Mark Lynch

Boston

Writer at Freelance

Writer and talker of comic books. Bam Smack Pow podcast.

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Articles

Original Avenger's return to the MCU reportedly revealed

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

We may finally know how an original Avengers character will return in Avengers: Doomsday and the introduction of a cosmic being more powerful than anything we’ve seen. Being part of Avengers: Doomsday is a big deal. It will be the first big Avengers title since Tony Stark died saving the universe from a younger and more vengeful Thanos in the groundbreaking 2019 film Avengers: Endgame. Yes.
Does DC Comics need an Absolute Justice League? Not really

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

The excess of cruelty in DC Comics' Absolute Universe shows that the Justice League shouldn't be part of this timeline. However, that's not to say a superhero team isn't needed. DC Comics' Absolute universe stars Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Martian Manhunter (or Mindf*cker), and Green Lanterns (Sojourner Mullein, Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, and John Stewart). It’s easy to see that DC’s plan was to use their most popular characters to get the momentum going.
Marvel legacy hero teases unexpected comeback in Avengers movies

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

Avengers: Doomsday could feature a future star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to some subtle hints from the star herself. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be hearing a lot about characters potentially appearing in Avengers: Doomsday until the film is released. Even after the movie debuts in 2026, there will be surprise cameos and more (don't spoil them on social media).
Marvel just brought a Daredevil villain back from the dead

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

Eddie Brock's having a hard enough time being Carnage's host, without one of Daredevil's villains making them his new obsession. If you pay attention to both superhero TV shows / movies and comic books, you can get a sense of when someone is going to return in the latter or get a major push. For example, before Avengers: Infinity War premiered in theaters in 2018, Marvel Comics released Thanos (written by Jeff Lemire and with art by Mike Deodato Jr).
One Marvel show almost featured a game-changing MCU debut

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

One of Moon Knight's deadliest villains almost made his way onto the Disney+ show, but he ultimately couldn't due to his similarity to another MCU villain. It’s unclear whether or not Marvel Studios' Moon Knight was well-received or not. The show had some issues, and they were noticeable. However, Oscar Isaac (Marc Spector and all his personalities), Ethan Hawke (Arthur Harrow), F. Murray Abraham (Khonshu), and May Calamawy's (Layla El-Faouly) amazing performances can’t be denied.
Marvel veteran picks the best Wolverine (and it's not who you think)

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

In New Avengers No. 1, Winter Soldier says that Laura Kinney is a better Wolverine than Logan, and he’s not completely wrong. Laura Kinney has come a long way from where she started in X-Men: Evolution (and later in her first comic book appearance in NYX No. 3). She’s evolved into more than just the daughter of Logan: She’s Wolverine. And, for those who doubt that, Logan himself says it’s true during X-Men No. 5 by Jonathan Hickman (with art by R.B. Silva).
Marvel's Doctor Doom gets support from an unlikely source

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

One of the Mighty Avengers makes a case that Doctor Doom could actually be trying to help people. That is, until someone else shows up at the end of One World Under Doom. Ever since Victor Von Doom became the Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel Comics (Blood Hunt), the heroes on Earth have been skeptical of him. Then, out of nowhere like an RKO, he became the emperor of Earth (One World Under Doom No. 1).
Absolute Batman makes Bane an abomination in a good way

1 week ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

You can call Absolute Batman’s Bane whatever you want, but the one thing you can’t deny is that Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta made him a terrifying villain. Scott Snyder’s Absolute Batman changed Harvey Dent, Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Waylon Jones and made them friends of Bruce Wayne. While they aren’t villains, they’re not bad guys either.
DC finally reintroduces the Batman hero we've been waiting for (with a twist)

2 weeks ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

Absolute Batman introduces one of the Dark Knight's greatest characters. And while he's not wearing tights, he's still in a uniform. DC Comics' Absolute Universe has done an amazing job of slow rolling popular characters from Universe-Prime. For example, in Absolute Superman, writer Jason Aaron brought in Lois Lane and Brainiac perfectly. Then, out of nowhere, Batman villain Ra’s al Ghul debuts as a major villain in this series.
Marvel legend reveals the reason they will never return to the MCU

2 weeks ago | bamsmackpow.com | Mark Lynch

A Marvel Studios legend says that they won't appear in Avengers: Doomsday and gives a great reason. However, fans still don't believe them. The hype around Avengers: Doomsday is insane. People waited for hours as chairs with actors’ names were set in an empty place. The reveal paid off because it confirmed that a lot of our favorite actors are set to return for the project. And, at the end of it all, the great Robert Downey Jr. showed up.