As the Defenders regroup for a new mission, the long-absent hero Cloud is about to come back down to Earth for the first time in many years. After the Defenders spent the last few years on the sidelines, Doctor Strange just reformed Marvel’s most offbeat superhero team. While Strange is joined on the team by

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Suicide Squad: King Shark #1, available now from DC Comics.  The Suicide Squad has, historically, been comprised of a random assortment of supervillains. Criminals from all over the DC Universe have been part of Task Force X at one time or another. In Suicide Squad: King Shark #1, by Tim Seeley, Scott

After finding success in Captain America’s adventures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Agent Peggy Carter returned to the main Marvel Universe in a major way. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe of course draws inspiration from Marvel Comics, it’s also led to alterations in the source material. The MCU has often elevated characters who are somewhat

In Truth and Justice, one of the Justice League’s most powerful magic-users suffered a terrible embarrassment at the hands of a child. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Truth & Justice #19, on sale now from DC. Zatanna is one of the most skilled magic-users in the DC universe, and one of the Justice League’s most powerful

Jedi Master Depa Billaba doesn’t get much screen time, but she was a Clone Wars hero in the Star Wars: Kanan comic series. Master Mace Windu was one of the most powerful Jedi in the Star Wars galaxy. As a senior member of the Jedi High Council, he was also one of the most influential members

Teen Titans Academy #5 reveals the origin of one of the academy students, as well as their connection to a figure who has been a DC villain. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Teen Titans Academy #5, on sale now from DC Comics. The Bat-Pack is a group of young investigators at Teen Titans Academy,

In Sinister War, a Spider-Man villain has created his own version of the Suicide Squad, even putting a new spin on Amanda Waller’s signature move. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Sinister War #2, available now from Marvel. Spider-Man has been enduring a living hell as of late, due to the maniacal machinations of

BossLogic creates an amalgam of The Suicide Squad character and the Dark Nights: Metal twist on the caped crusader in a new digital image. BossLogic creates a DC amalgam of The Suicide Squad‘s Bloodsport and DC Comics’ The Batman Who Laughs. The artist started out by posting an image of Bloodsport onto social media with a name

X-Men’s Sunfire just destroyed an Annihilation Wave, proving once again just how powerful — and terrifying — Alpha-level mutants truly are. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for X-Men #2 from Marvel Comics, available now. Omega-level mutants have always hogged the spotlight throughout the Marvel universe because they wield incredible power, while the comparatively less powerful

The 1990s saw Wonder Woman briefly replaced by a grittier, edgier Amazon, with Diana subsequently operating under a new alias and different costume. Through the decades, Wonder Woman has maintained her iconic red and blue costume. Though this look has changed from traditional superhero costume to more of a Greco-Roman style armor, the color scheme

Today, we look at how the Spider-Man storyline that brought the Sinister Six back to comics also paid subtle homage to the original introduction of the Sinister Six! In Meta-Messages, I explore the context behind (using reader danjack’s term) “meta-messages.” A meta-message is where a comic book creator comments on/references the work of another comic

King Shark was introduced as a villain for Superboy — and is actually a quietly strong villain for the typically aloof teenage hero. The villain King Shark has become a more popular character in recent years, in part to his (wildly different) appearances in the animated Harley Quinn series, the newly released The Suicide Squad, and

In Savage Avengers, Doctor Strange just made surprising deals with two of the most powerful beings in the entire Marvel universe. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Savage Avengers #23, available now from Marvel. When Doctor Strange first brought the Savage Avengers together to quell the threat that was posed by the ancient, evil

Image Comics’ Old Head delightfully mashes together supernatural fun with basketball, creating a bizarre but highly enjoyable comic. Written and drawn by Kyle Starks with colors by Chris Schweizer, Old Head started out as a Kickstarter-funded original graphic novel but it’s now being published by Image Comics. Given Starks’ track record on books like Rick and Morty,

The Savage Avengers’ first Marvel villain just returned, and he brought an entire city of corrupted followers to Marvel’s Manhattan. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Savage Avengers #23, available now from Marvel. The Savage Avengers have crossed every corner of the globe in their hunt for evil sorcerer Kulan Gath, they have had

Justice League Infinity #2 takes the DCAU’s Superman to a twisted world ruled by nazis, and it looks like his last hope lies with his worst enemies. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League Infinity #2 from DC Comics, on sale now. Superman has many deadly foes. These dangerous villains have tried time and

DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition augmented reality mobile app allows kids to join Batman’s Knightwatch to stop villains that escaped Arkham Asylum. DC is giving kids the ultimate Batman experience with a new augmented reality mobile app called the DC: Batman Bat-Tech Edition app. The free mobile app provides kids with narrative-driven, technology-inspired activities to aid

Harley Quinn star Kaley Cuoco encourages fans to support their local comic shop and pick up the animated series’ new tie-in comic book. Kaley Cuoco — who stars as the eponymous anti-hero of HBO Max’s Harley Quinn animated series — is encouraging fans to support their local comic book shop and pick up the show’s

The Hall of Justice has a direct link to another major location in the DC Universe — which serves as an ideal panic room for the DC heroes. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Justice League #66 from DC Comics, on sale now. The Hall of Justice is the current headquarters of the Justice League.

In Harley Quinn, Gotham City’s newest villain, Keepsake, just debuted, and they already have their sights set on the Suicide Squad star. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers from Harley Quinn #5, on sale now from DC Comics. Harley Quinn may just have defeated Hugo Strange in a battle of fists and wits, but she

The Crime Syndicate’s battle with the Justice Legion leaves a clear party in control of one of the most famous worlds in the DC Multiverse. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Crime Syndicate #6 from DC Comics, on sale now Earth-3 is one of the darkest worlds in the DC Multiverse, a reality where the

Amazing Fantasy #1 transports Marvel’s greatest superheroes to a wild new realm where they must defy death in a tale of fantasy and wonder. In 1961, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko launched the Amazing Adult Fantasy series in the hopes of telling quirky stories of wonder with twists and unexpected endings. Even though the series

Lobo just had the chance to build new bridges with his daughter Crush — and he took the opportunity to put her in a lot of trouble. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Crush and Lobo #3 from DC Comics, on sale now The DC Universe is full of different familial connections. While some like

Robert Kirkman confirms that no comic book adaptations of The Walking Dead: World Beyond or Fear the Walking Dead are planned for development. There will be no comic adaptations of The Walking Dead: World Beyond or Fear the Walking Dead, according to writer and franchise co-creator Robert Kirkman. Kirkman denied having any interest in converting

In United States of Captain America, Steve Rogers has been having trouble keeping up with his imposter, and there’s a classic Marvel villain hiding under his mask. WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for United States of Captain America #2 from Marvel Comics, on sale now. Steve Rogers has just discovered an entire network of

The very first Guardians of the Galaxy existed in the far future, and their leader made it his mission to keep the legacy of Captain America alive. The Guardians of the Galaxy are one of the most recognizable superhero squads in the Marvel Universe, due in no small part to their breakout success in the

Marvel announces Beyond Amazing, a 2022 event that will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man’s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15. Marvel has announced Beyond Amazing, a special event that will take place throughout the year of 2022 in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Spider-Man’s debut appearance in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15. “Celebrate

In the early ’90s, an issue of What If? featured Doctor Doom as a pediatrician, among several other short, comedic tales. Marvel’s classic What If? series is known for imagining new worlds, with even wilder outcomes and possibilities than the mainstream Marvel Universe. Scenarios such as Daredevil joining S.H.I.E.L.D. and Wolverine killing the Hulk are only a

Writer Tom Taylor announces that the Superman: Son of Kal-El #2 will feature the first appearance of a new important character. With a new Superman comes new adventures and characters to explore, and Superman: Son of Kal-El writer Tom Taylor has revealed that an important new character will be joining the series soon. While promoting pre-orders

This week, in honor of longtime Lucasfilm Executive Editor, J.W. Rinzler, our artists drew your suggestions for Star Wars mash-ups with other films. So every week, I post a topic here. You reply to it on the CSBG Twitter page (just write @csbg with your reply), our artists will each pick one of your suggestions