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How Captain America Became Worthy
The Two Best Fan Theories on Why Steve Rogers Could Wield Mjolnir in Avengers: Endgame One of the most thrilling scenes in Avengers: Endgame occurs during the climactic battle against Thanos. As Thanos appears on the verge of killing Thor by forcing the ax/hammer Stormbreaker...
Loki TV Show: Where Could It Go?
Uncle Walt’s firm is ready to make the competition crumble. It has just confirmed the launching of a spin-off focused on the prince of Asgard, Loki, that will land on its future streaming service, Disney Plus and will be led by Kevin Feige and Marvel...
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....
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 #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...
Thor: Ragnarok Review
Dir: Taika Waititi, 130 mins, starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins Thor: Ragnarok Review After the prior installments failed to capture the imagination of Stan Lee’s Norse lightning god, the most...
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...
Nostalgia: Is It Hurting Current Comic Book Films?
We are living in the golden age of comic book films, but that does not mean that we are the first generation to love them. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli examines the role nostalgia plays in today’s comic book film industry. There has always been a...
Comic Book Movies: Which Had Cultural Impact?
“What is the best comic book film ever?”; an extremely broad question that usually brings in multiple varying opinions. ComiConverse contributor Joseph Gioeli looks beyond the actual movies to determine which comic book films have been the most important to the culture of comic books...
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...
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Five Characters We’d Love To See
By year-end, the MCU will have released 17 total films. Most of these films were focused on very popular characters (Iron Man, Captain America, etc.) but as they continue, the characters are starting to become more intricate. Our Joseph Gioeli lists some new characters fans...
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...
Comic Book Movies: Are They Testing Fans?
Many comic book fans, DC and Marvel alike, tend to always find a silver lining in movies that are generally considered to be a “flop”. Our Joseph Gioeli plays Devil’s Advocate and poses the question: “Are comic book movies testing fan’s loyalty and optimism?” Comic...
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...
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...
The Flash: Warner Brothers Loses Their Director Again
Flash fanatics just received another reason to worry about the future of a solo movie. We have the news covered for you here on ComiConverse. The Flash: Warner Brothers Loses Their Director Again Director Rick Famuyiwa has left the project citing creative differences. The move...
Marvel Cinematic Universe: What’s After Phase 3?
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...
Superhero Hype: Why Can’t We Create New Superheroes?
Superhero hype and discussion has become the passion of millions of fans and an increasing obsession for the mainstream media; however, even the most successful trends can eventually become stale. Here, our David Hernandez looks at why we can't easily create new superheroes. Superhero Hype:...
Review: The Vision #11
Hey there, ComiConverse readers! Adam here. This is my first post as a new Contributor to ComiConverse and for my introductory bit on this site, I figured I'd give a review of one of the hottest books on the shelves now: The Vision as written...