Marvel reveals Spider-Man's "New Look", which debuts on Amazing Spider-Man #61

 

Just before the holidays end and we say goodbye to 2020, Marvel has officially unveiled the "new look" Peter Parker will sport in the pages of "The Amazing Spider-Man" next year - and it's a new white-blue costume with orange linings reminiscent of the "Big Time" suit, but with bright circular eyes and even shades of grey added to it.

Designed by Dustin Weaver with inputs by writer Nick Spencer and editor Nick Lowe, the new suit will debut on the pages of ASM #61, and features in the covers here for ASM #62 and 63. Why Peter chooses to suit up and make a change is not yet revealed, but we'll definitely find out soon enough when the issue releases next year. So far, the costume has drawn some mixed reactions, and looks more like another change to serve the narrative.

You can read up more about the new costume via Marvel.com.

Happy New Year and Stay Safe all!

ICYMI: The Book of Boba Fett arrives on December 2021

 

Following his highly anticipated return during the events of The Mandalorian Season 2, the original Mandalorian of the Star Wars Universe himself Boba Fett is getting his very own spin-off show - with Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen returning as Boba Fett and Fennec Shand respectively in the series that will see the further adventures of everyone's favorite bounty hunter and his new partner continue after helping Din Djarin in his quest to help The Child return to his people.

While no other details for the show were released, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni will also help produce the show like they did with Mando, with El Mariachi Trilogy director Robert Rodriguez also joining the project! This will definitely be something to look forward to next year and Xmas came early for fans of this clone son of Jango Fett!

The Book of Boba Fett will premiere on Disney + on December 2021!

DC Comics March 2021 Solicitations Released, Infinite Frontier Era Begins

 

It is indeed a new “Infinite Frontier” that begins for DC Comics after the events of Dark Nights: Death Metal and Future State, as the publisher has revealed its plans for the new initiative in its March 2021 solicitations as detailed by Newsarama. It kicks off with an anthology sized “Infinite Frontier #0” issue - which is 64 pages of new story setups and revealing what will come in the next phase of the DC Universe, with the likes of Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, James Tyrion IV, Geoff Johns, and Brian Michael Bendis writing stories while John Timms, David Marquez, and more provide art duties.

The new status quo will see changes in characters, teams, and new ongoing series for some. Here’s the description of what we can expect:

"In Gotham City, The Joker jolts citizens awake with an attack even the Dark Knight never expected," DC's description continues. 

"In Brazil, a young woman discovers her destiny and her connection to the Amazons. In Belle Reve, Amanda Waller plots an invasion of Arkham Asylum. In the far reaches of space, Mongul dreams of galactic domination, while the Green Lantern Corps hosts a summit of its greatest enemies. At the Hall of Justice, the League joins forces with Black Adam. Beyond the mortal world, Wonder Woman settles into a new role in the godsphere. And somewhere in the DC Universe—it’s the return of Stargirl, in an all-new tale written by Geoff Johns!"

Prepare for DC’s Infinite Frontier on March 2021.

Brian Michael Bendis teases the new Justice League for DC's "Infinite Frontier" era

 

Posted on his Instagram on the eve of the expected DC Comics March 2021 solicitations, it looks like Brian Michael Bendis' next project after handling Superman and Young Justice will be none other than the core team of DC - the Justice League.

As reported by Newsarama, the new line-up is going to be quite the mixed line-up of heroes, with mainstays like Superman, Batman, Aquaman, and Hawkgirl returning. However the line-up looks to be shaken with new and old faces filling up the ranks, with Green Arrow and Black Canary added to the league, Hippolyta and the Bendis created character Naomi McDuffie joining as well, and what looks to be either Shazam (formerly Captain Marvel) or Black Adam in the center.

We'll know soon enough what the story and the line-up is for this iteration of the league once it's officially announced, with Bendis writing and artist David Marquez teaming up once more for this next high profile project.

Tom King reveals Helena Wayne’s new look for Batman/ Catwoman

 

“Hello Helena” indeed.🦇🐈

Looking like a chip off the ol’ Bat and Cat block, Batman Catwoman writer Tom King has revealed a new image featuring the daughter of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle in Helena Wayne - sporting a new look that combines the best of both worlds from her parents with art by artist Clay Mann. As part of his new ongoing series that continues from his Batman run and explores the romance between Batman and Catwoman in the past, present, and future, this new look for Helena begs the question whether she is still using the “Huntress” name, or has embraced her father’s legacy by becoming the new Batgirl or Batwoman thanks to the new cowl that’s very much in line with the original look The Bat-Man had in his first appearance. We’ll know soon enough what this is as Batman Catwoman continues, with solicitations for issue #4 expected to be released soon by DC.

Source: Tom King on Twitter

Wonder Woman 1984: First Look/ Opening Scene Released

 

Following the virtual red carpet world premiere event held to welcome the long awaited return of Diana of Themyscira in a new adventure set in the 1980's, Warner Bros. and DC Films have released a first look at the full opening scene for "Wonder Woman 1984" - which once again stars Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Chris Pine as the resurrected Steve Trevor, as they deal with two new adversaries in Maxwell Lord and Cheetah.

Wonder Woman 1984 - Opening Scene

Wonder Woman 194 will premiere in BOTH theaters and HBO Max on December 25 in the US.

Weekend Refresher: Marvel Studios' Disney Investor Day presentation

It was a BIG WEEK for fans of Lucasfilm, Marvel, and everything under the Disney umbrella, as the House of Mouse revealed during their "Disney Investor Day" presentation" their incoming slate of programs coming to movies and television -- including almost a dozen programs for Star Wars and a LOT of stuff coming via Marvel Studios. We're going to focus on the latter, because that was A LOT -  and Kevin Feige gave a big presentation which you can view on the video below:

 

Kevin Feige's Marvel Phase 5 Panel Video from Investors Day Announcement

Some noteworthy highlights from the presentation for Marvel's film division and TV shows coming to Disney +:

- The Fantastic Four is getting the MCU Movie treatment at long last

- No mention of the X-Men or Mutants (yet)

- Our first full trailers for The Falcon and The Winter Solider, Loki, and What If? among others

- A new trailer for WandaVision

- A first look feature on Ms. Marvel

- Hailee Steinfeld finally confirmed officially as Kate Bishop in the "Hawkeye" TV Series

- IronHeart, Armor Wars, Secret Invasion, GOTG Holiday Special and more announced

- 3rd Ant-Man film titled "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania"

And that's just some of them. Plus Rachel McAdams back as Christine Palmer for Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness (with Sam Raimi confirmed to direct), and Jaime Alexander coming back as Lady Sif for Thor: Love and Thunder - which also has Christian Bale's role confirmed as Gorr the God Buther.

That's literally a lot to take in - but congratulations Marvel and looking forward to what's to come for Phase 4 and beyond!

Future State: The Next Batman's identity has been revealed (Spoiler Warning)

 

"Future State" - DC Comics interim two month event which will see ongoing DC titles take a break and a storyline that goes into a possible future with new heroes introduced, hasn't even begun yet and now the identity of the titular "Next Batman" has been revealed by the publisher thanks to a variant cover for the second issue of the miniseries... And it's a person of color and someone who is related to a family that has ties to Bruce Wayne and his legacy in a manner of speaking.

Hit the jump to find out who it is... And naturally it's a SPOILER.

Oscar Isaac cast as Solid Snake in Jordan Vogt-Roberts' Metal Gear Solid movie

 

The internet has exploded and we get the fitting "!" sign in our heads, as Deadline has reported that "Star Wars" Sequel Trilogy and "Dune" star Oscar Isaac has been cast as Solid Snake in the upcoming live-action Metal Gear Solid movie to be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts! The film is currently in development by Sony Pictures, and is based on the Tactical Espionage Action video game series of the same name created by Hideo Kojima that started in the original PlayStation way back in 1998.

Isaac is keeping pretty busy now that he's playing the legendary soldier who was a member of Foxhound. In addition to Snake, he was also recently tapped to play Moon Knight in the upcoming Marvel Studios TV Series for Disney +. This is definitely a good time for the Guatamelan-American actor!

No word yet on when Metal Gear Solid will be released, but we finally have a face behind Solid Snake!

Batman Catwoman #2 Variant Covers revealed, Issue arrives on January 19

 

With issue #1 out in stores this week and continuing the run Tom King started in Batman since DC Rebirth began in 2016, DC has revealed the variant covers for "Batman Catwoman" issue #2 - which features artworks by series artist Clay Mann, and rich alternates by DC Comics publisher Jim Lee and Travis Charest.

Batman Catwoman #2 will be released in comic book stores and digital on January 19, 2021.

Hawkeye Set Video gives reportedly first look at Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop!

 

Looks like the reports of Hailee Steinfeld being Kate Bishop is all but officially confirmed for Marvel Studios and Disney +'s upcoming Hawkeye TV Series, as videos from the set have gone online showing filming is ongoing - with a subway scene involving Jeremy Renner's Clint Barton, Kate Bishop, and Lucky The Pizza Dog going down a flight of stairs and rushing to catch a train!

Credit: https://t.co/1tNf0Dof5f on Instagram.
Much better Hailee and kate Bishop confirmation!!! pic.twitter.com/EI2OAijP0c

— Camry (@mcamry) December 2, 2020

If this is indeed Hailee as Kate, it's on point casting! The news has also been reported by Comic Book Movie, so it's just a matter of time until we get the announcement!

The singer and actress has already played the lead in 2018's Bumblebee, and has lent her voice as Gwen Stacy/ Spider-Gwen in the Academy Award winning Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse animated film!

No release date has been given when Hawkeye will premiere on Disney +!