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Joker boasting and playing with a crowbar in Batman: Under the Red Hood

Jason Todd Revealed (But Didn't Learn) The Disturbing Reason Why The Joker Doesn't Die

By Rafael Motamayor 12 days ago

The Joker has died multiple times across Batman media, but the Clown Prince of Crime always manages to come back. Here's why.

X-Men: From The Ashes, Wolverine, Emma Frost, Jubilee, Rogue, Cyclops and other X-Men in background

The X-Men Succeed At One Major Thing Few Superhero Teams Even Attempt

By Devin Meenan 13 days ago

Few superhero teams welcome former villains into their ranks, but Marvel's X-Men comics are exceptional at rehabilitating their baddies.

Kris Kristofferson's Abraham Whistler holds a device to the neck of Wesley Snipes' Blade

This Blade Movie Character Debuted In A Spider-Man Cartoon

By Joe Roberts 13 days ago

One of the best characters in the Blade franchise was invented for the film, but Marvel reused him in an animated series before Blade hit theaters.

Killmonger talking to T'Challa in his armor in the Wakanda throne room in Black Panther

Why Black Panther Star Michael B. Jordan Went To Therapy After His Marvel Role

By Nina Starner 13 days ago

Michael B. Jordan was fantastic as Killmonger in Black Panther, and he had good reason for seeking therapy after starring in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film.

Harley Quinn, Cassandra Cain, Black Canary, and Big Barda looking angry in Birds of Prey

Batman's Toughest Sidekick Has Barely Appeared On Screen — And The DCU Should Change That

By Pauli Poisuo 13 days ago

Batman's assorted allies should get more screen time in the DC Universe, particularly the Caped Crusader's toughest sidekick.

Collage of Batman, Hellboy, and Iron Man

I've Been Reading Comics My Entire Life. Marvel And DC Aren't The Best Shared Universes, And It's Not Even Close

By Devin Meenan 13 days ago

Debates over whether Marvel or DC has the best shared comics universe miss out the one clear winner: Hellboy and the Mignolaverse.

Venom smiling in the water in Venom: The Last Dance

Can An Animated Venom Movie From Final Destination Filmmakers Give New Life To The Symbiote?

By Ben Pearson 14 days ago

The Final Destination: Bloodlines directors will helm an animated Venom film for Sony Pictures, and a key figure from the live-action films will be involved.

Eric Dane as Multiple Man surrounded by officers in the woods in X-Men: The Last Stand

Eric Dane Was Perfectly Cast In A Divisive Marvel Movie (And Deserved More Screentime)

By Ryan Scott 14 days ago

Eric Dane ventured into the world of Marvel superhero movies at one point, but the late actor was sadly wasted in his role (despite being perfectly cast).

5 Marvel Characters We'd Love To See Joaquin Phoenix Play

By Ryan Leston 14 days ago

Phoenix said no to Doctor Strange, but he expressed interest in a future MCU role. Which Marvel character should he play? We've got a few ideas...

Composite image of Wonder Woman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Tim Drake

12 LGBTQIA+ Superheroes And Villains You Might Not Know About

By Kira Deshler 14 days ago

The representation of LGBTQIA+ superheroes and villains in media has been an important development in pop culture, and these are some of our favorites.

Ultimate Spider-Man #24 cover showing Spider-Man in center, surrounded by characters including Shocker, Sandman, Gwen Stacy, Bullseye, the Cat, Mole Man, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, and more

Ultimate Spider-Man's Triumphant Ending Proves Marvel Canceled The Ultimate Universe Too Soon

By Devin Meenan 16 days ago

The ending of Ultimate Spider-Man has us wanting even more from this particular canon. Did Marvel cancel the Ultimate universe too soon?

Paul Anthony Kelly as John F Kennedy Jr stands in an office in Love Story

Batman Fans Think They've Found The Perfect Bruce Wayne For James Gunn's DC Universe

By Joe Roberts 16 days ago

Batman fans are buzzing about a new fan-casting candidate to play the Dark Knight in James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe.

Tony Tony Chopper touching their hat in One Piece season 2

This Live-Action One Piece Star Appeared In Three DC Projects And Two Marvel Movies

By Ryan Scott 16 days ago

One of the stars of Netflix's live-action One Piece series has popped up in three DC projects and multiple Marvel Studios movies.

A close up of Ultron's face in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Avengers: Age Of Ultron's Failures Taught Marvel An Invaluable Lesson

By Ryan Scott 17 days ago

At Marvel Studios, the creative stumbles of Avengers: Age of Ultron caused an internal reckoning and inspired a new approach to handling sequels.

Images from The Conjuring: Last Rites, Captain America: Brave New World, and Karate Kid: Legends edited together

15 Most Disappointing Movies Of 2025, Ranked

By Russell Murray 18 days ago

2025 had some great films, but not every movie impressed us, even when they had incredible talent involved. These are the most disappointing movies of 2025.

Helen and Carol in an igloo hotel in Pluribus

A Key Pluribus Actor Has Played Two Very Different Marvel Characters

By Joe Roberts 19 days ago

One of the most important characters on Pluribus might look familiar because you've seen them in two different Marvel roles.

Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, and Rorschach in front of a statue in Watchmen

Zack Snyder Almost Hoped His Watchmen Adaptation Was Never Released

By Witney Seibold 19 days ago

There was a period when Watchmen director Zack Snyder wasn't opposed to that film never being released. Here's how he explained that mindset.

Absolute Batman #17 cover, Batman posed as lightning strikes

Absolute Batman Is Revisiting The Dark Knight's Greatest Modern Villain – With A Fascinating Twist

By Devin Meenan 19 days ago

DC Comics is turning Batman's story on its head with the Absolute Batman series, and putting a fascinating twist on his enemies too.

Batman grits his teeth in closeup in a panel from Batman: The Blue, the Grey and the Bat

Batman Became An Agent For Abraham Lincoln In This Western One Shot You Have To Read

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

In the early 1990s, Batman was imagined as a Western hero who became an agent for President Abraham Lincoln in a one shot comic.

Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris looks off into the distance as he stands outside in Landman

Landman's Billy Bob Thornton Turned Down A Major Marvel Role For A Good Reason

By Joe Roberts 20 days ago

Billy Bob Thornton turned down a huge Marvel movie part that could have changed the course of his career, but he had a good reason for passing.

Ron Perlman as Hellboy cocking his head in Hellboy (2004)

Guillermo Del Toro Gave Half His Hellboy Salary Back To The Studio For A Great Reason

By Sandy Schaefer 20 days ago

Guillermo del Toro wound up returning half of his salary for directing 2004's Hellboy, but it was the result of a larger practice that has served him well.

Kick-Ass on a rooftop in the movie Kick-Ass

A Kick-Ass Spin-Off Featuring Chris Hemsworth Was Filmed But Never Released

By Witney Seibold 20 days ago

Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn has overseen two spin-off films that have been shot but never released. One of them featured Chris Hemsworth and Sam Rockwell.