James Whitbrook, Author at Gizmodo

Constantine’s Arrow Appearance Will Have Major Consequences For Legends Of Tomorrow

You’ll have to wait a bit longer for more Force Awakens footage. Do we now know what disaster kicks off Marvel’s Civil War? Everyone you could possibly want is allegedly back on Twin Peaks. Plus, teasers for Universal’s new Monster universe, new 12 Monkeys casting, and even more Last Ship. To Me, My Spoilers! Captain…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 12 '15

The Flash Gives Us an Amazing First Look at Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash!

We’ve known for a whilethat The Flash would be bringing in the original Flash, Jay Garrick, in its second season. Now we’ve got our first look at Teddy Sears in action as the Flash of Earth-2, and it’s in a glorious, glorious homage to the iconic comic cover for The Flash #123: Flash Of Two…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 11 '15

Mulder And Scully Are Back In X-Files Action In This Week’s New Comics!

Sure, they might not be coming back to TV until 2016, but this week X-Files’ 11th season kicks off in a new run of comics. But that’s not all there is to enjoy in the newest comics of the week: DC’s Bombshells make their physical debut, Sleepy Hollow’s Abbie and Ichabod return to comics, and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 11 '15

Why Happy Daredevil Is the Best Version of Daredevil

For a good long while, Daredevil was Marvel’s ultimate dark hero, a character who experienced and dealt out tragedy in equal measure. But that changed in 2011, when a new Daredevil series gave us a man without fear who wasn’t afraid of being happy—and in the process, gave us one of comic’s most human superhumans.…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 11 '15

Our First Look at Agents of SHIELD‘s Melinda May In Her Very Own Comic

We’ve known for a while that Agents of SHIELD’s premiere ass-kicker Melinda May would be getting a one-shot comic book as part of SHIELD’s 50th birthday bash. But now we’ve got a first look at the comic, as well as the reveal that the issue will give us the Marvel Comic Universe’s very own take…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 11 '15

It’s Official: Supergirl Will Never Cross Over With The Flash Or Arrow

Universal’s Creature from the Black Lagoon gets a writer. Spider-Man may have two different costumes in Civil War. Legends of Tomorrow can’t use comics character Booster Gold. Plus, Chloe Bennet teases Skye’s transformation on Agents of SHIELD—and could we get a Hannibal movie? Spoilers Now! Captain America: Civil War Both Comicbook.com and Heroic Hollywood are…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 11 '15

There’s Not Nearly Enough Pouches In This Deadpool & Cable Comic Announcement

Deadpool and Cable are scions of the ‘90s comic aesthetic—ridiculously muscular action heroes covered head to toe in enough pouches to carry the firepower of a small country. So when they team up, it should be Pouch City, Population: 2. Sadly, this is not the case in our first look at Deadpool & Cable: Split…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 10 '15

A First Look At Warpo’s Spectacularly Retro Legends Of Cthulhu TV Spot

When you’re making a line of retro action figures, you might as well go whole hog and make your TV spots look suitably retro too—just as Warpo are doing for Legends of Cthulhu figures, and their upcoming gigantic Old One action figure. Let Cthulhu warm the nostaglic cockles of your heart with this exclusive first…

Tech News James Whitbrook Aug 10 '15

The Guardians of the Galaxy Cartoon Reveals Groot’s Origin Story

Guardians of the Galaxy didn’t need to explain the backstory to its bizarre, single-sentence-speaking plant-man Groot. But the upcoming animated series wants to, just as it did with Star-Lord. So behold, the story of Groot… as well as the chance hear the phrase “I am Groot” an awful lot. Despite what that old issue of…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 10 '15

One Of Game Of Thrones‘ Nastiest Villains Is Making A Comeback

And the show may have cast a major character for some flashback scenes. Who’s fighting whom in Civil War? Deadpool has a lot more Green Lantern jokes… that won’t make it into the film. Plus, American Horror Story’s “most disturbing” scene, and our first look at Sleepy Hollow’s Betsy Ross. Behold, Spoilers! Captain America: Civil…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 10 '15

See What Happens When The New Batman Catches Up With The Old Batman

A few months ago, Bruce Wayne died—and Jim Gordontook on the heavily armored Batman-mantle. But, this is comics: a magical, wonderful land where Death is more a temporary check-in at a fancy hotel than a permanent rest. As we’ve known for a while, Bruce Wayne is very much alive, but the kicker? He’s done being…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 7 '15

Marvel’s Shattered Empire Picks Up Right Where Return Of The Jedi Ended

As September gets closer with the beginning of the “Journey to Force Awakens”, we’re getting more of an idea of Disney’s post-Return of the Jedi world. One of the first tastes will be Marvel’s Shattered Empire comic series, which introduces new heroes—and picks up the Star Wars story literally mid-Yub Nub. Marvel have revealed a…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 7 '15

Holy Cow: Micro Machines Are Returning For The Force Awakens

If you were growing up in the ‘90s and riding the new wave of Star Wars mania, then one of the stand out toys to accompany the films were Micro Machines, awesome miniature vehicles and playsets to use them in. Micro Machines had vanished by the mid 2000s, but they’re back for The Force Awakens—and…

Tech News James Whitbrook Aug 7 '15

This Is the Closest Doctor Who Will Get to a Paternoster Gang Spinoff

Fans of Doctor Who’s Victorian-era “Paternoster Gang”—Silurian and human couple Madame Vastra and Jenny, alongside their Sontaran butler Strax—have been clamoring for a spinoff since they first appeared. While that may not happen on TV, a new audio drama is the closest thing you’ll get to one anytime soon. …that is, if you don’t mind…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 7 '15

A Live-Action X-Men TV Show Is In The Works!

Doctor Strange will be dark and psychedelic, according to its Director of Photography. Sleepy Hollow will try to bring the focus back on Abbie and Ichabod this season. Plus, Clark Gregg teases Coulson’s prosthetic hand on SHIELD, and the new Nightmare on Elm Street reboot gets a writer. So many spoilers! Doctor Strange Director of…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 7 '15

Turns Out The Fantastic Four And X-Men Movies Are In Different Universes

Remember how Bryan Singer started teasing the potential of a “Fox Cinematic Universe,” where the new Fantastic Four and the cavalcade of X-Men movies crossed over? Well, apparently someone at Fox desperately shook him and told him to shut up, because now the movies aren’t even in the same universe as each other. Given that…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 6 '15

Vin Diesel’s Fake Beard Steals The Show in the Last Witch-Hunter Trailer

There’s a lot of silly fun going on, in this first look at The Last Witch Hunter—a movie where immortal Vin Diesel teams up with Rose Leslie and Elijah Wood to kill Witches and skeletal monsters. But seriously, the real highlight is his glorious, glorious beard in all the sequences set in the past. Look…

Trailers James Whitbrook Aug 6 '15

Secret Origins Of The Japanese Superhero Show That Became Power Rangers

If you look at the picture above, you probably think of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, costumed heroes who have been kicking their way across TV in different incarnations for nearly 20 years—but you’d be wrong. These are actually the Zyurangers, the stars of a Japanese TV series that inadvertently spawned a global sensation. The…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 6 '15

Spielberg’s Ready Player One Movie Comes Out December 2017

We’ve known for a while that a Steven-Spielberg-directed adaptation of Ernest Cline’s nerd-fantasy novel Ready Player One was happening—but now we know when it’s actually going to land in theaters, and it’s sooner than you might think: December 15th, 2017. The 2011 novel, set in a future world where a VR online video game (littered…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 6 '15

Our First Look At Neil Gaiman’s Remastered Miracleman

Many comics legends have worked on Miracleman, but no run on the series is as fondly remembered as Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham’s, cut short before its time. But now Marvel isn’t just remastering Gaiman and Buckingham’s original comics, but letting them finish the story they began 25 years ago. We’ve known about Gaiman and…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Aug 6 '15

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Constantine’s Arrow Appearance Will Have Major Consequences For Legends Of Tomorrow

The Flash Gives Us an Amazing First Look at Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash!

Mulder And Scully Are Back In X-Files Action In This Week’s New Comics!

Why Happy Daredevil Is the Best Version of Daredevil

Our First Look at Agents of SHIELD‘s Melinda May In Her Very Own Comic

It’s Official: Supergirl Will Never Cross Over With The Flash Or Arrow

There’s Not Nearly Enough Pouches In This Deadpool & Cable Comic Announcement

A First Look At Warpo’s Spectacularly Retro Legends Of Cthulhu TV Spot

The Guardians of the Galaxy Cartoon Reveals Groot’s Origin Story

One Of Game Of Thrones‘ Nastiest Villains Is Making A Comeback

See What Happens When The New Batman Catches Up With The Old Batman

Marvel’s Shattered Empire Picks Up Right Where Return Of The Jedi Ended

Holy Cow: Micro Machines Are Returning For The Force Awakens

This Is the Closest Doctor Who Will Get to a Paternoster Gang Spinoff

A Live-Action X-Men TV Show Is In The Works!

Turns Out The Fantastic Four And X-Men Movies Are In Different Universes

Vin Diesel’s Fake Beard Steals The Show in the Last Witch-Hunter Trailer

Secret Origins Of The Japanese Superhero Show That Became Power Rangers

Spielberg’s Ready Player One Movie Comes Out December 2017

Our First Look At Neil Gaiman’s Remastered Miracleman

Trump’s War on Iran Is Really Messing Up the Tech That Runs Modern Life

31 Sloths Died in a Cold Warehouse Ahead of Orlando Attraction Opening

Nvidia’s Ultimate Laptop CPU Could Break Everything We Know About PC Gaming

Gerry Conway, the Comics Legend Who Helped Forge DC and Marvel Icons, Has Died

Steam Controller Review: Trackpads Change Everything for PC Gaming

Letterboxd Is Reportedly Looking to Sell Out

Fish Oil’s Brain Benefits Can Backfire, Study Suggests

OpenAI’s Revolutionary AI Gadget Is… a Phone? A Stinkin’ Phone?

Homer’s “Iliad” Found Stuffed Into Egyptian Mummy’s Wrappings

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Is 40% Off, and Stackable Coupon Pushes It to 50% Off

Soundcore Space 2 Review: A Shockingly Stellar Value for Budget ANC Wireless Headphones

Anker’s UV Printer Can Handle Almost Anything… If You Know What You’re Doing

HP’s EliteBoard Keyboard-Computer Proves We Can Stick a PC in Anything

Sleep-Tracking Earbuds Didn’t Fix Me, but They Did Open My Eyes

I’ve Tested a Lot of Bad Smart Glasses and These Are the Worst Yet

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Flow Is the Ultimate Robot Mop—If You Don’t Have Corners or Walls

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park