Daredevil Film Rights Back with Marvel Studios Great news for fans of Marvel Studios and their Cinematic Universe. Daredevil, of which Fox had the rights for, is now back in the hands of Marvel Studios, meaning that we could see Daredevil enter the Cinematic Universe. The news, confirmed by Kevin Feige at the Iron Man 3 press event, is great news. Back in 1990, before Marvel Studios was an active production company, they sold off the rights to multiple projects which included X-Men, Spiderman and Daredevil. This explains the reboots of X-Men and Spiderman so soon. If Fox and Sony don’t actively produce films based on those IPs, the rights revert back to Marvel. This was the case with Daredevil. The hope is for Marvel to acquire all of the film rights back to their franchises. Through doing so, they could introduce the regular Avengers team members like Wolverine and Spider-man. The best part? A possible Civil War film. This is the first step in getting some of those IPs back. My guess? They get the Fantastic 4 and Blade franchises back next. As for what to do with Daredevil? If it were up to me, I would have kept this a secret and then debuted him on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show. That would have got people talking. Check It: More comics on AlbotasBuy It: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One box set

Daredevil Film Rights Back with Marvel Studios

Great news for fans of Marvel Studios and their Cinematic Universe. Daredevil, of which Fox had the rights for, is now back in the hands of Marvel Studios, meaning that we could see Daredevil enter the Cinematic Universe.

The news, confirmed by Kevin Feige at the Iron Man 3 press event, is great news. Back in 1990, before Marvel Studios was an active production company, they sold off the rights to multiple projects which included X-Men, Spiderman and Daredevil. This explains the reboots of X-Men and Spiderman so soon. If Fox and Sony don’t actively produce films based on those IPs, the rights revert back to Marvel. This was the case with Daredevil.

The hope is for Marvel to acquire all of the film rights back to their franchises. Through doing so, they could introduce the regular Avengers team members like Wolverine and Spider-man. The best part? A possible Civil War film.

This is the first step in getting some of those IPs back. My guess? They get the Fantastic 4 and Blade franchises back next.

As for what to do with Daredevil? If it were up to me, I would have kept this a secret and then debuted him on the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show. That would have got people talking.

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Buy It: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase One box set
Finally! A Shuma-Gorath Heroclix Figure For those of us who are seeking to play a tabletop version of Marvel Vs Capcom, the roster just got a bit bigger. After years of being absent from the tabletop game, the Great Old One has entered the game. Not only is he a really detailed, awesome sculpt, but he is ridiculously powerful (check out his stats below.) Plus, he has a movable eye. I would have a blast setting that eye on my next target. The downside? He is convention exclusive. This isn’t the first time that I’ve been shafted by the best characters only being available at conventions. I don’t think there is any figure I want more than the Capt. America Punisher. However, due to overwhelming demand for the figure, Wizkids is putting a few of them up on their eBay store for people to buy at 50 bucks. Not bad for the Unclosing Eye. Check It: More Marvel on AlbotasBuy It: Dark Knight Rises Heroclix Starter Set

Finally! A Shuma-Gorath Heroclix Figure

For those of us who are seeking to play a tabletop version of Marvel Vs Capcom, the roster just got a bit bigger. After years of being absent from the tabletop game, the Great Old One has entered the game.

Not only is he a really detailed, awesome sculpt, but he is ridiculously powerful (check out his stats below.) Plus, he has a movable eye. I would have a blast setting that eye on my next target.

The downside? He is convention exclusive. This isn’t the first time that I’ve been shafted by the best characters only being available at conventions. I don’t think there is any figure I want more than the Capt. America Punisher.

However, due to overwhelming demand for the figure, Wizkids is putting a few of them up on their eBay store for people to buy at 50 bucks. Not bad for the Unclosing Eye.

Check It: More Marvel on Albotas
Buy It: Dark Knight Rises Heroclix Starter Set
8-bit variant cover to Avengers AI #1 by Matthew Waite Oh, hey. Look what I’ll be pre-ordering a gazillion copies of at my local comic shop. (via marvelentertainment)

8-bit variant cover to Avengers AI #1 by Matthew Waite

Oh, hey. Look what I’ll be pre-ordering a gazillion copies of at my local comic shop.

(via marvelentertainment)

Fox Releases ‘The Wolverine’ Trailer

Here’s the International trailer for 20th Century Fox’s upcoming film, The Wolverine. Hugh Jackman reprises his role at Wolverine and we get a glimpse of what’s to come on July 26. Hope it’s good — this trailer sent me mixed vibes. Cool to see Silver Samurai on screen though!

Edgar Wright’s Ant Man Test Footage (Finally) Leaks Online

I would catch this while it is still hot. Chances are Marvel will put the lid on this real quick.

Back at Comic-Con last summer, fans were treated to test footage of Edgar Wright’s Marvel movie “Ant Man” due out in 2015. It shows Ant Man making his way down a hallway and taking out two agents, but doing it in a way that only Ant Man can. The footage looks like a lot of fun. But hell, you make anything from Marvel and Edgar Wright, and it will probably turn out to be a blast.

I have to give it to Marvel. Between this and Guardians of the Galaxy, they really are stepping out of their comfort zones. I hope that these films do well.


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Adorableness at MegaCon, Part 2

That last post was not limited to just kids. Dogs can dress up, too. Especially corgis.

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Cosplay Monday: MegaCon Edition (part 2)

Here are some more photos from MegaCon this weekend. The Cable and Dr. Doom is absolutely astonishing. Here’s part 1 to the post.

Any cosplay credit wanted, please contact cortez (at) albotas (dot) com and I’ll be happy to link it.

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Cosplay Monday: MegaCon Edition

Excuse the big image drop, but I took a tremendous amount of photos this weekend at MegaCon. I might make a couple of posts today with different cosplays I snagged pictures of. I’ve got too many good ones to hold off on. I can’t upload everything I took a picture of either, guys — there’s just too many to upload.

I actually didn’t get anyone’s info if they were a regular cosplayer, so if you know someone here or if you are actually someone pictured above, drop me an email at cortez (at) albotas (dot) com so I can link you.

Also, fuck. That Black Panther cosplay family is so well done. When I saw that in person, it was surreal. The photo does it absolutely no justice.

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Things I Bought At MegaCon: Day 3

Yo, I’m not gonna lie right now, I’m pretty fucking broke and upset with myself. I walked into the convention with $80 in my wallet and I don’t know where half of it went. This article isn’t helping me, either. This listing things I bought thing was a stupid idea.

First four rows of photos, comics: Obviously. I walked into this booth and say signs that read “Batman issues, 6 issues for $5.” Then I turned around and read “Marvel annual issues, 6 for $5.” Then I turned to the right and read four more signs along the same lines as the first two. Then I looked down and shit was literally oozing from my pant legs from excitement.

Most comic booths have a lot of shit they need to get rid of on Sunday night. Mainly because 1. They want last minute profit, and 2. They don’t want to carry boxes of shit that won’t sell back to their trucks. Usually on the final days of conventions, these booths do deep discounts on single issues/trade paper backs to lift some of that weight off. I would’ve been in heaven today if I hadn’t decided to spend all my fucking money on Friday and Saturday and saved it for comics today.

But I got some good steals. I spent $13 total for that stack of comics I got. The dealer sold me the comics at half price, meaning I was getting about 6 issues of random Batman, X-Men, Maxx, and other stuff for $2.50. Solid steals. I got the first issue of Ren & Stimpy and a couple of issues of Batman’s Knightfall storyline.

Fifth row, buttons: I don’t know what to say other than I really spent $5 on some fucking buttons.

Sixth row, the only thing I can say that was 100% worth it: a commission piece of Waka Flocka Flame. I asked this dude named Josh Hoye if he did commissions. He said yeah. I asked him if he could do something not really con-related. He said yeah. I said can you draw Waka Flocka Flame for me and ink it? He said yeah. So $30 later, here it is.

Friday I spent $76. Yesterday I spent $78. Today I spent $48. Tally that up and I spent a total of…$202…

But wait. Let’s count the food I paid for ($10 pizzas from Papa Johns that were less than 11 inches), parking, drinks, and change to hand to friends when they needed an extra buck or two. Now the total comes to about…

Three-hundred-fucking-dollars-are-you-fucking-kidding-me. I spent $300 at MegaCon. What the fuck.

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A Little Bit on Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor is a multi-talented artist who paints and illustrates beautiful pictures of destruction, creation, and warped perceptions of pop culture. Really enjoy his style and his use of colors, especially what he can do on wood with acrylic and ink. Check out Josh Taylor’s website here, along with a gallery of his work. Buy prints from the artist here at his online shop.

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Marvel Offers Free Guardians of the Galaxy Comics Bi-Weekly and Digitally This is awesome news, especially since I’m currently reading the hard to find and incredibly pricey 2008 run of Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel is releasing free bi-weekly comics written by Brian Michael Bendis, to help give spotlight to the individuals of the team before their comic book debut this March 27th and the film that’s releasing next year. This bi-week’s free edition shines the light on Drax the Destroyer — a space badass who spends his time going from bar to bar and picking fights with others. Guardians leader, Star-Lord, eventually recruits him to the team. This is a nice opportunity for newcomers to be introduced to the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, if you have the Marvel or ComiXology app, it’s completely free to read, so why not? Check it: More Marvel on Albotas Buy it: The incredibly pricey Guardians of the Galaxy paperback

Marvel Offers Free Guardians of the Galaxy Comics Bi-Weekly and Digitally

This is awesome news, especially since I’m currently reading the hard to find and incredibly pricey 2008 run of Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel is releasing free bi-weekly comics written by Brian Michael Bendis, to help give spotlight to the individuals of the team before their comic book debut this March 27th and the film that’s releasing next year.

This bi-week’s free edition shines the light on Drax the Destroyer — a space badass who spends his time going from bar to bar and picking fights with others. Guardians leader, Star-Lord, eventually recruits him to the team.

This is a nice opportunity for newcomers to be introduced to the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, if you have the Marvel or ComiXology app, it’s completely free to read, so why not?

Check it: More Marvel on Albotas 
Buy it: The incredibly pricey Guardians of the Galaxy paperback
‘Deadpool’ Looks Like It Might Be A Fun Game To Play On Mute Below is the new trailer for the upcoming Deadpool video game. You already know how we feel about the character. Even Kotaku recently posted an article that echoes our thoughts. But still, he has his fans and the game does look kind of fun, except for all the parts where Deadpool, ya’ know, talks.

‘Deadpool’ Looks Like It Might Be A Fun Game To Play On Mute

Below is the new trailer for the upcoming Deadpool video game. You already know how we feel about the character. Even Kotaku recently posted an article that echoes our thoughts. But still, he has his fans and the game does look kind of fun, except for all the parts where Deadpool, ya’ know, talks.

Daily Graffiti

Spider-Man and Red Hulk take on an army of Moloids in this graffiti mural by Probs and Izer. Comic heads might recognize this as Joe Madureira’s style from his run on The Avenging Spider-Man which has some of my favorite Spidey/Hulk drawings probably ever and really makes me wish Spider-Man was in The Avengers movie.

(pics via bablu121 and Probs)

Deadpool’s Face Made Out Of Shotgun Shells Mike Oncley used 200 shotgun shells and 250 brass casings to create this mixed-media portrait of Deadpool titled “You Missed.” Here’s a video showing how it was made: Yeah, this is pretty cool, but Deadpool’s still our least favorite Marvel character.

Deadpool’s Face Made Out Of Shotgun Shells

Mike Oncley used 200 shotgun shells and 250 brass casings to create this mixed-media portrait of Deadpool titled “You Missed.”

Here’s a video showing how it was made:

Yeah, this is pretty cool, but Deadpool’s still our least favorite Marvel character.

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New ‘Iron Man 3’ Trailer Is Pretty Frickin’ Fantastic Oh man! Shit looks intense, guys! Not only does Sir Ben Kingsley seem kind of scary as hell as the Mandarin, we get a really angry, sweaty Gwyneth Paltrow in a sports bra AND an army of Iron Men. Yeah, this should be fun.

New ‘Iron Man 3’ Trailer Is Pretty Frickin’ Fantastic

Oh man! Shit looks intense, guys! Not only does Sir Ben Kingsley seem kind of scary as hell as the Mandarin, we get a really angry, sweaty Gwyneth Paltrow in a sports bra AND an army of Iron Men. Yeah, this should be fun.

(Source: iwatchstuff.com)

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