Super Heroes

Out of the blue without any warning from the company, Nintendo released a surprise Direct Mini on the public today with a ton of announcements. We have the full list of what they talked about below, but here are some of the major highlights. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition will be…

We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. Disney+ has finally launched in the UK and, if you are yet to download it, you’re probably wondering where exactly you can find it. Download the new Independent Premium app…

In the last 10 years or so, the superhero genre has experienced an unprecedented boom (thank you, Marvel), and that boom isn't just reserved for blockbuster movies. This caped crusader renaissance has trickled down to TV too, and there are more shows about superheroes than ever before. And not just…

If you’ve been struggling to pass the time during this past week of social distancing, ComiXology is launching some enticing deals on digital Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse reads. On top of those discounts, ComiXology has also just announced that it’s expanding the free trial of its Unlimited service to 60-days, doubling…

Posted by Mike LaChance    Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 4:00pm | 3/19/2020 - 4:00pm “powers include materializing snowflake-shaped shuriken projectiles and pink forcefields (seriously)” I wish I could say this is a parody, folks, but it’s not. Marvel Comics is introducing a team of superheroes based on social justice…

If there was ever any doubt that Marvel has totally lost the plot, it goes out of the window with the announcement that a new comic series will focus on a pair of twins who identify as ‘non-binary’ and are named ‘Snowflake’ and ‘Safespace’. Yes, seriously. Step aside Peter Parker,…

The past 80 years of comic book history are littered with hundreds of forgotten or underutilized characters. Some of them could be stars, but never got a proper chance to shine. Give This Hero a Comic Book highlights the Z-listers who deserve another chance in the limelight. Today, we’re talking…

Go behind the scenes of Amazon's ambitious sci-fi series, Tales from the Loop, in a new featurette. Nathaniel Halpern (a writer for FX's Legion) created and wrote the project, which is executive-produced by Matt Reeves (The Batman) and inspired by the drawings of world-renowned Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag. "It's a genuine cinematic experiment," says Jodie…

The Infinity Stones are returning to the Marvel Universe. Marvel Comics on Wednesday announced "Infinite Destinies," a story running through Marvel annuals beginning in June. Marvel says that each of the eight annuals will team a classic Marvel hero like Captain America and Iron Man with and a newer hero…

Marvel’s Outlawed one-shot is in stores tomorrow (or actually today, thanks to COVID-19), and serves as a springboard for multiple new teams and series. One of those teams is the latest iteration of the classic Marvel teen superhero team The New Warriors. The new version features both original founding members of…