Kieron Gillen and Jennifer Hans’s comic DIE is a hauntingly brilliant look at the horrors and history behind fantasy classics, including D&D. The Hugo-nominated series Die from Image Comics is a philosophical and emotional exploration of Dungeons & Dragons, gaming as a whole, and fantasy literature. Written by Kieron Gillen with art by Stephanie Hans,

Scarlet Witch’s decimation of mutantkind put the X-Men in a precarious situation, but Cyclops led them past it and everything that came after. The recent “Reign of X” era portrays Cyclops as Krakoa’s finest leader. Scott Summers is ushering in a new team of X-Men, returning Marvel’s mutants to their heroic roots. Although Cyclops is thriving

Krakoa’s most unlikely X-Men power couple has finally been made official. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for X-Men #17 by Jonathan Hickman, Brett Booth, Adelso Corona, Sunny Gho, Tom Muller and VC’s Clayton Cowles, on sale now. The X-Men and their various spinoff teams have given birth to some of the greatest romances in

In the current Krakoan election, several potential X-Men candidates were members of the same short-lived Muir Island X-Men team. Marvel’s ongoing X-Men election offers readers the opportunity to vote for the final member of the new X-Men team. From fan-favorite New Mutants to relatively obscure X-Men allies, tThese ten mutants vary in age, powerset and experience,

A major mutant from a recent Marvel movie just cemented her place on Krakoa — as the ultimate balance to keep Beast in check as he leads X-Force. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Force #16 by Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, Guru-eFX & VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. Beast is one of the original

Marvel is allowing fans to vote in the final member of the new X-Men team, and the former villain Tempo is the most surprising candidate. Marvel is giving readers a unique opportunity to determine the final member of the new X-Men team that is scheduled to debut in June. While current issues of X-Men have

Many of DC’s biggest icons get exciting, new directions in March’s Infinite Frontier #0, with Batman, in particular, getting several surprise moments. The bold next era for the DC Universe begins in March with Infinite Frontier, as the classic heroes are joined in a new generation to defend the universe from the cataclysmic threats hinted at

The latest issue of Marauders indicates that the mutants of Krakoa have big plans for Wolverine’s old stomping ground, Madripoor. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Marauders #17 by Gerry Duggan, Metteo Lolli, Edgar Delgado, VC’s Cory Petit, and Tom Muller, on sale now. Things have been easier for the mutants of Krakoa since

The first issue of “Future State: Aquaman” quickly illustrates a couple of key major differences between the new hero Aquawoman and her father. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Future State: Aquaman #1 by Brandon Thomas, Daniel Sampere, Adriano Lucas & Clayton Cowles, on sale now The DC Universe of Future State is one where the

The MCU’s Ultron infamously destroyed a country in Age of Ultron, but this storyline played out differently years earlier in the Marvel Universe. Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron is infamous for its destruction of the fictional nation of Sokovia. The film’s devastating climax saw Sokovia helplessly lifted into the sky before it was shattered to pieces and the

As one of the X-Men’s veteran members, Storm was once deaged back to a child, and this is how it happened and how it was undone. The life of a mutant is never easy, especially if they’re a member of the X-Men. Not only must they weather the day-to-day ordeals of anti-mutant bigotry and violence,

Batman’s newest enemy, the White Bat, shows The Dark Knight just how dangerous a double life can be in Batman: Black & White. Warning: The following contains spoilers for “Dual,” in Batman: Black and White #2, by Dustin Weaver and Todd Klein, on sale now.  One of Batman’s defining characteristics is his duality. There’s a

In the latest issue of “Amazing Spider-Man,” one of Peter Parker’s video game villains reveals why he willingly sought out Sin-Eater and gave up his powers. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #58 by Nick Spencer, Marcelo Ferreira, Wayne Faucher, Morry Hollowell, & VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. When Sin-Eater died, most

The Avengers have welcomed heroes from all over to their ranks, but Silverclaw was one of the most unique members of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. The Avengers are Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, comprised of people from all walks of life. Some are brilliant scientists, others the results of physical enhancement, a couple of them are magic, and

Robin Wood was a late addition to the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer continuity — how was he reinvented for the Boom Studios reboot? While he was an important late addition to the original series, Robin Wood has taken on a far more pro-active role in the modern version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In fact,

In Future State: Dark Detective, Bruce Wayne reveals that the Joker War event was Gotham City’s turning point, leading to the Magistrate’s takeover. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Future State: Dark Detective #2 by Mariko Tamaki, Dan Mora, Jordie Bellaire, and Aditya Bidikar, on sale now. DC’s “Future State” event takes place in what

One of the strongest young recruits of the X-Men’s S.W.O.R.D. team is also Marvel best dragon-slayer in the King in Black crossover. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for S.W.O.R.D. #2 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia & VC’s Ariana Maher, on sale now. S.W.O.R.D. has brought in several mutants to serve aboard the space

With her Ms. Marvel powers gone, Carol Danvers went into space with the X-Men and received a celestial power upgrade. Captain Marvel, also known as Carol Danvers, is a powerhouse that ranks with the toughest superheroes. Yet her journey to power was not an easy one. Carol is not a mutant like the X-Men she

In Jason Aaron and Ed McGuiness’ Heroes Reborn, Marvel appears to be introducing an even more sinister and deadly version of Venom. Newly released teaser art for Jason Aaron and Ed McGuiness’ Heroes Reborn appears to confirm the existence of a mashup between Venom and The Punisher… or perhaps Hydra. The images both feature Venom with

While a relatively new team in the Marvel Universe, the Union has one of the most surprisingly powerful heroes among its ranks. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for The Union #2 by Paul Grist, Andrea di Vito, Le Beau Underwood, Nolan Woodard, and VC’s Travis Lanham, on sale now. Britain’s brand new superhero team has

The Power Rangers’ greatest enemy, Lord Drakkon, just saved every single one of their lives in a classically brutal fashion. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Power Rangers #3 by Ryan Parrott, Francesco Mortarino, Raul Angulo, and Ed Dukeshire, on sale now. On Earth, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are reeling from one betrayal

Two New Gods suffered terrible deaths in DC’s Future State, but what they had been reduced to prior to their deaths was even more tragic. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #1 by Becky Cloonan, Michael W. Conrad, Jen Bartel and Pat Brosseau, on sale now. DC’s Future State has taken

Even with one eye, Deathstroke remains a huge threat to the DC Universe but how exactly did he lose it and who was responsible? Cold, calculated, and downright lethal, Slade Wilson who is also known as Deathstroke really takes his name to heart. He started as one of the main villains to the Teen Titans

An obscure but impressive Marvel hero is one of the candidates for the Phoenix Force and he’ll stop at nothing to get it. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Avengers #41 by Jason Aaron, Javier Garron, David Curiel & VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. The Phoenix Force is one of the Marvel Universe’s most

Armed with knowledge from the future, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles look to stop two catastrophic events but it won’t be easy. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #113 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattison, and Shawn Lee, on sale now. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are finally

Star Wars has issued a statement in support of Krystina Arielle after the host of The High Republic Show was subjected to targeted harassment online. The official Star Wars Twitter account has issued a statement in support of Krystina Arielle, host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, after she was subjected to targeted harassment online. “Our

In Rorschach #4 by Tom King and Jorge Fornés, a circus strongman recreates one of Watchmen’s most famous scenes — and it leads to a lot of questions. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Rorschach #4 by Tom King, Jorge Fornés and Dave Stewart, on sale now. In Rorschach #4, the unnamed investigator continues to

Spider-Man has achieved many glorious victories over the years, but none are quite like the time he stopped the Juggernaut. During almost sixty years in comics, Spider-Man has made many significant achievements. There’s no telling how many lives Peter Parker has saved, or how many foes he’s beaten. Despite his countless heroic deeds, Spider-Man’s greatest accomplishment

One is a threat to the Justice League and the other was once a member, but who are the two Doctor Lights of the DC Universe? Legacy is one of the most important ideas in DC Comics and given this many heroic and villainous identities are used by more than one character. The identity of