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 Chris Pine's Steve Trevor Be The Nick Fury Of The DCEU?
2016 was a strange year for the DCEU, with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad both performing well at the box office — but getting a drubbing from film critics. All eyes are turning to next year's Wonder Woman and Justice League, two blockbuster hits that already carry the weight of a world of fan expectations upon their broad shoulders.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man and Deadpool Just Trolled the MCU, the DCEU, and Fox - IN A SINGLE ISSUE!
Superhero movies are now mainstream - and Deadpool has always mocked the mainstream! With the Marvel Cinematic Universe still the biggest game in town, and the fledgling DC Extended Universe struggling to course-correct after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the time was ripe for the Merc With A Mouth to chip in. After all, hasn't this year also seen the phenomenally successful Deadpool film? So fans were waiting expectantly for Deadpool to make his voice heard, but we never expected him to team up with Spider-Man to do it!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
In the Aftermath of 'Captain America: Civil War,' What's Next for the Avengers?
Captain America: Civil War launched Marvel's Phase 3 to critical and popular acclaim, tearing the Avengers in half and bringing Captain America and Iron Man to blows! With the dust settled, it's time to ask: what's next for Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Where do they go from here?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
NYCC: Is'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Set To Cross Over With Marvel's Netflix Shows?
"It's all connected." Those three words are sure to excite any Marvel fan; they open up an unlimited panorama, in which countless superheroes coexist — whether in Marvel movies, TV shows, Netflix series, or tie-in comics. But overt crossovers and tie-ins are actually pretty rare — usually, all we get are gentle nods.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Which Cast Members Have Been Confirmed For Marvel Netflix's 'The Defenders' So Far? Here's Your Ultimate Guide!
Marvel's Netflix shows are widely viewed as some of the best superhero series currently in production. This is a darker corner of the #MCU, where the #Punisher can rampage through Hell's Kitchen; where a man can break his fist on Luke Cage's jaw;f and where we can explore the disturbing possibility that a man could use mind control to rape women at his leisure. But the crowning glory of #MarvelNetflix is sure to be 2017's The Defenders, a series that unites heroes in a desperate battle against the Hand. This eight-episode series is sure to be a hit; but who's confirmed to appear in it?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Celebrating 25 Years of Marvel's X-Force: A History of the Best-Selling Comic!
As hard as it is to believe for comic book fans, it's been 25 years since controversial writer / artist Rob Liefeld launched X-Force! The first issue captured the mood of the moment, and became the second-best-selling comic of all time. Now, with an X-Force movie in the works, it's time to look at what made X-Force such a success...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
More Glimpses of Marvel's Ghost Rider in This Tantalizing Teaser for 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!'
Marvel fans rejoice - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 is almost upon us! The series will launch on September 20th, moving to a later timeslot of 10.00pm, and the first episode, "Ghost", will introduce us to a whole new Marvel superhero! In the run-up to the premier, ABC have given us not one, but two new looks at #GhostRider, ahead of his #MCU debut.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Final Defender Revealed: Marvel Unleashes First 'Iron Fist' Trailer
Ever since last year's Daredevil Season 1, Marvel fans have been absolutely hooked to the Netflix shows. The latest series, Luke Cage, was so popular that it literally caused the streaming service to briefly shut down due to high demand! Luke Cage ended with a teaser that deliberately set up the next Marvel Netflix show, Iron Fist, and we've recently been told that it will air in March 2017.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will Marvel and Sony Make A 'Sinister Six' Movie?
The box office success of Suicide Squad has proven that a villain-centric superhero movie can work. One similar film that's been heavily discussed over the years is Sinister Six, a proposed Spider-Man spinoff that seemed to die after the box office failure of Amazing Spider-Man 2. But good ideas never die; they just await their turn. What are the odds of getting a Sinister Six film?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Suicide Squad's Box Office Performance Reveals DC Film's Challenge
Hopes were high for Suicide Squad. The first weekend was record-breaking, helped massively by a late review embargo that ensured negative reviews didn't dent the tremendous marketing (remember those trailers?). Over the course of the next week, Suicide Squad continued to break records - for the best Tuesday take, and even for the best Thursday take. The real test, though, was always going to be the second weekend.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet the New Mutants: The Comic Book History of Cannonball!
With the roll call of Fox's New Mutants confirmed, I've begun a series exploring the comic book history of the characters. Today it's time to look at another of Marvel's most popular mutants: Sam Guthrie, better known as Cannonball!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Logan' May Cause Yet More Continuity Problems For Fox's X-Men Universe Timeline
X-Men fans have been eagerly awaiting the first promotional push for Wolverine III for months, and it's finally begun! In an exciting teaser, Fox has released a poster that tells us the film is entitled Logan. It's a simple but fitting title, one that brings an end to Hugh Jackman's time as everybody's favorite Canucklehead. Meanwhile, plot details are beginning to leak into the public sphere, and they hint at what could be a tremendous final outing for the classic Wolverine.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks