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Magic: The Gathering presents Marvel superheroes in a new collection full of heroes and villains

Magic: The Gathering is in a sweet spot. At least in terms of sales. It seems to be reaching a more general audience, thanks to its collaboration with multiple franchises, and they hope to continue doing so in the near future by collaborating with some of the biggest IPs in the world. One of these is Marvel. And while Spider-Man wasn’t exactly what we expected, it seems they want to fix that with their new attempt with the franchise: Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes. Superheroes and supervillains, united The most striking thing at first is that, unlike the collection of […]

Magic: The Gathering is in a sweet spot. At least in terms of sales. It seems to be reaching a more general audience, thanks to its collaboration with multiple franchises, and they hope to continue doing so in the near future by collaborating with some of the biggest IPs in the world.

One of these is Marvel. And while Spider-Man wasn’t exactly what we expected, it seems they want to fix that with their new attempt with the franchise: Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes.

Superheroes and supervillains, united

The most striking thing at first is that, unlike the Spider-Man collection, this time we are not limited to a single universe or character from the comics. Here are all the superheroes from the Marvel universe, without exception. As in the case of Spider-Man, very focused on the comics, it seeks to appeal to the audience that has grown up reading comics rather than the much more recent MCU fan audience.

This has allowed this collection to introduce us to some lesser-known characters for anyone who doesn’t have a good knowledge of comics. In addition to others well known to all. From the Fantastic Four to several of the Avengers and the X-Men, here are some of our favorite superheroes. And of course, their rivals. Namor, Thanos, and Doctor Doom join the battle to ensure that no puppet is left headless and that your plans come to fruition. Even if they are not the most noble.

In fact, one of the mechanics of Spider-Man returns in association with this idea: that of heroes and villains. Most of the cards in the set are either heroes or villains, depending on whether they are superheroes or supervillains, and many cards have specific effects depending on which they are. Encouraging the creation of tribal effects by bringing together those of their class to enhance their strengths, avoiding mixing them.

All of this also reinforces one of the weaknesses that existed in the Spider-Man set: the lack of cards and synergies. With many more heroes and villains and ways to support them, there would not only be a way to play the new superhero cards, but also to revisit the cards from the Spider-Man collection and give them a new appreciation in the context of having many more cards to work with.

Products for Everyone

On the other hand, the collection will also feature various card treatments associated with the comics. Whether they are character logo cards, showcasing the characters and their names; panel cards, where there are literally comic book pages on the card; or classic cover cards, there is art for everyone in this collection. Even more so if we add the reprints of mythical Magic cards, now with panel art and classic Marvel covers, adding a new context to both the cards and the images.

In addition, and unlike the Spider-Man collection, Marvel Super Heroes will have four dedicated Commander decks. With one for The Avengers, another for Wakanda, another for The Fantastic Four, and one dedicated to Doctor Doom, they have taken special care to ensure there is a product for everyone. This is especially evident in the special Bundles and the Beginner’s Box, a product with ten half-decks to learn how to play the game with all Marvel superhero cards.

With this collection, Wizards of the Coast seems to want to enhance their synergies with Marvel. Whether it will work remains to be seen, but it seems they have learned the lesson regarding the issues they encountered with Spider-Man. So get ready, gather your Avengers, and on June 26th you will be able to enjoy Marvel superheroes in Magic: The Gathering.

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Spider-Noir no fue el único superhéroe de cine negro: Marvel tenía todo un universo noir que ya ha sido olvidado

There was a time, somewhat forgotten now, when Marvel, instead of relying on the nostalgia of its most well-known works, decided (oh, sin) to innovate. To show different universes, new characters and groups, and even to question everything we knew about the superheroes of the time. This is how in the year 2000 the Ultimate Universe began, a new version of the classic heroes that gave birth to Miles Morales, or the Spider-verse. And, in its eagerness to explore (and, why not say it, exploit) the possibilities of the moment, someone decided to give an opportunity

There was a time, somewhat forgotten now, when Marvel, instead of relying on the nostalgia of its most well-known works, decided (oh, sin) to innovate. To show different universes, new characters and groups, and even to question everything we knew about superheroes of the time. This is how in the year 2000 the Ultimate Universe began, a new version of the classic heroes that gave birth to Miles Morales, or the Spider-verse. And, in its eagerness to explore (and, why not say it, exploit) the possibilities of the moment, someone decided to give film noir a chance: this is how the Noir Universe was born… which, in some way, continues to this day!

I see everything in black and white

Spider-Noir, who now has a fantastic series of his own on Amazon Prime Video but became famous thanks to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, originated in the comics long before anyone thought of Nicolas Cage to voice him (or, in fact, before he even left the comic book panel). It all started when, in 2006, Fabrice Sapolsky, editor of the comic magazine Comic Box, gave David Hine the idea for a pulp version of Spider-Man set in the 1930s. He liked it so much that Marvel decided not only to create that Spider-Man Noir but also a complete line set in that universe.

It was announced that, initially, the Noir Universe would consist of four miniseries: Spider-Man Noir, X-Men Noir, Daredevil Noir, and Wolverine Noir, which were published throughout 2009. And, although many people believe that only Spidey existed with that tone, the truth is that it was such a success that they later launched Luke Cage Noir, Punisher Noir, Weapon X Noir, and Iron Man Noir, in addition to new collections of Spider-Man and X-Men. The novelty faded, and in 2010 they brought this world to an end, but somehow, Spider-noir managed to escape the abyss of oblivion.

Honestly, although many of them are just simple comic book nonsense, many of these comics still work wonderfully, like Luke Cage Noir and Daredevil Noir. The universe still exists, it’s Earth-90214, so you never know if after the success of Spider-Noir they will decide to revive someone else other than the Peter Parker from 1932. If you’re curious, indeed, this Peter Parker has the same powers as the one we all know, only he can shoot organic webs without the need for inventions. Also, he works at the Daily Bugle, yes, but he also works as a private investigator. We wouldn’t expect less from someone in a film noir universe, of course. Plus, he uses .45 caliber guns, because of course, what kind of superhero from the 30s would he be without shooting anyone?

Sadly, Marvel no longer dares to undertake this type of project, fully immersed in the whirlwind of audiovisual success. The most we have are resurrections of past universes (like the fantastic Ultimate Universe) or tons of nostalgia, with the occasional breath of fresh air. The inventions could be a failure, but sometimes they have lasted for decades inspiring thousands of writers and artists, like the 2099 universe with Miguel O’Hara, the world of Spider-Gwen, or the land of House of M. Perhaps, in fact, their sales might eventually rise in some way.

Marvel Noir may not have been a bestseller, but at least it showed that the House of Ideas still had them and was not content to simply float along. When the MCU ends, who knows? Perhaps it will be time for comics to have imagination again, after all.

Tom Holland is already thinking about retiring as Spider-Man. There is only one condition to do it his way

Ten years have passed since the first time Tom Holland put on the Spider-Man mask in Captain America: Civil War, and he has already participated in 7 Marvel movies, including the upcoming Brand New Day, the fourth solo adventure of the Wall-Crawler. However, at 29 years old, he knows he can’t do it forever, and, although it’s hard for us to believe, he is already considering what the next step will be. And he is very clear about it. Climbing to success In fact, he has already warned that not everything lasts forever: “For whoever comes next, whether […]

It has been ten years since Tom Holland first donned the Spider-man mask in Captain America: Civil War, and he has already participated in 7 Marvel movies, including the upcoming Brand New Day, the fourth solo adventure of the Wall-Crawler. However, at 29 years old, he knows he can’t do it forever, and, as hard as it is for us to believe, he is already considering what the next step will be. And he is very clear about it.

Climbing to Success

In fact, he has already warned that not everything lasts forever: “For whoever comes next, whether it’s Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen or a Spider-Woman or something like that, I would love to be part of the presentation of the next chapter. Whatever it is, I don’t know. But if I could do what Robert Downey Jr. did for me, I would be happy swinging into the sunset“. Of course, as if Marvel would let you go that easily, Tom.

In fact, Holland wants more creative control over the character, and the main idea for this new movie is, in fact, his: “My idea when I came to the table was called Spider-Puberty. What if Peter Parker loses control and things are changing? Spider-Puberty was the slogan I gave to the studio, which they immediately rejected. But they liked the core of the idea, and it grew into what we have now in the movie.”

On July 31, we will see if Spidey still has box office strength even without Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield by his side. Although something tells me that, considering the super-events coming in the next few years, they haven’t gone very far…

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The team of 'The Punisher' is clear: enough of Disney+, let's go straight to the movies

Punisher has had, in his surprisingly long career in movies, the faces of Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane, and Ray Stevenson, and the creators of the recent The Punisher: One Last Kill are clear about who should be the next actor to portray him in a standalone film: Jon Bernthal. After all, he has been sporting the skull on his chest for almost a decade, and he deserves the recognition, right? I shoot first and ask questions later For now, it’s just a distant idea. Its director, Reinaldo Marcus Green (who was nominated for an Oscar thanks to King Richard), has explained perfectly what […]

Punisher has had, in his surprisingly long career in cinemas, the faces of Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane, and Ray Stevenson, and the creators of the recent The Punisher: One Last Kill are clear about who should be the next actor to portray him in a standalone movie: Jon Bernthal. After all, he has been sporting the skull on his chest for almost a decade, and he deserves the recognition, right?

Shoot first and ask questions later

For now, it’s just a distant idea. Its director, Reinaldo Marcus Green (who made it to the Oscars thanks to King Richard), has perfectly explained what he wants to happen in the future: “I don’t know what the plans are for the future of Punisher. The only thing we hope to achieve is that people want more. Hopefully, Jon Bernthal and Marvel will come together to create something worthy of what the audience wants to see.” It’s not that what has been done isn’t worthy, of course.

And while we’re at it asking for the Three Kings’ letter, Green ended up saying that “Moving forward, I know that Jon and I would like to make a movie, something global that is on screens everywhere. But obviously, that will be Marvel’s decision“. You know, no pressure.

In fact, Bernthal will fulfill his dream in the upcoming Spider-man movie, where he will accompany the arachnid in one way or another. What happens from here is between Punisher, the machine guns, and Marvel.

Marvel is starting 'Civil War' again to tell us that 20 years ago Tony Stark had a secret. It is ridiculous, indeed

In 2005, Civil War was a turning point in Marvel’s history, a before and after: superheroes facing each other like never seen before, choosing a side, making decisions that would change their future. What was the result? The best-selling graphic novel in the company’s history, a movie adaptation that grossed 1.15 billion… And of course, logically, they have tried to make the donkey pull the cart again even though it has no strength or desire left. Civil War, but now done well The company has just launched the first comic of a new collection […]

In 2005, Civil War was a turning point in Marvel’s history, a before and after: superheroes faced off against each other like never before, choosing sides, making decisions that would change their future. The result? The best-selling graphic novel in the company’s history, a film adaptation that grossed 1.15 billion… And of course, logically, they have tried to make the donkey pull the cart again even though it no longer has the strength or desire.

Civil War, but now done right

The company has just released the first comic of a new collection titled Civil War: Unmasked, dedicated to telling us secrets that no one told us during the initial run 20 years ago. And the first one tackles something fundamental: the reason why Tony Stark insists relentlessly that a Superhero Registration Act is needed. Just in case the explosion by Nitro that killed 600 people, including children, wasn’t enough.

In this case, shortly after the start of the war, Tony Stark goes to see the mutants to try to persuade them not to remain neutral, and then Bishop decides to show him his future, a world in which he shows what will happen if he loses: the Wideawake Project, a future with millions of Sentinels enslaving the population. And of course, Iron Man, after a talk with the president, ends up supporting the act even more strongly because he believes he must prevent any other future. Anyway.

This issue, if anything, diminishes Iron Man’s decision, who is fully aware of the existence of alternate futures and multiverses that do not have to be our own. In the next issue, the real reason why Spider-Man decided to show his face to the world. While we’re at it, why not mess that up too.

Marvel finally reveals the plot and release date of 'VisionQuest'. We can even see the first image!

If there is one thing Marvel does wrong, it is keeping rumors under wraps. When they announce Young Avengers, will there still be anyone surprised? I guess the same people who were shocked when it was announced that VisionQuest is a series that actually exists and is not just a fan invention. The difference is that now, finally, we have a first image, release date, and an idea of where things might be headed. Vision for the future In the presentation of new developments from Disney, we finally learned more about the project when Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hiddleston, and […]

If there is one thing Marvel does poorly, it is keeping rumors under wraps. When they announce Young Avengers, will there still be anyone surprised? I suppose it will be the same people who were shocked when it was announced that VisionQuest is a series that actually exists and is not just a fan invention. The difference is that now, at last, we have a first image, release date, and an idea of where things might be headed.

Vision of the Future

At Disney’s presentation of news, we finally learned more about the project when Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hiddleston, and Paul Bettany took the stage to present it and show a teaser that we still can’t see, but in which we will see Vision in his human form, recalling his past as if it were a movie, searching for his humanity… and fighting, as it could not be otherwise, with Ultron, who also appears in his human form. Call it innovation, call it a lack of budget.

On October 14, we will finally know if the series is worth it or if it sinks into the swamp of lost possibilities of Marvel, but for now we have Bettany’s statements on the matter: “One of the most fun things is that we can finally see what’s on Vision’s mind, and it’s messier than you might think. He has been storing, copying, and pasting AIs to keep them alive in his head. One of them, of course, must be kept behind a pretty impressive firewall because it’s a psychopath. But a smart one.” Hello, Ultron, long time no see. In any case, this is the first image of the series for your enjoyment.

In addition to the classic characters, we will also see the arrival of Jocasta (Ultron’s girlfriend), Jarvis, F.R.I.D.A.Y, and E.D.I.T.H. So, we are going to have a curious robotic commotion to watch… And it will be the last thing we see from the MCU before the arrival of Avengers: Doomsday! We’ll have to see if it warms us up well or if it’s just simple junk.

One of the protagonists of 'Doomsday Avengers' confirms what we feared: the script has no ending

On December 18 of this year, we will probably be fed up with news about Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s normal. Despite sharing a release date with Dune 3, all eyes are on Marvel and its attempt to revitalize a franchise that many consider already over. To do this, it has pulled all possible desperate measures, from the return of characters and directors to a villain with the familiar face of Robert Downey Jr. And yet, the most important thing remains in question: What will the script be about? Avengers, something and something! The one that has […]

On December 18 of this year, we will probably be fed up with news about Avengers: Doomsday, and that’s normal. Despite sharing a release date with Dune 3, all eyes are on Marvel and its attempt to revitalize a franchise that many consider already surpassed. To achieve this, they have pulled all possible desperate measures, from the return of characters and directors to a villain with the familiar face of Robert Downey Jr. And yet, the most important aspect remains in question: What will the script be about?

Avengers, whatever and whatever!

The one who has broken the silence on the subject is none other than Ebon Moss-Bachrach, better known as The Thing, who will obviously appear in the movie as part of the Fantastic Four and has clarified that the script he read was incomplete. That said, to ensure no one gets anxious too soon, it is worth remembering that this is not a mistake per se, but a security mechanism. At least, I hope so.

“Yes, I read a complete script, but those scripts change quite a bit. You know? Probably not, probably didn’t have a complete third act. I don’t think it had an ending. I don’t think anyone can see those things.” Only the Russo brothers and those involved in the final scenes have the right to know how Doomsday ends, and it makes perfect sense: Imagine someone finds a script lying around and decides to take an unexpected photo!

Although, to be completely honest, it doesn’t seem like Bachrach was going to understand much after all: “These movies are so interstellar and so galactic and conceptual that sometimes it’s very hard to understand what’s happening in the story. And with Doomsday it was a bit harder to fit the pieces together. I knew where I was, I knew which planets, in which universe I was. But to understand how it connected with other universes, I had to go back to Joe Russo and say ‘I know you’ve told me this a lot, but can you tell me one more time?'”. Few things provide more assurance than an actor saying “I have no freaking idea what I did.”

Robert Downey Jr explodes against third-rate influencers: "The stars of the future? What nonsense"

There is not a day that I open TikTok and find myself with hundreds of mediocre videos (if not directly made with AI) accompanied by one or two absolute genius creations made by the future filmmakers of tomorrow. No matter how hard it is for us to get used to it, there are absolute genius works on the Internet and it has democratized the system to enter Hollywood… even though some stars still struggle to come to terms with it. And I’m not looking at anyone, Robert Downey Jr. Iron Influencer The star of Iron Man and whom we will see as the ultimate villain of Marvel in Avengers: Doomsday has complained, in the podcast […]

There isn’t a day that I open TikTok and find myself with hundreds of mediocre videos (if not directly made with AI) accompanied by some absolute genius creations by the future filmmakers of tomorrow. No matter how hard it is for us to get used to it, there are absolute geniuses on the Internet, and it has democratized the system to enter Hollywood… although some stars still struggle to come to terms with it. And I’m not looking at anyone, Robert Downey Jr.

Iron Influencer

The protagonist of Iron Man and whom we will see as the ultimate villain of Marvel in Avengers: Doomsday has complained, in the podcast Conversations for our Daughters, about influencers, somewhat like the man shaking his fist at a cloud: “When I hear people talk about ‘Oh, the stars of the future are going to be influencers’ I think ‘I don’t know what world you’re living in, but I think that’s nonsense’“.

Downey Jr, in fact, clarified his words shortly after: “Nowadays people can create fame without doing much more than pointing their mobile phone. I don’t see it as something negative, but I do believe that the challenge of individualization is intensifying”. Or in other words: don’t come near my territory, I have a shotgun and I know how to use it.

“Hopefully, most of the youth will say ‘Okay, but this is not my thing. I want to do something, I’m going to do something, I want to build something, I want to educate myself and I want to receive more information, so that whatever I do, it’s not just something like what an influencer does who only seeks to glorify themselves“, says Downey Jr, who also seems tired of endlessly scrolling through Reels and thinking “Okay, but besides the best hamburgers in Madrid, what else is there?”.

The truth is that the actor knows what he’s talking about because he has it in his own home: “My 14-year-old son got into influencers, and the next thing is ‘Hey, if you like how I play this video game, do you want to send me a donation?’ and it becomes a religion. There’s something about today’s influencers, they are like the evangelical snake oil salesmen of the information age“. Nothing, Robert, just feel free to express yourself.

According to the Russos, Peter Parker does not feel guilt for what turned him into Spider-Man

Spider-Man is not Peter Parker and Spider-Man wasn’t until Uncle Ben died. If Marvel has done anything systematically, it is to clearly define Peter’s story regarding this. How becoming a hero is not only due to Uncle Ben’s legacy, but also because of the guilt of not having done the right thing and being able to have prevented his unjust death. Uncle Ben died, but it wasn’t that big of a deal. According to Joe Russo, one of the directors of Avengers and part of the Russo Brothers duo, “in our heads, he […]

Spider-Man is not Peter Parker and Spider-Man was not until Uncle Ben died. If Marvel has done anything systematically, it is to clearly define Peter’s story regarding this. How becoming a hero is not only due to Uncle Ben’s legacy, but also because of the guilt of not having done the right thing and being able to have prevented his unjust death.

Uncle Ben has died, but it wasn’t that big of a deal

According to Joe Russo, one of the directors of Avengers and part of the Russo Brothers duo, “in our heads, he was not responsible for Uncle Ben’s death,” he said about Peter Parker, “if he blamed himself for his Uncle Ben’s death, he would be a very different character.” Basically denying the narrative that has been developed by comics for decades as well as the most popular adaptation of the character until the arrival of the MCU, that of the 90s animated series.

That doesn’t mean the Russos are wrong. Simply, their version of Spider-Man does not feel the guilt that other versions of the character do. Something that gives it a particular character and personality, defining it as a different character than that of the comics or other adaptations. Which is probably one of the reasons for the current popularity of their movies, of which we will have the next one, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, on July 31.

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Kenneth Branagh would like to direct another movie of the superhero that catapulted him to success

Director Kenneth Branagh, known for his work on the 2011 Marvel film Thor, has expressed his interest in returning to the superhero universe. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Branagh confessed that there is a part of him that wishes to finish what he started with the adaptation of the character Thor, which opens the door to the possibility of a sequel or a new project within the same genre. Branagh, who ventured into the world of superheroes with his unique and deep portrayal of Thor, has hinted that […]

Director Kenneth Branagh, known for his work on the 2011 Marvel film Thor, has expressed his interest in returning to the superhero universe. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Branagh confessed that there is a part of him that wishes to finish what he started with the adaptation of the character Thor, which opens the door to the possibility of a sequel or a new project within the same genre.

Wants to return to the MCU

Branagh, who ventured into the world of superheroes with his unique and profound interpretation of Thor, has hinted that his experience in making the film was deeply rewarding. The story of the Norse gods and their conflicts on Earth resonated with many fans, and the director expressed his appreciation for the narrative that Marvel presents. “A part of me would love to conclude it,” he commented, suggesting that the story of the god of thunder may not have reached its definitive conclusion.

While concrete details about a possible return have not yet emerged, the idea of Branagh returning to the genre is exciting for many Marvel fans. The franchise has evolved tremendously since the release of Thor, expanding its universe with numerous movies and series that have explored different heroes and storylines. If Branagh decided to reprise his role in this universe, he could bring a fresh perspective and an artistic direction that many consider valuable.

For the moment, all of this remains in the realm of speculation, as no official project involving Branagh in the world of superheroes has been announced. However, his willingness to consider a return could open new conversations between Marvel’s creatives and offer fans the opportunity to see his vision on the big screen again.

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