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Adult Swim Is Becoming More Female-Inclusive, But Problems Remain
On March 8, Adult Swim celebrated International Women's Day with special programming on its live stream. Every live show broadcast that day showcased female hosts, while segments between shows profiled women working in various positions across Adult Swim. The tone was lighthearted, positive and celebratory. Left unmentioned on any of these streams was the sexism-related controversy surrounding the network earlier that week.
Rick and Morty's 'Pickle Rick' Episode Contains a Great Batman Easter Egg
Rick and Morty fans have noticed a sneaky Batman reference in the Season 3 episode “Pickle Rick.” While co-creator Dan Harmon has revealed the episode was largely inspired by Breaking Bad‘s “4 Days Out,” it also drew inspiration from the Caped Crusader. The episode famously involves the madcap Rick turning himself into a seemingly helpless pickle and going on a bloodthirsty rampage, all while dealing with his own family issues.
Oh S#!t, It's Kim & Kim #1 Sets A New Standard For High-Octane, Sci-Fi Space Adventure
The Fighting Kims are back for a third adventure, but this time it’s in a brand new ongoing adventure. The open-ended comic is something Black Mask isn’t particularly known for, but the break-out success of the two previous Kim & Kim miniseries all but demanded that the publisher give the people what they want.
Your Favorite Marvel Characters Get Venomized in New Funko Pop! Line
Not only does this year mark the 30th anniversary of everyone’s favorite symbiote-wearing Spider-Man villain Venom, it’s also the year when the character is set to star in his own solo film starring Tom Hardy. In order the celebrate this landmark year in the character’s long history, Funko has decided to dedicate an entire line of its famous Pop! figures to the alien parasite.
A Major Villain Joins Thor, Old Man Phoenix At the End of the Marvel Universe
At the end of time, Marvel’s greatest supervillain has survived to face the mighty Thor. The upcoming story arc of the relaunched Thor ongoing series will take place in the far future of the Marvel Universe as a grizzled King Thor seeks to defend resurgent life on Earth. When a Phoenix Force-possessed Old Man Logan returns, the older incarnations of the iconic superheroes face an old foe that has survived with them: Doctor Victor Von Doom.
John Stewart Stars on Jim Lee's Issue 6 Cover
John Stewart steps into the spotlight of Jim Lee’s latest variant cover for Scott Snyder and Jorge Jimenez’s Justice League. Ever since DC’s premier ensemble series was relaunched last month, Lee has provided stunning variant covers for every issue each focusing on a different member of the team. The debut issue showcased Batman in action while the upcoming fifth issue centered on Cyborg.
'Toss the Hulk Into Outer Space?' 'Don't Be Silly!'
In Meta-Messages, I explore the context behind (using reader danjack’s term) “meta-messages.” A meta-message is where a comic book creator comments on/references the work of another comic book/comic book creator (or sometimes even themselves) in their comic. Each time around, I’ll give you the context behind one such “meta-message.” This time around, we look at a little teasing of Iron Man and the Illuminati’s betrayal of the Hulk when they shot him into outer space.
Infinity War Set Photo Reveals Moment of Spider-Man's Death
Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War. A behind-the-scenes photo from the set of Avengers: Infinity War relives the heartbreaking moment that Iron Man cradles a dying Spider-Man. When Josh Brolin’s Thanos snapped his fingers, half of all life in the universe was wiped from existence, including such beloved heroes as Spider-Man.
EXCLUSIVE: Tynion & Bueno's Justice League Dark Brings New Nightmares to the DCU
The DC Universe is about to get a whole lot more unsettling with the new roster of creepy crawly villains coming to the pages of Justice League Dark, the brand new magic-focused team made up of fan favorites like Wonder Woman, Zatana, Swamp Thing and Detective Chimp who operate out of the newly constructed Hall of Justice’s basement. But of course, they need someone — or something — to fight against.
Rumor: Matt Reeves' The Batman Based On Year One Comic
No sooner has one rumored faded about director Matt Reeves’ The Batman than another has sprung up to take its place. The latest suggests the filmmaker is turning to a seminal comic book storyline for inspiration. Revenge of the Fans contends Reeves will draw inspiration from DC’s Batman: Year One, the 1987 storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli that recounted the Dark Knight’s first year as a vigilante.
Injustice 2's Batman Forms A Deadly Alliance with One of His Biggest Enemies
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Injustice 2 #67 by Tom Taylor, Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarran, Rex Lokus and Wes Abbott, on sale now. In the Injustice universe, Batman often has his plate full. After taking down Superman’s regime, the Dark Knight is now trying to rebuild the world, although the damage done from the DC civil war is making this a job easier said than done.
LEGO Debuts 6,000-Piece Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set
LEGO has unveiled its largest-ever version of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Castle, which contains an astonishing 6,020 pieces. Built to microscale and amazingly detailed, the castle includes the Great Hall, Professor Umbridge’s office, the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, the Goblet of Fire and the Chamber of Secrets. Fans can also finally build Hagrid’s hut and the Whomping Willow. The kit isn’t wanting for microfigures, either.
Marvel Warned Us - But We Never Predicted Infinity Wars' Big Moment
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Infinity Wars Prime #1 by Gerry Duggan, Mike Deodato Jr., Frank Martin and Cory Petit, in stores now. For as long as Marvel’s been building towards Infinity Wars, the publisher’s next major cosmic event, it’s been promised that there would be a major character death.
Smallville Star Allison Mack Faces Additional Criminal Charge For Role in Sex Cult
More than three months after actress Allison Mack was charged with trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy and forced labor conspiracy in connection to her involvement in a purported women’s empowerment group, the Smallville star now faces more legal trouble.
Tom Hardy Says There Will Be More Mad Max Movies
Actor Tom Hardy has reaffirmed there are more Mad Max movies on the way following the success of 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Hardy took over from Mel Gibson as the title character in George Miller’s reboot of the post-apocalyptic action franchise. Rumors of the actor getting back behind the wheel for more Mad Max have circled since, but now Hardy reveals he is definitely on board for a sequel.
How Flash War Sets Up Kid Flash's Decision To Join Robin's Rebellious Teen Titans
SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for The Flash #51 by Joshua Williamson, Scott Kolins, Luis Guerrero and Steve Wands and Teen Titans #20 by Adam Glass, Bernard Chang, Marcelo Maiolo and Rob Leigh, both on sale now. Damian Wayne has established a new roster of Teen Titans with a much more anti-authoritarian approach and a much more disrespectful attitude towards their mentors in the Justice League.
Chris Harwick to Return As Host of AMC's Talking Dead
After being cleared in an internal investigation into accusations by his ex-girlfriend of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, Chris Hardwick will return Aug. 12 as host of AMC’s Talking Dead. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Yvette Nicole Brown will host a Walking Dead Season 9 preview special on Aug. 5, and then return the following week as a guest for the premiere of Talking Dead, the cable network’s live after-show for The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead.
Doomsday Clock #6 May Have Just Spoiled Who Dies in Heroes in Crisis
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Doomsday Clock #6 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, in stores now. The Justice League’s effort to help their colleagues overcome the anxiety and depression that can come with extreme violence has been running smoothly for months, but everything is about to go wrong. Death is coming to Sanctuary in September’s Heroes in Crisis, and while the series is expected to be a murder mystery, Doomsday Clock may have spoiled who dies.
The Hostess Comics 'Secret Invasion'
In “Our Lives Together,” I spotlight some of the more interesting examples of shared comic book universes. You know, crossovers that aren’t exactly crossovers. Longtime reader Andy N. wrote in about this one (he actually is responsible for the last entry in this feature, as well). For readers of a certain generation, the Hostess ads that ran in comic books in the late 1970s were truly iconic.
When an FBI Agent Disbanded the X-Men
In every installment of Abandoned Love we will be examining comic book stories, plots and ideas that were abandoned by a later writer without actively retconnng away the previous story. Feel free to e-mail me at brianc@cbr.com if you have any suggestions for future editions of this feature. Today, based on a suggestion by reader Steve M. (well, he asked something tangentially related to this, at least), we look at one of the stranger X-Men break-ups.
Who Can Replace James Gunn As Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Director?
When James Gunn took charge of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise in 2014, many were skeptical. While Marvel Studios wasn’t known for hiring big-name directors at the time, the announcement of Gunn’s hiring still felt like an odd choice to helm the movie which would go on to define the cosmic realm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, especially after 2012’s The Avengers got the ball rolling towards Thanos.
Game of Thrones Final Season Confirmed For 'First Half' of 2019
Winter is finally coming, as HBO has confirmed the final season of Game of Thrones will debut in the first half of 2019. Although Season 8 of the fantasy epic will consist of only six episodes, fans now know how long it will be before showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss take the network back to the Seven Kingdoms. Although there was already confirmation that Game of Thrones will come to an end in 2019, Entertainment Weekly reports the season premiere will air in the “first half” of next year.
Andrew Lincoln Had Thought About Leaving Walking Dead Since Season 4
Andrew Lincoln admits he has been considering a departure from AMC’s The Walking Dead since the hit drama’s fourth season. Following weeks of rumors, the actor finally confirmed last week at Comic-Con International that the upcoming ninth season will be his last as Rick Grimes, the de facto leader of a ragtag band of survivors in the zombie apocalypse. Details of his departure have yet to be revealed.
Action Comics #1001: What's Lois Lane's Big Secret?
SPOILER WARNING: The following article contains major spoilers for Action Comics #1001 by Brian Michael Bendis, Patrick Gleason, Alejandro Sanchez and Josh Reed, on sale now. In Brian Michael Bendis and Patrick Gleason’s Action Comics #1001, Clark Kent continues to investigate the rash of apartment fires in Metropolis, while also dealing with Superman being falsely accused as the arson suspect.
Jim Jefferies Show Spotlights Backlash Against Comics Diversity
Jim Jefferies (Wilfred) has been roasting institutions in America for years now, but the Australian comedian now has a show on Comedy Central where he breaks down and mocks the current political climate. This week The Jim Jefferies Show headed to Comic-Con International to take on fan backlash against efforts to diversify comics.
Ant-Man and The Wasp Nearly Had a Captain America Cameo
Peyton Reed, director of Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp, has revealed that a guest appearance from Captain America himself was considered in early versions of the script, as reported by RadioTimes. Lighthearted and quirky, the Ant-Man movies feature characters who don’t take themselves too seriously. Paul Rudd’s shrinking/growing hero Scott Lang is surrounded by a posse of his fellow ex-cons, including Luis, played by Michael Peña.
Star Wars Author Would Block Mara Jade Cameo in Films
A certain character from theStar Wars Legends universe has been on the wishlist for fans since Disney started producing new Star Wars films. But it looks like her creator might try to block anything he doesn’t approve of. Timothy Zahn, the author of the novelized Stars Wars sequels from the 1990s and creator of Mara Jade, has said he would fight any appearance of her that was just a cameo. When Disney purchased the rights to Star Wars in 2012, they decided to go with a clean slate.
That Time That the Flash Hid Inside His Own Costume Ring!
In every installment of I Love Ya But You’re Strange I spotlight strange but ultimately endearing comic stories.
Gotham Star David Mazouz Responds to Batman Diss in Titans Trailer
The first trailer for DC Universe’s live-action Titans made waves last week at Comic-Con International, in particular for the scene in which Brenton Thwaites’ Robin declares, “Fuck Batman.” The diss didn’t escape the attention of Bruce Wayne, however, Actor David Mazouz, who plays a younger Bruce Wayne on Fox’s Gotham, was asked at Comic-Con by Syfy’s Dany Roth about the disrespectful message in Titans.
Christopher Robin & Pooh Reunite in Extended Sneak Peek
Next week, get ready to return to the Hundred Acre Wood. As Disney’s Christopher Robin prepares to open in theaters everywhere, a new extended sneak peek provides a glimpse at the film’s story. A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard’s titular character has all grown up and is neglecting his young family due to a demanding job. While commiserating in a London park, Christopher finds himself reunited with childhood companion Winnie the Pooh who has ventured out of the Hundred Acre Wood looking for his friends.
Venom Reveals the Secret Origin of the Symbiotes - And Its Bigger Than We Ever Imagined
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Venom #4 by Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, Frank Martin and Clayton Cowles, in stores now. Before you read the article, buy and read Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s Venom #4, because this issue shatters the very foundations of the character’s mythology. That’s a bold, possibly trite claim to make, but in this case it just so happens to be completely accurate.
Marvel Teases the Death of the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
In comic book history, there is a bit of a tradition with storylines dubbed “The Death of ____,” with some famous examples being “The Death of Superman,” Death of Wolverine and “Death of Spider-Man” (in the Ultimate Universe). While comic books love to fake readers out, when the comics actually call the storyline “Death of,” they typically follow through on that threat.
Marvel's Spider-Geddon Includes Spider-Woman From Old Man Logan's Reality
Marvel’s Spider-Man family of books is still feeling the results of Spider-Verse. The cross-dimensional team-up saw almost every Spider-Man or -Woman or -Ham that has been introduced uniting to fight back against the Inheritors. The upcoming “Spider-Geddon” event is set to bring the villains of that story back, along with another character we thought we’d seen the last of: The Spider-Woman of the Old Man Logan universe is returning for the event.
Avengers: Ghost Rider Levels Up with A Ghost [REDACTED]
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Avengers #5 by Jason Aaron, Paco Medina, Ed McGuinness, Juan Vlasco, Mark Morales, Karl Story, David Curiel and Cory Petit, in stores now. The relaunched Avengers title has certainly embraced the notion of “Go big or go home,” as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes aim to fend off extinction at the hands of a bunch of galactic overlords.
Darth Vader's Role in Rogue One Was Almost Very Different
Although Darth Vader played a brief but memorable role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the Sith Lord’s appearance was originally much different. Rogue One screenwriter Gary Whitta revealed that in his initial pitch to Lucasfilm, Vader actually went planetside to directly turn the tide during the Battle of Scarif in the Empire’s favor in the 2016 film.
The Predator's Shane Black Wants to Direct Episodes of The Flash & Supergirl
Even though Shane Black’s next film is the upcoming release of The Predator, an update of the popular sci-fi action film franchise he once starred in (playing a comic book-reading nerd no less), that hasn’t stopped the director from eying other projects, including a movie to television for The Flash and Supergirl. The Iron Man 3 director told Collider at Comic-Con International in San Diego that if he were to direct a TV show, he would single out one of the two series from The CW’s Arrowverse.
All of the DC Movie & Comic References in the Shazam! Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer for director David F. Sandberg’s Shazam! had a high hurdle to clear, as much of the focus on the film over the past several months had been on star Zachary Levi’s costume (a lot of fans hated it), and whether the film could help the largely dreary DC Extended Universe turn a corner without devolving into camp. Although the may still be out when it comes to the costume, the trailer’s tone appeared to win over much of the Comic-Con International crowd.
Marvel Comics' Complete October 2018 Solicitations
Marvel Comics has provided CBR with covers and solicit information for product shipping September 2018. Discuss these solicitations here on CBR’s Marvel Comics forum, Spider-Man forum, Star Wars forum, or X-Books forum and share with fellow fans what titles spark your interest. Rogue and Gambit must infiltrate the Shi’ar homeworld in order to save a precious package. But how are they going to wine and dine the Empire’s elite when its soldiers are hot on their trail?
The Stranger Things Comic Includes A Scene That Should've Been In Season 1
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the ashcan preview of Dark Horse Comics’ Stranger Things #1 by Jody Houser, Stefano Martino, Keith Champagne, Lauren Affe, Nate Piekos, available now. Before Stranger Things was a global phenomenon and one of the most popular television series currently on the air, we only had a trailer and a release date. We knew what some of the story entailed, and that there was a supernatural horror element to the series, but nothing much beyond that.
Adult Swim Responds to Offensive 2009 Video By Rick and Morty Co-Creator
Adult Swim is standing behind Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon after an offensive video he made in 2009 resurfaced, igniting controversy on social media. Harmon is only the latest celebrity targeted for firing because of online content from his past.
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