilius, and seemed to be hoping he'd be something of a turning-point for them. But is he?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' About To Head Into A 'Secret Invasion'?
In 2008, Marvel shook their comic book world with "Secret Invasion", an epic arc that revealed the world's superheroes had been infiltrated by a shapeshifting alien race known as the Skrulls. Now, with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Season 4 heading in an "LMD" direction — where android doppelgangers replace key S.H.I.E.L.D. agents — it looks as though we may see an adaptation of that key plotline...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why The Ghost Rider Arc Ended In 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
The mid-season finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. set up countless new arcs, with a strong focus on the "LMD" plot. But, in doing so, it also brought an end to one of the most popular arcs the series has ever seen. Gabriel Luna's phenomenally successful Ghost Rider vanished to another (likely Hellish) dimension along with his uncle, but nobody believed he was dead; Coulson even decided to keep the car around just in case.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could Ms. Marvel Ever Join The Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Considering that the character of Kamala Khan — better known as the modern-day Ms. Marvel — only made her debut in August 2013, she's already made quite a mark. Indeed, the comic's creator Sana Amanat was introduced at Women's History Month in March by none other than President Barack Obama:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
8 Challenges Marvel Face Across Their Shows, Movies & Comics in 2017—and How to Overcome Them
Marvel's been on a roll — but now, with their rivals stepping up, the company faces some very real challenges. Whether in comics, TV shows, or even in the movies, Marvel is going to have to deal with some very real issues if its going to continue to dominate! Here are some of the core problems...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot' Tests The Water For A Whole New Approach
We'd been promised an exciting reveal as part of yesterday's mid-season finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and we certainly got one: the promise of a fantastic new web-series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot! Starring Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Yo-Yo Rodriguez — or Slingshot in the comics — it looks to be a fun miniseries to tide us over until Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns. But it's also a radical new approach for Marvel...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
All You Need To Know About Mantis, The New Member Of The 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'!
Guardians of the Galaxy was perhaps Marvel's most unexpected blockbuster hit — I mean, the studio made us fall in love with a superhero movie featuring a talking raccoon and a walking tree! Next year's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will expand the team's roster, introducing us to a brand new Guardian: Pom Klementieff's Mantis! But who is this mysterious new superhero, and what part will she play?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could 'Doctor Strange 2' Introduce Clea? Director Scott Derrickson Hints That She Will Show Up
Let's face it: Marvel may not have announced it, but we all know there's going to be a Doctor Strange sequel. Those end-credits teased a fascinating future arc for Chiwetel Ejiofor's Mordo, setting him up to transition from an ally to the Sorcerer Supreme's arch-nemesis. With fans eager for news about the future of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, director Scott Derrickson has taken to Twitter to hint at what may yet happen. And when asked about other characters who could crop up, he singled out one intriguing lady...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks