Mr_Colossus

Iron Man 3 was a very good movie. Yes, it had some flaws to the plot and the character usage was questionable, but aside from that I really enjoyed this movie. It worked on a whole different level that that of how the first two did. I loved the fact that this movie was not about "Iron Man", but rather Tony Stark. The first two were basically about him playing the role of Iron Man, where as I feel that the 3rd was about him embodying the Iron Man persona. Tony Stark is Iron Man, whether he is in the suit or not and that is what they showed in this movie. Is this the greatest comic book movie out there.... no, but I don't think it gets anywhere near the bottom of the barrel. The twist was unexpected and a little disappointing, however it was not a movie killer in my book. I was actually a bit more disappointed that the Extremis story was not carried all the way out. Of course there's nothing saying it is over and done with and could be continued on in another movie (given that they can keep Robert Downey Jr on.... Please do so). I can understand everyone not being overly enthused about it and that it will be a mixed feelings movie, but to say it is a horrible movie is a little much for me. If I went full on critic mode at the lowest I would go with a 3/5, but that would mean me having to dissect the entire thing and nitpick every little detail about out. Without doing so I would give it a 4/5 or 5/5 given what perspective I look at it from. I think that the character development that we see for Tony Stark is the best selling point as well as the most intriguing. Yes, the suits are awesome and the tech is cool, but with out him they are all nothing. So seeing Tony Stark relying on himself more that solely on his suit was refreshing and a great direction for the movie. Also, kudos to Black for taking the reigns to one of the most popular franchises and running with it. I am sure it is not easy task following up pure awesomeness in The Avengers as well as two great individual movies. Great Job in my opinion.

This was an excellent movie and a great way to start off Phase 2. There are some plot fails and things that could have been done differently, but what movie doesn't. I do not think that it is enough to detract from the overall value of the movie. The twist was somewhat weird, but not enough to ruin it for me. The overall character grow was great. It was a much more in depth to the character rather just the tech. It is great that we didn't get an Iron Man 2.5 so to speak with the same armor vs armor story line. One thing that hurts the experience of the movie is that it is following such an epic movie in The Avengers. We have been kind of spoiled to expect the move awesome movies. I don't think that it is to the level with Avengers, but it is way up there close to it. I know everyone can't like everything or can't love everything, but it baffles me as to how some can seem to hate this movie so much. I guess it's just personal taste, but I think comic fans can be a little harsh when it comes to the cinematic version of our beloved comics. I myself can be sometimes as well, but I have been trying to take it with a grain of salt when it comes to comic adaptations. All in all I think this was a very good movie and a successful on at that. I would also say, Try the Movie at least, and not let the bad review deter you watching it at least once. Even if that means waiting for the DVD version, but I would recommend seeing it on the big screen.

@akindoodle: I agree with you, Hunnam does look like a better fit for Aquaman.

When his name was mentioned in an earlier article as a possible casting option for a member of the Justice League movie my first choice would have been Aquaman. I really like him as an actor and think he could pull off the role and maybe make a great cinematic adaptation of Aquaman.

I hope for almost anything but a reboot of some sort. It would seem pretty pointless and ill advised since they just started Marvel Now mainly. Hopefully it's just a first attempt and something that hasn't been done before or something that hasn't been done in a while. My wallet and time can't handle another reboot. I'm far enough behind as it is and it's only just begun. Please Marvel don't screw anything up.

Are we sure they are cancelling X-Treme X-Men as well? I tried to find where it may have been announced, but was unsuccessful in finding it. I saw about AoA being cancelled but not X-Treme.

Come on Colossus!!!

@tahmidk: From my understanding when Illyana was first introduced she was not a mutant nor did she posses any powers. She was used as a blackmail tool along with other family members of the x-men to help release Arcade from imprisonment. After that all was resolved she ended up going back to the Institute with Colossus. From there on Colossus looked after his kid sister and would have to help her in many cases. She was then kidnapped again and taken to another dimension, called Limbo. It was at this point where Illyana began to be more than just a sister of a X-men. While in Limbo she learned how to use White Magic and learned to fight by ways of Storm and Kitty Pryde. She ended up being in Limbo for a while and fought against the ruler of the dimension. She ended up creating the Soulsword to help her fight the ruler. This is when she started to show a transformation, in which she would grow horns, a tail, and fangs when she weilded the Soulsword. She used the sword and the transformation to overthrow the ruler of Limbo. After this she returned back to earth to realized that very little time had passed in the Earth world. She then joined the New Mutants group. A little later on Illyana began to have a transformation on Earth when she used the Soulsword, except instead of horns, tail, and fangs she would be covered in something similar to Colossus. She goes back and forth for a while between Earth and Limbo, even dies from a virus for a little while. Which would bring Colossus first death as a sacrifice so that the virus wouldn't claim another life. Illyana would be known as Magik on earth and would go through another version in Limbo known as Darkchilde, which would be the version where she had horns, a tail, and fangs. Even though it was a form of Illyana it was not a complete version because it was dark and filled with dark magic. From then on Illyana appears in many different arcs and story lines such as Dark Reign, X-Men Second Coming, Fear Itself, Schism, and Avengers Vs X-Men. She also goes in between Earth a Limbo many times. The main story arcs she plays a crucial role in is Fear Itself and Avengers Vs X-Men. (Spoiler) During the Fear Itself arc it is Magik that goes to see Cyttorak about how Cain (Juggernaut) was going against his and is working for another god. Cyttorak decided the Magik would be the new "Juggernaut", but this is when Colossus steps in and takes on the responsibility of being the new vessel of Cyttorak. This part of the story was a big change for Colossus, Magik and Kitty Pryde. The second key part Illyana played in my opinion is in AvsX. During this crossover she is one of the 5 characters that is selected to be part of the Phoenix five along with Colossus.

There is just a slight history of Magik and some of the changes that transformed her into a completely different character. In my opinion the 90s X-Men was a great cartoon and had some cool stories, but they did jump around and didn't always get too much back story involved in all the characters. From what I know about the X-Men Magik is a pop up character in a lot of runs, but generally when she does it is in context to something with Colossus, Kitty Pryde, or Storm. So really she did start out as a sweet innocent little girl, but ever since her second kidnapping into the world of Limbo she has been on a much different course where she would change drastically.

@chocobojam: well the Limbo world seems to be a some sort of hell. In her form of Darkchilde she is very demon-like, so she would seem to be pretty hot.

@2ndKentucky: Thanks for the info, I've tried to keep myself from reading too much about AvsX so that I wouldn't spoil everything. It's hard to do, but I think I've keep myself in the dark for the most part. I'm just weird in the fact that I don't like to start a Arch unless I can start from the beginning, and i was missing a few of the earlier issues until recently. As soon as those comics arrive I will get started and work my way through the Arch. Thanks.

@MadeinBangladesh: Thanks for the input. I hope to get caught up soon.

I picked up the first issue of Uncanny Avengers and I am very eager to start reading it, but not sure if I will be able to follow it and understand it given that I am behind in my reading of Avengers Vs X-men. I know it is kind of a aftermath to the crossover, but is is dependent on it in a way? If someone could help me out and let me know if reading Uncanny Avengers #1 will completely spoil and/or hinder my reading of Avengers Vs X-men. Please give me a little incite so maybe I can go ahead and read this issue.

Looks like Valiant has some pretty nice art work. Might be worth me picking up a title or two from them.