Superhero Bits: The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers, Deadpool, Batman Beyond, Ghost Rider
Which former WWE wrestler plays one ofBane’s henchman inThe Dark Knight Rises? Why doesAnne Hathawaythink herCatwomanis so different from every other one before her? Is there a reason girls are forced to buy pink toys while boys can buy superhero toys? What doSuper Mario Bros.andAlan Moorehave in common? Who owns the rights toGhost Riderand which superhero movie was nominated for four People’s Choice Awards? Read all of this and more in today’s Superhero Bits.
According toWhat Culture(viaCBM) TNA WrestlerD’Angelo Dinero, aka The Pope, aka WWE’sElijah Burke, and he’s playing one of Bane’s henchman inThe Dark Knight Rises. He’s above.
Anne Hathawayspoke to theLos Angeles Timesabout her influences playingCatwoman(Hedy Lamarr, for example) and why herDark Knight RisesCatwoman doesn’t actually have to be the same as the ones who came before it:
Super MariomeetsAlan Moorein these t-shirts atGamefreaks(viaFashionably Geek).Marvelrecently won a lawsuit that was filed against them in regards to theGhost Ridercharacter and whether or not former Marvel writerGary Friedrichowned the rights. Read more atThe Associated Press.
ArtistMaria Danalakisputs a unique pin-up spin on the female hero. Check out more of herwork here(viaCBM).
X-Men First Classis up for four People’s Choice Awards: Favorite Action Movie, Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast, Favorite Movie Superhero: James McAvoy (Professor X) and Favorite Movie Superhero: Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique). Thanks toComic Book Movie.Geek Tyrantposted this awesomeBatman Beyondfan poster byGuy Bourraine Jr.Visit there for a bigger version.Comic Book Moviereminds us that yesterday, when I didn’t do a SHB, wasStan Lee’s birthday.
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This is aDeadpoolscarf fromSuperheroes(viaFashionably Geek).
The above video is a few months old and only tangentially superhero related, but I thought it was funny and adorable and I hadn’t seen it so screw it, it’s my column. It’s a young girl asking why boys get to buy superhero toys while girls are forced to buy pink princesses. Thanks toLaughing Squidfor this recent reminder.
Cool looking logo GIF fromSuperheroes.
Comic Book Moviedid a very detailed post on all the rumors and spoilers that have popped up in regards toThe Avengersover the past year. Obviously, possiblespoilersabound.
Very detailedRobincosplay fromCharmaineover atSuper Punch(viaGeeks Are Sexy)
Finally, /Film reader Garret R sent in twoDark Knight Risesfan posters he created. There’sone above, theother is here.
