of Spider-Man has always been besieged by goblins, and a spectacular new cosplay perfectly portrayed the two most famous of these enemies: Green Goblin and Hobgoblin. The differences between the two are perfectly captured in this cosplay and are also a reminder of a time when Green Goblin wasn't Spidey's dominant enemy like he is today. On Instagram, @christianperera_ created a double cosplay of Green Goblin and Hobgoblin teaming up to, presumably, destroy Spider-Man once and for all. @christianperera_ portrays the Green Goblin, while @battle_damage_props is responsible for his orange counterpart. They both present imposing figures, and there's a shocking…
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Warning: Spoilers for Batman & Robin: Year One #3!When you take into account all the changes that have been made over the years, Robin's origin is almost as complicated as Batman's, and a new development that almost changes who killed Nightwing parents proves exactly that. It's a clever moment that doesn't actually change Dick Grayson's origin much, but it demonstrates how big Batman and Robin's war on crime really is. Batman and Robin: Year One #3 by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, Mat Lopes, and Clayton Cowles adds a new twist to Robin's origin story, suggesting that Two-Face let Dick's parents'…
Warning: Spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #7THE X-Men I just started fighting each other again, and like so many superhero-on-superhero conflicts, I really don't believe it. The latest X-Men event isn't a story that came out of nowhere, but that also doesn't mean it's a story that feels earned. I'm sure the two disbandment teams will resolve their differences soon, but do we really need to see the X-Men fighting again? In Mysterious X-Men #7 by Gail Simone, Edgar Salazar, David Marquez, Victor Olazaba, Matt Wilson, and Clayton Cowles, sparks fly as Rogue and Cyclops' X-Men teams clash, but I'm not…
Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1The new Nick Fury is the most evil version of the character ever, and he just proved it by committing the gruesome murder of Marvel's healthiest team: the Power Pack. It's not exactly a new trick to make a story dark, but it works here because of how over-the-top it is and how far this book goes to make readers hate this guy. In Final Universe: One Year Later #1 by Deniz Camp, Jonas Scharf, Mattia Iacono and Travis Lanham, the new version of the Ultimate Universe by Nick Fury proves how…
There is, arguably, no greater existential threat to the Marvel Universe than Galactusand a new novel is now adapting the Fantastic Four story that first introduced him. This isn't the first adaptation of this story, nor will it likely be the last, but there's a good reason for that, as it remains one of the most influential Marvel tales ever told. Marvel just announced a new prose novel, Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactuswritten by James Lovegrave, adapting the classic Fanatastic Four comic arc of the same namethe Galactus trilogy. The original story appeared in The Fantastic Four (vol 1)…
Contains Spoilers for Avengers (2023) #21 and X-Men (2024) #8!Iron Man he has had many teammates during his long tenure in the Avengers, but Marvel Comics has finally brought back a friendship that has been missing for decades, his camaraderie with X-Men's Beast. As the Avengers and Cyclops' X-Men seek to reaffirm their alliance, Tony Stark and Hank McCoy are given the perfect pretext to catch up. In Avengers (2023) #21 – written by Jed MacKay, with art by Valerio Schiti – Iron Man and Beast remind readers of their friendship, reintroducing a dynamic that has been missing for some…
Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #11Marvel news Final Universe was a huge success, but a Spider-Man The moment showed how successful the real-time structure of the books has been for the line. It's not a perfect device, but it's still an impressive achievement and a neat trick that changes the way these stories are told. In Ultimate Spider-Man #11 by Jonathan Hickman, David Messina, Matt Wilson and Cory Petit, Uncle Ben makes an offhand comment that reveals how smart the real-time flow of the new Ultimate Universe has been. Ben and Peter Parker meet at Aunt May's memorial to commemorate…
Some of the Fantastic Four older enemies should appear in a nearby Ultimate Spider-Man story, introducing a gruesome new feature as the Moloids are reinvented with terrifying new teeth. Often misunderstood in the Marvel universe, this incarnation of the classic subterranean species may actually be a major threat. The cover for Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #14 – written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Marco Checchetto – revealed a new look at the reinvention of classic Fantastic Four villains the Moloids, who now sport hideously sharp teeth. The issue promises to continue pitting Peter Parker and Harry Osborn against this world’s…
Marvel TVA are finally starring in their own miniseries after their recent streaming success on Disney+ Lokiand Marvel has just revealed that WolverineThe Forgotten Son of will join them as they assemble their own multiversal Avengersstyle team. However, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to step out of his father’s short, sharp shadow. The first look at David Yardin’s variant cover for TVA #3 has seemingly revealed that Jimmy Hudson, son of the original Ultimate Wolverine, will work with the titular organization, which makes perfect sense for his role as a multiversal misfit. TVA comes from…
Thor makes a big deal out of being the Odinson, but what then should readers make of Thorson, Thor’s own forgotten son who has just returned thanks to a mysterious evil scheme? Thor didn’t exactly have the best relationship with his estranged son, so whether he sides with his evil father or mother will be vitally important to Thor’s future. The Immortal Thor #17 – written by Al Ewing, with art by Jan Bazaldua – ends with a surprise twist, with Thor’s forgotten alternate-future son, Magni, returning as a dark reminder of a time Thor would rather forget. In the…