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Never judge a book by its cover -- unless it's a comic book, then please judge away. When you pick up a title from Marvel or DC Comics, the cover makes all the difference. It holds the ability to sell you the book in an instant, or it could be the equivalent of garlic to a vampire if it looks about as boring as two tree branches locked in a staring contest. The cover needs to convince you that what you're about to page through is both a must-read and must-buy experience.

Publishers understand the importance of covers, hence using different approaches like wraparound covers, foil variants, and embossed designs. While these add a visual impact and collector's appeal, it only works if the cover asserts itself as iconic. Now, the question is, how does one determine that? That's easy -- you look at its influence on pop culture and...

Captain America has always been a political symbol in Marvel Comics, and co-creator Joe Simon confirms that the famed hero is a direct response to the rising force of fascism during World War II.

The comic book artist revealed that their awareness of what was happening in Europe compelled them to create the perfect villain, i.e., Adolf Hitler. Steve Rogers’ first appearance in Captain America Comics #1 (1941) saw him decking the leader of the Nazi Party. This move, however, did not impress some people (via Cracked):

But when Captain America came out, America wasn’t yet in the war, so the American Nazis weren’t happy with what we did to their beloved Fuhrer. We had a couple of personal encounters with the Bund. But that didn’t stop us. If anything, it added fuel to the fire.

Despite the controversy, the writers continued voicing their political opinions in the most creative way.

Captain America is one of the pillars of Marvel Comics. Retroactively, he's one of the first superheroes of the Marvel Comics shared universe, and since the 2010s, he's been elevated into a full-blown pop cultural icon thanks to Chris Evans' portrayal in the "Captain America" movies.

But Evans was not the first silver screen Captain America. There was a 1944 "Captain America" film serial starring Dick Purcell, two 1979 "Captain America" TV films starring Reb Brown, and a pretty disastrous 1990 "Captain America" film. If that one had been a hit, maybe Cap wouldn't have been one of the few main Marvel heroes not to get a cartoon series in the 1990s.

As it stands, Captain America has never had a solo cartoon series. Yup, you read that right. Oh sure, Cap has appeared in many cartoons. He was one of the rotating stars of the 1966 cartoon "The Marvel Superheroes," which added rough...

So many stars stepped out and hit the orange carpet at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards held at Barker Hangar on Saturday (June 21) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Ice Spice, Brie Garcia and Auli’i Cravalho are just a few of the celebrities in attendance at the awards show, which is airing Right Now on Nickelodeon!

Tyla is serving as the host this year for the first time.

The KCAs put “kids and families in control at the biggest party of the summer with exciting star-studded collaborations, legendary skateboarding stunts, the latest in music with high-energy dancing, and Nickelodeon’s signature orange blimp trophy and epic slimings.”

Keep reading to see all the stars in attendance…

Hitting the stage for performances during the evening include Machine Gun Kelly and Katseye!

Related: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025: Full List of Nominations Revealed!

Keep scrolling below to see all of the stars attending the Kids’ Choice Awards…...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has, for the better part of its existence, been so mired in groundbreaking worldbuilding that it has reoriented and restructured the entire format of storytelling for major Hollywood franchises. Kevin Feige, the godfather of this new revisionist format, has reigned over the MCU with a keen eye for nearly 2 decades now, but with time comes change.

Kevin Feige at the 2016 Sdcc [Photo by Gage Skidmore licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons]

Now that Warner Bros. has finally stepped into the sandbox with its very own version of an interconnected DC Universe, James Gunn’s formative world of gods and monsters has begun to threaten Marvel’s standing in the Cbm arena.

Due to Gunn’s highly imaginative concepts mixed with obscure characters, the comic book universe conveys a newness to it with every unpredictable project. Be it the Guardians of the Galaxy or Creature Commandos, Gunn has...

Recently, Rob Liefeld cut ties with Marvel, citing mistreatment by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. He felt snubbed at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in July 2024, where he and his family were excluded from the afterparty, professional photos of him were deleted, and he received no red carpet acknowledgment.

His issues with Marvel date back to 2023 when the company credited Roy Thomas as a co-creator of Wolverine, upsetting Liefeld, who was close to Len Wein’s widow. In 2024, he requested more prominent credit for Deadpool & Wolverine, but Marvel reportedly reacted negatively, leading to further fallout.

Despite his long history with Marvel, which included significant contributions to Deadpool and Cable, Liefeld ultimately decided to sever ties due to ongoing tensions and perceived disrespect.

Related: Rob Liefeld Praises ‘House of X’ and ‘Powers of X,’ Criticizes Marvel Once Again

Now Liefeld seemingly took another shot at Marvel, the creator recently criticized...

Comic legend Jack Kirby will be the subject of a definitive documentary titled Kirbyvision, Variety reports exclusively. Acclaimed filmmaker Ricki Stern (Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work) will direct, with Emmy winners Dan and Josh Braun of Submarine Entertainment producing under their Submarine Deluxe banner alongside Mike Cecchini, Ron Fogelman, and Chris Longo. The Braun brothers previously produced The Andy Warhol Diaries and the true-crime hit Wild Wild Country.

Comic Legend Kirby Created Iconic Marvel, DC Characters

Kirby is considered one of the comic book's most prolific pioneers. He co-created Captain America with Joe Simon in 1941, featuring the superhero punching Hitler on the first issue's cover months before America entered WWII. Throughout his remarkable six-decade career, Kirby created or co-created numerous iconic characters and teams, including the Avengers, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and X-Men.

"If there were a Mount Rushmore of 20th-century pop culture luminaries,...

“Kirbyvision,” a definitive feature documentary about legendary comic book artist and creator Jack Kirby, is in development with acclaimed filmmaker Ricki Stern set to direct.

Emmy-winning producers Dan Braun and Josh Braun of Submarine Entertainment will produce under their Submarine Deluxe banner alongside Mike Cecchini, Ron Fogelman and Chris Longo.

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential creators in comics history, Kirby co-created Captain America with Joe Simon in 1941, famously depicting the superhero punching Adolf Hitler on the first issue’s cover months before the U.S. entered World War II. Throughout his nearly six-decade career, Kirby went on to create or co-create numerous iconic Marvel characters including the Avengers, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, Thor and the X-Men (many with Stan Lee).

At DC Comics, Kirby created the ambitious “Fourth World” saga, a sprawling cosmic epic featuring characters like Darkseid, Mister Miracle...

Fantastic Four Origins Unveiled (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Fantastic Four is making its long-awaited debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025. This is the third major cinematic adaptation of the seminal comic book series, following the 2005 duology and the 2015 reboot.

For those familiar with the true history of Marvel Comics, The Fantastic Four is a seminal series that serves as the very foundation for the modern Marvel mythos. Originally created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the series served as the foundation for the original Marvel shared universe, which wouldn’t be replicated in film until Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read on to learn more about how Marvel as we know it was born.

The Fantastic Four was Marvel’s breakout Silver Age title

The Fantastic Four was Marvel Comics’s breakthrough title after the disruptions...

Though they are now most associated with massive blockbusters, superheroes were politically-minded creations from the start, and the early heroes were more subversive than we give them credit for. Wonder Woman was created by psychologist William Moulton Marston, who lived together with two women some think were also romantically involved with each other. He explicitly created Wonder Woman to teach girls and boys about the importance of feminism and was inspired by first-wave activists and artists.

On the cover of the first issue of "Captain America Comics," the titular hero is shown punching Hitler in the face. Creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created the character as an anti-Nazi figure, as Simon strongly opposed non-interventionism during World War II and wanted the hero to reflect these views. That continues today, as many have also read Marvel's "Civil War" series as a direct commentary on the Patriot Act.

Indeed, superheroes began...

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2025 is another major year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with several projects across film and television coming to audiences. Thunderbolts* will bring together various characters from past MCU projects. One of the team's most prominent members will be Bucky Barnes, otherwise known as the Winter Soldier. As the MCU has progressed, few characters have been around longer than Bucky since he first appeared in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger. Bucky is one of the biggest supporting characters in the MCU, and his role doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.

Since the MCU has stumbled a little bit in recent years, Marvel Studios has been trying to recapture its past success by leaning on familiar characters and actors. While Bucky isn't...

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Captain America: Brave New World is certainly coming at an interesting time. Originally set for 2024, multiple delays have caused the movie to arrive in theaters less than a month after Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States, and morale among many Americans is at an all-time low. A series of executive orders have been pushed through that threaten the lives of millions of Americans. It certainly makes the prospect of a Red Hulk as President less terrifying. It also makes a Black man like Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson taking on the mantle of Captain America fighting the President of the United...

Plenty of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans love Peggy Carter, but arguably just as many would've preferred that Captain America/Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) end up with the other love of his life: Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). The silver screen versions of Steve and Bucky are childhood friends and about the same age; Bucky has known Steve since before he got juiced with the Super Soldier Serum, and had spent those years protecting him from plenty of ass-kickings. Movie fans might get the sense that Cap looked up to Bucky ... which is the complete opposite of the original comics.

In those, Bucky is several years younger than Steve. He wasn't Captain America's best friend, he was his kid sidekick. They first met at Fort LeHigh, where Bucky (the orphaned son of a soldier) was living. Depending on the telling, he was either directly assigned to Cap's side, or lucked into the...

Captain America first debuted in Jack Kirby and Joe Simon's "Captain America Comics" #1. Hitting newsstands at the tail end of 1940, the comic's cover page showed its flag-draped hero punching out Adolf Hitler.

Since then, most of Captain America's enduring enemies have been fictional Nazis, from the Red Skull to Baron Zemo. But not all fascists come from Germany. The U.S. has spent the last decade getting that rude awakening over and over, and stubbornly refusing to listen, but it's one that Captain America heard much earlier, and heeded, back in 1974. Yes, Captain America was coated in the grey morals of the real world long before the movies.

The "Secret Empire" storyline ("Captain America" #169-175), written by Steve Englehart and drawn by Sal Buscema, features the titular conspiracy out to discredit Captain America and seize control of the American government. The Secret Empire wear purple and black hooded cloaks,...

Creature Commandos has been an excellent start for James Gunn's Dcu. Throughout the series, viewers have been given a hint of a fully lived-in DC Universe with a rich history that stretches far beyond the story's events. It draws from real-world history and the rich legacy of DC Comics as a publishing institution, tapping into an important part of the superhero stories that sometimes get overlooked. Creature Commandos Episode 3, "Cheers to the Tin Man," explored the origin of the character G.I. Robot (Sean Gunn), a military android designed to kill Nazis who seemingly struggled following World War II.

The episode showed G.I. Robot's time-serving alongside Sgt. Rock and the boys of Easy Company, possibly setting up Luca Gugagino's Sgt. Rock feature film also shows a superhero fighting in World War II, a significant part of the early dawn of the superhero genre. With Creature Commandos also taking...

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Marvel put Captain America on the map when they allowed him to punch Adolf Hitler in the face, but DC Comics returned Hitler himself to the map decades later. Captain America Comics #1 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby marked the title character's first appearance, famously gracing the cover by giving the planet's most evil man a punch right to the kisser. It instantly made Captain America into an iconic and unforgettable figure.

However, some readers forgot that getting punched by Captain America wasn't Hitler's only appearance in superhero comics, as DC Comics added its own spin. Adventures of the Outsiders #33 by Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis, Adrienne Roy, and John Workman marks the return of Hitler as a clone created by supervillains hellbent on giving birth to a Fourth Reich.

However, as the next issue was promoted, DC promised this was "not just another Fourth Reich story!

Comic book adaptations have been around since the early 1940s, existing as serials for DC and Marvel's most popular characters, like Batman, Captain Marvel, Captain America and Superman - and 2025 marks some key announcements for several classic releases. Since the inception of comic book films, the genre's landscape has shifted drastically with landmark films like Batman (1989), Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, The Dark Knight, and the films in the MCU timeline.

Things will continue to shift even more with James Gunn's Dcu and Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Still, it's nice to look back on what came before in terms of comic book movie adaptations, and in 2025 there are some that will have significant birthdays. Here are the biggest comic book anniversaries that will happen in 2025.

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Captain America is a 1990 superhero film directed by Albert Pyun.

The Marvel Universe is a grand culmination of heroes, villains, and anti-heroes from all walks of life with iconic teams like the Avengers and the X-Men who mirror real-world complexities and human experiences. As Marvel’s cosmos constantly expands, so do its characters and stories, going beyond the solar system and to other dimensions.

From Africa to Europe, Marvel has been growing its multinational teams and heroes to better illustrate the diverse global landscape. Superheroes come from a myriad of different places, all over the world, and fans may not know even the most popular of heroes originate from other countries. This eclectic assortment of Marvel’s international characters showcases to readers that stories of heroism and excitement know no bounds.

China - Zheng Shang-Chi Special Marvel Edition #15 (1973) By Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin

Zheng Shang-Chi is an elite master martial artist who was raised to be an assassin...

Who is the creator of the Marvel Comics universe? It's a trick question, with too many possible answers for a correct one, but most would probably say former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Stan Lee. Others, though, will contend more credit should go to Lee's greatest collaborator (with apologies to Steve Ditko): Jack Kirby. In "Fantastic Four," writer Mark Waid and artist Mike Wieringo depicted the Marvel Universe's God, the one above all, as being Jack Kirby himself.

The co-creator of Captain America with Joe Simon back in the day, Kirby saw his most prolific work in the 1960s. He and Lee created the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Galactus and the Silver Surfer, the Hulk, the X-Men, Magneto, the Mighty Thor, and more. The dispute comes from the idea that Lee misrepresented his earned credit; that Kirby was doing most of the work and Lee was only performing his duties as an editor.

Warning: Spoilers for Nyx #5Regardless of their creators' original intent, the X-Men have always been a team that promotes the importance of civil rights and social equality. When Chris Claremont became the franchise's focal writer in the 1980s, the X-Men became an analogy for the United States tumultuous civil rights issues. However, after two decades of moving away from Claremonts vision, the X-Men are finally returning to their most important themes.

Following the Fall of X, writers like Jed MacKay, Gail Simone, and especially Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing have returned the X-Men to smaller-scale series, allowing for more intimate stories - like in Nyx #5 by Kelly, Lanzing, Francesco Mortarino, Elisabetta D'Amico, Ral Angulo, and Joe Sabino, which features a clash between humans and mutants at a protest.

Intentional or not, the X-Men have always been a socio-progressive franchise that promotes fighting for the rights of the oppressed while advocating...

Despite his demise in Avengers: Endgame, Thanos could return and wreak havoc on the Multiverse again if the opportunity arises. Josh Brolin, who portrayed the terrifying supervillain, suggests he could portray Thanos in Avengers: Secret Wars, though the character "has to fit" the story being told.

Speaking with Collider at New York Comic Con, Brolin addressed the possibility of Thanos appearing in Secret Wars, the anticipated Phase Six closer and Multiverse-collapsing event. However, Brolin thinks the right narrative needs to be introduced for a Thanos comeback to make sense. "Im not kidding Theres a thing with playing Thanos. Its like, Oh, theyre gonna bring Thanos back. Its like Sicario ; it has to be right. Its like Ryan Reynolds and I talking about Taylor Swift and we should be talking about Deadpool 4. But we go back and forth. Again, its what in his mind fits, what in my mind fits. Thanos...

Iron Man has been on almost every Avengers roster, but his newest team stretches the concept of Earth's Mightiest Heroes further than ever. Featuring not just surprise heroes but unexpected villains old and new, this new team promises to continue not just the lineage of the Avengers, but also the multi-series stories being told by their most recent writers.

Via Cbr, upcoming West Coast Avengers writer Gerry Duggan has broken down the bizarre roster of this new Avengers lineup, which includes Ultron and Marvel's Biggest Jerk Blue Bolt. Duggan also provides the first look at Danny Kim's unlettered art. As Duggan explains

Ultron's past is an obvious concern, and Blue Bolt's future seems a mess. He's got all the makings of a great Spider-Man rogue - not an Avenger. The concept of the team is going to put redemption and rehabilitation to the test.

The West Coast Avengers are a classic team,...

Steve Rogers is the most famous super soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but there are many other characters who were injected with the infamous Super Soldier Serum. Developed by Abraham Erskine, the serum completely changed history and became a target for several individuals and governments. Several known superheros and villains across the MCU movies owe their power to Erskine's serum, though his imitators never quite got the formula quite as right.

The success of Abraham Erskine's Super Soldier Serum did bring about copycats and other attempts at creating super soldiers. Extremis and Calvin Zabo's formula are just a few power-granting serums that tried to replicate Erskine's but did not directly borrow from his science. Bruce Banner did come close to replicating it but added gamma radiation to the mix, leading him to become the Hulk. However, Erskine's Super Soldier Serum is responsible for the creation of some of the...

Being Captain America means standing for all that America means - and yet it looks like there's an even more All-American hero looking to take Steve Rogers' place in a new variant cover. In a surprise to every comic fan, it seems as if the Thing has squeezed into the red, white, and blue tights - and he looks better than imagined.

In a series of Marvel variant covers for titles coming out in the near future, the Thing of the Fantastic Four is slipping into comics and stealing heroes' looks in a hilarious way. One of the best is the Thing's appearance on Pete Woods' variant cover for Captain America #15 (by J. Michael Straczynski and Jess Saz). What previously would have been just a silly joke is starting to look a little too good for its own good.

Turns out that there's nothing more American than Ben Grimm, and...

Thunderbolts* explores the underbelly of MCU heroism, depicting conflicted characters who lack the idealism of the Avengers. It brings together antiheroes, former villains, and morally complex figures who have already been established in the MCU timeline. The MCUs Thunderbolts* movie depicts the eponymous team, operating in the shadows and taking on missions that more conventional heroes might shy away from.

The Thunderbolts first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #449 in 1997, created by writer Kurt Busiek and artist Mark Bagley. In their original incarnation, the team was led by Baron Zemo, who formed the group to fill the void left by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Originally introduced as a group of villains masquerading as heroes, the Thunderbolts are often a blend of antiheroes, reformed criminals, and morally ambiguous characters.

Bucky Barnes Powers, Comics Origin & MCU History Explained

Bucky Barnes, also known as the Winter Soldier, is a super-soldier with enhanced strength,...

Since Spider-Man first entered the world of big budget blockbusters in 2002's Spider-Man, the wall-crawler has continued to prove himself one of Marvel's most popular characters and one of cinema's most spectacular superheroes, regardless of who's behind the mask. First portrayed by Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, Spidey has since been played by Andrew Garfield in Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man movies, Tom Holland in the MCU and by various actors in the animated Spider-Verse movies. Whether Peter Parker or Miles Morales, live-action or animation, or in a solo movie or a crossover event, Spider-Man has continued to capture audiences' imaginations for the past 22 years of his cinematic career.

After the Spider-Man trilogy brought the wall-crawler and some of his all-time greatest foes to life on the big screen, the Amazing Spider-Man movies gave audiences a revitalized modern look at Peter Parker's adventures and his personal relationships.

The idea of Captain America was born of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, who first appeared in Captain America Comics #1, published by Timely Comics. The character is one of the most popular superheroes created and has managed to capture a big fanbase.

Steve Rogers, who takes on the mantle of Captain America, was once a frail, asthmatic boy who wanted to do his part in helping the Allies win against the Nazis. He takes on a super-soldier serum that changes his physiology and turns himself to his peak physical form.

Chris Evans as Captain America in the MCU | Credit: Marvel Studios

In the comics, the character is a lot more grittier. Over the years, many instances have shown us how different he is from MCU’s Captain America, who is toned down a lot. He is superhuman, with a vibranium shield, and fights off humans and aliens alike, whoever threatens Earth.

Until now, Homelander has been the only one to mimic Captain America’s righteous star-spangled banner routine, although in a diabolically psychopathic light. However, with the coming of a new age, it seems that Batman is also getting in on the game. DC is finally going toe-to-toe with Captain America himself with their own version: Commander Star.

The Dark Knight as featured in DC’s new Absolute Comics issue Batman #150 [Credit: DC Comics]

Although the volume of DC comics of the last century or so has been a colorfully graded experience with delectable villains and incomparable heroes, it was high time that the audience of the newer generation of comic readers was introduced to something a bit more fresh. Commander Star performs that role with more than sufficient gusto in Batman’s all-new edition.

DC Finds a New Captain America-Inspired Hero

If DC has been aiming for a fresh start, a clean slate,...

"Captain America is arguably the most renowned hero in the Marvel Universe, widely known as 'The Timeless Hero.' The character's legacy, traversing from the World War II era to his resurgence in contemporary times, is truly monumental in both the world of Marvel Comics and the comic book genre as a whole. Despite fluctuating or shifting timelines, his 80-year tenure has yielded many diverse interpretations."

Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Steve Rogers was initially a frail young man who, despite his physical limitations, was determined to serve his country. His courage and unwavering resolve led him to volunteer for a secret government experiment, the Super-Soldier Program, where he was injected with the Super-Soldier Serum. This serum transformed Rogers into the peak of human physical potential, making him Captain America, a symbol of hope and patriotism.

Engaging in relentless combat with his arch-nemesis, the Red Skull, Captain America...

The superheroes of Marvel wouldn't all have the same color of lightsabers if they were in the Star Wars galaxy. There are several different colors a lightsaber can be, and they all have different symbolism and origins that make them unique. Multiple parts of Marvel's superheroes, from their backstories and origins to their personalities and self-image, would factor into what color lightsaber they would wield.

If the superheroes of the Marvel universe ever found themselves in the Star Wars galaxy, they would need their own lightsabers with colors that matched their personalities. Lightsabers are one of the most iconic and fleshed-out parts of Star Wars, from the various lightsaber combat forms to the different types of lightsabers. They're a legendary weapon, and it can be incredibly interesting to imagine them in the hands of Earth's mightiest heroes: the superheroes of Marvel. Imagining the amazing feats those heroes would be capable...

Captain America's villains have universe-altering quotes that challenge the Marvel hero throughout his story. The range of villains Captain America faces ensures that he grows immensely over the course of his arc. The likes of Red Skull, the Winter Soldier and Baron Zemo have impactful lines that carry a lot of implications not just for Captain America, but also for the entire franchise.

Captain America has some of the most important movies in the MCU, containing some memorable villains with universe-altering quotes throughout. With each movie of the trilogy having a significant impact on the universe as a whole, it's no wonder why Captain America's franchise remains high up on the list of the best Marvel movies of all time. A fairly common criticism of the MCU timeline is its lack of great villains, but Cap's tend to standout due to their ideals and how they go about accomplishing their goals.

Chris Evans’ Captain America was one of the founding heroes of the MCU and it’s difficult to imagine how the franchise would run without his presence. From The First Avenger to the Infinity War saga, he was at the center of every battle along with his comrades.

Chris Evans in Avengers: Infinity War / Marvel Studios

But, before the MCU was even established, there was already a dispute between Captain America’s creator and Marvel Studios. Joe Simon, the writer who created the figure alongside Jack Kirby, sued the studio for ownership of the character.

Marvel Studios And Joe Simon Fought Over Rights To Captain America

In a 2003 post from Variety, the outlet explained how Marvel Studios settled a dispute with writer and comics creator Joe Simon to have full ownership of Captain America’s copyrights.

Marvel said it intends to build up the franchise through media including feature films,...

"The Captain" storyline sees Steve Rogers step down as Captain America due to government obligations, showcasing his independence and principled spirit. "Castaway in Dimension Z" takes Cap on a sci-fi adventure in an alternate dimension, highlighting his struggle as a new father and survivor. "Winter Soldier" by Ed Brubaker changes Cap's lore forever by bringing back Bucky as a brainwashed assassin, grounding the character in modern espionage.

Captain America is one of Marvels oldest and best superheroes. From his debut punching Hitler in the face in 1941 Captain America Comics #1, Marvels patriotic hero has made his impact on the comic book world thanks to the tireless efforts of hundreds of writers and artists over the decades.

With over eighty years of comics to draw from, stretching all the way back to when Joe Simon and Jack Kirby first introduced him to the world, Cap is certainly not hurting for great stories.

1996’s animated show Superman: The Animated Series was widely loved by fans, and it wasn’t just because of its storyline. Written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Stan Berkowitz, and Rich Fogel and developed by Burnett and Bruce Timm, the series also earned massive fan approval for how it paid homage to some real legends.

Superman: The Animated Series (Available to stream on Max).

And by ‘real legends’, we refer to all the legendary comic book writers and artists who helped create the splendid world of superheroes and supervillains. One of these was none other than the late renowned mastermind Jack Kirby, who earned a ‘cameo’ in the very episode of the series that comic writer cum artist Alex Ross thanked the showrunners for.

Jack Kirby and Alex Ross’ Connection to 1 Superman: The Animated Series Episode

The late legend renowned for his works in the Marvel and DC comics, Jack...

Captain America remains unwavering in his pursuit of truth, justice, and freedom, even at great personal cost. Steve Rogers' belief in doing the right thing may be his biggest weakness, leading to unforeseen consequences. The latest issue of Captain America sees him risking an all-out war in Hell for the sake of exorcising a single demon.

The following contains major spoilers for Captain America #6, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

There has never been any question as to what values Captain America holds dearest, just as there has never been any doubt as to how far he is willing to go to uphold them. Whether it means putting his life, reputation, or legacy on the line, Steve Rogers has never faltered in his pursuit of truth, justice, and freedom. Unfortunately, his unwavering belief in those very same ideals might also be Captain America's biggest weakness, and his latest adventure is about to prove it.

DC Comics is releasing a new YA Graphic Novel edition of the satirical miniseries Prez, featuring the teenage president Beth Ross. The original Prez character debuted in 1973 and has become a beloved part of DC's Multiverse. The re-issued collection of Prez speaks to the success of DC's YA line and suggests a bright future for the character in the DC Universe.

Just in time for election season in the United States, DC Comics is releasing a new YA Graphic Novel edition of Mark Russel and Ben Caldwell's satirical miniseries about Prez, DC's teenage president. Prez: Setting a Dangerous President, starring teen president Beth Ross, will be available this coming summer, right as the U.S. election kicks into high gear.

DC has announced a new young adult graphic novel edition of Prez, the satirical miniseries by Mark Russell, Ben Caldwill, and Dominike “Domo” Stanton from 2015-2016. Prez: Setting a Dangerous President follows Beth Ross,...

What do "Happy Days" and "M*A*S*H" have in common? Well, for one thing, they're both era-defining TV shows of the 1970s that took place in the 1950s. "M*A*S*H" was set during the Korean War (even if its satirical target was the more recent Vietnam War), which unfolded from 1950 to 1953. It's a well-known joke that thanks to its 11-season run (1972 to 1983), the series lasted longer than the war it was set in.

That's not the only historical incongruity in "M*A*S*H" — there's a small but telling one in season 4, episode 21, "The Novocaine Mutiny," as first noted in "TV's M*A*S*H: The Ultimate Guide Book" by Ed Solomonson and Mark O'Neill. In this episode, Major Frank Burns (Larry Linville) is left in command and predictably behaves like a tyrant. He begins searching officers' quarters for "stolen" (actually gambled) money. When he gets to Radar's (Gary Burghoff) office,...

Exclusive: Netflix has picked up worldwide rights to true-crime feature documentary, Man On The Run, about the 1Mdb scandal and one of the fund’s alleged masterminds, international fugitive Low Taek Jho, also known as Jho Low.

The film charts the story of the enigmatic businessman and playboy. Working with former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Low orchestrated a scheme to exploit 1Mdb, a sovereign wealth fund established in 2009 initially with the purpose of benefiting the people of Malaysia.

However, in 2015 the journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown received leaked financial documents, setting off a global investigation that uncovered that vast sums of money were being funneled into international bank accounts to help fuel Low’s extravagant lifestyle. This included the acquisition of lavish properties, a private jet, a super-yacht, opulent parties with A-list celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, allegedly paying stars huge sums for appearances, and dating supermodels.

Dubbed the “Asian Great Gatsby,...

Joe Simon, legendary comic book artist, collaborated with his son and grandson to create ShieldMaster, and now, a new Kickstarter campaign aims to resurrect other classic Simon characters with Alan Moore's introduction. ShieldMaster: Blast to the Past is not only packed with beloved Joe Simon/Jack Kirby characters, but also features top talent like Joe Rubenstein and Tom Morgan providing stunning variant covers. The campaign also offers fans the opportunity to be drawn into the comic. The special one-shot, ShieldMaster: Blast to the Past, brings back classic Simon and Kirby characters that have not been in print for years, continuing Joe Simon's legacy of creativity. This Kickstarter project is a labor of love, years in the making.

A new legacy project is bringing back classic Joe Simon and Jack Kirby characters with Alan Moore in tow. Jesse Simon, grandson of legendary artist Joe Simon, has launched a string of...

Marvel's Captain America is emblematic in terms of strength, unbreakable resolve, and determination. While not endowed with the natural superhuman abilities wielded by many of Marvel's characters, his abilities transcend physical prowess; they encompass the ideals and values he upholds in the face of adversity. Different sources depict the character's strength level differently, but there are some clear indications of just how strong Captain America is in Marvel canon.

Steve Rogers is a fierce opponent not just due to his strength but because he knows how to control and enhance every aspect of it with unshakable willpower.

In the official Marvel canon, the super-soldier serum administered during World War II transformed Steve Rogers into the pinnacle of human physicality, allowing him to endure physical punishment that would incapacitate most.

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The World's First Super-Soldier May Still Be Its Strongest

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In new fanart, the Avengers' iconic group pose from the team's 2011 cinematic debut is reimagined with the heroes in their original comic costumes. The team's MCU introduction in The Avengers was a huge pop culture milestone, with a panning shot during the Battle of New York marking the moment where they truly came together as a team, rather than a contentious gathering of individual heroes.

The art comes from Kerry Callen - an illustrator who has a long history of contributions to Mad magazine, including a plethora of DC and Marvel parody comics. In this commissioned piece, Black Widow, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man and the Hulk stand together against the Chitauri invasion, but this time in their '60s designs. Black Widow and Hawkeye wear the costumes they originally debuted in as villains, Hulk wears the iconic torn white shirt and purple pants from the cover of The...

This post contains spoilers for Blue Beetle.

Even ten years ago, few would have guessed that the Blue Beetle would be in a movie, let alone the star of one. Both the current Blue Beetle Jamie Reyes and his predecessor Ted Kord have been fan favorites since the 80s, when the latter became a member of Justice League International. But Blue Beetle is hardly the only DC Comics deep cut in the film.

Throughout the movie, the villainous Victoria Kord (Susan Sarandon) touts her company’s newest invention, a battle suit termed Omac, which stands for One Man Army Corps. Created by Jack Kirby during his time at DC Comics in the 1970s, Omac is one of the legendary artist’s strangest characters, someone who has been radically reimagined several times since his first appearance.

Omac made his debut in 1974’s Omac #1, written and penciled by Kirby, with letters and inks by Mike Royer.

Out of all of Marvel’s superheroes, the one with the most storied legacy just might be Captain America. Debuting in 1940, he’s one of the publisher’s oldest heroes, and remains a fixture of popular culture thanks to various comic-book adaptations.

With over eighty years of stories to draw from, it’s hard to narrow down Captain America’s history into ten defining moments. Cap has been through it all, from the very beginning in the Golden Age to the birth of Marvel Comics as we know it today, to Marvel's dominance in Hollywood and beyond through the MCU. There’s no better character to track through Marvel Comics’ history than the Star-Spangled Avenger, so here are Captain America’s 10 defining moments throughout Marvel history.

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Captain America Punches Hitler

Captain America’s 1940 debut is notable for several reasons,...

Jesse Simon, the grandson of the legendary Joe Simon, is bringing to life a legacy project near and dear to his heart: ShieldMaster. Earlier this year, Simon Studios launched their first ever Kickstarter to bring previously existing ShieldMaster material back into print. The campaign was a huge success, and now Jesse and Simon Studios are returning with a third issue of ShieldMaster. The Kickstarter for issue three is currently live and promises cool rewards for backers, such as variant covers and art prints.

Joe Simon is one of the greats of comics’ Golden Age; a pioneer who - along with frequent collaborator Jack Kirby - helped create a number of iconic characters for both Marvel and DC. Captain America is perhaps Simon and Kirby’s best known creation, but the duo were behind other classic characters such as the Guardian and the Newsboy Legion. Jesse’s father, Jim, also works in comics,...

Stan Lee narrates his own amazing life story in a fun and creatively produced documentary that purposely skirts controversy. Director David Gelb celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lee's birth with a breezy retrospective of an extraordinary man. Models, animation, audio recordings, and extensive archival footage are used to paint a wholesome picture of a beloved cultural icon. Lee takes you from his impoverished childhood through the decades of building Marvel Comics to a household brand. It's a Wikipedia approach that doesn't delve too deep but gives an adequate and enjoyable summary of greatness.

Stan Lee appears with his mustache, dark glasses, and warm, fatherly smile. He recounts staring at a fly crawling on the wall as a boy. He imagined a hero with incredible powers but not unlike the average person. They would need a job, pay bills, and deal with everyday stress. Lee wanted stories for the real world.

Last week, I was rewatching Spider-man: Into The Spiderverse (2018) before going for the sequel. When the mandatory Stan Lee cameo scene appeared, my immediate thought was how I was going to miss seeing the man doing his thing for one minute while watching Across The Spiderverse. For a lot of people around the world, Stan Lee used to be the goofy old guy who cameoed in every single Marvel movie until his death back in December 2018. He made one posthumous appearance in Avengers: Endgame (2019), but even after that, the MCU managed to find creative ways to pay tribute to Lee in many of their projects.

Lee’s legacy goes far beyond the MCU, of course. It’s safe to say that the man will forever be remembered as the person who made Marvel Comics what it is. A documentary on the man’s life was long-time due, and we finally have it,...

Face front, true believers! Here’s an interesting lil’ tidbit about the current cinema landscape. Just who has been the major part of several huge box office hits over the last fifteen years? Well, we’re not talking about an actor, or a filmmaker, or a studio exec. Oh, and he left the planet almost five years ago. Okay, you got it, I’m talking about the comic book writing superstar who co-created almost the entire staple of Marvel superheroes. And he became a fun bit of business in the screen adaptations of those characters by popping up in brief cameo roles (I made it a game with my nephews to nudge me when he flashed that big grin). He’s been profiled by several TV newsmagazine shows and mini-bios, but now he’s getting the full feature-length documentary treatment with the simply titled Stan Lee. Excelsior!

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“Stan Lee” — a documentary on the man who, along with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, created Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, Black Panther and many other iconic Marvel characters —

selectively focuses on the comic book legend’s career and, to a much lesser extent, his personal life, pruning considerable information about his other ventures and legal disputes as seen on Wikipedia. It’s co-produced by Marvel Studios, so the film, which receives its world premiere at Tribeca Festival and streams on Disney Plus on June 16, expectedly sings his praises.

Lee himself posthumously supplies the first-person voiceover narration, albeit indirectly through various archival interviews and speeches given over the years, which filmmaker David Gelb (“Jiro Dreams of Sushi”) has carefully spliced together based on the chronology of seminal events in his lifetime. To illustrate the narration, Gelb has employed conventional archival footage and photos as well as not-so-conventional comic strips and clay figures.

Steve Rogers gained the body of an Olympic athlete when he became Captain America, but the MCU Steve Rogers may have gained superpowers as well. The Captain America of the comics was meant to be the pinnacle of human achievement, with a heroic heart and athletic physique. However, there are several instances in the movies which suggest the MCU Captain America has superpowers, including enhanced strength and stamina.

Created by comics' legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the Steve Rogers of the comics was meant to be a more realistic hero that ordinary children could aspire to be like. Much like DC Comics' Batman, the Steve Rogers of the comics is highly trained, but has no intrinsic abilities that mark him as more than human. While the Super Soldier Serum transformed Steve Rogers into a peak human athlete, it did not give him any powers beyond those which any soldier...

Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, will return this fall in a brand-new miniseries,as part of DC Comics’ larger New Golden Age initiative. This new book will be a return to glory for the character, who has not headlined his own title in more than 25 years. Wesley Dodds: The Sandman will spotlight Dodds at a vital moment in his career, when his greatest invention could also spell doom for humanity.

DC has released more information on the October-shipping title, including a look at the first issue’s cover, shared below. Written by Robert Venditti and drawn by Riley Rossmo, the book casts Dodds as a “pacifist,” albeit one who has given up on dreams of a peaceful world. However, Dodds has not given up on other people, believing they will do the right thing if given the right tools and circumstances. He also believes in the concept of “humane warfare.