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The legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan just turned 55 on July 30, 2025. As the icon celebrates his birthday, fans revisit some of his classics like Inception, Batman Begins, and now Oppenheimer. More recently, there have been speculations around Odyssey’s release on Netflix, although there’s been no official update. However, there are a few forgotten Nolan films that aren’t being talked about nearly enough.

Netflix removed The Dark Knight films after May 31, 2025 (via Collider). While other popular Nolan films like Dunkirk, Tenet, and Interstellar are still readily available on various platforms, let us recall some of the filmmaker’s earlier works (films from 1998 to 2006) that you can find on streaming platforms and binge-watch for your weekend movie marathon.

1. Following (1998) A still from Following (Credit: Momentum Pictures)

Following is Christopher Nolan’s first notable feature film. The black-and-white movie was reportedly produced on a budget of $6,000 (via Box Office Mojo). The film...

Marvel Comics is gearing up to push The Punisher to his limits in a groundbreaking new story under its Marvel Knights banner.

The publisher announced a new comic book series that will debut this October. Set in the world of Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest's Marvel Knights: The World to Come, the new Punisher series will be helmed by Jimmy Palmiotti, the co-founder of the original Marvel Knights line, and Dan Panosian. Last month, Quesada and Priest reunited to launch their new vision for the Marvel Knights world, highlighting a bold future where heroes have fallen, and the universe is in turmoil. With its epic scope encompassing the vast Marvel Universe, fans will get the chance to see even more of the Marvel Knights worldbuilding this October with the Marvel Knights: Punisher spinoff.

Marvel Knights: Punisher #1 Image via Marvel Comics

Marvel's initial solicit for the first issue doesn't reveal much about the series' plot,...

Last month, veteran comic book creators Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest reunited to kick off a new vision of the Marvel Universe in Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

After introducing a white Black Panther, the series has proven to be pretty divisive as the former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief and legendary Black Panther scribe put a new spin on this world's future.

The limited series was released under the groundbreaking "Marvel Knights" banner they both helped create in the early 2000s. Introducing a bold future of fallen heroes, global upheaval and torn legacy, the series is epic in scope, leaving readers eager to dive even deeper into its rich worldbuilding.

This October, that opportunity arrives as The World to Come expands in Marvel Knights: Punisher, a spin-off series by writer Jimmy Palmiotti, co-founder of the original Marvel Knights line, and artist extraordinaire Dan Panosian.

Here's the official description for Marvel...

The future of the Marvel Universe has never looked worse in The World To Come, and now another brutal hero is joining the action in Marvel Knights: Punisher.

Yes, Frank Castle Aka The Punisher is taking on a new logo, new mission, and new creative team, with original Marvel Knights co-creator Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Dan Panosian, set in the world of Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest’s Marvel Knights: The World To Come.

Check out the official synopsis and first artwork below.

The World To Come Expands! One of the other pillars of Marvel Knights enters the fray with The Punisher! Experience one of the most savage comics ever and learn how Frank goes from the killer of killers you know to the man readers will soon meet in The World To Come!

With Palmiotti setting expectations high, promising a book that will "make everything else look tame" by comparison,...

Disney+'s Eyes of Wakanda will take the MCU back to the Black Panther mythos in Phase 6, and its first villain was finally revealed. Marvel Studios already introduced three Wakandan villains in the Black Panther franchise, including Erik Killmonger, Ulysses Klaue, and Namor. While fans wait until Phase 7 for Black Panther 3, they will soon meet new heroes and villains from that mythos in the four-episode Eyes of Wakanda anthology spin-off.

Franchise director Ryan Coogler is in the earliest stages of developing Black Panther 3 with a rumored February 2027 release window. There have been rumors that the MCU threequel's antagonist will be Achebe, whose creator, Christopher Priest, called "the Joker to Black Panther's Batman."

Marvel Studios, via the latest issue of SFX Magazine, confirmed The Lion as the McU's next Black Panther villain who will be introduced in Disney+'s Eyes of Wakanda Episode 1.

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This article contains spoilers for Marvel Knights: The World To Come #2.

Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada have been working on their new series, Marvel Knights: The World to Come, for a number of years now, and the two star creators likely knew that their story was going to be a big deal upon its release, and sure enough, the comic book world was thrown for a loop when the first issue ended with the reveal that, in the future, T'Challa (the Black Panther) would be battling his son for the role of the King of Wakanda, but that his son, Ketema, would be White!

This week's Marvel Knights: The World to Come #2 reveals the conclusion of that battle, and sure enough, Ketema takes over as the leader of Wakanda in the future, and it is his taking over the role of his adopted father that sets everything into motion in this decades-spanning adventure.

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Marvel Knights: The World to Come #2T'Challa officially loses the Wakandan throne and the Black Panthermantle to a foreign warrior related to an old friend. Marvel Knights: The World to Come revealed that Ketema, T'Challa's son, challenged his father to the throne, coming quite close to defeating him in battle. Not wanting to kill his own kid, T'Challa lowered his guard and received a brutal blow.

At first, the still-masked Ketema seemed to be product of T'Challa's relationship with Queen Monica. However, in a shocking twist, Wakanda's future king was revealed to be a young white kid with light hair and blue eyes. In Marvel Knights: The World to Come #2, T'Challa officially yields in order to spare Everett Ross' life, thus transferring the throne to Ketema.

Ketema's real identity is first hinted at during the battle, as Everett Ross remarks, "why did that kid look like me?...

James Gunn is developing a DC Universe filled with characters ranging from big names like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to lesser-known figures like the Creature Commandos and Lobo. Yet one hero appears to be facing behind-the-scenes trouble, Static or, as fans now know him, Static Shock. Static has become a fan favorite thanks to his popular animated series, Static Shock, which aired on The Kids WB from 2001 to 2004. Starting with Season 2, Static Shock was incorporated into the wider DC Animated Universe, featuring crossovers with Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and Batman Beyond. For an entire generation, he has been a key fixture of the DC Universe, with many hoping to see him get the live-action film treatment.

Speaking with Pay or Wait, host Sharronda Williams asked James Gunn about the status of the long-in-development Static Shock movie, which was previously announced at DC Fandome...

Vampirella is a woman, yet also a vampire, and an alien. In a modern world where the search for identity is pivotal, the Daughter of Drakulon finds herself caught questioning if she is even an actual person. Christopher Priest’s half-decade-plus legendary run ramps up in Vampirella #7 — legacy numbering #682 — for its next thrilling story arc!

Vampirella was originally created by her mother Lilith as a near-virtual clone of her first daughter Draculina. This raises a question: does Vampi in fact have a living soul? Does she possess all the rights and responsibilities of personhood? Or is she merely a construct, devised by dark sorcery and now an aimless husk, having fulfilled her mother’s purpose?

Following the devastating denouement of “The Long Night” in issues #1-6 of the new Vampirella series, industry titan and innovator Christopher Priest kicks into the next gear for another of his patented and unparalleled character deconstructions.

Last week, Marvel Comics shocked the world with the release of Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1. Written by former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada and famed Black Panther scribe Christopher Priest, the first issue ended by revealing this alternate future's new Black Panther.

Ketema is the son of T'Challa and Monica Lynne, and after he bests his father in combat and earns the right to rule over Wakanda, we learn that he's a white man with blonde hair. Unsurprisingly, the reaction has been vocal and isn't all that different from the outrage that surrounded Captain America's big "Hail Hydra" moment (later revealed to be the result of his reality being rewritten by a Cosmic Cube).

While we're not expecting an explanation quite that drastic, a white man being Black Panther is certainly controversial. We have reason to believe that there are more twists to come in this story in the coming months,...

Marvel has introduced a new Black Panther, and it's brought about varying reactions from fans online. Standing out in the sea of reactions is the return of the "Ryan Gosling as Black Panther" meme.

The revelation came in Marvel Comics' Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1. In the story, created by Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest, a newcomer takes on the Black Panther mantle after winning a tribal challenge to succeed T'Challa. The victor, Ketema, is revealed to be a white man with blonde hair and blue eyes. Introducing a white Black Panther is something that's been previously joked about with social media posts imagining Ryan Gosling in the role, and in light of the events of the new comic, the meme has returned.

>Ryan Gosling Black Panther is now real pic.twitter.com/R01p0q3W3M— Kaguya’s Top Gal (@hayasaka_aryan) June 5, 2025The prophecy is true.

The Marvel Universe is one of the biggest fictional worlds of all time, with sprawling narrative and endless tales and countless characters. As impressive and praiseworthy as its complex world-building is, it has also led to several controversies.

However, none of the former issues or controversies might come close to the upcoming bombshell Marvel Knights: The World To Come #1 on June 4, 2025, introducing Ketema, a white, blonde-haired son of T’Challa, as the new Black Panther. Fans are disappointed and outraged, leaving many questioning Marvel’s intent.

Spoiler Alert !!!Potential spoilers for The World To Come Marvel’s new Black Panther is a white, blonde, blue-eyed boy Marvel Knights: The World To Come | Credits: Marvel Comics

Christopher Priest has turned out to be one of the most prolific comic book writers, especially when it comes to Black Panther. However, his latest work alongside Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove and Richard Starkings, The World To Come,...

We're not sure if there's much point in even putting a spoiler tag here since the news is now all over the internet, but just in case, major spoilers for issue #1 of Marvel Knights: The World to Come follow.

As we reported yesterday, the six-issue series from Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove and Richard Starkings begins with the death of T'Challa as an old man, before we flash back to the events that led to his demise, and the emergence of a new Black Panther... who just so happens to be a white guy named Ketema.

Though we're sure there are a few twists and turns to come in this story, we are led to believe that the "Caucasian son" T'Challa had with Monica Lynne (how that works is anyone's guess) grew up with some unresolved daddy issues, and ultimately ended up challenging and defeating his father to claim the throne of Wakanda.

The Marvel Knights: The World to Come collection has just launched with its first issue and is already revolutionizing social media and conversations among those who closely follow the comic book universe. And no wonder: the new bearer of the Black Panther mantle is an unexpected, controversial figure, and, for many, difficult to fit in. The reason? The new Black Panther is white.

Spoilers Ahead! The story, written by Christopher Priest and drawn by Joe Quesada, gets off to a strong start: T'Challa, the king of Wakanda, dies as an old man. But far from being a finale, his death is the starting point of an inherited, personal, and deeply political conflict.

Before his death, T'Challa leaves behind a complicated legacy. After Storm died in an event called the Race War, the former king of Wakanda made a drastic decision: to have a child with Monica Lynne, one of his former partners in the comics.

Warning: Spoilers for Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1Marvel has just introduced the successor to Black Pantheras Ketema, the future son of T'Challa. The revelation has arrived in Marvel Knights: The World to Come leaping 25 years into Marvel's future, where a new leader to the Wakandan people blossoms the era anew, but the choice of who is under the mask may be enough to produce controversy in-universe, and for real fans.

Marvel Knights: The World to Come #1 marks the debut of Ketema, the Black Panther's son. With the story depicting an aging T'Challa taking part in the tribal combat challenge for Wakanda's leadership (as seen in the Black Panther films), it's clear this is one fight he does not wish to win. Revealing that this fighter is Ketema, T'Challa's son, he is nevertheless defeated by the younger man, who then removes his mask to reveal someone of a much whiter,...

This post contains major spoilers for "Marvel Knights: The World to Come."

For those who have any designs on reading Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada's ongoing comic book miniseries "Marvel Knights: The World to Come," turn back now. You've been warned.

Here's something nobody expected to say today: There's a white Black Panther now. Yes, really. As reported by Bleeding Cool, in the pages of the recently published "The World to Come" #3, we see a previously unknown son of T'Challa, the main Black Panther from the Marvel Comics universe, challenging his father for the throne of Wakanda. That challenge is successful, with the character we know as Ketema declaring, "I am king now, Wakanda is mine!" as T'Challa lies defeated on the ground. The catch? Once Ketema takes his mask off, we're looking at what appears to be a blonde, blue eyed white man.

Ain't no way Black Panther...

The first issue of a new Marvel Knights series titled The World To Come by Christopher Priest, Joe Quesada, Richard Isanove and Richard Starkings is now on shelves, and this comic is going to leave fans with a lot to discuss.

Major spoilers ahead.

The issue begins with the death of T'Challa as an old man... but this isn't the big reveal. We then flash back to the events that led to the hero's demise.

After Storm is killed in the "Race War," T'Challa seeks to preserve his legacy by having a child with an early love interest from the comics named Monica Lynne. The boy, Ketema, grows to resent his father, ultimately challenging him for the rule of Wakanda.

Ketema defeats T'Challa, before unmasking to reveal that he is, in fact... white.

Here is an early look at Ketema, a new character who Black Panther (T’Challa) refers to...

This past weekend, after a long battle with ill health, we lost Peter David. So, as he pulls his chair up to the great writing desk in the heavenly bullpen, we look back at the career of one of comics’ most prolific and creative writers.

David’s career in comics began via the journalism route after graduating from New York University with a degree in journalism. After finding this a tough egg to crack, he decided to pursue a career in fiction. Still, it was a long journey from making this decision. Following on from some smaller publishing jobs, he served five years in Marvel’s sales department. At the time, Christopher Priest was editor of Spectacular Spider-Man and bought a script off David, being impressed by his ‘maverick’ like quality. That story was ‘The Death of Jean DeWolff’ What followed is a little grey, a rumblings of conflict of interests,...

May 16, Mt. Laurel, NJ: One of the most legendary creators in comics history meets one of its most celebrated characters, as Sonja Reborn slashes into stores and readers’ pull lists this August!

Reborn is a tale of survival which takes a hard look at what life in the Hyborian Age might actually be like for a modern woman who finds herself suddenly thrust into it! How might a single woman survive a land of mystical threats and monsters without caving into her fears, dying of infection, or losing the at-best conditional loyalty of her ragged band of male cutthroats? What might this woman really be like and how could she possibly survive?

Christopher Priest has been a boundary-smashing figure in comics for nearly five decades, both on and off the page. With works of his serving as the foundation for billions-grossing blockbusters, Dynamite has been fortunate to work with him...

This June, two industry titans reunite to present a groundbreaking vision of the Marvel mythos in the pages of Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

The six-issue series comes from writer, artist and former Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and writer Christopher Priest. Today, you can see what’s in store with a preview of the debut issue, on sale June 4.

In that, a much older T'Challa has his rule challenged by a potential usurper, though their fight seemingly ends in disaster when the King of Wakanda inadvertently throws his opponent to their death.

In 1998, Quesada and Priest helped reignite the comic book industry and define Marvel storytelling for the 21st century with the Marvel Knights line. Now, over 25 years later, they bring fans a new chapter in Marvel Knights' historic legacy.

In development for years and already near full completion, Marvel Knights: The World to Come sees Quesada and...

This June, two industry titans will present a new vision of the Marvel Universe in the pages of Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

Two founding creators behind the Marvel Knights line, Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest, reunite alongside color artist Richard Isanove to tell an all-new epic through the lens of the groundbreaking Marvel Knights imprint.

Set in the future, the six-issue series introduces new versions of Marvel heroes and those who follow in their footsteps. Today, you can learn more about what's on the horizon with the reveal of the Marvel Knights: The World to Come's second issue, on sale this July.

The world to come and how it got that way is revealed. In the second issue, we'll uncover the shocking developments that led to the death of T'Challa and the dark truth behind the conflict erupting across the globe. What secrets await in Mexico? What role did Everett K.

In March, Dynamite Entertainment relaunched the iconic Vampirella with a new comic book series from writer Christopher Priest and artist Ergün Gündüz. The Lake Como Comic Art Festival will have three Vampirella #1 variants by festival guests Mark Raats, Olivier Vatine, and Yannick Corboz available at the event, and we have your exclusive look at all three covers.

There are 2 versions of the Mark Raats cover: One virgin (limited run of 100 copies) and one Trade Dress (limited run of 400 copies). The Mark Raats virgin copy will be exclusive to VIP ticket holders. Note: VIP Ticketing ends April 22nd. The trade dress will be available at the show. The Vatine and Corboz covers will be available for purchase directly from the artists at Lccaf.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival runs Friday, May 16th through Sunday, May 18th, taking place at the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como, Italy. Tickets for...

In 1998, the Marvel Knights line breathed new life into the comic book industry and helped redefine Marvel Comics storytelling for the 21st century.

Now, over 25 years later, two of the imprint’s key creators - influential writer, artist and former Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and acclaimed writer Christopher Priest - will present a new evolution of the Marvel Universe under the groundbreaking "Marvel Knights" banner this June in Marvel Knights: The World to Come.

Developed and almost already completed in its entirety, the six-issue series will see Quesada and Priest combine their decades of experience crafting masterful comic book sagas to produce an entirely new vision of the Marvel Universe.

The story begins in Wakanda with startling developments centred around T'Challa, Storm, Shuri, and more that will reverberate across the globe, changing the Marvel mythos as you know it and boldly reinventing its most legendary heroes.

Here's an official...

It's official: Marvel Knights is due to make a long-awaited comeback as Joe Quesada returns to Marvel for an exciting new series that lays the groundwork for Marvel's future. This gritty imprint has finally been revived after years of radio silence, as Black Panther takes center stage in a new tale that will redefine Marvel lore like never before.

Marvel Comics has just announced Marvel Knights: The World To Come, a new six-issue series that will set up the future of the Marvel Universe. From the minds of Joe Quesada and Christopher Priest, this story will begin in Wakanda as T'Challa falls and a new Black Panther rises up to lead the nation in his place.

Former Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada has come back to Marvel and set his sights on the future with this Marvel Knights tale, teaming up with all-star writer Christopher Priest to weave a compelling...

Marvel Comics has announced a new series, The World To Come, set to release in June 2025 under the Marvel Knights banner. The comic brings together a powerhouse creative team, including legendary artist and former Marvel executive Joe Quesada, celebrated writer Christopher Priest, and talented colorist Richard Isanove.

Joe Quesada, known for his time as Marvel’s editor-in-chief and later as chief creative officer, is making his return to the company for this project. Quesada helped shape Marvel’s modern era and is now leading a new comic book company, Amazing Comics.

Christopher Priest, a veteran writer best known for his acclaimed Black Panther run, will handle the storytelling. Priest was also Marvel’s first Black editor and has worked on major titles like Deathstroke and Quantum and Woody.

A new #MarvelComics series arrives this June by @JoeQuesada, Christopher Priest, and Richard Isanove. pic.twitter.com/xdI8NwvNi0

— Marvel Comics (@MarvelComicsHQ) March 17, 2025

Richard Isanove,...

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The 2018 Marvel Studios movie Black Panther was a major success, with the film following the character's cinematic debut two years beforehand and cementing him as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most notable heroes. Sadly, things were derailed due to the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed Black Panther/T'Challa until the release of Avengers: Endgame. Now, at least one more movie is planned, but the franchise itself might not be where it once was.

Rumors persist that T'Challa will soon be recast in the next few years, and this act would only make 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever completely pointless. Furthermore, that movie already furthered a problem of the series not having much material to organically use for the property. Add in...

Ladies and gentlemen, it's rumor time! And this is a big one, so buckle up, Marvel fans, because this could be huge. Though, for now, we have to caution that the word "could" is doing a whole lot of work for the time being. It looks like Oscar-winner Denzel Washington might potentially join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What's more, he may help get the long-awaited "X-Men" reboot off the ground by taking on a key role as one of the most powerful mutants around.

According to Jeff Sneider on "The Hot Mic" podcast, Washington is potentially going to play Magneto in the forthcoming "X-Men" reboot, which is in development as we speak. While Sneider didn't outright say that name, the journalist said it's "totally possible that [Washington] could be playing an X-Men character," before asking listeners to "do the leap." Sneider then said he "definitely thinks Denzel could be the villain of X-Men.

We've been hearing a lot about plans for the McU's Black Panther in recent weeks. It all started when the news broke that Marvel Studios is supposedly looking to cast a new T'Challa, with the prevailing theory being that the Multiverse Saga will somehow age up Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Toussaint.

Regardless of whether it's T'Challa II or a Multiversal Variant, the news that Black Panther will live to fight another day has pleased most fans. Following in the late Chadwick Boseman's footsteps will not be easy, but the majority seem ready to see another actor honour his and the character's legacy. 

Black Panther 3 is officially in the works with Gladiator II star Denzel Washington already confirmed to appear. Ryan Coogler will once again direct the project, while MCU veteran Nate Moore is attached to produce despite recently announcing his Marvel Studios departure. 

Now, we have news on the threequel's villains.

If any superhero has a reputation for being downright grim, it's Batman - but even he has a funny side. The Caped Crusader is one step away from being emo and one bad day away from being a villain. The Dark Knight truly lives up to his dark moniker by being absolutely brooding when the opportunity presents itself. However, to say that Batman is exclusively dark, brooding, and grim would be false.

Maybe there was a time when that perception about him was true, but since beginning his crimefighting career, he's gained friends within the Justice League and found a family in the Bat-Family. Batman doesn't need to be doom and gloom at every turn anymore. He may not look the part, but he is just as much of a bright, beacon of hope as Superman is. He's capable of being lighthearted, cracking a joke and a smile, and...

Next month, Sam Wilson soars again in the pages of Sam Wilson: Captain America, an all-new solo comic series by writers Evan Narcisse and Greg Pak and artist Eder Messias.

Sam's latest adventure will pit him against the shadowy organization Eaglestar and its head of security: Red Hulk. Just as Sam discovers Eaglestar’s true goal in issue #2, another player enters the fray...Josiah X!

Created by Christopher Priest and Joe Bennett in the 2003 comic series The Crew, Josiah X is the son of former Captain America Isaiah Bradley. Using the super-soldier powers he inherited from his father, Josiah X embraced his legacy by protecting his community and shedding light on American injustice.

Now, he's back with a new mission and a new look designed by series cover artist Taurin Clarke. What has Eaglestar been doing that spurred him into action? And is he there to help Sam or pursue his own agenda?...

The speculation over Christopher Nolan’s next movie has come to an end. Universal revealed Monday that Nolan will adapt The Odyssey, the epic poem from Homer that follows Odysseus’ journey home after the Trojan war.

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology,” said the studio. “The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.”

Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron star in the feature.

Nolan has delved with period pieces before, including best picture winner Oppenheimer, which told the story of the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and The Prestige, an adaptation of Christopher Priest’s novel centering on two rival magicians amid the backdrop of 1890s London.

But The Odyssey is a...

50: Wolverine (v1) #87 W: Larry Hama P: Adam Kubert I: Dan Green C:Marie Javins

This issue was never not going to make the list. I choose it because it centres around Maverick but of course, it is a Wolverine story first and foremost. When I got into collecting Wolverine comics one of the things I wanted to learn about first was the history of Team X. In that regard this issue delivers as it alternates between the past and present. In te present Maverick has contracted the Legacy Virus and is attempting to trick Wolverine into killing him. The flashbacks reveal how Maverick would go to any lengths to complete a mission after Sabretooth has sabotaged their exit route. There are elements in this story that are touched upon in novels and cartoons that I had read before this issue, so to see it in comics was very cool.

Kraven the Hunter is now playing in theaters but it wasn't always the plan for the villain to get his own movie in Sony's Spider-Man Universe.

What you might not realise is that Marvel Studios hoped to use the character not just in its Spider-Man franchise (which is produced in partnership with Sony) but Black Panther as well. In fact, filmmaker Ryan Coogler hoped to put Sergei Kravinoff front and centre in T'Challa's first solo outing.

"Being a Marvel fan, you want to grab all the characters," he said shortly after Black Panther's release in 2018. "You realise there’s contractual things. You don’t have that character. There was a Christopher Priest run that was pretty heavy, there’s a big scene where Panther’s fighting Kraven, Kraven the Hunter."

"I’ve always loved Kraven the Hunter in almost every iteration. So there was a moment – ‘Can I grab Kraven?...

Just when you think you’ve sorted out who’s fighting whom, the plot has already high-jumped into a whole new dimension. And speaking of high jumps, let’s discuss Kraven the Hunter—a character whose incoming spotlight just might shift the sands in the superhero universe.

The buzz around the upcoming Kraven the Hunter film, directed by J. C. Chandor, has fans feeling like kids in a candy store. Finally, Kraven is set to claw his way into the limelight! Although he’s no stranger to the stage (think cartoons and video games), it’s hard not to reminisce about how this wild ride could have started with a different ticket—straight out of Black Panther.

Chadwick Boseman in and as Black Panther | Credit: Disney Studios

Yes, at one time, Kraven was poised to be the big bad in the 2018 cultural sensation, Black Panther. His potential inclusion in the...

Fun fact: Once upon a time, Ryan Coogler wanted Kraven the Hunter to be one of the main antagonists of Black Panther, intending to recreate a famously intense showdown between T’Challa and Kraven from Christopher Priest’s comics run in the 1990s for the 2018 blockbuster. The only thing that stopped him was the fact that Sony held the rights.

Considering that this is the man who managed to turn a third-stringer like Namor into a violent revolutionary rebuke of colonization, it’s easy to imagine what Coogler might’ve done with Kraven as a supernaturally dangerous, unhinged poacher in Africa. And it would have been easy to do it during J.C. Chandor’s Kraven the Hunter: a shapeless, rudderless, unimaginative bore that fumbles the ball with every single conceivable aspect of the character.

There’s one thing that soars in the film, and it’s Russell Crowe as Kraven’s abusive overlord father,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Sam Wilson: Captain America #2! Captain America: Brave New World will show Sam Wilson truly owning his role as the MCU’s new Captain America for the first time (following the finale of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier). Similarly, Marvel Comics is launching an all-new Sam Wilson: Captain America comic series, further highlighting Sam’s Captain America status. However, Captain America isn’t the only ‘super-soldier’ receiving the spotlight in Sam Wilson’s new comic series, as another is getting a major makeover ahead of Captain America: Brave New World.

In the solicitation for Sam Wilson: Captain America #2 by Greg Pak and Evan Narcisse, readers are given a first-look at the issue’s main cover art (by artist Taurin Clarke), along with the official synopsis.

Vs. Red Hulk! After Eaglestar shows its true colors, Sam tangles with their big, red and furious head of security. But...

Stephen Amell garnered widespread acclaim for portraying Oliver Queen aka Arrow in the CW series, Arrow. Although his superhero role comes under the DC banner, he recently voiced his frustration over how the Arrowverse is being treated in comparison with the broader DC Extended Universe (Dceu).

Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen in Arrow | Credits: The CW

His statement took aim at the Peacemaker series which was an immense hit among fans and critics alike. However, the show didn’t shy away from taking a jab at superheroes, which included Amell’s superhero character.

Stephen Amell isn’t Fond of Peacemaker Jab

While the Arrowverse kept audiences engaged, James Gunn focused on The Suicide Squad‘s one superhero – Peacemaker, bringing him to the front for his solo series.

Related “I’m praying it’s not Peacemaker type funny”: Isabela Merced Has Given DC Fans the Wrong Idea After Spilling Insider...

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,...

Justice League stories from the last eight years have united superstar teams for fun adventures, exploring ethical dilemmas and team dynamics. Rebirth brought back beloved heroes to their prime, leading to excellent storylines such as "Justice/Doom War" and "Last Ride" that showcase gripping plots and all-star casts. Fans shouldn't miss out on crossovers like "Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong" and unique tales like "Black Hammer/Justice League" that merge different worlds and iconic characters.

In the years since the Justice League made its debut, the heroes have headlined some of the best-written and most action-packed sagas in DC Comics history, from multiversal wars to epic company crossovers. While many of their best stories are from decades gone by, the modern age of DC has also delivered several great storylines fans shouldn't miss out on.

In 2016, DC rebooted its line in the Rebirth event, which reverted to a status...

Marvel's Deathlok is a unique character who has inspired generations of creators with his nightmarish futuristic tales. Deathlok, not just Marvel's version of Terminator, captures imaginations with unique concepts and dynamic storytelling. Celebrate Deathlok's 50th anniversary with a special issue featuring top talent and variant covers, showing his enduring relevance.

Deathlok, Marvels version of the Terminator, returns in an all-new 50th anniversary special. Marvel unleashed a number of dynamic characters in the 1970s, but none more so than perhaps Deathlok. A cyborg from the future, Deathlok captured the imaginations of fans the world overincluding artist Denys Cowan. Cowan, who drew what might be the definitive Deathlok run, will be one of many creators contributing to the Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special.

The Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special will be written by Justina Ireland and Christopher Priest, and will be drawn by Cowan, Dale Eaglesham, Matthew Waite and Luke Ross. Marvel did not...

In 1974's Astonishing Tales #25, one of comics' most offbeat heroes was born...Deathlok! This September, Marvel Comics will celebrate the iconic cyborg's unique legacy alongside an all-star lineup of comic book talent in the pages of Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special #1.

The giant-sized one-shot will be written by Christopher Priest and New York Times bestselling author Justina Ireland, known for her recent work on Star Wars: Sana Starros and Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt. The time-spanning story will be drawn by an epic lineup of artists including Dale Eaglesham, Matthew Waite, and Luke Ross.

Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special #1 will also mark the grand return of Denys Cowan, a definitive Deathlok artist who reinvented the character in the early '90s.

Here's the official description for the one-shot:

An amalgam of reanimated flesh and computer circuitry, former military strategist Col. Luther Manning was locked in a state of living death. Stripped of his family,...

Marvel 85th Anniversary Special will reveal the Marvel Universe's 85th century, where iconic heroes have passed into myth. A cosmic museum will be the focus of a series of anthology stories, revealing the legends that Marvel heroes left behind. Kaare Andrews' cover suggests Ms. Marvel, Nightcrawler, Deadpool, Spider-Man, Captain Britain and Wolverine will feature.

To celebrate 85 years of its massive shared universe, Marvel is publishing the Marvel 85th Anniversary Special, revealing the far future of your favorite superheroes. Coming this August, the one-shot comic will be an anthology issue showing how Marvel's heroes are remembered in the distant future, while also setting up major plot beats for upcoming stories.

In a recent reveal, Marvel has announced the giant-size comic, coming this August. The publisher confirms that stories will expand the Marvel mythos and include a story featuring Ms. Marvel, with Kaare Andrews' cover also depicting X-Men's Nightcrawler, Deadpool, Spider-Man,...

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As Marvel True Believers will tell you, writer Al Ewing’s style is a fascinating synthesis of six different comics traditions. He has all of the bombast of Jack Kirby at his Kirbyest, the taste for the occult of Grant Morrison, the unrestrained imagination of Jim Starlin, the visual language of Alan Davis mixed with Christopher Priest, and the methodical formalism of Jonathan Hickman.

Ewing started his career on 2000 Ad books before quickly finding himself in the Marvel stable. After a multiverse-redefining run on Ultimates and giving Bruce Banner’s world a fresh coat of paint in Immortal Hulk, Ewing joined the X-Office to write several books, including X-Men Red and Resurrection of Magneto. Now, as Marvel prepares to release X-Men #35, the milestone 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men that...

As featured in the conclusion to Superman: Lost, Superman's unwavering morality leads him to sacrifice his entire future while teaming up with Green Lantern Hope. In the final issue of the limited series Superman reprograms an alien ship to fulfill a time-loop, sacrificing himself to guide future Supermen on the same path. DC's ultimate time-travelers, the Green Lantern Corps, enable Superman to save himself and rewrite his own destiny in a mind-bending paradox that results in a satisfying conclusion to the ambitious series.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Superman: Lost #10

Superman has proven himself to be one of the most self-sacrificing heroes in the DC Universe. More than any of his powers, Clark Kent's unwavering morality is what truly makes him super – and, with the help of one emerald ally, Superman has just used the power of the Green Lantern to sacrifice his entire future for the hearts of others,...

T'Challa is back as King of Wakanda with his new queen, Okoye, in Ultimate Black Panther #1. Okoye's transition from Dora Mijale General to Queen shows her as a strong and supportive love interest for T'Challa. The dynamic duo of T'Challa and Okoye will face challenges together in upcoming battles, showcasing their love and strength.

Warning! Spoilers for Ultimate Black Panther #1 ahead!Black Panther is back with a brand new comic series and a new wife who has accomplished plenty in the MCU. With the launch of a new Ultimate Universe from Marvel Comics, fans can explore new avenues and timelines of their favorite characters. T’Challa is now back on the throne of Wakanda with his new queen, the former commander of the Dora Mijale, Okoye.

Ultimate Black Panther #1 by Bryan Hill and Stefano Caselli kicks off with T’Challa as King of Wakanda, ruling alongside his queen, Okoye. While...

After all the trials and misses, Marvel Cinematic Universe might finally be heading in the right direction, bringing back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool to the big screen with one of the most anticipated Marvel releases since Avengers: Endgame.

Wolverine’s return to the MCU means a lot, not only for the franchise but for Hugh Jackman as well. Everything is going how it actually should. But years back, the Australian star had prepared a contingency plan if things wouldn’t go as he wanted them to, with none other than Christian Bale.

Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman developed a rapport while working on the sets of The Prestige

Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman’s bond strengthened with The Prestige

Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman go way back. The two actors starred together in Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige. The 2006 sci-fi, thriller flick, based on Christopher Priest...

The Kasper Cole version of Black Panther was and still is perfect for the MCU. Kasper Cole could explore the Black Panther’s legacy beyond Wakanda while still expanding the franchise. A Black Panther: Kasper Cole TV series could still introduce him on Disney+.

Ever since the character's 2018 solo movie, the Black Panther franchise has been one of the most profitable and popular within the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite the tragic passing of lead actor Chadwick Boseman, the series continued with the 2022 sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. There's now an upcoming Black Panther animated series on Disney+ that's set to expand the property's mythos, and the streaming platform might be a good way to introduce another Black Panther.

Kasper Cole was one of the individuals to use the Black Panther name in the comics. Despite this, he had next to nothing to do with T'Challa or the Wakandan culture.

A stunning Batman and Deathstroke cosplay captures their intense rivalry and pays homage to their epic battles in the comics. The collaboration between cosplayers, digital artist, and suit creators elevates this cosplay to a new level of artistry and quality. The cosplay draws inspiration from the Deathstroke: Batman vs. Deathstroke hardcover, showcasing a deep appreciation for the comics.

A Batman and Deathstroke cosplay brilliantly brings to life DC's most intense rivalry, leaving onlookers in awe. For die-hard Bruce Wayne and Slade Wilson enthusiasts, a familiar touch in this cosplay adds an extra layer of exceptionality, making it a standout homage to the various times The Dark Knight and lethal mercenary have duked it out within the pages of comics.

Bat Mateo's Batman and Kane Sumabat's Deathstroke come together in an electrifying cosplay that captures the essence of these iconic characters and immortalizes their epic rivalry. With the digital artistry of Ryan Sims,...

In Superman: Lost #7, an older Superman warns his younger self that stopping climate change weakened his powers, leading to a devastating end to his superhero career. The story raises the question of whether it's worth sacrificing Superman to stop climate change and whether there are other heroes who could protect the world. While fixing climate change is important, it poses a moral dilemma as to whether the world would choose a solution to global catastrophe or a hero like Superman.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Superman: Lost #7!Climate change has finally been solved, but doing so has given Superman the worst fate possible. A variant of the Man of Steel tells his younger self a potentially devastating future for Clark that reveals while the world can potentially stop climate change, doing so could give the hero his worst ending ever.

Superman: Lost is an out-of-continuity series that sees Clark Kent fall...

Superman's estranged Green Lantern girlfriend, Hope, returns and reveals she is pregnant, potentially causing serious trouble in his relationship with Lois Lane. The out-of-continuity story of Superman: Lost depicted Clark's time in space and his close relationship with Hope, though the nature of their relationship was left vague. While Superman and Lois have overcome many obstacles, having a baby with another woman may be too much for their relationship to handle, causing complications and potential rifts.

Warning! Spoilers head for Superman: Lost #9!It's true, Superman is having a baby with his estranged Green Lantern girlfriend. After a rough adjustment period from being in space, Clark Kent and Lois Lane have finally worked things out. But their relationship may be in serious trouble after the Man of Steel's paramour walks back into his life carrying his baby.

In Superman: Lost #9 by Christopher Priest, Carlo Pagulayan, Jason Paz, Dan Jurgens, and Brett Breeding,...