The release of the James Gunn trailer Superman the film created a stir on the Internet, in large part due to its vibrant cast made up of many underrated DC characters. One high-profile inclusion is yet to come, with Edi Gathegi bringing the DC Comics superstar Mister Fantastic came to life in his first appearance on the big screen. THE Superman The trailer generated a lot of discussion for its willingness to delve into DC's more obscure cast of characters, with Krypto, Super Dog, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl all prominently featured. Mister Terrific's appearance near the end of…
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Warning: Spoilers for Titans (2023) #18 ahead! Crow has long been a fan-favorite character across all iterations of the Titansdespite often undergoing significant changes from medium to medium. Now, however, new developments suggest that DC is ready to make some elements of the Teen Titans! (2003) canon of the animated series, bringing more cohesion to Raven's character across multiple platforms. Tensions rise in Titans (2023) #18 – written by John Layman, with art by Pete Woods – as the Titans are forced out of their tower in Blüdhaven and must go underground. Raven, normally stoic and collected, reacts especially badly…
Warning: Spoilers for Superman (2023) #21 ahead! As one of DC's longest-running couples, it's no wonder that Lois Lane and Superman share a strong and healthy relationship, arguably making them the main pair of DC Comics' many romances. However, even though Lois' new superpowers have completely changed their dynamic, this heartfelt moment they share, As they try to adapt their relationship to this new development, it warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Superman (2023) #21 – written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Dan Mora – is about Lois and Clark exploring their relationship now that Lois…
Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #20 and Plastic Man No More! (2024) ahead! When readers imagine the ideal partner for a Wonder Woman team, their minds can immediately go to some of DC's most powerful figures - instead of the perpetual confusion that is plastic man. However, the conclusion of his latest two-part adventure has a surprising amount of emotion, showing that the Amazon princess of Themiscyra and the shapeshifting ex-con actually have a lot in common. Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2023) #20 contains the story "Man's Underworld, Part 2" - written by…
Notice: Spoilers for Harley Quinn (2021) #46 ahead! Since she broke up with the Joker so many years ago, Harley Quinn has been a rebel. While this anti-authority streak has made her a fan-favorite character, rebellion for the sake of rebellion can easily make the character seem hollow, and I fear that Harley's recent exploits to stop the gentrification of Gotham's most decrepit neighborhood, Throatcutter Hill, cross that line. In Harley Quinn (2021) #46 – written by Elliot Kalan, with art by Mindy Lee – Harley destroys an expensive smoothie shop before being contacted by the Throatcutter Hill Neighborhood Retail…
Warning: Spoilers for Superman (2023) #21 ahead! Judgment Day is back in Metropolis, and no matter how hard he tries, Superman they cannot postpone the next confrontation forever. When a new DC Comics villain appears and demands Doomsday's arrest, his connection to Superman's killer has shocking implications for one of the most famous comic books of the 1990s. In Superman (2023) #21 – written by Joshua Williamson and art by Dan Mora – Superman struggles to enjoy his nighttime rendezvous with Lois, knowing it's only a matter of time before Doomsday breaks his hold on Supercorp. Just as Superman manages…
Since DC Comics and Sonic the Hedgehog crossover was announced, the internet went crazy with discussions about possible team-ups and implications. While there are many obvious pairings with fascinating potential for characters on both sides, I've been practically dizzy with excitement at the sight of the pair of Batman with hedgehog shadow. In September, the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel created a short video in honor of Batman Day, depicting Shadow wearing the Batsuit. Another official video revealed that this was a teaser for the official DC x Sonic collaboration, arriving in March 2025. Although the promotional material showed…
Warning: Spoilers for Fantastic Four (2022) #27 ahead! There has always been a family element in Fantastic Fourwhich initially challenged and aligned with the nuclear family ideal of the 1950s, before exploring more modern interpretations after the birth of Sue and Reed's children. When it comes to parenthood, however, Sue and Reed are far from first in Marvel's First Family; instead, that honor belongs to Ben Grimm and his wife, Alicia Masters-Grimm. Fantastic Four (2022) #27 – written by Ryan North, with art by Steven Cummings – offers an excellent demonstration of Ben Grimm's parenting skills at work, when his…
Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning (2024) #2 ahead!There is no doubt that SupermanDC's "Big Blue Boy Scout" is the heart and soul of DC Universe: a hero whose tireless strength is matched only by his seemingly limitless compassion. However, this could have a deleterious effect on those who have to put up with it day in and day out, as a surprising argument has formed around how healthy Superman really is for the DC Universe. Black Lightning (2024) #2 – written by Brandon Thomas, with art by Fico Ossio – initially finds Anissa Pierce, aka Thunder, in therapy, assessing the…
Warning: Spoilers for Deadpool: Team-Up (2024) #4 ahead! Although Rob Liefeld You may be leaving your career with Wonder and Dead Pool ago, his latest series for the publisher is more than worthy of Liefeld's legacy. Deadpool: Team Up (2024) It's more than just a who's who display of some of Liefeld's most popular clashes and characters: the series is also filled with the classic Liefeld style that elevated the man to living meme status. In Deadpool: Team #4 – written and illustrated by Rob Liefeld – and in previous editions of the series, the author's personal touch is immediately…