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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"They're Doing Something With Blade": What Does The Future Hold For Marvel's Vampire Hunter?
It's finally happened. With Ghost Rider now an integral part of the #MCU, #Marvel has embraced magic like never before. But Ghost Rider isn't Marvel's only mystical superstar, and fans are eagerly awaiting news on another big name — the vampire hunter called Blade. Rumors have been swirling for months that Marvel has plans for Blade, and these have come to a head in the aftermath of New York Comic Con!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Exploring Baron Mordo — Doctor Strange's Greatest Villain!
One of the most frequent criticisms of Marvel is that the company has a 'villain problem'. Critics argue that the villains are either under-developed or one-dimensional; with the notable exception of Tom Hiddleston's Loki, few Marvel movie villains have left a real impact on audiences. Marvel is hoping that Doctor Strange will change all that; insiders seem very proud of Kaecilius and his Zealots. But Doctor Strange also gives us another ray of hope: Chiwetel Ejiofor's Baron Mordo!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could 'The Cursed Child' Become the Next Harry Potter Movie?
Although some fans are going to have the pleasure of seeing the stage show, the rest of us just have to make do with the script! Yesterday saw the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the script of the stageplay, and take it from this Harry Potter fan: it's brilliant. There's only one real question, though; could this become the script for the eighth movie? Be warned: there are spoilers below...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
James Gunn Is Making Sure Marvel Gets Things RIGHT For Female Characters!
It's an open secret: #Marvel doesn't do right by its female characters. The company's reclusive CEO Ike Perlmutter has long been convinced that female characters just don't sell well, particularly as action figures; incredibly, he even forced the script of Iron Man 3 to be rewritten to ensure the main villain wasn't a woman, purely for toy sales!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
20 Years on, Carmen Sandiego Has Finally Been Caught!
I'm pretty sure most children of the 1980s will be familiar with the name Carmen Sandiego! An elusive but beautiful thief who travelled the world, Carmen Sandiego had a habit of stealing precious items or treasured monuments. In a series of tremendously fun computer games, your mission was to solve riddles, learn about the world as you went, and ultimately track down the villain!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Spiderman vs Venom: Their Fights in Comics & Movies
The battles between Spider-Man and his arch-rival Venom are the stuff of comic book legend! From the outset, Venom proved himself as one of Spider-Man's greatest foes, and since then the concept has been adapted to other media. He was a powerful enemy in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, played a major role in Spider-Man 3, and Sony is toying with the idea of a Venom stand-alone movie. But who is Venom, and why are his battles with Spider-Man so iconic?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
What You Need to Know About the Comic Book History of Marvel's Runaways Before Their Marvel TV Debut
Created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona in 2003, the Runaways are a firm fan-favorite. The story of the Runaways began when six teenagers discovered that their parents were a cabal of supervillains — and what followed was legendary. In an age where almost every comic crossed over into the latest event, the Runaways were deliberately based in Los Angeles, standing largely separate from the broader continuity of the Marvel Universe. It made Runaways a remarkably accessible book, and promises to allow Marvel to make a creative TV series that stands firmly on its own two feet!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's "Civil War II" - A Step In A Strange Direction!
This year's biggest superhero movie to date, Captain America: Civil War brought Captain America and Iron Man into head-on collision - in a way comic book fans have seen time and again! Loosely inspired by the "Civil War" event of 2006-2007, the film dealt with the tricky ethical issue of just how much superheroes should be controlled and regulated by the government. The original comics divide fans to this day, and proved one of the most iconic superhero concepts of the last 20 years. No surprise, then, that with Captain America: Civil War released, Marvel chose to launch a sequel as this year's summer event - "Civil War II"! We're two issues into the core miniseries, and seeing a number of books launch their tie-ins; so how's it going?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Jared Leto on Suicide Squad— "F*** 'Em". Is DC Film About to Lose Its Joker?
Whether you loved or hated Suicide Squad, there's one thing you can't deny: the finished film bore little relation to the trailers. In fact, a lot of scenes from the trailer didn't even make it past the editing room floor, much to the frustration of the cast. To glean an idea of just how much footage was cut, take a look at the video below:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Celebrating The Best Of 'Buffy'
On March 10th 1997, television history was made. Joss Whedon's iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer launched to critical acclaim, soon establishing itself as a whipcrack-smart, genre-savvy show like no other. Known for strong character-work and narrative innovation, Buffy has become a television legend. But today, it's time for me to look at the high points of each of the series's seven seasons...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will Chris Evans Be The New Jekyll?
In 2007, the BBC produced a superb six-episode series known as Jekyll. Loosely based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the series was a high-drama, semi-horror story that placed an ancestor of the original - played by James Nesbitt - in the present day. Today we learned that Liongate is adapting the series for Hollywood, and that none other than Chris Evans is considering taking the lead role!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Is The MCU In Danger Of Splintering Apart?
We all know how the Marvel Cinematic Universe is supposed to work. You have the movies, you have the TV shows, and you have the Netflix series. All live in the same world, with repercussions on one another. At least, that's the theory.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks