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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.


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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 > *
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