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House of the Dragon Season 2 opened with Jacaerys Velaryon seeking support from major houses in Westeros, particularly House Stark. While speaking with Lord Cregan Stark, he learned more about the long history of the bond between their ancestors.

Harry Collett in House of the Dragon / Credits: HBO

In times when peace and unity are threatened, a strong support system goes a long way, and it’s good to know that the Starks have never forgotten their oath—the pledge made by Lord Rickon Stark to King Viserys I when the latter named Rhaenyra as his heir in the first season. However, this allegiance holds a more sacred reason that goes beyond the politics of Westeros.

The alliance between House Targaryen and House Stark goes back to the time of Aegon the Conqueror

In Season 2 of House of the Dragon, Cregan told Jace of King Jaehaerys and Queen Alysanne’s visit...

DC Comics has announced a new ongoing Batman series, and the creative team is sure to generate a lot of excitement.

Starting this September, Matt Fraction will be taking over writing duties for Batman #1, with Jorge Jiménez on art. This will mark only the fourth renumbering for DC’s Batman comic book series in the 85-year history of the title, and will introduce a new blue and gray costume, a redesigned Batmobile, and a new aesthetic for Gotham City.

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman. It was the first comic I ever read,” said Fraction. “Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman. We’ve got a new Batmobile, we’ve got a new costume, we’ve got new characters, and we’ve got a lot of old ones too—good and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics.

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Wilderness is a British-American thriller series created by Marnie Dickens. Based on the book of the same name by B.E. Jones, the Prime Video series stars two brilliant actors, Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-Cohen, in the lead roles of Liv and Wil,l and it follows the story of Liv as she finds out that her perfect marriage was not as perfect as she thought because her husband was cheating on her. This breaks her, but after a lot of pleading from her husband, she agrees to go on a trip with him so that they can try to repair their marriage. Liv has something else on her mind. Wilderness also stars Ashley Benson, Morgana Van Peebles, Claire Rushbrook, Talia Balsam, Eric Balfour, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and Jonathan Keltz. So, if you loved the thrilling story, intense drama,...

James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO’s House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned.

Ormund, who was referenced in Season 2 but never appeared on onscreen, is then nephew of Otto (Rhys Ifans), cousin to Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne (Freddie Fox) and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower forces in a march on King’s Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).

Variety was first to report Norton’s casting.

Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood and set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen.

In addition to Ifans, Cooke, Fox and D’Arcy, the cast also includes Matt Smith, Emma, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban and Jefferson Hall. Additional Season 2 cast includes Abubakar Salim,...

Ever since the enormous success of Game of Thrones, studios and streamers have tried to create their own epic fantasy hits, from The Wheel of Time to The Witcher to The Rings of Power to House of the Dragon, itself a Game of Thrones prequel. But one thing that's consistently annoyed fans is that while each new season of Game of Thrones had 10 episodes and came out once per year (at least until the last couple of seasons), all of the other shows I mentioned generally have around eight episodes per season, with those seasons coming out multiple years apart. It feels like we're waiting longer for less.

House of the Dragon is one of the better post-GoT fantasy series, but it's also fallen prey to this issue. The first season, which aired in 2022, ran a full 10 episodes and generally was received very well. The second season came out in 2024, only had eight episodes,...

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,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Titans #19!The latest issue of Titans delivered an epic scene that firmly establishes Raven and Starfire as the ultimate BFFs of the DC Universe. What starts as a heartfelt moment between the two quickly evolves into a jaw-dropping display of dual badassery, perfectly showcasing their bond and synergy. After witnessing this incredible dynamic, I'm more excited than ever to see what DC has planned for this duo moving forward

While Raven may officially be the empath of the Titans, Starfire comes close to rivaling her in empathy.

John Layman and Serg Acuña's Titans #19 continues this action-packed run where the team barely has a moment to catch their breath between epic battles. In this issue, a major twist unfolds as Killer Frost, recently inducted into the Justice League, reverts to her villainous roots.

She launches an attack on both the League and the Titans, leading to...

Starfire is one of DC’s most iconic and beloved heroines, but beyond her role as a powerhouse member of the Teen Titans, she’s often relegated to being just a love interest. While I’m not entirely opposed to a well-done romance arc for the Tamaranean Princess, I’d much rather see her star in an A-tier solo series that explores themes beyond love first.

While this may be a divisive opinion, I believe Tom Taylor would be a fantastic choice to helm a Starfire solo series.

There’s no denying that Starfire is one of DC’s most badass female characters and a favorite among fans. Yet, it’s surprising that the comic publisher hasn’t put more effort into developing her character beyond being a member of the Titans or a love interest for characters like Nightwing and Arsenal.

While the Titan has landed a solo series...

Tony Stark's Iron Man is known for his incredibly advanced armor, while the unkillable Wolverine is famous for his adamantium-coated claws. But when the two are pitted against each other in Marvel lore, whose metal wins out? Can Wolverine slice and dice Tony's armor, or has the 'ultimate futurist' developed a suit that even adamantium can't cut?

The answer is less obvious than it seems, especially given the surprising rarity with which Tony and Logan have found themselves physically at odds. The two don't fight often, but when they do, they don't hold back.

The short answer is that Wolverine is certainly capable of cutting Iron Man's regular armor, but Tony Stark has created at least two suits that Logan wouldn't be able to damage, each for a surprisingly different reason.

Iron Man's anti-adamantium Argonaut armor would melt Wolverine's metal on contact.

Related Iron Man Had a Massive...

Dragons and royal drama? Cool. But even House of the Dragon’s wildest moment couldn’t top Outlander’s most legendary episode. This one hit like an emotional freight train — fans were ugly crying, yelling at their TVs, and questioning their life choices all at once.

A still from Outlander | Credits: Sony Pictures Television

Sure, House of the Dragon brought fire and chaos, but Outlander brought pure, unfiltered feels. Sometimes, all it takes is time travel, heartbreak, and a killer storyline to absolutely destroy the competition. Mic drop.

Outlander’s finale proves love and heartbreak beat House of the Dragons any day A still from House of the Dragon | Credits: HBO Entertainment

The Season 2 finale, Dragonfly in Amber, rocks a killer 9.5 IMDb rating, beating House of the Dragon’s fiery crowd-pleaser The Red Dragon and the Gold (9.4). Yep, Jamie and Claire’s heartbreak-packed journey took down Westeros’ biggest dragon flex.

2024 has come and gone and, like any other year, it had a couple of moments that made the jaws of DC Comics fans everywhere drop. Who would have thought a year that began with an invasion of animal-human hybrids would have ended with the death of an iconic DC foe?

2024 was a year of betrayal, loss, and wild non-canon events. And in between the excitement of DC’s usual output were several moments that were so off-the-wall, they had fans doing double takes. As a new year begins in earnest, read on to see 10 of the most unbelievable DC Comics moments from 2024.

Raven Traded Places with Her Demonic Half Happened In: Beast World #6, Tom Taylor, Ivan Reis, Lucas Meyer, and Eduardo Pansica

The “Beast World” crossover drove the Dcu wild as spores created by Beast Boy turned Earth’s population into animal people. But lurking in the shadows of the...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Titans #18!

The Titans, one of DC’s most iconic teams—second only to the Justice League—are packed with powerhouse heroes, each formidable in their own right. But now, the team’s strongest member has become its most vulnerable, and the real shock comes from the fact that someone within the team is already exploiting this hero's fall from grace.

...she was at the height of her power as the Dark-Winged Queen, but now she’s at her most vulnerable...

Raven has long been regarded as one of the Titans’ most powerful members, if not the most powerful, thanks to her half-demon heritage and the magic she inherited from it. Her status as one of the team’s strongest was further solidified in Tom Taylor’s Titans run during the Dark-Winged Queen storyline.

However, with the creative team change to John Layman and Pete Woods,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Detective Comics #1092!The idea of Batman being a vampire has been a long-running joke among fans—and even within canon—where characters like Green Lantern Hal Jordan have humorously questioned if the Dark Knight is more than human. But now, it seems DC might be taking this fan-favorite joke and turning it into reality. All signs point to the comic publisher pulling off a subtle yet genius move to transform Batman into a vampire—and it’s downright brilliant.

With Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott now at the helm of Detective Comics, the series introduces a compelling new chapter: Batman grappling with his mortality. As the years of relentless crime-fighting weigh heavily on Bruce Wayne, both physically and mentally, he is presented with an extraordinary opportunity—a youth serum called Sangraal that promises to restore his body and mind to their peak.

While...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1092

To hide his vigilante activities from the public, Batman has always drawn a firm line between his Dark Knight alter ego and his civilian self by leaning into a playboy act as Bruce Wayne. Now, Batman is carrying out an investigation with the help of his Bruce Wayne identity, proving that his womanizer persona has a practical application beyond keeping his superhero lifestyle under wraps.

In Detective Comics #1092 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott, Batman continues taking doses of Sangraal, a youth serum that can reverse the effects of aging. To learn more about the operation behind this medication, Bruce tries to ask Scarlett about it, only for her to change the subject in fear.

Batman realizes Scarlett can't discuss Sangraal in the open, so he decides to switch gears and use his Bruce Wayne charm to gather information instead. Bruce asks Scarlett on a date,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #6!While Batman may harbor a soft spot for iconic female villains like Catwoman and Talia al Ghul, occasionally blurring the lines between enemies and lovers, an epic Elseworlds reimagining presents a surprising twist. The Dark Knight forms an unlikely friendship with a villain previously considered an irreconcilable foe. This unexpected alliance not only redefines their relationship but also sets the stage for one of the most unconventional Justice League lineups ever assembled.

...under different circumstances, a path toward friendship between Batman and Deathstroke might have been possible even within main continuity.

Jay Kristoff, Tirso Cons, and Wes Abbott's high-fantasy, Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter series expands upon Tom Taylor's high-fantasy Elseworlds, spotlighting Deathstroke and delivering one of his most badass reimaginings to date. While Kristoff's narrative delves into previously unexplored characters from Taylor's run, a familiar face...

2023 saw the very first edition of the Bam Smack Pow Comic Book Awards, where we celebrated some of the very best comic books. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest won best ongoing series, Saga won the Most Promising Comic Book, and Comic Book Couple of the Year was Deadpool and Valentine Vuong. For one reason or another, none of them won this time around.

2024 was an incredible year for comic book fans. No matter what you’re into, there’s something for you to read. And you don’t have to stay within Marvel and DC Comics either. Plenty of independent comic book companies cater to various people so everyone can find something they love. That's why the list of awards here isn't just Marvel and DC.

With that said, let's get to the best of the year in various categories and a wide range of comic book companies.

Comic Book...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1092Batman has always been considered a genius within DC lore, but his latest upgrade has elevated his intelligence beyond his usual limitations. Thanks to a major overhaul of his biology, Batman is officially smarter than ever before, putting every other DC detective to shame. Unfortunately, this power-up isn't without a cost, and Batman may be defying his moral code in his attempt at expanding his mental prowess.

In a preview for Detective Comics #1092 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott, Batman has altered his biology with a serum called Sangraal, which seems to have made him effectively immortal. He spars with Robin in order to test his body's new limits, and Damian reveals that Batman isn't just moving faster on a physical level. According to his son, Batman can now think faster much faster as well

Batman has already been a contender for DC's smartest character,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #121!

Nightwing is proving once and for all that he is his own hero, redefining his crime-fighting tactics and moving further away from the lessons—and perhaps even the morals—instilled in him by Batman. However, the question remains: will Dick Grayson’s new approach to heroism see him surpass the Dark Knight, or will it result in a fall from grace?

Dan Watters and Dexter Soy’s takeover of the Nightwing run from Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo has ushered in a new era for the Original Boy Wonder, introducing not only fresh villains and challenges but also significant changes to Dick’s crime-fighting tactics—changes both he and Batgirl admit Batman would disapprove of.

These shifts first became apparent in issue #119, the debut of Watters and Soy’s run, and their latest release, issue #121, further cements that Dick has little regard left for Bruce’s methodology and code.

One of Star Wars’ most compelling and powerful Sith Lords, Darth Maul is a persistent menace whose Sith Code perfectly mirrors Palpatine and the Empire’s rise in power. One of Palpatine’s earliest apprentices, Maul knew enough of his master’s plan to predict the Republic’s fall and Darth Vader’s ascension well before Order 66. If the Jedi Order had paid more attention to Maul’s creed, they may have seen their destruction coming.

Star Wars: Darth Maul - Death Sentence - by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo - is a Legends-era comic miniseries that follows Maul and Savage Opress as the brothers are forced to deal with the consequences of a bounty placed on Maul’s head.

Momentarily pausing their reign of terror in the Outer Rim, the Sith Lords have tracked down the person who ordered the hit. After inscribing the military might of the local population,...

Superman has a reputation for being unbelievably nice and understanding, but he sometimes has to flex his muscles, proving that he's far more badass than anyone gives him credit for. With his incredible powers, Superman often goes out of his way to present himself as a lot meeker than he really is. These moments demonstrate that while Superman doesn't want to flaunt how powerful he is when he lets loose, there's simply no one cooler than him.

When it comes to superheroes who are undeniably cool, most fans tend to point towards Batman. After all, he's cloaked in all black, appears from the shadows, and brutally takes down criminals. Even when Batman and Superman team up, most still seem to think that Batman is the cooler of the two - usually because Superman holds back his true power. Everyone always calls Superman a boy scout and teases him about how gentle he can be,...

No villain has been more persistent in his attacks on Batman than the Joker. Every other villain will either retire or give up on their goals. But the Joker has been shown to constantly evolve with Batman; no matter what Batman does, the Joker is still there, matching him every step of the way. I truly think that this means, eventually, that the Joker will end up defeating Batman, and there are tons of stories in the DC Universe that support this theory.

It's no secret that Batman is getting older. Batman has been fighting crime in Gotham for decades at this point. It's only natural that he'd get older and that he'd start to slow down. Because of this, Batman is considering a serum that restores his youth, as seen in Detective Comics #1091 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott.

This new "immortality" serum would make it much...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5!

Rose “Ravager” Wilson, the daughter of Deathstroke, has just experienced one of the most dramatic and game-changing overhauls to her origin story yet. Taking place in an Elseworlds storyline, this shift isn’t just a minor tweak—it fundamentally reshapes the Wilson family dynamics and redefines Rose’s connection to an iconic figure in her life.

Jay Kristoff and Tirso Cons’ Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5 further expands the Tom Taylor-created Elseworlds series, best known for its fantasy reimagining of the DC Universe set in the medieval world of Earth-118.

Unlike Taylor’s original story, which centered on Batman and Superman, Allwinter shifts the spotlight to Deathstroke, introducing a new cast of characters, including Slade’s daughter Rose and his longtime friend and ally, William Randolph Wintergreen. This reimagining brings fresh twists to the characters’ designs and origins, with...

The second season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon began with a visit to the North, where Rhaenyra Targaryen's son Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett) brokered an alliance with young Cregan Stark (Tom Taylor), the head of House Stark in these days. They didn't have much time together, but it was neat to visit the Wall again, and to see some of the Stark iconography.

For instance, Cregan Stark bore the Valyrian steel blade Ice, the same one that Ned Stark would wield over 100 years later on Game of Thrones...before it's used to behead him at the first season. The official Game of Thrones YouTube channel recently dropped a little behind-the-scenes video about how they recreated this iconic sword for the prequel show. Watch it above!

Does House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal seem a little too giddy over the prospect of getting to play with Ice,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Nightwing #120As much as I loved Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's run on DC's Nightwing, I'm definitely sold on the new era that's come for Dick Grayson and his city. In the aftermath of Heartless' attack on Nightwing and those he protects, Dick Grayson received a triumphant conclusion for everything he'd been working and fighting for, both with and without his mask. However, Nightwing is now facing a brutal war that's coming from Blüdhaven (and I'm very excited about what's to come).

Coming from Dan Watters and Dexter Soy, the new era of Nightwing is here with only two issues having been published thus far (Nightwing #119 and #120). To that end, both issues have successfully kicked off a dynamic new arc for Dick Grayson who's now found himself caught in a battle that threatens the entire city. Likewise, it certainly looks like this new era...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Detective Comics #1091!

There’s no denying that Batman is the DC Universe’s resident masochist. From his relentless journey to becoming the Dark Knight to his compulsive self-sacrifice and guilt-ridden nature, Bruce Wayne has perfected the art of self-inflicted torment. But now, with a new biologically altering power, Batman’s legendary masochism has reached a whole new peak.

Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott’s Detective Comics #1091 delves deeper into the Dark Knight’s latest struggle—his aging body. Years of relentless heroics have taken their toll, making the role of Batman increasingly difficult for Bruce to sustain.

However, in the previous issue, Detective Comics #1090, a potential solution was presented when Scarlett Martha Scott—Joe Chill’s daughter and a Wayne family friend—offered Bruce a treatment to slow his aging, preserving his youth and extending his lifespan. In Issue #1091, Bruce accepts Scarlett’s offer and undergoes the treatment.

Bruce Wayne is going the extra mile to protect his secret identity as Batman, even in reality. Few heroes keep their secret identity under such a tight lock and key as Batman does. Even some of the superheroes he calls his friends have been known to be oblivious of who lies under the cowl. Sometimes, Bruce goes as far as to have an extra secret identity. That's how protective he is of hiding his identity.

On X, Detective Comics writer Tom Taylor exposes the lengths that Batman is going to protect his secret identity on social media - even in real life. In the post, the writer promotes the release of Detective Comics #1091 by himself and Mikel Janín, who also provides cover art.

Detective Comics #1091 is out today!Hope you dig it, people.Stunning @mikeljanin art! pic.twitter.com/8LYNqQDpIi— Tom Taylor (@TomTaylorMade) November 27, 2024

Apparently, Taylor tried to tag the...

Adaptations of Stephen King's works are often hit or miss. While some efforts translate to the big screen rather well with competent screenplays, others fail to grasp the core appeal of the source material. Plus, there are also those that inhabit the grey area of commendable effort and middling execution, with foundational aspects of King's fiction inevitably getting lost in the visual medium. However, even the most under-the-radar King adaptations have had their (rightful) resurgence over the years, such as 1997's "The Night Flier," which tells an unconventionally chilling vampire tale despite its glaring flaws. Moreover, new releases such as Gary Dauberman's "Salem's Lot" have become a streaming hit on Max despite receiving unfavorable reviews for leaving a lot to be desired.

But what about a highly-anticipated, yet ultimately disappointing adaptation that was both a critical and commercial failure? Well, Netflix has accomplished the improbable again. Nikolaj Arcel...

Nikolaj Arcel's 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower, with its deep lore and mythology, may leave some audiences with questions about the ending. Truth be told, The Dark Tower, which has recently hit Netflix, is only an adaptation of King's books in name only; some of the story beats are the same but happen far earlier than they do in the books, while others are changed entirely from the original story. The gunslinger protagonist, Roland of Gilead (Idris Elba), is also wildly different than in the books, with his core motivation being completely different.

Those who know the backstory of The Dark Tower adaptation won't find this surprising. The production was famously troubled, requiring multiple rewrites, reshoots, and editing compromises that come through in the finished product. The Dark Tower's strong cast, led by Elba and Matthew McConaughey in his first villain role, was a stellar...

The end of the year is the perfect time to catch up on movie watching. Whether it's the latest new releases or those movies you missed out on when they were originally released, the cold days of December are best spent indoors, under a warm blanket, and having a movie marathon.

We can always count on Netflix to have a wide selection of movies, from its own original titles to the hit or underrated movies the streamer acquires. While you might be working your way through Netflix's new Christmas rom-coms or checking out other originals like Spellbound or The Piano Lesson, the top 10 most popular movies ranking is full of must-watch titles.

Looking for some good movies to watch on Netflix? Here are the currently most popular movies on the streaming service in December 2024 you should add to your watch list!

AfraidRelease Year: 2024Director: Chris WeitzCast: John Cho, Katherine Waterston,...

Today marks the release of House of the Dragon: Dawn of the Targaryen Civil War, a coffee table book that dives deep on the second season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel show. Author Gina McIntyre had access to the set and was able to talk to cast and crew members about their experience. The book also includes tons of photographs straight from the set, concept art, pictures of props, and more.

Let's focus on the images for right now, because a lot of them are making their way around the internet, with an X user named @glindacent being extremely thorough. I won't actually embed the photos here for fear of angering the copyright gods, but will link out to tons of stuff, including:

A new pic of Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) sitting on the Iron Throne in Daemon's visionA concept art illustration of that same momentMilly Alcock as Young...

Jake Chambers' (Tom Taylor) "shine" in The Dark Tower is the source of his psychic powers, and it also connects to Danny Torrance's powers in The Shining and Doctor Sleep. Jake's "shine" was a major plot point in the movie adaptation of The Dark Tower. Walter Padick (Matthew McConaughey) believed Jake's shine was so pure that it could single-handedly destroy the Tower that supported the entire universe. It was also what allowed Jake to see Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) in the first place, and what allowed him to speak directly to the gunslinger through telepathy.

What was most confusing about Jake's shine, however, didn't come from The Dark Tower, but another Stephen King movie adaptation, The Shining. In The Shining, Danny Torrance also has psychic abilities called shine, yet he only experiences the horrors of the Overlook Hotel, rather than the visions of Mid-World that Jake saw. Still, however,...

The 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower had a star-studded cast to bring Roland Deschain's quest for the Tower to life. The Dark Tower follows Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) as he takes Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor) on a quest to stop Walter (Matthew McConaughey) from destroying the titular Tower that holds the universe together. Unfortunately, The Dark Tower is one of the few adaptations that Stephen King criticized himself, but it's certainly not because of its cast.

While Mike Flanagan's upcoming The Dark Tower series will redefine the characters King created in live-action, the 2017 movie still had an important role in bringing them to the screen. Even though The Dark Tower is often criticized for being one of the least faithful and worst Stephen King movies, its cast is one of the few things that most fans agree was worthy of praise. It's clear to see why,...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1091Bruce Wayne has been in the hero business for a long time, and not even Batman can escape the effects of aging on his body - until now. Batman has just taken a risky solution for his advancing age, and taking it has forever altered his biology in a way that might even put him on par with Superman.

In Detective Comics #1091 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín, and Wes Abbott, Batman wrestles with whether he should take a de-aging serum called Sangraal. Available only to the rich and powerful, Sangraal supposedly turns back the clock to make its users young again. After he's forced to admit his age is becoming a problem, Batman agrees to let Sangraal's founder, Scarlett, administer the drug to him.

Against his better judgment, Batman lets himself be injected with the cure to his age problem. Now, Batman's body is reverting...

Warning! Spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5!Batman has had many iconic villains over the decades, from the Joker to the Riddler, but not all of them have gotten an equal chance to shine. In a surprising universe, one version of Mr. Freeze has become so powerful that not even Batman can take him down. Though most fans know Mr. Freeze as a scientist, this version is an incredible sorcerer who has cast an unbreakable spell.

Many DC characters have shown up in the Dark Knights of Steel high fantasy universe, including a Bane wearing Guts' iconic Berserk armor. But by far one of the most surprising characters who has appeared is Mr. Freeze, as seen in Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5 by Jay Kristoff and Tirso.

Readers can see the surprising true power of Mr. Freeze in this issue, when, after Deathstroke accidentally kills Victor Fries' wife instead of him,...

Although Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondos Nightwing run has ended, the new creative team is wasting no time in continuing the epic legacy of upgrading Dick Graysons iconic escrima sticks. This latest enhancement isnt just an upgradeits a game-changer. With a level of lethality unmatched by previous designs, its easily one of the most badass and unforgettable transformations these weapons have ever undergone.

Nightwing may follow Batmans code against lethal force, but the deadly potential of this upgrade is impossible to ignore.

The second installment of Dan Watters and Dexter Soys Nightwing run, issue #120, is set to hit comic book shelves on November 27, 2024. Until then, fans can dive into a four-page preview that picks up where issue #119 left offDick Grayson fighting for his life against Spheric Solutions high-tech security system after a botched breaking-and-entering investigation.

While the entire battle is packed with thrilling action, one standout moment features Dick wielding his Escrima sticks,...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1091As a member of the Justice League and a formidable fighter in his own right, Batman doesn't fear much in the DC Universe, but his dreams have unveiled a shocking death that could shake him to his core. The Joker's potential death keeps Batman up at night, not Robin's, proving that his loss would break Batman more than even his loved ones'.

In a preview for Detective Comics #1091 by Tom Taylor and Mikel Jann, Batman is plagued by nightmares after his impulsive actions lead to a young man getting murdered on his watch by the mysterious Asema. His chilling dream sequence features an older Bruce Wayne battling the Joker, with the dead boy - Sam - as his new Robin.

Robin kills the Joker, much to Batman's horror, believing that the villain deserves to die. Batman smacks Robin in a fit of anger as a...

Author Stephen King is one of the most recognized and prolific authors of this era. Best known as a horror writer, King began his work as a published author through 1974's Carrie, which earned him massive acclaim. He has since gone on to publish The Shining (1977), Firestarter (1980), Pet Sematary (1983), and countless other legendary works. Throughout his career, he has released dozens of books and hundreds of short stories.

Unsurprisingly, having so much attention on King's works brought Hollywood to his doorstep. The renowned author has seen numerous adaptations. Children of the Corn (1984), Misery (1990), It (2017), and Kubrick's The Shining (1980) were all inspired by his stories. While some of his movies have failed, King's name generally serves as a boon for any project that bears it. There are, however, some works that have not seen success. One of them is now coming to a new streaming home.

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Warning: Spoilers for Titans #17Beast Boy and his fellow Titans allies have endured plenty of treacherous situations together, and some affect them in a deeper way than others. Beast Boy's worst nightmare has just been exposed, and it shows that this Titan is forever changed by a recent disastrous event in DC lore.

In Titans #17 by John Layman, Pete Woods, and Wes Abbott, Clock King unleashes his newfound temporal powers against the Titans. By messing with their minds, the villain manages to trap them within their darkest memories, pulling from recent DC history in order to find the traumas that scar them most. Beast Boy's vision is a particularly haunting one, as he's forced to relive his nightmare-fuel transformation into Garro.

Beast Boy's deepest trauma is confirmed to be his involvement in DC's Beast World crossover event, and the flashback to his Garro form shows just how much this moment...

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5!Wintergreen, an ally of Deathstroke, has just made a strong debut in DCs Dark Knights of Steel, with an armored redesign that makes him truly worthy of the series name, one that is reminiscent of Iron Mans Mark I. Slade Wilsons Viking adventure gives the deadly assassin a friend to help in his icy quest and in the process offers a stunning visual upgrade for a long-time ally.

The preview for Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #5 written by Jay Kristoff with art by Tirso shows the fiery introduction of Wintergreen to the fantasy Elseworlds setting. In just its first handful of issues, the alternate universe limited series has been a Deathstroke fans dream, and this version of the characters lore will be adding one of his classic colleagues.

After saving the Viking antihero from a swarm of ice zombies with...

The Flash is widely regarded as one of the DC Universe's most powerful characters. He is definitively the fastest speedster in DC's continuity, and the countless battles he's fought throughout space and time cement his status among legends like Superman and Wonder Woman. However, most fans only know him for his super-speed, despite his massive range of powers.

The Flash's speed is certainly a valuable skill, and it's his most iconic without question, but it's far from the only remarkable ability at his disposal. From turning invisible to bending the fabric of reality itself, the Flash has proven himself to be a powerhouse of otherworldly proportions who can rival Kryptonians and gods alike. It's about time that the world paid the Scarlet Speedster the respect he deserves for the numerous feats he's accomplished during his tenure as a hero, including for some of the Flash's greatest powers in all of DC lore.

Nightwing has quickly grown to be an essential part of the DC Universe. From his humble beginnings as the first sidekick of comics into a full-fledged hero in his own right, he's practically been elevated to Batman status with his brains, his skills, and his fighting style thanks to his acrobatic training. Yet, there are a few key flaws in his superhero career that reveal he might not be the idol hero every fan assumes.

Every hero has a weakness, and the weaknesses of characters like Nightwing and Batman are more complicated than just Kryptonite, precisely because they don't have superpowers. On the contrary, their flaws are their inherent human nature. While Nightwing is still one of the best out there, here are the 10 biggest flaws that prove Nightwing isn't actually the perfect superhero.

Related Absolute Batman Writer Hints New Nightwing Origin Could Make Him a Solo Hero from the...

Detective Comics brings a whole new meaning to Batman's moral code, shockingly changing the Caped Crusaders origin by tying it to his father and giving a more integral reason for why he broke it for Darkseid in Final Crisis. One of Batmans most controversial parts of his character is his moral code, but this new revelation gives a compelling reason for why and when he breaks it.

Detective Comics #1090 written by Tom Taylor and art by Mikel Jani dramatically reveals Thomas Wayne saved Joe Chills life despite knowing he was a monstrous person because Thomas firmly believed in his Hippocratic Oath. Thomas tells a young Bruce Wayne he doesnt decide whose lives are valuable, and because of this Bruce later adopts this sentiment into his moral code as Batman, altering the origin behind Batmans crime-fighting code forever.

Surprisingly, this newly revealed development of Batmans philosophy gives a more compelling reason...

The Dark Tower movie was missing many key characters from the Stephen King novels who need to be in the upcoming series adaptation. Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower show is currently in development and is planned to adapt all the installments in The Dark Tower series. The 2017 movie was not a direct adaptation of the novels, instead acting as a sequel that only loosely adapted some of the characters and events from the source material. This approach was not received well, with the movie holding a 16% critical score and a 44% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The only major Dark Tower characters who appeared in the movie were Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), and one of Stephen King's best villains, Walter Padick, also known as the Man in Black, who was played by Matthew McConaughey. A few other book characters appeared, including Roland's father, Steven Deschain (Dennis Haysbert). However,...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1091Batman's time as Gotham's most formidable vigilante could be nearing its end, with none other than Robin gearing up to replace him. Bruce Wayne's decades-long tenure as Batman has started to wear on him as the effects of aging make themselves known. Meanwhile, Robin is more adept on the field than ever, as Batman himself has just revealed the shocking way that his sidekick can outclass him.

Along with the news that Detective Comics #1090 by Tom Taylor and Mikel Jann is going back to print, DC has released an early preview of Detective Comics #1091, and it offers a first look at Batman and Robin's next thrilling fight. Robin infiltrates a moving vehicle and takes out criminals with astonishing ease, and Batman can't help but compare himself to the Boy Wonder.

While watching Robin fight, Batman acknowledges his own weakness, as he admits that "Damian makes it look effortless.

Anyone who knows anything about Superman knows that the DC Universe's greatest icon gains his powers from Earth's Sun. Thanks to his Kryptonian physiology, the Man of Steel can fly, blast heat vision and use freeze breath as long as he's exposed to the familiar radiation.

Fans may also be aware that when Clark is exposed to red solar rays (mimicking Krypton's sun Rao), his powers diminish. But how many know that Superman actually gains powers when exposed to suns of different colors? From blue, white, and even purple, read on to discover the impressive abilities the Last Son of Krypton gains when exposed to different kinds of sunlight.

Blue Suns Give Clark "Superman Vision" As Seen In: Action Comics #857 by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, and Eric Powell

Unable to cope with being the only being like him around, Supermans backward nemesis Bizarro ventured out into space and created his own planet,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Wonder Woman #17!With the Absolute Power crisis event now concluded, Tom Taylors Wonder Woman run is back on track, returning to its central storyline: Diana Princes ongoing war against The Sovereignthe secret king of the United States. A newly released teaser for the January issue promises that Wonder Womans all-Amazon Justice League is preparing to strike, bringing the fight directly to this hidden ruler.

Wonder Woman #17 by Tom Taylor and Daniel Sampere is set to release on January 15, 2025, but until then, fans can enjoy the DC-provided solicitations, featuring an intriguing synopsis and stunning cover art.

Wonder Woman #17 (2024)

Release Date:

January 15, 2025

Writers:

Tom King

Artists:

Daniel Sampere

Cover Artist:

David Nakayama, Mike Del Mundo, and Simone Di Meo

Variant Covers:

Daniel Sampere

After revealing the Sovereign and his plans to the entire nation, Wonder Woman sends in her girls to wage war against his army. Will these...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Nightwing #119!

Nightwing is officially adopting a Red Hood-approach to crime-fighting, and its safe to say that Batman wont be a fan of this change given his hard, unmoveable stance on dealing with crime. This radical shift is one of the most thrilling developments in Dick Grayson's character in years and promises to usher in one of Nightwing's most compelling eras in comics.

...Nightwings decision to control crime rather than fight it...

Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbotts Nightwing run launches with issue #119, heralding one of Dick Graysons most thrilling and transformative chapters yet, as the very foundations of Bludhaven tremble with a significant shift in the power hierarchy.

Following the death of Heartless in Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondos run, the city was starting to find its rhythm, with the bosses and underbosses of Bludhavens leading gangs coming together to form an...

Warning! Spoilers for From the DC Vault: Death in the Family - Robin Lives! #4!A lot of people in the DC Universe want to kill the Joker, and the person with the biggest reason to do it has always been Red Hood. Unfortunately, due to narrative necessity of the Joker, DC has never allowed him to be killed off, but in this one-off universe, Jason is finally given the revenge that he deserves.

Jason was finally given his satisfying revenge in the pages of From the DC Vault: Death in the Family - Robin Lives! #4 by J.M. DeMatteis, Rick Leonardi, Rico Renzi, and Taylor Esposito. In this story, Jason survives and tries to move on from his attempted murder at the hands of the Joker. But the trauma ends up being too much for Jason to handle, and he eventually goes after the Joker, trying to seek him out on his own.

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1090Dc has made another change to Batmans origin, and Im worried that it takes too much from a problem which has plagued his many adaptations. A new Detective Comics story adds another element to Batman's classic backstory, as a flashback reveals how Thomas Wayne helps a new mother and her daughter escape their abuser, whom he operated on to save following a car accident. This abuser has a shocking connection to Batman's past, and I'm not sure how to feel about it.

Detective Comics #1090 by Tom Taylor, Mikel Jann, and Wes Abbott focuses on Thomas Wayne as much as it does Bruce, stressing Thomass commitment to saving lives even if theyre evil. The last page of the issue reveals that the abuser of a young mother and her child in Thomas' care was none other than Joe Chill, who goes on to murder Thomas and Martha Wayne in the future,...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Nightwing #118!

Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondos award-winning Nightwing run has officially concluded, bringing an end to an 84-year-long chapter in Dick Graysons story with a devastating death. This profound loss obliterates one of the heros deepest desires, the very motivation that drove him to become Robin in the first place. While fans may find some solace in the fact that the Original Boy Wonder has achieved a measure of closure, the lingering question remains:is it truly enough?

...this villain will always be remembered for taking away one of Dicks greatest driving forces...

Nightwing #118 marks the bittersweet conclusion of Taylor and Redondos acclaimed three-year run, which has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike through its emotional exploration of Dick Graysons most significant relationships.

A large portion of this run delved into Dicks past, revisiting the tragic deaths of his parents while reintroducing Tony Zuccothe man...