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8 Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Comics That Became Collector Favorites

Sci-fi comics were a groundbreaking genre in the early 20th century. It is taken for granted today, but sci-fi comics were seen as a moral threat to America’s youth back then. EC Comics and other pioneering comic book publishers were forced to stop publishing horror in the mid-1950s.

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No, ‘Supergirl’ Isn’t Woke — The Internet Is Missing the Point

Moviegoers are asked to “look out” for Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock)’s arrival on the big screen. Before the Maid of Might crash-lands into her all-new DCU adventure, the notion of Supergirl being “woke” must be denounced. Based on Tom King’s stellar Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, James Gunns’ Supergirl is set…

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Supergirl: why DC comics is betting big on a hero long stuck in Superman’s shadow

Since her official debut in 1959, Supergirl has struggled to emerge from the shadow of her cousin, Superman. So it’s a bold move that the second cinematic release in the newly rebooted DC Universe will be Supergirl.

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“So Superman Has To Be Uncut?”: Viral Detail In ‘Supergirl’ Poster Sparks Unexpected Logic Debate

One Supergirl poster detail has DC fans poking holes in comic book logic.

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Man of Tomorrow leaked set image teases an injured Superman and a deep cut weapon straight from DC comics

Leaked Man of Tomorrow set image features a DC comics weapon that has never appeared in live action

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Who is Lobo, the cigar-smoking alien bounty hunter in 'Supergirl'?

Jason Momoa will star as the psycho space biker this summer, but who exactly is Lobo?

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DC Studios lights the fuse on a sensational final 'Supergirl' trailer and it's totally peak (video)

'Here's the thing. My cousin and I have very different ideas about what it means to be a hero.'

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45 Years Later, He-Man's True Origin Is Much Weirder Than You Realize

Although most people remember the 1983 He-Man and the Masters of the Universe TV show, they don't know that his origins came about years earlier.

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7 Legendary Superhero Team Premieres Every Comic Fan Needs to Know

The superhero team dynamic is now a well-worn trope in the comic books. However, it was a fresh and exciting comic book narrative idea a generation ago. The idea of numerous solo characters coming together to fight a threat they could not stop as individuals was a comic book fan’s…

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The New ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Highlights The Differences Between Kara & Her Cousin

Not all Kryptonians are alike, even in the same family.

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10 More Valuable Bronze Age Collectible Comics That Most Collectors Overlook

Valuable Bronze Age collectible comics usually have historical importance in comic history. For example, everyone knows that Incredible Hulk #180 and Incredible Hulk #181 feature the first cameo and full appearances of Wolverine. The Death of Gwen Stacy in Amazing Spider-Man #121 and #122. The Bronze Age of comic books,…

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10 Kids’ Cartoons That Made Adults Cry

These cartoons go straight for the emotional jugular.

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These 8 Comic Debuts Changed Everything: The Authority Figures Behind Your Favorite Heroes

Influential authority figures wield as much power to drive comic book stories as the superheroes. Many such characters don’t even have superpowers; even when they do, they exist mainly to drive the moral ethics or control the actions of others. Perry White is a supporting Superman character, but he is…

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'We wanted to make a new and unique story, where fans will recognize moments throughout as they're playing' — TT Games on creating a new adventure and how it squeezed decades of superhero history into Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

The Caped Crusader’s singular legend has been rebuilt in a captivating Gothic style by the UK-based studio, who have an authentic hand in this franchise’s legacy.

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7 Stories Featuring Clayface So Dark and Emotional They Redefined One of Batman’s Greatest Foes

Clayface is one of the most tragic and truly accidental Batman villains. Also, in the comic books, there is not just one Clayface. There are like eight Clayface characters in DC Comics; most casual readers and adapted media fans know about the first two, Basil Karlo and Matt Hagen. The…

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Marvel Just Teased A Mysterious New Alternate Universe

Marvel Comics has announced a "terrifying new universe" arriving Fall 2026. But what exactly will it be?

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9 Comics Where Game-Changing Powerful Weapons First Appeared – Collectors Are Hunting These Now

Someone once said that a weapon is merely a device that helps your enemy change their mind. The batatrang is Batman’s calling card and a deadly weapon. Can you imagine the X-Men in video games, comics, animation, or live-action, without using Cerebro in some capacity? Who is Thor without Mjolnir?…

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Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

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Think Powers Matter? These 8 Comics Prove Superheroes with No Powers Are Hot Investments

Superheroes with no powers are very common in comic books. We always think of super strength, super speed, or blasts coming from the eyes when we think of superheroes. However, some of the most influential and interesting comic book characters have no superpowers. These powerless characters usually have a professional…

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First Clayface Footage Has Me Thinking His Origin Story Is Being Taken From Another Batman Villain

The DCU's first horror movie looks intense.

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8 Comics Featuring the Debut of Powerful Organizations and Societies to Invest in Now

In modern comic book culture, the powerful organizations, government entities, and secret societies in comic books are just as well-known as the Hollywood comic book IPs: hardcore comic book readers and casuals who barely read comics know about Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. You can’t disassociate Hellboy from the B.P.R.D. or…

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The Story Behind How Seinfeld Included A Bizarro Superman Statue In One Of Its Best Episodes

As Bizarro would say, this made me so sad!

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A Detour on Diversity: Did DC and Marvel Give Up on Black Superhero-Led Comics?

Politics and especially race politics have always been a part of comic book culture. The Black superhero-led comic book was a revolutionary thing decades ago. While many on social media, like those who believe in a “woke agenda,” believe there is an ongoing erasure of white characters in traditional comics,…

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These 7 Landmark Debuts of Black Superheroes Could Heat Up the Market

While Black superheroes are now a mainstream idea in comic books, that was not always the case. Jim Crow segregation laws were in effect in 1938 when Action Comics #1 made it debut. That law would not be overturned until 1965 – Black Panther would make his debut in a…

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Lanterns' Damon Lindelof Explains Himself After Angering Comic Book Idols: 'Green Is F---ing Awesome'

Someone is always listening.

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