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Buffy Summers (foreground) with the Original Trilogy Star Wars characters in the background
Like It or Not, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Revival Should Learn a Few Things From Star Wars If It Wants to Work

With a Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV reboot officially on its way, there is a valuable lesson that the franchise can learn from Star Wars.

Thor MCU and Avengers comic
Sorry, Thor! Marvel's Newest God Just Introduced a Weapon That Makes Mjolnir Look Totally Pathetic

Thor and Mjolnir are mighty, but Marvel Comics' revised cosmic lore just revealed a powerful primordial weapon that puts the hammer to shame.

Sabretooth with other super-villains like the Kingpin and Lizard behind him.
Redeeming Villains Can Be Hard, And Marvel Wants You to Know Why That's the Case: "It's An Uphill Battle"

Marvel often offers redemption arcs for its supervillains, but it is the exception to the rule for these to stick; a Marvel Senior Editor explains why

A man in a yellow shirt writing on a piece of paper while a bearded man, a woman, and a cow wave behind him in The Far Side.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Will Change How You See Classic TV Shows

The Far Side has a funny way of looking at things, including TV. Discover 10 strips by Gary Larson that take a twisted look at classic television.

Rob Liefeld (left) and the movie version of Deadpool depicted by Ryan Reynolds (right.)
Rob Liefeld, the Creator of Deadpool, Is Determined to Work on Superman Whether DC Likes It or Not

In a podcast interview, Rob Liefeld teased that he already has pages drawn for a Superman story, he's just waiting for the hero to hit public domain.

Miles Morales' Spider-Man looking over the shoulder of Ultimate Comics' The Maker
I'll it It, Miles Morales Just Blindsided Me and It's All Thanks to 1 of Marvel's Biggest Gambles in Years

Miles Morales is about to enter Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe, and the event is set to be his most terrifying mission yet with enormous stakes.

Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow and Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts*
If Scarlett Johansson Really Wants to Direct a MCU Movie, I Know Just the Story For Her

A White Widow film directed by Scarlett Johansson could not only pull from rich comic history, but give the MCU another grounded spy thriller.

MCU SMART HULK AND THOR'S HAMMER
Hear Me Out: Hulk Is Absolutely Worthy of Mjolnir, and Marvel Knows It

Not many heroes can wield Thor’s hammer, but Marvel has definitely proven that the Hulk should be one of them. He's not the monster you think.

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Crunchyroll Marvel Feature Image-2
Move Over, Marvel! Anime Is the Next IP Gold Mine According To a New Report

Despite superheroes' resurgence among fans, anime threatens to take over as it continues to expand globally, thanks to its surge in popularity

She-Hulk looking cool while Hulk rages in the background
She-Hulk's New Codename Proves Marvel Is Serious About Reinventing the Hulk Family

The entire Hulk Family, including She-Hulk, are set for a major reinvention in Imperial, and a new nickname for Jen shows how serious Marvel is

Gary Larson’s The Far Side, a popular single- comic series known for its absurd and often dark humor
Could Gary Larson's Far Side Be Published Today? Well... It's Complicated

Gary Larson’s The Far Side is an evergreen comedy hit, but if the strip came out today, would it still be a beloved and marketable series?

Comic book art: Batman with the extended Bat-Family in the background.
As Much As I Love DC, I it the Best Part of Batman's Lore Is a Bald-Faced Lie, And It Always Has Been

I’ve been a die-hard DC fan forever, but only recently did I realize that the part of Batman lore I’ve always loved most is a monumental lie.

Star Wars: Darth Vader and Doctor Aphra.
Read This and Try Telling Me I Haven't Uncovered Star Wars' Most Chaotic Character

Star Wars' most chaotic character is a morally ambiguous archaeologist whose self-serving pursuits constantly cause galaxy-wide mayhem.

the far side a detective points at an elephant in a trenchcoat
10 Far Side Comics Where the Joke Is A Literal Mystery

The Far Side could be a mystery on any given day, but some of Gary Larson's funniest cartoons featured literal mysteries, left deliberately unsolved.

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Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) holding a blue lightsaber in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker next to Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) holding a blue lightsaber in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
I'm Not Sure How, But Star Wars Just Made Me Love Rise of Skywalker's Most Controversial Scene

The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation is poised to give pivotal characters, like Ahsoka Tano and Kanan Jarrus, the visual presence they deserve.

Batman and the Marvel Universe.
Batman Has Fought Crime For Over 80 Years Now, But 1 Hero Proves He’s Never Actually Tried to End It

As beloved as he is, Batman’s war on crime hasn’t done much to improve Gotham, especially when compared to a hero who has made people’s lives better.

Citizen V holding sword to the right with the MCU's Thunderbolts standing in yellow to the left
This Thunderbolts Tribute Unleashes a Founding Hero Who's Way Too Extreme for the MCU

The Thunderbolts are having a moment after their successful MCU debut, with one of its first , Citizen V, getting the perfect cosplay design!

Luke Skywalker to the left and Leia Organa to the right both from the original Star Wars trilogy in front of a vibrant background
Leia's New Final Words Are the Perfect Mirror of Luke Skywalker's Death

Leia's ultimate sacrifice mirrors Luke's final stand, uniquely defining the distinct yet equally heroic legacies of the Skywalker twins.

superman happy and batman with a magnifying glass, the justice league and legion of super-heroes behind
It's True: Everything Fans Know About Superman’s Morality Comes from Batman. And That’s the Problem

Superman might be an iconic hero, but more modern interpretations find him influenced by Batman, and that doesn’t bode well for the Man of Steel.

Matt Murdock in Daredevil Born Again and Jessica Jones in the Defenders Saga
As Jessica Jones Preps For Her MCU Debut, There Is 1 Comic That Needs to Be the Blueprint

As Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones officially returns for Daredevil: Born Again season 2, Marvel can finally tell her best stories.

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