by Jim Smith | Apr 19, 2022 | Disney, Disney Legends, Disney Spotlight Series, Marvel
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on April 25, 2022.) “Bang! Boom! Pow!” These words are like poetry to generations of superhero comic fans. These pieces of pulp art were first popularized in the United States in the 1930s, as pillars of...
by Jim Smith | Mar 22, 2022 | Hidden, Marvel
Which character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) uses a Yaka Arrow as their signature weapon? Image: Disney Answer: Yondu Udonta Yondu’s remotely controlled Yaka Arrow is one of the most frightening weapons in all of the MCU. It is quiet and lethal, and Yondu...
by Jim Smith | Sep 7, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, General, Marvel
“Hello Peter.” Image: Disney-Marvel These two exceedingly simple words were spoken by none other than Doctor Octopus in the recently released trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home. My first reaction was to exclaim with glee “Doc Ock is back!” But then I thought a little...
by Jim Smith | Jul 12, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Disney, Marvel, Media
Loki – Marvel’s most anticipated streaming series to date – has introduced five new variant show posters, featuring the most memorable of the new Loki variants. We’ve all seen the posters highlighting Loki, Mobius, Ravonna Renslayer, Hunter B-15, the Loki...
by Jim Smith | Jul 4, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Marvel
“You weren’t born to be king, Loki. You were born to cause pain and suffering and death. That’s how it is, that’s how it was, that’s how it will be. All so that others can achieve the best versions of themselves.”― Mobius M. Mobius A high...
