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15 Most Important Nightwing Moments That Define the Character

Brian Colucci — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:30:21 GMT

In DC Comics, Batman is famous for his ever-growing family of vigilantes, with Dick Grayson, the original Robin turned eventual Nightwing, acting as The Dark Knight’s first sidekick in a long line of them. Fighting crime since he was young, Dick has been in his fair share of wild situations, all of which helped him to prepare for a life full of superheroic triumphs and soul-crushing defeats.

10 Funniest Moments in Yu Yu Hakusho's Dub That Are Still Hilarious

Ashley Randolph — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT

While the debate around dubs vs subs in anime fandom is eternal, in quintessential series like Yu Yu Hakusho the performances of the dubbed voice actors lend themselves to some of the show's most humorous moments. Humor can often be dependent on cultural context, giving the localizers and actors working on dubs a difficult job. When it works like it does in Yu Yu Hakusho, the results can be incredible.

15 Most Important Deathstroke Moments That Define DC's Ultimate Assassin

Justin Epps — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 18:01:19 GMT

Few killers in the DC Universe are as feared as Deathstroke the Terminator. Ever since he debuted in the pages of New Teen Titans, Slade Wilson has become one of the most notorious assassins in the entire comic book medium. With an enhanced healing factor, a cache of deadly weapons, and one of the most brilliant tactical minds, Deathstroke has more than earned his iconic reputation.

10 Most Impactful My Hero Academia Moments

Ben Sockol — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:00:21 GMT

One of the reasons why My Hero Academia is one of the most popular modern Shonen series is its wide variety of highly impactful moments. These moments vary from drastically changing the plot and characters to just being scenes of pure hype. The best of these scenes somehow manage to do both. This is a testament to how series creator Kohei Horikoshi has been able to take a basic premise and elevate it to something more.

10 Anime Heroes Who Would Crush Goku in a Fight

Marcel Green — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:01:19 GMT

Since he was a child, Dragon Ball's Son Goku has had one wish, to be the best fighter in the universe, but despite that, there are a handful of anime heroes who could destroy the Saiyan warrior. He's been fortunate in the fact that he's largely been able to fulfill his childhood dream. Having trained with and fought against the most impressive of Gods, warriors, and fighters, no one can deny he's in the conversation on who is the greatest anime fighter of all time. But all his accolades don't mean he can't be beaten.

The Top 10 Fastest Speedsters in the Flash Family

Justin Epps — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:36:08 GMT

It's an undisputed fact that the The Flash is the Fastest Man Alive, but there's more than one Scarlet Speedster running around the DC Universe. Over the years, there have been a lot of allies added to the Flash Family, raising the question of who stands out as the fastest in the crew.

20 Uncommon Superpowers That Would Be Awesome In Real Life

Turner Minton — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 04:15:56 GMT

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.

Justice League vs Godzilla: 15 Titans the Epic Crossover Needs to Include

Justin Epps — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:00:19 GMT

The greatest heroes in the DC Universe are about to cross paths with some frightening monsters in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong. The ambitious crossover was announced at San Diego Comic-Con, and since then, fans have been buzzing about it. Though details are being kept under wraps, preview art hints at the amazing spectacle to come.

10 Corrupted Heroes Who Prove Batman Needs MORE Anti-Justice League Plans

Dashiel Reaves — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:30:17 GMT

Batman has always recognized the need to be prepared in case one of his Justice League allies turned against the team, and at times, this habit of keeping contingency plans has itself been a source of conflict between the Caped Crusader and his superpowered friends. However, the history of the Justice League has proven that not only is Batman right, but that perhaps he hasn't been prepared enough.

10 Funniest Dragon Ball Moments

Spencer Connolly — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:00:19 GMT

Dragon Ball has a reputation for simply being an action-packed series filled to the brim with muscle-bound heroes and villains creating giant explosions by shooting energy blasts at each other, and while that’s mostly accurate, Dragon Ball is also filled to the brim with genuinely hilarious moments.

10 Most Important Venom Moments That Defined the Symbiote Anti-Hero

Malcolm Searcy — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT

Venom is one of the most recognizable characters in Marvel Comics lore. The greatest characters in Marvel have been defined by their backstories, antagonists, and their iconic moments. Now it’s time to see which moments turned the Venom symbiote from a Spider-Man villain into one of the most famous anti-heroes in all of comics.

10 Most Underrated Batman Allies Everyone Always Forgets

Dashiel Reaves — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:01:20 GMT

Over his lifetime fighting crime, Batman has gathered a huge group of friends and allies to fight alongside him. This group of heroes is known as the Bat-Family, but while some members have gone on to super stardom, other members have been all but forgotten.

10 Best Isekai Anime Of All Time

Shannon Brady — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:01:23 GMT

With how many superb shows fall into the genre, ranking the best isekai anime of all time has become quite a difficult task in modern years. Isekai is one of the most popular genres of anime, involving a protagonist from the real world getting transported to an alternate dimension. Despite a large amount of new entries failing to be more than just uninteresting power fantasies, there are a variety of isekai anime that transcend these tired tropes.

10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Reference Iconic Movies

Robert Wood — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT

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.

10 Darkest Moments in One Piece

Marcel Green — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:18 GMT

Despite Luffy's generally easygoing personality along with his participation in the numerous gags and pranks he and his Straw Hat Pirates like to engage in, One Piece has also depicted some of the cruelest and lowest examples of human behavior in manga history.

15 Most Important Wonder Woman Moments That Define Her History & Lore

Justin Epps — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:21 GMT

Few heroes can be considered a pillar of the DC Universe like Wonder Woman. For nearly a century, Diana of Themyscira has fought for righteousness and become one of the most prolific characters in comic books. Like Batman and Superman, Wonder Woman has had a long history with moments that have shaped her into an iconic DC hero.

15 Best Anti-Justice League Weapons Batman Has Only Used Once

Dashiel Reaves — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT

Batman has always understood that his allies on the Justice League have the potential to go from the world's saviors to its gravest threats, and as a result, he has put time and resources into developing technology to use against members of the League should they go bad. These are the kinds of weapons Batman hopes to never have to use, or to only have to use once.

15 Most Important Spider-Man Moments That Defined His Marvel History

Angela Davis — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:19 GMT

Spider-Man is undeniably Marvel's most iconic hero, with the character's sixty-year publication history containing some of the most famous and infamous comic book storylines since his inception. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's iconic creation has resonated with readers around the world for decades, and as a result, Spider-Man titles have featured countless memorable, and at times controversial, narrative arcs. As a character.

10 Strongest Anime Student Councils You Wouldn't Want To Mess With

Shannon Brady — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:00:22 GMT

The strongest student councils in anime are often the most entertaining characters in their show. Typically, student councils are elected by their peers to represent them and handle school functions such as events, funding, and enforcement of rules. Japanese students in these positions tend to hold more sway than Western students, namely having much more authority over school clubs and policies.

15 Coolest Green Lanterns No-One Ever Remembers

Justin Epps — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:20 GMT

As one of the largest peacekeeping organizations in the DC Universe, the Green Lantern Corps has a lot of amazing members. DC fans are undoubtedly familiar with the exploits of some of the more popular Earth-based Green Lanterns such as Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Jessica Cruz. And while they’re all fine heroes, the DC Universe is filled with other Lanterns that are just as impressive.

10 Funniest One Piece Moments

Ben Sockol — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT

While One Piece has some of the darkest moments in a Shonen series, it is also in many ways a comedy at its heart. Eiichiro Oda loves to give his characters goofy designs and even the powers of the main character Luffy are very cartoonish. This makes it unsurprising that the series also has a myriad of hilarious moments to balance out its tragedies.

All 10 Marvel Characters Who Have Destroyed Mjolnir (Ranked by Power)

Jessica Jalali — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:20 GMT

When Marvel fans picture Thor, they picture him with his trusty hammer Mjolnir at his side. Thor's ability to wield Mjolnir is the truest indicator of his worthiness as a hero, and the legendary weapon takes an already mighty god and makes him a being of galactic significance. However, despite being enchanted by Odin himself, even Mjolnir isn't unbreakable.

10 Strongest My Hero Academia Students Not In Class 1-A

Ben Sockol — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:00:23 GMT

UA High's Class 1-A features many of My Hero Academia's most powerful characters, but the series also has shown a variety of other strong students who can compete with this group. Series creator Kohei Horikoshi may not put as much focus on these heroes as on those in Class 1-A, but that doesn't diminish how strong they can be. After all, even though they may not have as much combat experience as Class 1-A this isn't the only thing that matters.

15 Most Important Superman Moments That Define His History & Lore

Justin Epps — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:22 GMT

Few heroes shine as bright in the DC Universe as Superman. Since he first debuted nearly a century ago, the Man of Steel has grown into one of the greatest heroes to ever come out of the comic book medium. With plenty of amazing adventures to his name, Superman has pretty much become the gold standard for superhero storytelling.

Spy X Family: Anya’s 10 Funniest Quotes

Tanner Fox — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:01:21 GMT

Wit Studio and CloverWorks' anime adaptation of Spy X Family transcends genre and simultaneously serves as a spy thriller, a humorous comedy hit, and a heartwarming exploration of the concept of found family. One of the best elements of the show is Anya, whose adorable and funny quotes make her one of the most iconic modern anime characters. They also make her a welcome contrast to some of the show's more serious characters.

10 Biggest One Piece Moments That Changed The Series Forever

Ben Sockol — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:00:19 GMT

The classic Shonen series One Piece has been running for 25 years, and over the course of this time it has featured a myriad of moments that have changed it forever. Some of these moments have changed how characters viewed the world, some have completely shifted everything fans thought they knew about the series, and the best have done both. This has made it so that the series is almost unrecognizable from where it began in East Blue.

11 Funniest Far Side Comics with a Named Character

Grant Gregory — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:01:17 GMT

The Far Side comic strip never featured recurring characters, as creator Gary Larson's 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.

15 Funniest Strange Planet Comics About Food

Ambrose Tardive — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

Nathan W. Pyle's Strange Planet comic strips have been an internet sensation since he began drawing them in 2019. Depicting small human moments from an alien perspective, Pyle's comics mix a unique use of language and an instantly recognizable visual style to portray the inherent silliness of everyday things like work, relationships, exercise, pets, and of course, food.

10 Most Confusing Anime Endings

Anna Williams — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:01:15 GMT

Anime from every genre – whether it be a casual slice-of-life show or battle-centric action shonen – are able to explore a variety of ideas and narrative threads that aren't present in other media. However, this broad range of creativity occasionally results in a series having a confusing ending.

15 Best New Marvel Superpowers of 2023 (So Far)

Jessica Jalali — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:19 GMT

Many beloved Marvel characters have been around for decades. It'd be easy to assume that while the characters' lives have changed, their powers have stayed the same in the ensuing years since their debuts. However, this assumption would be wrong as many of the hallmark characters of the publishing house have undergone changes or upgrades to their powers, some as recently as this year.

10 Most Important Joker Moments That Define His DC History

Dashiel Reaves — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:01:19 GMT

The Joker is one of the most terrifying comic book supervillains ever conceived, and he's also one of the oldest. While the Clown Prince of Crime prefers to keep as much of his life hidden as possible - all the better to truly embody the spirit of chaos - there have been some major moments that have come to define him to fans.

10 Best Dragon Ball Super Fights, Ranked

Jason Hon — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 12:00:21 GMT

Goku and Vegeta had many intense battles throughout the Dragon Ball Super anime, but the two Saiyans are not in every one of the series' 10 best fights. The DBZ sequel series successfully revitalized the Dragon Ball franchise and has helped grow the series' fanbase worldwide. While the first two arcs of the series received much criticism for their poor animation and rehashing of the two films that were released before the series aired, the following arcs contained some of the franchise's most exciting moments and some of the best-looking anime fights that saw crowds of thousands exploding with excitement during their live broadcasts.

15 Deadliest "Anti-Batman" Villains in DC History (Ranked)

Justin Epps — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:00:20 GMT

As one of the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, Batman has seen his style copied by several people. Some characters have earned the distinction of being an ‘Anti-Batman’, meaning they use similar fighting styles, tactics, or imagery as the Dark Knight for less-than-honorable reasons.

10 Avengers Who Have Their Own Spider-Verse 'Spider Society' (Ranked by Power)

Malcolm Searcy — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:00:19 GMT

Spider-Man may have the most well-known collection of variants with the Spider-Verse, but what about the Avengers and their variant-based teams? Marvel’s greatest heroes have plenty to offer alone, but by uniting with their own teams of doppelgängers, things get even crazier than expected.

Top 10 Strongest Female My Hero Academia Characters, Ranked

Jose Munoz — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:00:21 GMT

My Hero Academia has some of the strongest female characters in Shonen anime. This makes sense given the very premise of the world created by mangaka Kohei Horikoshi empowers pretty much every character in the series, even ones often overlooked by other series. However, this large amount of powerful female characters makes it somewhat difficult to rank exactly which ones are the strongest.

13 Batman Sidekicks Who Got a Major Power-Up as Villains

Brian Colucci — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:01:18 GMT

Batman has arguably the greatest rogues gallery in the comic industry, with more than a few ranking up there as some of the best fictional antagonists of all time. But not all of Batman’s bad guys were always evil, as more than a few of his closest friends, family members, allies, and sidekicks have broken bad as a direct or indirect result of Batman’s heroics, often getting epic new skills, abilities, and powers, in the process.

10 Scariest Demons in Anime History

Carlyle Edmundson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:01:21 GMT

With the medium so often featuring supernatural threats, it's no surprise that some of the scariest demons in anime are still leaving an impact on audiences to this day. Though not all anime demons are truly horrific or malicious entities, it's undeniable that some anime demons still haunt fans' nightmares long after their shows end.

11 Most Important Harley Quinn Moments That Define Her DC History

Angela Davis — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:00:21 GMT

Harley Quinn has come a long way in her history with DC Comics. Today, the beloved antihero has become as well-known and recognized as the Trinity composed of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman because of her interesting character and explosive personality. In fact, it could be argued that she has become the fourth DC pillar, seeing as her recognition and popularity have led her to expanding beyond the comics and getting her own TV series and movies.

15 Most Likable Flash Villains in DC History (Ranked)

Justin Epps — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:18 GMT

The Flash has one of the greatest and most identifiable rogues galleries of any hero. Even the Fastest Man Alive isn’t above being challenged by a zealous antagonist. Whether it's Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, or Wally West, every version of the Scarlet Speedster has faced off with some truly trying opponents.

10 Dead by Daylight Killers Who Need Comic Origins After the Legion

Angela Davis — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:01:18 GMT

Now that Dead by Daylight has dipped its toes into the world of comics with the Legion's surprising origin, it's opened the gate to what killers in the franchise's huge roster should be next. 2023 has been a massive year for the hit asymmetrical horror game by Behaviour Interactive, as it celebrates its seventh anniversary with new DLC, a film in the works and even the surprise addition of Nicolas Cage. However, the most unexpected direction the franchise has taken to date is a partnership with Titan Comics. The first issue of Dead by Daylight depicts the origin of the Legion, and was an immense success with fans, as it expanded upon their lore and even unmasked all four members for the first time. Now, there are other killers who deserve the same love.

10 Most Powerful Children of Deadpool in Official Marvel Lore

Jessica Jalali — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:01:17 GMT

As a deadly assassin famous for his irreverent and scatological humor, Deadpool may not seem like the ideal father figure. His assassin background and constant hijinks mean he's rarely had a stable relationship, let alone a family to call his own. However, Deadpool has a large and always-growing brood of beings who consider him their father, whether begotten by cloning, built by engineers, or conceived the old-fashioned way.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventures' 5 Deadliest Stands

Carlyle Edmundson — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:00:18 GMT

For the luckiest few in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Stand abilities don't just offer power--they offer the ultimate level of power. From playing with time to removing things from existence, the amount of power wielded by these top-tier Stands isn't to be underestimated. With Stands often able to bend the rules of reality itself, it's no wonder that some Stands aren't just powerful, they're also incredibly deadly.

15 Most Likable Batman Villains in DC History

Justin Epps — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:20 GMT

Few superheroes have a collection of villains as identifiable as Batman. Gotham is filled with colorful baddies that have spent decades challenging the Dark Knight. And while they all have spotty criminal records, many of them have traits that make them surprisingly likable.

15 Avengers Villains Cooler Than the Heroes Who Fight Them

Austin Neely — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:00:22 GMT

Marvel's Avengers has long encapsulated the best superheroes the Marvel Universe has to offer, and as equally diverse as the heroes among the Avengers are their enemies, the various supervillains who have plagued and tormented Avengers through the decades. While good triumphs over evil more often than not, it's undeniable that sometimes the villains outshine their rivals, stealing the spotlight and hearts alike.

10 Best Superhero Anime (Other than My Hero Academia)

Carlyle Edmundson — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:00:20 GMT

When it comes to superhero anime, My Hero Academia is the main series that's likely to come to mind for fans. Yet, there are still many other anime series about superheroes, or those with special powers and costumes who fight crime. While it's tempting to say that the best superhero anime are adaptations of Western Comics, this ignores the many unique properties which are wholly their own thing.

One-Punch Man's 10 Best Story Arcs

Marcel Green — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 20:00:20 GMT

With only one remaining story arc from ONE's original webcomic to adapt, One-Punch Man is at a crossroads, with the question being what will happen when the webcomic's content ends, even if the digital manga is recently introducing an increasing amount of original content.

15 Most Important Batman Moments That Define His History & Lore

Justin Epps — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:00:21 GMT

What other hero in the DC Universe is more famous or beloved than Batman? For nearly 100 years, the Dark Knight has captivated readers everywhere with stories that feature mystery-solving and high-octane action with some of the greatest supervillains ever created. Bruce Wayne has hundreds of stories under his utility belt and he shows no signs of slowing down.

16 Most Powerful Versions of Captain America's Shield

Robert Wood — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

As Captain America, Steve Rogers has dedicated his life to protecting the innocent - a mission exemplified by his iconic, one-of-a-kind shield. However, in the more than 80 years since his introduction, the Super Soldier has wielded some versions of his famous shield that are closer to weapons of mass destruction.

All 9 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Parts Ranked From Worst to Best

Carlyle Edmundson — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Jojo's Bizarre Adventure series has been running for over 35 years now, telling the stories of various members of the illustrious (if seemingly cursed) Joestar bloodline. The series has varied a lot over the years, adding new mechanics and elements to the stories and trying out a variety of different protagonists and story types throughout that time. While every part of the story has its redeeming qualities, there's also just no arguing that some parts a little more entertaining than others.

15 Most Creative Green Lantern Villains from Rival Corps

Justin Epps — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:16 GMT

The Green Lantern Corps is one of the largest organizations in the DC Universe and is composed of aliens from numerous galaxies. But the Corps DC fans know and love isn’t the only army gifted with Power Rings. There are six other leagues powered by other parts of the Emotional Spectrum, and they aren’t all on the side of justice like their green-hued counterparts.

13 Best Strange Planet Comics (According to Creator Nathan W. Pyle)

Robert Wood — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:00:19 GMT

If you spend any time on social media, you've likely seen one of Nathan W. Pyle's Strange Planet comics, satirizing the bizarre social rituals that humans engage in without quite knowing why. The usually four-panel comics star blue, alien-like "beings" going about their daily lives on a distant planet very much like Earth. The comics are so popular that they are being adapted into an upcoming Apple TV+ series in partnership with Dan Harmon.

Wolverine vs Predator: 10 Ways the Yautja Can Win Their Crossover Fight

Spencer Connolly — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Predator vs Wolverine Wolverine is about to face off against a Predator in a Marvel Comics/20th Century Studios crossover unlike any other with Predator vs Wolverine! While very little details have been released about the upcoming comic, the most important aspect of what fans are so excited to see is in the title itself, leaving only a few important questions: who will win? And, if it’s the Predator, how will they actually be able to defeat Wolverine?

Spider-Man: 10 Best Comics Starring Across the Spider-Verse's Spot (Ranked)

Samantha King — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:54 GMT

While Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's antagonist Spot may seem like a goofy cartoon villain initially, he quickly shows his terrifying full potential up against Miles Morales. And for fans looking to get to know Spot better, his comic stories won't disappoint.

15 Coolest Teen Titans No-One Ever Remembers

Samantha King — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:16 GMT

While the Teen Titans is a very popular superhero team best known for being made up of iconic sidekicks, several members have taken a backseat compared to others. Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire, and Speedy are remembered easily by fans. However, other members wouldn't be in typical top ten lists — since they've never truly taken the spotlight the way like the others.

10 Avengers Killed by Embarrassingly Z-List Villains

Austin Neely — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, representing the best of the best, drawn from the cream of the superhero crop. When existential threats to the world or humanity present themselves, the Avengers are the team called upon to meet the challenge - and sometimes sacrifice their lives. However, not all of these deaths have come at the hands of villains as notable as Doctor Doom or Thanos - often, an Avenger has met their end facing an enemy from the most obscure corners of Marvel continuity.

Batman Begins: A Beginner’s Guide To Batman Comics (Best Reading Order)

Scoot Allan — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 01:00:17 GMT

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.

12 Marvel Characters We Think Could Be the Mysterious "New Punisher"

Nathan Cabaniss — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:00:20 GMT

Marvel recently announced there will be a new Punisher taking the mantle from Frank Castle, the identity of who will be revealed during San Diego Comic Con. The official announcement is coming July 21 during the 'Marvel: Heroes, Hulks and Super-Soldiers' panel, but who are the best candidates to take up the skull?

15 Strangest Bizarro Copies of DC Characters (Ranked)

Justin Epps — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

One of the oddest villains in the entire DC Universe is the backward-natured Bizarro. Bizarro is an imperfect clone of Superman and though he’s as powerful as the Man of Steel, almost everything about the character is wrong. Instead of heat vision or freeze breath, Bizarro has freeze vision and flame breath. Bizarro also speaks in a broken, contradictory language.

13 Justice League Villains Cooler Than the Heroes Who Fight Them

Justin Epps — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:18 GMT

The Justice League is composed of some of the most powerful heroes in the DC Universe. From speedsters to aliens, they’ve got numerous powerhouses to help safeguard the Earth from evil. But for all the heroes of the DCU, there are far more villains wishing to do the world harm.

All 11 Transformers in New Canon, Ranked by Power

Nathan Cabaniss — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

With the Transformers set to return to comics this October, new publisher Skybound Entertainment recently revealed which Autobots and Decepticons will be appearing in the new series. But what can fans expect when these Robots in Disguise actually clash?

15 Greatest Avengers Members Who Joined in the 2010s (Ranked)

Adrian Quidilla — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

The 2010s saw the Avengers fracturing and rebuilding after several hero vs hero crossover events such as Avengers vs. X-Men, Secret Wars, and Civil War II. Each time the roster changed significantly, with many ancillary teams being created in the process: the Secret Avengers, the New Avengers, the Avengers Unity Squad, the Uncanny Avengers, the Avengers Academy etc. However, amidst the chaos, Earth's Mightiest Heroes added some true heroes to their roster.

13 Alternate DC Continuities Darker Than Injustice

Justin Epps — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:00:19 GMT

The world of Injustice is one of the darkest continuities in the DC multiverse. Superman, the beacon of hope for the DCU, winds up leading a totalitarian order that plunges his world into war. The schism featured in Injustice tore apart allies, friends, and even families. It also caused the death of several DC icons.

10 Biggest Marvel & DC Deaths of 2023 (So Far)

Justin Epps — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

2023 is only halfway over but for Marvel and DC Comics, there’s already been a decently high body count. Death obviously comes with the territory for the Big Two, and it's never a surprise when a hero bites the dust. But within just six months, both universes have lost some surprisingly big icons.

15 Deadliest Avengers Who Fight Using Swords (Ranked by Body Count)

Robert Wood — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:01:13 GMT

While the Avengers have many powerhouse members such as Captain Marvel and Thor, they also make sure to recruit those with a wider skillset, including spycraft, technology, and mystic insight. Indeed, one skill that's surprisingly popular among Earth's Mightiest Heroes is the ability to wield a blade, with many members who prefer to take on villains with cold steel rather than energy blasts and radioactive muscles.

15 Flash Powers That Make Even Superman Look Weak

Justin Epps — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:00:16 GMT

Though Superman is one of the greatest powerhouses in the DC Universe, he’s got nothing when it comes to the Flash. The rivalry between the Man of Steel and the Scarlet Speedster stretches all the way back to their very first footrace. But even with all their competitions, Superman has cemented his place as DC’s premier superhero.

25 Strongest Female Characters In The DC Universe

Saim Cheeda — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:17 GMT

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.

14 Most Powerful X-Men Members Who Joined in the 2010s (Ranked)

Jessica Jalali — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:01:15 GMT

It's hard to beat a roster of supers like the X-Men. The team may go through a revolving door of characters, but they undeniably pack a mighty punch. It could be debated that many of the most powerful X-Men members occurred before the end of the 20th century, such as the formation of the core original team and members like Storm and Rogue joining the fold. However, team members that joined in the 2010s are also extremely formidable in their own right.

15 Best New DC Superpowers of 2023 (So Far)

Justin Epps — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

2023 is halfway over and the DC Universe continues to shake itself up with changes to its status quo. Since the end of Dark Crisis on Infinite Universes and Lazarus Planet, DC’s heroes have gone through some dramatic upheavals. The Justice League is gone, Superman is working with Lex Luthor, and there are more metahumans on Earth than ever before.

15 Best New DC Heroes of 2023 (So Far)

Justin Epps — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

It’s been a big year for DC Comics, and while 2023 is only halfway over, there’s already been some amazing additions to the DCU. After the harrowing events of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and Lazarus Planet, the Dawn of DC initiative began in earnest and switched up several characters’ status quos.

15 Deadliest Avengers of All Time (Ranked by Body Count)

Justin Epps — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 18:00:15 GMT

The Avengers are the most expansive superhero team in the Marvel Universe and they’ve had some of the most powerful heroes serve as members. Throughout the team’s history, the Avengers have taken on some of the deadliest threats, from the world’s greatest villains to monsters from outer space. Most heroes on the team make sure to never, ever take a life, even if it's an enemy.

13 Most Twisted Cyanide & Happiness Comics

Angela Davis — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Cyanide & Happiness has provided some of the most twisted web comics in the modern era with its signature brand of dark humor. Debuting in 2005, the iconic series was created by artists Kris Wilson, Ron DenBleyker, Dave McElfatrick and Matt Melvin to showcase simple characters in dark situations. The strip is still going strong today and has even branched out into different mediums — such as a popular series of YouTube shorts, a video game called Freakpocalypse and a variety of board games like Master Dater.

15 Most Powerful Animal Sidekicks in the DC Universe

Justin Epps — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

Animal sidekicks are one of the greatest and most unusual staples of DC Comics’ mythos. Numerous heroes and even some villains have had a pet for a partner-in-crime. While animal partners aren’t as popular as they used to be, plenty of members of the Justice League have had a furry sidekick at some point in their lives (even Batman).

16 Most Powerful Avengers No-One Ever Remembers

Shaun Corley — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

The Avengers have been Marvel’s pre-eminent superhero team for the past 60 years. Certain heroes, such as Captain America, Thor and Iron Man have been fixtures of the team throughout its long history. Other characters, such as Black Panther, Captain Marvel and the Scarlet Witch have come and gone over the years, but remain firmly in the minds of fans when they think of "the Avengers." Yet, given the team’s extensive history, there have also been a number of members who joined, only to be totally forgotten by fans.

15 DC Characters Who Need Their Own Adults-Only Black Label Series

Justin Epps — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

Since 2018, DC Comics has been publishing mature-only stories featuring heroes and villains from the DC Universe. Under it's Black Label imprint, DC has put out adult-focused, standalone stories featuruing its most famous characters, such as Superman and Batman. But it’s also given the spotlight to less-featured characters such as Adam Strange or the Question.

10 Darkest Far Side Comics About Dinosaurs

Andrew Firestone — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:18 GMT

Known for taking a surreal but insightful attitude to nature, many of The Far Side's best comics extend this logic to dinosaurs. Indeed, Gary Larson's dino-comics are so beloved, his term for a stegosaurus' tail spikes was actually adopted by real-life scientists. However, dinosaurs also give Larson the chance to indulge The Far Side's tendency to go darker than its newspaper-comic peers.

10 Ways Nightwing Is a Better Hero Than Batman

Justin Epps — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

Though Batman is considered by many to be the DC Universe’s greatest hero, Nightwing has grown into a much better one. Dick Grayson got his start as the Dark Knight’s sidekick Robin, but the Boy Wonder grew up to become his own man with his own identity. Since spreading his wings, Nightwing has taken what he learned and used it to improve Batman’s ways.

11 Avengers You Didn't Know Beat the Juggernaut

Jessica Jalali — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Juggernaut has had many foes in his decades as a major comic book character, often facing off against the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk - and, less commonly, the Avengers. While Earth's Mightiest Heroes might not be considered Juggernaut's standard enemies, they've done an impressive job of beating him in the past. Even obscure members who haven't been with the team long have managed to score surprising victories.

20 Bane Quotes That Would Strike Fear Even in Batman

Sid Natividad — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:30:17 GMT

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.

15 Most Powerful X-Men Members Who Joined in the 2000s (Ranked)

Shaun Corley — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The 2000s were a time of change for the X-Men. After the runaway success of 2000’s X-Men feature film, which helped launch the modern wave of superhero movies, the X-Men were more popular than ever. In 2001, superstar writer Grant Morrison took over writing duties on the franchise, creating a bold new era for the team that's still inspiring new stories today. Then, in 2005’s House of M, all but 198 of Earth’s mutants lost their powers. While many have since gained them back in the current Krakoan era, it was still a huge loss for the X-Men, and reshaped their place in the Marvel Universe for years.

15 Justice League Heroes Killed by Z-List Villains

Justin Epps — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Death is an all-too-common occurrence in the superhero world, even for a team as powerful as the Justice League. No matter what kind of amazing powers its members possess, it’s not unusual for a hero to meet their maker, even for heroes as strong as Flash or Wonder Woman. While many of these deaths are often at the hands of their greatest enemies, sometimes it’s a little-known villain that fells a Leaguer.

15 Darkest Spider-Man Transformations That Will Give You Nightmares

Justin Epps — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:00:18 GMT

The heart of the Marvel Universe has always been Spider-Man, and despite always facing the toughest odds, Peter Parker never gives up or walks away from a challenge. But the wall-crawler’s life has had some pretty dark chapters in it, many of which have seen Spider-Man transformed into terrifying monsters.

10 Real-Life Rock Bands Who Have Their Own Graphic Novels

Jessica Jalali — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Any rock fan who finds their nose constantly buried in a comic will find a match made in heaven with graphic novels based on real-life rock bands. Many tackle the sometimes-complicated origins of these iconic rock bands as well as describe the bands' trajectory. Meanwhile, other graphic novels focus on a band's classic album and either narrate the journey of the making of that album or interpret the songs using a comic book art style.

10 Huge Problems Walking Dead Never Addressed

Brian Colucci — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Walking Dead ended its epic comic run in 2019 in an unprecedented and unexpected way by releasing a surprise flash-forward finale right after killing off the comic’s main protagonist, Rick Grimes. However, while the comic did share what happened to major figures like Carl and Negan, some questions went unanswered.

10 Darkest Calvin and Hobbes Comics About Dinosaurs

Justin Epps — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 18:00:19 GMT

Dinosaurs are one of the most common recurring running gags throughout Calvin and Hobbes. In addition to Calvin’s antics with snowmen and his outlandish adventures as Spaceman Spiff, the imaginative six-year-old loves dinosaurs and spends quite a bit of time thinking about them. It’s not exactly an uncommon obsession for a kid, but many of Calvin’s fantasies can be a surprisingly macabre.

11 Justice League Villains Powerful Enough to Kill Darkseid

Robert Wood — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:18 GMT

When it comes to the Justice League, there are few villains who can survive crossing Darkseid, let alone triumph over the New God of Evil. However, it's a big omniverse, and there are a select few who are not just able to stand up to Darkseid, but could finally kill him if they ever decided it was necessary.

20 DC Heroes Who Didn't Start as DC Characters (Ranked)

Shaun Corley — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:00:16 GMT

DC Comics is home to some of the greatest heroes and villains in comics history — but a considerable number of them originated at other publishers. These characters range from the obscure to super-stars; still others are waiting for their turn in the spotlight.

15 Transformers Who Need to Return in New Energon Universe Continuity

Nathan Cabaniss — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Transformers are about to make their grand return to comics courtesy of Skybound Entertainment, with an all-new Transformers #1 arriving this October courtesy of writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson to set up the next era in Cybertronian greatness in the brand-new "Energon Universe" continuity.

Jujutsu Kaisen Villains, Ranked by Intelligence

Douglas Carruthers — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:00:18 GMT

Jujutsu Kaisen has been praised for its wondrous detail to character development and brilliantly written storylines, and part of that is its incredibly intelligent villains. More than most other shonen action series, Jujutsu Kaisen boasts a fine amount of antagonists who manage to keep their cunning and accomplish their goals to the protagonists' detriment.

20 Most Powerful X-Men Members Who Joined Before 1999

Jessica Jalali — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 18:00:16 GMT

Many mutants have come and gone from the X-Men over the years. Notably, several of the series' most popular and powerful figures became members in the 20th century, such as the core original X-Men that founded the group in 1963.

15 Most Creative Green Lanterns in DC Lore

Justin Epps — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Green Lantern Corps is one of the most expansive crime-fighting organizations in the DC Universe. Spread out across 3600 sectors of space, officers are recruited from all across the various galaxies and star systems. However, despite there being literally thousands of ring-slingers, the ones who get the most spotlight are the handful of Lanterns from Earth.

15 Most Powerful Heroes Who Have Never Joined the Avengers (Ranked)

Justin Epps — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT

The Avengers are the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and the best collective of heroes in the Marvel Universe. For decades, the team has had a large, rotating roster that has seen some of the most powerful beings around become full-fledged Avengers. However, not every hero gets the privilege of joining the premier superhero crew.

16 Most Powerful Justice League Heroes No-One Remembers

Shaun Corley — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:00:17 GMT

The Justice League recruit only the best and brightest heroes to join their ranks, with icons like Wonder Woman, Flash, Batman, and Superman representing heroism on a near-godlike level. However, over the years, many other heroes have gotten a chance to join the team... only for fans to totally forget their triumphs and sacrifices.

Demon Slayer Pillars Ranked From Weakest To Most Powerful

Michael Jung — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:00:17 GMT

In the universe of Demon Slayer, the Demon Slayer Corps contains some of the most powerful humans alive, but even they have their heavy-hitters. Known as the Hashira (literally translated as "Pillars"), these swordmasters possess skills and abilities that would make even the most powerful demons cower at the thought of a one-on-one battle.

14 Surprising DC Heroes Who Became Terrifying Villains

Justin Epps — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT

The DC Universe is home to some of the greatest heroes in comic books. Heroes like Batman, Superman, and the entirety of the Justice League have kept the multiverse safe from all manner of threats. However, many heroes, no matter how good they are, have found themselves venturing over to the dark side and become full-fledged villains.

10 Moments We Can't Wait to See in New Transformers/G.I. Joe Universe

Nathan Cabaniss — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 18:00:18 GMT

With the announcement that new G.I. Joe and Transformers comics will be published by Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint of Image Comics as a new shared world dubbed the “Energon Universe,” fans are waiting with bated breath to see how characters from both franchises will collide.

15 Coolest Superhero Catchphrases Of All Time, Ranked

Shawn S. Lealos — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:30:16 GMT

Nothing helps superheroes to become popular with fans more than a good catchphrase. The best catchphrases are ones that immediately bring memories of the superhero in question to the minds of people, even those who don't regularly read the comics. There are even some catchphrases that seem nonsensical to mainstream audiences, but they still know them by heart.

10 Best Justice League Crossovers with Other Franchises (Ranked)

Justin Epps — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT

As one of the most iconic superhero teams around, the Justice League is a crown jewel for DC Comics. In the League’s long, illustrious career, they’ve teamed up with some powerful heroes and fought unbelievable threats. But the might of the Justice League is too much to be contained to the DC Universe, and the team has had a number of epic crossover adventures with other properties.

20 Most Powerful X-Force Members - Marvel's Deadliest Mutants Ranked

Austin Neely — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:00:18 GMT

X-Force was first formed in 1991 by the mutant Cable alongside radicalized members of the New Mutants. This outlaw band of former X-Men affiliates sought to protect mutantkind from threats in a manner that wasn't conducive to the rule of law. In the years since, X-Force has gained a sanctioned status from the X-Men leadership, currently serving as Krakoa's intelligence and black-ops team, though their purpose continues to be one steeped in moral ambiguity and violence. While this grim work is over necessary, it has also resulted in X-Force becoming a haven for some of the deadliest mutants in Marvel.

15 Deadliest Justice League Members (Ranked by Body Count)

Justin Epps — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:00:17 GMT

The Justice League is made up of some of the most noble heroes in the DC Universe. Nearly every person offered membership stands out as a shining example of the superhero ideal. However, not everyone in the team’s history has followed the same moral codes. Some members of the Justice League even cross the line many heroes won’t and kill their enemies.

15 Best Superheroes Not Owned by Marvel or DC

Nathan Cabaniss — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:00:18 GMT

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.