Movies discussed include xmen dark phoenix, dune movie, captain marvel, avengers endgame, pet cemetery 2. The entity has bonded with other characters, and often used the alias phoenix while bonded the phoenix force is famous for its central role in the dark phoenix saga storyline, and is frequently linked to jean grey. The dark phoenix in marvel comics is an amazing force of nature. The films name, dark phoenix, will be familiar to xmen fans. The phoenix force holds a significant place in the marvel comics and stands as the most unforgettable element of xmen member jean greys comic book history.
How jean grey became host to the cosmic power of the. Girl meets boy, girl s mutant powers multiply to galaxyeating levels, girl turns evil and glowy. Like most good superhero movies, simon kinbergs dark phoenix operates on two levels, comicbook fantastical and psychological. The new trailer shows turner as a young girl trying to figure out whats wrong with her. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Comic book movies have, for the most part, ditched the grimandgritty in favor of more colorful and faithful recreations of the source material. One of the xmens greatest worries is jean grey going bad, heres 10 reasons why.
From marvel girl to dark phoenix, these are the best comic books featuring jean grey. What dark phoenix would have looked like if bryan singer had directed xmen. Although phoenixjean wanted to put her dark phoenix days behind her, the shiar had other ideas. While the real jean grey was being cocooned, this entity rose from the. The phoenix force is famous for its central role in the dark phoenix saga storyline, and is frequently linked to jean grey. The movie was unpopular among both critics and fans.
The fate of the xmen is unclear, especially after the latest installment in the series, dark phoenix, bombed at the box office. There is perhaps no comic book character who has died and resurrected more times than the xman known as jean grey. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read dark phoenix comic lists by marvel experts. The greatest comic book saga ever told, in one cosmicsized omnibus. The phoenix force is a fictional entity appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Phoenix force is a fictional entity appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Dark phoenix also appears in the playdom flash game marvel. It was written by chris claremont with art by john byrne. My mum asked me if id rather play video games or read the phoenix.
Saga part 1 of 9 dramatically retells the real comic book story of the phoenix and the dark phoenix over 4 years o. Xmen epic history the phoenix saga remastered 19 the phoenix force notices jean grey. Revolutionary girl utena and the danger of romance fantasy duration. Girl meets boy, girls mutant powers multiply to galaxyeating levels, girl turns evil and glowy. Her take on greyphoenix is so far from what made the character interesting in the comic books that they arent really the same at all. The upcoming xmen movie dark phoenix gets a new poster likely to make comic book readers from the early 2000s very happy. Dark phoenix marvel jean grey, phoenix marvel, comics girls.
The story of the dark phoenix has always intrigued me, having first seen it adapted in the 1990s xmen cartoon, but not quite taking in how complicated the xmenmarvel universe was at the time and more recently with the xmenfox film franchise that started in 2000, culminating in 2019s dark phoenix, starring sophie turner as jean grey. But telling the saga of dark phoenix, centered on the. A song of ice and fire series, the harry potter series, it, the shining, the dark tower series, 20th century ghosts, what makes sammy run, the catcher in the rye, the legend of hell house, the yellow wallpaper, american psycho, etc. Dark phoenix marvel comics jean grey xmen marvel girl transformation redhead. See more ideas about jean grey phoenix, marvel girls and jean grey. This cosmic manifestation first came into being underwater after a space shuttle crash. The many deaths and resurrections of xmens jean grey nerdist. Dark phoenix wallpaper comic free wallpaper hd collection. This portion of jean greys consciousness then journeyed to the afterlife to meet a manifestation of. Epic history xmen the phoenix saga dramatically retells the real comic book story of the phoenix and the dark phoenix over four years of xmen storylines. The dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics universe, focusing on jean grey and the phoenix force.
Stranger things is a love letter to the xmens jean grey vox. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Another character based jean is named jena pyre and her sister madelyne. Dark phoenix is the name given to jean grey after she became corrupted by the hellfire club and turned into a vastly powerful supervillain who proceeded to cause chaos across the universe until being defeated in a battle that supposedly claimed her life of course jean grey was later revealed alive although modern retelling attribute much of the events to the corruption of the phoenix force. Xmen comic book concept art reveals unused designs for jean. Jean grey also known under the aliases marvel girl, phoenix and dark phoenix is a fictional comic book character who appeared in books published by.
Phoenix was physically an exact duplicate of jean grey with some of her essence or memories intact, created by the phoenix force. Dark phoenix trailer and sophie turner is a striking mutant. Death explained the phoenix force to jean, who now wore a white phoenix. Dark phoenix poster reveals comic book references, jessica. Dec 05, 2017 from marvel girl to dark phoenix, these are the best comic books featuring jean grey. It scored just 22% on rotten tomatoes and took the undesirable title of worstperforming xmen flick at the domestic box office ever during its opening weekend. Jean grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a dark phoenix, causing the xmen to decide if her life is worth more than all of humanity. One of the key problems with dark phoenix on a core level is that its ostensibly about a woman whose emotions turn dangerous but turner doesnt convey a single human one that feels relatable at all. From marvel girl to dark phoenix, jean greys telepathic and telekinetic abilities make her one of the most powerful xmen in history. Dark phoenix costumes are taken directly from xmen comics cbr. In the end, dark phoenix is betrayed by darkseid and sacrifices her life yet again to stop darkseid. But when a galaxyspanning adventure reveals that jean grey has somehow attained power beyond conception, cyclops and the xmen can only watch as phoenix is corrupted. Jun 07, 2019 the fate of the xmen is unclear, especially after the latest installment in the series, dark phoenix, bombed at the box office.
The very best of women in comics jean grey as phoenix. Jean grey phoenix phoenix art dark phoenix phoenix force comic book characters marvel characters comic books art comic art marvel women see all the latest cool marvel comics products out there see some of the exclusive marvel comics stuff we offer. The entity has bonded with other characters, and often used the alias phoenix while bonded. Even if dark phoenix wasnt all wed hoped it would be, the comic saga itself remains one of the best ever written, and its still enjoyable to not only read those comics but to discuss which heroes could actually take down the phoenix at some point. It begins with a shocking story in which marvel girl sacrifices herself. Jun 07, 2019 jean seemed to turn to the dark side during the dark phoenix saga. This characterdefining arc, known as the phoenix saga and the dark phoenix saga, has resonated with fans for decades with its compelling plot vibrant panels and shocking ending. The comic book girl 19 discusses the happenings in comic books, movies, scifi, pop culture, and art, broadcasting weekly videos on youtube. Dark phoenix is also a playable character in xmen legends and its sequel xmen legends ii.
Six things we learned about dark phoenix and the xmen. Jean seemed to turn to the dark side during the dark phoenix saga. Jean grey is a powerful telepathic and telekinetic mutant, named marvel girl, who also had access the phoenixs powers. Stranger things is a love letter to the xmens jean. Jean grey dark phoenix by ihor loboda marvel comics marvel girls, marvel. Its taken six xmen movies not counting spinoffs and a nearmiss cameo in last years xmen. Browse marvels comprehensive list of dark phoenix comics.
Marvel comics this leads to the main event, the dark phoenix saga, which ran from uncanny x. Comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. Ultimately, the portion of jeans consciousness within dark phoenix resurfaced, causing her to commit suicide. Dark phoenix making its bluray debut today, we were recently granted an exclusive opportunity to sit down with legendary comic book writer chris claremont to talk about his iconic. The many deaths and resurrections of xmens jean grey. Its the name of the popular comic book arc in which jean is taken over by the cosmic entity known as the phoenix force. Dark phoenix as the films june release date creeps closer, but we might have an idea of when new footage could debut.
The dark phoenix saga comic online free and high quality. Aug 05, 2016 when comic book fans talk about the xmen, there are usually two things that stand out. This issue begins arguably the greatest and most tragic xmen adventure of all time the dark phoenix saga. It scored just 22% on rotten tomatoes and took the undesirable title of worstperforming xmen flick at the domestic box. The character has been known under the aliases marvel girl, phoenix, and dark phoenix. Xmen epic history the phoenix saga remastered 19 youtube. Phoenix jean grey powers, villains, history marvel. Jean grey hd wallpapers, desktop and phone wallpapers. Its a lovely silver age costume, but the exposed legs arent very combat friendly. To prepare for her trial by combat, phoenix chose to wear the classic marvel girl uniform.
Dark phoenix comics dark phoenix comic book list marvel. These particular episodes are as close as the cartoon came to directly duplicating the comic book storylines the dark phoenix saga is so accurate to the original stories that the episodes. An omegalevel mutant telekinetic and telepath, jean has gained near limitless powers as a recurrent host of the phoenix force. Sophie turner is a girl on fire in first dark phoenix trailer. In 2009, jean grey as the dark phoenix was ranked as igns 9thgreatest comic book.
Dark phoenix is the name given to jean grey after she became corrupted by the hellfire club and turned into a vastly powerful supervillain who proceeded to cause chaos across the universe until being defeated in a battle that supposedly claimed her life of course jean grey was later revealed alive although modern retelling attribute much of the events to the corruption of the phoenixforce. Jean elaine grey is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Xmen epic history the phoenix saga remastered 29 how jean. The dark phoenix saga tells the tragic tale of jean grey, an unassuming girl who comes to possess unimaginable power. Promethea, empowered, wolverine and the xmen, uncanny xforce dark angel saga. Marvel comics this leads to the main event, the dark phoenix saga, which ran from uncanny xmen no. Sep 27, 2018 the films name, dark phoenix, will be familiar to xmen fans. Xmen comic book concept art reveals unused designs for. Dark phoenix costumes are taken directly from xmen. When comic book fans talk about the xmen, there are usually two things that stand out.
The dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics. This post contains spoilers for dark phoenix, avengers. Previously designated as the weakest member of the xmen, jean is quickly overwhelmed by a newfound strength, struggles with the responsibility and burden that power predicates, and loses herself amidst external forces seeking to manipulate her not to mention the. Dark phoenix saga at the comic book db archived from the original. Saga dramatically retells the real comic book story of the phoenix and the dark phoenix over 4 years of xmen storylines. The story which is not part of dc or marvel canon has the cosmic villain darkseid resurrect jean grey in her dark phoenix persona as part of his quest to discover the secret of the antilife equation.
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