games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Marvel trademarks 'Iron Fist,' game, film could be in the works photo

Recently, Marvel Entertainment went out of its way to trademark "Iron Fist" for use in a number of things. But most relevant to your interests, of course, may be for videogame cartridges, discs, and software. 

While it might seem odd that Marvel could be eying one of its "second string" super heroes for games, it's not entirely out of the question. An Iron Fist film has been rumored for years, seemingly in Hollywood development hell, with martial artist/actor Ray Park reportedly attached. This past March, Variety had reported that Marvel has been assembling writing teams to help launch its lesser-known properties, including Iron Fist, into other media.

The trademark could be an indication that Marvel is serious about finally getting the Iron Fist film property off the ground. Of course, that would also include a videogame, as well as a full line of toys and action figures which Marvel also recently trademarked "Iron Fist" for use with. 

It should be noted that in a financial report released today, Marvel makes no mention of the crime-fighting martial artist. It does, however, mention the films The First Avenger: Captain America (2011), Spider-Man 4 (2011), Thor (2011) and The Avengers (2012). In the world of games, it appears the three previously announced SEGA titles -- Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America -- are all still in the works.

We reached out to Marvel for comment, yet haven't received a response at the time of writing.


LAUNCH GALLERY (5 IMAGES)
Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo
 

Continue: More rumors stories





prev next

11 comments | showing # 1 to 11

Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 11:54
Xzyliac
The First Avenger: Captain America (2011), Spider-Man 4 (2011), Thor (2011) and The Avengers (2012)

Ew. The Avengers may be good purely for the lulz of having all those personalities on screen.

I dunno about this Iron Fist guy. Maybe pulling out their lesser known heroes is a good thing. Personally I'm burnt out on Marvel heroes. Bring on the next Batman. Poison Ivy and Riddler please.
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 11:54
Everyday Legend
Hmm.
Very interesting.

Maybe they'll show Vision some love someday.
Banana Kid's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 11:58
Banana Kid
Okay, they can't just make an Iron Fist movie. But a Heroes for Hire movie? With Luke Cage and Iron Fist? Like a buddy cop movie but with superheroes? That'd be the best thing ever.

You can't have Iron Fist without Power Man, dammit!
SenorDoucheoisie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 11:58
SenorDoucheoisie
Fuck yes. All they need to do is adapt the storyline from The Immortal Iron Fist, and we'd have a modern martial arts/superhero classic.
Nexas's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 12:08
Nexas
Iron Fist is one of Marvel's best books at the moment.
Ganjookie's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 13:09
Ganjookie
I;m in agreement with banana kid here a buddy superhero flick of the two guys would be great.
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 14:29
nilcam
This is exciting. The adventures of Daniel Rand should be a blast. Unlike others, Iron Fist could totally hold his own in a movie or game.

Also, good job on the David Aja art.
TheDirtyHobo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 14:39
TheDirtyHobo
No, this sounds terrible. I'll admit, I've never even heard of Iron Fist before Marvel Ultimate Alliance, but that one game alone made me hate him as one of the stupidest fucking heroes ever.

Iron Fist beats Glass Jaw
My Dragon Style sure beats your Idiot Style.
ran24's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 14:50
ran24
The Iron Fist movie could actually be pretty good if it was based off the "Seven Cities of Capital Heaven" storyline.
nilcam's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 15:14
nilcam
@TheDirtyHobo: You should read the first 16 issues of Immortal Iron Fist by Brubaker, Fraction, Aja, et al. It's a great story and Iron Fist is a great superhero. Also, he rocked in MUA2 for the healing alone. The fact that he dealt more damage than Spider-Man is telling.
Ninja In Distress's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/03/2009 17:21
Ninja In Distress
Immortal Iron Fist by Bru/Frac/Aja > *
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos


    Win this!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Echoes review
    Assassin's Creed 2 review
    Crossfire Remote Pistol review
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    Left 4 Dead 2 review
    more reviews
    Driver
    Avatar
    GT Racing Motor Academy
    Bad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 51180 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing

    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Joseph Leray: Revisited: Gears of War 2, Pinocchio, and masculinity





















    More Destructoid Originals




     Popular now more
    Assassins CreedReview: Assassin's Creed 2
    591 comments + 41542 views
    Destructoid OriginalWhy No More Heroes HD could mean a Wii total victory
    152 comments + 30508 views
    FAILGirl smashes boyfriend's Xbox 360, films it
    160 comments + 16924 views
    BattlefieldBad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    43 comments + 16114 views
    Black FridayBlack Friday: Walmart going nuts with game sales
    31 comments + 16048 views
    Amazon.comBlack Friday: Amazon dropping deals all week long
    16 comments + 15004 views
    Amazon.comAmazon teases its Black Friday sales line-up
    18 comments + 14836 views
    Destructoid OriginalThe tragic history of the videogame turkey
    51 comments + 13276 views
    CapcomHot new SSFIV trailer shows Guy, Cody and Adon in action
    54 comments + 13222 views
    Call of DutyModern Warfare 2 DLC still planned for spring 2010
    27 comments + 12568 views


    Team Destructoid   tips@destructoid.com
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Dale North
    News Editor
    Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor
    Colette Bennett
    Tom Fronczak Brad Nicholson
    Ashley Davis Ben Perlee
    Conrad
    Zimmerman
    Chad Concelmo
    Jonathan Holmes Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Will Maddock Matthew Razak
    Dyson Joseph Leray
    Topher Cantler Samit Sarkar
         
      Dexter
    Adam Dork
    Daniel Lingen
    Hollie Bennett
    Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Stella Wong

    Josh Tolentino




     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online
    seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap
    our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?




    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006