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Warning: contains spoilers for West Coast Avengers #7!

Ultron’s coolest look to date has been revealed, and it puts his MCU design to total shame. Ultron has been one of Marvel’s most terrifying villains for nearly 60 years, striking fear into the hearts of the Avengers. Ultron also menaced the team in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, where he was scarier than ever. Now, in West Coast Avengers #7, the new “Ultron the Scorched” arrives, promising more terror.

West Coast Avengers #7 was written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Danny Kim. A former model of Ultron, who survived a fall into the sun, re-emerges, traveling to Earth to see the work his “good” variant has done. Calling itself “Ultron the Scorched,” this new variant begins killing members of the Church of Ultron one at a time. By the time Spider-Woman arrives on the scene, Ultron the Scorched has killed all the cult members,...

Get ready for an intense showdown in West Coast Avengers #5! Hitting shelves on March 12, 2025, this issue brings back the dangerous villain Flag-Smasher, a dark reflection of Steve Rogers. His return spells trouble for Iron Man, War Machine, and the rest of the team as he seeks revenge.

The comic features thrilling action, dramatic storytelling, and stunning artwork, offering a fresh take on superhero battles. Fans can also look forward to variant covers that showcase the team facing one of their toughest challenges yet.

Related: Brad Winderbaum Teases Future of Wonder Man and West Coast Avengers: “A Lot to Look Forward to for Fans”

Will the West Coast Avengers be able to stop Flag-Smasher before he tears them apart? Find out when West Coast Avengers #5 arrives in stores!

by Gerry Duggan & Danny Kim, cover by Ben Harvey

Flag-smasher Returns! Steve Rogers’ dark double takes on the West Coast Avengers, and he’s out for blood.

The Marvel Comics title “West Coast Avengers”, now available, is written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Danny Kim:

“…’Iron Man’ and ‘War Machine’ have put together a new team of ‘Avengers’…

“…including villains seeking a path to redemption.

“Their case study is ‘Ultron’…

“…who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow... for now.

“But does the success of one guarantee the success of all?

“‘Spider-Woman’ and ‘Firestar’ have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve ‘Ultron’ of his past? “

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Warning: Contains Spoilers for West Coast Avengers #2! Captain America’s shield is an extension of himself, and that is made obvious by how masterfully he wields it during battle. Captain America can make his shield basically defy the laws of physics, while firmly establishing it as an offensive weapon just as much as it is a defensive one. Captain America’s shield is certainly one of a kind. Except, maybe it isn’t anymore, as Cap’s ‘evil twin’ just got his own version of the iconic shield.

In West Coast Avengers #2 by Gerry Duggan and Danny Kim, the Avengers are on a mission to upset the criminal enterprise controlled by the new Flag-Smasher aka Steven Rogers. Steven Rogers is an alternate version of the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, who brought the United States to its knees in the Marvel Comics event, Secret Empire. This ‘evil twin’ of Steve...

Most Ghost Riders don’t forge pacts with Spirits of Vengeance under good terms. Their existence is one of suffering, resentment, and hate toward their infernal other half. The unyielding thirst for vengeance tears hosts’ lives into pieces. However, I’ve noticed recently that many of Marvel’s most popular Ghost Riders are finally coming to terms with their Spirits of Vengeance, some even developing friendships. I think the Ghost Riders are evolving.

While the origins of the Spirits of Vengeance can be inconclusive, some being vestiges of God’s will and others being twisted puppets crafted by the Devil, it’s a relatively universal fact that they possess a limitless wellspring of power.

While the hosts are responsible for channeling that power, humanity’s inability to fully accept their contracts has held them back. But, I’ve noticed while reading the current Spirits of Vengeance series, that more and...

As one of Avengers' greatest villains, Ultron's design has been overhauled dozens of times. However, as he takes on the West Coast Avengers with his new cyborg cult, the genocidal AI is getting a jaw-dropping new look that fans never saw coming. But as stunning as this new look is, it doesn't answer a key question - why are there now two versions of Ultron running around the Marvel Universe?

Ultron Has Wings Now? - How West Coast Avengers Just Reinvented the Villain Ultron Becomes an Angel As He Founds His Own Religion

In the conclusion of West Coast Avengers #2 - from Gerry Duggan, Danny Kim, Arthur Hesli and Joe Caramagna - Ultron shows up, debuting a wild new look. Flanked by his cyborg followers, Ultron now boasts huge metallic wings and a priest's stole, ready to spread what he calls "the Gospel of Ultron." Ben Harvey's stunning art...

Warning: contains spoilers for West Coast Avengers #1!

Iron Man has worn a variety of armors over the years, but now he has named his favorite of all time. Iron Man’s suits of armor represent the apex of technological advancement in the Marvel Universe, constantly changing with the times. One armor suit that Iron Man wore for a brief period in the 1980s, remains near and dear to his heart, as seen in West Coast Avengers #1.

West Coast Avengers #1 is written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Danny Kim. Tony Stark, now part of the reformed West Coast Avengers team, is searching for a particular suit of armor in an old warehouse in California. Tony sorts through the boxes, finding other vintage Avengers outfits along the way. Finally, he finds something, declaring “Honey. I’m home.” A beaming Tony pulls out his classic Silver Centurion armor, calling it his “favorite.

Warning: contains spoilers for West Coast Avengers #1!Marvel has just set up a sequel to Age of Ultron with a teaser that will chill fans to the bone. One of Marvel’s most evil villains, Ultron, has seemingly turned over a new leaf in West Coast Avengers #1. The android fights alongside Iron Man, Spider-Woman and the rest of the team, proving himself a worthy Avenger. However, darker forces are at play.

West Coast Avengers #1 is written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Danny Kim. The world is stunned to see Ultron has become a good guy, yet the great deeds he does as a member of the Avengers speak for themselves. Soon after, at the hospital, Tony Stark meets a woman named Meredith, who does not have long left to live. Tony is rattled by the encounter. Later, Meredith goes to Ultron’s base, where he removes her head and...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for West Coast Avengers #1

Taking his best friend’s lead, Tony Stark’s new West Coast Avengers possess some of Marvel’s most notorious villains with the hopes of reforming the criminal wrongdoers and inspiring others to follow suit. However, the Avengers’ newest recruit has pushed the boundaries of criminal comfort more than the Thunderbolts. James Rhodes and Tony Stark just drafted one of the Avengers’ deadliest enemies.

West Coast Avengers #1 - by Gerry Duggan, Danny Kim, & Arthur Hesli - follows the conclusion to the Invincible Iron Man series. Mending their strained relationship, War Machine saw a future for a new team for a new world, one where reformation and reform were available to everyone.

Similar in concept to the Thunderbolts, the new West Coast Avengers will offer both its publicly estranged heroes and notorious villains a second shot. However, one villainous pick may have pushed the...

Ultron may be gone for now, but we’ve seen alternate versions of him pop up in Disney+’s What If…? and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, he’s confirmed to return in the upcoming Vision Quest series.

We’re still in the dark about how exactly Ultron will fit into the story, but James Spader is set to reprise his role. Interestingly, a recent Marvel comic series has introduced a fresh angle for the villain’s comeback, one that could work really well for the MCU.

If you’re into Marvel comics, you might have heard that the new West Coast Avengers #1 hit shelves today. Written by Gerry Duggan with art from Danny Kim and Arthur Hesli, this comic is already getting fans talking. Here’s the synopsis:

Ultron Returns…Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that...

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for West Coast Avengers #4!

Marvels next iteration of the Avengers is already promising a potentially explosive romance is officially on the horizon, as a fan-favorite mutant powerhouse just started a new fling with Earth-616's latest bad boy. With the reformation of the West Coast Avengers, the teams lineup includes several heavy-hitters along with the shocking addition of a few villains, in an effort to rehabilitate them, creating opportunities for some unique character dynamics.

Ben Harveys cover for West Coast Avengers #4 written by Gerry Duggan with art by Danny Kim shows Firestar flying high and locking lips with the new reformed villain on the team, Blue Bolt. The first look at their romance is fiery and electrifying, immediately making them Marvels newest power couple.

West Coast Avengers #4 (2025)

Release Date:

February 26, 2025

Writers:

Gerry Duggan

Artist:

Danny Kim

Cover Artist:

Ben Harvey

Sparks Fly! A troubled Firestar and...

Iron Man has been on almost every Avengers roster, but his newest team stretches the concept of Earth's Mightiest Heroes further than ever. Featuring not just surprise heroes but unexpected villains old and new, this new team promises to continue not just the lineage of the Avengers, but also the multi-series stories being told by their most recent writers.

Via Cbr, upcoming West Coast Avengers writer Gerry Duggan has broken down the bizarre roster of this new Avengers lineup, which includes Ultron and Marvel's Biggest Jerk Blue Bolt. Duggan also provides the first look at Danny Kim's unlettered art. As Duggan explains

Ultron's past is an obvious concern, and Blue Bolt's future seems a mess. He's got all the makings of a great Spider-Man rogue - not an Avenger. The concept of the team is going to put redemption and rehabilitation to the test.

The West Coast Avengers are a classic team,...

Deadpool officially has competition for the role of biggest jerk in the Marvel Universe, as a brand-new Avengers lineup makes it their mission to reform villains to superhero status debuting a rude and selfish character the process, who the team will seek to redeem. This all-new villain-turned-hero, Blue Bolt, is one of the characters who promises to shake up the relaunched West Coast Avengers series.

In a first look released by Marvel, promotional art by Todd Nauck shows new character Blue Bolts powers lighting up the Marvel Universe with a devilish grin as he officially receives the title of Marvels biggest jerk. The new character is a narcissistic criminal who joins the team in West Coast Avengers (2024) #1, written by Gerry Duggan with art by Danny Kim, in an attempt to reduce time on his prison sentence.

The mean and antagonistic new character wont be easy to turn into a hero.

This November, Earth's Mightiest Heroes move back to the best coast in an all-new run of West Coast Avengers from writer Gerry Duggan and artist Danny Kim. Led by Iron Man, the new roster includes Spider-Woman, War Machine, Firestar, a mysteriously redeemed Ultron, and another former villain seeking redemption...Blue Bolt!

Wait, who the heck is Blue Bolt?!

An experienced Marvel henchman with unrefined lightning-based abilities, Chad Braxton, a.k.a. Blue Bolt, makes his first appearance in West Coast Avengers #1 where he finds himself on loan to the Avengers through a new prison release program. Reckless, undisciplined, and downright rude, it's said that Blue Bolt "may just be the biggest jerk in the entire Marvel Universe."

Can the Avengers whip him into shape or will Blue Bolt’s abrasive attitude - and lack of morals - tarnish the team’s legacy forever? We'll soon find out, though an early...

Warning! Spoilers for Ghost RIder: Final Vengeance #6 ahead!Ghost Rider has been bonded to the Spirit of Vengeance for a long time in comics history, but Marvel fans have only ever gotten to see the Ghost Rider as a possessive spirit. Recently, after the spirit itself, Zarathos, becomes bonded to someone else, Johnny Blaze comes face to face with the spirit often inhabiting him - and his true form is revealed.

In the final chapter of his newest run, Johnny Blaze comes to a crossroads with the devil in Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #6 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim. In the midst of a spell, Johnny appeals directly to Zarathos, the Spirit of Vengeance and the other half of the Ghost Rider persona.

Except - Zarathos has never been seen outside of a flaming skull, and now it only makes sense why. Zarathos is a flaming red spirit skeleton with the hottest of blue flames,...

Marvel Comics new title “West Coast Avengers” #1, available November 27, 2024, is written by Gerry Duggan and illustrated by Danny Kim, with covers by Ben Harvey and Stanley “Artgerm” Lau:

“…’Iron Man’ and ‘War Machine’ have put together a new team of ‘Avengers’—one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption.

“Their case study? ‘Ultron- who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow…for now.

“But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? ‘Spider-Woman’ and ‘Firestar’ have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past?…”

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This November, the West Coast is the best coast to be on as Earth's Mightiest Heroes reopen operations in sunny California. Playing out in the pages of writer Gerry Duggan and artist Danny Kim's new West Coast Avengers comic, this reunion drops right in time for the iconic title's 40th anniversary.

The series will feature a stacked lineup of A-List heroes including Iron Man, War Machine, Spider-Woman, Firestar, and a mysteriously redeemed Ultron.

Today, you can check out an all-new cover for the debut issue by best-selling cover artist, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. Also available as a virgin variant cover, Artgerm's latest piece spotlights Firestar who makes her grand return to the Avengers following her buzzworthy stint in the X-Men family of titles.

Firestar, whose real name is Angelica "Angel" Jones, first appeared in the animated Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and made her comic debut a few years...

Johnny Blaze makes a deal with Mephisto once more, as Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #6 reunites the Spirit of Vengeance with its first, greatest vessel in Marvel canon. Zarathos and Johnny are a perfect pair, needing each other to maintain their existence and to control the flames of vengeance. Despite returning to the beginning of his journey, Blaze gains control for the first time in his character history, becoming the Ghost Rider again in a massive moment for the Marvel Universe.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #6To save his adoptive fathers life, Johnny Blaze made a deal with the Devil who, in return, bound Blazes soul to a fallen angel, thus creating the Ghost Rider. Decades later, Johnny has been through hell and has watched almost everything hes loved burn to ash. Now, after years of hoping to rid himself of his curse, Blaze has made a new...

Stars: Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Ryan Corr, Jett Berry, Kade Berry, Noni Hazlehurst, Robyn Nevin, Danny Kim, Silvia Colloca, Jermaine Fowler | Written and Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner

Sting is the new film from Australian writer/director Kiah Roache-Turner, the man behind the Mad Max meets Dawn of the Dead films Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and its sequel Wyrmwood: Apocalypse as well as the over-the-top ghost hunting film Nekrotronic. All three of them were fun films that made good use of a small budget, so a big bug movie seemed like a good fit for his skills.

This time out, he’s traded his apocalyptic scenarios for the goings-on in the apartment building where an alien spider egg comes to rest after a trip through Earth’s atmosphere. It hatches, and its occupant is found by Charlotte, who dubs the creature Sting,

Charlotte is a rebellious twelve-year-old who lives there...

In the final issue of Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance, Johnny Blaze upgrades from his familiar chains, utilizing a hellfire-imbued chainsaw to battle his enemy, the Hood. Blaze's intense new weapon is an upgrade for the infernal hero, replacing his usual tools in a brutal, graphic display, as the conflict between the two Spirits of Vengeance escalates to a stunning conclusion. The climactic battle between Blaze and the Hood will be brutal and unparalleled, and there is no guarantee that the most iconic Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, will make it out alive.

Johnny Blaze and the newest Spirit of Vengeance, the Hood, are waging war for control over the powers of the Ghost Rider, with previews for the conflict showcasing Johnny Blaze brandishing a new hellfire-imbued weapon that puts his old chains to shame. It has been a long road for Johnny while on his journey to reclaim his demonic role in the Marvel Universe,...

Spider-Woman and Iron Man lead a new West Coast Avengers team, tasked with a mission to redeem iconic Marvel villains and convert them into heroes, starting with Ultron. Spider-Woman and Firestar are wary of Ultron's reformation, questioning if his past atrocities can truly be absolved through heroics. Marvel's West Coast Avengers relaunch showcases a dynamic roster of heroes and villains, emphasizing redemption and growth as key aspects of long-time success for characters in the Marvel Universe.

As the West Coast Avengers assemble once more, Iron Man seeks to redeem one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' most iconic villains, while Spider-Woman and other heroes are hesitant to accept this responsibility, and forget past atrocities. These conflicting perspectives will be put to the test when A.I. android antagonist Ultron takes a spot on the new lineup as the first case study for their renewed villain rehabilitation goal.

As previewed by Marvel, Ben...

At last month's San Diego Comic-Con, we learned that the West Coast Avengers will return this November in a new ongoing series by Marvel superstar Gerry Duggan and acclaimed artist Danny Kim.

Today, you can take a closer look at this bold new lineup in must-see variant covers for the first issue, including pieces by Jeehyung Lee, Gerardo Sandoval, and series artist Danny Kim.

This iconic iteration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes will hit the ground running just in time for the title's 40th anniversary. Following Duggan's run on Invincible Iron Man, the series opens with Tony Stark assembling a new team consisting of War Machine; Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman; Firestar, who Duggan redefined in the pages of X-Men; and a mysteriously redeemed Ultron.

Here's the official description for West Coast Avengers #1:

Ultron Returns...Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of...

New York, NY— August 12, 2024 — Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, the West Coast Avengers are back this November in a new ongoing series by Marvel superstar Gerry Duggan and acclaimed artist Danny Kim! Today, fans can check out this bold new lineup in variant covers for the debut issue, including pieces by Jeehyung Lee, Gerardo Sandoval, and series artist Danny Kim.

This iconic iteration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will hit the ground running just in time for the title’s 40th anniversary. Following Duggan’s run on Invincible Iron Man, the series opens with Tony Stark assembling a new team consisting of War Machine; Jessica Drew, Aka Spider-Woman; Firestar, who Duggan redefined in the pages of X-Men; And a mysteriously redeemed Ultron!

Ultron Returns…Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study?...

New York, NY— August 12, 2024 — Announced at San Diego Comic-Con, the West Coast Avengers are back this November in a new ongoing series by Marvel superstar Gerry Duggan and acclaimed artist Danny Kim! Today, fans can check out this bold new lineup in variant covers for the debut issue, including pieces by Jeehyung Lee, Gerardo Sandoval, and series artist Danny Kim.

This iconic iteration of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will hit the ground running just in time for the title’s 40th anniversary. Following Duggan’s run on Invincible Iron Man, the series opens with Tony Stark assembling a new team consisting of War Machine; Jessica Drew, Aka Spider-Woman; Firestar, who Duggan redefined in the pages of X-Men; And a mysteriously redeemed Ultron!

Ultron Returns…Redeemed? Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers – one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study?...

New West Coast Avengers feature unlikely team with Ultron on board seeking redemption. Marvel announced Gerry Duggan as writer, Danny Kim as illustrator at Comic-Con panel. Spider-Woman and Firestar wary of Ultron's change of heart in latest series.

A new version of the West Coast Avengers will soon assemble, and their latest recruit is none other than the murderous Ultron. Marvels new West Coast Avengers sees Iron Man and War Machine put together a new incarnation of the venerable team, composed of villains seeking redemption. Ultron, seeking to atone for the sins of his past, has seemingly joined his long-time adversaries in the Avengers.

Marvel announced the new West Coast Avengers title at their Next Big Thing panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The book, which will be written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Danny Kim, sees Ultron throw his lot in with the Avengers. He seeks redemption, but some teammates,...

Mephisto's live-action depiction should adapt his terrifying vermin form seen in Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5. Marvel Studios' interest in the supernatural could lead to Mephisto's eventual inclusion in the MCU. Mephisto's vermin form may be permanent in Marvel Comics, adding a new level of horror to his character.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5! Despite an absurd amount of fan speculation surrounding a number of different projects (including WandaVision and Spider-Man: No Way Home), Mephisto has yet to officially enter the MCU. However, as Marvel Studios takes more of an interest in expanding its supernatural side, Mephistos eventual inclusion is all but assured. And now, Marvel Comics has finally come up with a terrifying design that Mephistos inevitable live-action depiction should adapt.

In Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim, Johnny Blaze and his Night Magician ally, Zeb, are heading to Chicago to stop the Hood,...

Johnny Blaze wants to kill the Spirit of Vengeance to stop the criminal mastermind, the Hood, who is now its host. The Hood is using the Spirit of Vengeance's power to commit gruesome acts and climb the criminal underworld ranks. Blaze's history with the Spirit of Vengeance has led him to consider permanently exorcising it from the world.

Warning: contains spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #4!

Johnny Blaze is Ghost Riders most infamous host, and he has a new mission: kill the Spirit of Vengeance once and for all. Blaze was recently separated from Ghost Rider, and the criminal mastermind, the Hood, is the new host. With his worst fears realized, Johnny Blaze is seeking a way to stop the Hood, and in Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #4, he reveals a potentially shocking endgame.

Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #4 is written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Danny Kim. While the Hood,...

The Hood grants Ghost Rider invisibility, a unique power rarely seen before, enhancing its deadly capabilities. The Hood's dark history in mysticism and power acquisition makes him the deadliest Ghost Rider in Marvel history. The addition of invisibility to Ghost Rider's arsenal makes him deadlier than any other version before him.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #4! Ghost Rider has always been an insanely powerful force of nature, no matter who the spirits chosen host happens to be, though the latest host proves thats not necessarily the case, as this new one has certainly made a difference when it comes to elevating Ghost Riders already immense power. And that assertion has just been proven true with a new power showcased by Ghost Rider that makes him deadlier than the original.

In a preview for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #4 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim, the Hood - who...

A killer spider terrorises a New York apartment building in a tonally messy horror with some great creature effects. Our review of Sting:

Odd name for a killer spider movie, Sting. For that we can thank Tolkien-loving 12 year-old Charlotte (Alyla Browne) who chooses it as the nickname for the arachnid she finds scuttling around her dimly-lit New York apartment building. Sweeping the critter into a jar and intent on keeping it as a pet, Charlotte is blissfully unaware that Sting is capable of escaping from its glass prison and, as it dines on other living things roaming around the building, will soon grow to a frightening size.

Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner, Sting is an eclectic mash-up of styles and influences. Its snowbound apartment setting, every floor filled with eccentrics, immediately recalls Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro’s Delicatessen. Roache-Turner seems to relish in the little...

After Ghost Rider left Johnny Blaze's body, a demonic residue was left behind that allowed Blaze the power to tap into hellfire without the Spirit of Vengeance. Blaze can summon hellfire and shoot it through his shotgun (all while his eyes surge with demonic power) completely independent of Ghost Rider. Blaze's new upgrade is reminiscent of the character's depiction in the '90s storyline, Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance, meaning this new Ghost Rider storyline could follow the same trajectory.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #3! The Spirit of Vengeance recently abandoned Johnny Blaze in lieu of another host more accepting of the Ghost Riders demonic influence, though that shouldnt imply that Blaze is now powerless. In fact, Ghost Rider just gave Johnny the upgrade of a lifetime, something thats proven true with Blazes new design and powers. And, interestingly enough, this isnt the first...

Deadpool vs. Ghost Rider: the Spirit of Vengeance meets his match with a fire extinguisher-wielding Merc with a Mouth. Marvel's upcoming Deadpool-inspired variant cover series showcases chaos and violence as Deadpool takes on Marvel's premier heroes, including Ghost Rider. Artistically depicted chaos ensues in Jonas Scharfs Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe variant cover.

Ghost Rider meets his ultimate match in a battle that pits the Spirit of Vengeance against Deadpool armed with a fire extinguisher. This clash of anti-heroes unfolds on the official art for Marvels upcoming Deadpool-inspired variant cover series. While the cover is undeniably hilarious, someone should inform Wade Wilson that there's a far more effective way to take on Ghost Rider.

The Spirit of Vengeance is clad in his typical black-leather biker getup as he belly-crawls away from a fire extinguisher-wielding Deadpool.

On July 10, 2024, Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim will hit comic shelves,...

The new Ghost Rider is a notorious super-villain named Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood. The Marvel Universe is faced with the challenge of an evil Ghost Rider terrorizing innocent people. The Hood's power upgrade and lack of moral compass poses a threat that even the Illuminati couldn't handle, which makes him an even more terrifying host for the Spirit of Vengeance.

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #2!

Marvel has unleashed a new Ghost Rider, and he steps up to claim the mantle in his official, and terrifying, debut. For the first time in many years, the Spirit of Vengeance has left Johnny Blaze, seeking a new host. Its quest did not last long, as the Spirit bonded with a notorious super-villain, and in a preview for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #2, he announces his arrival.

Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #2 is written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Danny Kim.

Sasquatch Sunset directors Nathan and David Zellner always wondered what these hairy giants do when they’re not walking – the only Bigfoot footage available has been a minute of a supposed Sasquatch wandering in the northern California woods. They decided to flesh that out in unique dialogue-free comedic imagining of the creatures’ daily life – eating, fighting, etc. Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek and Nathan Zellner are unrecognizable as the hairy tribe of four that entranced Sundance (see Deadline review). Bleecker Street is opening the film, written by David Zellner, executive produced by Ari Aster, in 9 theaters in New York, LA, San Francisco and Austin, ahead of a big jump to about 800 screens next week.

IFC Films opens Nicolas Cage-starring Arcadian on 1,100 screens. Premiered at SXSW, see Deadline review. Eying a low single-digits start. The Benjamin Brewer directed movie follows a father and his...

A scene from ‘Sting’ (Photo Courtesy of Well Go USA Entertainment)

From Arachnophobia to Itsy Bitsy, from Tarantula to Abyssal Spider, killer spider movies have always been in style. But there’s something special about the newest eight-legged offering, Sting. Sting is everything that’s amazing about creature features.

Sting is about a young girl named Charlotte (Alyla Browne from the unfortunate Children of the Corn remake) who spends her time drawing comics and creeping into her neighbors’ apartments by crawling through the apartment building’s air ducts. One day while doing the latter, she comes across a cute little spider which she takes home and names Sting – not after the rock star or the wrestler, but after the short sword in The Hobbit. Yes, Charlotte is a dork.

But Sting isn’t a normal, run-of-the-mill spider. It’s an alien spider that crashed on Earth in a meteorite. First,...

The redback spider, also known as the Australian black widow, is the kind of creature that might shake a person’s belief in God. This Lovecraftian nightmare freak hunts its prey with balletic precision and squirts them with organic superglue before injecting them with a venom that liquifies their insides; it then binds the victim in a silk straightjacket so that they’re still alive when the redback drinks their organs. It mostly feeds on insects, but has been known to devour lizards, snakes, and even mice. The spider’s toxin is powerful enough to kill a human being if left untreated, and is especially harmful to small children. The good news is that an antivenom has been available since 1956. The bad news is that people have had ample reason to use it, as the redback thrives in the dampness of modern architecture, and counts mailboxes and the underside of...

Stars: Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Ryan Corr, Jett Berry, Kade Berry, Noni Hazlehurst, Robyn Nevin, Danny Kim, Silvia Colloca, Jermaine Fowler | Written and Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner

Sting is the new film from Australian writer/director Kiah Roache-Turner, the man behind the Mad Max meets Dawn of the Dead films Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and its sequel Wyrmwood: Apocalypse as well as the over-the-top ghost hunting film Nekrotronic. All three of them were fun films that made good use of a small budget, so a big bug movie seemed like a good fit for his skills.

This time out, he’s traded his apocalyptic scenarios for the goings-on in the apartment building where an alien spider egg comes to rest after a trip through Earth’s atmosphere. It hatches, and its occupant is found by Charlotte, who dubs the creature Sting,

Charlotte is a rebellious twelve-year-old who lives there...

Plot: A 12-year-old girl decides to keep a spider as a pet, not aware that the eight-legged creature is not of this world. The more it eats, the more it grows, and soon a giant space arachnid is running loose in an apartment building, snacking on the residents.

Review: Filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner is best known for his wild and crazy zombie movies Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, which blended inspiration from Mad Max and Dawn of the Dead to tell the story of a unique zombie outbreak where the living dead have flammable blood and exhale methane. I enjoyed both of those movies, and though I haven’t seen Roache-Turner’s action comedy Nekrotronic yet, it sounds like it’s pretty much in line with the tone of the Wyrmwood flicks, as it tells the story of “a man who discovers that he is part of a...

In support of the next live-action take of Marvel’s flaming skull-head Marvel Comics’ “Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance” #1, now available, is written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Danny Kim, with a cover by Greg Capullo:

“…‘Johnny Blaze’ was bonded with the ‘Spirit of Vengeance’. But unwilling to be a monster, Johnny used this demon from ‘Hell’ to do good as the ‘Ghost Rider’.

“But heroism isn't what the Rider was meant for. So who will be the new Spirit of Vengeance? And what will it mean for the ‘Marvel Universe’?

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Zarathos has abandoned Johnny Blaze for a new host, the Hood, in a shocking twist in the Ghost Rider continuity. Blaze's constant guilt and second-guessing made him tiresome for Zarathos, leading to the change in host. The Hood's willingness to embrace supernatural power without moral qualms makes him the ideal new Ghost Rider.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #1! Johnny Blaze has been the primary host of the Spirit of Vengeance since the start of Ghost Rider’s popularity as a Marvel Comics antihero, yet even still, Zarathos has officially abandoned Blaze for a host that - the spirit believes - is a better-suited vessel. Now, with this bold new era in Ghost Rider continuity, the Spirit of Vengeance has chosen a shocking new host: the Hood.

In a preview for Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #1 by Benjamin Percy and Danny Kim, Johnny Blaze is riding towards a tunnel on his motorcycle,...

The young stars of ABC Me comedy-action series Parent Up have been unveiled as production gets underway in Sydney.

The story follows Yu Na and Min Park, two siblings that crave more excitement in their lives but get more than they bargained for when they discover their once unremarkable parents are actually international spies and have disappeared in suspicious circumstances.

Newcomers Hannah Kim and Ocean Lim will star as Yu Na and Min, respectively, with Lulu Quirk, George Holahan-Cantwell, Alex Kis, and Eduard Geyl on board as their group of friends that unwittingly get caught up in the action.

Danny Kim, Julia Yon, and Nicholas Hope will also star.

Justine Flynn created the 10-part series, which she wrote with Tiffany Zehnal, Tristram Baumber, Michelle Lim Davidson, Melissa Lee Speyer, Undi Lee, David Park, Alice McCredie-Dando, Sophia Cheung, and Hyun Lee.

The series is produced by Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford of Aquarius Films,...

A young filmmaker has won a scholarship to the International Film School Sydney after winning the school’s second annual Future Filmmaker competition.

Danny Kim, won the scholarship, worth $44,000, with his three minute film All the Best.

The theme of this year’s competition was “be daring”.

Duncan Thompson, head of school at Ifss said it was Kim’s interpretation of the theme that the judges responded to. Thompson said: “The panel found Danny Kim’s story about a character who dares to confront the pain of reliving happy memories from a better part of his life an excellent interpretation of the theme. The film also shows a delicate command of performance, casting, camera and lighting and the subtle nuances of lyrical editing.”

All the Best is the story of a young man who begins living on the streets after his fiancee dies. While on the streets with only a few dollars,...