Movies/TV
- Ever wonder what it would be like if The X-Files and Raiders of the Lost Arc had a baby? If so, check out the 4th season premiere of Warehouse 13, another SyFy original program premiering at 9:00 PM.
- Out with the old and in with the new. SyFy kicks off the second season of Alphas afterwards at 10:00 PM, proving that even humans can be kind of super sometimes.
Comics
- I know I'm not the only Whedonite out there, right? Angel & Faith #12 comes out with an inter-dimensional bang this week, bringing readers into an ultimate hell dimension with the help of one Willow Rosenberg from Buffy.
- Can't wait another week for the next #AvX title to come out? Be sure keep up with the whole story by picking up this weeks round of tie-ins! X-Men Legacy #270, Wolverine and The X-Men #14, and Avengers #28!
- It's not too late to dive into the spin-off title from the critically acclaimed Kick-Ass! Hit-Girl #2 hits stands this week, and this issues is sure to pack a mean punch. (See what I did there?)
- More DCU #11 titles this week: All Star Western, Aquaman, Batman: The Dark Knight, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Lantern: New Guardians, I Vampire, Justice League Dark, Superman, Teen Titans, and Voodoo.
DVD Releases for July 24th
- Calling all Trekies: You can now watch Star Trek: The Next Generation in beautiful High-Definition with the release of Season 1 on Blu-Ray. Because, let's face it, you can never get enough of Wil Wheaton.
- Fans of the DC Universe will be happy to hear that Young Justice: Deadly Secrets comes out on DVD this week. The set contains 13 episodes from the show's first season, and if you were ever a fan of the teen Titans, this cartoon is a definite must watch.
Other Cool Stuff
- Have you seriously not seen The Dark Knight Rises yet? Okay, fine, I'll give you another week.
Have you ever noticed somebody wearing a Superman t-shirt, and then for the next 24 hours you notice every other person wearing the same logo out in public? Well, that's what my life is like on a daily basis. Since my mind is constantly racing about comic books and superheroes, I always tend to notice the nerdier side of things that would often times pass people by.
On my walk home from work last week along 8th Ave, I passed by an older gentleman wearing a pretty fantastic Avengers shirt. When I stopped him to take a picture he seemed more than happy to oblige. Although I didn't catch the man's name (he seemed a little sketched out when I told him I had a blog, as if he thought I just go around taking pictures of random strangers for fun) but he did tell me this shirt was given to him as a gift. From where? No idea, but if anybody out there knows, please let me know. I wouldn't mind adding this to my collection of geektastic clothing options.
If you have your own nerdy shirts you want to send my way and have featured on The Weekly G33k, be sure to send them my way. Also be sure to include any other information you feel willing to share (name, hometown, where you bought the shirt, if you're single or not.... too far?)
Even if you didn't spend your entire weekend furiously refreshing twitter in the hopes of reading any epic news from Comic Con, I'm sure you've heard the gist of what went down. And if you're a rabid Marvel fan like myself, you're probably still salivating over the announced Phase Two titles coming to the big screen over the next few years. From Thor: The Dark World to the much talked about Ant-Man flick with Edgar Wright at the helm, Phase Two is guaranteed to sexually arouse nerds across the globe in ways never before imagined.
I'm sure a good 98% of the world's population is currently thinking, "Who the f$%# are the Guardians of the Galaxy, and why is that raccoon holding a gun?" Slated to hit theaters on August 1st, 2014, this Phase Two title is set to follow one of Marvel's lesser-known crime fighting teams as they fight to save... well, the galaxy. If all goes according to plan and Joss Whedon opts to stick around for Avengers 2 (I mean, he has to at least write it! Avengers without Joss is like Buffy without... well, Joss!), then my money's on Thanos playing some sort of role in this epic tale of renegade space cowboys and -girls trying to save outer space from the clutches of evil. Wait... This sounds kind of familiar...
First introduced to the Marvel Universe in 1969, the original team reigned from an alternate future in the 31st Century (Earth-691, to be exact). After several intergalactic adventures with heroes such as Captain America, Thor, and The Thing, an "error" in the present day timeline caused the Earth-691 future to be completely and utterly obliterated, ending the original Guardians in 1995.
The upcoming movie, however, will focus on the second incarnation of the Guardians. In the aftermath of the Phalanx's attempted takeover of the universe in the 2007-2008 crossover event, Star-Lord sought to form a team of heroes whose sole mission would be to protect all corners of the universe. He recruits Adam Warlock, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Phyla-Vell, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot, but in a shocking turn of events it is revealed that he convinced fellow team-member Mantis to telepathically influence the team to join forces. Disheartened by this revelation, the team disbands, but is almost immediately reformed by Rocket Raccoon.
In what could be labeled the Guardians' most epic battle (The Thanos Imperative), the team comes together to stop the mighty Thanos from bringing the Canverese (an alternate universe where Death is extinct) to our world. It is a widely known fact that Thanos has spent his time within the Marvel Universe trying to impress Lady Death and win her affection, so what better way than to eliminate the notion of death altogether? By eradicating her one true purpose and bringing chaos to our universe, Thanos hopes to finally woo his lady-friend so they can live tragically ever after. Needless to say the Guardians end up kicking Thanos' ass, but the end of the battle also marked the end of the Guardians of the Galaxy title in late 2010.
I'll admit, Guardians has always been at the bottom of my reading list, but I have a distinct feeling this movie will play a major part in Avengers 2. Clues have been leaking out ever since Thor started shooting and it was said that the Infinity Gauntlet could be found in Odin's Trophy Room, arousing suspicion that The Mad Titan himself might play a part in the Marvel Universe sooner rather than later. The Gauntlet, when combined with the 5 infinity gems, is said to make whoever wears it the ultimate master of the universe and life itself. My guess is that the big man will be introduced properly in the Guardians of the Galaxy film, only to fail miserably and have to resort to Plan B.
If today's history lesson wasn't enough, be check out the suggested readings below to better familiarize yourself with the modern Guardians.
Suggested Reading:
Annihilation, Volumes 1 - 3
Annihilation: Conquest, Volumes 1 and 2
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 1: Legacy
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 2: War of Kings, Book 1
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 3: War of Kings, Book 2
War of Kings
Guardians of the Galaxy - Volume 4: Realm of Kings
Realm of Kings
The Thanos Imperative
Annihilators
Annihilators: Earthfall
