There was the Scooby Gang, there was the Buffy gang (who often called themselves the Scoobies), and then there are the Runaways (who don't call themselves anything). One's a witch, one's a mutant, one's an alien -- but they didn't know these things until they discovered that their parents were actually evil super-villains bent on destroying the world. So what did these teens do? They ran away, stealing whatever magical tools they could grab, and in so doing, became a misfit group of super-heroes, pledging to fight their parents and any other big bads who got in their way.

"Runaways" is a popular Marvel comic-book series, written by Brian K. Vaughan, who handed it over to Joss Whedon, and it's about to become a movie as well, with Vaughan scripting. We're confident he's got that covered, but what about the casting? Here are a few suggestions to get the "Runaways" moving. Read more...

As the home of such icons as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, you'd think DC Comics would rule the superhero universe. But no. In fact, rival Marvel Comics is kicking DC's butt. How can this be?

Movies are where the real superhero action is these days, and Marvel, having scored major hits with the current "Iron Man" and "Hulk" films (and with "Thor," "Captain America" and the all-star team-up "Avengers" already in the pipeline), is cleaning up at the box office. Meanwhile, DC and its corporate parent, Warner Bros., haven't quite exploited their own stable of stars -- not just Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, but also the Justice League of which all three of those characters are a part, along with Flash and Green Lantern. Turning these revered comics properties into money-minting movie franchises should have been a no-brainer. If the process has been mishandled, DC's numbers are down, and fanboys are in revolt, what can be done about it? Plenty.

-- Observe Neil Gaiman's "Law of Superhero Movies," which is that "the closer the film is to the look and feel of what people like about the comic, the more successful it is." This, Gaiman says, is "something that Warners tends singularly to miss, and Marvel tends singularly to get right." Warners may prove Gaiman wrong here with the forthcoming "Watchmen." Read more...

If you missed the news when MTV broke it this January, by now you know that Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) will appear in “The Incredible Hulk,” thanks to ubiquitous new television spots which prominently feature old metal head. And you know, too, about a brief easter egg with Captain America, where Bruce runs across a frozen body in the Artic.

Marvel’s cross promotion is easily one of the coolest aspects of their new films, giving filmmakers a sandbox full of toys in which to play. “Hulk” director Louis Leterrier almost got to play with the coolest. Read more...

Once you've got a logo you HAVE to make the film, right? If you're going to go with that horrible logic then it's been set in stone, get ready for a whole lotta Marvel films the next three years. Once again I stumbled onto this cool little image at New York's Licensing Expo (who knew something with such a boring name could yield such interesting things?). I wouldn't call the below a poster or anything that will resemble a final title treatment for any of the below. Hell, one or two of these films may never even happen. But it's still fun to look at and ponder the superhero goodness to come, no?

So which one of Marvel's busy upcoming film slate has you excited? Which one's got you worried? Sound off below.

Last July, MTV News sat down with former Marvel honcho Avi Arad and asked him straight out about a rumored "Iron Man" cameo from two-time Oscar winning actress Hillary Swank, a small role which director Jon Favreau seemed to confirm in an early production blog only weeks before.

"How do you know [about that]?" a stunned Arad replied at the time, admitting that Swank did appear and that it was a "cameo."

Immediately, fans began to speculate on her character. Was she a pre-transformation She-Hulk? The Black Widow? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sharon Carter? Read more...

- "Captain America" to take place during WWII, "Iron Man 2” most likely to feature Mandarin, and Hulk in "The Avengers." These and other updates from Marvel's Kevin Feige. (CHUD)

- Richard Dreyfuss joins Oliver Stone's "W" as Vice President Dick Cheney. (Cinematical)

- Mel Brooks talks about his involvement with the new "Get Smart" movie. (LA Times)

- Brian K. Vaughn to adapt comic "Runaways" for the big screen. (Latino Review)

- No woman, no cry: Jonathan Demme takes over Bob Marley documentary from Martin Scorsese. (Coming Soon)

- Is this a new viral campaign? Help figure out the clues. (Screenrant)

- The best thing about starring in comic book movies? You get older and the heroes stay the same age. Matthew McConaughey reportedly tops Marvel's list for Captain America. (Cinema Blend)

- Common signs on to star in "Terminator 4." (Variety)

- What if Hellboy were drawn by Matt Groening? Matt Groening himself answers that question. (/film)

- "Sex and the City" director denies killing off Mr. Big. (Hollywood Reporter)

- Zack Synder releases second video journal from the set of "Watchmen." (JoBlo)

- "Iron Man 2” in 2010, "Avengers" in 2011 among highlights as Marvel releases its upcoming schedule. (Yahoo)

- Two-Face will make you sick to your stomach, in a GOOD way, says "Dark Knight" star Aaron Eckhart. (LA Times)

- 60% of the time, it works every time. "Anchorman 2” on its way. (Collider)

- Hasta la vista, R. "Terminator 4” to go PG-13. (Variety)

"Avengers Assemble!" Marvel's mightiest team join forces to fight foes no single superhero can withstand. But if Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and Ant-Man thought Count Nefaria or the Krees were formidable – wait'll they get a load of the Countless Nerds and the Geeks, who will dissect every announcement and decision from the film like it was the word of God.

Bring 'em on, says "Iron Man" director Jon Favreau, who, not only thinks that "The Avengers" is "a great idea," but even told MTV News that he might like to direct it. Read more...

Yesterday we reported that MTV spent a day on the set of "Iron Man," Hollywood's big-budget adaptation of Marvel's iconic superhero. Today we have the full report. Watch our exclusive video interview with director Jon Favreau and his leading man Robert Downey Jr. taped on-set, and then read what we learned. After the jump, see exclusive footage filmed on-set by the MTV cameras.

If my wife asks, the greatest moment of my past twelve months is our wedding; hopefully, the rest of you will keep the secret that it might just instead be visiting the massive set of "Iron Man" on Wednesday.

Now that the story is live, you can click here to get all the breaking news on Marvel's next big superhero blockbuster. Using quotes from Robert Downey Jr. and director Jon Favreau, as well as my own wide-open eagle eyes, I've tried my best to bring it all to you guys, including eyebrow-raising details on the following... Read more...