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 'Fantastic Beasts' Screenplay Raises Disturbing Questions About Dumbledore & Grindelwald's History
Although Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a standalone film, it should come as no surprise to Harry Potter fans that it's well-connected to the wider Wizarding World. We all know the genius of J. K. Rowling, so many were anticipating seeing how the threads of the Wizarding World subtly tie together in Fantastic Beasts. In one disturbing scene (toned down a little in the theatrical release), J. K. Rowling teases a very ominous relationship between Grindelwald and Credence. This relationship raises difficult questions about the historical relationship between the dark wizard and Albus Dumbledore himself...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How the Mad Scientists of Comic Books Expose the Worst and Best of Us All
While science is often a force for good in comics, you have to admit; there are a whole lot of mad scientists out there! Ranging from would-be world conquerors like Doctor Doom to men and women who simply don't believe science should be held in check, comics have often given a very negative vision of science. In doing so, they've held a mirror to our own human nature - revealing the truth about the world in which we live, and presenting the same scientific dilemmas that our society must also face.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Rogue One' Fixes The Greatest Problem With 'Return Of The Jedi'!
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story had a stellar opening weekend, and is enjoying warm critical reception — but for this Star Wars fan, one of the most impressive things about the film is that it's a masterpiece in terms of continuity. Not only has Rogue One resolved a key issue with A New Hope, it's also given us a subtle fix for one of the core continuity problems with Return of the Jedi as well!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Obscurial From 'Fantastic Beasts' Shines A New Light On Harry's Childhood — And Dumbledore's Riskiest Decision
Released in 1997, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone introduced a generation to a whole new wizarding hero: Harry Potter, a.k.a. 'The Boy who Lived'. The book opened with a scene set in the past, revealing the infant Harry to be the sole survivor of an attack by the greatest dark wizard of all time, Voldemort. Seven books followed, and the novels soon became a phenomenally popular series of eight movies — but everything that happened was really a result of that fateful day, and each story added a whole new layer of depth and meaning to the baby Harry's survival.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
In Preparation For 'Star Wars 8', Here's Your Complete Guide To The New Star Wars Canon So Far!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduced us to a galaxy transformed. In the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, the galaxy had splintered into three factions — a crumbling New Republic, a resurgent First Order, and a struggling Rebellion. In the months since, comics and novels have fleshed out the history of the galaxy, gradually revealing the story of the Empire's fall — and, most disturbingly, the rise of the First Order.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Will the Silver Surfer Ever Return to the Big Screen?
Created in 1966, the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Universe. He wields the Power Cosmic, an energy that is bound to the nature of reality itself, and as such has pretty much no limits. The Silver Surfer's story began when he persuaded the world-devouring Galactus to spare his world by offering himself as a Herald. When the Surfer came to Earth, though, he rebelled against his master, and since then has fought to redeem himself from his universally known association with that terrible force.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
With Ayesha Coming To 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2', Can Adam Warlock Be Far Behind?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading towards Avengers: Infinity War, and one step along the journey is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! So far, though, fans of Marvel's cosmic superheroes have been surprised at one notable absence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Tilda Swinton Whitewashing Controversy Continues: Can 'Doctor Strange' Really Consider Itself A Special Case?
Doctor Strange may have been a blockbuster hit, but it was also a tremendously controversial film. Marvel received real heat over on social media for their casting of Tilda Swinton — a British female actress — as the Ancient One, traditionally a Tibetan mystic. Now, personal correspondence between Tilda Swinton and influential comedian Margaret Cho has illuminated why Swinton felt comfortable taking the role — but was her reasoning justified?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Pre-'Rogue One' History Of The Death Star Revealed In 'Star Wars: Catalyst'!
What ideas come to mind when I say the words 'Star Wars'? Lightsabers, X-wings, Jedi and Sith — all these are central to the mythology of the beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away. But there's also another tremendous power that is synonymous with the series; a dark shadow that obliterates entire worlds. Of course, I'm talking about the Death Star. We're about to see the Death Star in all its terrible glory in #RogueOne: A Star Wars Story, but in the buildup to the movie, writer James Luceno has been given the task of fleshing out the secret history of the Empire's greatest superweapon. In his 2014 novel Tarkin, and now in the official Rogue One novel Catalyst, Luceno is finally revealing the Death Star's secret history...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Leaked Plot Details for 'Thor: Ragnarok' - Including One INCREDIBLE Arc!
Thor: Ragnarok looks set to be one of the most exciting films in Phase Three. The title refers to the mythical 'end of the world' in Asgardian mythology, and has been at the heart of some of the best arcs Marvel Comics has published. What's more, the film will feature Thor teaming up with none other than Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner - and, of course, the Hulk himself. But now, Joblo is reporting a number of exclusives that give us some tantalising hints as to the direction Thor: Ragnarok could take...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
There's No Spider-Man Without Gwen Stacy: Revisiting The Death That Changed Marvel Comics Forever
In 1973, comics changed forever. Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 saw an iconic plot in which Gwen Stacy — the love of Peter Parker's life — was tragically killed. It's seen as the moment when the Silver Age of comics ended, and the Bronze Age — one of increasing social relevance and far darker plots — began. But who is Gwen Stacy? Why did her death have such an impact? And how have comics and films revisited that death in the years since?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Star Wars: Catalyst' Explains the Origins Of The Rebellion We'll See In 'Rogue One'
Excitement is building for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which promises to be one Star Wars prequel film that fans are set to love. As all Star Wars fans will know, though, the story of everybody's favorite Galaxy Far, Far Away transcends the movies — it's told in a range of official tie-in novels and comics too. The latest of these novels, Catalyst, is an official prelude to Rogue One, and looks set to answer a very specific question:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism