A dark version of Sam Raimi’s **Spider-Man 2 ** takes place in a different universe. Often regarded as the definitive Marvel movie and one of the best superhero movies in history, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 placed Doctor Octopus as a top-tier supervillain. Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock wanted to push the boundaries of science, only to be turned into a monster by his own creati
Doctor Octopus’ entire life is a cycle of ambition and inevitable failure. Otto Octavius’ inventions are objectively revolutionary, but they’re usually undermined by his self-serving personality. Even when Doc Ock tries to reform or reinvent himself , his own hubris pulls him back into self-destruct
Dent’s smug line reveals his belief that he can bend the world to his will . It’s a belief that shatters after the explosion that scars him. Overshadowed by his famous “You either die a hero…” quote, this moment quietly sets up Dent’s fall from idealist to vengeful arbiter of cha
As a pinball game, Marvel Pinball is as solid as they come. The physics featured in this game are identical to pinball machines you would find at your local arcade. Plus, you get to enter and record your high scores, compare them up against the world, compare them against your friends, and even the vibration feedback makes you feel that much closer to the real thing. You also have all the standards that come with a pinball table, including bumpers, rails, stand-up targets, etc. I especially like the fact that the game has the courtesy to move the Xbox Live notifications to the middle of the screen instead of at the bottom, because, if you know anything about pinball, you know that covering any part of the bottom of the screen could result in the loss of a ball. You lose three balls, and you’re out. Game o
What do you think of this mega-acquisition of Marvel by Disney ? Does it make you as apprehensive as me for the future or elated that we may have an enormous opportunity to see more comic films in the fut
Some of the most effective superhero movie quotes have slipped under the radar, overshadowed by the more iconic examples. Both Marvel and DC have delivered a litany of celebrated dialogue. Yet beyond these are many that quietly shaped their stories, deepened characters, and revealed hidden truths about heroism and villa
Meanwhile, 2025’s Marvel Zombies: Red Band #2 offers a twist on Marvel Comics’ zombie virus . This time, all characters are sent to Battleworld, divided between the surviving heroes and the horde of the undead. For weeks, the survivors’ numbers are gradually reduced as more and more of them get infected, making the zombies’ threat exponentially big
OK, so just a few minutes ago Twitter literally exploded with news of a major financial announcement: according to The Associated Press, The Walt Disney Co. will acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc., for $4 billion in cash and st
During his deadly parade in Batman (1989), Joker showers Gotham with money and music before unleashing poison gas from his balloons. He taunts the crowd : “Now comes the part where I relieve you, the little people, of the burden of your failed and useless lives. But, as my plastic surgeon always said: if you gotta go, go with a smi
During Lois Lane’s rooftop interview with Superman, she asks him why he’s here. With total sincerity, Christopher Reeve’s quintessential Man of Steel smiles and replies, “I’m click here for more to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way.” It’s an iconic line that perfectly defines Superman’s idealism and optimi
The first Marvel Zombies comic run has Galactus trying to take over, as he is wont to do; although with considerably different results than usual. If the game followed this as the main storyline, there’s plenty of time travel and alternate dimensions that could explain why Spider-Man has to go to other dimensions.
Spider-Girl is Spider-Man’s daughter May, all grown up! She originated in a “What If” comic, and then went on to receive her own book which became the longest running female-superhero book ever published by Marvel. This all takes place in an alternate look at the future where Peter has retired and May has taken up his mantle.
As I already mentioned, Marvel Pinball comes with four different tables. However, this is mostly like getting four different maps. These four tables offer their own subtle twists to a conventional pinball table, but, in the end, they all play largely similar to each other. You have a button to launch the ball, buttons for the left and right flipper, and the ability to tilt the table. That’s all. Although the game’s physics are spot-on with capturing exactly how a pinball machine should play in real life, I feel that there was a missed opportunity here. Just because you have true to life physics, that doesn’t mean you should be limited to simulating an actual pinball machine. There are some far-fetched scenarios on these tables already; for example: Wolverine and Sabretooth battle each other after hitting certain areas on the table. With that said, why not take it a step further, and offer something as fun and over-the-top as the characters that are featured. Marvel Pinball has four different machines, but once you have played one, you’ve played them all. This ultimately leads to a rather boring experience that will have you moving on very quic