https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:04:31 GMT en-US hourly 60 The epic crossover that everyone has been waiting for, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, finally arrives in DC's new comics this week.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:04:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-comics-this-week-dc-october-17-2023/ DC Comics announced at New York Comic Con that it will release an alternate version of “A Death in the Family” this December.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:04:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-a-death-in-the-family-alternate-dc-nycc/ The Justice League was formed by DC Comics in 1960 to unite seven of their greatest heroes in comics at the time, from Batman to Aquaman. In the over six decades since their creation, the team has expanded greatly, with a slew of unique rosters that assembled heroes from across the DCU. With such variety on the powerhouse team, countless heroes from across indie comics would also be great fits to serve on the JLA alongside Batman and Superman.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:15:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-indie-comic-heroes-who-could-join/ Comics are an amazing synthesis of art and writing. The creators who work on comics aren't in it for the money, as the vast majority of creators never make enough money to be creators full-time. The ones who are lucky enough to get to Marvel or DC have made it through an industry that is known for chewing up and spitting out creators. Artists have long been the superstars of the comic world, as their work is the first thing people see when they buy a comic.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:10:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comic-book-artists-who-clearly-adore-what-they-draw/ In 1983, DC acquired Charlton comics. With it, they also acquired their catalog of superhero characters, many created by Steve Ditko. Alan Moore (an admirer of Ditko despite their polar opposite politics), saw an opportunity to use these characters for a story he'd been eager to write: a superhero murder mystery.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:50:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/watchmen-charlton-comics-inspiration-explained/ The world of DC Comics is populated by a wide variety of heroes and villains, whose abilities range from feeble mortals to god-like beings from beyond the stars. Sometimes, even the weakest of villains can get an upgrade, occasionally developing abilities that make them almost unbeatable. These upgrades are sometimes accompanied by the heroes gaining an upgrade, finally meeting their match or even being overpowered, forcing them to use their intellect.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:40:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-weak-villains-who-went-god-mode/ Superhero stories have some pretty well-known tropes. One of these is the comeback story. Marvel and DC have told countless stories that have had characters, heroes, and villains alike, taken out of play. Sometimes they're killed, sometimes their books are canceled, and sometimes the characters lose popularity and just go away. Comeback stories bring these characters back in a variety of ways.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:15:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-superhero-comeback-comics/ The Flash may be known as The Fastest Man Alive, but he's not the only speedster hero from DC Comics. In fact, his biggest rival doesn't even come from the Flash Family. Despite being nicknamed the Man of Steel, Superman possesses superspeed on par with the Flash.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/who-wins-in-superman-vs-flash-race/ DC Comics has given readers some amazing superheroes over the years — DC's heroes are seen as some of the greatest ever and held to a higher standard. However, that doesn't mean those standards are upheld for everyone. There are some pretty apparent double standards in the DC Universe, where one hero can get away with something that others can't, or some heroes are treated better when their actions are pretty reprehensible.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-biggest-double-standards/ The Justice League was created in 1960 to assemble DC Comics' greatest heroes to protect Earth, with an all-star line-up that included Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. The team has since become one of the biggest hits in comics and is arguably the biggest and most well-known superhero team alongside the X-Men. It should come as no surprise that such an iconic team would have many analogs and homages throughout the industry.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/indie-comics-variations-of-the-justice-league/ In the world of superhero comics, there is an age-old question: who would win — Marvel's heroes or DC's? This issue has caused discord among fans for years and sometimes the companies themselves have gotten in on it. This was most notable at Marvel during Stan Lee's time and Joe Quesada's, who stoked the fires of this friendly rivalry.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:50:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-vs-dc-heroes/ DC Comics may be known for its Trinity comprising Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, but the company publishes many great stories beyond that core. Famously, DC's masterful handling of Hanna-Barbera characters has made for several excellent series, such as Future Quest. However, the best of these Saturday-morning cartoon comics was Scooby-Doo Team-Up, which combined Mystery Incorporated with some of DC's greatest heroes.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:00:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-scooby-doo-spirit-of-vengeance/ With DC Comics' editorial changing hands a few years back, most of its plans for 5G fell through. Geoff Johns, who was once the architect of the JSA mythos, charted a new course for the Golden Age superheroes through the ruins of 5G with his precursor one-shot The New Golden Age and its resulting limited series, Justice Society of America. Written by Johns with artwork from Mikel Janín, Jerry Ordway, Jordie Bellaire, and John Kalisz with letters from Rob Leigh, Justice Society of America: Gold #1 collects the first three issues of that series, which centers around Helena Wayne -- daughter of Batman and Catwoman -- and her journey through time to save her JSA teammates as the past, present and future collide.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:21:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/review-dcs-justice-society-of-america-gold-1/ The DC Universe boasts an astonishing array of villains, each with their own unique malevolence. While Iconic adversaries like the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Sinestro often take center stage, their stories endlessly retold, they cast a shadow over countless lesser-known foes, buried in the annals of time.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:20:52 GMT https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-dc-comics-villains/ Warner Bros. Animation writer Jeremy Adams recently revealed that he unsuccessfully pitched a Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe animated movie.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:42:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-rejected-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-movie-pitch/ In the rich tapestry of DC Comics, iconic relationships like Superman and Lois Lane, Batman and Catwoman, and Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor have stood the test of time. Yet, in alternate narratives like Elseworlds tales, fan-generated online content, and adaptations in film and TV, new and compelling romantic dynamics emerge.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:00:31 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-romances-canon-wish-list-ranked/ Boom! Studios has established itself as a dominant force in indie comics, with a combined strategy of fantastic creator-owned comics and masterful adaptations of licensed franchises. Like all the best comic book publishers, Boom! has published some excellent comic book crossovers, both in-house and intercompany collaboration. From the meeting between adventure heroes and A-list superheroes to the collisions of movies, the company is a master at crossovers.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:15:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/boom-studios-comic-crossovers-ranked/ Going all the way back to the first comic book stories, demons, the supernatural, and occultism have been a thriving and popular aspect of the medium. Dark magicians, mystical villains, and magical dimensions were present in superhero comics from the start, and modern stories have only doubled down. Naturally, many heroes with a skill for occult mystery have made a name for themselves through some brilliant stories.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comic-book-occult-detectives-best-ranked/ It is officially time to welcome the Halloween season. To satisfy the horror needs of its fans, DC is here with an anthology of spine-tingling, bone-chilling stories, cherry-picking characters from its vast universe and putting them in amongst ghosts, demons, and vampires. With talents like Ellen Tremiti, Michael W. Conrad, Tyler Crook, Riley Rossmo, Dexter Soy, Ivan Plascencia, Becca Carey, Wes Abbott, and many others getting behind the wheel, DC's Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun #1 is one bumpy ride full of emotion, humor, and curiosity.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:04:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ghouls-just-wanna-have-fun-1-review/ When Mary, Queen of Blood is murdered, the vampires have a new mysterious leader. The new Vampire ruler backs down on their peace treaty with the humans, putting the whole world in danger. Although Andrew Bennett, one of DC's most important vampires, rushes to warn the Justice League, one of its most prominent members -- now a vampire himself -- stops him. James Tynion Iv, Matthew Rosenberg, and Otto Schmidt teamed up last year to create DC vs. Vampires, a horror Elseworld series that sees DC's most iconic figures transform into bloodsucking, vicious monsters.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-vs-vampires-horror-halloween-comic/ Eisner-nominated comic writer Magdalene Visaggio has revealed a pitch that would tell the story of a Superboy who identified as a trans woman.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/magdalene-visaggio-trans-superboy-pitch-dc/ Not long ago, DC had the Lazarus Planet crossover, where the Lazarus rain permanently changed people across the Earth -- including Power Girl, who gained new psionic abilities. Although she wrestled with feeling alienated from the Super-Family, someone has been trying to get to her through them, using coded psychic attacks to target them. Now that she has unmasked her stalker and found a new civilian identity for herself, it is time for Power Girl to embark on a new journey of self-discovery. Written by Leah Williams with artwork from Eduardo Pansica and Julio Ferreira, colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr., and letters from Becca Carey, Power Girl #1 lets the woman of the hour blow off some steam on her own terms in a solid -- if predictable-- first issue.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:58:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/power-girl-1-review/ The Justice League is the greatest team in the DC Multiverse. The group comprises the greatest heroes on Earth and they've saved creation many times over. The Justice League's history remains one of the most complicated in comics. When multiple continuity reboots have changed things, this can make it very difficult for new fans. It's hard to know where to start and what counts, which can be daunting.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-important-justice-league-comic-lore/ DC Comics has made magic a focal point since the Golden Age, borrowing from a combination of old mythology, Biblical concepts and sorcery. This has led to one of the best and most thriving magical worlds in fiction, replete with some of comics' most iconic heroes, powers and artifacts. These items have led to some incredible upgrades for DC's heroes and villains, allowing for some brilliant feats in their stories.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:21:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-magical-upgrades-ranked/ Batman: City of Madness #1 reveals Alfred Pennyworth's subtle resentment in DC's new comics this week.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:19:37 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-comics-this-week-dc-october-10-2023/ Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham series has been deservedly praised for elevating the Caped Crusader's reputation in gaming, and while Arkham Knight's key plot revelation was far from surprising, it was a crucial part of Bruce Wayne's character arc. The game was well-received as a suitably explosive finale to the series, even if the twist didn't have the expected impact, proving to be a key piece of Batman lore that was a long time coming.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:20:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/arkham-knights-twist-importance-to-batman-arc/ Superhero comics are defined through characters, both heroes and villains, who possess extraordinary abilities and powers and the battles that ensue. Marvel and DC Comics have come to dominate the industry, and the template for what makes a good hero and villain can be found in the many series published by them. Villains, in particular, have been given a wide array of abilities designed to give the heroes fresh and interesting challenges.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-common-super-villain-powers/ Batman has been built up as DC's flagship superhero, as well as one of the most successful and versatile characters in comics. Debuting in Bob Kane and Bill Finger's Detective Comics #27, the hero has been established as Gotham's Dark Knight and a quintessential antihero. Throughout his history, Batman has been embroiled in some of the greatest battles in comics, but some were definitely over-the-top.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:01:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-silliest-wars-ranked/ The comic book industry has been defined through the superhero genre above all else, most notably using a vast array of superpowers to elevate their characters. Marvel and DC Comics have emerged as the leaders of the industry, but there's a wide range of heroes across the industry who share some common abilities. Ranging from elemental control to mind-reading, many of these are well-known and loved and often subject to debate among fans.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:00:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-common-superhero-powers/ DC Comics fans have discovered the real name of the “real Joker” who has been terrorizing Gotham for a while now.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:54:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/joker-new-orgin-dc-batman/ The comic book industry has played with a series of tropes that help build up the value of superheroes and enrich the medium. One of, if not the most successful tropes in the medium is that of the "old man" superhero trope. These stories explore the triumphant return of an aged hero in a world that needs them. What has worked brilliantly for Batman, Wolverine, Hulk and even Hawkeye has had very mixed results with Superman.

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-old-man-superman-pros-cons/ The comic book industry is full of brilliant characters, pulled from original comic book stories to licenses of popular, mainstream franchises. Throughout industry history, readers have been enthralled by the idea of comic book grudge matches, which let them see how some of their favorite characters stack up against each other. Some of these fights can last several issues and show why two characters are such a good match.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:45:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comics-grudge-fights-fans-want-after-predator-versus-wolverine/ The modern landscape of video games is increasingly beneficial for remakes of classic titles, and Rocksteady's beloved Batman: Arkham Asylum has more than earned an update on the scale of The Last of Us Part I. While some fans debate whether the latter truly needed a remake, it was well-received for incorporating modern gameplay elements seen in The Last of Us Part II.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 16:21:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-arkham-asylum-needs-tlou-style-remake/ DC Comics has teamed up with The Folio Society for a brand-new series of prestige comics collections, starting with DC Comics: The Golden Age.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 15:23:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-golden-age-book-batman-superman-wonder-woman/ In 1992, DC Comics published the iconic "Death of Superman" saga, which saw the Kryptonian monster Doomsday arrive at Earth to kill the Man of Steel. Despite the best efforts of the Justice League and fellow Metropolis-based heroes, the result was the titular demise of Superman, as well as his attacker. Since the event concluded with the hero's return, Clark Kent has been left with many great heroes primed to take up his mantle should his death ever prove permanent.

]]> Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:01:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superman-best-replacement-clark-kent-died/ Batman has turned on his family in the DC Comics' “Gotham War” event.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:13:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-red-hood-robin-gotham-war/ Comic book crossovers have made for some of the most enjoyable concepts in the industry, giving readers a rare look at two or more characters or teams from different worlds teaming up. Although many of these stories don't make their way into canon, they rank top of the list in the annals of some heroes' histories when it comes to their best comics. Unfortunately, some crossovers are woefully short.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:40:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comic-book-crossovers-too-short-ranked/ Superman is experiencing a creative renaissance the character hasn’t had in ages now. Thanks to writers like Tom Taylor and Philip K. Johnson, both the character and the world of Metropolis feel like the best part of the DC Universe for fans of sci-fi superheroics.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 16:16:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/ongoing-superman-comics/ DC Comics recently showcased a merger of their two biggest heroes, Batman and Superman, in World's Finest. Their fusion created the "SuperBat," an idea that became an instant hit, prompting talk of future mergers. As interesting as the idea might be for more heroes, there's just as much potential when for villains to fuse, whether from DC, Marvel or elsewhere.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:16:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/worlds-finest-superbat-villain-fusions/ Ahead of New York Comic Con (NYCC)'s return next week (October 12-15), DC has released its panel schedule for the convention.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 03:37:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-announces-new-york-comic-con-schedule/ DC Comics has turned Batman into one of comics' greatest superheroes, if not the single most successful character in pop culture. Generating billions of dollars through merchandise and media, Batman owes some of his success to the dynamic range of colorful and eccentric villains he faces. However, one of The Dark Knight's underrated enemies could fulfill a unique gap in Batman's cast.

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-villain-hugo-strange-new-lex-luthor/ Justice League comics house some of DC's best stories. Naturally, many writers on the team love to play into good fan service to please readers and boost sales, an idea that has been put to great use over the years. Fan service can be a great thing in comics, but it certainly has its drawbacks too, and can throw off the pacing of a great story.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-best-comics-too-much-fan-service/ Batman lends himself well to horror stories. Bruce Wayne chose a bat because criminals were a cowardly and superstitious lot; fear is baked into the character's DNA. There have been many Batman horror stories over the years, but one stands above the rest for many Batman fans: Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On Serious Earth. The book was part of DC's full court press of Batman media during the height of Batmania around the release of the Tim Burton Batman movies.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-arkham-asylum-dc-horror-comic/ The DC Universe is populated by countless heroes, villains and everything in between, who enrich the stories told about the ongoing war between good and evil. The company has turned some of its best characters into icons of fiction, in part thanks to their well-known origin stories and histories. However, some characters, interesting as they may be, are still shrouded in mystery despite appearing in many great stories.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:41:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-characters-cool-mysterious-ranked/ My Adventures with Superman treated the fans to new versions of many DC characters, especially those related to Superman. This series didn't shy away from re-designing some of these iconic heroes and villains, creating some of their best iterations -- especially in comparison with the Arrowverse.

]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:11:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-characters-better-my-adventures-with-superman/ The Joker easily stands as Batman's most iconic supervillain, responsible for countless atrocities against the extended Bat-family and Gotham City's turmoil. Debuting in 1940, even without notable superhuman powers, he's established himself as a world-class villain, able to believably take on the Justice League even if he'd rather focus on the Dark Knight.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-joker-stories-dc-comics/ Now that HBO Max has rebranded to Max, it’s the perfect time to check out what the DCEU is up to before it becomes the DCU. Max offers excellent options for superhero fans of all ages. Most superhero shows on Max come from the DC Universe, but there are plenty of exceptions to this rule.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:55:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hbo-max-superhero-shows/ The creator of DC Comics' Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville has spoken about the two Justice League members dealing with sexism in a contemporary world.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:12:35 GMT https://www.cbr.com/joanne-starer-sexism-fire-and-ice-welcome-to-smallville/ There are some excellent relationships in comics. Many partners, like Lois Lane and Superman, are inseparable. In their own way, these relationships make both characters better. It strengthens them and motivates them to do better, which ensures that they both remain relevant and compelling in their comics. Without those relationships, both of characters will suffer.

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:11:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/toxic-comic-romances-marvel-dc/ My Adventures with Superman re-imagines Superman's story as a Western-style lighthearted shonen and fans love it. This series is a refreshing take on the Superman mythos without greatly altering it, so fans would love to see more series like My Adventures with Superman for other DC characters. Besides Superman, there are plenty of DC heroes -- and even villains -- who could star in their own shonen-like cartoon.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:11:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-dc-characters-deserve-animated-series/ DC Comics is beloved by many for its core universe of heroes and villains. However, the company has also earned respect from fans for its treatment of other properties, and has produced plenty of great comics based on treasured stories from classic literature. However, Captain Carrot: The Oz-Wonderland War (by E. Nelson Bridwell, Joey Cavalieri and Carol Lay) was a fun comic that could have been so much better with a little more substance.

]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 18:41:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/oz-wonderland-war-wasted-dc/ The finale of My Adventures with Superman set the tone for the second season by introducing Brainiac and the rest of the Kryptonians during its last scene. This was only a sneak peek of what is yet to come for this show. Like Brainiac, fans are excited to see which other DC characters will appear on the show in the future.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/my-adventures-with-superman-dc-characters-wishlist/ Scary stories get out of control as the spooky season begins in DC's new comics this week.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:37:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-comics-this-week-dc-october-3-2023/ DC Comics has created some of the best teams in comics. Beginning with the Golden Age Justice Society of America and spinning into the Silver Age with the formation of the Justice League, team books are something at which DC excels. One of its best Silver Age teams, and often cited as the team that inspired Stan Lee's X-Men, was the Doom Patrol. Debuting in 1963, the team has since become an icon for weirdness, science fiction, and social outcast stories in comics.

]]> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-heroes-should-join-doom-patrol/ The DCEU was arguably something of a spectacular failure. DC Comics had created many of the greatest superheroes ever, and moviegoers were rabid for the films being produced by the MCU. Superhero popularity was at an all-time high, but the DCEU was completely unable to gain a fanbase similar to that of Marvel. However, the movies did their best to give moviegoers DC's most powerful and skilled superheroes on the big screen in a shared universe for the first time. The adaptations weren't always perfect, and one big difference concerned the power level of the characters.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:30:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-characters-dceu-stronger-ranked/ The 1990s were arguably the most divisive era in comic book history. A decade bursting with extreme style and radical new takes on classic characters, the '90s became a make-or-break moment not just for many longtime comic book fans, but for many publishers as well. Time hasn’t been particularly kind to the decade as countless jokes, memes, and misconceptions surrounding the stories, characters, and art have influenced people’s perception of the era. But for all its contentious shortcomings, the '90s contained some of the best stories to date, a detail many people tend to not realize. It was a decade of renewal and fresh starts as well as disastrous decisions and poor management.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:00:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/90s-comics-reading-guide/ First introduced in Bill Finger and Bob Kane's Batman #1 in 1940, the Joker is a terrifying clown with a twisted sense of humor and a talent for murder. His purple suit, white skin, and ghoulish red smile have become a staple in Batman's stories, and readers can't get enough of his rampages in the comics, on TV, and on the big screen.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:11:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-evil-things-joker-has-done/ When the last light of the setting sun disappears beneath the horizon, and the world turns to cool shades of blue, a chill rides upon the coming night air. Shadows begin to creep out from behind closet doors and beneath beds. When night comes in full and the pale moon shines bright there is only one recourse for those caught within the spell of Halloween: spooky comic books! There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit of the spookiest time of the year than by curling up with a stack of comics packed with ghosts, ghouls, and goblins and, to their credit, DC once proved this by teaming up with the funny and feisty Elvira, Mistress of the Dark!

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/elvira-house-of-mystery-horror-comedy-dc-comics/ Merchoid's DC clothing line has added two more ugly Christmas sweaters to its collection for fans to purchase for the holidays.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:00:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-ugly-christmas-sweaters-batman-superman-joker/ DC Comics is known for its deep exploration of science fiction concepts surrounding time and space, the best-known of which is the multiverse. First created in the Silver Age of comics, this idea gave companies the freedom to explore new takes on their biggest and best characters without impacting continuity. However, years later, DC created Hypertime in an effort to clear up continuity issues but also left readers wondering what the difference between the two ideas is.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:51:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/difference-between-hypertime-multiverse-dc-comics/ Batman is one of the pillars of DC Comics, and the brooding vigilante is well known for having some of the darker stories in superhero mythos. The vigilante hero is rooted in pulpy crime noir and many of the Dark Knight's greatest tales are street-level crime epics.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:16:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-darkest-comics-dc-universe-infinite/ Not everything about life as a supervillain is easy. With heroes always waiting to strike, many villains are nothing more than distractions in the overall adventures of the Avengers or the Justice League. Even when they have their moments to shine, it never lasts for long. They thrive, fall, and are left in the dust.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:16:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/supervillains-great-day-jobs/ After two years, Dark Knights of Steel finally ended this month. Created by Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri, this Elseworld reimagined the DC universe as in a medieval fantasy setting, full of sorcery, dragons, and brave knights. Its originality made this series a fan favorite immediately. Now that it's over, readers want more of this epic tale.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:31:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dark-knights-of-steel-could-have-a-sequel/ One of the reasons fans love Batman is that he's a regular person who has made himself into something amazing. He doesn't have super-strength or speed, he isn't bulletproof. He doesn't have any powers at all. However, what he does have is tactical genius, a highly trained body, and an ironclad will. He also happens to have billions of dollars to create specialized equipment when necessary.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batmans-most-powerful-suits/ 2023's Gotham War crossover storyline has brought in an abundance of classic Gotham City characters as Batman and Catwoman's moral feud boils into a war. That said, one of the most surprising appearances was the D-List Supervillain, Lady Clayface. First introduced as a Batman and Outsiders villain during the Bronze Age of Comics, Lady Clayface, aka Sondra Fuller, was never one of Gotham's most influential super-criminals since she was largely overshadowed by the original Clayface.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 17:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/lady-clayface-gotham-war-batman-dc-comics/ The long-running Arrowverse ended with the final season of The Flash, and the world of DC television is about to enter a brand-new era. Once filled with extraneous series set in their own respective worlds, DC's future television projects are all expected to fall under the umbrella of James Gunn's new DCU.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:10:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-shows-rightfully-canceled/ 1959's The Twilight Zone remains the standard-bearer of both good writing and excellent science fiction tales. The series has been enjoyed by every generation since it was created, thanks to the timeless nature of many of its stories and how well they resonate with viewers. The show has also inspired countless movie and TV homages, parodies and remakes, including one of the DC Animated Universe's greatest episodes.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:00:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/how-a-classic-twilight-zone-story-inspired-a-great-justice-league-episode/ Welcome to the 913th installment of Comic Book Legends Revealed, a column where we examine three comic book myths, rumors and legends and confirm or debunk them. This time, in our third legend, learn how DC's Golden Age flying ace, Hop Harrigan, briefly became a superhero!

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:40:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-flying-hero-hop-harrigan-superhero/ In every Look Back, we examine a comic book issue from 10/25/50/75 years ago (plus a wild card every month with a fifth week in it). This time around, we head back to September 1998 for DC's epic crossover event, DC One Million.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:58:57 GMT https://www.cbr.com/grant-morrison-dc-one-million-25th-anniversary/ DC Comics has given readers the biggest events in comics. These multiverse shattering - or multiverse rebuilding - events often revolve secret of some kind, one that the heroes have to figure out before it's too late. These secrets have taken many forms over the years, from hidden foes to truths about the history of the multiverse that no one knew about. These secrets have tested the greatest heroes, showing them that all the power in the multiverse can't save the day.

]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-biggest-secrets-doomed-universe/ DC has some of the greatest villains in all of pop culture. Villains like Lex Luthor and the Joker are iconic, and they have both inspired countless other antagonists in every medium, and video games in particular are great at letting villains shine. Notably, the Injustice games have allowed players to take the reigns and control famous DC villains, and their roles in Mortal Kombat and other franchises have also helped prove the concept.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:30:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/supervillains-dc-comics-perfect-fight-game-characters/ In every Look Back, we examine a comic book issue from 10/25/50/75 years ago (plus a wild card every month with a fifth week in it). This time around, we head back to September 2013 for DC's month-long villain takeover.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:41:32 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-forever-evil-villains-month-lenticular-covers/ DC Comics recently brought World's Finest back into prominence through the creative pairing of legendary writer Mark Waid and Dan Mora. The series has already been established as a modern fan-favorite, thanks to its exploration of some older DC stories and characters. One of the most enjoyable things to come from the series was the magical amalgamation of Batman and Superman to form the unique "SuperBat."

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:30:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superhero-mash-ups-wish-list-ranked/ DC Comics has inspired many movies dating back to the serialized shorts that were produced alongside some of the original Golden Age comics. With almost ninety years in print, the company has built up an enormous library of stories, especially for their core seven who founded the Justice League. From animation to live action, DC's movies are among the best that superhero cinema has to offer.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:15:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-movie-scenes-comics-inspired-ranked/ DC Comics' Green Lantern has to be one of the most versatile comic book heroes ever put to print. Using the green light of the Emotional Energy Spectrum, Hal Jordan can create constructs through his Green Lantern ring — limited only by his imagination. The Green Lantern's light, wielded by willpower, is not the only one on the spectrum.

]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-villains-worthy-of-the-yellow-lantern-ring/ The Justice League were formed in 1960's The Brave and the Bold #28, where DC assembled seven of their greatest heroes all in one place. The group have since become the company's flagship superhero team, surpassing their Golden Age predecessors in the Justice Society of America. The team's success even inspired subsequent teams across the industry, and their creative villains helped make this success a reality.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:01:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-villains-resurrections-ranked/ Batman is most famous as a gritty, street-level superhero taking on crime-noir capers, but DC's brooding vigilante has starred in some exciting sci-fi stories as well. Versatility is one of the character's strongest aspects, as he's been able to fit in grounded comics and the more fantastical all the same.

]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:01:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-best-science-fiction-dc-comics/ Not every hero works full-time. Some, like Captain America, Red Hood, and Wolverine, dedicate their lives to being vigilantes. Every day is dedicated to costumes and fighting with little time for anything else. However, this is quite different for other heroes.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:01:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superheroes-better-day-jobs-ranked/ For as long as the DC Universe has been terrorized by dark and twisted villains, there have been bright and shining heroes willing to put themselves on the front lines in the fight against evil. However, not every DC superhero is necessarily a poster child for the usual trappings that come with the territory.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:40:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-superheroes-scary-ranked/ Filmmaker and comic enthusiast, James Gunn, who is known for his work on The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy and Peacemaker, has written a foreword for a new encyclopedia about the DC Universe.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:21:48 GMT https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-dc-visual-encyclopedia/ Batman has had many outstanding events throughout his history, but some stand out far ahead of the rest in his library of adventures and cases. One such story is Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee's Hush, a storyline that ran from Batman #608 to #619. DC Comics has revisited the villain and the story itself several times by DC since, and this stands as a testament to just how influential Hush was for modern readers and creators.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hush-best-batman-comic-event/ DC has been featured heavily in video games over the years — there have been video games based on DC superheroes for almost as long as video games have existed. As time pressed on, DC spread into the different genres of games, and it was only a matter of time before DC's best crime fighters made their way into the intense and technical world of fighting games. The first major attempt at creating a DC fighting game was, infamously, Midway's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. While it was a decently competent fighting game, it was largely met with mediocre reviews and many disappointed fans.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-heroes-made-for-fighting-games/ The world of Batman has focused on many eccentric characters, from Gotham's many colorful supervillains to Bruce Wayne's Robin sidekicks. However, since 1943, Batman has been accompanied by his loyal and loving butler, Alfred Pennyworth. As much as many may see Alfred as Bruce's surrogate father figure, a Silver Age story cast him as his old friend's unlikely enemy. The era was known for absurd stories, and the butler's fall to evil is one of the best examples of cartoonish villainy in all of comics.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/alfred-pennyworth-silver-age-death-outsider-supervillain-dc-comics/ DC Comics has a wide range of heroes and villains who populate its eccentric and creative world of the ongoing battle between good and evil. DC has always excelled in science fiction, exploring themes of cosmic horror, time travel and contact with alien life. Throughout all of this scientific ingenuity and experimentation, the use of clones replicated some of the company's greatest characters.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-best-clones-ranked/ Jason Todd (aka Robin II and Red Hood II) is one of DC Comics' most famous characters, and also one of the most important characters in the history of comics and popular fiction. Despite his iconic tenures as the second Robin and the violent vigilante The Red Hood, Jason left a permanent mark on the superhero genre when he died in 1988.

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:06:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/jason-todd-robin-red-hood-dc-comics-guide/ DC Comics contains many great heroes, but it's no secret that Batman has ascended to flagship status for the company. The hero's mega-success is in no small part thanks to his colorful and eccentric roster of villains, some of whom are hugely successful in their own right. Each of these characters has, at various times, formed a genuine threat to Batman and the safety of Gotham, some bringing both to their knees.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/10-best-batman-villain-alliances/ The Gotham War rages on as Red Hood switches sides in DC's new comics this week.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:58:28 GMT https://www.cbr.com/new-comics-this-week-dc-september-26-2023/ The concept of a multimedia cross-over event is nothing new for comic book and video game fans today. If a hotly anticipated game is announced that’s flush with lore and rousing characters it only seems natural to have animated feature tie-ins, comic book prequel releases, and side-story novelizations. Having such a treasure trove of content at the ready is amazing, but it wasn’t always the case. There was a time, back in video games’ infancy, that all fans got were comics and video games, completely unrelated and without fanfare. But thanks to two of the biggest and most influential names in both comics and video games, the world finally received the first comic/video game crossover event, and it was really, really cool. DC Comics’ Atari Force was the first comic of its kind and helped lay the foundation for future cross-media endeavors.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:40:20 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-atari-force-changed-comics-gaming/ DC Comics librarian Allan Asherman passed away this weekend after injuries sustained from a fall.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:50:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/allan-asherman-dc-comics-death/ Throughout the decades, DC Comics acquired several other publishers and their characters. Charlton Comics housed comic book superheroes like The Question, Captain Atom, and the Ted Kord version of Blue Beetle and is probably the most notable example. However, while hardcore fans remember where antiheroes like Peacemaker and Thunderbolt came from, there's once Charlton champion who's never made much of an impact on any DC stories.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:50:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/charlton-comics-son-of-vulcan-dc-forgotten-superhero/ DC Comics is home to many of the greatest superheroes in the comic book industry and has led the way in genre versatility and risky storytelling. One of the things DC is most famous for is its many superheroes' "Death of" stories, most notably that of the demise of Superman at the hands of Doomsday. In the years since even the company's greatest heroes have occasionally met their doom at the hands of evil.

]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:11:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/superheroes-never-died-dc-comics/ DC Comics kicked off the Golden Age of comics when they unveiled Superman in Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's Action Comics #1. In 1956, Barry Allen's Flash launched the Silver Age, an era known for younger, updated versions of Golden Age mantles, such as Hal Jordan becoming the new Green Lantern after Alan Scott.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:30:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-characters-silver-better-golden-age/ Batman's history at DC Comics has been explored in great detail over the almost ninety years of the hero's existence in print. This has extended beyond the story of just Bruce Wayne and his friends, family and supporting cast have gotten their moments in the sun. One of the most important figures in Bruce's life was his father, Dr. Thomas Wayne. Best known currently for his role as Flashpoint Batman, Thomas wore the cape and cowl decades before the doomed timeline was introduced in 2011.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:30:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/thomas-wayne-batman-before-flashpoint-dc-comics/ DC Comics has built up an impressive universe full of creative, colorful, and interesting heroes and villains. In fact, the company's collection of villains is arguably even more compelling than Marvel's, and DC perfected many of the classic supervillain tropes first. However, many readers remain uncertain as to who exactly was the first in the long line of supervillains.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:31:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/first-supervillain-dc-comics-ultra-humanite/ Batman is so popular that even people who don't religiously follow his comics know the most important parts of his lore. Batman was Bruce Wayne, he was Gotham City's dark protector, he fought villains like The Joker, and so forth. However, DC Comics either forgot about many aspects of Batman's lore that DC Comics or deliberately buried them.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:16:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/batman-lore-stories-need-return-dc-comics/ Welcome to the 911st installment of Comic Book Legends Revealed, a column where we examine three comic book myths, rumors and legends and confirm or debunk them. This time, in our third legend, we look at how the U.S. Postal Service inadvertently led to the creation of DC's first all-humor comic book series.

]]> Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:28:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/us-postal-code-dc-comics-humor-comics/ DC Comics has been adding sci-fi to its comics since Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created Superman. Science fiction came to the fore of superhero comics in the Silver Age, with DC adding heaping doses of sci-fi in books like The Flash and Green Lantern. Since then, DC creators have made amazing sci-fi stories, taking readers on adventures through space, time, and the multiverse unlike any others out there.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 23:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-sci-fi-film-adaptations-wishlist/ DC Comics introduced groundbreaking variant covers for the highly anticipated Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong crossover.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 22:00:21 GMT https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-vs-godzilla-vs-kong-sfx-covers/ DC created the modern superhero comic, debuting foundational characters and teams like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Robin, the Justice Society, and so many more. For over eighty years, DC has been redefining what the superhero comic can be, as well as branching out to horror and indie-style creator-owned works with the Vertigo imprint of the '90s and 2000s.

]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 15:11:18 GMT https://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-everyone-should-read/ Batman has, since his 1939 introduction, become one of the biggest, most successful heroes in comics thanks to his versatility through some excellent stories. However, the Batman mantle isn't held by just Bruce Wayne. In the last decade, Bruce has shared his cape and cowl with his father, Thomas. The Prime Earth and Flashpoint Batmen offer competing visions of what it means to be the Caped Crusader.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:30:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-batman-bruce-vs-thomas-wayne-dc-comics/