Ashley Fields
46 articles published since July 12, 2023
About Ashley Fields
Ashley is a long-time comics nerd, a parent (to a human, a dog, and too many houseplants), and a big fan of all things dark and spooky. They've been reading comics since the ripe age of 4 and are always eager to discuss everything from the intricacies of branching X-Men timelines to why Superman's best costume was the one that Ma Kent sewed herself.
"It Punched Him in the Heart": Batman Beyond Fully Rejects Bruce Wayne’s Ultimate Flaw
Batman is a symbol larger than Bruce Wayne, yet Terry McGinnis continues to grapple with moving beyond his legacy of distrust, control, and secrecy.
Colossus vs Thing: Marvel Just Permanently Settled Who's Stronger
Colossus and The Thing are two of Marvel's strongest fighters, but now The Thing has been knocked out by only a fraction of Piotr's power.
New Two-Face Gets an Official Codename as Gotham Debuts Next Generation of Villains
The City of Madness promises horrors unimaginable, and one of them is infecting Gotham City and its rogues gallery - starting with Harvey Dent.
Marvel Confirms Colossus' Brother Has the Ultimate Version of His Powers
Colossus is one of the strongest mutants around, but Mikhail Rasputin can do far more than transform skin into metal, and his abilities reach further.
Avengers' Mettle Turned Colossus' Powers into Twisted Nightmare Fuel
One Avengers Academy student boasts metal skin and invulnerability just like Colossus, but Mettle's abilities come at a much higher price.
This "Undead Batman" Form Proves the Court of Owls Is Still Gotham's Scariest Villain
The Court of Owls is an intimidating force, but now they've created their own monstrous Dark Knight to take over for Batman and "save" Gotham.
A Hilarious DCEU Villain Officially Joins the Birds of Prey on a Deadly Mission
As the Birds of Prey embark on a dangerous mission, Harley Quinn cashes in a favor with a familiar villain to get the team to Themyscira.
Professor X Explains Why the X-Men Are Marvel's Only Truly Unbeatable Team (No Matter Who Dies)
Orchis has put the future of mutantkind in jeopardy once again, but a look through the X-Men's past shows why no one will ever actually defeat them.
Who Is DC's "Most Proficient Killer"? - The Help Returns to Batman's City
The Help is one of the most proficient killers on the planet, and Penguin has pulled him out of his peaceful retirement to make a return to Gotham.
Batman Beyond's New God-Level Villain Combines the Power of 3 DC Metahumans
There's a dark god slumbering beneath Gotham City, as Batman Beyond reveals the terrifying villain that Bruce Wayne couldn't stop.
Cyclops Reveals the True, Ultimate Form of His Mutant Power
Cyclops is famous for his rigid, controlled personality. When he lets that control slip, the true nature of his concussive blasts becomes apparent.
The Batgirls' Dark Origins Prove Batman Will Never Understand His Family
As Batman and Catwoman each try to keep their foothold in Gotham, the Batgirls' history could give the answers Gotham needs - if anyone listens.
"The Mercy Crown": X-Men Confirms 1 Former Villain Is Hiding the Ultimate Mutant-Killing Weapon
With mutants already scattered and on the run, the newly unveiled Mercy Crown could mean their ultimate destruction, or it may be what saves them.
"The Single Most Cursed Person in the Entire World": Batman Beyond's New Sidekick Reveals His Secret Mentor
As Batman and Kyle the Catboi navigate the recesses beneath Gotham Deep, the truth about Terry's magical mentor — and his past — finally comes out.
She-Hulk Cosplay Brings New Hellfire Gala Costume into Real Life
She-Hulk's spectacular Hellfire Gala look is captured perfectly in an awesome cosplay. It's one of Jen's most iconic looks brought to life in detail.
X-Men Reveals the Meaning of a Classic Villain's Name After 37 Years
Mr. Sinister plagued mutantkind for decades while basic parts of his past remained a mystery. Now, the origin of his name finally comes to light.
Marvel's Version of the Flash Unveils Her Full Power by Beating a Hulk-Level Threat
Prisa-38, the Children's contribution to the speedster ranks, takes down a threat right out of the Negative Zone who held his own against the Hulk.
Fantastic Four's Most Extreme Redesign Solves the Mystery of Their Powers
When the Fantastic Four gain their abilities in Marvel's Timeslip universe, they tap into the elements to save the world from Mole Man's plans.
"The Incredible Hulks": Hulk's Darkest Redesign Put a Mind-Blowing Twist on His Rage
Tony Salmons' Hulk redesign for Marvel's 1990s Timeslip initiative saw Bruce Banner and Rick Jones fused together in a startling new version.
Cyclops' Early Sexism Was Just Officially Explained by Marvel
A fresh look at the early days of the X-Men show young love blossoming between Scott and Jean – and some overly protective behavior coming with it.