Metalmachine.net recently caught up with actor Michael Rooker, recently of Merle fame from the AMC hit “The Walking Dead” was at this years XCON Comic Con in South Carolina and Rooker spoke all things Walking Dead, Harrison Ford and his upcoming role in the Marvel mega blockbuster Guardians Of The Galaxy Yondu? Check out the video below…  

Even though Archie comics has been around forever, and has recently won the GLAAD award, the writers clearly had to inflict some more innovative first time culture into their comics. The New York Daily News reported that Archie Comics has promoted an upcoming issue of Kevin Keller with this image.  

Metal Machine had the pleasure of attending XCON in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this weekend. I say pleasure due to the abundance of southern hospitality residing in nerd culture down in the south. The entire weekend was filled with good laughs, buying comics, talking to television stars, and discussing movies with new friends.  

This is the first full length trailer for the new upcoming show on ABC, Marvel’s S.H.I.E.L.D. I think I’m not the only one who is excited for this show. With the collaboration of television and movies coming along from Marvel/Disney I think it’s safe to say that this is going to beautiful marriage between cinematic displays and will pave the way for upcoming franchise looking to expand their audiences and fans enjoyment level.  

Having a commodity of different lines added to the junk pile recently, DC has announced that Dial H and Demon Knight will join Legion of Superheroes in the cancellation stock of New 52 comics this month. Fear not though fans, there will be issues released tying up lose ends.  

There are a lot of awesome things coming in the way of the Marvel lines this summer. As a teaser for fans Marvel has released cover art for Infinity #1 done by Adam Kubert. This series will be a six part release brought to us in part by Jonathan Hickman, Jim Cheung, Jerome Opena and Dustin Weaver. This series will cover the span of the Marvel Universe including the Avengers in a jaw dropping and race for time story line that will be the most exciting survival story that the pages of books has ever seen. Just think Avengers, Thanos, earth in danger and calling on some old friends, going by the name of Black Bolt. This series comes to shelves and digital media market in August, be ready.  

In the last 10 years of comic films, it is hard to compare the awe, wonder and wit in other heroes to that of Robert Downey Junior portraying Tony Stark, better known as Iron Man. Between the ingenious screenplay and the block buster graphics all of the films have landed in the top five Marvel reboot movies. These are movies that appeal to the masses. Anyone who knows nothing about comics can go into these films and enjoy them. With this being said, at what cost does Hollywood press to keep the masses happy instead of the fans that kept this company alive for so long?  

She’s one of the biggest new characters to debut in the Marvel Universe in over 20 years, and today Marvel is proud to unveil your first look at ANGELA – redesigned by Marvel Entertainment’s Chief Creative Officer & superstar artist Joe Quesada! Angela, created by New York Times Best Selling writer Neil Gaiman & industry icon Todd McFarlane, makes her dynamic debut into the Marvel Universe this June, in the star studded conclusion to the critically acclaimed event Age Of Ultron with Age Of Ultron #10! “Angela is going to make her mark rather quickly. She’s going to hit the ground running and cut a large swath through the Marvel Universe – both literally and metaphorically,” explained... 

Marvel has announced it’s first collaboration with Walt Disney Studios in it’s first animated film with both names attached, Big Hero 6. The film will be directed by Don Hall who has worked on a combination of different films including the 2011 Winnie the Pooh.  

Marvel’s online library has only been available through apple products and IOS until now. Marvel has now brought the extensiveness of their library to Android phones and tablets through Google Play. The wonders of Marvel’s unique reading technology will not be restricted to only apple users. You can download the Marvel Unlimited app through any app store and it is the largest collection of online and offline material, including loads of members only benefits. “It’s exciting to bring Marvel Unlimited to Android TM devices and introduce this unparalleled comics reading experience to a whole new group of fans!”, explained Peter Phillips, SVP & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. “This... 

Are you getting excited for Man of Steel? The marketing is still kicking for this new film with the newest ploy of releasing the theme from Hans Zimmer. The track can be listened to on Sound Cloud Here. Zimmer had previously spoken about having anxiety about recreating the theme that John Williams had so perfectly crafted. Man of Steel is set to be released June 14th.  

Entertainment Weekly has released a first look at “The Winter Soldier” from the up coming Captain America: Winter Soldier”. The Winter Soldier is former Captain America sidekick Bucky Barnes, returning as a mind wiped super mercenary working for hire to the highest bidder. This is the version which first appeared in Captain America Vol. 5 #5. Captain America : The Winter Soldier will be released April 4th 2014.