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Superman once again proved his enduring strength in the high-end collectibles market as a rare copy of Action Comics #1, the landmark 1938 issue that introduced the Man of Steel to the world, realized $1,525,000 during Heritage Auctions’ July Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction. The sale of the iconic first appearance ranked among the…

The past twenty years of blockbuster movies have largely been defined by one thing: Building a cinematic universe. Though Marvel Studios started laying the groundwork in 2008, it proved that this could be the future of franchise filmmaking with The Avengers in 2012, a team-up movie that combined characters and propelled them to a billion…

Detective Comics #1111 brings Batman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary face-to-face with a ghost from their past as a new Prion emerges.

As moviegoers flock to see The Odyssey in theaters this weekend, another blockbuster starring Tom Holland is gearing up for its own massive box office run. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is just a couple of weeks away, and anticipation for Marvel’s latest is at an all-time high. Marketing materials have suggested this could be the…

A copy of “The Bridge that Eats Trucks,” a comic book about the notorious Glenville bridge. (WRGB)

Superman and Batman are undoubtedly the two biggest names in DC Comics and the most famous superheroes of all time. Oftentimes referred to as the World’s Finest, the Man of Tomorrow and Caped Crusader are fire-forged brothers in arms who have teamed up countless times to save the universe. However, there have been just as…

When it comes to movies, TV shows, and comic books, tropes make the world go round. Who could ever fault a good enemies-to-lovers arc, a classic origin story, or a surly mentor character? Especially in genre fiction like superhero stories, fantasy, and science fiction, tropes function as markers for the audience — indicators that yes,…

Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie reportedly has its first villain, and he already has a big role in the MCU. The reboot will introduce a new generation of mutants under Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier, with Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear showrunner Joanna Calo penning the latest draft of the script. Casting rumors swirled…

Dark Knights of Steel: Heir to the Sea #1 reveals Aquaman’s secret origin story as the Kents discover an orphaned child from beneath the waves.

The popularity of “Absolute Batman” continues to grow far beyond the comic book world.