Superhero Bits: Watchmen, Kick Ass 2, The Avengers, Hellboy, Batman: Arkham City
How many IMAX theaters will be showingThe Dark Knight Risesprologue in the United Kingdom? HasThe Wolverinebeen delayed after all? What comic book did an Illinois man find in his attic? DoesJeremy Rennerthink aHawkeyesolo movie is possible? How wouldChloe Moretzchange Hit Girl forKick Ass 2? Read about all of this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
In 1966, a newspaper writer predicted a rise in the importance ofBatman.Comics Alliancehas much, much more on this.
If you live in the UK, I have some bad news. There are only four IMAX theaters in your country that use 70mm IMAX so there are only four places you can seeThe Dark Knight Risesprologue in a few weeks according toWhat Culture.
The characters ofBatman: Arkham Cityget aSimpsonsmakeover byDean Fraserover atSpringfield Punx. Head there, orGeek Tyrant, for a better look at each one.
JoBloreportsThe Wolverinehas NOT been delayed.
/Film reader Gabriel V alerted us to thisWatchmentrailer bydracudelishiomade withLittle Big Planet 2. It’s pretty phenomenal.
Marvelpicks their top five moments from the DVD releaseIron Man: Extremis. They’ll be featuring moments from other movies in the new in storesMarvel Knights Animation Collectionall week.
A man in Illinois had the best day ever when he was looking in his attic and found a copy ofAmazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance ofSpider-Man. Read more at theLaGrange Patch(viaTHR).
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ThisFake CriterionofBatman & Robinis pretty amazing. Incredibly, it only got an honorable mention in their contest. It makes more sense when you look at theBack to the Future IIone that took first place. I want. Bad.
Marvel has released all the character descriptions fromThe Avengers, according toStitch Kingdom. Head there to read them all, but here’s Bruce Banner:
After a gamma radiation experiment went awry, mild-mannered scientist Dr. Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) found himself with a peculiar condition. When angered or provoked, he would transform into the uncontrollable, green-skinned monster known as the Hulk. Now, fearful of the damage that the Hulk could inflict, Dr. Banner chooses to live a discreet life in remote parts of the world, working to cure the sick and help the poor while trying to elude those who would take advantage of his ability to change into the enormous, green menace. When a mounting threat calls for Banner’s specialized scientific expertise, S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury recruits him, knowing full well that the incredible strength of Banner’s alter ego, the Hulk, would be an asset to The Avengers.
Comics Allianceposted a bunch of animated comic book covers of some of the most famous books of all time. That’s obviouslyThe Dark Knight Returnsabove. There are more at the link.
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MTVtalked toGary Oldmanabout how his character inThe Dark Knight Riseshas changed, if at all, from the rest of the movies.CollideraskedJeremy Rennerif he thought aHawkeyesolo movie was possible in the future. His quote is below but head there orComing Soonto read more thoughts onThe Avengers:
You can buy thisHellboyDunny, made byThe Modelmaker(viaToycutter) on eBay right now.
Chloe Moretzspoke toShowbiz Spy(viaCBM) about what she’d want to do with Hit-Girl ifKick-Ass 2gets made:
