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Here's How You Could Be the Next Iron Man

Emerald Catron — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:15:32 +0000

If you're wanting to be the next Iron Man or Hulk or if you just want a really awesome skeleton -- here's a handy guide to how you can make that happen courtesy of comedian Rusty Ward.

In his new Web series 'Science Friction,' Rusty brings real world technology to everyone's favorite tipsy superhero. Step one is probably to acquire some Tony Stark-level cash, because these things don't come cheap.

10 Things You Didn't Know About 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'

Donald Deane — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:25:48 +0000

Any self-respecting kid who grew up during the late 1980s through the early 1990s knows 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' like the back of their hand. Origin story involving mutagenic ooze? Wise old sensei in the form of a talking bipedal rat? Arch villain bristling with a set of pointy armor? Check, check and check.

13 Depressing Romance Comics for Valentine's Day

Emerald Catron — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:46:41 +0000

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year. If everyone in the world is a smug jerk in a happy relationship with somebody who actually cares about them, that is. Valentine’s Day. The day single people love to hate. The day people in relationships are afraid to talk about it lest their single friends get mad at [...]

10 Gender-Swapped Versions of Famous Comic Book Characters

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:48:43 +0000

Rumors are swirling around the geek-o-sphere that Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen may in fact be Jenny Olsen, and played by actress Rebecca Bueller, in this summer’s movie ‘Man of Steel.’ Fans are already freaking over the idea of Superman palling around with a woman who isn’t Lois Lane. But looking back over comic history, you’ll [...]

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Discovers Superman's Home Planet

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:42:48 +0000

Superman’s home planet Krytpon isn’t fictional anymore! Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has discovered the real-life counterpart to the planet that is so deeply embedded in the ‘Superman’ canon.Tyson discovered the red dwarf star that is located in the Corvus constellation and is about 27.1 light years away from Earth. Up until now, this star was [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About Spider-Man

Matthew K. Manning — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 21:13:08 +0000

Arguably Marvel Comics’ biggest star, Spider-Man is a household name and an icon of popular culture. But how much do you really know about everyone’s favorite wallcrawler? Debuting in a modest 11-page story in August of 1962 in the pages of ‘Amazing Fantasy’ #15, Spider-Man became an instant hit, and soon spun off into his [...]

Google Celebrates 107th Anniversary of 'Little Nemo' With Gorgeous Doodle

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:23 +0000

In case you were wondering what the deal is with today’s Google Doodle, it turns out today marks the 107th Anniversary of Winsor McCay’s ahead-of-its-time ‘Little Nemo’ comic strip. You might not be familiar with the comic strip, but perhaps you remember the movie ‘Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland.’ In case the ‘E.T.’ soundtrack accompanying [...]

5 Actresses Who Could Play Wonder Woman

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:17:47 +0000

With all the rumblings surrounding the news that the CW is working on developing a new Wonder Woman TV series a la 'Smallville,' the big question is: who will portray the lasso-swinging future Amazon heroine? Here's our pick for the five actresses who would be fit to fill Lynda Carter's shoes on the small screen.

See All of Stan Lee's Marvel Movie Cameos in GIF Form

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:59:14 +0000

It’s a Marvel movie tradition to pay homage to legendary writer Stan Lee by having him appear in some random scene in every comic book adaptation that has hit the big screen since 2000. After all, where would the X-Men, Hulk and Spider-Man be today without their creator? Of course, some Marvel franchises like the [...]

George Takei Set to Guest Star in Archie Comics' 'Kevin Keller' Series

Mithun Divakaran — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:50:08 +0000

The fictional town of Riverdale has seen many real-life famous celebrities give the place a visit. Coming this November with the release of 'Kevin Keller' #6 is the man Hikaru Sulu himself -- George Takei! For those who haven't read Archie Comics in a while, Kevin Keller is the first openly gay character. Conveniently enough, Takei is openly gay too.

The Worst Comic Books Starring Musicians

Alex Zalben — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:32:15 +0000

When the lead in your comic book is Vanilla Ice, it’s safe to say you have one of the worst comic books of all time. And yet, publishers and musicians have been teaming up for bizarre comic book mash-ups for years. Musicians are always looking to make a quick buck, er, extend their brand, and [...]

12 'Super Dads' and Their Kid Sidekicks for Father's Day

Justin Beck — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:59:30 +0000

When you're young, "Dad" is the ultimate superhero. As we get older, this notion may begin to fade sometimes, but every once in a while when your old man throws on a cape, a mask and some unfortunately tight tights, you tend to remember that he's always been a superhero. Here are some photos of our favorite "super dads."

DC Comics Hero Green Lantern Comes Out as Gay

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:14:31 +0000

Last week, DC Comic publisher Dan DiDio hinted that a major character from his stable of superheroes would be coming out of the closet. And now we know which man (or woman) in tights that it is. As part of DC’s ‘Earth 2,’ a complete relaunch of its fictional universe, Green Lantern will be presented [...]

Marvel Comics Creates Deaf Superhero for Hearing-Impaired Boy

Donald Deane — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:51:49 +0000

After four-year-old Anthony Smith, who is deaf in one ear and has hearing loss in the other, refused to wear a hearing aid because such things aren't becoming of superheroes, mother Christina D'Allessandro wrote to Marvel Comics asking for help. In response, Marvel created a brand-new hearing-impaired superhero named "Blue Ear" in honor of what the young boy calls his hearing device.

Meet Extrano, the Gay Superhero DC Comics Would Rather You Forget

Nick Nadel — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:30:14 +0000

Hot on the heels of Marvel Comics superhero Northstar tieing the knot with his longtime boyfriend, comes news that DC Comics is outing one of their major superheroes. Gay superheroes are nothing new: Northstar has been out since the '90s, while DC has had a lesbian Batwoman for years.

However, the folks at DC Comics weren't always so enlightened with their portrayals of homosexual characters. There is one gay superhero from the '80s that DC Comics would probably rather you forget. Meet Extraño, the gay Hispanic magician.

Which Marvel Comics Superhero Is Having a Same-Sex Wedding?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:58:02 +0000

The X-Men has always been a comic franchise focused on telling stories about what it’s like to be different in a world where we’re all basically the same. And now, the ‘Astonishing X-Men’ comic reflects the reality of our society even more than it already did with an upcoming issue featuring a same-sex superhero wedding.

Shia LaBeouf's Self-Published Comic Books Are Insane

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:41:38 +0000

Actors want to be athletes, athletes want to be movie stars and everyone wants to sing. However, usually when an entertainer tries his or her hand in another field of entertainment, the results aren't very good. (Although they can be quite entertaining.)

Shia LaBeouf, a very famous actor thanks to films like 'Transformers,' just wants to be comic book writer and illustrator. It's really a quaint goal, especially when compared to the more grandiose rock star dreams of his peers. LaBeouf has even self-published three comic books, which he hawked at the C2E2 convention in Chicago over the weekend.

20 Hilariously Awful 'Lois Lane' Comic Book Covers

Dan Seitz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:35:59 +0000

Comic books have not always been the enlightened bastions of feminism they are now. Back in the '50s and '60s, they were…let's just say they were a reflection of the times. And just like Superman could be a real jerk, Lois Lane had her less-than-PC moments too. A lot of them, actually. In celebration of [...]

Help an Ailing Mom Get Her Wonder Woman Car Back

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:06:01 +0000

You’d think that being a superhero would make you immune to the attention of car thieves, but, no. Recently, a superfan who’s been known to occasionally dress like Wonder Woman had her superhero-themed car stolen. Where’s Toronto’s Batman when you need him? Portland, Oregon resident Rachel Maccabee is unemployed, five-months pregnant and suffering from gestational [...]

Blast Zombies In 'The Walking Dead' Adventure Game 'Dead Reckoning'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:10 +0000

‘The Walking Dead‘ is back Sunday February 12th, after a month-and-a-half hiatus. And to celebrate the return of the hit AMC show, a companion adventure game ‘Dead Reckoning’ is now available to play for free. In the game, you are small town police officer Shane Walsh. And, like in the show, you have to protect yourself and your people from zombie [...]

Watch Spider-Man and Batman Come to Life in Awesome Animated Comic Book Covers [IMAGES]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:12:04 +0000

While most of your favorite comic book superheroes have already been brought to life on screens big and small, there is still something charming and unique about comic book blogger Kerry Callen’s series of GIFs in which he animates famous comic book covers. Watch Spidey almost overcome with water, The Dark Knight soar through the air, [...]

Nic Cage's Allegedly Stolen Superman Comic Book Sells for a Whopping $2.16 Million

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:54:13 +0000

A near mint condition copy of 'Action Comics #1,' the comic book featuring the first appearance of Superman, just fetched $2.16 million dollars at an online auction. And like many things both strange and nerdy, the record-breaking comic book sale has an interesting history with actor Nicolas Cage.

'Avengers' Trailer Gets Spot-On Fan Remake Right Down to the Last Explosion [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:45:41 +0000

A group of superhero fans on YouTube have made an impressive 'Sweded' remake of the highly anticipated "Avengers" trailer complete with flaming cars, cardboard versions of the film's iconic Marvel superheroes and even a hilarious A capella take on the Nine Inch Nail's song "We're In This Together".

CDC Comic Helps Prepare For Zombie Invasion

Dylan Schenker — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:52:03 +0000

When the CDC (Center for Disease Control) starts handing out warnings, you know it’s time to get real about the potential zombie invasion. At the most recent New York ComicCon, the director the CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response Ali Khan passed out a free comic called ‘Preparedness: Zombie Pandemic 101′ at the ‘Zombie Summit: [...]

Archie Meets KISS in Unlikely Comic Book Crossover – Watch the Trailer Here [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:01:54 +0000

In the biggest comic book crossover since Eminem crossed paths with the Punisher, the guys from KISS are meeting up with Archie and the gang from Riverdale High.

The four-part series won't begin until November 30, but you don't have to wait until then to get a good look -- 'Archie Meets KISS' has debuted its very own trailer, and you can watch it now.

First Full-Length 'Avengers' Trailer Is an Action-Packed Blast [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:05:11 +0000

Marvel Studios released a full-length trailer for ‘The Avengers’ Tuesday, giving fans their first look at Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and the rest of the all-star superhero team battling evil. In the new trailer, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Black Widow and Hawkeye team up to fight the villainous Loki from ‘Thor.’ While the trailer [...]

Wannabe Superman Gets Cosmetic Surgery To Look Like Man of Steel [PHOTO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:32:32 +0000

In an attempt to look like Superman, Herbert Chavez has gone through a litany of plastic surgeries, from chin augmentation to rhinoplasty to lip injections to thigh implants. As a result, the 35-year old Philippines man looks like a cross between ‘Smallville’ star Tom Welling and Prince. Psychiatrists believe Chavez suffers from body dysmorphic disorder, which causes its [...]

'Avengers' Cast Assembles In Action-Packed Photos

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:26:11 +0000

The comic book blockbuster 'The Avengers' doesn't drop until May of 2012, but Entertainment Weekly just whet the appetite of fans of the superhero team with a gallery of photos featuring Chris Evans as Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.

8 Batman Comic Book Covers That Prove Robin Is an Idiot

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:25:23 +0000

Is it just us or is Robin, Batman's faithful sidekick, more of a damsel in distress than an actual crime fighter? There's no way a true superhero could find himself in so many bonehead situations, from writing a tell-all about his dual identities to bumbling up a simple Christmas tree decoration. Sure, the Boy Wonder is only in his teens, but that's no excuse for such a lousy sidekick hire.

Here are eight Batman comic book covers that prove Robin is an idiot: