I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. (They/Them)
Latest articles by George Marston

After 17 years and 37 movies, The Fantastic Four: First Steps finally fixes the MCU's biggest sin, and I'm breathing a sigh of relief
By George Marston published
feature The art and imagination of Jack Kirby are front-and-center in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and it's what the MCU has needed for years

Fantastic Four director says the Thunderbolts post-credits scene was "not something that I was familiar with" as it hadn't been "created at the time that I was working on my script"
By George Marston published
news Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman explains why the ending of his movie doesn't line up with the Thunderbolts post-credits scene

New MCU Galactus concept art reveals that the terrifying Fantastic Four: First Steps character was comic accurate from the start, and I couldn't love it more
By George Marston published
News Marvel Studios has revealed the incredibly comic accurate concept art for Galactus

Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos seem to confirm the Marvel movie will be set over a year before Avengers: Doomsday
By George Marston published
News New Spider-Man 4 set photos may establish the film's place on the MCU timeline

Galactus actor Ralph Ineson reveals the impressive practical costume he wore for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the wholesome story behind his homemade version might be even better
By George Marston published
news Ralph Ineson's daughter was so excited that her dad was cast as Galactus that she made him a comic book accurate helmet

Iron Fist officially joins the MCU in new Black Panther spin-off Eyes of Wakanda
By George Marston published
news A new trailer for Eyes of Wakanda gives us a look at the new MCU Iron Fist

Marvel and DC are pulling out all the stops for their new crossover by bringing in comics legend Frank Miller to write and draw a story that pits Old Man Logan Wolverine against the Dark Knight Returns Batman
By George Marston published
news Frank Miller made his name on Wolverine and Batman – and now he's returning to both

Tron: Ares Comic-Con footage showcases the film's wild chase scenes and confirms the big twist
By George Marston published
news New footage from Tron: Ares reveals more details about the plot, and a focus on lightcycle action

Predator: Killer of Killers has a brand new extended ending that you can stream much sooner than you expect
By George Marston published
news The new extended ending of Predator: Killer of Killers will start streaming just hours after its announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2025

Robert Downey, Jr. delivers a cryptic hint about Doctor Doom's role in Avengers: Doomsday, and it might be a huge spoiler about the future of Franklin Richards after The Fantastic Four: First Steps
By George Marston published
news Is Robert Downey, Jr. teasing something about Doctor Doom's son?

Rick and Morty gets a spin-off series starring one of the best voice actors of all time
By George Marston published
news Keith David's President Curtis gets his own Rick and Morty spin-off that the actor compares to Star Trek's Captain Kirk

Fantastic Four may fall just short of James Gunn's Superman reboot's opening weekend, but it's on track to make more than the 2015 FF movie did in its whole theatrical run
By George Marston published
news The Fantastic Four: First Steps is projecting for a smaller opening than Superman, but it's still more than the 2015 version in its whole run

Alien: Earth is reportedly hoped to be the next Game of Thrones or The Last of Us-scale event show, and may have cost more than $250m to make
By George Marston published
News FX is positioning Alien: Earth as the next great genre show

Black Panther joins forces with the Hulks as the Skrull Empire incites a war against the entire Marvel Universe
By George Marston published
news This summer's Imperial event rolls on with a first look at Imperial War: Black Panther

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is back in a big way: Sarah Michelle Gellar's reboot cast is revealed, and fans stay winning with new comic books
By George Marston published
news Hulu's Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot officially has a cast, while Dynamite Entertainment has announced new comics for Buffy and Angel

Fantastic Four star says Robert Downey Jr. is doing the "most amazing work" as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday
By George Marston published
news Sue Storm actor Vanessa Kirby says Robert Downey, Jr. is doing "amazing work" as Doctor Doom and as the behind-the-scenes leader of the cast

70 years after their debut, The Muppets are mashing up with Marvel heroes as Kermit becomes Thor, Swedish Chef turns into Wolverine, Gonzo is the Silver Surfer, and more
By George Marston published
news Marvel Comics celebrates 70 years of the Muppets by turning them into superheroes

The best Fantastic Four comics to read before watching The Fantastic Four: First Steps
By George Marston last updated
feature The best stories to read to get into Fantastic Four comic books before their MCU debut

The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Julia Garner's Silver Surfer Shalla-Bal explained
By George Marston last updated
feature Julia Garner's MCU Silver Surfer Shalla-Bal could be the connection Marvel needs to bring in Doctor Doom and Mephisto

We finally know how Ben Grimm shaves his Thing beard in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and it's the funniest thing I've seen since learning how Superman does it
By George Marston published
news Be careful with that angle grinder, Ben

As the original Silver Surfer dies, Marvel Comics takes a step closer to the MCU with a replacement that's a lot closer to Fantastic Four: First Steps
By George Marston published
News "The Silver Surfer is dead, long live the Silver Surfer"

Wonder Man gets a very meta promo as "Simon Williams" appears at the Fantastic Four premiere
By George Marston published
news Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II appears in character as Simon Williams to promote Wonder Man

With The Fantastic Four: First Steps just days away, original Thing actor Michael Chiklis wishes "the best of luck and success" to the new cast: "I admire these actors and look forward to seeing them take on these iconic roles"
By George Marston published
news Classic Ben Grimm actor Michael Chiklis is thanking fans for "all the Fantastic Four love" in the lead up to the new MCU reboot movie
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