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The following contains spoilers for Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains #1, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

While Marvel is making headlines with the reveal of Mary Jane Watson as the new host of the Venom symbiote in All-New Venom, but while Eddie Brock might be the new host of the Carnage symbiote in the main Marvel Universe, over in the Venomverse, Eddie Brock is back as Venom, or at least a Version of Eddie Brock, as the multiversal Symbiote Hive Mind is putting together a team of Multiversal Venoms to take on the team of Multiversal Spider-Men that are being selected by the Web-Heart, and Eddie Brock is needed as Venom once more in this Cbr exclusive preview of next week's Web of Venomoverse: Fresh Brains #1.

Web of Venomoverse: Fresh Brains #1 is from writers Mat Groom, Erica Schultz, David Dastmalchian, Chris Eliopoulos, and artists Juan José Ryp, Luciano Vecchio, Chris Allen,...

Unfortunately, not every mutant or member of the X-Men develops amazing powers. While every mutation comes with drawbacks, some mutants are just dealt a worse hand than others. Vastly altered appearances, incomplete biologies, or powers of mass destruction, these abilities can segregate and isolate mutants even within their own communities. Even worse off are the mutants whose powers destroy themselves.

Over the thousands of generations that mutants have existed, long before Apocalypse was ever born, mutant powers have mixed and combined, creating wild combinations in the modern day. Some mutations have shifted into uncontrollable conduits for cataclysmic power. Others display incomplete evolutions or incompatible biology, in which case a mutant’s body isn’t able to handle the strain of their mutation. Then there are some whose mutations are “unfavorably” topical, isolating the mutant from general society. The X-Men and Marvel’s mutants have been around for a long time,...

Marvel Comics has delivered dozens of new Spider-Man and Venom adventures throughout the publisher's vast Multiverse, and now, the Spider-Verse and Venomverse will collide in an all-out war for the survival of both. The Spider-Society, which protects the Web of Life and Destiny from external and internal threats, and the Symbiote Hive Mind, connecting every symbiote across the Multiverse together, will soon become each other's greatest threats.

As announced by Marvel, Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood and Web of Venomverse: Fresh Brains – both featuring creative teams stacked with all-star Marvel writers and artists – will be an interconnected crossover event, which is set to feature the debut of even more new variants of Spider-Man and Venom, while also crafting a story with major consequences for both corners of the Marvel Multiverse.

With the growing popularity of both, it was only a matter of time until the Spider-Verse and Venomverse collided; already,...

Spider-Man's Spider-Verse - which now includes Venom - is one of Marvel's most popular concepts. Now, the Spider-Verse and the Venomverse are colliding, and three incredibly cool Spider-Men will be at the center of this battle.

With Venom being nearly as popular as Spider-Man, Venom has gotten his own multiverse known as the Venomverse, which functions the same as the beloved Spider-Verse concept. Now, Marvel has announced the two multiverses will be going to war, and the first new Spider-Men will be shown off in Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood #1, an anthology issue featuring art by character designer Luciano Vecchio, including a spectacular cover by Vecchio.

It's not unusual for comic book universes to incllude multiverse storytelling. It's an extremely easy way to explore new versions of familiar characters and put them in bizarre situations that wouldn't make sense in standard continuity. Spider-Man ended up getting his very own multiverse,...

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.

Spider-Man gained his powers from a radioactive spider bite that mutated his blood, but the full extent of his mutation is much stranger than anyone expected. Spider-Man's blood is radioactive, and it turns out that all of his bodily fluids are also radioactive, including his sperm. As disturbing as that might be, what's even more alarming is that scientists proved this could really happen. No, seriously - it is possible, if not downright likely.

As Diana McCullum shared with Gizmodo, their book Sex Lives of Superheroes: Wolverines Immortal Sperm, Supermans Porn Career, the Things Thing, and Other Super-Sexual Matters Explained delves into Spider-Man's unique physiology, providing information from the United States' Center for Disease Control and Prevention:

People who are internally contaminated can expose people near them to radiation from the radioactive material inside their bodies. The body fluids of an internally contaminated person can contain radioactive materials. Coming in...

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.

Nyx explores mutant culture in the post-Krakoan age, focusing on a community of younger mutants in New York City. The series features well-known X-characters like Ms. Marvel, Wolverine, and the Stepford Cuckoos, emphasizing friendship and community over superheroics. Nyx will address the aftermath of the Krakoan Era, exploring themes of mutant culture, intersecting identities, and the direction of mutantkind.

Contains Spoilers for Nyx (2024) #1!A new X-Men team is headed to The Big Apple not as superheroes, but as a community, and Marvel has just shared more information on Nyx, which will explore mutant culture like few others. Despite returning to a familiar title, the book looks to be doing its own thing with Marvels mutants. Unlike other X-Men titles, Nyx also promises to explicitly grapple with the fall of Krakoa and how mutant culture is developing in the post-Krakoan age.

Marvel has now revealed a new preview and variant covers...

Iron Man extends an apology to Captain America in Avengers Prime, finally healing the wounds of the iconic Civil War conflict. Captain America and Iron Man, though often at odds, share a mutual goal of protecting the world, making them Marvel's Mightiest Heroes. The ultimate conflict between freedom and security is embodied in the relationship between Captain America and Iron Man, who fight better together.

The Civil War between Iron Man and Captain America is iconic for splitting Marvel Comics superhero community down the middle. The damage from said conflict has taken years to heal, and to this day Steve Rogers and Tony Stark still feel its effects. But that doesnt mean a formal apology was never issued, and it was Iron Man who ended up extending the olive branch.

Avengers Prime #5 written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Alan Davis reunites the classic Avengers leaders in the wake of Norman Osborns Siege,...

Captain America knows Iron Man better than anyone, recognizing his flaws and calling out his ego. Iron Man's methods often put his priorities above others', reflecting his ego and intelligence. Tony's heart is in the right place, but Cap understands his flaws and struggles with his noble intentions.

As two of Marvel Comics most prominent heroes and iconic Avengers, Captain America and Iron Mans friendship is one of the House of Ideas most important partnerships. Steve Rogers and Tony Stark have been through good times and bad, cultivating a partnership over the years that arguably positions them as Marvels mirror to Superman and Batman. And its because of this history that Cap knows Iron Man better than anyone else in the world.

In 2006's Iron Man #7 by Daniel and Charles Knauf, Patrick Zircher, Scott Hanna, Studio Fs Antonio Fabela, and VCs Joe Caramagna, the Armored Avenger subdues his longtime foe,...

Reed Richards' influence reshaped the cosmic order in Marvel's multiverse, dividing magic and science into distinct camps. The new multiverse's systematic hierarchies were created by Reed Richards, resulting in a more ordered cosmic structure. Immortal Thor #11 explores the impact of Reed Richards on the multiverse, hinting at possible subconscious influences.

Contains Spoilers for Immortal Thor #11!Marvels multiverse is vast and complicated, but a new revelation might just explain why its newest form feels so much more hierarchical and ordered than ever before. As one of the most mysterious Asgardians has just revealed, a major Marvel hero had a profound impact on the multiverse when they once put it back together. Its this influence that now divides magic and science into distinct camps, even if the person responsible perhaps doesnt know it.

Immortal Thor #11 reveals that Marvel's new cosmic status quo is a direct result of the multiverse being created by Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic.

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...

G.O.D.S. #7 introduces the Vostok 7, a Soviet space mission that mirrors the Fantastic Four, with much more tragic results. G.O.D.S. #7 artfully mirrors Fantastic Four's origin story with bold color choices and a character risking everything for family. Writer Jonathan Hickman's fascination with character parallels and Soviet history shines in this new comic issue.

Contains spoilers for G.O.D.S. #7!The Fantastic Four once set off on a space-faring mission that changed their lives forever, and now Marvel has just introduced another group whose own flight makes them both parallels and opposites to the Ff. The tragedy of this other group is that their own accident makes them victims, not heroes. According to all official accounts, there was never a Russian Fantastic Four equivalent, but theres still one hero who remembers them.

In G.O.D.S. #7, readers are introduced to the cosmonauts...

Cable's origin in the comics differs from his big-screen debut, with complex relationships and a clone mother. The techno-organic virus, a result of Apocalypse's plan, led to Cable's complicated history and powers. Cable's time-travel adventures, including defeating the Avengers and reconciling with Cyclops, showcase his complex character.

Movie fans got to know Cable when he made his big-screen debut in Deadpool 2. His origin was pretty much out of the comics, with Cable living in a future that was destroyed, so he returned to the present-day to keep it from happening again. However, who he was targeting and why was completely different from the Cable in Marvel Comics.

Cable in Marvel Comics also returned from the future, but he ended up taking over the leadership of the New Mutants and had a very conflicted relationship with his dad, who happened to be the X-Men founding member Cyclops. There were several other changes,...

Cyclops has evolved from a rigid rule-follower to a strong defender of mutantkind, willing to make difficult decisions for their survival. After facing genocides and abandonment, Cyclops took a stand against the mistreatment of mutants, even at great personal cost. Cyclops has shown his unwavering commitment to his people, willing to do whatever it takes to protect mutants and fight for their rights.

As the first leader of the X-Men, Cyclops grew up and evolved as part of the team. He has moved beyond his early rigid and rule-following days to become one of mutantkind's greatest defenders. Not only is he willing to sacrifice his own well-being for the sake of his people, but he's proven himself capable of making the difficult decisions necessary to keep them moving forward. He's a far cry from the boring leader he's made out to be.

Since Charles Xavier recruited Scott Summers as...

The entire direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been entirely uprooted. After Avengers: Endgame, the overarching narrative pivoted from a grounded battle against Thanos to a multiverse-spanning arc. This has been slowly pitting the heroes against various variants of Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror. After Majors was found guilty of assault and harassment, however, Marvel Studios officially fired Majors.

Given how important Kang has been to the entire plot of the post-Thanos MCU, Marvel has multiple choices ahead of it. While the studio can choose to recast Kang, it can also set up another villain entirely to take over Kang's role in uniting the heroes against a common threat. With the Fantastic Four and the X-Men about to enter the universe, Marvel can take many routes.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on March 31, 2024: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is at a crossroads regarding the future of the ongoing Multiverse Saga.

Ben Grimm is mad. The ace pilot would do almost anything for his college pal Dr. Reed Richards, the super-genius who has designed an experimental rocket. But Ben worries about cosmic rays surrounding the planet and threatens to drop out of the project.

“Ben, we’ve got to take that chance,” interjects friend Sue Storm. “Unless we want the Commies to beat us to it.”

With that Ben takes up the mission. Because if there’s one thing that Benjamin J. Grimm hates, its Commies. Well, at least that’s what Ben hated in the 1960s. And so he joins Reed, Sue, and Sue’s brother Johnny on a trip into space, a trip that will expose them to cosmic rays, transforming Ben into the Thing, Reed into Mr. Fantastic, Sue into Invisible Girl, and Johnny into the Human Torch. Together, they will form the Fantastic Four.

Fantastic Four #1 by...

Spider-Man's deaths have been some of the most brutal and horrific in the Marvel universe, despite being a beloved superhero. Spider-Man's vulnerability as a street-level hero makes him susceptible to well-placed attacks, as he lacks the invulnerability of other Marvel heroes. From having his life force drained by the symbiote to being murdered by various enemies, Spider-Man has suffered multiple gruesome deaths throughout the Marvel multiverse.

Nearly every Marvel hero, from Captain America to Iron Man, has died at least once, and Spider-Man is certainly no different. But considering how beloved Spidey is within the pantheon of Marvel's superheroes, it's odd that he has suffered some of the most horrific deaths out of anyone else.

Spider-Man is remarkably powerful, but he's still primarily a street-level hero. He's gotten into tons of fights that he's barely survived, because at the end of the day, he's just a man with enhanced strength and agility.

A group cosplay has immortalized the Thor Corps, featuring various cosplayers portraying Thor and other characters who have wielded Mjolnir. The Thor Corps first appeared in the Secret Wars comics as Doctor Doom's enforcers, showcasing the idea that multiple people are worthy of wielding Mjolnir. The Thor Corps has recently returned to Marvel Comics, consisting of characters like Odinson, Jane Foster, Beta Ray Bill, Loki, and Storm, symbolizing the qualities that make one worthy of Thor's power.

Many heroes have wielded the power of Thor in the past, and when those heroes assemble, they become the Thor Corps — which has now been immortalized in a spectacular group cosplay. Boasting Thors from both the mainline Marvel reality as well one alternate universe, this cosplay celebrates the return of the team in recent Thor comics, while putting its own spin on the concept with its unique roster of heroes.

The Fazgardian...

Ultimate Iron Man's suggestion that register, license, and regulate the Hulk would be a "terrible" idea highlights the inherent problems of the Superhuman Registration Act, championed by the Earth-616 version of Tony Stark. The reversal of stances between Iron Man and Captain America's Ultimate variants shows that they could have better understood each other's sides, meaning the Civil War conflict that tore apart Marvel's heroes could have been avoided. Iron Man and Captain America are close friends in many different timelines – making it all the more tragic that they led opposite sides in the Marvel's original Civil War.

One of Marvel Comics’ most controversial and impactful storylines is the heroes' infamous Civil War over the piece of legislation called the Superhuman Registration Act. This document split the hero community right down the middle, with Iron Man leading the Pro-Registration forces and Captain America fighting against him. However, not...

When Matt Murdoch's personal tribulations reach a peak in Daredevil #114, he finds himself in a dark place mentally. In an amusing swipe at DC's Batman, Murdoch's bleakest thoughts are of going to live in a cave and caring about nothing outside of fighting crime. This reference is darkly amusing, while also revealing a lot about the loneliness and self-destructive tendencies of both heroes. While Batman maintains a secret identity and attends social events for cover, Matt actively maintains personal relationships and seeks a social life outside his superhero persona, distinguishing how the two view themselves and their respective places in the world.

Batman and Daredevil aren't exactly the healthiest, most well-adjusted members of the superhero community. When Daredevil's life was once again falling apart around him, Matt began having some pretty self-destructive thoughts that he considered acting on. The most alarming part of these thoughts wasn't just how destructive they were,...

The premiere of Loki has fans wondering why the God of Mischief isn't using as much magic as he used to. So far, Loki has used a couple of illusions, but nothing compared to his complete power set. In the comics, he's known for using his magic in many different ways.

From simple stuff like telekinesis to very complex metafictional reality warping, Loki can do a lot of different things that show just how powerful he is. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is yet to show many of his powers. This is probably because otherwise, he would be way too powerful for this universe.

Telekinesis Would've Been Useful While Chasing X-5

Loki is one of the most powerful magic users in the Marvel universe. Among the many abilities that come from his magic, there's telekinesis. As a telekinetic, he can move things or influence their trajectory only using his mind.

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.

Batman's villains are so versatile that the Daredevil franchise fused two of them together to create the terrifying Mr. Fear. Mr. Fear uses a combination of Scarecrow's fear toxin and Poison Ivy's pheromone control to manipulate and harm Daredevil's friends. Even though Daredevil confronts Mr. Fear, he cannot defeat him, demonstrating that this combination of villains is too powerful for even Daredevil.

Batman's iconic villains are truly versatile, and their strength is proven by how the Daredevil franchise fused two of Batman's villains together and got something truly terrifying: Mr. Fear. When Daredevil's life was falling apart (once again), the mastermind behind it was none other than the villain who uses the powers of both Scarecrow and Poison Ivy.

In one Marvel Comics storyline, Daredevil spends months in prison, but eventually escapes and clears his name. Life goes back to normal for Matt — until strange things start happening around him.

There are few weapons or artifacts in the Marvel Universe that can match the sheer power of the Infinity Gauntlet when it’s housing all six Infinity Stones, though there is something that’s the Infinity Gauntlet’s exact equal: the Infinity Collar - making it just as dangerous as the very weapon Thanos first introduced in his most impactful storyline to date.

The Infinity Gauntlet made its Marvel Comics debut in the appropriately titled event, Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin and Geroge Pérez. It's a large glove made from uru metal with the capacity to channel immense levels of energy, as it was specifically designed to withstand the power generated from using all six Infinity Stones at once. Thanos wielded the Infinity Gauntlet before he lost it to Adam Warlock, who then dispersed the Infinity Stones among his newfound team of heroes collectively known as the Infinity Watch. Since then,...

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...

Cosplayer Lane Fenimore's female Captain America costume could easily be interpreted as American Dream, the future version of Cap and niece of Sharon Carter. It's a perfect update of the character. American Dream is one of the few heroes entrusted with Captain America's shield. She first appeared in Marvel's MC2 line as part of the next generation of Marvel Heroes. Fenimore's cosplay shows how American Dream could fit into the MCU and expand Cap's world. This underrated legacy character deserves more recognition.

A cosplay from Lane Fenimore depicting a female version of Captain America makes for the perfect update of American Dream. American Dream is the future version of Cap, and she is actually the niece of Sharon Carter.

Shared to Instagram by photographer Ryan Sims, the image shows off Lane Fenimore’s Captain America paired with fellow cosplayer Jake Fogg as WWII-era Steve Rogers. While clearly inspired by Cap’s MCU look,...

Thanks to his incredible strength, resilience, and healing factor, Hulk typically faces off with powerhouse characters like the Thing and Juggernaut, and yet X-Men's Cyclops is strong enough to give him a run for his money. The full force of Scott Summers' optic blasts is rarely unleashed, and yet to protector his mentor Charles Xavier, Cyclops unleashed everything he had against the Hulk.

In World War Hulk: X-Men #2 by Christos Gage, Andrea Di Vito, Laura Villari, and Joe Caramagna, Hulk arrives at the mutant school to make Xavier pay for the Illuminati voting to send him into space, even though Charles wasn't actually present for the decision. He's ready to surrender to Hulk's justice, but the X-Men have other ideas and launch an attack. As the battle begins, Scott warns his team, "Everyone back! I'm going to max power!" before using a concussive blast so powerful it begins...

Warning: Spoilers for X-Men #25More than a decade after the events of Avengers vs. X-Men, Captain America has shown that he learned an important lesson that sticks with him today. The Avengers and X-Men have a storied history, but the X-Men's more recent history sees them trying to recover from the Orchis attack at the Hellfire Gala. The anti-mutant onslaught was enough to leave countless dead.

The mutant population deals with the aftermath of their latest genocidal tragedy in X-Men #25, written by Gerry Duggan, with art by Stefano Caselli, color by Marte Gracia, and lettering by Clayton Cowles. In this issue, Steve Rogers joins the X-Men as a support system as Cap reforms the Avengers Unity Squad specifically to assist the mutants underground as they're hunted. "Old Man Rogers knows the value of symbolism and optics," reads the narration.

Cap Reforms the Avengers Unity Squad to Help...

Contains Spoilers for Ultimate Invasion #2!

The evil Reed Richards, known as the Maker, has taken his stretching powers to a new level by turning them into a body horror healing factor. The Maker has utilized time travel to become the ruler of a reality similar to the Ultimate Universe, but heroes from the future attempt to kill him to save their own timeline. The Maker's distorted appearance, with his head destroyed, reflects his inner ugliness and sets him apart from humanity, while avoiding an ableist metaphor.

Reed Richards’ stretching powers are amazing, but his evil counterpart, the Maker, has now pushed them further by turning them into a body horror healing factor. The Maker has pushed his body and powers to their limit, and, in doing so, has surpassed anything done by mainstream Reed.

A Reed Richards without morality is a Reed Richards without limits — for both good and ill.

Few in the DC Universe inspire as much terror as the Joker — so much so that he is even the boogeyman to other villains. In 1995’s Underworld Unleashed, the demon Neron recruits the Clown Prince of Crime to his inner council of villains. When Neron convenes his inner council, the Joker's reception speaks volumes as to how his "peers" view him.

Underworld Unleashed is a villain-centric crossover event; published in 1995, it was an attempt by DC to revitalize underrated and underutilized villains while also celebrating the cream of the crop — which includes the Joker. One of Batman’s greatest foes, the Joker is as every bit an icon as the Caped Crusader, and he commands fear and terror wherever he goes. The Joker not only scares Batman and the Justice League, but, as revealed in Underworld Unleashed, he terrifies other villains, too. The DC Universe is loaded with heinous characters,...

The Ultimates may be the Earth's greatest defenders for the Ultimate Universe (Earth 1610), but there is another whose sheer brilliance and ingenuity overwhelm the roster: Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, leader of the Fantastic Four. The Fantastic Four is often depicted as a group of science-based explorers and adventurers rather than superheroes, but that doesn't stop the team from matching wits with costumed defenders.

Ultimate Fantastic Four #26 by Mark Millar, Greg Land, Matt Ryan, Justin Ponsor, Laura Martin, and Chris Eliopoulos finds the titular team of heroes (lacking Mr. Fantastic) outmatched by the raw strength and speed of Namor the Sub-Mariner. A downtown brawl in New York City's Times Square should have attracted more heroes, but no one seems to answer this threatening call to action. It's not until the intervention of Reed — alongside a new invention — that the team actually has a chance at overcoming their latest foe,...

Wolverine's codename has a brutally honest secret meaning, as revealed by the man responsible for making the popular X-Man indestructible. The similarities between Wolverine, the beloved character from the X-Men, and an actual wolverine are plenty, but an important character from Logan's past points out the real reason he is called Wolverine.

In 2014's Death of Wolverine #4 by Charles Soule, Steve McNiven, Jay Leisten, Justin Ponsor, and Chris Eliopoulos, Logan breaks into a secure facility looking for Dr. Abraham Cornelius - the man who gave Wolverine his adamantium skeleton. Cornelius is in the process of fusing adamantium onto a few more unlucky victims' skeletons. His hope is to create true superheroes that he can control, thus redeeming himself for creating the untamable monster that is Wolverine. Dr. Cornelius tells Logan that the true reason he is codenamed Wolverine is related to the taxonomical designation of the animal. The mammal...

Warning: contains spoilers for Ultimate Invasion #1!Reed Richards and Doctor Doom are lifetime enemies - they share a bond of understanding, and yet Doom hates Mister Fantastic with a passion that transcends realities. Doom has attacked Reed's family countless times, and tried to discredit and humiliate him at every turn. Doom even sacrificed an entire universe rather than abandon his hate. However, despite all that, there is a foe who Reed hates and fears more than his nemesis.

In Ultimate Invasion #1 by Jonathan Hickman, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Alex Sinclair and Joe Caramagna, the Maker asks Richards whether, given the chance, Reed would erase him from existence, and Reed says yes. It’s a telling moment; Reed might often be uncaring, but he’s not cruel, and there are few villains he’d react to with such spite. In the Maker, Reed sees his worst instincts. His callousness and ego...

The following contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, now playing in theaters.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is packed to the gills with scene-stealing characters, but it's hard to deny its breakout darling. Spider-Punk -- aka Hobie Brown -- begins the film as a member of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Society, only to break with the group out of sympathy for their treatment of Miles Morales. He's a member of Spider-Gwen's team assembled at the end of the movie to save Miles, which means he'll be returning in 2024's Beyond the Spider-Verse to complete the trilogy.

That raises the tantalizing question of his possible arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which suddenly looks a lot more possible thanks to the new fans he's gained from Across the Spider-Verse. He even has a hook from the comics that would fit perfectly into what the burgeoning mega-franchise has planned. The Spider-Geddon story saw...

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,...

Five years after the release of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the long-awaited sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, is finally in theaters. Going bigger and bolder than the original movie, Across the Spider-Verse includes far more Spider-Man variants than have ever been featured in a single movie before.

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Several Spider-Man variants stand out as especially important in Across the Spider-Verse, possibly piquing viewers' interest. Fresh off their appearance in a massive Hollywood film, several of these Spider-Man variants can be explored further in their Marvel Comics debuts.

Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Mayday Parker

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, May "Mayday" Parker is the infant daughter of Peter B. Parker and Mary Jane Watson-Parker. Already exhibiting spider powers, Mayday is a rambunctious child, climbing walls and swinging from webs as her father desperately tries to keep up.

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Warning! Contains spoilers for Fury (2023) #1Few Marvel characters have the longevity of Nick Fury, and the issue celebrating his 60th anniversary has just given him the perfect send-of. While the comic gives plenty of wiggle room for him to return, Fury’s retirement would be the perfect end to his story, and is also a great reintroduction to his successor, Nick Fury Jr.

In Fury (2023) #1 by Al Ewing, Scot Eaton, Tom Reilly, Adam Kubert, Ramón Rosanas, Jordie Bellaire and Joe Caramagna, Nick Fury Sr. leaves Marvel's Earth-616 universe, traveling the multiverse to find other worlds where he can do the most good. It's a resolution to 2014's Original Sin #8 by Jason Aaron, Mike Deodato Jr and Frank Martin Jr. and Chris Eliopoulos, where Fury is cursed to omnipotence and non-interference as the Unseen, the replacement for Uatu the Watcher. This is the ultimate punishment for Fury, whose modus operandi has...

The following contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, now playing in theaters.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse references a lot of the Wall-Crawler's history from across the multiverse. The film takes cues from different stories and various versions of the classic characters to tell a unique story that still touches upon many of the same tropes and themes of Spider-Man. But there's one surprising story in particular that serves as a precursor to the film's big final twist -- and teases the danger it may pose to the heroes.

Across the Spider-Verse introduces a dark cinematic version of Miles Morales, who became his world's Prowler instead of turning into Spider-Man. However, this isn't the first time a version of Miles has come up against a villainous variant. The storyline takes some cues from Spider-Men II, adding a more personal layer to the story in the process.

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For the first time in its history, Star Trek has been nominated for two Eisner Awards - which suggests a franchise curse may be coming to an end. Last fall, Idw Publishing reinvigorated its line of Star Trek comics, kicking off a franchise-spanning god war that threatens to destroy the universe. This relaunch has been met with acclaim from both fans and critics, and the hard work has paid off as the comics have been nominated for one of the industry’s highest awards.

As reported on the official Star Trek website, both Star Trek #400 and the new, flagship Star Trek title have been nominated for Eisner Awards. Star Trek #400 was nominated for Best Single Issue/One-Shot whereas Star Trek has netted a nomination for Best New Series. Star Trek Senior Editor Heather Antos stated: “words literally cannot describe how humbling it is for these two books to be recognized.

When it comes to Star Trek, most fans give a lot of credit for Starfleet's successes to its iconic captains, but if you ask Mr. Sulu, it's not just the abilities of a starship's captain that win the day. It takes a whole crew of diverse and dedicated people who each contribute something different, both to the mission and the franchise.

The original USS Enterprise, designation Ncc-1701, is the most iconic ship in the history of the United Federation of Planets. Launched in 2245, the ship was first commanded by Captain Robert April, then Christopher Pike, but achieved its iconic status under the leadership of James T. Kirk and his dedicated crew. In that era, the Federation flagship was piloted by Hikaru Sulu, with navigator/operations officer Pavel Andreievich Chekov, communications officer Nyota Uhura, chief engineer Montgomery Scott, chief medical officer Leonard McCoy, and chief science officer and first officer Spock.

While Spider-Man has made amends with many villains, one Avenger ally is a former bad guy he isn't willing to forgive so easily. In House of M #5 by Marvel Comics, the comic flashes back to one of his worst encounters with Flash Thompson, as the future Savage Avenger was a major thorn in Peter Parker's life. Spider-Man has a valid reason for hating Flash, as he made his life Hell as one of his first adversaries.

Spider-Man has an incredible rogues' gallery, as the likes of Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Electro, and Kraven the Hunter are among the many complex villains who have battled the web-slinger since his debut in the comics more than 60 years ago. Peter Parker has also not stood in the way of his villains redeeming themselves, like most recently, with Norman Osborn has become a hero in the Gold Goblin. However, one villain he doesn't have much forgiveness for is Flash Thompson,...

The animated series “Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum” shares the misadventures of Xavier Riddle and his two best friends. The PBS Kids’ show follows the trio as they tackle the everyday problems that children tend to face by traveling back in time to learn from real-life icons and inspirational people.

The show, which is based on the “Ordinary People Change the World” book series by author Brad Meltzer, has been popular among children five to eight years old since it first aired in 2019.

This story will walk you through everything you need to know about the show and its key characters.

Who Are the Main Characters of “Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum?”

Let’s meet the show’s main characters:

Xavier Riddle:

Voiced by Aidan Vissers, Xavier is the show’s namesake and the leader of his friend group, which includes his younger sister, Yadina, and their friend Brad.

Marvel Comics' "X-Men + Fantastic Four" #1, now available, is written by Chris Zdarsky and illustrated by Terry Dodson, with covers by Dodson, Mark Brooks, Chris Eliopoulos and Meghan Hetrick:

"...'Krakoa'. Every mutant on Earth lives there ... except for one. But now it's time for 'Franklin Richards', the son of 'Reed Richards' and 'Sue Storm'to come home.

"Now it's the 'X-Men' vs. the 'Fantastic Four' and nothing will ever be the same..."

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Weapon x #27 Writers: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente | Artists: Luca Pizzari, Alberto Alburquerque, Roberto Di Salvo & Ibraim Roberson | Colourist: Frank D’Armata | Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

So after twenty seven issues Weapon X reaches is end. It has been one hell of a ride. A ride which has largely been enjoyable. A long the way we have had solid interior art work, brilliant covers and stories that moved at full throttle. Before this issue I hadn’t heard any official news of the series coming to an end, I just assumed that to be the case when it wasn’t any the January solicitations. My feeling is it was a result of low sales. Because while the issue feels like a good end point for the story arc it doesn’t feel a satisfactory conclusion for the whole team and the series so far. However there are some interesting plot points...