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Fandoms Collide As The Transformers Finally Team Up With Some Little Ponies

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1 year ago

Fandoms Collide As The Transformers Finally Team Up With Some Little Ponies

Beth Elderkin

Franklin Richards’ Choice Between The X-Men And The Fantastic Four Just Got Way Easier

In Real Life

1 year ago

Franklin Richards’ Choice Between The X-Men And The Fantastic Four Just Got Way Easier

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Peter Parker Comes Undone In This Gorgeous Spider-Man PS4 Poster

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1 year ago

Peter Parker Comes Undone In This Gorgeous Spider-Man PS4 Poster

James Whitbrook

It’s Time To Address The Fantastically Big Mutant Elephant In The Room

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1 year ago

It’s Time To Address The Fantastically Big Mutant Elephant In The Room

Charles Pulliam-Moore

In The Dark Crystal Comic, Hup’s Paladin Quest Isn’t As Heroic As He Hoped

In Real Life

1 year ago

In The Dark Crystal Comic, Hup’s Paladin Quest Isn’t As Heroic As He Hoped

James Whitbrook

My Hero Academia Author Apologises For Unintentionally Naming Villain After Japanese War Crime

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1 year ago

My Hero Academia Author Apologises For Unintentionally Naming Villain After Japanese War Crime

James Whitbrook

In Real Life

1 year ago

For Some X-Men, Death Still Matters

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Explore The Sad Origins Of Mary Shelley In This Comic Book Celebration Of History’s Inspiring Women

Entertainment

1 year ago

Explore The Sad Origins Of Mary Shelley In This Comic Book Celebration Of History’s Inspiring Women

James Whitbrook

1

The Rise Of Skywalker Is A Celebration Of Star Wars’ Old Expanded Universe, And Its Greatest Repudiation

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1 year ago

The Rise Of Skywalker Is A Celebration Of Star Wars’ Old Expanded Universe, And Its Greatest Repudiation

James Whitbrook

1

Garth Ennis Is Penning The Boys’ Prequel Comic

Entertainment

1 year ago

Garth Ennis Is Penning The Boys’ Prequel Comic

Charles Pulliam-Moore

3

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Will Get A New Comics Anthology As The Series Comes To An End

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1 year ago

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Will Get A New Comics Anthology As The Series Comes To An End

Beth Elderkin

1

DC’s Newest Fantasy Comic Is Getting Its Own D&D Sourcebook

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1 year ago

DC’s Newest Fantasy Comic Is Getting Its Own D&D Sourcebook

James Whitbrook

Harley Quinn Is Absolutely Nailing How Hard Getting Over Bad Breakups Can Be

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1 year ago

Harley Quinn Is Absolutely Nailing How Hard Getting Over Bad Breakups Can Be

Charles Pulliam-Moore

1

Hello Kitty’s Got Some Thoughts About This Whole Interstellar War Thing

In Real Life

1 year ago

Hello Kitty’s Got Some Thoughts About This Whole Interstellar War Thing

James Whitbrook

There’s Something Very Wrong With Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Entertainment

1 year ago

There’s Something Very Wrong With Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Charles Pulliam-Moore

1

All The Awesome New Comics To Add To Your Pull List In 2020

Entertainment

1 year ago

All The Awesome New Comics To Add To Your Pull List In 2020

James Whitbrook and Charles Pulliam-Moore

Young Love Blooms Under The Stars In Ari North’s Futuristic Graphic Novel Always Human

Entertainment

1 year ago

Young Love Blooms Under The Stars In Ari North’s Futuristic Graphic Novel Always Human

Cheryl Eddy

Steven Universe Future Is Exploring What It Really Means To Be In Endgame Territory

Entertainment

1 year ago

Steven Universe Future Is Exploring What It Really Means To Be In Endgame Territory

Charles Pulliam-Moore

2

The Moment Luke Skywalker’s Legend Became Ben Solo’s Greatest Spectre

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1 year ago

The Moment Luke Skywalker’s Legend Became Ben Solo’s Greatest Spectre

James Whitbrook

2

A Bard’s Tale Can’t Compare To Bad Soup In This Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Comic Snippet

In Real Life

1 year ago

A Bard’s Tale Can’t Compare To Bad Soup In This Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Comic Snippet

James Whitbrook

Report: We Might Know The Premiere Date For The Seventh Season Of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

In Real Life

1 year ago

Report: We Might Know The Premiere Date For The Seventh Season Of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Julie Muncy

Makoto Shinkai On Your Name’s Success, And The Climate Message At The Heart Of His New Movie

In Real Life

1 year ago

Makoto Shinkai On Your Name’s Success, And The Climate Message At The Heart Of His New Movie

James Whitbrook

3

This Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Trailer Is Giving Me Toonami Flashbacks

Entertainment

1 year ago

This Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Trailer Is Giving Me Toonami Flashbacks

Julie Muncy

Weathering With You Is A Gorgeous, Earnest Romance That Can’t Quite Escape Your Name’s Shadow

In Real Life

1 year ago

Weathering With You Is A Gorgeous, Earnest Romance That Can’t Quite Escape Your Name’s Shadow

James Whitbrook

5

This Long-Lost Akira Game Prototype Is Full Of Cyberpunk Style

Entertainment

1 year ago

This Long-Lost Akira Game Prototype Is Full Of Cyberpunk Style

Julie Muncy

2

The Far Side Has A New Official Home For Some Of History’s Most Surreal Comics

Entertainment

2 years ago

The Far Side Has A New Official Home For Some Of History’s Most Surreal Comics

Beth Elderkin

2

In Real Life

2 years ago

Our Favourite Comics Of 2019

James Whitbrook and Charles Pulliam-Moore

1

Rise Of Skywalker’s Richard E. Grant On How Star Wars Secrecy Impacts An Actor’s Performance

In Real Life

2 years ago

Rise Of Skywalker’s Richard E. Grant On How Star Wars Secrecy Impacts An Actor’s Performance

Germain Lussier

Pokémon Sword And Shield’s Opal Is The Gym Leader This Generation Deserves

Nintendo

2 years ago

Pokémon Sword And Shield’s Opal Is The Gym Leader This Generation Deserves

Charles Pulliam-Moore

1

Why Star Wars’ Past Is So Important To The Future In The Rise Of Skywalker

In Real Life

2 years ago

Why Star Wars’ Past Is So Important To The Future In The Rise Of Skywalker

Germain Lussier

Tsuburaya Productions Is Teaming With Marvel To Produce New Ultraman Comics

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2 years ago

Tsuburaya Productions Is Teaming With Marvel To Produce New Ultraman Comics

Julie Muncy

In This Week’s X-Men Comics, The Kids Are Alright, But Krakoa Isn’t

In Real Life

2 years ago

In This Week’s X-Men Comics, The Kids Are Alright, But Krakoa Isn’t

James Whitbrook

2

The Black Mage’s Daniel Barnes And DJ Kirkland Unpack The Meaning Of The Book’s Magic

In Real Life

2 years ago

The Black Mage’s Daniel Barnes And DJ Kirkland Unpack The Meaning Of The Book’s Magic

Charles Pulliam-Moore

The X-Men’s New Age Is Messing With Powers It Doesn’t Understand

Entertainment

2 years ago

The X-Men’s New Age Is Messing With Powers It Doesn’t Understand

James Whitbrook

Some Not So Lucky Charms Are The Key To This Spooky Gothic Comic Tale

In Real Life

2 years ago

Some Not So Lucky Charms Are The Key To This Spooky Gothic Comic Tale

James Whitbrook

The Newest Uzumaki Teaser Introduces Junji Ito, The Pleasant, Polite Master Of Horror

In Real Life

2 years ago

The Newest Uzumaki Teaser Introduces Junji Ito, The Pleasant, Polite Master Of Horror

Julie Muncy

Entertainment

2 years ago

Spider-Man Noir Lives, And Is Heading To London, For His Brand New Comic Series

James Whitbrook

Holy Crap, Marvel’s Kylo Ren Comic Will Lift The Lid On The Knights Of Ren’s Mysterious Past

Entertainment

2 years ago

Holy Crap, Marvel’s Kylo Ren Comic Will Lift The Lid On The Knights Of Ren’s Mysterious Past

James Whitbrook

3

Aggretsuko’s Rage Will Be Channelled Into A Furious Comic Book

Entertainment

2 years ago

Aggretsuko’s Rage Will Be Channelled Into A Furious Comic Book

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Here’s A New, Appropriately Gruesome Look At Vin Diesel In Bloodshot

Entertainment

2 years ago

Here’s A New, Appropriately Gruesome Look At Vin Diesel In Bloodshot

Julie Muncy

DC Is Revealing Superman’s Not-So-Secret Identity (Again)

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2 years ago

DC Is Revealing Superman’s Not-So-Secret Identity (Again)

James Whitbrook

2

Steven Universe Has A Futuristic New Name And Opening Sequence

Entertainment

2 years ago

Steven Universe Has A Futuristic New Name And Opening Sequence

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Far Sector Artist Jamal Campbell’s Stunning Alien World Is Designed To Make You Uncomfortable

Entertainment

2 years ago

Far Sector Artist Jamal Campbell’s Stunning Alien World Is Designed To Make You Uncomfortable

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Emperor Be Praised, Marvel Is Making Warhammer Comics

In Real Life

2 years ago

Emperor Be Praised, Marvel Is Making Warhammer Comics

James Whitbrook

1

Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger Just Mess Up A Bunch Of Dudes In Mortal Kombat 11

Nintendo

2 years ago

Watch Arnold Schwarzenegger Just Mess Up A Bunch Of Dudes In Mortal Kombat 11

James Whitbrook

Celebrate A Pivotal Moment In Comics History With This Animated Recap

Entertainment

2 years ago

Celebrate A Pivotal Moment In Comics History With This Animated Recap

Julie Muncy

1

In The New Jedi: Fallen Order Trailer, The Fire Of The Jedi Flickers Once More

Entertainment

2 years ago

In The New Jedi: Fallen Order Trailer, The Fire Of The Jedi Flickers Once More

James Whitbrook

Bee And PuppyCat Are Back In The First Look At Lazy In Space

Entertainment

2 years ago

Bee And PuppyCat Are Back In The First Look At Lazy In Space

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Here’s A Mildly Confusing Update About Indiana Jones 5

Entertainment

2 years ago

Here’s A Mildly Confusing Update About Indiana Jones 5

Julie Muncy

The Story Behind That Delightful Ad Astra Cameo

Entertainment

2 years ago

The Story Behind That Delightful Ad Astra Cameo

Julie Muncy

You Can Get The Entire Lego Batman Trilogy And Arkham Collection For Free Right Now

In Real Life

2 years ago

You Can Get The Entire Lego Batman Trilogy And Arkham Collection For Free Right Now

James Whitbrook

7

Leia Organa’s Secret Weapon Is What Binds The Women Of This Week’s Star Wars Comics Together

In Real Life

2 years ago

Leia Organa’s Secret Weapon Is What Binds The Women Of This Week’s Star Wars Comics Together

James Whitbrook

A New Hacker Hero Rises In A Look Inside The Next Comixology Original, Quarter Killer

In Real Life

2 years ago

A New Hacker Hero Rises In A Look Inside The Next Comixology Original, Quarter Killer

James Whitbrook

Batman’s Sexy Vacation Dad™ Getup Might Be His Best Costume Yet

Entertainment

2 years ago

Batman’s Sexy Vacation Dad™ Getup Might Be His Best Costume Yet

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Mr. Sinister’s High Camp Perfectly Cuts Through The Drama Of Powers Of X

In Real Life

2 years ago

Mr. Sinister’s High Camp Perfectly Cuts Through The Drama Of Powers Of X

James Whitbrook

1

Back To The Future Has Rarely Been As Loveable As In This MondoCon Exclusive

In Real Life

2 years ago

Back To The Future Has Rarely Been As Loveable As In This MondoCon Exclusive

Germain Lussier

Spider-Ham Is Finally Getting His Own Comic Series Again

In Real Life

2 years ago

Spider-Ham Is Finally Getting His Own Comic Series Again

James Whitbrook

Entertainment

2 years ago

A Face/Off Remake Is Now In The Works

Germain Lussier

7

This Fan Trailer Imagines The Ahsoka Tano Movie Star Wars Fans Still Need

In Real Life

2 years ago

This Fan Trailer Imagines The Ahsoka Tano Movie Star Wars Fans Still Need

Julie Muncy

2

Jojo Rabbit May Be Eerily Pertinent, But It’s Actually Been In The Works For Years

Entertainment

2 years ago

Jojo Rabbit May Be Eerily Pertinent, But It’s Actually Been In The Works For Years

Beth Elderkin

31

How Doctor Sleep Stays True To Both Stephen King And Stanley Kubrick’s Versions Of The Shining

Entertainment

2 years ago

How Doctor Sleep Stays True To Both Stephen King And Stanley Kubrick’s Versions Of The Shining

Germain Lussier

1

In Disenchantment’s Season 2 Trailer, Bean Goes To Hell And Back

Entertainment

2 years ago

In Disenchantment’s Season 2 Trailer, Bean Goes To Hell And Back

Beth Elderkin

2

Re-Discover The Old New Republic With Jedi Knight II Coming To Switch And PS4

In Real Life

2 years ago

Re-Discover The Old New Republic With Jedi Knight II Coming To Switch And PS4

James Whitbrook

3

A Chance Encounter In This Week’s Star Wars Comics Recontexualizes An Important Last Jedi Relationship

Entertainment

2 years ago

A Chance Encounter In This Week’s Star Wars Comics Recontexualizes An Important Last Jedi Relationship

James Whitbrook

Craig Of The Creek Turned PokÃ©mon Into An Important Life Lesson

In Real Life

2 years ago

Craig Of The Creek Turned PokÃ©mon Into An Important Life Lesson

Charles Pulliam-Moore

Three Legendary Marvel Comics Covers Are Getting The Limited Edition Poster Treatment

Entertainment

2 years ago

Three Legendary Marvel Comics Covers Are Getting The Limited Edition Poster Treatment

Germain Lussier

1

G. Willow Wilson Discusses Killing Love In Wonder Woman And Her Dreams For Ms. Marvel’s MCU Debut

Entertainment

2 years ago

G. Willow Wilson Discusses Killing Love In Wonder Woman And Her Dreams For Ms. Marvel’s MCU Debut

Charles Pulliam-Moore

House Of X Is Diving Into The Heady Idea Of What It Means To Die

In Real Life

2 years ago

House Of X Is Diving Into The Heady Idea Of What It Means To Die

James Whitbrook

All The New Comics Series To Settle In With This Spring

In Real Life

2 years ago

All The New Comics Series To Settle In With This Spring

James Whitbrook and Charles Pulliam-Moore

Mike Mignola And Adam Hughes Are Reuniting For An All-New Hellboy Story

Entertainment

2 years ago

Mike Mignola And Adam Hughes Are Reuniting For An All-New Hellboy Story

James Whitbrook

DC’s Newest Take On The Joker Is A Bit Off

Entertainment

2 years ago

DC’s Newest Take On The Joker Is A Bit Off

Julie Muncy

4

Devilman And Hellboy Crossover Art Is Literally A Match Made In Hell

Entertainment

2 years ago

Devilman And Hellboy Crossover Art Is Literally A Match Made In Hell

James Whitbrook

Marvel’s Star Wars Series Is Coming To A Close This November

In Real Life

2 years ago

Marvel’s Star Wars Series Is Coming To A Close This November

James Whitbrook

Surprise, That Amazing Saga Collection Is Out Tomorrow

In Real Life

2 years ago

Surprise, That Amazing Saga Collection Is Out Tomorrow

James Whitbrook

2

The Next Generation Of Students Star In The New Magicians Comic Series

Entertainment

2 years ago

The Next Generation Of Students Star In The New Magicians Comic Series

James Whitbrook

House Of X’s Game-Changing Reveal Is Already Presenting Intriguing Possibilities For Familiar Foes

In Real Life

2 years ago

House Of X’s Game-Changing Reveal Is Already Presenting Intriguing Possibilities For Familiar Foes

James Whitbrook

1

This Sonic The Hedgehog & OK K.O Crossover Clip Is Pure Nostalgic Joy

In Real Life

2 years ago

This Sonic The Hedgehog & OK K.O Crossover Clip Is Pure Nostalgic Joy

Julie Muncy

This VFX Reel Shows How Next Level Avengers: Endgame’s Hulk Really Was

Entertainment

2 years ago

This VFX Reel Shows How Next Level Avengers: Endgame’s Hulk Really Was

Julie Muncy

Of Course, Of Course, Henry Cavill’s On A Horse

In Real Life

2 years ago

Of Course, Of Course, Henry Cavill’s On A Horse

James Whitbrook

1

In A Heartfelt Interview, Robert Downey, Jr. Discusses His Post-Marvel Future

Entertainment

2 years ago

In A Heartfelt Interview, Robert Downey, Jr. Discusses His Post-Marvel Future

Julie Muncy

John Carpenter And Anthony Burch Are Co-Writing A New Joker Comic

Entertainment

2 years ago

John Carpenter And Anthony Burch Are Co-Writing A New Joker Comic

Julie Muncy

2

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Big New Ride Is Coming To Disney World This December

In Real Life

2 years ago

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Big New Ride Is Coming To Disney World This December

James Whitbrook

Millie Bobby Brown Explains How She Filmed Her Most Emotional Moment In The Third Season Of Stranger Things

In Real Life

2 years ago

Millie Bobby Brown Explains How She Filmed Her Most Emotional Moment In The Third Season Of Stranger Things

Julie Muncy

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge FOMO Has Turned Me Into A Garbage Monster, And I Hate It

In Real Life

2 years ago

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge FOMO Has Turned Me Into A Garbage Monster, And I Hate It

James Whitbrook

4

So, Which Marvel Role Would Be Perfect For Keanu Reeves?

Entertainment

2 years ago

So, Which Marvel Role Would Be Perfect For Keanu Reeves?

James Whitbrook

40

Apparently, Replicating The Star Wars Wipe In Jedi: Fallen Order Was A Nightmare

In Real Life

2 years ago

Apparently, Replicating The Star Wars Wipe In Jedi: Fallen Order Was A Nightmare

Julie Muncy

1

Retsuko’s Gonna Have It All (Or At Least Try To) In The New Aggretsuko Season 2 Trailer

In Real Life

2 years ago

Retsuko’s Gonna Have It All (Or At Least Try To) In The New Aggretsuko Season 2 Trailer

James Whitbrook

The Cool Kaiju Easter Egg Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Just Flies Right Past

In Real Life

2 years ago

The Cool Kaiju Easter Egg Godzilla: King Of The Monsters Just Flies Right Past

James Whitbrook

The Next DC Black Label Book Is Putting An Interesting Spin On The Harley/Joker Dynamic

In Real Life

2 years ago

The Next DC Black Label Book Is Putting An Interesting Spin On The Harley/Joker Dynamic

James Whitbrook

Exclusive: The Global Forecast Calls For Zombie Mayhem In This DCeased Preview

Entertainment

2 years ago

Exclusive: The Global Forecast Calls For Zombie Mayhem In This DCeased Preview

Charles Pulliam-Moore

This Week’s Toys Are In Awe At The Size Of This Absolute Pikachunit

Entertainment

2 years ago

This Week’s Toys Are In Awe At The Size Of This Absolute Pikachunit

Andrew Liszewski and James Whitbrook

Teen Titans: Raven, The Next DC Ink Graphic Novel, Is Due Out July 2nd, And Here’s A Trailer

In Real Life

2 years ago

Teen Titans: Raven, The Next DC Ink Graphic Novel, Is Due Out July 2nd, And Here’s A Trailer

Julie Muncy

How The Pokémon Games (And Even Avengers: Infinity War) Influenced Detective Pikachu’s Wild Climax

Entertainment

2 years ago

How The Pokémon Games (And Even Avengers: Infinity War) Influenced Detective Pikachu’s Wild Climax

James Whitbrook

This Week’s Star Wars Comic Is Like Opening An ’80s Time Capsule

In Real Life

2 years ago

This Week’s Star Wars Comic Is Like Opening An ’80s Time Capsule

James Whitbrook

3

Ava DuVernay’s Co-Writer On New Gods Will Be None Other Than DC’s Tom King

In Real Life

2 years ago

Ava DuVernay’s Co-Writer On New Gods Will Be None Other Than DC’s Tom King

Cheryl Eddy

1

More Than A Decade Ago, Checkmate Gave Readers A Brilliant Fusion Of Politics And Superheroes

In Real Life

2 years ago

More Than A Decade Ago, Checkmate Gave Readers A Brilliant Fusion Of Politics And Superheroes

Evan Narcisse

Tom King Is Launching A New Bat Book, Batman/Catwoman, With Artist Clay Mann

In Real Life

2 years ago

Tom King Is Launching A New Bat Book, Batman/Catwoman, With Artist Clay Mann

Julie Muncy

Exclusive: Captain Marvel Becomes A Bodega Avenger In A New Series From IDW

In Real Life

2 years ago

Exclusive: Captain Marvel Becomes A Bodega Avenger In A New Series From IDW

Charles Pulliam-Moore

4

Report: Tom King Is Leaving Batman 15 Issues Early

Entertainment

2 years ago

Report: Tom King Is Leaving Batman 15 Issues Early

Charles Pulliam-Moore

4

Archer: 1999 Shows Off Its ‘Late ’70s, Early ’80s Sci-Fi Vibe’ In This New Behind-the-Scenes Peek

Entertainment

2 years ago

Archer: 1999 Shows Off Its ‘Late ’70s, Early ’80s Sci-Fi Vibe’ In This New Behind-the-Scenes Peek

Cheryl Eddy

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