Zane Sanders
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An enneagram 5, prone to absquatulate when around crowds for too long. A lover of family, music, coffee, and Marvel movies, with a heart to help others better understand how to actively engage culture with intelligence and creativity.
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Fan Cast: Marvel's Missing International Heroes--Union Jack, Spider-woman & More
We all know about the Avengers, and now the rest of the world knows about them too, particularly since the fallout from Age of Ultron. So, when are we going to see more of the non-American heroes that Marvel has to offer, like Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch? I know... Black Widow is technically international, but she calls SHIELD family, so I don't count her, per se. What's with the continued lack of diversity? And who the heck are these heroes in the first place? Well, here are some quality international Marvel characters that we could see the Avengers bumping into (or even joining forces with) in the future.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Could THAT Villain Be in Spider-Man: Homecoming?
There are already a ton of rumors surrounding Spider-Man: Homecoming, including Michael Keaton being eyed for the role of Vulture. As much as I can imagine that being a great choice, I was hoping we wouldn't see another guy with mechanical wings (a la Falcon). Those of you that are following me know how much I love speculating on future villains for the MCU and Spider-man, so how could I pass up another opportunity?
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Return of the Fantastic Four?
Many fans thought it would never happen, but with Sony and Marvel making their deal to share the movie rights to Spider-Man, we now have Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now the doors are wide open for the rest of Marvel's (former) properties to do the same, particularly when it comes to characters that haven't been handled well...
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Who Came First? The Copycats of Comics
For all the so-called rivalry between these two comic worlds (and I say so-called, because there isn't one), there does seem to be a lot of crossover/similarities between the two. My question is which came first and who has copied the other more often? Let's take a closer look at some famously similar characters.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
9 Characters You Forgot Are in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Dr. Leonard Samson In the comics: After creating a cathexis ray projector that would drain off gamma particle and psionic energy from Bruce Banner into a cure for Betty, most of that psionic and gamma energy that was drained from Banner stayed within the ray projector. Overcome with curiosity, and perhaps a desire to gain superhuman powers himself, Samson irradiated himself with those energies within the projector, resulting in the slim, brown-haired psychiatrist being transformed into a green-haired, muscle-laden superhuman with gamma-boosted strength.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Who Is Skurge The Executioner In Marvel's 'Thor: Ragnarok'?
In Marvel's upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, the third Thor movie but the first which looks like a genuinely great Marvel film, the Asgardian loses his hammer, fights Hulk in space, searches for Odin and faces off with the terrifying Hela, Goddess of Death. It looks like an adventure of truly apocalyptic proportions ("Ragnarok" is absolute destruction, after all) with potentially major consequences for the rest of the #MCU and the forthcoming Avengers: Infinity War.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
5 Clues For What Comes After X-Men: Apocalypse
While X-Men: Apocalypse is rightfully being seen as a fairly average flick within Fox's X-Men franchise, leaving much to be desired, there were many hints scattered throughout the film predicting what could be coming next in the X-Men movie universe.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Who Could Play Captain Marvel Besides Fan Favorites?
With Phase 3 just beginning, fans are looking forward to the MCU's Phase 3 additions with Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in the mix. While Captain America: Civil War started us off in a spectacular way, there are still a ton of questions that need to be answered, namely: who will play the lead in Marvel's first solo female movie, Captain Marvel?
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Namor: 4 Ways The Sub-Mariner Could Join The MCU
A few weeks ago, I shared how Namor could already be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If rumors are to be believed, it seems that this is even more of a possibility. According to Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada, Namor the Sub-Mariner is making his way back home to Marvel Studios. With Namor’s TV and film rights previously belonging to Universal, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has called this character's situation “complicated." That's putting it lightly, Mr. Feige. So, whether you chose to believe this rumor or not, there are considerable ways to tie #Namor to what is currently happening in the #MCU. But first, let's get to know the Sub-Mariner, starting with his last onscreen appearance in 1966:
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks
Where Were These 7 Characters During 'Civil War'?
Captain America: Civil War is being rated as one of the best superhero movies of the summer and it answered many questions while adding so many more to the list. One of the biggest questions is where some of the main characters from previous movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe were during said civil war? Let's take a look at what we know and what we're still waiting to find out.
By Zane Sanders6 years ago in Geeks