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OK, so we actually do have to bring Mephisto into this, but for a perfectly valid, plot-based reason! In the Marvel Comics, the first Ghost Rider, also known as Johnny Blaze, traded his soul to Mephisto in exchange for his step-father’s life. Johnny clearly never learned the phrase, “Don’t make a deal with the devil,” …
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This story originally appeared on 02.01.22 Last November, Upworthy published a popular story about Chloe Sexton, a mother who went viral on TikTok for a video she made explaining “daddy privilege” or the idea that fathers are applauded for doing things that mothers are supposed to do. “In my opinion, ‘daddy privilege’ is that subtle …
Yes and no, but it depends on which Guardians of the Galaxy comics’ series you’re reading. In “Annihilation: Conquest – Starlord” Groot is depicted in the comics as being a quite eloquent speaker. However, in subsequent comics series, that changed, and all folks can hear the wood-based creature say is, “I am groot.” Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/can-groot-say-more-than-i-am-groot-in-the-comics
Their reunion is bittersweet, especially as Morpheus refuses her plea for him to release her from her confines in Hell. Morpheus explains to his raven Matthew (Patton Oswalt) that she was once the ruler of a tribe called “the First People.” She and Morpheus were lovers, but he condemned her to Hell after she “defied” …
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The Sandman comics are closer to an anthology than a traditional, protagonist-focused narrative, meandering through a sequence of vaguely-related vignettes. As such, the 12-volume series is notoriously difficult to adapt for the screen. And while TV is a better format than film (something Warner Bros. fruitlessly attempted for 20 years), this Netflix adaptation immediately runs …
During SDCC, Kat Coiro, who directed the Disney Plus series, discussed their decision to incorporate fourth-wall breaks: “Oh, we’ve got some big surprises coming to you regarding the fourth wall. I always love to say that She-Hulk has been breaking the fourth wall since 1980, way before Deadpool, way before Fleabag, and it’s just a …
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Essentially, the Red Skull could possibly return in Captain America 4 to found the New World Order like his comic books counterpart. However, there’s no rule saying another villainous candidate couldn’t found the league of super-villains in Captain America 4. Other intriguing potential candidates could be Baron Zemo (Daniel Brühl), Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp), or …
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We’re sitting down with leaders on the business side of the creator economy to get their best advice for creators looking to launch and develop their careers. This week, we spoke with David Lee, vice president of content at Webtoon. Webtoon is a comics platform based in South Korea where the “webtoon” digital comic style …
There exists some precedence for Inhumans to make a resurgence through the Ms. Marvel series. In fact, Iman Vellani herself reportedly tried to sneak in a Lockjaw Easter egg into the first episode. As a self-proclaimed Marvel super fan, she wanted to include a reference to the character. According to Iman during a Ms. Marvel …
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Now that Ms. Marvel has made her way to Disney Plus, we’re loving the representation. This hero’s name is Kamala Khan, and this 16-year-old Muslim girl has always loved the heroes in the MCU — especially Captain Marvel. So when she gets powers of her own, we’re hoping she can finally live her best life. …
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‘The Sandman’ is coming to Netflix, but which of the iconic comics will the first season of the series be based on? Here’s what we know so far. Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/which-comics-is-sandman-netflix-based-on
Daniela and James denied the rumor again months later. Daniela responded, “Those pictures were for prep for Marlowe, at that time it wasn’t official that I was shooting in Barcelona. It wasn’t for Guardians, sorry.” Then, James chimed in, “I never said she wasn’t part of the cast. I said she wasn’t Moondragon. That is …
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