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It’s been said that Doctor Doom is not just one of the greatest supervillains of all time but rather that he’s the supervillain, the one that defines them all. Whenever Doom appears, he's always a huge...
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The core concept of Marvel’s Contest of Champions ongoing series is based loosely on an app based loosely on a comic from 1982. In the game, by developers Kabam, The Collector tasks you as a summoner,...
View ArticleThumbnail: Starting With The Impossible in Ewing and Rocafort's Post-Ultimate...
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View ArticleSpider-Man Uncovered: Why The Half-Mask Look Is So Important to Peter Parker
For a film where he's maybe the dozenth biggest character, Captain America: Civil War does an incredible job of introducing the MCU version of Spider-Man. (Moderate spoilers follow if you haven't yet...
View ArticleIs 'Justice League: The New Frontier' The Best Superhero Movie Ever Made?
The best superhero film ever made isn't The Dark Knight. It's not the 1978 Superman. It's not even Spider-Man 2. No, the best superhero movie is 2008's Justice League: The New Frontier. Now, you might...
View ArticleOkay So Here's Why Beast Should Be Sent to Prison [Mutant Week]
Our ongoing ranking of the definitive inarguable Top 100 X-Men of All Time brought up a lot of different arguments from our panel of judges. Some people liked Cyclops, some people liked Jean Grey, and...
View ArticleThe First Nightcrawler Solo Comic Is One Of The Funnest X-Books Ever [Mutant...
In a universe brimming with unique superheroes, and a franchise full of cool looks, Nightcrawler stands out. Kurt Wagner was born looking like a monster, but he takes pride in his appearance and makes...
View ArticleHow 'Captain America: Theater of War' Pays Tribute To America's Veterans
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a federal holiday to commemorate the memory of the men and women who died serving in the Armed Forces. It's also the end of an interesting month for fans of...
View ArticleThe Influence Of Alex Toth On Chris Samnee's 'Black Widow'
Chris Samnee is one of the best artists working in comics today. His stock has risen steadily since 2010 as he went from Thor: The Mighty Avenger to The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom, to a long, esteemed...
View ArticleNegative Space In Greg Smallwood's 'Moon Knight'
Greg Smallwood is one of the most fascinating artists to have emerged in the last five years. His breakout book Dream Thief showcased his innovative approach to page design, classic figure work, and...
View ArticleSay My Name: The Pleasures Of The Spoken Superhero Logo
There are a lot of ways that a comic book can reinforce the iconography of the superhero. A snappy costume; signature powers; an artist that defined the look of the book for a generation. But part of...
View ArticleThe Understated Brilliance Of Steve Dillon
When Steve Dillon passed away on October 22, 2016, comics lost one of its greatest masters of the invisible art. In a long and storied career, Dillon's work was characterized by concise layouts, subtle...
View ArticleThumbnail: Starting With The Impossible in Ewing and Rocafort's Post-Ultimate...
How do you do an Ultimates series post-Secret Wars, without the Ultimate Universe? The original series by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch was supposed to be a reimagining of the Avengers concept for the...
View ArticleSpider-Man Uncovered: Why The Half-Mask Look Is So Important to Peter Parker
For a film where he's maybe the dozenth biggest character, Captain America: Civil War does an incredible job of introducing the MCU version of Spider-Man. (Moderate spoilers follow if you haven't yet...
View ArticleIs 'Justice League: The New Frontier' The Best Superhero Movie Ever Made?
The best superhero film ever made isn't The Dark Knight. It's not the 1978 Superman. It's not even Spider-Man 2. No, the best superhero movie is 2008's Justice League: The New Frontier. Now, you might...
View ArticleOkay So Here's Why Beast Should Be Sent to Prison [Mutant Week]
Our ongoing ranking of the definitive inarguable Top 100 X-Men of All Time brought up a lot of different arguments from our panel of judges. Some people liked Cyclops, some people liked Jean Grey, and...
View ArticleThe First Nightcrawler Solo Comic Is One Of The Funnest X-Books Ever [Mutant...
In a universe brimming with unique superheroes, and a franchise full of cool looks, Nightcrawler stands out. Kurt Wagner was born looking like a monster, but he takes pride in his appearance and makes...
View ArticleHow 'Captain America: Theater of War' Pays Tribute To America's Veterans
Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a federal holiday to commemorate the memory of the men and women who died serving in the Armed Forces. It's also the end of an interesting month for fans of...
View ArticleThe Influence Of Alex Toth On Chris Samnee's 'Black Widow'
Chris Samnee is one of the best artists working in comics today. His stock has risen steadily since 2010 as he went from Thor: The Mighty Avenger to The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom, to a long, esteemed...
View ArticleNegative Space In Greg Smallwood's 'Moon Knight'
Greg Smallwood is one of the most fascinating artists to have emerged in the last five years. His breakout book Dream Thief showcased his innovative approach to page design, classic figure work, and...
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