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This post relates to: Thor

Kenneth Branagh set to direct

Hmmm...I'm not sure what to make out of this.  What has Branagh done?  You can check out his credits and see.  I'm not extremely crazy about a Thor movie.  He often comes across as boring to me.  I think they should have Donald Blake in it (which it sounds like it will).  They could do some good stuff by showing some of the epic battles on Asgard.  In order to make him more appealing though they need Blake to give him some humanity. 

Marvel will be funding the movie themselves as they just did with Iron Man and Incredible Hulk.  This could be a tough sell.  Thor doesn't have quite the name recognition as those do.  But with the possible tie-in of an Avengers movie, fans may go out to see what' up.

As long as he doesn't look like he did on that Incredible Hulk tv movie, I'll be happy.

The movie is set to be released in 2010.


Edit:  Variety just announced that Paramount and Marvel have formed a deal.

The releases covered include: “Iron Man 2” (May 7, 2010), the Kenneth Branagh-helmed “Thor” (July 16, 2010), “The First Avenger: Captain America” (May 6, 2011) and “The Avengers” (July 15, 2011). The distribution agreement also includes an as-yet-announced “Iron Man 3.”

This post relates to: Ed Mcguinness, Jeph Loeb, Thor, Hulk

Red Hulk Wages War With Thor To A Second Printing!

I may have questioned a couple things in this issue but I am still enjoying the series.  Like everyone else, I want to know who is this Red Hulk.  He has shown not only incredible brute strength but also a brilliant mind.  He's been able to take down everyone that's stood against him.  With the last page, issue 6 looks to be really interesting.  Perhaps it will mark the end of his smashing.  Maybe we'll find out who he really is.

Don't worry, Red Hulk will continue to have a presence in this series.  Jeph Loeb said that the issues would be split with both Red and Green Hulk having their own stories.

So is it better not knowing who he is?  Will knowing take the mystery out of him and make him less interesting?  That's hard to say.  If continued to be well-written, it'd just be an opportunity to flesh out the character.
 

It’s the comic book phenomenon that has everyone talking and that has sold out again! Marvel is pleased to announce that Hulk #5, from the white-hot creative team of Eisner-winner, Emmy-nominated scribe Jeph Loeb (Ultimates 3, upcoming Ultimatum) and superstar artist Ed McGuinness, will return with Hulk #5 Second Printing Variant! With a new cover featuring the powerful interior art of McGuinness, and a story that pits Red Hulk against the mighty Thor, no Marvel fan can afford to miss this shocking battle! And just what happened to green Hulk and A-Bomb?

"Five issues.  Five sold out.  And the second printings too!” said Loeb. “I'll have to tell McGuinness' kids to stop buying so many copies!  Seriously though, I gotta thank Warren Simons and the entire Thor crew who were so helpful at getting the God of Thunder to guest star in this issue.  And rest assured, Thor vs. Red Hulk -- the Grudge Match isn't far behind.  All of this builds to next issue when Ol' Greenskin and the Rulk finally have it out -- and I can promise you, only one of them walks away!”

With the buzz around Hulk growing with each issue—leading to sell outs of all the series’ printings—Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Hulk. Timothy Callahan of ComicBookResources.Com gushes, “This comic is pretty much all I ever need from a Hulk series, and as long as each issue is this much fun, I'll be sticking around for a long time.”

After this issue’s stunning last page, just what lies ahead for Red Hulk? There’s only one way to find out—read the smash hit Hulk!

 
HULK #5 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN088081)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Inked by DEXTER VINES
Colored by JASON KEITH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—8/21/08, On-Sale—9/10/08

This post relates to: Asgard, Skrulls, Secret Invasion, Thor

Thor Enters the Secret Invasion As The Skrulls Attack Asgard!

 

The Skrulls are here and the God of Thunder himself is ready for battle, so True Believers better brace themselves for Secret Invasion: Thor #1!  Matt Fraction, the acclaimed scribe behind Thor: Reign of Blood and Ages of Thunder returns to Thor for this Secret Invasion tie-in and this time he’s teaming up with fan favorite, and newly Marvel exclusive, artist Doug Braithwaite!

The Skrulls are invading Asgard and it’s up to Thor to fight off their armies, but to make things wors,e the citizens of the small innocent town of Broxton, Oklahoma may end up as collateral damage!  Now that there are two cities to defend Thor is going to need a lot of help and Beta Ray Bill is just the man for the job.  He’s back and ready to help Thor teach the Skrulls what it means to mess with a God!

“Once again, Matt Fraction puts on a clinic entitled ‘How to Freaking Write Thor Comics’ and anyone utilizing the character should pay attention.” – ComicsBulletin.Com

“It's abundantly clear that Fraction spent more than a few nights researching what makes these myths tick, as he perfectly encapsulates the strident atmosphere in which ancient cultures used to control the masses through fear.” – IGN.Com

Marvel urges all retailers to check their orders on Secret Invasion: Thor #1 and all of the other Secret Invasion tie-ins as they continue to sell out at Diamond!

SECRET INVASION: THOR #1 (JUN082354)
Written By: MATT FRACTION
Penciled By: DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Cover By: GABRIELE DELL”OTTO
RATED T+…$2.99
FOC—7/24/08, On-Sale—8/13/08

This post relates to: Thor, Matt Fraction, Patrick Zircher

Good news for those of you that may have missed out on this issue.  It's got some pretty sweet looking artwork.  I ran a preview for it so you can check it out under Thor's News section on his page if you missed that too.  A second printing is due next month.

Marvel is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed Thor: Ages Of Thunder has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level)! To meet the overwhelming demand for the story of Thor’s fall from grace, Marvel is going back to press with Thor: Ages Of Thunder Second Printing Variant, as Patrick Zircher’s stunning interior art graces the front cover. Written by Eisner-nominate, Eagle Award-winning scribe Matt Fraction and gorgeously rendered by Zircher, this is the Thor book that fans and critics agree is a must-read! IGN.Com declared the issue a must-read, exclaiming, “This is one fantastic comic and any self-respecting Thor fan should throw it in their weekly pile… Zircher's work is spectacular”

“All of us here on Team: THOR - AGES OF THUNDER are pleased as punch to discover that America enjoys the sight of Ice Giants getting brained with giant hammers as much as we do,” said Fraction. “We look forward to carrying that momentum forward through this upcoming time of transition, where we will continue to deliver the big hammer brainings America demands under the new guise of Team: THOR - REIGN OF BLOOD. Thank you.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Thor: Reign Of Blood, as the team of Fraction & Zircher continue to generate rave reviews from all corners and reveal an important part of Thor’s history!

THOR: AGES OF THUNDER SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088071)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/29/08, On-Sale—6/18/08

THOR: REIGN OF BLOOD (APR082308)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—6/05/08, On-Sale—6/25/08

 

This post relates to: J. Michael Straczynski, Marko Djurdjevic, Thor, Odin

I have to say that I've been enjoying Thor.  I've mentioned before how it's always been hit and miss with me.  It's been interesting seeing Thor "search" for his fellow Asgardians.  Wonder if he will find Thor.  What's gonna happen to him.  We've already seen what happened to Loki. 

Thor #7 and #8 have both sold out at Diamond and Marvel is going back to press on a Must-Have collecting both scorching-hot issues in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by special guest artist Marko Djurdjevic (Daredevil) for a two-part story collected in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have which finds Thor searching for his father Odin. Hoping to restore Odin to his former life as Thor has already done for many Asgardians, the Thunder God may be in for the fight of his recently restored life as he finds his father locked in a battle that neither of their combined efforts can hope to win.

Thor’s return to the Marvel Universe continues to wow critics and fans alike as the Thunder God’s new ongoing series has been hotter than lightning.

Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have is the latest example of why Thor is one of the hottest characters at Marvel right now so don’t miss your chance to pick up this marvelous must-have.

THOR: SEARCH FOR ODIN MUST-HAVE (MAR088240)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC – 5/15, On-Sale – 6/4/2008

This post relates to: Avengers, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk

So as everyone's been buzzing about, we have a bunch of Marvel movies to look forward to.  Hopefully with the success of Iron Man, they'll see what works.  One great movie won't carry a bunch of bad ones.  I don't want Marvel rushing to get out a bunch of mediocre films when each one should be done right.  They need to ask what made Iron Man a success.  The actors?  Story?  Characters?  You can't just slap together a film with comic characters and expect it to be a success.  We just have to keep our fingers crossed.

This morning Marvel Studios announced four new films slated for 2010 and 2011, including two Avengers-related movies!

With Iron Man's cinematic debut currently blasting through box offices throughout the country, fans can expect a second film to hit theaters on April 30, 2010! And a few months later in July, the mighty Thor himself will wield his enchanted hammer across the big screen courtesy of director Matthew Vaughn!

Pumped yet? You should be—and you haven't heard the best part! The summer of 2011 will kick off in style with a Captain America movie, followed just two short months later with the July-debuting Avengers!

Want the very first looks at how the Marvel movie universe is already tying together? Be sure you stick to your seats until the very end of "Iron Man"—yes, all the way through the credits! There's an extra special, extra exciting, extra scene guaranteed to thrill!

Plus, as first revealed at New York Comic-Con 2008, catch Robert Downey, Jr.'s cameo as Tony Stark in "The Incredible Hulk," smashing into theaters on June 13!

That noise you hear in the background is the sound of Marvelites the world over rejoicing, True Believer! So get ready, because these next few years are going to be one heck of a good time!

This post relates to: Thor, Matt Fraction

Hmmm...usually when I see tales of Thor in Asgard, it just puts me to sleep.  I know I may be in the minority but there's just something about the stories in Asgard that don't interest me.   Buuuut, seeing some of these images may be making me change my mind.  As powerful as Thor is, you don't really see him let loose very often.  It's like he's too polite to really get down and dirty.  Check out the blood on his face.  Check out Thor in bed with (gasp) more than one fair maiden.  What happened to you Thor?  If these stories are correct, when did you turn into a softy?  I guess I'm just gonna have to check this out to see what a bad ass Thor really can be.  Plus it's written by Matt Fraction!

As Thor continues to deal with an uncertain future after the return of the missing Asgardians, readers can now look to the past and examine the long, arduous road that brought him here! Thor: Ages Of Thunder, a double-sized special from red-hot scribe Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, upcoming Uncanny X-Men) and fan favorite artist Patrick Zircher (Thunderbolts) explore the events leading to the mighty Thor’s bonding with the human Donald Blake as he wages war with the terrifying Frost Giants. But just how does a tragic tale of the Enchantress and the legendary villainy of the trickster Loki play into all this?

With Loki’s involvement in the critically-acclaimed Thor, this issue is perfect for fans looking to learn more about the Marvel Universe’s greatest deceiver…and just what makes Thor the man he is today! Don’t miss the double-sized Thor: Ages Of Thunder!


THOR: AGES OF THUNDER (FEB082257)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER & KHARI EVANS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—4/10/08, FOC—4/30/08

This post relates to: Thor

It's that time again.  What will you be reading this week?

At Marvel, Captain America #36 comes out.  It's listed as the conclusion to the second act of the Death of Cap.  Hmmmm...  Captain Marvel is supposed to fill us in on his little trip through time.  Marko Djurdjevic is doing interiors in Thor #7.  You know that's going to be amazing.  Speaking of Amazing Spider-Man, I haven't been too crazy about Freak.  I liked him better when he was busy snorting sugar packets.

 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #554 (BND)
AVENGERS CLASSIC #10
CAPTAIN AMERICA #36
CAPTAIN MARVEL #3 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 (SI:I)
CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 DODSON VARIANT (SI:I)
FANTASTIC FOUR #554 HITCH 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
FOOLKILLER #4
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SPRING BREAK
GHOST RIDER #21
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #13
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #115
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #115 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT
IRON MAN #27
LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #22
MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #9
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #4
NEW EXILES #2 GRUMMETT 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
THE ORDER #9
THE TWELVE #2 WESTON 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
THOR #7
THOR #7 COIPEL VARIANT
ULTIMATES 3 #1 BLACK AND WHITE (3RD PRINTING)
UNCANNY X-MEN #495 CHOI 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (DWS)
WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #1
WOLVERINE #62 GARNEY 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (DWS)
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #23
WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND #4
X-FACTOR #28 RAIMONDI 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (DWS)
X-FORCE #1 CRAIN 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (DWS)

Collections On-Sale:
EARTH X TRILOGY COMPANION TPB
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 4 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 4 HC (VARIANT)
MIGHTY AVENGERS VOL. 1: THE ULTRON INITIATIVE PREMIERE HC
MOON KNIGHT VOL. 2: MIDNIGHT SUN TPB
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 7: THE TRUST PREMIERE HC
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL VOL. 2: GOIN' OUT WEST TPB
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN TPB
X-FACTOR VOL. 4: HEART OF ICE TPB

Poster On-Sale
SECRET INVASION POSTER

*DWS = Divided We Stand Tie-In
*BND = Brand New Day Tie-In
*SI:I = Secret Invasion: Infiltration Tie-In

DC has a new All Star Superman.  Just plain good stuff there.  Superman also has his hands full going up against and working with Ultraman in Brave and the Bold.  And you know I'll be getting Super Friends #1.  I'm sure Lil' G-Girl will enjoy it.

 

ALL STAR SUPERMAN #10
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #5
BIRDS OF PREY #116
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #11
CATWOMAN #77
CHECKMATE #24
COUNTDOWN SPECIAL ECLIPSO 80 PAGE GIANT
COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS 6
DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #7 (OF 8)
FLASH #238
FREDDY VS JASON VS ASH #4 (OF 6) 2ND PTG
JACK KIRBYS FOURTH WORLD OMNIBUS HC VOL 04
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #19
LEGION OF SUPER HEROES IN 31ST CENTURY TP VOL 01
MOON CHILD VOL 10
MUSASHI #9 VOL 14
OUTSIDERS FIVE OF A KIND TP
PROGRAMME #9 (OF 12)
ROBIN #172
SCOOBY DOO #130
SHADOWPACT #23
SUPER FRIENDS #1
SUPERMAN BATMAN ANNUAL #2
TANGENT SUPERMANS REIGN #1 (OF 12)
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #5

Dark Horse has another issue of Grendel coming.  I've been digging that.  Matt Wagner's brilliant.  Check it out if you havne't been.

FEAR AGENT #19 HATCHET JOB (PT 3 OF 5)
GRENDEL BEHOLD THE DEVIL #5 (OF 8)

Image has a new comic by Joseph Michael Linsner.  Dark Ivory #1 comes out this week.  Also a new PvP.

CIRCLE #5
DARK IVORY #1 (OF 4)
INVINCIBLE #49
MAGDALENA DAREDEVIL (ONE SHOT)
NEW WORLD ORDER #2
PRINCESS AT MIDNIGHT GN
PVP #39
SAVAGE DRAGON #135
SWORD #6
WITCHBLADE #116

 

 

This post relates to: Thor, Marko Djurdjevic, Odin

Issue 7?  I just picked up issue 6.  Haven't read it yet.  I have to say that I've been enjoying this series of Thor.  Thor has always been hit and miss with me.  I think I've always liked it when he's on Earth (or should I say Migard?).  The adventures set strictly in Asgard just seemed to bore me for some reason.  Can't really explain why.  I do like how Thor has to find all his fellow Asgardians.  It makes sense that these "gods" can't die.  As long as people remember them, they should be able to live.  In this issue we'll see the return of Odin.  I'm surprised to see Mark Djurdjevic doing the interiors here.  Nice.

Acclaimed cover artist Mark Djurdjevic joins the thunderous hit series Thor as special guest artist for a two-issue arc that promises to turn the God of Thunder’s world on its head! Writer JMS (The Twelve) has brought Asgard to Earth, transformed Loki into a woman and pitted Thor against Iron Man…so what could JSM have planned for Thor’s father, Odin? Has he been found? And more importantly…should he be found?

As a special bonus, Djurdjevic and regular series artist Olivier Coipel have teamed-up to create a special variant cover for this issue—and you need to see the results of this superstar jam to believe it! This stunning image is also available as the Thor By Coipel & Djurdjevic Poster!

Thor’s world has been rocked by the machinations of others, but will the return of his father set him on a path of no return? And what of Loki’s machinations with the deadly Dr. Doom? If you haven’t checked out one of 2007’s most critically-acclaimed new series, then don’t miss Thor #7, kicking off a series of events that promise to shatter the status quo!

THOR #7 (DEC072216)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—2/28/08, On-Sale—3/19/08


THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER (DEC072283)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
IN STORES NOW!

This post relates to: Captain America, Thor, Ant-Man

Okay the writer's strike sucks.  I'm sure we can all agree on that.  I get why it's happening.  People are entitle to what they're entitled to.  From a selfish point of view, it sucks.  But the good news, no great news, is Marvel Studios have come to some sort of agreement.  Read on for yourself:

Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc., and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced today that they have reached an interim comprehensive agreement that will put writers immediately back to work on the Marvel Studios development slate. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“We're very excited about our summer releases, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk, and look forward to resuming work with writers on our future projects including Captain America, Thor, Ant-Man, and The Avengers,” said Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel.

“Marvel Studios' signing of an interim agreement with the Writers Guild is more good news for our membership,” said WGAE President Michael Winship and WGAW President Patric M. Verrone. “Marvel is committed to fairly compensating their writers and now they can move forward with their planned production schedule.”

I want more comic-based movies.  Let's hope things continue to go smoothly and we get some more great flicks to look forward to.

If you want to read the rest of the press release or want more information on the Writer's Guild of America, go to www.wga.org/subpage_newsevents.aspx