Alex Hodgson
Bio
I'm a massive superhero fan who loves to put my thoughts down in writing. Spider-Man is my favourite, but I'm also a lover of the Arrowverse. Follow me on twitter @AlexJHodgson
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Why James Olsen Deserves Better Than What the 'Supergirl' Writers Are Giving Him
Since joining the other #Arrowverse shows in Vancouver, #Supergirl has done many things right — fans and critics have praised Alex's coming out storyline, and the focus on alien rights has been a great success — but there's one character whom the writers seem to have forgotten lately: James Olsen.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
Why Only Tony Stark Should Know Peter Parker's Big Secret in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
The concept of a secret identity has been around for as long as superheroes; going all the way back to Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, the person behind the mask (or, uh, eyeglasses) is just as important as their crimefighting persona.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
'Legends Of Tomorrow' Is DC's Least-Watched, Worst-Reviewed Show — But Here's Why You Should Give It A Chance
For whatever reason, Legends Of Tomorrow seems to be the ugly duckling of The CW's #Arrowverse. It has the lowest viewership and only a 66 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, compared to 94 to 97 percent for #Arrow, #TheFlash and #Supergirl.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
Peter Parker Won't Swing into Sony's Venom Solo Movie — But Could Miles Morales? Here's Why It Would Make Sense
The news that Sony's upcoming #Venom standalone film will be totally separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and the swiftly approaching #SpiderManHomecoming) leaves us with the very real prospect of a Spider-Man villain film without Spider-Man. Fans are wondering how this could possibly work — after all, Venom is one of the web-slinger's greatest foes (perhaps THE greatest), and his origin story is intrinsically linked to Spider-Man's black costume.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
'We Needed To Do Something Different': Former Sony Exec Reveals Why the Studio Let Spider-Man Join the MCU
In February 2015, a miracle occurred: #Sony and #Marvel made a deal to allow #SpiderMan to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Safe to say, this news filled many fans' hearts with glee (including me, as I wrote my first-ever article about it!). But we wondered how exactly it would work — would Andrew Garfield continue in the role of Peter Parker? What would become of the planned Spider-Man cinematic universe?
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
After 5 Years of Hell, Here's Why It Makes Perfect Sense to End 'Arrow' Season 5 on Lian Yu
After a couple years of disappointment, #Arrow is finally back to its best. Season 5 has been a marked improvement; the missteps of the previous two seasons have been well and truly put to bed with a return to form featuring Oliver's battle with Prometheus. The big bad of Season 5 has been a truly formidable foe, which has led to Oliver calling in some unexpected reinforcements.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
Chris Evans Thinks It's Time For a Black Widow Movie — Will Marvel Finally Get on Board?
Scarlett Johansson's #BlackWidow has played an integral part in the #MarvelCinematicUniverse since she first appeared in Iron Man 2. Despite not having any superpowers of her own, she's certainly proved her worth to the Avengers in all of her appearances thus far. From her involvement in the Battle of New York in #TheAvengers to helping Cap find Bucky in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, she has been a constant presence and ally to all of the MCU heroes.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
Did This Arrowverse Actor Accidentally Reveal Who Dies in the ‘Arrow’ Season 5 Finale?
For five years on #Arrow, we've seen Oliver Queen's trials and tribulations as he struggles to maintain his double life, his battle to find his identity. After returning to save his city, he's fought many foes over the five years, but there's one man in particular who has been a thorn in Oliver's side throughout all of the show's fun: Malcolm Merlyn.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
What Marvel Villain Problem? Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Grant Ward Has Been the Perfect Bad Guy All Along
If there's one criticism of the #MCU, it's that its villains have rarely been up to par. Other than Loki, Marvel's villains have been largely forgettable; from Malekith to Kaecillius, Marvel's movie Big Bads have rarely been compelling. More recently, Marvel's Netflix shows have offered us a reprieve from these cookie-cutter villains, but they've not had much of an impact yet.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
If You've Been Sleeping on 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Since Season 1, It's Time to Wake Up
#Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has a somewhat checkered history. It arrived with great fanfare — many fans tuned in to see the much-anticipated return of fan-favorite character Phil Coulson — but then it very swiftly lost momentum. As a result, a lot of viewers turned off.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Video Teases Spidey's New Gadgets — How Do They Compare to the Comics?
As we creep ever closer to the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming, #Marvel's publicity team continues to tease us with clips showing the latest incarnation of the wall-crawler in action. Spidey has been invited to the NBA Finals, met Stan Lee and even encountered DJ Khaled — today though, we've been given a small featurette detailing his suit's new features.
By Alex Hodgson6 years ago in Geeks