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He’s fast, dangerous, and always ready to declare himself leader. These opponents could make that victory speech a little premature. Starscream has never had a confidence problem. Give him an opening—or just a few minutes without Megatron watching—and he’ll start planning his rise to power. To be fair, he has the weapons to back up some of that attitude. His jet mode makes him a threat from above, and his null rays can disrupt electrical systems. Hasbro’s own character profil

Forget chestnuts roasting on an open fire. This Christmas, Spawn is heading to the North Pole — and things are about to get very bloody. Image Comics has announced I Saw Spawn: A Twisted Christmas Tale, a new two-part holiday horror story that continues the twisted Christmas mythology introduced in last year’s I Saw Santa: A Spawn Universe Christmas Story. Writers Chris Killian and Andrew Sanders return for the sequel, but this time Spawn will have a much bigger role as a mur

Marvel or DC? It’s one of those arguments comic book fans will probably never settle. For decades, Marvel and DC Comics have introduced heroes and villains with remarkably similar powers, appearances and concepts. Sometimes one character clearly arrived first. Other times the similarities developed as the characters evolved. And occasionally, two creators simply explored similar ideas. But comparing them is half the fun. So instead of asking who copied whom, Your Nerd Side is

One of the coolest action franchises of the 1980s is officially back in action. M.A.S.K. — Mobile Armored Strike Kommand — has returned, bringing Matt Trakker, transforming vehicles, high-tech masks and the villainous V.E.N.O.M. into a new era of storytelling. Image Comics is preparing to release M.A.S.K. Vol. 1: The Ultimate Weapon on January 6, 2027, collecting the opening six issues of the new comic series along with material from the Energon Universe 2026 Special. For lon

Marvel has a lot riding on the X-Men. The mutants are finally moving toward a full Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot following their upcoming appearance in Avengers: Doomsday, and that means somebody is going to have the difficult job of becoming the MCU’s new Professor Charles Xavier. Talk about pressure. Patrick Stewart made Professor X iconic in the original X-Men movies. Then James McAvoy stepped into the role for X-Men: First Class and managed to create a younger version

The X-Files is preparing for another comeback, with both a new comic book series and a live-action reboot moving forward. Before the next television version arrives, fans will first get a new X-Files comic from Dynamite Entertainment. Writer Joe Harris and artist Riley Brown are leading the project, which is now expected to arrive earlier than originally planned. The comic had previously been set for a February 2027 release, but it has now been moved up to December 2026. An e

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

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

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 long-running sci-fi epic Doctor Who is returning in a major new multimedia event titled Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker. The event will expand across comics, novels, audio dramas, and games, giving fans a fresh way to explore the Doctor’s universe. The event begins with Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker #1 – Adversary of the Daleks, a new comic published by Titan Comics. The story focuses on the Doctor’s first encounter with the Daleks, one of the most iconic villains in the franch

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

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

Chris Evans may not be finished with the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Doomsday. The actor, best known for playing Steve Rogers/Captain America, appears to have hinted that his MCU return could continue into Avengers: Secret Wars. While Marvel has not officially announced the full extent of Evans’ role beyond Doomsday, a recent video message has fans convinced that Steve Rogers may be sticking around longer than expected. Did Chris Evans Hint at Avengers: Secret W

After years of rumors, delays, and speculation, The Batman Part II finally appears to be moving closer to production. The highly anticipated sequel to Matt Reeves’ 2022 film has been the subject of constant headlines, especially when it comes to possible casting updates. But one thing has remained unclear: when filming would actually begin. Now, thanks to Colin Farrell, fans finally have a promising update. The Batman Part II Could Begin Filming Very Soon Farrell, who plays O

Star Wars is returning to its High Republic era with an exciting new release later this year. The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders will get ready to wrap up its explosive mystery in the coming months. Dark Horse Comics recently revealed its upcoming solicits, which include the fact that The High Republic Adventures: Pathfinders #5 will go on sale Sept. 9, 2026. There are plenty of High Republic adventures on the way in the coming months as well, with the second issue jus

The Star Wars universe is about to revisit an iconic era to kick off a brand-new series of stories for young readers. Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz have officially unveiled the first in a new series of upcoming graphic novels, Star Wars: Smugglers and Scoundrels Vol. 1 — The Race for Jabba's Bounty. Written by the critically acclaimed Cavan Scott with art by Christian Colbert, The Race for Jabba's Bounty will see Han Solo and Chewbacca cross paths with some of the deadliest

Following Monday's first official look at Lex Luthor's warsuit in Man of Tomorrow, we have a new, less official look at Superman's costume in the superhero sequel. Video from Man of Tomorrow's production shows David Corenswet in action and in a new Superman suit. The suit also seems to fit more snugly than it did in Superman and may be made from thicker material. It brings to mind Jim Lee's New 52 era Superman Kryptonian armor design, though Superman's trunks are still clearl

Indiana Jones fans, Marvel just uncovered a treasure from the archives. The publisher is releasing Indiana Jones: The Further Adventures, a two-volume hardcover collector’s edition bringing back Marvel’s classic Indy comics from the 1980s. The set includes comic adaptations of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade, plus the full 34-issue run of The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones. And for collectors, this is a big deal. These stories were later rep

Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez have used their Batman run as a vehicle to expand on the hero's rogues' gallery. In fact, the writer and artist seem to be preparing to introduce a new batch of villains that may prove familiar to Spider-Man fans. A variant cover for Batman #12 appears to tease the debut of The Dark Knight's equivalent to the Sinister Six. The image sees the blue logo-bearing Caped Crusader standing cautiously on a life-sized chessboard in the heart of Gotham.