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Watch the extended trailer for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. online

Following the masses of teasers yesterday, Marvel has now released an official full-length trailer to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. If the previous ones were epic, then this one fleshes out the story a little bit more, showing the introduction of new people to the world of S.H.I.E.L.D. It’s still unclear whether J. August Richards is Luke Cage, but he’s definitely cited as being a “super hero”.

The cast are showcased, including Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), highly trained in combat and espionage, Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen) expert pilot and martial artist, Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker); brilliant engineer and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) genius bio-chemist. Joining them on their journey into mystery is new recruit and computer hacker Skye (Chloe Bennet). Of course, the cause for excitement is that Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) lives again.

The show will debut on Tuesdays in the Fall 2013 season in the US.

May 15, 2013
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ordered to TV series, teases first “Hulk” footage

According to IGN and SuperHeroHype, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been ordered from pilot to TV series in one of the most unsurprising pieces of news yet. Coming off the back of not only the world’s third most successful box office hit ever, The Avengers, and Iron Man 3 (which is already on its way to $800 million globally), this seems like a no brainer.

The other little bit of leaky news today is that a small 6-second piece of viral footage, purportedly from the pilot, has surfaced. It seems to involved the Hulk (or possibly the Abomination?) being papped by someone super secret. Marvel/Disney has been promptly taking these down, so don’t be surprised if it disappears by the time you try to look it up. Could this be what the long-rumoured Hulk TV project has morphed into?

Here’s the show’s official synopsis:

Joss Whedon shows us not all heroes are super with “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Fresh from his role in the summer’s box office smash, Marvel’s The Avengers, Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) returns to the worldwide law enforcement organization S.H.I.E.L.D. He puts together a small, highly trained, team of Agents to tackle the cases that haven’t been classified yet, the new, the strange and the unknown. That team consists of straight arrow Agent Grant Ward (Brett Dalton), an expert in combat and espionage; pilot and martial artist Agent Melinda May (Ming-Na Wen); and brilliant if socially awkward scientists Agent Leo Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and Agent Jemma Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge). They’ll be joined by civilian new recruit and computer hacker Skye (Chloe Bennet). Prepare for an epic adventure that showcases the hope and wonder of the human spirit. This is a world of Super Heroes, aliens and the unusual – of action, spectacle and world spanning stories. The show will speak to the human condition through the lens of our very human, non-powered S.H.I.E.L.D agents – that together we are greater than we are apart, and that we can make a difference in the world.

Executive Produced and co-written by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen (“Dollhouse,” “Dr.Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog”), Jeffrey Bell (“Angel,” “Alias”) and Jeph Loeb (“Smallville,” “Lost,” “Heroes”) comes Marvel’s first live-action TV series, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

Let the speculation commence. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is expected to debut in the Fall 2013 season. We’ll probably know more come July when San Diego Comic-Con is on.

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May 10, 2013
Cover Story: Best Comic Book Covers of June 2012

Each month, hundreds of comics are released to stores for the hungry masses of fans around the world. To stand out on the shelves, you have to put the great art up front. You can judge a book by its cover.

Welcome back to our continuing monthly column aimed at finding some of our favourite covers for the month. In June, the traditional midway point of the year, we’ve got twenty outstanding front bits to our favourite form of graphic storytelling fun. These columns can sometimes get a little dark, so it’s great to be able to include at least one clown (Shaky Kane’s The Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterested #6), some toys (the always reliable Joao Ruas on Fables #118) and whatever the hell that freakout is on Rob Guillroy’s Chew #27. The art of J.H. Williams III, Phil Noto, Scottie Young, Rafael Grampá and Michael Komarck all make return visits to this column, along with new entries from Dave Eaglesham, David Yardin and the timeless awesomeness of Alex Maleev. There’s also a debut comic this month, The Massive #1 from Dark Horse Kristian Donaldson. i09 has a great article on the creation of this cover.

Batman Incorporated #2 (DC Comics) – Artist: Chris Burnham

Batwoman #10 (DC) – Artist: J.H. Williams III

The Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterested #6 (Image) – Artist: Shaky Kane

Buffy: The Vampire Slayer – Season 9 – Cover #10 (Artist: Phil Noto)

Chew #27 (Image) – Cover: Rob Guillroy

Dark Tower: The Man in Black #1 (Marvel) – Artist: Alex Maleev

Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child #4 (DC/Vertigo) – Artist: Rafael Grampá

Dorothy & The Wizard in Oz #8 (Marvel) – Scottie Young

Fables #118 (DC/Vertigo) – Artist: Joao Ruas

Fairest #4 (DC/Vertigo) – Artist: Adam Hughes

Fury MAX #3 (Marvel) – Artist: Dave Johnson

Haunt #27 (Image) – Artist: Nathan Fox

Hulk #53 (Marvel) – Artist: Dale Eaglesham

The Incredible Hulk #9 (Marvel) – Artist: Michael Komarck

The Massive #1 (Dark Horse) – Artist: Kristian Donaldson

The Shade #9 (DC) – Artist: Tony Harris

Wolverine #308 (Marvel) – Artist: Chris Samnee

Wonder Woman #10 (DC) – Artist: Cliff Chiang

X-Factor #237 (Marvel) – Artist: David Yardin

X-Men #30 (Marvel) – Artist: Jorge Molina

June 30, 2012
Detailed Look at Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk in The Avengers

The SuperHeroHype Forums has posted a detailed picture of the Hulk from the upcoming blockbuster The Avengers. Previously modelled on Eric Bana and Edward Norton, this latest one incorporates Mark Ruffalo’s features into the design. Check out those chest hairs! He must have been eating his bread crusts.

Directed by Joss Whedon, Marvel’s The Avengers is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963. The super team of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk (and some other folk) must band together to stop the world from being all destroyed and such. The film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson.

The Avengers is released in Australia on 25 April 2012 from Disney. It will be released in the US a week later on 4 May 2012.

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April 6, 2012
Podcast: Behind the Panels – Issue 20: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8
Hosted By: David McVay & Richard Gray

David and Richard discuss the latest in news from the world of comics. This week, we visit our favourite man in the log cabin Alan Moore then spin through the wonders of WonderCon. THEN Mandrake comes to the cinema, and what’s next for Chronicle director Josh Trank. PLUS our kick-ass Pick of the Week: Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8.

Our next reading assignment: The New 52 – 6 Months On.

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Vintage Clip of the Week

Vampirella (1996)

What We’ve Been Reading This Week
- Saga (Image)
- Fairest (DC/Vertigo)
- New 52 #7s – incl. Superboy, Batgirl (DC)
- Punisher #9 (Marvel)
- The Incredible Hulk (Marvel)
Comic News

Buying Before Watchmen? Alan Moore says stop buying his other comics.
http://blastr.com/2012/03/buying-before-watchmen-al.php

Wonder-Con 12 Updates

DC Comics/Vertigo
New 52
http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/03/17/wondercon-2012-dc-comics-the-new-52

Superman: Earth One Volume 2 by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis releasing in November.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37605

Vertigo
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37626
- The New Deadwardians as Downton Abbey meets The Walking Dead (28/3)
- Saucer Country by Paul Cornell and artist Ryan Kelly, Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child by Selwyn Hinds with art by Denys Cowan (21/3)
- Get Jiro, an original graphic novel co-written by Joel Rose and cook and TV personality Anthony Bourdain.
- Fables: Werewolves of the Heartland original graphic novel will finally be published this November.
Marvel
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37644
- New Captain Marvel
- New X-Treme X-Men by Greg Pak in July (See also: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=37639)
- Hulk & Red Hulk together with Machine Man and Alpha Flight in a story illustrated by Dale Eaglesham
- Dark Avengers in June – Luke Cage will lead the Dark Avengers
Movie News

Arrow first look
https://www.thereelbits.com/2012/03/20/warner-releases-first-look-at-green-arrow-from-arrow/

Warner Bros. Plots Mandrake the Magician
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-plots-mandrake-magician-298627

Josh Trank to direct Red Star
http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/chronicle-helmer-josh-trank-lands-on-the-red-star-at-warner-bros/

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March 22, 2012
8 new character banners for The Avengers

Disney Australia and Marvel have released eight (count ’em) new character banners for next year’s event The Avengers, finally offering unobscured portraits of the main characters glimpsed in the earlier character pieces.

Continuing the epic big-screen adventures started in Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk,Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel’s The Avengers is the superhero team up of a lifetime.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon, Marvel’s The Avengers is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963.

The Avengers is released in Australia on 25 April 2012 from Disney. It will be released in the US a week later on 4 May 2012.

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December 20, 2011