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  • Marvel Gives Wolverine A Major Adamantium Upgrade
    Marvel has made Wolverine one of the most powerful characters in its universe thanks to his mutant healing factor and retractable claws - but the real "X factor" in Logan's power level is his Adamantium-laced skeleton. By having his bones coated in Marvel's strongest metal alloy, Wolverine is guaranteed to...
  • Marvel Previews Wolverine's 50th and Final Issue
    The bloody Sabretooth War -- and writer Benjamin Percy's run on Wolverine -- is almost at an end. Marvel Comics has unveiled the first look at Wolverine #50, the oversized conclusion of the 10-part Sabretooth War storyline and the final issue wrapping up Vol. 7 of Wolverine just in time...
  • X-Men '97 Showrunner Addresses Spider-Man Cameo
    X-Men '97's showrunner addressed those Spider-Man cameo rumors. Beau DeMayo is back on Twitter and took a second to respond to fans who were asking about Peter Parker's status in Season 1. X-Men '97 just featured a small appearance from Captain America. So, the other Avengers might not be far...
  • Tom Hiddleston Reveals Surprising Detail About His Marvel Contract
    New contract details emerged from Tom Hiddleston's original agreement with Marvel Studios to play Loki in the MCU. Hiddleston's journey in the MCU has been one of the longest and most beloved. He first starred as Loki in 2011's Thor, all the way up until he found a new Glorious...
  • An MCU Fan-Favorite Finally Makes Her Marvel Comics Debut
    The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for nearly two decades now, adapting the mythos of Marvel Comics on a massive scale. Along the way, the franchise has both remixed existing characters and introduced entirely new ones -- and a fan-favorite from the franchise's Phase Four has finally found...
  • Black Panther: Blood Hunt Writer Cheryl Lynn Eaton on T'Challa's Vampire Possession (Exclusive)
    A major change to Black Panther is going to take place inside the pages of Blood Hunt. The Marvel crossover event is almost upon us, and it will plunge the Marvel Universe into darkness, all due to the rise of vampires. Earth's Mightiest Heroes will assemble to fight the vampire...
  • Ultimate Spider-Man: [Spoiler] Gives "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" Speech
    "With great power there must also come -- great responsibility!" With those words, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko concluded the 11-page Spider-Man origin story in Amazing Fantasy #15. In most media, Spider-Man's mantra is a tragic lesson learned with the death of Peter Parker's beloved Uncle Ben, who typically speechifies...
  • Spider-Man 4 Development, Deadpool & Wolverine, X-Men '97 Ep. 7 | Phase Zero
    Following Episode 7 of X-Men '97, the Phase Zero podcast played host to its weekly Wednesday Marvel show. The new episode is broken into three phases. The first phase covers the major updates about a fourth Spider-Man which Tom Holland recently opened up about working on. The second phase covers...
  • X-Men '97 Recap with Spoilers: "Bright Eyes"
    We're nearing the end of the first season of X-Men '97, and it looks like the Marvel Animation series is building to quite a finale. This week's episode, "Bright Eyes", checked back in on the aftermath of the mutant massacre on Genosha, and delivered some compelling story beats along the...
  • Loki Cast Reveals What They Took From Set
    The second season of Loki came to an end on Disney+ back in November, and some of the show's cast reunited this month for an Emmys "For Your Consideration" event. During the event, Hiddleston explained why he never saw Loki as a villain. Before the official panel began, some of...
  • X-Men '97 Finally Addresses Major Dangling Plot Thread From The Animated Series
    X-Men '97 Episode 7 has finally let fans of X-Men: The Animated Series breathe a sigh of relief, as one of the biggest dangling plot threads from the original cartoon finally got tied off. That dangling thread would be Cable, who appeared in X-Men: The Animated Series but never had...
  • Jim Lee Reveals First Official X-Men Art in Years
    Some of Marvel and DC's biggest crossovers are about to be back in print -- and they will be accompanied by a jaw-dropping new cover from legendary artist Jim Lee. On Wednesday, Lee took to social media to reveal the first look at his finished cover for the DC Versus...
  • Legion Star Addresses a Potential Marvel Return
    It's a big year for Dan Stevens so far, who can currently be seen on the big screen in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Abigail before appearing in Cuckoo next month. The actor has a vast filmography ranging from Downton Abbey and The Guest to Beauty and the...
  • Silver Age Captain America One:12 Collective Figure Is Up For Pre-Order
    Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective figures are always great, but this Silver Age Steve Rogers Captain America is especially interesting. Naturally, it's inspired by his classic comic book appearance, and includes a ton of accessories like interchangeable heads and hands, a shield with various accoutrements, a madbomb, effects pieces, and more....
  • Top 10 Comic Books Rising in Value in the Last Week Include Dazzler, X-Men, and Wonder Woman
    It's all X-Men, all the time, baby! Well, almost. The Last Ronin, Spawn, and Wonder Woman all pop up on a predominately X-Men affair. They've been relegated to the back burner for years, having their chance in the early 2000s for most fans. Now, they're back with a vengeance and...
  • Deadpool 3's Alioth Cameo Explained: Loki Connection Revealed
    Fans were recently treated to a new trailer for the upcoming Deadpool 3 film, and the footage included a surprise cameo of Alioth from the Loki Disney+ series. Those who viewed both seasons of Loki will remember that Alioth was the time monster who wreaked havoc in The Void (a...
  • The Weekly Pull: Green Arrow, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, X-Men, and More
    It's almost another new comic book day, which means new releases hitting stores and digital platforms. Each week in The Weekly Pull, the ComicBook.com team highlights the new releases that have us the most excited about another week of comics. Whether those releases are from the most prominent publisher or...
  • X-Men's Famke Janssen Gets Candid About Jean Grey Return: "You Never Know" (Exclusive)
    Famke Janssen isn't expecting another X-Men rebirth. The Boy Kills World star played the telepathic mutant Jean Grey / Phoenix in five X-Men movies between 2000 and 2014, including cameos in The Wolverine and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Sophie Turner took over the role as young Jean in two...
  • Marvel Rivals Releases New Loki Playable Character Trailer
    When the closed alpha test for Marvel Rivals begins next month, players will be able to choose from a number of heroes and villains spanning the multiverse. Last month, developer NetEase Games revealed that one of those options will include Loki Laufeyson. In a newly released trailer for the game,...
  • Spider-Man 2 Wins Big in Its Return to the Box Office
    Spider-Man Mondays continues its impressive run in theaters, with Spider-Man 2 posting some big numbers at the domestic box office. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Spider-Man 2, but it's not the only Spidey flick to celebrate an anniversary this year. We also have the 10th anniversary of Marc Webb's...
  • Diamond Select Toys: Check Out Your First Look at Spider-Man: Clone Saga MiniMates
    Diamond Select Toys have provided ComicBook.com with an exclusive first look at their upcoming Marvel Minimates Spider-Man: Clone Saga Deluxe Box Set. The six-pack, which includes Ben Reilly as Spider-Man (as well as some extra parts to transform him into Carnage), features the villains Kaine, The Jackal, Lady Octopus, and...
  • New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Update Fixes One Specific Bug
    Insomniac Games has released a new update for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 today that resolves one very specific bug in the PlayStation 5 game. This past week, Insomniac let loose patch version 1.002.003 for Spider-Man 2 that included a number of fixes for New Game+ and others for various suits. In...
  • X-Men '97: Rogue Is Out For Revenge in New Episode 7 Clip (Exclusive)
    So far, X-Men '97 has brought quite a lot to the Marvel mythos, taking its ensemble cast of heroes into some surprising new paths. After the show's midseason peak, which brought to life the tragic mutant massacre of Genosha, fans have definitely been eager to see where the story goes...
  • Here's Where To Get Funko C2E2 2024 Exclusive Pop Figures
    The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo for 2024 takes place on Friday April 26 through Sunday April 28. Naturally, Funko will be there and this time they're doing things a bit differently. You can still order the exclusive Pop figures individually from Funko and shared retailers, and we have all...
  • Marvel's Moon Knight Gag Reel: Watch Oscar Isaac Punch Himself in the Face (Exclusive)
    Next week will see some highly-anticipated Disney+ original series arrive on home media including Marvel's Moon Knight Season One. Ahead of the release, ComicBook.com has an exclusive look at official Moon Knight gag reel, one of the bonus materials that will be included on the 4K Blu-ray release. Featuring Oscar...
  • Xbox Series X Reveals Incredible X-Men '97 Console and Controllers
    Over the last few years, we've seen a lot of custom Xbox Series X consoles released, and some of these designs have been better than others. This morning, Xbox pulled back the curtain on what might be one of the best ones they've ever done, and it happens to be...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket: What's Real vs. Fake - Photos Explained
    Here's the truth about Deadpool & Wolverine's upcoming slate of popcorn buckets. The discussion around theatrically released popcorn buckets has hit an all-time high in 2024 following the infamous sandworm container based on the Dune: Part Two creatures. In response to the Dune 2 bucket, Ryan Reynolds previously teased fans,...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine: Iron Man Easter Egg Spotted in New Trailer
    The new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer arrived today from Marvel Studios and in its brief 2.5 minutes it is loaded with Easter eggs and references. In addition to characters returning from previous X-Men movies being included in the trailer, the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer also introduced new Marvel characters into...
  • Marvel's Massive X-Men Connecting Covers Celebrate 700 Uncanny Issues
    Marvel Comics is celebrating 60 years of mutantkind and 700 issues of Uncanny X-Men with an X-tra sized connecting cover. The publisher unveiled artist Scott Koblish's wraparound cover that will launch with Uncanny X-Men #35 in June, the milestone 700th issue of the book hitting stands with a standard commemorative...
  • Kathryn Newton Reflects on Ant-Man: "Easiest Job of My Life"
    According to Kathryn Newton, taking on the role of Cassie Lang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania was one of the easiest acting gigs of her career. While it remains to be seen when we may see Newton back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she's staying busy by starring in...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Includes Major Loki Connection
    Alioth, the all-consuming force at the end of time, appears in the new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, suggesting yet another connection between the movie and Disney+'s Loki series. In the series, Alioth was discovered during the first season, existing in The Void and serving as a kind of ferocious...
  • Marvel Star Tom Holland Gives Spider-Man 4 Update: "Everyone Wants It to Happen"
    Tom Holland's Spider-Man is swinging back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have yet to formally announce Spider-Man 4, producer Kevin Feige confirmed in 2021 that the two studios had begun "actively developing" an untitled sequel to the $1.9 billion-grossing Spider-Man: No Way Home. During...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine's Villain Revealed: Cassandra Nova's X-Men Ties Explained
    The new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine gave fans the best look at Emma Corrin's villain, Cassandra Nova. Even though it appears Logan and Deadpool will be combative to start their journey, great darkness lies in the shadows. The first trailer for Deadpool 3 featured a glimpse of a bald...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Reveals the Return of More X-Men Movie Villains
    The Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is out and it has revealed that even more classic X-Men movie villains will be showing up in this new Marvel Cinematic Universe installment. One of the biggest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer Easter eggs is the set piece of a wasteland fortress that is made...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine: Hugh Jackman's Logan Return, Explained
    He's (not) the best there is at what he does. Marvel Studios released the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer on Monday, and it shows Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) coming out of superhero retirement to recruit a weary Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) on a mission into the multiverse. When we meet him,...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Has an Old Man Logan Easter Egg
    The Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is out and it has Marvel fans examining every single frame of footage that was revealed. One of the biggest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer Easter eggs is an image that a lot of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are already buzzing about: A wasteland fortress that...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Kicks Off The First Wave Of Funko Pops
    The first Deadpool & Wolverine trailer debuted this morning, giving us our first proper look at Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson) and Hugh Jackman (Logan) together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not surprisingly, Funko is taking this opportunity to launch the first wave of official Pop figures inspired by the film....
  • Deadpool & Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Get Paired Character Posters
    Deadpool and Wolverine are coming together. Along with the new red-band Deadpool & Wolverine trailer bringing Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) and Logan (Hugh Jackman) into the MCU, Marvel Studios released a pair of matching character posters featuring the two marquee characters. The one-sheets show Wolverine reflected in Deadpool's dual X-shaped...
  • Marvel 85th Anniversary Legends Figures: Next Pre-Order Drop Set For April 23rd
    During a recent Hasbro Marvel Legends livestream, the team celebrated the 85th anniversary of Marvel Comics with eight new comics-inspired figure reveals that include Skaar, Son of Hulk, Wolverine, Superior Spider-Man. Warbird, Iron Fist and Luke Cage 2-pack, and Ghost Rider. All oft these figures will be available this summer,...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Has a Hilarious Easter Egg for Deadpool's Creator
    The newest trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine includes a subtle callout to the Merc With a Mouth's creator. Marvel fans who woke up bright and early got a treat on Monday morning, with Ryan Reynolds releasing the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer through his social media accounts. Unlike the first teaser...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Release: What TIME Will It Debut?
    Marvel Studios has officially announced the release of Deadpool & Wolverine's second trailer, and many fans are wondering what time it will hit screens. The first trailer for Deadpool 3 was released in February as part of the Super Bowl LVIII broadcast. Fans were treated to new looks at many...
  • Disney+'s X-Men '97 Just Killed Off 8 Major Mutants
    X-Men '97 Episode 5 marked a huge turning point in the animated series' story with one of the most unexpected twists in Marvel history. The obliteration of Genosha was not only a metaphorically significant moment of storytelling but also an abrupt completion for many now-dead characters' stories; Season 1 Showrunner...
  • She-Hulk Star Tatiana Maslany Admits They Were "Heated Up" Over Bob Iger's Strike Comments
    Last year was a tumultuous time in Hollywood due the the WGA and SAG unions both striking. While writers and actors fought for better rights and better pay, productions were halted, which made some higher-ups in the business unhappy. One such outspoken CEO was Bob Iger, who runs things at...
  • Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Hugh Jackman Wolverine Poster
    A new Deadpool 3 poster offered fans a look at Hugh Jackman's Wolverine look for the film.  After nearly a decade away from the role - and (what looked to be) an emotional on-screen farewell in Logan - Jackman is set to return to his iconic Marvel mutant in this...
  • New Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Teased With Official Poster, Ryan Reynolds Video
    Logan has clawed his way back from the grave. Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds unsheathed a new look at Deadpool & Wolverine with the official poster, plus a sepia-toned video teasing a Monday trailer drop. "Eventually, you're gonna hang up the claws, and it's gonna make a lot of people...
  • Marvels Studios Lost Money on 2 Recent MCU Movies, Confirms New Report
    A new report confirmed what many expected, two flops by Marvel Studios in 2023 lost money for the company. Gone are the days of everything Kevin Feige touching turning to gold. The MCU has been a mixed bag of fan reactions and audience reception since 2021. Phases 4 and 5...
  • Rocket League Announces X-Men '97 Event
    Just after some Rocket League leaks indicated that the soccer car game might be getting an X-Men event soon, Psyonix and Epic Games confirmed those reports to be true by announcing a crossover with the new X-Men '97 show on Disney+. Like any other Rocket League event, this means that...
  • The 10 MCU Scenes That Made Fans Furious
    Looking back at the MCU's long history, 10 particular scenes made fans furious when they left the theater. Particularly after the end of Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga, the Multiverse Saga leaves much to be desired for some viewers. Many believe the MCU hasn't achieved the same kind of success. But...
  • X-Men '97 Intro Now Includes Fan-Favorite Character
    X-Men '97 brought back a familiar face in the title sequence this week. After the sad ending to Episode 5, the following episode added Nightcrawler to that opening lineup of X-Men heroes. (I mean, they would have had to do something after losing Gambit and Magneto like that.) Kurt has...
  • Did Taylor Swift Just Address Deadpool & Wolverine's Dazzler Rumors?
    Expectations are definitely high for Deadpool & Wolverine, the R-rated superhero blockbuster arriving from Marvel Studios later this summer. The film is not only poised to bring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's performances as the titular characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but plenty of rumors have hinted at other...
  • Deadpool & Wolverine: Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin Releasing Marvel-Themed Bottles
    Deadpool & Wolverine is heading to theaters this summer, and fans can expect some exciting Marvel-themed products in honor of the film's release. It was announced today that Ryan Reynolds' Aviation American Gin is releasing six specialty bottles to celebrate the highly-anticipated release of the Deadpool threequel. The limited-edition Aviation...
  • Did Taylor Swift Just Confirm Deadpool 3 Role In TTPD?
    Speculation is running amock after Taylor Swift dropped a possible Deadpool & Wolverine Easter egg in one of her new songs. Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), was released on April 19, marking her 11th album in her star-studded career. No stranger to movies, Swift released The Eras...
  • X-Men '97 Episode 6 Includes Awesome Zack Snyder Reference
    X-Men '97 Episode 6 included an amazing Zack Snyder reference. In "LifeDeath Part 2", the audience catches up with Storm after her absence last week. The beloved character is still fighting to remain her powers against The Adversary. Once she triumphs against her inner demons, she takes to the skies...
  • Ultimate Black Panther Uncovers a Secret Power Older Than Wakanda
    Wakanda and its borders are full of secrets, and one of those secrets is behind the war between Moon Knight and Black Panther. Marvel's new Ultimate Universe has reshaped what readers know about several heroes and villains, and there's no greater example than inside the pages of Ultimate Black Panther....
  • Marvel Just Spoiled Phase 5's New Female Supervillain Debut (Photos)
    A new promotion revealed another Captain America: Brave New World antagonist and the MCU's latest Phase 5 villainess.  While the return of Tim Blake Nelson's The Leader has long been confirmed for Captain America 4, rumors suggested Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson would be dealing with more than one baddie.  Now,...
  • X-Men '97 Director Reveals Gambit Death Wasn't Always Planned
    X-Men '97 director Jake Castorena told ComicBook.com that Gambit wasn't always supposed to die in Episode 5 of the animated series. Our Phase Zero podcast managed to grab a second with the supervising director to talk about the Disney+ juggernaut. It seems as though the fans could have been even...
  • Sailor Moon: Marvel Fans Spot Chibi Moon's Comic Counterpart
    Sailor Moon remains one of the most popular anime franchises of all time, bringing the Sailor Scout to the forefront and receiving quite a few anime projects as a result. In Usagi's journey to protect the Earth from celestial threats, she encountered many allies to help her achieve her dreams,...
  • Jason Aaron Returns to Marvel for New Namor Series
    Jason Aaron and Namor are reuniting for a new Marvel series. Aaron may no longer be a Marvel-exclusive writer, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have more stories to tell in the universe. After taking Earth's Mightiest Heroes to the farthest reaches of the multiverse in Avengers, and expanding the...
  • X-Men '97: New Nostalgic Ad Showcases Marvel LEGOs
    X-Men '97 released its sixth episode this week, and the new series has been impressing critics and audiences alike. The show is currently up on Rotten Tomatoes with a 98% critics score and a 93% audience score. The show picks up right where X-Men: The Animated Series left off when...
  • Marvel's Spider-Man: Reign 2 Teases New Versions of Miles Morales and Black Cat
    "The most notorious Spider-Man story ever told" reigns again. Marvel Comics has unveiled the cover for Spider-Man: Reign II #1, the sequel to Kaare Andrews' 2006 limited series about an aged Peter Parker who comes out of superhero retirement to battle the brutal forces of the Reign. The new five-issue...
  • Ultimate Spider-Man Teases the Introduction of Another Major Marvel Character (Exclusive)
    Another major Marvel character is about to make their debut in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man. The relaunch of the Ultimate Universe is already delivering new takes on familiar Marvel heroes and villains. For example, Ultimate Spider-Man features Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson as a married couple, and Killmonger...
  • X-Men '97 Director Didn't Feel Pressure Adapting Iconic "Lifedeath" Storyline
    X-Men '97 released its sixth episode on Disney+ this week, and it continued Storm's story after she lost her powers earlier in the season. If you're a fan of the comics, you know that "Lifedeath" is an iconic storyline for Storm. The original story came from writer Chris Claremont and...
  • Marvel's X-Men From the Ashes Relaunch Reveals Magneto's New Look
    Magento has a new look on a cover for Marvel's X-Men: From the Ashes relaunch. A new era is beginning this summer as the X-Men line forges ahead following the conclusion of the Krakoan era. New titles such as X-Men by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman, Uncanny X-Men by Gail...
  • X-Men '97 Director Addresses Sneaky The Watcher Cameo
    X-Men '97 had The Watcher bear witness to the massacre of Genosha in Episode 5. Marvel fans were surprised to see the character make a subtle cameo appearance. ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast had the chance to ask supervising director Jake Castorena about including The Watcher before such a devastating moment....
  • Marvel Announces Aliens vs. Avengers by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic
    Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic are reuniting for a colossal meeting between Aliens and the Avengers. The prolific writer has stayed busy at Marvel, helping to revitalize the X-Men franchise while also relaunching the Ultimate Universe and creating new characters in G.O.D.S. Next up on his calendar is a conflict...
  • X-Men '97 Is Great Because It Isn't Focusing on Wolverine
    With only four episodes left to go until X-Men '97's season one finale, the Marvel Animation series is only continuing to earn more praise and attention. The show continues the narrative of X-Men: The Animated Series in some pretty unexpected ways, all while folding in some newer elements of Marvel...
  • Doctor Strange Director Says His Sequel Plans Were "Entirely" Different From Multiverse of Madness
    Two different filmmakers got a chance to work on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, with Scott Derrickson developing the initial take on the film before departing and making way for Sam Raimi's final version. According to Derrickson, his take on the film wasn't even in the same ballpark...
  • Top 10 Comic Books Rising in Value in the Last Week Include The Last Ronin, X-Men, and Transformers
    Ultimate Spider-Man returns to the top ten, bumping down Ultimate Black Panther and making room for the return of Dazzler! The recent casting of Shalla-Bal has been met with mixed feelings among the fandom, but it has led to an increase in Silver Surfer sales. Both for Shalla-Bal and Norrin...
  • X-Men '97 Director Breaks Down Heartbreaking Midseason Twist
    We're over halfway through the first season of X-Men '97, Marvel Animation's beloved continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series. The series has definitely delivered plenty of shocking moments thus far, culminating in the massacre of Genosha in the fifth episode, "Remember It." The storyline led to some character deaths, and...
  • Marvel Reveals How a Supervillain Became the New Ghost Rider
    There's a new Ghost Rider in town. Marvel had been teasing that Johnny Blaze's time as Ghost Rider was coming to an end, and that a supervillain would take over as the next Spirit of Vengeance. Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #1 revealed that villain to be master of the mystic...
  • Kevin Durand Reveals Scrapped Plans for The Blob After X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    With Deadpool & Wolverine set to hit theaters within the next three months, Marvel fans continue speculating on which surprise appearances the film could end up featuring. Judging by what we know of the picture so far, no character from Fox's former X-Men franchise is off-limits, with glimpses of Toad,...
  • X-Men '97 Director Reveals Origin of Season One's Video Game References
    X-Men '97 is currently in the midst of releasing new episodes on Disney+, and the show picks up right where X-Men: The Animated Series left off when it came to an end after five seasons in 1997. Since the new show takes place in the '90s, fans have been seeing...
  • X-Men '97 Director Talks Honoring Comics Storylines
    X-Men '97 director Jake Castorena responded to some fan opinions that tries has been galloping along. The pacing of the Disney+ show has been a big topic of conversation on social media. ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast managed to ask about the wild number of comics storylines that have already been...
  • Marvel Announces Annihilation 2099 Event Series
    The future of Marvel's 2099 line of comics will be decided in a new Annihilation event. Marvel has revisited the year 2099 in a number of recent series written by Steve Orlando and headlined by Spider-Man 2099. That trend looks to continue with Annihilation 2099, a weekly event that heads...
  • X-Men '97 Recap with Spoilers: "LifeDeath Part 2"
    The fascinating first season of X-Men '97 continues to be underway, and each new episode is definitely delivering some unexpected surprises for Marvel fans. The newest installment of the series was certainly no exception, continuing the "LifeDeath" story arc in great detail, while also checking in on one of the...
  • Marvel's Ultimates Trailer Assembles the Ultimate Avengers
    The Ultimate Universe will be avenged. Marvel Comics has released the trailer for Ultimates #1, the upcoming Ultimates reboot from writer Deniz Camp (Children of the Vault) and artist Juan Frigeri (Invincible Iron Man). Spinning out of Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates line relaunch -- which began with last summer's Ultimate Invasion...
  • Giant-Size Silver Surfer #1 Announced by Marvel
    Marvel continues its celebration of its Giant-Size comics with a new one-shot starring the Silver Surfer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Marvel's Giant-Size line of comics, with heroes such as the Fantastic Four, X-Men, Miles Morales, and more being featured in the one-shots. They will continue to run...
  • X-Men '97 Episode 6 Includes Massive SPOILER Return
    X-Men '97 brought Professor X back this week and fans were shocked by the development. Episode 6's title is "LifeDeath Part 2" and that had a lot o of viewers thinking that they were just going to get the resolution to Storm and Forge's story. That ended up not being...
  • Elektra Stars in New Daredevil: Woman Without Fear Series
    Elektra's time as Daredevil continues this summer in a new limited series. One of the additions to the Man Without Fear's mythos during Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's acclaimed run featured Elektra taking on the Daredevil mantle alongside Matt Murdock. Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder are the creative team on...
  • Spider-Verse Miles Morales Spider-Man One:12 Figure Is Up For Pre-Order
    Mezco Toyz has opened up pre-orders for their One:12 Collective Spider-Verse Miles Morales Spider-Man figure, and it includes tons of features and accessories - especially in the swappable head department. A full breakdown is available below, and pre-orders are live here at Entertainment Earth now priced at $85 with free...
  • X-Men '97's Directors Loved Leaning into the Team's Soap Opera Elements
    X-Men '97 is now six episodes deep on Disney+, and the new animated series . When it comes to the fan-favorite group of heroes, it's not all about fighting bad guys and defending mutant rights. The X-Men have always been known for their drama, especially of the romantic variety. X-Men...
  • X-Men '97 Shocks Marvel Fans With Episode 6's "Milky Way Ghetto" Earth Diss
    X-Men '97 has once again broken the Internet - thanks to all of Earth getting dissed in Episode 6. "Lifedeath - Part 2" took a break from Storm and Forge's drama in Arizona to travel across the stars to the Shi'ar Empire, where Charles Xavier has been in secret recovery...
  • Marvel Issues Statement Denying Kevin Feige's Involvement in the Death of Ms. Marvel
    As quickly as Ms. Marvel died and was resurrected as a mutant, Marvel has denied a rumor that Kevin Feige was involved with the decision to kill Kamala Khan and synergize the character with the MCU. Feige, who has long served as president of Marvel Studios, was named Marvel's Chief...
  • X-Men '97 Directors Unpacks the Show's Anime Influences
    X-Men is back, and the Marvel team has never looked so good. Over on Disney+, the superheroes have made a comeback courtesy of X-Men '97. The animated revival hones in on the highs of X-Men: The Animated Series with a few big updates. And recently, two of the show's directors...
  • X-Men '97 Fans Are Loving Storm's New Look
    X-Men '97 fans are loving Storm's new look after Episode 6. After last week's downer ending, things went back to Ororo Munroe's storyline. (And a peek at what Charles Xavier has been up to all this time out in the Shi'ar Empire...) Forge and Storm have been trying to find...
  • Comic Book Reviews for This Week: 4/17/2024
    Welcome to this week in comic book reviews! The staff have come together to read and review nearly everything that released today. It isn't totally comprehensive, but it includes just about everything from DC and Marvel with the important books from the likes of Image, Boom, IDW, Dark Horse, Dynamite,...
  • X-Men '97 Director Teases Captain America and Marvel War
    X-Men '97 director Jake Castrorena is teasing Captain America and the incoming Marvel war the team might find themselves in. ComicBook.com's Phase Zero podcast had the chance to chat with Jake again after a devastating Episode 5. The mutants are reeling after the attack on Genosha. But, the tease put...
  • Roxxon Presents: Thor #1 Review: Blurring the Line Between Parody and Prescience
    Roxxon Presents: Thor #1 is a comic book artifact made real. It's the issue that the Minotaur gives Thor to read, an issue that--with the help of Enchantress and Skurge the Executioner--will rewrite Thor's existence to better synergize with the Roxxon Corporation's corporate goals. As part of Al Ewing's ongoing...
  • Disney+ Announces Release of 1 Marvel Movie That Sets Up Deadpool 3
    Deadpool & Wolverine gets closer and closer every day, and soon, Disney+ will see a project added to its library that sets up the new movie. The third Deadpool movie, which will premiere in theaters on July 26, is confirmed to bridge some of the gaps between the MCU and...
  • X-Men '97 Director Talks Remixing Madelyne Pryor's Introduction
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