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The Marvel Universe's next Secret War erupts this September in Battleworld, a five-issue limited series by writer Christos Gage (Superior Spider-Man) and artist Marcus To (X-Force).

In the tradition of 2015's visionary Secret Wars event by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic, as well as the original classic Secret Wars, Battleworld will see shattered fragments of infinite worlds unite to form a single planet that will play host to an epic conflict. 

This time around, the players will be handpicked from across space and time, including some of the most iconic universes in the Multiverse.

Along the way, we'll see fan favourite characters like the original Starbrand, Days of Future Past's Storm, Kushala the Spirit Rider, and Maestro alongside exciting new versions of Wasp, Captain Marvel, and Spider-Man. Based on the cover art below, at least one of the latter's Variants will be "Night Monkey," based on Spider-Man: Far From...

New York, NY— June 17, 2025 — The Marvel Universe’s next Secret War erupts this September in Battleworld, a five-issue limited series by acclaimed writer Christos Gage (Superior Spider-Man) and superstar artist Marcus To (X-Force).

In the tradition of 2015’s visionary Secret Wars event by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic as well as the original classic Secret Wars, Battleworld will see shattered fragments of infinite worlds unite to form a single planet that will play host to an epic conflict! This time around, the players will be handpicked from across space and time, including some of the most iconic universes in the multiverse. Prepare to see fan favorite characters like the original Starbrand, Days of Future Past’s Storm, Kushala the Spirit Rider, and Maestro alongside exciting new versions of Wasp, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and more. The battle lines are drawn as a mysterious force sets this awesome assembly of heroes and...

Warning: Spoilers for Ultimate Wolverine #6 and Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1!The X-Men franchise changes Legion forever by giving him not one, but two new codenames for two different universes: One and The Phoenix. In the latter case, readers and critics have referred to the latest version of Professor X's son simply as Evil Legion, with David Haller dead and his collective of alters operating without him. The X-Men franchise now simplifies the notion, whilst paving their path to heroism.

Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1 rechristens Legion as The Phoenix, while the X-Men villain is referred to more simply as The One in Ultimate Wolverine #6. Giant-Size Phoenix #1 picks up where Giant-Size X-Men #1 left off, with the new identity rebranding Legion and tying him to Jean Grey's ultimate hero form.

Speaking of ultimate, the Ultimate Universe renders David Haller strictly into a digital entity rather than the Omega-level mutant that he has always been.

Warning: Contains spoilers for Giant-Size Dark Phoenix #1!

Marvel Comics has been teasing an evolution for Kamala Khan'ssuperpowers following her MCU debut, and the major change to comics lore has finally been confirmed in her latest adventure. Ever since the Ms. Marvel series dropped a hint about its titular hero being a mutant, her counterpart in the comics has become a major part of the X-Men franchise, and Kamala’s quest through X-history is having major consequences.

Giant-Size Dark Phoenix #1, written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, with art by Rod Reis, is Kamala’s latest trip down mutant memory lane, bringing the young hero into the iconic Jean Grey story. When faced with a variant of Legion and the Phoenix Force, Ms. Marvel finally debuts her new abilities.

After the character’s Disney+ series altered her abilities and origin, readers had been speculating if Kamala’s powers would change in the comics,...

Earlier this week, Marvel Comics announced that its upcoming New Thunderbolts* series is really titled New Avengers, a fun bit of corporate synergy following the release of the Thunderbolts*/*The New Avengers movie.

Now, new details on the villain this team will assemble to face have been revealed. Some threats that arise in the Marvel Universe are so great, they ignite all-new eras of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. This June, the Killuminati, mysterious doubles of the Illuminati, threaten the world, assembling not just the mightiest, but the world’s deadliest heroes in New Avengers by writer Sam Humphries and artist Ton Lima.

Today, we have a closer look at the Killuminati in all their twisted glory in the new Killuminati variant covers that will be featured on the first five issues of this highly anticipated ongoing series.

New Avengers stars Bucky Barnes, Black Widow, Hulk, Namor, Wolverine (Laura Kinney), Clea, and...

For 50 years, Len Wein and Dave Cockrum's Giant-Size X-Men #1 has remained one of the most important moments in Marvel Comics history, reshaping the X-Men forever.

Starting in May, Marvel celebrates its milestone anniversary with an all-new event revisiting key X-Men storylines in a series of Giant-Size X-Men one-shots, including Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse which features a "Revelations" backup story by Eisner Award-winning writer Jeph Loeb, an architect behind the original Age of Apocalypse, and artist Simone Di Meo.

Loeb is best known for writing stories like Spider-Man: Blue and Daredevil: Yellow, not to mention Batman: Hush for DC Comics. He was also in charge of Marvel Television before Marvel Studios took over starting with 2021's WandaVision.

Across the five anniversary one-shots, the "Revelations" backup stories will reveal hidden lore behind each story and set up exciting present-day developments. In Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse #1, Loeb returns to the iconic dystopian future he helped create.

For 50 years, Len Wein and Dave Cockrum's Giant-Size X-Men #1 has stood the test of time as one of the most important moments in Marvel Comics history, reshaping the X-Men forever. This summer, Marvel celebrates its milestone anniversary with an all-new, five-part event spanning the greatest eras of mutantkind.

From the emergence of Krakoa in Giant-Size X-Men #1 to Age of Apocalypse, House of M and The Dark Phoenix Saga, history has shaped - and shattered - the X-Men time and again. But what if those moments held deeper secrets? What if the past wasn’t set in stone?

Acclaimed X-Scribes Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing join forces with legendary X-Men artist Adam Kubert, superstar artist Rod Reis and more on this epic journey across the X-Men’s most pivotal stories.

The event sees Ms. Marvel pulled into the distant past by an unstable and unleashed Legion. Locked...

Throughout their decades of continuity, Marvel Comics has featured countless crossovers and globe-shattering events featuring thousands of characters from across their publishing line. Oftentimes, many these events are held in high regard, while every now and then, a handful of other crossovers just don’t land the way that creators – or fans – may have wanted.

So for every must-read Marvel Comics crossover, there are just as many stories that fans would be better off avoiding entirely. And readers will want as mnuch guidance as possible when it comes to finding the best and worst Marvel Comics crossover events.

Avoid: Avengers & X-Men: Axis By Rick Remender, Adam Kubert, Leinil Francis Yu, & more

After facing off with an Onslaught-powered Red Skull, several of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find themselves spurred to villainy to varying degrees of success. Source of the infamous and oft-maligned retcon surrounding the familial relationship between Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch,...

While Doctor Strange may have held the title the longest, Doctor Doom is without a doubt Marvel’s most powerfully well-rounded Sorcerer Supreme to date. Not just a master of the mystic arts, Doom is a nearly unparalleled super-genius and an incredibly talented diplomat. His growing iron grasp around the world isn’t just justified but expected. Right now, Doom has all the power needed to reforge his perfect world.

Ahead of the nine-issue special series One World Under Doom’s launch later this February, the series’ lead writer Ryan North answered a few questions about the upcoming project in an interview with Marvel Comics.

One World Under Doom #2 Variant Cover Art by Alessandro Cappuccio

When asked what challenges Marvel’s heroes can expect from the Emperor Supreme, North especially reinforced how powerful Doctor Doom is at the moment. The character already sits in a delicate position as a villain.

The Fantastic Four are honored with the title of "Marvel's First Family," for inaugurating the modern era of Marvel Comics as readers know it – and along with their debut came the publisher's first great villain, Doctor Doom, who over six decades later still ranks at the top of the list of Marvel's most dangerous bad guys.

In an interview with Aipt, Ryan North – author of the upcoming One World Under Doom series, which features art by R.B. Silva – spoke about "the fun and challenge of writing a Doom story," and elaborated on what makes the masked, Latverian dictator both a complicated, and enduring character in the Marvel Universe.

Currently reigning as Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, the One World Under Doom crossover event will feature him extending his supremacy to all of Earth, in a move that firmly reminds readers why he is among the biggest threats in Marvel history.

Marvel...

The tragedy that Batman went through is what inspired him to eventually become a superhero, and it's been a major part of his character for the majority of his history - but it doesn't even hold a candle to the tragedy experienced by one Green Lantern ally. While witnessing his parents murdered is certainly a tragic backstory for Bruce Wayne, it pales in comparison to the backstory of Blue Lantern Saint Walker.

Batman's backstory is well-known; even people who don't read comic books are familiar with what happened to him. Bruce Wayne grew up in great fortune and was incredibly lucky. Not only did he have the wealth to pursue any interest, but he also had a loving family that truly cared about him. It seemed like he was set to have an incredible and perfect life.

But as even non-comic book readers know, this perfect life was shattered due...

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Fantastic Four #30!

As Doctor Doom takes over the Marvel Universe in 2025’s major crossover event, The Fantastic Four will suffer a devastating blow that totally eliminates one beloved member of the team. The Thing will undergo another shocking transformation while Doom’s reign as Sorcerer Supreme continues to unfold, leaving the iconic superhero family reeling, as their super-strong powerhouse and the heart of the team is de-powered and defeated.

As announced by Marvel, Fantastic Four #30 – written by Ryan North with art by Cory Smith – teases the "Fantastic Three," as Ben Grimm is depicted reverting to his human form. With Ben struggling to deal with the loss of his identity as the Thing at the worst possible time, he and Alicia Masters will take the spotlight while Reed, Sue, and Johnny continue to fight Doom.

Fantastic Four #30 (2025)

Release Date:

March 26, 2025

Writers:

Ryan North

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Cory Smith...

In October, a new era for Iron Man began, with a story by Spencer Ackerman and art by Julius Ohta that brings Iron Man back to his roots. In Upstate New York, Iron Man steps in when Roxxon enforces a factory lockout on Stark Unlimited workers.

After defeating the Roxxon forces, Tony Stark agrees to recognize the union’s demands. However, his armor malfunctions during a later battle, causing a crash that leaves him injured and hospitalized.

Once he recovers, Tony faces a corporate fight as A.I.M. and Roxxon try to take over Stark Unlimited and turn it into a weapons manufacturer. Tony learns that his armor malfunction was caused by magic, set in motion by Justine Hammer, who has created her own Iron Monger armor.

She reveals that she has teamed up with one of Tony’s old Avengers teammates and plans to use Stark’s technology for global domination.

Back in October a new era for Iron Man began. The storyline written by Spencer Ackerman, with art by Julius Ohta brings Iron Man close to his roots. In Upstate New York, Iron Man intervenes when Roxxon enforces a factory lockout on Stark Unlimited workers.

After defeating the Roxxon forces, Tony Stark agrees to recognize the union’s demands. However, he is later ambushed, and his armor malfunctions, leading to a crash that leaves him injured and hospitalized.

Upon recovering, Tony faces a corporate battle when A.I.M. and Roxxon plan to acquire Stark Unlimited and keep it as a weapons manufacturer. Tony discovers that his armor’s malfunction was caused by magic, orchestrated by Justine Hammer, who has created her own Iron Monger armor.

She reveals that she has allied with one of Tony’s old Avengers teammates and plans to use Stark’s technology for global domination. Tony vows...

DC Comics' Blue Lanterns carry an essential superhero theme that sets DC apart from other publishers: hope. Ever since Green Lantern lore expanded to include the full range of the rainbow and the entire emotional spectrum, DC has added a piece of its own identity in a seemingly small corner of its comic universe.

While it's often joked that DC is darker than what reader might expect superhero comics to be, hope shines in the darkness, and that's why the Blue Lantern Corps means so much to me as a reader. Green Lanterns still take the lead in many of DC's comics, and while willpower is vitally important to the battles that these DC heroes find themselves in, I have seen time and again that there is no willpower without hope.

Often lost in the background, the Blue Lantern Corps is like a support team in the fight and the medics of the battlefield.

Jason Lee Scott is one of the most celebrated Power Rangers in franchise history. So whenever fans discuss the best Red Ranger of all time, it's impossible not to put the original in the conversation. But what is it about Jason that makes him the greatest Red Ranger of all time?

In his time as the Rangers leader in the original TV show, Jason provides plenty of achievements or heroic moments that might justify his place as the best Red Ranger, and best Power Rangers leader in franchise history. But for fans who haven't followed the outstanding Power Ranger comic books from Boom! Studios, some of the rmost important changes to Power Rangers lore have been missed out on. And in the end, they leave no doubt that Jason is the greatest Red Ranger in the history of the franchise, without exception.

Jason's Actual Work Ethic is Unmatched By The...

Batman isn't just the most successful and iconic hero in DC Comics, he also has an equally famous set of villains. Having been faced with some of the same foes for eight decades, the Caped Crusader has been forced to form temporary alliances with these antagonists for the greater good. Ranging from unwanted members of the Justice League to conflicted characters trying to correct their mistakes, some of these unlikely partnerships have made for excellent adventures.

Batman's team-ups with villains have made for some of his best adventures, forcing him to balance his quest for justice with the greater good. These stories also bring out the depth and complexities of various villains, exploring the tragic origins and complicated motivations that fuel their actions. While some of these stories resulted in long-term moves to the side of good, most simply explore how pragmatic DC's villains can be.

Justice League #30 (and Onward) Geoff Johns,...

Marc Spector may be Khonshus favorite and most skilled Moon Knight, but he certainly is not Khonshus first. Readers have gotten brief glimpses of Marcs predecessor before, but in the Fist of Vengeances newest series, multiple never-before-seen Moon Knights have been revealed. Every Moon Knight has their own distinct flair, something seen in Marc and his alters own designs, but these newly revealed Moon Knights are something else entirely.

Marvel's new Moon Knight series, Phases of the Moon Knight, is an anthology miniseries featuring creative talents such as Benjamin Percy, Erica Schultz, and Jed MacKay as they explore a new world of stories about Marc Spector and a number of Khonshus various Moon Knights - including two new redesigns, as spotlighted on variant covers by Rod Reis, Andrei Bressan, Declan Shalvey, Woo-Chul Lee, and a main cover by Mateus Manhanini.

Issue #1 introduces a powerfully large devotee to the God of Vengeance,...

There are few characters who are as kind as Superman. He goes out of his way to never use more force than necessary in any encounter, which is great considering just how absurdly powerful he is. But there have been a few times when Superman has crossed the line and outright killed someone.

With an infinite number of universes in the multiverse, there's an infinite number of times that Superman went too far and used lethal force. While it's not something that he enjoys doing, and he tries his best to avoid it, there are plenty of times when Superman simply has no other choice or has finally had enough with whoever he is fighting. These are the ten times that Superman put his incredible powers to deadly use and took someone's life.

Superman Brutally Killed Dr. Light With His Heat Vision Justice League #22 by writer Geoff Johns, artist Ivan Reis,...

Warning - Spoilers for Phases of the Moon Knight (2024) #1 ahead!

When considering Moon Knight's greatest foes, most wouldn't count the omega-level mutant Apocalypse among their number. Yet in the new anthology series, Phases of the Moon Knight (2024), not only do readers see why Khonshu holds a grudge against Apocalypse, but also how this rivalry fills in a decades-old Marvel plot hole.

Benjamin Percy and Rod Reis's "Crusader" is the second story in Phases of the Moon Knight (2024). Here, the moon god Khonshu chooses an English soldier who has been conscripted into the Crusades as his champion to strike down a tyrant rising to power in the heart of Egypt. The catch is, the tyrant is none other than En Sabah Nur aka Apocalypse.

Despite Apocalypse's power, he is ultimately outmatched by the might of Khonshu. Although the battle takes an entire evening, Apocalypse is decapitated and defeated -...

Warning: Spoilers for The Ultimates #4Doctor Doom has a reputation for being the Fantastic Four's most fearsome foe, but the Ultimate Universe just rewrote his origin, changing something fundamental about the iconic Marvel villain. The story of how Reed Richards became Doctor Doom has finally been told, and it gives the name "Doom" a dark new meaning.

In The Ultimates #4 by Deniz Camp and Phil Noto, the origin of Earth-6160's Doctor Doom is revealed at last. Through glimpses into four stages of Doom's life, readers - and Doom himself - get to watch his story unfold. In a grim twist of fate, Reed's friends and family face horrific, untimely deaths as a result of his mistakes. Eventually, the Maker captures Reed and tortures him, referring to him as Doom. When Reed repeatedly denies that he is Doom, the Maker insists that Doom is more than just his name.

Doctor Doom is taking over the Marvel Universe in 2025's 'One World Under Doom.' To celebrate, Doom is taking on Marvel's biggest icons across October. Francesco Mobili's art shows Doom defeating Wolverine, burning the skin off his adamantium skeleton.

Across Marvel's comics and movies, Doctor Doom is in ascendance, now taking on many of Marvel's most iconic heroes, including the Wolverine himself. Even as Marvel was announcing Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom in the MCU, it was also declaring the new era known as One World Under Doom, coming to Marvel Comics in 2025. To celebrate what Marvel is calling "Doctor Doom's pop culture dominance," the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe will be appearing across Marvel's titles this October.

Marvel just announced a new series of Doctor Doom variant covers to be released across October, showing the Latverian dictator mixing it up with many Marvel icons.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Wolverine's creation and debut in 1974's "The Incredible Hulk" issue #180. For most of that time, it's been accepted that Wolverine was created by writer Len Wein and artist John Romita Sr. However, Roy Thomas — who was Marvel Comics' editor-in-chief in 1974 — has recently (since Wein's death in 2017) been claiming he should be credited as a co-creator of Wolverine as well. Marvel has obliged him.

The credits of "Deadpool & Wolverine" included the following accreditation: "Wolverine created by Len Wein, John Romita Sr., Herb Trimpe, and Roy Thomas." Thomas subsequently wrote an op-ed in The Hollywood Reporter about finally receiving credit as a creator of Wolverine in a film. The headline quote? "My Name Should Have Come First."

Wein's widow, Christine Valada, has been a vocal opponent of Thomas staking this claim on Logan. (Thomas is the only one of Wolverine's four credited creators who is still alive.

At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced that the Russo Brothers will direct Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

The bigger news, however, was that the filmmakers are set to also reunite with Robert Downey Jr. as the Iron Man actor makes his MCU return as Victor Von Doom, a.k.a. Doctor Doom! The casting has drawn a mixed response from fans, though there's still a fair bit of excitement to see Doom take Kang's place as the Multiverse Saga's big bad.

Now, the summer of Doom continues with the iconic villain standing victorious over the Marvel Universe in new "Doom Variant Covers." Illustrated by the industry’s hottest artists, these 21 all-new art pieces of Doctor Doom defeating Marvel's greatest heroes will adorn select issues throughout October.

He's the master of the dark arts, the Lord of Latveria, one of the world’s most brilliant scientists,...

War Machine enlists Marvel villains for a unique team-up, arming them with Stark tech to take down a billionaire villain and his Stark Sentinels. Invincible Iron Man #19 showcases a Rhodey-centric twist on the Armor Wars concept, exploring themes of redemption. By taking influence for its Armor Wars adaptation, the MCU has the potential to bring back old foes with Iron Man-quality upgrades.

The MCU is currently building to an Armor Wars movie, but with James Rhodes' War Machine in the central role (played by Don Cheadle.) Robert Downey Jr's exit from the Marvel movies makes Armor Wars a major question mark, however the ongoing Invincible Iron Man comics just showed exactly how the movies can put a Rhodey-centric twist on this iconic story.

In The Invincible Iron Man #19 by Gerry Duggan and Andrea Di Vito, War Machine assembles a team of villains, arming them with Tony Stark's recently acquired arsenal of advanced weapons,...

New post-Return of the Jedi comics from Marvel are coming in October. The current era of canonical Star Wars comics is set to end with Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50. A new Ewoks series is also set after Return of the Jedi, including a "caravan of carnage".

Marvel Comics and Star Wars have officially announced a brand-new era of storytelling for the galaxy far, far away with new comics set after Return of the Jedi. Since 2020, most of Marvel's canonical comics have been set in the aftermath of The Empire Strikes Back and just before the final movie in the original trilogy. Now, Marvel is preparing to bring this current era to a close before launching new tales in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Endor.

Revealed by Marvel Comics on X, new post-Return of the Jedi comics are coming beginning in October. In the meantime, the...

The X-Men's newest comics, "From The Ashes," look to be banking on the 90s nostalgia that made the recent "X-Men '97" revival such a success. This safe approach, though, comes off (and undoes) one of the most experimental periods in "X-Men" comics ever: the Krakoa era.

"X-Men" has a premise that could be a straightforward science-fiction story, no capes needed, but most of their stories lean more on soapy interpersonal drama than big ideas. Krakoa titled that balance in the other direction. This new dawn for X-Mankind kicked off in 2019 with interlocking miniseries "House of X" and "Powers of X" and concluded in 2024.

"Krakoa" is the name of a South-Pacific island where Professor X, Magneto, and Moira MacTaggert create a homeland for all mutants (even the bad guys). Mutants proclaim themselves the next step in human evolution and now that they're one people, they prove that by outpacing human achievement.

Sunspot and Cannonball were set to star in their own X-Men book, but it was canceled, revealing a harsh reality of mainstream comics. Jonathan Hickman teased a series with Roberto and Sam going on space adventures, but it wasn't a top priority for Marvel. Despite the canceled book, Sunspot still played a significant role in the Krakoan era, showing his and Cannonball's stories will continue.

Sunspot is one of the most popular New Mutants and a Marvel editor has recently revealed that he, along with his best friend Cannonball, would have been the stars of their own X-Men book, which unfortunately never came to be. Sunspot has enjoyed a higher profile thanks to his role in X-Men '97, and he still got his moment in the sun during the X-Men's Krakoan era. However, the reveal of this canceled book shows one of the harsh realities of mainstream comics, even...

Khonshu's Fist has a long legacy, with different avatars throughout history aiding in battles. The upcoming comic series will reveal the truth behind Shroud's deception as a Moon Knight imposter. Fans can expect diverse Moon Knight tales in Phases of the Moon Knight, exploring the character's rich history.

The sun is setting... and the Moon Knight rises. After the tragic death of Marc Spector, the introduction of Hunter's Moon, and the surprise appearance of Shroud, Marvel is finally shedding light on the secret history of Khonshu's Fist in Phases of the Moon Knight.

Over the years the lore of Moon Knight, and the history of the moon god Khonshu's influence on the Marvel Universe, have deepened, mainly focused on the adventures of mercenary-turned-superhero Marc Spector.

Phases of the Moon Knight is an upcoming Marvel four-issue anthology series diving into diverse Moon Knight tales, with the first issue featuring stories...

Warning: Spoilers for Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #6!

Vlad Sokov retains immense power with an internal connection to the Crimson Flame without needing a Red Lantern ring. Vlad's revival complicates the history of Red Lantern lore, indicating possible plans for his return in future DC comics. The Red Lantern's escape and changed nature suggest a brutal reunion with Green Lantern, intensifying the dynamic conflict.

Vladimir Sokov, the Red Lantern to Alan Scott's Green Lantern, just got a promising power upgrade. One of the newest additions to Green Lantern lore, Vlad is Alan's former lover who turns out to have been spying for the Soviets during their entire time together. Now, he's the Red Lantern, proving to hold immense power and pushing Alan into the Green Lantern's best fight in 84 years.

In the series' final issue, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #6 by Tim Sheridan and Cian Tormey, Vlad reveals...

Green Lantern Kyle Rayner was not originally meant for Earth-1, but Earth-8. Kyle Rayner's status as a member of the Green Lantern Corps reshaped the DC Universe. Without Kyle Rayner, the Dcu would have been very different, highlighting his importance.

A staple member of the Justice League has always been Green Lantern, whether it be Hal Jordan, John Stewart, or Kyle Rayner but one Crisis-level event revealed the surprising fact that Kyle Rayner was apparently never meant to exist at all. With the collapse of the Multiverse, Kyle Rayner found himself on a planet he didn't belong on.

Kyle Rayne's multiversal origin was confirmed in Infinite Crisis #5 by Geoff Johns and Phil Jimenez. In this issue of the essential event series, as Alexander Luthor is building a machine to help him rearrange the multiverse, he mentions that each person he's strapped to the machine was originally meant to be from another universe.

Get ready for an intense showdown between Iron Man and War Machine. Their friendship will be put to the ultimate test. War Machine has endured imprisonment to protect Tony Stark. His frustration will lead to a fierce battle. The upcoming conflict between War Machine and Iron Man will be personal, drawing parallels to the iconic Civil War storyline.

The worst of Marvel's Civil War is nothing compared to what Iron Man is about to endure at the hands of his best friend. In both the original comics iteration and the MCU adaptation, Civil War pitted Iron Man against Captain America in a battle of differing philosophies and enormous egos. While the feud between the two Avengers stalwarts was heated, it still wasn't as heated as it would have been had they been closer as friends.

That's why the prospect of an Iron Man vs. War Machine feud is so enticing,...

The Krakoan era not only took X-Men storytelling to new heights, it allowed for some breathtaking artistic accomplishments, including some of the franchise's all-time great comic book covers. Artists including Russell Dauterman, R.B. Silva, & Leinil Francis Yu helped to shape the Krakoan era into a truly ascendant period in X-history, in large part thanks to their cover work. Cover artists like Dauterman, Rod Reis, and Ivan Shavrin creatively used color, shape, and contrast to extend the stories of the Krakoan era onto their covers, and to capture the essence of their mutant protagonists.

As much as the Krakoan era has been a high point for X-Men stories, it has also given readers plenty of Omega-level art, including some truly stunning covers. Iconic artists and newly introduced talents alike fully embraced the era's creative freedom, resulting in some of the X-franchise's most memorable images.

The Krakoan era unified mutantkind, allowing for new conflicts to arise,...

Jigsaw returns with a massive upgrade to avenge himself against the new Punisher and his handler. The new Jigsaw is now the head of a massive criminal empire with trained assassins at his disposal. Jigsaw's upgrade could potentially push him into the big leagues as one of Marvel's deadliest villains.

Warning: contains spoilers for Punisher #3!

After 48 years, Punisher’s nemesis Jigsaw finally gets the upgrade he deserves. There is a new Punisher in the Marvel Universe, Joe Garrison, who is heading down the same dark path as Frank Castle. As Garrison grows into his new role, a face from Frank’s past returns: Jigsaw. In Punisher #3, the villain, for reasons unknown, has returned with a massive upgrade–and with the new Punisher in his sights.

The new Jigsaw makes its debut in Punisher #3, written by David Pepose and drawn by Dave Wachter. While Joe Garrison fights FearMaster, his handler, Triple A,...

Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader team up to confront a threat to the Empire in Thrawn: Alliances, which also explores their first encounter during the Clone Wars. The Thrawn: Alliances comic adaptation, written by Timothy Zahn and Jody Houser, provides fans with parallel stories set before the original Star Wars trilogy. The preview reveals the contrasting personalities of Thrawn and Vader, as well as their different approaches to leadership, adding new depth to these iconic Star Wars villains.

Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader must work together to eliminate a threat to the Empire in the upcoming comic adaptation of the Star Wars novel Thrawn: Alliances. As the two investigate a disturbance in the Force that Emperor Palpatine has detected in the Outer Rim, the story will also detail the very first meeting of Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker during the days of the Clone Wars.

The official Star Wars...

Nightwing has had a complicated romantic history, with this list chronicling his love interests from his first crush through the present day. Nightwing's romantic partners have ranged from criminals like Liu and Shawn Tsang to fellow superheroes like Helena Bertinelli, Starfire, and Batgirl. Despite his many love interests, Nightwing's most enduring and fitting romance is with Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl.

Over the years, Nightwing has proved to be one of DC Comics' leading men not only when it comes to superheroics, but also in the realm of romantic plotlines. Having had a higher number of love interests than many of his DC peers, Nightwing has keep readers guessing as to who he might ultimately settle down and find happiness with.

Widely considered one of DC's most attractive characters, Nightwing has been romantically involved with a number of women over his long history in the comics, engaging in romantic pairings with significant others ranging from civilians,...

The Scourge, a sentient virus in Star Wars, seeks to upgrade itself by integrating organic limbs into its droid body, a dark and horrifying decision. This marks a reversal of the classic severed arms trope in Star Wars, where the Scourge adds limbs instead of losing them like Anakin and Luke Skywalker. It remains to be seen what other upgrades the Scourge will pursue in its quest to consume everything in the galaxy, making future chapters of Dark Droids intriguing.

This article contains a preview for Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #38Star Wars has flipped the script on its classic 'severed arms' motif thanks to one of its newest villains. Known as the Scourge, this sentient virus has been consuming the minds of droids all over the galaxy in Marvel's new Dark Droids event, corrupting and integrating them into its ravenous hive mind. However, the Scourge hasn't stopped with droids alone.

Thrawn: Alliances, a new comic adaptation of the 2018 novel, will explore Thrawn's encounters with Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader during the Clone Wars and the Dark Times of the Empire. The comic adaptation will come from Timothy Zahn, the original author of the novel, and Jody Houser, who previously helped adapt the first Thrawn novel. The new comic adaptation could help Thrawn's characterization better align with his on-screen appearances while revealing Thrawn's dynamic history with Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader.

Star Wars has announced a brand-new adaptation that will cover the true history between Grand Admiral Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker. As seen in Ahsoka, the former Imperial leader revealed his familiarity with Anakin Skywalker, citing his history of Ahsoka Tano's master as a core reason why he defeated her by successfully returning to the known galaxy by the series' end. Now, this new adaptation will reveal Thrawn's past adventures...

November 17 will mark Star Wars' annual Life Day celebration, and Marvel is releasing four beautiful variant covers to celebrate the occasion. A fictional festival within the Star Wars universe, Life Day goes back to 1978, and has become a beloved part of the galaxy far, far away's fandom.

Marvel has revealed four new variant covers coming November 2023, appearing on that month's issues of Star Wars, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra and Star Wars: Bounty Hunters. The images show Han Solo and Chewie hanging Life Day's signature glowing baubles; Doctor Aphra and Krrsantan in good spirits, Chef Gormaanda preparing a new dish, and Anakin and Shmi Skywalker sitting down for a meal.

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Coming from Mike Del Mundo and Rod Reis, the variant covers will be released as follows:

Issue

Artist

Release Date

Star Wars #40

Mike Del Mundo

November 1

Star Wars: Darth Vader #40

Rod Reis

November 8

Star Wars: Doctor...

Wonder Woman's traditional stereotype as a strong yet gracious warrior is not entirely accurate - she has always had a dark side. Wonder Woman is willing to kill villains if it means saving lives, as she believes it is her duty as a hero. While she believes in the rule of law, Wonder Woman has her own ways of permanently dealing with criminals who are too powerful for the justice system.

While Wonder Woman is commonly depicted as DC's hard-hitting warrior with an immaculate sense of compassion, there's a limit to the traditional wholesomeness she usually brings to a fight. After centuries of fighting on the frontline to protect the values of truth and justice, she's more than willing to end a fight — permanently.

The limits of Wonder Woman's tolerance are on display in Justice League #22 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert, Joe Prado, and Rod Reis, in which the Justice League,...

Marvel has just revealed the identity of the new Punisher taking over from Frank Castle, and it's a move no-one saw coming. In the 'Marvel: Heroes, Hulks, and Super-Soldiers' panel at San Diego Comic-Com, Marvel named the new hero after teasing a replacement for Frank a few days ago.

The new Punisher is officially Joe Garrison - a retired Shield black-ops agent who is taking on the Punisher mantle. While many fans had expected a pre-existing character to take over as the new Punisher, Marvel is instead introducing Joe as a new face - one who has the training and ruthlessness to replace Frank. Joe will star in a new Punisher series from David Pepose and Dave Wachter, with awesome covers provided by Rod Reis. Reis' cover images show Joe in an inverted version of Frank Castle's classic costume, and wielding futuristic weaponry. However, despite the new equipment, it's clear...

With the Fall of X looming, the writer of the new X-Men book Dark X-Men has teased how the title will handle its horror tone and has also given new insight into its leader, Madelyne Pryor. With the mutants of Krakoa heading into their most challenging period yet, a team like the Dark X-Men might be exactly what’s needed to save them.

In a new interview with Cbr, Dark X-Men writer Steve Foxe explains exactly how the new series will balance horror with more classic Marvel action. "I'm a fan of some pretty relentless, pitch-black horror, but this is ultimately a Marvel comic, and we don't want to leave readers too traumatized," Foxe says. "We want to shock and spine-tingle but also have those cathartic laughs and 'Did they really go there?' moments peppered throughout." The comparison made to the Evil Dead in Dark X-Men’s announcement is...

Spider-Punk is quickly becoming a fan-favorite multiversal incarnation of Marvel’s Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, made even more popular after his recent Hollywood debut in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. And now, thanks to a terrifying piece of fanart by one of the comic industry’s most talented artists, Hobie Brown gets the perfect nemesis in a new and frightening symbiote villain called “Punk Venom!”

A brand new non-canon Spider-Man-related character shared on Twitter by Rod Reis (@RodReis), an industry artist from Marvel’s New Mutants (2019) and Winter Soldier (2018) fame, this isn’t the first time Rod has uploaded original content for his thousands of followers to enjoy.

I present you... Punk Venom! It was a fun late night sketch... pic.twitter.com/FzdRj9r8IC — Rod Reis (@RodReis) June 16, 2023

Drawing and coloring images of Marvel’s Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, Sunspot, Magik, Captain Marvel, and more, Rod also posts illustrations of his professional work,...

Marvel Comics' "Scarlet Witch Annual" #1, available June 21, 2023, is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Carlos Neto, with covers by Russell Dauterman, Jim Cheung, Rod Reis and George Perez:

"...in this 'Contest of Chaos' prelude, a newly rejuvenated 'Agatha Harkness' learns of the 'Scarlet Witch' absorption of 'Chthon' and decides to educate her former student on the dangers of such an endeavor. 

"But 'Wanda' is not the meek pupil she once was -- and Agatha's intentions are not so straightforward. 

"This epic clash between Marvel's most powerful witches sets off a chain reaction that will affect the course of the summer..."

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Moon Knight's MCU ally the Scarlet Scarab is entering Marvel's comic continuity. Last year, fans were thrilled for Moon Knight’s MCU debut, as Oscar Issac brought the Fist of Khonshu to life. Fighting alongside Moon Knight was Layla El-Faouly (played by May Calamawy), who took the name Scarlet Scarab - and now she is set to make an impact on the comics, as she debuts in July’s super-sized Moon Knight #25. She will also appear in a new miniseries, Moon Knight: City of the Dead.

As reported by IGN, Moon Knight #25 - written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Alessandro Cappucio, Alessandro Vitti and Partha Pratim - will introduce a new Scarlet Scarab to the Marvel Universe. While there have been other versions of Scarlet Scarab in the Moon Knight comics, this new incarnation will be based on the MCU version. After her comics debut in Moon Knight...

Warning: contains spoilers for Ghost Rider #12!Marvel's third Ghost Rider, Danny Ketch, was just rechristened with a brand-new look. Danny Ketch, the brother of the original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, has been blazing a path of his own at Marvel ever since first being introduced in 1990. After which, he served as the Ghost Rider for nearly a decade. Now, he's back in the current run of Ghost Rider comics, just in time for a new arc. As Johnny and exiled FBI agent Talia Warroad trek through the country after sending Blackheart back to hell, Danny Ketch returns in Ghost Rider #12 seemingly with his Ghost Rider powers back, along with his recently introduced Spirit of Corruption powers and sword.

Danny's new Ghost Rider form keeps the green color scheme of his Spirit of Corruption powers, but with the classic flaming skull design of his Ghost Rider days. ​​​​​​In a fascinating twist,...

In a special first look at Extreme Venomverse, Venom is going to new places, namely the Wild West as well as prehistoric times. Extreme Venomverse, part of Marvel’s upcoming Summer of Symbiotes initiative, will feature a wide variety of Venom variants from across the multiverse - including a new symbiote in the American Wild West. Readers will also meet a symbiote from the dawn of humanity and travel to the far-reaches of space with Venom the Space Knight!

Marvel recently gave fans a first look at June’s Extreme Venomverse #3. The press release confirms four brand-new stories, starring an exciting array of Venoms stretching across time and space. The first story, by Taran Killam and Rod Reis, will introduce readers to Madame Venom, an Old West outlaw who strikes fear into the hearts of outlaws everywhere. Next, Jed MacKay and Danny Earls take readers all the way back to the Stone Age,...

There are not a lot of similarities between the demonic and silent Ghost Rider and the wall-crawling, fast-talking Spider-Man, but Marvel proves that anything is possible in the Spider-Verse. In new cover art for Ghost Rider #14 fans are given a glimpse of what it would look like if Peter Parker became the Spider of Vengeance.

Over the next few months Marvel Comics will be releasing multiple variants for upcoming titles, including Ghost Rider #23, which will includes a stunning alternate cover by Rod Reis. Created to fit the theme of the ever popular Spider-Verse, this Ghost Rider variant art portrays Spider-Man as fans have never imagined him, as a web-cracking and motorcycle-driving Spirit of Vengeance. This jaw-dropping concept art takes the familiar elements of everyone’s favorite web head and combines them with the themes and powers of Johnny Blaze and his fellow Ghost Riders. Peter appears decked out in a...

Some long-forgotten narrative devices have come back to bite the God of Mischief in Loki's newly announced limited series. The different male and female variants of Marvel's resident maker of mischief have finally married into one being, and what better time is there to reckon with past mistakes than after a period of personal growth? Loki may not be doomed by the people they were before, but that doesn't mean they're fully free of the consequences of their past actions. A new creative team is getting their chance to follow Loki's steps into their new era, and the four-issue arc promises an adventure that will take Loki across the Marvel Universe and back.

Last week Marvel Comics announced Loki's new solo book, which will arrive in June with writer Dan Watters making his Marvel Comics debut with artist Germán Peralta and Rod Reis as the cover artist. Marvel's announcement...

This article contains spoilers for Dark Web: X-Men #3!Marvel Comics has finally fixed one of its biggest X-Men mistakes, centered around Jean Grey's (first) resurrection. Death has always been something of a revolving door in comics, and that's particularly true for the X-Men franchise - even before the mutants learned to synergize their powers with Cerebro technology to create 'Mutant Resurrection.' Jean Grey was the trend-setter, sacrificing her life in the classic 'Dark Phoenix Saga' but resurrected and later reunited with the original X-Men as a member of X-Factor. While Jean's return was surely inevitable, Marvel didn't exactly handle it well.

The problem came from an editorial decision. Marvel wanted the original five X-Men back together again, including the resurrected Jean - but Cyclops had retired, and started a family with a woman named Madelyne Pryor. Legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont intended Madelyne to be Cyclops' "Happily Ever After,...