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Strange’s Got a Brand New Bag in Doctor Strange #5
The latest story arc for Marvel’s master of the mystic arts came to a close with this last week’s Doctor Strange #5. The excellent doctor finishes his turn guarding the galaxy thanks to Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen takes a look....
Doctor Strange: Damnation #4 Review
Doctor Strange: Damnation, Marvel’s first supernatural event series in decades, has concluded as the heroes make their last stand against Mephisto and the hordes of Hell. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen takes a closer look. Review: Doctor Strange: Damnation #4 Short and sweet, Doctor Strange: Damnation...
Avengers: Infinity War Review: A Perfectly Aligned Gauntlet Of Fun, Dread and Emotion
Avengers: Infinity War Film Review As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too significant for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is...
Review: Doctor Strange: Damnation #3
Doctor Strange: Damnation #3 ramps up the action and the stakes as the Midnight Sons take the battle to Mephisto’s door. The supernatural heroes are given the rare chance to save the world again in this latest event book from Marvel Comics. ComiConverse contributor Mitch...
Review: Doctor Strange: Damnation #1
Doctor Strange: Damnation sets the stage for Marvel’s first Supernatural event series in over twenty years. Hell is literally on Earth and only Dr. Strange and the Midnight Sons have a prayer of sending it back down to the infernal pit. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen...
Marvel Comics Getting A ‘Fresh Start’ in 2018
It seems like 2018 will be a fresh new era for Marvel Comics! As the publisher announced a refresh for these iconic superheroes in the comic print. New series, creative teams and directions all push for a fresh coat of paint in the industry. As...
A Decade of Greatness: Ranking the Top 10 MCU Films
As we approach the 10-year anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, our Joseph Gioeli analyzes and ranks the Top 10 films in the MCU throughout the past decade. This list is updated to Thor: Ragnarok No. 10: Ant-Man (2015) A somewhat surprising decision on the...
Comic Book Films: The Best by Year
Some years have been tough for comic book films, while others have been exceptional. Our Joseph Gioeli is here to determine which years have been the best of the best in terms of quality comic book films. Between 1978 and 2007, there was an average...
MCU Directors: Ranking the Top 5
Many film fans are just as critical of a film’s director as they are of its actors and writers. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are no exception. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli sorts through the criticisms and opinions to rank the top five directors of...
MCU And DCEU Pioneers Who Shaped A Decade Of Cinema
When thinking of the DC and Marvel Cinematic Universes, many people associate a few key pioneers with their success. Whether it be an actor, director, or a top executive within the production company, each of these people have had a very integral part in the...
Marvel Cinematic Universe Post Credit Scenes: Ranking the Top 10
For the past decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has trained fans to wait until ALL the credits roll through before leaving the theater. Over the past 15 films, the MCU has racked up 26 post-credit scenes. Most of them foreshadow the next film or a...
Doctor Strange: The Jason Aaron Run
Writer Jason Aaron finished his twenty issue run on Doctor Strange this month. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen takes a look back at Jason Aaron’s Doctor Strange saga and where it fits within the overall Doctor Strange universe. Doctor Strange: The Jason Aaron Run For the...
DCEU vs MCU: Who Did It Better?
While critics – and most fans – have been caught up in the MCU hysteria, the DCEU is truly not far behind in terms of creating their own cinematic universe. Our Joseph Gioeli deciphers who has built a better universe and how that will play...
8 Marvel Movies No One Remembers
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to go from strength to strength, but there was a time when Marvel couldn't get a single movie right. ComiConverse contributor Dan Goad looks back on the failures that have since been forgotten. 8 Marvel Movies No One Remembers It's...
What Marvel Is Doing Right: Movies v. Netflix
Marvel has been had the most successful comic book movie adaptations of the past decade. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli looks at Marvel’s formulas for success on the big screen vs. their Netflix shows, as well as giving his view on how they can find continued success. DISCLAIMER: Even though I...
Nerdcast Episode 49: (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Episode 49 (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) Nerdcast is back and in Episode 49 (November 20th, 2016) fellow writer Jordan Samuel is joined by fellow geek Dale Martin as they talk all things in popular movie culture. We discuss the following: Fantastic Beasts...
Carnage: A Marvel Horror Story
Writer Gerry Conway and artists Mike Perkins and Andy Troy have given readers fourteen issues of Marvel's symbiote serial killer Carnage. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen takes a look at one of the most surprising and entertaining books to emerge from the last year. Carnage: A...
What’s Next For Doctor Strange?
After the global release of Doctor Strange, our Scott Place breaks down the ways that Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme could be appearing in the future. What's Next for Doctor Strange? After the critical and commercial success of Doctor Strange, its increasingly likely that he'll become an integral part...
MCU Team-Up: Merging The Marvel Cinematic Multiverse
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has an enormous amount of source material to draw upon, but could this possibly include their television shows? Our David Hernandez looks at the possibilities. Marvel Team-up: Merging the Movie Multiverse This one is for the Friends of ol’ Marvel! I...
Paris Comic Con: A Colourful Event
Recently, (21st to the 23rd of October), Paris Comic Con invited itself in le Grand Halle de la Villette for the pleasure of numerous fans in the City of Lights. Paris Comic Con: A Colourful Event This event that has just closed its doors, and...
Film Review: Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is out in theatres in the UK and our Lead Film Critic Jordan Samuel brings us the official ComiConverse spoiler-free review. Film Review: Doctor Strange Marvel has a great handful of superheroes that are not on the level of Captain America in popularity, but whose...
Review: Batman #8
Batman #8 was released on October 5th, is the penultimate of the mini-cross over event, “Night of the Monster Men” which is spanning over 3 titles in the Batman Universe (Batman, Nightwing, and Detective Comics). Our Abel Loza takes a look at the newest installment...