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Not-so-secret identities

The news that Superman will be revealing his secret identity as Clark Kent to the world this month would be a lot more shocking if it hadn't already happened four years ago.But the fact that this is the second time demonstrates one thing that's possible in comics that we haven't mastered in the ...

Farewell to Squirrel Girl

All good things must come to an end, and a great one wraps this month with "Unbeatable Squirrel Girl" #50.It's the finale of my all-time favorite run of comics - 58 issues (including a relaunch) and one magnificent graphic novel, written by Ryan North, drawn primarily by Erica Henderson, with ...

Can the MCU replace the wall-crawler?

They may end up working something out, but for now it seems Sony has taken Marvel's toy and gone home.Sony acquired the rights to Spider-Man movies long before superhero blockbusters started coming out with a regularity associated with the highest-of-fiber diets. A few years back, they reached ...

GONE, and not reprinted: Licensed characters leave holes in Marvel history

Licensing deals and copyright law are stronger than just about any comic book afterlife.With the exception (so far) of Thunderstrike, the original Captain Marvel and Uncle Ben, most Marvel characters have returned from the dead, or at least comic book limbo, over the years, in some cases ...

Comic movie Mount Rushmore: Who would make the cut?

(Editor's note: This article contains a spoiler for "Spider-Man: Far From Home." You've been warned.)One factor in having so many great comic book movies these days is great casting choices.It's not enough to toss popular stars into the roles (i.e. Dolph Lundgren as the Punisher, Arnold ...

Battinson: Same bat-whine, same bat-panic?

Previously, on "Freaking Out About Batman"...Amid the chaos, screams and rioting six years ago following Ben Affleck's casting as Batman, I emerged as a calm voice, advising people to take a deep breath and at least wait to see the movie. After all, Heath Ledger turned out OK as the Joker.I ...

Out of their league? The 10 unlikeliest JLA members

After presenting my list of the 10 most unlikely Avengers last month, in the interest of providing equal time, here's a list of the most unexpected Justice Leaguers.As with my Avengers list, I've tried to weed out folks who were written specifically to become team members (like Triumph) or made ...

They’ll let anybody in…A look at the 10 unlikeliest Avengers

Free Comic Book Day on May 4 marks the debut of the Savage Avengers, which teams Brother Voodoo and Wolverine with newcomers Elektra, Venom, the Punisher and Conan the Barbarian.That's easily the most unexpected lineup since Brian Michael Bendis revamped the team in 2004's "New Avengers." It ...

What comes after Endgame?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe brings an unprecedented run of success to a close this month with the release of 'Avengers: Endgame,' the story toward which all 21 of the franchise's previous movies have been building.So what's next?We already know 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' comes out in June ...

Paying homage to ye ol’ Irish (ish) comic characters

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday marking the fifth century death of its namesake, credited with bringing Christianity to his native Ireland.Over the years, it has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture, then a celebration of wearing the color green and drinking copious amounts of alcohol.It ...