SuperHeroHype has two images from the Iron Man movie, one of them new, one of them not – both of which we’re mirroring here for your viewing pleasure. On the left, you’ve got Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. And on the right, you’ve got a much bigger version of that Iron Man suit image, which is just absolutely glorious. Which image you’re likely to prefer of course depends on whether you’re more into mechsuits or guys with goatees.

As you no doubt know, Spider-man returns to theaters this weekend in a big way. In honor of his return, this week’s extended Lost Classics and $20 GOTW will take a look at some of the best games featuring the web slinger. So click below for some interactive web slinging action.
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Interesting little quip – notorious movie review site, Rotten Tomatoes, has compiled a list of the near-hundred comic book based movies so far created and released, and has listed them starting from worst to best based on review scores from both critics and users, and has them all lined up neatly like ducks in a shooting range. Take that how you will.

Of course, don’t go into it thinking your opinions of a certain movie are going to be shared by all. Apperently some movies, like the appalling Catwoman, did have a few that were rated actually worse than itself, if that’s possible. What I thought was interesting was the fact that they don’t limit it to just comic books, but also comics you’d see from the Sunday News, such as Garfield and Richie Rich. Then there are the movies you didn’t even know were based on comics, such as was the case with me and Judge Dredd. Regardless, despite a usual concensus of underwhelming applause for a good number of rather decent movies, it’s an interesting trip to walk through.

Check it out – at your own risk of possible homicidal rage of course.

Well, with Venom’s debut on the big screen, it’s just as well that he get some more exposure in the comic realm as well, right? Seems a few new images in the upcoming Spider-Man/Red Sonja crossover have raised some interesting questions – who’s gonna be host to the Venom symbiote this time around?

A few images released by IGN show some penciled panels featuring a male whom sees himself as Venom in the mirror, then gets transported to a mysterious other realm, only to transform into Venom before our eyes.

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Almost forget that Devil May Cry 4, the newest installment in the acclaimed Capcom series, had been shoved to the wayside in terms of development news? Well thankfully, it is not so. Seems some new news about the game has leaked out.

Newcomer Nero has gotten a little more exposure this time around, and some additional info. Nero, a member of the “Order of the Sword” whom greatly resembles the Demon Knight Sparda, whom the Order worships, is on a quest against Dante after he witnessesthe son of Sparda killing off members of the Order. Packing his doubel-barrel revolver “Blue Rose” and his motorcycle-hilted sword “Red Queen”, as well as the mysterious demonic arm known as the “Devil Bringer“, Nero would seem like a decent match for the half-breed demon Dante.

Apperently the Devil Bringer is not just for show – as shown in the new fully playable demo released – but will couple as a weapon and a mechnism used for juggling opponents during combos, earning more red orbs for the player. Devil Bringer will also be key in ascending to multiple pathways by using rappeling actions and grappling onto higher ledges. Another secret revealed by game producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi was that, indeed, Dante will be playable in DMC4. Whether or not he’ll be an enemy of Nero’s throughthe entire game or will only be opposed to Nero for a portion of ithas not yet been established. IGN has more on the article HERE.

Devil May Cry 4 is slated for a release sometime late summer/early fall of this year for PS3, as well as Xbox 360 and PC. (thank god)

As promised, a bit of new news in regards to the Castlevania action figures being produced by NECA, this time featuring close ups of not only Alucard, but also a sneak peak at the Succubus figure as well (minus the wings). Of course, from the back I can’t tell which version of the Succubus it will be – Lament of Innocence or Symphony, but either way should be sure to please. The series 4th figure – Dracula – will most likely be the next to be seen.

…and yet despite the detail being put into such figures and the news being put out about them, the boys at Figures.com *and* MovieManiacs.net can’t seem to get the spelling right for ALUCARD. Nice try guys, really.

In just 10 days, ABC and the producers of LOST will announce their intentions for the continuation of the show.

A while back we mentioned the LOST series finale already being planned, and that plan has been finalized. Kristen from E! Online (a reliable source for LOST spoilers) says that it could be only 2 more years of the show. This is a great direction to go in because loose threads can be planned out to be tied up now and any new plot elements will have definite resolutions. Thats important for a show with such strict rules on continuity, dense backstories and time lines, and large cast.

However, we may have to wait a while for new episodes after this season has run. ABC is considering a non-stop season much like FOX does with 24. New episodes would air from January to May in 2008. The silver lining is LOST is likely to regain its earlier time slot, shifting back to 9, possibly even 8 PM EST.

This is of course all operating under the assumption that Locke doesn’t blow everyone up on accident or on purpose.

The Four Horsemen revealed this year’s FANtastic Exclusive figure on figures.com today.The character has yet to be named, but will be available for purchase at the San Diego Comic Con, in addition to their online store at StoreHorsemen.com for a paltry USD$25.00.

The ever observant Baena of the FANtastic Forums noted that the two hand swords, when placed side by side, form the shape of the very large buster sword, which you see mounted on the figure’s back.

  

The FANtastic Exclusives are voted on by fans at many different steps in its development. This year’s polls included determining the series the figure would come from, the character itself, the figure’s size, articulation and finally, weapons. Last year’s exclusive was Xetheus the Minotaur, Champion of Mynothecea. You can see a full gallery I put together for that figure here and an edition of PowetToys featuring Xetheus and his limited variants here.