24th Jan2024

Comics Interview: Dissected – Issue #9

by Ian Wells

Up Front & Letters DAK uses some of the Up Front space in this issue to publish more letters. It’s all to do with this being the end of CI’s first year and everyone involved is in a mood to celebrate. The letters are basically singing the praises of a job well done and it […]

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29th Jun2020

A Memoriam In Four Colours: Joe Sinnott

by Ian Wells

Late last week we lost one of the greats, a creator of great importance and influence. On 25th June legendary inker Joe Sinnott passed away. I didn’t feel my understanding of the complexities of an inkers work were enough to give the man a proper send off. But Joe’s work was such an integral part […]

06th Sep2019

eBuying Comics: Week 26

by Ian Wells

Nothing hits the nostalgia sweet spot better than a good old issue of Marvels ‘What If?’ line. These stand alone alternate takes on Marvel comics continuity are fondly remembered by readers who were around at their start. We are currently in the age of fan service where yesterdays readers are todays writers who are ultimately […]

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28th Jun2019

eBuying Comics: Week 21

by Ian Wells

On the second weekend of June I attended the inaugral Milton Keynes Film and Comic Con. There is already a review of it up elsewhere on Nerdly, but now I am going to do another comic covention/eBay comparison, I hope it isn’t too hot on the heels of the previous one. In a nutshell it […]

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03rd May2019

eBuying Comics: Week 18

by Ian Wells

I think it is fair to say after eleven years and twenty two movies the MCU very much became its own entity. It was successful enough and brave enough to tell its own stories. While Avengers: Endgame is busy making millions I have seen lots of tweets reminding people not to forget the comic book […]

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26th Mar2018

Catching Up With the Classics: ‘The Mighty Thor #337 – #355’

by Dan Clark

Welcome to another edition of Catching Up with the Classics where I talk about a comic book series or story that I have failed to read up to this point. This time I am taking at Walt Simonson’s run on Thor, specifically The Mighty Thor #337 – #355 My Background: In this section, I review […]

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29th Jan2018

365Flicks Podcast – Road To Infinity War: ‘Thor’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flick podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Road To Infinity War: ‘Thor’ Review Thats right […]

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19th May2017

LEGO unveil official images of new ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ sets

by Phil Wheat

Following the leaked LEGO images a few weeks ago, LEGO has officially unveiled new images of the companies two upcoming Marvel Super Heroes sets based on Marvel’s next blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok. The sets include #76084: The Ultimate Battle of Asgard (complete with Thor, Bruce Banner, Hela, Valkyrie, and two Berserker minifigures); and #76088 Thor Vs. […]

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03rd May2017

First images of new ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ LEGO sets

by Phil Wheat

Images have leaked of two new LEGO sets based on the forthcoming Marvel Studios film Thor: Ragnarok. Based on scenes already seen in the trailer, these sets include figures of the villainous Hera, an all-new Thor minifigure; and Hulk in his Planet Hulk armour! Check them out below: 76088 Thor vs. Hulk: Arena Clash Minifigures […]

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13th Dec2016

The Asgard-Shi’Ar War begins in ‘The Mighty Thor #15’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your first look at The Mighty Thor #15, the first chapter of the “Asgard/Shi’ar War” from creators Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman – who team to bring you a brand-new story arc that’s sure to bring the thunder! Lately Thor has been busy trying to stop Malekith’s ongoing assault on the various Ten Realms, […]

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13th Feb2016

Avengers Get Hazard?

by Guest

Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America are tired of saving the universe. They are back for a real fun mission. Superheroes reveal their new powers at the casino. Have you ever tried your skills playing slot machines? It is high time to do that accompanied by amazing villains and incredible goodies. Software […]

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10th Feb2016

A breakdown of the ‘House of Cards: Season 4’ trailer

by Catherina Gioino

We did it last year, and we’re pretty happy to say that we were pretty much right on a good half of those predictions. And hey, when you have an award winning Netflix show on your hands, you really wouldn’t want the audience to know all that much just by looking at the trailer—right? Well […]

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28th Dec2015

Marvel Slot Machines

by Guest

Comic books have become a popular part of modern day culture and one of the leading names in the comic book industry is Marvel Comics that have been created through the genius mind of creator Stan Lee. Such has been the huge fan following that has developed around these comic books that they have transformed […]

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12th Oct2015

The Impossible Question – What is Marvel’s greatest comic?

by Guest

It’s a question that many of us spent hours debating in school playgrounds growing up. Even now I’m older it’s still a question I argue with my friends over. So how do you begin to decide what Marvel’s greatest comic is? With over 70 years worth of work to consider, it’s hard to know where […]

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19th Apr2015

‘LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Attack on Avengers Tower’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Avengers Tower comes under Ultron attack from the inside! Evil Ultron Mark 1 has assembled himself in the lab and is exploding out the windows. Help Iron Man and Thor to defeat Ultron Mark 1 and the 2 Iron Legion accomplices under his control. Make plans in the JARVIS control room and treat injured Super […]

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08th Sep2014

Preview: Thor #1

by Phil Wheat

Here’s your very first look inside Thor #1, the new series from New York Times-bestselling writer Jason Aaron (Original Sin, Thor: God of Thunder) and rising star artist Russell Dauterman (Cyclops)… Prepare for an all-new era of the God of Thunder as a brand new female hero explodes into the Marvel Universe! The great hammer Mjölnir […]

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26th May2014

New trailer & details for ‘Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes’

by Kat Wheat

Disney Interactive have released additional details and a new trailer for Marvel’s The Avengers Play Set which will be available for Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition). Slated for release in the Autumn, gamers will be invited to take part in a brand new true-to-property storyline crafted with the help of award-winning Marvel comic […]

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26th Nov2013

First Look: Thor – God of Thunder #16

by Phil Wheat

This December, the hunt for Malekith continues across the nine realms in Thor: God of Thunder #16 – the penultimate chapter of The Accursed from the creative team of Jason Aaron, Ron Garney and Emanuela Lupacchino. One of the newly formed League of Realms has fallen. The remaining members of the League stand as the […]

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29th Oct2013

‘Thor: The Dark World’ Review

by Jack Kirby

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christopher Ecclestone, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Kat Dennings, Stellan Skarsgård  | Written by Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely | Directed by Alan Taylor When the first Thor film was released in 2011, within weeks of studio stable mate Captain America, I assumed that I’d like the latter film much more than the former. I […]

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12th Sep2013

First Look Thor – God of Thunder #14

by Phil Wheat

This October, the dreaded Malekith has returned – and not even the God of Thunder can stop him alone as The Accursed continues in Thor: God of Thunder #14. From blockbuster writer Jason Aaron and red hot artist Ron Garney – the Mighty Thor must enlist the help of some unlikely allies in his quest […]

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09th Jun2013

‘Avengers Assemble: Episode 1 and 2’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars (the voices of): Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Adrian Pasdar, Bumper Robinson, Roger Craig Smith, Fred Tatasciore, Travis Willingham, Charlie Adler, David Kaye, Chi McBride, Liam O’Brien, J.K. Simmons | Produced by Man of Action Designed as replacement for the previous superhero ‘toon The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Avengers Assemble is part of Marvel’s new […]

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14th Apr2012

‘Thor: Hammer of the Gods’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Zachery Ty Bryan, Mac Brandt, Daz Crawford, Alexis Peters | Written by Steve Bevilacqua, Rafael Jordan | Directed by Todor Chapkanov Vikings always seem to interest film makers, we’ve had the classic Kirk Douglas movie, we’ve even had the comic Erik the Viking, and we’ve had the 3D “spectacle” that was Beowulf. Now that we […]

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