Sam Stone
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Spoilers!The DC Comics timeline: How DC just re-framed its history along a canonical history
From Year One to … well.. YEAR NOW, let's get a better idea of the in-story DC timeline
January 24, 2023
Sam Stone
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Lazarus rising: Mark Waid launches 2023 with DC’s Lazarus Planet
The first DC crossover event of 2023 is here with Lazarus Planet. Creator Mark Waid discusses the cataclysmic opening issue for sweeping storyline.
January 23, 2023
Sam Stone
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From New Frontier to the Space Age: DC’s fascination with the post-war period as exemplified by Superman: The Space Age
With Superman: The Space Age reimagining DC’s biggest icons in a facsimile of 20th century history, here’s how DC has showcased its greatest heroes as having the right stuff.
January 19, 2023
Sam Stone
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SpoilersPower shift: How Batman: Fortress introduces a very different Dark Knight of Steel
Gary Whitta and Darick Robertson’s Batman: Fortress stands completed, with its heist on the Fortress of Solitude ending with a drastically altered balance of power.
January 18, 2023
Sam Stone
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Lee Bermejo revisits Batman: Damned controversy four years later
"It certainly deserves a place in the greater pantheon of that character," Bermejo says about Batman: Damned
January 12, 2023
Tiffany Babb
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SPOILERS!Court of Owls: The growing prominence of the Gotham City villains in Batman comics and DC as a whole
With the WildC.A.T.s continuing to settle into the DCU, the Court of Owls welcomes them as their first major challenge and a growing villainous role for DC overall.
January 10, 2023
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Speed kills: Flash’s One-Minute War claims its first casualty
As the Flash Family races into the One-Minute War, someone close to the Fastest Man Alive appears to have paid the ultimate price.
January 10, 2023
Sam Stone
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Batman ‘89 creators unpack their return to the world of Keaton’s Dark Knight
With Batman ‘89 collected into a gorgeous hardcover this past August, Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones talk about revisiting the classic cinematic take on the Dark Knight.
January 06, 2023
Sam Stone
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Mythology redefined: A look at Wonder Woman Historia
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons has come to a close, completing one of the most ambitious and epic DC Black Label stories. Here’s how the story expands the Wonder Woman mythos.
December 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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Lee Bermejo reflects on his industry beginnings and acclaimed work
In a spotlight interview with Popverse, acclaimed comic book creator Lee Bermejo shares his origins breaking into the industry, reflects on his most popular works, and reveals details about Batman: Dear Detective
December 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis: Black Adam’s long road to bonafide superheroism
As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its explosive finale, Black Adam steps up to save the day but how did the magical antihero reach this surprising role in the first place?
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone
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SpoilersDarkest before Dawn: Dark Crisis and the Dawn of DC
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths has concluded, opening up endless possibilities for the future of the DC Universe. Here’s how the crossover event sets the stage for the Dawn of DC.
December 22, 2022
Sam Stone
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The coming of Magog: Behind the Kingdom Come villain’s shocking return
Alex Ross and Mark Waid’s classic Kingdom Come has its lethal antihero Magog resurface in the most unlikely place and closer to Superman than ever.
December 21, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7: Joshua Williamson & Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover’s epic finale
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths complete, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere explain the final issue’s big moments and how they stuck the landing with the crossover event.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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Light in the darkness: How Nightwing illuminates Dark Crisis
With Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaching its explosive climax, here’s how Nightwing stepped up to become the heart and soul of the DC Universe.
December 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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Batman's heart of darkness: Mike Hawthorne talks reuniting with Chip Zdarsky on Batman
Fan-favorite artist Mike Hawthorne discusses his reunion with Chip Zdarsky to kick off a darkly surreal new story arc on the main Batman ongoing series.
December 14, 2022
Sam Stone
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Caped crusaders: Batman and Spawn finally reunite
Batman and Spawn team up for a new adventure against the Court of Owls, but how do these two vengeance-fueled superheroes stack up with one another.
December 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Meredith Gran looks back on 15 years of Octopus Pie
Octopus Pie creator Meredith Gran reflects on the acclaimed webcomic series 15 years since its debut and looks ahead after launching her first video game Perfect Tides and its unique approach to immersive storytelling.
December 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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Pulp fiction: Behind the return of Slam Bradley
DC’s original hero Slam Bradley returns in Gotham City: Year One. Here’s how the noir miniseries reevaluates the legacy of the hardboiled detective.
December 06, 2022
Sam Stone
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How Midnighter & Apollo are called into Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths for the final battle
As WildStorm celebrates its 30th anniversary, the ultimate superhero power couple Apollo and Midnighter continue to carve out their well-deserved place in the DCU.
December 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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The differences between Harley Quinn and Punchline, according to Batman
Punchline has launched an explosive rampage of her own around Gotham City. Here how she compares to Harley Quinn and why they’re due for a rematch.
November 28, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis: Young Justice’s return Is more self-aware than it appears
The Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in miniseries focusing on Young Justice comes to an end. Here’s how it speaks to the crossover and the wider DC fandom at large.
November 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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Geoff Johns paints DC's New Golden Age line as a great murder mystery bridging the past, present, and future of DC Omniverse
With DC returning to the Golden Age for a Justice Society of America relaunch, Geoff Johns teases the endless possibilities this celebrated era of the DCU offers fans
November 11, 2022
Sam Stone
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Legacy reforged: The WildC.A.T.s relaunch in the DCU
As the WildC.A.T.s relaunch with a new series set in the DCU, here’s a look at the evolution of the fan-favorite ‘90s superhero team.
November 10, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Inside the wedding of Batman and Catwoman
Batman and Catwoman have finally tied the knot. Here's how Gotham City’s favorite couple has been heading this way for a long time
November 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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SpoilersSuperman: The Man of Steel and his son have The Talk
With Jon and Clark Kent reunited at last, the two Supermen have a frank discussion about Jon’s sexual orientation in an overdue and honest father-son talk
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #6: Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere tease a grand finale
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths reaches its penultimate issue, with the fate of the DC Universe all hinging on the final, epic battle. Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere are here to highlight the issue’s big moments
November 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Batman/Joker: The Deadly Duo’s History of Team-Ups
Batman & the Joker: The Deadly Duo kicks off with the Dark Knight teaming up with his greatest enemy. Here’s a history of the two longtime enemies playing nice together.
November 01, 2022
Sam Stone
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The Death of Superman: Dan Jurgens reflects on the event’s legacy with a new story
As DC celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Death of Superman with an oversized special reuniting its creative teams, Dan Jurgens reflects on the legacy of the iconic event.
October 31, 2022
Sam Stone
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Selina’s Last Score: A Reflection on Catwoman: Lonely City
As the acclaimed DC Black Label miniseries Catwoman: Lonely City comes to an end, here’s how it reimagines the DC Universe and speaks to its core themes and characters.
October 25, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Flashpoint Beyond: How Batman took the ultimate risk
As Flashpoint Beyond comes to an end, the miniseries gives Batman a cosmic memento that could significantly alter the course of multiple DC Universes
October 19, 2022
Sam Stone
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Ram V dishes on his comic book origins and evolution
In a spotlight interview, Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated comic book creator Ram V recounts how he started writing comics and reinvents himself throughout his career
October 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #5: All the Shocking Twists Explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere
The battle for the fate of the DC Multiverse takes shape as Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths continues. Creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere discuss the fifth issue’s big twists and turns.
October 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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Robin: Tim Drake’s return is a long time coming
As Tim Drake steps back into the spotlight, headlining a new monthly comic book series, here’s a look back at the fan-favorite Robin’s complicated history.
October 04, 2022
Sam Stone
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DC reveals the Joker's identity as Jack White (No, not that one) in surprising Flashpoint Beyond event
As Flashpoint Beyond reaches its penultimate issue, the miniseries may have just solved the age-old mystery of who the Joker really is
October 03, 2022
Sam Stone
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Werewolf by Night: Everything you need to know about the terrifying Marvel hero ahead of his MCU debut
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to go full tilt horror with Werewolf by Night. Here’s what you need to know about the lycanthropic superhero.
September 29, 2022
Sam Stone
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Why it hurts to be the Dark Knight
While Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the DC Universe, he pays a bloody price to fight against gods and monsters. Here’s why it hurts to be the Dark Knight.
September 27, 2022
Sam Stone
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Superman: Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the Man of Steel’s homecoming return to Earth
As Superman returns to Earth in the pages of Action Comics, Phillip Kennedy Johnson unpacks the latest developments for the Man of Steel and his family set to alter the course of Superman mythos.
September 26, 2022
Sam Stone
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Nightwing's revealed secret identity raises a major superhero romance question
As Nightwing and Batgirl’s romantic relationship reaches a perilous crossroads, it raises a major question about the ongoing viability behind superhero romance.
September 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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Alfred Pennyworth returns this week in DC's Batman books, and now we realize how much we missed him
Batman vs. Robin begins with the apparent return of Alfred Pennyworth. Here’s how the Wayne Family butler evolved into a father figure for the entire Bat-Family
September 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Are the dark days of Pamela Isley finally coming to an end? Poison Ivy #4 hints at a hopeful future
Poison Ivy’s cross-country trip for self-discovery has led to a romantic entanglement away from Harley Quinn. Here's how this brief solved Ivy’s existential crisis
September 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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Titans United: Bloodpact will blur the lines between hero and villain, and Titans TV show and comics
Cavan Scott reassembles DC’s young heroes for Titans United: Bloodpact, teasing what readers can expect from the new comic book miniseries
September 07, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #4: All the twists and turns explained by Joshua Williamson
As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths hits its halfway point, Joshua Williamson unpacks the shocking development from the DC event’s fourth issue
September 06, 2022
Sam Stone
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Wonder Woman: The growing legacy of DC’s Amazon superhero
How DC made Wonder Woman a legacy hero
August 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Black Lightning and the crisis of conscience inside the Lex Luthor White House
A controversial moment from Black Lightning’s history is revisited, with his tacit support of President Lex Luthor. Here’s why Jefferson Pierce agreed to fall in behind Superman’s nemesis.
August 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Tangled up in green: How Ram V and Mike Perkins reinvented DC's Swamp Thing
The Swamp Thing comes to a close, as a new hero claims the elemental powers of the Green. Here’s how Ram V and Mike Perkins’ run altered the Swamp Thing mythos forever.
August 25, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!The secret history of DC's Arkham Asylum (and the Arkham family) revealed in Batman's new Detective Comics run opener
Ram V and Rafael Albuquerque’s run on Detective Comics begins with shocking revelations about Gotham City’s most infamous family, the Arkhams
August 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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A bloody puzzle: Inside the DC reinvention of the Riddler from new Batman one-shot
As Batman’s greatest foes are reimagined by DC’s One Bad Day specials, The Riddler receives a particularly terrifying makeover
August 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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How Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero fits in the larger story of the franchise
A primer to help casual Dragon Ball fans understand Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’s placement in the franchise
August 17, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 spoilers: All the shocking twists explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere
As Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths expands its reach to the cosmic corners of the DC Universe, Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere unpack the third issue’s twists and big reveals.
August 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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Eternity: The balance of power in the MCU has just shifted forever
One of the most omnipotent figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Eternity. Here’s everything you need to know about the cosmic entity.
August 09, 2022
Sam Stone
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SPOILERS!DC's Clockwork Killer revealed as classic Batman family member [REDACTED] as Flashpoint Beyond enters final act
Flashpoint Beyond’s gruesome murder mystery Is solved
August 02, 2022
Sam Stone
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Black Adam, the DCU’s most complicated antihero, unveils an heir to his bloody legacy
While Black Adam may be coming to the big screen, the magical antihero has selected as successor to take his mantle into a radically new direction.
July 19, 2022
Sam Stone
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New Champion of Shazam creators tease new future for Mary Marvel
New Champion of Shazam creators Josie Campbell and Evan “Doc” Shaner catapult Mary Shazam into the spotlight in a comic book series that gives the fan-favorite character her just due.
July 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis: Tom King and Chris Burnham offer a spoilerly peek into Superman’s prison
As the truth behind the Justice League’s twisted imprisonment in Dark Crisis is revealed, Tom King and Chris Burnham detail Superman’s twisted role in the crossover.
July 15, 2022
Sam Stone
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Move Over, Super-Sons: There’s a New Dynamic Duo in the DCU
While Jon Kent and Damian Wayne may be the DC Universe’s Super-Sons, the DCU’s next World’s Finest is quickly shaping up to be Jon and Nightwing instead
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Milestones in History: Denys Cowan & Reginald Hudlin shine a light on real-world heroes
With Milestone Media’s relaunch continuing to gain momentum, the publisher heads Denys Cowan and Reginald Hudlin discuss their long-planned anthology project Milestones in History.
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Catwoman: Tini Howard Sets Up Selina for a New Big Score
As Tini Howard crafts a new future for Catwoman, she reveals her own personal connection to Selina Kyle and teases big plans for the iconic master thief in Gotham City.
July 13, 2022
Sam Stone
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Justice Society: Getting to know the JSA for DC's Black Adam film
Inside the seminal history of the world's first major superhero team, the JSA
July 11, 2022
Sam Stone
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A guide to Hercules: Could this mythical hero be the MCU’s next big thing?
The Marvel Universe has plenty of superhero gods and Hercules is poised to become its next big thing. Here’s a full history of the Olympian Avenger.
July 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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DC’s Latest Batman era kicks off with a shocking death... or does it?
As Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez take the helm on Batman, they kick off their run with a major death. However, things may not quite be all that they appear
July 06, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis #2: all the issues shocking twists & turns explained by Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere
Dark Crisis takes a brutally explosive turn with its second issue and creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere walk readers through its big fight
July 05, 2022
Sam Stone
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Looking back on the irreverent brilliance of Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen
Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber have returned to the wonderfully weird world of Jimmy Olsen. Here’s how their past collaboration made Superman’s pal comedically postmodern
June 30, 2022
Sam Stone
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Superman and Batman’s latest team-up strategy has a strange history
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest has its own surprising twist on a classic DC Comics character as the Dark Knight and Man of Steel literally join forces to save the day
June 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis: Is DC teasing an ominous repeat of history for the Flash?
The DC Universe faces a world without the Justice League as Dark Crisis begins and the Flash leads a crucial mission that could turn the tide for the heroes.
June 21, 2022
Sam Stone
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Batman: The Dark Knight’s untold history with Joe Chill, the man who murdered his parents
The most traumatic figure in Bruce Wayne’s life has an untold history with Batman. Here’s the evolving history of Joe Chill
June 20, 2022
Sam Stone
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Tim Drake: Charting (and celebrating) Robin and the evolution of his sexual identity
Tim Drake is one of the most popular, pivotal characters to hold the mantle of Robin. Here’s how the DC superhero evolved and embraced his true self
June 17, 2022
Sam Stone
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Scott Snyder: a comprehensive guide to his creator-owned work
Scott Snyder is one of the most acclaimed comic book creators working in the industry today. Here is a complete bibliography of his creator-owned projects
June 14, 2022
Sam Stone
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Dark Crisis creators Joshua WIlliamson and Daniel Sampere get spoiler-y about the first issue, the first scene, and that shocking last page
As Dark Crisis sweeps across the DC Universe, comic book creators Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere unpack the crossover event’s explosive opening issue.
June 10, 2022
Sam Stone
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SpoilersDeathstroke's grudge against the Teen Titans reignited with deadly effect in Dark Crisis #1
Dark Crisis is finally here and Deathstroke leads the Secret Society of Super-Villains to draw first blood against the heroes. Here’s the story behind his renewed vendetta.
June 08, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Dark Crisis #1 spoilers: a new Justice League rises from the ashes of 'The Death of the Justice League'
With Dark Crisis opening in a world without the Justice League, Jon Kent scrambles to form his own superhero team. Here’s who accepts the Man of Steel’s call to arms and who turns him down.
June 07, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spider-Woman: Everything you need to know about Jessica Drew
The original Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, is poised to make her debut on the big screen. Here’s everything you need to know about the high-flying Marvel super hero, how she emerged from the shadow of Spider-Man, and what we know so far about her upcoming cinematic debut.
June 04, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!How Deathstroke's big change from Shadow War impacts his Dark Crisis role
With Deathstroke enduring lethal changes during the recent storyline Shadow War, Slade Wilson has gained a sinister new motivation heading into Dark Crisis.
June 03, 2022
Sam Stone
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Martha Kent and her vital role in the Superhero mythos
Superman got his moral compass and sense of compassion from his parents, with Martha Kent finally getting her just due.
June 02, 2022
Sam Stone
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Stan Sakai shares his passion for Usagi Yojimbo and Netflix's Samurai Rabbit
The prolific Stan Sakai talks about designing broccoli and making heroes for Usagi Yojimbo and the Netflix spinoff, Samurai Rabbit
May 31, 2022
Sam Stone
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Jeehyung Lee delves into our own individual Hells in Gumaa: The Beginning of Her
Gumaa: JeeHyung Lee launches his supernatural horror story
May 26, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spider-Man 2099: A guide to Marvel Comics' cyberpunk superhero
The cyberpunk world of Marvel 2099 has its own Spider-Man, with Miguel O’Hara as his world’s webslinging hero. With the character set to play a major role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, here’s everything you need to know about the futuristic superhero.
May 26, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Meet Duo, the new Milestone/DC superhero who might change your view on couples bonding
For fans of Xombi, you will like Duo
May 23, 2022
Sam Stone
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Spoilers!Batman: Arkham game fans might see some eerie similarities in this week's Flash
Comics' Warden Wolfe is taking a page from Batman: Arkham's Warden Sharpe
May 19, 2022
Sam Stone
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Batman: The Animated Series villain Red Claw makes her DC Comics debut on 20th anniversary
Selina Kyle welcomes Red Claw to the DCU in Catwoman #43
May 18, 2022
Sam Stone
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Rest easy, here's what you need to know about That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Everything you need to know about the light novel-turned-manga-turned anime hit That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
May 18, 2022
Sam Stone