Welcome back, true believers! The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are back from their winter break, taking a new approach to the rest of Season 4. The beginning of the season focused on Robbie Reyes, aka the Ghost Rider, as he tore a path across Los Angeles, looking to put a stop to the plans of his nefarious uncle, Eli Morrow. In the end, Robbie was in fact able to stop his uncle, but not without being sucked into a portal along with him into whereabouts unknown. Yes, the Ghost Rider may not be appearing for the …
‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Broken Promises”– W.E.S.T.W.O.R.L.D.?
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “The Patriot”– Captain S.H.I.E.L.D
Mace has been an interesting addition to the overall cast of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., acting as something of a “public relations” boost to the team and harboring super powers apparently thanks to his Inhuman origins. However, all is not as it seems as numerous secrets have been revealed about Director Mace, with “The Patriot” managing to let all the cats out of the bag. Jason O’Mara manages to deliver on all counts, highlighting the show’s tried and true humor while also presenting a secret menace that made itself clear when he was willing …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Wake Up”– I.N.C.E.P.T.I.O.N.
Our journey on the android train continues with this week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as we start "Wake Up" with a flashback, showing how Agent May was originally captured by Radcliffe and Aida. To be fair, this look back into the kidnapping of May didn’t necessarily answer any questions that we didn’t already know, as it hardly presented us with any new information. What it does do, however, is at least show us the rift (in terms of temperament) between Radcliffe and Aida, with the good doctor trying his best to keep May …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Hot Potato Soup”– Koenig Returns!
Welcome back, true believers! On last week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent May attempted to escape the clutches of Radcliffe and Aida while finding herself in an Inception-style scenario, falling deeper into a mental prison. At the same time, the team attempted to place more tabs on the nefarious Senator Nadeer while attempting to free Daisy of her past transgressions as the renegade Quake. In “Hot Potato Soup,” we also see the long awaited return of Patton Oswalt’s Agent Koenig and his many siblings, as they join the fold in order to protect …
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7 Weirdest Batman Villains: From Polka Dot Man to Orca the Whale Woman
The Joker. Two-Face. Scarecrow. The Penguin. Some of the Caped Crusader’s most nefarious villains are the ones we won’t be discussing in this article as we look at the Dark Knight’s crazier, more ridiculous villains who have happened to darken the steps of Gotham City’s door. In Batman’s long career of crime fighting, Bruce Wayne has had his fair share of tussles that nearly got him killed, but the villains mentioned here have done little more than annoy the Batman and left readers scratching their heads as they attempted to figure out how exactly …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Boom”– N.I.T.R.O.
Welcome back, True Believers! Last week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode saw the return of Patton Oswalt’s Agent Koenig and with it, a much needed boost to the fourth season overall after the loss of Ghost Rider. Luckily, “Boom” manages to take some of that goodwill from the previous installment and apply it here, even if Koenig is nowhere to be found. “Boom” finds the team dealing with a new threat incorporated into the Watchdog pack in the form of the recurring character, Tucker Shockley, who is now gaining abilities thanks to an unexpected …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “The Man Behind the Shield”– LMDisaster!
Welcome back, true believers! With last week’s episode focusing on a Watchdog turned Inhuman with the ability to self combust, the gang unfortunately had Director Mace taken right from under their noses by the militant organization. With Mace and May both in the clutches of Radcliffe and company, the team mounts a counter offensive in order to retrieve their fallen comrades. “The Man Behind the Shield” works on two levels, managing to give us a nice breezy adventure in the present while also recollecting a fun and humor-filled romp through the past, with young Coulson and May bounding …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Self Control”– Paranoia!
Welcome back, True Believers! Previously on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fitz and Simmons believed that the returning Agents had failed their mission in saving Director Mace, only to be replaced by a cadre of duplicates in the forms of doppelganger Life Model Decoys. This episode takes a page from John Carpenter’s The Thing, and while an earlier episode of Agents had done something similar to this one albeit unsuccessfully with Hive and the Inhumans in Season 3, I’m happy to say that “Self Control” manages to make itself one of the best episodes of …
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‘The Flash’ Recap: “Attack on Central City”– The Fear of Grodd
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‘Logan’: Who Is X-23 and How Does Her Onscreen Portrayal Differ from the Comics?
Logan is the final adventure for Hugh Jackman as the X-Man we’ve all grown to love over the years in the theaters, Wolverine. In it, Logan finds himself old, battered, and trying desperately to find peace for himself in a world that is still topsy turvy and trying to get in his way. As he inches closer and closer toward his final reward, he’s unfortunately impeded by the arrival of a young girl named Laura (X-23) who has abilities very similar to his own. Harboring two claws on each hand instead of three, Laura is a …
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‘Iron Fist’ Villains Explained: From Harold Meachum to Madame Gao
The Iron Fist has burst free from K’un-Lun to invade our televisions through Marvel’s Netflix series. Danny Rand, our magic-enhanced protagonist, is akin to Tony Stark, a billionaire CEO who now seeks to put his resources to good use with the goal of bettering mankind. While Stark wields a technologically advanced super suit, Rand relies on the world of martial arts and mysticism in order to better New York City and fight the evil ninja organization, the Hand. While the Netflix series has received the greatest reviews, the series made sure to pack itself full of …
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Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Comedy Specials Review: Back to Form
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‘Lucha Underground’: Why You Must Watch This Crazy, Addictive Wrestling Show
Let me tell you about Lucha Underground. If you’re a wrestling fan, this series was made for you. If you’re not a wrestling fan, this series was still made for you. Friends have been recommending this show to me for some time but it was only until recently when this wrestling bonanza arrived on Netflix (it originally ran on El Rey in the U.S.) that I was able to delve into the world of wrestlers containing such superstars as “Prince Puma,” “Johnny Mundo,” “Big Ryck,” “Sexy Star,” and my personal favorite, “Mil Muertes” (translated into English as “…
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Louis C.K.’s Netflix Comedy Special Review: Family, the Afterlife, and ‘Magic Mike’
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “What If …”– The Wonderful World of Hydra
Welcome back, True Believers! When last we left the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., most of the crew had been kidnapped and placed into the “Framework.” The Framework was originally supposed to be used as a training device for the organization, but in the hands of Dr. Radcliffe and the villainous Life Model Decoy, Aida, it’s been turned into something straight out of the Matrix. Now, Daisy and Simmons have jumped into the Framework themselves, only to find their friends living in a world where each has fallen under the sway of Hydra in their own …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Identity and Change”— Evil Fitz
Welcome back, true believers! When last we left our heroes, Daisy and Simmons found themselves knee-deep in a simulated world created by the “Framework” that saw our Earth ruled with an iron fist by Hydra. Having just, somewhat, awoken Phil Coulson from his Framework-induced life, the Agents attempt to free their friends while also fighting a number of them who are currently agents of Hydra themselves. Adding into the mix is the current predicament of Agent Mack, who in this brave new world has a very-much-alive daughter who is using her technological acumen to create drones …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “No Regrets”– Mace v. May
Welcome back, true believers. When last we left the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Director Mace had been re-introduced in the bizarre, Hydra-led world of the “Framework,” Fitz had killed the love of Radcliffe’s life sending Simmons into a tizzy, and Skye was being tortured after being found out by Agent May with the help of a reluctant Mack. This week, little has changed for the agents, though now they’re attempting to band together once again to take the fight to Hydra and hopefully free Skye from her imprisonment. In order to do …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “All the Madame’s Men”– Unusual Politics
Welcome back true believers! When last we left the Agents, Jeffrey Mace had been an unfortunate casualty of the Framework, attempting to save a number of children and his fellow Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. members. By sacrificing himself however, he acted as a means to wake Agent May up from her Hydra-induced nightmare, and in doing so, gave Skye the method for becoming the Inhuman Quake once again. Now on the run from Hydra in the form of its agents (and their TV networks), the pair must figure out a way back to their friends …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “Farewell, Cruel World!”– Escape The Framework
Welcome back, true believers! Last week on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. we saw fugitives Daisy and May reunite with their team in hopes of escaping from the Framework as they wrestled with the death of Director Mace. Unfortunately, the events of the Framework are postponed momentarily in order to let us know that Yo-Yo and nameless Agents are still circling around in the “Bus”, having done so for the past ten days. I can understand the need to pad out the running time of an episode in order to meet a certain standard, but these …
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The Biggest Easter Eggs in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’
The biggest a-holes in the universe are back! Following their universally praised initial outing, Star-Lord, Drax, Gamora, Rocket, and Groot return to run from both the Ravagers, the old space pirates who helped raise Peter Quill, and the Sovereign, a new threat in the form of a race of snobby gold fiends. Along the way, the Guardians run into the mysterious figure named Ego, an ancient being who touts himself as Star-Lord’s long lost father. Alongside Ego is the clairvoyant Mantis who adds to the list of newcomers that enter the fray in Volume 2. Aside …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “The Return”– All of the Feels
Welcome back, true believers! On the last episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., our heroes finally managed to escape the confines of the synthetic world ruled by Hydra dubbed, “The Framework.” While most of the team escaped physically unscathed, many were devastated mentally, with Mack deciding to remain in the electronic fabrication and Fitz reeling from the fact that his tendency toward murder came a bit too easily. As Aida finally managed to create a somewhat human body for herself -- that is fit to bursting with Inhuman powers -- the team storms on toward their season finale. …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 4 Finale Recap: “World’s End”– A Fiery End
Welcome back, true believers! Last time on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Aida rejoiced, and subsequently floundered, in her new found humanity that she acquired from both the Darkhold and Fitz within the Framework. The agents attempted to grapple with their return to the real world while also acting somber in the loss of their friend Mack, who decided to remain in the fictional world with his daughter, Hope. Yo Yo, Mack’s Inhuman girlfriend, then decided to jump in after Mack to try and convince him to escape before the program collapses. Our final shot of …
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Rob Liefeld on “Deadpool: Bad Blood”, Comic Book History, and the ‘Deadpool’ Sequel
Rob Liefeld is a legend in the comic book world. Originally beginning at Marvel Comics in his early career, Liefeld happened to create a certain character that you may now know and love named Deadpool. Along with the “Merc with a Mouth”, Liefeld also created Cable, the time-traveling soldier from the future, and Domino, a mercenary with luck-based powers. Both of these characters will be joining Deadpool in the sequel to his smash hit debut with 20th Century Fox, coming in 2018. With Deadpool-mania at a fever pitch, Liefeld has decided to dip his toes in the “…
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Did You Love ‘Wonder Woman’? Then Check Out These Comics
Things are looking good for Warner Bros’ Amazonian Warrior, Wonder Woman, as her premiere film drops in theaters this week!. Gal Gadot and Chris Pine will bring Diana of Themyscira and Steve Trevor to life from their comic book origins as Gadot makes a return from her initial outing in last year’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. Wonder Woman has existed in the pages of comics books for over 75 years, originally created by William Marston who also invented the lie detector test (hence the Lasso of Truth), with DC Comics so it’s fantastic to see her …
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Jim Carrey’s ‘I’m Dying Up Here’ Is a Dark Chronicle of the Lives of Young Comedians
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‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Villain Lilandra Explained: Get to Know the ‘Apocalypse’ Sequel’s Antagonist
Taking a page from Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men will be heading into outer space for their next big adventure. Simon Kinberg, long time producer and screenwriter on the X-Men franchise, will be directing and writing the next installment of Fox’s mutant-focused series, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, which will see the extraterrestrial force known as the Phoenix possess Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) once again. Jessica Chastain, of Zero Dark Thirty and The Martian fame, is currently in talks to play an instrumental (and villainous) role from the original comic book series, the Empress Lilandra. Needless …
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‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: 3 Big References to the Comics You Might Have Missed
Peter Parker has returned as our favorite wall-crawler in his youngest incarnation yet. While his original appearance in the MCU was in Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man Homecoming marks the young hero’s first solo outing in the world of the MCU proper. Taking a page from The Breakfast Club, Homecoming sees Peter struggle with being a superhero while also attempting to be your average New York high schooler dealing with girls, friends, and extracurriculars. Standing in his way is Michael Keaton’s Adrian Toomes, aka the Vulture, looking to make himself rich off the spoils of the …
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‘Avengers: Infinity War’: Thanos’ Black Order Explained
The recent D23 Expo, aside from revealing new information about Disney’s slate of upcoming animated and Star Wars films, gave us new details about the upcoming Marvel Studios epic, Avengers: Infinity War. Infinity War promises to begin to put a bow on the first chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that began ten years ago with Iron Man. Aside from showing new footage from the film, the expo also revealed that Josh Brolin’s villainous Thanos won’t be fighting the Avengers alone—he’ll be joined by his henchmen, “The Black Order”. The Order is made up of …
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‘Preacher’ Season 2 Is Leaving the Comics Behind – and It’s a Great Thing
Spoiler Warning: A discussion through "Sokosha," as well as a mention of what does (and doesn't) happen in the comics through that storyline are below: Last year on AMC, Preacher introduced us to Jesse Custer, Tulip O’Hare, and Cassidy, as well as the quirky and violent world of Annville. Custer, a preacher for the small town, found himself bestowed with the power of Genesis, an otherworld force that gave him the ability to make anyone follow his commands. Tulip was Jesse’s ex-girlfriend, attempting to win him back by following his every move, while simultaneously plotting revenge …
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Who Are the Skrulls?: The ‘Captain Marvel’ Villains Explained
As revealed at Comic-Con, the Skrulls, an alien race of shapeshifters, will soon arrive in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the antagonists in the upcoming Captain Marvel film starring Brie Larson. Set in the 1990s, Carol Danvers will fight the alien horde in her solo film during a different time in Marvel’s history. The Skrulls themselves have had a long and influential history for the heroes of the Marvel Comics Universe, specifically with the most recent crossover event they were involved in: Secret Invasion. This alien race also has a bit of confusion in relation to their use …
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‘The Defenders’ Ending Explained: What’s Next?
The Defenders has landed! Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, Danny Rand, aka Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones find themselves in an unlikely team-up to take down the villainous forces of the Hand in the Netflix miniseries. The Hand, being an ancient ninja cult with the ability to resurrect the dead, has decided to bring back Matt’s ex-girlfriend Elektra as their weapon of choice, dubbed the “Black Sky”. The Hand is led by newcomer to the Marvel Netflix cadre Alexandra, played by Sigourney Weaver, along with four other leaders aptly named “The Fingers of the Hand”. While …
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Dan Harmon on “Steering the Bobsled” of ‘Rick and Morty,’ and the Future of Gaming
A bold but true claim: Dan Harmon is a modern legend in the world of comedic television. His cult classic NBC TV series Community managed to bring together a horde of die-hard fans that clamored for its renewal, to the point that it was actually given a final fifth season on Yahoo! After Community, Harmon created his popular podcast, HarmonTown, which has spawned the TV series HarmonQuest, where Dan and his friends play an animated game of Dungeons and Dragons. Harmon’s most notable work to date though might be Rick and Morty, an animated series on Adult Swim …
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‘Preacher’ Season 2 Finale Explained: Gran’ma, Allfather, and What’s Next
Preacher has closed its second season, bringing the tales of Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy to an end for now. On the whole, Season 2 delivered a much better story than the show did in its initial outing. Managing to stay a bit more true to the original source material, this season saw the introduction of Herr Star, Featherstone, Hoover, Humper Doo, and even gave us our first look at the bizarre interpretation of God in the seedy streets of New Orleans. The gang battled against their inner demons, the unstoppable juggernaut called the Saint of Killers, the nefarious workings of …
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‘Channel Zero: No-End House’ Review – Still One of the Scariest Shows on TV
For those not in the know, Channel Zero is a horror series on Syfy network that delves into internet “urban legends,” the first season being the tale of Candle Cove. The initial outing dealt with a small suburban town haunted by a television program (“Candle Cove”) that unleashed children made of teeth as well as dread pirates upon the sleepy hideaway. Channel Zero’s first season was also excellent, proving to be a combination of Twin Peaks and Nightmare on Elm Street, blending the surreal and the supernatural in a tight, effective package. With No-End House, Channel Zero’s …
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‘Lore’: 20 Things to Know about Amazon’s Horror Adaptation
We live in an age of media convergence. Comic books become movies, movies become novels, novels become TV shows, and the dance continues. Now, with podcasts becoming more and more popular, one of the biggest among them – Aaron Mahnke’s Lore – has found its way to its own television series with Amazon, debuting this October. Taking six of the most popular episodes of the podcast, the series promises to offer a retelling of each of the episodes in a televised style that adds a few different approaches to the tales. Collider was given the opportunity to visit with the cast …
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Patton Oswalt’s ‘Annihilation’ Review: Humor Meets Heartbreak
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‘The Flash’ Season 4 Villain Explained: Who Is The Thinker?
Barry Allen has returned! And with it, the STAR Labs gang faced a lot of changes during the premiere of The Flash’s fourth season. While Barry was (willingly?) trapped in the Speed Force for around six month, Cisco, Wally, and Iris attempted to fill the void by fighting some minor metas who plagued Central City. After his grandiose return, though, Barry Allen will now have new major villains to tangle with in the forms of the Mechanic, Blacksmith, and most notably, the Thinker. Each season of the CW’s breakout hit has -- so far -- seen Barry facing off against …
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Aquaman Explained: Who Is This Hero and What Does He Do?
Arthur Curry. King of Atlantis. The Aquaman. Played in the upcoming Justice League film by Game of Thrones alum, Jason Momoa, the protector of the seas will see himself joining the ragtag group of superheroes as something of a stand-offish, hard drinking, Conan the Barbarian-esque figure. This of course works well for Momoa, not just because of his roots in Honolulu, Hawaii, but also because Momoa once played Conan in a revamp of the franchise a few years back. Ironically enough, Momoa himself was even a marine biology major in college for a brief period of time, foreshadowing …
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Cyborg Explained: Who Is the ‘Justice League’s Mighty Machine Man?
Victor Stone. Half man, half machine. Teen Titan. Justice Leaguer. Cyborg is easily the newest member of the Justice League, becoming a full-time teammate following the reboot of Flashpoint and the introduction of the “New 52” era of the DC Comics Universe. Acting as the “brains” of the Justice League’s operation, Stone links the team together through his master of all technology, what with being a cyborg and all. Unlike the rest of the Justice League, Cyborg has an interesting past in that he was originally a full-fledged member of the Teen Titans and was brought up …
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The Flash Explained: Who Is DC Comics’ Scarlet Speedster?
Barry Allen. Forensic Scientist. The Scarlet Speedster. The Flash. In the upcoming Justice League movie, Barry will be playing the role of the rookie on the team. Unsure, nervous, and barely having been in any actual fights, the Flash will lend his speed to his fellow Leaguers in an attempt to stop the diabolic Steppenwolf. Flash, of the three characters that we are covering as part of our spotlight series, is the most well known thanks in part to the wildly successful series of the same name on The CW. The Flash has been one of the most recognizable superheroes …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 5 Premiere Recap: “Orientation” Parts 1 and 2
Welcome Back, True Believers! Wow what a break huh? After a successful fourth season, the heroes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. return once again for their fifth season, this time promising a stark departure from the antics of the hellfire cyclist Ghost Rider and the demented artificial intelligence Aida. In the last season, the team dealt with their own inner demons in the “Matrix-like” program that was the Framework. After returning to the real world, shaken yet triumphant, Coulson and the gang realized they may be in some deep trouble with the US Government, and …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “A Life Spent”– Enter the Thunderdome!
Welcome back, true believers! Following the introduction of a strange new world that the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. have been dropped into where the earth has been destroyed and the remnants of humanity are slaves to the Kree, Coulson and the gang attempt to find their way home while simultaneously fighting the nefarious dealings of the “Blues." While still clinging to the dark overtones of the fourth season, Season 5 tends to skew more often toward the nihilistic, brooding atmosphere closer to Battlestar Galactica more than anything else. This season is at its best when it …
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‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Recap: “A Life Earned”– Deke-trayal!
Welcome back, true believers! In our last episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Coulson and company discovered a voice in the darkness who knew about their arrival in this new dystopian future. Simmons discovered the secrets of the “Inhuman ceremonies” wherein a battle to the death was fought with the winner being sold to the highest bidder. Kasius continued his pious shenanigans of Kree evil while Deke sprung a trap on Daisy to deliver her directly into the hands of the awaiting aliens. With the ride into the future continuing to be a nightmare, is there …
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All of the Year’s Superhero TV Shows, Ranked
It’s that time again! 2017 has had an astonishing number of superhero television shows that have hit the airwaves. This of course is good in some cases and unfortunately downright terrible in some others. From mystical martial artists to a rowdy group of teenagers to a team of time traveling legends, superhero shows are beginning to explore different genres of the spectrum, making them all the more interesting as time goes on (in some cases). While we have some stalwarts entries such as the Flash, Arrow, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. making a return, we …
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‘Den of Thieves’: Over 30 Things to Know about the Gritty Heist Thriller
It was a cold and breezy morning in Atlanta, Georgia last February, where the journalists on set assembled to chat with the cast and crew of the upcoming police thriller, Den of Thieves. Gerard Butler had a heavy beard, was wrapped in a bulletproof vest, covered in tattoos, and was sporting a button that read in big white letters, “FUCK YOU” for the role. 50 Cent himself was in SWAT gear, his character in disguise looking to rob a bank alongside actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. of Straight Outta Compton fame. Director Christopher Gudegast was passionately surveying the landscape of …
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‘Preacher’ Season 3 Review: Chaos Reigns
There’s nothing on television quite like Preacher. Granted, this isn’t necessarily a good thing, but you’re going to see things on this show that you can’t quite see on any other series currently running. AMC’s weirdest story about a trio of outsiders searching for the Lord Almighty enters its third season introducing us to the swampy, mystical world of Angelville, an old southern plantation inhabited by wielders of voodoo and degeneracy. Season 2 ended with Tulip O’Hare (Ruth Negga), one-time girlfriend of Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), being killed by employees of the Grail, …
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Why Batwoman Is a Great Fit for The CW’s Arrowverse
The CW has finally decided to dip their toes into the nefarious, bleak world of Gotham City by introducing Kate Kane, a.k.a. Batwoman, into their roster of DC heroes. I wrote an article a while back detailing why it could be a great idea to add Batman to the gallery of supers that are currently bouncing around the CW -- especially now that we know he’s already part of that universe -- and while Kate may seem to some like a consolation prize, she is in fact a much better addition than her wealthy orphaned cousin. Despite the costume, …
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The Many Symbiotes of ‘Venom’, Explained
Like a “turd in the wind”, Venom is slowly but surely rolling towards us for it's October release. Sony Pictures’ initial foray into a “Spider-Man Cinematic Universe” that doesn’t actually have Spider-Man in it starts with arguably his most popular antagonist. Fans were shocked at the casting of Mad Max himself, Tom Hardy, as the titular character, Eddie Brock, and Sony has been moving full steam ahead with their universe by casting Jared Leto as Morbius the Living Vampire and hiring a writer to start work on a Kraven the Hunter movie. However, Venom isn’t …
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An Obituary for Netflix’s Marvel TV Experiment
Alas, poor Murdock! I knew him, Horatio. We come not to bury these heroes, but to praise them. With the announcement that Daredevil will not be returning for a fourth season, the future of Marvel’s gritty urban television experiment is pretty much null and void. Disney is rolling out their own streaming service next year, aptly named Disney+, and appears to be consolidating its properties for future use. What “future use” means is still up in the air – it could be the resurrection of these characters on Disney+ or Hulu (with new casts and stories, most likely), or simply …
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All of 2018’s Superhero TV Shows, Ranked
It’s that time of year again my friends! On the big screen this year, we’ve survived an Infinity War, a time-traveling soldier of fortune, a trip to Wakanda, but on the small screen, the comic book world has been chugging along all the same. 2018 saw the arrival of Cloak and Dagger, the end of an era with Daredevil coming to a close (along with Iron Fist and Luke Cage), and an Elseworlds crossover that was about as epic as you can get. This latest entry into the list of superhero shows of 2018 wasn’t too …
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