News about Brian Michael Bendis

A Guide to "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"'s Scene-Stealing Riri Williams

www.popsugar.co.uk, November 13, 2022
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" introduces a few new characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One of our favourites? Dominique Thorne's role as Riri Williams, aka Ironheart, was played by Dominique Thorne. In the sequel, the character makes a big splash, working with Shuri (Letitia Wright), Okoye (Danai Gurira), Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o), Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), and Namor (Tenoch Huerta) in amusing, silly, and moving ways. She returns to the United States after the film, where she will be seen again in the forthcoming Disney+ series "Ironheart." The character may be new to movie and television viewers, but she has a long history with Marvel comics. We're going to discuss her comic history, her MCU and "Wakanda Forever" careers, and where her story may go from here. Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mike Deodato created Riri and her superhero persona, Ironheart, in 2016. She made her first appearance in the "Invisible Iron Man" comic book series, and she appeared in the third volume of the series, which debuted at the end of 2016.

After just 18 issues, DC Comics has canceled its gay Superman book line after the profits fell flat

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 12, 2022
DC Comics has announced that it would discontinue a recent book series focusing on a bisexual Superman. Jonathan Kent - son of Clark and Lois Kent - was based in Kal-El and was launched by DC Comics last year. The comic book publisher revealed that the 18th issue, which is set to be released in December, will be the last, in spite of poor sales. The 17-year-old character embraced a variety of social issues, including school shootings, climate change, and the deportation of refugees in the months after Jon Kent made his debut in July 2021.

The first glance at Dominique Thorne as the title character appears in the Ironheart set photos

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 9, 2022
Fans get their first glance at the title character in costume after months of production on the much-anticipated Marvel television series Ironheart. Dominique Thorne, a.k.a. RiRi Williams, a.k.a., was seen on the set in Atlanta for the first time in full costume. Ironheart. Anthony Ramos is also seen in recent photos as he appears to be playing the villainous Park Robbins, a.k.a. The Hood.