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"Promising a world of wonder where dreams come alive and imagination knows no bounds," the Magical Carnival is coming to town in Rick Remender and Paul Azaceta's new comic book series The Seasons (featuring coloring by Matheus Lopes), but as evidenced by the eerie first issue that was released today, there is an ominous undercurrent to the festive fair, and it's up to the Seasons sisters—in particular the youngest sister, Spring—to uncover and stop the whimsical horrors that threaten the town of New Gaulia and their fractured family. With The Seasons #1 now in stores, Daily Dead has an exclusive sneak peak at the second issue of The Seasons ahead of its February 26th release!

Below, you can embark on a quest for answers behind the malevolent Magical Carnival in our exclusive look at unlettered pages from The Seasons #2! To learn more about the series, be sure to visit:

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Throughout their decades of continuity, Marvel Comics has featured countless crossovers and globe-shattering events featuring thousands of characters from across their publishing line. Oftentimes, many these events are held in high regard, while every now and then, a handful of other crossovers just don’t land the way that creators – or fans – may have wanted.

So for every must-read Marvel Comics crossover, there are just as many stories that fans would be better off avoiding entirely. And readers will want as mnuch guidance as possible when it comes to finding the best and worst Marvel Comics crossover events.

Avoid: Avengers & X-Men: Axis By Rick Remender, Adam Kubert, Leinil Francis Yu, & more

After facing off with an Onslaught-powered Red Skull, several of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find themselves spurred to villainy to varying degrees of success. Source of the infamous and oft-maligned retcon surrounding the familial relationship between Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch,...

Wolverine has been through countless battles, which have left lasting mental scars, and Marvel just made the bold decision to address the long-lasting issue of the adamantium-clawed hero’s mental health – yet sadly, it seems the publisher is making a promise it simply can't keep. Wolverine's healing arc ultimately sets up the X-Men for even greater disappointment and sends a mixed message to readers.

Uncanny X-Men #6 – written by Gail Simone, with art by Javier Garrón – features Rogue pushing Wolverine to accept his Ptsd, setting up an arc of healing and recovery. Addressing Wolverine’s mental health would be a new direction for the hero; however, it goes without saying that Marvel will not allow its most iconic X-Men superhero to go through a permanent drastic shift in character.

One of Wolverine’s defining traits is his hardened attitude, stemming from countless hardships, and Marvel can’t help but continue...

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.

The Avengers have been a staple in the Marvel Universe for decades, and the roster is constantly evolving - which is why it might be surprising to hear that I think the team was at its strongest under Magneto's unexpected leadership. It's hard to top a line-up like Loki, Doctor Doom, Enchantress, Carnage, and even more heavy-hitters, and I believe that the Master of Magnetism recruited the most powerful Avengers ever.

Avengers & X-Men: Axis #2 by Rick Remender and Andy Kubert is one of the tensest events I've read, as Magneto's rage-fueled murder of Red Skull allowed him to become Red Onslaught and begin using Charles Xavier's telepathic strength to spread worldwide hatred. As readers, we all witnessed many of the most talented Avengers and X-Men reduced to failed plans and inadequate powers.

Red Onslaught may have emerged victorious had Magneto not chosen that moment to rewrite the game.

And we thought "Avengers: Doomsday" bringing back Robert Downey Jr. was Marvel Studios hitting the red emergency button.

Now, it's confirmed that "Doomsday" will also feature the McU's second anchor lead: Chris Evans, last seen as Captain America back in 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."

Evan's post-Cap career hasn't exactly been envious. He was a riot in "Knives Out" and got some good buzz for the Apple TV+ mini-series "Defending Jacob," but since hanging up the shield he's mostly been in sloppy action movies like "The Gray Man," "Ghosted," and "Red One." Compare this to how his Bucky, Sebastian Stan, who is challenging himself with risky roles in films like "The Apprentice," or Chris Hemsworth giving the villain performance of the year as Dementus in "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," or Downey Jr. pulling in an Oscar for "Oppenheimer."

Now, Evans has previously said he'd be resistant to revisiting Captain America after...

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It's the end of 2024 — if you think keeping track of all the new movies released this year was a challenge, try keeping your head on straight with new comics. Which of these funny books should you movie fans dive into? I'll offer the cream of the crop from my year-long reading experience, from monthly superhero books all the way to indie graphic novels.

In the interest of brevity, this list will only feature comics that debuted in 2024. Some honorable mentions for ongoing comics I loved this year but didn't meet that cut-off:

"Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees" by Patrick Horvath

"Chainsaw Man" by Tatsuki Fujimoto

"#Drcl midnight children" by Shin-ichi Sakamoto

"Detective Comics" by Ram V

"The Ribbon Queen" by Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows

"The Sacrificers" by Rick Remender and Max Fiumara

"Transformers" by Daniel Warren Johnson and...

While Iron Man is perhaps the greatest hero in the MCU (and one of the greatest in Marvel Comics), there is a version of him that’s actually a villain, complete with an entire ‘evil Avengers’ team. In fact, not too long ago, many fans were convinced that this corrupt version of Iron Man was going to appear in the MCU. Given the level of outcry, it’s only a matter of time before the MCU brings this Iron Man into the fold for real, and when it does, it must include his ‘evil Avengers’.

The evil Iron Man in question is known as Superior Iron Man, which is what became of Tony Stark during Marvel Comics’ Axis event. In Avengers & X-Men: Axis, the Red Skull harnesses the power of Onslaught, and the Avengers and X-Men team up to take him down. When it became increasingly clear the heroes were going to lose,...

While Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, aka the Red Hulk, may hate the Hulk more than anything else in the world, transforming himself into a reflection of the Hulk, the Green Goliath isn’t his opposite. Ross is no different from the Hulk, frequently giving in to his anger and responding with brute force. However, the son of Mephisto once revealed Ross’s true opposite, and it’s amazingly insulting.

In Venom (2011)’s “Circle of Four” story arc, Red Hulk, Agent Venom, X-23, and Alejandra Jones’s Ghost Rider have teamed up to put down Blackheart and stop his hellish invasion of Earth. When faced with the foul son of Mephisto, Blackheart reveals a sinister mystical mirror that reflects and creates the perfect antithesis of a person’s soul.

Keeping Ross’s immense strength and stature while reflecting his greatest fault, the demon Encephalon emerges from the mirror. What this creature...

As the MCU slowly nears the release of Captain America: Brave New World, now is a better time than ever to familiarize oneself with Sam Wilsons Captain America. While the character has been around for nearly 60 years, his tenure as Captain America has been comparatively short but significantly more impactful. Despite the overwhelming and unjust critiques Wilson gets, he still serves as a perfect Captain America.

Sam Wilson has a significant amount of historical importance to Marvel Comics. Debuting just a year after Black Panther, the Falcon was Marvels second-ever black superhero. When Stan Lee first introduced Wilson, the prolific writer expressed a desire to keep his stories up to date with significant social movements.

Decades later, Sam Wilson serves a new purpose, showing people both on and off the page a different perspective of an American hero with their own unique struggles and dreams. But before readers can fully explore Captain Americas modern values,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for The Ultimates #6! The Hulk is already one of the strongest Avengers in the Marvel Universe, but fans havent seen anything that compares to his newest permanent upgrade, as the Hulk is the Ultimate Universes new Iron Fist. During this reveal, the Hulk single-handedly takes on the combined might of the Ultimates, and crushes them with his mystical power combined with his world-breaking strength - indeed, just one punch hits like 15 atomic bombs, and thats barely scratching the surface.

In The Ultimates #6 by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri, the Ultimates - consisting of Iron Lad, Captain America, She-Hulk, Giant-Man, Wasp, Thor, Sif, Hawkeye, America Chavez, and the Human Torch - are breaking into another one of the Makers facilities. This time, theyre doing so to free a group of prisoners that (like them) were meant to be superheroes, before the Maker traveled to this world and reshaped it to his liking.

Amazon Prime Video continues developing Image Comics "Fear Agent", by Rick Remender and Tony Moore, as a live-action TV series:

"...the 'Fear Agents' are no more. Once known throughout the universe for driving three invading alien races from Earth, they stood as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. 

"Now, 'Heath Huston' drunkenly scuttles across the galaxy as an alien exterminator.

"Combining the aesthetic elements of all three of the genres that made 'EC' comics the high water mark of sequential storytelling, science fiction, war, and horror...

"...Heath's adventures take readers on monthly jaunts to brave new worlds overrun by jellyfish brains, wild ape-men and rickety robots bent on intergalactic domination..."

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Paul Bettany will soon be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reprising his role as the Vision, last seen in "WandaVision," in a new TV series centered around the android hero. The first bit of truly exciting news about the project came a few days ago when it was confirmed that the Vision TV series will also see James Spader return to the MCU as Ultron, the robot archnemesis of the Avengers and the Vision's creator.

Spader last appeared as Ultron in writer/director Joss Whedon's 2015 MCU bow-out, "Avengers: Age of Ultron." (Ultron also showed up in the animated series "What If...?" but was voiced by Marvel's go-to understudy Ross Marquand.)

The movie took some liberties with his character, making Tony Stark Ultron's creator, not Hank Pym, and instilling the villain with his "dad's" snarky sense of humor. Spader's performance, though, was rightfully praised. Ultron and Vision's final scene,...

The Avengers are pivotal in Marvel content, major storylines revolve around them showcasing their importance. Avengers team crossovers are crucial; each major event includes them earning their spot as Marvel's top team. Must-read arcs like Infinity Gauntlet and Civil War define Marvel's captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters.

The Avengers are at the pinnacle of the Marvel Universe, as the benchmark for superheroism. Earth's Mightiest Heroes isn't just a tagline to sell comics. It's representative of the importance these heroes hold over the Marvel Universe, and as such, most major storylines revolve around them.

All of Marvel's biggest, best crossover events have the Avengers in an active role, or at least are so big that the Avengers can't be left out of the festivities. Even if it's not a company-wide event, crossovers specific to the Avengers team are important enough to warrant all eyes of the Marvel Universe on them...

Wolverine's tragic history with his son Akihiro continues in Hellverine #3, where Logan inadvertently causes his son's death while trying to save him. Akihiro, possessed by a demon, becomes the Hellverine, leading to a heartbreaking confrontation with Wolverine that results in Akihiro's demise. The redefining aspect of Akihiro's death is that Wolverine tried to save him, when originally, Wolverine meant to kill him, making it all the more tragic.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Hellverine #3! One of the darkest moments in Wolverines life happened back in 2012 during the Marvel Comics series Uncanny X-Force. During that storyline, Wolverine had no choice but to kill his son, Akihiro aka Daken, as that was the only way to save the X-Men. And now, Wolverine has done the same thing again, only this time, Logans act of filicide has become completely redefined - and arguably even more tragic.

In Hellverine #3 by Benjamin Percy and Julius Ohta,...

This popular Venom/Deadpool crossover cosplay combines the iconic traits of both characters for an impressive and unique look at this year's San Diego Comic Con. The Venompool cosplay features a hulking form with a detailed mask, highlighting the unique combination of these two fan-favorite characters. Cosplayer @venompooljosh drew inspiration from comics like Venom/Deadpool: What If? to create their own interpretation of the beloved character fusion.

Venom has had many hosts over the years; by far, the most popular are Eddie Brock and Peter Parker yet comic fans can't say no to the thrill of watching Deadpool take a spin with the symbiote, as the beloved Merc With a Mouth and Marvel's deadliest alien combine in this wicked cosplay.

At San Diego Comic-Con, cosplayer @venompooljosh and snapped a photo with fellow comic fan @bubbyghost. This impressive cosplay showed a massive hulking version of Venompool, the combined form of Venom and Deadpool.

Wolverine's loyalty was tested when he was convinced to kill his own son, Akihiro, to save the X-Men from a deadly fate. Despite being haunted by Akihiro's death, Wolverine was right to listen to his future self's warning about his son's murderous intentions. Wolverine's decision to kill Akihiro was a chilling reminder of how one sentence can change the course of history, even within Marvel Comics.

Wolverine is one of the deadliest characters in Marvel Comics canon, though that doesnt apply to those he considers his friends and family, as Logan is viciously protective and fiercely loyal. However, that depiction of Wolverine was flipped on its head the moment he decided to kill his own son, Akihiro, which he was convinced to do with a single sentence.

In Uncanny X-Force #29 by Rick Remender and Julian Totino Tedesco, Wolverine and the X-Force are trapped in a desolate future, with their future...

The first "Deadpool" film was a love story buried underneath an action-comedy. The root of every choice Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) makes is his love for Vanessa Carlysle (Morena Baccarin). The two share both many wild love scenes in "Deadpool" and a running in-joke about which of them had the worst childhood. Vanessa can even look past Wade's tumorous skin because she likes the man underneath.

Silver screen Deadpool only has eyes for Vanessa but the comics are a different story. Like most of his fellow superheroes, Deadpool has had many short-lived flings with women from all corners of the Marvel Universe. He's even bested Thanos by catching the eye of Lady Death. Deadpool is an X-Men adjacent character; he's not a mutant, but he debuted in "The New Mutants" and has deep ties to Wolverine and Cable. No surprise, he's dated an X-Woman or two.

In the...

The "Avengers of the Supernatural", led by Doctor Strange, were a powerful and intense team, ready to take on the most horrifying threats in the Marvel Universe but they only existed for a span of pages. Villainous alien TV executive Mojo's pitch for the Avengers of the Supernatural in Uncanny Avengers Annual #1 offered a potentially exciting new team for Marvel Comics, one the publisher should revisit now that it is placing more emphasis on horror and supernatural stories. Marvel should return to the idea of the Supernatural Avengers, a team that combined the forces of Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Blade and more to make an incredibly formidable squad.

The supernatural Avengers squad briefly led by Doctor Strange was one of the most intense teams ever assembled in the Marvel Universe, with members that wouldn't hesitate to take a bite out of their counterparts in the main roster often, literally.

Scarlet Witch and Ghost Rider's forbidden romance could lead to the birth of a world-destroying demon child. Fans are eager to see Marvel explore the idea of this immensely powerful offspring in a supernatural storyline. If Ghost Rider and Scarlet Witch did have a child, it would result in an epic 'versus' story between the two characters.

When considering Marvel Comics supernatural side, there are two characters who arguably stand out as the most powerful: Scarlet Witch and Ghost Rider. Therefore, the idea of the two of them together romantically sounds awesome, as theyd literally be Marvels most Op power couple. However, theres also a major downside to that possibility, something that one particular storyline actually explored, which revealed why theyre actually Marvels most forbidden couple.

In Uncanny Avengers Annual #1 by Rick Remender and Paul Renaud, Mojo has trapped the Avengers in an illusion for his multiversal television show, thrusting...

"The Captain" storyline sees Steve Rogers step down as Captain America due to government obligations, showcasing his independence and principled spirit. "Castaway in Dimension Z" takes Cap on a sci-fi adventure in an alternate dimension, highlighting his struggle as a new father and survivor. "Winter Soldier" by Ed Brubaker changes Cap's lore forever by bringing back Bucky as a brainwashed assassin, grounding the character in modern espionage.

Captain America is one of Marvels oldest and best superheroes. From his debut punching Hitler in the face in 1941 Captain America Comics #1, Marvels patriotic hero has made his impact on the comic book world thanks to the tireless efforts of hundreds of writers and artists over the decades.

With over eighty years of comics to draw from, stretching all the way back to when Joe Simon and Jack Kirby first introduced him to the world, Cap is certainly not hurting for great stories.

The Tin Can Society is a murder mystery involving superheroes, friendship, and disability themes. The new miniseries follows childhood friends solving the murder of their friend, a tech mogul and superhero. The series is a unique take on classic superhero stories, exploring disability representation and the power of friendships.

Coming this fall from Rick Remender's Image Comics imprint, The Tin Can Society is a murder mystery, a superhero story with disability themes, a friendship tale, and so much more. Screen Rant can exclusively reveal the first look and first details of this exciting new series.

Image Comics has announced The Tin Can Society #1, the beginning of a new miniseries for Remender's Giant Generator imprint. Launching on September 11th with Remender consulting on the story, The Tin Can Society comes from screenwriter Peter Warren (The Auteur) and artist Francesco Mobili.

The Tin Can Society #1 (2024)

Release Date:

September 11th, 2024

Writers:

Peter Warren,...

Amazon Prime Video continues developing the Image Comics title "Fear Agent", by Rick Remender and Tony Moore as a live-action TV series, to be directed by David F. Sandberg ("Shazam"):

"...the 'Fear Agents' are no more. Once known throughout the universe for driving three invading alien races from Earth, they stood as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. 

"Now, 'Heath Huston' drunkenly scuttles across the galaxy as an alien exterminator.

"Combining the aesthetic elements of all three of the genres that made 'EC' comics the high water mark of sequential storytelling, science fiction, war, and horror...

"...Heath's adventures take readers on monthly jaunts to brave new worlds overrun by jellyfish brains, wild ape-men and rickety robots bent on intergalactic domination..."

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Marvel disproved the "Thanus" theory several years before Avengers: Endgame, showing that it wouldn't work against Luke Cage. Luke Cage's superhuman biology, including his steel skin, allowed him to contain Ant-Man's rapid growth, rendering the tactic ineffective. The theory gained attention among MCU fans online, prompting Disney to address it in a short film, but its failure against Luke Cage suggests it may not have worked against Thanos either.

"Thanus," or the theory that Ant-Man could have defeated Thanos by flying up his butt and growing to massive size, exploding the villain from within, became popular among MCU fans in the lead-up to the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019 – but as it turned out, Marvel had already settled just how feasible this plan was several years earlier.

Thunderbolts #137 – written by Rick Remender, with art by Mahmud Asrar, ink by Rebecca Buchman, color by Bruno Hang, and lettering by Albert Deschesne...

Amazon Prime Video continues developing the Image Comics title "Fear Agent", by Rick Remender and Tony Moore as a live-action TV series, to be directed by David F. Sandberg ("Shazam"):

"...the 'Fear Agents' are no more. Once known throughout the universe for driving three invading alien races from Earth, they stood as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. 

"Now, 'Heath Huston' drunkenly scuttles across the galaxy as an alien exterminator.

"Combining the aesthetic elements of all three of the genres that made 'EC' comics the high water mark of sequential storytelling, science fiction, war, and horror...

"...Heath's adventures take readers on monthly jaunts to brave new worlds overrun by jellyfish brains, wild ape-men and rickety robots bent on intergalactic domination..."

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Sentry's powers allow him to alter reality on a molecular level, granting him unsurpassed speed. The upgraded Sentry, powered by a Death Seed, is even more powerful, and exceeded the speed of light several times over while dragging Thor. Unlike the Flash, who experiences physical limitations at ultra-high speeds, Sentry has no limits because of how he warps reality.

While the Flash is generally known as the fastest superhero of all time, there is one Marvel character who may be his equal - or even faster. However, as is typical when it gets to the maximum strength of superhero powers, the answer is so extreme, it depends who can bend the laws of reality furthest without breaking them.

In Rick Remender, Daniel Acuña and Clayton Cowles' Uncanny Avengers #10, the titular team face some of the most powerful figures in Marvel history. The Grim Reaper, Banshee, and Wolverine's son Daken...

Kang the Conqueror defeated the Avengers in the major "Kang Dynasty" storyline by spreading them too thin and forcing major powers to surrender. Kang humiliated the Avengers by making the Wasp sign the articles of surrender, breaking their spirits in a way Thanos never did. While Thanos has defeated the Avengers in more obvious ways, Kang's victory is significant because of the human element involved.

Kang the Conqueror and Thanos are two of the Avengers' most powerful villains – and while both have gotten the best of Earth's Mightiest Heroes before, Kang's defeat of the team stands as the most significant, with one thing in particular setting him and his actions apart from the Mad Titan – Kang is human.

“Kang Dynasty” was a massive Avengers storyline running from 2001-2002, encompassing over a dozen issues. It was authored by Kurt Busiek, with art by Kieron Dwyer, Rick Remender, Tom Smith, and many more.

Indigo Children, a sci-fi series from Image Comics, follows a group of gifted children who claim to be reborn martians sent to save the world. The first volume, collecting the first six issues, is set to be released on November 22nd, making it the perfect holiday gift for fans of indie comics. With positive reviews and a second printing of its first issue, Indigo Children has already impressed readers and retailers, offering a brand-new world filled with intrigue and action.

Perfect for fans of science-fiction and conspiracy tales, Indigo Children from independent publisher Image Comics has its first collected edition available November 22nd. Check out the first two issues now, available to read free and in their entirety on Screen Rant.

Indigo Children #1 by Curt Pires, Rockwell White, Alex Diotto, Dee Cunniffe, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou hit shelves March 2023 to positive reviews, and now the first volume, available November 22nd, collects...

In a brilliant display of fan dedication, a recent Deadpool cosplay has successfully brought back the anti-hero's iconic and heavily armed X-Force redesign, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. This remarkable cosplay not only pays homage to one of Deadpool's most thrilling iterations, but also rekindles the flame of curiosity among fans, inviting them to dive into the pages of Deadpool's X-Force comic run like never before.

The X-Force cosplay, masterminded by Robert Paul Day with the collaboration of talented artists, including IlustraStudios, SupergeekDesigns, and WarMachineCable accessories, is a stunning rendition fit for the movie screen.

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Staying true to the comic's design, it boasts a monochromatic color scheme with striking red accents and the iconic X-Force badge.

Related: Deadpool's Best Costume is Begging To Become MCU Canon

This Deadly Redesign Of...

Comics giant Rick Remender has signed an exclusive creator-owned deal with Image Comics, stating that he turned down generous offers involving X-Men and Batman to pursue this promising partnership with Image. Remender is set to commit all his creator-owned work to Image Comics while continuing to work with his Giant Generator imprint.

In solicitations shared by Comicsbeat, Remender announced the signing of a three-year deal on his creator-owned projects, keeping him at Image exclusively.

This one-of-a-kind deal gives Remender complete creative freedom, something that was a goal of his when he founded his Giant Generator imprint back in 2016. Remender has had a long-standing association with Image Comics, which will continue to flourish with this latest deal.

Related: Exclusive: 'A Righteous Thirst For Vengeance' Comes To Image Comics

Remender Opts For An Exclusive Deal with Image

Remender further opened up about his recent deal with the comic book publishing giant, stating...

While the Sentry is already known as Marvel's most powerful hero - the closest the House of Ideas has to its own Superman - even he has the potential to become something greater. This was proved when Celestial technology brought him back from the dead and gave him full control of his powers as an official Horseman of Death. But how did Sentry undergo this transformation, and how powerful was he during this period?

In Rick Remender and Daniel Acuña's Uncanny Avengers #9, the Sentry is resurrected by the Apocalypse Twins and empowered with a Celestial Death Seed, becoming one of four Horsemen of Death Having previously died in the Siege event, Sentry found that for the first time, he was free of his evil alternate persona the Void, and so no longer had to restrict his powers. Upgraded by the Death Seed, Sentry's strength, speed, and molecular control were...

Never one to pull his punches, Deadpool is calling out one of his own publisher's characters as a derivative rip-off. Interestingly, the insult happens in a series from Wade Wilson's famously outspoken original co-creator Rob Liefeld, suggesting that rather than an offhand remark, it may actually be a sincere criticism of the antihero.

In a preview of Liefeld, Chad Bowers, Jay David Ramos and Joe Sabino's Deadpool: Badder Blood #3, Wade takes on Venompool - a monstrous version of the Merc with a Mouth who has combined with the Venom symbiote. While battling the attacker and searching for his X-Force team, Wade curses out his doppelganger, addressing the character as "you derivative piece of @$#%?!" It seems Wade isn't happy to see himself merged with Venom, especially if the monster was used to kill his friends.

Deadpool Calls Out Venompool

Related: Deadpool Names Marvel's Sexiest Superpower (& Movie Fans Will Love His Choice...

Few heroes have been active as long as Wolverine and Captain America. The two of them met while World War II was raging, and they faced a lot of battles together as both allies and enemies. Things haven't always been rosy between the two, and they've had their fair share of ups and downs over nearly a century. Now, hundreds of thousands of mutants are dead or exiled thanks to Orchis' Mutant Massacre, and Logan still has an ongoing plight with Legacy House - villainous auctioneers who sold his severed hand. Thankfully, Cap is stepping up to have his back, giving them a closer relationship than ever.

The recent solicitation for Wolverine #38 by Benjamin Percy, Juan Jose Ryp, Frank D'Armata and Cory Petit promises that Steve and Logan are "those old friends that go way, way back who you can always rely on." Historically, that hasn't been the case for the two of them,...

The T-x might be one of the most advanced Terminator models Skynet has ever built, but a modern-day technological feature provided a crucial element in its mission to eliminate the John Connor-led Resistance.

The comic tie-in issues Terminator 3 #3-#4 by Miles Gunter, Mike Hawthorne, Rick Remender, Giulia Brusco, Richard Starkings, and Jimmy Bentancourt retell the story depicted in the 2003 film Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines, wherein Skynet sends its most efficient killing machine to the past to target John Connor's future friends and allies. However, in the comic book all the scenes in which the T-x is present are told from the perspective of a Terminator. In fact, the only dialog uttered is what the T-x would have likely heard or observed from its own vantage point.

T-x: Why Use Advanced Tech When Simpler Options Are Available

There are a number of subtle reveals that provide crucial context.

Comedian Andy Samberg and Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman are teaming up with Image Comics for a new superhero comic, The Holy Roller, which follows a pro-bowler turned vigilante. The comic brings together a talented team of writers and artists, including Rick Remender, Roland Boschi, and Moreno Dinisio, to create a unique and action-packed story. The Holy Roller is described as a blend of Inglourious Basterds, Batman, and the movie Kingpin, with a deeper message and emotional depth that promises to resonate with readers. Available on November 22.

In collaboration with Andy Samberg and Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman (among other creators), Image Comics is preparing to bring audiences The Holy Roller. Now, the unexpected duo will be taking their talents to Image Comics for a project with a truly unexpected premise.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Image Comics unveiled The Holy Roller, the publisher's latest superhero comic coming out through their Giant Generator Studios line.

The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, representing the best of the best, drawn from the cream of the superhero crop. When existential threats to the world or humanity present themselves, the Avengers are the team called upon to meet the challenge - and sometimes sacrifice their lives. However, not all of these deaths have come at the hands of villains as notable as Doctor Doom or Thanos - often, an Avenger has met their end facing an enemy from the most obscure corners of Marvel continuity.

Marvel regularly introduces new villains for its myriad heroes to battle. While some of these become foundational elements of Marvel, like Magneto or Red Skull, a magnitude more languish in obscurity. This isn't to say they aren't dangerous - unknown villains can still pose a deadly threat, and even command the power of a god - but that they're such unknowns, it's shocking Marvel...

Marvel recently announced there will be a new Punisher taking the mantle from Frank Castle, the identity of who will be revealed during San Diego Comic Con. The official announcement is coming July 21 during the 'Marvel: Heroes, Hulks and Super-Soldiers' panel, but who are the best candidates to take up the skull?

Teased in a Tweet from Marvel promising a brand new Punisher (below), this unidentified character will be taking over for Frank Castle following the events of the latest Punisher series by Jason Aaron, Jesus Saiz and Paul Azaceta. That series saw the Punisher recruited by the Hand ninja clan, where he became the Fist of the Beast, donning an all-new skull logo and trading his guns for katana and demonic superpowers. That series ended with Frank stranded in the alternate dimension Weirdworld, swearing off his former codename. Punisher is Marvel's deadliest and most driven hero, so it will...

X-Force was first formed in 1991 by the mutant Cable alongside radicalized members of the New Mutants. This outlaw band of former X-Men affiliates sought to protect mutantkind from threats in a manner that wasn't conducive to the rule of law. In the years since, X-Force has gained a sanctioned status from the X-Men leadership, currently serving as Krakoa's intelligence and black-ops team, though their purpose continues to be one steeped in moral ambiguity and violence. While this grim work is over necessary, it has also resulted in X-Force becoming a haven for some of the deadliest mutants in Marvel.

Not only are X-Force's members more often than not capable and willing to undertake lethal measures, but they've counted among their ranks some of Marvel's most powerful mutants. Whether through extensive training, access to advanced technology, or sheer force of their mutant gifts, some of X-Force's members stand out as the...

A gorgeous Hellfire Gala variant cover for Deadpool #9 by artist Nick Dragotta brings back super-thief Fantomex - a former member of Wolverine's Uncanny X-Force team - in his first appearance in almost three years.

Fantomex - also known as Charlie Cluster-7, Jean-Phillipe, and Weapon Xiii - is a creation of the Weapon Plus Project. Fantomex was developed as a mutant-killing superhero in the World - an experimental micro-reality where time passes faster - but rebelled and became an ally of the X-Men in his debut in 2002's New X-Men #128.

With the X-Men's third annual Hellfire Gala fast approaching, Marvel has unveiled a whole slew of Hellfire Gala Variant Covers celebrating the dramatic and fashion-forward event, and Nick Dragotta's Fantomex cover for Deadpool #9 - from Alyssa Wong and Luigi Zagaria - is the perfect representation of how Jean-Phillipe would show up to the Gala... aloof, flirty, and with a style all his own.

Warning: Spoilers for Captain America: Cold War Alpha #1Steve Rogers as Captain America has several skills and abilities under his belt thanks to the Super Soldier Serum, but his son reminds him that his best powers require no serum boost. The current Cold War crossover see Steve and fellow Captain America Sam Wilson join forces to save Steve's son, Ian aka Nomad. Ian Rogers has been kidnapped by Peggy Carter on orders from another old friend, Bucky Barnes, now calling himself the Revolution as a member of the Outer Circle.

Ian and Steve have a wholesome lunch conversation before being ambushed in Captain America: Cold War Alpha #1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Tochi Onyebuchi and Carlos Magno. In the conversation, Steve discusses Bucky being on a lost path. His son interjects by telling his father that he has a knack for helping guide people to a path they need to discover on their own.

Possibly the most powerful Avenger ever died shortly after gaining his powers, but now that the X-Men are resurrecting humans there is no reason he can't return to the Marvel Universe. Dennis Sykes, also known as Flux, died not long after saving the galaxy from one of Marvel's largest characters, making his time as an Avenger an important but minuscule blip in the history of Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

Since launching the mutant nation of Krakoa, the X-Men have been able to resurrect the dead through what they call the Resurrection Protocols. However, this is initially only used to resurrect mutants. That is, until the events of the A.X.E. Judgment Day miniseries by Kieron Gillen, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia, and Clayton Cowles, when Nightcrawler uses the protocols to resurrect Captain America, whom he deems worthy. Since then, they have opened up the Resurrection Protocols to bring back more non-mutants.

Steve Rogers' adopted son Ian Rogers aka Nomad knows that he won’t be the next Captain America, and he's perfectly fine with that. Nomad is a very complicated man with his own sense of justice but has a profound respect for his father’s legacy. However, Steve Rogers himself decides to tell his adopted son why he will not pass the mantle of Captain America to him.

Following the events of 2015’s Secret Wars, Nomad winds up stranded in a New York City controlled by Hydra, which is run by the villainous supercomputer Arnim Zola. The 2015 miniseries Hail Hydra by Rick Remender and Roland Boschi sees Nomad meet up with the former Avengers, now known as the Resistance, which consists of Tony Stark, Daredevil, Nick Fury and his own father, Steve Rogers. Even after Nomad gains the trust of the heroes, the Hydra Avengers attack and kill most of the heroes including Captain America.

The legacy of Captain America casts a long shadow over all the heroes of the Marvel Universe, but that is doubly true for his offspring. Ellie Rogers is the daughter of Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter and because of her father's inspiration she was pushed to great lengths to be the kind of hero who could make him proud.

Ellie was born on an alternate Earth from that of Marvel's Earth-616, in a place where Hydra didn't just take over the United States, but founded it. Created during the Secret Wars crossover event, the United Confederacy of Hydra is ruled by Arnim Zola and is part of the Hydra Empire. It is a repressive fascist regime that literally breaks down and dissolves any citizen who is deemed as unproductive so that they can be used as spare parts to create an army of mutates. In this world, Steve Rogers leads...

Hydra has its own version of the Avengers in a nightmare dimension within Marvel Comics that can briefly be seen in the MCU. In 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Sorcerer Supreme is transported through multiple dimensions by America Chavez, one of which is a Hydra-controlled New York. The evil organization has been a constant thorn in the side of Captain America and the Avengers, but now they can finally rival Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

The 2015 Hail Hydra comic book miniseries by Rick Remender and Roland Boschi takes place during 2015’s Secret Wars storyline, which sees the Marvel multiverse collapse with only fragments of destroyed realities surviving on the patchwork planet of Battleworld. All regions of Battleworld are parts of different universes and one of them is a New York that is controlled by Hydra. This fractured city is seen from the perspective of Nomad, the adopted...

While Venom is unarguably one of the most brutal characters in Marvel Comics, with a hardcore name to match, his moniker never really made a lot of sense–at least, not until he received a major upgrade courtesy of Hydra.

Eddie Brock was the first person besides Spider-Man to wear the symbiote that would become known as Venom. Not only that, but Eddie and the symbiote came up with that name together while both of them were stewing in their shared hatred of Spider-Man. Eddie Brock hated Spidey because the web-slinger exposed him as a fraudulent and unethical journalist, which forced Eddie to get a job writing tabloid pieces–articles he referred to as ‘venom’ since they spewed only rumors, gossip, and potentially harmful misinformation about practically anyone featured in his writing. The Venom-symbiote hated Spider-Man because it felt rejected by him. Spider-Man was his worst self with the symbiote,...

Iron Fist isn't often thought of as one of the strongest Avengers, but "the Living Weapon" has shown that if he didn't hold back he would definitely be one of the deadliest. Most of Marvel's superheroes are united by one fundamental doctrine: do not kill. While this isn't a hard rule and exceptions aren't uncommon, generally what separates a hero like Daredevil from the Punisher is a willingness to cross that line. This moral code means heroes often pull their punches, as a full-strength punch from Spider-Man would be lethal to the average purse-snatcher. What happens when these self-imposed inhibitions are lifted, however?

Danny Rand aka Iron Fist has a "no-kill" rule dating back to the dawn of his superhero career. Iron Fist first left K'un-Lun to enact revenge against his parent's murderer, Harold Meachum. Upon discovering the broken state of the old man, Rand couldn't bring himself to take Meachum's life: in his heart,...

The modern Secret Wars is one of Marvel’s most revered comics events, but one Avengers comic showed that it wouldn’t have the impact some fans expected. The case of Rage of Ultron is a perfect case study in the difficulties with making the stakes in events feel real; but the comic it "spoiled" also has a lesson on how to make these events feel special irrespective of any spoilers.

The 2015 event Secret Wars was billed as the biggest shakeup of the Marvel Universe ever. With the destruction of the entire multiverse as prelude, the open question was what the Marvel Universe would look like after the comics event ended. At the time, rumors of a DC-style reboot, a first for Marvel, were constantly in the air. However, when Secret Wars finished and the dust settled, the Marvel Universe looked much the same with no grand reset. Even before the event ended,...

Captain America has been around since the beginning of comics, and like many of his Golden Age peers he has gone through a lot of revamps, retcons, and full-blown reboots since his first appearance in 1941’s Captain America #1 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Those changes have made the Star-Spangled Avenger the enduring icon that he is today.

However, one thing that has not radically changed is Cap’s beginnings. There are cosmetic differences between the origin found in Captain America #1, and the modern retelling of Steve Rogers’ transformation from scrawny wimp to super soldier. The doctor’s name was originally Reinstein, not Urskine; Steve Rogers was a private in the U.S. Army, not a captain; and Captain America had a secret identity — despite being created by a military project. Steve and his sidekick, Bucky Barnes, also spent their first several issues fighting spies and criminals on American soil. The...

With Deadpool 3 almost written and just about ready to begin filming, fans are ecstatic about what Ryan Reynold and Hugh Jackman have in store, especially since Wolverine will be returning to the big screen again after five years. In the meantime, new and old fans of the Deadpool franchise have been on cloud nine while searching for his most memorable comics.

From the start of it all in 1991 when Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld co-created the chaotic antihero, to Daniel Way’s humor-focused writing of Deadpool in 2008, Wade Wilson has had some of the funniest lines in comic book history. Though Joe Kelly’s iconic run as the writer for Deadpool in 1997 defined the character for the lovably comedic yet deep man he is, which comics does Reddit consider the funniest of all?

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The Circle Chase was Deadpool’s very first solo series that covered...

It seems odd to consider that Thor undergoing a dark upgrade would mean trouble for Loki as far too often the opposite is true, though that is exactly the scenario the Avengers found themselves in during one particular storyline–one that introduces a version of Mjolnir that holds a specific power the original does not.

Mjolnir is Thor’s hammer which was given to him by his father, Odin, after being forged from raw Uru metal and enchanted by Odin himself. In essence, Mjolnir is one of the most powerful weapons in the universe, and Thor has wielded her for more than a thousand years. However, even with all of Mjolnir’s strength, Loki has time and again found ways to undermine the raw power the hammer holds through his powerful, dark magic. Loki can create illusions, conjure demons, and cast spells that Thor cannot overcome with Mjolnir alone. A...