If you've been keeping up with the recent happenings at Marvel, then you're well aware of Generations, an upcoming endeavor consisting of ten one-shots uniting heroes who have adopted various mantles, both past and present. In other words, expect to see team-ups featuring the likes of Wolverines Laura Kinney and Logan, and even Thors Odinson and Jane Foster.
If the quality boasted by the freshly released one-shot Dark Days: The Forge #1 is any indication of how good Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's much publicized reunion, Dark Nights: Metal, will be, then I think it's safe to say we're about to bear witness to a story that'll be talked about for decades to come.
This summer, we observe the anniversaries of two entries in the enduring Batman film franchise. Recently, we fondly looked back on Tim Burton's Batman Returns, which was released in theaters 25 years ago, believe it or not. The other, however is remembered much less favorably. We are, of course, talking about the infamous Batman & Robin.
Although we're all still reeling from having seen Batman proposing to Catwoman, we're invariably going to have to move forward next week - or backward, if we're going to get technical. You see, with issue #25 we'll be going back in time, specifically to the period following the events of Zero Year, with "The War of Jokes and Riddles."
Although the next few years are giving us much to look forward to when it comes both Avengers and X-Men films, especially when you consider that we finally have something concrete on Dark Phoenix, it still seems like we have a long road ahead of us before mutants team up with Earth's Mightiest Heroes on the big screen. Yes, we eventually got Spider-Man to enter the fold, but the relationship Marvel has with Sony is much better than the one it has with Fox.
After first hearing that Joss Whedon will serve as a closer of sorts, replacing Zack Snyder for reshoots and the remainder of post-production, those looking forward to Justice League must brace themselves because another major change in personnel has gone down. Don't worry, however, because, like the one we just mentioned, it'll likely instill you with confidence.
Even if you haven't had the chance to read Batman #24, you've probably seen images from the issue pop up on your Facebook or Twitter feeds at some point. The reason for this is that the Dark Knight finally got down on one knee (in main continuity, mind you) and proposed to his longtime lover in Catwoman. It's well established that Bruce Wayne hasn't had great luck with long term relationships, but if anyone should tie the knot with him, it's most assuredly Selina Kyle.
The cool thing about Star Wars comics is that they've done a fine job of enriching the universe generations of fans have come to love, a trend that has continued since Marvel scooped up the publishing rights. Aside from adaptations such as Rogue One, the comics often explore territory the movies just don't have time to chart, effectively filling in some much needed gaps. A recent example of this is the newly launched Darth Vader series that branches the events of the first two trilogies (you can read our five-star review here).
Truth be told, it's actually becoming quite amusing how shared cinematic universes are gaining steam these days, something we obviously have Marvel Studios to thank for. Sure, Warner Bros. following suit with their DC superhero properties makes perfectly logical sense given the nature of the source material, but some instances of this practice are becoming a bit hard to swallow. So, while we sit back and see if something spewed forth by the "Dark Universe" actually turns a profit or dream of a universe inspired by Tom Clancy video games becoming a reality, we'll have to settle for things like The Crooked Man.
If you're anything like me and are a fan of film trivia, then you love to ponder and discuss what could have been throughout the annals of cinema. So, if you're of that ilk, you're well aware that in some parallel dimension none other than Jean-Claude Van Damme was cast as the Predator and gave Arnold Schwarzenegger a run for his stogie back in the 1980's.
