The little Kryptonian hero Superboy is making a comeback as revealed by a tease from an iconic artist. It’s been years since Superman’s son, Jon Kent, ventured into space and returned almost an adult. But a few select teases suggest that DC Comics is ushering in the return of the fan-favorite hero. On X, Batman artist Jorge Jiménez posted a preview of a piece of art he is working on. Jiménez did not post any words in his message, although he did post two emojis, one showing a curious face while the other remained silent. The image itself was of…
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An incredible new work of art allows Wonder Woman to shine like a true ’80s icon with a poster-style variant cover for an old-school power fantasy. Diana has had many incredible adaptations over the years, but this cover is nostalgic for a bygone cinematic era. As 2024 ends, fans are getting a look at what’s coming in the new year thanks to DC Comics’ batch of solicitations for February 2024. The month is full of exciting new offerings, including the revival of the Green Lantern Corps . But Wonder Woman fans will want to check out this month’s variants, including…
A scarier view of X-Men franchise could be coming soon from an iconic comic book creator. The story of mutants has always been one of the most harrowing in Marvel Comics, but a statement from a fan-favorite creator suggests they want to make things even darker for the beloved superheroes. As Bleeding Cool reports, horror comic writer James Tynion IV was at the Thought Bubble Comic Art Festival, where he shared the stage with Jazzlyn Stone and Christian Ward. While speaking, Tynion mentioned his credits in several X-Men related titles and expressed a desire to do more. There are X-Men…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #15!I hate to say it, but it seems Daredevil The closest friend has become a new enemy, complete with the power to destroy the Man Without Fear. The last year of Matt Murdock’s life has been complicated, to say the least, as his friends and enemies have been corrupted by Daredevil’s personal demons. After being literally put in Hell, Daredevil was given a second chance at life and abandoned his career as a superhero for the life of a priest. However, Matt did not return alone, as pieces of his soul, infected by the Seven…
That’s right, the mighty ThunderCats will receive help from Powerpuff Girls in a special crossover next year. Dynamite Comics has reinvigorated both franchises with its new comic series and on Free Comic Book Day, the two worlds will collide in an unbelievably unique story. Put AIPT ComicsDynamite Comics revealed the crossover that will bring its ThunderCats and Powerpuff Girls series together. Thundercats/Powerpuff Girls #0 will be written by Paulina Ganucheau and drawn and colored by Coleman Engle, with letters by Jeff Eckleberry. Engle’s cover shows Blossom and Lion-O leading their allies while a perplexed Mumm-Ra watches in the background. According…
As popular as the musical Evil is in reality, the Marvel Universe has its own version of the series focusing on the young hero Wiccanson of Scarlet Witch, as the main character. Music fans everywhere are fascinated by the film adaptation of Evilbut on Earth-616, everything revolves around Billy Kaplan’s version of the classic tale. This bombastic reality twist was delivered in a blink-and-you-miss-it Easter egg in Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #15 by Ryan North and Erica Henderson. The issue takes Doreen (the titular Rodent heroine) and her associates to New York City to secure updates for Squirrel Girl’s heroic crew.…
Notice! Spoilers ahead for Action Comics #1075!An underrated character in Superman The myth finally had the chance to do something really good for Metropolis. Clark Kent and his Kryptonian family may have real superpowers, but the Man of Steel’s former boss just gained a surprising amount of political power. Perry White had to resign as editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet after suffering a stroke (caused by Lex Luthor, making the world forget Superman’s secret identity). While Lois Lane stepped in to keep the newspaper running, Perry found an important calling and began running for mayor of Metropolis. Now, after an…
Marvel Comics’ Final line and DC Comics’ The outright titles may be breathing new life into the brands, but these revamped characters won’t be replacing the main heroes anytime soon. These new comics may have fans everywhere talking, but one notable voice in the industry doesn’t see them taking over from either of the Big Two. Put PopverseX-Men editor Tom Brevoort answered several fan questions in his Substackone of which brought to light the Absolute and Ultimate lines. Brevoort was asked if the success of the lines indicated it was time for DC and Marvel to shift focus to these…
Get ready, Godzilla fans, because next Free Comic Book Day, a bold new era begins for everyone’s favorite kaiju. From MonsterVerse tie-ins to epic miniseries, King of the Monsters has carved out his own place in the comic book sphere. But next year, IDW Publishing will bring readers an ambitious new universe with Godzilla at the center of it all. The officer Godzilla website and X account revealed that next May, IDW will release Godzilla: The New Heroes Free Comic Book Day 2025a new special that will offer fans a ten-page prelude to IDW’s upcoming Godzilla universe. While details are…
As far as X-Men Group Editor Tom Brevoort is concerned there is a moment in Professor X’s story that fundamentally altered him for the worse. Professor X has done some sketchy things to friends and foes alike, but one shocking moment completely violated everything the beloved mutant leader claimed to stand for. In a post on Tom Brevoort’s Substackthe editor responded to a reader discussing the role of Professor Charles Xavier and why he often features in stories. Brevoort admits that Charles represents authority and most of the stories come from an anti-authority point of view. Consequently, on several occasions,…