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James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow Set Video Unveils Superman's New Look 1 Year Before DCU Return
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
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Rare Indiana Jones comics unearthed by Marvel for new collector's edition set
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
May 271 min read


DC Comics Officially Reveals Batman's Sinister Six
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.
May 273 min read


Star Wars Officially Confirms Boba Fett's Long-Awaited Return
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
May 262 min read


Milly Alcock Officially Reveals Her Next DCU Appearance After Supergirl
Milly Alcock will remain a major part of the DC Universe after Supergirl. The actor's next appearance in the shared universe has just been revealed. Variety's cover story interview with Alcock revealed that the actor would be heading to Atlanta soon to begin filming Man of Tomorrow. "She’s a major part of what we’re doing," teased DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. Man of Tomorrow will mark Alcock's third appearance in the DCU, after Superman and Supergirl. Supergirl Flies Back
May 202 min read


Did you know the Mandalorians Were First Mentioned In This Forgotten Star Wars Comic
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
May 194 min read


Marvel’s Star Wars Pride Variants Revealed Before Summer 2026 Drop
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
May 42 min read


FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - BAY AREA WHERE TO GO!
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
May 11 min read


Comics Legend Gerry Conway Dead at 73
The announcement of visionary comics creator Gerry Conway's death has been shared via social media. Conway's work has shaped how Marvel Comics connected with today's readers. Per a post from Marvel Comics, the publishing company has confirmed that Conway has passed away. The post celebrates Conway's greatly significant contributions to Marvel Comics, thanking him for his impact on comics readers around the world, and can be remembered through his countless works. Conway launc
Apr 272 min read


The Last Straighter Finally Gets A Sequel ....
The Last Starfighter Finally Gets a Sequel — But Not Where You Expect For decades, fans of the 1984 cult classic The Last Starfighter have been asking the same question: Will there ever be a sequel? Now, after years of rumors, stalled projects, and hopeful speculation, the answer is finally yes—but it may not be what longtime fans were expecting. A Sequel Is Officially Happening At long last, The Last Starfighter universe is expanding. A new sequel has been confirmed, picking
Apr 232 min read


Energon Universe Gives A Better Look At M.A.S.K's Return Ahead Of 2026's Crossover Event
Skybound Entertainment just gave fans their best look yet at the heroes of M.A.S.K before their comic book debut. Per AIPT Comics , Skybound Entertainment has officially unveiled the full slate of covers for the upcoming Energon Universe 2026 Special one-shot. Set to be released on May 6, the Energon Universe 2026 Special will feature stories from all three of the Energon Universe's pre-existing headline titles, as well as one dedicated to the incoming M.A.S.K. franchise. En
Apr 32 min read


Marvel Just Dropped the Best X-Men Redesign Since the ’90s
The next Hellfire Gala is going to slay — and a fan-favorite member of the original X-Men lineup is stepping into the role of the devil for it. Per ScreenRant , Marvel Comics has officially unveiled not just a pair of covers for the upcoming X-Men: The Hellfire Murder #1, but the character design sheet crafted by Luciano Vecchio for the event. The concept page includes the likes of Wolverine playing the role of the Wolf, Gambit as the Fool, Storm as the Queen, and, of cours
Apr 32 min read


Star Trek's Captain Kirk Get A Shocking Redesign Before Taking Over Borg
Captain Kirk's latest Star Trek story is about to transform him into what might just be the franchise's perfect villain. Per ScreenRant , IDW Publishing recently unveiled a new variant cover for the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Starship #8 by Hernan Gonzalez and Lee Loughridge, which features a decidedly different version of Captain Kirk than fans are used to seeing. Instead of an esteemed member of Starfleet, this Kirk is seated upon a high-tech throne as the Borg King, rig
Apr 22 min read


Amid 4-Year Wait, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Finally Gets Positive Update
Things are finally swinging in the right direction for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse . The highly-anticipated third and final installment in Marvel’s and Sony’s animated franchise has long been victim of delays, of all sorts, but Miles Morales is stacking good days as of late. Another round of positive news has arrived for the iconic franchise, and this time it’s thanks to Morales’ mentor and elder Spider-Man variant, Peter B. Parker. The actor that voices Parker in a
Apr 12 min read


Deadpool Returns With A Must-Have Collector's Item
If not Canada Day, it might be safe to assume that Deadpool 's favorite holiday is April Fool's Day, given the Marvel character's penchant for channeling humor into literally everything he does. Appropriately, there is a special occasion related to the Merc with a Mouth on this day, and fans can be assured it is not a prank. In partnership with Marvel, Topps is releasing a new set of collectible trading cards all about none other than Deadpool. As reported by ScreenRant , the
Apr 13 min read


AMC Theatres Unveils DC Comics’ 90th Anniversary Popcorn Buckets
DC Comics fans just got a glimpse at the latest line of collectible popcorn buckets courtesy of AMC Theaters. Per industry news and fan page DC Film News on Twitter, AMC Theaters locations have begun rolling out the DC Comics 90th Anniversary popcorn buckets. Each of the half-dozen collectible tins bears the cover of a different iconic DC Comics title, including Action Comics #1, Superman #1, Wonder Woman #103, Batman #1, Justice League #102, and The Flash: Showcase Comics #
Feb 33 min read


As Rick and Morty's End Approaches, We Have an Exclusive Preview
Oni Press is currently in the middle of its release of its final Rick and Morty licensed comic book series, Rick and Morty: The End (we gave the second issue a great review at CBR ). Rick Sanchez is on the run from the collective of universes following the events of the Rick and Morty Versus the Universe , and Morty was tasked with hunting down his own grandfather or else all Mortys would be erased from the multiverse. In the first issue, Morty tracked down some characters t
Feb 22 min read


Miles Morales Will Be The Center of Marvel's Next 'Reborn' Saga
The only word that can be used to describe the emotion emanating from fans of Miles Morales and the Spider-Verse is impatience. That's because the wait for the third (and allegedly final) Marvel cinematic installment of Morales' universe, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse , has grown on multiple occasions due to production delays, but there's at least something else in the works to tide over ravenous Morales fans. Diehard Marvel fans have likely been following the events o
Jan 292 min read


Exclusive: Marvel Releases New Spider-Man Preview
During the beginning of the Marvel Age of Comics, there would be new superheroes popping up every other month, but in recent years, the introduction of a new superhero has become a rarer occasion, and when it happens, like in last year's Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 with the introduction of Chip Zdarsky's and CAFU's Rapid, it is a big deal. While Zdarsky introduced the character, Saladin Ahmed has been the regular wirter for Rapid since then, showing up in some notable
Jan 222 min read


Exclusive: New Twilight Zone Series Previews Upcoming Story
IDW Publishing's new The Twilight Zone has been a major success both critically (at CBR, we have raved about each of the three issues so far ), and commercially, as IDW has announced that the series, which was originally tentatively planned as a five-issue limited series, will now continue at least another batch of five issues (with star creators like Nicole Goux, Tony Fleecs & Andy Price, Gabriel Hardman, Juni Ba, Charles & Rosemary Soule, and more). Now, in a CBR exclusive
Jan 222 min read
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