Browsing: Superheroes

Superheroes are intrinsically tied to the United States and its history. Not only did American publishing companies DC and Marvel invent and popularize the superhero comic book genre, but most of their characters operate within the United States. However, the widespread popularity and cultural influence of superheroes were bound to impact other countries as well.…

Legion of Super-Heroes #3 hits stores November 11 as Lightning Lad faces his first enemies and suffers a heartbreaking loss as a hero.

“Movies based on comic books have many built-in advantages that can make them huge blockbusters, said Matt McAllister, a professor in Penn State’s film/video and media studies department, last Wednesday, April 14 at the Penn State Downtown Theatre. McAllister spoke with a crowd of community members and students—some of whom were major comic book fans…

Marvel Comics’ new horror imprint, the Midnight Universe, is off to a strong start with its reinterpretations of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. Each of these comics have so far been equal parts compelling and terrifying. Every comic also leans into different types of horror, from body horror to cosmic horror, making for…

Hundreds flocked to see superheroes, movie cars and cosplay as Maidenhead Comic Con returned for the second time this year at Braywick Leisure Centre.

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There’s no one way to be a superhero, but when someone is a superhero, there are certain expectations for what the character will do and how they’ll act. Fans expect them to save the day in a way that only they can, saving lives and stopping supervillains in equal measure. However, even hallmarks of the…

Despite their talent and unwavering dedication to justice, iconic figures like Spider-Man, Cyclops, and Deadpool often frustrate their Marvel universe counterparts.

Since the DC All In Special one-shot nearly two years ago, DC has been teasing fans that a new iteration of the Legion of Super-Heroes was on its way. Sure enough, the long-awaited launch of a new ongoing series arrived last month from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Hayden Sherman that promised a bold new…

illustrators Quarterly 52 is available to order now from Book Palace Books. This is an all Heroes and Superheroes issue, leading with a feature on Spanish artist Das Pastoras, whose work has covered many genres from fantasy to science-fiction, humour to superheroes and recently created illustrations to some classic books.