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Comic Creators From Marvel Getting Paid A Measly $5,000 For The Use Of Stories
The Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU as it is commonly known, has cemented itself as a titan in film. Characters like Spider-Man have always had a large fanbase from comic and movies alike, but the films have been able to introduce fans to characters they might not have known as well beforehand like Iron-Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Falcon. This is due in major part to the dozens of comic book creators, writers, and artists that worked diligently to bring the comic books and characters these films are based on to life. However, with the MCU films grossing over $20 billion combined, those people who created the characters and wrote the stories that the films adapted are not being compensated as they should.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Comics are for kids…
Graphic novels are comic book issues in a numerical run, bound into a collection covering a story arc. Think of them like this, the Eastenders omnibus you watch on a Sunday, while hungover (best excuse for watching soaps, and the only acceptable time – Peggy still owns the Queen Vic right??) It isn’t a Eastenders movie but it’s cut so it seems like one big continuous episode.. that’s what graphic novels are to comic books. By extension they are still comics, some fans will get a little snobby claiming they are aimed at adults or a more mature audience, but they are the same. It is in this snapshot which explains the dilemma of reading graphic novels, feeling the need to explain or justify it. Graphic novels are without adverts, printed in a higher finish of paper, and either paperback or hardbook bound and more expensive. Contrastingly comic books are cheaper grade paper with sometimes half to a third of the pages eaten up by adverts, fairly cheap, and no fancy binding, so there is a clear difference, hence the snobbery and more adult ‘look’ of graphic novels.
By Gary Packer4 years ago in Geeks
Marvel Studios Is Developing 'Secret Wars' Storyline
The next mega event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be on the way, and it is possibly the most famous Marvel Comics storyline. If it is used for the films, it may blow the minds of the movie-going audience.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Fantastic Four
Marvel’s first family, better known throughout the world as the Fantastic Four, have been around since the company’s early years. It can even be argued this team of intrepid adventurers turned superheroes put the company on the map and helped them become the titan of the industry it is today. Unfortunately, due to some less than stellar outings in the cinemas and behind the scenes drama, this team isn’t very well known outside of comic book fans. So in an effort to get you more familiar with the team, here’s a taste of their background in the comics.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
What If..?: 5 Major MCU Events That Probably Never Happened In T'Challa Star-Lord's Universe
The second episode of Marvel's What If..?, which explores a world in which T'Challa became Star-Lord instead of Peter Quill, was a bittersweet one for fans, as the series is the last time we will see Chadwick Boseman star as T'Challa in a Marvel Studios project due to his death from cancer in August 2020.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
Anthony Mackie Officially Returning As Captain America
Finally, the news a lot of Marvel fans have waited for has arrived. Anthony Mackie has officially reached a deal with Marvel Studios to once again carry the famous shield and return as the titular hero in Captain America 4.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
The Green Arrow
The Green Arrow (My father was an everyday superhero) Somewhere in a small Arizona town... Hidden in a cronky dimly lit workshop, my dad the superhero wangled his world of motorcycle madness. In this makeshift work room my dad enjoyed an intriguing life away from our home and the fire station, where he spent volunteer days helping and saving lives. It was here that his passion for repairing and building motorcycles took on another world dimension.
By Zel Harrison4 years ago in Geeks
'The Long Halloween, Part Two' is finally here... but just how good is it?
After seven agonisingly long weeks, filled with excitement and anticipation, the conclusion to Chris Palmer and Tim Sheridan’s two-part adaptation of The Long Halloween is here! But the question is: have Sheridan and Palmer done the 1996 classic justice, or has DC yet again failed to realise the lofty potential of its serialised source material?
By Liam Spencer4 years ago in Geeks
Top 10 MCU Movies According To IMDb
IMDb has long been a trusted site for critic and audience reviews on new and popular films. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe being the home to some of the most popular movies since 2008, it is little wonder that IMDb is full of moviegoers voicing their opinions of the MCU. While a few of these movies have a tendency to be lackluster (looking at you, Dark World), many receive stellar ratings and Marvel fans seem to be generally pleased with the way the comics have been adapted for the big screen. The following are the top ten Marvel Cinematic Universe movies according to their IMDb ratings.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
10 Characters that could appear in Young Justice: Phantoms
Young Justice is a show that proves the power of a fandom. When the show premiered back in 2010, the protege superhero team was well received by fans. The fans could not get enough of the complex narrative and in-depth character development given to the roster of heroes. But, the show was abruptly cancelled in 2013 due to poor toy sales, not due to poor series ratings. However, the fans raised up like being called by the Justice League to save the young heroes. This outpour for the show's revival was officially won in 2016 when a third season, Young Justice: Outsiders, went into production.
By Craig Arnott4 years ago in Geeks
Could Marvel Adapt One Of Spider-Man’s Darkest Stories For The MCU
According to Marvel, Deadpool is due to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debut in all his R-rated glory. As I think of all his shenanigans, swearing, gratuitous violence, and his favorite catchphrase, "Maximum effort!" I am reminded of another one of my favorite wise-cracking superheroes. While not as inappropriate as the "merc with a mouth," the amazing Spider-Man, in a lot of ways, is very similar in terms of the humorous ways he goes about knocking their enemies off balance. Growing up, it was almost a natural progression for me to go from reading the "web-head" comics as a child to reading the "crimson comedian" comics as an adult.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
