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The X-Men are getting closer to their long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans already know several familiar mutants are expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, while Marvel Studios is preparing for a larger reboot of the franchise following Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. Although the next generation of X-Men is still coming together, one former franchise star is making it clear she would gladly return. Lana Condor, who played Jubilee in 2016’s X-Men: Apoc

Before Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler and Colossus joined the team, the X-Men were five teenagers learning how to use their powers under the guidance of Professor Charles Xavier. That original comic did not become an immediate hit—but it created the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe we still love today. Marvel stopped publishing new X-Men stories in 1970, and the series survived through reprints until Giant-Size X-Men #1 launched a new international lineup in 1975. Because

Warning: Major spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day follow. Spider-Man: Brand New Day begins a dramatically different chapter in the life of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. Following the devastating conclusion of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter lives in a world where Doctor Strange’s spell has erased everyone’s memory of him. His friends no longer recognize him. His remaining family connections are gone, and even MJ and Ned Leeds have moved forward without knowing the important

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrived with record-breaking box-office numbers, leaving fans with one major question: When will Tom Holland return as Spider-Man? Holland has repeatedly expressed interest in continuing to play Peter Parker, while also acknowledging that he will eventually need to pass the role to another hero. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has now confirmed that the studio is already thinking about a fifth installment in the MCU’s Spider-Man series. “There a

Peter Parker and MJ Watson return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but their relationship is far from simple. After Doctor Strange’s spell erased the world’s memories of Peter Parker, MJ no longer remembers their history together. That complicated situation has fans revisiting Peter and Mary Jane’s long relationship in Marvel Comics. Their romance has survived secret identities, superhero battles, personal tragedy, separation, marriage and even reality-altering storylines. Peter

Marvel’s Wolverine appears ready to introduce a new version of the X-Men universe, and one of Marvel’s most overlooked villains may play an important role in building it. Wolverine has faced many enemies throughout his comic-book history, but few are as closely connected to Logan as Sabretooth. The savage mutant has already been confirmed for the game, although he may not be its primary villain. Instead, the story appears to explore the complicated history between Wolverine a

Ever since Boba Fett appeared in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back, the mysterious bounty hunter has captured the imagination of Star Wars fans. The character technically made his first appearance in the animated segment “The Story of the Faithful Wookiee” from The Star Wars Holiday Special, but it was his big-screen debut in The Empire Strikes Back that turned him into a fan favorite. What made Boba Fett so fascinating was not necessarily what he did, but how he

The X-Men are finally on their way to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Black Panther 3 may be the perfect place to introduce one of the team’s most powerful and important heroes: Storm. The Black Panther franchise has been a major part of the MCU since Chadwick Boseman first appeared as T’Challa in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. After the success of Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the third film is now in development, with Ryan Coogler expected to ret

Wolverine is ready to flash his claws again — this time with a behind-the-scenes look at Insomniac Games’ highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine. The upcoming video game has been one of the most talked-about comic book adaptations in gaming since it was first teased years ago. Now, with the game set for a September release, fans will also have a new companion book to look forward to this fall. Dark Horse Books, Insomniac Games, and Marvel Games have announced Marvel’s Wolverin

The Muppets are heading into the Marvel Universe this September with The Muppets Take the Marvel Universe #1, a new one-shot anthology celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. The special issue brings together characters from both Marvel Comics and The Muppet Show for a chaotic crossover filled with humor, superhero action, and plenty of Muppet madness. While Marvel has published Muppets comics before, this new release may become one of the most memorable collabor

Tom Holland may not be ready to leave Spider-Man behind anytime soon, but he already has an idea of who could take over the role someday. The actor, who returns as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, recently shared that when the time eventually comes for him to hang up the Spidey suit, he would love to stay connected to the franchise in a mentor role. During an interview with Esquire, Holland said he would like to help guide the next actor who plays Spider-Man, much l

Action, violence, explosions, and adult themes can make a movie feel exciting, but they do not automatically make it a great film. Some of the most memorable movies work because they have heart, humor, and a story that connects with everyone in the audience. A film being animated or made for families does not mean it is only for kids. Movies like WALL-E and Finding Nemo proved that G-rated storytelling can be emotional, smart, funny, and deeply meaningful for viewers of all a

The newest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have quietly confirmed a major fan theory surrounding the film — or at least part of it. Marvel fans have been analyzing every frame of the latest footage, and one detail has quickly stood out: the apparent presence of The Hand. The shadowy ninja organization has deep roots in Marvel Comics and has long been tied to characters like Daredevil, Elektra, and the Punisher. Now, it looks like Tom Holland’s Spider-Man may be pull

Announced by an official press release from Marvel Comics, "After his long-awaited return in The Mandalorian, Boba Fett went on to headline his own Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett. The hit show reintroduced the iconic bounty hunter to fans everywhere as he navigated the galaxy’s underworld and claimed control of Tatooine following Jabba the Hutt’s fall. This August, in the long-standing tradition of Marvel Comics epic Star Wars adaptations, Marvel brings this pivotal St

The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this week as the first Star Wars film in 7 years and fans are gearing up for the big screen return of a galaxy far, far away. The film follows the continuing journey of Din Djarin and Grogu after three seasons of Star Wars adventures on Disney+. Ever since Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones — or, more specifically, The Clone Wars animated series — the Mandalorian race has been one of the more popular aspects of the Star Wars uni

Business is about to pick the hell up for everyone's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man when Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in late July, and the latest tease from Sony and Marvel confirms exactly that. Tom Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton are hoping to blow everyone's minds with Peter Parker's return to street-level warfare in the fourth installment, tons of CGI giving way to actual practical stunts. On May 14, the two gave the world a sneak peek into the opening

There's a new live-action Spider-Man series headed to Prime Video, but it won't be the Spider-Man that Marvel fans know. In fact, it won't be Spider-Man or Peter Parker at all. Instead, in Spider-Noir​​​​​​, Nicolas Cage plays Ben Reilly, who becomes a masked vigilante known as "The Spider." In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Oren Uziel explains why Cage is playing Ben and not Peter. "Peter Parker is so synonymous to me with a young character and a comin

Marvel Comics is about to drop some truly stunning Star Wars variant covers in celebration of Pride Month. A set of three connecting variant covers for some of the hottest Star Wars comics of the year has been unveiled, and they are easily among the best celebrations of Pride in the Galaxy Far, Far Away that fans have ever seen. The three covers, all illustrated by fan-favorite artist Rickie Yagawa, come together to feature a lineup of some of the most beloved and iconic quee

Alright Bay Area, this is your heads-up—Free Comic Book Day is going down this Saturday, and if you’re even a little bit into comics, pop culture, or just free stuff… this is your day. Let’s start in San Francisco—Isotope Comics is the big one. I’m talking lines, costumes, creators, the whole scene. If you want the full comic con energy in one store, that’s your spot. Also in the city—Comix Experience—great mix of indie and mainstream titles, super organized.And if you want s

The Spider-Man mythos took on a new meaning when the Spider-Verse was established, introducing a new version of the beloved wall-crawler and integrating past iterations such as Spider-Man Noir, a grittier version of the hero set in the 1930s. With Prime Video's new Spider-Noir series set to introduce a version more akin to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it also introduces new changes to his powers. The biggest change for the hero comes in the use of his webs, a topic that