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Jim Shooter, the comics industry titan who went from teenage writing prodigy to seminal but divisive editor-in-chief for Marvel Comics in the 1980s, has died after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 73.

His death was announced Monday on Facebook by writer-editor Mark Waid and confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his son, Benjamin Shooter.

Shooter came of age in an industry that was both staid and stuck in traditions yet unusually open in a way that a phone call from an editor to a kid could make dreams come true.

He wrote stories that he sent into National Comics — as DC was known at the time — in the mid-1960s when he was in his early teens, prompting an out of the blue phone call from legendary editor Mort Weisinger, who would buy the stories and put Shooter on the payroll. It was a boon for the youngster, who...

Yes, this is real. Rocky Balboa, the underdog Philadelphia boxer created by Sylvester Stallone for the seminal 1976 sports movie "Rocky," was once included as a member of G.I. Joe. It seems that Rocky's powerful punches -- and ability to take them -- made him ideally suited to fight the high-tech international terrorist organization Cobra. As such, he became a team member with outlandish ultra-soldiers like Blowtorch, Gung-Ho, Snake Eyes, and, uh, Footloose.

The version of G.I. Joe in question was part of the property's popular rebranding from 1982. The then-new brand was subtitled "A Real American Hero" and is deeply familiar to individuals who are now pushing 50. It was a massive cross-media enterprise launched by Hasbro as a means of taking over a large portion of the toy market. "A Real American Hero" also involved a newly-relaunched toyline, which boasted a new menagerie of cartoonish characters figures that only...

2024 was the biggest year for Marvel's Phil Coulson since his death in 2012's The Avengers. That's not just because he was resurrection from death, but because he gained immense cosmic power, literally replacing a god in Marvel canon. Nobody guessed that 2024 would transform Phil Coulson, let alone make him the godlike leader of Marvel's most powerful team.

2024 saw a major upheaval in the lore surrounding the Infinity Stones, as Thanos revealed he had created a new 'Death Stone.' However, things really changed when the Stone escaped its creator, resurrecting and empowering former Shield agent Phil Coulson. Not only did this give Coulson major new powers, but it forced him to replace Death, becoming Marvel's new Grim Reaper.

The Death Stone was created when Thanos bound the entity known as Death (and often manifesting as his cosmic love 'Lady Death') to an artificial Infinity Stone. Now that the...

The Energon Universe has been a massive success, and the recent G.I. Joe relaunch continues that trend by being the best-selling single issue released by Image Comics for the month of November. Skybound’s shared Transformers / G.I. Joe universe took the comic industry by storm with the release of 2023's Void Rivals #1 by Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici, and the imprint shows no signs of stopping as it continues into its second year.

According to Image Comics, the publisher’s top-selling book for the month of November was G.I. Joe #1 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, and Rus Wooton, the relaunch of the forty-year-old property.

G.I. Joe #1 was easily one of the biggest launches of the year, but Skybound’s entire line of Energon Universe titles takes the top three spots for Image’s entire catalog for the month of November, as the #2 and #3 spots...

50: Wolverine (v1) #87 W: Larry Hama P: Adam Kubert I: Dan Green C:Marie Javins

This issue was never not going to make the list. I choose it because it centres around Maverick but of course, it is a Wolverine story first and foremost. When I got into collecting Wolverine comics one of the things I wanted to learn about first was the history of Team X. In that regard this issue delivers as it alternates between the past and present. In te present Maverick has contracted the Legacy Virus and is attempting to trick Wolverine into killing him. The flashbacks reveal how Maverick would go to any lengths to complete a mission after Sabretooth has sabotaged their exit route. There are elements in this story that are touched upon in novels and cartoons that I had read before this issue, so to see it in comics was very cool.

Marvel recently introduced its new seventh Infinity Stone, with Phil Coulson taking possession of the Death Stone - which only makes it all the more surprising that there is now an eighth Infinity Stone in Marvel's reality. However, rather than embodying a new fundamental force of the universe, this Stone is an aberration that just rewrote the rules of Marvel's most powerful artifacts, even removing their biggest weakness.

In the pages of Derek Landy, Ruairí Coleman, Scott Hannah, Brian Reber, Erick Arciniega and Cory Petit's Infinity Watch #1, Phil Couls meets Avery Zavala. Currently, Coulson is trying to shape the current Infinity Stone bearers into a team, leading them into battle against new villains the Apeiron. However, the team are quickly overpowered, and are only saved from death when Zavala steps in to help.

Avery Zavala reveals that he's a previously unknown Infinity Stone bearer, wielding his own Infinity Stone outside of the natural seven.

"Transformers" does not have a singular creator — that's what happens when a story begins for commercial reasons, not artistic ones. During the 1980s, toy giant Hasbro imported several Japanese action figures of transforming robots. The Reagan administration had also loosened regulations on advertising in children's entertainment, so now Hasbro just needed a story to sell these "Transformers."

That call was answered by Marvel Comics, who Hasbro had already partnered with Marvel to develop their "G.I. Joe" series. In 1981, writer Larry Hama was pitching a new Nick Fury series. Then in came Hasbro, who wanted creative input for their planned action figure line "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero." Marvel's Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter first suggested the idea of G.I. Joe as a anti-terrorism team, and proposed that Hama fold his ideas for Nick Fury into "G.I. Joe." Cue an ongoing "Joe" comic written by Hama, published by Marvel hitting stands in 1982.

Amusingly,...

Since 2007, the Transformers franchise has been a major success at the box office, even if most of the movies weren't exactly successful with critics. On the other hand, fellow Hasbro franchise G.I. Joe largely failed to make a similar cinematic mark, be it critically or financially. Now, the two properties are set to join forces on the big screen, and there's plenty of comic book source material to pull from to make it work.

The G.I. Joe and Transformers franchises have crossed over in the comic book medium. Likewise, they have individual stories that could also be used to influence the movie team-up. By using these elements as a base, the Transformers/G.I. Joe movie might be a success.

Updated by Timothy Blake Donohoo on December 1, 2024: Per Hasbro and Paramount, a Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is still in the works. There have been several crossovers between the...

When it comes to Marvel's unkillable heroes, Wolverine is at the top of the list, thanks mainly to his powerful healing factor. Logan can take on blades, bullets and laser blasts, healing in seconds to come back fighting with his deadly adamantium-coated claws. However, even Logan would admit that his healing factor isn't magic, and there are 10 definitive ways to kill him that Logan himself identifies as beyond his ability to recover from.

The majority of these methods are outlined in 2008's Wolverine: Killing Made Simple from Christopher Yost, Koi Turnbull, Sal Regla, Beth Sotelo and Cory Petit. The issue smartly consolidated past Wolverine lore, acknowledging past stories where he faced lethal threats. Other stories have added to this list since, with Wolverine acknowledging there are plenty of ways to end him if you're truly committed.

Related "An Answer To Your Claws": Wolverine Lore Officially Introduces an Unbreakable Metal...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for The Amazing Spider-Man #60!

It's not uncommon that Marvel characters evolve far enough to become practical gods, and it seems like Spider-Man is getting to witness this transformation firsthand - with someone from his own rogue gallery. Sandman is a character who's had some heroic ups and villainous downs, as a founding member of the Secret Six while also serving at one time as one of the Sinister Six too. But hero or villain or even anti-hero, it turns out he's more powerful than supposed. In fact, he's already well on his way on the road to godhood.

In The Amazing Spider-Man #60, by Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr., Spider-Man has to take a quick detour to take care of his old bank-robbing friend Flint Marko, or Sandman. It's a quick battle because, by now, Peter Parker knows how to handle this rogue - but it's...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Scarlett #5While Image and Skybound's new Energon Universe has been fascinating and engaging, I'm still waiting for Snake Eyes. Bringing the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises together alongside brand-new characters and all-new storylines, I have loved how the often separate lores and continuities have been merged in fresh and creative new ways. That said, I'm baffled by the absence of Snake Eyes who's indisputably one of the most popular Joes of all time.

Having first begun with Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici's Void Rivals in June 2023, the Energon Universe also features Skybound's Transformers by Daniel Warren Johnson and multiple G.I. Joe miniseries including Duke, Cobra Commander, Destro, and Scarlett. Additionally, G.I. Joe #1 will begin in November for Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly. That said, I don't understand why there have been zero mentions of Snake Eyes, a character who is just as iconic as Duke,...

The winners of this year's Harvey Awards—which have been recognizing outstanding achievements in various comics-related categories since 1988—were announced over the weekend. The Best Manga category had a bunch of tough competition in it, and Ryoko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon manga came out on top. Five inductees were also recently announced for the Hall of Fame, including Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The other inductees were illustrator Arthur Adams ( Uncanny X-Men ), comic author Larry Hama ( G.I. Joe ), artist and writer Sergio Aragonés ( Groo the Wanderer ) and comic artist John Buscema ( The Avengers ). Yen Press, which publishes the English edition of the Delicious in Dungeon manga, celebrated the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Here's the full list of nominees in the Best Manga category: The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren, translated by Ajani Oloye (Yen Press) Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, translated by Stephen Kohler...

Late manga author Akira Toriyama, known for creating iconic works like Dragon Ball, Sand Land, and Dr. Slump, has been inducted into the prestigious Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.

The announcement was made ahead of the Harvey Awards ceremony, which is set to take place at New York Comic Con on Friday, Oct 18, 2024.

The mangaka, who passed away earlier in 2024, joins Arthur Adams, the acclaimed Marvel artist behind Uncanny X-Men and Excalibur; Sergio Aragones, a longtime contributor to Mad magazine and creator of Groo the Wanderer; John Buscema, the late Marvel artist known for his work during the 1960s to 1980s; and Larry Hama, the writer and artist who helped build the G.I. Joe universe.

In 2021, Rumiko Takahashi, the author of Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and other popular works, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Toriyama’s Dragon Ball remains one of the most influential and widely recognized series,...

As you may know, since the release of Venom: The Last Dance’s latest full trailer, fans have been buzzing about one shocking revelation: the confirmation that Knull will make his big-screen debut, allowing audiences to finally explore this character.

As mentioned, Venom: The Last Dance will introduce Knull, the fearsome overlord of the Symbiotes, but that’s not the only mystery surrounding the film. The trailer, along with several earlier teasers, has shown that Earth is being invaded by a group of dangerous aliens.

While fans had their suspicions about the identity of these characters, it wasn’t until recently that we received confirmation of who they truly are. If you’re curious—and we’re sure many of you guessed correctly—keep reading for more details!

If you recall the trailers, you’ll likely remember the massive aliens that Venom was either battling or fleeing from, depending on the scene.

As you probably know, people have only been talking about that one shocking revelation since Venom: The Last Dance‘s most recent full trailer was released. This is, of course, the confirmation that Knull will make a debut on the big screen, and the movie will finally explore this character for the fans to enjoy.

As said, Venom: The Last Dance will feature the on-screen debut of Knull, the frightening overlord of the Symbiotes. But that is not the only enigma we have as far as the movie is concerned.

Namely, the trailer (and several previous ones) revealed that Earth was being invaded by a group of dangerous and threatening aliens.

And while the fans had suspected the identity of these characters, it wasn’t until recently that we actually received a confirmation as to their true identity. In case you’re interested, although we’re sure that a lot...

The Infinity Watch has been formed once again in the Marvel Universe, a team of seven individuals each in possession of one of the Infinity Stones. However, this new lineup not only consists of completely new members, theyre also like nothing Marvel fans have seen from this legacy team before. These Infinity Watch members arent just in possession of the Infinity Stones, they are the Infinity Stones, as each Gem merges with its own host, imbuing them with unparalleled cosmic power. And now, this new Infinity Watch has officially been assembled.

In Avengers Annual 2024 #1 by Derek Landy and Salvador Larroca, the new Infinity Watch comes together for the first time. Their story was told across Marvels 2024 Annual titles, all of which featured each member of the new Infinity Watch either gaining their Infinity Stone powers for the first time, or coming to terms with the nature of them. Throughout that time,...

Warning! Potential spoilers for Void Rivals #13Void Rivals kicked off the Energon Universe when it launched in the summer of 2023, with the surprise appearance of the Transformers (2023) own Jetfire. Now, the G.I. Joe corner of Skybounds shared universe will be entering the world of the Sacred Ring, as Cobra-La takes to the stars to mix things up with Void Rivals main characters Darak and Solila at the end of October.

Released via Skybounds Instagram, the preview for Void Rivals #13 comes from the creative team of Robert Kirkman, Lorenzo de Felici, Patricio Delpeche and Rus Wooton. The preview opens with Pythona, who was sent on a mission to space at the end of the Cobra Commander miniseries.

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Interestingly, Pythona has a dream where she is being scolded by Lord Golobulus, the ruler of Cobra-La. Readers havent seen much of the...

One of the biggest draws for the multiverse is the ability to bring in characters that typically would not be possible from a narrative standpoint, and Deadpool & Wolverine pulled off bringing in a significant number of multiverse characters brilliantly. The MCU struck gold with the film, as Deadpool & Wolverine made over a billion dollars at the box office, and is the highest grossing film for Marvel since Spider-Man: No Way Home. It's clear that, when properly utilized, the multiverse can be incredibly successful.

Deadpool & Wolverine was overloaded with cameos and Easter eggs, featuring various characters throughout Marvel's film history. Familiar faces to the Deadpool and Fox X-Men franchise, as Deadpool & Wolverine's cast saw the return of Colossus, Shatterstar, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Yukio, and even Aaron Stanford's Pyro, but Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine was the highlight of the film. One of the best scenes in the film featured a montage of various Wolverines,...

Wolverine is one of Marvels top characters, but according to iconic G.I. Joe writer Larry Hama, sales on his solo book were once so low that it was in danger of being canceled. The Joe scribe was then given the task of taking over the title, turning sales around until it was one of Marvels top-selling titles.

Appearing at the Wolverine: 50-Year Anniversary panel at Dragon Con 2024, Larry Hama explained how he got the job writing Wolverine. I was having trouble getting writing work at Marvel at the time, Hama said, I had the number one book in G.I. Joebut they said. G.I. Joes a fluke.

Amazingly, Marvel's brass at the time might have been wrong about Hama's G.I. Joe, but they were right to give him the opportunity to write Wolverine, which not only solidified the author's reputation as a comics maestro, but it salvaged the X-franchise's...

Marvel just introduced a devastating new force to Wolverine lore, as new gold adamantium arrives to upgrade Logan's enemies and attempt to seize control of his mind. Adamantium is an unbreakable metal in Marvel lore - one which was bonded to Wolverine's bones and claws by the villainous Weapon X and their experiments on mutants. Now, the metal that has become part of Wolverine's body is once again making him a target.

In Wolverine #1 by Saladin Ahmed and Martn Cccolo, Wolverine battles his old enemy Cyber in the wilds of Canada. Logan brutalizes Cyber, whose arms are coated in adamantium, and the clashes of their battle awaken a mysterious golden metal deep underground. An injured Cyber later encounters this golden metal while fleeing from Wolverine and is possessed by it, with his adamantium being 'infected' and taking on a golden sheen.

Fans also get to hear the new metal's 'thoughts' through narration,...

Wolverines bone claws caused a storm of controversy among fans when he lost his Adamantium in the nineties, but according to writer Larry Hama, it was nothing compared to what happened behind the scenes at Marvel. Logans Adamantium was ripped from his body during the Fatal Attractions event in 1993, revealing his claws were actually made of bone. Immediately controversial among fans, Wolverine went without his Adamantium skeleton for the next six years.

Appearing at the Wolverine: 50-Year Anniversary panel at Dragon Con 2024, longtime Wolverine writer Hama talked about how things got quite heated at that years X-retreat for the creators of the X-Men family of titles.

This was the year that they decided that [Wolverine] had bone claws, Hama explained, and the amount of fist-pounding and yelling and screaming about this comic was unbelievable. Things got so heated among the Marvel creators during the retreat that Hama states It almost got physical.

Legendary G.I. Joe writer Larry Hama has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Mounties vs. Werewolves, his latest horror comic. The Mounties vs. Werewolves Kickstarter campaign runs until September 14, and gives fans the opportunity to support Hama's exciting new project, which will show that he is still one of the top creators in the industry. Larry Hama's legacy as a comic book icon, and his perfectly-suited skills for the comic book medium, makes Mounties vs. Werewolves a must-read story, and the Kickstarter a must-back, in order to bring the project to fruition.

After the phenomenal success of the G.I. Joe Compendium set earlier this summer, original Joe writer Larry Hama is launching his own project on Kickstarter: Mounties vs. Werewolves, an all-new horror comic from a legend of the industry. With a career writing G.I. Joe, Wolverine and Batman, any project with Hamas name on it will excite comic fans,...

Three weeks after landing in theaters, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is still going strong. It has not only crossed the $1 billion box office milestone at the box office, but also and bocame the highest-grossing R-rated film ever.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has a lot of problems (read /Film's mixed review here) but the titular buddy dynamic is one of its strengths. If nothing else, it's fun to hear a grouchy Hugh Jackman call Ryan Reynolds an idiot over and over.

Logan and Wade Wilson have a long history in Marvel Comics. They're both way more lethal than most other superheroes and have a shared history of being experimented on by the Weapon X super soldier program. Wolverine's bad temper makes him the perfect comedic foil for Deadpool's flippancy, so their team-ups are a salt-and-pepper pairing that makes for a truly dynamic duo.

Looking across the three decades of Deadpool and Wolverine's shared comic history,...

The 2001 war drama Pearl Harbor is set to make its way to Tubi this September, offering audiences another chance to revisit one of the most polarizing films of its time.

Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Bay alongside Jerry Bruckheimer, Pearl Harbor is a romantic war drama that blends historical events with a fictionalized love story, set against the backdrop of the infamous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The film, which stars Ben Affleck, Kate Beckinsale, and Josh Hartnett, will be available for streaming on Tubi starting September 1.

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Pearl Harbor tells the story of childhood friends Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett), both of...

Skybound invites fans to appear in the new G.I. Joe comic by choosing their allegiance (Joe or Cobra) and submitting a photo. The "Choose Your Side" initiative is available to new or existing Skybound Insiders members, with submissions featured in a special ad in an upcoming issue. G.I. Joe #1, on sale November 13, is part of the Energon Universe and marks the latest expansion of fan engagement in the franchise.

Are you G.I. Joe or are you Cobra? Skybound is giving Energon Universe fans a chance to appear in the new G.I. Joe comic launching this November, declaring their allegiance once and for all in Hasbros storied action franchise. Now that the Joe team has officially formed in this new continuity, Skybounds new initiative gives fans a way to interact with the Energon Universe like never before

Announced via Skybound's official website, the publisher is launching a Choose Your Side...

Charles Xavier's innocent pick-up line in the X-Men films takes a dark turn in Marvel Comics. Sentinels target mutants with unique traits like heterochromia, as the Sentinels see this as a mutatation, and therefore most destroy it. Wolverine #50 reveals the dark side of Sentinels' capabilities, and expands on mutant discrimination themes.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Wolverine #50! James McAvoy famously played Charles Xavier in the prequel X-Men films, debuting in 2011s X-Men: First Class. In that movie, Xavier gave a speech about mutant evolution, portions of which he converted into talking points when chatting-up people at the local bars, which included one particular point that was just brought into Marvel Comics. However, this talking point in question became decidedly darker in the X-Men comics than it was in the films, as it came with a horrific reveal about Sentinels and their mutant-hunting sensors.

In Wolverine #50 by Benjamin Percy, Victor Lavalle,...

Many of the recurring faces on "The Simpsons" have the same voice: Harry Shearer. Alongside Hank Azaria, Shearer does more than double duty in playing the series' supporting cast. As a testament to his range, his roles run the gamut from nice guy Ned Flanders to milquetoast Principal Skinner (don't say Armin Tamzarian) to evil Mr. Charles Montgomery Burns, owner of the Springfield Nuclear Plant and Homer Simpson's boss.

Shearer is the definitive voice of Mr. Burns (he's been doing it for 30+ seasons), but he wasn't the first actor to voice the character. That would be the late Christopher Collins, who was briefly part of the "Simpsons" cast during its first season, which aired from 1989 to 1990. Collins voiced Burns in the following episodes: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Homer's Odyssey," "There's No Disgrace Like Home," and "The Telltale Head."

Shearer took over in the season 1 episode "Homer's Night Out.

Since 2007, the Transformers franchise has been a major success at the box office, even if most of the movies weren't exactly successful with critics. On the other hand, fellow Hasbro franchise G.I. Joe largely failed to make a similar cinematic mark, be it critically or financially. Now, the two properties are set to join forces on the big screen, and there's plenty of comic book source material to pull from in order to make it work.

In the comic book medium, the G.I. Joe and Transformers franchises have crossed over before. Likewise, they have individual stories that could also be used to influence the movie team-up. By using these elements as a base, the Transformers/G.I. Joe movie might actually be a success.

GI Joe vs. Transformers (G1) Was the Two Franchises' First Crossover

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Void Rivals has made a name for...

The upcoming G.I. Joe Compendium set met its Kickstarter funding goal in just six minutes subsequently topping over one million dollars in contributions, placing it sixth on the all-time list of campaigns, with time to ascend even higher. The gorgeous new Compendium collects the classic Marvel run of G.I. Joe bringing together 155 issues in four hardcover volumes, available exclusively via Kickstarter. The Kickstarter campaign success reflects a ravenous appetite for G.I. Joe nostalgia and legacy preservation, as fans can't wait to have the entire classic series collected in one set.

Skybound has had incredible success with its G.I. Joe relaunch, and the publisher is keeping things rolling with an all-new Kickstarter campaign for the G.I. Joe Real American Hero Compendium Set. Amazingly, the project met its funding goal within the first six minutes of the campaign, emphasizing fans' ravenous appetite for classic Joe.

Aiming to present the definitive version...

Cobra-La declares war on Cybertron, setting up a massive conflict with the Transformers franchise in the shared Energon Universe. Cobra Commander forms the Cobra organization and allies with Destro, while the secret society of Cobra-La gets involved. Lord Golobulus sees the Transformers as a threat to Cobra-La and sends Pythona to space to hunt them down, setting up a crossover.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Cobra Commander #5

The big bad of the Transformers franchise has always been the Decepticon faction, but the Robots in Disguise have a new enemy in the Energon Universe shared universe with G.I. Joe. Cobra Commander #5 ends with an infamous secret society from that franchise declaring war on Cybertron, and the consequences could be massive for Hasbros shared universe

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Andrea Milana, Annalisa Leoni and Rus Wooton, Cobra Commander #5 sees the title character finally forming the Cobra organization thanks to an alliance with Destro.

This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.

X-Men ’97 ended with more than a few spinning plates. Sure, Bastion was defeated, but the events sent some of the X-Men to the far future and others into the past. And yet a few others were zapped to parts unknown, such as Wolverine, who remains in critical condition after Magneto ripped out his adamantium skeleton. Back in the present, Forge and Bishop make plans to find their friends. Then there’s the matter of Professor X and Magneto’s mental states, which seems to be pointing toward the coming of the terrible Onslaught.

As that last point reminds us, as wonderful as X-Men ’97 is, a lot of its power comes from the Marvel comics that it adapts. The first season of X-Men ’97 ran quickly through some important storylines from the comics, including Inferno, Mutant Massacre, Lifedeath, and Operation: Zero Tolerance.

Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.

The goriest moment of "X-Men '97" season 1 will assuredly go down as episode 5, "Remember It," which saw the mutant nation of Genosha wiped out just as it was in the dark "X-Men" comic arc "E is for Extinction."

Episode 9, "Tolerance is Extinction Part 2" just gave it a runner-up though. Magneto, who has returned to his old villain ways, is fighting the X-Men on his new base of Asteroid M. Wolverine, famous for his adamantium-coated claws and skeleton, stabs Magneto. Undeterred, Magneto uses his powers to tear out the adamantium from Wolverine's body.

This bit, like most of the episode, is taken from 1993 "X-Men" comic crossover event "Fatal Attractions." The episode ends with a shot recreating a panel from "X-Men" #25 (drawn by Andy Kubert) of liquified adamantium heeding Magneto's call and pouring out of Wolverine's battered body. Writer Peter David first suggested this as a joke,...

This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 episode 9.

Wolverine has always been a mystery, ever since he stalked the Hulk through the Canadian wilderness in his 1974 first appearance. Over the years, readers got occasional glimpses into his past, from his real name(s) to his shady black ops missions.

One of the most shocking reveals came in the aftermath to 1993’s X-Men #25, the climax of the crossover event Fatal Attractions, when an incensed Magneto ripped out Wolverine’s Adamantium skeleton.

X-Men ’97 has already run through some of the most important events in X-Men history, covering Inferno, Mutant Massacre, and E is for Extinction in the span of nine 22-minute episodes. But the series set up something much bigger when it pulled from Fatal Attractions in the penultimate episode of the first season, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” By that episodes end, a desperate Magneto stops Wolverine the only way he knows how,...

The Stark Sentinels pose a new threat to the X-Men as they receive new upgrades that make them resemble the Wild Sentinels that decimated Genosha. While his fellow X-Men battle the new and improved Stark Sentinels, Wolverine faces off against Graydon Creed in an epic battle while wearing adamantium armor. The history of the X-Men is filled with massacres and attacks, with the Genosha massacre being the most infamous.

The Sentinel attack on Genosha is one of the most infamous events in X-Men history, and now the Wild Sentinels responsible have gotten a terrifying upgrade thanks to Iron Man's technology. Tony Stark's company and tech were recently acquired by the anti-mutant industrialist Feilong, who combined the mutant-hunting Sentinels with Iron Man armor to create the formidable Stark Sentinels. Now the X-Men are going to have to face a new evolution of these death machines, and they may not survive the experience.

The latest trailer for "Deadpool & Wolverine" suggests the movie might be even more of a cameo-fest than we'd previously predicted.

Hugh Jackman is back as Logan, of course, and he's bringing leftover characters from the erstwhile 20th Century Fox's Marvel Universe. We already knew Elektra (Jennifer Garner), Pyro (Aaron Stanford), and Toad would be back. So will Wolverine's archenemy Sabretooth, perhaps finally giving Logan a chance at closure.

Around the 1:50 minute mark of the new trailer, you were probably focused on the decapitated head of a Giant Man variant (his rotting skull concealed within his ant-styled helmet). I'm much more curious about the characters standing beneath this makeshift base, who look to be familiar (mutant) faces from previous "X-Men" films: Yuriko Oyama/Lady Deathstrike from "X2" and Azazel from "X-Men: First Class."

Both are seen at too far a distance to determine if their previous actors...

Skybound Entertainment is reviving classic G.I. Joe comics with new Compendium collections for fans of all ages. The first Compendium will feature the first 50 issues of the original Marvel Comics series, available this October. Skybound hints that it plans to reprint all G.I. Joe material, including subsequent runs at Devil's Due and Idw Publishing, for fans to enjoy.

Skybound Entertainment may have just started a new era for G.I. Joe with the Energon Universe line of titles, but the publisher also wants to remind fans of the franchise’s past with all-new collections of the classic comic series. Adding to the series of massive “Compendium” tomes, these new volumes of classic G.I. Joe comics will allow fans to read the entire saga from the very beginning.

According to Skybound Entertainment, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Compendium Vol. 1 will collect the first 50 issues of the original Marvel Comics series.

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The following contains major spoilers for X-Men '97 Season 1, Episode 4, "Motendo / Lifedeath - Part 1," which debuted April 3 on Disney+.

The fate of humanity is always at stake in X-Men '97. Magneto is leading the X-Men now, wary of villains like the Friends of Humanity. There are also other villains like Mister Sinister on the loose, which means the heroes need to keep training.

There isn't even time to celebrate Jubilee's birthday. That doesn't stop Jubilee from having some fun with Roberto, the mutant due to become Sunspot. However, as they go on their own side quest, the series introduces a tragic hero who teaches Jubilee a lot: Abscissa.

Who is Marvel's Abscissa?

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It takes five minutes for “Motendo” segment of the latest episode of X-Men ’97 to reveal its big bad. A stomach-churning yellow creature covered in metal appears on screen and yells, “I am Mojo, your primetime psycho inter dimensional TV producer who feeds off ratings!”

That’s actually a pretty good description for Mojo, one of the strangest Marvel villains of all time. The “Motendo” segment finds Mojo kidnapping Jubilee and Roberto Da Costa (not yet taking his Sunspot moniker) and sending them into a video game. There, they battle various computerized baddies and garner praise from an audience, which in turn makes Mojo more powerful.

Unsurprisingly, the segment includes plenty of nods to the history of X-Men video games. And if you’re the type of person who got upset that the episode used a Snes portmanteau to describe a system that looked...

Major Bludd is brought back in Duke #3, only to be killed off immediately - or is his death a clever ruse? The mystery of Major Bludd's missing eye may finally be explained in Skybound's new G.I. Joe continuity. Classic characters like Bludd and Cobra Commander are being reintroduced to this new continuity, building anticipation for future appearances.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #3G.I. Joe just brought back a classic villain in the recently released Duke #3… only to then immediately kill him off. But is it possible that this villain’s “death” is nothing more than an elaborate explanation for a longstanding franchise mystery? If so, then Skybound may have finally revealed how Major Bludd got his famed eye-patch.

Coming from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten, Duke #3 opens with Destro tasking Major Bludd with killing Duke and retrieving the tech that Dr.

Actor Marlon Wayans is known for his stand-up comedy and comedic roles in films such as White Chicks and the Scary Movie franchise. Though the actor has ventured into dramatic territory with films such as Requiem For A Dream he was mostly known for his comedic endeavors as he gained fame with his sitcom with brother Shawn Wayans, The Wayans Bros.

Wayans also starred in the 2009 action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. The Stephen Sommers directorial was an adaptation of the popular comics of the same name and starred Channing Tatum and Wayans in lead roles. Due to Wayans’ reputation as a comic actor, fans were reportedly concerned that the film would not be a serious adaptation of the action comics.

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Warning! Potential spoilers ahead for Duke #3

G.I. Joe villain Major Bludd makes his debut in the Energon Universe on a variant cover for Duke #3. The mercenary Major Bludd is known for his attempts to seize power from Cobra Commander in the original series. Duke #3 sets the stage for the formation of the Cobra organization, with more G.I. Joe villains expected to appear.

G.I. Joe is back in comics in a big way thanks to Skybound’s Energon Universe line, and now, one classic villain is making his debut in the new continuity on a variant cover for the upcoming Duke #3. Teased from the very first issue, Major Bludd makes his EU debut in a beautiful new variant cover.

Released via Skybound.com, the Major Bludd variant of Duke #3 comes courtesy of Karl Kerschl, showing off the Cobra mercenary in all his gun-toting glory. Kerschl's variant is readers' first look...

The conclusion of Duke #5 promises a major shake-up for the new G.I. Joe continuity, potentially leading to the formation of the official G.I. Joe organization and Cobra. The debut of the Cobra B.A.T. in the new G.I. Joe continuity hints at the future creation of deadly weaponry and a possible alliance between Cobra Commander and Destro. Although Duke #5 may not end with the formation of G.I. Joe and Cobra, fans can look forward to more miniseries that will further expand the Energon Universe and introduce classic characters. Exciting times ahead for G.I. Joe fans!

Warning! Potential spoilers ahead for Duke #5The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe has officially begun, as Skybound Entertainment charts a brand new origin for the Real American Heroes in the Duke miniseries. The April publication of Duke #5 concludes the miniseries, with the final issue promising a major shake-up for the new...

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #302 has sold out at the retailer level, prompting a second printing with an all-new variant cover. The new variant cover is a homage to the famous G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21 cover; known as the "Silent Interlude" issue, the issue featured Snake Eyes, in what was billed as "the most unusual G.I. Joe story ever" The "Silent Interlude" issue was controversial at the time, but is now widely regarded as one of the greatest Joe comics, showcasing Snake Eyes' infiltration of Cobra HQ.

G.I. Joe recently broke franchise records with the release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301, continuing Larry Hama’s legendary run on the series, which began in 1982. Now, the franchise hits another milestone, as publisher Skybound Entertainment announced that issue #302 has sold out at the retailer level, and as a result, they will be releasing a...

Concept art for an unmade G.I. Joe cartoon has finally been released, showcasing an unseen look at the Real American Hero.

Said concept art was revealed through Night Shining, Inc., with the series being pitched during the 2010s. Titled G.I. Joe: Adventure Team, the series was going to combine the adventure and rescue scope of the 1970s G.I. Joe toyline while acting as a sort of prelude to the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero cartoon of the 1980s. Eschewing terrorists and similar threats entirely, the focus was instead going to be on adventuring around the world to protect natural wonders. To this end, the Adventure Team was going to be comprised of various adventurers with certain skill sets and specialties. For instance, Rocky was the "Land Adventurer" who was trained in geology and tracking.

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In Toyfare: The Toy Magazine #9, from 1998, G.I. Joe legend Larry Hama listed his ten favorite Joe characters...along with his five least favorite. Both Hama's favorites and least favorites contain some surprises, as well as some obvious picks. Larry Hama recently returned to the series once again, as Skybound Entertainment resurrected the classic G.I. Joe: A Real America Hero title, picking it back up with issue #301.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero just made its grand return to comics, as original writer Larry Hama continues the story he’s been telling for over four decades. With the historic release of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301, Hama continues his tenure with the franchise, which started at Marvel Comics in the 1980s, was picked up again by Idw in 2012, and now continues at new publisher Skybound Entertainment.

With over 300 issues under his belt, no one knows the G.I. Joe characters better than Larry Hama,...

The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe has arrived, and with it comes one of the franchise's most formidable villains. Duke #1 introduces the major villain behind M.A.R.S. Industries, which will be immediately familiar to long-time fans of the franchise. A brutal massacre in Duke #1 proves that this villain is going to be more bloodthirsty in the Energon continuity than ever previously depicted.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Duke #1

The Energon Universe era of G.I. Joe is here, and the newly-rebooted franchise just introduced a major villain. Taking place in a world where the G.I. Joe and Cobra organizations don’t exist yet, both Duke and the upcoming Cobra Commander series will establish the franchise for a brave new era, tying in more closely to fellow Hasbro franchise the Transformers than ever before.

Duke #1 comes from the creative team of Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire and Rus Wooten.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #301 marks the start of a new era with a major character death at the hands of Cobra Commander. The decision to kill off Wade Collins fits with the poignancy of his story arc, according to writer Larry Hama. Hama admits to not planning out plots in advance and lets the characters write themselves, prioritizing consistent character development over specific plotlines.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is back, and the franchise is marking the occasion by killing off one of its major characters at the hands of Cobra Commander. Writer Larry Hama continues the story he began over forty years ago, as the landmark G.I. Joe: Arah #301 ushers in an entirely new era at new publisher Skybound Entertainment.

Coming from the creative team of Larry Hama, Chris Mooneyham, Francesco Segala and Pat Brosseau,...

Welcome to Sales to Astonish, a new column in association with comics retailer The Unreality Store, in which Matthew De Monti brings us news on comic sales and the general moves in the comic market over the past month or so!

Having written this column for over a year now I am starting to notice some distinctive trends in my monthly activity throughout the year. I had touched on elements of this in previous instalments but in a nutshell the trends can be defined as simply as this:

Busy months – January, March, May, October, November & December Busy days – Monday & Thursday Busiest hours – 6-8am Thursday

It will come as no surprise to regular readers that the busiest hours in the week immediately follow the release of new stock in the store on a Thursday. At a guess I would say that Monday is busy because people casually browse the website...

The Energon Universe is here, and the new shared continuity is set to reboot G.I. Joe later this year. New beginnings can also mean the chance for redemption, so perhaps now is the perfect time for none other than Stephen King’s infamous contribution to the franchise to get a new lease on life…

Many fans may not realize it, but the G.I. Joe villain Crystal Ball was created by none other than legendary horror author Stephen King. King’s youngest son Owen was a fan of the franchise, and the celebrated author reached out to Hasbro with an idea for a new character.

King was so enthusiastic that he even wrote Crystal Ball's file card, the famous bios that appeared on the figure card-backs and were mostly written by G.I. Joe godfather Larry Hama.

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G.I. Joe is set to return to comics this year as a part of Skybound Entertainment’s new Energon Universe continuity, with two books by writer Joshua Williamson. In an interview appearing on the Skybound website, the scribe gave readers more insight into the upcoming series, detailing how he approached writing classic Joe characters.

Speaking with Skybound, Williamson discusses the two books he’ll be writing to set up the new G.I. Joe continuity.

Duke #1 – with artists Tom Reily and Jordie Bellaire – and Cobra Commander #1 – with artists Andrea Milana and Annalisa Leoni – will reset G.I. Joe continuity, introducing a world where both the Joe and Cobra organizations form in the wake of the Transformers' arrival on Earth.

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Williamson's Duke Series Is A Paranoid Espionage Thriller

Williamson spoke first about the new Duke series, and what fans can expect from the story: “Well,...