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After years of waiting, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now in theaters. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will finally see what Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm) can bring to the table. That, plus there’s Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer / Shalla-Bal and Ralph Ineson as Galactus the Eater of Worlds.

If you’re not familiar with Marvel’s First Family (who debuted way back in 1961), there are decades worth of comic books to read. However, you may not have the time to go through over 700 comic books. That’s not including the Future Foundation and the random plethora of one-shots, crossover tie-ins, and more. Instead of having to dig too far into the past, here are ten great starting points for you to get into the Fantastic Four.

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We've already broken down The Fantastic Four: First Steps' ending, but there are a couple of moments during the final act that rank among the McU's most harrowing scenes.

In the final battle, each member of the superhero family attempts to slow down Galactus' march to the Baxter Building. However, when the Devourer of Worlds gets his hands on Mister Fantastic, he begins stretching Reed to his breaking point.

The genius screams in pain as he comes close to being torn apart, and it's only The Thing and the Human Torch's intervention that saves him from a pretty diabolical fate (if you're eager to see what that looks like, you can find out here).

What's interesting about this sequence is that it confirms the McU's Mister Fantastic has limitations to his powers and can't stretch in quite the same near-endless way as his comic book counterpart. Whether that's a good or bad thing is debatable,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Justice League Unlimited #9!

The coolest hero that combines both Superman and Batman has just returned, and they still have one of the best outfits in DC Comics canon. After the events of "We Are Yesterday", DC's timeline is broken, upending everything for DC’s heroes and bringing back someone that fans thought they’d never see again.

In Justice League Unlimited #9 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the League is still dealing with a swath of time-displaced heroes. Green Lantern is keeping an eye on the League's guests, noting which ones are being disappeared back to their proper periods. But the one hero he really takes offense to is Superbat and his Lantern powers.

The League is then joined by the Time Trapper and the World Forger, who have come to dissect Grodd to remove the Omega energy stored in Grodd’s body. The heroes refuse...

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This article contains spoilers for "Superman."

The casting for the James Gunn-directed "Superman" is as strong as a Kryptonian, which is one of the reasons the film leaps and soars. David Corenswet is the kind of charming Superman should be, Nicholas Hoult is the most accurate Lex Luthor in a movie to date, and Rachel Brosnahan is a snappy, hard-nosed, and kick-butt Lois Lane. 

When all three of these actors spoke to Total Film recently, bouncing ideas around for the sequel, Brosnahan dropped one item on her wish list: Wonder Woman. "There's some storied history between Lois and Wonder Woman," she noted. 

Well, good news! (Maybe?) Recent reporting by Variety says that Warner Bros. is fast-tracking the new Wonder Woman movie, though a "Superman" sequel hasn't been locked-in just yet. If there is one though, it'll almost assuredly be...

There’s no denying that Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrificstole the show in James Gunn’sSuperman, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Audiences loved seeing this underrated hero finally get the spotlight he deserved, and now, Mister Terrific is leveling up in a big way with a major promotion that’s set to raise his profile even higher.

Thanks to James Gunn’s creative vision and Edi Gathegi’s incredible performance, Mister Terrific is now a name even casual DC fans recognize.

Although Michael Holt first debuted as Mister Terrific in The Spectre #54 (1997) by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake, he never quite reached the same status as icons like Superman, Batman, or other core Justice League members. That may finally be changing after his standout live-action debut and a major development in the comics, where Holt is now set to lead a new superhero team: the Terrific Ten.

The first character...

Flashpoint delivered one of the darkest and most brutal versions of the DC Universe ever put to page, reimagining heroes like the Flash and Batman in grim, unthinkable ways. It served as a powerful ‘what-if’ worst-case scenario. But now, DC is proving that things can get even worse with the announcement of their next timeline-shattering event: Impulsepoint.

The Flash #26 by Mark Waid and Christopher Cantwell, with art by Vasco Georgiev, will see Wally West’s Flash and Bart Allen’s Impulse take center stage during the Flash-centric chapter in DC’s upcoming K.O. event.

As Scott Snyder, one of the architects behind the event, describes it, “DC K.O. [will be] a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid.” Amid this chaos, Bart Allen will propose a catastrophic reality reset dubbed Impulsepoint.

Bart Allen Triggers DC’s...

After setting sales records and rebounding from an impending industry downturn in 2024, punchy DC is hoping to continue the momentum by stepping into the ring for its next big publishing event.

Scott Snyder, the writer behind best-selling sensation Absolute Batman, and Joshua Williamson, who writes Superman, are the co-architects of what is being called DC K.O., the story initiative that will debut this fall and run through a main book as well as ripple out through various titles across the DC Universe.

Javi Fernández (Batman & Robin, King Spawn) will draw the main series that is being described as a slugfest to end all slugfests.

“DC K.O. is a knock-down, drag-out fight between all your favorite DC super heroes in a cosmic tournament to save the universe from Darkseid,” said Snyder in a statement.

The event builds off of the company’s DC All In era as well as its progeny,...

It’s been more than 80 years since Superman flew off the pages of “Action Comics #1,” and introduced readers to the then-described “Champion of the Oppressed.” The hero has gone on thousands of adventures since his 1930s debut — “Action Comics” alone celebrated its thousandth issue in 2018.

James Gunn’s “Superman” feels like some of these comics flew off the page, adapting everything beautiful, inspiring and outright goofy about the Man of Steel. If you left “Superman” wanting more, check out some of these stories that inspired the Dcu debut.

This list will have no spoilers for “Superman” (2025). If it wasn’t in a trailer, it won’t be mentioned here.

“All-Star Superman” by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely

“All-Star Superman” should be thought of as the comic book equivalent of the Christopher Reeve/Richard Donner “Superman” movie: there’s nothing quite like it, and it set an immovable gold standard going forward.

This article contains major spoilers for "Superman."

Superheroes have existed as a genre unto themselves for nearly a century, so naturally, they've undergone storytelling permutations. There's a big difference between the open-hearted sincerity of the Golden Age of comics and the postmodern deconstructionist likes of "Watchmen," the "Dark Knight" trilogy, and "Man of Steel." For the first few decades, the character of Superman was a reliably stalwart bellwether of Good. If he happened to waver from that path temporarily, it was usually some form of Kryptonite that was to blame, and not any character flaw. In Richard Donner's 1978 "Superman," not only was Kal-El (played by Christopher Reeve) portrayed as a true blue guy who never lies in a post-Watergate and Vietnam America, but his parents Jor-El (Marlon Brando) and Lara (Suzannah York) are depicted as pseudo-religious figures, the literal last people on their entire planet to both speak the truth and be wholly selfless.

When it comes to Superman, the suit isn’t just fabric; it’s a legacy, a language, and a symbol of myth stitched in thread. And in the latest deep-dive video from Warner Bros. Discovery’s official X account, fans are given an intricate breakdown of how David Corenswet’s 2025 Superman suit was crafted. Not just with high-tech tools, but with decades of comic book DNA. “You will believe a man can fly,” the expert narrates, adding:

That is if he’s wearing one of these incredible Superman suits.

The visual history begins in 1978 with Christopher Reeve’s costume, designed by Oscar-winner Yvonne Blake, who approached the task as a collaborative evolution. Early versions veered off-course with a darker palette and a questionable “S” belt buckle before being reshaped to match the iconic comic-book look fans expected.

Four decades later, enter Corenswet’s iteration, designed by three-time Oscar nominee Judianna Makovsky.

A piece of utterly mind-blowing fanart has reimagined Supergirl in a suit that fans of Superman might recognize if they are familiar with one iconic Elseworlds story from the 1990s. While the costume is likely far too bold for James Gunn’s Dcu, there is no denying that seeing Kara Zor-El don this particular suit is nothing short of epic.

Artist Daniel Scott Gabriel Murray recently took to Instagram to share a breathtaking depiction of Supergirl that combines immense technical skill with emotional depth. The artwork, posted on June 24, 2025, has already received over 12,000 likes and a flood of comments praising the stunning image.

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Murray’s caption was both humorous and insightful, offering a peek into his creative process: “Rebelle 7, Photoshop 2025, 5 versions, all involved swearing.”

Supergirl Fanart Gives Kara Zor-El an Epic Kingdom Come-Inspired Look Supergirl...

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The reviews are in, with James Gunn’s Superman earning favorable comparisons to the DC character’s Silver Age, with critics claiming the film feels like a “living, breathing comic book.”

Ahead of the film’s release on July 11, fans can buy the Superman Legacy Box Set, which compiles four classic Superman graphic novels that served as inspiration for the latest Superman adaptation. The compilation, announced in August of last year,...

Doctor Victor von Doom is the greatest super-villain in Marvel Comics. He's such a great character that it's hard for writers to not use Doom. Hence, he has fought pretty much every major Marvel hero: Doom's fellow armored genius Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, the X-Men (during which times Storm has caught Doom's eye), Black Panther, Captain America, etc.

But von Doom's ire is reserved for the Fantastic Four above all else, especially that accursed Reed Richards. During their days at Empire State University, Doom was building a machine to breach the afterlife and contact his mother Cynthia. Reed warned him his calculations were slightly off but Victor refused to hear him. Then the machine blew up in Doom's face. How badly Doom was scarred by this explosion varies, but he's hidden his face behind an iron mask since. He's also convinced himself that a jealous Reed sabotaged the machine...

Jim Shooter, the comics industry titan who went from teenage writing prodigy to seminal but divisive editor-in-chief for Marvel Comics in the 1980s, has died after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 73.

His death was announced Monday on Facebook by writer-editor Mark Waid and confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his son, Benjamin Shooter.

Shooter came of age in an industry that was both staid and stuck in traditions yet unusually open in a way that a phone call from an editor to a kid could make dreams come true.

He wrote stories that he sent into National Comics — as DC was known at the time — in the mid-1960s when he was in his early teens, prompting an out of the blue phone call from legendary editor Mort Weisinger, who would buy the stories and put Shooter on the payroll. It was a boon for the youngster, who...

The Superman and Justice League fandoms were recently thrown into a tizzy over a tweet that was taken out of context and widely misinterpreted. The confusion left many devastated, as it led them to believe that fan-favorite artist Dan Mora was leaving DC Comics. While the future remains uncertain in some respects, the situation is far more hopeful than the “end all” news fans initially feared.

Dan Mora recently announced on Twitter that he will be joining The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman as they take over the next story arc of Image Comics’ Transformers, following the departure of Daniel Warren Johnson and Jorge Corona.

Hey, I'm doing transformers too! I feel like the most lucky kid in the world https://t.co/MK73gsDcFb#transformerspic.twitter.com/MpCix0I9fm— Dan Mora (@Danmora_c) June 26, 2025

While this is stellar news for Transformers fans, DC fans were left concerned about...

Mark Waid and Alex Ross’s Kingdom Come (1996) presents one of DC’s darkest alternate realities, and now, a group of exceptionally talented cosplayers has brought its iconic versions of Superman, Flash, and Green Lantern to life. This rare cosplay not only captures the haunting tone of the story but also stands as a powerful tribute to one of DC’s most legendary tales.

Comic lover and cosplayer John Lemay recently took to Facebook to share an exceptional Kingdom Come Green Lantern cosplay, featuring himself alongside two friends who also drew inspiration from the Elseworlds story by cosplaying as the Flash and Superman of this dark future.

[Cosplay] Kingdom Come Green Lantern by John Lemay on Facebookby u/Skylir_Malinao in DCcomics

The trio debuted their impressive cosplays at HeroesCon in Charlotte, Nc, over the weekend of June 20–22, 2025. Lemay’s original post has already garnered thousands of likes, while a reposted...

American writer, editor, and publisher Jim Shooter has passed away at the age of 73, bringing his legacy to an end. Fellow comic book writer Mark Waid revealed on Facebook that Shooter lost his fight with esophageal cancer, something he had “been battling for some time.”

Despite being a controversial figure, Shooter has contributed a lot to the world of comics, starting his journey at the young age of fourteen. He began his career by working for DC Comics before expanding his territory.

Rip Jim Shooter

One of the last big names of the silver age, undeniably a fantastic Eic for Marvel. pic.twitter.com/M3KciidSg3

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Shooter then went on to work for Marvel Comics, where he became the editor-in-chief, responsible for some of the most iconic moments to exist in the superhero universe, including the Symbiote suit and The Korvac Saga. The late writer also launched Valiant Comics,...

Jim Shooter, the iconic comic book writer who broke into writing comics for DC when he was just 14 years old, and who later became one of the most influential Editors-in-Chief in Marvel history, has died at the age of 73, according to comic book writer, Mark Waid, who noted that Shooter had been suffering from esophogeal cancer for a few years now.

Famously (it was literally the first legend I did as part of Comic Book Legends Revealed), Shooter started writing for DC when he was just 14 years old. As a big comic book fan, he understood that the Marvel Comics of 1964-65 were a good deal sharper than most DC books of the era, so Shooter's idea was to pitch DC on stories that were more like Marvel ones. Really thoughtful idea, right? He also actively looked for a comic book that he felt had the biggest problems with its story,...

DC Comics just brought back a controversial piece of Supermanlore, which once more raises the question of whether Watchmenis canon in the DC Universe. Further, astute fans have suggested that the return of “The Supermen Project” could reflect things fans are about to see on-screen in James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman film.

New History of the DC Universe #1, written by Mark Waid, with art by Todd Nauck and Jerry Ordway, is an ambitious undertaking, which seeks to streamline and redefine, as its title suggests, DC’s fictional history.

Among the most profoundly important details included in the issue? The reintegration of “The Supermen Project,” from 2017’s Doomsday Clock, into continuity.

DC's "New History" Confirms "The Supermen Project" Plays A Pivotal Role In Its Superhero Lore New History of the DC Universe #1, Written By Mark Waid; Art By Todd Nauck And Jerry Ordway; Available Now From DC Comics

The Supermen Project,...

After months of what felt like endless rumours about Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Brand New Day plans, it was recently confirmed that Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as The Punisher in the movie. 

The actor made his official MCU debut in Daredevil: Born Again, and seeing how these two heroes mesh promises to be fascinating. On the page, Peter Parker has a storied history with Frank Castle, and any one of their previous adventures could inspire what we see in theaters next summer.

In this feature, we're taking a closer look at some of our favourite (and the most iconic) Spider-Man/Punisher storylines, exploring how they could influence their first MCU team-up...and which specific elements of these stories should be adapted for the big screen. 

Check out what we're hoping to see in Spider-Man: Brand New Day by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below. 

6. Omega Effect

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for New History of the DC Universe #1!It's been a long time since they were last seen, but DC Comics just brought back the publisher's very first superhero. Many may think of Superman as the pioneer of the DC Universe, but there was another valiant hero who existed before the Man of Steel, and their place in DC history is now 100% canon once more.

In New History of the DC Universe #1 by Mark Waid, Jerry Ordway, and Todd Nauck, former Flash Barry Allen is using his retirement to map out the entire history of his world. He starts from the very beginning, back when the Hands first used the limitless energy of creation to create the Big Bang.

After going over the events that forged the Dcu, it isn’t long before Barry starts discussing the heroes who existed long before the contemporary ones. Eventually, he gets...

Thanks to her widespread presence across various media, including animated shows, comics, live-action, video games, and more, Harley Quinn has undergone dozens of costume and character design overhauls, with some being infinitely better than others. Now, DC is bringing back the Gotham City Sirens' best costume to mainstream continuity, and fans are going to be stoked.

Mark Waid and Dan Mora return to their We Are Yesterday storyline in Justice League Unlimited #8. This storyline features time-traveling shenanigans that see DC’s present-day heroes fighting alongside past versions of themselves against past versions of their most iconic villains.

With so many different eras and timelines colliding in this epic crossover, it has resulted in the return of some of DC’s best character designs. One of the most notable examples is Harley Quinn, whose Rebirth look makes a comeback, and it looks like it’s here to stay.

Harley Quinn’s...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Justice League Unlimited #8!While fans everywhere await to see the multiverse-spanning Avengers: Doomsday, DC Comics is unleashing a fight filled with all the variants fans can handle. The past, present, and future are colliding as Gorilla Grodd attempts to take control of the timeline. And when all is said and done, there’s going to be major ramifications for the entire DC Universe.

In Justice League Unlimited #8 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, time and space are colliding as Gorilla Grodd, imbued with Omega Energy launches a final attack on the Justice League. Thankfully, Air Wave has brought the cavalry and recruited heroes from various periods, such as the "Year One" Flash, Superman Blue, and Batman Beyond.

The Omega Energy is purged from Grodd and the day is saved. Unfortunately, thanks to all of the interference Grodd did with time, there’s too much tachyon interference.

Even the most studious DC fans who have examined the Dcu front to back might be surprised to learn that, without one U.S. president, the Justice League would never have come to be. So, which American leader do fans have to thank, and what exactly did he do to spark the birth of DC’s greatest superhero team?

Mark Waid, Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck, John Kalisz, Matt Herms, and Todd Klein’s New History of the DC Universe finally kicks off with its debut issue. This ambitious mini-series undertakes a nearly impossible task: fixing DC’s convoluted timeline and presenting readers with a cohesive, non-contradictory history for mainstream continuity.

The first issue spans from the birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society, and it’s here that DC officially credits President Theodore Roosevelt with the formation of the Justice Society of America, and, by extension,...

Focusing on the bigger picture often means missing the noise, but in fandoms, especially when discussing the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that noise can turn into a storm. This is what is happening with the upcoming release, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Reed Richards, portrayed by the evergreen, Pedro Pascal, proved that he knows the character through and through, better than anyone, but what’s in store for him ahead was not what was expected. The actor’s recent comments have reignited the Reed Richards casting debate.

Pedro Pascal’s insight into Reed Richards shows he’s done his homework

With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn leading the charge, Marvel’s First Family is returning with a cast that promises both emotional depth and cinematic spectacle. On a day with Kino.de, Pedro Pascal opened up about his role and shared thoughtful takes on Richard Reed’s intellect,...

Superman is one of the most argued-about characters in comic book fiction. From “Umm actually, in Injustice…” to “Goku would go Super Saiyan and then…” and also “He is bland. He has too many powers!” which leads to the biggest misconception: “Superman is boring.”

Wrong. That is the simplest way to put it.

To go further, we need to understand why we are getting a new take on Superman this summer with James Gunn's upcoming movie.

Superman has been misrepresented in all the types of media for a few decades now.

It's time to remember who Superman really is

We have had the darker take of Superman's story on the big screen with Man of Steel by Zack Snyder, where Superman snaps Zod's neck to save civilians. Many discussions have happened since then about this take and the DC Extended Universe. The Dceu is no longer around, having suffered numerous box-office failures.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1087!The very first outfit Superman ever wore has been revealed, and let's just say it's certainly a choice. It's the Summer of Superman and DC Comics is covering all different points of his life, including his past, which reveals the outfit he bravely chose to reveal to the world in his big debut.

In Action Comics #1087 by Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge, a young Clark and his parents visit Metropolis for the Expo of Tomorrow. Despite being excited about the expo, Clark is also itching to reveal his powers, going so far as to wear his first costume underneath his clothes.

That decision comes in handy as the expo is attacked by a villain named Raze, forcing Clark to debut Superboy a bit earlier than planned. Clark fights valiantly in his first outfit, which features large, oversized red trunks and matching red high-top sneakers...

James Gunn's Supermanis about to hit the big screen, and it promises to be a dream for Lex Luthor lovers, as Nicholas Hoult has been cast in the role and will serve as the film's main villain. But for plenty, there is only one truly iconic Lex, and that's Michael Rosenbaum of Smallville. So, it's a good day for them.

Rosenbaum recently revealed that he's scored himself a voice cameo in the new movie. While speaking at the Fan Expo Dallas (via ScreenRant) he let slip: "James asked me to do something fun, so I have a couple of lines that I voice." He went on, "It's funny, in a way... Anyway, there was nothing [else] in this one, but he's the head of DC, so I think he can stick me in a movie or something. He's thoughtful, so I hope that happens. But I think the movie's gonna be great.

Ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' release, Jeremy Slater addressed the failure of the Marvel team's last theatrical outing, Fantastic Four, blaming it on a combination of conflicting creative visions and a changing budget. The film starred Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell, and Michael B. Jordan. Despite featuring a popular lineup of Marvel heroes, Fantastic Four only managed a worldwide gross of $167.8 million against a $120 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). Profit aside, it also failed to strike a chord with critics, earning a 9% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Recently, Slater spoke with ComicBook.com, and unpacked how the film's conflicting references set it up for failure:

Honestly, my biggest tonal reference was The Avengers. It had just come out, either that same summer or the summer before. I f-cking loved it. I thought Joss Whedon did the impossible with that movie and balanced all these tones. I still remember, in the theater,...

Writer Chip Zdarsky, known for his work across both Marvel and DC, recently spoke about The Fantastic Four: First Steps after visiting the set. He officially gave the film his stamp of approval, offering a compliment that is nothing short of monumental as he described the production as “unlike any other movie I’ve ever encountered…”

On May 28, 2025, The Official Marvel Podcast sat down with Jonathan Hickman, Ryan North, Mark Waid, and Chip Zdarsky. Each of these writers is known for their work across various Fantastic Four titles, making them respected voices of authority on all things Ff. Together, they discussed the upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is set to release on July 25, 2025.

During the episode, the group of writers reflected on the history and legacy of Marvel’s First Family, while also providing commentary on the upcoming movie. One comment in particular, made by Zdarsky about the film,...

Warning: Spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #7The newest incarnation of the Justice League has made its shocking debut, and fans of DC history are in for a treat, with the new roster collecting some of the most iconic, cult-status, and fan-favorite superheroes from across time and reality.

Building towards a cosmic crossover as DC goes "All-In" on its biggest properties, the new issue of Justice League Unlimited sees the heroes finally turn the fight back against the Legion of Doom. But not in any wayy either readers or the heroes themselves expect, with an accidental twist summoning a new League through time and the Multiverse, recruiting Batman Beyond Terry McGinnis, Zero Year Batman, the one-handed Aquaman, Jonah Hex, and more.

The surprise arrival of this new incarnation of the titular Justice League Unlimited certainly proves the name true, while making the new green-suited hero Air Wave one of the most important in the DC pantheon.

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This June, Max is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the period drama series The Gilded Age to the streaming release of the hit film A Minecraft Movie. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Max next month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films coming to Max in June 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (June 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90% Credit – Lionsgate

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire is a dystopian action thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence from a screenplay co-written by Simon Beaufoy and Michael DeBruyn. Based on the 2009 novel Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, the 2013 sequel film continues the story of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark after...

Yes, it’s true, Stephen Colbert has just been officially canonized in DC Comics lore, thanks to his appearance on an upcoming variant cover, which features Superman sitting at the iconic late night host’s desk for an interview. Notably, Colbert’s introduction into DC lore follows suit with his long-time canon status within the rival Marvel Universe.

Colbert and DC Comics shared a clip from his show on Instagram, in which the host revealed artist Dan Mora’s special variant cover for Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #40, written by Mark Waid, with art by Adrián Gutiérrez, which features a broadly smiling Superman holding up a copy of his new self-help book, alongside a beaming Stephen Colbert.

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It is a perfect integration of a pop culture icon into the DC Universe, and while his appearance might be limited...

The mighty strength of the Incredible Hulk can do almost anything, but can it lift Thor's hammer Mjolnir? The thunder god's mallet was enchanted by Odin so that it can only be lifted by one who is "Worthy," becoming impossibly heavy when anyone else grasps its handle. But can even the magic of Odin overpower the Hulk?

In today's The Incredible Hulk #25, fans can see Hulk soaring through the air with Mjolnir.

Hulk Just Turned Mjolnir Against Thor The Green Goliath Has Experience with the Godly Weapon

In today's The Incredible Hulk #25 - from Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein, Matt Wilson and Cory Petit - fans can see Hulk soaring through the air with Mjolnir in hand, knocking down Thor and his allies like bowling pins. The two are clashing over Hulk's new sidekick Charlie Tidwell, who has become bonded to the ancient Valravn - a shapeshifting werewolf who...

DC has just given fans a major confirmation: as they revisit their 90-year history, they’ll be officially establishing Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons, Diana Prince’s mother, as the Wonder Woman of WWII, shaking up previously established lore in a big way. However, this isn’t the first time DC has christened Hippolyta with the Wonder Woman mantle.

Recently, Mark Waid sat down with The Comic Pals to discuss his ongoing works such as Justice League Unlimited,Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, and more, as well as some of his upcoming projects for DC. Perhaps the most notable of these is New History of the DC Universe #1, which is set to release on June 25, 2025.

During the interview, the question of who holds the Wonder Woman title came up, with Mark Waid confirming that Diana Prince is the current Wonder Woman, while Hippolyta will be the Golden Age Wonder Woman.

Many people are looking very forward to James Gunn's Superman. It takes its cues from the original 1979 Superman with Christopher Reeve, but now newcomer David Corenswet is in the title role. He'll go up against Lex Luthor, giant monsters and more while maintaining his romance with ace reporter Lois Lane. And one person in particular is thrilled about the movie - because his name is in it.

Mark Waid is one of the most beloved writers of the Superman comics, and has also contributed stories to other characters who will appear in the new movie, such as Metamorpho. So Gunn and the other creators of the new Superman movie decided it was fitting that Waid should get a tiny shout-out in the trailer - and presumably the movie too. In one scene involving the military, a sign labeled "Waid St." can be seen.

Waid was understandably thrilled about it,...

Daredevil: Born Again was a hit with fans and critics, but the fifth episode—"With Interest"—proved to be the most divisive. Tonally, it was far more jovial than the rest of the season and felt more like a Mark Waid Daredevil comic than one by Frank Miller or Chip Zdarsky, for example.

In the episode, Matt Murdock finds himself caught up in a bank robbery alongside Ms. Marvel's father, Yusuf Khan. The Man Without Fear helps to take down the robbers, and it's been confirmed that this was the only instalment of Daredevil: Born Again left untouched by the creative overhaul.

Talking to The Playlist, Charlie Cox elaborated on what the series looked like before Dario Scardapane took over as showrunner, and made a startling admission.

"There was one episode we didn’t change at all," the actor started. "It’s the episode in the bank ['With Interest'], and that was...

Jackson "Butch" Guice, an acclaimed artist for Marvel and DC since the early 1980s, has passed away at the age of 63, according to a social media message from Guice's brother-in-law, James Hettel. Guice had recently been dealing with some health struggles.

Guice was a big fanzine artist in the early 1980s when he did some work on a Rom Annual, which got him his first regular Marvel gig, drawing Micronauts at the tail end of Bill Mantlo's run on the popular toy-inspired series...

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During that period, he also had a beautiful portfolio published in Marvel Fanfare #9...

With Bob Layton, Guice launched X-Factor for Marvel in 1986...

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When Louise Simonson took over the book with its sixth issue, Guice left the book soon after, but not before co-creating the iconic X-Men villain, Apocalypse, with Simonson...

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He did some New Mutants issues during this period.

Everyone's favorite Super Pet Krypto has received a Funko Pop treatment alongside the Man of Steel ahead of his eagerly anticipated big-screen debut. James Gunn's Superman, the first feature film in the nascent Dcu, will fly into theaters this July featuring the Superdog from Krypton.

In addition to the Krypto and David Corenswet'sSuperman vinyl figures, which are based on the character's designs from the upcoming film, Funko unveiled two more figures inspired by Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor. Available on the Funko website and Amazon starting April 18 to mark Superman Day, the figures cost $11.99 as part of a lineup that includes Jumbo and keychain versions of Superman, for $39.99 and $4.99, respectively. The Funko figures depict Krypto and Superman in flight, Lois striding to the next scoop, and Lex brandishing a Luthorcorp mug.

Excitement for Krypto's appearance in the Dcu increased with the footage DC Studios released at CinemaCon,...

Superman is only a few months away from arriving in theaters, and it's been confirmed today the movie is getting a prequel novel courtesy of Penguin Random House.

Unfortunately, it will be aimed at younger fans and is only 144 pages in total. There may still be some useful clues about what's to come in the Dcu's version of Metropolis, of course, including what sounds like an early interaction between the Man of Steel and Lex Luthor.

We're expecting plenty more tie-in material to be released ahead of Superman's arrival in theaters this July, with this book likely to be the first of many.

Regardless of the age group the novel has been written for, eager DC fans will likely want to find out as much as possible about the world James Gunn is building, and this book might include a few big hints.

Superman: Welcome to Metropolis will be released...

In late January, DC Comics teased the first DC All-In crossover event titled “We are Yesterday.” The project will be spearheaded by Mark Waid, who will be joined by a plethora of other authors and artists for this project.

The whole series will be a six-part event that will run from April to June 2025 and will see a multiversal clash that will take us back to the history of the DC universe, promising to be a brilliant event.

Now, ahead of the event’s start, DC has released more information about the six upcoming issues and we are going to reveal all in the remainder of this article.

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The first issue is out on April 16 and it will start Gorilla Grodd’s story as he is going to find an old iteration of the Legion of Doom to have them fight against the Justice League.

Part one begins this week!

Krypto is an important companion to Superman, and he has been his sidekick for a long time. Although he has been a part of several animated projects, Krypto is set to make his live-action debut in the upcoming Superman.

Superman's pet dog Krypto has been one of the pleasant surprises in the first promotional material for the upcoming film, which is set to kick off the DC Universe. Although he has been present in different projects, Superman will finally give Krypto his rightful airtime. However, when speaking to Cbr's Grae Drake, one person isn't too fond of Superman's pet dog: Lois Lane, as Rachel Brosnahan teased.

Asked whether Lois Lane is a dog person, Brosnahan revealed, "No, no, she's definitely not a dog person. I don't think she's an animal person.She has sh—t to do. No, she, she does not, uh, Krypto is not her favorite character,...

2025 looks set to be the year of Superman. The first trailer for DC Studios and James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie broke records and, provided the movie strikes a chord with people, it stands a very real chance of being one of the year's biggest hits.

If so, it may put the Man of Steel back on the map. The character is viewed as old-fashioned and out of touch by many, but Fantastic Four and Daredevil writer Mark Waid is among those looking to redefine the hero on the page.

He did that a long time ago by reimagining Clark Kent's origin in the critically acclaimed Superman: Birthright. In more recent years, he's written the current Batman/Superman: World's Finest and Justice League Unlimited series.

Talking to Newsarama, Waid shared his take on why all signs point to Superman being the hero this world needs in 2025.

"I think with all the turmoil going on,...

Dan Mora, an acclaimed comic book artist currently working on DC Comics’ biggest titles, has offered his rendition of Son Goku from Dragon Ball with the Man of Steel. Mora’s phenomenal artwork comes as Dragon Ball celebrates its 40th anniversary and Superman prepares to enter a new era under James Gunn with its July 2025 movie.

Mora shared his crossover fan art between Dragon Ball and Superman on X (formerly Twitter). "I've been watching too much Dragon Ball," Mora said online. The artwork features Goku as a child with his Power Pole in hand and the Eternal Dragon in the background. Superman is drawn in his traditional appearance -- red boxers and all.

Superman's Dan Mora Reveals His Take on Dragon Ball's Kid Goku I've been watching too much Dragon Ball 😅 pic.twitter.com/O3HZJrdwTe— Dan Mora (@Danmora_c) April 7, 2025

Mora’s most recent works include Superman,...

Bosch star Titus Welliver's Dracula sequel, Abraham's Boys, just received an exciting update. The film has been acquired by Rlje Films and Shudder.

Per Variety, Abraham's Boys is written and directed by Natasha Kermani (Lucky) and based on a short story written by horror legend Stephen King's son, Joe Hill. The film will premiere at the Overlook Film Festival, a four-day celebration of all things horror taking place in New Orleans between April 3 and April 6.

Abraham's Boys follows Max and Rudy Van Helsing, the children of Dracula's legendary Abraham Van Helsing. After learning about their father's history with Dracula, Max and Rudy's worlds are turned upside down as they uncover the reasons for their father's unhinged and violent behavior. Welliver stars alongside Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil), Judah Mackey (The Young and the Restless), Aurora Perrineau (Westworld) and Brady Hepner (The Black Phone).

Image via Shudder...

Daredevil: Born Again kicked off with a bang, and the latest episode will leave fans talking. The newest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio reprise their roles as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin, respectively, in a continuation of the original Daredevil series. While fans might have been worried given that Daredevil previously went through some of the most iconic Daredevil stories, including "The Elektra Saga" and even put its own spin on the "Born Again" series that the Disney+ series draws its name from, the creators pulled from various corners of the Daredevil universe to craft this latest season.

Daredevil: Born Again features plenty of callbacks and Easter eggs from both the original Daredevil series and comics, but it also features some interesting nods and references to the larger MCU and the various heroes that occupy New York. From The Punisher,...

Throughout the vast history of DC Comics, there has been a plethora of reboots to the canon, and exponentially more additions to character's development and backstories. With stories and characters that aren't too far from being one hundred years old, they're bound to get a bit convoluted. Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, New 52, and Doomsday Clock all rebooted the DC Comics universe to some degree. Multiverse stories that take place outside the main universe and Earth Prime are also considered canon because the multiverse is considered canon. You dive too far into that, and it can definitely become confusing.

Mark Waid is here to set the record straight.

In a new series called New History of the DC Universe, Mark Waid is going to establish exactly what is canon to the heroes we know and love over at DC. He sounds like he's incredibly excited about the project too.

Throughout the vast history of DC Comics, there has been a plethora of reboots to the canon, and exponentially more additions to character's development and backstories. With stories and characters that aren't too far from being one hundred years old, they're bound to get a bit convoluted. Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, New 52, and Doomsday Clock all rebooted the DC Comics universe to some degree. Multiverse stories that take place outside the main universe and Earth Prime are also considered canon because the multiverse is considered canon. You dive too far into that, and it can definitely become confusing.

Mark Waid is here to set the record straight.

In a new series called New History of the DC Universe, Mark Waid is going to establish exactly what is canon to the heroes we know and love over at DC. He sounds like he's incredibly excited about the project too.

Get ready, fans, because DC Comics is about to take its bravest and boldest dive into nine decades of iconic storytelling. The publisher has just announced a brand-new series that brings several all-star creators together to take a fresh look at DC history through the eyes of an iconic hero.

DC Comics is honoring almost a century of comic book history with its newly-announced series, New History of the DC Universe. The four-issue miniseries unites DC superfan Mark Waid with a rotating lineup of talented artists like Todd Nauck and Jerry Ordway (who join Waid for the first issue).

The comic is billed as a "fresh look at the past and present of the DC Universe" from the perspective of Barry Allen, aka the Flash. The first chapter will revisit the Golden Age of Comic Books and re-examine the rise of the Justice Society as well as other classic heroes.

Ask almost any DC Comics fan and they'll tell you that Batman is the publisher's smartest hero, which makes it surprising that Superman disagrees. Fans have often speculated that heroes like Mister Terrific, Blue Beetle or the Atom might deserve the 'smartest DC hero' crown, but it turns out there's someone we've been forgetting.

In a preview of Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #2 - from Mark Waid, Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan, David Baron, Richard Starkings and Tyler Smith - Superman's nemesis continues to suffer from a fatal disease that even he can't cure. Deciding to help Lex despite his legacy of evil, Superman dons a flight ring and charts a course for the future.

For any hardcore DC fan, it's clear that there's only one hero that Superman could be referring to as "the smartest man I've ever met." The issue's summary confirms that Superman is heading for...