Superheroes

News

X-Men: First Class: Not Your Same Old Mutant Angst

4:40AM June 4, 2011 | Charlie Jane Anders

Are superpowers a blessing or a curse? Are mutants more like ethnic minorities, or queer people? For too long, TV shows and movies have been asking these same old questions, without really finding any interesting answers. More »


PC

Defend Your Desktop Against The Forces Of Evil With These Superhero Wallpapers

8:40AM May 5, 2011 | Adam Dachis

In a world of computer viruses and spyware, a mere human doesn’t stand a chance. That’s why this week we’re providing your desktop with some superpowers — or at least the illusion of them, thanks to these wallpapers. More »


News

Does The Green Lantern Movie Introduce Too Many Zany Creatures?

10:30AM May 3, 2011 | Charlie Jane Anders

Green Lantern isn’t just the story of an ordinary run-of-the-mill fighter pilot who gets a magic ring from space. It’s also the saga of a whole army of aliens, each with his/her/its own magic ring. More »


In Real Life

55 Science Fiction/Fantasy Movies To Watch Out For In 2011

7:00AM January 6, 2011 | Charlie Jane Anders

Could this be the biggest year ever for fantastical movies? It certainly looks like it. The calendar is bursting with films about aliens, weird creatures, superheroes and magical worlds. Here’s our complete guide to 2011′s science fiction and fantasy films. More »


In Real Life

When Larry Niven Reinvented The Green Lantern Universe

11:00AM December 29, 2010 | Charlie Jane Anders

Larry Niven is best known as author of Ringworld novels and creator of the Known Space universe — but did you know he also helped to reinvent the Green Lantern Corps and their masters, the Guardians? More »


DC Universe Online Trailer Gives You A Choice

1:00AM August 19, 2010 | Aulistar Mark

In this new trailer from Gamescom, SOE lets you be a saviour or destroyer of the DC Universe. More »


Kick-Ass Movie Review: Step Away From The Comic Book

2:30AM April 17, 2010 | Mike Fahey

An average high school student learns the painful answer to the question of why there are no real superheroes in Kick-Ass, a completely new kind of comic book movie. More »


News

Champions Online: One Million Heroes Strong And Growing

3:40AM October 30, 2009 | Mike Fahey

According to developer Cryptic Studios, Super Crecente is just one of more than a million superhero characters created since the launch of the massively multiplayer Champions Online. More »


News

Champions Online Versus Your Computer

12:40AM July 8, 2009 | Mike Fahey

It’s an all-out battle between your computer and the forces of system requirements, as Cryptic reveals the stats your PC needs to roll to run Champions Online. More »


News

Champions Online Heroically Dated

1:00AM April 25, 2009 | Mike Fahey

Strategy Informer reports on an event taking place over in the UK today, where Cryptic Executive Producer Bill Roper delivered a July released date for Champions Online in the U.S. and Europe. More »