Browsing: Iconic

The 1990s were a chaotic time for Marvel Comics, with numerous shake-ups in both the comics and the industry that have had long-lasting impacts. Marvel underwent sudden and significant shifts in sales, ranging from incredible success to near-complete bankruptcy. Of course, what ‘90s are really known for in regard to Marvel Comics were the numerous…

Superheroes are many things. They are embodiments of all of our best traits, excellent examples of skills and power, and some of the most fashionable people in fiction. Superhero costumes have been an essential part of their comics since the very beginning. Superman’s costume was designed to resemble a circus strongman’s uniform, standing out and…

What If? is celebrating a milestone this year, as the first issue of the groundbreaking Marvel series went on sale 50 years ago, hitting newsstands on November 11, 1976, with a cover date of February 1977. If Marvel wanted to, the company could go back and revisit some of its most popular tales in the…

Anime or manga live-action adaptations are one of the riskiest subgenres out there. Because of the highly stylized, often quite over-the-top storytelling in anime, translating it to the “real world” can easily seem cheesy at best and embarrassing at worst. But when it’s done well, it can bring a whole new audience into the story.…

X-Men ’97Season 2 is here, and it has certainly hit the ground running. In just four episodes (at the time of writing this), Season 2 has explored the rise of one of the X-Men’s ultimate villains (Apocalypse) and teased us with dark portents of the nightmare future he will create. Now the seasonal storyline is…

The life size Mewtwo display, one of the most recognizable attractions at Pokémon Center Shibuya, has suddenly disappeared, sparking widespread speculation among Pokémon fans online

Cartoonist Mark Parisi, the creator of ‘Off the Mark,’ is back on Bored Panda. This time, we decided to feature the artist’s cartoons showcasing familiar pop culture characters. As always, Mark’s humor is quick, light, and hits perfectly in just one panel

Tony Gwynn finished his career with a .338 lifetime batting average. It is the highest batting average in Major League Baseball since World War II. Over a legendary 20-year career, he struck out just 434 times in 10,232 plate appearances. Gwynn dominated elite pitchers, facing 18 Hall of Fame pitchers but batting an incredible .331…

YesJulz has the internet talking after putting her own spin on one of LeBron James’ most iconic viral moments

The Batman villains of the 1970s had a lot of work to do when it came to defining the character for a new generation. When the 1970s started, Batman had become an almost kitsch character in pop culture thanks to the television series with Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin. While things…