Captain America’s partner the Falcon took up the mantle when Steve Rogers literally aged out of the role, but eventually gave up the shield for good. Several people have taken on the role of Captain America. Outside of Steve Rogers, the United States government gave John Walker the role, Iron Man offered it to Bucky Barnes,

Hank McCoy has traditionally skirted the lines of morality, but many of his most recent actions have pushed him deep into irredeemable territory. Hank McCoy, aka Beast, is a veteran member of Marvel’s premier mutant team, first appearing beside the rest of the team in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s X-Men #1 in 1963. Since that

In the latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel’s iconic web-slinger takes on an entirely new role similar to that commonly held by a DC hero. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Amazing Spider-Man #61 by Nick Spencer, Patrick Gleason, Edgar Delgado, and VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. People fall on hard times occasionally.

In the latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man, the web-slinger gets a new job that comes with a new suit that provides a new upgrade to a classic weapon. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #61 by Nick Spencer, Patrick Gleason, Edgar Delgado, and VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. A need for

The Muir Island Saga reunited the X-Men after years of division, and it also created several lasting changes for the team. Currently, almost all of mutantkind is united on the island-nation of Krakoa. In the years before “Dawn of X,” the X-Men occasionally found themselves fairly divided. Even so, the events of the “Muir Island

Amanda Waller is quietly preparing for an eventual confrontation with Superman — and she’s doing so with a tactic the Dark Knight would approve of. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “The Golden Age: Part One” from Superman #29 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, HI-FI & Dave Sharpe, on sale

Acclaimed novelist and screenwriter John Ridley (The Other History of the DC Universe, Superman: Red and Blue) is once again returning to the world of Tim “Jace” Fox, the Next Batman, in the four-issue miniseries The Next Batman: Second Son. Alongside artists Tony Akins, Travel Foreman, and Mark Morales, Ridley brings to life the origin of the

The Exiles series showcased the terrifying power of a villainous Omega-Level mutant who is now a resident of Krakoa and an ally of the X-Men. One of the best things about the Exiles series was the chance to see familiar characters and concepts pushed to their extreme in no-holds-barred stories free to play fast and loose with

DC Comics has announced The Nice House on the Lake, a new creator-owned Black Label horror series by James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno. The Nice House on the Lake — a new 12-issue, creator-owned horror series written by James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and illustrated by Álvaro Martínez Bueno (Detective

The Darkhold played a big part in WandaVision, and it also played a big part in creating the foe that brought Moon Knight into the Marvel Universe. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for WandaVision Episode 9, “The Series Finale,” now streaming on Disney+. Officially, WandaVision introduced the Darkhold to the Marvel Cinematic Universe proper. While a version

Grifter is seemingly involved in a mystery at the heart of Gotham City’s underworld, and it’s already cost one notable villain’s life. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “The Long Con” from Batman: Urban Legends #1 by Matthew Rosenberg, Ryan Benjamin, Antonio Fabela & Saida Temofonte, on sale now Grifter is a genuine

In the first issue of Suicide Squad, Amanda Waller may be looking to recruit a new member who is set to debut soon in the DCEU. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Suicide Squad #1 by Robbie Thompson, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Marcelo Maiolo, and Wes Abbott, on sale now. Amanda Waller has never been the sentimental

Heavy Metal CEO Matthew Medney pulls back the curtain on Heavy Metal #304 while teasing what fans can expect moving forward. For nearly 45 years, Heavy Metal has thrilled readers with its unapologetically badass fantasy and science stories that don’t pull their punches. At the start of 2020, Matthew Medney took over as the company’s

Jubilee once made a huge sacrifice in order to save the universe, choosing to become the servant of one of the X-Men’s most disgusting villains. Whether she’s on the main X-Men team or not, Jubilee has always been a source of hope for the X-Men, with her youthful energy helping to bring levity and love

In the final issue of King in Black: Thunderbolts, the creepiest member of the team has an even creepier relationship with a dead body. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for King in Black: Thunderbolts #3 by Matthew Rosenberg, Juan Ferreyra, and VC’s Joe Sabino, on sale now. The Thunderbolts have never been what anyone would

In Superman, Jonathan Kent has a vital piece of information from the future, and it could change everything for the original Man of Steel. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the story “The Golden Age: Part One” from Superman #29 by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, HI-FI & Dave Sharpe, on sale now

In Captain America #27, Steve Rogers stepped right into the kind of explosive situation that turned the public against heroes in Marvel’s Civil War. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Captain America #27, by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Leonard Kirk, Matt Milla & VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now. In the Marvel Universe, Steve Rogers is usually

In Infinite Frontier #0, Wally West has been given another chance by his mentor, Barry Allen, to prove that he has what it takes to be a hero. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for “The Flash” from Infinite Frontier #0 by Joshua Williamson, Howard Porter, Hi-Fi, and ALW’s Troy Peteri, on sale now. The road that

Guardians of the Galaxy #11 just dealt the team a massive blow thanks to a brutal attack by Marvel’s most ruthless cosmic gods. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #11 by Al Ewing, Juann Cabal, Federico Blee & VC’s Cory Petit, on sale now. In the current Guardians of the Galaxy

Legendary comic book artist Frank Thorne, best known for his work on Marvel’s Red Sonja, has passed away at the age of 90 alongside his wife, Marilyn. Frank Thorne, the legendary comic book artist perhaps best known for his work on Marvel Comics’ Red Sonja, passed away the same day as his wife, Marilyn. He

In the Marvel Universe, there have occasionally been threats that warranted preemptive action. With plenty of teams like X-Force or the Secret Avengers, there’s no shortage of clandestine super groups to take on any threat. However, few of these groups are as powerful or dangerous as the Illuminati. And considering those granted membership into this secret

Anya’s machinations in Buffy the Vampire Slayer released one of the most powerful Big Bads from the original series, and they may destroy the world. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Buffy the Vampire Slayer #23 by Jeremy Lambert, Ramon Bachs, Raul Angulo & Ed Dukeshire, on sale now The “Big Bad” in the original

After the mutant decimation, the X-Men attempted to create a new mutant haven on the West Coast, specifically San Francisco. Mutants have rarely, if ever, been accepted by human society. Over the years, the X-Men have found it difficult to find a home amongst humankind. For a brief time, however, Marvel’s Mutants were able to