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What Classic Black Panther Story Was Originally Meant as a Crossover?

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, learn which classic Black Panther story was originally intended to be a crossover

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A Major X-Man Was Finally Able To Reconnect With His Mother - And It Was Beautiful

X-Men members rarely get along with their families. However, amidst the Fall of X event, Iceman rekindled his relationship with his mother.

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Whatever Happened To Mortal Kombat Comics?

Mortal Kombat 1 is the series' boldest story yet, feeling very much like a comic book - but what happened to the franchise's forays into the medium?

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Batman's Newest Ally Against Catwoman Proves the Dark Knight is a Hypocrite

Batman's latest ally in the fight against Catwoman undermines his moral position and turns the Dark Knight into a hypocrite.

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One Symbiote Superhero's Inner Demon is as Heartbreaking as it is Terrifying

One of Marvel's youngest symbiote superheroes just took a terrifying turn for the worst by embracing the Green Goblin and Carnage's dark legacies.

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A Classic Spider-Man Villain has Officially Become a Dangerous X-Men Enemy

One of Spider-Man's oldest enemies has become an X-Men villain -- and is helping restart one of the darkest elements of Days of Future Past.

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A Classic DC Hero Disproved Spider-Man's Greatest Mantra

One of the DC Universe's most underrated heroes just proved why simply having powers doesn't mean a person has to use them.

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How Wolverine's Duel with Predator Recreates the Sci-Fi Series' Best Scenes

Predator and Wolverine's long-running conflict recreates multiple Predator films, paying tribute to the histories of both characters.

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Who Are DC's Terrible Trio — And Can They Ever Be Good Villains?

DC's Terrible Trio has been through numerous transformations over the years, and their latest might make them a real threat for the first time.

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One of the X-Men's First Members Has Turned Evil - Again

A founding member of the X-Men has been turned against his fellow mutants, which has become a reoccurring story-beat for the hero.

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Who Is The Best Batman? Bruce Vs. Thomas Wayne

Bruce Wayne has proven the most iconic Batman in DC Comics, but compared to his father, Thomas Wayne, he might not be the most effective version.

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Marvel's First Hero Isn't Who You Think

Since 1939, Marvel Comics has taken the world by storm with heroes like Captain America. However, few fans know its first hero's name.

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How Lex Luthor Changed From The Golden Age to Modern DC Comics

Lex Luthor remains one of the most famous DC villains of all time, and it's all because DC Comics expertly adapted him for each new era.

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Who Was The First Supervillain In Marvel Comics?

Defining Marvel's first supervillain depends on how comic book readers understand the term itself.

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Two MCU Icons Finally Bring the Avengers Back to Their Roots

Avengers Inc. is bringing Earth's Mightiest Heroes back around to their original mission by reminding one member why they named the team "Avengers."

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How Doctor Doom Reached His Most Powerful Form

Doctor Doom has wielded the power cosmic and bested the Fantastic Four, but that pales in comparison to the time he became God Emperor Doom.

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Apocalypse Is Living Up To The Greek Translation Of His Name

Although he debuted as an X-Men villain, Apocalypse's character gained new layers in the Krakoa Era, living up to the Greek meaning of his name.

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Tom King's Wonder Woman Gives the Amazonian Hero Two Perfect New Enemies

Wonder Woman's two new enemies are clear and engaging contrasts to the Amazonian hero and could be very compelling villains in Tom King's comic.

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Avengers Inc. Gives an MCU Icon Another Shot at Becoming Marvel’s Greatest Detective

One of the original Avengers is on her way to becoming Marvel Comics' best detective, and it is the perfect evolution for her character.

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The Bombshell Secret Behind Superman's Origin

In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, we explore the major revelation of the connection between Superman and Philip Wylie's Gladiator

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