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'Supergirl' will reveal more about DCU's Krypton House of El

One of the biggest shocks in James Gunn’s Superman came when he revealed that Kal-El’s parents, Jor-El and Lara, sent their infant son to Earth not just to save his life, but to conquer our world.

'Lanters' showrunner says series is a 'buddy cop' show with superheroes

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Scarlet Witch Is Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme in New Series

Move over, Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom. The Marvel Universe is getting a new Sorcerer Supreme, and it’s a promotion that is long overdue.

Top Comics This Week: October 29, 2025

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'Lanters' showrunner says series is a 'buddy cop' show with superheroes

Now that Superman and Peacemaker are behind us, the next big DCU project is Lanterns on HBO Max.

Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby May Get a NY Street Named for Him

DC Finally Let’s Wonder Woman Embrace Her Dark Side — and Fans Are Excited Over It

Top Comics This Week: October 29, 2025

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 16

Marvel Releases Animated Video to Celebrate X-MEN’s Dark Phoenix Anniversary

Few Marvel Comics stories are as important to the publisher’s history as “The Dark Phoenix Saga,” which began in Uncanny X-Men #129, released October 16, 1979.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 14

THE CROWN: A TALE OF HELL Tells a Story of Hellboy’s Family

Over thirty years ago, comic book creator Mike Mignola created a new icon with the supernatural hero Hellboy. This led to many Hellboy series, spin-offs, and several films, both live-action and animated.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 10

'Peacemaker' introduces a mysterious agency to DCU

And that’s an organization that has a long history in DC Comics lore.

PEACEMAKER Introduces a Notorious World into the DCU

What Happens to Chris Smith in the PEACEMAKER Season 2 Finale?

Is ‘Peacemaker’ Returning for Season 3? Everything We Know So Far

‘Peacemaker’ Finale: James Gunn & Jennifer Holland Tease Plan for Checkmate’s Future in DCU

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 9

PEACEMAKER Introduces a Notorious World into the DCU

The biggest development for the DCU at large at the end of Peacemaker season twoOpens in a new tab has to do with the Quantum Unfolding Chamber. Once ARGUS gets a hold of it, they send reconnaissance teams through every doorway, looking for a habitable planet.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 8

Marvel Officially Ends Its Ultimate Universe in 2026

One of the most popular comic book lines of the past couple of years at Marvel has been the reintroduction of their Ultimate Comics line. Writer Jonathan Hickman conceived the line as a re-imagining of Marvel’s highly successful Ultimate Comics from the 2000s, with a new 2020s spin.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 8

Iconic Artist Jim Lee Takes Firm Anti-AI Stance at DC Comics

The threat of AI looms over all art and creative endeavors these days. Especially every kind of commercial art, from film to television, and so on. But comic books are especially under threat, as corporations look to use AI as a way to create “content” and not pay actual artists.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 2

New WHAT IF…? Novel Features Kitty Pryde as Phoenix vs. Dr. Doom (Exclusive)

Katherine “Kitty” Pryde has used many codenames in her decades as an X-Man. She’s been Ariel, Sprite, Shadowcat, but always a stalwart member of the X-Men, ever since 1980.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 2

DC and Marvel Announce Superman/Spider-Man Crossover in 2026

After two decades, DC and Marvel united to create a crossover this year with Batman/Deadpool. We even got two versions of this epic meeting, one from each publisher.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 1

Disney+ developing Riverdale zombie show 'Afterlife with Archie'

After creating a whole TV universe of DC Comics characters for the CW in the Arrowverse, and giving new life to the Archie Comics characters on TV with Riverdale, Greg Berlanti is once again returning to the latter.

Every ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Ever Is Finally Streaming in Order on Disney+

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 21

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.

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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 / 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

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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

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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