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ARMAGEDDON is Here. The game-changing event from superstar writer Chip Zdarsky will have a major impact on the future of the Marvel Universe, including a transformation of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes the likes of which haven’t been experienced since Avengers: Disassembled!

Frederich Kunath describes that he aims to make his paintings “feel like songs.” The logo for the band Oasis turns up in a top corner of “Sometimes I’m Almost There,” and there is a kind of surreal, set-like quality to his vibrant, cinematic works. “Kunath explores themes of distance and (re)location, where a longing emerges…

Throughout the years, Marvel has released many TV shows to varying degrees of success. Countless animated projects, live-action series, and even special presentations have all taken over the spotlight, yet only a select few have managed to win over the hearts of fans and critics alike. Even among the standouts, only a few have made…

METAL SLUG first hit arcades in 1996, and 2026 marks the series’ 30th anniversary. Now, a brand-new collection is heading to XBOX, bringing together 10 titles from across the series’ history, including the legendary location test build that was never officially released.

Britney Spears’s jungle-goddess outfit—a moss-green bra-style top, aquamarine disco shorts, and rhinestone-covered nude-toned boots—was designed by Kurt Swanson and Bart Mueller. Kevin Kane/WireImage/

A presentation exploring the connections between comic book history and Illinois will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Mount Carroll District Library in Mount Carroll.

Over the past 15 years, MAPPA has grown from an ambitious startup into an undeniable powerhouse in the global anime industry that is recognized for its dynamic animation and cinematic direction. From breakout award-winning hits likeYuri!!! on Iceto internationally raved series likeJujutsu Kaisen, MAPPA has continuously reshaped the landscape of modern anime. 

Spidey fans, it’s time to suit up! New York Comic Con 2026 is about to get a whole lot more web-slinging as Jazwares and Disney Consumer Products team up to bring Spider-Man fans together for an epic attempt at breaking a Guinness World Records® title.

Illustration from “The Black Schooner: Rebellion on the Amistad” by David Lester and Marcus Rediker, and edited by Paul Buhle. (New Haven Museum)

‘SCTV’ launched the careers of comedy legends John Candy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Martin Short.