Stan Lee talks Thor #600

The patron saint of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, has spoken with the House of Ideas regarding his story in the landmark 600th issue of Thor!

Explaining his inclusion in the project, Lee replied that Thor editor Warren Simons gave him a call and asked “if I’d write a story for THOR #600. How can you say no to something like that? I guess all the other writers were busy,” he laughed.

When asked about the longevity of the character, Stan replied:

He’s a great character. And again, the way Kirby drew him he’s unforgettable. He just looks so heroic and the other characters are so colorful. And of course you have Loki, the villain. I mean one of the most important things for any super hero is to have a great super villain, and how do you do better than Loki.

This incarnation of Thor was created by Lee and Jack Kirby in 1962. Meanwhile, in Thor #600, Stan will be teaming up with superstar artist David Aja to examine Thor’s temptation to go back to a simple mortal life.

Source: Newsarama

New Comics For The Week Of 12/24/2008

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Watch The New Hulk vs Trailer – DVD Hits Shelves 1/27/09

Looking for a little extra gamma-irradiated brawling in your life?

Well hey, we’ve got an all-new “Hulk Vs.” trailer featuring a double-dose of animated smash-tastic awesomeness to whet your appetite until the animated DVD hits shelves on January 27!

Featuring two animated stories, “Hulk Vs. Thor” and “Hulk Vs. Wolverine,” this DVD event delivers two epic adventures, bringing Hulk to the hallowed halls of Asgard and delving deeper into Wolverine’s mysterious past with Weapon X!

And because we believe in giving you bang for your buck, catch a glimpse of Deadpool, Sabretooth and Omega Red in all their animated glory!

Now, behold the majesty of the brand-spanking new “Hulk Vs.” trailer! Read more

J. Michael Straczynski Talks ‘Thor’

In a land of superheroes and mutants, it takes a lot to stand out. Fortunately for Thor, he’s a god.

Thor has been a fixture in the Marvel universe for over forty-five years, as a founding member of the Avengers and star of his own title throughout the years. And today he is at the height of his powers, with his series hitting the top of the charts and talk of a major motion picture in the works. It’s a big jump for Thor because if you turn back the clock two years he was reportedly dead, with no series, no Avengers membership and no movie in the works.

Thor’s road back to top started in September 2007 with a new series helmed by writer J. Michael Stracyzinski and artist Olivier Coipel. After a 3-year absence, this new series found Thor reviving Asgard after the mythical events of Ragnarok – setting up shop in Oklahoma. Yes, Oklahoma.

Ten issues have been released so far, and after a brief hiatus the book returns on October 29th with Thor #11. J. Michael Stracyznski acts as writer and shepherd, navigating it to new heights and through crossovers, tie-ins and special events. As the new issue nears release, we talked to JMS for more.

Newsarama: Thanks for talking to us, Joe. Over the course of the ten issues released so far, you’ve firmly put the Asgardian in the top comics sold each month. What’s your secret to making Thor work this well?

J. Michael Straczynski: It’s been amazing to watch, because for Thor, which was always a mid-selling book, to be in the top ten for every single issue since the reboot is just a great compliment. I don’t think even Marvel can quite figure that one out, because there’s very little action, no cross-over material (which I think may be one of the contributing factors to it doing well, you don’t have to read 15 other titles to follow what’s going on), and it’s set in Oklahoma. If there’s any one element to point to, in addition to Olivier’s amazing artwork, it’s that it’s an honest story, with a strong character, on a journey that’s designed to feel appropriately mythic.

NRAMA: There’s been a delay between issues #10 and #11 of several months. Can you tell us what’s the cause of this? Read more

Kenneth Branagh To Direct Thor?

Kenneth Branagh is negotiating to direct Thor for Marvel Studios, reports Variety. The comic book adaptation is scheduled for a June 4, 2010 release.

Branagh is the latest in a string of directors — such as Jon Favreau (Iron Man), Christopher Nolan (the Batman franchise) and Gavin Hood (X-Men Origins: Wolverine) — with arthouse roots taking on big-budget comic book fare.

Marvel will set a distributor for Thor shortly. Read more

Hulk #5 Preview – Shipping August 6, 2008

Shipping next week is the much anticipated Hulk #5 featuring a clash between the Red Hulk and Thor. TC Games has a sneak peak at the first few pages of this epic brawl.

Superstars JEPH LOEB & ED MCGUINNESS continue their historic epic! With the entire West Coast in peril, who can stop the battle of the Century when Two, count ‘em TWO Hulks, get to brawling? How about everyone’s favorite Thunder God — THE MIGHTY THOR!? Read more

Preview: Thor #10

Marvel has a sneak peek at Thor #10 shipping next week and TC Games has a peak at the first few pages. Just click on the images below to get a larger view.

THOR #10

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL

J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel’s unstoppable new vision of Thor barrels on stronger than ever! As the Asgardians returned to this life and Thor returned to Midgard, so came the ills that have plagued the gods and man for millennia. Now for the first time since their rebirth, Thor and his fellow hero-gods are venturing forth from the Shining City to confront the growing evils that amass on their horizon…and within their walls… Read more

Thor: Ages Of Thunder – Reign Of Blood Preview

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, TC Games has a preview of Thor: Ages Of Thunder – Reign Of Blood One Shot.

Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER & KHARI EVANS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC

From Ragnarok to Ragnarok, in a cycle that spans the millennia, the pantheon of Asgard lives and dies and is born anew. And with each different form and in each new age, come new adventures, greater challenges…and more dire treacheries! Matt Fraction (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Patrick Zircher (TERROR, INC.)

unspool the further epic tales of Thor’s warrior heroism, and the Midgard-quaking intrigues of the gods!

48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

Scheduled to ship June 25th

New Comics In Stock For April 24th, 2008

Here are some new comics just added to the store. Included are some SECRET INVASION titles as well as a Hulk vs Hercules One Shot.

Thor #8 – 2008 – Variant Cover

Thor #8 – 2008

The Mighty Avengers #12 – Secret Invasion

Superman / Batman #47 – DC Comics

Ms. Marvel #26 – Secret Invasion

Marvel Secret Invasion #1 of 8 – Blank Cover Variant

Hulk vs Hercules – When Titans Collide – One Shot

Army Of Darkness / Xena – Why Not? #2 of 4 CVR B

Army Of Darkness / Xena – Why Not? #2 of 4 CVR A

First Look: Thor #8

Here is a sneak peak at Thor #8, which is scheduled to ship on 4/23/08

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL, & MARKO DJURDJEVIC

The God of Thunder keeps sizzling off the stands! Part two of a two-part arc by writer J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) with sumptuous art by DAREDEVIL cover artist Marko Djurdjevic sees the mighty Thor ruling over a newly glorious Asgard and all its people! But what danger has risen on the horizon of its American heartland surroundings? And how will Thor equip himself to face it??

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