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MAGIC: THE GATHERING Debuts SPIDER-MAN Set at PAX West

Wizards of the Coast made their way to PAX West for a special panel to dive into Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man set. Our friendly neighborhood hero and his friends and enemies are swinging to a tabletop near you with lots of sleek card designs that will delight Marvel fans.

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PEACEMAKER Namechecked Blüdhaven, Does This Hint That Nightwing Exists?

Blüdhaven first appeared in Nightwing #1 in 1996. This is where the now-adult Dick Grayson, Batman’s original Robin sidekick, relocated to get out of the shadow of his mentor.

PEACEMAKER Season 2 Introduces Batman Villain White Rabbit into the DCU

How 'Peacemaker' Season 2 changed the Justice League cameo from Season 1

James Gunn Says PEACEMAKER Season 2 Isn’t Just Another Multiverse Story

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 20

A live-action Archie Comics movie is in the works

After decades of being a staple of comic racks and more recently reimaginings like “Riverdale,” Archie Comics is headed to Hollywood for a proper feature film.

TV's 20 most memorable love triangles

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 14

BATMAN/DEADPOOL #1 Reveals 19 ASTOUNDING DC/Marvel Variant Covers

A few months back, we told you all about the first DC and Marvel crossover in literally decades, Deadpool/Batman. Marvel Comics will publish its own version of this team-up first in September.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 13

James Gunn Reveals His Picks for DC Comics Collections Best Suited for New Readers

One thing DC Studios co-head James Gunn has been very good at is promoting the actual DC Comics that his films and streaming series are based on. And these shout-outs, which he uses his social media accounts to talk about, have resulted in many comics selling out all over the country.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 8

Could the SUPERMAN Follow-Up Film Be a Literal Super Family Movie? Here’s How It Could Work

Warner Bros. has revealed that James Gunn is hard at work writing his follow-up to Superman, and have used the words “Superman Family” to describe it. Could this be a literal “Superman Family” movie?

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 7

Every MCU movie, TV show and special coming in Phase 6

Ironheart did more than just fill the MCU’s “brilliant scientist in a flying suit of armor” void. The Disney+ series also brought Phase 5 to an end.

Scarlett Johansson reveals who is her current favorite character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

"Spider-Man: No Way Home" director had to change the movie due to Reddit

Marvel Enters Its Mephisto Era as ‘Ironheart’ Opens Door to MCU’s Next Phase

Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Comic Confirms MCU Origin And Villain Reveal

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / July 3

'The Sandman' Season 2 Volume 1 is a messy, yet cathartic dream

Perhaps one of the most underrated comic adaptations in recent memory, The Sandman, is back with its second and final season on Netflix.

Will There Be a ‘Sandman’ Season 3? Everything We Know

Who Are the Endless? Inside the Immortal Family of ‘The Sandman’ and Otherworldly Figures

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 2

James Gunn teases possibility his DCU Superman already knows about Batman

Superman is finally ready to soar back into theaters, but that doesn’t mean moviegoers aren’t still thinking about when another icon will join him in James Gunn’s DCU.

Superman director James Gunn reveals surprise Marvel star’s big role in the DC flick

Lois Lane Actress Rachel Brosnahan Believes James Gunn’s New ‘Superman’ Could Be New Generation’s The Dark Knight

Superman: Rachel Brosnahan reveals how DC film stands apart from James Gunn’s other superhero movies

James Gunn Has A Whole New Storyline For Superman’s 'Glasses' Disguise

David Corenswet plays a version of Superman who has 'never fit in'

Entertainment News / Nerdist / July 2

A long-awaited Marvel villain finally appears in 'Ironheart'

We suspected he’d be a major player in WandaVision back in 2021 and that never happened.

IRONHEART Ties Into DOCTOR STRANGE, Thanks to This Magical Character

IRONHEART Post-Credits Scene Teases More Dark Magic in the MCU

The Marvel Comics History of IRONHEART’s Zelma Stanton

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 4

We Hope THE NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE Will Answer These Lingering Questions

For 90 years, DC Comics continuity has largely been a mess. In 1985, DC attempted to streamline its multiple timelines and characters with the epic mini-series Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / June 3

The 10 Greatest DC Comics Villains, Ranked

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, DC Comics has some of the world’s greatest superheroes. But we feel comfortable saying even more than good guys, DC has the greatest villains in all of comics.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 19

Who Is Ultraman from James Gunn’s SUPERMAN? His Bizarre DC Comics History, Explained

James Gunn’s Superman will feature plenty of other DC characters, from Metamorpho to Green Lantern Guy Gardner. But one somewhat obscure DC character is set to appear, and we even see him in the most recent trailer: Ultraman.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 19

James Gunn confirms the DCU's timeline is in release order ... for now

Although Creature Commandos came first, it’s James Gunn’s Superman that really kicks off the new DCU properly.

Watch the official trailer for 'Superman' starring David Corenswet

DC x SONIC Writer Ian Flynn on Bringing the Iconic Hedgehog Together with the Justice League

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 15

Robert Downey Jr. posts pic of recent 'Doom' comic; a possible 'Avengers: Doomsday' clue?

Filming has commenced on Avengers: Doomsday, and its titular star, Robert Downey Jr, has been sharing various photos from the set on social media.

Doctor Doom’s Master Plan In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Might Pit The Avengers, X-Men And Fantastic Four Against Each Other

Mark Ruffalo To Reportedly Return As Hulk In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ And ‘Secret Wars’

How the O.X.E. Company in THUNDERBOLTS* May Hint at Greater MCU Dangers to Come

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 13

Krysten Ritter joins 'Daredevil: Born Again' as Jessica Jones

The return of the Netflix-era Marvel characters Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, Jon Bernthal, et al, in Daredevil: Born Again was a very welcome one.

There's one episode of "Daredevil: Born Again" that Charlie Cox is not a fan of

Watch Daredevil Brooding in the Rain for 10 Hours in Marvel’s Latest ASMR Video

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 13

Here's the first look at Nicolas Cage's 'Spider-Noir'

Although Spider-Man: Brand New Day is gearing up to start production soon, another live-action Spidey series is already shooting.

"The Office" spinoff has a premiere month

John Cena is back to lead the in-your-face "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer

There's one episode of "Daredevil: Born Again" that Charlie Cox is not a fan of

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Prime Video

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 9

Marvel Brings Back X-MEN: AGE OF APOCALYPSE for Its 30th Anniversary in a New Series

Thirty years ago, Marvel’s entire X-Men universe radically changed, when the publisher unleashed the Age of Apocalypse. For months, the classic line of

Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 7

Disney CEO Bob Iger says 'Thunderbolts*' is part of Marvel's new quality over quantity approach

Disney CEO Bob Iger has admitted that their “More More More” strategy when it comes to Marvel Studios content has backfired, and they are going to start reeling it all back a little.

The full title for Marvel Studios 'Thunderbolts*' finally revealed

Will "Thunderbolts*" have lasting power at the box office?

Florence Pugh shares her hopes for Yelena's character after 'Thunderbolts*'

'Thunderbolts*' star Florence Pugh gives big shoutout to Elizabeth Olsen's 'WandaVision' performance

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / May 4

Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova should be the face of MCU after 'Thunderbolts*'

It’s finally Thunderbolts* week, and the movie has been met with highly positive reviews from critics, with many stating that Florence Pugh is the standout of the film.

Florence Pugh shares her hopes for Yelena's character after 'Thunderbolts*'

'Thunderbolts*' star Florence Pugh gives big shoutout to Elizabeth Olsen's 'WandaVision' performance

'Thunderbolts*' star Lewis Pullman says that Marvel felt like an "untouchable universe"

'Avengers: Doomsday' stars show support by assembing for a 'Thunderbolts*' watch party

Florence Pugh reflects on working with Scarlett Johansson in 'Black Widow'

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / May 2

‘Thunderbolts*’: Not-so-superheroes lead MCU’s return to glory

‘Thunderbolts*’ review: Not-so-superheroes lead MCU’s return to team-up glory

The MCU kicked off 2025 with the divisive Captain America: Brave New World, but now Marvel is taking another crack at things with Thunderbolts*.

'Thunderbolts*' star Florence Pugh gives big shoutout to Elizabeth Olsen's 'WandaVision' performance

What Does THUNDERBOLTS* Mean for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY?

THUNDERBOLTS* Post-Credits Scenes, Explained

Did Any Characters Die in THUNDERBOLTS*?

THUNDERBOLTS* Explains Both the Team Name and the Asterisk

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 29

'Thunderbolts*' is Marvel as its most contemplative (review)

I am certainly not going to blow any minds by saying the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had some ups and downs in the past five years.

The Antihero Era: Why the Thunderbolts might be Marvel’s most human team yet

What You Need To Watch Before MCU’s ‘Thunderbolts*’

Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman teases Sentry’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 28

The Antihero Era: Why the Thunderbolts might be Marvel’s most human team yet

Marvel’s finally diving headfirst into the messy, complicated world of antiheroes—and with Thunderbolts*, they might’ve just assembled their most emotionally honest team yet.

Chris Evans lauds Marvel co-star Sebastian Stan as "really fearless" and "takes big swings"

Thunderbolts* star Lewis Pullman teases Sentry’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday

What You Need To Watch Before MCU’s ‘Thunderbolts*’

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 25

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS One-Shot Will Be Marvel Comics’ First Official MCU Comic Book

Since the start of the MCU with Iron Man back in 2008, the universe we saw on the big screen was very different from the one in the pages of Marvel Comics that inspired it.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 20

Pedro Pascal reveals the "biggest character secret" of playing Reed Richards in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'

While at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, The Fantastic Four: First Steps star Pedro Pascal opened up to ComicBook about his approach to playing Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic.

The 20 most anticipated movies of 2025

MCU Silver Surfer First Look in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Trailer

3 Questions About the New Fantastic Four Trailer

How Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards Portrayal In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Is Inspired By An Octopus