Earlier this month, Ryan Reynolds announced that Dogpool, a member of the Deadpool Corps, will appear in Deadpool 3 by sharing a photo of the pup on Instagram. Now, fans are getting a new look at the weirdly adorable pooch. On Wednesday, Dogpool's official Instagram shared a new photo of the dog relaxing in costume with her belly exposed and the caption "Just letting it al hang out". You can check it out for yourself below.

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Who Is Dogpool?

In comics, Dogpool is a member of the Deadpool Corps. Hailing from Earth-103173, Dogpool -- formerly Wilson -- was used as an animal test subject for Mascara X for a mascara that continuously replenished after just one application. Unfortunately, Wilson was disfigured and ended up with the ability to heal from any wounds but his owners didn't realize this and threw him in a dumpster. Wilson ended up being rescued by a circus truck and soon became the circus' Death Defying Hound Deadpool until he was recruited for the Deadpool Corps by Deadpool of Earth-616.

The character has appeared in a number of issues of comics related to the Deadpool Corps, but of particular interest is the Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe miniseries, a series that many fans theorize could be the story that Deadpool 3 will loosely adapt.

Deadpool 3's Release Date Has Been Delayed

earlier this month it was also announced that Deadpool 3 will now be released on July 26, 2024. The film was previously dated to be released on May 3, 2024, before reports indicated that the film would move so production could continue after the recently-wrapped SAG-AFTRA actors' strike. Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy previously confirmed that the film was only half completed before the strike went into effect.

"I wish I knew. I don't even know if we officially have [a release date]. I know we were gonna be May 3," Levy revealed. "Certainly, the actors' strike and the long pause in production have put that release date in true risk. We've shot half the movie. I've edited half the movie. We're dying to get back to work and get this movie out next year."

Who Is in the Cast of Deadpool 3?

Deadpool 3 will star Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Stefan Kapi?i? as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus, and Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen in currently-unknown roles. Jennifer Garner will be reprising her role as Elektra.

"I think you're giving me too much credit," Reynolds explained in a previous interview with Collider. "I don't believe that I'm responsible for Hugh coming back. I always wanted Hugh to come back. My first meeting with Kevin Feige when Disney bought Fox years ago, maybe three years ago, or three and a half, four years ago, I'm not sure, was about doing a movie with the two of us, a Deadpool Wolverine movie. And that was not possible at the time. And then Hugh just happened to call at that perfect moment and express that he'd be interested in coming back and doing this one more time. And the contents of that conversation, I'll let Hugh, because I know it's only inevitable that you and Hugh are going to speak at some point soon, I'm sure. I'll let Hugh answer that on his own. But he expressed interest in coming back, and then it was my job to take that to Kevin Feige one more time and sell it."

As it stands now, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) is now the keeper of the World Tree, effectively serving as the battery that powers the infinite multiverse. At one point, however, that wasn't the case; according to Loki helmer Aaron Moorhead, there was a version of the ending that didn't involve the World Tree whatsoever. Instead, Moorhead says the Asgardian instead saved the Time Loom and ascended its throne.

"There was a draft of the script of the very end, the very end. Something wasn't sitting right with both of us about it. And the issue was, this draft didn't have Loki destroying the Loom," Moorhead said on Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2. "He saved the Loom from imploding and then ascended the throne. We all knew something was up, we just didn't know what. 'Cause it was like, well he's trying to save the Loom, he gets the throne, all of this."

That's when Moorhead said the filmmakers thought a much larger sacrifice was needed to make the ending really pop.

He added, "But the problem was, is that he didn't have the sacrifice and we realized, why doesn't he destroy the Loom and then have to take over the Loom's massive responsibility? He doesn't get anything out of it. It seems so obvious now, it seems like exactly the right choice. But that was a watershed moment in the development of it, when we realized Loki needs to destroy and become the Loom."

What is Loki Season 2 about?

Loki is once again joined by Mobius (Owen Wilson) as the two attempt to keep the timelines intact. After the events of Season 1 saw his variant Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) kill He Who Remains and unleash the wrath of Kang the Conqueror upon the Multiverse, Loki must once again embark on an adventure to keep reality from collapsing. Loki was last seen in the post-credits scene of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, where he and Mobius were keeping tabs on one of Kang's mysterious variants. Loki Season 2 will continue the story of the Multiverse Saga in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Both seasons of Loki are now streaming exclusively on Disney+. If you haven't signed up for Disney+ yet, you can try it out here.

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[Spoiler alert for The Marvels.] "Oh, my stars and garters." That may have been your reaction to The Marvels credits scene, which ended with Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) trapped in another universe after the Kree Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) tore a hole in the fabric of space. Feared lost by her allies Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Monica actually ended up elsewhere in the multiverse: in a reality where her late mother, Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch), is the cosmic superhero Binary -- and an ally of the mutant Beast (Kelsey Grammer) and the X-Men.

According to Grammer, it's not the last audiences will see of the blue-furred Henry "Hank" McCoy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

"It is my hope that you will [see him again]. I can say with a certain amount of confidence that you will. I would love to," the Frasier star told TheWrap about reprising his X-Men role in the future.

Grammer first played Beast in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand and made a cameo in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past, both times wearing makeup and prosthetics. In The Marvels, the CG-animated Beast more closely resembled his appearance in the classic comic books and the '90s X-Men: The Animated Series. Grammer was "very pleased" by fans' reactions to the cameo, adding: "I've always wanted to play him again. I see him as an extraordinary character, a real character of gravitas and importance in our culture. I'm delighted Beast is back and hope he's back in a real way."

The actor's comments seem to suggest Beast could return in Deadpool 3, which stars Reynolds as Wade Wilson and Grammer's former X-Men co-star Hugh Jackman as Logan/Wolverine. The multiversal sequel from Marvel Studios is rumored to include cameos from other characters who appeared in the defunct Fox X-Verse. Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen -- who played Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto, respectively, in multiple X-Men movies since 2000 -- also seem poised for a comeback after Stewart returned as a Professor X variant in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

"We're not done, Sir Ian and myself," Stewart said in an interview earlier this year, adding they've "got plans" for the frenemy mutants. Whether that's Deadpool 3 -- or potentially Avengers: Secret Wars, as hinted by mentions of incursions in the MCU -- remains to be seen.

Marvel Studios' The Marvels is now playing in theaters.

Happy Thanksgiving from those of us at CovrPrice! There was a lot to be thankful for for comic fans last week! The trailer for Madame Web finally dropped, propelling several books to high spots on this list. Robert Kirkman may have let a little secret out that has fans buzzing about the Sentry. Fans are still seeing Captain Marvel, causing multiple books to trend. Clarity has arrived regarding a future 'Alien' project, along with some casting news for the Authority. A new king graces the pages of Black Panther, and the fanbase is all in! Dive into this week's Top Ten for all the details that emerged last week and why these books are trending!

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#10 BLACK PANTHER #6 - DOALY (1:25) | MARVEL | 2023 When fans saw the solicitation for this book, their attention was immediately on King M'Teli. This 1:25 variant from Doaly was the king of the pack, featuring an exceptionally regal M'Teli gracing the cover. We tracked a high sale of $167 for a raw copy and a current raw NM FMV of $110.

#9 THE SENTRY #1 | MARVEL | 2000 Robert Kirkman recently appeared on a livestream with David Finch and remarked, "My good friend Steven Yuen is playing the Sentry in a movie." There was some other context behind it, but you get the point. Fans immediately hit up the aftermarket in search of a copy! We tracked a high sale of $350 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw NM FMV of $109.

#8 YOUNG AVENGERS #1 | MARVEL | 2005 *POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR THE MARVELS* This book was going gangbusters during the incredible hype that WanaVision produced. It has done so again, partly due to the end credit scene in The Marvels teasing the Young Avengers. We tracked a high sale of $350 for a CGC 9.8 and a current raw NM FMV of $70.

#7 X-MEN #164 | MARVEL | 1982 ***SPOILER ALERT*** This comic book is tied directly to the end-credit scene of "The Marvels" movie. This book features the first appearance of Carol Danvers as Binary. The mention of Binary in the end credit scene has significant implications for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As a result, this book has gained a lot of attention. The highest sale was for a CGC 9.8 copy, selling for $250, and a raw VF copy is $27.

#6 THE AUTHORITY #1 | DC | 1999 This book is significant because it features the first team appearance of "The Authority." It experienced a surge in demand when Gunn made his announcement and has surged again thanks to James Gunn confirming Mar?a Gabriela de Far?a's casting as the second Engineer in the upcoming "Superman: Legacy" project. This version of the Engineer first appeared in this comic, causing it to skyrocket in aftermarket demand. The highest sale was for a CGC 9.8 copy, which sold for $300, and the current fair market value for a raw NM copy is $46.

#5 MARVEL SUPER-HEROES SECRET WARS #7 - DIRECT | MARVEL | 1984 This book features the first full appearance of the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter. We have a distinct shot of Sweeney rocking the famous costume in the trailer. It appears we will get a trio of Spider-Gals in the film, and since this rumor first circulated, Sweeney as Carpenter has been the one the fanbase wanted. It appears we may get just that! We tracked a high sale of $250 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a raw VF FMV of $16.

#4 AMAZING FANTASY #1 | MARVEL | 2004 This book popped off when the initial Madame Web rumors began to swirl. The community had it pegged from the get-go that Isabela Merced would portray Arana Corazon, who first appeared in this book, in the film. With the trailer finally dropping, we saw the character in action, albeit briefly, and sporting her iconic goggles like she does in the comics. The community has their eyes on the character and this book! We tracked a high sale of $180 for a CGC 9.8 and a raw NM FMV of $34.

#3: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #210 | MARVEL | 1980 The last time this book hit our list (in the newsstand edition) was after Sony announced plans to move forward with a Madame Web solo film. Subsequently, her first appearance started seeing some heat in the aftermarket. We tracked a high sale of $975 for a CGC 9.8 current raw VF FMV of $81.

#2 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30 | MARVEL | 2001 Sony confirmed a 2022 rumor that Ezekial Sims would appear in Madame Web, and he's being marketed as the movie's villain. His first appearance was in this comic book alongside Morlun. This issue is significant for several reasons. The fanbase is becoming increasingly interested in the Spider-Totem aspect of the story told within this book. The highest sale was for a CGC 9.8 copy, which sold for $200, and the current fair market value for a raw NM copy is $47.

#1 THE ALIEN LEGION #1 | MARVEL | 2001 Per The Hollywood Reporter, Tim Miller, of Deadpool fame, is set to adapt Alien Legion and grow it into a space opera franchise. Prices are rising thanks to the level of entry, prevalence, and the quickly dwindling market of cheap copies. We tracked a high sale of $158 for a CGC 9.8 copy and a current raw FN FMV of $10.

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If you're looking for a special gift for a Marvel superfan, this hyper exclusive new Citizen x Marvel Spider-Man watch set is an interesting option. Only 40 will be produced worldwide, each containing three Eco-Drive timepieces in exclusive packaging with a certificate of authenticity. It will be available to order on November 24th (most likely at some point during the early afternoon hours in the US - you can sign up to be notified) right here at the Citizen website priced at $995. However, if you aren't interested in the collectibility of the set, the timepieces are available individually and at a discount ($727.60 total) thanks to Citizen's Black Friday sale. Here's the breakdown:

"The first watch in the set is Citizen's newest, Disney100 celebration Spider-Man timepiece. The striking dial showcases Spider-Man in his signature crouching position, outfitted in a silver-tone stainless steel case and bracelet and complemented by a black bezel, creating an ultra-tough and striking look. The dial features a gradient blue background, with its darker periphery and brighter center highlighting the illustration of Spider-Man, with three silver-tone hands and a bright white date aperture at 3 o'clock." Available individually for $238 (32% off) here at Citizen.

"To celebrate a more classic Super Hero Spider-Man, the "Spidey" timepiece uniquely features the date and crown at 4 o'clock, while the iconic red and blue dial sits as the perfect backdrop to a Spider-Man design. The silver-tone stainless steel case and blue leather perforated strap complete the awe-inspiring character's look". Available for $268.60 (32% off) here at Citizen.

"The final timepiece is a showstopper featured in a stainless steel case with a blue chroma finish and a silver-tone stainless steel bracelet. The sleek blue dial showcases Spider-Man's iconic web and arachnid logo with red and silver accents. This collector's piece also includes advanced features, including the 1/5 second chronograph that measures up to 60 minutes, 12/24 hour time and a tachymeter that measures speed based on time traveled over a distance." Available individually for $221 (32% off) here at Citizen.

Another option would be the limited edition Marvel's Avengers: Beyond Earth's Mightiest 60th Anniversary watch box set. How limited is it? As a tribute to the release of Avengers #1 in 1963, only 1,963 sets will be made. It will include exclusive pins and a watch featuring the seven original Avengers: Captain Marvel, Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Black Widow. As an added touch, the top of the watch highlights the 60-minute marker.

The Marvel x Citizen Avengers watch set is available now here on the Citizen website priced at $450. The watch will come with an exclusive Spider-Man / Black Panther comic book as a bonus.

Note that Citizen is also celebrating 100 years of Disney with an range of limited edition watch designs. You can check out that lineup right here while they last.

Remember when Carnage was a simple character? Sure, there's always been the alien symbiote of it all. That always amounted to little more than a superpowered serial killer, a being on the far end of the altruistic-hero-to-murderous-villain spectrum anchored by Spider-Man at the other pole and with Venom somewhere in the middle. The last few years have seen the character ascend to new heights of power and convolution. We won't try to untangle the web of continuity that differentiates Cletus Kasady from Carnage from whatever an "Extrembiote" is. However, since Marvel has already explored what happens when Carnage and Cletus stop getting along in the "Carnage Reigns" event, this new Carnage series takes the opposite path, exploring what happens when Carnage and Cletus work together in their quest for godhood, adding some compelling wrinkles to an often one-note antagonist.

What readers need to know (and the issue does a decent job of explaining) is that the Carnage symbiote has been acting independently to try to fully achieve godhood, purging traditional symbiote weaknesses from its system. With that done, the symbiote is forced to ask, "Now, what?" To answer that, he needs Cletus and retrieves his host by surprising and disgusting means. Carnage and Cletus, together, try to find the next step on the path to godhood.

The answer comes from another question: "Who would worship a god like Carnage?" Through this methodically paced first issue, Torunn Gr?nbekk begins to unpack the question. The first clue comes when Carnage meets a server who enjoys true crime podcasts, fixated on the "mystery" of violence.

It's a strong opening hook, but digs too deep, too fast. The scene predicates itself on Carnage exploring his divinity, but also presents him as self-assured and confident in his actions and their meanings even as each one further muddies things for the reader. Carnage does what Carnage does. He goes on a murder spree. The issue lingers on some victims, explaining their fixations on death and violence. Others get silently offed in a montage. The final murder, in which Carnage elevates his work to something like performance art, further muddies the thematic waters as it seems to bear little resemblance to earlier victims. The issue, at one point, suggests that Carnage may become an avatar for all the awfulness of the 21st century but doesn't define what that means beyond vague abstraction.

Carnage isn't the only symbiote/host pairing featured in the issue, as it parallels his search for purpose with that of Flash Thompson, host to Anti-Venom. Flash has no delusions of divinity to wrestle with. His feelings are more human and familiar. The former high school football star, military man, and superhero is now working in a dull security position he's overqualified for and realizing that his friends don't seem to miss him when he's gone. This loneliness and lack of purpose puts him on edge, and he and Carnage seem destined for a meeting when Carnage touches back down on Earth.

Artist Pere P?rez and colorist Erck Arciniega do solid work, especially in pulling off the issue's stranger moments, like the "birth" of the new Cletus Kasady. However, the artwork doesn't match the story's dark tone, running too close to the standard Marvel superhero style. It isn't too far afield, but longer, darker shadows and stronger emotion, especially on the sinister side, would go a long way toward removing that dissonance.

But the visual restraint seems symptomatic of an unwillingness to commit to the bit that plagues Carnage #1. The issue raises some interesting questions but seems unsure about how to answer them. Casting Carnage in his godhood as a reflection of those fascinated by what he represents is a high concept worth exploring. Gr?nbekk, P?rez, and Arciniega seem to be recasting Carnage as a 21st-century Corinthian, which is a bold move. However, this issue gets too caught up in the sensational aspects of Carnage's bloodlust, losing sight of that overarching theme. Carnage #1 is on the cusp of something worthwhile but hasn't fully invested.

Published by Marvel Comics

On November 22, 2023

Written by Torunn Gr?nbekk

Art by Pere Perez

Colors by Erick Arciniega

Letters by Joe Sabino

Cover by Paulo Siqueira

Superstar comic book artist Greg Capullo is officially back at Marvel Comics. Capullo confirmed the news via his Instagram account, where he revealed a look at the page he's currently working on, which features The Thing from the Fantastic Four. Capullo's words teased that he may be working on a Fantastic Four project. "I'm OFFICIALLY back at Marvel. I just signed my contract today. Let's go!!!" Capullo posted. Marvel previously teased Capullo's return to the company by revealing his covers featuring Deadpool and Wolverine. Marvel even surprised retailers with a free Capullo-drawn Wolverine #37 variant cover earlier this year.

Marvel revealed the artwork for that Wolverine variant at San Diego Comic-Con, alongside artwork for Capullo's Deadpool: Seven Slaughters cover. It seems now that Capullo's work at Marvel will go beyond covers and could involve Marvel's "First Family."

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Greg Capullo's Marvel Comics History

This isn't Capullo's first time working for Marvel Comics. His career began at Marvel in the 1990s after getting the publisher's attention with his small-press horror comic Gore Shriek.

During his first run at the company, Capullo worked on titles like Quasar and What If...?. The latter provided him an earlier opportunity to draw the Fantastic Four in the What If...? Issue that asked, "What if the Fantastic Four had lost the trial of Galactus?" He also worked on X-Force, including chapters of the popular X-Men crossovers "X-Cutioner's Song" and "Fatal Attractions.

Greg Capullo After Marvel

After his Marvel work, Capullo went to Image Comics. There, he collaborated with Todd McFarlane and became one of the best-loved artists to work on Spawn (after McFarlane himself, of course). Capullo then launched the creator-owned series, The Creech.

In 2011, Capullo jumped to DC, teaming with Scott Snyder on The New 52 Batman relaunch. Capullo remained at DC for a decade, where his work on Batman and the Dark Nights event series cemented his status as one of the defining artists of the 2010s.

Marvel's pursuit of Greg Capullo

According to Capullo, Marvel has been eager to get Capullo back to work at the "House of Ideas" for some time. He explained as much on the Mark Millar Time podcast.

"Marvel's been approaching me forever, I run into CB (Cebulski, Marvel's Editor-in-chief) a lot. I said just to get started you know, we'll do a project but I'll do some covers," Capullo said. "I have discussed a particular project because I'm 60 now, I don't want to do runs anymore. I told everybody. DC, Marvel, whoever, three to six issue run and that's it. I can't keep getting locked in because I want to do a few things before I hang up my pencil. My intention is to do some covers while I'm working on Creech, do a project with Marvel, and then what happens after that, I'm not sure. I talked with Scott about an original idea I have, we'll probably do something like that at some point."

It might be a little while longer until Silk: Spider Society can swing onto our television screens. On Tuesday, a report from The Ankler claimed that Amazon Studios is being threatened with a lawsuit, after the studio continued to put shows "on ice" following the end of the Writers Guild of America strike earlier this fall. According to their reporting, Silk: Spider Society remains one of several shows that the studio -- which makes shows for Prime Video, MGM+ and other platforms -- has continued to suspend work on.

Prior to this, the most recent update around Spider Society actually arrived in the midst of the WGA strike earlier this year, with a report from TVLine suggesting that the live-action series was definitely still in the works. The Walking Dead's Angela Kang is set to write, produce, and showrun Silk: Spider Society, with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Phil Lord and Chris Miller also attached. No casting details have been made public, and the series does not currently have a release date.

What Will Silk: Spider Society Be About?

According to previous cast listings, the Silk: Spider Society series would follow fan-favorite Marvel Comics character Cindy Moon, who has previously been described in casting descriptions for the series as a Korean-American between 19 and 29 years old who is a kid from Queens who is on her own for the first time. Although she's a total beginner in law enforcement and fighting crime, she is said to love the feeling of beating up criminals to let her frustrations out, and has an affinity for '80s and '90s pop culture. She also struggles with her identity and heritage, but she tries to focus on her family, friends, and relationships.

"It's a huge focus certainly for all of us here, and for me in particular. I was already a fan of Angela Kang, so I'm really, really excited to be working with her on Silk. She's just brilliant and a total pro," A,azon's Katherine Pope revealed in an interview earlier this year. "This is also an example of working really closely with Tom Rothman and Sanford Panitch, and the motion picture group, to make sure that we are in lockstep with them and also executing at the same level. They've done such an incredible job with that franchise, so we want to make sure we're executing at that level."

What Spider-Man TV Shows Is Sony Making?

Lord and Miller are set to produce Silk: Spider Society part of their overall deal to develop Spider-Man-themed TV shows for Sony, which also includes a Spider-Man Noir series.

"We are so grateful to everyone at Sony Pictures Television for choosing to partner with us and expand our enduring relationship with the studio," Lord and Miller said in a statement when that deal was first announced. "Together we aim to make groundbreaking work of the highest quality and integrity, and to place that work in convenient proximity to your eyeballs and earholes, wherever you may be."

What do you think of the latest update surrounding Silk: Spider Society? Do you hope the series comes to fruition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Back when 20th Century Fox owned the rights to the X-Men franchise, one concept they toyed with was bringing Mr. Sinister to life in The New Mutants, with Jon Hamm having been attached to potentially play the villain in that project, and while those plans might have fallen apart, Hamm is still open to taking on an iconic role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future. With The Walt Disney Company acquiring Fox, the rights to the X-Men, as well as the Fantastic Four, have been secured by the studio, with Hamm expressing not only an interest in an X-Men role but also an interest in the Fantastic Four series.

"Those decisions get made at such a high level at this point, definitely above my pay grade. I would love to," Hamm shared with Screen Rant. "I've been a fan of Marvel Comics and comics in general since I was probably single digits. I think there are tons of stories that I'm familiar with, at least, that are still out there to be told."

He added, "Hopefully, whatever their plans are, they include me. But if not, I know that they have a pretty deep bench of folks that are ready to be a part of those stories. There are certainly a lot of stories in the X-Men world to be told. Fantastic Four as well, [like] Doctor Doom. There are so many great things out there. But yeah, I hope I get a chance. Who knows?"

Hamm had previously clarified that, while there may have been talks of him playing Mr. Sinister, and with The New Mutants undergoing a number of reshoots and shifts in its narrative, this casting choice had been far from official.

"Sometimes I find out more about my career from the Internet than I actually find out from my agents. So I didn't really know that was in the works until somebody told me that I didn't get it or it didn't happen," Hamm shared with ComicBookMovie back in 2022 about his interest in a superhero role. "So I really don't know. I'm, like anybody else, would be thrilled to be a part of that storytelling, having been a big comic book fan throughout my early teens and early 20s. So, we'll see. I don't know. It would be a fun person to play, that's for sure. I look good in purple, I'll put it that way."

While Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role of Wolverine for Deadpool 3 and The Marvels offered a tease about the future of the X-Men, there's still plenty of unknown casting decisions about the future of the X-Men and the Fantastic Four within the MCU.

Would you like to see Hamm take on a role in the MCU? Let us know in the comments!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players, for the most part, do not like the Grootskin very much. That's what the most vocal parts of the community say anyway with players asking for awhile now to see some changes implemented to make the Call of Duty skin more visible. It's already been updated once in the past with the complaints persisting even after that, but those frustrations certainly haven't gone unnoticed. Modern Warfare 3 developer Sledgehammer Games addressed the situation this week in a Reddit Q&A and said that the skin will soon be disabled completely until fixes are ready to resolve players' issues with the skin.

Technically, the skin isn't Groot, and technically, it's not even a Modern Warfare 3 skin. The skin is called "Gaia," and it was added during the not-so-long-ago Modern Warfare 2 days. It looks enough like the Guardians of the Galaxy hero Groot that people have dubbed it as such, however, and while it was problematic from the start, players are finding that the lack of visibility of the skin is still very much an issue in the Modern Warfare 3 maps since players got to carry that skin over from Modern Warfare 2 if they'd already unlocked it. You can still get it now through Modern Warfare 3's battle pass, but expect it to look a bit different by the time you obtain it if you're banking on it helping you win games.

Sledgehammer Games Responds to Groot Skin Controversy

After the expected wave of questions about skill-based matchmaking in Modern Warfare 3, it was not long before people inquired about the Groot skin. One responder who correctly called this question one of "the biggest ones" asked what many were thinking: What is Sledgehammer Games going to do about Groot?

"Adjustments to Gaia and Gaia Blackcell Operator Skins are in the pipeline for Modern Warfare III," the Sledgehammer Games account said in a reply. "In a future game update, we'll disable this item until said changes can be released to all players."

That's more than what's been said about Groot skin in Modern Warfare 3 ever since it was first nerfed back in Modern Warfare 2 when the visibility problems were first raised, so while Sledgehammer offered no specifics on what parts of the skin will be changed nor did it say when, exactly, those changes would go live, it's better than nothing. The update for the skin will hopefully address the issues more thoroughly this time and make the skin something that players still want to use (for the right reasons rather than "pay-to-win" possibilities). There are of course those who've said that the skin is really not that hard to see after all and have instead suggested that people simply get good, but it looks like the vocal portion of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 community has won this one.

Thor is famously known for being a member of the Avengers, but there's another superteam he also leads: the Thor Corps. This group of heroes are known for each wielding their own magical hammer, and have helped the God of Thunder on a number of occasions. One of their most recent appearances came in the Secret Wars tie-in Thors. However, the time has come for Thor to call upon his comrades again to help him face a new godly threat that has the potential to destroy not only himself, but Midgard and the rest of the Ten Realms as well.

*WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Immortal Thor #4. Continue reading at your own risk!

Immortal Thor #4 comes from the creative team of Al Ewing, Mart?n C?ccolo, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Joe Sabino. The opening run of Immortal Thor has seen our hero have to face off against Toranos, the Elder God of Thunder. Aside from being an elder god, Toranos also towers over Thor, and is an intimidating presence. This is probably why Thor is calling in backup from some familiar friends. First on his list for the Thor Corps is Storm of the X-Men. She's currently helping to rule over Arakko, but Thor summons her to the gray area of the moon to recruit Storm against her will.

Once Storm grabs Mjolnir, she is transformed into wearing the Asgardian Thors Corps armor. Which is right on time, cause Toranos has finally arrived. Loki quickly appears with Beta Ray Bill, and once they both place their hands on Mjolnir, the All-Father magic turns them into Thor Corps members as well. The final hero to join the team is Jane Foster/Valkyrie. Together, the Thor Corps stands united against Toranos.

Immortal Thor writer on new Marvel series

"Putting [Immortal] on a book I'm writing is a promise to the reader, and to myself," Al Ewing told Polygon when Immortal Thor was announced. "I was the one who pitched the title - not editorial, not anyone else - and it was basically a self-challenge. Can I do a book like that again? Can I do my end of it better this time? I have to try, because the alternative is just lie down and let the grass grow where I fell...I want to take another swing at that ball, and this time, I don't just want to knock it into the outfield, I want to hit it right out of the park and stroll calmly around the bases. I want to write something that goes as far and as hard and as powerful as the other book did, to give a similar experience to the people who supported that book and supported me through it and took something deep out of it, but with the benefit of experience."

What do you think about the new Thor Corps? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

With December just days away and Black Friday 2023 in full swing, all LEGO advent calendar sets for 2023 must go. At the time of writing, the Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, Friends, and City sets are all available for only $20 each (56% off) Details about each of the LEGO Advent Calendar 2023 sets can be found below. While you're at it, you can prepare for the Avengers Tower LEGO set on Black Friday right here.

75366 LEGO Star Wars 2023 Advent Calendar ($20) - See at Walmart: Includes 15 mini builds:

• 10 mini build vehicles - The Justifier, The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter, a turbo tank, STAP speeder, AAT, Imperial Shuttle, AT-ST, speeder bike, Imperial Star Destroyer and Ewok glider
• 5 other mini builds - Clone Command Center, Ewok village, Endor bunker, Endor shield protector and Emperor's throne

Also includes 8 LEGO Star Wars characters: an Ewok and a Pit Droid in holiday outfits, a Gonk Droid dressed as a reindeer, Omega with a sled, a 212th Clone Trooper, B-1 Battle Droid and Princess Leia

76418 LEGO Harry Potter 2023 Advent Calendar ($20) - See at Walmart: Includes 18 Hogsmeade village mini builds associated with The Three Broomsticks Inn, the Hog's Head Inn, Zonko's Joke Shop and Honeydukes candy store. Minfigures include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Aberforth Dumbledore and Madam Rosmerta.

76267 LEGO Marvel Avengers 2023 Advent Calendar ($44.99) - See on Amazon / Walmart: Builds include a Quinjet, jetpack, ice hockey kit, the Hydra Train and more. The lineup of 7 minifigures includes Okoye, Doctor Strange, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wong, Iron Man and Black Widow.

41758 LEGO Friends 2023 Advent Calendar ($20) - See on Amazon / Walmart: Includes Comes with 10 LEGO Friends characters and "animals, mini-dolls, mini builds and accessories that come together to create the festive pet playground display."

60381 LEGO City 2023 Advent Calendar ($20) - See on Amazon / Walmart: Includes characters like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, carol singer, ice hockey player, ice sculptor and TikTok fan minifigures, plus snowman, reindeer, puppy and kitten figures.

A cover for Marvel's 2023 edition of the end-of-the-year Timeless one-shot features a showdown between future versions of Moon Knight and Power Man. Timeless is the special year-ending one-shot that sets the stage for upcoming stories in the Marvel Universe. Kang the Conqueror was heavily featured in previous iterations, but the 2023 comic will put the focus on the last living Marvel superhero, Power Man. This mysterious hero will be tasked with stopping an ancient evil that's ascended to power, the Immortal Moon Knight. A look at Inhyuk Lee's cover of Timeless #1 shows Power Man and Moon Knight coming to blows.

Another interesting aspect of Timeless is it will preview shocking glimpses into the next year of Marvel storytelling, including the moments that kick off the inevitable chain of events that led to the end of the age of heroes. The future versions of Moon Knight and Power Man are a mix of different Marvel entities: the Immortal Moon Knight is a nightmare borne of StarkTech, the Eternal Machine, and the God of the Moon, while Power Man wields the unstable powers of the Sentry, Hulk, and Iron Fist.

Marvel's 2022 Timeless leads to Avengers relaunch

Following the events of 2022's Timeless #1 by writer Jed MacKay and artists Salvador Larroca, Patch Zircher, and Greg Land, Marvel relaunched The Avengers with MacKay under the helm. It follows Kang the Conqueror chasing a missing moment in time and being confronted by new characters like Myrrdin and his Twilight Court. He warns the Avengers about upcoming threats called Tribulation Events.

Captain Marvel is leading this iteration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, with the rest of the roster comprised of Iron Man, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Thor, Scarlet Witch, Black Panther, and Vision. The Avengers also added a new teammate when they defeated the Ashen Combine, the first of the Tribulation Events. Their floating fortress, the Impossible City, decided to join up with the Avengers after they freed it from the Ashen Combine.

The description of Timeless #1 by writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, and artist Juann Cabal reads, "All of time and space is threatened by the rise of an ancient evil. The Immortal Moon Knight - a nightmare borne of StarkTech, the Eternal Machine, and the God of the Moon - and now all of Earth bows before his overwhelming power! But one man stands against Khonshu's coming tide of chaos: Power Man, the Marvel Universe's final living super hero. But who is Power Man - and how did he come to wield the unstable powers of the Sentry, the Hulk, and the Iron Fist? What dark, deeply personal conflict underpins this mind-bending apocalypse? And at the end of the line, can the Marvel Universe ever truly be saved?"

The ComicBook Nation Crew Reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and talk to DC's Tim Sheridan about his new comic series Alan Scott: The Green Lantern!

PLUS: MCU Casting is ramping up with Pedro Pascal joining Fantastic Four and Invincible's Steven Yeun playing Sentry??? There's also talk about Netflix's new series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, the MonsterVerse continuing with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and predictions for AEW's Full Gear event!

ComicBook Reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

If you're a fan of The Hunger Games, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is going to transport you back to Panem with great ease. The film is daring, engaging, tense, and even occasionally funny. It's no easy feat to make a prequel that's just as good, if not better, than the films that came before. However, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes manages to outshine both Mockingjay films while giving The Hunger Games and Catching Fire a run for their money. Not only is The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes faithful to the book, but it showcases one of the best casts of the year. If you have any affection for this franchise, you won't want to miss the newest installment on the big screen.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Spider-Punk, the anarchic breakout hit from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is about to star in a new solo series from Marvel Comics this fall. The Spider-Verse hero has been around the Marvel Universe for a while, but fans really took to the character when he made his big-screen debut. Hobie Brown has teamed with the other Spider heroes for crossover events like Spider-Verse and Spider-Geddon, but his next adventure will see him go it alone. Spider-Punk's ax and punk-rock attitude are on full display in a new four-issue miniseries from writer Cody Ziglar and artist Justin Mason. The duo collaborated on Spider-Punk's previous miniseries as well.

"It feels so friggin' cool to dive back into Earth-138 with Justin and explore the world of Hobie and the Spider-band even more!" Ziglar said when the Spider-Punk series was announced. "There's some new additions to the Spider-Punk roster, some real dope villains, and some other cool stuff I don't wanna spoil... but absolutely cannot wait for folks! And yes, there'll 100% be a Spider-Punk Playlist Vol 2!"

What is Marvel's Spider-Punk series about?

The description for the new Spider-Punk series reads, "In a world without NORMAN OSBORN, SPIDER-PUNK REIGNS! This ain't no victory lap though - as HOBIE BROWN and team try to rebuild society, JUSTIN HAMMER & DOCTOR OTTO OCTAVIUS have other plans... like introducing the world to the SPIDER-SLAYING SENTINELS! Cody Ziglar (MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN) & Justin Mason (SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK GENESIS) reunite to bring the Brooklyn boy back with the whole crew you know and love! Grab your boots, your instruments, your amps and LET'S GO!"

Daniel Kaluuya speaks on joining Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse introduced fans to even more Spider heroes than Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy. One of the newcomers is Spider-Punk, voiced by Daniel Kaluuya. Spider-Punk is British, just like Kaluuya, which allowed the actor to harness his roots for the role.

"I was gassed," Kaluuya told Empire. "I turned to [Phil] Lord, [Chris] Miller, and Kemp [Powers] and said, 'Thank you for letting me be a part of it, because this is cool as f--k.' I'm a voice in Spider-Verse with a wicked character that sounds exactly like me, from where I'm from. Come on! You go to the younger people in your family and flex, 'I'm getting on, but don't forget!'"

This makes Kaluuya and Spider-Punk a perfect match, combining real-world history with a popular, if underutilized, comic book character.

"I'm Camden born and bred, and this character is from Camden, which is very much associated with the punk movement, so I think they wanted to lean into what they have for free with me," the actor said. "I felt really respected."

Written by Cody Ziglar with art by Justin Mason and a cover by Takashi Okazaki, Spider-Punk #1 goes on sale February 28th.

Deadpool 3 star Ryan Reynolds isn't missing a chance to use a real-life event to promote the brand - and that moment presented itself this past weekend, when Formula 1 (F1) driver Esteban Ocon made Deadpool a part of his own brand, during a race at the Las Vegas Grand Prix:

"The Deadpool and Fast franchise crossover no one asked for..." Reynolds wrote in the caption to the video, sparking an entire thread of Marvel fans pitching Titles and concepts for what a crossover between Deadpool and Fast & Furious would be.

The Alpine F1 team and Ocon Esteban just broke through to a whole new level of fame, thanks to the sick custom Deadpool helmet the driver is wearing. As you can see in the video, the helmet mimics Wade Wilson/Deadpool's signature mask with its black spots and white eyes, with the mask features positioned just above the visor that Esteban is actually looking through. It's a pretty awesome visual to see on a close-up racing camera - as if Deadpool himself was actually behind the wheel. Scary thought.

All in all, F1 racing is getting a major visibility boost in America this year - thanks to events like the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Major celebrities like Rihanna, Lupita Nyon'o, Cara Delevingne, DJ Steve Aoki, and more all showed up for photo ops, giving even the kind of social media boost needed to snag the attention of those who don't normally pay attention to F1 racing. Stars of the sport like Ocon Esteban (making a return), Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen, who won the Vegas Grand Prix

What Is Deadpool 3 About?

Deadpool 3 will see Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool embark on a wild journey through the Marvel Multiverse alongside Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. While plot details are unknown, rumors are swirling that Deadpool 3 will bring an end to the Fox X-Men Movie Universe, while saving a small selection of characters for Marvel Studios' upcoming culminating event to the Marvel Cinematic Universe Multiverse Saga.

Deadpool 3 will is being directed by Shawn Levy (Free Guy) from a script written by Bob's Burgers' Wendy Molyneaux and Lizzie Molyneaux-Loeglin. Deadpool and Deadpool 2 writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick reportedly also contributed to the script, which has been hyped by a lot of speculation and exciting teases.

Deadpool 3 is headed back into production after the Actors' Strike. It has a release date of July 26, 2023.

A new report has shed light on when PlayStation and developer Insomniac Games will look to release Marvel's Wolverine. In the wake of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coming about, fans have started to turn their attention toward Wolverine, which is Insomniac's next project. Outside of its initial teaser trailer that dropped back in 2021, no new information tied to Wolverine has come to light. Fortunately, if this new report is accurate, it seems like additional details might start dropping in the coming year.

According to @DanielRPK, who has had a number of accurate scoops in the past, Marvel's Wolverine is currently being targeted to launch on PlayStation 5 in 2025. Compared to Insomniac's work on the Spider-Man series, Wolverine is said to be far more dark in tone. Additionally, the game will see players venturing to the island of Madripoor as Wolverine, which was something that was teased in the game's first trailer. Outside of these broad details, very little remains known about Wolverine for the time being.

In a general sense, this 2025 release window for Marvel's Wolverine makes a lot of sense given what we've learned about the game in the past. When Wolverine was first announced in 2021, it was stressed that the project was still in the early stages and wouldn't be releasing any time soon. As such, a four-year development cycle for the title would make quite a bit of sense and would suggest that Insomniac and PlayStation might begin talking more about the project in 2024.

Then again, PlayStation has been particularly quiet about its PS5 exclusives until they're far closer to their release dates. With this in mind, it's hard to know when we might see more of Wolverine in an official capacity, especially given that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 might be poised to receive DLC in the months ahead. Still, if this report proves to be accurate, we now have a better idea of when to broadly expect to play Wolverine in the future.

Are you excited to see more of Marvel's Wolverine from Insomniac? And how do you feel about this potential 2025 release window? Let me know either down in the comments or reach out to me on social media at @MooreMan12.

The Marvels marks the final Marvel Cinematic Universe film to hit theaters this year. Unfortunately, the franchise isn't going out with a bang at the box office. The movie has gotten fairly decent reviews, earning a mixed 62% critics score and a decent 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. ComicBook.com's Jenna Anderson gave the movie a 4.5 out of 5, calling it "high-octane, silly, sweet, and imperfect." However, due to a mixture of factors ranging from so-called "superhero fatigue" to the cast being unable to promote the film during the SAG strike, The Marvels is turning out to be a franchise low when it comes to ticket sales. In fact, this marks the MCU's worst second-weekend drop in history at 79%.

Despite being the top earner at the box office last weekend, The Marvels only took in $47 million domestically. This weekend, the film only earned about $2.8 million on Friday and took away only $10.2 million in total from 4,030 theaters. The movie's domestic total is now $65 million. While the movie's current total is a disappointment, it's not a huge surprise the movie had a significant drop considering there are multiple new movies out this weekend, including The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Trolls World Tour.

What Is The Marvels About?

In The Marvels, which arrived in theaters on November 10th, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels." The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

Deadpool 3 was on hold for a while due to the WGA and SAG strikes, and it was recently announced that the release date has been delayed. However, the strikes finally came to an end, which means many productions are restarting. During the strike, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds and Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman were seen hanging out on multiple occasions along with Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy. They celebrated birthdays together and even spent some time with Taylor Swift. Today, Jackman shared a new photo alongside Levy, and teased the restart of Deadpool 3's production.

"In a very important production meeting @ShawnLevyDirect @DUKESBARLONDON," Jackman shared with a photo of him and Levy toasting at a bar. "We were DEFINITELY toasting you, @VancityReynolds," Levy replied. "Ummmm. OK," Jackman quipped back. It looks like Jackman and Levy are just out having a fun time rather than actually discussing the film's production, but we can assume the Deadpool 3 team will be heading back to work soon. You can check out the posts below:

Ummmm. OK.

-- Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) November 19, 2023

What Is Deadpool 3 About?

Deadpool 3 will be helmed by Levy from a script written by Bob's Burgers' Wendy Molyneaux and Lizzie Molyneaux-Loeglin, with Deadpool and Deadpool 2 writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick reportedly also returning to contribute to the script. Not much is known about the script, but there has been a lot of speculation and exciting teases.

In addition to Reynolds in the titular role and Jackman as Wolverine, Deadpool 3 will also star Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Stefan Kapi?i? as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus, and Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen in currently-unknown roles.

While speaking with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Levy addressed the many wild rumors surrounding the film, and talked about the movie's connection to the greater MCU.

"I'm so wary of giving anything away because I've learned the hard way that even with a few titles - like any Marvel title - everything and anything you say can lead to not only rumors but misinformation. I'll just say this: It's very much part of the MCU, what a privilege, what a wealth of resources and knowledge."

"The biggest thrill for Hugh, Ryan, and I is that we're making very much the movie we hoped to make," Levy added. "One hears rumors all the time - good, bad, everywhere in between - about what certain studios are like to work at I'll just say that this Deadpool movie co-starring Wolverine is very much aligned with the DNA Of the Deadpool franchise and there's been nothing but support in making the movie audacious, gritty, hilarious and gnarly."

Stay tuned for more updates about Deadpool 3.

This September marked ten years since Agents of SHIELD debuted on ABC. The Marvel series followed the events of The Avengers (2012) and saw the return of Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson. The series also starred Chloe Bennet as Skye/Daisy Johnson, Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Iain De Caestecker as Leo Fitz, and Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons. Five out of the original six cast members remained part of the series throughout its entire run with the exception of Dalton. However, after departing at the end of the third season, Dalton did make a surprise appearance in the fourth season and remained close with the rest of the cast and the show's creators. ComicBook.com recently had the chance to chat with Dalton about his new series, Found, and we brought up Agents of SHIELD's 10th anniversary. Unfortunately, the show's special day happened during the SAG strike.

"It was. We couldn't even tweet about it really. Not tweet, but we couldn't even post about it," Dalton shared. "If you know of something, please let me know," he joked when asked if there will be a reunion. "I'm still in touch with those guys. It would be wonderful. I have thought about that myself. We are in a time of reboots, and this would be a perfect time, in my opinion, to bring it back."

"Unfortunately, I played a character who died three separate times, so they would have to do some sort of time travel thing, but that's also not off the table," Dalton added. "So they have my number and I would just love to see Grant Ward in some way, shape or form pop up in either a TV show or a movie. And maybe if I put it out there now, it will actually happen. So get to work on that Jamie and ComicBook.com."

What Is Found About?

You can read an official description of Found here: "In a riveting new drama, brilliant recovery specialist Gabi Mosely and her team are dedicated to finding America's missing and forgotten people. They'll stop at nothing to solve these cases because for them, it's personal - every member of the team has firsthand experience with a mysterious disappearance. But Gabi has a chilling secret of her own that could unravel everything... she's got her childhood kidnapper locked up in the basement, helping her crack every case."

Stay tuned for more from our interview with Brett Dalton. Found's eighth episode airs on NBC on November 21st, and the first seven episodes are available to stream on Peacock. Agents of SHIELD is streaming on Disney+.

If Imani Vallani gets her way, she'll be appearing on-screen with the likes of Hugh Jackman and Tobey Maguire before too long at all. In a special episode of ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast, the Ms. Marvel and The Marvels star revealed she has high hopes for Avengers: Secret Wars.

"First of all, the budget for that film has to be insane," Vellani jokes. "I want to say someone from Bryan Singer's X-Men, but like, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine because I feel like that started a lot of my love for Marvel. I think I watched X-Men probably before I watched any Avengers film, but I was three or however years old, so that'd be one. And then Tobey McGuire's Spider-Man, oh my God or Topher Grace, imagine!"

She adds, "Anyone from that Raimi universe, I would love [to act with.] I grew up with those movies. That'd be amazing."

Little is known about Secret Wars, and it will likely be shrouded in mystery for quite some time as its predecessor, Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, is undergoing a massive creative overhaul. Still, Marvel's Mary Livanos told us the Vellani-starring The Marvels will have a lot to do with the setup of the sixth Avengers flick.

"In Ms. Marvel, we learned that the bangle, paired with some other form of power, can force a temporary hole in space and time to lead to somewhere else," Livanos recapped earlier this fall. "With the power of both bangles, more is definitely possible. And we see the culmination of that over the course of this movie. It definitely leads to plentiful opportunities for the future of the MCU, whatever the Avengers and Secret Wars teams may want to do with them."

In The Marvels, (now in theaters), Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson ) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani ) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris ). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

The Marvels also sees the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury , Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton , Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson . Produced by Marvel Studios , The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

Now that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and productions are allowed to resume, Hugh Jackman's getting right back into the thick of it. Saturday, the Deadpool 3 star shared a new workout video to his social media channels of him hitting the weights.

"LFG," Jackman wrote alongside the video of himself deadlifting roughly 360 pounds before adding a hashtag reading #becomingwolverineagainagain.

LFG #becomingwolverineagainagain pic.twitter.com/ak43hZAct3

-- Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) November 15, 2023

Jackman is joining Deadpool 3, a film that director Shawn Levy says is going to be a "bloodbath."

"You have two major movie stars together in a movie playing their most iconic signature roles -- that is director heaven," Levy previously told Collider of the "R-rated bloodbath." "So the story, the tone, the movie itself leans into that gift of having Deadpool and Wolverine co-starring in a movie for the first time. So, we're definitely not running away from that."

The film was about halfway through principal photography when it was shut down because of the actors' strike earlier this year.

"Well, like the rest of our industry, or at least large swaths of it, we are paused. We were halfway through filming Deadpool, co-starring Wolverine. It was a joy every day, and that chemistry is, I have to say, spoiler alert, it is as relentlessly awesome as we had all hoped it would be," Levy recently told Deadline. "But we are halfway through filming, we shut down, our crew and the rest of us are awaiting a fair and equitable deal that ends these strikes and puts our industry and certainly inclusive of our movie back at work."

Who's all in Deadpool 3?

Joining Jackman's Wolverine in Deadpool 3 is Ryan Reynolds' eponymous Merc with a Mouth. Other familiar faces include Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Karan Soni (Dopinder), Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Rob Delaney (Peter), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead), Shioli Kutsuna (Yukio), and Stefan Kapi?i? as Colossus.

Deadpool 3 is set to hit theaters on July 26, 2023.

What other members of Fox's X-Men universe would you like to see join the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section or by hitting our writer @AdamBarnhardt up on Twitter to chat all things Marvel!

The Marvels had a significant drop at the box office this weekend after a slow start. The box office projections for this weekend have The Hunger Games; Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes emerging on-top. That's hardly a surprise given its status as the "big" new release of the week. But, The Marvels only pulled in about $2.8 million on Friday as a tight environment has presented problems for the Brie Larson-led feature. There's a brand-new Trolls movie and a Thanksgiving horror project as well. Projections currently have The Marvels at about $10 million for its second weekend in theaters.

This would be a pretty sizable drop for the Marvel feature. Earlier in the year, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania saw a 69% drop and The Marvels could end up eclipsing it before everything is said and done. A lot of factors could be looked at when it comes to discussing how this movie has not performed like Marvel Studios might have wished it would have. The first thing a lot of commentators will jump toward is superhero fatigue. But, in more concrete reality, the SAG-AFTRA strike and lack of promotion really hurt this movie. Add the rampant spoilers online almost immediately before release and you have the recipe for a tepid response.

How Did Reviews Take The Marvels?

On Rotten Tomatoes, The Marvels sits with a fresh rating from critics, but it isn't overwhelming. The audience was much more into the MCU adventure with the Tomatometer sitting at an 84% audience score. Over on ComicBook.com, we said that The Marvels was a fun time at the movies. Our official review praises the pace and chemistry between the trio of heroines. Iman Vellani steals the movie as Kamala Khan. There's also plenty to unpack here as the MCU moves toward the massive team-up movies near the end of The Multiverse Saga.

"The Marvel Studios sequel has emerged out of the billion-dollar-grossing shadow of the first Captain Marvel, into an avalanche of speculation and worry about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future," we wrote as the movie released. "In the eyes of some, The Marvels could either be the franchise's nail in the coffin, illustrating that the saga has lost its way as it has gotten bigger and more diverse, or its impossibly pressured savior, thanklessly holding the door open for the next highly anticipated Avengers sequel."

What Can You Expect From The Marvels?

In The Marvels, (now in theaters), Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson ) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani ) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris ). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury , Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton , Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson . Produced by Marvel Studios , The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

Did you see The Marvels? What did you think of it? Let us know down in the comments!

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 star Nqdji Jeter learned American Sign Language to help develop his role as Miles Morales. The Hollywood Reporter spoke to the actor about deepening the character in another stint as Spider-Man. Fans of the PS5 exclusive know that Morales' friendship with Hailey Cooper develops in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Natasha Ofili helps bring the young artist to life in the game. Jeter had to learn American Sign Language to better communicate with his co-star and for the motion capture acting that they both had to do. It's interesting to hear the actor talk about his practice in this way. Check out his comments down below.

"I definitely walked away with a lot of lessons in ASL (American Sign Language) as well, and the New Yorker/Puerto Rician aspect of Spanish and man, we just had a blast," Jeter began. "We had a lot of sit-downs of how natural we can be with what we bring with this game and especially Hailey's relationship."

"It was definitely my first time learning ASL. And I pray that we did a good job with what we projected. We had great teachers on set," he added. "I've always embraced it, because I feel like we're touching a lot of communities and a lot of people out there that can sometimes feel like they get excluded. But in Spider Man 2, everyone is connected with this game. Everyone can come together, and that's the number one thing we wanted."

Yuri Lowenthal Teams With Nadji Jeter Again

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 teams Yuri Lowenthal with his friend Nadji Jeter again. The beloved voice actor joined ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast to talk bout teaming with Miles Morales again. Clearly, these two love each other.

"I mean, me and Nadji now have known each other since that first game. Much like Peter does in this game with Miles, I've gotten to watch Nadji grow up and come into his own and really tune into his power and who he is," Lowenthal told us. "So, while that doesn't happen with every game, you don't get to enjoy that mirroring of a relationship in real life and in a game, it just so happened that it worked out that way for this."

"I love seeing that relationship play out in the game because the first game was more Pete's game, and the second game was obviously more Miles' game, and this one is very evenhanded. Both of them get powerful, powerful journeys, and you really get to see Miles come into his own and really stand in his power," the actor added. "At certain points throughout the game, the relationship tips where Miles is guiding Pete, where Pete loses his way, and Miles has to become very heavy-handed--without giving too much away--he steps beyond the mentorship and into tough love."

How Good Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2?

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is currently one of the top-selling games of the year. Unfortunately, if you don't have a PS5, you're out of luck on playing. DLC is still up in the air and Insomniac Games hasn't been forthcoming. However, ComicBook.com's review of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is clear, this is a game of the year contender in every way. An instant recommendation to super hero fans and people who loved the first two entries in this franchise.

"Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally here and it's a bigger, better sequel in almost every single way," reads the opening of our official review of the game. "Although it comes with some caveats, Insomniac Games continues to prove it understands Spider-Man across both gameplay and story. There are few developers capable of giving this much depth to a character that has been around for this long and had this many stories, but Insomniac finds a way to make it all feel fresh."

Do you love Miles's growth in Marvels' Spider-Man 2? Let us know down in the comments!

Simu Liu might be best known for his starring roles in Shang-Chi and Barbie, but he is officially branching out into a new corner of the entertainment industry. On Friday, Liu released ANXIOUS-AVOIDANT, his first EP of music. The four-song EP consists of 'Don't", "If It's Time", "Warm", and "Break My Heart", which is co-written with the Jonas Brothers' Joe Jonas.

"from love and sex to heartbreak and depression, these songs all speak to my personal experiences navigating through life," Liu's announcement of the EP reads. "i hope you'll all give it a listen this friday, and of course, am always grateful beyond words for everyone that has been a part of my artistic journey."

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What Will Shang-Chi 2 Be About?

Liu is expected to reprise his role as Shang-Chi in a sequel, which has been confirmed to be in development at Marvel Studios. While a title, synopsis, or other plot points surrounding Shang-Chi 2 remain a mystery, Liu previously hinted that the sequel would further expand the mythos, and hopefully include as much of its ensemble cast as possible.

"Going into a sequel feels exciting. It doesn't necessarily feel like there's a pressure to perform or a pressure to exceed," Liu told Collider earlier this year. "It feels like we've established a world and there's just something really nostalgic and exciting about returning to that world that we've spent so much time ideating on and thinking about. And then, we're getting to revisit some things, but also show the viewer new things. We'll deliver all of the amazing action that we were celebrated for on the first movie, but then also hopefully explore new sides of Shaun's character and the characters around him. That is, of course, if we can still afford Michelle Yeoh. She's on top of the world and just the queen of everything."

Will Shang-Chi Appear in Avengers 5?

With Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton set to helm Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, fans have naturally begun to wonder if Liu will reprise his role in that film as well. While speaking to ComicBook.com last year, Liu responded to that speculation by saying, "I would think so...I would hope so. Don't take my word for it."

"It feels incredible. I obviously learned about the news a little bit before the rest of the world did, but I freaked out," Liu told ComicBook.com in late 2022. "I sent him like forty texts in a row, all exclamation marks. I'm just so incredibly happy for him, he's so deserving of that spot. What makes him such a special filmmaker, and I've said this from the beginning even when we were premiering our movie, is his ability to make a $150 million movie really, really small, in the best possible way. I'm really looking forward to what he does on that even grander scale of The Avengers because I think it's easy to maybe get lost in the spectacle of what those movies can be, the vastness and the grandness of it, but if you can maintain the humanity and the human stories, I think that's what will make a movie memorable and special, and I think Destin's got it. I think he's got it and I think he deserves this so much. I'm so excited to get to work for him again."

Will you be checking out Simu Liu's first EP? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Over the years, Marvel Comics' Valkyries have become a powerful and important part of the larger lore. A number of characters have weaved in and out of the group's narrative -- and that recently includes an unexpected new character. Spoilers for Marvel Unleashed #4 from Kyle Starks, Jesus Hervas, Yen Nitro, and Joe Caramagna below! Only look if you want to know!

Marvel Unleashed centers around a ragtag group of Marvel's pet-themed heroes, who are thrown into an unpredictable fight against Blackheart. In addition to Throg, Lockjaw, Redwing, Chewie, Lucky, and Bats, the ensuing battle includes D-Dog. D-Dog, who has befriended the pets across the series, is a stray dog who found Demolition Man's mask in the garbage, and was then motivated to become a superhero.

During the fight, D-Dog fights valiantly -- but dies in the process. That is far from her ending, though, as she wakes up on the Rainbow Bridge, and worries that without a human in life, she will be stuck in that limbo forever. The other pets join her and Throg opens a portal, which brings D-Dog to Valhalla. The Valkyries quickly greet D-Dog, and welcome her in as a great hero of their caliber.

What Is Marvel Unleashed About?

In Marvel Unleashed, when Kraven abducts Lockjaw at the same time a local scientist mixed up with A.I.M. goes missing, it's up to Throg the Frog of Thunder, Redwing the Falcon, Chewie the Cat Flerken, Lucky the Pizza Dog, Bats the Ghost Dog and their scrappy new ally D-Dog to save the day. But there's more to this case than meets the eye, and something infernal lurks in the shadows. Can feathers, fangs and claws stand against one of the deadliest foes in the Marvel Universe?

When Will Valkyrie Return to the MCU?

Tessa Thompson's live-action version of Valkyrie just made her big-screen return, very briefly appearing in The Marvels. The film sees Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) partnering up after their light-based powers became entagled. As they learn, the snafu is due to Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), who is ripping open jump points across space and time in order to funnel resources onto Hala. This includes destroying the atmosphere on Tarnax and killing many of the Skrulls on the planet -- but Carol, Kamala, and Monica work to save as many of them as they can.

Once the dust settles and everyone is on Carol's ship, she calls up "a friend" to help get the Skrull refugees to safety -- Valkyrie, who arrives via the Bifrost. She and Carol exchange greetings, and Valkyrie remarks that Carol has finally found a team of sorts for herself, which Carol downplays. Valkyrie gives Carol a kiss on the cheek, and then transports the Skrulls away on the Bifrost.

What do you think of D-Dog making it to Marvel's Valhalla? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is deep into the "Multiverse Saga," which means actors from various Marvel projects could easily show up at any unexpected time. In fact, the mid-credit scene of the recently-released film, The Marvels, brought in a Marvel character from outside of the MCU. There's been a lot of debate over the years as to whether or not Agents of SHIELD is MCU canon, but with the current state of the franchise, it's been confirmed that everything is canon within the multiverse. That means, the upcoming film Avengers: Secret Wars could have some exciting and unexpected cameos. ComicBook.com recently had the chance to chat with Agents of SHIELD star Ming-Na Wen, and we asked if she thinks anyone from her TV team could cameo in the Avengers film.

"You can ask, and I will just say we can continue to hope, but the likelihood right now, no," Wen admitted.

You can watch our interview with Wen at the top of the page.

Clark Gregg Claps Back at Bob Iger:

It was announced earlier this year that Disney CEO Robert Iger has extended his contract through 2026. Around that time, Iger also blamed the launch of Disney+ and the COVID-19 pandemic for the creative and financial issues facing Pixar and Marvel Studios.

"[Marvel] had not been in the TV business at any significant level. Not only did they increase their movie output, but they ended up making a number of television series, and frankly, it diluted focus and attention," Iger said.

This quote caught the attention of Agents of SHIELD star Clark Gregg who had a short but sweet reaction. Variety shared Iger's quote and Gregg replied, "Bro..." Of course, saying Marvel hasn't made TV "at any significant level" is certainly insulting to those who spent seven years making Agents of SHIELD. You have to respect Gregg for his simple (and hilarious) reply.

What Is Pencils Vs Pixels About?

You can currently catch Ming-Na Wen in the new film Pencils Vs. Pixels, a documentary about animation's switch from 2D to 3D. You can read the official description of Pencils Vs Pixels below:

"Pencils Vs Pixels is a celebration of the unique magic of 2D hand-drawn animation and an exploration of how the Disney Renaissance of the late 1980s and early 1990s led to an animation boom that was quickly upended by the computer animation revolution that followed. Narrated by Ming-Na Wen, Pencils Vs Pixels features many of the legendary artists who brought these now-classic films to life as they guide us through the last few decades of animation and into the future that's yet to come."

Pencils Vs Pixels is now available to rent on various streaming platforms. Stay tuned for more updates about the MCU.

The Marvels arrived in theaters last weekend, bringing the latest chapter within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Captain Marvel sequel provided a lot regarding Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), showing a whole new side of her tenacity and personality. A third Captain Marvel film has yet to be announced, but with two Avengers films on the horizon and countless other movies and Disney+ shows in the works, Larson confirmed that Carol Danvers' next franchise appearance is in the works. While she couldn't reveal any details, Larson told Entertainment Tonight that "there is definitely something" for Carol even beyond the events of The Marvels.

"I don't want Marvel to come for me, but there is something," Larson explained. "There is definitely something, to answer your question, that I would want to say, but I am not going to so."

Larson also spoke about revealing so many facets of Carol's personality in The Marvels, and how exciting that was for her.

"I think there is still so much inside of Carol," Larson revealed. "I feel like getting to be on this team just cracked her open in a way that she hadn't been and I really loved that for her."

"I just loved her letting the shoulders drop a little bit, and not need to feel like all the responsibility was on her," Larson continued. "So I think that there is just so much more to go... She is just a great character to continue to grow with. It's like, as I am growing she is growing."

How Long Is The Marvels' Runtime?

The Marvels has the shortest runtime yet in the MCU, with the film clocking in at 1 hour and 45 minutes. For frame of reference, the title of shortest film in the franchise was previously held by both Thor: The Dark World and The Incredible Hulk, with a total of 1 hour and 52 minutes. Even then, director Nia DaCosta has hinted that the film will deliver on a lot of elements.

"I really wanted it to be under two hours," DaCosta explained in a recent interview. "I always think about the runtime actually, when I go into a film. I just feel like there's no need to have it long if you don't need to, because 1 hour 45 minutes is pretty average for a movie, so we were all really excited, I just think you do what's right for the movie. I didn't even know about this runtime thing until I think it was reported on. You have to do what's right for the movie."

What Is The Marvels About?

In The Marvels, which arrived in theaters on November 10th, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels." The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

The Marvels star Iman Vellani revealed her favorite X-Men scenes she'd like to see in the MCU. ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast sat down for a lengthy interview with the Ms. Marvel actress. Over the course of our talk, she discussed Jonathan Hickman's recent run with the X-Men and lamented how far away from something like that the MCU really is. But, there's a ton of stories that Marvel Studios has to choose from when forming their take on the mutants. With that feature being a ways away, Kevin Feige and company have ample time to get their ducks in a row. But, Iman Vellani will be waiting there with some notes if they need them.

"Oh wow. There's so many. I have been reading a lot of X-Men lately, so forgive me," Vellani began I mean, okay, Krokoa in recent memory, honestly, what they're doing in the comics, it'd be sad for the end of that era, but that would be one, just like a whole gorgeous jungle-y island full of X-Men and all those portals. It's so beautifully drawn in Hickman's Run. I would love to see that adapted on screen"

Iman Vellani Excited About Mutant Possibilities

Later in our conversation, the Ms. Marvel actress would also praise Grant Morrison's work with the X-Men. It seems like some of that DNA is already working its way into the MCU with the costumes in Deadpool 3.

"There's specific scenes from Grant Morrison's run that just adjust that scene. I want to see a lot of Emma Frost, her with the Stepford Cuckoos," she mused. "Their interactions are always my favorite. I love them calling her old, and she's like, 'I'm 27 actually,' and everything to do with her nose job. She's just such a specific character. There's moments with her and Angel and they're in a fitting room and they're trying on clothes. I just love those very grounded X-Men moments and then they go fight crime at the end of the day. It's amazing."

Check Out The First MCU Mutant

In The Marvels, (now in theaters), Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson ) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani ) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris ). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury , Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton , Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson . Produced by Marvel Studios , The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

What are you hoping to see with the MCU X-Men? Let us know down in the comments!

Black Friday 2023 is happening throughout the month of November, and Amazon kicked off their promotions today, November 17th. If you're looking for deals on action figures, Hasbro has launched massive deals on their Marvel Legends, G.I. Joe Classified, Transformers, and Power Rangers lineups on Amazon with discounts as high as 50% off. Unfortunately, these are Lightning Deals, so once they are fully claimed they're gone for good. That said, you'll want to jump on the following links quickly.

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Iman Vellani revealed that there was another version of The Marvels' Young Avengers scene. ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast caught up with the Kamala Khan actress to talk about Ms. Marvel uniting the Young Avengers. The first person on her list: Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop. One of the last moments of The Marvels is Kamala cornering Hawkeye and channeling Nick Fury to assemble a new team. These younger Marvel heroes have been stacking up for a while and now it looks like they might be ready for primetime. Vellani told us there was a version of this scene where the team was already put together. But, it'll never see the light of day.

"Yes, I mean, it was like pretty much the same lines," Vellani explained. "I think they were trying their best to incorporate as many as they can. But, I think its better that we see Kamala actually form the Young Avengers starting from the beginning. Because, there was a version where they already exist and I was like, 'That doesn't make any sense' and they were like 'We know, we're not gonna film this.'"

"But, yeah, I think it was really fun and I loved working with Hailee for just that one day that I got to meet her and see her and talk to her. She's so... it was nice just having someone to relate to about the super suits and... you know, where the future of the Young Avengers lies. So, yeah I'm very excited. Hopefully, that turns into something real.... It's my favorite part about the first Avengers film too. When Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson, they all gather together, and they're like 'we're a team now.'"

Iman Vellani Excited About Mutant Possibilities

Earlier in the MCU conversation, Iman Vellani told ComicBook.com about the day they shot Ms. Marvel's mutant reveal. Apparently, the young actress could barely contain her excitement. It was a huge honor for her to be the first Mutant in the MCU. But, Vellani had to calm down to actually get those words out.

"The hardest part was when we were filming it," Vellani told us. "First of all, I couldn't keep it together. Every single time Matt Lintz would say 'mutation' -- which still makes me giddy every time I say the word -- I would just break. They even did his coverage first so I could hear it enough times, so that by the time the camera rolled around to me, I was normal. It didn't work. First take, I was gone. It was just so cool! And it was one of the last things we shot, and it was nighttime in Atlanta.

"It was such like vibes, you know? It was very cool. But again, we didn't know if that was gonna make it into the cut," she added. "I think that was like the most annoying thing, filming it, because it was so cool, and I was having so much fun, and I just wanted people to see my excitement over it. And what an honor, you know, to use that M word for the first time in the MCU. So I'm very glad it made it in."

What's Going On With Kamala Khan?

In The Marvels, (now in theaters), Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson ) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani ) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris ). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury , Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton , Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson . Produced by Marvel Studios , The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

When do you think we'll see Young Avengers? Let us know down in the comments!

Following the release of The Marvels, Kamala Khan actress Iman Vellani joined the Phase Zero podcast for a Spotlight interview. Vellani joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kamala Khan in the Ms. Marvel series which released on Disney+ in June of 2022. Now, Vellanis Kamala Khan has started sharing the screen with Avengers heroes, having met the likes of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel and Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in The Marvels.

The Spotlight interview with Vellani covers the star's role as Kamala Khan but also discusses some of her ideas for the Ms. Marvel comic series she has written for Marvel Comics. Vellani doesn't shy away from sharing fun details about alternate versions of her Young Avengers tease scene from The Marvels or X-Men comic stories she hopes to see brought to life by Marvel Studios. The interview released on Friday is available now on all major podcast platforms and on the Phase Zero channel. It is the most recent Spotlight interview, following a deep dive into Loki with Tom Hiddleston.

"When I think about it, it feels like a lot of responsibility but then when I'm in it, getting giddy about comics books and talking to people about just my theories and what I want out of this character, iit just feels so natural," Vellani said. "I'm so lucky that the people around me within Marvel Comics publishing and the studio, they've given me really great people in my surroundings whp just appreciate my opninions and the ywant to hear wht I have to say and it just makes me feel welcome and feel like I can voice whatever I want. Theyr'e all nerds who work there at the end of the day so it's a very home-y environment. I'm so honored and also, validated that fans are taking to the characters and, honestly, know who she is. For so long, Ms. Marvel was just mine or at least she felt that way and now it's a global thing. It's amazing."

Phase Zero's Spotlight episode with Tom Hiddleston can be watched in its entirety in the video above. Links to Phase Zero can be found below:

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Why is Phase Zero the Best MCU Podcast for you?

Launching on January 15, 2021, Phase Zero made its goal of building a fun and welcoming community of Marvel fans clear. In the time since, more than 3,000,000 listens across platforms and countless comments from listeners and viewers, the community has become one which celebrates the Marvel fandom and regularly engages in conversation about past and future titles. Having connected fans with some of their favorite actors, provided expert knowledge on upcoming titles, and analysis with comparisons to comics, Phase Zero is the one-stop podcast for all things Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Phase Zero invites you to celebrate all things Marvel, hosting a weekly conversation of theories, speculation, and exclusive interviews and insights. It's the number one spot for MCU fans, welcoming those new to it all and those who think they know it all! New episodes are recorded live on Youtube every Wednesday at 12pm ET before being made available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and wherever podcasts can be found. For updates regarding the Phase Zero podcast, follow the official Phase Zero account on Twitter!

The Walking Dead and Invincible creator Robert Kirkman may have spoiled which Marvel character Steven Yeun is playing in Thunderbolts. Yeun's role in Thunderbolts has been a closely guarded secret, though many of the prevailing theories point to the actor portraying The Sentry. To his credit, Yeun has remained tight-lipped when asked if he's playing Sentry, but the leak comes from a third party. Robert Kirkman was a guest on artist David Finch's YouTube channel when Kirkman brought up Yeun and Sentry. "My good friend Steven Yeun is playing The Sentry in a movie," Kirkman revealed.

"He called me, he went in for a costume fitting," Kirkman continued. "I don't think this is a spoiler, or anything that will get anybody in trouble. I don't know, maybe, we'll see. I don't care, I don't work for Marvel. What are they going to do to me? He called me and said, 'I just came back from a costume fitting for Sentry. I guess I only do superheroes that wear yellow and blue.'" Steven Yeun also voices Mark Grayson/Invincible in the Prime Video adult-animated series Invincible, which Kirkman is a creator for.

Robert Kirkman just spilling all the tea ? #Sentry pic.twitter.com/IXB0GxKwYb

-- NerdWithTheTech (@NerdWithTheTech) November 17, 2023

Steven Yeun comments on joining Marvel's Thunderbolts

After word came down that Steven Yeun had been cast in Thunderbolts, The Walking Dead and Invincible actor gave his first public comments back in March.

"I don't know if it was explicitly on my bucket list," Yeun told Empire. "It was more the story, getting to work with Jake Schreier again, who directed Beef, and what his intentions were."

Those intentions revolve around this secret character, which Yeun continued to stay mum on.

"The intentions of the particular character that they wanted me to play were very clear, and that's what drew me to the film," Yeun continued.

Marvel launches new Sentry series

A new Sentry series is on the way from writer Jason Loo (X-Men Unlimited) and artist Luigi Zagaria. However, instead of starring Bob Reynolds, the alter ego of the Sentry, a new character will take on the role of the Golden Guardian. The identity of this person is being kept under wraps, but fans got their first look at character designs of individuals who are being teased to wield the power of a million exploding suns.

The characters who could possibly be the new Sentry come from all walks of life, with some using the power to make the world a better place, while others use it for nefarious purposes. By the end of the series, only one will walk away as the new Sentry and leave a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe. While readers are introduced to these Sentry candidates, established characters Misty Knight and Jessica Jones will be investigating their appearances to track them down before innocent people get in harm's way.

Marvel star Ryan Reynolds was recognized with a massive honor from the Order of British Columbia this week. The Deadpool 3 actor was appointed to the Order along with 13 other individuals out of the 200+ that were submitted. The British Columbian government has said that the recipients are from "all walks of life and from all parts of the province." Reynolds is a bit of a special case as he usually resides in New York and travels a lot for his football team's games. Sometime this fall, the Deadpool actor will have to show up to collect his honor from the Order itself. It should be an emotional moment for Reynolds as he begins a very busy year.

"As representative of the Crown in British Columbia and as chancellor of the Order of British Columbia, I am honoured to welcome these 14 members," Janet Austin, lieutenant governor of British Columbia said. "This honour is a mark of excellence, reflected in the service and achievements of these incredible British Columbians. Their accomplishments have left an indelible mark on their communities, and ensuing legacies will impact our province to the benefit of future generations. It is my great pleasure to share my congratulations to all new appointments to the order."

This is a gigantic honour and dream come true. ?? Thank you https://t.co/paPXYDdKoO

-- Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 16, 2023

Ryan Reynolds Collecting Honors From Wrexham

Way earlier this year, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were given the Freedom of Wrexham for their efforts to revitalize Wrexham AFC. The football club had fallen on hard times and the two celebrities stepped in to purchase it. In their first year of ownership, Wrexham became an international story with a successful TV show and a reinvigorated fanbase. The people who had been following for generations had never given up, but they had a renewed sense of pride in the side they supported.

Council leader Mark Pritchard delivered some kind remarks at the tail end of 2022. He offered, "These two Hollywood stars have had an incredible impact on both the football club and the community, and have helped catapult Wrexham onto the world stage."

"I think back to that first moment. We were on Zoom speaking to the Wrexham Supporters' Trust and I don't think I have ever been as nervy as I was in that exact moment." Reynolds told fans durign the ceremony. "I'm so touched I get to be a part of this story. I know that we are here so that you guys can thank us for some reason, but I feel like it is the other way around. We want to thank you for what you have given us. Words are too clumsy to quantify what it means to me."

What Does The Region Mean To These Two Celebrities?

During that ceremony in Wrexham, McElhenney chimed-in, "I firmly contend that connection of the people of Philadelphia, the people of Wrexham, I think you can find that in the middle of the United States, in the middle of Saskatchewan (in Canada), in Brazil, in China, I believe we are all the same... Very specifically working class people. If you saw in the show someone who looked like you or sounded like you, it's because they are you."

Back when they purchased the club, Reynolds and McElhenney announced their intentions to turn things around completely. "It is a special day for the two of us to become the latest stewards in the long and storied history of Wrexham AFC," the two told a nervous Wrexham fanbase. "Together with the players, the staff, the fans, and the local community, we can now pursue our goal to grow the team and return it to the EFL in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham. Wrexham AFC is only in a position to thrive because of the incredible efforts of the Wrexham Supporters Trust. Their members are a fitting reflection of the integrity and spirit of the town and they will always have an important role at the club."

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The Marvels is now in theaters, and its plot provides a lot of details for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to chew on. The film contains quite a lot of Marvel Comics lore -- and that includes a character with a tie to the pages of New Avengers. Obviously, spoilers for The Marvels lurk below! Only look if you want to know!

Part of the film concerns Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) using their entangled superpowers to help save a Skrull colony on the planet Tarnax. The Skrulls need saving because Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) has decided to open up a jump point and siphon the planet's atmosphere, in order to transport it to Hala. A very small number of Skrulls escape the wreckage on Carol's ship -- including Droge (Gary Lewis), the emperor of Tarnax's Skrull colony.

Who Is Marvel Comics' Dro'ge?

Dro'ge was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung, making his debut in 2008's New Avengers #40. The character was originally introduced as the Skrulls' "Head Priest of the Sciences', using his technology to study the members of the Illuminati when they were captured by the aliens. Dro'ge briefly tried to clone the heroes with DNA he acquired, but he instead decided to use their genetic material to expand the Super-Skrulls' abilities.

While Dro'ge did not have a similar role in this year's Secret Invasion miniseries, despite much of the series centering around the Avengers' DNA, we already know a bit about how Dro'ge is perceived in the larger MCU. He was very briefly mentioned by Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) in Secret Invasion, but given the little-to-no impact that those two projects had on each other, there's no telling what effect the events of The Marvels will have on the Skrull population.

What Is The Marvels About?

In The Marvels, which arrived in theaters on November 10th, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels." The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

Marvel is bringing a '90s favorite back into the spotlight for his own solo series, and that returning star is New Warriors' member Nigh Thrasher. Night Thrasher is headlining a new four-issue solo series, but while the character is synonymous with the '90s, he's leaving all that behind and taking on the modern era. In addition to a new costume, Night Thrasher will also be rekindling his relationship with Silhouette. That reunion will lead Dwayne Taylor to a collision with an all-new arch-enemy known only as The O.G. and the revelation of their identity will have some serious ramifications for Taylor's future and legacy.

Night Thrasher will be written by J. Holtham (Cloak and Dagger, Jessica Jones) and drawn by Nelson Daniel, and the main cover to issue #1 will feature the art of Alan Quah. You can check out that slick new cover below, and you can read the full issue when it hits stores in February of 2024.

Discussing the series with host Ang?lique Roch?, Holtham said, "Obviously, there's a ton of nineties nostalgia floating around. It feels like a dude on a skateboard is always going to be cool and fun. I'm from the nineties and I have aged and there's a lot in this that is about, 'What's your legacy? What have you left behind?,' especially because we haven't seen him for a while."

"He had to go on a journey of self-discovery and hung out other places for a while to process that 'I was dead then I wasn't dead.' And then, 'What's the world like?' It's mostly about him coming home to deal with the crap that he has not dealt with," Holtham said. You can find the official description below.

"It's time to thrash the night! The death of a loved one draws Dwayne Taylor back to New York City, though his days as Night Thrasher are long over. But Dwayne finds the past difficult to outrun when Silhouette, his ex-teammate from the New Warriors, seeks his help against a new criminal called The O.G. And the mystery of the O.G.'s true identity and what's to come will change Night Thrasher's legacy forever!"

The New Warriors debuted in 1989 and were created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. The core group included Night Thrasher, Nova, Speedball, Justice, Namorita, and Firestar, though they have grown to include other members and roster lineups over the years. The New Warriors were later at the center of Marvel's epic Civil War event, after the team's battle against Nitro caused a massive explosion and killed over 600 people.

Taylor was killed in that explosion, as his body was discovered after the blast, and later his brother would take over the mantle. Months later it was revealed that Taylor didn't die in the explosion, but had to fight in a Contenst of Champions in a different realm and would make a return thanks to The Ultimates. Now he's still reconciling with everything that happened, and old ties will lead him back to New York to face his past and new threats.

Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) is playing a massive role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, not only starring in her own Disney+ Ms. Marvel series, but joining the superhero ensemble of the recent The Marvels film. Ms. Marvel's Season 1 finale broke the Internet by revealing that Kamala is a mutant, fulfilling a bit of lore originally planned for the character when she first debuted in the comics nine years ago. In an exclusive interview with ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast, which will be available on all podcast platforms on Friday, November 17th, Vellani reflected on filming that surprising reveal, and revealed that just hearing the word "mutation" in the scene was enough to make her break character.

"The hardest part was when we were filming it," Vellani explained. "First of all, I couldn't keep it together. Every single time Matt Lintz would say 'mutation' -- which still makes me giddy every time I say the word -- I would just break. They even did his coverage first so I could hear it enough times, so that by the time the camera rolled around to me, I was normal. It didn't work. First take, I was gone. It was just so cool! And it was one of the last things we shot, and it was nighttime in Atlanta. It was such like vibes, you know? It was very cool. But again, lwe didn't know if that was gonna make it into the cut. I think that was like the most annoying thing, filming it, because it was so cool, and I was having so much fun, and I just wanted people to see my excitement over it. And what an honor, you know, to use that M word for the first time in the MCU. So I'm very glad it made it in."

Will Ms. Marvel Get a Season 2?

At the moment, Ms. Marvel has not been confirmed to be getting a second season on Disney+ -- but Vellani has teased that a new batch of episodes would have a lot of potential, especially following Kamala's journey in The Marvels.

"It would be fun to see Kamala post-'The Marvels' after she's fought with her idol," Vellani said in an interview with Stylecaster earlier this year. "It's similar to what Spider-Man went through after fighting with the Avengers in 'Civil War' and going back to the friendly neighborhood thing."

What Is The Marvels About?

In The Marvels, which arrived in theaters on November 10th, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels." The Marvels will also see the franchise returns of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan, Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan, and Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan. New cast members include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Shamier Anderson. Produced by Marvel Studios, The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta with a script from DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.

The Marvels is now playing exclusively in theaters. Phase Zero's full interview with Vellani will be available on all podcast platforms on Friday, November 17th.