A new Marvel special accidentally reminds Spider-Man fans how much better the comic was before Civil War. The 2006 crossover event had a lasting effect upon the Marvel Universe. In the case of Peter Parker, however, the effects were disastrous on many levels. The special in question is Civil War: Unmasked #2, by Cristos Gage […]
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DC Comics‘ dark revamp of a Justice League origin story fixes a problem with the original. It is not uncommon for superheroes to have their histories changed to fit modern sensibilities. In this case, however, the new origin addresses some more logical issues with a classic comics story. The fix came in The Fury of […]
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A recent comic in which Punisher went John Wick on Black Cat teases Frank Castle having a secret superpower. This is largely speculative and would fly in the face of Frank’s status as a grounded. street-level vigilante. However, there is no denying that some special circumstance gave him an edge against Felicia Hardy. Written by […]
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A new villain introduced in the pages of Lobo has evolved into a gigantic threat to the DC Universe. The entity in question started out as a joke, but is now threatening multiple members of the Justice League. Moreover, the danger it poses is surprisingly relevant in the real world. The entity in question is […]
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Wolverine just discovered he has much bigger problems than his broken claws. The X-Men mainstay recently discovered something that could break his previously unbreakable Adamantium claws. However, that was just the start of Logan’s troubles. The current storyline in the Wolverine monthly comic has centered around the awakening of the Adamantine. Also known as the […]
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Doctor Doom just confirmed his genius with an unlikely recruit to a new team of Avengers. As a sorcerer, scientist, and statesman, Doom is recognized as dangerous on many levels. However, it is the first member of the new team which showcases Doom’s greatest asset; his strategic mind. The new Avengers of Doom were revealed […]
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A concept for a new Superman born of another reality fails to live up to its novel premise. Many of DC‘s best Elseworlds tales involve alternate takes on the Man of Steel. However, the new Father of Tomorrow miniseries by Kenny Porter and Danny Earls falters in sticking too closely to the classic origin. Superman: […]
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The leadership of Marvel Comics is changing. This follows a major corporate shakeup, with several Disney executives taking on new roles overseeing the comics publishing wing. However, apart from departure of one executive, no staff changes have been confirmed. THR broke the story of the shakeup among the company’s leadership. Brad Winderbaum, currently Head of […]
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There are few things more effective at establishing the power of a villain than pitting them against another established villain. The trope effectively sets a standard and establishes the new challenge the heroes face on a narrative level. Now, Marvel has set the stage for one of its big Summer 2026 crossover events by killing […]
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There is something to be said for not revealing everything about a new villain immediately. Often times a little mystery serves to make them even more interesting. Such was seemingly the case with one highly-hyped new Spider-Man villain. However, a new comic which reveals their origins and powers is sadly anticlimactic and ultimately unnecessary. The […]
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Death is cheap in superhero comics. Indeed, it has been joked that the gates to Heaven in the Marvel Universe must be a revolving door, given how many heroes keep dying and being resurrected. However, one member of the Avengers just made history by dying twice in the same week. The Avengers member in question […]
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Recently, Marvel grabbed attention with a teasing announcement regarding a new Midnight Universe. A new press release regarding the Midnight X-Men series has offered some definition to the new line. However, it seems that this new series will ignore everything that makes Marvel’s Mutant superheroes work. The initial press release for the Midnight line prompted […]
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It’s not unusual for a Marvel movie to pull from the comics, or vice versa. Several characters, like the Guardians of the Galaxy, who have become major fan favorites thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have been rewritten on the page to match the characterization of their big-screen counterparts. However, for possibly the first time, […]
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The announcement that Matthew Lillard has a part in James Gunn‘s upcoming DCU movie Man of Tomorrow prompted speculation as to his role. Some suggested that Lillard would play an older version of Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. While this was clearly meant as a joke, it would perfectly fit within the canon of both DC Comics […]
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There are few things in fiction so effective as the return of a hated villain. Great drama is often built upon the bad guy returning for revenge or in a more dangerous form. Such a story seemed to be set up in one recent Batman Beyond comic. However, the return of one legendary villain proved […]
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Rogue is one of the most popular members of the X-Men. She is familiar to casual fans, having appeared in several X-Men cartoons and the 20th Century Fox movies. However, most of the adaptations have barely scratched the surface of her powers, which go beyond stealing the powers and skills of others. Now, Marvel has […]
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