STAR TREK THE LAST STARSHIP #2 REVIEW

19 Wednesday Nov 2025

Posted by in All, IDW Publishing

≈ 12 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Review by Paul Bowler

He’s back! Yes, IDW’s Star Trek The Last Starship #2 by writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, artist Adrián Bonilla, colorist Heather Moore and letterer Clayton Cowles sees the return of Jame T Kirk! In the aftermath of the galaxy wide disaster known as The Burn. The Federations only hope rests with Captain Satio and the crew of the USS Omega – a vessel powered by Borg transwarp technology. Captain Satio certainly doesn’t trust the Borg, and he seems to trust the newly resurrected Kirk with his vision of a dark future for the Federation even less.

Lanzing and Kelly continue to build on their series’ exciting premise with this thrilling second issue. An incursion by the Klingon Empire and the machinations of clandestine forces overshadow the primary quandary for Captain Satio, whose reservations around Kirk’s miraculous return are matched only by histories greatest Captain’s own dire assessment of the threat that the Federation now faces. Kirk may be a man out of his time, but he’s never out of his depth – especially when the legacy of Starlet itself is at stake. It is this dynamic clash of ideals and personalities between Satio and Kirk that brings such a compelling edge to the narrative, challenging issues must be addressed, and the fan-pleasing final page delivers the ultimate payoff for the hype surrounding Kirk’s return for IDW’s new flagship Star Trek comic series. Indeed, Kirk’s resurrection isn’t simply glossed over either, especially as it was the Federations arch foe the Borg who were responsible for it – a faction led by Doctor Agnes Jurati who became their Queen in Star Trek: Picard’s second season.

Adrián Bonilla’s artwork for Star Trek The Last Starship #2 features some of the most powerful and dramatic scenes yet. There are some hugely impressive space battle sequences that impressively convey the epic scale of the ongoing storyline, but it is the aforementioned moral tensions between Satio and Kirk where this issue positively bristles with high-drama. Likewise colonist Heather Moore excels in conveying the ambient tone and atmosphere of every scene. We also get to see much more of the crew and the USS Omega in action as the issue unfolds as well.

Kirk’s long awaited return has been sublimely handled by writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, who have ingeniously spliced dangling plot threads from the modern Star Trek franchises to great effect into the core of Star Trek: The Last Starship. This issues major highlight is undoubtably Kirk’s fractious scenes with Satio, yet the terrific creative team on this book are boldly crafting a new era here too, along with a fresh crew and ship, and there’s still the lingering question around the Borg’s true motives to explore. IDW’s new Star Trek title has hit warp speed right out of space dock and the voyage is only just beginning. So, whether your’e a fan of classic or new Star Trek eras, Star Trek The Last Starship #2 is a generations spanning adventure you won’t want to miss!

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube  and Facebook

HAPPY HALLOWEEN HELLRAISER SKETCH

31 Friday Oct 2025

Posted by in All, Art by Paul Bowler

≈ 19 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , ,

Happy Halloween everyone! And we have such sights to show you as well! Here’s a a special sketch of Pinhead from Hellraiser horror films. I’ve always been a big fan of Clive Barker’s books and films, so I thought a piece featuring the lead Coenobite Pinhead would be perfect to share with you all at Halloween time. Hopefully I’ve managed to capture the menacing atmosphere that surrounds this iconic horror character. I always like to try and do something special for you for Halloween. I’m so thankful and humbled by your support and feedback about the artwork I’ve posted over the last year. Thank you so much for all your continued support for this feature of my blog. I love doing them for you. Have a great Halloween everyone!

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube  and Facebook

STARSHIP GODZILLA #1 REVIEW

01 Wednesday Oct 2025

Posted by in All, IDW Publishing

≈ 10 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , ,

Starship Godzilla: Kai-Sei Era #1

Review by Paul Bowler

IDW’s new Kai-Sei shared Godzilla universe goes into space with Starship Godzilla #1, as a ragtad crew explore the galaxy taking on high-risk high-reward missions from the highest bidder in a brand-new Mechagodzilla starship! Although the concept sounds totally bonkers the creative team of writer Chris Gooch (In Utero, Under-Earth), artist Oliver Ono’s (Godzilla: Monster Island Summer Camp), and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou have crafted something uniquely special here. Delivering a kaiju inspired deep space adventure, with a quirky Cowboy Bebop vibe, and even a pinch of Alien themed spaceship horror to keep us on our toes.

Starship Godzilla opens with the young woman named Ayan and her captain, in the middle of a heist mission to steal some kaiju eggs while the rest of the crew monitor the events from Mechagodzilla in orbit. Needless to say the heist goes awry, but they manage to make good their escape and return to the ship with the eggs. Only problem is Ayan’s pet cat has gotten into the eggs storage container and now one has hatched. So all manner of chaos breaks loose on board as they scramble to find the baby kaiju before it can do more damage. Chris Gooch introduces the main characters as the frenetic action unfolds whilst simultaneously lacing the narrative with just enough detail to make the plot evolve organically – making the whole Mechagodzilla in space premise feel much more accessible and less of an info dump. Throw in a killer twist finale scene and I for one will be chomping at the bit to find out what happens next.

Oliver Ono’s art is the big standout feature of this book though. Ono’s bold style, along with a vivid use of tone and shade, capture the spiky anime feel of this wacky new Godzilla series perfectly. We are treated to some spectacular action sequences, Starship Godzilla itself makes a fittingly smashing entrance, while the vast corridors and narrow service ducts later provide a dark atmospheric contrast from the heist shenanigans as they hunt the xenokaiju – which in itself throws up a challengingly powerful moral dilemma that I wasn’t expecting at all. Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou’s brilliant lettering skills also brings every frame to life with such intensity the words almost burst from the page at you; quite literally in some instances!

Starship Godzilla #1 is the latest series to be released in IDW’s initial run of new Kai-Sei era comics following the release of Godzilla #1 and Godzilla Escape the Deadzone #1  earlier this summer. IDW are really knocking it out the park with the Kai-Sei era, its been a fantastic way to introduces fresh storylines beyond the more traditional Godzilla film canon that were more familiar with. This first issue certainly lived up to both my curiosity and expectations about it. One things for sure, with a creative team as good as this at the helm of Mechagodzilla‘s voyages, Starship Godzilla is another fine addition to IDW’s lineup and continues their bold new direction for Godzilla comics. 

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

STAR TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP #1 REVIEW

24 Wednesday Sep 2025

Posted by in All, IDW Publishing

≈ 12 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , ,

Star Trek: The Last Starship #1 Review

Review by Paul Bowler

IDW continues to boldly deliver fresh innovation into the Star Trek universe with their latest expansion to the franchises legacy with Star Trek: The Last Starship. Following their critically acclaimed run which charted the adventures of Benjamin Sisko and the crew of the U.S.S. Theseus, writers Jackson Lanzing and Colin Kelly are back, along with the new rising talent of artist Adrian Bonilla (Alkaios, Let Her Be Evil), for Star Trek: The Last Starship where a new crew and starship full of adventures set during the aftermath of the galaxy changing events of The Burn await to be discovered.

If, like me, you’ve not always quite been on board with the recent Star Trek television shows, well, then IDW’s new comic book spin on some key events specifically connected to Discovery and Picard might be just the ticket. Lanzing and Kelly have not only ingeniously found a niche that sits somewhere between the two shows that has been crying out to be explored, they’ve actually made it feel more like proper Star Trek than the recent source material which its built on.

This first issue of Star Trek: The Last Starship is a rip-roaring deep dive into the events of The Burn itself and the devastating fallout left in its wake. We are introduced to Captain Delacourt and the crew of the starship Sagan right off the bat. But, just as they are negotiating a historic treaty with the Gorn to bring them into the Federation, The Burn strikes. The four quadrants of the galaxy have been ravaged by the cataclysm, dilithium has gone inert, Starfleet is in ruins and a new form of propulsion must be found if there is to be any hope for the future. With one billion dead it falls to Captain Delacourt to confront his superiors apathy in the face of such an overwhelming disaster, rally a crew, and oversee the construction of the Enterprise-Omega! One last cobbled together starship to uphold Starfleet’s mission and principles.

Jackson Lanzing and Colin Kelly are onto another sure-fire hit here with Star Trek: The Last Starship. Adrian Bonilla’s art is a perfect fit for the high drama and gritty nature of this opening chapter, along with colorist Heather Moore’s striking use of colour and tone, and collectively story and art complement one another impeccably. The premise of The Last Starship in itself is tantalising enough, add into the mix the fact that James T Kirk is also back and it becomes clear why there has been so much hype around IDW’s new Star Trek seres. Obviously I won’t spoil how Kirk returns, but it’s sublimely done, and only begins to hint at the wealth of potential this comic series has to explore.

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

THE FANTASTIC FOUR FIRST STEPS REVIEW

26 Saturday Jul 2025

Posted by in All, Film Reviews

≈ 24 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Review by Paul Bowler

The Fantastic Four First Steps provides a bright and breezy reset for the MCU’s Phase Six to hit the ground running. The films quirky futuristic 1960’s retro vide is an inspired move for Matt Shakman’s take on Marvel’s first family, one that effortlessly sweeps us along with the fun pace of this exciting action-packed superhero adventure.

While the previous films of 2005 and 2015’s origins stories failed dismally to capture the spirit of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s classic Fantastic Four comic books, this time around with four scriptwriters and superior blend of humour, dazzling effects, and some emotional plot lines The Fantastic Four First Steps delivers on nearly every level.

Set in the Earth-828 timeline, we are introduced to scientist Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), his wife Sue (Vanessa Kirby), her brother Johnny (Joseph Quinn) and Reed’s lifelong best pal Ben Grim (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) who are destined to become the protectors of all humanity when gleaming cosmic herald the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) appears to announce the imminent arrival of the all-powerful Galactus (Ralph Ineson) – a planet devouring super-being of unimaginable power.

From there our erstwhile super-family of Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing, together with their adorable robot buddy H.E.R.B.I.E become embroiled in a desperate race to save the world from the gargantuan threat of Galactus. It’s an interstellar adventure that takes the MCU to new heights of adventure, one filled with fun, romance, and some potentially heartrending sacrifices. Pascal and Kirby have great chemistry as Reed and Sue, Quinn’s fiery presence also lights up the screen, and Moss-Bachrachi gives a moving performance as the shy guy made of rocks with a big heart who hilariously refuses to utter his famous catchphrase of “It’s Clobberin’ Time” until he meets an adversary worthy of the battle cry.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is an impressive, if a tad safe, superhero fantasy adventure that hardly puts a foot wrong. Frenetically entertaining, the family dynamic and cast are spot on, and the amazing effects are genuinely breathtaking in scope and scale. It’s also a refreshingly different film in tone from what much of Phase Five offered us, and there’s a real sense now that Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has got its mojo back at long last.

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

SUPERMAN FILM REVIEW: UP, UP AND AWAY FOR THE NEW DCU?

12 Saturday Jul 2025

Posted by in All, Film Reviews

≈ 23 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Review by Paul Bowler.

Superman kicks off James Gunn’s newly rebranded DC Universe with a bold confidence, warmth, and an unbridled sense of optimism. Written and directed by Gunn, this Superman reboot throws us right into the middle of the action, quite literally, while the familiar origin storylines of the Man of Steel that’ve been so prominently depicted in previous films end up being glossed over here in a couple of throwaway lines. Instead, Gunn throws us headlong into a vibrant world of metahumans, giant monsters and villains set three years after Superman (David Corensewt) has announced himself to the world. Superhero’s are considered just a part of everyday life for the people of Earth. Clark Kent has settled into his job at the Daily Planet, and he’s also dating Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) who already knows he’s Superman.

However, striking real world parallels hit home powerfully when Superman becomes involved in an attack from the nation of Boravia on Jarhanpur, that put the fledgling Man of Steel’s actions onto the world stage in a big way geopolitically – while also drawing the ire of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Holt).

David Corensewt is superbly cast in the lead role. His portrayal is a somewhat more vulnerable version of the character than we’ve possibly seen before. There is no doubt to this Superman’s sense of duty he feel towards Earth, yet when Superman loses his first fight against the mysterious “Hammer of Boravia” he does suffer something of a crisis of confidence. Rachel Brosnahan is also excellent as Lois. Their relationship is very much at the heart of the movie, Brosnahan gives a spiky performance, and the scene where she interviews Clark as Superman is one of the many character highlights of the movie.

Nicholas Holt is also a blast as the baldy baddy Lex Luthor. The dynamic between him and Corensewt’s Last Son of Krypton is electric. Luthor is an evil genius supreme, all witty comebacks and megalomania, and set on sowing seeds of doubt about Superman’s presence of Earth.

While this Superman movie is packed with Gunn’s trademark bombastic action, zany spectacle, and killer soundtracks the cracks begin to show a bit after the first hour. At times the plot feels overstuffed and its huge cast of supporting characters wind up sidelined or simply underused to their full potential – especially Clark’s colleagues at the Daily Planet. There’s also a new team of DC superheroes, the Justice Gang, a group of heroes consisting of Green Lantern / Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), as well as Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, who are at least better served by Gunn’s script with some standout key moments. However, when Gunn dials back the volume a bit there are some genuinely emotional moments – especially where Clark’s adoptive father (Pruitt Taylor Vance) expressed the pride he has for his son.

Gunn has poured every ounce of his Guardians of the Galaxy box of tricks into Superman. For the most part it works. It’s brilliant fun and quite breathtaking at times. There are some nice nostalgic beats included along the way as well. However, it does feel like a film of two halves. One being all set up, the second being a chaotic race to the finish line and one with not wholly satisfying conclusion either. The films major saving grace though of course is Krypto the Superdog! Superman’s faithful four legged, although not always well behaved mind, friend truly saves the day and makes me forgive any of the small shortcomings of Gunn’s new take on Superman. Superman might not be quite the superhero movie we were expecting, or through we even really needed, but its still a joyous and confident step in the right direction that will take Gunn’s new DCU up, up, and away!

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

SUPERMAN OFFICIAL TRAILER RELEASED!

14 Wednesday May 2025

Posted by in All, Trailers & Posters

≈ 20 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Warner Bros have finally released the first full trailer for their upcoming new Superman movie, with David Corenswet in the starring role as the Man of Steel.

Directed by James Gunn, the movie will be the first film to kickstart the brand new DC Universe (DCU) by Gunn and producer Peter Safran’s with a bold new era.

Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and a plethora of supporting characters from the world of DC Comics, including Metamorpho, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl and more, this new trailer puts Lois and Clark’s relationship at the forefront of the action, as well as showcasing the extensive cast of heroes and villains – with our best look yet at The Engineer played by María Gabriela de Faría. And yes, Krypto as well, we all love Krypto!

Superman arrives in cinemas on the 11th of July 2025

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website,  Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

THUNDERBOLTS* FILM REVIEW

02 Friday May 2025

Posted by in All, Film Reviews

≈ 25 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Review by Paul Bowler

Thunderbolts* provides a scrappy, fun and uplifting finale to Marvel’s inconsistent Phase Five slew of superhero blockbusters. Florence Plugh is a revelation in Director Jake Schreiner’s picture, reprising her role from Black Widow (2021) as Natasha Romanoff’s adoptive sister Velena Belova – who has grown tired of her role as CIA director Valentina Allegra De Fontaine’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) assassin-for-hire. After agreeing for one final mission, Yelena finds herself lured headlong in a trap along with Ava Starr’s Ghost (Hannah John-Karmen), Antonia Dreykov’s Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko) and former super soldier John Walker (Wyatt Russell).

As the Thunderbolt*’s realise the extent of Valentina’s underhand scheming, Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo’s brilliantly entertaining script sets the team about plotting some serious payback as they enlist the help of Yelena’s father, Alexei Shostakov, the Red Guardian.(David Harbour), along with covert congressman Bucky Barnes, played by Sebastian Stan, and a mysterious young guy called Bob Reynolds (Lewis Pullman).

Naturally a deadly new superpowered adversary emerges for them to contend with, and it’s from here that this all-out-action romp really kicks into high gear. There a smattering of contemporary issues thrown into the mix, but not so much as to overcook the narrative, and there’s some especially moving and unexpected exchanges amid all the slapstick humour – particularly for Pugh and Pullman’s characters – that really helps us warm to this ban of misfit band superheroes.

The action is as fast and furious as we’ve come to expect from the MCU franchise. But time the focus more on actual physical battles, hand-to-hand combat, and in-person stunts rather than the usual CGI overload that has blighted large quarters of Phase Fives often troubled and uneven roadmap.

I must admit my superhero fatigue left me with very little interest in this movie during the run up to its release. Fortunately the bombastic nature of Thunderbolts* is like a breath of fresh air that blows the cobwebs off what had become a somewhat tired franchise of late, and it’s easily one of the best MCU movies we’ve had since Endgame. Thunderbolts* is just the surprise curveball we needed to set us up for the next phase of the MCU, and needless to say there’s something special in those end credits to stick around for too!

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

DOCTOR WHO LONE CYBERMAN SKETCH

03 Thursday Apr 2025

Posted by in All, Art by Paul Bowler

≈ 24 Comments

Tags

, , , , , ,

Here’s a sketch of the Lone Cyberman that I did a while back, which I finally got around to finish inking last week. It’s been a busy few weeks for me, what with writing and movie reviews, taking my dad to hospital for check ups after his recent eye surgery, and having family visiting – March was a bit full on at times. That’s what I love most about creating art to posts here on my blog, I find it a great way to unwind and chill out when life gets hectic. The Cybermen are my favourite Doctor Who monster, I did this Lone Cyberman piece a few months ago, and have been meaning to ink it for ages. I love the grungy dynamic of its shattered faceplate, and how you catch a glimpse his face beneath. Hope you enjoy it as well and cheers for all your amazing support. I look forward to sharing more artwork with you all soon.

LONE CYBERMAN

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS5. You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

CAPTAIN AMERICA BRAVE NEW WORLD FILM REVIEW

15 Saturday Feb 2025

Posted by in All, Film Reviews

≈ 15 Comments

Tags

, , , , , , , , , , , ,

Captain America Brave New World 

Review by Paul Bowler.

Captain America Brave New World finally sees Anthony Mackie fully assume the mantel of our star spangled hero on the big screen after Steve Rogers gave him the shield back in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. This fourth instalment of the Captain America franchise. propels Sam Wilson into the heart of a politically charged international incident, where the when the discovery of the super metal Adamantium on an island formed from the dead Celestial Tiamat holds sweeping ramifications for the MCU, and subsequently provides the newly elected president of the United States of America Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) with exactly the opportunity he’s been waiting for.

Continuing on from the Falcon and Winder Soldier 2021 TV miniseries, Captain America Brave New World sets out its credentials early on – pretty much casting itself as a political superhero thriller. It even jettisons the usual flickering Marvel logo and fanfare for a move sombre intro, before kicking into high gear right from the outset, lobbing all the familiar thriller tropes at us of assassination attempts and paranoia at every turn to keep us on our toes. 

Anthony Mackie gives a powerful turn as Sam Wilson, brining all the inner doubt and quiet resolve of Marvels new Captain America to the fore as he wrestles with living up to the legacy of his predecessor. Now fitted out with a new souped-up  Wakanden suit, Sam has to contend with Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon he’s taken under his wing. There’s also Giancarlo Espositro as the Serpent Society leader Sidewinder, Shira Haas’ government agent, Ruth, along with returning Super Solder played Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns the gamma-altered super villain genius known as The Leader in the Hulk comics.

Out of this broad ensemble of characters though, it is Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross (a role recast after the passing of the previous actor in the role, William Hurt), who is easily the standout performance here. Ford holds a captivating presence throughout, Ross wants to reform the Avengers, and he’s brilliant as the new President under pressure – especially given the ever present danger of the Red Hulk hidden within!

There are plenty of dazzling airborne sequences and close quarters action to meet the usual quota of MCU thrills and spills. Directed by Julius Onah, with a screenplay by Rob Edwards and the writing teams of Malcolm Spellman and Dylan Musson and Onah & Peter Glanz, Captain America Brave New World valiantly tries to recapture the Winter Soldier vibe which made that Captain America feel so special. Initially it succeeds, unfortunately Captain America Brave New World begins to fray at the seams during its third act, so much so that even the much touted Cap Vs Red Hulk clash falls a bit flat. 

Brave New World turned out to be a far better movie than I could’ve expected given how much all the delays and reshoots set alarm bells ringing. However instead of embracing its Brave New World, this Captain America movie upcycles past glories and repackages them for what Marvel no-doubt hopes will become a more palatable future (with Phase Six’s reformation of the  Avengers and Robert Downey Jr’s hotly anticipated Doctor Doom). Phase Five has been a tumultuous ride for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Cap 4, despite its flaws, works its damnedest  to get things back on a more even keel for the MCU and paving the way for Thunderbolds* in May.

About The Author

Hi, I’m Paul Bowler, blogger and reviewer of films, TV shows, and comic books. I’m a Sci-Fi geek, a big fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek, movies, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic Books, and all things PS5. You can follow me on Twitter @paul_bowler,or at my website, Sci-Fi Jubilee, and on YouTube and Facebook

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started