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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.

DC's Solicits Reveal The Identity Of Mr. Oz, The Most Mysterious Figure In 'Rebirth'
Introduced shortly before Geoff Johns's DC Universe — Rebirth #1 last year, Mr. Oz has been an enigmatic figure who stalked the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. His identity has long been one of the most intriguing mysteries behind the popular "Rebirth" relaunch, but it looks as though the November solicits have finally revealed his identity. And it's definitely a secret that promises to shake Superman to his core.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
A Tale of Two Americas: 'Secret Empire' #10 Concludes a Dramatic Quest for National Identity in Marvel Comics
It all began in May 2016, when comics book fans were rocked by a shocking revelation: Steve Rogers, the Sentinel of Liberty himself, had become an agent of Hydra. Writer Nick Spencer has been telling an intriguing tale, one that explores concepts of national identity at a time of unprecedented political turmoil in the United States. As a result, the story became incredibly controversial, and Spencer even received death threats over it.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Is 'Considering' Richard Rider's Nova In The MCU: Here's Why He's A Must
Back in 1978, comic book readers were introduced to the latest superhero sensation: the man called Nova! Richard Rider was chosen to become a member of the Nova Corps, a galactic peacekeeping unit who police the galaxy. Over the years, Nova became a major part of Marvel's cosmic range, and fans have been longing for him to enter the MCU. Now, at last, we're finally hearing rumblings that this may be about to happen.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The X-Men's 'ResurrXion' Becomes Literal: Charles Xavier Is Returning From The Dead
In March this year, Marvel Comics relaunched their X-Men line with the "ResurrXion," an attempt to breathe new life into a flagging comic book brand. It's been a tremendous success, but — in a twist that's sure to delight fans — we've just had confirmation that the "ResurrXion" will be literal. Death is always something of a revolving door in comics, and it looks as though the legendary founder of the X-Men is about to return.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'The Mighty Thor' #20: Marvel Unveils Its New 'War Thor' In The Darkest Way Possible
Writer Jason Aaron's run on The Mighty Thor is pretty much redefining the whole franchise. He transformed Jane Foster into the new female Thor; he revealed the secret history of Mjolnir; and now he's taking another bold step. In this week's Mighty Thor #20, he's introduced us to a whole new hammer-wielder, who he's calling the War Thor. Better still, Aaron has introduced the new character in a breathtakingly organic way.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
SDCC 2017: DC Comics Says The Comic Book Industry Is On The Brink Of Collapse, And They Have A Plan To Save It
Editor's Note: Since this article was published, Jim Lee has stated that a quote we used in the introduction of this piece — "We have to stop the collapse of the comic book industry" — was misattributed to him. We worked from Newsarama's transcripts of the SDCC panel, which attributed the quote to Mr. Lee. The rest of the discussion of the panel and DC's sales strategies is, to our knowledge, correct.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The Comic Book History Of Silver Sable And Black Cat: What You Need To Know Ahead Of The 'Silver & Black' Movie
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is expanding at a far faster rate than anybody could have expected — including, it seems, Marvel’s visionary CEO, Kevin Feige! Spider-Man: homecoming Producer Amy Pascal shocked the world when she revealed that Sony’s upcoming Spider-villain films, Venom and Silver & Black, would be “adjuncts” to the #MCU, in a statement that has left fans fascinated.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Just Cancelled the World of Wakanda Comic: Why It's Actually Good News for Black Panther
It's a strange coincidence; just a few days after the release of a phenomenal Black Panther trailer, #Marvel Comics has quietly canceled the spinoff comic World of Wakanda. The publisher was thrilled to announce the series just last year, as it united Roxane Gay, poet Yona Harvey, and artists Alitha Martinez and Afua Richardson — and thus was the first ever Marvel title helmed by black women. The cancellation is a real blow for diversity in the comic book industry, and yet here's the catch; it was inevitable.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
School Is In Session: Meet The Future Superheroes & Villains Who Debut In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
The best Spider-Man stories are as much about Peter Parker himself as they are about the superhero. As a result, his greatest friends and enemies usually hold a strong personal connection for him; that's why the Green Goblin and Venom are generally viewed as Spider-Man's greatest foes. Fortunately, Marvel's been careful to add that personal touch to #SpiderManHomecoming, not least in some of the secondary characters they've introduced.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man's Origin Story: What Secrets Could Be Hidden In The Tale Marvel Hasn't Told?
We all know the story of Spider-Man. On one fateful day, young Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, and his life changed forever. We've seen it played out in countless comics and TV shows, and twice on the big screen. That's why Marvel decided we didn't need a reprise, and introduced Tom Holland's wall-crawler as a character who's already had his spider-powers for six months.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Time For An Upgrade: The New Mutants Get An All-New Line-Up 'Cable' #150
As any Marvel fan will know, we're gearing up for 'Marvel Legacy', the comic book company's latest relaunch. It seems to be banking on nostalgia more than anything else, with a range of lenticular covers that pay homage to classic comics, the promise of a lot of resurrections, and a return to 'legacy' numbering.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
The (Knight) Fall Of Iron Fist — Has Marvel Comics Just Broken Danny Rand Like Bane Broke The Bat?
Marvel's Netflix shows have been a tremendous success, and as a result, the House of Ideas figured that now was a good time to launch a Defenders comic. That's why we've got two of Marvel's biggest talents — Brian Bendis and David Marquez — working together on a phenomenal new series.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks