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While Captain America can deliver a heart-warming and hopeful plea to his allies, only Thor has the power to wield his words with the weight of the King of All Gods. With the highest seat in Asgard, Thor carries a deep sense of reassuring strength when tragedy befalls his subjects. He may not rally others as effortlessly as Steve, but the heavenly weight of a god’s words is incomparable.

Steve Rogers and Thor have a lot in common. Regardless of their initial reasoning, both have carried the tremendous responsibility of leading armies of soldiers. They make life-and-death decisions on behalf of others but push themselves to go beyond their expectations of leadership for the betterment of their teams.

But as charismatic as Captain America’s speeches are, he’s only been around for a little over a century. Thor has had millennia more experience commanding, now fully stepping up to command all of Asgard.

Marvel Comics Sentry is one of the most powerful beings to ever walk amongst Earths Mightiest Heroes. Having gone toe to toe with the likes of Thor, The Hulk, and Namor, there arent many that can compare to the Golden Guardian of Goods raw power.

But even for a superhero regularly seen as 'Marvel's own Superman-level superhuman,' all that power doesnt make Bob Reynolds entirely unstoppable. And for all his great strength, these are the Sentry's biggest weaknesses pulled straight from Marvel Comics.

Negative Zone Energy

For all his vaunted power, the Sentry is as vulnerable to the Negative Zone as any other Marvel Hero, if not more so. As established in Sentry #3 by Paul Jenkins, John Romita Jr., and Mark Morales, prolonged exposure to the Zone incapacitates Bob with the N-Space effect a crippling onslaught that renders the Sentry both physically powerless as well as emotionally overwhelmed.

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The Sentry is considered by many to be one of Marvel Comics strongest superheroes, but such a reputation does Bob Reynolds a major disservice. With the power of one million exploding suns, the Golden Guardian of Good wields abilities far above not only mortal men, but most of his superheroic counterparts.

The Sentrys powerset is nothing short of godlike. And while he has access to more traditional superpowers like flight and super-strength, its these abilities that make him greater than any simple superhero.

Invisibility

One of the Sentrys lesser-known abilities is the classic superpower of invisibility. Using his mastery over energy to alter light rays and avoid detection, Reynolds stealth capabilities are startlingly understated. Civil War: The Return #1by Sentrys creator, Paul Jenkins, Tom Raney, and Scott Hanna puts Bob on the receiving end of these abilities after his powers are mimicked by Crusher Creel, the Absorbing Man.

Creels turn...

Warning: Spoilers for Captain America (2023) #14 ahead!

Captain America has seen more than his fair share of tragedies, leading the Marvel universe from one world-shaking battle to another - but when city-destroying calamity happens on an average monthly basis, which events become memorialized, and which are just part of the day-to-day? Readers get a rare glimpse into this process as one specific disaster is revealed to have legendary status in Captain America's mind.

Captain America (2023) #14, by J. Michael Straczynski, Carlos Magno, and Espen Grundetjern, sees Captain America, Thor, and Spider-Man join forces to solve a mystery that lingers on from the destruction of the town of Broxton, Oklahoma. Captain America reveals that he took the destruction of Broxton very hard, equating the event to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

"I remember all of it. The cowardice of killing civilians...how random it felt, and how wrong," Captain America muses. "When Broxton was destroyed,...

One of the greatest battles that I have ever seen from Iron Man and the Avengers was when they fought Bob Reynolds, also known as the Sentry. At this point in the comics, the Sentry had been taken over by his evil alter ego, the Void, who wielded all the power he needed to end the world. This scenario may sound like an amazing climactic fight, but I've seen a few fans confused about how it actually ended.

The battle against the Void in Siege #4 by Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel is massive and bloody. While characters like Captain America, Thor, Luke Cage, and Captain Marvel are all pretty heavy hitters, they absolutely paled in comparison to the Void, which is why I think some fans seem to find it odd how the Void was beaten so quickly. But after reading over the issue myself, it really wasn't quick or easy.

Infamous Marvel villain Rhino, a perennial Spider-Man rogue, has just received a major upgrade, one that makes him a powerhouse on the level of the Juggernaut. In their previous brief encounters in Marvel canon, Rhino always comes out on the losing side, but now one surprising story might just show the design that could finally give Rhino the win.

Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #4 by Stephanie Phillips and Paolo Villanelli revealed the surprising secret weapon that might even the playing field between Rhino and Juggernaut. In this story, the Chameleon's powers are going out of control, and he is continually shapeshifting into different Spider-Man villains, their powers included.

At one point, Chameleon shapeshifts into the Rhino, showcasing a never-before-seen design, which boasts a very Juggernaut-esque helmet and significantly tougher armor all over his body, and this new armor might just be the key to Rhino finally overcoming his rivalry with the Juggernaut.

Negasonic Teenage Warhead has come far, beginning as a one-off X-Men character to starring in her own solo adventures after teaming up with Deadpool. But her run-in with a Galactus version of herself shows just how far she could go. The future is never certain, however, and it's hard for even a precog to know for sure whats coming down the line.

In Marvels Voices Infinity Comic #46-48 by Andrew Wheeler, Carola Borelli, Brittany Peer, and Joe Sabino, Ellie Phimister, otherwise known as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, is forced to confront a dark future in which she becomes the new Galactus to escape the end of the universe.

Ellie is on the run from the Tva, who are hunting her because of her potential to become a universe-destroying threat. The appearance of this "Megasonic Endless Godhead" seemed, at first, to only prove this point. Ellie attempts to sacrifice herself in...

Warning - Spoilers for Phases of the Moon Knight (2024) #1 ahead!

When considering Moon Knight's greatest foes, most wouldn't count the omega-level mutant Apocalypse among their number. Yet in the new anthology series, Phases of the Moon Knight (2024), not only do readers see why Khonshu holds a grudge against Apocalypse, but also how this rivalry fills in a decades-old Marvel plot hole.

Benjamin Percy and Rod Reis's "Crusader" is the second story in Phases of the Moon Knight (2024). Here, the moon god Khonshu chooses an English soldier who has been conscripted into the Crusades as his champion to strike down a tyrant rising to power in the heart of Egypt. The catch is, the tyrant is none other than En Sabah Nur aka Apocalypse.

Despite Apocalypse's power, he is ultimately outmatched by the might of Khonshu. Although the battle takes an entire evening, Apocalypse is decapitated and defeated -...

Warning: Spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #54!Peter Parker's true power as Spider-Man runs much deeper than what readers know him for. Peter sports a vast array of powers: crawling walls, his Spider Sense that alerts him of enemies coming miles away, and super strength. And that doesn't even cover Spider-Man's high tech gadgets, including those that allow him to sling webs.

There's a heap of power in Peter Parker's arsenal, but The Amazing Spider-Man #54 reveals that Spider-Man's true power can be summarized in three words: "But he learns." Through all of his pain, through all of his trauma, and through all of his mistakes, Peter Parker always learns.

While it may seem like a simple ability, Spider-Man's ability to learn is part of what makes him such an amazing hero. This internal power is more important to Peter and his journey than any of his actual superpowers.

Spider-Man's True...

Deathstroke's missing eye in Allwinter is a nod to the original comics with a new twist, emphasizing his complex character. Fans are getting a sympathetic, complex Deathstroke in Allwinter, transforming him into a Viking antihero. Deathstroke's loss of an eye to his wife adds depth to his character, making him more relatable and attracting a new fanbase.

Deathstroke is gaining traction as a popular DC character, and like many villains of recent lore, he's starting to get his own antihero treatment. One of the key pieces of his character is the missing eye on his mask or his eye patch when he's maskless. In the harsh wintry Elseworld of Dark Knights of Steel, Deathstroke loses his eye in a nod to the original comics with a brand-new twist.

Fans are getting the Deathstroke they have always deserved in Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #2 by Jay Kristoff and Tirso Cons. In a bleak,...

Amazing Spider-Man #54 makes a striking revelation about the Green Goblin, radically altering sixty years worth of Marvel lore surrounding the character. The Green Goblin is revealed to be a unique consciousness, distinct from Norman Osborn truly absolving him of the darkness that has long been associated with the character, thanks to his iconic villain run. The classic villain's true form is a red spectral entity, both the Goblin and Norman Osborn's past, present, and future forever.

Warning: Spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #54 ahead!The Green Goblin has terrorized Spider-Man for decades, acting as a major force in Peter Parker's life and setting up a classic, dynastic rivalry between the Parkers and the Osborns. Now, with the conclusion of the "Easy Being Green" story arc, an unexpected twist gives readers good cause to question everything they know about the Green Goblin, as his true form is finally revealed.

In The Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #54 by Zeb Wells,...

The Galactus Seed, created by Eternity, played a key role in the origins of Asgard and the Marvel Universe. Recent comics revealed a new purpose for the seed, leading to the creation of the deadly Black Stone. There are hints that the Galactus Seed may exist in the MCU, tying into the upcoming introduction of Galactus and the Fantastic Four.

Many artifacts and weapons throughout the Marvel Comics Universe have made a major impact on the direction that the comics take, but few have been as significant as the Galactus Seed. From the Ultimate Nullifier to the Infinity Stones, all-powerful pieces of tech and naturally occurring creations have become the center of many Marvel events. Yet, the Galactus Seed has rarely been a focus in the comics or the MCU.

The Galactus Seed first appeared in 2011's The Mighty Thor Volume 2 #1, written by Matt Fraction, penciled by Olivier Coipel, inked by Mark Morales,...

In The Amazing Spider-Man #54, Spider-Man permanently destroys the Green Goblin's essence, declaring "It's over. The Green Goblin is dead." The Green Goblin has become a mystical force and tried to possess Peter, but it couldn't corrupt him, dying in the attempt. Norman Osborn lives on, purged of the Goblin, while the villain's machinations have left Peter in charge of the Oscorpo corporation and Osborn's former billions.

Warning: contains spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #54!In a historic Marvel moment, Spider-Man just beat his nemesis the Green Goblin in a victory six decades in the making. This final, decisive fight leaves the Green Goblin persona totally dead, freeing Norman Osborn from its influence forever. It's a huge moment for the hero, and one that Marvel punctuates with a full page spread declaring "The End." However, as big as this development is, the fallout is likely to be just as influential.

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Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #53 playfully revisits the iconic upside-down kiss from the first Spider-Man movie with a hilarious twist involving Green Goblin and Rek-Rap. The comedic use of Rek-Rap adds a new layer of humor to the classic kiss scene, leaving even Green Goblin speechless in this issue. While poking fun at the famous Spider-Man kiss is nothing new, this iteration in Amazing Spider-Man #53 is a standout comedic moment.

Warning: Spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #53 ahead!Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002) is chock-full of iconic moments, but perhaps none have dominated the franchise quite like the rainy, upside-down kiss shared by Spider-Man and Mary Jane. Sure enough, Marvel has revisited the kiss once more - calling back to that tender moment in the most outrageous and hilarious way possible.

With Spider-Man possessed by Norman Osborn's evil, a rag-tag group consisting of Kamala Khan, the Living Brain, Curt Connors, and Rek-Rap face an uphill...

X-Men '97's first season ended on a high note, drawing from classic X-Men stories and setting up intriguing futures for the mutants. Ancient Egypt and a dark future set the stage for a split X-Men team in the season finale of X-Men '97, leaving fans excited for more. The Rise of Apocalypse and The Adventures of Cyclops and Phoenix tie into X-Men '97's narrative, hinting at a deeper exploration of mutant history.

X-Men '97's first season is in the books, and it's proven to be one for the ages. Many longtime X-Men fans were reticent toward Marvel Studios getting its hands on the mutants, so X-Men '97's brilliant first season was very much welcome. The season took a variety of X-Men story ideas from several different eras and created a continuing narrative that grabbed comic readers and more casual X-Men fans alike. However, the finale threw...

Janet Van Dyne's death in Secret Invasion feels arbitrary and unfair, serving mainly to shock readers and make other heroes feel sad. Like many characters in Marvel Comics, Wasp doesn't stay dead for long, with Brian Michael Bendis bringing her back a few years later. Wasp's death in Secret Invasion serves as a commentary on an infamous Avengers moment, highlighting the mistreatment of female characters in comics.

When Marvel Comics' 2008 crossover Secret Invasion happened, it claimed the life of a founding Avenger, the Wasp, which was especially heartbreaking because she was barely even involved in the story. This "shock death" is emblematic of several problems with major comic crossover events of the era, and the carelessness with which female characters are often treated in comics. Its also a metatextual examination of Marvels most contentious relationship, though thats still no excuse for what happens.

In Secret Invasion #8, Janet Van Dyne aka...

Criti Noll, the Skrull imposter of Hank Pym, could have been a hero in Secret Invasion if given the chance, but tragically, she met a grim fate. In Mighty Avengers vol 1 #17, Criti warns about the Skrull invasion but is dismissed, showing Hank's heroism influences others. Hank Pym's heroism is infectious, as Criti's actions as his imposter unravel a deeper complexity in his character.

Marvel Comics Secret Invasion saw Earths superheroes infiltrated by the Skrulls, but there was one secret Skrull who might have been a hero themselves if only theyd had the chance. The sad story of Criti Noll is not only a clever twist on the tropes of the spy genre, but its also a character piece for both her and her target, the Avenger formerly known as Ant-Man, Hank Pym.

Criti Noll, who impersonated Hank Pym in the lead up to Secret Invasion, could have been a real...

As writer Chuck Austen revealed in an interview, the tragic death of Sammy the Squid Boy, a character Austen introduced at the start of his Uncanny X-Men run, was planned to serve as essential step in Juggernaut's redemption arc from the inception of the character Austen's mid-2000s X-Men run was controversial in many ways, but introduced a lasting change to the franchise by solidifying Juggernaut's heroic turn, setting him up for his current central heroic role as a core member of the team. Sammy the Squid Boy's death showcased the importance of supporting characters in X-Men stories and highlighted potential heroism in any character – even if Sammy's climactic moment of heroism resulted in his death, which stands among most heartbreaking in franchise history.

One of the most heartwrenching deaths in the X-Men’s history was planned from the beginning – but that didn’t stop the character’s creator from getting attached.

Wolverine emerges victorious against Venom in a brutal showdown, using the same move he used to defeat the Hulk in Old Man Logan. Wolverine regains control during Venom's possession by channeling Charles Xavier's mental techniques, demonstrating his resilience and determination. Wolverine then tears his way free from the inside, showing that villains who try to 'eat' Logan will always lose.

Warning: contains spoilers for What If...? Venom #2 ahead! As two of Marvel's most violent figures, it's never pretty when Wolverine and Venom throw down. However, their latest brawl takes things further than ever. Wolverine emerges as the definitive victor, employing a brutal signature move that he used to destroy the Hulk in the iconic Old Man Logan.

Jeremy Holt, Tadam Gyadu, Ceci de la Cruz, and Ariana Maher's What If...? Venom #2 sees the Venom symbiote bond to Wolverine after a brawl with Sabretooth goes south. Venom is quick to exert control,...

Jason Todd's death at the hands of the Joker was not meant to happen, as revealed in Batman Annual #25. Superboy-Prime's actions in attempting to fix the darkness in DC's timeline inadvertently brought Jason back to life. Superboy-Prime's manipulation of reality caused the revival of Jason Todd, but it was not a deliberate act. Jason's revival makes sense considering he was never meant to die in the first place. Jason Todd's death was a tragic event that significantly altered his life. It was an anomaly in the DC Multiverse, and his survival in various instances hints at the fact that his death was not part of his destined path.

Red Hood is one of the more tragic characters in the DC Universe. He was a young boy who had an absurdly difficult life, eventually finding a loving family and purpose under the care of Bruce Wayne and the Bat-Family,...

Gotham remains the home of some of DC's most intelligent players, including Batman, Tim Drake's Robin, and the increasingly deadly Penguin. Other heroes like Steel and Mister Terrific continue to shape the DC Universe. The most prominent genius villains are Amanda Waller, Brainiac, and Failsafe - major threats who are rising to power over 2024 as DC's new 'Trinity of Evil.'

The DC Universe is home to some of the smartest characters in fictions - tactical, scientific, and investigative geniuses who operate on the same level as mystic beings and otherworldly gods. Named for 'Detective Comics,' it's no surprise that DC loves smart characters - from science-savvy superheroes to conniving villains defined by their monstrous ambition. However, as a living, ongoing tangle of stories, the hierarchy of DC's smartest characters is always changing.

Here are the 10 smartest characters in DC canon, with a focus on those currently operating...

Superman's true love, Lois Lane, could actually be his ultimate villain, as hinted in a dark storyline where an evil version of Lois kills superheroes, including the Man of Steel. Lois admitted in the alternate universe story to having fears and thoughts similar to the villainous Lois, raising concerns about her potential for turning evil. Evidence from past events, including being given a gift by Lex Luthor, suggests that there is a dark side to Lois that could lead her to become Superman's ultimate enemy, if things went the wrong way.

There are few relationships in comic books that are as iconic as Superman and Lois Lane – but a few details suggest that Superman's ultimate villain might just be his true love. The two have been dating for decades, and are nearly completely inseparable. Not even reality being rewritten could keep them apart. If anyone were going to take the Man of Steel down,...

The Mutant Saga is still many years away but with the upcoming release of Deadpool 3 and the rumored return of multiple Fox X-Men characters in the fast-approaching Avengers: Secret Wars, excitement for the X-men's MCU arrival is at an all-time high. Since their comic book debut in 1963, the X-Men have led to some of the greatest comic book stories ever being created, many of which have already been adapted, such as Days of Future Past, Apocalypse, and Logan.

Marvel has begun to tease fans with X-Men-related content in recent MCU projects, such as confirming Namor and Ms. Marvel as the McU's first mutants, and The Marvel's shocking post-credit scene reveal. In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Charles Xavier's presence suggests that the X-Men are already out there, furthering excitement for their debut. One way fans could see the X-Men finally arrive could be through an adaptation...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1!

Duke Thomas, also known as the Signal, doesn't need gadgets like the rest of the Bat-Family due to his metahuman powers of light and dark manipulation. Duke's abilities, including invisibility and "Ghost Vision," make him the stealthiest and most powerful member of the Bat-Family. Batman has welcomed Duke into the Bat-Family and relies on his powers as a metahuman, making him the most capable sidekick in the fight against Gotham's villains.

From Nightwing's multipurpose escrima sticks to Batman's iconic Batarangs, the Bat-Family is known for having a huge assortment of gadgets to help deal with dangerous situations. But Duke Thomas, also known as the Signal, doesn't need any gadgets to fight villains. As Duke is the only metahuman member of the Bat-Family, he's able to get the job done entirely on his own.

Things...

Atom Eve's secret power is revealed - she has the ability to regenerate her body and essentially be immortal. The reveal confirms her immense power and solidifies a happy ending for Mark, despite his father's doubts. Atom Eve's immortality means that Mark can potentially be immortal too, allowing them to live a long and happy life together.

The unveiling of a secret power for Atom Eve sets the stage for Invincible's true happy ending. Atom Eve is best known for having the ability to manipulate molecules in any way she chooses. As such, she is also shown to have the power to regenerate any part of her body following an excruciating injury. Although her powers are limited throughout the series, her powers allow her to heal immediately under enough trauma.

Atom Eve learns the full extent of her healing powers in Invincible #144 by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Mark Morales,...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Scorched Earth #1!

Scarecrow adds a new dangerous twist to his fear toxin by fusing it with Joker venom, increasing the potency and potential harm it can cause. The insult from the Joker pushes Scarecrow to steal his venom formula, aiming to prove himself and seek revenge against the Clown Prince of Crime. Despite being quickly taken down, Scarecrow's ability to create the fusion indicates his potential to recreate it and pose a greater threat in the future.

Watch out Gotham City: Scarecrow has finally become a major threat by stealing from the Joker. When Batman's villains get access to all the weaponry stored in the Batcave, with his choice of anything, Scarecrow decides to use leftover samples of Joker venom to enhance his own fear toxin.

Scarecrow and the Joker haven't been on the best of terms lately, and it seems...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1

Batman's Bat-Vehicles can move to and from Wayne Manor inconspicuously thanks to satellite concealers positioned around the Manor. The satellite concealers effectively shield Wayne Manor from satellite surveillance within a two-mile radius, strategically concealing the emergence points of the Bat-Vehicles. However, this technology also poses challenges when it comes to tracking other vehicles in the vicinity.

One of the enduring conundrums concerning Batman has been the inconspicuous movements of his Bat-Vehicles to and from Wayne Manor, a potential giveaway to the secret of Bruce Wayne being the Dark Knight. However, in a recent comic issue, Batman reveals the method that shields the Batmobile's movements to and from the Manor, offering an explanation that resolves this perennial query.

In Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1 by Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard, Nikola Čižmešija, Mike Hawthorne, Wade Von Grawbadger,...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1 ahead!

The Gotham War comes to an end, but the true winner is the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, who successfully severs Batman from his allies. Batman's backup personality, Zur-En-Arrh, has been controlling him throughout the war, leading to increasingly rash actions and isolating Batman from those who could help him. Batman is now more vulnerable than ever, as he is left alone without Catwoman or the Bat-Family to protect him from the influence of Zur-En-Arrh.

The Gotham War has ended almost as suddenly as it began, but neither Batman nor Catwoman's side has won in the end. Instead, victory goes to the puppet master orchestrating things all along: not Vandal Savage, but rather the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, who has finally succeeded in severing Batman from the last of his allies.

The Gotham War concludes in Batman/Catwoman:...

Professor Pyg gains the physical power of Bane, making him one of Batman's most dangerous enemies. Robin is easily taken down by Pyg, who now has access to Batman's backup of Venom. Gotham is at risk as Batman's villains are equipped with his weapons, with Pyg becoming the most sadistic and dangerous enemy.

Warning! Contains spoilers For Batman/Catwoman - Gotham War: Scorched Earth!One of the most deranged villains Batman has ever faced just gained the physical power of Bane. With Professor Pyg now using the strength-enhancing compound Venom, there's little hope of defeating him, especially considering he's already taken down Robin. Professor Pyg is one of the most sadistic criminals in Batman's rogues' gallery, and now he has the physical power to enact his vicious plans.

Batman's villains have formed an army using weapons stolen from the Batcave. Naturally, this is an absurdly dangerous situation and Robin finds...

Lady Loki has become an important symbol of self-expression and gender exploration in the Marvel Universe, both in the comics and the MCU. A spectacular cosplay by @jamiebearfancypants celebrates Lady Loki's regal and sinister design, capturing the iconic look. The introduction of Lady Loki and Loki's gender fluidity opens up the possibility for the MCU to further explore how gender informs Loki's character and godhood.

One of the most appealing things about Marvel’s Loki is that they can be whatever they choose to be, and a new cosplay is celebrating Loki’s classic Lady Loki form. Lady Loki has become a touchstone, not just because a version has appeared in the MCU, but because she helped to begin the trend of Loki’s self-expression going beyond his classic villainous male-presenting form — even if it took her death to truly kickstart that revolution.

@jamiebearfancypants has made a spectacular cosplay of Lady Loki.

Warning: Spoilers for The Immortal Thor #2 ahead!Just as Thor has come into his own as King of Asgard just in time to confront an invasion from Utgard, so has Loki embraced their new aspect as "The Teller of Tales." Now sporting a fantastic redesign, Loki's new style is an homage to another exemplary trickster character - David Bowie's Jareth the Goblin King, from the 1986 film Labyrinth. The resemblance marks Marvel's Loki finally coming into their own as a gender-fluid icon.

Al Ewing, Martín Cóccolo, and Matthew Wilson's The Immortal Thor #2 opens with Thor calling upon the mighty Thor-Force in his duel against Toranos. Although Thor is able to win a reprieve, he knows Toranos will return for him soon; to lure him away from the people of New York, Thor retreats to the abandoned Inhuman moon base to await his foe. However, instead of Toranos, Loki arrives.

A Lady Loki cosplay by Zainab Jiwa elevates the character's fashion to a new level with a gorgeous costume, flowing cape, golden horns, and custom Mjolnir earrings. Loki is a master of transformation, adopting various forms and outfits to suit his situation. His Lady Loki form has been a trendsetter in the Marvel Universe. This cosplay represents a powerful and confident Lady Loki who can be both mischievous and protective, showing that anyone can embody the God of Mischief.

Loki is ready to hit the runway with this incredibly fashionable cosplay. The God of Mischief has always made himself presentable given his fun and eccentric nature. But this Lady Loki cosplay seems to have taken the character to a new level of fashionista.

Zainab Jiwa, a London-based model and cosplayer, struts her stuff as a modern-day Lady Loki. The costume itself is gorgeous and wouldn’t look out of place...

Darth Vader's greatest strength is revealed, and it's connected to the controversial concept of midichlorians in Star Wars lore. Darth Vader defeats Cyn Sendvall, the son of the doctor who gave him cybernetic attachments, showcasing his superiority as someone who is not bound by a son's need for acceptance. The comic-book story highlights Anakin Skywalker's lack of a father and the reminder that midichlorians exist in-universe and are the source of Darth Vader's immense power.

Darth Vader — the most feared man in the galaxy — just revealed his greatest strength, and it is the result of one of the most controversial topics in all Star Wars lore. Though many fans would prefer to forget that midichlorians ever existed, Star Wars continues to lean into the idea of Anakin Skywalker being conceived by the microscopic beings.

"Hard Shutdown Part 4," a story by Jason Aaron, Leonard Kirk, Mark Morales, Romulo Fajardo,...

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1!A new and creepy design for DC's famous anti-hero Harley Quinn transforms her into a suburban nightmare. Harley Quinn has been through more redesigns and costume changes than just about any other character in the DC Universe: she's been showcased as everything from an official member of the Bat-Family to a variation of The Batman Who Laughs. Now, Harley Quinn dips into horror yet again, and her new appearance is perhaps her scariest redesign yet.

In Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 by G. Willow Wilson, Atagun Ilhan, Mark Morales, Arif Prianto, and Hassan Otsman-Elhaou, Ivy succumbs to a massive attack by the new villain Insomnia that has left much of the Dcu in nightmarish slumber. Ivy's dream sees her in a quaint and quiet suburban town with a disturbing sun in the sky. She quickly discovers she's not alone, though, as...

The first three episodes of Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion are coming to Hulu.

According to Deadline, ahead of the series finale on July 26, the first three episodes of Secret Invasion -- "Resurrection," "Promises" and "Betrayed" -- will be available to stream on Hulu from July 21 to August 17. The first five episodes of the series are also streaming on Disney+. This marks one of the few times that a Disney+ original series has been made available on Hulu, with Andor and American Born Chinese having also previously streamed on Hulu.

Related: Secret Invasion Episode 5 Ends With [Spoiler] Being Reborn

Secret Invasion follows former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he "learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls." The six-episode limited series is based on the popular 2008 Marvel Comics storyline of the same name, which was written by Brian Michael Bendis,...

Warning! Contains Spoilers for Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1!Every criminal in Gotham City fears Batman, but in Poison Ivy's newest nightmare, she sees the Dark Knight like never before. Batman's deceptively hilarious outfit perfectly shows just how terrifying this version of Batman is to Poison Ivy.

Readers can see Batman's hilariously terrifying new appearance in Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy #1 by G. Willow Wilson, Atagun Ilhan, Mark Morales, Arif Prianto, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. After the new villain Insomnia traps every DC character in "Knight Terrors," Poison Ivy "wakes" into her own nightmare world: a bizarre version of suburban America. Ivy's nightmare is full of twisted versions of her friends and enemies, but the most disturbing of all is Batman.

In this new "reality," Batman is none other than Poison Ivy's pink polo-wearing neighbor — though of course he still wears his iconic cowl along with his polo and cargo shorts.

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An amazing piece of fanart has brought together three great armored suits for Spider-Man, Daredevil and Black Widow. None of these heroes are known for being bulletproof crime-fighters, but each has enjoyed at least one costume that enhanced their durability to superhuman levels.

Chris Ouellette (@cjolet) has brought back the spirit of the 90s with this armored fanart. Commissioned by Tim Stevens (@ungajje), Ouellette’s art brings together Spider-Man’s Spider-Armor Mk II, Daredevil’s black and red armor '90s armor, and Black Widow’s War Widow armor, with all three posed aggressively in a dark alley. Ouellette’s art perfectly captures how intimidating these costumes are, and uses the colored highlights of each to give the piece a visual pop, especially contrasted against the grays and blacks of the bodysuits themselves. Despite coming from completely different stories, the piece seamlessly brings all three costumes together.

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Warning: Spoilers for Wonder Woman #800Batman has finally admitted that he relies on one major DC hero even more than Superman: Wonder Woman. The three Justice League heroes are known as the DC "Trinity," but that doesn't make their relationships equal.

Batman reveals his emotional reliance on Wonder Woman during an extended dream sequence in Wonder Woman #800 by a stacked creative team: Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, Joëlle Jones, Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, Nick Robles, Todd Nauck, Skylar Partridge, Cully Hamner, Jen Bartel, Jordie Bellaire, Tamra Bonvillain, and Pat Brosseau. Diana has been traveling through the dreams of her friends and loved ones, and in this issue, she finds herself within Bruce Wayne's nightmare.

There, she comforts both Batman and a young Bruce, as both once again relive the iconic death of the Waynes. Batman then easily admits the truth: "I'm in pain all the time. And I look to you.

The first trailer for Sony Pictures' Kraven the Hunter has revealed Aaron Taylor-Johnson's take on the titular character won't be the only Spider-Man villain to feature in the movie. The trailer's final moments offer a first glimpse of Alessandro Nivola's Rhino. The Rhino has only rampaged onto the big screen once before, played by Paul Giamatti in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. In that instance, he took his name from the mechanical suit of armor he wore, but Kraven the Hunter has opted for a very different take on the character.

Much like the film's protagonist, Kraven the Hunter's Rhino appears to have superpowers that he has drawn from real animals. While he is not shown in his full Rhino form in the trailer, the beginnings of his transformation are seen, with a hardened rhinoceros-like hide starting to cover his arm. Creating a more animalistic version of the character...

In the Marvel Universe, there are several real-world problems that, no matter how smart superheroes may be, they can never seem to fix, but one unlikely hero actually found a way to cure cancer years ago - the Gold Goblin aka Norman Osborn. While usually the classic villain Green Goblin, Norman recently had his past evil purged from him by a supernaturally-empowered Sin-Eater. Now, Norman's on the side of the good guys... so why hasn't he released his cancer cure?

In the 2000s, Norman Osborn underwent somewhat of a renaissance. Firstly, he becomes the Director of the Thunderbolts, helping to reinvent the team of ‘former’ villains as they became hero-hunters, tracking down those who refused to register under the Superhuman Registration Act. In Secret Invasion #8 by Brian Michael Bendis, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Laura Martin and Chris Eliopoulos, Norman killed the Skrull Queen Veranke who'd been posing as Spider-Woman and was lionized,...

Warning: Spoilers for Wonder Woman #799Between her iconic jumpsuit and her other "specialty" outfits, Wonder Woman has had a lot of iconic costumes over the decades. A number of those looks—including her newest "Gold Goddess" —get a special dream-like tribute in the penultimate issue of the current Wonder Woman series.

Wonder Woman goes on a dreamy trip down memory lane—almost literally—in Wonder Woman #799 by a stacked team of notable recent Wonder Woman creators: Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Alitha Martinez, Meghan Hetrick, Paulina Ganucheau, Juan Ferreyra, Terry Dodson, Mark Morales, Rachel Dodson, and Pat Brosseau. Over the course of the issue, it's slowly revealed that Wonder Woman is trapped in some sort of dream state, visiting her friends' dreams as they recreate their memories of her from different iconic moments in her history. At the very end of the issue, Diana lays prone and asleep in her Gold Goddess costume,...

Marvel’s Illuminati is comprised of some of Earth’s most important heroes, but one hypothetical version goes a step further by including Deadpool on a perfectly absurd team. This version of the Illuminati doesn’t actually exist, but it doesn’t make them any less entertaining.

The Illuminati are the secretive group of Marvel heroes who have taken it upon themselves to deal with huge threats. First appearing in Brian Michael Bendis, Steve McNiven, Mark Morales and Morry Hollowell’s New Avengers #7, the Illuminati’s most common members are Mr Fantastic, Iron Man, Professor X, Black Bolt, Namor and Doctor Strange. The group’s importance to Marvel history is only matched by their unparalleled hubris. Time and time again the group has operated in secret, deciding that they know best, to the detriment of everyone else. Their threatening of, and capture by, the Skrulls in Bendis, Morales, Brian Reed,...

Warning: Spoilers for Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #4More powerful than ever before, Wonder Woman's Amazon sisters now have the power to reshape the entire DC Universe. Themyscira has always been an independent "nation," but with one major change to the Amazons' status quo, they could be major players in the world of DC Comics.

The Amazons' history and political status quo have lately been a major focus of the Wonder Woman family of books, especially with Queen Hippolyta's death (and rise to godhood), Queen Nubia subsequent rise to power, and the integration of a third, long-lost Amazon tribe in Brazil. But even with these massive shake-ups, the Amazons—as they always have been—are an isolated people, often reluctant to reach beyond their borders. Despite Wonder Woman's status as a champion of "Man's World" and her history as a Themysciran ambassador, the other Amazons tend to remain on the island.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Wars: The High Republic #9!The Jedi have a secret hidden on Jedha inside a famous Star Wars landmark, and it has ties to the dark side. This marks a trend wherein Jedi locales also have a strong presence of the dark side of the Force - but in this case, that has resulted in putting others at risk.

In Star Wars: The High Republic #9 by Cavan Scott, Ario Anindito, Mark Morales, Frank William and Ariana Maher, it's confirmed the enormous stone monument of the Final Protector is more than just a statue. The Path of the Open Hand know the secret and wish to bring an end to the Jedi Order and the Republic, toppling the statue and uncovering a Jedi vault - one containing a powerful Sith weapon that is then wielded by scoundrel Tey Sirrek.

Jedha's Jedi Monument Is Hiding Sith Weaponry

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The world of Old Man Logan is one of the darkest Marvel timelines, but a vision of its future under a new evil Hulk shows that it could get even darker. The potential future that Old Man Logan sees for his adoptive son Bruce Banner Jr., who is apparently a cute baby Hulk, is devastating, and despite it not coming to pass, it provides motivation for Logan to return to his home universe.

First introduced in Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1 by Mark Millar, Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell, and Cory Petit, Bruce Banner Jr. is the baby grandson of Bruce Banner from the dystopian Old Man Logan timeline. After one of the most brutal fights between Wolverine and Hulk, Logan kills the entire murderous Hulk Gand and adopts the infant Bruce Jr. In this context, Bruce Jr. represents some small hope for the future, even in such a bleak timeline,...

The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: Visions Season 2, Episode 9, "Aau's Song," streaming now on Disney+.

Throughout the Star Wars eras, Jedi have forged bonds with the Force in many ways that are tied to their own view of the Force. Some Jedi view the Force as a fire, some Jedi view the Force as a river, and these unique takes on the Force can lead to surprising abilities. In Star Wars: Visions' second season, Triggerfish's "Aau's Song" explores how Aau connects to the Force through music. Aau's Force singing ability is strong enough to purify an entire mine of kyber that has been corrupted by the Sith, a feat that most fully trained Jedi Masters would be unable to achieve.

Aau's connection to the Force through song mirrors the High Republic era's Avar Kriss. In Phase I of the Star Wars: The High Republic subseries, Avar can connect with...

Superman's greatest weakness is often considered to be green Kryptonite, the amber shade of Kryptonite is much more dangerous. Green Kryptonite de-powers him and causes him pain, but different colors have different effects on Kal-El, some even being a little sillier than serious. Some, however, have dire consequences and can even cause harm to others around Superman.

Originating from his home planet, Krypton, green Kryptonite weakens Kal-El similarly to radiation poisoning for humans. Many of his vilest enemies use the substance against him to bring Superman down to their level, Lex Luthor being among the most famous to use Kryptonite. Because of this, it's considered his Achilles' heel and the most powerful Kryptonite color, but the amber Kryptonite that spawned from his worst nightmare is even more powerful.

Superman's Worst Fear Come Alive

Amber Kryptonite was first introduced in Dark Nights: Death Metal - The Last 52: War of the Multiverses #1 by Regine Sawyer,...

Marvel Comics just changed again the origin story of its most powerful villains the Beyonders, less than a year after the last retcon. This is the third time that this all-powerful race of cosmic creatures gets a makeover, and it appears that this time it wasn't even planned.

In Avengers Beyond #1, by Derek Landy, Greg Land, Jay Leisten, and Frank D'Armata, the original Beyonder from Secret Wars reveals to the Avengers that he has been secretly "training" them to fight against an upcoming threat that is coming for him and his fellow Beyonders, the Lost One. According to the Beyonder's story, this creature created the members of his species, imbuing them "with the tiniest fraction of his power". The Beyonders then grew jealous of their creator and attacked him, stealing the rest of his power and trapping him for eons, until he finally got free and started hunting his treacherous creations.

Wonder Woman and the Amazons have always had a complicated relationship with DC's versions of the Greek gods, but now they're more alone than ever before. After the events of Lazarus Planet, the Amazons have officially been abandoned by the gods.

Queen Nubia and the Amazons on Themyscira learn of their fate in "The Stranger" from Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #1 by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, Alitha Martinez, Mark Morales, John Livesay, Alex Guimarães, and Becca Carey. The story begins with two young men, clearly aspiring social media influencers, finding the usually un-findable island of Themyscira. Before the Amazons themselves can defend their home, the boys are killed by a stranger, another man claiming to be an ally.

He also tells Queen Nubia that he is a "messenger—one bearing ill news." He tells the Amazons that their island "is no longer under the protection of the gods.

Warning: Spoilers for DC Power: A Celebration #1Wonder Woman's Amazonian sister, Queen Nubia, just debuted a stunning new look to go along with her surprising talent. With this gown and her role as a harpist in a symphonic orchestra, Nubia is more like a queen than ever before.

Queen Nubia debuts her newest look in a story titled "The Queen, The Bee & The Symphony" featuring Bumblebee and her husband Mal Duncan. The short, from DC Power: A Celebration #1, follows the heroes as they prepare to attend Mal's debut as a conductor. Though they fight Monsieur Mallah and the Brain along the way, the focus is on Nubia, Bumblebee, and Mal's connection—especially once Mal invites Nubia to play the harp in his orchestra.

Nubia, of course, accepts the invitation, and the story ends with her playing a harp solo written by Mal. Her new ruffled red gown spreads out around...