comic books

This Is How the UN Welcomed Wonder Woman as Its Newest Ambassador

Some members of the United Nations objected to the decision given Wonder Woman's outfit

By Eliana Dockterman October 21, 2016

Wonder Woman Is Queer, According to Her Comic Book Writer

"The answer is obviously yes"

By Eliana Dockterman September 29, 2016

Get to Know All the Wild and Crazy Suicide Squad Villains in These Action-Packed New Videos

Meet the well-adjusted team

By Ashley Hoffman July 15, 2016

Marvel Announces New Jessica Jones Comic Series

She's coming out of retirement

By Rosalie Chan July 11, 2016

Here's Why The Walking Dead Creator Robert Kirkman Is 'Disappointed' in George R.R. Martin

"I would never do that"

By Megan McCluskey June 3, 2016

Here's What Chris Evans Thinks of That Shocking Captain America Reveal

"Hydra?!?!?"

By Megan McCluskey May 26, 2016

Here's How Much It Would Cost to Be Captain America

It's all about the shield

By Melissa Locker April 19, 2016

Marvel's Editor on What You Need to Know About Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Panther

What happens when comic books get political

By Eliana Dockterman April 6, 2016

Your Favorite New Star Wars Character Is Getting a Comic Book

The best pilot in the Resistance is getting a spin-off

By Megan McCluskey January 14, 2016

Ta-Nehisi Coates to Write New Black Panther Comics

The Between the World and Me author is taking over the the storyline for Marvel's first black superhero

By Eliana Dockterman September 22, 2015

Behind Marvel’s Decision to Create These Controversial Female Superheroes

How the brand diversified its superhero lineup with a female Thor and Ms. Marvel

By Eliana Dockterman August 28, 2015

Everyone’s a Superhero at Marvel

The brand is winning new fans by bringing diversity to comic books

By Eliana Dockterman August 27, 2015

Deadpool Trailer Coming Tomorrow, Says Trailer

The real trailer will premier Tuesday night on Conan

By Daniel White August 3, 2015

Here's Where to Get a Free Comic Book Today

Free Comic Book Day is often one of the biggest sales days of the year for comic shops

By Tessa Berenson May 2, 2015

Scott McCloud: Girls Are Taking the Comic Book World By Storm

A lot of the kids reading and writing comic books today are girls

By Scott McCloud May 1, 2015

Superman Declared a 'False God' in Official Batman v Superman Trailer

No love is lost between the two DC heroes

By Eliana Dockterman April 17, 2015

DC Comics' Catwoman Comes Out of the Closet

The comic book super villain is bisexual

By Rachel Janik February 26, 2015

Now You Can Read Comics About Gwen Stacy as Spider-Man

Spider-Gwen has returned

By Tessa Berenson February 26, 2015

Everything You Need to Know About Marvel and Sony Teaming Up For Yet Another Spider-Man Movie

Unraveling the spider's tangled web

By Eliana Dockterman February 10, 2015

A Black Captain America Is Nothing New

As Americans watch events unfold on their television screens, stereotypical understandings of African Americans too easily shape our understandings of current events

By History News Network January 28, 2015

Al Pacino Says He's Discussed Guardians of the Galaxy with Marvel

The Oscar-winning actor suggested Marvel had a role for him

By Megan Gibson December 10, 2014

The Walking Dead Watch: 'No Sanctuary'

Rick summarizes it best in the season premier: It’s not over until every one of them is dead

By Matt Vella October 12, 2014

XKCD: When Physics Is Funny

The man behind the web’s smartest comics takes his science project where it’s never been before: paper

By Nolan Feeney August 28, 2014

For Sale: Near-Perfect Copy of Action Comics #1

The copy being sold received a 9.0 out of 10 rating by the most trusted comic book rating company

By Maya Rhodan July 23, 2014

Why Marvel Needs a Gimmick Like Thor's Sex Change

A longtime Marvel writer and editor on why popular and beloved superheroes are getting dramatic makeovers.

By Danny Fingeroth July 17, 2014

New Captain America Will Be Black

Just a day after Marvel revealed that the new Thor will be a woman

By Megan Gibson July 17, 2014

The She-Hulk Scandal Explained: "Porn Star" Comment Has Fans Angry

...and you won't like them when they're angry

By Lily Rothman May 22, 2014

Watch: This Guy Invented Crazy Shoes That Let Him Walk Upside-Down

And can barely stop screaming with pleasure

By Dan Kedmey May 22, 2014

Marvel's Revolutionary, Superhero-Sized Long-Term Plan

The studio's president said that Marvel is already looking ahead to 2028

By Lily Rothman April 4, 2014

A Kurt Cobain Comic Book Is Coming

It will chronicle the guitarist's life, career and struggles, 20 years after his death

By Samantha Grossman March 27, 2014

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A Woman Finally Won the Top Comic Books Writing Award

Two Wonder Women Just Combined Superpowers in the Mightiest Photo

See a Powerful Marvel Comic-Book Cover Inspired by Beyoncé

Ta-Nehisi Coates Is Expanding the Black Panther Universe