Transmissions from the Basement Episode Two

The episode in which Iron Man tries to quit drinking, but runs into some trouble when the Demon Alcohol shows him why he should continue to partake.

Transmissions from the Basement: Episode One

In this episode of Transmissions from the Basement, or TFTB, Ron tries to recruit Green Lantern to help with Iron Man's drinking problem, only to have a secret of his own come to the surface.

Vinyl & VILLAINS Ep 6: Ronbeard the Pirate

In episode 6 of Vinyl & VILLAINS: Ronbeard the Pirate, Ron reviews of the new Deadpool, Invincible Iron Man, The Boys, Justice League: Cry for Justice and more!

Disney Buying Marvel: Robert Kirkman Was Right

Was this man right? Is Robert Kirkman the prophet of the comic book universe? He came out in favor of creator owned comics and after what recently happened, he is probably right.

Walt Disney on Monday unveiled a surprise $4bn bid for Marvel Entertainment, ending a deal-making drought in the media sector and paving the way for Iron Man, Spider-Man and Captain America to be united with Mickey Mouse and Hannah Montana.

What does this mean for the Marvel U? I remember two issues ago Deadpool blew his brains out because he was BORED! What's he going to do now? Put on an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody? What about the Punisher? Is he just going to be allowed to yell at people and tell them they are going down the wrong path? Will the X-Men wear promise rings? Is Spider-Man going to be making cameos in the Jonas Brothers? All good questions and statements raised by folks after the breaking news. All valid.

Here is what I want to know; what about the price? Comics have steadily gone up in price from 10 cents to now 4.99 and 5.99 with some books in the Marvel Universe, while the creator owned Image Comics has kept their books new, original and at 2.99.

I fear nothing but the worst in regards to this purchase. This is as bad as the end of a Russell T Davies episode of Doctor Who.

Robert Kirkman, if you are reading this. You were right. All the naysayers owe you a HUGE apology.

What do you think? Leave your comments below!

Iron Man: RIP?

Marvel Comics has revealed the wrap around cover for Invincible Iron Man #20, which is the start of the rather eagerly anticipated Stark: DISASSEMBLED storyline.

The cover is designed to mirror a shot from Civil War: The Confession by Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev, the cover depicts a fallen (perhaps dead?) Tony Stark with Thor grieving by Stark's side.

Invincible Iron Man #20 is written by Matt Fraction with art by Salvador Larroca. In addition to the Patrick Zircher wraparound cover, there will also be a cover by Salvador Larroca and a 70th Anniversary Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic. Invincible Iron Man #20 is scheduled to arrive in comic book stores in November of 2009.

Take a good look at the cover and stay tuned to Vinyl & VILLAINS for updates. Is Tony Stark going to take out Norman Osborn before he goes? Is Marvel just playing games with our emotions? Does Jesus really hate zombies and Lincoln hate werewolves? Sound off in our comment section to tell us what you think!

Edward Norton In The Avengers?

Marvel's President of Production Kevin Feige has said that he'd like to see The Hulk in The Avengers and said at the San Diego Comic-Con that "it's safe to assume that there will be some members of the Hulk universe" in the movie as well. So if Hulk is to appear in the The Avengers, does that mean Edward Norton will reprise the role? Norton is staying tight lipped on the subject.

I won't comment on that, just because they [Marvel] keep a pretty tight reign on what they are letting out. I'll let them say.

The Hulk is scheduled to appear briefly in Iron Man 2 much like Tony Stark did in The Incredible Hulk. Norton is signed on to do another Hulk movie, but no word as to whether or not that means he will show up in The Avengers.