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 NeXt X-Men Movie: Why The Dark Phoenix Saga Would Be A Mistake!
It's official; the next X-Men movie is entitled X-Men: Dark Phoenix, turning Sophie Turner's Jean Grey into a powerful, cosmic force. Recent comment have only added fuel to this cosmic fire, and fans are excited at the prospect of Fox revisiting this iconic story - many are hoping that this time they'll get it right. The thing is, I'm not so sure Fox would be wise to revisit the "Dark Phoenix Saga" just yet...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could the Thunderbolts Ever Enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
"Justice like lightning!" That's the catchphrase of the Thunderbolts - one of Marvel's most fascinating teams. The Thunderbolts were created in 1997, a superhero team whose comic book début came at a time Marvel had killed off many of their greatest heroes. It didn't take long for readers to get a shock, though; the Thunderbolts were actually a band of super-villains, the Masters of Evil.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Iron Man an Antagonist and Quicksilver Resurrected? My Predictions for the MCU's Phase Three
We're in the final build-up to Captain America: Civil War; we've just seen the trailer for Doctor Strange; and we've been told the title of the next Spider-Man film (Spider-Man: Homecoming, for those of you who've been living under a rock). But where is the Marvel Cinematic Universe going?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
10 Facts You Might Not Know About Quicksilver In 'X-Men: Apocalypse'!
Continuing my series exploring the superheroes of X-Men: Apocalypse, it's time for everybody's favorite mutant speedster Quicksilver to take the spotlight!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
How 'Captain America: Civil War' Almost Didn't Happen!
We're in the final countdown for the release of #CaptainAmericaCivilWar — and the first reactions are tremendously positive! But it's worth taking a look back and realizing that this was the Marvel movie that almost didn't get made. For all we heard about director problems with Ant-Man, no Marvel film struggled more than Captain America: Civil War...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Will Harley Quinn be the Breakout Character of Suicide Squad?
The second trailer for #SuicideSquad is out, and one thing's pretty certain: DC are banking on Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Check out the New 'Captain America: Civil War' Clip - Have Marvel Missed a Trick?
Have you seen MTV's exclusive footage from Captain America: Civil War? It's a down-and-dirty slugfest between three Avengers and "seven hostiles" - and it's tremendously cool!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's 'The Defenders': News, Rumors, Trailers & Everything You Need To Know
Marvel's hit Netflix shows are building towards a triumphant climax in 2017, with the release of The Defenders — an 8-episode epic uniting Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist in an uneasy alliance against a threat to the whole of New York. #MarvelNetflix is essentially following the pattern of the #MCU movies, with The Defenders acting as the focal point of Phase 1. It looks sure to be a wild ride!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The First Reactions to Captain America: Civil War Are Out!
Marvel have allowed some lucky viewers to watch early showings of Captain America: Civil War, and the first reactions are out! Here are some of the trends:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Rogue One' Is A Revolutionary New Step For Star Wars!
The first teaser trailer is out, and Star Wars fans across the galaxy are reacting with joy! The story before Star Wars: A New Hope has always fascinated fans, posing questions like: How was the rebellion formed? How did the Death Star plans get to Leia? These are just some of the questions that the old Expanded Universe explored in detail. From The Lost Jedi Adventure Game Book through to Jedi Dawn, the Expanded Universe pretty much gave us a fully fleshed out backstory.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Meet Cloak and Dagger - the Next Marvel Heroes!
Marvel's television series are growing in number! The latest addition is the announcement of a new Cloak and Dagger series, following the adventures of two teenage superhero runaways. Variety reports:
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Versus DC: Why It Needs To Stop!
In the red corner you have Marvel: A comic book company with a rich heritage behind it, including iconic concepts such as the X-Men, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four — nowadays also a hugely successful cinematic universe!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks