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The Mighty Thor Gets a Mighty Movie

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:55 am | 2 Comments

Thor is in theaters now and you should really go see it!

As a life long comic book reader, I can honestly say that I never thought in a million years I would ever say, think, type or articulate in any way shape or form the following words: Thor is the new standard for how all comic book movies should be made. Seriously. Look, I was never [...]

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Coming Attractions:Even MORE Geeky Goodness Coming!

Posted by GeekGyrl | Posted on July 24, 2010 at 1:21 am | 1 Comment

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Your favorite chatty geeks (yes, yes I do mean us!) introduce a new regular feature to the site later this month. However, knowing how geeks love their sneak previews, we present to you now, for your entertainment and titillation, a peak at attractions to come here on GSB over the next couple months. New Book [...]

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Marvel Teases “It’s Time To Save The World”

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on January 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm | No Comments

Marvel Comics teases, "It's Time To Save The World" this April

Marvel.com has released a teaser for…well, we’re not sure what it’s for, other than it’s something coming in April 2010. Galactus, two Infinity Gems, a silver skull and the words “It’s Time To Save The World” are all we get for clues. Any guesses as to what it all means?

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Marvel Unveils New Look For Iron Man

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on at 11:49 am | 1 Comment

Iron Man's new armor will debut in April's Invicible Iron Man #25

Marvel.com has unveiled their upcoming new look for Iron Man. The new armor was designed by Invincible Iron Man scribe Matt Fraction and Ryan Meinerding, the designer from the Iron Man films and the upcoming Thor movie. So, why the new armor now? Seems like a perfect time to Marvel, given the events playing out [...]

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Iron Man 2 Trailer Released

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on December 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm | 2 Comments

Robert Downey, Jr. on the set of Iron Man 2

The long awaited trailer to next summer’s Iron Man 2 has been released and my excitement for the movie has just been knocked up a few notches. We finally get to see a glimpse of War Machine, as well as some good shots of Mickey Rourke as Whiplash (make sure you keep an eye out [...]

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Matt Fraction Named New Writer of Thor

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on December 15, 2009 at 2:40 pm | 2 Comments

Matt Fraction takes over writing chores for Thor

Comic Book Resources has an interview with Matt Fraction, who has been announced as the new ongoing writer of one of Marvel’s best selling titles, Thor. He will be taking over after current writer Kieron Gillen’s six-issue stint is complete. While the artist on the book is still “top-secret” John Romita, Jr. will be drawing the cover of Iron Man and Thor for Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day issue. [...]

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Marvel Announces “Marvel’s Greatest Comics” Line

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on December 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm | 1 Comment

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Marvel Comics has announce a new imprint called Marvel’s Greatest Comics, which will shine a spotlight on the publishers most-acclaimed series. New printings of must-read issues will be available at only $1 each, with the exception of the first title in the line. Invicible Iron Man #1 will be offered free. Starting in March 2010, [...]

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Disney Buy Marvel! (Seriously!!)

Posted by GeekSpeaker | Posted on August 31, 2009 at 10:21 am | 2 Comments

Disney is buying Marvel Comics...for reals!

Can you imagine Wolverine teaming up with Mickey Mouse? Who’d win in a fight: Pluto or Lockjaw? Could the mermaid Ariel be a contender with Mary Jane Watson for the love of Spider-Man? It all may sound silly, but guess what…it could happen now. That’s right, Disney is buying Marvel. WTF?! Really?! What a strange [...]

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