When I was 10 years old, I was sporadically collecting comic books. An Incredible Hulk book here, a Mighty Thor book there. I remember going out one weekend with my mom, one of several weekend walks we would take to the large retail strips in the Bronx for her weekly shopping trips. On the way to those shops, we would stop at one of the various discount stores where I could shop for comic books (yes boys and girls, comic books used to be sold in discount stores way back when) As I went to my usual spot to browse for a book or two, whatever my dollar bill would buy me, I came across a book that would change my life forever….The Mighty Avengers #200, written by Jim Shooter and drawn by George Perez!  

So, I don’t know if this will be the trailer playing in front of The Avengers this weekend, but the WB has released a new teaser trailer online. As it seems below, director Christopher Nolan has ramped up the depression factor and darkness on this film, as it looks like he will be telling a tale of despair and destruction Leave the kiddies at home for this one. Check it out below.  

With all the buzz surrounding the up coming release of the mega hit The Avengers, Marvel continues to release synergistic products to coincide with the inevitable block buster film. Next up…Cell phone wallpaper apps! That’s right, now you to can have an Avenger grace your cell phone while you text to your freinds how spectacular the new Avengers film will be. Marvel has teamed up with Cellfish to bring everyone there own favorite Avenger on their phone. Read the official press release below… M­arvel Entertainment, LLC, one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, has teamed up with Cellfish, a leading mobile and social application developer, to launch an Android personalization... 

So, as one of the worst kept secrets in movies, the mad titan Thanos has been revealed as the secondary villain in the up coming Avengers film. Here is a first look pic unearthed on the internet. Also, A full story description of the movie plot is floating online. (Metal Machine will not post) Look at your own discretion.  

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth was spotted in NYC mobbed by fans exiting the David Letterman show. Hemsworth in town to promote what should be the blockbuster of the year…The Avengers was coutious as can be as throngs of fans snapped away pic after pic. Check out the few we got below…  

Get a glimpse into the magic behind Universal’s exciting Transformers: The Ride–3D that will be opening May 25th! Hear from the brilliant minds behind this thrilling ride and get a sneak peek at the animation.  

Marvel.com proudly invites one and all to experience the World Premiere of the Marvel Studios’ film MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS, LIVE from Hollywood! On April 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM PT/9:00 PM ET, click over to Marvel.com and watch as the stars arrive at the legendary El Capitan Theatre! Sponsored by Harley-Davidson, this LIVE event will get you up close and personal with MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS like nothing else can!  

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, debuts today the riveting outer space action of VOLTRON FORCE®, in a new graphic novel series that complements the animated series currently airing on Nicktoons.  

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, is proud to announce today’s online simulcast debut of the gritty new sci-fi anime action series – ZETMAN  

Millions of fans flocked to theaters to see him as the God of Thunder in the blockbuster film THOR last summer and are eagerly anticipating his next potential hit Marvel movie, THE AVENGERS, in the spring.  

Upper Deck, in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, LLC, is excited to announce the release of its “The Avengers Assemble” trading cards which chronicle the events that lead up to Marvel’s “The Avengers” and also offer fans a first look at the highly anticipated movie prior to its May 4 release. Only Upper Deck can bring fans collectible cards of their favorite Marvel characters such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and Hulk.  

Assemble!! Marvel’s The Avengers hits the big screen May 4… But in the meantime, get your hero fix with Marvel TV’s trailer for season 2 of The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, premiering April 1 inside Marvel Universe on Disney XD! The Avengers have fought against some of the most powerful and dangerous super villains in the world.