Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer

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Spider-Man has traditionally been a comic book that was a reaction to the established ‘man in tights fighting evil’ published all over the place back in the 60’s. Rather than a dashing bachelor, Peter was an angst-ridden teenager. Instead of putting the bad guys in jail, Spider-Man would discover that the nature of evil was much more complicated as his villains were unmasked and revealed as close friends. His crime fighting career has been against a veritable horror show of goblins and man-machines, yet he has barraged them with self-aware quips rather than just taking them at face value.

In Mark Millar’s Marvel Knights Spider-Man series, one of the web spinner’s chief villains, Norman Osborn (who fought Spider-Man as the Green Goblin), was further developed. Millar hinted that Osborn’s government contacts were not coincidental and the man supervillains that appeared at the same time were all connected to his development of a secret project. This retroactive continuity style of writing can be heavy handed, but I think that Millar’s story is an exception to this and connected the dots in a way that made Osborn into a supervillain in or out of costume, paving the way for the character’s path in the years to come.

It appears that Marc Webb has read this series (and good thing, too) since the trailer makes the same case and includes Peter’s father in Osborn’s mad scientist lair of monster weapons. I think this is a great direction to take the new revised theatrical Spider-Man franchise rather than the traditional character-driven film we have seen time and time again. However, this first glimpse looks more like a video game than a movie. I am hoping that the negative response online will prompt the production company to revisit the effects before the film is released.


Via SuperHeroHype:

Sony Pictures has released the teaser trailer for director Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and you can watch it in the player below! Swinging into theaters on May 2, 2014, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, Campbell Scott, Embeth Davidtz, Colm Feore, Paul Giamatti and Sally Field.

We’ve always known that Spider-Man’s most important battle has been within himself: the struggle between the ordinary obligations of Peter Parker and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man. But in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker finds that a greater conflict lies ahead.

It’s great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: Oscorp.

Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters on a cgi web strand on My 2nd 2014.

Amazing Spider-Man designs

No, I have not seen the Amazing Spider-Man yet. Yes, I know it is getting rave reviews and made lots of money. I am a big fan of the character (esp the Ditko run) and avidly follow the series today so I am eager to check it out. When I do, watch this space for the best review ever.

In the making of these big budget movies, lots of decisions get made for various reasons. Along the way some beautiful artwork gets lost in the shuffle. The most appealing of these ‘almost-designs’ that didn’t make it is of Spider-Man by the legendary Alex Ross.

Spider-Man designed by Alex Ross

In the meantime, I thought it would be interesting to see some of the initial designs that were passed on by the Aaron Sims Company (click on the link for many more amazing designs). The same studio also designed creatures and costumes seen in Green Lantern, Black Swan, Wrath of the Titans, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Sucker Punch, Transformers 3 and The Thing and their body of work is impressive.

From these images it is clear that the studio was trying to push the envelope on how far the design of the Spider-Man costume could go and how horrific the Lizard could appear on screen. Based on the outcome, what’s your opinion? Did the better designs win out or was gold left on the drawing table?

Below are a few samples:

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17 year-old Spider-Man

The Lizard Vs. Spider-Man

The Lizard – 1

The Lizard – 2

The Lizard – 3

The tangled web of Spider-Man and the Avengers


When Marvel Comics started publishing superhero books back in the 1960’s, the goal was to depict a more believable vision of the world, specifically New York City. Whereas Superman flew over the skyline of Metropolis and Batman protected Gotham City, Spider-Man and the Avengers both fought crime in the real NYC. This of course led to the inevitable team-ups and battles (see the image to the left or Avengers Vs. X-Men on the stands today) that eventually became standard practice.

So why was Spider-Man not in the Avengers movie everyone is so happy about? The reason is that Marvel sold the rights Columbia/Sony back in the day.

Strange as it may seem, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Ghost Rider, Daredevil and the Fantastic Four are all owned by studios other than Marvel Entertainment. Even so, if Avengers made a lot of money and Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes around… why not combine them? It’s a no-brainer, right?

Word is that Spider-Man and the Avengers nearly shared the big screen… in a way.

According to reports, a meeting between Disney/Marvel and Columbia/Sony led to an agreement to hint at the shared NYC of the Marvel Universe through the inclusion of the Oscorp building in the city skyline, near Stark Tower.

Norman Osborn is of course the industrial businessman and parent to Harry Osborn, best friend to Peter Parker (AKA Spider-Man). Later, Osborn was revealed to be the man under the mask worn by the Green Goblin, Spider-Man’s most dangerous foe.

But the Marc Webb film will reset the Spider-Man legacy, so Osborn be returned to the role of businessman rather than cackling supervillain as seen in the first Sam Raimi Spider-Man film.

Yes, this is going to confuse many people.

In any case, Sony and Marvel are apparently just as interested in combining their franchises as fans are. This may not lead to a Spider-Man cameo in the next Avengers movie, I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of it becoming a reality down the road.

This of course assumes that The Amazing Spider-Man is the hit that the studio wants it to be.

So far, it is by far the less popular of superhero movies released this Summer. Competing with the final part of Chris Nolan’s Batman trilogy and the culmination of the Marvel Comics master plan the Avengers, it’s understandable that Spider-Man, the webslinger who once attracted the attention from movie goers resulting in record-breaking attendance, has been reduced to just another superhero.

Will The Amazing Spider-Man suffer from the ‘Parker luck’ or will it soar to new heights?

This week at your comic shop – 3/14/2012

For the complete list of this week’s comics, click here.

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Gary Gianni's Monstermen and Other Scary Stories HC

Gary Gianni’s Monstermen and Other Scary Stories HC
In a world plagued by zombie cowboys, squid pirates, abominable snowmen, mustachioed skulls, movie phantoms, and fat, flying demons, only millionaire film director Lawrence St. George and his associate, Benedict of the venerable guild of Corpus Monstrum, have the capabilities and the wit to bring these horrors down.

* Finally collected in its entirety! Features stories by Robert E. Howard, William Hope Hodgson, and more!

* Introduction by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay).
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Avengers #24

Avengers #24
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Daniel AcuÃna
Shocking conclusion to the epic H.A.M.M.E.R./Norman Osborn storyline! Which Avengers will take their relationship to the next level? Will Norman Osborn’s dream come true? The summer of the Avengers starts here!

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Batman And Robin #7

Batman And Robin #7
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray
Batman finally discovers NoBody’s lair and must confront Robin and NoBody in an explosive, brutal battle that will shake them all to their very core!
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Dark Crystal Plush Pillow

Dark Crystal Plush Pillow
All weary adventurers need to stop and rest from time to time. Make things easier on yourself with this officially-licensed Dark Crystal Plush Pillow. Perfect for beds, couches, castle floors, and forests.
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Captain America #9

Captain America #9
By: Ed Brubaker, Alan Davis
Sharon Carter takes charge! Cap’s mystery deepens as codename: Bravo returns! And machinesmith is on the loose!
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DC Universe by Alan Moore HC

DC Universe by Alan Moore HC
The work of Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) during the 1980s is a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Collected in this volume are all of Moore’s Superman and Batman stories!

This title collects
Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman: The Killing Joke, DC Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern #188, The Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #2 & 3, Superman Annual #11, Vigilante #17-18, Voodoo #1-4, Deathblow: By Blows #1-3
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Fantastic Four #604

Fantastic Four #604
By: Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting, Mike Choi
Forever Part 5: Four-ever extra-sized issue! The epic conclusion of our three-year story.
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Batwoman #7

Batwoman #7
Six lives on converging courses that will change them forever… Batwoman, in a hidden lair beneath Gotham Harbor, faces a horde of monsters inspired by urban legends led by Falchion, an evil mastermind. Jacob Kane waits in agony for some sign of life. Kate Kane tries to enjoy new romance as the werebeast Abbot begs for her help. Maro, an enigmatic wizard, evokes an evil that all children fear: their own reflections in a darkened mirror. Detective Maggie Sawyer is caught in a turf war between The Werebeast Cult and The Medusa Syndicate. DEO Agent Cameron Chase struggles with a new operative who refuses to be controlled. It’s all coming in ‘To Drown the World,’ part 2
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Punisher #9

Punisher #9
By: Greg Rucka, Matthew Clark, Bryan Hitch
Two Punishers for the price of one! But they ain’t partners. The Exchange tries to solve their Punisher problem, permanently, with the aid of some unique technology. It gets loud.
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Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #7

Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #7
By: Jeff Lemire, Alberto Ponticelli, J. G. Jones
The siege on S.H.A.D.E. City comes to a bloody conclusion, and it may mean the end of the Creature Commandos! With the Hub under Humanid control and Nina’s evil monsters staging a coup, S.H.A.D.E. headquarters is in total disarray. But nothing can prepare Frankenstein for the terrible secret that lies beneath it all!
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Orbit Cast Of Doctor Who Bk Mkt GN Ed

Orbit Cast Of Doctor Who Bk Mkt GN Ed
Writer: Paul J. Salamoff Pencils: Various Cover Artist(s): 1 covers: Joe Phillips DOCTOR WHO is the longest running Sci-Fi TV series of all time. The secret to its longevity is its uncanny ability to recast the lead actor every few years. But who are the people behind ‘The Doctor?’ THE CAST OF DOCTOR WHO takes you back in time to learn about the personal histories of William Hartnell, Tom Baker, Paul McGann and the newest incarnation of The Doctor: Matt Smith. The GN includes a BONUS BIO of 1960’s Doctor Who Movie actor Peter Cushing! This edition also has a bunch of extras!
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Classic Next Men TPB Vol. 03

Classic Next Men TPB Vol. 03
John Byrne’s Classic Next Men Volume 3 contains the last 12 issues of the original run from #19-30 including the stories ‘Faith’, ‘Power’, and ‘Lies’. Also includes one of the earliest appearances of Mike Mignola’s popular character, Hellboy.
This title collects
Next Men #19-30
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Dark Shadows #4

Dark Shadows #4
Covers: Francesco Francavilla (50%), Aaron Campbell (50%) Writer: Stuart Manning Artist: Aaron Campbell A killer is stalking the streets of Collinsport as vampire Barnabas Collins finds himself in a race against time to save the Collins family from a dangerous force. As his eternal nemesis, the witch Angelique, makes her new bid for eternal life, Barnabas and Julia must work out what links Barnabas’ dreams to the mysterious statue in time to prevent a tragic death.
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Showcase Presents Young Love TPB Vol. 01
ime in this title reprinting YOUNG LOVE #39-56, featuring art by John Romita, Mike Sekowsky, Don Heck, Gene Colan, Jay Scott Pike and others.

This title collects
Young Love #39-56

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Shield Night Shield Navy T-Shirt

Shield Night Shield Navy T-Shirt
Join S.H.I.E.L.D. and save the Earth from all threats with this navy blue t-shirt!

Wolverine and the X-Men #7

Wolverine and the X-Men #7
By: Jason Aaron, Nick Bradshaw
A pregnant Kitty Pryde, Broo the broodling, and an army of Bamfs vs. an all-new, unstoppable alien foe! Meanwhile, Beast, Iceman, & Rachel Grey shrink down inside their friend to deal with her . . . condition! Plus, Wolverine deals with a problem you never thought he’d face . . .
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Saucer Country #1

Saucer Country #1
By: Paul Cornell, Ryan Kelly
Arcadia Alvarado, the leading Democratic candidate for President of the United States, says she was ‘abducted by aliens.’ As the Mexican-American Governor of New Mexico, she’s dealing with immigration, budget cuts and an alcoholic ex.

She’s about to toss her hat into the ring as a candidate for President in the most volatile political climate ever. But then a lonely road and a nightmarish encounter have left her with terrible, half-glimpsed memories. And now she has to become President.

To expose the truth – and maybe, to save the world. Arcadia’s quest is at the heart of this new monthly series from writer Paul Cornell (DEMON KNIGHTS, ACTION COMICS, Doctor Who) and artist Ryan Kelly (NEW YORK FIVE, NORTHLANDERS).

With the help of her quirky staff, Arcadia will pursue the truth of her abduction into danger, mystery and awe. SAUCER COUNTRY is a dark thriller that blends UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest.
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Green Lantern #7

Green Lantern #7
By: Geoff Johns, Doug Mahnke, John Mahnke
‘The Secret of the Indigo Tribe,’ part 1! The GL team of Hal Jordan and Sinestro must investigate a crime that leads them to the Indigo homeworld in deep space. And what they find there will not only shock them, but also change the way you look at Lantern lore!
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Uncanny X-Men by Kieron Gillen Prem HC Vol. 01
By: Kieron Gillen, Carlos Pacheco, Brandon Peterson
In the wake of SCHISM, UNCANNY X-MEN starts over. What is to become of Cyclops and the mutants who side with him after the big split? And what does it have to do with the resurrected Mr. Sinister?

The hottest new writer in the business, Kieron Gillen (THOR), and superstar artist Carlos Pacheco (ULTIMATE AVENGERS) bring you the biggest and baddest X-Men you’ve ever seen.

This title collects
Uncanny X-Men (2012) #1-4
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Buckaroo Banzai #1

Buckaroo Banzai #1
By: Rauch, Storrie, David Daza, Gulacy, Wiist
The man, the marvel, the human achievement, is back! From the cult movie starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, and Jeff Goldblum! The creators/film makers are telling new stories! Your favorite neurosurgeon/rock star/adventurer returns, along with his Hong Kong Cavaliers, in ‘Tears of a Clone,’ where a Death’s Head tank squad lurks in suburbia, talking bouncer-robots attack, expensive love wants to erupt, and Lectroids run with scissors, and then… shotguns! The world may never be the same! Covers by Paul Gulacy and Bill Wiist.

Buckaroo Banzai No Matter Where You Go HC

Buckaroo Banzai No Matter Where You Go HC
By: Earl Mac Rauch, Shawn Van Briesen, Matt Haley
Never before collected stories! The 1984 film starring Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum, and Christopher Lloyd is a cult classic loved the world over!Writer Mac Rauch and director WD Richter return to their creation with brand new stories! Everyone’s favorite adventurer/surgeon/rock star is back again just in time to save the world!

Get the low down on the events that transpired before the movie! See for the first time a good look and Buckaroo’s beginnings!
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Corto Maltese TPB Vol. 01 Ballad Of The Salt Sea

Corto Maltese TPB Vol. 01 Ballad Of The Salt Sea
By: Hugo Pratt
Treasure hunter, sailor, and adventurer, Corto Maltese remains one of the most popular characters from graphic literature in Europe and maintains a devoted cult following among American readers and creators. Originally published in 1967, Corto Maltese: The Ballad of the Salt Sea introduces our hero for the first time. The story begins with Corto Maltese adrift at sea in the Pacific during World War I. He is picked up by a Russian pirate/privateer named Rasputin. The graphic novel follows Corto and the adventure that ensues.
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Draw #22

Draw #22
Draw! #22 presents an in-depth interview with one of the top inkers of the modern age, Scott Williams! From his days at Marvel and Image, to his work with Jim Lee on such pivotal series as Batman: Hush, Scott discusses his working process with editor Mike Manley, and shows he’s an accomplished solo artist in his own right (as evidenced by this issue’s striking cover). Then, Danny Fingeroth interviews superstar artist Frank Miller about his career and working methods, including samples of Miller and Klaus Janson’s working process, showing examples of their work from thumbnails and pencils to finished inks.
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Call Cthulhu Lcg Shadow Monolith Asylum Pack

Call Cthulhu Lcg Shadow Monolith Asylum Pack
The sixth and final Asylum Pack in the ‘Ancient Relics’ cycle for Call of Cthulhu: The Card Game, Shadow of the Monolith continues the cycle’s development of the exciting new Relic trait and concludes the cycle’s exploration of the Ancient Ones’ global reach. 60 new cards (3 copies each of 20 different cards) take the game’s different factions to the South Pacific, where they are greeted by malevolent cultists and their dark spells. Who will prosper when the region’s Relics are unearthed? Who will fall mad or die along the way? Shadow of the Monolith removes the final veils of the Ancient Relics cycle of Asylum Packs, but its secrets aren’t for the faint of heart!
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DC Vintage Comic Cover 4pc Pint Glass Set

DC Vintage Comic Cover 4pc Pint Glass Set
This collector’s series of pint glasses features Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman, as they appeared on the covers of some of their classic comics!
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Iron Man Hydro Armor Mini-bust

Iron Man Hydro Armor Mini-bust
A Bowen Designs Sculpt! First appearing in Iron Man #287, this specialized aquatic armor allows Tony Stark to venture into the deepest oceans where his normal armor would be crushed by the overwealming depths. This 8″ tall mini-bust features the aquatic-enabled armor in a sculpt by the Kucharek Brothers.

Iron Man Space Armor Mini-bust

Iron Man Space Armor Mini-bust
A Bowen Designs Release! Never content with his technological designs, Tony Stark turned to creating a specialized Iron Man armor designed for the hostile and unforgiving environment of deep space. With the need for thrusters that could break the bonds of gravity, shielding that could deflect the hard radiation of outer space, and a life support system capable of keeping him alive beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the Iron Man Space Armor was a technological breakthrough. This specialized armor is sculpted by the Kucharek Brothers for a 7″ tall mini-bust.
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Hulk Junior Acoustic Guitar

Hulk Junior Acoustic Guitar
Your favorite Marvel characters adorn these quality junior-sized acoustic guitars! Easy to play and stay in tune, these starter guitars are perfect for your little Super Hero. Every guitar is made of real wood with steel strings and comes with Peavey picks and a Marvel guitar strap. Includes a removable headstock cover with matching superhero graphic protecting little fingers from string ends. Choose from the Amazing Spider-Man, The Hulk, Iron Man, or Wolverine!
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Wonder Woman Character Apron

Wonder Woman Character Apron
Keep yourself clean and tidy in the kitchen with these costume-imprinted aprons that let you become your favorite DC Comics’ hero! Choose from Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern.
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Demon Knights #7

Demon Knights #7
By: Paul Cornell, Diogenes Neves, Tony S. Daniel
This is it! The walls have fallen, the battle is joined, and the only possible outcome is deathÖbut the Demon Knights keep fighting! History has a grand destiny in store for this alliance of unlikely outcasts – should they survive this issue, that is! After all, beyond the mountains, on the road to Alba Sarum, greater evils than the Horde are lurking…
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Goliath Statue New Uniform Previews Exclusive

Goliath Statue New Uniform Previews Exclusive
A Bowen Designs Sculpt!Hank Pym was one of the world’s leading scientists, an expert in biochemistry, artificial intelligence, and quantum physics. The discovery of Pym Particles gave him control over his physical size, and he adopted a series of heroic personas – first as Ant-Man, then as Giant-Man – as a member of the Avengers. After a brief departure from the Avengers, he returned to the team with a new costume and a new identity, as Goliath.

Featuring a dynamic sculpt by Jason Smith, the PREVIEWS Exclusive Goliath stands 17″ tall and is limited to 500 pieces worldwide.
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“You seriously think I’m a cop in a skin-tight red and blue suit?”


The latest trailer for Marc Webb’s Amazing Spider-Man reveals that this is a very different Peter Parker in comparison to the moody and tragic figure seen in the Raimi/Maguire trilogy. Snarky, cocksure and willing to riff with villains and fight thirty-eight cops single-handedly, this is Spider-punk… and I like it.

Remakes and revisions are largely a huge waste of time as there are plenty of ideas just waiting their turn in various mediums. Starting Spider-Man over again serves no real purpose unless the film at least tries to do something new (beyond a red and blue guy zipping across Manhattan fighting Halloween monsters). So far, this looks to me like a worthy attempt at justifying the exercise and dammit… I’m excited. A technical genius, Peter Parker faces off against a mentor and friend turned monster as the city’s best try and bring him in as a vigilante.

This should be good.

Amazing Spider-Man and Batman Dark Knight Rises posters surface

A rather ambitious attempt at rebooting the franchise that popularized the web-spinner so well, The Amazing Spider-Man, directed by Marc Webb stars the incredible Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard.

The re-boot will return Spider-Man to his high school roots, re-introducing audiences to the superhero. It’s a strange approach for Sony to take as the previous three Spider-Man movies were so profitable, but given the falling out between the studio and director Sam Raimi, the thinking was likely to start over rather than attempt to imitate Raimi’s work.

I had my doubt about this film until I saw Red Riding and realized how astounding an actor Andrew Garfield is. That alone has my seat in the audience assured. In addition, the production teams decision to redefine the look and feel of Spider-Man, using stunt tricks more than CGi is intriguing. I’m a big fan of Spider-Man and enjoyed the first two films a lot… and at times refuse to believe the third was even made.

Even if the best thing said about 2012’s Amazing Spider-Man is that it is not Spider-Man 3, that’s not a bad thing.

The Amazing Spider-Man swings into action on July 3, 2012.

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises is the final part in a trilogy of films that has modernized the caped crusader with great success. Director Chris Nolan not only salvaged the property’s dignity from the latter part of the 1990’s but has crafted a series of impressively sophisticated movies that have made a firm mark on the long legacy of the Batman.

Set eight years after the previous film, The Dark Knight, the final Nolan Batman movie will introduce the villain Bane who draws Bruce Wayne out of retirement and back into the Bat-suit to stop his attempt at destroying Gotham City. Rumors and speculation have been rife around this film, so much so that I am cannot even confirm any of the synopsis above aside from the fact that the villain of the film is Bane!

Actors Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne), Michael Caine (Alfred Pennyworth) and Gary Oldman (James Gordon) will be bowing out in this movie. It is interesting to note that this is the first time the role of Batman has been played consistently by the same actor since the 1966/7 TV Series! There are some that are put off by Bale’s attitude as an actor and his ‘gruff’ Batman voice, but I think that when this film closes he will stand alongside Michael Keaton and Kevin Conroy as iconic Batmen who defined the character to a particular generation.

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises will be unveiled on July 20, 2012.

This week at your comic shop – 12/7/2011

For the complete list of this week’s comics, click here.

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X-statix Omnibus HC

X-statix Omnibus HC
Written by PETER MILLIGAN, X & NICK DERINGTON Penciled by MIKE ALLRED, SEAN PHILLIPS, DARWYN COOKE, DUNCAN FEGREDO, PAUL POPE, NICK DERINGTON, PHILIP BOND, NICK DRAGOTTA & MARCOS MARTIN Cover by MIKE ALLRED
Peter Milligan and Mike Allred’s subversive, media-loving mutants – the world-famous X-Statix – star in a series of bizarre, hilarious and deadly adventures with the most shocking ending ever! See all your favorites – including the Orphan, the Anarchist, Dead Girl, Doop, Venus Dee Milo and U-Go Girl – in action against and alongside Wolverine, the Avengers, Dr. Strange and others! Plus: the awful threats of Bad Guy, Pink Mink, Surrender Monkey and more! Collecting X-FORCE (1991) #116-129; BROTHERHOOD #9; X-STATIX #1-26; WOLVERINE/DOOP #1-2; X-STATIX PRESENTS DEAD GIRL #1-5; and material from X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) #41, I [HEART] MARVEL: MY MUTANT HEART and NATION X #4.
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Detective Comics #4

Detective Comics #4
By: Tony S. Daniel
As Batman uncovers a deranged plot with far-reaching tentacles that touch some of the city’s most elite citizens, he finds himself facing off against his newest and most fearsome foes: Dollmaker and his twisted family of killers!
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Amazing Spider-Man #675

Amazing Spider-Man #675
By: Dan Slott, G. Camuncoli
GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI joins the regular Spidey artist rotation in this high flying free falling ride through Dan Slott’s post Spider-Island world. The VULTURE IS BACK and making kids do his high flying dirty work for him. With Spidey back on the cops’ bad side will he be able to stop this flying Fagan from twisting young runaways before another boy falls from the sky?
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Silver Surfer Vintage Navy T-Shirt

Silver Surfer Vintage Navy T-Shirt

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Action Comics #4

Action Comics #4
By: Joshua Hale Fialkov, Rags Morales, Matt Camp
This issue will ship with three covers. See the order form for more information. Is your mind prepared for an encounter with the deadly Terminauts? What awful master do they serve? What horrible fate awaits Superman and the city of Metropolis? The true scope of Grant Morrison and Rags Morales’ ACTION COMICS run begins to come into view, so get those sunglasses ready, ’cause it is gonna be blinding! And in a backup story from writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Matt Camp that spins out of ACTION COMICS #2, John Henry Irons takes his first steps toward becoming the hero known as Steel!____________________________________________________________________

Defenders #1

Defenders #1
By: Matt Fraction, Terry Dodson
Spinning out of the stunning end of FEAR ITSELF! The final Worthy on a global rampage! o Matt Fraction (FEAR ITSELF, THE MIGHTY THOR, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) reteams with TERRY DODSON (UNCANNY X-MEN, SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN)! Everyone’s favorite Marvel characters banding together to solve a mysterious conspiracy deep at the heart of the Marvel Universe! o The last line of defense against the forces of the unknown!
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Star Wars Fortune Seeker Shamrock Heather T-Shirt

Star Wars Fortune Seeker Shamrock Heather T-Shirt
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Superman Secret Origin TPB

Superman Secret Origin TPB
Writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank bring you a startling new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, The Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family in this new trade paperback collecting the acclaimed six-issue miniseries!
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Avengers Gold Resin Figure Set

Avengers Gold Resin Figure Set
Marvel’s Avengers comes to life as figural desk accessories, and now you can be one of the first to purchase these highly collectible San Diego Comic-Con 2011 exclusive resin desk figures! Each gold-plated resin sculpture features a Marvel hero or villain set atop a letter. When all the pieces are assembled, they spell out ‘AVENGERS.’ The set includes Captain America (A), Iron Man (V), Giant Man (E), Hawkeye (N), The Hulk (G), Vision (E), Loki (R), and Thor (S).
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Justice League International #4

Justice League International #4
By: Dan Jurgens, David Finch, Aaron Lopresti
On their first mission, the team has been separated and defeated – or so it seems! But when a new, galactic threat shows its face, will our heroes be able to defeat it or will the whole world suffer destruction on a cosmic scale?
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X-Men Days of Future Past TPB

X-Men Days of Future Past TPB
By: Chris Claremont, John Byrne
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: Relive the legendary first journey into the dystopian future of 2013 – where Sentinels stalk the Earth, and the X-Men are humanity’s only hope…until they die!

Also featuring the first appearance of Alpha Flight, the return of the Wendigo, the history of the X-Men from Cyclops himself…and a demon for Christmas!?

This title collects
UNCANNY X-MEN (1963) #138-143 and X-MEN ANNUAL #4

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Hulk #45

Hulk #45
By: Jeff Parker, Patrick Zircher
HULK OF ARABIA reaches its astonishing conclusion! One of the most hotly anticipated Red Hulk stories yet has all been building to this! Red and Machine Man go mono a mono (a machino) against Dagan Shah, the mysterious new powerhouse whose mythical kingdom of Sharzhad has become a destabilizing new force to be reckoned with! Mastermind Jeff Parker and the brilliant Patch Zircher guarantee the result of this epic showdown is one you won’t see coming, and will change the face of the Marvel universe!
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X-Men Collegiate X Blk Zip-up Hoodie

X-Men Collegiate X Blk Zip-up Hoodie
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Avengers West Coast Avengers Prem HC Sins Past

Avengers West Coast Avengers Prem HC Sins Past
By: Al Milgrom & Alex Saviuk
It’s the greatest heroes of the left coast! Hawkeye! Mockingbird! Tigra! The Thing! Wonder Man! Iron Man! Hank Pym! Firebird! See these unlikely allies take on the quirky and deadly threats of Graviton, Headlok, the Griffin, Razorfist, Zzzax, Master Pandemonium, Whirlwind and more!

Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Cat People!

This title collects
WEST COAST AVENGERS (1985) #10-16 and ANNUAL #1, and AVENGERS ANNUAL #15.

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DC Batgirl Bishoujo Statue Black Costume Ver

DC Batgirl Bishoujo Statue Black Costume Ver
A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The first DC Comics bishoujo-inspired statue is back by popular demand in a beautiful new color scheme, BATGIRL BLACK COSTUME! The bishoujo collection combines DC’s superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings. The classic and best known Batgirl first appeared in 1967, the alter ego of Gotham City police commissioner’s daughter Barbara Gordon. As with the original bishoujo statue, every element of her classic bodysuit has been recreated from her tall boots to her bat-symbol, utility belt, gloves, cape, and cowl. But this time, instead of gray and blue Batgirl is clothed head to toe in inky black with bright gold highlights! There’s even a dynamic difference in the textures, with the matte finish of the heroine’s suit contrasting against her glossy cape and cowl. Sculpted by Atelier Bamboo, Batgirl is constructed of high-quality pvc plastic and stands approximately 9 inches tall (in 1/7 scale like all of the DC Bishoujo statues) with the exclusive Gotham City gargoyle base. Barbara looks great in black, and is the perfect companion to the previously released blue and gray version of Batgirl!
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Punisher #6

Punisher #6
By: Greg Rucka, Bryan Hitch, Matthew Clark
THE BIGGEST SHOT OF ALL IS DOWN! o A fallen Frank Castle…alive but dead inside. o Secrets of the Exchange revealed…and it’s connected to some of the Marvel Universe’s darkest secrets!
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Avenging Spider-Man #2

Avenging Spider-Man #2
By: Zeb Wells, Joe Madureira
THE HOT NEW SPIDER-MAN ONGOING CONTINUES! SPIDER-MAN and RED-HULK lead an underground army in this action packed extravaganza from superstar artist JOE MADUREIRA
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Stormwatch #4

Stormwatch #4
By: Paul Cornell, Chris Burnham, Alejandro Barrionuevo
The earth is being eaten alive! As the unstoppable alien antibody continues consuming everything in its path, Stormwatch awakens a slumbering [information redacted] buried deep within the earth. But has the team found an ally or a threat greater than the antibody? However it plays out, the DC landscape literally will be changed forever! Plus: Don’t miss a major change to the Stormwatch roster!
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NASA Retro Distressed Red T-Shirt

NASA Retro Distressed Red T-Shirt
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Villains For Hire #1 (of 5)

Villains For Hire #1 (of 5)
By: Dan Abnett, Rodolfo Migliari, Renato Arlem
Villain on villain action! Why has Misty Knight hired psychopaths like Tiger Shark and Speed Demon? Because the Purple?Man is out to build a criminal empire with an army including Avalanche, Shocker and the all-new Scourge! Let the baddest man (or woman) win!
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Venom #10

Venom #10
By: Rick Remender, Tony Moore, Lan Medina
NEW DIRECTION. NEW ARTIST. OLD SOLDIERS. Rick Remender welcomes Lan Medina (PUNISHER) with AMERICAN BADNESS! SPIDER-ISLAND has changed everything and now the death of a loved one reminds Flash Thompson that his secret identity is in the hands of the villainous Crime-Master – and the only way to take his life back is to go rogue. But CAPTAIN AMERICA is out to shut him down. It’s a good old fashioned road trip with Flash Thompson and an alien symbiote!

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Green Arrow #4

Green Arrow #4
By: J. T. Krul, Dave Wilkins, Dan Jurgens
It’s a Tokyo showdown! At an international tech expo that caters to the likes of WayneTech and Queen Industries, party crasher Green Arrow finds himself in the sights of a mystery woman bent on taking down ‘evil’ corporations – like the one Green Arrow owns!

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Spider-Man Storm Creep Blk T-Shirt

Spider-Man Storm Creep Blk T-Shirt
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Hellblazer Annual #1

Hellblazer Annual #1
By: Peter Milligan, Simon Bisley
A dying woman’s desperate need to see her long lost son sends John Constantine on a mission in ‘Suicide Bridge,’ a haunting tale of evil and melancholy that finds John using his occult connections to learn why so many young people are going missing. It’s a story full of strange places and desperate lives that leads Constantine to unearth his own connection to the mysterious disappearance of a boyhood friend.
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Omac #4

Omac #4
By: Dan DiDio, Keith Giffen
Kevin Kho finally makes it back home – but while trying to pull the pieces of his life back together, he inadvertently disconnects from Brother Eye! Unfortunately, Kevin’s freedom comes with a price, because now he’s alone and forced to defend himself against Checkmate and their lethal Bio-gators!
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Jack Kirbys Fourth World Omnibus TPB Vol. 01

Jack Kirbys Fourth World Omnibus TPB Vol. 01
Written by JACK KIRBY o Art and cover by JACK KIRBY and VINCE COLLETTA

At last, the first title in the acclaimed FOURTH WORLD series is in trade paperback, collecting SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #133-139, FOREVER PEOPLE #1-3, NEW GODS #1-3 and MISTER MIRACLE #1-3! Featuring the debuts of Orion, Darkseid, Mister Miracle and more!
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Captain Canuck Complete Ed TPB

Captain Canuck Complete Ed TPB
Richard Comely (w) ‘ George Freeman (a & c)
Richard Comely and George Freeman’s best-selling opus is back, joined by the comic’s three opening issues and the final concluding issue, making this the first-ever complete printing of the series! In addition to the 15 comic book issues, this edition includes the Captain Canuck newspaper strip and the Summer Special.
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Chew Omnivore Ed HC Vol. 02

Chew Omnivore Ed HC Vol. 02
By: John Layman, Rob Guillory
Tony Chu is a detective with a secret. A weird secret. Tony Chu is cibopathic, which means he gets psychic impressions from whatever he eats. It also means he’s a hell of a detective–as long as he doesn’t mind nibbling on the corpse of a murder victim to figure out whodunit and why. He’s been brought on by the Special Crimes Division of the FDA, the most powerful law enforcement agency on the planet, to investigate their strangest, sickest and most bizarre cases. Winner of the 2011 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series, this gorgeous oversized edition, loaded with extras, collects issues #11-20, the third and fourth story-arcs of the acclaimed series, ‘Just Desserts’ and ‘Flambé.’
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Animal Man #4

Animal Man #4
By: Jeff Lemire, Travel Foreman
After coming face to face with the mysterious Totems, Buddy learns the truth about Maxine’s destiny – but it may be too late, as The Red is infiltrated by agents of The Other, and Buddy struggles to control his new, unfiltered powers with deadly results! Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff must face the last Hunters alone!
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Classic Marvel Characters #3: Iron Man

Classic Marvel Characters #3: Iron Man
The 1960s brought a cultural upheaval in music and art, with a host of new icons entering the scene: The Beatles, Andy Warhol, and of course, Marvel Comics, led by a host of characters that redefined modern comic books. Now, these characters will appear just as they did then, in a new line of collectible statuettes from Dark Horse Deluxe.

Our third statuette is Iron Man, depicted as he first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39.
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Drinky Crow "Dook Dook" T-shirt Blue Men's

Drinky Crow “Dook Dook” T-shirt Blue Men’s
Ready to party? Drinky Crow is!

Tony Millionaire’s sobriety-challenged feathered friend, Drinky Crow, is coming forward as a limited line of t-shirts! The t-shirts are available in yellow, light blue, and gray in men’s and women’s styles.

100% premium quality cotton.
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Moon Knight #8

Moon Knight #8
By: Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev
Not everyone is thrilled that Marc Spector is using his alter ego Moon Knight as fodder for a television show….especially Marc’s ex Marlene! Another rip-roaring chapter by the award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev (DAREDEVIL, SCARLET).
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HP Lovecraft The Dunwich Horror #3 (of 4)

HP Lovecraft The Dunwich Horror #3 (of 4)
By: Joe R. Lansdale, Menton3, Peter Bergting
The limits of sanity are stretched as the horror continues! After gaining access to the fabled Necronomicon, four young friends attempt to harness its power to stop the cosmic horror they have unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. A new vision of the most famous H.P. Lovecraft story continues, courtesy of Joe R. Lansdale and company!

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Nick Fury vs. Shield Prem HC

Nick Fury vs. Shield Prem HC
Written by BOB HARRAS Penciled by PAUL NEARY Covers by MARK BRIGHT & JIM STERANKO
When the world peacekeeping agency S.H.I.E.L.D. goes corrupt to its core, it falls to one man to save the day: eye-patch-wearin’, cigar-chompin’ spymaster Nick Fury! Starring all your favorite S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, from Jasper Sitwell to Dum-Dum Dugan! And featuring the combined threats of the Roxxon corporation, the techno-terrorist organization A.I.M. and the never-ending evil of Hydra! Collecting NICK FURY VS. S.H.I.E.L.D. #1-6.
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