Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 kicks off just as Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), and company get ready to fulfill their latest job -- inter-dimensional pest-control. Buoyed by their success in taking out Rohan the Accuser, the team has become the go-to group for solving galaxy-sized problems.
[Movie Review] A Bunch of A-Holes — Guardians of the Galaxy
Various media outlets were skeptical Marvel could pull off a sci-fi movie that didn't quite fit in -- at least on the surface -- with the Avengers-centric, individual and collective, cinematic universe. G uardians of the Galaxy made their first onscreen appearance with a trailer accompanied by Blue Swede's ooga-chaka chanting Hooked on a Feeling,... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Verdict — Guardians of the Galaxy #13
Last issue in Guardians of the Galaxy #12, Jean Grey accepted her guilt. Rather, she accepted what she would become. This issue in Guardians of the Galaxy #13, Grey turns the finger back on Gladiator. "None of you could stop it, either. None of you!" After all, after the retconning Jean Grey and the Phoenix... Continue Reading →
15-Second Teaser Trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy
The Guardians of the Galaxy trailer is on its way, and it's set to debut on the Jimmy Kimmel show Tuesday night -- you can see it on his YouTube channel soon after. The 15-second trailer begins with a question -- "Who are you?" -- before a quick montage of the cast and characters. Fans... Continue Reading →
All-New X-Men #23 Review
A few days ago, I imagined what I'd ask Brian Michael Bendis if I could get one question in for an interview. "What is it about you that Marvel would put their X-Men franchise in your hands?" Bendis is talented, obviously, and he's shaping up to be the Chris Claremont of this generation. But that... Continue Reading →
[Comic Review] Trial of the Galaxy — Guardians of the Galaxy #11.NOW
If you've been thinking, Hey, isn't it time for an X-Men crossover -- your wish has been granted! But this is something more, something -- I guess you would say, universal. Serving as a prequel -- the events this issue actually take place before All-New X-Men #22.NOW which was released a week before -- Guardians... Continue Reading →