https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:18 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Marvel Universe mostly does a great job of keeping track of most of its characters. From Willy Lumpkin to Iron Man, nearly every major and minor character has a role to play in the Marvel Universe, so fans can keep up with their favorite characters no matter who they are.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-marvel-comics-superheroes-deserve-comeback/ Some Transfomers are stronger than others, regardless of their transformations. Even the most unlikely alternate modes unfold to unleash some of the universe's toughest Robots in Disguise. This doesn't just include the Autobots and Decepticons, but also the deities seen in the Transformers Universe.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-strongest-ranked/ DC Comics has made Batman the centerpiece in their long history of comic book adventures through more than 80 years of fantastic stories set in Gotham. Bruce Wayne has become the favorite of many comic book readers. However, not everyone is a fan of the Caped Crusader, whether they simply don't read his books or have no real interest.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:10:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-comics-recommendations-non-fans/ Superman's legacy has been partially defined by the villains that he has faced. Compared to many other areas of the DC Universe, the Man of Steel boasts some of the most intimidating, cruel, and powerful villains that the comic book brand has to offer. But not all of them made great first impressions.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-best-villains-darkest-comic-debuts/ Peter Parker and Miles Morales are currently the two most iconic iterations of Spider-Man in Earth-616. But the multiverse is vast and multiple other characters have stepped into the web-head's role, taking over for Peter and Miles and leaving their own legacy in a different reality. Marvel loves seeing what would happen if Spidey's friends and enemies begin to don the mask.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-best-candidates-alternate-universes-marvel-comics/ Marvel has some characters who are paragons of honesty. Heroes like Captain America and Thor are known for always playing things straight with everyone, only pulling out lies and subterfuge when they know they're being lied to. However, not every member of the Marvel Universe believes that telling the truth is a virtue. Many heroes and villains have lied their way through their careers, fooling everyone around them.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-liars-tricksters-marvel-comics/ The Transformers franchise has legions of fans, many continuities, and thousands of characters. The property is so popular that most people know about Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and certain other robots in disguise. At the same, there are several bits of trivia that are only known by the franchise's most hardcore fans.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/transformers-franchise-trivia/ The X-Men rose from obscurity to the top of the Marvel Universe. They've been Marvel's bestselling comics for years, and there was a time when the X-Men's events were the center of Marvel's publishing schedule. The X-Men fell from grace for a time, with almost fifteen years of editorially mandated stagnation, but they've come roaring back during the Krakoa Era. Since then, the X-Men have gone back to being Marvel's hottest property.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-important-comic-events/ Indie comics are a huge part of the modern comic industry, with some indie companies lasting as long as the Big Two. Indie comics bring a lot to the comic industry, whether it be horror, sci-fi, or alternate takes on superheroes. There are so many great indie comics out there for fans to choose from, giving people so many more options than the similar fare of the Big Two.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-current-indie-comics/ DC Comics is home to some of the greatest heroes and villains, who use a range of technology, powers, and skills to either fight crime or commit it. The company is full of characters with eccentric gimmicks and cool gadgets. While some villains' powers corrupt, others have been beneficial when the good guys use them. Even Superman could use an upgrade or two.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-supervillain-power-dc-comics/ The Marvel Universe is one of the most prolific superhero landscapes in comic book history. As such, they have leaned into and created many of the tropes and traits that have come to define the medium. However, Marvel has sometimes relied on these familiar beats a little too often.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-overused-superhero-tropes-solutions/ To DC Comics fans, Batman was the greatest tactician and fighter in pop culture history. With enough preparation time, Batman could (theoretically) defeat anyone. However, this reputation got so out of hand that Bruce Wayne somehow survived fights where he should've died. In other cases, he came back to life just seconds after dying.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-batman-deadly-battles/ Iron Man has been a major hero in the Marvel Universe for decades, and he's had more comic books than he's had technologically advanced armors. Some of these stories have sent Tony Stark to the veritable edge, whereas others gave him some of his greatest triumphs. One example of both is the iconic Armor Wars, which remains the veritable height of the Armored Avenger's adventures.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:10:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-best-marvel-event-armor-wars/ When it comes to heroes like Superman, their rogues galleries are full of powerful and iconic villains. Some of the most well-known foes to vex the Man of Steel include General Zod, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Bizarro and Doomsday. While these antagonists are instantly recognizable to fans of DC Comics, some of Superman's other opponents are a lot less renown.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-obscure-villains-ranked/ Generally, Spider-Man comics have a few key elements. Using his spider powers, Peter Parker dresses as Spider-Man and desperately works to keep his family and friends safe. He could be working as a neighborhood hero or as an Avenger, but he always keeps the interest of New York City close at heart. More than anything else, he tries to protect his loved ones. Tragically, it doesn't always work out.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-comics-upset-status-quo/ The title "Captain Marvel" has been used by characters at many comic book publishers, including the DC hero also known as Shazam. Nevertheless, it's now mostly associated with characters at Marvel Comics, namely Carol Danvers. Once known as Ms. Marvel, Danvers is only one of the many Captain Marvels seen in the Marvel Universe.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:10:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/every-captain-marvel-before-carol-danvers/ The Ultimate Universe was once a very popular alternate timeline for Marvel Comics. Its success was instrumental in the publisher moving out of bankruptcy in the late 1990s. At the same time, the Ultimate Universe is also known for its many divergences from the mainstream Marvel Universe, especially in tone.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-dark-ultimate-marvel-comics-ranked/ DC Comics is known for breaking new ground. The publisher has done more to expand what superhero comics can be than its marvelous competition, and that includes ongoing series starring villains. The Joker got his first ongoing book back in the 1970s, and in the next few decades, characters like Deathstroke, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn all got their own ongoing series.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/supervillains-dc-comics-deserve-ongoing-series/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken so much inspiration from the comic book page. Marvel fans can trace each of its mystical items and strange objects of power back to the source material. Marvel Comics has a long history of depicting artifacts of supreme importance, that can change reality and alter destinies. These artifacts often act as "McGuffins" within larger narrative events.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:30:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-marvel-universe-artifacts/ Emma Frost has become a central member of the X-Men over the years. With a heart of diamond and nerves of steel, she has been able to survive countless attempts to exterminate the mutants. Every time, Emma comes out with her head held high with an endless desire for vengeance. It's hard not to love a character as complex and cunning as Frost has proven herself to be.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:10:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/emma-frost-dark-secrets-xmen-comics/ The X-Men took their place as Marvel's most popular team in the 1980s and held onto that spot until Marvel basically ripped it from the team. The X-Men are easily the bestselling comic team of the last forty some-odd years, despite that scant few years in the late '00s and '10s that the Avengers took their crown. Over the years, many X-Men story arcs have become some of the most well-known because of their popularity.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:40:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-forgotten-xmen-comics/ Wolverine has been around for nearly fifty years. Starting in 1982, Wolverine began to get his own stories independent of Uncanny X-Men. Since then, Wolverine has starred in hundreds of story arcs, each one revealing something about the character or bringing up more questions to be answered in the future. Wolverine is brilliant to read about, a multi-faceted hero who has grown and changed for decades.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:40:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-comic-arcs-ranked-marvel/ Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) is one of DC's most important antiheroes. She's primarily known for her complex relationship with Batman, in which they have gone from enemies to lovers in record time. The Dark Knight can't seem to resist Catwoman, even if she's essentially a criminal burglar. This would also likely be true for many Marvel heroes.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-characters-catwoman-love/ Knight Terrors was a different kind of event book. While there were the requisite miniseries containing the main story, instead of having crossover issues take over DC's line, it put everything on pause for two months, replacing DC's comics with two issue miniseries. This gave readers a choice that most event books don't give them. They could dive into the event or they could sit out the story if they didn't like it.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-linewide-crossover-events-not-knight-terrors/ The 1990s were a great time to be a comic book fan. Some of the most beloved comic book events in history were happening at the big publishers, with the epic Age of Apocalypse event from Marvel, and events like The Death of Superman and Knightfall from DC. For readers who stepped outside the mainstream and delved into indie comics though, the choices were even better.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/90s-indie-comics-aged-well/ Marvel Comics is filled with romance. Cyclops and Jean Grey, Sue Storm and Mr. Fantastic, and Spider-Man and MJ are just some of the iconic couples who have dominated comics for decades. They drive stories, support each other, and protect their loved ones whenever they can. Best of all, many of Marvel's iconic couples have been married at one point or another.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strange-marvel-romances/ Unlike many other Dungeons & Dragons web shows, Dropout's Dimension 20 has a more anthology format to its storytelling. Each season tells its own narrative, largely disconnected from the others. There are some sequels with overarching storylines, but the show mostly follows self-contained campaigns, each in its own setting.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:01:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dimension-20-dungeons-and-dragons-campaign-locations-ranked/ Secret Wars has a long legacy at Marvel. The first Secret Wars dropped in 1985, a twelve issue series that was made to be an advertisement for an action figure line. However, fans really enjoyed the story, and between the success of Secret Wars and DC's Crisis On Infinite Earths, the event comic was born. Since then, Secret Wars has had several sequels, but the best is easily 2015's Secret Wars, by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribic, Ive Svorcina, and Chris Eliopolous.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:41:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-secret-wars-2015-best-avengers-event/ Crisis On Infinite Earths is a legendary story and 1985 was a banner year for comics. Works like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, and Maus had brought maturity to the medium. DC was about to make the biggest change to its line since kicking off the Silver Age with Showcase #4, and they were going to do it with a story that would spell the end of the DC Multiverse: Crisis On Infinite Earths.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/crisis-on-infinite-earths-best-dc-event/ Since his 1938 debut, Superman has been one of the most successful heroes in comics and been the focal point of many of DC's best stories. John Byrne's Man of Steel, Marv Wolfman and Steve Perez's Crisis On Infinite Earths and "The Warworld Saga" have all shown the Last Kryptonian to be a versatile hero. However, 30 years after his iconic "Death of Superman," that saga still stands out as the hero's greatest event.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/death-of-superman-return-best-event-dc/ The Star Wars franchise is rich with mythos in mainline canon as is, but the Legends continuity has more than its fair share of epics that many longtime fans would likely enjoy seeing canonized. Marvel's current books are doing well critically and commercially in their own right, but many of these fan-favorite Legends stories come from the likes of Dark Horse Comics' non-canon series.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-best-comics-canon/ Though comic books have become the go-to source of sequential art storytelling, it was the "Platinum Age" of comic strips that truly kicked this off for modern American pop culture. Before the adventures of Batman and Superman, sardonic animals, hard-nosed detectives, and space-faring adventurers had their stories told in the pages of magazines and newspapers, sometimes through single panels.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:00:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-comics-with-movie-adaptations/ Batman is an absolute fan-favorite both in the comics and in the fandom. Many DC heroes and DC fans love and respect him for his commitment to justice. Besides, some villains find themselves drawn to him for his attitude. Considering that he's an upstanding superhero, it's safe to say that if he was in the Marvel universe, this would remain true.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:21:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-characters-who-would-like-batman/ Black Adam has had an interesting 21st century. The character made a big comeback in JSA, a book that is widely considered the best team comic of the early '00s. He first appeared as a member of the Injustice Society and then ended up joining the group. Since then, Black Adam has been a hero and a villain, and in the last few years has joined the Justice League and gotten his own book.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:50:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shazam-vs-black-adam-comparison/ The Batman Who Laughs burst onto the scene during Dark Knights: Metal. A denizen of the Dark Multiverse, the Batman Who Laughs was a Bruce Wayne who finally killed the Joker and paid the price, as Joker had created a special Joker toxin for just that event. It transformed Bruce Wayne into a twisted amalgamation of Batman and the Joker. The Batman Who Laughs ended up killing everyone on his Earth before joining Barbatos.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 14:31:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-batman-who-laughs-vs-batman-comparison/ Wolverine quickly became the most popular character in the history of Marvel's most popular team, the X-Men. That's rarefied air for any character, putting Wolverine just below Spider-Man and putting him among the top five most popular comic characters of all time. Wolverine has legions of fans, but not everyone loves him.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-best-comics-non-fans-recommendations/ DC Comics, much like their rival Marvel, has come to increasingly use and rely on comic book events to spur sales and boost interest in their many titles. These expansive, epic sagas have led to some of the company's best stories, but they've also led to some of the most controversial moves at DC. One of the ways an event can annoy readers is the over-saturation of needless tie-ins, which often outpace the core story.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:21:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-dc-events-too-many-tie-in-comics/ Batman has a long history of interesting and unique stories at DC that often don't get the recognition or acclaim that they deserve from both readers and critics. In fact, some of these stories, despite great execution, don't even manage to get a reprint from DC Comics, despite readers calling for more of these books to come back into print. A number of factors have left even some brilliant Batman stories to languish in obscurity.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:15:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-batman-comics/ The Transformers franchise has numerous Cybertronians who've developed massive fanbases of their own. From iconic Autobot leader Optimus Prime to his Decepticon rival Megatron, these classic characters are the most recognizable parts of the franchise. Though these well-known characters are definitely the most popular, there are several other cool Transformers that some fans might be unaware of.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:51:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comics-most-obscure-transformers/ Wonder Woman is the most iconic female superhero ever, and this is backed up by several decades of publication history. A firm part of the DC Universe, Diana of Themyscira has been radically changed over the years due to retcons, reboots and other continuity shifts. This has sometimes made it difficult to follow along with her stories, though certain elements remain the same.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-most-important-comic-lore-new-readers/ Wolverine is the best there is in battle, having survived fights against the many of the most dangerous combatants in the Marvel Universe. Wolverine's adamantium skeleton and healing factor have made a huge difference in his fights, letting him take enough damage to stay in the fight longer than his opponents. Wolverine's battles have been many of the most exciting in X-Men history.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:21:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-brutal-comic-fights-died-real-life/ After years of falling behind DC, The Fantastic Four helped propel Marvel Comics into their position of dominance in the comic book industry. Created in 1961, the team came to represent the pinnacle of Silver Age creativity, the team-up of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and the Marvel Method. Made up of Reed Richards, Johnny and Sue Storm and Ben Grimm, the FF brought a relatable aspect to superheroes.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:51:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/fantastic-four-most-important-comic-lore-new-readers/ Superman's creation helped establish the Golden Age of comics and basically created the superhero genre itself. The Man of Steel has spent much of his history both representing what it means to be a superhero while also being the flagship character of DC Comics. Even today, the hero stands as one of the most important characters in pop culture and brings an impressive level of strength to his stories.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:31:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/confusing-superman-details/ Superhero movies have existed almost as long as superhero comics, and many Mighty Marvels have the perfect brand of kid-friendly violent do-gooding to appeal to all ages. Before the MCU, Marvel movies looked a lot different. Like anything that’s systematically adapted to film, they’re not all hits, but there are usually hidden gems.

]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 12:30:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-movies-not-mcu-best-scenes-comics-inspired/ Though Batman and Catwoman have a famously complicated history together in DC Comics, there are plenty of great stories involving the pair as allies. They share one of the most iconic romances in the superhero genre, and their dynamic became increasingly complex as the Cat Burglar went from villain to antihero.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:15:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-allies-best-comics-ranked/ Calvin and Hobbes is one of the most beloved comic strips of all time, but it wasn’t always about getting laughs. Bill Watterson’s masterful work in Calvin and Hobbes dealt with a wide range of issues surrounding the difficulties of growing up as a young child and the trials of raising an energetic young kid. As a result, his comics sometimes employed darker humor than most readers were prepared for.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/calvin-and-hobbes-dark-humor/ As expected with one of DC Comics' biggest brands and superhero characters, Batman has been involved in several great crossover events in his over 80 years in publication. Between the reboots in continuities and the Gotham City sandbox expanding with more heroes and villains, several of these events shook up the status quo one way or another.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:20:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-gotham-city-best-dc-comic-events-ranked/ Marvel is the number one name in superhero comics. The publisher has dominated the industry for decades now, creating some of the greatest superheroes and weaving a plethora of gripping stories. Thanks to the MCU, Marvel's audience has grown, introducing many to classic characters and plotlines.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-must-read-series/ DC Comics was putting out the best comics of the Golden Age. The publisher was named National Publications at the time, and they had the comic industry on lock. Marvel was around, but they didn't have the string of hits that DC had at the time. The Golden Age DC Universe was quite different from what it would become down the road in the Silver Age, but it introduced many characters and concepts that would change the comic industry.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-golden-age-better-silver-age-characters/ When it comes to comic books, many praise them for the characters or the writing. However, every now and then, there comes a time where the artist gets more of the praise. Comics don't write or illustrate themselves, and there is often a lack of gratitude when it comes to the artist behind the pages.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:40:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-comic-book-artists-atlas-comics/ The Avengers have faced off against the worst enemies imaginable. That's part and parcel of the job when it comes to a team that has the nickname of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but not all of their foes are created equally. Some Avengers villains talk a big game but are little more than cannon fodder. However, others make the team earn their victories because they're the deadliest foes around.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-deadly-villains/ Batman has basically become the flagship superhero character for DC Comics over the almost 90 years since he was first introduced in Bob Kane and Bill Finger's Detective Comics #27. However, it would be hard to argue that even the best eras for the character's history were free from controversy. Everything, from terrible writing decisions to bad choices made by the hero himself, has left fans divided on the hero.

]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-most-controversial-comic-events-ranked/ “Anyone can wear the mask,” Miles Morales famously stated in 2018's breakout hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He was right. Of all the classic superheroes, Spider-Man is one of the easiest heroes for fans of diverse backgrounds to identify with. Thanks to his head-to-toe costume, anyone can picture himself (or herself) as the web-slinger, regardless of gender or ethnicity.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:55:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-men-and-women-racially-diverse-backgrounds/ Marvel has been creating brilliant characters for over eighty years. The heroes of the Marvel Universe have become important parts of the pop culture landscape, none of which would have happened without their amazing antagonists. Many of them have grown and changed over the years, becoming better than they ever were. However, some of them were killing right from the start.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:45:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-perfect-comic-debut/ Since his first appearance in August 1962, Thor has been one of Marvel's most important heroes. Following his debut in the MCU, his popularity rose even higher. Thor has a very rich history in the comics, so any casual fans who want to make the jump into the books are in for a treat.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:51:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thor-comics-most-important-lore-new-readers/ While the X-Men's early years aren't the most illustrious, their mid-70s comeback put them on the path to be the bestselling comic in the industry well into the '00s. Before the MCU, the X-Men were Marvel's big ticket and their success kept the lights on at Marvel even when things were at their most dire. The X-Men have a multitude of fans, but not everyone loves them.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-best-comics-non-fans-recommendations/ Wolverine has had a painful life. That pain has come from more than just all of the many fights he's gotten in. He was turned into a weapon and he's lost nearly every person he's loved over his unnaturally long life. However, the saddest thing about Wolverine is that many of the worst things in his life came from his decisions. Wolverine has been put into some terrible situations, and that's caused him to make many dark decisions.

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wolverine-marvel-dark-choices/ The X-Men have faced a more difficult time than any other superhero team. Not only have they had to deal with the common problems that superheroes have, like supervillains, but also that the governments of the world want them dead. Even the civilians the X-Men save often hate them, making being a member of the mutant team a very difficult proposition for the team's members.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dark-xmen-decisions-marvel-comics/ Events have been a massive part of Marvel Comics for decades. Characters are drawn into crossover stories featuring every one of Marvel's heroes desperately trying to keep the people of the Earth safe. They have faced off against Galactus, Knull, and even each other countless times.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:21:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comic-events-actually-changed-canon/ With a team that has a storied history like the Avengers, it shouldn't come as a surprise that they've had countless amazing comics over the years. Being around for decades, though, means naturally people will forget many of their best comics. While some stories are remembered forever thanks to them being referenced in the MCU, others have faded into obscurity.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:50:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-forgotten-avengers-comics/ When many people think of comic books, they imagine superpowered heroes with impossibly idealized bodies clad in bright, skin-tight spandex, fighting monstrous villains that threaten the entire world. Marvel and DC, the two biggest comic book publishers, certainly specialize in this type of content. For readers who aren’t so excited by god-like people prancing about in leotards, indie comic publishers like Image Comics provide an alternative.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-image-comics-no-superheroes/ DC Comics has been around for a long time. The comic industry has changed, and DC has changed with it. One place where they've definitely changed is with the villains. Superhero comics have gotten more mature, so villains have gotten more violent and brutal. Even with those differences, DC has still produced villains who were hits from day one, grabbing readers' attention and quickly becoming icons.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-villains-perfect-debut/ Marvel is home to some of the greatest superheroes in the medium. Wolverine, Captain America, and Spider-Man have become household names with decades of history behind them. The Marvel Cinematic Universe alone has catapulted many of its heroes into a mythical status. Their powers, motivations, and bright, shining costumes have made them extraordinarily popular around the world. But powers and costumes aren't all that these heroes are.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-marvel-comics-quotes/ The Sinister secrets is a major recurring element of the Krakoan age of X-Men comics. Mister Sinister has spent much of his history doing nothing more than collecting secrets about the X-Men and experimenting on vulnerable mutants. It makes him an absolute monster, and his secrets tend to reflect it.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:15:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-mister-sinister-biggest-secrets/ DC Comics is the parent of that thing called the superhero. For nearly a hundred years, the publisher has created characters that tap into something primal, an urge to tell stories to find the hero inside of everyone. Superheroes became the true American mythology, and DC has long been on the forefront of them. The superheroes of the DC Multiverse are the best of the best, with some developing into something special.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:01:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-heroes-perfect-debut/ DC Comics created the modern conception of the superhero with characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, created the superteam formula everyone uses with the Justice Society, and forged a path to other media like movie serials before anyone else, all in the Golden Age of comics. While DC is no longer the number one comic company saleswise, they're extremely important to the superhero comic book industry. DC has put out, and continues to publish, many of the best superhero books of all time.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-marvel-miss-ranked/ Batman is one of the pillars of DC Comics, and the brooding vigilante is well known for having some of the darker stories in superhero mythos. The vigilante hero is rooted in pulpy crime noir and many of the Dark Knight's greatest tales are street-level crime epics.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:06:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-darkest-comics-dc-universe-infinite/ Flashpoint has become one of DC's most iconic storylines/events, with its alternate universe inspiring various adaptations outside the comics. The story of said world also continued in Flashpoint Beyond. It's not the only iconic event DC followed up with a sequel, with Dark Crisis doing the same for Crisis on Infinite Earths.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:51:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/flashpoint-beyond-more-dc-comic-events-deserve-comebacks/ The X-Men have been protecting mutantkind and humanity from deadly threats since their inception. The team's foes run the gamut from mutant-hating humans and their terrible technology, human-hating mutants, and powerful alien enemies. The X-Men's villains have become many of the popular in the entire comic industry. Their attacks have often been devastating, causing death and destruction on a scale that sometimes boggles the mind.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:20:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-deadly-villains-kill-count/ From a traditional publishing standpoint in the Japanese manga industry, seinen describes anything targeted toward young men over 18. Nowadays, much broader audiences enjoy seinen manga, mostly because it delves into more adult themes. Seinen manga may concentrate on war, fighting, politics, sci-fi, fantasy, history, love, sports, or humor. Like any other genre, seinen encompasses an extensive variety of artistic styles and themes.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:10:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-current-seinen-manga-ranked/ Many of the earliest Marvel adventures of the likes of Captain America have been reimagined and rewritten to the point that they are no longer canon within the context of the history of the Marvel Universe fans know best. These kinds of retcons are hardly the only way in which the bounds of what is considered canon is pushed. The X-Men's experiences with what could have been or what might have blurred the lines of what is and isn't real so many times that numerous events that shouldn't be canon absolutely are.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/xmen-best-alternate-universe-comics-deserve-marvel-canon/ Batman Day is around the corner to celebrate one of DC Comics' biggest superhero icons, and there are plenty of comics to read for fans familiar with his corner of the world. The Dark Knight is arguably one of the most accessible characters in the superhero genre, but many writers and artists have created storylines that are just as rewarding for invested fans.

]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-day-best-dc-comics-veteran-readers/ Marvel's Hulks come in many colors, as shown by one of the fieriest foes to grace the pages of Marvel Comics. Red Hulk looks quite similar to his green counterpart, but there's a lot separating these two rivals. In fact, Red Hulk began as everything he claimed the Hulk always was.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:15:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/red-hulk-bruce-banner-differences-marvel-comics/ Comic strips have been gracing the pages of newspapers, and more recently the Internet, for over a century. Comic creators are still innovating and creating new works today, but there are some comic strips that transcend the passage of time, and remaining just as enjoyable today as they were decades ago. For many fans, the comic strips of their youth are the ones that still bring the most joy.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:01:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/classic-comic-strips-aged-well/ Marvel and DC Comics have made big ensemble teams the centerpiece of their shared universes, bringing key heroes together and exploring their shared adventures. Throughout the last nearly ninety years of superhero comics, both publishers have created similar teams, some uncannily alike. The two companies have even enjoyed creating pastiches like Marvel's Squadron Supreme and parodies like DC's Retaliators, presenting a fresh take on their rivals' greatest heroic enterprises.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:20:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superhero-teams-dc-marvel-comics-equivalents-similar/ With Batman Day once again around the corner, comic book and superhero fans will be celebrating one of the most beloved characters in the genre, but there are plenty of fantastic entry points for newcomers. The Dark Knight has over 80 years' worth of publication history under DC Comics, meaning that many talented writers and artists have added meaningfully to the brooding hero's mythos.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:50:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-day-best-comics-new-readers/ Iron Man has been one of Marvel's most popular heroes for well over a decade now, thanks to his MCU stardom. However, he hasn't always been one of the most popular heroes inside his own universe. Instead, he often finds himself coming to blows with his fellow heroes. Though most heroes are no stranger to battling other heroes briefly, Iron Man might have every other hero beat.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:05:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/iron-man-vs-other-heroes-marvel-comics/ There is no aspect of Peter Parker or Spider-Man's life that isn't complicated. His various careers in science and photography were difficult to manage at best. Being a student was never easy, either. But there was no area Parker had more problems with than his love life. That's where the Parker luck hit him the hardest.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:41:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-mary-jane-peter-parker-gwen-stacy/ The DC Universe has seemingly never been in a more healthy spot than it is right now. The Dawn of DC initiative has ensured that DC has focused on several corners of the DCU, making sure that everyone has nearly equal focus. However, just because many heroes are getting a focus, doesn't mean all of them are.

]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-dc-heroes-deserve-modern-comics/ The X-Men have become known for bringing villains into their ranks. Sometimes, this has worked out very well, like with Rogue; other times, it's been disastrous. Often, X-Men villains have been victims of human racism, which the members of the X-Men understand all too well. That sympathy has caused the X-Men to go too easy on their enemies, allowing the villains to take advantage of them.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:21:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-xmen-went-too-easy-on/ DC Comics has been the source of inspiration for countless projects throughout media, most notably film and animation. Perhaps the best and most well-received DC media project was the DC animated universe, where iconic series like Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League exist. Here, the universe of DC was reimagined and reworked, providing something familiar to hardcore DC fans yet still unique and unpredictable.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:31:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dcau-questions-justice-league-infinity-sequel-could-answer/ Deadpool is one of the most popular anti-heroes to come from Marvel comics. The Merc with a Mouth has found himself on the hero side and opposed to Marvel's heroes many times. This is in large part due to their dueling philosophies. Most heroes like Captain America don't kill while Deadpool does it for kicks. For the most part, though, Deadpool tries to be on the side of good.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:40:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/deadpool-love-interests-ranked-worst-best/ When Bane first appeared in the comics prior to the '90s Knightfall storyline, fans immediately knew they were seeing the next big threat enter Batman's life and change everything. As intimidating as Bane seemed, no one could have expected Bane would have such a lasting effect on Batman and Gotham City.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-bane-quotes/ Green Lantern has been one of DC's biggest heroes since the Golden Age. While he began as a magical hero, the Green Lantern Corps are what readers best associate with the mantle. Heroes like Hal Jordan and John Stewart have been focal points of the DC Universe in some of the company's best stories. Throughout the decades of their existence, they've fought gods, monsters, and even fellow heroes.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:30:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-heroes-fight-ranked/ Dark Horse Comics started out in the 1980s and quickly established a reputation among comic book fans for gritty storytelling, hard-boiled pulp fiction, and brilliant treatment of licensed characters. Each one, from RoboCop and Terminator to Tarzan and Hellboy, has helped make up the legendary publisher's existence. Iconic creators, such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, and Gerard Jones, have built up the company's best stories and created countless dedicated Dark Horse customers.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:35:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-dark-horse-comics-ever-ranked/ Dark Horse Comics has been one of the best independent comic book publishers in the industry since its peak in the 1990s and early 2000s. Through a combination of licenses and original characters, it gave fans some of the best stories in the Modern Age of comics through properties like Sin City, Predator, and Hellboy. However, the publisher always shined the brightest through crossovers, both of in-house franchises and with other major publishers.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:55:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dark-horse-comics-fan-favorite-crossovers-ranked/ As the original superhero, Superman has a legion of fans all across the world. He's also had just as many great storylines throughout the years. Unfortunately, these aren't always apparent for those looking to get into the Man of Steel's adventures.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-comics-best-non-fans-ranked/ From the moment Captain America stepped into the Marvel Universe, the number and variety of super-soldiers has only increased. Whether they be legitimate creations of extreme patriotism or those given rise by complete accident, the number of super-soldiers who inhabit the Marvel Universe is almost as great as the variety of them that exist.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:00:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/super-soldiers-strongest-marvel-ranked/ Wonder Woman is the most iconic female superhero in all of comic books, and she's been going strong and remained one of DC's biggest characters since the Golden Age. Still, there are some readers that aren't familiar with her storied history. Some might even consider themselves to not be big fans of the Amazing Amazon.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 16:50:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-best-comics-ranked/ Marvel's heroes and villains have long depended on science. Many of them gained their powers from scientific experimentation, and the requisite accidents that are known to happen in superhero universes. Marvel heroes and villains aren't as powerful as those of their distinguished competition, but they have enough scientific know-how to create technology that has made them quite formidable.

]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:31:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-characters-best-science-upgrades/ She-Hulk is related to Marvel's more notable green giant, but she's far more than just a "girl version" of the Hulk. Witty, pretty and powerful, Jennifer Walter's gamma-powered green form gives a whole new meaning to the term "Hulk out." The result is that she's almost the polar opposite of her cousin, Bruce Banner.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:16:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/she-hulk-bruce-banner-differences-marvel-comics/ The Flash may be the Fastest Man Alive, but he isn't infallible. In fact, the Scarlet Speedster has made numerous mistakes, regardless of which speedster was using the mantle. Far from a perfect paragon, some of The Flash's mishaps have had disastrous results for the rest of the DC Universe.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/the-flash-failures-ranked/ The multiverse of DC Comics is full of superlatively powerful beings. Most of these were born with their powers, but for many humans and aliens out there, science is the key to their abilities. Many of the most intelligent superheroes in any universe exist in DC's comics and some of them have created or found technology that has made them extremely formidable.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-characters-best-science-upgrades/ Spider-Man has been in comics since 1962. For decades, the web-slinger has served as a friendly neighborhood hero, a beloved Avenger, and a menace to Manhattan. His history informs his present and directly drives his every step. Uncle Ben, life in poverty, and an adherence to his responsibility have kept him in the same basic status since he was a teenager in high school.

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:50:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-comics-necessary-changes-solutions/ Superhero comics have always been about power and its responsible use. They are a parable to teach developing young minds that any form of power; whether it's learning to drive or being able to hurl elemental bolts, must be treated with respect. It took a few years for young readers to see heroes of their own age crusading for justice.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:10:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-marvel-teen-heroes/ DC Comics, much like their Marvel competition, have made events a focal point of their sales strategy, expanding stories into huge, line-wide sagas. Virtually every major hero in the DCU has had their story blown up into a sprawling event, prompting readers to buy one-shots, miniseries and new titles. These have had mixed impact on DC's overall continuity, with some being forgotten relatively quickly, and others significantly shaking up the status quo.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:50:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-events-status-quo-change-ranked/ With hundreds of superheroes in its roster, Marvel can't be expected to constantly feature all of them. However, some show up more than others. Then some don't show up for years. There are plenty of characters that disappeared one day and, even though fans miss them, haven't returned to the comic books.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:41:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/abandoned-marvel-comic-heroes/ Thor is one of the most powerful characters in Marvel Comics history. The God of Thunder is an Asgardian and has all the abilities to match. But he's also empowered by Mjolnir and his responsibilities as one of Asgard's most prominent leaders. There seemingly aren't many ways to improve upon a deity, but Thor has faced defeat countless times over.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thor-best-useful-villain-upgrades-marvel-comics/ With nearly a century's worth of stories under Batman's belt at DC, the Dark Knight has had many standout moments and quotes in the modern age of comics. While a good story isn't defined by clever quips or dramatic one-liners, tasteful ones can say something meaningful about the character.

]]> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-quotes-modern-dc-comics-ranked/ Superman's adventures have spoken to people across the globe. Superman has appeared in nearly every form of media, thrilling fans with stories that run the gamut of touching and personal to bombastic action on a multiversal scale. Over the years, readers of Superman comics have seen the Man of Steel go through multiple changes, with these milestones forming the road that made up Superman's history.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:15:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-dc-comics-greatest-milestones/