Special Edition Spider-Man Library Card Coming from NYPL and Marvel

NYPL's Special Edition Spider-Man Library Card Coming October 11

The New York Public Library and Marvel to Issue Special Edition Spider-Man Library Card

Knowledge is power! Scale new heights with NYPL's special, limited-edition Spider-Man library card, available in branches starting October 11. Tap into the power of reading with book recommendations, including a multitude of Marvel graphic novels, plus free programs, events, and more for all ages at your friendly neighborhood library.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Marvel Entertainment join forces to release a special, limited-edition Spider-Man library card on October 11 to inspire new and existing patrons to explore a multitude of free books, resources, and programs at the Library, including Marvel graphic novels. This dynamic collaboration—which debuts just in time for New York Comic Con—marks the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man’s first comic book appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 and emphasizes the importance of reading, knowledge, and libraries to Peter Parker’s crime-fighting comic book adventures. Images of Spider-Man—alongside Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, two other iconic web-slingers—will be featured on the card, as well as on upcoming banners outside the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building and the windows of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), exciting patrons of all ages to tap into the unique power of reading, comics, and libraries to discover their inner super hero. Details about the card and related activities are available online: nypl.org/beyondamazing

 The release of the Spider-Man card also marks the one-year anniversary of the Library’s decision to eliminate fines as a way to remove barriers to accessing the Library for all New Yorkers. This historic move was even a plot point in Marvel Comics’ Amazing Spider-Man #900, released on July 27. In a special story written by Daniel Kibblesmith, drawn by David Lopez, and colored by Nathan Fairbairn, Peter Parker returns a large stack of overdue books to the Library after learning of the elimination of late fines. Readers can check out Amazing Spider-Man #900 in a special bonus release on Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s premier digital comics subscription service.

The launch of the special-edition card also marks the start of the Library’s Open House week, which begins October 11. The card will be available to new and current patrons free on a first-come, first-serve basis at all NYPL branches, located throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Libraries will be hosting a variety of programs and events throughout the week, as well as featuring book displays and reading recommendations from a special reading list curated by NYPL staff.

“Reading is a superpower—one that provides everyone with the ability to learn, to be inspired, and understand the world more fully,” said New York Public Library President Anthony W. Marx. “At The New York Public Library we remain dedicated to providing books and resources that help New Yorkers reach new heights and working with Marvel on this exciting, limited-edition Spider-Man card reinforces the exceptional accomplishments people can achieve when they have access to information. It also states unequivocally that we think our patrons are ‘beyond amazing.’"

“Marvel’s history has always been rooted in telling stories on the page. And to many people, those stories taught them the joy and power of reading, whether it was their first comic book or graphic novel at a young age or the first time they shared their passion for Marvel comics with their friends and families,” said Marvel Vice President of Licensed Publishing Sven Larsen. “With so many of our most iconic moments and characters established in New York City, we’re thrilled to work with The New York Public Library to invite even more people to dive into Marvel and find their own favorites across Spider-Man’s legacy.”

NEWS: Silk joins the Kotobukiya BISHOUJO line

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Silk joins Kotobukiya’s ARTFX PREMIER line as their second “WOMAN OF MARVEL”.

The “WOMAN of MARVEL” series shines a spotlight on popular female characters within
Marvel. From the detailed sculpt of the figure, to the realistic costume and facial
expressions, each statue showcases the characters’ “beauty” and charm while
staying true to the series and personality.

Despite the mask covering the already small face which is 3.5cm in size, the paint
decorating the statue perfectly emulates the character’s personality seamlessly.

The costume that’s spun directly from Silk’s web captures the silky texture of the material by the countless layers of paint used on this statue. It’s got an awesome shine and almost realistic silky texture at any angle of view.

The window connected to the base uses materials similar to a magic mirror, replicating the shine and reflection of a person that can be seen from a real window.

The “beauty” resonating from each statue in this new line in the ARTFX PREMIER
series is a work of art that will please collectors worldwide.

Each ARTFX PREMIER statue comes in luxurious packaging that differs from
other Kotobukiya products. Every ARTFX PREMIER statue includes a serial number
on the base, making each statue a one-of-a-kind product.

Product Specs
SILK ARTFX PREMIER statue

Size: around 260mm
MSRP: $174.99 (plus tax)
Availability: May, 2020
Copyright: ©2020 Marvel

More Info: http://en.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/product-0000003550/

Marvel reveals Dead No More

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Hey O&G fans, Marvel revealed a two part teaser for the Dead No More Spiderman Event this fall, which was revealed at a retailers only event during C2E2. Details are scarce as to exactly what "Dead No More" will be, though the preview art shows Spider-Man fending off some kind of tentacles - possibly those of Doc Ock? - while long dead figures from his past such as Jean DeWolff, George Stacy, and even Uncle Ben gather behind him.

Doc Ock's mind was recently revealed to be alive in the robotic body of the Living Brain, after being transferred there from Peter Parker's body, which he took over when his own aging body died. Ock operated for almost a year as the "Superior Spider-Man" before being switched back.

Apocalypse War Variant Covers

Hey O&G fans, with the upcoming X-Men Apocalypse movie  and Apocalypse War event,  Marvel has announced (via IGN) a series of 23 variant covers beginning in May depicting some of its top heroes transformed into a horseman for Apocalypse.

The seven variant covers released so far are Amazing Spider-Man #12 by Jamal Campbell, Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 by Paul Renaud, Guardians of the Galaxy #8 by Dale Keown, Uncanny X-Men #7 by Ryan Sook, Astonishing Ant-Man #8 by Will Sliney, All-New All-Different Avengers #9 by Khoi Pham and All-New X-Men #9 by Pasqual Ferry.

Preview: Amazing Spiderman #3 give readers a clue of the possible return of Fantastic Four

Image Credit: Marvel from Amazing Spiderman #3
 

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Hey O&G Fans, this weeks issue of Amazing Spiderman gives us some clue as to when the Fantastic Four might come back together. The Question of the whereabouts of Reed, Sue, and the Children has not been answered in the All New All Different Marvel.

Anyone keeping up with Amazing Spiderman has know about Peter Parkers plan to buy the Baxter Building and turning it into offices of Parker industries. In Amazing Spiderman #3 he reveals what his plans and not everyone is happy. Johnny Storm is one of those people a bit upset at his long time friend for what he's done!

image credit: Marvel Amazing Spiderman #3
 

After Peter calms Johnny down he reveals that the reason he bought the building was to keep it out the hands of everyone else, so when the FF come back together, there will be a place for them.

With the Fantastic Four dissolved (Johnny Storm with the Inhumans and The Thing with The Guardians Of The Galaxy) The All New Marvel Universe has not seen any of The Richards Family. Time will tell if they make an appearance to bring the team back together. 
 

Marvel Zombies Fan made Trailer

image credit: Alex Luthor
 

Hey O&G Fans, YouTube user Alex Luthor has created a fan-trailer for a Marvel Zombies film that uses footage from existing movies to unite the Avengers, the X-Men, Deadpool, and Spider-Man in one universe. Unfortunately, it's a universe where they're all doomed. Check it out:

Marvel Zombies Epic Trailer (Rated R)! It's Zombie apocalypse time for Marvel! How will the Marvel heroes will handle the Zombies? Who will survive and who will turn? It's time for Marvel Zombies! The Amazing music in this video is: Think Up Anger - 'Apollo' (For What It's Worth Vocal) ft.

source: Newsarama
 

Marvel Variant Cover for Gwenom

Image Credit: Marvel Comics
 

In June, Marvel's themed variant covers is based on Gwen Stacy. With the renewed popoularity in the character thanks to Spider-Gwen, Marvel is doing variant covers to 20 different Marvel titles in June.
 

Spider-Man's Marriage and Child Return in Secret Wars

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"Happily Ever After" may be hard to come by for comic superheroes by and large, but that old "Parker Luck" is turning around -- for a moment.

Marvel announced Monday via Entertainment Weekly their latest Secret Wars-associated series, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows. Teased in late 2014 with an on the nose illustration of Peter Parker standing happily with his one-time wife Mary-Jane Parker (nee Watson) and their child, this new series by Dan Slott and Adam Kubert explores that untold story beginning June 3.

“There are legions of Spider-Man fans that are passionate about changes that have happened to Spider-Man continuity,” says Slott. "They are upset that the baby went missing, that the marriage went away. Spider-Man has been around for fifty years, and the marriage was around for twenty-five. So now [with Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows] we’re seven or eight years into a world without a married Spider-Man. It’s a big itch that people want scratched.”

Although Slott has written Spider-Man for over seven years, the storylines which nixed Spider-Man's marriage and his child were well before his time, but as a fan and a creator he's thought through what having those aspects to Peter Parker would do to the character.

“Spider-Man, when you get down to it, is a character about responsibility. And the second he’s a father and a husband—he has a responsibility to share his powers with the world, but suddenly he has two people that are his whole world. That changes everything, the complete dynamic of what it means to have great power and great responsibility,” says Slott. “You need to be there for your daughter, you need there for your wife—in a way that he hasn’t had to be there for anyone else. And that drastically changes what it means to be Spider-Man.”

Set as part of the "Last Days" umbrella branding under Secret Wars, Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows is being positioned as a theoretical "last story" for Spider-Man, and it's something Slott is keying into heavily for the adversities and adversaries Peter Parker will face.

"You haven’t seen Spider-Man’s classic villains the way you know and love—I wouldn’t be surprised to see Eddie Brock as Venom in this story. Or Sergei Kravinoff as Kraven the Hunter in this story. There’s going to be a lot of bullets in the gun for things you wanted to see in a Spider-Man story that you haven’t seen in a while. This is the ultimate classic feel. This is the last Eddie Brock story," says Sott. "The stakes have never been higher for Peter Parker because he’s never had so much to lose. So he has never been this close to the edge. And these are the Last Days.”

At the heart of it all, however, is a new villain called the Regent -- from which this Battleworld domain of the Regency takes its name. EW says that the Regent has "a plan in place" for Spider-Man, and when this series starts will have already crossed paths with Daredevil and Moon Knight.

Here is a first look at uncolored pages from Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows by Adam Kubert.

Source: Newsarama.com and Entertainment Weekly
 

News: Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2

 

image credit Marvel

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Today Marvel sent out a preview of Edge of Spider Verse #2. It Features Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman once you check out this first look, you'll probably see what all the hype is about. This is from Marvel's official press release:

As spider-powered heroes from across all universes unite to battle back the threat of Morlun, meet a young girl from Midtown High who learned that with great power, comes great responsibility. Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at September’s EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2, from critically acclaimed writer Jason Latour and rising-star artist Robbi Rodriguez! She’s smart, she’s tough, she’s charming and she can lift a car – she’s Gwen Stacy! Patrolling the New York City of her universe, she keeps the streets safe as the vigilante known as Spider-Woman! Just don’t tell her father, NYPD Police Chief George Stacy!

“This story sees Gwen at a real crossroads of her life,” says writer Jason Latour, in an interview with Marvel.com. “Spider-Woman is wanted for a crime she didn’t commit. So where as her life in costume before was a lot of adventuring and fun, she’s now being forced to decide what it means to her.”

As the growing threat of Spider-Verse looms on the not-so-distant-horizon, meet one of its breakout stars early as Gwen Stacy swings headlong into the biggest Spider-Man event of all time. Don’t miss one moment of the action as Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman makes her bombastic debut in EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2!

Plus, don’t miss out on these exciting Edge of Spider-Verse tie-in issues of your favorite ongoing series:

·         Superior Spider-Man #32 & #33
·         Amazing Spider-Man #7 & #8
·         Spider-Man 2099 #5

For more on Spider-Verse, visit Marvel.com and join in on the conversation on Twitter using #SpiderVerse.

Venom Movie May Tie Into The Amazing Spider-Man

Earlier today, Matt Patches over at Hollywood.com had a chance to talk with The Amazing Spider-Man producers Avi Arad and Matthew Tolmach, and during the inteview, he took the opportunity to ask them about Sony's planned Venom movie, which Chronicle director Josh Trank is rumored to be directing.

With the success of The Avengers, it makes perfect sense for Sony to want the part of the Marvel Universe they acquired during the '90s to work together as a whole, so one can expect that they'll take a similar real-life science approach with Venom's origin story as they do with Spider-Man and The Lizard in the upcoming reboot.

Arad explained the bigger picture plans for the Venom movie:

"It's an Eddie Brock story. We want to be as close to the comics as possible. Especially in Eddie Brock's story. But again, pseudo-science is becoming science. All these tidbits about webs, artificial webs, is a huge industry now. Spiderwebs have unique qualities that will be huge for communications, fibers, and so forth. So we have taken the approach that we want to make the huge amazing movie about Eddie."

"He was a journalist. He had the wrong story, he got in trouble for it, he got fired," Tolmach continued, going on to explain how they're approaching characters like Venom. "The whole essence to us for the Marvel characters is stay close to the bible, stay close to the emotional story, and the rest is fun. Look for the worlds to make sense with one another."

"Hopefully,all these worlds will live together in peace someday," he added, which gives us the biggest possible hint of what they might have planned

While there's nothing in The Amazing Spider-Man that even hints at Eddie Brock or his alien symbiote alter ego, that doesn't means that the already-planned 2014 sequel won't try to set something up or that they're eventually building to having Spider-Man fight Venom in a third installment.

Oh, wait. They already tried that.

Regardless, you can look for a lot more on Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man, including our own interviews with director Marc Webb and the cast, in the weeks leading up to its North American release on July 3.

Source: Hollywood.com

June 9, 2012

Marvel Comics App 3.0 Available

Check out this Press Release from our good friends at Marvel.

The future of Marvel Digital Comics is here—download the Marvel Comics app 3.0 for your iOS device RIGHT NOW! This all-new update takes the unparalleled Marvel Comics app experience to the next level a stunning new interface; broader array of search and browse functions; improved performance and stability; easier management of purchases and downloads; and more! In celebration of this exciting new upgrade, the Marvel Comics app is offering a special sale on the biggest new launches of 2011, including FF, X-Men Schism, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and more until next Tuesday, December 6th (11pm EST)! So what are you waiting for? Upgrade your Marvel Comics app now to take advantage of this unprecedented offer!

“Marvel is committed to giving our fans the best digital reading experience possible and with this latest upgrade to the Marvel Comics app, I’m proud to say we’re delivering just that,” said Peter Phillips, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. “So whether you’re a fan of Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine or the Wizard of Oz, you’re going to find some great comics to read—and they’re going to look better than ever.”

Upgrade to Marvel Comics app 3.0 on your iPad ®, iPhone ® or iPod touch ® right now to experience the world’s greatest super heroes like never before!

Download the app by going to the link.

http://marvel.com/mobile