Looking to attract younger viewers to Disney+, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has confirmed Marvel Comics preteen super-powered team-up"Power Pack" "...is a property we've been interested in for a long time":
"For many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Feige.
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984)…
…was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet.
"The night before the power source was to be tested, a 'Kymellian' alien, 'Aelfyre Whitemane' crash landed near the Power's home.
"The kids investigated and confronted a dying Aelfrye. He explained how his home planet was destroyed...
"For many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Feige.
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984)…
…was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet.
"The night before the power source was to be tested, a 'Kymellian' alien, 'Aelfyre Whitemane' crash landed near the Power's home.
"The kids investigated and confronted a dying Aelfrye. He explained how his home planet was destroyed...
- 8/17/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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 showcases how well it is selling across the country. There is nothing to write home about in Up Front. Only more of Dak highlighting a good year and rightfully so. He points out how most of not all of the comics featured in Ci have been hits with the fans. On a personal level, #6 of Comics Interview was a big deal because of fans wanting to know about the fallout from the Jla/Avengers incident. East Coast distribution sold out completely. All the good stuff is in the usual letters pages at the back.
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 showcases how well it is selling across the country. There is nothing to write home about in Up Front. Only more of Dak highlighting a good year and rightfully so. He points out how most of not all of the comics featured in Ci have been hits with the fans. On a personal level, #6 of Comics Interview was a big deal because of fans wanting to know about the fallout from the Jla/Avengers incident. East Coast distribution sold out completely. All the good stuff is in the usual letters pages at the back.
- 1/24/2024
- by Ian Wells
- Nerdly
Marvel Studios continue developing Marvel Comics "Power Pack" for the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe', with Jonathan Schwartz, executive producer on "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" overseeing the project, described as a "Spy Kids"–like superhero story":
"For many years we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Marvel Studios' Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of many things we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet. "The...
"For many years we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Marvel Studios' Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of many things we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet. "The...
- 6/7/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Marvel Studios continue developing Marvel Comics "Power Pack" for the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe', with Jonathan Schwartz, executive producer on "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" overseeing the project, described as a "Spy Kids"–like superhero story":
"For many years we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Marvel Studios' Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of many things we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet. "The...
"For many years we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Marvel Studios' Chief Creative Officer, Kevin Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of many things we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet. "The...
- 6/21/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Looking to attract younger viewers, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige has confirmed Marvel Comics preteen super-powered team-up"Power Pack" "...is a property we've been interested in for a long time":
"For many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of the many things that we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet.
"The night before the...
"For many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger,", said Feige.
" 'Ant-Man' has kind of become that franchise, certainly with 'Ant-Man and the Wasp', but 'Power Pack' still is one of the many things that we discuss..."
Created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrator June Brigman, Marvel's "Power Pack" #1 (May 1984), was the first team of preteen superheroes in the 'Marvel Universe'.
The title was relaunched in 2005 for younger readers.
"...'Alex', 'Julie', 'Jack' and 'Katie Power' are four normal kids whose scientist father discovered an efficient and ecologically clean power generator, with a potential downside of destroying the planet.
"The night before the...
- 6/27/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Apparently, Marvel Studios is still interested in eventually developing the comic series Power Pack into a movie. The comic centers around a ground of superpowered kids who embark on adventures to fight evil. In case you don't remember, director James Gunn originally pitched this movie to Marvel.
During an interview with Screen Rant, Kevin Feige was asked about the Power Pack project and he says that it's something they really would like to do.
"Power Pack is a property that we've been interested in for a long time, for many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger, Ant-Man has kind of become that franchise, certainly with Ant-Man and the Wasp, but Power Pack still is one of the many things that we discuss, wouldn't it be fun to do someday?"
If they did want to develop a film for younger audiences and families,...
During an interview with Screen Rant, Kevin Feige was asked about the Power Pack project and he says that it's something they really would like to do.
"Power Pack is a property that we've been interested in for a long time, for many years because we wanted to do something for families, something that's a little younger, Ant-Man has kind of become that franchise, certainly with Ant-Man and the Wasp, but Power Pack still is one of the many things that we discuss, wouldn't it be fun to do someday?"
If they did want to develop a film for younger audiences and families,...
- 6/26/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Jim Dandy Oct 16, 2017
So far, The Gifted is a solid entry into overall X-Men canon. Here's our spoiler-filled review of episode 2...
This review contains spoilers.
See related The Snowman review
1.2 rX
It's still really early to say this, but watching rX, the second episode of The Gifted, the thing that struck me the most about it is how this show conveys how utterly shitty it must be to be a mutant better than anything live action since the first movie.
For such a new show, one of its biggest strengths is how completely thought-out the world is. At one point early in the episode, Jace (the bad dude from Sentinel Services) mentions that "damaging property with mutant powers is a serious federal crime." That's a more robust legal framework than we are used to in the comics, where the law usually doesn't go past "Mutants/Heroes must register," and occasionally...
So far, The Gifted is a solid entry into overall X-Men canon. Here's our spoiler-filled review of episode 2...
This review contains spoilers.
See related The Snowman review
1.2 rX
It's still really early to say this, but watching rX, the second episode of The Gifted, the thing that struck me the most about it is how this show conveys how utterly shitty it must be to be a mutant better than anything live action since the first movie.
For such a new show, one of its biggest strengths is how completely thought-out the world is. At one point early in the episode, Jace (the bad dude from Sentinel Services) mentions that "damaging property with mutant powers is a serious federal crime." That's a more robust legal framework than we are used to in the comics, where the law usually doesn't go past "Mutants/Heroes must register," and occasionally...
- 10/10/2017
- Den of Geek
James Hunt Oct 7, 2017
As The Gifted lands in the UK, we go looking for other families with superpowers to be reckoned with...
As The Gifted brings the super-powered Strucker siblings to the screen alongside their (currently) unpowered parents, we got thinking: what other super-powered families are out there? Here’s what we came up with…
Power Pack
Created in the early 80s by Louise Simonson and June Brigman, the Power Pack were four super-powered siblings (with the surname Power, natch) who used to sneak out to operate as a team while keeping their identities secret from their parents. It was sort of like the Famous Five, but in the Marvel Universe. Throughout their run the swapped powers and codenames, but the siblings were Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie, and the powers were energy manipulation, mass manipulation, gravity manipulation and light manipulation.
The Powells of No Ordinary Family
This short-lived TV...
As The Gifted lands in the UK, we go looking for other families with superpowers to be reckoned with...
As The Gifted brings the super-powered Strucker siblings to the screen alongside their (currently) unpowered parents, we got thinking: what other super-powered families are out there? Here’s what we came up with…
Power Pack
Created in the early 80s by Louise Simonson and June Brigman, the Power Pack were four super-powered siblings (with the surname Power, natch) who used to sneak out to operate as a team while keeping their identities secret from their parents. It was sort of like the Famous Five, but in the Marvel Universe. Throughout their run the swapped powers and codenames, but the siblings were Alex, Julie, Jack and Katie, and the powers were energy manipulation, mass manipulation, gravity manipulation and light manipulation.
The Powells of No Ordinary Family
This short-lived TV...
- 10/7/2017
- Den of Geek
Marvel Comics' "Jean Grey" #4, available July 12, 2017, is written by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Harvey Tolibao, with covers by David Yardin, June Brigman and Jim Lee, in support of the upcoming Fox feature "X-Men: Dark Phoenix":
"...after an adventure with 'Namor, the Sub-Mariner', 'Jean Grey' is more determined than ever to escape her predecessor's fate.
"Then when the 'Phoenix' comes for her, she will beat that bird down. And to learn how to go toe-to-toe with an alien god...
"...she'll seek out training from an alien god. Namely the 'Odinson!..."
Actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani','Majestrix' of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and love of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth,...
"...after an adventure with 'Namor, the Sub-Mariner', 'Jean Grey' is more determined than ever to escape her predecessor's fate.
"Then when the 'Phoenix' comes for her, she will beat that bird down. And to learn how to go toe-to-toe with an alien god...
"...she'll seek out training from an alien god. Namely the 'Odinson!..."
Actress Jessica Chastain ("Interstellar") will play Marvel Comics' 'Lilandra Neramani','Majestrix' of the 'Shi'ar Empire' and love of 'Charles Xavier' in "X-Men: Dark Phoenix", opening November 2, 2018:
Lilandra and 'Xavier' were once married.
But eventually the marriage was annulled.
She was born on the 'Aerie', but after much palace intrigue, was branded a traitor...
...fleeing to Earth,...
- 7/13/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek more new images from Marvel's "Inhumans" TV series, debuting September 29, 2017, plus take another look @ Marvel's "Inhumans Prime", written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Ryan Sook and Chris Allen, with covers by Jonboy Meyers, Jack Kirby, Ryan Sook, Elizabeth Torque, June Brigman and Ryan Stegman:
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, shooting in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for...
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, shooting in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for...
- 6/30/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek new teaser footage from "Marvel's The Inhumans" TV series, plus take another look @ Marvel's "Inhumans Prime", written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Ryan Sook and Chris Allen, with covers by Jonboy Meyers, Jack Kirby, Ryan Sook, Elizabeth Torque, June Brigman and Ryan Stegman:
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, filmed in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for two...
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, filmed in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for two...
- 5/5/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek Marvel Comics' "Inhumans Prime" #1, written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Ryan Sook and Chris Allen, with covers by Jonboy Meyers, Jack Kirby, Ryan Sook, Elizabeth Torque, June Brigman and Ryan Stegman, available March 29, 2017:
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, filmed in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for two weeks ahead of the fall premiere, produced by Marvel TV and ABC Studios,...
"...with their throne shattered by the events of 'Inhumans vs. X-Men', times are changing for the 'Inhumans'. And the 'ResurrXion' begins for this strange super race. Witness the trial of 'Maximus', the prophecy of 'Marvel Boy' and the rise of a new leader.
"What dark secret is 'Black Bolt' hiding that could shatter the Inhumans once and for all?..."
Roel Reiné is currently directing the first two episodes of "The Inhumans", to be released on IMAX screens before extended versions air on ABC, filmed in Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The first two episodes will screen on IMAX for two weeks ahead of the fall premiere, produced by Marvel TV and ABC Studios,...
- 3/24/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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