THE Fantastic Four They are pillars of the Marvel Universe. Thanks to legendary creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, these heroes represent the purity of the Marvel world. But over the years, they went from being a family with simple superpowers to becoming the most brilliant team in the Marvel Universe, with adventures as mind-blowing as they are. Mister Fantastic expanding his powers – and his powers can become terribly disturbing. In Annihilation: Scourge – Fantastic Four #1 by Christos Gage, Diego Olortegui, Cam Smith, Scott Hanna, Juan Vlasco, Erick Arciniega and Travis Lanham, the Fantastic Four investigate a dimensional…
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Warning: Contains spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #60! It’s not uncommon for Marvel characters to evolve enough to become practical gods, and it appears that Spider-Man is witnessing this transformation firsthand – with someone from his own rogue gallery. Sandman is a character who has had some heroic ups and downs, as a founding member of the Secret Six, while also serving as one of the Sinister Six. But hero or villain or even antihero, it happens he is more powerful than he is supposed to be. In fact, he is already on the right path to becoming a god.…
Warning: Spoilers for Poison #38!Marvel has a lot of big bads, and some of them have finally made their way into the MCU – like Chthon. Yet I feel like I’ve been waiting too long Mephisto or even the power of the Living Court. There are a number of magical beings waiting to be lifted straight from the comics and put into the movies, and like me, some fans are getting a little irritated by the wait. But recently, thanks to Venom and Doctor Strange, I discovered a powerful comic villain – and he’s already snuck into the MCU. While…
Warning: Spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #60!Aside from a few changes thanks to some different alter egos under the mask, the primary colors of Spider-Man they were red and blue (with a little black). In addition to heroes like Miles Morales or Benjamin Reilly, Peter Parker is a fundamental pillar of the Spider-Verse in each iteration. But with a colorful twist, Marvel offers the possibility of a whole new mythos for the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man that I actually think has a whole spectrum of potential. In The Incredible Spider-Man #60, “Team-Up: Part 2,” by Zeb Wells, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg…
Warning: Spoilers for Venom War: Zombiotes! #3!Poison War still dominates the Marvel Universe and appears to be causing new casualties. While more than a few people have taken up the mantle of Venom, there has never been a host irradiated by gamma radiation – until now. She-Hulk is the newest addition to Venom lore as she becomes fully (and horribly) infected by the zombie virus. As Spider-Man and Venom continue their battle in the war for the symbiote’s future, some lesser-known heroes in Spider-Man history are dealing with the ramifications of the dead coming back to life in symbiote form.…
Finally, the secret genius of Doctor Doom is revealed and may surprise some fans. This Fantastic Four villain has had the world of Marvel almost at his fingertips many times, but has always been outwitted by the comics’ most iconic heroes. Often praised as the most brilliant villain of all time, it looks like he may be getting help in his brilliant plans after all. In a preview for Venom War: Fantastic Four #1 by Adam Warren and Joey Vazquez, Kang and Doom are at war again, and the war is shown over the years – but the most prominent…
Warning: Spoilers for Catwoman #67 Summary Catwoman refuses Batman’s help despite a deadly illness, showcasing her independence and strength. Catwoman’s relationship with Batman is complicated and tumultuous, spanning nearly 80 years. Despite their romantic history, Catwoman would rather die than see Batman again Catwoman #67. Catwoman was the long-term on-and-off-again love interest of BatmanBut lately (and thankfully) she’s been getting a little space from the Dark Knight. But even as her life is threatened by a deadly illness, she makes the decision not to run to Batman for help – even if it costs her life. in Catwoman #67 By…
Warning: Spoilers for X-Men #3 ahead!A key member of the new X-Men The team has finally explained the meaning behind its new codename. Sometimes, the best names have two meanings. Usually, a hero’s code name is just one aspect of their personality, such as Cyclops with his one-eyed visor, or Wolverine with his claws. But when it comes to this X-Men hero, there’s a lot more at play in making her who she is—and why she’s so powerful. It’s all in the name. Idie Okonkwo aka Patience is still relatively new to the X-Men, having once gone by the name…
For the fastest man alive, The bottle Has had many rapid changes over the years, and one thing is certain: Barry Allen looks good in red and yellow. Allen’s Flash has been around since 1956, when he ushered DC Comics into its celebrated Silver Age. However, it took him more than fifty years to finally change his costume. Once he gets started, there’s just no catching up with him. From Lantern rings to alternate realities to possible futures, the best Barry Allen Flash costumes in comic history have little in common other than the person wearing them. That said, these…
Warning: Contains spoilers for Deadpool #5!Deapol It’s nothing if he doesn’t make meta references. Is it about DC, X-Men Movies, or even Ryan Reynolds and DePaul’s treatment in the MCU, the one with a mouth is always ready to crack a joke about another medium, just to get a laugh from the fans. Recently, he has made a lot of references to anime and manga – and it seems that the references do not just start and stop with him. Anime is a perfect breeding ground for jokes from someone like Deadpool, with its over-the-top emotional moments and fantastically intricate…