Anyone else hope Iron Man says that line at Ant-Man who then turns into Giant Man? xD

Anyone else hope Iron Man says that line at Ant-Man who then turns into Giant Man? xD

Where is Spider-Man. :'(

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Where is Spider-Man. :'(

In this scene, probably beside Black Panther when it cuts to black.

They're probably going to do the same to him as they did with Vision and leave the reveal for the actual release.

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In this scene, probably beside Black Panther when it cuts to black.

They're probably going to do the same to him as they did with Vision and leave the reveal for the actual release.

Stop toying with me, Marvel! >:(

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Stop toying with me, Marvel! >:(

I'm sure they'll get right on that.

@DrewVonAwesome Have you seen the adds for the new Avengers Academy game where it's younger versions of the core Avengers in a type of SHIELD Academy? I thought Tony was interesting, as he's only got the boots, one gauntlet, and his helmet done as far as armor. You get upgrades of course and it looks like you have another more finished suit but without the helmet before getting a more movie themed final upgrade. Anywhere here's one of the better shots I've seen, sucks no F4 or X characters were in this...



^^^ I thought it was interesting how they used black in the first costume similar to your boy's armor in your CS with the black legs...

And @Natty have YOU seen THIS?!?



I didn't know all of the Young Avengers were also gonna be in this. Definitely getting this game for my 6 year old now LOL. You'd think they could get away with using the Jim Hammond android version of the Human Torch for Disney/Marvel licensed stuff...

~KL~

Gee X-Men and Fantastic Four not being in this... its almost like Marvel has a bitchy pathetic grudge against movie rights or something...

Also Kamala Kahn shows up and makes a doge reference.

Regardless I did notice his design, I was considering using his base looks as All Star Tony's appearance basis from here on but I think its fine as is.

Also Hulk in Academy is voiced by John Cena... *Shrug*

Also I just found this and have to share since the next Fantastic Four post is just about ready. What the section for the Fantastic Four will look like in due time.

@DrewVonAwesome I wondered why everybody kept calling him Hulk Cena. Makes sense LOL.

But why would Marvel continue to use characters they have to pay other film and tv studios to even use? I'd stop using them too. Disney/Marvel having to pay Fox to use their characters for anything is stupid. If it's films and tv sure, but video games, toys, etc? Marvel execs made it clear they didn't wanna put more products out there to keep those characters alive in fans eyes just to help Fox studios make money in the long run. Coming to terms with Sony on the use of Spiderman got their biggest character and rogues gallery back in their pocket anyway. Fox probably just wants too much money...

This doesn't stop them from using Wolverine once in awhile on Ultimate Spiderman Web Warriors, or Deadpool, but those seem to be the only two properties Marvel cared enough about to incorporate in their animated universe of shows. And getting rights to use two mutants rather than an entire team I'm sure is much cheaper. The X-Men weren't even mentioned by those two in the episodes they appeared in.

It's like when Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were in Age of Ultron and nobody could call them mutants or mention any of their pasts at all. The only politics worse than government politics are Hollywood politics.

~KL~

@DrewVonAwesome I wondered why everybody kept calling him Hulk Cena. Makes sense LOL.

But why would Marvel continue to use characters they have to pay other film and tv studios to even use? I'd stop using them too. Disney/Marvel having to pay Fox to use their characters for anything is stupid. If it's films and tv sure, but video games, toys, etc? Marvel execs made it clear they didn't wanna put more products out there to keep those characters alive in fans eyes just to help Fox studios make money in the long run. Coming to terms with Sony on the use of Spiderman got their biggest character and rogues gallery back in their pocket anyway. Fox probably just wants too much money...

This doesn't stop them from using Wolverine once in awhile on Ultimate Spiderman Web Warriors, or Deadpool, but those seem to be the only two properties Marvel cared enough about to incorporate in their animated universe of shows. And getting rights to use two mutants rather than an entire team I'm sure is much cheaper. The X-Men weren't even mentioned by those two in the episodes they appeared in.

It's like when Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were in Age of Ultron and nobody could call them mutants or mention any of their pasts at all. The only politics worse than government politics are Hollywood politics.

~KL~

Still it irritates me the team I like is being neglected because of crap like that. Especially since now Fox doesn't even have a reason to have the franchise anymore.

Aside from Hickman's run before the Future Foundation they haven't really had any memorable comics the last decade or so. Doesn't help that while other characters can be in teams and have solo titles the F4 apparently can't. I'd LOVE a solo Human Torch comic or the Thing.

~KL~

Thing had a solo run in 08. Plus all four have been Avengers at some point.

Thing had a solo run in 08. Plus all four have been Avengers at some point.

You mean the mini series written by Geoff Johns before he was big time at DC? Can't remember if it was earlier than '08 or not [I thought it was, but comicvine.com is down ATM] but it wasn't that great, and until the most recent Uncanny Avengers Johnny Storm was never a member of the Avengers. It was always Jim Hammond. And at this point, really, who HASN'T been an Avenger? The F4 characters may have been considered members, but I can't say there's even one story out there where they played any kind of prominent role on the Avengers. They may have been stand ins, but no F4 member other than Johnny has actually been a member and not wearing a 4 in his suit. At least Wolverine and Storm had the decency to take off the X buckles and badges... hell Rogue is still wearing her last X-Men costume and she's been an Uncanny Avenger now for a couple years...

~KL~

Still though its hard to believe that Marvel is ending Fantastic Four SOLELY because of low sales. If Fox gives them back the Fantastic Four franchise you best bet the series will be brought back with a serious vengeance.

Hey guys! I'm really sorry for disappearing but i've just had a really sucky past few weeks. I'm feeling better now though, and what's more is that i have a weeks holiday so i'll have time to get back into the swing of things!

And @Natty have YOU seen THIS?!?



I didn't know all of the Young Avengers were also gonna be in this. Definitely getting this game for my 6 year old now LOL. You'd think they could get away with using the Jim Hammond android version of the Human Torch for Disney/Marvel licensed stuff...

~KL~

Yeah I did I was so happy when they originally announced her for the game a few months ago (albeit that at the time she had been white-washed). Got it during my time off as i needed something to take my mind off things so I've managed to play the game for a few hours. Unlocked her the first chance I got :P Her portal creation powers in the game, as well as the new Ultimates series have partially inspired me for future America posts!

Also in regards to Academy, was slightly disappointed when they announced the game to see that it wouldn't have anything to do with the actual Avengers Academy students!

This doesn't stop them from using Wolverine once in awhile on Ultimate Spiderman Web Warriors, or Deadpool, but those seem to be the only two properties Marvel cared enough about to incorporate in their animated universe of shows. And getting rights to use two mutants rather than an entire team I'm sure is much cheaper. The X-Men weren't even mentioned by those two in the episodes they appeared in.

Thought i'd just say, the Fantastic Four showed up in an episode or two of Agents of S.M.A.S.H, as well as the Thing in an episode of Ultimate Spider-man :P Pretty sure that they'll never be seen again though!

As much as I dislike the decision, I guess Marvel getting rid of them is pretty understandable considering things. Was originally annoyed at the way they did it though as it wasn't until the final issue of Secret Wars that they actually revealed what happened to Reed and Sue, so up until then you had no idea what was even going on! For a time I thought the Maker was going to be replacing the 616 Reed (a decision i wouldn't have minded too much actually)

So maybe they'll return in a year or two?

As for my return to posting? Possibly this weekend!

I just like Marvel's approach in the comics. Can't use the F4 and X-Men in the ways they want? And only Spiderman when they pay Sony? Now we have Venom, the Thing, and Shadowcat on the Guardians of the Galaxy as well as the Human Torch and Beast on the Uncanny Inhumans. I'd have never imagined that would be an option LOL

~KL~

I will admit I was happy with how they ended Future Wars because I was worried they were going to do something where Ultimate Reed was the only Reed left. Which would royally fuck them over if they wanted to bring back the Fantastic Four for whatever reason.

But... Didn't 616 Reed die defeating Doom along with Sue?

All it takes to bring somebody back is a time machine, wormhole, or the usual Marvel solution of rebooting a title with a new #1 and zero explanation to how we got to point B from point A.

I want Johnny in a solo title, specially with that spiffy new suit....

~KL~

But... Didn't 616 Reed die defeating Doom along with Sue?

All it takes to bring somebody back is a time machine, wormhole, or the usual Marvel solution of rebooting a title with a new #1 and zero explanation to how we got to point B from point A.

I want Johnny in a solo title, specially with that spiffy new suit....

~KL~

Oh... I thought the story was Reed traveled with Franklin to bring back the alternate realities in space....

Eh whatever, still tired of Marvel's crap.

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Oh... I thought the story was Reed traveled with Franklin to bring back the alternate realities in space....

Eh whatever, still tired of Marvel's crap.

Yep, that's where Reed, Sue, and all the Foundation kids are at! So yeah, it is feasible for them to return at some point, whether Marvel actually lets that happen though is another matter.

I just like Marvel's approach in the comics. Can't use the F4 and X-Men in the ways they want? And only Spiderman when they pay Sony? Now we have Venom, the Thing, and Shadowcat on the Guardians of the Galaxy as well as the Human Torch and Beast on the Uncanny Inhumans. I'd have never imagined that would be an option LOL

~KL~

Yeah i do really like the way they've been used as it does really seem to work!

Overall I guess I'm not too bothered by All New All Different Marvel. I really do like some of the stuff they're putting out now!

Some of their stuff has potential, but a lot of it just seems like a cluster****. I'd rather have a solo series or even a mini series for most of their characters who seem to just get tossed around in multiple team books. Then the ones who do go solo never last and fall prey to gimmicks and crossover shenanigans. I wanted to enjoy Red Wolf but they dropped the ball on that one early on. Then Black Knight fell short despite wonderful art and it got canned. Karnak's suffered delays as well as Uncanny Inhumans.

And don't even get me started on Spiderman becoming the next Tony Stark and Spiderman 2099 being stuck in present day the last two years...

~KL~

And don't even get me started on Spiderman becoming the next Tony Stark and Spiderman 2099 being stuck in present day the last two years...

And that is why I allowed my 12-issue subscription to ASM to expire without renewing it. I cannot even remember whether I even read the two or three issues of ANAD ASM that I received from that subscription. The only good thing, I got the subscription at 45% the normal price and I have all the issues of Renew Your Vows.