https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:46:36 GMT en-US hourly 60 The Peanuts kids have become some of the most recognizable and beloved characters throughout comic history. Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy and many others have given some of the funniest moments in the medium. They've also provided some insightful dialogue that gained the series a reputation for being incredibly in touch with philosophical meaning. Of course, none of this really happened overnight.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:46:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/peanuts-comic-characters-first-appearance/ The X-Men and the Avengers are two of the most prominent superhero teams in Marvel Comics, and in some cases, members of these respective groups cross over into the other. While it’s rare to see a non-mutant superhero joining the X-Men in an official capacity (though the recent induction of the Juggernaut proves it isn’t impossible) there are many instances in which an X-Men member will join the Avengers.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:16:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-xmen-joined-avengers-strongest/ DC vs. Vampires, the fan-favorite Elseworlds saga that unleashed a vampiric Armageddon upon DC's beloved heroes and villains, left nothing but a trail of blood-soaked carnage, and the shattered remnants of morals and alliances alike in its wake. Now, with the thrilling announcement of the series' continuation in DC vs. Vampires: World War V, fans are sinking their teeth into the excitement, bloodthirsty for more undead mayhem.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:33:38 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-most-brutal-kills-in-dc-vs-vampires/ Since it is a story about pirates, One Piece also features a variety of awesome pirate ships. These ships often receive the same amount of detail and innovation that mangaka Eiichiro Oda puts into his character designs. This grants them a charm and flair that ships in other series don't have and makes ranking them based on coolness a meaningful task.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-coolest-ships/ Warning! Contains MAJOR Spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga!!!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/jujutsu-kaisen-most-brutal-deaths/ Everyone would love to have a superpower, but, given the choice, most would likely opt for more conventional abilities such as super strength or super speed. The more daring might select something like omniscience or immortality, but very few would opt for anything as weird as liquid transmutation or technomancy.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:21:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/uncommon-most-underrated-best-superpowers-we-want-in-real-life/ Star Trek’s recent 'God War' has rocked the franchise to its core, changing the game for the most devoted students of Trek lore. The Klingon Emperor Kahless, in a bid to fulfill the promise of his namesake, began a crusade of terror against the god-like beings of the Star Trek universe. Gary Mitchell and the Crystalline Entities all fell to Kahless’ rampage. Yet hope was not lost: the Bajoran Prophets sent Captain Benjamin Sisko back to our plane of existence to stop the mad Klingon. To aid Sisko in his quest, Starfleet gave him an advanced ship, the Theseus, and a crew that stretched across multiple incarnations of the franchise.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:18:43 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-biggest-changes-canon-god-war/ It takes a lot for Superman to dislike someone, but there are a few heroes who made a bad first impression on the Big Blue Boy Scout. Superman is the very definition of a good-hearted character, to the point that he's been shown to give anybody a fair chance. It doesn't matter how dark their sins are, Superman finds a way to see the good in them and will tend to even give a supervillain a second chance to change. However, Clark Kent is only human, and some people still get on his nerves.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/heroes-superman-doesnt-like-hate-batman/ Marvel and DC may be competitors, but for most of their history, their rivalry has been a fond one - after all, they share writers, artists, and fans. However, there have been many occasions where the two publishers wanted to use each other's heroes without permission - often in a derogatory way. In those cases, they invent obvious versions of each other's heroes and villains - new characters who often take on a life of their own.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/marvel-heroes-who-are-dc-parodies-justice-league/ While Marvel and DC own some of the most famous superheroes around, they’re not the only game in town. Since the debut of Superman in 1939, various creators and companies have tried to chase that huge success, and hundreds of superheroes have followed in the decades since.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:43:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-best-superheroes-not-owned-by-marvel-dc/ Disney+'s Loki introduced a variant of the Marvel Comics supervillain Kang The Conqueror known as He Who Remains. Countless powerful Kang variants exist in the comics, with some likely to appear in the MCU as the character ascends in The Multiverse Saga. Most Kang variants in the comics share the same basic abilities but have augmented their power through technology and other means. Advanced futuristic technology makes him effectively a god, with the ability to manipulate time and space in ways that are likely to prove consequential in the MCU.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:39:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/loki-strongest-best-variants-kang-the-conqueror-marvel-comics/ Scary stories might not be the first thing fans think of when it comes to manhwa, but the best horror manhwa certainly deserve recognition. While the manhwa medium may not be nearly as popular or diverse as the more developed manga, it's certainly managed to make a name for itself through well-liked titles such as Solo Leveling and Tower of God. In terms of genres, it covers just about everything, with there being quite a few options to choose from when it comes to the best horror manhwa.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-horror-manhwa/ While it may be hard to imagine the many members of the Avengers as anything other than Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, sometimes superhero-ing doesn’t always pay the bills. The MCU has touched on this point briefly in projects like Falcon and the Winter Soldier and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, but for the most part, movie fans only see these heroes when they’re out there, saving the world. In the comics, however, there’s a lot more room to dig into these heroes’ personal lives, and that includes the odd jobs they’ve done throughout their Marvel Comics history.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-jobs-avengers-marvel-comics/ The Far Side comic strip never featured recurring characters, as creator Gary Larson believed reusing characters limited his ability to make the funniest strip possible, but on occasion a character would be named, distinguishing them from the multitude of stock characters featured in the strip's run. According to Larson, a random cow – and there were many random cows – could tell any joke without continuity hindering the gag.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:30:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/11-funniest-far-side-named-characters-gary-larson/ As Dragon Ball continues with Dragon Ball Super, the series is bound to bring forward a few disappointing villains. Even the original Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z series aren't completely exempt from let-down threats. From Commander Red near the beginning of the series to the most recent antagonists, such as Gas in the Granolah arc, Dragon Ball occasionally lets down its fans.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-ball-most-disappointing-villains/ Snoopy's siblings who have appeared in the Peanuts comic strip include brothers Spike, Marbles, Olaf, and Andy as well as his sister Belle. While sharing certain family resemblances, the siblings are all unique and distinct from one another, promising interesting and different characters and storylines. Due to Snoopy's immense popularity, it was only natural for Peanuts creator Charles Schulz to create more characters who resemble his famous beagle.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:30:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/peanuts-snoopy-siblings-funniest-comics-spike-andy-olaf/ Being Marvel’s First Family, it’s no surprise that the Fantastic Four comic series is the starting point for a number of characters within the Marvel Universe, as appearing alongside this prestigious group was something of an initiation in those early days. Not only did iconic heroes like Spider-Man and Black Panther get their start fighting alongside the team, but also some of the most well-known villains in comic book history.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:54:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-fantastic-four-villains-marvel-comics/ Over the course of more than 13 arcs, IDW Publishing's Sonic the Hedgehog has featured some of the wildest attacks in 65 issues, but the most memorable moves are the ones that involve more than one character.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/sonic-hedgehod-idw-publishing-craziest-combo-attacks/ Warning! Spoilers for The Boys ahead!When it comes to the Supes featured in The Boys, few are as strong or as powerful as Homelander. The Superman-like figure is the pinnacle of what Compound V can achieve. Homelander is strong enough to level buildings, can fly at incredible speeds, and devastate anything in his path with his laser vision.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:30:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-boys-characters-homelander-black-noir-maeve-starlight/ Darkseid is the undisputed lord of evil in the DC Universe. His name strikes fear into the hearts of even the publisher’s most powerful beings, including Superman. Darkseid’s schemes have nearly brought the universe to its knees on multiple occasions. Darkseid has a seemingly endless army of goons and sycophants at his disposal, and he does not hesitate to maneuver them like pieces on a chess board. He also has quite an extensive family.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 02:06:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/darkseid-family-most-powerful-villains/ For over 80 years, Batman has been a comic book icon, but finding a good place to start reading can be daunting. The reading order for Batman comics changes depending on how readers want to approach the comic book history of The Dark Knight. Some start with his very first appearance back in 1939's Detective Comics #27 while others start with the more recent and well-known Batman tales, like The Dark Knight Returns.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 02:05:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-way-to-read-dc-batman-comics-in-chronological-order/ Over the years, the Justice League has faced off with some of the most powerful villains in the DC Universe. From their big, debut battle against Starro the Conqueror, mighty individuals have safeguarded the world from evil geniuses, ancient evils, and villains whose mere existence defies comprehension.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-dc-justice-league-villains-strongest/ The Marvel and DC Universes have given fans an endless number of superheroes to love, admire, and root for in their comic adventures. But just as often, those superheroes have found romance in one another, producing some flings, love stories, and even marriages that have stood the test of time.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-popular-superhero-romances-ranker/ When Marvel Comics fans think of the Avengers, the last thing they likely consider is their dating life. However, given the long-form nature of comic book storytelling, it’s fitting that the Avengers’ many relationships would be chronicled along with their superheroing exploits, including the pairings that seemingly make no sense at all.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-shocking-avengers-romance-marvel-comics/ Starting in 1979 and still sporadically releasing new content today, Gary Larson's The Far Side is among the most beloved comic strips in the world. Famous for its insightful take on nature, surrealist visuals, and slightly morbid sense of humor, the strip didn't tackle pop culture often, but when it did, the results were usually timeless.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:07:44 GMT https://screenrant.com/funniest-far-side-comics-pop-culture-movies-godzilla/ Even the stalwart members of the Justice League aren’t above a day job. When they’re not saving the Earth from powerful, world-ending villains, many of them are working a regular job just like everyone else. And while many of them have notable professions in their private lives, every once in a while, the Justice League’s members have taken on some unexpected lines of work.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-justice-league-jobs-unexpected/ Arguably the best part of any superhero story is the villain, and Avengers comics are no exception. Since the team first came together, the Avengers have been met with countless challenges from increasingly powerful foes. From time-sliding conquerors and universe-ending tyrants, to earthbound organizations and shameful links to certain Avengers’ pasts. There is no shortage of villains who think they can take down Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, though there are only a few handfuls who made a lasting impact on the team upon their very first appearance.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-villain-debuts-avengers-history-marvel-comics/ Masters of the Universe is the story of He-Man’s battle against the evil Skeletor, who seeks the powers of Castle Grayskull for himself. He-Man does not fight alone, nor does Skeletor, who has a small army seemingly at his disposal. Many comic book companies have held the rights to produce comics based on the franchise, with Dark Horse Comics being the most recent. The publisher has so far released several Masters of the Universe comics, and the most recent, Forge of Destiny, uses a back to basics approach, showing how Eternia reacted to He-Man’s arrival.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:39:55 GMT https://screenrant.com/new-he-man-masters-of-the-universe-villains/ The Marvel Universe is filled with iconic heroes whose origin stories inspire, delight, and amaze. However, not all Marvel superheroes are so lucky, with many having incredibly horrific, disturbing, and downright disgusting origins that started them on their path to heroism. For every Ant-Man, inspired to become the minuscule hero after discovering Pym Particles, there is a Mettle, whose flesh was ripped from his body by Norman Osborne to create a super-powered being the villain could control.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:30:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/grossest-superhero-origins-marvel-x-men-mutant-powers/ Since 1999, the most powerful Naruto characters featured in over 70 manga volumes and 700+ animated television episodes. Over the course of two decades, creator Masashi Kishimoto introduced fans to many memorable characters. Some of these characters were goofy and endearing, while others were incredibly threatening – and they all had various levels of powers and abilities. Discerning a Naruto power ranking is no easy task. With a range of abilities and different strengths, it is hard to determine precisely whether one character was more capable in battle than another.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/naruto-most-powerful-strong-chakra-characters-ranked/ Comics where the villain is the protagonist are often more thrilling, disturbing, or emotionally evocative than those about heroes. Where stories about heroes challenge readers to imagine how they can be better under any circumstance, stories about villains reflect who people can be at their worst. The strongest of these warn readers about the repercussions of what happens when they indulge in their worst impulses and fail to change.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-comics-villain-protagonist/ Buffy the Vampire Slayer is perhaps the most iconic hunter of supernatural entities in the history of horror fiction, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t also team up with said entities from time to time. For instance, Buffy’s best friend was a witch named Willow, a close ally was a werewolf named Oz, and a long-time Scooby Gang affiliate was Angel, who was a literal vampire. Plus, there’s Spike, who was a despicable vampiric villain - except when he wasn’t - who would align himself with Buffy and the Scooby Gang as well.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:48:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/buffy-best-vampire-crossover-stories/ Black Adam is one of DC’s most enigmatic characters, fluid in his morality in a way that is paralleled by few other hero or villain. Despite being colored in shades of ever-changing grays, Teth-Adam stands unwaveringly resolute in his commitment to safeguarding the nation of Kahndaq and its people, guided by his steadfast belief that "Adam knows best."

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-cold-blooded-black-adam-quotes-dc/ With the number of manga hits Shueisha's Shonen Jump generates month after month, it's easy to forget that it's just one in a number of publishers creating content for the thriving, ever-growing manga market. Indeed, there are two other major publishers - Kodansha and Shogakukan - that consistently produce excellent, if less celebrated, manga stories that are every bit as good as Jump's best.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 21:10:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-manga-not-shonen-jump-kodansha-shogakukan/ IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series currently comprises sixty-four issues, spanning three complete sagas. Each arc is relatively short, many of them consisting of four issues. The entirety of the second saga – Metal Virus – could be considered one arc, as it is truly one massive event as opposed to the other sagas. Most of Metal Virus' arcs have been combined here for that reason.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/ranked-13-best-sonic-arcs-from-idw-publishing/ In My Hero Academia, the main characters are all training to answer the question: who is the top Pro Hero of them all? They dream of being the best of the best and fighting for the top spot as the Number One Hero. In My Hero Academia's hero society world, that ranking is definitively decided by the Hero Billboard Chart JP.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/my-hero-academia-top-10-pro-heroes/ My Hero Academia is already well on its way to ending, but there are still a few things the series needs to do before it's over. Given mangaka Kohei Horikoshi has already wrapped up a couple of dangling plot threads like these, hopefully, this indicates he has plans for the threads on this list as well. If he doesn't, that would make the series a lot less satisfying.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/biggest-things-hero-academia-needs-before-ending/ The Justice League roster includes some of DC Comics' strongest heroes – superpowered individuals who use things like heat vision, mind reading, and super speed to make the world a better place. Rarely do readers consider how horrifying these powers actually are, like having the ability to melt someone down to the bone with a glance.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:01:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-most-terrifying-plastic-man-moments/ The DC Universe is home to some truly powerful women characters. Before 2017, there wasn't much significance handed out to female superheroes in the movies, and they were generally lumped together with male superheroes in team-up movies. However, enormously strong female characters have lived on in comic books for decades, and they are being given their due popularity now.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:45:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-comics-strongest-female-characters/ Warning! Contains major spoilers for the Jujutsu Kaisen manga!

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-jujutsu-kaisen-arc-ranked-worst-best/ Marvel and DC have dominated the North American comic book market, leading to one of the greatest rivalries in pop culture. Fan debates over whose characters are stronger, faster or smarter have raged since the genre’s earliest days. While this rivalry remains mostly good-natured, it does get heated at times. The two publishers also take pot shots at each other from time to time, stoking the flames even further. Yet there have been times when Marvel and DC have beaten their swords into plowshares.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/fifteen-coolest-superheroes-owned-dc-marvel/ While the concept of isekai, or being transported to another world or time period is hardly new in manhwa, these are arguably the best isekai manhwa that execute the concept to perfection. From overpowered main characters to historical melodrama and romance, the best manhwa have a little bit of something for fans of every genre with the tried-and-tested isekai trope to tie them all together.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-isekai-manhwa/ It's not easy to claim the title of Marvel's most powerful villain, with a comic book multiverse filled with enemies who strike fear not only into the hearts of the public, but the heroes as well. These powerful villains run the gamut, ranging from alien warlords to demonic entities, all the way up to demi-gods that terrify even Marvel's cosmic deities.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:52:51 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-marvel-comics-villains/ Fans of the Transformers franchise have witnessed countless reimaginings and redesigns of the iconic Robots in Disguise – but one of the most exciting, stand-out reinterpretations of the Autobots and Decepticons was their steampunk reinterpretation, from 2006's Transformers: Hearts of Steel miniseries, which imagined what the massive alien robotic lifeforms would look like had they arrived on Earth in the 19th century, rather than the 20th.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/transformers-coolest-steampunk-redesigns-hearts-of-steel-continuity/ There’s no shortage of increasingly powerful characters in Dragon Ball continuity, far beyond the scope of just the main characters alone. The series has a bit of a controversial reputation for introducing a super-strong villain in any given arc, only for them to be beaten by Goku soon afterward. While that unarguably does happen, the series has grown beyond that trope, as it’s no longer earthbound warlords or intergalactic conquerors the Z-Fighters are facing, but literal gods, as well as those who wield power the likes of which the familiar Dragon Ball heroes could barely comprehend.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:31:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/strongest-dragon-ball-characters-ranked/ There are a great number of gods in Marvel Comics, from entities that exist outside the prime reality, to cosmically powerful scientists seeding planets with life, to even figures present in real-world religious (or otherwise theological) stories or beliefs. While these gods have been explored in great detail throughout Marvel history, there are some who have most certainly been left on the proverbial sidelines, and therefore are not very well known with casual fans.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 13:30:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-most-powerful-underrated-marvel-comics-cosmic-gods/ The heroes of the Justice League regularly put their lives on the line, and over the years, many League members have been killed in action. The nature of superhero stories means many of these deaths have been reversed, with those who perished able to return to life, and rejoined the team for another tour of duty – and as a result, it might seem as though every Justice League hero has been killed off at some point or another.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-justice-league-heroes-never-died-dc-continuity/ Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #6!

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/reasons-guardians-blame-themselves-for-evil-groot/ The DC Universe is filled with superheroes who have awe-inspiring origin stories. From Superman rocketing to Earth to Flash being struck by lighting, the beginnings for many DC heroes are bold and iconic. But some superhero’s origins are less-known and not as charming as others. In fact, some are just downright gross.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 22:30:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-grossest-dc-superhero-origins/ The X-Men and related mutant characters are among the most powerful in Marvel history. The X-gene that creates mutants can be tricky, no one ever really knows what to expect of it or how to predict it. People could be born with a tail or feathers and still be a mutant, while others are born with the potential for unlimited power. The reason for the ranking system when it comes to a mutant’s level of power is to at least attempt to monitor this spectrum. Those most powerful, whether they be telepaths, energy drainers or manipulators, and whatever else they can possibly do, are classified as Omega-level mutants.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:57:42 GMT https://screenrant.com/marvel-most-powerful-mutants-ranked-weakest-strongest/ When the Punisher first debuted in the pages of Gerry Conway and Ross Andru's Amazing Spider-Man #129 in 1973, few probably imagined the grizzled gunman would one day be among Marvel's most storied properties. Frank Castle has been shooting, stabbing, exploding, and otherwise creatively killing criminals in the pages of Marvel ever since, though recent events have lead to him vacating the role. With Castle in self-exposed exile on Weirdworld, the door has opened for someone else to claim the mantle of Punisher. Enter Joe Garrison, the next man slated to take up Castle's war. While the forthcoming Garrison may be Marvel's newest Punisher, he isn't the first to take Castle's place.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-version-punisher-marvel-ranked-weakest-strongest/ The Boys has no shortage of gruesome deaths splattered throughout its fictional world, and while that may be hard for some fans to stomach, those who are killed usually more than deserve what they get, making their deaths oh so satisfying. In fact, these select characters are so despicable, one death just doesn’t seem like enough of a punishment for them.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-boys-10-characters-could-have-died-twice/ Marcie and Peppermint Patty became a dynamic duo in 1971, as Marcie made her Peanuts debut when the pair were seen at camp together. However, Marcie did not originally have a name, and she didn't receive one until some time later. The two didn't form the warmest bond right away, with Peppermint Patty calling Marcie a dork shortly after meeting. Regardless, they end up sharing a close friendship that configures Marcie as Peppermint Patty's sidekick and best friend.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/peanuts-best-peppermint-patty-and-marcie-moments/ The two biggest publishers in comic books might be rivals, but DC Comics and Marvel actually co-own several characters. Fans may recall the ambitious DC vs. Marvel/Marvel vs. DC crossover that resulted in the creation of Amalgam Comics, a joint imprint co-owned by the Big Two. The books published under the imprint showcased the Amalgam Universe, a world populated by fusions of DC and Marvel characters.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-coolest-dc-marvel-amalgam-villains/ It’s no secret that Tony Stark has created some absolutely jaw-dropping pieces of tech throughout his Marvel Comics history, including and especially his legion of Iron Man suits. While fans have seen Stark donning pretty much every variation of Iron Man armor he’s crafted for himself, they’ve also seen the ones he’s made for other people, and those suits are equally awesome.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:31:41 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-coolest-iron-man-armors-other-heroes/ Batman has one of the most iconic rogues galleries in all comic books – but when Batman writers have dozens upon dozens of villains to choose from, some are bound to fall by the wayside. Others might pop up here or there, without ever getting their opportunity to steal the spotlight, and possibly elevate themselves to a higher tier of adversary for the Caped Crusader.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:00:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-8-villains-overdue-comeback-2-recent-returns/ Pig Pen, and his accompanying cloud of dust, are a beloved part of the Peanuts cast. He is a long-lasting character who has seen ups and downs throughout the strip, due to years long absences. Although many are familiar with Pig Pen's dirtiness, there are actually several qualities of the character that make him more than just the friend with poor hygiene – from his determination to become class president to his love of mud pies.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:31:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-peanuts-comics-starring-pig-pen/ Tales of superheroes in space have their origins in the earliest forms of fiction. Characters like Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Star-Lord have their basis both in the myths of old and the science fiction pulps of the early twentieth century. This makes the characters of DC and Marvel well-suited for adventures off-planet.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-superhero-space-comics/ Out of all of Marvel's many superhero franchises, perhaps the most diverse and powerful cast are that of the X-Men, whose characters both heroic and evil could single-handedly devastate the planet if they chose to. From subtle but shockingly brutal heroes like Kate Pryde to magically manipulative clones like Mother Righteous, the X-Men universe is filled with characters unlike any other.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-x-men-marvel-storm-jean-grey-genesis/ Heroes are defined by the villains they face, and few crime-fighters have more tenacious enemies than the The Flash. The Reverse-Flash is a vicious, obsessive enemy, and a threat in the past, present and future. Eobard wants to hurt Barry no matter what, it doesn't matter how serious or how petty - Eobard even went back in time once just to push Barry down the stairs. His constant meddling in Barry Allen's life has created some horrifying consequences, and Eobard Thawne has made it clear there's nothing short of death that could stop him - and even then, he's liable to return.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/flash-vs-reverse-flash-darkest-moments/ Gary Larson’s iconic comic strip, The Far Side, always kept its heart close to the path set by its cartoon forebearers, even if it quite frequently turned around and mocked those that tread the same trail previously. Frequently paying an idiosyncratic kind of half-heartening, half-horrifying homage to classic cartoons from Disney, Warner Bros. and its fellow periodical strips, The Far Side helped keep the medium's legacy in reader's minds.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/far-side-10-funniest-classic-cartoon-references/ Iron Man is one of the most heroic people in the Marvel Universe, as he committed his fortune, his brilliance, and his life to the protection of the whole world, and even the entire universe (and, in fact, multiverse) - and he does all this without actually having any powers. Tony Stark fights alongside super soldiers and gods, and he even manages to surpass them on many occasions. Stark does so not with inherent or gifted abilities, but with high-tech suits of armor of his own design. These suits empower him to be one of the best superheroes in the Marvel Universe. However, where Tony Stark uses his Iron Man suits for good, others have used them for evil (including alternate versions of himself).

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 22:30:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/17-evil-versions-iron-man-armor-upgrades/ Lucy is one of the most recognizable members of the Peanuts gang, and over the course of the comic stirp's enduring run, she was responsible for many of its funniest moments. At the heart of some of the series' most iconic reoccurring jokes – such as the football gag, and her psychiatry booth – Lucy stands out as one of Peanuts funniest characters.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-funniest-peanuts-comics-starring-lucy/ The Justice League is DC’s biggest team, the first line of defense against a harsh and hostile multiverse. Beginning with a memorable fight against Starro in 1960’s Brave and the Bold #28, the Justice League has confronted some of the DC Universe’s biggest threats, emerging victorious each time.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-justice-league-villain-debuts/ There is no shortage of despicable villains in The Boys universe (by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson), with most of them disguised as superheroes, hiding behind their fantastic powers to commit the most atrocious acts of violence and depravity imaginable with relative impunity. However, the series also has its fair share of horrendous villains who have no superpowers at all, and their level of villainy matches (and even exceeds) the likes of Homelander himself.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:31:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-boys-10-villains-without-superpowers/ The world of DC Comics has been around for over eight decades and has told hundreds of thousands of stories over those historic years. From Batman to Superman to Arm-Fall-Off-Boy and more, the publisher has a long list of characters to play with — from the iconic to the truly strange. But not every story beat gets the follow-up it deserves.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-dc-story-twists-never-paid-off/ Despite his perennial bad luck, Spider-Man has had many love interests. Peter Parker gained his powers when he was a teenager and then had to figure out how to become a superhero at a young age. But he also had another predicament to escape from -- he was a nerd, an outcast, and a self-professed wallflower. Once he gained powers, though, he slowly gained confidence and eventually ended up dating girls who never gave him a second look before.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:19:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-spider-man-girlfriend-love-interest-comics/ The Sentry is effectively Marvel Comics’ own resident Superman, as he shares a number of the same powers with DC’s Man of Steel, with the added benefit of not having a clear weakness. With kryptonite, anyone can take Superman down, but there is no equivalent for Sentry. However, that isn’t to say Sentry’s invincible, as a being who is strong enough can absolutely defeat ‘Marvel’s Superman’ in battle. In fact, there are more than a few heroes and villains alike who not only could beat Sentry, but canonically have.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:31:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-characters-beat-sentry-marvel-comics/ While Batman might not be the funniest hero in the DC Universe, MAD Magazine legend Kerry Callen knows how to find the humorous side of the Dark Knight. Over the years, the cartoonist has created several comic strips that feature comedic parodies of the Caped Crusader. From Callen's Super Antics strips to his Batman-themed funnies, Callen has had a lot of fun at Batman's expense.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/14-funniest-batman-parodies-mad-kerry-callen/ Many Star Wars fans may think of the Sith simply as the antithesis of the Jedi, in that they’re virtually the same, except they use the dark side of the Force rather than the light. In fact, this misinterpretation may stem from the number of more recent Sith who were just fallen Jedi, like Darth Vader, Count Dooku, and even Asajj Ventress. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth, as the Sith have their own culture, practices, and way of life that doesn’t involve the Jedi at all, in any capacity. And the more fans dig into the Sith’s unique culture, the more intricate and exciting it becomes - especially when it comes to Sith weapons.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 22:31:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-10-sith-weapons-ranked/ While Gary Larson's The Far Side is considered family friendly today, that wasn't always the case. The comic's surreal and often morbid sensibilities caused plenty of controversy during its original 16-year run, and there were several times when publications pulled it from their pages, and even moments where Larson thought certain strips would end his career for good.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-controversial-far-side-funniest-gary-larson-comics/ Even though they are best friends, Batman knows that Superman could pose an unbelievable threat to the world if he were to turn evil. The Dark Knight is famous for having contingency plans for any scenario, including methods to take down his allies, if need be.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:31:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-darkest-anti-superman-contingency-plans/ Born in 1972, Rerun Van Pelt was the newest character to join the Peanuts fold as Lucy and Linus' baby brother. While his appearances were limited in the earlier periods of his creation, he would go on to become one of the most frequently used characters in the Peanuts strip, rivaling even the main star of the comic, Charlie Brown, for a time.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:31:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/peanuts-rerun-van-pelt-funniest-comics/ Since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Marvel Comics has consistently added great new heroes to its roster year after year, and 2023 has been no different. This year has seen the introduction of everything from mutant survivors of dystopian futures, to newcomers picking up the mantle of classic legacy heroes, to favorite MCU characters making their debut on the comics page, to name a few. While fans will always love old favorites like Spider-Man and Captain America, the creativity of Marvel’s writers and artists ensure that there will always be new contenders for the title of the publisher’s best hero.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:15:03 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-best-new-marvel-comics-heroes-2023/ A lot has happened since the Worst Generation was first introduced in One Piece and readers can't help but wonder where these breakout pirates all are now. Despite being a last-minute addition by Oda at the time, each member was more unique than the one before and raised the stakes for the title of the Pirate King even higher. However, no one could have fathomed the role the Worst Generation would go on to play in the series.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-worst-generation-where-they-are-now/ Batman's rogues' gallery has generally been regarded as the best and while not many of them can bring him to submission, the most notable one is Bane. Bane was one of the first villains that broke the Caped Crusader both physically and mentally: he broke his bones, his spirit, and his pride. That's how menacing Bane can be depending on the writer.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:38:01 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-bane-quotes-batman/ The Phoenix is one of the most powerful cosmic beings in Marvel Comics, able to destroy stars and generate destructive power on a scale that's hard to imagine. The X-Men barely survived their initial and classic encounter with the entity in "The Dark Phoenix Saga," leading to the question of who else in Marvel Comics would be able to defeat the Phoenix.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:20:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/x-men-marvel-heroes-powerful-enough-beat-phoenix/ Since 1979, cartoonist Gary Larson has been taking readers to The Far Side with his own unique sense of humor, so it's hard to pick a list of the funniest Far Side comics. Published in nearly every newspaper for over 40 years, readers all over the globe have fond memories of the comic strip, and certain installments have forever lodged in their brains.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:39:59 GMT https://screenrant.com/funniest-far-side-comics-gary-larson/ With the Halloween season approaching, Screen Rant is revisiting the best Horror comics of all time. The horror genre has been essential to the comic book industry since its inception, producing some of the medium's most critically acclaimed works, along with some of the best writers and artists. For readers who are ready for grotesqueries of gore and ghastliness, the series curated below will more than sate the appetite for terror.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:30:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-horror-comic-books-of-all-time/ One Piece is one of the most popular manga and anime series of all time, with many classic arcs that rank as some of the best in Shonen storytelling. But how do these arcs compare with each other?

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-best-arcs-ranked/ Contains spoilers for The Riddler: Year One #1-6!While working on The Batman, Paul Dano developed a complex backstory for his villainous Edward Nashton - a story that has now been told in the DC comic The Riddler: Year One. The series includes numerous reveals about the character, and the Gotham he lives in, throughout its six issues. From his plans to his motivations, this comic uncovers a few secrets fans of the film should be aware of.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:01:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-reveals-paul-dano-riddler-backstory-improves-batman/ The Archie gang has had a lot of peculiar adventures over the years. The All-American teens of Riverdale often get into unbelievable hijinx thanks to Dilton Doliey’s experiments or Sabrina Spellman’s magical undertakings. But the last several years have seen Archie and his pals interact with some surprising franchises.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-weirdest-archie-comics-crossovers/ Black Panther is a history maker, a king, and the protector of Wakanda who has been going strong for almost 60 years in Marvel Comics. There is probably no more prominent superhero in Black culture than the Black Panther. To honor his incredible legacy, it’s time to count down his top 10 defining moments in the history of Marvel’s first Black superhero.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/black-panther-marvel-history-most-important-moments/ The X-Men have no shortage of great villains, and these 10 stories gave iconic foes the perfect debut. From Mutant powerhouses to bigoted humans to far stranger enemies, this list goes through the best of the best in chronological order.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-xmen-villain-debuts-history/ The core consumers of the comic book industry may still buy physical copies from their local shop, but there is no denying the rise of online comics, whether ordering collected trade paperbacks or reading the latest issues digitally. Without a local comic book shop, fans everywhere are just minutes away from reading their nearly any comic in existence – from Golden Age books, to classic superhero sagas, to Japanese manga. And the best part? Some of these websites let you read these comics for free.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:14:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-read-comic-books-online/ Nothing makes a superhero famous like a good catchphrase. The best mottos and slogans are the ones that not only encapsulate the hero's role, attitude, or sense of humor, but remind audiences around the world of a shared memory. Especially those who may not even read the comics.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 06:26:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/coolest-superhero-catchphrases-all-time-ranked/ Batman is one of the most influential heroes of all time, having inspired a host of imitators across the character’s eighty-plus years of continuous publication. With that in mind, it is worth considering which characters influenced the creation of the Dark Knight himself. From the pulp heroes of yesteryear, to near-forgotten works of literature, there are several heroes, and villains, who influenced Batman in some way, shape, or form.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:30:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-heroes-villains-who-inspired-batman/ Most Marvel Comics fans have a rough idea of the universe's power structure, with the One Above All at the top, Howard the Duck at the bottom, and various Avengers scattered between them. However, the Marvel Universe is always in flux, and many beings who are technically the wielders of A-list power are currently dead, depowered, or missing in action. Figures like the Sentry (soon to return, but dead for now) and the Beyonder (currently depowered, and reduced to a disembodied consciousness) aren't around to safeguard their reputations, with others moving up into their place.

]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-marvel-characters-comics/ One of the first enemies of the X-Men, the Unstoppable Juggernaut, has a 60-year history of being defeated by surprising heroes. Cain Marko, who is the stepbrother of the X-Men's founder Professor Xavier, is empowered by the eldritch being called Cyttorak after touching the Crimson Gem many years ago.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/x-men-beat-juggernaut-cyclops-xavier-wolverine/ Predators are the greatest cosmic hunters in their established universe, though throughout the film franchise, fans have really only witnessed them killing humans. Sure, there was the Trophy Room scene in Predator 2 that confirmed Yautja did, in fact, kill other life forms in the universe, but aside from that, it’s never really been shown on-screen. However, just because the movies don’t highlight the fact that Predators kill other creatures besides humans doesn’t mean it isn’t true, and other forms of Predator storytelling confirms it.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/14-alien-species-predators-hunt-not-humans/ When naming the strongest superhero or most powerful superhuman, it's ultimately a question of Marvel vs DC Comics, who have been creating superheroes and gods for decades.Of all the most powerful beings and entities within the Marvel and DC universes, who reigns supreme, and who will fall short?

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 02:46:04 GMT https://screenrant.com/marvel-vs-dc-most-powerful-superheroes-ranked/ The Ruins timeline within the Marvel Comics multiverse is one of desolation and despair. Every instance of greatness or victory achieved by a hero or villain in the prime reality of Earth-616 (or Earth-1610) is replaced by moments of humiliation and death in Ruins - a two-part miniseries by Warren Ellis, Cliff Nielsen, and Terese Nielsen.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 22:31:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-marvel-comics-heroes-villains-deserved-ruins-deaths/ The beings who populate Nathan W. Pyle's Strange Planet are inherently cheerful beings, but there are few things that bring them more pleasure than their feline companions. Humor comics have a long history with cats, from Far Side's beleagured pets to Garfield's lasagna-loving star, and Strange Planet is no different, with a host of strips that celebrate (and gently mock) their feline subjects.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:01:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/strange-planet-funniest-comics-about-cats/ With Boruto having returned after a nearly four-month break, many fans are looking back to review the most important moments of Part 1 to serve as a primer for what to look for in Part 2 -Two Blue Vortex. The time skip has already introduced a lot for fans to take in, so it might be difficult for many to remember what the most important moments of Boruto Part 1 were.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/boruto-part-1-most-important-moments/ With the recent craze for multiversal storytelling, now is a great time to look back to the parallel universe stories from comics that paved the way. From groundbreaking stories of the 1960s like “Flash of Two Worlds!” to modern epics such as Jonathan Hickman’s work on New Avengers, this classic science fiction element forces characters into introspection through an external foil.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:30:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-best-parallel-universe-stories-in-comics/ In the vast world of One Piece, Devil Fruits are some of the rarest and most sought after treasures on the open sea. Recently it was revealed that every Devil Fruit essentially is the manifestation of a dream someone once had given form. With their wide range of abilities at hand, each granting incredible powers and abilities to their users, Devil Fruits are coveted by pirates, marines, and revolutionaries alike.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/one-piece-strongest-devil-fruit-ranked/ While Junji Ito has become the most recognizable mangaka when it comes to horror manga, there's a plethora of terrifying stories by additional creators that fans of the genre must read. It's no secret that Junji Ito has essentially become the Stephen King of horror manga. Whenever fans want recommendations for some of Japan's scariest manga, his name is usually the first to come up. His work has become not just influential but also well-regarded worldwide with numerous sales and anime adaptations, including the much-anticipated yet understandably delayed Uzumaki series.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:01:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-horror-manga-not-junji-ito/ No one brings out the funny side of DC Comics icon Superman better than MAD Magazine cartoonist Kerry Callen. Over the years, Callen has riffed on the Man of Steel’s history with a series of strips and one-panel gags that often make jokes at the hero’s expense. Whether it finds the humor in Superman’s particular set of powers or makes a deep-cut to the hero’s history, Callen always finds the funny side.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:31:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/15-funniest-superman-parody-kerry-callen/ When it comes to reading manhwa, some of the best of all time can be found on the popular comic website Webtoon. With new titles releasing every other week and countless titles across every genre, there's no shortage of excellent reads for fans of every trope and every genre. While some of the most underrated manhwa of all time can be found on Webtoon, some of the most popular can be found there as well.

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-manhwa-webtoon/ In his mind, Thanos is a being without equal. He’s a cosmic conqueror and a harbinger of death. He’s more than a warrior, he’s a force of nature who has the strength to wield power reserved for gods. However, just because Thanos believes himself to be the greatest of all time, doesn’t mean there aren’t a few people in the Marvel Universe he respects (emphasis on ‘few’).

]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-people-thanos-respects-marvel-comics/