Author: Vince Hoover

"SuperBeard" Vince Hoover and the real NerdDom 101 bring you the latest stories in the Nerdosphere!

Marvel Comics have always tried to be ahead of the curve when it comes to society and progressive tendencies. Black Panther was the first African lead character, during the Civil Rights movement. The X-Men were also a metaphor for that movement, talking hatred and bigotry. They have also tackled cancer, depression, alcoholism, and more. They have also had several homosexual/bisexual characters over the years. One of those, believe it or not, is one of Marvel’s most popular characters, Wolverine. While Logan has had several female loves, and his adoration for Jean Grey is iconic, he has also had male lovers,…

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Comic Book fans and wrestling fans tend to go hand in hand. Both group love their products adamantly and fervently, on an almost biblical level. They are proud, vocal, and passionate about their brands. Many wrestlers even sport ring gear that are homages to their favorite superhero. Comic book fans are typically called ‘nerds’, with wrestling fans being called ‘marks’. It’s just two sides of the same coin. So, when we get a bit of a crossover, fans get all giddy and excited. And, Marvel Comics has just provided the latest one, making a certain dominant WWE superstar Marvel canon.…

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Marvel Comics have strived to give unique and incredible stories featuring some of the most iconic heroes in American literature. They have also tried to keep their characters fresh with wild and sometimes insane revelations and changes to their past. One of the most beloved characters, thanks in part to the massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is Iron Man. Marvel has put Tony Stark through the ringer multiple times, and even drastically changed his family dynamic when the news broke that Tony was actually adopted by Howard Stark and his wife. Now, that story takes and even crazier…

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It seems that as we enter 2020, we are knee deep in the Age of Reboots. So many iconic films and TV shows are getting remakes nowadays. Disney is taking their animated classics and making live action versions of them. 90’s TV shows like Full House and Roseanne received reboot style sequels. Musicals like West Side Story and Little Shop of Horrors are getting a fresh go at the theaters. Even on the geeky side of things, we’re getting our fourth iteration of Batman and our third version of Spider-Man. Hollywood just keeps taking whatever worked in the past, polishing…

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While it was panned by critics, Sony’s Venom was a commercial success, and something fans were definitely keen on. While the plot had its downfalls, Tom Hardy delivered an excellent Eddie Brock, and the dynamic between man and symbiote was highly entertaining. It opened to the highest October box office at the time, and it set itself up for certain sequel. Now with Andy Serkis in the director’s chair, filming on said sequel is underway, and a new batch of BTS pics have come online that showcase Hardy, the director, and Woody Harrelson as the villain Cletus Kasady. Photographer Greg…

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Most people know Chris Evans as Captain America from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many also remember his short tenure as Johnny Storm in the first Fantastic Four films by Fox. There are some who even remember his start in the Rom-Com spoof, Not Another Teen Movie. He’s down serious roles, spanned genres, and really fallen in to the part of well-rounded actor. Now, it looks like he may be adding musicals to his resume in the Little Shop of Horrors remake. According to Deadline, Chris Evans is in early talks to play Dentist Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors…

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Batman has had a pretty rough year in the comics. He had finally found love, but was left at the altar by Catwoman (thanks to villain interference). Then, Bane orchestrated Batman’s worst period ever, including the death of Alfred, the man who raised him and has been by his side. But, it looks like there might be a little bit of the silver lining for the Caped Crusader, in the form of a family. Ton King is on a historic 85 issue run with Batman, and has now teased a new dynamic for the Dark Knight. https://twitter.com/TomKingTK/status/1230147492358041605 King shared an…

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Matt Reeves’ The Batman is currently filming, with controversial choice, Robert Pattinson, donning the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight. But, not too long ago, the world was preparing for a much different solo film for the Caped Crusader. Ben Affleck, who played Batman in Dawn of Justice and Justice League, had co-written a script for his solo outing. However, in January of last year, Affleck left the project, which in turn left the door open for Reeves to take the ball and run with it. Now, Affleck reveals why he left, and how he feels about his replacement.…

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The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is in full force as Phase 4 begins and the world has expanded in the streaming realm with shows on Disney+. And, as we look forward to what’s already coming in Phase 4, Phase 5 is getting plenty of buzz as well. Several shows have been announced, such as She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel. But, arguably the most anticipated series to come is Moon Knight, Marvel’s resident schizophrenic superhero. Think Batman but with multiple personalities, and a willingness to cross moral lines when necessary. Rumors have been running rampant that Daniel Radcliffe would be…

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Typically, when a family adopts an orphaned child from a poverty stricken country, people tend to think of it as a feel good story. While it’s not all sunshines and rainbows, the child is brought into a loving home and given a better life, makes new friends, and goes on to great things. But, that is not always the case, and it can end up being quite the horror show, literally. Orphan is a 2009 psychological nightmare film for any parent thinking about adoption. It even may have inspired a real life tragedy later. And, now, it’s getting a prequel…

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