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Ranking The Top 5 Spider-Man Games

Ranking The Top 5 Spider-Man Games

April 8th, 2017 | by Jeremy

Although we don't have a concrete release date at this time, at some point this year we are going to get a new Spider-man game from Insomniac Games. Ranking The Top 5 Spider-Man Games Now if that statement alone isn't enough to get your Spidey...

What Marvel Is Doing Right: Movies v. Netflix

What Marvel Is Doing Right: Movies v. Netflix

February 10th, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

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...

Comic Book Movies: Which Was Your Favourite of 2016?

Comic Book Movies: Which Was Your Favourite of 2016?

February 8th, 2017 | by Dewayne Edwards

Comic book movies were huge in 2016 when it came to box office numbers. With the release of Dr. Strange, the last comic book movie of the year, there are a total of six major superhero films last year. ComiConverse contributor Dewayne Edwards looks back at last year's comic...

Comic Book Movies: Top 5 Comic Book Movie Directors

Comic Book Movies: Top 5 Comic Book Movie Directors

February 7th, 2017 | by Dewayne Edwards

In the golden age of comic book movies, we can't forget all the hard work and dedication of the directors who make these films come to life. They are the first people to win praise or take blame. ComiConverse contributor Dewayne Edwards gives his top five favorite comic book...

The Mere-Exposure Effect: Why We Love Batman’s Bad Guys

The Mere-Exposure Effect: Why We Love Batman’s Bad Guys

January 2nd, 2017 | by Joseph Gioeli

Over the years, we, as comic book fans, have come to love the super-villain foes that our heroes battle, specifically, the Caped Crusader’s plethora of antagonists that he is always fighting. Our Joseph Gioeli analyzes why we have come to like these villains so much. Mere-Exposure...

Review: Champions #2

Review: Champions #2

December 24th, 2016 | by Scott Place

In the wake of Civil War II, Kamala Khan forms a new team of heroes to fight crime in a way that the older generations never could! While also learning some sweet team-up moves along the way of course. Our Scott Place is here with the...

Game Review: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

Game Review: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

December 23rd, 2016 | by Dan Goad

Activision's 2006 Marvel based action role-playing game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was re-released on current generation consoles and PC this year. But is the game worth going back to? Game Review: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2006 was a long time ago. Ten years to be precise. In...

Marvel’s Civil War (2006) Revisited: Part 2

Marvel’s Civil War (2006) Revisited: Part 2

November 28th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Although it is 10 years old, Civil War is a still as relevant today as it was in 2006. Continuing his epic look at the Marvel story, Darryl Robson picks his favourite characters and storylines from the epic narrative. Marvel's Civil War (2006) Revisited: Part...

Marvel’s Civil War (2006) Revisited: Part 1

Marvel’s Civil War (2006) Revisited: Part 1

November 23rd, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The Captain America: Civil War movie has been out for less than a year but it’s been 10 years since the original Marvel comic was released. Our contributor Darryll Robson takes an epic look at what it was all about. Marvel's Civil War (2006) Revisited:...

Carnage: A Marvel Horror Story

Carnage: A Marvel Horror Story

November 23rd, 2016 | by Mitch Nissen

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...

Spider-Man 3: What Should Have Been

Spider-Man 3: What Should Have Been

November 8th, 2016 | by Davis McCondichie

Spider-Man 3 was a big success at the box office, but how does the film stand up over the test of time? Here, our Davis McCondichie looks back at the movie and what could have been for Spider-Man 3. Spider-Man 3: What Should Have Been...

Review: Champions #1

Review: Champions #1

October 26th, 2016 | by Scott Place

Champions #1 is out on comics stands and our very own Scott Place is here with the ComiConverse review.  Saddle up! Review: Champions #1 In the wake of Civil War II a new team of heroes is born. They're young, inexperienced and reckless but they just...

Doctor Strange: What You Need To Know

Doctor Strange: What You Need To Know

October 8th, 2016 | by Grant Billings

Doctor Strange has been moved to the forefront of popular culture with a feature film on the way, headlined by the talented Benedict Cumberbatch. Here, our Grant Billings gets you ready by taking a deep dive into the Doctor Strange character and his history.  Dr....

Marvel Cinematic Universe: What’s After Phase 3?

Marvel Cinematic Universe: What’s After Phase 3?

October 8th, 2016 | by Dewayne Edwards

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become the fore front of comic book movies, through Disney since the beginning in 2008, with the film, "Iron Man". With the Marvel Cinematic Universe beginning Phase 3, with "Captain America: Civil War", it's hard not to look forward to...

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Should Marvel’s Characters Come Home?

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Should Marvel’s Characters Come Home?

September 24th, 2016 | by Dewayne Edwards

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, known as the MCU, has been dominating the box office and fan interest for many years now. With the major success of recent movies, with how characters and their stories are being told, it's sometimes hard not to want the Marvel Cinematic...

7 New Video Games For The Comics Fan

7 New Video Games For The Comics Fan

August 29th, 2016 | by Dan Attlee

Video games and comics are two of the most successful story-telling mediums out there. When characters successfully make their way of the pages of our favourite comics and on to our gaming systems fans everywhere usually rejoice. This year has seen an uptick in the...

Spider-Man Homecoming: Why We Need Another Spider-Man Film

Spider-Man Homecoming: Why We Need Another Spider-Man Film

August 29th, 2016 | by David Hernandez

Spider-Man has been one of the most portrayed characters in modern-day motion pictures. Here, our own David Hernandez make the case that Spidey's best days at the cinema are still ahead of him. Why We Need Another Spider-Man Movie I am writing this article in...

Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane

Spider-Man: Preparing For The New Mary Jane

August 27th, 2016 | by Dewayne Edwards

Mary Jane Watson rumours are swirling around the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming. Fan outrage over comic book movie castings is nothing new, but here our own Dewayne Edwards lays out a defence of recent studio castings and explains why fans should be avoid a rush...

Counting Down 10 Comics Bromances

Counting Down 10 Comics Bromances

July 14th, 2016 | by Grant Billings

Comics have been home to some of the most epic "Bromances" of all-time. Here, our Grant Billings takes time to rank the  warrior wingmen we all know and love. Some of the greatest bromances between our favourite comics heroes bring about some great banter and...

The Superhero Soccer Video That Will Blow Your Mind

The Superhero Soccer Video That Will Blow Your Mind

July 13th, 2016 | by ComiConverse

Ronnie Street Stunts is a self-described free-runner, YouTuber and stunt man. Ronnie's developed quite the reputation over the years for his insane parkour videos, as well as connecting his stunts to various pop-culture themes, like Star Wars. The superhero-themed soccer video we are focusing on...

8 Reactions To Captain America: Civil War
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8 Reactions To Captain America: Civil War

June 20th, 2016 | by Tim Adams

Captain America: Civil War is the movie of the summer. Our Tim Adams lets loose with his top 8 reactions to this summer blockbuster. How much has the Marvel Cinematic Universe been altered? Who lives? Who dies? Read on to find out. WARNING:  POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL...

Captain America: Civil War Review (No Spoilers)

Captain America: Civil War Review (No Spoilers)

April 13th, 2016 | by Jordan Samuel

Captain America: Civil War arrives in theatres May 6th. Our Lead Film Critic Jordan Samuel was among the privileged few to have seen it and brings us the official ComiConverse spoiler-free review. "Sorry, Tony. You know I wouldn't do this if I had any another choice. But...