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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'Fantastic Beasts' 19-Year Story Suggests The Series Will End With The Ultimate Dumbledore vs Grindelwald Showdown!
We're only days away from the release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the much-anticipated Harry Potter prequel. This film will take us back to 1926, where we'll meet Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander. It's going to launch a whole new franchise, one that spans no less than five movies, and — according to J. K. Rowling — it's going to tell a 19-year story.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"All The World Is Waiting For You": Tremendous Fan Video Gives Gal Gadot The Classic Wonder Woman Soundtrack!
Superhero fans have a lot to look forward to! 2017 will see the release of DC Film's Wonder Woman, giving Gal Gadot a chance to shine. She stole the show in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and now it's finally time to see what we dearly hope to be the first female-led superhero blockbuster hit! The trailers to date have been stylish and creative, and DC is to be applauded for giving one of the most powerful female superheroes her own solo film so early on in the #DCEU.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Will DC Comics' 'Rebirth' Transform The Future of the DC Extended Universe?
Attention, DC fans! The tremendously DC Universe - Rebirth #1 launched a universe-transforming arc! Spearheaded by Geoff Johns, and with art by Gary Frank, Ethan Van Scriver, Ivan Reis, and Phil Jimenez, it set the DC Comics Universe on a whole new path. Largely a course correction after the unpopular "New 52" reboot, #Rebirth was a surprising comic that actually made strong criticisms of DC's entire range since the mid-'80s. It pointed a brand new direction for the whole company, one that even looks set to have an impact on the films...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Deadpool' Writers Reveal Marvel and Fox Swapped Characters for 'Deadpool' & 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'!
The relationship between #Marvel and Fox has always been tense, to say the least. Back in the 1990s, Marvel sold the rights to the #XMen film franchise over to Fox as part of a desperate attempt to stave off bankruptcy. Fast forward 20 years, though, and Marvel Studios no longer licenses out the film rights to characters; instead, they make their own movies, and as Doctor Strange is proving, they're almost always blockbusters!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why The Climax Of 'Doctor Strange' Should Make You See Thanos In A Whole New Light
We all know where the MCU is headed. In 2018, Avengers: Infinity War is expected to be the crowning glory of the blockbuster film franchise, uniting countless superheroes in battle against the Mad Titan Thanos. Thanos is seeking out the infinite power associated with the Infinity Stones — six immensely powerful gems that, combined, will grant him power over all of reality. In the comics, Thanos was able to use their combined might to literally snuff out a third of all life in the universe — the stakes really are that high!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn Indicates Marvel TV and Marvel Movies Won't Interact Any Time Soon - But Why?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a tremendous thing; although movies are at the heart of the MCU, it spans a massive range of media, from TV shows to tie-comics, and even on to in-universe YouTube videos! Fans are eager for the different strands of the MCU to connect; some dream of a glimpse of the Defenders in Avengers: Infinity War, while others wish Spider-Man could turn up on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How Marvel's 'Inhumans' Went From The Big Screen To ABC
When Marvel announced their Phase 3 slate, fans were more than a little excited; it included unexpected delights such as Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Avengers: Infinity War. One of the more surprising titles, though, was #Inhumans — which dropped off the Marvel radar pretty quickly. In an exciting twist, the film seems dead in the water but is instead being replaced by a live-action TV series. What happened?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows' #1 Features A Married Peter Parker — And A Super-Powered Mary Jane!
Alas, poor Mary-Jane. Her marriage to Spider-Man was never popular with #Marvel's writers and editors, and in the end Joe Quesada had it retconned out of existence. 2008's "One More Day" event had Peter and MJ make a deal with Mephisto in order to save Aunt May's life, sacrificing their marriage in the process. Quesada believed marrying Peter off had completely changed the character, and that this was the only way to get the Spider-Man franchise back on its feet.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring the Character Journey of Quake— The Greatest Superhero From 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'!
Launched in September 2013, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has become a tremendously popular spy-action series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continually reinventing itself, and shifting from #Hydra to #Inhumans without skipping a beat, the series is soon to return for Season 4. As we gear up for the return of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., I felt now was a good time to look at one particular character's journey: Chloe Bennett's Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. #Quake!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Buffy's Drusilla Is Crowdfunding The Ultimate Vampire Documentary With Joss Whedon & Tim Burton!
The legend of the vampire is one that has resonated through the ages. The legend speaks to countless passions and desires, adding an evocative layer of supernatural horror to issues of loss, grief, passion, obsession, and desire. John Polidori kicked off modern vampiric fiction way back in 1819, but of course, it was Bram Stoker's Dracula that captured the world's imagination!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Peter Parker's Love Interest In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Has Been Revealed — And It's Not Mary Jane!
Spider-Man: Homecoming is one of the most promising #Marvel movies in decades. #TomHolland's Spider-Man was one of the stars of Captain America: Civil War, and now we're about to see him swing into action in his first solo movie!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Superman' #10 Teases Superboy & Robin 'Super Sons' Team Up — Will This Revive DC's Legacy Heroes?
The last few years have seen Marvel Comics launch a tremendous range of so-called 'Legacy Heroes' — characters like Miles Morales's Spider-Man, Kamala Khan's Ms. Marvel, and Sam Alexander's Nova. The latest is Riri Williams, a fifteen-year-old genius who's taking over the mantle of Iron Man! But Marvel's greatest rival, DC, has seemed slow to get in on the act. Although there have been some notable teen-focused books (a tremendous new Teen Titans series, for example), they just haven't seemed to resonate with fans. Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti's excellent Starfire series didn't even last past its twelfth issue.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks