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Updated with Newsom comment: The streets of Los Angeles are calmer today after a weekend of Ice raids, protests, police actions and Donald Trump’s federalization of the California National Guard over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

However, as Newsom sues Trump over his “illegal order,” the White House has escalated the stakes with U.S. Marines now set to arrive in the City of Angels. The governor wrote on X that Trump plans to deploy another 2,000 National Guard troops, in addition to the 2,000 already sent to Los Angeles over the weekend.

Newsom wrote, “The first 2,000? Given no food or water. Only approx. 300 are deployed — the rest are sitting, unused, in federal buildings without orders. This isn’t about public safety. It’s about stroking a dangerous President’s ego. This is Reckless. Pointless. And Disrespectful to our troops.”

The number of Marines seemed to be somewhere between 500 and 700, according to multiple reports,...

During a recent interview, DC Studios co-ceo James Gunn said Peacemaker season 2 will feature "a bunch of other characters later on in the season from other parts of the Dcu and from Superman." He also teased a "really, really, really big cameo near the end of the show."

We don't think the filmmaker is exaggerating either. The season 1 finale featured the Justice League, with Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa reprising their roles as The Flash and Aquaman.

The new Dcu is still in its infancy, but with Maxwell Lord, Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl already confirmed to appear in Peacemaker's second season, Gunn is bound to have some surprises in store for us. Here, we're delving into which heroes and villains are most likely to be the "really, really, really big cameo" the Superman director has promised us.

You can find the most likely—and outlandish—possibilities by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

The MonsterVerse and the DC Universe are set to collide in a sequel that will once again see the Justice League face off against the biggest and baddest Titans. Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong rocked both worlds in 2023 and an upcoming follow-up promises a much more intense crossover.

This June, DC Comics and Legendary Comics are uniting for Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2, which will reunite the original miniseries’ Brian Buccellato and Christian Duce. In this new story, Amanda Waller utilizes Task Force X to help her develop hybrid Titans in order to ward off future attacks.

To stop Waller, the Justice League travels to the MonsterVerse’s Hollow Earth, where they once again discover monsters like Godzilla and Kong. This adventure not only promises to have much bigger stakes than its predecessor, but it will also feature ‘titanized’ versions of iconic DC Universe heroes and villains.

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The best Superman stories are the ones that nail the love story of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. On that front, the ongoing animated series "My Adventures with Superman" succeeds and soars like Kal-El himself. This Clark (Jack Quaid) and Lois (Alice Lee) are adorable apart and even more so when they're together.

In "My Adventures," Clark's bumbling nerd persona isn't just an act to divert suspicion from him being Superman, he really is that nervous around Lois. Lois is reimagined as not yet a master reporter, but merely a Daily Planet intern who wants to be one. She's less sardonic, more scrappy and ambitious, but still plenty clever. They've experienced some relationship trouble so far (between Lois's trust issues and Clark's fears of rejection), but it never feels artificial and they always come back together.

Though an American production, "My Adventures with Superman" often feels like the Man of Steel...

Exclusive: Norway’s latest format obsession, The Box, is getting a second season.

Commercial broadcaster TV2 has ordered a second run of the adventure reality format, in which celebrity contestants placed in separate boxes find themselves dumped in the middle of challenges that they know nothing about. Seafood TV will return to produce.

In Norway, the show launched earlier this month, and its first episode has now consolidated to over a million views, according to producers — no mean feat in a country of just over five million people. This makes it the channel’s highest-rated launch of the month, and de facto the year.

In each episode, contestants immediately find themselves in the middle of a challenge when their yellow box opens and must work out what to do, working with the others to achieve the goal. Each ep ends with a pair of contestants engaging in a duel to stay in the game.

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The following contains spoilers from Creature Commandos Season 1, now streaming on Max.

The Season 1 finale of Creature Commandos brings the first official story in the new DC Universe from James Gunn to a close. While the Max animated series tells its own story primarily, fans looking for clues about connections between the Dcu and the now defunct DC Extended Universe found some. Essentially, the new Dcu is a full-on reboot of the Dceu of old, but certain characters and elements will carry over as needed.

One of the central characters in Creature Commandos, Rick Flag Sr.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of Creature Commandos

The season finale of Creature Commandos dropped on Max today, wrapping up the story of Task Force M and their mission in Pokolistan once and for all. After plenty of intrigue, premonitions about the end of the world, and tragic backstories for each member of the Commandos, the series ends on one last sad note with the death of what was perhaps the most innocent member of the team, Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao). Nina's death came after her attempt to assassinate Princess Ilana Rostovic (Maria Bakalova), in which the Princess ended up stabbing her to death instead.

The death was somewhat unexpected, especially with all the development the character had been given in the previous episode. In an interview with The Direct, Chao spoke about why she believed this untimely and tragic death had to happen to a...

The following contains spoilers for Creature Commandos Season 1, Episode 10, "A Very Funny Monster," now streaming on Max.

Another DC Extended Universe character has been reintroduced in James Gunn's DC Universe. King Shark, who previously appeared in 2021's The Suicide Squad, made a brief cameo as one of the new members of Task Force X at the end of the Season 1 finale of Creature Commandos.

At the end of the Season 1 finale, "A Very Funny Monster," A.R.G.U.S. agent John Economos introduces the Bride to the new Creature Commandos team that she will be leading (presumably in Season 2). Joining the Bride are returning members Doctor Phosphorus, Weasel, and a rebuilt G.I. Robot and new additions Nosferata, Khalis, and King Shark. While Nosferatu and Khalis made silent cameos in the episode, King Shark was voiced by Diedrich Bader, replacing Sylvester Stallone from The Suicide Squad. Check out...

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Creature Commandos acts as a strong start to James Gunn's DC Universe (Dcu), introducing the zany ragtag members of Task Force M as they engage in a perilous mission to protect the princess of a small eastern European nation from the villainous Circe (Anya Chalotra) and her Sons of Themiscyra. Led by Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), Task Force M uncovers a much larger plot that puts the fate of the entire world in danger. To save their world, the Creature Commandos must learn to work as a team to prevent the dark future ahead.

Creature Commandos Episode 4, "Chasing Squirrels," picks up after G.I. Robot's death at the end of the previous episode. The Creature Commandos manage to capture the sorceress Circe, thanks in large part...

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Max is kicking off the new year with the series premiere of The Pitt, a medical drama that puts ER star Noah Wyle back in scrubs and playing the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. Max’s January 2025 lineup also includes the season five premiere of the critically acclaimed, comic book-inspired animated series Harley Quinn, and the series debut of Isadora Moon, based on the bestselling book series.

Season 23 of Real Time with Bill Maher and the premieres of A24’s The Front Room, Look Into My Eyes, and A Different Man stream on Max in January.

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Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Justice League Unlimited #1!

Although the Absolute Power crisis has ended, its aftermath continues to ripple through the DC Universe, with the Justice League still grappling with its consequences months later—especially in the realm of superpowers. To address these lingering effects, the League has launched a groundbreaking new project, one poised to bring about some of the most radical changes to DC’s power hierarchy.

The inaugural issue of Mark Waid and Dan Mora’s Justice League Unlimited dives straight into the heart of the series, showcasing the team’s all-inclusive roster—open to every hero on Earth—and the newly unveiled Watchtower.

While the new Justice League and Watchtower made their debut in the alpha half of Joshua Williamson and Daniel Sampere’s DC All In Special #1, Waid and Mora expand on this introduction with a hyperspeed tour led by none other than Wally “The Flash” West.

When you think of movies with alternate endings, we'd imagine the likes of Blade Runner and I Am Legend immediately come to mind.

While studios do occasionally test contrasting endings, that's rare, and it obviously helps any movie to have a definitive conclusion set in stone when cameras start rolling. For each of the Marvel and DC Comics adaptations listed here, however, things once looked vastly different to what we eventually saw in theaters.

Whether it's studio interference, last-minute reshoots, or scrapped plans for future stories, each of these blockbusters came close to wrapping up on a-now unrecognisable note. 

Would they have been better or worse? We'll leave you to decide, but you can check these out by tapping the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

8. Suicide Squad - Joker vs. Task Force X

Neither filmmaker David Ayer nor many Dceu fans will stop harping on about the "Ayer Cut" of 2016's Suicide Squad.

Taylor Sheridan has mastered the art of crafting compelling narratives, and most of his work delves deep into how human emotions operate, and the power dynamics between us, and all of this makes for a great high-stakes drama. Sheridan is known for creating engaging shows like Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingston and has consistently used a tumultuous environment for his stories. This also holds true for Special Ops: Lioness, his standout action thriller.

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The series features some of the best talent from Hollywood like Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, and Morgan Freeman. There’s espionage, terrorism, and covert operations, all coming together in an intense and fast-paced plot! But is it all based on real-life events? Let’s uncover the facts and fiction

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Taylor Sheridan’s Specia Ops: Lioness draws inspiration from a real-life program,...

The Peacemaker season 2 release window has finally been revealed. Though it isn't clear how the show will fit into James Gunn's DC Universe, the John Cena-led series is moving forward with a new season.

During a preview event for Max and HBO (via IGN), CEO and Chairman Casey Bloys revealed that Peacemaker season 2 will premiere in August 2025. An exact premiere date will be revealed at a later time.

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John Cena stars as Christopher Smith, Aka the titular Peacemaker in James Gunn's spin-off/sequel TV series to The Suicide Squad. Set after the film's events, Peacemaker follows the misguided hero with a vanity complex but believes in peace, no matter how large the body count he has to rack up to get it. Having survived his mission in the Suicide Squad (Aka Task Force X), he's been enlisted again to join a new team and save the world.

The DC Universe is in desperate need of a reset, and it's about to get one next year. DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have an ambitious plan for a unified DC multiverse, which they first laid out in early 2023. While that kicks off in earnest with Gunn's "Superman" movie next summer, it is technically the animated "Creature Commandos" that will usher in this new era for the Dcu. Fresh from the halls of New York Comic Con, we've got a brand new trailer for the series, which hits the Max streaming service in December. Have a look for yourself.

"Creature Commandos" is sort of a spin-off of "The Suicide Squad" in that it's Amanda Waller once again leading a team of not-so-good people executing missions that the good guys can't or won't do. We've also got some returning characters, most notably Weasel, but it's largely a...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #6!

Every Wonder Woman fan knows Diana Prince was raised on Themyscira among her fellow Amazons, where her Queen Mother, Hippolyta, instilled in her the unshakable values of compassion, love, and inner strength. Now, this very origin has become Wonder Woman's most powerful weapon in defeating a villain once thought to be unstoppable.

The potential destruction of Dianas homeland threatens to wipe out one of the most iconic pieces of Wonder Woman lore.

Stephanie Williams and Khary Randolphs Absolute Power: Task Force VII #6, set for release on September 11, is a pivotal chapter in Amanda Wallers relentless war against DCs metahuman population. In this issue, Wallers latest weapon, the Wonder Woman-inspired Amazo, takes center stage. Having already stolen Dianas powers in Wonder Woman #11, the Amazo-n now targets Themyscira itself, setting up a high-stakes confrontation on the Amazons home turf.

However, the...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5!

The Flashs intangibility power, which allows him to phase through solid objects, is one of the most unique and coolest abilities in a speedster's arsenal. While DC has given a basic explanation of how this power worksmatching the vibration of his body to the vibrational frequency of the matter he's moving throughBarry Allens Flash has now provided a more in-depth explanation of this ability and why it is his most dangerous.

Iris West can be uniquely credited with helping Barry Allen's Flashand his successorsmaster the ability to phase through matter effectively.

In Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 by Alex Paknadel and Pete Woods, one of the most intense speedster races in years takes place as Amanda Wallers Flash-inspired Amazo, Velocity, relentlessly pursues Barry Allen across the globe in an attempt to drain his powers.

At one point during their chase,...

In Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4, Failsafe criticizes Nightwing's empathy as his greatest weakness, exploiting it in a brutal battle. Failsafe's criticism of Nightwing may reflect Batman's own judgment, as the android shares Batman's memories and opinions. While Nightwing's empathy is usually seen as a strength, Failsafe's attack reveals how it can be manipulated and turned against him.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4!

DCs crossover event, Absolute Power, is in full swing, bringing forth an epic battle between Nightwing and the evil Batman, Failsafe. However, blows arent the only things traded in this Battle of the Bats, as Failsafe shares a hard-hitting criticism about the Original Boy Wonder that may very well reveal the true Batmans own judgments concerning his son.

Usually, Nightwing's empathy is one of the top traits listed by characters and fans that make him one of the best heroes in the DC Universe.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5!As if things weren't bad enough for the DC Universe's heroes right now, the Justice League's terrifying counterparts from another Earth have re-appeared. Amanda Waller is going all out to make sure that she is victorious over DC's metahumans, even if that means making a deal with some powerful criminals.

Fans may recall that shortly before Waller re-emerged to de-power and imprison the world's metahuman population, she traveled to Earth-3 to conquer it and liberate it from the Crime Syndicate. Now the team has come back as part of a final desperate gambit to ensure Waller wins her war by any means necessary.

Amanda Waller Retrieves the Crime Syndicate from Earth-3

In Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 by Alex Paknadel, Pete Woods, and Dave Sharpe, Wonder Woman's long-time ally Steve Trevor is still on Gamorra, determined...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Power #2!A brand-new Batsuit has given Batman a powerful weapon that has the potential to be a standard for future costumes. The heroes of the DC Universe are on the run after Amanda Waller's Amazos de-powered nearly every metahuman. But this crisis may have helped Bruce Wayne find gear that could be a permanent addition to his usual gadgets.

In Absolute Power #2 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, the remaining heroes gather at the Fortress of Solitude to come up with a plan. Unfortunately, just as Batman and his allies don backup gear, Waller sends Brainiac Queen, Jon Kent, and one of her Task Force VII agents to bring them all in.

Batman runs off to get a Phantom Zone Projector until he's throttled by the Amazo Global Guardian. The android mocks the Dark Knight asking what fancy toys his new Batsuit holds, only...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Power #2!As if things weren't bad enough, Superman has just seen what Amanda Waller has done to Clark Kent's firstborn son. After the stunning conclusion of Absolute Power #1, the Man of Steel comes face-to-face with his pride and joy, only to see Jon at his lowest possible moment.

The heroes of the DC Universe are in dire straights. Waller is more powerful than ever and has unleashed a swath of souped-up Amazos to steal every metahumans' power. But Waller's insidious plans also involve Jon Kent, who tells his father the last two words that Superman ever wanted to hear.

Superman's Son Goes Full Villain and Leads the Attack on the Fortress of Solitude

In Absolute Power #2 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, Alejandro Snchez, and Ariana Maher, Waller's plot is succeeding. The majority of the world's metahumans have been de-powered and incarcerated on the island nation of Gamorra.

The My Adventures with Superman tie-in comic showcases Amanda Waller's secretive anti-Superman project in light of season two. The upcoming issue #6 will dive deeper into events leading to Amanda Waller and Lex Luthor's plans to combat Superman. The comic features a huge showdown with Superman, Amazo, Task Force X, and Team 7, shedding light on Superman's relatable struggle and development.

The Adult Swim series My Adventures with Superman has proven to be a welcome antidote to the dark, serious, versions of Superman fans have seen on screen. That wholesome storytelling is also present in the comic series that is closely tied to the show. In DC's November previews, the final issue of the My Adventures with Superman tie-in comic shines a light on Amanda Waller's machinations, providing a new context for the show's second season.

Written by showrunner Josie Campbell with art by Pablo M. Collar (Sword of Azrael...

• Amanda Waller's Task Force VII is draining metahuman powers, but a new team of heroes and villains is emerging. - Unlikely allies like Freedom Beast and Mirror Master are banding together against the Global Guardian's onslaught. - The DC Universe may see a reformed Justice League post-Absolute Power, potentially keeping the new team intact.

The DC Universe is under attack and it's causing alliances virtually no one saw coming to form. Amanda Waller leads the terrifying, all-Amazo squad Task Force VII in Absolute Power and they have every metahuman on the run. But a new team shows serious promise in the face of Waller's vicious crusade.

Waller has unleashed hell for metahumans everywhere as her Task Force VII agents take down heroes and villains alike. The September batch of solicitations reveals information on Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7, which features Global Guardian, an Amazo modeled after Martian Manhunter,...

“My Adventures With Superman” is an animated series that reimagines the classic Superman story, focusing on a young Clark Kent as he starts his journey to becoming Superman. It also delves into the early stages of his relationship with Lois Lane and his friendship with Jimmy Olsen.

Developed by Jake Wyatt, produced by Warner Bros. Animation, and animated by Studio Mir in South Korea, the series has recently released its second season. Season 3 is already in production, with creators teasing exciting developments to come.

One of the standout features of the show is its innovative twists on iconic villains, and Season 3 is set to continue this trend.

In the first two episodes of Season 2 of “My Adventures With Superman,” viewers encountered fresh takes on Atomic Skull and Damage. Atomic Skull is a classic Superman villain, while Damage is typically portrayed as a hero in the comics. Both characters were skillfully...

An epic showdown between Shazam and 'Constantine' ends with seven heroes losing their powers. Amanda Waller's power-stealing Amazo robot, the Amazo-n, makes its debut in Wonder Woman #11! Amazo-n's greatest strength is also the key to defeating it, as proven in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #11!

DC's blockbuster summer event, Absolute Power, sees the epic clash of John Constantine and Shazam's powers, finally answering the question of who reigns supreme between the two Justice League heroes. Yet, this showdown takes an unexpected turn, unleashing profound consequences that reverberate across not only Billy Batson and John Constantine's lives but also throughout the entire superhero community.

Their defeat not only resulted in the loss of their powers but also birthed one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe.

Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, and Tomeu Moreys Wonder Woman #11 marks their first tie-in...

Depth Charge debuts in Absolute Power by stealing Aquaman's powers and kingdom, creating chaos in Atlantis. Depth Charge is currently powered up by the Doom Patrol and Aquaman. Aquaman barely escapes as Depth Charge takes over Atlantis with an army of sharks.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Absolute Power: Task Force VII #2!

Amanda Waller's Aquaman-inspired Amazo, Depth Charge, makes his official debut in Absolute Power by stealing both Aquaman's powers and his kingdom. With water now a death sentence for Arthur Curry, he flees, hoping to live to fight another day. But one pressing question remains: what will become of Atlantis while its true king is away?

John Layman, Max Raynor, and Luis Guerreros Absolute Power: Task Force VII #2 opens with Depth Charge laying siege to Atlantis. Armed with his newly acquired Doom Patrol powers, he creates chaos and confronts Aquaman, ultimately draining the Kings powers.

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Velocity's sleek design outshines other speedsters, making him the 'best-dressed' Flash on Prime-Earth. A variant cover for Absolute Power #4 features Velocity in a lightning-speed battle with Barry Allen. Velocity is a Flash-Inspired Amazo and Batman of Zur-En-Arrh hybrid that Amanda Waller controls.

A new speedster in the DC Universe is not only making even Wally West look slow but also setting a new standard for style as the best-dressed Flash on Prime-Earth. Beyond his striking appearance, however, the pressing question remains: where did this new speedster come from, and who controls him?

Fans have already glimpsed Amanda Wallers Flash-inspired Amazo, but a new variant cover by Guillem March provides the most detailed view yet of this intriguing speedster. Featured in Absolute Power #4 by Mark Waid and Dan Mora, set for release on October 2, Marchs cover vividly captures a lightning-speed battle between Barry Allen and Velocity.

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Amanda Waller's Wonder Woman-inspired Amazo, inhabited by the Gotham by Gaslight Batman, poses a major threat to DC heroes, draining powers and growing stronger. Wonder Woman #11 sees seven iconic heroes lose their powers. With the Amazo-n possessing god-like power levels it has become one of the most powerful beings in the Dcu.

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Wonder Woman #11!

DCs summer blockbuster event, Absolute Power, is in full swing as Amanda Wallers Batman-inhabited Amazos unleash chaos on Earths metahuman population, targeting icons like Superman and Wonder Woman. Waller's latest power-stealing Amazo has absorbed the abilities of several of DCs mightiest heroes. Combined with the strategic genius of a multiverse Batman, this Amazo has the potential to crush the Man of Steel without breaking a sweat.

Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, and Tomeu Moreys Wonder Woman #11 is the first tie-in to DCs Absolute Power crisis event, where Amanda Waller...

Action-packed episode showcases incredible fight scenes. Animation by Wit Studio shines with clear, sleek visuals. Plot finally gains momentum as characters face defeat and prepare for a rematch.

The following contains spoilers for Suicide Squad Isekai Episode 6, streaming now on Hulu and Max.

In the land of isekai where magic reigns supreme, the Suicide Squad is settling in well with their supposedly primitive weapons and dishonest tactics to beat up and/or kill even the brawniest of warriors. Their valor on the battlefield is why they have survived so long. But they are only one defeat away from becoming a scapegoat for the queen, and the punishment could be death.

Directed by Eri Osada and produced by Warner Animation Japan, Suicide Squad Isekai Episode 6 brings Harley Quinn and her teammates on a collision course with Amanda Waller's first Task Force X. It's been quite the ride watching the supervillains...

Amanda Waller seizes control of the DC Universe in the Absolute Power event, with the help of her Trinity of Evil partners and new Task Force VII. Mark Waid crafts a story where DC's biggest icons fight for their future without powers, set against backdrop of Waller's manipulations. Absolute Power aims to bring high stakes, personal peril to all DC superheroes, with tie-in issues serving important roles in the overall event.

The DC Universe is about to come under fire when Amanda Waller takes control in this summers big event Absolute Power. The shining days of the Dawn of DC initiative come to a close as Mark Waid takes readers on a journey that sees DCs biggest icons fighting for their future-without their powers.

Absolute Power is an upcoming event that sees the Suicide Squads Amanda Waller bring the Dcu under her heel with the help of her partners in...

Bloodsport makes a surprise appearance in My Adventures with Superman, posing a potential threat to Clark and his friends. The tie-in series introduces a modern take on Superman's early days, focusing on his bond with Lois and Jimmy as they face new challenges. Fans may recognize Bloodsport from the films, where he once shot Superman with kryptonite - a dangerous possibility in this new story.

Warning! Spoilers for My Adventures with Superman #1 ahead!A fan-favorite character infamously portrayed by Idris Elba is now canon in My Adventures with Superman. DC Comics has expanded the beloved animated series' world with a new tie-in series that bridges its first and second seasons. This new story introduces an ominous character that could turn out to be a huge threat to Superman in the future.

In My Adventures with Superman #1 by Josie Campbell and Pablo M. Collar, Clark, Lois, and Jimmy notice something is running amok in Metropolis.

Absolute Power reunites the original Justice League team to face a world where heroes are powerless. New artwork teases the superhero team's new costumes. With heroes losing their powers, can the Big Seven save the day in DC's upcoming Absolute Power event?

A curious piece of art is giving fans a look at the reunion of the original Justice League as the DC Universe's newest 'Resistance'. After months of teasing, DC's epic summer event Absolute Power is nearly here. Now fans have their best look at the iconic team as they face the world completely powerless.

Across DC Comics' social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and X, the published posted an interesting artwork by Mikel Janin with the words "Can DCs heroes save the world without their superpowers?". The art shows a picture of the Justice League's original seven members along with the text "Join the Resistance!".

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Clark Kent faces new challenges as he discovers his Kryptonian heritage and meets key figures from his past, including his father Jor-El. Jor-El sacrifices himself to protect his son and guides him towards his destiny as Superman, showcasing their special bond and untapped potential. The show sets up potential for Jor-El's return through the creation of a Fortress of Solitude, offering an opportunity to explore Clark's dual heritage.

The following contains spoilers for My Adventures with Superman Season 2, Episode 1, "More Things in Heaven and Earth," and Episode 2, "Adventures With My Girlfriend," which debuted May. 25 on Adult Swim.

As My Adventures with Superman Season 2 kicks off, Jack Quaid's Clark Kent has a lot to deal with. He had to contend with Sam Lane and Task Force X in Season 1. After surviving that war and stopping the Kryptonians from invading, he is hoping to find some quiet time to learn more about his own history.

Amanda Waller reveals she can't sacrifice Dreamer, a valuable asset with precognitive abilities and fighting skills. Waller blackmails Dreamer into helping with her plans against metahumans, as Dreamer's visions provide crucial information. With Absolute Power on the horizon, Waller refuses to let go of Dreamer, who remains one of the squad's most valuable members.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3!The person running the Suicide Squad has finally revealed that there's someone in the DC Universe she just can't sacrifice. In her years running Task Force X, Amanda Waller has burned through a number of metahumans and super-powered criminals. But even she can't bring herself to intentionally destroy one powerful asset.

In Suicide Squad: Dream Team #3 by Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows and Jos Luis, Deadeye leads the team on a recovery mission. Their teammate Dreamer has run off to protect the alien community Parthas and Amanda Waller...

DC's heroes form an underground resistance against the "Trinity of Evil" at Superman's Fortress of Solitude in August's Absolute Power offerings. The Justice League faces betrayal and new threats while battling Amanda Waller's army in Absolute Power #2. August's highlight is the Absolute Power event, with more challenges for DC heroes in tie-in issues like Batman and Wonder Woman.

As the DC Universe faces a major threat from the Trinity of Evil, the remainder of the Justice League steps up to form a first-of-its-kind underground resistance this August. DC's blockbuster Absolute Power event may kick off in July, but the action truly heats up in the saga's second full month. Keep reading for Screen Rant's reading order for Absolute Power's August line-up.

DC has revealed new details and thrilling cover art for the second full month of Absolute Power. The story's main happenings take place in the Absolute Power...

A new Call of Duty bundle is out for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, and people aren’t as excited about it.

The ‘Vibrant Vixen’ bundle that carries a new operator skin and other goodies is being dragged by a few on social media for how out-of-place it looks. The issue with anime skins stretches far, and it might be the last straw for some.

Call of Duty Releases the Pricey ‘Vibrant Vixen’ Bundle

The latest Call of Duty skin bundle has mixed reviews

Activision’s popular franchise has been swerving in terms of direction for ages now, and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Less than 24 hours ago, the company dropped a new cosmetics bundle for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, titled the ‘Vibrant Vixen.’

#MW3: A New ‘Anime’ Ultra Skin is now available!

The ‘Vibrant Vixen’ Bundle features the ‘Mikan Endo’ Operator Skin & 2 Tracer Blueprints — for 2400 Cod Points!

Waller's alliance with Failsafe & Brainiac Queen poses danger to all DC metahumans, including Superman. Superman's iconic Recovery Suit returns to help him combat Waller's nefarious plan to strip heroes of powers. Recovery Suit's history of aiding Superman's power restoration may give him the edge to defeat Task Force VII.

A grim blast from the past comes back at a terrifying time in Superman's life. Absolute Power is on the horizon and every hero in the DC Universe, including the Man of Steel, is in danger of the threat Amanda Waller poses.

Teaming up with Failsafe and the Brainiac Queen, Waller is set to rob DC's metahumans of their powers, finally seizing control on the world. Even the Man of Steel isn't able to stop her and is able to be felled by something as simple as a bullet. But could one of Superman's suits give him the edge he needs...

Some iconic heroes weren't original members of famous superhero teams, joining later to become staples in the lineup. Characters like Star-Lord, Wolverine, and Kilowog made their mark in superhero teams after the groups were already established. The evolution of superhero teams showcases the dynamic nature of comic book storytelling and the long-lasting impact of new recruits.

When it comes to the sprawling comic book universes of Marvel and DC Comics, more superhero teams are fighting the good fight than fans can keep track of. Usually rostered by the most popular characters in each company’s back catalog of fictional creations, these teams — like the Justice League, Avengers, Suicide Squad, X-Men, and more — are defined by the champions who roster them, turning many of these heroes into household names in the process.

While most major heroes in both Marvel and DC continuity are founding members of their respective teams, like how Batman,...

Initially, the idea of getting a Suicide Squad game from the studio that blessed the industry with the Arkhamverse seemed like an exciting prospect. However, things started going downhill when Rocksteady revealed that Kill the Justice League would be a live-service title.

That doesn’t even scratch the surface of all of the massive hindrances that the game had to face leading up to its release, ranging from numerous leaks to a disastrous early access launch.

All of these things definitely didn’t help Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League‘s reputation, but it seems that even after giving the game a fair chance, the majority of players have decided to spend their time doing something more worthy of it.

The Steam Charts for Suicide Squad Aren’t Looking Good Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League only managed to reach an all-time peak of just over 13,000 players on Steam.

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Rick Flag Sr. actor Frank Grillo confirms that Creature Commandos' rating is a "hard R", which proves that the franchise is taking bold risks from the very beginning. Dcu animated shows will be able to cross over with live-actions movies and series, meaning that Creature Commandos' R-rated characters can carry their dark comedy and explicit violence with them into other titles. Other Dcu movies and shows that could be R-rated include The Authority, Swamp Thing, Waller, Peacemaker season 2, and possibly unannounced projects such as Justice League Dark and Lobo.

Creature Commandos' rating proves that the Dcu will take bold risks right from the get-go. The DC Universe’s first chapter begins with the animated series Creature Commandos, a team-up show that follows a black ops squad composed of mystical characters such as Eric Frankenstein and G.I. Robot. Written by DC Studios CEO James Gunn, Creature Commandos evokes Task Force...

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League addresses the difference between Deadshots early on, with Captain Boomerang questioning why Deadshot isn't white as expected. In the game, it is revealed that the other Deadshot was an impostor, leading to a side plot exploring the history between the two Deadshots. The game hints at the possibility of the other Deadshot being a multiversal variant, with tapes suggesting that both Deadshots are legitimate versions of Floyd Lawton, and potentially setting up future storylines.

When Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was first announced, there was some confusion surrounding how the game was still canon to the Arkhamverse while featuring a different version of Deadshot to the one that appeared in Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Origins. While this new version could have been a successor to the mantle, accompanying promotional material confirmed that the master marksman's alter-ego was Floyd Lawton as well.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League offers a variety of cosmetic items for players to customize their Task Force X characters. The outfits include both designs from the comics and original designs by Rocksteady, giving players plenty of options to collect and personalize their looks. While some outfits are exclusive to special editions or pre-orders, Rocksteady has indicated that all outfits will eventually be available for purchase in the in-game store.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has several cosmetic items for players to customize their Task Force X however they want. The four main playable characters, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and King Shark each have looks that can be unlocked through the main story, Riddler challenges, as part of special editions of the game, and as purchases in the in-game store.

While these cosmetics don't change the gameplay or provide any additional perks, some of these outfits are pulled directly from the comics,...

Wonder Woman is the only Justice League member immune to Brainiac's mind control, and attempts a non-lethal approach to free her fallen teammates in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Wonder Woman's battle against Superman ends with her reluctantly stabbing him with Kryptonite, but he kills her with his heat vision in return, with her turning back into her clay form. Wonder Woman's original clay origin and unique physicality, combined with the Sight of Athena, may be the reasons why she is immune to Brainiac's mind control and DNA alterations.

While most of the Justice League has fallen under Brainiac's mind control in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, there is one key member of the team who appears to be immune to this: Wonder Woman. While A.R.G.U.S. and Task Force X work on their plan to kill the fallen heroes, Wonder Woman can be seen attempting...

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is set in the same universe as Rocksteady's previous Batman: Arkham games, with references and Easter eggs that connect the series. The inmate numbers on Task Force X's uniforms in the game represent the issue, month, and year of each character's first comic book appearance, adding a meaningful detail to their costumes. The game features various nods to the Batman: Arkham games, including a flashback to Arkham Asylum, unique dialogue from Task Force X members in the Batman Experience, and references to Batman's stealth tactics in Metropolis.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is full of Easter eggs - as are all of Rocksteady's Arkhamverse games - with several DC characters such as Superman, Green Arrow, or Blue Beetle teased across the game's map of Metropolis. Although Task Force X's mission takes place outside of Gotham, introducing a new location away from...

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League takes place in Metropolis, a new location outside of Gotham City in the Arkhamverse series. It introduces new characters from the DC universe. The map in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is twice the size of Batman: Arkham Knight's Gotham City, making it the largest in the Arkhamverse. It is divided into different districts for exploration. The contrasting art styles between Gotham and Metropolis are emphasized, with Gotham having a Gothic, decaying look, while Metropolis embraces a brighter, Art Deco aesthetic. The game takes advantage of current-gen hardware to create larger maps.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League follows Task Force X as Amanda Waller's team of supervillains and anti-heroes is sent on a mission to stop Brainiac's invasion of Superman's home, Metropolis. The title sees the Arkhamverse moving to a location outside of Gotham City for the first time,...

Despite being the worst-reviewed Dceu movie, Suicide Squad is now the fifth-most watched movie on Netflix. Black Adam, despite being a box office flop, is the second-most watched Dceu movie on Netflix. Suicide Squad's success led to James Gunn joining the franchise and creating the well-received reboot, The Suicide Squad.

7 years since its release, the worst-reviewed movie in the Dceu has just ranked in the top 5 most watched shows on Netflix. Netflix recently saw a chunk of the Dceu timeline added to its platform, with a few notable exceptions, which suggests that it will be the new home for DC's first attempt at a cinematic franchise before the Dcu carries that torch. While the franchise is now coming to an end with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, its legacy lives on in Netflix - with one move in particular being watched surprisingly more than others.

According to Netflix's rankings,...

At least seven Dceu post-credits scenes were left unaddressed, which sabotaged the franchise's set-ups for movies that never came. Only a couple of sequels paid off previous post-credits scenes, while the rest of the teases were either abandoned or only included for comedic purposes. The Dcu reboot aims to fix this mistake by establishing solid plans for each individual installment and the entire franchise simultaneously.

The Dcu reboot was secretly presaged by seven wasted Dceu post-credits scenes left unaddressed throughout the years. The Dceu aimed to become a massive cinematic universe in constant expansion, and thus set up at least one future storyline in every individual Dceu installment. However, various creative and logistical problems kept the Dceu from reaching its full potential, and constant changes of plans caused the franchise to abandon many set-ups and cameos. Now, the Dcu's square-one reboot will leave behind everything the Dceu had established.

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The following contains spoilers for My Adventures with Superman Episode 10, "Hearts of the Fathers," which debuted Friday, Sept. 1 on Adult Swim.

My Adventures with Superman Season 1 has given Clark Kent both physical threats and mental challenges. He's been trying to find out his true identity, while trying to maintain his love life with Lois Lane. Thankfully, she has proven to be understanding of everything that Clark faces. Yet the season finale threw a few more hurdles in their way.

Throughut the season, the show's mysterious General relentlessly hunted Superman down -- even briefly imprisoning him. The General eventually seemed to change his mind, however, which resulted in Amanda Waller taking over Task Force X. This and other revelations paved the way for massive bombshells and big threats in Season 2.

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The following contains spoilers for My Adventures with Superman Episode 8, "Zero Day: Part One" and Episode 9, "Zero Day: Part Two," now streaming on Max.

My Adventures with Superman takes a new spin on Clark Kent's early life, giving iconic DC characters a fresh, more rounded backstory that fans can relate to. Jimmy Olsen (Ishmel Sahid), Clark (Jack Quaid), and Lois Lane (Alice Lee) are interns at the Daily Planet trying to make a name for themselves in the competitive journalism world. In most Superman-related comics, shows, movies and other media, characters like Jimmy were relegated to side or background actors, but things are different in this DC animated series.

My Adventures with Superman finds a perfect take on Jimmy Olsen, including making him Clark Kent's trusted confidant. During their time together, Jimmy proves he will do anything to help his friend, even if it means putting his human life at risk.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for My Adventures With Superman episode 9.

My Adventures With Superman episode 9 confirmed the General's true identity, creating personal stakes for Lois and Clark in the finale. Jimmy Olsen discovered the existence of evil Supermen in the multiverse, which might come into play in episode 10. My Adventures With Superman season 1's finale has several storylines to address, including the identity of the Kryptonian who attacked Earth decades ago.

My Adventures With Superman season 1’s finale will have to wrap up several storylines involving Superman (Jack Quaid), Lois Lane (Alice Lee), the General (Joel de la Fuente), and the show’s many villains. The latest My Adventures With Superman episodes revealed that Task Force X was created by Amanda Waller (Debra Wilson) and the General as a response to a failed Kryptonian invasion that happened decades ago. The General was confirmed to be Sam Lane, Lois Lane’s father,...