For years, this will ALWAYS be a hot button topic of debate. I have often wrestled with this list for quite a while because a Top 10 list of anything is never easy, as I have experience in that area. Top 50 Lists are even tougher just because of how many more names you have to add. The reason why coming up with any list can be a challenge is simply two main factors:

• Criteria
• Biases

Even when coming up with a personal favorites list, it is still hard because you have to juggle different names together without slighting one for the other. When it comes to Superheroes, it definitely applies because of the two biggest dogs in the yard: Marvel and DC. As for me, I like to search for different lists for greatest heroes so that I can get a feel of where a certain character is ranked while I have already come up with my own conclusion for the most part. I like to see what kinds of criteria have been set up to see why a certain hero is placed where they are. This is what I had to do with my Top 10 Black Superheroes list.

My Criteria consists of the following:
Power
Popularity
Impact 

With the renaissance of the Superhero Movie Genre, it is only appropriate that this is the time and season for me to finally release my own Top 10 Superheroes list. 

10. Green Lantern 

Comic World: DC

Real Name: Hal Jordan

First Appearance: Showcase #22 (October 1959)

Powers/Abilities: 

Wields Green Lantern ring to become semi-invulnerable

Capable of building solid-light constructs with imagination

Creates projectile attacks

Flight

Communicates to ring wielders

Generates force fields

Skilled Boxer

Expert Pilot

"In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power...Green Lantern's light!"

The Oath that is synonymous with the Green Lantern Corps, the intergalactic police force for DC Comics. When you think of Green Lantern, generally the most synonymous wielder of this powerful ring is a former fighter pilot named Harold "Hal" Jordan. Hal is most the most recognizable face of the Green Lantern as he is occasionally the leader of the Lantern Corps. When the World of Comics reached the Silver Age during the mid to late '50s, two major characters would receive replacements: Flash and Green Lantern. After Barry Allen took over Jay Garrick's position as The Flash in 1956, DC decided to replace the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott three years later. Alan's replacement would come in the form of Hal Jordan himself. It is only fitting considering how Barry and Hal would become the closest of friends in the Justice League, similar to Batman and Superman. Hal was a second-generation pilot following his father's footsteps. Jordan was given the power ring and battery (lantern) by a dying alien named Abin Sur, whose spaceship crashed on Earth. Abin Sur used his ring to find an individual who was "utterly honest and born without fear" to take his place as a member of the Lantern Corps. Hal fit the criteria for what it took to become a Green Lantern because of his fearlessness. The Green Lantern ring is powered by the will of the person who wears it. The stronger the will, the more powerful the ring. Hal Jordan's will is the strongest of any wielder of the power ring and lantern, as it is evident in what he creates with them. Jordan also uses the ring to fly, even through the vacuum of space; to create different weapons such as shields, swords, lasers, or any other weapon his mind comes up with. Hal's will and imagination have helped him to create some of the most powerful projectiles and light constructs in the galaxy. Jordan is also instrumental as one of the founding members of the Justice League. Even though the on-screen portrayal by Ryan Reynolds has put a dent into his legacy, it is still not enough to completely overthrow the overall greatness and importance of Green Lantern to DC and comics in general. 

9. Incredible Hulk
Comic World: Marvel
Real Name: Bruce Banner
First Appearance: Incredible Hulk #1 (May 1962)

Powers/Abilities:
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Durability
Regeneration
Speed
Impenetrable Skin

The Jekyll and Hyde of the nuclear era. Part of what makes the Hulk such a compelling figure is that we get to see Bruce Banner wrestle with his inner psychological baggage. Bruce already had a traumatizing childhood as he witnessed an abusive father which already triggers his anger "issues". Add that with a freak accident where he gets hit with a gamma ray turning him into a giant green nuclear monster fueled by rage. You definitely don't want to get on the wrong side of him. Hulk is one of the founding members of the Avengers as he is one of the Top 4 members of the group (Ironman, Captain America, Thor). Hulk and Thor certainly have a friendly rivalry of sorts to see who is the Strongest Avenger. Thor is definitely Hulk's greatest dance partner, along with Wolverine as those battles have brought the best out of the Jade Green Giant. Originally, the Hulk was gray. However, there was some kind of issue with the printing of the comics which made his skin green. From that point, the rest was history. The Hulk's feats of strength are the stuff of legends. From picking up Mjolnir to pulling a broken planet back together, to cracking the Earth's core with a punch to the ground. The Hulk is a special attraction simply because of his brute strength. I would consider the Hulk to be the Andre the Giant of Comics. Whether he is green, gray or red, a Las Vegas police officer, a scientist, rage-fueled monster or a gladiator on his own Planet full of other Hulks, all we want to see is Hulk does what he does best: SMASH!!! Hulk did not fully redeem himself for the long awaited rematch with Thanos, but he did perform the snap to bring everyone back in Endgame.

8. Thor

Comic World: Marvel
Real Name: Thor Odinson
First Appearance: Journey Into Mystery #83 (August 1962)

Powers/Abilities:
Superhuman Strength
Invulnerability
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Stamina
Hand to Hand Combat
Durability
Supersonic Flight
Energy Manipulation (Electrokinesis/Weather Control)
Life-Force

Proud Son of Odin. From Prince to King of Asgard. Protector of the Nine Realms of the Galaxy. Thor was born into royalty. As the heir to Odin's throne, Thor was destined for greatness. Born to Odin, Father of Asgard and Gaea, goddess of the Elder gods, Thor was born to have his powers derived both from Asgard and Midgard (Earth). Even though he was born in a cave in Norway, Thor was brought by Odin and Gaea to Asgard to be raised. Thor was raised alongside his adopted brother Loki, who was taken in by Odin after his frost giant Father Laufey was killed in battle. Throughout childhood, Loki was jealous of Thor. Jealousy turned to hatred, which is what fueled Loki's desire to kill his brother, leading to their rivalry. When Thor was eight, Odin sent him to Nidavellir, the land of the Dwarves to ask the dwarf lords Brokk and Eitri to create a formidable weapon made out of the ancient Uru metal. That weapon was known as Mjolnir, as it would become his signature weapon. Odin placed an enchantment that whosoever holds the hammer if they are worthy they will possess the power of Thor. By the time Thor was 16, he became worthy to wield the Legendary Hammer. Thor would soon create his legacy as Asgard's greatest warrior. He would soon fall in love with Lady Sif, who became his synonymous love interest in Asgard. However, Thor's arrogance caused Odin to banish him to Earth so that he could learn humility. While on Earth, Thor took on the identity of Donald Blake, a disabled medical student. As Blake, Thor would develop a love interest with Jane Foster. After becoming a Doctor, Blake witnesses an alien scouting party while he is on vacation in Norway. Blake runs from the aliens into a cave/ Donald discovers a walking stick (Mjolnir in disguise) in the cave. He picks it up and strikes it against a rock turning him into Thor. After defeating the aliens, Thor shares a double life with his alter ego while developing a relationship with Foster which was against Odin's wishes. Thor is also synonymous with the Avengers, as he is one of their founding members and key heroes. Thor possesses Class 100 Superhuman Strength, which is in the same class as Superman, Hulk, Ironman, Thanos, Juggernaut, The Thing, and others. He is also highly durable and invulnerable. Thor has survived blasts from Celestials, Odin and others. One of Thor's greatest feats of strength includes holding the Midgard Serpent. This is special because the Serpent can literally wrap around the Earth. Thor has battled Olympians like Hercules as well as The Destroyer, which was made from Uru Metal. He has also gone toe to toe numerous times with Hulk to see who is truly the Strongest Avenger. If Hulk is Andre the Giant, Thor is his Hulk Hogan. The Gladiator fight in Thor Ragnarok was the perfect example of that. Thor has cemented his place in Comic Book history as a Worldbeating Hero that is respected by many. Now, Thor's latest renaissance has rejuvenated him and given him a stronger focus. This war with Thanos has brought out Thor's absolute best.

7. Captain America
Comic World: Marvel
Real Name: Steve Rogers
First Appearance: Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)

Powers/Abilities:
Leader/Strategist
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Super-Soldier Serum
Vibranium Shield
Enhanced Strength (Olympian level)
Enhanced Speed (Olympian level)

America's Greatest Soldier. The ultimate symbol of honor, and humility. Steve Rogers is the Ultimate Patriot and the heartbeat of the Avengers. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Steve Rogers was drafted into World War II as a frail young man giving his life for war. While in the Military, Steve was injected with Super-Soldier Serum as an experiment. As a result, Rogers grew in size significantly to 6'2" 225+. The goal was to create the ultimate soldier against the Red Skull and the Nazi army. Thus, Captain America was born. With the help of the soldier serum, Cap's strength has increased to Olympian level strength. With Cap leading the way, America would be victorious over Germany. Cap's debut shows him punching Hitler in the face. However, Cap's popularity would soon wane as the Comic was discontinued by 1950. Cap would not reemerge until 1964 when he was discovered by the Avengers and joined the team. Since joining the Avengers, Cap has been a co-leader with Tony Stark (Ironman). Captain America is the heart of the team, while Ironman is the brain. Cap is also synonymous for his friendship with James "Bucky" Barnes, later known as the Winter Soldier. During their fight in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", Cap was able to tap into Bucky's good side and see past the mind control from Hydra. This was pivotal because Cap was also able to expose Hydra's infiltration within Shield. After the Battle with Ultron in Sokovia, the Avengers were at a divide because of the Sokovia Accords. The Accords were created because of the damage that took place during the Ultron battle. This created a conflict among the Avengers leaders, Captain America and Ironman. Things really took a turn for the worse when it was revealed that Steve Rogers knew about Tony Stark's Parents being killed. What made things worse, Steve knew that Bucky did it, and he still took his side over Tony's. Stark took the Shield from Rogers because he knew that he was no longer worthy of carrying it. As a result, the Avengers broke up. Rogers reemerged during Avengers Infinity War after he got his comrades out of prison for the War that awaited them. Cap goes to Wakanda to get help from King T'Challa (Black Panther) as he receives vibranium shields for both of his arms. However, Thanos seized the opportunity to defeat the Avengers because they were divided. With the fate of the Universe on the line in Endgame, Cap rose to the occasion as he helped lead Earth's mightiest heroes to defeat Thanos in his Army while wielding Mjolnir. Cap has proven that he is indeed worthy.

6. Wonder Woman 

Comic World: DC

Real Name: Diana Prince

First Appearance: All-Star Comics #8 (October 1941)

Powers/Abilities:

Superhuman Strength

Speed

Flight

Nigh-invulnerability

Healing factor 

Semi-immortality

Amazonian martial artist

Weapons specialist (Sword & Shield)

Lasso of Truth

The First Lady of Comics. Symbol of Women's Empowerment. Trailblazer. All of these descriptions perfectly describe the Amazonian Princess herself, Wonder Woman. Diana is a trendsetter as the first Female Superhero. As the daughter of Zeus and Queen Hippolyta, Diana grew up in Themyscira (an isolated Amazon island) where she honed her skills as an Amazonian Warrior. She also has superhuman powers and gifts from Greek gods. Wonder Woman came at a pivotal time, as she was created during World War II when she was initially depicted fighting Axis military forces alongside Steve Trevor (a United States intelligence officer whose plane crashed on Themyscira where they first met). Diana and Steve would travel together to America where they fought crime and battled Nazis. Over time, Wonder Woman has broken the stereotypical "damsels in distress" stigma by even saving herself along with other gender barriers. Her stories have placed greater emphasis on monsters from Greek mythology, and deities while balancing other colorful characters and villains. Her main rivals consist of villains from Ares to Cheetah. Wonder Woman is also part of the Justice League Trinity as one of the founding members. The imprint that Wonder Woman has put on the world of Comics is immeasurable because of the ground that she has broken for Women. 

5. Wolverine

Comic World: Marvel

Real Name: James Howlett

First Appearance: Incredible Hulk #181 (November 1974)

Powers/Abilities: 

Accelerated healing factor

Superhuman Senses

Hand to hand combat

Adamantium Claws

The Ultimate Weapon X experiment. A Canadian buzzsaw. The Franchise of the X-Men. What else needs to be said about Wolverine that hasn't already been said? As the pride of Canada, James Howlett has spent his life fighting for survival. Logan started as an Agent within the CIA along with future rival Victor Creed (Sabretooth). However, they both had a falling out and went their separate ways. Wolverine was already born with an accelerated healing factor that slows down his aging process. Logan's superhuman senses are at another level altogether. He is most known for his claws that are laced with Adamantium thanks to the Weapon X program. Before joining the X-Men, Wolverine made his debut in a fight with the Incredible Hulk in Canada. The issue was so popular that Wolverine was in high demand. This caught Marvel's attention as he was added to the new X-Men lineup in 1975. This was the much-needed change that saved the X-Men. This also introduced new X-Men legends like Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Banshee. With Wolverine as Co-Captain to Cyclops, the X-Men reached greater heights of popularity. Wolverine also received his own series of Comics, starting in 1982. The Wolverine origin story is the stuff of legend because of how he was injected with Adamantium while being stuck inside of a giant tube. It was also recreated on the popular X-Men Animated Series. The series introduced a whole new generation of fans (including myself) to the X-Men with Wolverine as the driving force. His battles with Sabretooth and Omega Red were the things of legend. Wolverine's exposure was amplified even more with the X-Men movies with Hugh Jackman playing the title character. Not only is Wolverine the X-Men's greatest character, but he is also one of Marvel's greatest and most compelling characters along with one of their biggest money makers. 4. Ironman 

Comic World: Marvel

Real Name: Anthony Edward Stark "Tony"

First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #39 (March 1963)

Powers/Abilities: 

Superhuman Strength

Superhuman Speed

Flight

Durability

Genius-Level Intellect 

Artificial Intelligence

Repulsor Blasts

Energy Blasts

Lasers

Genius, Billionaire, Playboy, Philanthropist. Most fearless Avenger. Nothing else can best describe the very brains and centerpiece of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark started out as an egotistical and arrogant billionaire son of Howard Stark, founder of Stark Industries. Tony was an Arms dealer for the Military who only cared about himself. However, Tony's life would change when a piece of shrapnel from a missile got stuck in his heart. In order to save his life, Tony built the Ironman suit with an Arc Reactor to save his heart. From that point, Ironman was born. Since becoming Ironman, Tony has become a founding member of the Avengers. During their first mission, the Avengers were able to defeat Loki and the Chitauri Army because Ironman risked his life by taking a missile into space to blow up Thanos' ship. From that point, Stark and the Avengers have been marked as enemies for an even bigger threat down the line. Tony has gone from having a notorious drinking problem to kicking his habit for the greater good of others. Ironman's suit gives him Superhuman Strength (up to 100 tons), Speed, Flight, Durability along with Repulsor Blasts. Ironman's Armor also has a special Unibeam along with lasers. Tony is also a strategist who looks for ways to prepare for his next opponent or challenge as he builds a suit or technology geared for his specific opponent. The most famous example of that is his classic Hulkbuster Armor, geared for the Incredible Hulk. Stark holds a victory over Hulk with this Armor. After defeating Ultron, the Avengers were at a crossroads because of the destruction in Sokovia. Ironman was in favor of the Sokovia Accords because he took responsibility for what happened. Meanwhile, Captain America was against it because of how it restricted what the Avengers could do. This is what led to a Civil War between a divided team. However, things took a turn for the worst when it was revealed that Steve Rogers' longtime friend Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), was responsible for killing Tony's Parents. What made matters worse were the fact that Steve knew, but he kept it as a secret from Tony. Bucky aided Cap in defeating Tony as the Avengers broke up. This left the window open for Thanos to attack and defeat the Avengers while collecting the Infinity Stones to destroy half of the Universe. Fortunately, the Avengers were able to reconcile after Stark came back from Space. Ironman was critical in helping the Avengers retrieve the Infinity Stones from the different timelines because of his knowledge of Quantum Physics and Time Travel. Tony even built his own Infinity Gauntlet so that Bruce Banner (Hulk) could undo the damage of the Snap from Infinity War. However, Ironman stepped in to make the BIGGEST sacrifice of them all by snatching the Infinity Stones from Thanos to make his own snap. Tony erased Thanos and his army, but it cost him his life. Ironman's legacy has reached new heights because of his impact within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). He has gone from a "B+/-A" Character to a certified A+ Household Name thanks to his portrayal by Robert Downey, Jr. My first exposure to Ironman came from the Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs Capcom 2 Games as well as the Animated Series. He was my favorite character to use in MvC2. To see him reach these heights is remarkable. 

3. Batman

Comic World: DC
Real Name: Bruce Wayne
First Appearance: Batman #1 (April 1939)

Powers/Abilities:
Skilled Hand to Hand Combat
Martial Arts Expert
Bat Utility Belt
Prep Time
Genius Intellect
Master Strategist

The Dark Knight. He is Vengeance. He is Night. He is Batman!! One of the building blocks and most recognizable Icons in Comic Book History. A year after the Man of Steel opened the door to open not only the World of Comics but the Universe, DC Comics had to build on that by creating a character that would forever be connected to him. Superman was about light, while Batman was about the mystery. After witnessing his Parent's murder, Bruce was raised by his butler Alfred Pennyworth. When Bruce was a teenager, he trained in Martial Arts with Ra'as Ahl Guhl. When Bruce returned, he became an expert along with excellent Detective skills. Since becoming the Dark Knight, Bruce has become a force to be reckoned with because of his mastery of preparation time and incredible preparation time. Considered to be the top Martial Artist in the DC Universe, Batman has always been formidable with the ability to adapt to any opponent of any fighting style. Another testament of the Caped Crusader's greatness is the fact that he has a contingency plan for any of his fellow Justice League teammates in the event that one of them goes insane. A perfect example of that would be his Kryptonite Sword and his gun with Kryptonite bullets in the event that Superman wants to go on a rampage. The Dark Knight is the anchor and most consistent figure of the Justice League.
2. Superman
Comic World: DC
Real Name: Clark Kent
First Appearance: Action Comics #1 (April 1938)

Powers/Abilities:
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Stamina
Invulnerability
Flight
Heat Vision
Ice Breath

The Man of Steel. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings with a single bound. Superman is the Originator and Innovator when it comes to Heroes. If there was any character that would be the Babe Ruth of Comics, Superman perfectly meets that criteria. Born on Krypton, Kal-El was sent to Earth in order to save his life. Upon his arrival, Kal is adopted and raised on a farm called Smallville by Jonathan and Martha Kent. As Clark grew, he developed incredible abilities such as superhuman strength and indestructible skin, due to his Kryptonian genetics. Clark's foster parents advised him to use his powers for the good of humanity. As a result, Kent would use his powers to fight crime as a vigilante. To protect his identity, Kent would work as a journalist for the Daily Planet in Metropolis. When it is time to fight crime, Clark would change into his classic costume and call himself "Superman". While working in Metropolis, Clark would also develop a famous love interest in fellow journalist Lois Lane. He would go on to have legendary battles with legendary rivals from Lex Luthor, Darkseid, Brainiac, Doomsday, Lobo, Bizarro and others. He is also one of the co-founders of the Justice League with Batman and Wonder Woman. Superman has popularized the superhero archetype and defined its standards to where he has become the measurement that all other heroes are measured by. Characters such as Thor, Shazam, Gladiator, Sentry and Hyperion are clearly cut from that cloth. He has also been the best-selling superhero character in American comics up until the 80's.

1. Spider-Man
Comic World: Marvel
Real Name: Peter Parker
First Appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962)

Powers/Abilities:
Superhuman Strength
Superhuman Speed
Superhuman Agility
Superhuman Stamina
Superhuman Durability
Superhuman Reflexes
Spider-Senses
Genius-Level Intellect
Regenerative Healing Factor

With great power comes great responsibility. No one knows this principle more than the Kid from Queen, NY named Peter Parker, also known as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, Spider-Man was created as the alternative to the traditional Superhero ideals and images of characters like Superman and Batman. Spidey was created to be seen as more relatable to the everyday person because of his flaws. Peter Benjamin Parker was born to Richard and Mary Parker. His parents were part of the CIA, but they were killed on a private mission leaving Peter orphaned. However, Peter would be adopted by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben who took him in as if he were their own. While in High School, Peter was bitten by a radioactive spider giving him the senses and strength of a spider. Parker was already unlike any other teenager before he got his powers, but this put him on a whole new level. Peter was often bullied in High School, especially by Eugene "Flash" Thompson. With his newly acquired Spider powers, Parker was able to get the best of Thompson. When he is not dealing with HS problems such as peer pressure and juggling homework and home responsibilities, Peter is busy fighting crime against the biggest villains in New York City. Later, Peter becomes a Photographer for the Daily Bugle where his Boss is none other than Spider-Man's biggest critic, J. Jonah Jameson. Spidey's most notable rival is Norman Osborn, better known as The Green Goblin. This rival is critical because of his history with Peter as he is the Father of his longtime friend Harry. The Goblin also killed Spidey's girlfriend Gwen Stacy. Later, Spider-Man's most famous love interest would become Mary Jane Watson. Spidey also has had to face the likes of Venom, who is an evil mirror image of him, but stronger. Other rivals include Dr. Otto Octavius (Doc Ock), Hobgoblin, Vulture, and others just to name a few. Venom is synonymous with Spider-Man because he is the Wall Crawler's ultimate doppelganger. No matter the opponent, Spider-Man has always found a way to win. His spidey senses, agility, speed, and intellect are valuable assets for any battle that he goes into. Spider-Man is highly respected among the Superteams of Marvel (Avengers, X-Men). He has become an honorary Avenger but usually prefers to be solo. Spidey has played a critical role in the War with Thanos during the Infinity War storyline. This wasn't Spider-Man's first go around when it comes to Major Events as he has also battled in the Secret Wars, one of Marvel's other Main Event Wars. After the events of Endgame, now Spider-Man is facing a post-Thanos Multiverse that has opened up after the snap.

Avengers Endgame Review

Part of the journey is the end, and what an ending this was. After 11 Years and 22 Movies, this Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has come to a conclusion. Everything that has been created has truly been building to this moment, especially with the epic cliffhanger ending of Avengers Infinity War. This movie also served to conclude character arcs and storyline threads that began between 7 to 11 years ago beginning with Iron Man 1 in 2008. Endgame does this in a spectacular fashion with this epic thrill ride that is due to the excellent world-building and dedication to character empathy and development that highlights the best that this franchise has to offer.

The movie starts off on a strong note as we see Clint Barton (Hawkeye) spending time with his family while teaching his daughter how to shoot an arrow. As soon as Clint turns around, he notices that everybody disappears which explains the sudden silence. Barton notices something strange happened to his family. As we all know, they were erased by Thanos' snap. Going into the movie, many people including myself figured that Hawkeye's family would be dusted by Thanos. Right away, things got real, but not as intense as the opening scene for Infinity War. Then, we see Tony Stark and Nebula in Space after leaving Titan. Shortly thereafter, we see Tony in a much weaker physical state after being in Space for 21 Days. Tony turns on his damaged Ironman helmet to send a message to Pepper Potts about how his experience has been in Space. We also see clips of him and Nebula building something on the Benatar ship. We also see Nebula helping Tony heal and giving him something to eat before we see him starving. As he looks out the window of the Benatar, there is a light shining. It is revealed to be Captain Marvel as she brings the ship back to Earth. Tony reunites with the Avengers as they go over why they lost. There was no love lost at all between Stark and Steve Rogers (Captain America), as Tony is still upset that Cap was not there for him when he needed him. He also shares his own experience fighting Thanos before passing out. Captain Marvel arrives as they go over the plan to find Thanos. Nebula shows the Avengers where Thanos is located as they proceed to fly to his location. Next, we see Thanos retired on a farm picking fruit and making breakfast. It is pretty clear that the snap took a huge toll on his body as the left side of his body is severely damaged. The Avengers ambush Thanos and hold him down before killing him. Thanos reveals that the Infinity Stones were destroyed when he did the snap. Thor proceeds to cut off the arm that has the damaged Gauntlet. As Thanos is getting ready to give Nebula an apology, Thor slices his head off. He simply went for the head before quietly walking away, still filled with guilt. Fast forward 5 years later, and we see what Earth's Mightiest Heroes have been up to. Things pick up in San Francisco, as we see a rat crawling into the Van that holds the machine for the Quantum Realm. The rat presses a button for Scott Lang (Ant-Man) to come out of the Quantum Realm. When Scott comes back to reality, he notices that things have changed drastically. Scott goes to a Memorial to see if his Daughter Cassie's name is on the list, but he finds his name there instead. Scott finds his daughter, but she has grown a lot since that time has passed. Meanwhile, we see Captain America holding an intervention meeting with some of the survivors of the snap as he tells them to move on. One of the people in the meeting were one of the Russo Brothers. Another person in the meeting was Jim Starlin, the creator of Thanos. Scott later arrives at Avengers Headquarters to tell them about the Quantum Realm and find a way to bring everyone back from the snap. Steve asks if this has to do with a Time Machine, and Scott says "Yes". This leads them to the one man that can help them. Cap, Ant-Man and Black Widow go to Ironman's House as it is far away from the City. Here we see Tony living a quiet life in Superhero Retirement with his Wife Pepper and their Daughter Morgan. When Antman brings up Time Travel, Ironman shoots it down as he sees it as a "Back to the Future" ripoff. Tony holds Morgan and tells Steve that this is his second chance and he cannot waste it. After being turned down by Tony, they go to the next best source, Bruce Banner "aka Professor Hulk". Here, we see that Bruce has blended his personality with the Hulk after not being able to get the Hulk to come out in 5 years. When the idea of Time Travel is brought up, Bruce tells them that it is not his specialty but he would try. After the Time Travel Experiment fails, Tony sees Steve standing outside as he arrives at Avengers Headquarters. Stark clearly knew that the plan backfired when Scott was turned into a baby during the process. Tony gives Cap his Shield back as he decides to forgive him for what happened in "Civil War". Stark decides to provide his expertise on time travel to help his fellow Avengers in their time heist to retrieve the Infinity Stones in order to bring back those that were erased by Thanos. Generally, the movie was a time heist for the Stones. Tony and Steve get the team together to find the locations for the Infinity Stones and what timeline they are in. In 2012, there were three stones in New York (Time, Mind, Space). In 2013, the Reality Stone is in Asgard. In 2014, the Power Stone is in Morag (Guardians of the Galaxy) while the Soul Stone was in Vormir just like in Infinity War. Ironman, Cap, Ant-Man and Professor Hulk go to 2012 to retrieve the Stones from New York. Thor and Rocket go to 2013 to get the Reality Stone. War Machine and Nebula go to Morag to get the Power Stone, while Black Widow and Hawkeye go to Vormir for the Soul Stone. During the journey to get the Power Stone, we see Gamora and Nebula from the 2014 GOTG Timeline. Not only do we see those versions of Nebula and Gamora, but we also see the 2014 version of Thanos. This was the Thanos from GOTG Vol. 1. However, this Thanos is more aggressive than his later 2018 counterpart because we see him with a Giant double-bladed sword along with the same armor that he had in Infinity War. Thanos uses Nebula's memory to not only see what happens in the future but to also see the Avengers. This Warrior version of Thanos is in a race against time. When Bruce Banner goes back to 2012, he encounters the Ancient One as he tries to get the Time Stone. She warns Banner about what happens when the Stones are out of place and tells him to return them to their original timeline when he is finished. Ironman, Captain America, and Ant-Man also go to 2012 to the events of the first Avengers Movie. They are able to get the Scepter, which contains the Mind Stone. However, they are unable to get the Space Stone, because of the 2012 Hulk's interference which opened the door for Loki to use it. However, they find a Plan B by going to 1970. Interestingly enough, that is the year that Tony was born. During their journey back in time, Tony encounters his Father, Howard Stark. Steve also encounters Peggy Carter at least 25 years after the War against Red Skull & Hydra. Tony was able to finally say goodbye to his Dad while successfully retrieving the Tesseract. We also see a young version of the Original Ant-Man himself, Hank Pym. Meanwhile, Thor and Rocket go back to Asgard for the Reality Stone. Not only do they successfully capture the Reality Stone, but Thor has a touching conversation with his Mother before she is set to die. On the way back to the Future, Thor summons Mjolnir before he and Rocket leave. However, things did not turn out so well on Vormir as Hawkeye sacrifices Black Widow for the Soul Stone. When everyone comes together with the Stones, they realize that Natasha has died in the past. After taking time to mourn, the Avengers come together with the Ultimate Gameplan. This Gameplan is a Nanotech Infinity Gauntlet made by Tony Stark himself. Professor Hulk takes it upon himself to snap his fingers to bring everyone back because of the Gamma Radiation in his blood that can take the Power from the Infinity Stones. After Bruce brings everyone back, things look very calm for a brief moment. That is until Thanos travels to 2023 to blow up Avengers Headquarters. Hawkeye takes the Nano Gauntlet as he runs from Thanos' aliens. He is approached by 2014 Nebula as she takes the Gauntlet from him. However, 2023 Nebula shoots her as he escapes with the Gauntlet. Meanwhile, Ironman, Captain America and Thor (The Big 3) approach Thanos as he sits waiting for them before attacking. The Final Battle made up for the lack of action in the first half of the movie. This version of Thanos is clearly more ruthless with the way that he uses his sword. He holds off a blast from Ironman and Thor combined before destroying them. Thor calls for Stormbreaker, but Thanos takes it and drives it into his chest. The biggest surprise comes when Captain America wields Mjolnir and gives Thanos a run for his money. However, the Mad Titan is able to get the best of Cap when he destroys half of his Shield. Steve hears a signal as Sam Wilson (Falcon) says "On your left". Suddenly, Dr. Strange's portals open as all of the characters that were dusted by Thanos return for the final battle. T'Challa gets the Nano Gauntlet from Hawkeye and runs through the Battlefield like Barry Sanders before giving it to Spider-Man. Peter holds off the Alien Army until Captain Marvel and the other Female Heroes assemble for an obvious pandering scene. Things really kick off when Cap calls for Mjolnir and yells "Avengers, Assemble". Thanos points his Army to battle. Captain Marvel destroys Thanos' ship. The battle between Captain Marvel and Thanos was interesting, as it showed how powerful she really is. After a failed headbutt, Thanos takes a Power Stone and knocks her out. Dr. Strange raises his finger as a signal to Ironman. As Thanos powers up after putting the Infinity Stones together, Ironman rushes to Thanos to grab the Gauntlet. Thanos pushes him back so that he can snap. However, the snap doesn't work because Stark took the stones out of the Gauntlet when Thanos pushed him out of the way. When the Infinity Stones assemble on Ironman's hand, he delivers the game-winning snap as he says "And I am...Ironman". Ironman snapped his fingers to wipe out Thanos and his Army before taking his last breath as he slowly died. Everyone comes to Tony's House to pay tribute by attending the funeral at his Home as the Avengers go their separate ways. Thor leaves Asgard for Valkyrie to lead while teaming with the Asgardians of the Galaxy. However, Starlord has started his search for Gamora after he encountered what was the 2014 Version of her during the Final Battle. Captain America returns the Infinity Stones and Mjolnir to their proper timeline. However, Steve returns to the present time as a Senior Citizen after making a slight tweak to the timeline. Rogers gives the Shield to Sam Wilson as he passes the torch of Captain America.

This was certainly the conclusion that we deserved. This Infinity Saga felt like one Giant Story and each of these movies were Chapters. Ironman 1 was the first Chapter and Endgame was the Finale, as this is the perfect exclamation point. Infinity War provided more intense action and cliffhanger, but Endgame untied certain loose ends so that we could receive much-needed closure. This movie did not even have a Post-Credit Scene. Overall, I was very pleased with this Movie and it was what I and many others expected, if not more. I would give this 5/5.

D23 Expo

Recently, Disney had their Exclusive "D23" Expo where they revealed many bombshells regarding the future of Disney, Star Wars, and Marvel Comics. Lately, Disney has been racking up W's left and right through their own production, along with Marvel and Star Wars. This Expo was filled with many reveals that have shaken the foundation of Disney in a positive way. They are not holding anything back when it comes to their future plans as they gave full detail. Here are some of the highlights of D23.

Avengers: Infinity War

I would have to say that this was the Biggest Reveal of the night because this is pretty much the Finale of the MCU. The Infinity War is the Ultimate Showdown between Thanos vs. The Avengers. This story is so big that the Movie has to be a Two Part Series. The coolest part is when the figure of Thanos was revealed along with his children known as the "Black Order". The Life-Sized Replica of the Infinity Gauntlet was my favorite reveal along with the unveiling of the Thanos figure itself. This movie is also significant because many of the Actors have contracts that will expire when this movie is through. After this, Marvel will pretty much go back to square one with their mainstays that got the ball rolling to where we are now. This will be a Battle with a Hall of Fame lineup of Marvel Legends, from Ironman, Capt. America, Spiderman, Hulk, Thor, etc. Marvel would also reveal future movies in their MCU lineup. The future will continue to shine brightly at Marvel. 

Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi

For all of the Star Wars fans, Disney unveiled new behind the scenes footage of the latest installment of the Historic Franchise (Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi). It featured footage of the Millennium Falcon, Rey, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma. Finn will have more action in this movie, and it looks like he will get to "Strike Back" against Capt. Phasma (No Pun Intended). The cast came out to reveal new exclusive character posters for the film. There is also a special poster in honor of Carrie Fisher. The color theme for each of these posters happens to be red, which means this movie will be gruesome. The Force is strong, and so is the Color Red. 

Kingdom Hearts III:

The Popular Disney Video Game Franchise has returned with a MAJOR Reveal. After years of demands from the fans, Disney has finally made this happen. In Kingdom Hearts III, there is a new Toy Story World that you can play in using Sora, Goofy, and Donald Duck. At D23, there was a video of Sora and his team opening their eyes to find out they were shrunk down to the size of toys. They find themselves looking around a room that happens to be Andy's room from Toy Story. The crowd lost their minds when they saw this. It was even cooler to see Woody and Buzz Lightyear introduce themselves. Disney knows that their fans have been waiting for this for a long time, and they have delivered. Even I have always wondered when they would add the Toy Story World on this game because you cannot tell the story of Disney without Toy Story. You can also play through other Pixar themed worlds like Big Hero 6 and others. In previous Games, you could go through different Disney Movie worlds from Lion King, Aladdin, Hercules, Little Mermaid, and even Nightmare Before Christmas. Now, things have gotten even better with the addition of my favorite Pixar Movie of all-time. I'm looking forward to Woody telling Sora "You Are A Toy!!!". 

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge:

This is an interactive experience where you get to ride in the Millennium Falcon and live out the legendary Adventure through the Galaxy. 

Star Wars Themed Resort: 

This new Disney Themed Resort will help you live out your dreams of being a part of the Star Wars Adventure. As you join the Resort, you will be immediately supplied with Star Wars attire. It is also filled with characters, stories, and adventures that unfold. It is part of Disney's Plans for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resorts.

Guardians of the Galaxy Resort:

With the success of Marvel's latest franchise, Disney has decided to have a special resort with the theme of Guardians of the Galaxy. This is an attraction that will definitely catch the imaginations of those that visit.

Pixarland:

Disney has revealed that they will have an exclusive Theme Park dedicated to the World of Pixar. From Toy Story, The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Inside Out, etc, this Park is filled with plenty of rides and attractions that are centered around the Iconic 3-D Animated Movies. Pixar has been a vital part of the Disney story, and it will have its own Theme Park at Hollywood Studios.


New Releases:

Disney has also announced the new releases of their own exclusive Movies.

Incredibles 2:

After nearly 15 years, Disney has decided to pull the trigger and release a sequel. As a fan of the Original Movie, I am extremely thrilled to see the long awaited sequel. Mr. Incredible, his Family, and his long time friend Frozone have made their return and we are in for a ride.

Toy Story 4:

Here we are for the Fourth and possibly final Installment of Pixar's Innovative Franchise. Director John Lasseter has decided to step down and pass the role over to Josh Cooley. Cooley, along with producer Jonas Rivera started as Interns at Pixar Studios. Now, they have been promoted as the leaders of Pixar's second generation of Movies. This movie picks up where we left off at Part 3 when Andy leaves his Toys to a new owner. It will be very interesting to see how they make their transition. Toy Story 4 is set for release in the Summer of 2019.

Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet

One of the surprises at D23 was the announcement of the sequel to Wreck It Ralph. The Sequel shows Arcade Game Character Wreck It Ralph and his sidekick Vanellope fighting pop-up ads and listicles as they invade the Internet. In the previous film, we saw several cameos from Street Fighter Icons like Ken, Ryu, Chun-Li, M. Bison, Cammy, Blanka, and Zangief, along with Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr. Eggman, along with Bowser from Mario Bros among others. This time, there are cameos from the Stormtroopers as well as famous Disney Characters. Those cameos include Disney Princesses such as Jasmine, Pocahontas, Ariel, Rapunzel, and Belle. The Actresses that played those roles will reprise them for the movie.

Frozen 2/Olaf's Frozen Adventure

With the massive success of the breakout film Frozen, Disney and Pixar have decided to team up again for the awaited sequel. This time, they have also added a holiday special for Elsa's sidekick Olaf called "Olaf's Frozen Adventure". When a movie breaks historical box office records, a sequel is naturally in demand.

There were also announcements made for live action versions of The Lion King and Aladdin. If Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast did great in the Box Office, I expect these movies to smash records.

Conclusion: 

Disney put everyone on notice at this Expo and unveiled Major Plans for their future. They pulled everything out of their arsenal when it comes to Marvel Comics and Star Wars. The Star Wars Themed Attractions are a great way to honor their 40th Anniversary. It was also great to see Toy Story make its way to the world of Kingdom Hearts. The presence of Pixar was also very strong as they unveiled their own theme park along with sequels to their most popular movies. The future appears to be extremely bright in the land of Disney and we are just getting started.