How Firestar, Spider-Man's Amazing Friend, Nearly Became a Major X-Men Villain
Firestar, a mutant hero originally created for an animated series, was set up to become the next big bad for the X-Men—so what happened?
Top 10 Most Underrated NES Games
Everyone loves Mario and Zelda, but the NES has countless other games that are equally as amazing.
The 10 Best Castlevania Games, Ranked
The Castlevania series has over 30 titles; a select handful are must-play games, from Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge to Super Castlevania IV.
10 Best Famicom Games That the US Never Got
The Famicom was the NES' first incarnation in Japan. Home to titles like Fire Emblem Gaiden, Americans never got to play many of its best games.
Nightcrawler's History With Mystique Is Getting Even More Complicated
Nightcrawler's upcoming story promises to finally reveal the true origin between him and his mother, the villainous Mystique.
Magneto #1 (2023) Has To Live Up To The Character's Impressive Marvel Now! Series
Years after Marvel Now!, X-Men's arch-nemesis has a brand new solo series that tackles Magneto's past, present, and future in the Marvel Universe.
Why One Of DC's Most Underrated Vertigo Stories Needs An Adaptation
While The Creeper has a cult fan base he's never had a big impact on pop culture. An adaptation of his strangest DC/Vertigo persona could change that.
Empire of the Dead is the Culmination of George A. Romero's Zombie Saga
George A. Romero's relentless and unapologetic dialogue on class warfare, social inequality, and more came to a bloody head in Empire of the Dead.
Spider-Man's Love Interest Once Embarrassed Wolverine's Deadliest Enemy
One of Spider-Man's most well-known love interests once made short work of Wolverine's deadliest enemy - in embarrassing fashion.
Why Stephanie Brown Deserves a Second Chance at Being Robin
The most ill-fated and unfortunate Robin in the history of Batman definitely deserves another shot to her prove herself.
Carnage Is Getting Too Strong For Marvel's Own Good
Marvel's most malevolent symbiote is experiencing a massive power boost, but is it really the right direction for him?
Every Nightcrawler Origin In Marvel Comics, Explained
Nightcrawler has had a long and complicated history with countless retcons and revelations surrounding his exact origin.
Who is the Youngest Superhero in DC Comics?
From speedsters and aliens to sidekicks and magical avatars, which junior superhero in the DC Universe is actually the youngest?
Three of Marvel's Symbiote Hosts are Kids -- Which Raises Concerns
Is Marvel's malevolent alien parasites, symbiotes like Venom and Carnage, using children as hosts a step too far - or just the beginning of a new age?
Judge Dredd Was Always A Dark Political Comedy, Not An Action Comic
Judge Dredd's true strength doesn't lie in his Lawgiver or Lawmaster but in his ruthless and relentless social commentary.
DC Needs More Legacy Characters Like Jaime Reyes' Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle is an important example of a DC legacy superhero, part of a crimefighting lineage. Reimagining other heroes could help James Gunn's DCU.
DC's Best Blue Beetle Comic Run Began In 1986
More than just a rehash of the classic Golden Age character, the 80's Blue Beetle became the very definition of DC's superhero comics.
Why Batman's Most Ridiculous Disguise Shouldn't Work
If Batman is a master of disguise why has he returned to the cartoonish persona of Matches Malone so many times over the decades?
That Time A Normal Human Humiliated Spider-Man With Hypnotism
Years of experience battling superhumans and aliens did little to help Spidey survive his experience with the Foreigner, a literal guy in his pajamas.
Who is Blue Beetle, the DCEU's Newest Hero?
Blue Beetle dates back to the Golden Age of Comics. However, Jaime Reyes is taking a complicated DC Comics mantle up to the silver screen.