Marvel's Iron Man Hits the Silver Screen!

Marvel Studio's metal hero burst onto the Silver Screen when the long-anticipated big screen adaptation of Iron Man premiered Friday, May 2. Robert Downey Jr. stars as billionaire Tony Stark who invents the high-tech suit which he uses for his iron-clad heroic persona. Gwynth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Terrence Howard round out the top flight cast for the latest big budget adventure from Marvel Studios. Iron Man is in theatres now. Check out the official movie trailer here at HeroicWorld!

Hulk 2008 Movie Trailer Now Online!

Attention Hulk fans...the exclusive trailer for the new Hulk 2008 movie starring Edward Norton is now online on YouTube! Take a look at the exclusive trailer for Marvel's Big Green Meanie who returns to the Silver Screen on June 13.

DC's New Frontier on DVD

DC’s latest direct to DVD animated feature is based on Darwyn Cookes’ hit comic-book, The New Frontier. On the heels of the successful Doomsday animated feature, this ambitious project features the Justice League in the late Forties. The film is not only a historical tribute but also focuses on social issues as well. The New Frontier was released on February 26th.

Captain America Returns

Captain America is returning after being killed off last year in a highly publicized story. However, it will not be Steve Rogers filling those red, white and blue boots. Captain America’s sidekick, Bucky Barnes, will be taking over where our fallen hero has left off. Not having the advantage of the super-serum as Rogers had, the new Captain America will carry a gun. Will fans accept seeing a gun in the hands of one the worlds’ greatest superheroes?

Smallville Picked Up for New Eighth Season

Clark Kent's adolescent journey continues as Smallville was recently picked for its eighth season by the WB. However, the popular super-drama may return without one of its prime players. Actor Michael Rosenbaum, who plays Lex Luthor on the hit series, has confirmed that this will be his last season.

The WB show has recently introduced many new characters from the DC canon including Aquaman, The Green Arrow, Supergirl, Martian Manhunter and Black Canary. Smallville fans have also seen many familiar faces as it's also featured many actors who have worked on Superman projects recently, including Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman), Supergirl Helen Slater and Marc McClure (Jimmy Olson from the Superman movie series).

The Dark Knight's Villains

New versions of some old villains will soon be running amok in Gotham City. Batman faces many villains in his latest big screen adventure when he returns to theaters in The Dark Knight. Actor Christian Bale returns as the Dark Knight and faces The Joker (played by the late Heath Ledger), Two Face and possibly even Harley Quinn. The backbone of the story is the beginning of Harvey Dent while the Joker is loose and raising mayhem.

The Hulk Sees Red!

Comic book superstars Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuiness have re-teamed to change the color of the Hulk. Hulk # 1, currently where comics are sold, features a much angrier Hulk, so angry he’s even changed color. Marvel’s keeping the Hulk hot by delivering this highly anticipated Hulk story immediately after the conclusion of World War Hulk.

SpiderMan Gets New Blood

Director Sam Raimi feels he has completed his SpiderMan story with three installments of the popular SpiderMan movie franchise, but reports say Sony Studios will continue the franchise with a brand new director and cast. Screenwriter James Vanderbilt (The Rundown) has been hired to write Spiderman’s next adventure. Who will play our wall-crawling hero in the fourth installment and how will his story continue? Stay tuned for more details as they become available.