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From Marvel to DC, Geeks explores the popular and independant comic titles in the geek universe.
Six Marvel Characters That Will Never Be In the MCU
With the explosive success of Marvel's Cinematic Universe (or MCU) approach to filmmaking, combined with their vast library of characters, it seems there is no end in sight to the long string of appearances by the players from the House of Ideas. But there are some characters that might be better off remaining in their comic books, as any live action appearances on film or TV simply won't work for them. Here are six Marvel Comics characters not suited for the MCU.
By Joachim Heijndermans9 years ago in Geeks
What is Currently the Best CW Superhero Show?
The very first article I ever wrote was a preview for the CW superhero shows of Fall 2016, so it seemed only right that I would post an updated list of how I thought these shows ranked now that the season is over. Some shows got a major boost this season while others fell from grace, and I’m here to give you my “expert” opinion on which show is currently the best in the DC Flarrowverse.
By Jason Schwartz9 years ago in Geeks
We Need A Haiku To Save Us: Captain America
Hello and welcome to part 3 of "We Need A Haiku To Save Us" in which we use the underrated art of haiku to examine our favorite spandex wearing face punchers. This installment we look at one of the most loved, and as of late much debated Marvel characters Captain America himself, Steve Rogers. These haikus run the gamut throughout the Captains lengthy career, covering him at different times in his life.
By Derek Heid9 years ago in Geeks
Ciudad: Space of Madness
Ciudad, a fin de siècle Latin American comic (Barreiro, R. & Gimenez, J. Barcelona, Toutain Editor: 1982-1991), could not have a more adequate title. Totalizator: that is something urban theory can make us think about. Although it is not about the story of a city but about those who inhabit it, the city is by itself everything that exists: as a huge living being that isolates or surround its tiny human living creatures, it is the place for loss and madness. It is a metaphor of existence as something that in which someone is born despite his/her decision of living it in a violent way.
By Manuel Monroy9 years ago in Geeks
Go Galactic With 'Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2'
Three years ago, Marvel Studios presented the first adventure of Star-Lord (Peter Quill), Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, Gamora, and Groot. Together these heroes are known to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fans around the world as the Guardians of the Galaxy. Their debut film grossed over $773 million worldwide, and fans wanted more adventures of this dysfunctional quintet.
By Jacob Elyachar9 years ago in Geeks
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 - What I'm Hoping of Marvel's Latest
Marvel's latest galactic adventure hit UK screens on 28th April 2017, but I personally won't be seeing it for a good week or two - a social anxiety about crowded cinemas keeps me at a certain distance from blockbuster releases. But make no mistake, I am excited about the Guardians 2, not least because the original was such an unexpected joy, but also because it introduced some and hinted at other elements of the Marvel's wider Cosmic Universe. I was introduced to it as kid reading my first Fantastic Four annual, which featured Galactus, The Silver Surfer and The Watcher, all iconic Cosmic figures in Marvel; I was blown away by the idea of characters with motives and purposes, not just above the heroes, but bigger than Earth and our cosmos.
By James Giles9 years ago in Geeks
