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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - Caught on Camera

Research suggests rich people tend to be more selfish – but why is that?

From Disney’s Scrooge McDuck and Cruella de Vil to DC Comics’ Lex Luthor to and Mr Burns in the Simpsons, there are plenty of examples of wealthy people using their money and power in evil ways. But is there any truth to the stereotype that rich people are mean?

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I Rewatched Batman: The Animated Series, And These Six Stories Are Screaming To Be Included In Matt Reeves The Batman Universe

These six classic episodes are tailor-made for Elseworlds.

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Gear Up Like a Superhero! Get Your Stylish DC Comics Shirt

The era of the DCU is now upon us. How are you feeling about it? James Gunn’s Superman is a polarizing film. I did not enjoy it, but many fans did. There is a vocal online fanbase for Peacekeeper Season 2, but the show did not even register on the…

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I Rewatched Superman: The Animated Series, And It Got The DCU Formula Right Decades Ago, Here’s Why James Gunn Should Lean On It

The ’90s cartoon quietly perfected the DC blueprint.

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Supergirl Reportedly Had A Secret Screening, And An Insider Drops Claims About Who Got To See The DCU Film

I'm so pumped for the Girl of Steel to take flight.

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8 Times Supporting Characters Became Comic Book Heroes

I don’t think comic fans fully appreciate how popular and useful supporting characters are in comic book stories. Supporting characters like Aunt May, Perry White, Nick Fury, or J. Jonah Jameson are well known to fans, even if they don’t have superpowers. However, comic book publishers always love subverting the…

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7 Times Someone Else Became Batman

In the comic books, it is common for a superhero to retire their mantle for a while and let someone else wear their costume. Nightcrawler from the X-Men recently wore the Spider-Man suit for several issues. Black Panther, Iron Fist, and Elektra have all worn the Daredevil suit at different…

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Earth-X? 'Peacemaker’s Giant Twist Is Smarter Than It Looks

The long-anticipated rug pull finally happened, but it's secretly a deconstruction of what a lot of heroes don't even notice.

Inverse

Peacemaker season 2 finally reveals the truth about Earth-2 – and it turns out that big fan theory was right

The big reveal about Earth-2 could be seen from a mile away, but it didn't make it any less impactful.

TechRadar

10 New Comic Book Characters Who Didn’t Take Off

It is hard to make new superheroes. Superman is a Golden Age superhero and a character that became a blueprint for other creators to follow. The same can be said for Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Green Lantern, and so on. Many superheroes are seen as the archetypes and…

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Superman’s James Gunn Confirms Another Villain Returning With Lex Luthor In Man Of Tomorrow, And Now I Have A Question About The Wider DCU

I was wondering about them.

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The Batman: Part II: Release Date, Cast, And Other Things We Know About Matt Reeves’ New DC Movie

A guide to Matt Reeves' upcoming DC movie sequel, The Batman: Part II.

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Comic Book Investing Guide: Flashpoint

I don’t delight in the fact that 2023’s The Flash was a complete failure. As a comic book fan, I wanted it to succeed. The Flash was supposed to debut in March 2018 and was in development Hell long before that. It was rewritten and revised too many times for…

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The Batman Part II director puts a stop to huge fan debate that Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader will join the DCU: 'it's an Elseworlds story'

Matt Reeves reveals when filming will begin on his long-gestating DC comic book film – and finally draws a line under those DCU merger rumors.

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Jimmy Kimmel joins those facing professional repercussions over Charlie Kirk comments

The push to seek punishment is in line with Trump 2.0's free-speech restriction playbook.

The Independent UK

Teachers, firefighters and other workers celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Now they could be looking for new jobs

While MAGAworld reels from Charlie Kirk’s murder, others face issues for praising the death of the right-wing activist

The Independent UK

DC Comics cancels Batman spinoff Red Hood after writer’s posts on Charlie Kirk

‘Hope the bullet’s okay after touching Charlie Kirk,’ Gretchen Felker‑Martin posted on Bluesky

The Mary Sue

DC cancels new Red Hood series one day after its debut

Jason Todd's new solo series has been scrapped amid a recent controversy.

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Peacemaker season 2 episode 3 drops a big clue that might prove its wildest fan theory is actually true

Peacemaker fans are more convinced than ever that season 2's wildest fan theory is true after the Sons of Liberty's debut.

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DC Set Photo Reveals Reference To Joker, And I Have So Many Questions About How The Villain Exists In The Shared Universe

We need to talk about this.

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James Gunn Explains Why Adding Static Shock And Other DC Characters To The New Shared Universe Is Tricky

He's given this some thought.

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Whatever Happened to the Plastic Man Film? Here’s 3 of His Best Stories

The former DCEU film studios, now DCU under WBD, never knew what they were doing. They would squander a lot of fan goodwill from 2011’s Green Lantern to the present day. The former DCEU announced several films that were supposed to go into future production, but never did. We never…

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10 Reasons Mr. Terrific is the Smartest Man Alive

The recent Superman reboot by James Gunn is now a modest hit. However, one of the breakout characters of the film is Mr. Terrific. Fans fell in love with the character’s coolness, bravery, stoicism, and intelligence. It’s amazing that many casual fans who saw a Superman film came out raving…

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Comic Book Investing Guide: Batman Superman World’s Finest #11

Sometimes, a comic book story, even when expertly written and drawn, can become a chore to read because too many characters in the story. The story is too convoluted. Unfortunately, that is the case with Batman Superman World’s Finest #11.

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Peacemaker season 2 is obsessed with Batman in its first episode – here are 6 big Easter eggs that prove it, from White Rabbit to Bludhaven

Peacemaker season 2 episode 1 can't stop referencing Batman, and these hidden details are all the evidence you'll need.

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